AKO Kashrus Shiurim
By AKO Kosher
This project is dedicated by OK Kosher in memory of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy Z”L. Rabbi Levy functioned as President and Rabbinic Administrator for OK Kosher, was an upstanding member of the AKO Executive Board and was instrumental in enhancing the level of Kashrus worldwide.
AKO Kashrus ShiurimJun 10, 2020
Simanim & Labeling: Siman Muvhak, Tvius Ayin and Locks
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka is the Senior Rabbinic Coordinator responsible for the Tri-State region at OK Kosher Certification. Rabbi Hanoka trains and mentors many mashgichim and is a sought-after public speaker, both for corporate and general audiences. He lectures on the partnership between kosher certification and quality control, as well as about various topics in Jewish law. Rabbi Hanoka is also well-versed in the complex requirements and nuances involved in setting up kashrus systems in large and small manufacturing facilities.
Simanim & Labeling: Different Types of Seals and What Qualifies
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka is the Senior Rabbinic Coordinator responsible for the Tri-State region at OK Kosher Certification. Rabbi Hanoka trains and mentors many mashgichim and is a sought-after public speaker, both for corporate and general audiences. He lectures on the partnership between kosher certification and quality control, as well as about various topics in Jewish law. Rabbi Hanoka is also well-versed in the complex requirements and nuances involved in setting up kashrus systems in large and small manufacturing facilities.
Simanim & Labeling: Checking the Seal Upon Receipt
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka is the Senior Rabbinic Coordinator responsible for the Tri-State region at OK Kosher Certification. Rabbi Hanoka trains and mentors many mashgichim and is a sought-after public speaker, both for corporate and general audiences. He lectures on the partnership between kosher certification and quality control, as well as about various topics in Jewish law. Rabbi Hanoka is also well-versed in the complex requirements and nuances involved in setting up kashrus systems in large and small manufacturing facilities.
Simanim & Labeling: Situations When 1 Seal is Sufficient
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka is the Senior Rabbinic Coordinator responsible for the Tri-State region at OK Kosher Certification. Rabbi Hanoka trains and mentors many mashgichim and is a sought-after public speaker, both for corporate and general audiences. He lectures on the partnership between kosher certification and quality control, as well as about various topics in Jewish law. Rabbi Hanoka is also well-versed in the complex requirements and nuances involved in setting up kashrus systems in large and small manufacturing facilities.
Simanim & Labeling: Sources for When 2 Seals Are Required and When 1 Seal is Sufficient
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka is the Senior Rabbinic Coordinator responsible for the Tri-State region at OK Kosher Certification. Rabbi Hanoka trains and mentors many mashgichim and is a sought-after public speaker, both for corporate and general audiences. He lectures on the partnership between kosher certification and quality control, as well as about various topics in Jewish law. Rabbi Hanoka is also well-versed in the complex requirements and nuances involved in setting up kashrus systems in large and small manufacturing facilities.
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Eating Meat with Caviar
Rabbi Tsvi Heber is COR’s Director of Community Kosher, responsible for the kashrus program of approximately 200 food establishments in Toronto. He is a popular magid shiur and mechaber seforim. His widely read articles often elucidate the psakim of the Rosh Hakollel, Harav Shlomo Miller shlit'a.
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Eating Strawberries
Rabbi Tsvi Heber is COR’s Director of Community Kosher, responsible for the kashrus program of approximately 200 food establishments in Toronto. He is a popular magid shiur and mechaber seforim. His widely read articles often elucidate the psakim of the Rosh Hakollel, Harav Shlomo Miller shlit'a.
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Schnitzel Made from Non-Pas Yisroel Breadcrumbs
Rabbi Tsvi Heber is COR’s Director of Community Kosher, responsible for the kashrus program of approximately 200 food establishments in Toronto. He is a popular magid shiur and mechaber seforim. His widely read articles often elucidate the psakim of the Rosh Hakollel, Harav Shlomo Miller shlit'a.
