{"id":3289,"date":"2015-02-23T15:56:18","date_gmt":"2015-02-23T15:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.star-k.org\/articles\/?p=3289"},"modified":"2015-11-13T16:29:16","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T16:29:16","slug":"star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.star-k.org\/articles\/news\/3289\/star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues\/","title":{"rendered":"STAR-K Speakers Bureau Travels Near and Far to Bring Kashrus to a Variety of Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/matzav.com\/star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues\">http:\/\/matzav.com\/star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chazaq.org\/?section=news&amp;k=star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues\">https:\/\/www.chazaq.org\/?section=news&amp;k=star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/baltimorejewishlife.com\/news\/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&amp;ARTICLE_ID=57739\">http:\/\/baltimorejewishlife.com\/news\/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&amp;ARTICLE_ID=57739<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was not Rabbi Mayer Kurcfeld\u2019s first time in South Bend, Indiana, when he traveled there on January 27. Although the STAR-K Kashrus Administrator had been there previously, solely on <span id=\"more-116130\"><\/span>Kashrus business, this time, in addition, he was asked by Rabbi Meir Bulman, Rav of the Hebrew Orthodox Congregation, to make two, women-only, vegetable inspection presentations\u2013 one for the Bais Yaakov of Indiana high school students and the other for the women of the community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was totally amazed and, quite frankly, pleasantly surprised at the number of frum women who attended,\u201d admitted Rabbi Kurcfeld. \u201cAdditionally, it gave me great pleasure to see both their attention and enthusiasm, but more so, the seriousness they gave the subject matter by really trying their utmost to learn the process in the short time that we had.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rabbi Kurcfeld is part of STAR-K\u2019s Speakers Bureau, comprised of administrative staff members who travel throughout the country to present a wide range of selected topics that span the spectrum from the basics of keeping a kosher home, to its philosophical and spiritual significance and its practical application. It also explores the technical world of Kashrus, with behind the scene looks at the manufacturing and processing of several industries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToo often in Kashrus, it is the blind leading the blind,\u201d explained STAR-K President Avrom Pollak, \u201cand we feel it is imperative that we raise Kashrus standards throughout the greater Jewish community by sharing the expertise of STAR-K personnel. We welcome inquiries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for Bugs Around the Country<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBug inspection has to be taught,\u201d Rabbi Kurcfeld told both the 20 or so students and the approximately 40 women attendees, in South Bend. \u201cUntil somebody shows you what the bugs look like and, especially, the size of them, you can never figure out what to look for. You have to experience it and practice finding them. In fact, it is STAR-K policy that mashgichim are not authorized to check for bugs until they have been taught, tested, and approved. It is a common misconception that the method one uses to soak or cleanse the vegetables\u2013whether it is salt, vinegar, soap, etc.\u2013 is foolproof in bug removal. On the contrary, these are merely tools that people use to \u2018help\u2019 extract the bugs; they are not guarantees there are no bugs still present. Therefore, inspection is<\/p>\n<p>still necessary. In the end, all the systems that are out there, that are used to assist in bug removal, must have one common denominator\u2013you\u2019ve got to learn how to check and be trained, as our mashgichim are, to differentiate between bugs and debris on fruits and vegetables. Even triple washed vegetables may be infested, I told the women; still, if we\u2019re allowing you to check non-prewashed vegetables from the store which has a higher probability of bug infestation, surely it would be advisable to purchase the triple washed vegetables. At least then, you are ahead of the game. I taught them the cleaning procedure and the general rules.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rabbi Kurcfeld was not the only STAR-K Kashrus Administrator teaching bug checking. Last month, Rabbi Sholom Tendler conducted two, 2-hour-long training sessions, in Detroit. One practicum took place at the Council of Orthodox Rabbis, the Vaad Harabbonim of Detroit, which was attended by Vaad chairman Rabbi Doniel Neustadt, Kashrus Administrator Rabbi Beryl Broyde, and Rabbi Yosef Krupnik, Kashrus Administrator of the Vaad\u2019s K-COR Kosher Certification division. The second training session, which included procedure updates, was presented to STAR-K\u2019s Detroit-based mashgichim.<\/p>\n<p>On February 15, Rabbi Tendler gave a bug checking demonstration a bit closer to home, in the White Oak neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland. Approximately 60 members of the community attended the seminar, held at Rav Mordechai Rhine\u2019s Southeast Hebrew Congregation, Knesset Yehoshua, home of the Greater Washington Community Kollel.