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The Super Mashgiach: Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig

by Bayla Sheva Brenner | May 26, 2011 in Kashrut

Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig Photo: Joe Kus at the Chicago Jewish News Before PCs, iPads and iPods, there was Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig. An Orthodox Union rabbinic field representative who recently marked his… Read more

Hard Truths about Hard Liquor

by JA Mag | February 11, 2010 in Kashrut

Drinking is very much a part of Orthodox Jewish life. At a shul kiddush, a wedding or a Bar Mitzvah, one is sure to find a host of alcoholic beverages including scotches, whiskeys and cordials. Read more

Uncorking the Secrets of Kosher Wine

by Avrohom Juravel and Zev Baruch | February 11, 2010 in Kashrut

Wine plays a central role in Jewish religious life. In the days of the Temple, whenever one brought a korban (sacrifice), it had to be accompanied by wine. Furthermore, the Gemara teaches that wine… Read more

Kosher Catering

by Yermia Indich | December 8, 2008 in Kashrut

Plan on attending your cousin’s Bar Mitzvah party next week? Or your neighbor’s daughter’s wedding next month? As an increasing number of semachot are catered at non-kosher hotels, it is important for… Read more

Next Stop, Bombay! The Life of a Wandering Mashgiach

by Bayla Sheva Brenner | December 8, 2008 in Kashrut

Dr. Avraham Meyer’s idea of a dream vacation is exploring his Manchester, England backyard and getting to sleep in his own bed for more than three nights in a row. For close to two decades, Dr. Meyer,… Read more

Chocolate Heaven for Purim

by JA Mag | February 11, 2008 in Purim

As my kids get older, their interest in what to wear for Purim has taken a decidedly odd turn. Read more

Warm Winter Dishes

by Helen Nash | December 2, 2007 in Recipes

Bean and Roasted Tomato Soup 10 servings This is a hearty winter soup that can be made a few days ahead and will keep either refrigerated or frozen. 1/2 pound small dried beans, such as Great Northern… Read more

Fall Favorites

by Helen Nash | September 2, 2007 in Recipes

For me, fall is the time to think of creative, eclectic dishes, since local summer produce is no longer at its best. The recipes below are some of my fall favorites. Split Pea Soup 8 servings This… Read more

Kosher Food in a Non-Kosher Office

by OU Kashrut Department | June 16, 2007 in Kashrut

Do you have a work-related kashrut question? Send it to ja@ou.org, and it may be featured in our newest column dedicated to exploring the multitude of kashrut issues that confronts the Orthodox Jew in… Read more

Kosher @ Work

by OU Kashrut Department | March 12, 2007 in Kashrut

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