Host Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and guest panelists Rabbi Zvi Holland, Rabbi Chananya Jacobson and Mr. Jonah Ottensoser will review the key issues any Shomer Shabbos should consider before deciding on an appliance purchase. The discussion will include: • Specific features consumers should be aware of before making the decision on which appliance to buy • The impact that technological advances in new "smart" appliances is having on the Shomer Shabbos consumer • A review of different cooktop options, including glass, gas and induction • Pros and cons of buying an oven with and without a Sabbath Mode feature • Issues arising from using a refrigerator on Shabbos, including lights, sensors and ice makers • YOUR questions! Rabbi Zvi Holland is Director of Special Projects at STAR-K. As the founding Rosh Kollel of the Phoenix Community Kollel, he and his wife were dedicated to promoting Torah study and building the community. Rabbi Chananya Jacobson recently assumed a role as Kashrus Administrator for STAR-K Appliance certification, while also supporting STAR-K's operations in India and Southeast Asia. He frequently serves as a liaison between the STAR-K head office in Baltimore and its satellite offices overseas. He received his rabbinical ordination from Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ. Mr. Jonah Ottensoser has a degree in mechanical engineering and enjoyed a decades-long career with the U.S. Navy. Over the course of the last 25 years, he singlehandedly revolutionized the adaptation of technologically advanced appliances to meet the needs of the Sabbath-observant consumer. He has helped dozens of companies to incorporate Sabbath Mode technologies into their products. Today, there are thousands of STAR-K certified appliances in the marketplace which bear his imprint. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Boruch Beyer present timely information about a variety of Pesach-related topics, including a quick review of what's new, how to manage your food-buying budget, baby food, almond flour, kitniyos, matzah, and much much more (April 2024). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Dovid Heber reviewed fascinating insights into this rare celestial occurrence. The discussion includes: • An explanation of what happens during an eclipse • Whether one should recite a bracha when seeing one • What the Gemara has to say about eclipses • Why the Chofetz Chaim zt"l instructed the residents of Radin to view a solar eclipse • Halachos that pertain to this phenomenon • Viewing the eclipse safely Originally aired March 28, 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Host Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and panelists Rabbis Sholom Tendler and Yakov Teichman reviewed the key questions you should ask before booking your trip. The discussion included:• How to figure out which hotels are reliable from the dozens that are available• If it really matters who the certifier is• If you can truly rely on an ad that says "Glatt Kosher/Chassidishe Shechita/Cholov Yisroel/ Non-Gebrochts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
A fascinating Sukkos 5784 Yarchei Kallah on the kashrus of animals, birds, fish and insects given by Rabbi Mordechai Frankel, director of STAR-K's Institute of Halacha. This shiur focuses on the question of grasshoppers. To download the accompanying source sheet, please go to star-k.org/articles/wp-content/uploads/RMF.Grasshopper-Shiur-Tishrei5784-compressed.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
A fascinating Sukkos 5784 Yarchei Kallah on the kashrus of animals, birds, fish and insects given by Rabbi Mordechai Frankel, director of STAR-K's Institute of Halacha. This shiur focuses on the question of swordfish. To download the accompanying source sheet, please go to star-k.org/articles/wp-content/uploads/RMF.Swordfish-Shiur-Tishrei5784.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
A fascinating Sukkos 5784 Yarchei Kallah on the kashrus of animals, birds, fish and insects given by Rabbi Mordechai Frankel, director of STAR-K's Institute of Halacha. This shiur focuses on the question of turkey. To download the accompanying source sheet, please go to star-k.org/articles/wp-content/uploads/RMF.Turkey-reduced.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
