Laws of Kashrus

by Rabbi Binyomin Forst

How many of us have the background to seek rabbinical guidance on kashrus problems - intelligently? How prepared are we to deal with the maze of modern appliances in the typical kitchen? This book explains the principles of kashrus laws, and shows how real-life problems fit into the framework of halachah. Includes copious diagrams and a listing of appliances

Genres: Judaism, Jewish

455 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1993

Reviews

[Marsha Altman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive look at the more difficult halachic concepts behind Kashrut, such as not bar not and bitul v'shishim. I wouldn't rule out of this book, but the book says over and over again not to do it even though its conclusions are fairly mainstream. Helpful flow charts abound. Not a good book for people new to kashrut or looking to kasher their kitchen. This is a book about the big ideas behind why we have two sets of everything and that ruling that everyone ignores about dishwashers. It's for people who already have some experience and want to go deeper into the concepts but don't have the Hebrew textual ability to read Rishonim (who does?).

[Tikvehle]

That's a book every yid should have in their shelf, if not to read, at least for consultation. If you're baal teshuvah or in giyur process, once you learn the basics of kashrus, this is definitely going to give you most of knowledge you need to deal with a kosher kitchen and the solutions to face common issues related to it. The premise of the book is not substituting a rabbanim's help, but to guide you in getting help from them and familiarising you with the terms needed to do so. Simply incredible!

[Esther-Naomi Avraham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitive guide to kosher laws.