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VaadCast
by Rabbi Chaim Schwartz
Rabbi Chaim Schwartz offers insight into the world of kashrus to provide a better understanding of what makes products and restaurants kosher. Each episode will feature exciting guests who pull back the curtain to reveal the ins and outs of the world of kashrus. Presented by the Vaad Harabonim of Queens.
Episodes
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Episode 18: Rabbi Shmuel Wiener
In this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Rabbi Shmuel Wiener, Rav of Khal Zichron Nosson Tzvi in Ramat Eshkol and Posek of ZNT Kashrus to discuss: "I'm Going To Israel, WHERE CAN I EAT?!?" For all your Israel Kashrus questions and concerns, please contact ZNT KOSHER at +(972) 058-567-4375...
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Episode 17: Rabbi Manis Blumenfrucht
On this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Rabbi Manis Blumenfrucht, author of a new sefer, "Chalav Treifah." Together, we revisit the Kosher milk controversy of the 1990s, how he got into the topic, his findings and conclusions, as well as his opinions regarding the status of milk today....
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Episode 16: Rabbi Yitzhak Pindrus
On this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Rabbi Yitzhak Pindrus. Born to American parents, Rabbi Pindrus is a member of the Knesset for Degel HaTorah. Today, we discuss the beginnings of his career in politics, his relationship with Rav Eliashiv, and the current controversies surrounding...
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Episode 15: Leon Goldenberg
On this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Leon Goldenberg for a discussion on the topic of redistricting and how it will affect the Jewish communities of New York. Mr. Goldenberg has been active in many causes around New York for many years. He is the First Vice Chairman of the Board of...
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Episode 14: Menachem Lubinsky
Menachem Lubinsky, president of Lubicom Marketing and founder of KosherFest, the Kosher food trade show, joins us for this week’s episode of the VaadCast. Today we’ll discuss the history of KosherFest, why he started it, and what it’s all about. Additionally, we will cover the global supply chain...
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Episode 13: Rabbi Yaakov May
Rabbi Yaakov May, principal of Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe in Kew Gardens, joins us for this week’s episode of the VaadCast. Rabbi May has been serving as the school's principal for more than 18 years and has seen many changes to the educational system throughout the years. Today he gives us his…
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Episode 12: Rabbi Zalman Krems
Rabbi Zalman Krems, former administrator of the Vaad Harabonim of Massachusetts (KVH), and current mashgiach in Israel, joins us for this week’s episode of the VaadCast. Rabbi Krems has traveled the world and shares some insight on his experience of overseeing kashrut in Israel, special cases…
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Episode 11: Melinda Katz
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz joins us for a discussion on a rise of hate crime, bail reform, and keeping the Queens community safe and involved. As a Queens native, Katz shares her history, her musical talent, and what her favorite Kosher food. To contact Melinda Katz email:...
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Episode 10: Elchonon Zohn
Rabbi Elchonon Zohn joins us for an interesting conversation about a topic we like to avoid - our end of life plans. Rabbi Zohn is an administrator of Chevra Kadisha at VHQ, as well as the National Association of Chevra Kadisha, and the national campaign Team Shabbos who are currently hosting...
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Episode 9: Rabbi Elan Segelman
Rabbi Elan Segelman from Kehilas Torah Temima in Kew Garden Hills joins us for this episode of the Vaadcast. As the American Rabbinic Consultant for the PUAH Institute and Rabbinic Advisor for students in New York Medical College we discuss fertility and Jewish law, and the effect of the...
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Episode 8: Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld
Welcome back to the VaadCast! For this special episode, Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld joins us. Rabbi Schonfeld was the past president of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens and Rabbi of the Young Israel of Kew Garden Hills, as well as coordinator of the OU. Just in time for Hanukkah, we discuss oil production,...
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Episode 7: Yaakov M
Yaakov M of TheKReport.com and the Yaakov M Hotline shares his experience of running both services and compiling appropriate news for Jews and non Jews alike. He shares some of the feedback from his listeners and how he decides which news to share. Additionally, we discuss the uptick of...
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Episode 6: Rabbi Avroham Gordimer
In this episode, Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer rabbinic coordinator of dairy items at OU Kosher. We discuss the various dairy items such as greek yogurt and the difference between regular milk and cholov yisroel. And, what exactly is whey?
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Episode 5: Rabbi Zvi Nussbaum
Rabbi Zvi Nussbaum, Rabbinic Coordinator, Kosher Hotline Administrator for the Orthodox Union, the one who answers all your Kashrus questions. We discuss the difference between OU and OU-D is, and the different types of questions that come in through the hotline.
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Episode 4: Rabbi Eli Eleff
In this episode, Rabbi Eli Eleff, Rabbinic Coordinator for OU Kosher and a member of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens joins us. Rabbi Eleff discusses the big Slurpee question, tips on how to travel “Kosher," and if milk alternatives are truly pareve. Plus, he reveals which product is the number one...
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Episode 3: Yossie Horwitz
In our third episode, Yossie Horwitz of Yossie's Corkboard joins us as we dive into the world of kosher wine and kosher wine making. As a world traveler, Yossie knows the wine industry inside and out and offered insight into the difference between mevushal and non-mevushal wine in terms of taste...
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Episode 2: Rabbi Yaakov Lach
In our second episode, Rabbi Yaakov Lach, author of Chullin Illuminated: Color Guide to Animal Anatomy with Halachic and Scientific Discussion joins us today. Rabbi Lach discusses his inspiration for the book, what kosher consumers should look out for when buying chicken, and the water filtration...
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Episode 1: Rabbi Moshe Elefant
In our inaugural episode, COO of OU Kosher, Rabbi Moshe Elefant details the different challenges that kashrus has today and the latest with Arnold Bread.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rabbi Chaim Schwartz offers insight into the world of kashrus to provide a better understanding of what makes products and restaurants kosher. Each episode will feature exciting guests who pull back the curtain to reveal the ins and outs of the world of kashrus. Presented by the Vaad Harabonim of Queens.
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Rabbi Chaim Schwartz offers insight into the world of kashrus to provide a better understanding of what makes products and restaurants kosher. Each episode will feature exciting guests who pull back the curtain to reveal the ins and outs of the world of kashrus. Presented by the Vaad Harabonim of...
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