Rabbi David Bistricer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division

“What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”!

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Rabbi David Bistricer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division

“What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”!

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Rabbi David Bistricer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division

No waiter ever asked a customer, "Would you like some arsenic with your roast beef, sir?" We would run, not walk, to avoid a food if there was even the slightest chance of it being poisoned. Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth, describes another type of poison: a toxin for the heart and soul. Tune in and learn a perspective on keeping kosher which you may never have heard...

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Rabbi David Bistricer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division

You’ll not find fried rice on an Ashkenazi plate during Pesach! This is due to the custom of avoiding Kitniyos during the holiday. OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator Rabbi David Bistricer clearly and thoroughly examines this practice; he discusses such issues as: What foods constitute Kitniyos? Why are they not eaten? Are they treated like actual chometz, or are there special leniencies? Tune in and attain “peas” of mind!

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Rabbi David Bistricer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division

A kosher cheeseburger is an oxymoron! A lesser-known kosher regulation is the separation of meat and fish. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator, as he expertly and thoroughly explores this almost hidden facet of Torah life. Topics include: the use of ovens for meat and fish; eating fish and meat in the same meal; additives containing anchovies and omega-3 fatty acids. “Scale” the heights of Jewish knowledge as you “meat” this topic head-on!

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Rabbi David Bistricer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division

Reuven and Rivka have to keep kosher—but what about Rover? Join Rabbi David Bistricer, OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator, as he explores the surprising topic of kosher animal food! Can you use a can of dog-food that contains meat cooked with milk? Can a Jewish farmer feed his cows and chickens a non-kosher animal-feed? Tune in to hear some startling sound-“bites”!

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The story of Chana and her seven sons is well known. But what is less known is what it says about Chanukah, the Oral Torah, and in particular, the timeless Oral Torah of women that passes down through the generations. Rav Elon shows how this story is an inspiration for us not only in moments of great heroism, but in the day to day loyalty to Hashem and His Torah. Download the source sheet.

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The profound thoughts of Rav Hutner Zt'l on Chanukah. Presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education and host of "The Good Vort" on OURadio.org. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY December 24, 2008.

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