By Rabbi Dovid Heber, Kashrus Administrator One of the profound aspects of our Torah Hakdosha is the ability for anyone, regardless of age or wisdom, to appreciate the Torah on his or her own level. For example, Chumash and Rashiare studied by the greatest Torah scholars, as well as…
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NASA Funds 3D Pizza Printer, Raises Possible Halachic Kashrut Questions
NASA recently did something unique in that they funded a 3D Pizza Printer for use in outer space. This is a very cool way to eat glorified cereal/pizza that has a shelf life of up to 30 years. Now that…
The Kashrus of Tea – With No Strings Attached!
Americans, generally, do not drink as much tea as the rest of world. This may have something to do with a certain party they had in Boston a while back. That being the case, you might be surprised to learn…
Shang Chai, Kosher Chinese Food Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York Officially Closed – Renamed to Shang Meis
It’s official: Shang Chai, the venerable Kosher Chinese food establishment for well over 35 years in Brooklyn, New York, closed it’s doors on New Years Eve for the last time, according to thejfile. “The space is being renovated and it’s…
My Experience at Doctor Laffa
Yum! That’s what I have to say about Doctor Laffa after dining there yesterday everning. BlogTO calls it the best Shawarma in Toronto. While I haven’t eaten at too many other Shawarma places in Toronto, such as, for example, Ba Li Lafa which just opened…
Is Yogurtys Kosher?
A couple of weeks ago I was at Shul and spoke with a representative from the COR. Apparently, Yogurtys is not so Kosher after all! Not the flavors – some of those might be Kosher (sic), at least based on…
Jewish Tribune – ChaiBUY Offering Daily Deals to Jewish Community
Recently the Jewish Tribune published an article about ChaiBUY. ChaiBUY is a daily deal website catering to Toronto’s Jewish community and originated in Israel. I’m proud to boast that I was responsible for bringing the article to fruition. When we…
Yogurtys Has (No) Kosher Frozen Yogurts in Toronto!
***UPDATE – June 6, 2012*** Yogurty’s may not be so Kosher after all. Click Here to see why. ***END UPDATE*** A couple of days ago, at Bathurst and Eglinton in Toronto, a Yogurtys division opened up right next to where…