Kashrus - a practical guide

A newly revised and updated edition of Rabbi Wagschal's classic practical guide to kashrus.

The laws of kashrus are central to Jewish life and encompass every aspect of food preparation and handling. The laws are also detailed and numerous, yielding a multitude of questions and concerns. In a clear and concise manner, Rabbi Wagschal addresses all of the laws pertaining to kashrus in a Jewish home, enabling every Jewish family to benefit from both the spiritual and physical merits of keeping kosher. Some of the topics covered include:

_x0007_Ways that food becomes treif (unkosher)
_x0007_Separation of milk and meat
_x0007_Tevilah (immersing) and kashering utensils
_x0007_Checking for insects in food
_x0007_Pesach and chametz
_x0007_Separation of challah
_x0007_Food and non-Jews
_x0007_Kashrus in cases of illness
Recognizing when to confer with a rabbi about kashrus
Rabbi Shaul Wagschal is a foremost halachic authority and the author of a number of popular halachic works. By presenting complex Jewish law in an organized, easy-to-follow style, Rabbi Wagschal equally addresses both the scholar and layperson. His books have enlightened and inspired the Jewish world for over half a century.