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Snack Pretzels That Are Not Pas Yisroel
Rabbi Tsvi Heber is COR’s Director of Community Kosher, responsible for the kashrus program of approximately 200 food establishments in Toronto. He is a popular magid shiur and mechaber seforim. His widely read articles often elucidate the psakim of the Rosh Hakollel, Harav Shlomo Miller shlit'a.
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Bracha on Pizza
Rabbi Tsvi Heber is COR’s Director of Community Kosher, responsible for the kashrus program of approximately 200 food establishments in Toronto. He is a popular magid shiur and mechaber seforim. His widely read articles often elucidate the psakim of the Rosh Hakollel, Harav Shlomo Miller shlit'a.
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Bracha on Mezonos Bread
Rabbi Tsvi Heber is COR’s Director of Community Kosher, responsible for the kashrus program of approximately 200 food establishments in Toronto. He is a popular magid shiur and mechaber seforim. His widely read articles often elucidate the psakim of the Rosh Hakollel, Harav Shlomo Miller shlit'a.
Sake - Avoda Zara
Rabbi Akiva Niehaus is the Kashrus Operations Manager and a Rabbinic Coordinator for the cRc. As Chairman of the AKO Liquor Committee, he enjoys researching new trends and developments in the liquor industry. After taking a comprehensive course and a research trip to Japan in February 2017 to learn first-hand about Sake, Japanese rice wine, he presents an overview of the relevant kashrus issues.
Sake - Bishul Akum 2
Rabbi Akiva Niehaus is the Kashrus Operations Manager and a Rabbinic Coordinator for the cRc. As Chairman of the AKO Liquor Committee, he enjoys researching new trends and developments in the liquor industry. After taking a comprehensive course and a research trip to Japan in February 2017 to learn first-hand about Sake, Japanese rice wine, he presents an overview of the relevant kashrus issues.
Sake - Bishul Akum 1
Rabbi Akiva Niehaus is the Kashrus Operations Manager and a Rabbinic Coordinator for the cRc. As Chairman of the AKO Liquor Committee, he enjoys researching new trends and developments in the liquor industry. After taking a comprehensive course and a research trip to Japan in February 2017 to learn first-hand about Sake, Japanese rice wine, he presents an overview of the relevant kashrus issues.
Sake - Overview and Ingredients Review
Rabbi Akiva Niehaus is the Kashrus Operations Manager and a Rabbinic Coordinator for the cRc. As Chairman of the AKO Liquor Committee, he enjoys researching new trends and developments in the liquor industry. After taking a comprehensive course and a research trip to Japan in February 2017 to learn first-hand about Sake, Japanese rice wine, he presents an overview of the relevant kashrus issues.
Does Pas Shenilusha B'Chalav Assur Keilim?
Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.
D.E. Bread
Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.
Making a Siman to Make the Bread Permissible
Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.
Baking a Small Amount
Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.
Is the Issur Exclusively on Bread?
Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.
Pas Shenilusha B'Chalav
Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.
Copepods
Rabbi Langer, Dayan at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, is the Rabbinical Coordinator of their Toylaim division. He is the Rav of Congregation Beis Yitzchok and a posek of the Midwest Beis Horaah.
Confectioner's Glaze
Rabbi Langer, Dayan at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, is the Rabbinical Coordinator of their Toylaim division. He is the Rav of Congregation Beis Yitzchok and a posek of the Midwest Beis Horaah.
Strawberries
Rabbi Langer, Dayan at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, is the Rabbinical Coordinator of their Toylaim division. He is the Rav of Congregation Beis Yitzchok and a posek of the Midwest Beis Horaah.
Scale Bugs - Miut HaMotzoy vs. Muchzik
Rabbi Langer, Dayan at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, is the Rabbinical Coordinator of their Toylaim division. He is the Rav of Congregation Beis Yitzchok and a posek of the Midwest Beis Horaah.
Nireh Leynoyim
Rabbi Langer, Dayan at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, is the Rabbinical Coordinator of their Toylaim division. He is the Rav of Congregation Beis Yitzchok and a posek of the Midwest Beis Horaah.
