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 (March 2025).
In this episode, Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Dovid Heber review common questions that come up during Chanuka. Topics discussed include: I'm traveling - where should I light? How early or late can I light? Can I light at a Chanuka Party? and more! Plus: Rabbi Goldberg will briefly discuss his recent visit to Dubai in the shadow of the tragic killing of Rabbi Zvi Kagan, Hy"d, his impressions of the security situation there and interesting highlights of his trip.
This shiur was given as part of a series at Agudath Israel of Baltimore, Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5785
This shiur was given as part of a series on Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5785 at Agudath Israel of Baltimore
This shiur was given as part of a series on Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5785 at Agudath Israel of Baltimore
This shiur was given as part of a series on Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5785 at Agudath Israel of Baltimore
Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Boruch Beyer review the various issues you should be aware of before booking your flight to the Holy Land. Topics include: Davening during a flight Issues pertaining to Kohanim Kri'ah at the Kotel Kashrus Visiting kevarim
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
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
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 .
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.