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There's An App For That!

Some topics need to be revisited as technology evolves and how it impacts kashrus. Food delivery service apps such as Door-Dash and Uber-Eats definit...

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How to Use a Single Sink for Meat and Dairy

How to Use a Single Sink for Meat and Dairy

What do you do to separate meat or dairy if you only have space for one sink? Do you need sink racks? Rabbi Elefant explains the best way to keep meat...

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Can I Open an Umbrella on Shabbat?

Can I Open an Umbrella on Shabbat?

Can you open an umbrella on Shabbat? And can you use an umbrella that was already opened before Shabbat? Rabbi Elefant explains the halacha. For mor...

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Can you Take Down a Sukkah Decoration in the Middle of Sukkot?

Can you Take Down a Sukkah Decoration in the Middle of Sukkot?

We've talked about whether you can take down your sukkah mid-sukkot (https://www.kosher.com/shows/video/607/can-you-take-down-your-sukkah-on-sukkot), ...

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Can You Lower Adjust the Burner on your Stovetop on Yom Tov?

Can You Lower Adjust the Burner on your Stovetop on Yom Tov?

When discussing the differences between Shabbat and Yom Tov, the conversation goes quickly to cooking. Rabbi Elefant discusses the ins and outs of coo...

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Can you take down your Sukkah on Sukkot?

Can you take down your Sukkah on Sukkot?

If you're not going to be home for all of Sukkot, is it ok to take down your Sukkah mid way through the holiday? Find out with Rabbi Elefant! For m...

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What Type Of Food Preparation Can I Do for My Kids On Yom Kippur?

What Type Of Food Preparation Can I Do for My Kids On Yom Kippur?

Just because we're not eating on Yom Kippur, it doesn't mean we don't have to make sure the kids have meals to eat. So what kind of food preparation c...

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Can I swallow an Advil on Yom Kippur?

Can I swallow an Advil on Yom Kippur?

In terms of taking medicines on Yom Kippur, what is permitted and what is not permitted? Rabbi Elefant explores this issue. For more with Rabbi Elef...

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What happens if you Miss Shofar?

What happens if you Miss Shofar?

What happens if you miss hearing the shofar? Rabbi Elefant delves into what the true mitzvah is and what you do if you miss performing it. Find o...

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Why do we say Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah?

Why do we say Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah?

Where does the tradition of Tashlich come from? What does it mean and why do we say it on Rosh Hashanah? Find out with Rabbi Elefant! For more wit...

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