Q&A From the OK Consumer Hotline

Q Yom Tov falls on Tuesday and Wednesday. Can I feed my sourdough starter on Wednesday so it’s ready for Thursday? A No. ...

Say L’Chaim – Non-Mevushal Wine

SERVING NON-MEVUSHAL WINE in public settings — such as shuls, events, restaurants, or communal gatherings — poses signifi ...

Seasonal Produce – Raisins

Are raisins an insect concern? Recent studies by the OK Tolaim Lab concluded that, under normal conditions, raisins are not H ...

Halachos of Using a Hot Water Thermos

DOES A THERMOS require tevilas keilim? Yes. Even though the outside is plastic, the inner lining that touches the food or ...

Scotch Aged in Sherry Casks

SCOTCH AGED IN casks that previously held sherry presents a serious kashrus concern. Non-kosher wine (stam yeinam) is prohibi ...