Fall 2009

The concept of kashrus is not just applicable to food. As a matter of fact, the only time the word kosher is mentioned in Tanach is in Megillas Esther when Esther speaks to Achashverosh and says, “V’kasher hadavor l’fnay hamelech.”

Readers share their thoughts about the last issue…

Is it permissible to have an alcoholic drink from a clean glass at a bar/lounge?

The Music of the Yomim Noroim
By Cantor Sherwood Goffin
Faculty, Belz School of Jewish Music
RIETS, Yeshiva University

It was a challenge to properly set up the kosher program at Yankee Stadium, though we were involved even before construction of the new stadium was complete and were advising the Yankees food service

Recently, the OK was approached to give a hechsher on a makeup powder that would permit use on Shabbos and Yom Tov. The topic of using colored makeup on Shabbos is discussed

Exploring the History & Kashrus Concerns of Food Sweeteners

Traditional Rosh Hashanah Foods
Apple, Pomegranates, Honey, Carrots and Fish.

On Rosh Hashanah, many have the custom not to nap during the day, because one might “sleep away one’s mazel”
6 Surprising Reasons
You’re Tired

Tzimmes

Interview with Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka

Chassidic Insights

Kosher by the Numbers
Chazzanus
Teshuva, Tefillah, Tzedakah