April 24, 2020 · 01:20:22
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] What did Shem and Ever learn that was able to occupy Yaakov day and night for 14 years? The kosher vinegar scandal in the 1980s. I assume the Rav knows about the details, but in short it was discovered that a commonly used ethyl alcohol was accidentally labeled kosher despite coming from grapes which lacked insufficient supervision (Stam Yayin). If anything, kashrus industrialization has become more widespread. If the same case would have happened today (or if the Rav was pasking then), would we have to kasher all of our keilim?Although bitul would have been the easiest answer, it seems to me that wouldn't apply because the taste of all the products is affected strongly (I assume) by a sharp ingredient like vinegar. How does Yotzei v'Nichnas work for Masgichim if they are under lockdown and can't get to production plants (especially in Italy, Asia, etc.)? The Abarbenel in Parshat Tazria says that a yoledes brings a chatos because "Ein Yesurim Belo Avon" "vhayoledes savlah tzarah sacanah milsah al avanmi". This implies that every woman that gives birth has suffered pain in doing so. Would this mean that a woman that has never done an avairah wouldn't be able to give birth? How can we understand this? It is very confusing for me to know which papers are considered sheimus and