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 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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Can you eat Cheerios between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

Can you eat Cheerios between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

If your custom is to only eat pas yisroel between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, does that apply to cereal like Cheerios? Rabbi Elefant discusses and e...

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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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Can You Used Flavored Briquettes for your Grill?

Can You Used Flavored Briquettes for your Grill?

Are the flavored briquettes sold for grills Kosher? Rabbi Elefant discusses whether they are okay to use or not. For more with Rabbi Elefant, watch ...

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Why Do Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea need Passover Certification?

Why Do Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea need Passover Certification?

Regular, unflavored coffee or black tea are considered kosher for Passover without a special certification, but the same is not true for decaffeinated...

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Do non-edible items require Passover certification?

Do non-edible items require Passover certification?

Do paper plates and napkin need a special Passover certification? How about tin foil or plastic wrap? Rabbi Elefant explore non-edibles and whether th...

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OU What foods do not require specific Passover certification   4 8 2019

OU What foods do not require specific Passover certification 4 8 2019

While it's recommended you use food on Passover that has a specific kosher for Passover certification, what if any foods don't need it? For more wit...

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What to Do if You Miss A Few Words of Megillah

What to Do if You Miss A Few Words of Megillah

It happens to the best of useven if you're super focused, a rogue grager or a poorly-timed cough can mean missing a few words of the megillah reading....

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What are the Rules of Drinking on Purim?

What are the Rules of Drinking on Purim?

We've all heard the phrase that you should drink on Purim until we can't tell the difference between Haman and Mordechai. Drinking on Purim is a topic...

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