Tolayim Overview
Rabbi Langer, Dayan at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, is the Rabbinical Coordinator of their Toylaim division. He is the Rav of Congregation Beis Yitzchok and a posek of the Midwest Beis Horaah.
The Mashgiach on the Road - Earliest Mincha & Latest Maariv
Rabbi Dovid Heber attended Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago and Yeshivas Ner Yisroel where he received semicha. He is a Kashrus Administrator at Star-K Kosher Certification and the Rav of Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek in Baltimore.
Can a Mashgiach Recite Brachos in a Factory that has a Foul Odor?
Rabbi Dovid Heber attended Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago and Yeshivas Ner Yisroel where he received semicha. He is a Kashrus Administrator at Star-K Kosher Certification and the Rav of Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek in Baltimore.
The Traveling Mashgiach - Tefilas HaDerech Part 2
Rabbi Dovid Heber attended Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago and Yeshivas Ner Yisroel where he received semicha. He is a Kashrus Administrator at Star-K Kosher Certification and the Rav of Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek in Baltimore.
The Traveling Mashgiach: Tefilas HaDerech Part I
Rabbi Dovid Heber attended Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago and Yeshivas Ner Yisroel where he received semicha. He is a Kashrus Administrator at Star-K Kosher Certification and the Rav of Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek in Baltimore.
A Mashgiach on the Road Being Yotzai Menorah With His Wife & Lighting Shortly Before Alos Hashachar
Rabbi Dovid Heber attended Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago and Yeshivas Ner Yisroel where he received semicha. He is a Kashrus Administrator at Star-K Kosher Certification and the Rav of Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek in Baltimore.
Chometz In A Different Part of the World & Amira L’Yisroel to a Yid Where Shabbos is Over
Rabbi Dovid Heber attended Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago and Yeshivas Ner Yisroel where he received semicha. He is a Kashrus Administrator at Star-K Kosher Certification and the Rav of Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek in Baltimore.
Chatzitza and Tevila by a Child or Non-Jew
Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.
The Brocha and Tevila
Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.
Covered Utensils & Hotels and Restaurants
Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.
Electric Utensils
Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.
Using & Reusing Utensils Bought With Food, Electric Utensils
Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.
Common Questions - Does it Need to be Toiveled?
Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.
Halachos of Disposable Keilim
Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.
What Materials Require Tevila?
Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.
Introduction to Tevilas Keilim
Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.
Simanim & Labeling
Rabbi Hershel Krinsky is a Senior Rabbinic Coordinator at OK Kosher Certification. He is a world-renowned expert in shechita and dairy production.
Keilim and Non-Kosher Whey
Rabbi Hershel Krinsky is a Senior Rabbinic Coordinator at OK Kosher Certification. He is a world-renowned expert in shechita and dairy production.
What About Whey?
Rabbi Hershel Krinsky is a Senior Rabbinic Coordinator at OK Kosher Certification. He is a world-renowned expert in shechita and dairy production.
Is Watching the Cheese Enough?
Rabbi Hershel Krinsky is a Senior Rabbinic Coordinator at OK Kosher Certification. He is a world-renowned expert in shechita and dairy production.
Making Cheese on Shabbos
Rabbi Hershel Krinsky is a Senior Rabbinic Coordinator at OK Kosher Certification. He is a world-renowned expert in shechita and dairy production.
What is Gevinas Akum?
Rabbi Hershel Krinsky is a Senior Rabbinic Coordinator at OK Kosher Certification. He is a world-renowned expert in shechita and dairy production.
Koshering Glass Final Psak
This series of Shiurim on Hechsher Keilim is presented by Rabbi Ari Senter, KOF-K Kashrus Administrator and Rov of Kehilas Yeshorim of Wesley Hills.
Koshering Glass Explained
This series of Shiurim on Hechsher Keilim is presented by Rabbi Ari Senter, KOF-K Kashrus Administrator and Rov of Kehilas Yeshorim of Wesley Hills.