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AKO Kashrus Shiurim

AKO Kashrus Shiurim

By AKO Kosher

The AKO (Association of Kashrus Agencies) Podcast is a series of Shiurim presented by various AKO Rabbanim for the Kashrus professional.
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.
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Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Eating Meat with Caviar

AKO Kashrus ShiurimMar 18, 2021

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Simanim & Labeling: Siman Muvhak, Tvius Ayin and Locks

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.

Apr 19, 202110:42
Simanim & Labeling: Different Types of Seals and What Qualifies

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.

Apr 15, 202105:35
Simanim & Labeling: Checking the Seal Upon Receipt

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.

Apr 12, 202105:29
Simanim & Labeling: Situations When 1 Seal is Sufficient

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.

Apr 08, 202110:14
Simanim & Labeling: Sources for When 2 Seals Are Required and When 1 Seal is Sufficient

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.

Apr 05, 202111:07
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Eating Meat with Caviar

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.

Mar 18, 202109:14
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Eating Strawberries

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.

Mar 15, 202109:16
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Schnitzel Made from Non-Pas Yisroel Breadcrumbs

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.

Mar 11, 202110:48
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Snack Pretzels That Are Not Pas Yisroel

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.

Mar 08, 202107:56
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Bracha on Pizza

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.

Mar 04, 202109:02
Heard from Moreinu Harav Shlomo Miller shlit"a - Bracha on Mezonos Bread

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.

Mar 01, 202111:32
Sake - Avoda Zara

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.

Feb 18, 202104:15
Sake - Bishul Akum 2

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.

Feb 15, 202107:40
Sake - Bishul Akum 1

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.

Feb 11, 202105:37
Sake - Overview and Ingredients Review

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.

Feb 08, 202106:49
Does Pas Shenilusha B'Chalav Assur Keilim?

Does Pas Shenilusha B'Chalav Assur Keilim?

Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.

Feb 04, 202108:32
D.E. Bread

D.E. Bread

Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.

Feb 01, 202106:13
Making a Siman to Make the Bread Permissible

Making a Siman to Make the Bread Permissible

Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.

Jan 28, 202106:57
Baking a Small Amount

Baking a Small Amount

Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.

Jan 25, 202106:01
Is the Issur Exclusively on Bread?

Is the Issur Exclusively on Bread?

Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.

Jan 21, 202107:26
Pas Shenilusha B'Chalav

Pas Shenilusha B'Chalav

Rabbi Menachem Fishbane is an Account Executive and Rabbinic Field Representative for Kof-K kosher supervision.

Jan 18, 202107:38
Copepods

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.

Jan 14, 202111:47
Confectioner's Glaze

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.

Jan 11, 202114:37
Strawberries

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.

Jan 07, 202112:05
Scale Bugs - Miut HaMotzoy vs. Muchzik

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.

Jan 04, 202117:10
Nireh Leynoyim

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.

Dec 31, 202014:08
Tolayim Overview

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.

Dec 28, 202009:08
The Mashgiach on the Road - Earliest Mincha & Latest Maariv

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.

Dec 24, 202010:05
Can a Mashgiach Recite Brachos in a Factory that has a Foul Odor?

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.

Dec 21, 202010:02
The Traveling Mashgiach - Tefilas HaDerech Part 2

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.

Dec 17, 202010:03
The Traveling Mashgiach: Tefilas HaDerech Part I

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.

Dec 14, 202009:50
A Mashgiach on the Road Being Yotzai Menorah With His Wife & Lighting Shortly Before Alos Hashachar

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.

Dec 10, 202009:60
Chometz In A Different Part of the World & Amira L’Yisroel to a Yid Where Shabbos is Over

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.

Dec 07, 202010:06
Chatzitza and Tevila by a Child or Non-Jew

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.

Dec 03, 202007:43
The Brocha and Tevila

The Brocha and Tevila

Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.

Nov 30, 202006:46
Covered Utensils & Hotels and Restaurants

Covered Utensils & Hotels and Restaurants

Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.

Nov 23, 202007:17
Electric Utensils

Electric Utensils

Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.

Nov 19, 202009:27
Using & Reusing Utensils Bought With Food, Electric Utensils

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.

Nov 16, 202008:29
Common Questions - Does it Need to be Toiveled?

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.

Nov 12, 202008:59
Halachos of Disposable Keilim

Halachos of Disposable Keilim

Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.

Nov 09, 202008:08
What Materials Require Tevila?

What Materials Require Tevila?

Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.

Nov 05, 202007:39
Introduction to Tevilas Keilim

Introduction to Tevilas Keilim

Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib is the Rov of Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati, OH and the Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher.

Nov 02, 202010:58
Simanim & Labeling

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.

Oct 29, 202001:44
Keilim and Non-Kosher Whey

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.

Oct 26, 202005:08
What About Whey?

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.

Oct 22, 202004:22
Is Watching the Cheese Enough?

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.

Oct 19, 202004:10
Making Cheese on Shabbos

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.

Oct 15, 202007:20
What is Gevinas Akum?

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.

Oct 12, 202006:33
Koshering Glass Final Psak

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.

Sep 10, 202017:48
Koshering Glass Explained

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.

Sep 07, 202010:06