| Halachic CORner Magazine - 2020How has kosher supervision changed in the age of COVID-19?How can one daven outside while conforming with halacha?How can one use dishes if the mikvah is closed as it has... |
| Keeping Kosher at an AirbnbBy Rabbi Tsvi Heber
Summer is a time when the fortunate among us are able to get
away for a vacation. Some of us stay with friends, others in hotels, and still... |
| CORcast #12: The Ins and Outs of Pas Yisroel (Audio)Join Rabbi Tsvi Heber and Richard Rabkin for another edition of the CORcast where they discuss the Ins and Outs of Pas Yisroel: If you can not see this chirbit, listen to it here https... |
| CORcast #11: How Do You Make Kosher Cheese?Join COR's very own Rabbi Yehoshua Norman as he outlines the art of kosher cheese making:
If you can not see this chirbit, listen to it here... |
| The Kosher Status of Gelatin, Carmine and ShellacBy: Rabbi Tsvi HeberNissan is the time of year when we bring the final redemption1 and the resurrection of the dead to the forefront of our consciousness, culminating in the recitation... |
| How Do You Make Gum Kosher?By Judy Pister
A common question that we receive at the COR is about
a product that is not even meant to be eaten: chewing gum. Does it need to... |
| Jelly Donuts in HalachaJelly
Donuts in Halacha[1]
By: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
On Chanuka, there
is a prevalent custom to eat foods that are fried in oil, such as latkes and sufganiyot
(jelly donuts). The... |
| Can Dairy Naan Bread be Kosher Certified?BY: RABBI TSVI HEBERIndian Jews Ate Naan!?Recently, one of our COR certified companies requested approval for their naan bread. Along with the pareve variety, the company... |
| The True Colours of Canadian WhiskyBy Rabbi Y. Teichman & Rabbi T. HeberThe Secret is out of the Barrel1Months of extensive and exhaustive research into the kashrus of uncertified Canadian whisky has revealed its true... |
| The Halachic CORner 2017/5778What is the kosher status of Canadian whisky? Can dairy Naan bread be kosher certified? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the latest edition of COR's Halachic CORner. Click here for an online version of... |
| Just Checking: How to Clean & Check Romaine Lettuce (Video)Just Checking: Romaine Lettuce from COR Kosher on Vimeo.
With thanks to:
Katan Studios & Sandy Sugar Interiors
Checking Process:
1)
Preliminary Check:
Check the
produce for the presence of insects; focusing on... |
| Just Checking: How to Clean & Check Strawberries (Video)COR_ Strawberry - Final Version from COR Kosher on Vimeo.With thanks to:
Katan Studios & Sandy Sugar Interiors
Checking Process:
1)
Preliminary Check:
Check the
produce for the presence of insects; focusing on... |
| Just Checking: How to Clean & Check Herbs (Video)Just Checking: Herbs from COR Kosher on Vimeo.With thanks to:
Katan Studios & Sandy Sugar Interiors
Checking Process:
1)
Preliminary Check:
Check the
produce for the presence of insects; focusing on heavy... |
| Just Checking: How to Clean & Check Green Onions (Video)Just Checking: Green Onions from COR Kosher on Vimeo.With thanks to:
Katan Studios &Sandy Sugar Interiors
Checking Process: 1.Slit open all scallions or leek from top to bottom.2.Separate each individual layer.3.Loosen... |
| How to Make Used Cast Iron Cookware KosherBy Chaim Ribiat
Ever since my wife
introduced me to cast iron cookware, I have been enamoured. They impart a
fabulous sear, work on all stove top surfaces, can go from stove... |
| Cast Iron Cookware: Pre-SeasonedCast iron cookware requires seasoning or coating with oil to
prevent rusting and to provide non-stick properties. Although traditionally
the consumer would do the seasoning, at present most cast iron cook-wares are
pre-seasoned by... |
| Are Zebus Kosher?By Rabbi Yechiel Teichman
Kosher animals are separated
by the Torah into two groups. The first group is domesticated animals (beheima) and includes three types:
cattle, sheep, and goats. The second group... |
| The Kosher Status of Genetically Modified SalmonBy Rabbi Tsvi Heber A Genetically Modified Fish[1]
After two decades of exhaustive and
rigorous review, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently
approved the first ever genetically engineered... |
| Shemittah beyond ShemittahAn examination into how Shemittah remains relevant to kosher consumers beyond the Shemittah year.By Rabbi Tsvi HeberIntroductionThe conclusion of the Shemittah year 5775 is a significant milestone for the farmers... |
| Pas Yisroel: Turning up the HeatBy:Rabbi Sholom H. AdlerThe ins and outs of pas Yisroel and how it is applied in an industrial manufacturing setting. What is pas Yisroel and why was it instituted?Pas Yisroel is... |
| The Kosher Status of Vitamins and MedicinesA Halachik analysis of the kosher status of vitamins and medicines. By
Rabbi Tsvi Heber
The
constant stream of questions from our community pertaining to medicines and
vitamins rank amongst the most frequently asked... |
| Blessings on Fruit Trees By Rabbi Tsvi Heber ברוך א"י אמ"ה שלא חיסר בעולמו כלום וברא בו בריות טובות ואילנות טובות ליהנות בהם בני אדם[i]The month of Nissan brings in all the hustle and... |
| Shemittah 101A practical overview of the Shemittah laws for the upcoming year.
