VaadCast
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsRabbi 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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Episodes
Episode 18: Rabbi Shmuel Wiener
June 16, 2022 07:19 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn 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 or email them at [email protected] ____________ Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https://queensvaad.org/ Questions? E-mail us at: [email protected] This episode is sponsored...
Episode 17: Rabbi Manis Blumenfrucht
January 26, 2022 17:27 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBOn 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. Learn more about Rabbi Blumenfrucht's sefer at https://www.chalavtreifah.com/ ____________ Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https://queensvaad.org/ Questions? E-mail us at: vhq@que...
Episode 16: Rabbi Yitzhak Pindrus
January 17, 2022 15:22 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBOn 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 changes to the status quo regarding the Kotel, as well as the handling of the conversion process in Israel. You can learn more about the Am Echad One Kotel Campaign and sign the petition at https://o...
Episode 15: Leon Goldenberg
November 19, 2021 16:15 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBOn 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 Directors at COJO of Flatbush, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for Agudath Israel of America. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https://queensvaad.org/ Questions? E-mail u...
Episode 14: Menachem Lubinsky
November 10, 2021 16:51 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMenachem 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 shortage, its impact on the Kosher food industry, as well as the new laws in Israel that impact the Kosher world. Listen to find out more. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https:/...
Episode 13: Rabbi Yaakov May
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBRabbi 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 insight into how schools have dealt with these changes. Listen to find out more. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https://queensvaad.org/ Questions? E-mail us at: [email protected] Thi...
Episode 12: Rabbi Zalman Krems
January 27, 2021 20:45 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBRabbi 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 that have popped up in certain fruits, how the pandemic has affected travel for mashgiach who continue to work in other countries. Listen to find out more. Sign up for our newsletter for updates a...
Episode 11: Melinda Katz
January 12, 2021 21:37 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBQueens 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: [email protected] This episode is sponsored by TevahMedia. TevahMedia offers a wide range of marketing services to businesses, non-profits, and e-commerce brands. Looking to rank higher on Google? Optimize you...
Episode 10: Elchonon Zohn
December 31, 2020 21:12 - 44 minutes - 41 MBRabbi 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 Webinars on topics as crucial as sanctity of life, end-of-life decision making, caring for our elderly parents and much more. We look into how he got into this line of work and the importance of living ...
Rabbi Elan Segelman
December 17, 2020 23:52 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBRabbi 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 Coronavirus on our practices and what to do going forward. For more information visit our website: https://queensvaad.org/
Episode 9: Rabbi Elan Segelman
December 17, 2020 23:52 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBRabbi 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 Coronavirus on our practices and what to do going forward. For more information visit our website: https://queensvaad.org/
Episode 8: Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld
December 11, 2020 17:36 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWelcome 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, including some you may have in your household. Listen to find out just where oil comes from, how it gets here, and the sticky situation of supervising oil factories.
Episode 7: Yaakov M
January 16, 2020 21:15 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBYaakov 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 anti-Semitic attacks and the current political climate. Check out the K Report at TheKReport.com or call the Yaakov M Hotline at 848 261 NEWS (6397) and leave them a voicemail.
Episode 7: Yaakov M
January 16, 2020 21:15 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBYaakov 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 anti-Semitic attacks and the current political climate. Check out the K Report at TheKReport.com or call the Yaakov M Hotline at 848 261 NEWS (6397) and leave them a voicemail.
Episode 6: Rabbi Avroham Gordimer
November 27, 2019 05:17 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn 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?
Episode 6: Rabbi Avroham Gordimer
November 27, 2019 05:17 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn 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?
Episode 5: Rabbi Zvi Nussbaum
November 19, 2019 00:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBRabbi 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.
Episode 4: Rabbi Eli Eleff
July 08, 2019 22:04 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn 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 most asked about and the truth about hotel’s continental breakfast.
Episode 3: Yossie Horwitz
April 16, 2019 16:41 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBIn 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 and quality. And of course, we discussed wine recommendations. Make sure to listen, subscribe and rate us on iTunes for updates on our next episode.
Episode 2: Rabbi Yaakov Lach
January 16, 2019 15:56 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBIn 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 advocacy group. For more information about approved water filters click here: https://bit.ly/2MfSf70
Episode 1: Rabbi Moshe Elefant
January 01, 2019 18:30 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIn our inaugural episode, COO of OU Kosher, Rabbi Moshe Elefant details the different challenges that kashrus has today and the latest with Arnold Bread.