Articles Lema'seh Beit Midrash Articles Categories Around the Jewish Year Grafting Kashrut Kila'im Land of Israel Orlah & Neta Revay Other Topics Shemitah Terumot & Ma’aserot Place and Parasha Chadash Challah Subscribe to our Newsletter I agree to the terms of use and privacy policy of the site. The development of the food industry and its implications for kashrut observers This abstract discusses the kashrut issues involved in the many types of food additives, specifically food coloring. Read More Is the Bitcoin (virtual currency) considered currency according to halacha? This abstract discusses the halachic status of the Bitcoin and virtual currency based on the features of currency, with a discussion of its development in past... Read More “Healthy” Wine: a New Challenge Recent years have seen the beginning of a new trend of keeping weeds in vineyards for ecological and other reasons. This article discusses this trend,... Read More The Prohibition of Chadash What is "chadash" and "yashan"? Does the prohibition of chadash apply outside of Israel? Why don't we ever see certification relating to chadash in Israel? Read More Checking for bugs in produce generally not infested Does mitasek apply to eating produce that is generally not infested? This abstract answers this issue and deals with the question of whether kashrut agencies... Read More Finance According to Halacha in the Teachings of Rabbi Yaakov Ariel “Kosher” investment in the teachings of Rabbi Yaakov Ariel: Can you invest in a company that tracks down stolen vehicles even on Shabbat? This and more in the... Read More Best practices for storing flour to prevent insect development This abstract discusses best storage practices to prevent insects from hatching from eggs that may be present in flour. Read More National charity in the teachings of Rabbi Yaakov Ariel Beit HaOtzar and national responsibility: this abstract deals with Rabbi Yaakov Ariel’s teachings on national charity. Read More Raising locusts for human consumption: a halachic challenge in a changing world Much of the world population is in a dire state of malnutrition, and the food shortage is projected to grow. A possible alternative for a sustainable,... Read More Mitzvot addressed by anyone who has a garden in Israel Anyone who has a garden next to their home in Israel, has the merit of addressing many halachic issues; below are just a few. Read More 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
