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Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later77. A Distillation of the (Pesach) Kashrus Industry - Feat. Rabbi Yehoshua DomoshCan I drink beer and Scotch on Pesach? Don't get your hopes up just yet, but Rabbi Yehoshua Domosh, a trained Kashrus professional, takes us through some fascinating halachic analysis (Responsa of Rivash, no. 255) about why distilled alcoholic beverages might not be so bad afterall - and also why an innocuous, unflavored seltzer may indeed have some potential issues bubbling just under the surface....2025-04-0237 min
SephardicastChametz After PesachThis episode is about the purchase of Chametz products after Pesach covering the following topics (and more): 1) the Yashan status of vodka; 2) whether seltzer needs to be certified Kosher for Pesach; 3) is whiskey truly Chametz; 4) changes in the AKO beer policy.2024-05-2236 minSephardicastThe Pesah Seder Part IIThis Shiur is the second in a two part series on the customs and Halachot of the Seder on Leil HaPesah. This shiur was given to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion, PA in 5778.2024-04-1641 minSephardicastThe Pesah Seder Part IThis Shiur is the first in a two part series on the customs and Halachot of the Seder on Leil HaPesah. This shiur was given to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion, PA in 5778.2024-04-1632 minSephardicastErev PesahThis Shiur on the customs and Halachot of Erev Pesah was given to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion, PA in 5778.2024-04-1641 minSephardicastKashering Utensils for PesahThis shiur was delivered in 5778 to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion Synagogue in Lower Merion, PA.Disclaimer: Technology is updating constantly. This shiur is six years old at time of posting (5784) and appliances and utensils have only become more sophisticated. Ask your LOR (Local Orthodox Rabbi) regarding kashering methods as some of the information here may no longer be relevant or accurate.2024-03-0433 minSephardicastKashering Appliances for PesahThis shiur, recorded in 5778, was delivered to the Sephardic Minyan at Lower Merion Synagogue in Lower Merion, PA.Disclaimer: Technology is updating constantly. This shiur is six years old at time of posting (5784) and appliances have only become more sophisticated. Ask your LOR (Local Orthodox Rabbi) regarding kashering methods as some of the information here may no longer be relevant or accurate.2024-03-0442 minSephardicastHilchot TefillinThis shiur, recorded in 5779, was delivered to the Sephardic Minyan at Lower Merion Synagogue in Lower Merion, PA. Topics include basic background and common issues with Tefillin.2024-03-0334 minSephardicastCommon Kashrut MisconceptionsThis shiur (previously recorded in 5781) is about common Kashrut misconceptions. Topics discussed in this episode include: eggs and bloodspots, Basar B'Chalav (mixing meat and milk), "hard cheese," dairy bread, vegan/vegetarian food, and Tevilat Keilim.2024-03-0326 minSephardicastThe Truth About Bugs - Part IIIThis shiur (previously recorded in 5780) is the third and last in a three-part series on the role of bugs, insects, and microorganisms in Halacha.2024-03-0326 minSephardicastThe Truth About Bugs - Part IIThis shiur (previously recorded in 5780) is the second in a three-part series on the role of bugs, insects, and microorganisms in Halacha.2024-03-0331 minSephardicastThe Truth About Bugs - Part IThis shiur (previously recorded in 5780) is the first in a three-part series on the role of bugs, insects, and microorganisms in Halacha.2024-03-0337 minSephardicastShovavim Series - Tevila and HarchakotThis shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 1/30/24. It is the last of a three part series discussing the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Much of this series is based on Hacham Ovadia Yosef's "Taharat Habayit" and Rav Yonatan Nacson's "A Summary Of The Laws of Niddah." This episode specifically discusses the laws of Tevila and Harchakot.Disclaimer: This shiur uses scientific and anatomic terminology of an adult nature.2024-02-291h 02SephardicastShovavim Series - Ketamim and Zayin NekiyimThis shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 1/22/24. It is the second of a three part series discussing the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Much of this series is based on Hacham Ovadia Yosef's "Taharat Habayit" and Rav Yonatan Nacson's "A Summary Of The Laws of Niddah." This episode specifically discusses the laws of Ketamim and Zayin Nekiyim.Disclaimer: This shiur uses scientific and anatomic terminology of an adult nature.2024-02-291h 02SephardicastShovavim Series - VestotThis shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 1/8/24. It is the first of a three part series discussing the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Much of this series is based on Hacham Ovadia Yosef's "Taharat Habayit" and Rav Yonatan Nacson's "A Summary Of The Laws of Niddah." This episode specifically discusses the laws of Vestot.Disclaimer: This shiur uses scientific and anatomic terminology of an adult nature.2024-02-291h 02SephardicastThe What and Where of Kosher Beverages - Part IIIThis shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 8/14/23. It is the last of a three part series discussing kosher beverages and where they may be consumed. Most of the series is based on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 114. This episode specifically covers whiskey and its related issues included Pesach and sherry casks.2024-02-291h 28SephardicastThe What and Where of Kosher Beverages - Part IIThis shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 7/10/23. It is the second of a three part series discussing kosher beverages and where they may be consumed. Most of the series is based on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 114. This episode is specifically on coffee.2024-02-2954 minSephardicastThe What and Where of Kosher Beverages - Part IThis shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 6/19/23. It is the first of a three part series discussing kosher beverages and where they may be consumed. Most of the series is based on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 114. This episode is specifically on beer and ciders.2024-02-291h 16SephardicastYashan Primer - 5784This episode contains a basic overview of the laws of Yashan and Chadash and many practical tips in how to fulfill the mitzvah. This shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 8/28/23.2024-02-291h 10SephardicastChanukah 5784In this episode, we talk about the Halachot of Basar B'Chalav and discuss an interesting case debated by the Achronim: Is it permissible to use Basar B'Chalav for Chanukah candles? Shiur delivered in honor of Chanukah to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA, 11/27/23.2024-02-2952 minSephardicastWaiting Between Meat and Dairy - A Sephardic ApproachThis shiur, based on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 89, was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 11/13/23. Topics discussed were the requirements to wait to eat dairy after eating meal, as well as what is (and even if there is) a comparable requirement to wait to eat meat after eating dairy.2024-02-2956 minSephardicastWatch Your Back - Orach Chaim 102In this first episode of Sephardicast, Rabbi Yehoshua Domosh presents a shiur given to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 10/30/23. The shiur covers Orach Chaim Siman 102, the Halachot of sitting next to and walking in front of people who are praying.2024-02-2854 minSephardicastSephardicast Introduction2024-02-2801 min