To Eat or Not To Eat – 5768

Rabbi Asher Sabag Former Shaliach in Chicago   Many times, families graciously open their homes and host single guys. The kashrut of the food is impeccable, but what about the dishes? Clearly, I’m referring to the din of tevilat keilim (immersing dishes and...

Bishul Akum (6) – 5766

In the previous column on bishul akum (eating food cooked by non-Jews), we wrote about the definition of “fit for a king’s table.” Now we will elaborate upon a number of practical applications. Commenting on the Talmud’s discussion of beer...

Bishul Akum (5) – 5766

In our previous article we wrote about the parameters of “any food which is eaten raw,” the first definition of foods which are exempt from the prohibition of bishul akum (eating food cooked by non-Jews). This time we will discuss the parameters of the...