Kashrus - a practical guide

The laws of kashrus are central to Jewish life and encompass every aspect of food preparation and handling. The laws are also detailed and numerous, yielding a multitude of questions and concerns. In a clear and concise manner, Rabbi Wagschal addresses all of the laws pertaining to kashrus in a Jewish home, enabling every Jewish family to benefit from both the spiritual and physical merits of keeping kosher. Some of the topics covered include:

• Ways that food becomes treif (unkosher)
• Separation of milk and meat
• Tevilah (immersing) and kashering utensils
• Checking for insects in food
• Pesach and chametz
• Separation of challah
• Food and non-Jews
• Kashrus in cases of illness
• Recognizing when to confer with a rabbi about kashrus