A newly revised and updated edition of Rabbi Wagschal's classic practical guide to kashrus
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
Rabbi Shaul Wagschal is a foremost halachic authority and the author of a number of popular halachic works. By presenting complex Jewish law in an organized, easy-to-follow style, Rabbi Wagschal equally addresses both the scholar and layperson. His books have enlightened and inspired the Jewish world for over half a century.
Author: Rabbi Shaul Wagschal
Hardcover | 6" x 9" | 264 pages | ISBN 978-1-60763-043-2