<\/p>\n<p>Rabbi Rhine expressed his thanks to STAR-K in a letter: \u201cI am writing to thank you for the wonderful presentation of Rabbi Sholom Tendler\u2026.The presentation was clearly the result of a high level of both personal and organizational expertise, and was very well received. Also, allow me to use this opportunity to thank you and the devoted staff at the STAR-K for your generosity of spirit in so readily making your Kashrus expertise available to communities such as ours. Our community truly appreciates the \u201cgood neighbor\u201d that we have in our relationship with the STAR-K. We thank you for your devotion to Avodas Hakodesh, and wish you much continued Hatzlacha.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Young Men to Yungermen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On January 21, Rosh Chodesh Shvat, STAR-K Kashrus Administrator Rabbi Tzvi Rosen addressed the third and fourth grade elementary students of Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchok \/Torah Institute of Baltimore, about shmita.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe boys were enthusiastically engaged,\u201d noted Rabbi Rosen. \u201cThey were learning about fruits and their blessings because of Tu B\u2019Shvat. I did an interactive activity with them so they could feel, first-hand, what native Israeli boys, their age, would experience when going to the store to buy fruits and vegetables for their household.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rabbi Rosen was also invited to address the 9th and 10th grade classes of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, in Baltimore, on Motzei Shabbos, January 24, at the Mechina\u2019s melava malka. There, he stressed the importance of carefully analyzing a kashrus situation and applying principles in halacha to come up with reasonable conclusions, before jumping to a conclusion or not knowing the facts and just forbidding the product.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, we\u2019ve been subjected to sensationalism and scare tactics,\u201d explained Rabbi Rosen. \u201cI think we have to show young consumers and adults, alike, that we are not reactive; rather, we are analytical in terms of being able to make accurate kashrus conclusions. This is the importance of having a Rav Hamachshir\u2013to have someone to be able to seek guidance from, once a week, who culls all the information and anaylzes it in a halachic manner to give it an accurate psak, just not an emotional one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>STAR-K Kashrus Administrator Rabbi Zvi Goldberg was invited by Rav Sholom Weingot to address the Dirshu Kollel in Baltimore\u2013the brainchild of Reb Daniel Ely, the Kollel\u2019s indefatigable coordinator, and one of Dirshu\u2019s largest baalei batim kollelim\u2013on January 22. The halacha shiur on bishul Yisroel, pas Yisroel and cholov Yisroel, complemented the relevant gemorahs that the 50 or so yungermen get up each morning at 5:50 a.m., to learn. Among the questions discussed were: What are the differences between Sfardim and Ashkenzim with regard to bishul Yisroel? Do hearts of palm, cranberries, donuts, instant soups, potato chips, cereals, and corn need to be bishul Yisroel? If you heat up a hot pretzel, is it pas Yisroel?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Dirshu Kollel is a testament to the dedication of Baltimore\u2019s balei batim to Torah,\u201d shared Rabbi Goldberg. \u201cTo see so many people showing up to learn in the early morning is an incredible sight. It was a real zechus to share the practical halachos with them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Just for the record, not all of STAR-K\u2019s speaking engagements have gone as smoothly as these most recent ones. Back in 2003, STAR-K\u2019s Director of Development, Steve Sichel, was invited to give a 45-minute Kosher seminar at a food show in Hyderabad, India. When he arrived at the hall and did not see his name on the list of speakers, he spoke to the coordinator of educational seminars. \u201cDon\u2019t worry\u201d, he told Mr. Sichel, \u201cit was an oversight.\u201d When it was finally his turn to speak, he was called up and allowed only ten minutes. Mr. Sichel regaled his audience by saying, \u201cI just traveled almost 10,000 miles to give a 10- minute talk. That is roughly 1,000 miles traveled for every minute I speak. I really hope you pay attention to my every word.<\/p>\n<p><em>For further information about STAR-K\u2019s Speakers Bureau, call (410) 484-4110.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/matzav.com\/star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues\">http:\/\/matzav.com\/star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chazaq.org\/?section=news&amp;k=star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues\">https:\/\/www.chazaq.org\/?section=news&amp;k=star-k-speakers-bureau-travels-near-and-far-to-bring-kashrus-to-a-variety-of-venues<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/baltimorejewishlife.com\/news\/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&amp;ARTICLE_ID=57739\">http:\/\/baltimorejewishlife.com\/news\/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&amp;ARTICLE_ID=57739<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was not Rabbi Mayer Kurcfeld\u2019s first time in South Bend, Indiana, when he traveled there on January 27. 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