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Let’s Talk Kashrus

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The Kashrus Awareness Project is committed to bringing attention to various Kashrus issues, to make kashrus part of the conversation in our community, and to lay the groundwork for consumers to make informed decisions. Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com

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00:09:00

Glass Half Kashered

Let’s Talk Kashrus ·

2026/03/24

Glass Half KasheredToday's interview focuses on a problem that many people face when kashering for Pesach. New-age technology = new-age problems. How do you kasher glass stovetops? Can they be kashered at all? What about induction stovetops? Let's hear what Rabbi Dovid Cohen - Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc has to say on this timely topic.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/glass-half-kasheredJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for

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00:06:19

L.T.K. Q&A: Shabbos Shailos

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2026/03/08

Part 3 of our Q&A series with Rav Shmuel Fuerst Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois to answer some of the recent questions that came in to us at Let's Talk Kashrus. This week's Q&A focuses on some hilchos shabbos issues.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/l-t-k-q-a-shabbos-shailosJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR

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00:10:21

Airbnb Survival Guide

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2026/02/16

So you booked a beautiful Airbnb… now what?In this episode of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO, walks us through the practical halachic realities of using an Airbnb kitchen. From stovetops and ovens to microwaves, Keurigs, sinks, and even barbecues — what can you use, what needs kashering, and what should you avoid altogether?Whether you're traveling for vacation, Yom Tov, or business, this Airbnb

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00:08:31

The Party Planner Puzzle

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2026/02/02

We have discussed party planners in the past, but this week we focus on another angle. Rabbi Yaakov Eisenbach - Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc gives us the mashgiach's perspective of giving a hechsher to an event that is being run by a party planner, and the complexities it entails.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-party-planner-puzzleJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates

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00:07:51

L.T.K. Q&A: Dining Dilemmas

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2026/01/19

Part 2 of our Q&A series with Rav Shmuel Fuerst Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois to answer some of the recent questions that came in to us at Let's Talk Kashrus. This week's Q&A focuses on common dining related issues.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/l-t-k-q-a-dining-dilemmasJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR

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00:12:10

Food For Thought

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2026/01/06

When Out Of TownWhen traveling to small towns that have local hechsherim, how does one go about finding out if they can rely on that hechsher? Rabbi Yaakov Eisenbach - Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc, gives us some guidance on this topic.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/food-for-thoughtJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR

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00:06:49

Paradise Vacation

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2025/12/22

Kashrus ComplicationOftentimes at high end resorts, these statements can be heard. "The chef knows kosher", or "I'm only getting fish in a brand-new pan", or "The resort has a separate kosher kitchen". Unfortunately, these statements are becoming more and more common, but it really boils down to just 1 question says Rabbi Sholom Tendler - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K, "Is there a mashgiach?" Are we really going to trust non-Jewish staff about kashrus now? Who ensures the pots and pans in the

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00:16:51

Breaking Brews!

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2025/12/02

The Beer BalaganSo much confusion in the air regarding the recent news about beer. Is it kosher? Does it need a hechsher? Is this relevant to everyone? Do I need to stock up on beer before January 1st, 2026? We interviewed Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO, to find out exactly what is going on with the beer. Let's listen in to this insightful conversation.View it in its entirety at:

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00:11:33

Suite Dreams

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2025/11/24

Kosher Breakfast HacksSo, you're on vacation and the hotel has a free continental breakfast. What can you eat? What must be avoided? Rabbi Sholom Tendler - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K gives us some seasoned travel hacks for our next vacation.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/suite-dreamsJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR

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00:15:43

Holy e-Smokes!

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2025/11/10

Kashrus In The CloudsWhat’s really in that vape? Join us as we explore the surprising kashrus questions behind e-cigarettes — from flavorings and glycerin to halachic principles that meet modern technology. Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO clears up some of the fog behind this very important topic.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/holy-e-smokesJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community

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00:14:54

Holy Cow? or Holey Cow?

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2025/10/27

Is it possible that all milk isn't kosher? This week we revisit one of the most controversial questions of its time. Rabbi Yosef Landa - Rabbinic Coordinator at cRc Kosher walks us through all the details of this fascinating question.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/holy-cow-or-holey-cowJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR

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00:04:21

L.T.K. Q & A: Kitchen Mishaps

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2025/09/28

Many questions are sent in to us on various kashrus issues. This week we sit down with Rav Shmuel Fuerst Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois so he can answer some of the questions. This week's Q&A focuses on common kitchen mishaps and other kashrus in the kitchen questionsView it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/l-t-k-q-a-kitchen-mishapsJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates

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00:12:17

Kosher Shifts

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2025/09/08

Supply Chain RiftsWhat happens when supply chains get disrupted? How about when ingredients need to be replaced due to skyrocketing costs? What about when certain items are banned by the government? These and other questions addressed by Rabbi Moshe Machuca - Rabbinic Field Representative for the OU, in this weeks episode.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kosher-shiftsJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates

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00:15:23

Tales Of A Traveling Mashgiach

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2025/08/25

Do you know what goes on behind the scenes for mashgichim that need to travel to every corner of the earth to ensure your products are kosher? Let's listen in to Rabbi Moshe Machuca - Rabbinic Field Representative for the OU, as he explains the hardships of traveling to places that aren't exactly accommodating to members of the faith. View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/tales-of-a-traveling-mashgiachTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin

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00:16:52

Private Labels

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2025/08/10

Kashrus FablesA behind the scenes look into the massive industry of private labels and how it affects the kosher consumer. Also, highlighting the power of the consumer in regard to online buying, Rabbi Dov Chastain - Kashrus Administrator at the KOF-K, has some tips what you should do if something you bought online doesn't have the symbol that was advertised in the online pictures.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/private-labelsTo Sponsor An Episode:

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00:08:47

The Mashgiach Who Didn't Miss A Beat

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2025/07/20

Being a good mashgiach, sometimes involves a bit more than just knowing Yoreh Deah. This week when many minds are on the churban already, Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO, gives us an example involving not having wine and live music at the same meal.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-mashgiach-who-didn-t-miss-a-beatTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the

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00:12:43

Quail Tales & Egg Fails

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2025/07/06

After last week's introduction to the mesorah of birds, let's dive right in to some practical halachik applications. R' Chaim Loike - Rabbinic Coordinator at OU Kosher, brought in some live birds to demonstrate for us these applications.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/quail-tales-and-egg-failsTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates

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00:16:54

Live Birds, Ancient Traditions

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2025/06/22

Let's take a trip back in time exploring the mesorah of birds. R' Chaim Loike - Rabbinic Coordinator at OU Kosher, made it his life's mission to ensure that certain birds don't lose their mesorah. Let's take a look at the various birds he's brought in today to share with us.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/live-birds-ancient-traditionsTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content

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00:09:43

Hechsher In A Haystack?

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2025/06/08

Not Anymore!Introducing a revolutionary new app! A game changer for the industry of kashrus. Have you ever seen an unfamiliar kashrus symbol and werent sure if you can rely on it? With over 1500 kashrus agencies worldwide, it can be quite the task of finding out their reliability. Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO, introduces to us the all-new logo scanner feature in the new cRc Kosher app, available on the app

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00:05:27

Be Like Leibel

Let’s Talk Kashrus ·

2025/05/18

Look At the LeibelCan you rely on a kosher symbol you see online? Sometimes you buy something online, but the product has a different packaging when it arrives at your door. Rabbi Binyamin Berkowitz - Kashrus Administrator at the KOF-K gives us the rundown on what to look out for.View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/be-like-leibelTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and

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