Spring

Machine Matzos: Timing is Everything!

By: Rabbi Tzvi Rosen

Published Spring 2009

Meticulous, scrupulous and passionate are terms that describe the fervor, zeal and seriousness displayed by the kosher consumer regarding Pesach kashrus in general, and Pesach matzohs in particular. The kosher consumer has become more sophisticated and savvy with each passing year. Kosher consumers are willing to pay top dollar for a quality kosher product. Pesach matzohs are no exception. Machine matzohs with fine mehadrin hechsherim are readily available on the supermarket shelf. Are all machine matzohs created equal?

Star-K Side Bar Spring 2009

Other News From The STAR-K

Star-K Kashrus Training Program-NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Insights from the Institute-Spring 2009

By: Rabbi Mordechai Frankel

Q: There is a brocha which is recited once a year upon seeing a newly flowering tree. I have a number of questions regarding Birchas Hailonos:

The Visitor’s Halachic Guide to Hospitals

By: Rabbi Zvi Goldberg

Published Spring 2009
Updated Fall 2018

A person visiting a hospital patient is performing the great mitzvah of bikur cholim . It is one of the mitzvos for which a person reaps benefits in this world, while the principal reward is saved for the next world. While visiting the sick, some halachic issues may arise. This article addresses these issues from the visitor’s point of view. Questions affecting the patient (such as adjusting the bed, using the call button, and asking the staff to perform tasks on Shabbos ) are important issues that should be posed to one’s rabbi.