By
Rabbi Tsvi Heber
Introduction
"Shemittah" literally means to
disengage[1] and
is the commonly used word to refer to the Sabbatical year in which the... |
| Cooking on Yom Tov: A Halachic AnalysisBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber
Yom Tov is fast approaching and Balabustas around the world are planning
their meals. Yom Tov allows us the opportunity to prepare and cook hot, fresh
meals in its... |
| Video Instructional: Tithing Produce from the Land of Israel: Terumot and MaaserotTithing Produce from the Land of Israel from COR Kosher on Vimeo.
Rabbi Heber’s article, Produce
of Israel: A Primer, that explains the tithing procedure
in more details can be found on the COR... |
| Produce of Israel: A PrimerBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
The Land of Eretz Yisroel is imbued with special
holiness. The Torah emphasizes the holiness of the land through a number
of mitzvos that are... |
| COR Passover Guide 2014The 2014/5774 COR Passover Guide is available in print at local community
establishments. The electronic copy is now available here. This is a large file, so it may take a... |
| Yoshon: Frequently Asked QuestionsBy Rabbi Yechiel Teichman, COR Rabbinic Coordinator
1) What is yoshon?
The Torah states that grain which was
planted after Pesach may not be consumed until the following Pesach.
In greater detail, grain may... |
| Lighting up Toronto: Halachik Challenges of the 2013 Ice StormBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
I
am writing from the dining room of my comfortably heated home where layers of
sweaters and blankets are no longer necessary. Trees outside are... |
| [email protected] Video: What's the Bracha on Kellogg's Corn Pops?[email protected]: What's the Bracha on Kellogg's Corn Pops? from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| [email protected] Video: What Does "Dairy Equipment"(DE) Mean?[email protected]: What Does "Dairy Equipment"(DE) Mean? from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| [email protected] Video: Does Dish Soap Require Kosher Certification?[email protected]: Does Soap Require Kosher Certification? from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| COR’s Pre-Pesach Community Lecture InspiresBy
Suri Ervin
Three
hundred members of the Toronto Jewish community assembled at Clanton Park
Synagogue to attend an annual Pre-Pesach lecture put on by COR-Kashruth Council
of Canada, Canada’s largest kosher certifier.
This
year,... |
| Rabbi Yehuda Simes at the COR Pre Passover Lecture (VIDEO)R Simes COR Pre-Passover Lecture from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| Rabbi Dovid Heber at the Pre Passover Community Lecture (Video)Rabbi Dovid Heber @ COR Pre Passover Lecture from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| An Eye on Kashrus: The Impact of Maris Ayin on Contemporary KashrusBy Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
Introduction
Maris ayin is a unique rabbinic
enactment[1]
whose breadth spans the entire spectrum of halacha. From proscribing
a Jewish agent from lending a gentile's money to... |
| How Kosher is Your Simchah? (Mishpacha Magazine)By Dovid Sussman
Are
you eating the main course at that chasunah simply because all the other
religious-looking guests are eating it too? Kashrus experts expose some
alarming trends in catered affairs that might... |
| Kosher Issues Involved with NanniesBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
Almost
53 years ago, Rav Moshe Feinstein zt"l[i] was
asked a shaila by a Rov who had become aware that a couple in his
community left... |
| Can a Can of Tuna Have Kosher Considerations?By: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
Operations
Canned tuna has
been a household staple since the advent of its canning process in the early
part of the twentieth century. Mixed with mayonnaise... |
| COR Posts its Fruit and Vegetable Inspection ManualBy popular demand, COR has posted its fruit and vegetable checking manual for mashgichim as a resource for kosher consumers. It can be downloaded by clicking the following link:... |
| Kashering LiverBy: Rabbi Tsvi
Heber, Director of Community Kosher Operations
“But Rabbi,” cried Mrs.
Eisikovich on the other end of the phone, “the label says that it is kosher and
under the COR!” “How can... |
| Perspectives on StarbucksBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber
The recent brouhaha surrounding the kosher
status of some Starbucks products[1] has
brought a fundamental issue into the spotlight. The kosher certification
industry has jumped leaps and bounds in recent... |
| What to do About Prohibited Chometz after PassoverBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
The prohibition of eating chometz, leavened products, on
Passover is unique in its transitory status. For 346 days of the Hebrew
calendar, we are permitted... |
| Bagels for PesachBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
Walking through the kosher l’Pesach aisles of COR certified supermarkets before Pesach, with their array of available products, is a dizzying... |
| Meat & Milk Questions for ShavuotBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher Cheesecakes,
blintzes and cheese lasagnas, with their irresistibly delicious taste,
are some... |
| Herbal RemediesBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher OperationsOne
might assume that naturally unadulterated produce such as fresh herbs
would inherently pose no kashrus concern. Unfortunately,
this is not the case. Fresh... |
