Questions and Answers Category: Kashrut

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Kashering a Meat Board

YG / February 1, 2022 /

Dishwasher With Non-Kosher Dishes

A. R. / May 21, 2021 /

I ran the dishwasher with pyrex glass dishes whose kosher status is unclear to me (I believe the owner used them for both meat and milk – but in the past 6 months or so I’ve only been using them for cold). Does the dishwasher have to be kashered before I can use it for meat dishes?

Waiting Between Fish and Meat

A. R. / May 3, 2021 /

Can one eat meat right after fish, or does one need to wait in between?

Cheese Cut With Non-Kosher Knife

A. R. / April 27, 2021 /

I purchased a block of cheese from a store that sells both kosher and non-kosher cheeses. However, they cut the cheese with the same knife that they cut the non-kosher cheeses. Is this a problem?

Fish and Cheese

A. R. / April 23, 2021 /

Is there a problem to eat fish with cheese, or is it only a problem to eat fish with meat?

Hechsher on Electronic Cigarettes

A. R. / March 15, 2021 /

Do electronic cigarettes need a hechsher since the liquid is flavored?

Eating OU Dairy Bread

RL / March 8, 2021 /

I noticed that Thomas English Muffins are certified OU-d. I heard that one may not eat dairy bread. Am I allowed to eat the english muffins?

Eating Fake Cheeseburgers

A. R. / February 25, 2021 /

Is one allowed to eat a meat burger with fake cheese? Is the a problem of marat ayin – people thinking that someone is doing something wrong?

Meat and Dairy Which Mistakenly Mixed

RL / February 23, 2021 /

I had some meat that was sitting on my counter and I was making a bottle for my kid nearby. When i shook the bottle to mix it, some milk landed on the meat. Is the meat allowed to be eaten still? is it basar bchalav right away?

Working in McDonalds

RL / February 22, 2021 /

Hi, I heard that one may not benefit from meat and milk that were cooked together. I have a job opportunity managing a branch of McDonalds. Is this considered benefitting from meat and milk? Thank you.