A fascinating Sukkos 5784 Yarchei Kallah on the kashrus of animals, birds, fish and insects given by Rabbi Mordechai Frankel, director of STAR-K's Institute of Halacha. This initial shiur focuses on the question of bison. To download the accompanying source sheet, please go to star-k.org/articles/wp-content/uploads/Bison-Shiur-Tishrei5784.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Baruch Beyer reviewed various halachic issues involving travel with special guest, Rabbi Dovid Heber (June 2023). TIMESTAMPS:6:05 - Airplane travel on 17 Tammuz9:08 - Flying on Friday in the U.S.13:30 - Landing on Friday in Israel16:30 - HOTLOGIC personal food warmer on Shabbos18:05 - Washing hands on a plane21:01 - Kosher meal on a plane32:37 - Planning ahead37:38 - Davening in shul out of town43:48 - Pre-packaged kosher meal on a cruise48:23 - Common Tefilas Haderech questions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Baruch Beyer present timely information about a variety of Pesach-related topics, including a quick review of what's new, how to manage your food-buying budget, baby food, almond flour, kitniyos, matzah, and much much more (March 2023). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Dovid Heber discuss kashrus issues that have arisen as a result of the recent shortage of popular OTC and prescription medications, and what kosher consumers need to consider in dealing with the shortage. Originally Aired Dec 28, 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
STAR-K Kashrus Administrators, Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Mayer Kurcfeld, discuss issues of kashrus facing those who are incarcerated. Originally aired 12-27-2017 . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
In this webinar, originally broadcast Feb. 12, 2020, STAR-K Kashrus Administrators Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Boruch Beyer discuss current issues of kashrus including STAR-K certified kosher airline meals and book lice - bugs in quinoa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Boruch Beyer hosted a panel that discussed tips for the kosher traveler when visiting Israel as well as the U.S. • Rabbi Moshe Farkash – Administrator, ZNT Kosher, Jerusalem • Rabbi Sholom Tendler – Foodservice Administrator, STAR-K Rabbi Farkash, of ZNT Kosher (www.zntkosher.com) is intimately familiar with the kosher scene in Israel, and regularly advises tourists on navigating that scene, including restaurants and hotel breakfasts. Rabbi Tendler is STAR-K's Baltimore administrator of caterers and restaurants and is a frequent traveler all over the U.S. He discussed managing kashrus on the road. He also provided general travel advice for these challenging times. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
STAR-K Kashrus Administrators Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Sholom Tendler explain Yoshon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Listen to host Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and his guest, Jewish time expert Rabbi Dovid Heber discuss Jewish time (10/6/21). They answer your questions in addition to discussing: • a 'behind the scenes' review of Rabbi Heber's new book, The Intriguing World of Jewish Time • how time affects kashrus certification • the "World Calendar" and how it would have affected Jewish life • why a girl cannot become bas mitzva in Adar 1 The Jewish calendar is complex, but Rabbi Heber makes the topic clear and easy to understand. In addition to his newly published work which includes 150 questions and answers on Jewish time, he previously authored Sefer Shaarei Zmanim. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Listen to host Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and his guest, STAR-K Director of Development Steve Sichel discuss Kosher Travel Post Lockdowns (6/23/21). They answer your travel questions in addition to discussing: • What you need to know before planning your trip • How travel has changed: practical advice about food, flights, hotels, and rental cars • Applicable halachos for your trip, including Shabbos, davening, Tefilas Haderech and kosher food Steve Sichel has travelled over 2 million miles throughout his career at STAR-K, visiting all 50 states and over 25 countries. He flew over 50,000 miles during the past year alone! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Rabbi Zvi Goldberg hosts a discussion about STAR-K's certification of Shabbos devices for those who are ill or have physical limitations. Learn about Shabbos scooters, stairlifts, nebulizers, nurse call systems, hospital beds, and more! Rabbi Goldberg is joined by the following guests: • Rabbi Mordechai Frankel – Director, STAR-K Institute of Halacha • Shmuel Glick – Director of Engineering, Gramachip Technologies • Rafy David – CEO, MovingLife Shabbatto Mobility Scooters Originally aired 5/11/2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
In this Webinar Rabbi Goldberg discusses his recent trip to Peru, and the chocolate production he saw there. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message
Now available on the STAR-K podcast feed: recordings of Rabbi Zvi Goldberg's monthly webinars. Join Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Boruch Beyer for an interactive Passover products webinar, during which we will: discuss what's new / products that do and don't require certification suggest how to save money with the rising cost of kosher food review coconut /almond flours, kitniyos, matzah, and more! answer your questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kosher-conversation/message