The world's leading experts in Kosher — the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinators — share their knowledge of Kashrut, Halakha and Technology.

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Kosher Tidbits Podcast

• Kitniyot: A Lesson in Legumes

  Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth OU-D, OU-Fish, OU-P—is there anything left? YES! The OU has unveiled a new kashrus symbol: OU-Kitniyot. This symbol is designed to help those…

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• A “Latte” to Learn about Coffee

  Rabbi Avrohom Stone Senior Rabbinic Field Representative, OU Kashruth The world of coffee seems so simple. Coffee beans, natural flavors—what could go wrong? The answer: Plenty! Join Rabbi Avrohom Stone,…

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• Getting Schooled about Kosher Fish - VIDEO

  Rabbi Chaim Goldberg Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth “It’s got fins and scales: this fish is kosher.” Think so? Think again! Join Rabbi Chaim Goldberg, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher…

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• The Turkey: Kashrus with All the Stuffings - VIDEO

  Rabbi Chaim Loike Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Did you gobble down some poultry on Thanksgiving? Listen to Rabbi Chaim Loike and discover the lesser-known odyssey of the turkey in the…

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• Kosher Birds: Who Are They? - VIDEO

  Rabbi Chaim Loike Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth When is a quail not a quail? When is a predator not a predator? Join Rabbi Chaim Loike, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU…

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• Radishes & Onions: Proceed with Caution

  Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultant, OU Kashruth Division Every kosher kitchen hosts a mistake now and then. Sometimes, the rules say that the food or utensil remain kosher despite…

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• A Peek at the Peacock

  Rabbi Chaim Loike Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth The peacock is among the most beautiful of all birds—and among the most mysterious! Join Rabbi Chaim Loike, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU…

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• Cooking on Shabbos – A HOT Topic - VIDEO

  The Jewish tradition says that kindling a flame on Shabbos is forbidden. The Jewish tradition says that eating hot food on Shabbos is mandatory. NOW what do we do??? In…

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• Oil’s Well that Ends Well

  Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld Group Leader, OU Kashruth Just press an olive or a flaxseed, and voila, oil. What’s so complicated from a kashrus perspective? Plenty! Join Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld, a…

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• Fermentation: A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread, and Th’ O.U.

  Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division A hamburger on a bun, with pickles and a beer. For some, picnic fare. For the OU: red flags! Join Rabbi…

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