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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.

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...

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?

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...

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.

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.

Orlah: source sheet English and Hebrew

Source sheet about the mitzvah of Orla: Practical halacha and the ideas behind it

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,...

Separating terumot and ma'aserot from one year to the next

Is it permissible to separate terumot and ma'aserot from tomatoes or cucumbers that were picked before Rosh Hashana to exempt tomatoes/cucumbers picked after...

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.