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Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen (1951-2018) spent two-thirds of his rabbinic career serving individual congregations and one-third on the staff of USCJ, all the while creating programs and educational opportunities to make Jewish observance and practice clear, accessible, and attainable for everyone.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen (1951-2018) spent two-thirds of his rabbinic career serving individual congregations and one-third on the staff of USCJ, all the while creating programs and educational opportunities to make Jewish observance and practice clear, accessible, and attainable for everyone.

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Embracing a Kosher Lifestyle

As kashrut becomes part of our lives, it feels less like a burden and more like something to observe not just at home, but in ...

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 14, 2023 Every Day Kashrut

Which animals are kosher?

The Torah says which animals are kosher and may be eaten (after an appropriate process) and which animals are not.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 14, 2023 Every Day Guidelines for Keeping Kosher

Why Keep Kosher?

Given the importance of kashrut in Jewish life, it is unfortunate that so much about it is so widely misunderstood.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 14, 2023 Every Day Kashrut

Why Kosher Food Shouldn’t Have Visible Blood

The Torah requires specific methods of slaughter, inspection, and preparation before acceptable animals may be eaten.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 11, 2023 Every Day Kashrut

Fixing Common Errors in a Kosher Kitchen

Mistakes will happen in a kosher kitchen. While some are easily corrected, others require a bit more effort. Here's what you do.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 8, 2023 Every Day Guidelines for a Kosher Kitchen

How to Kasher Kitchen Dishes and Storage

Different dishes require different methods for kashering, depending how they are used and the materials that make up the dishes.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 8, 2023 Every Day Guidelines for a Kosher Kitchen

Feeding Pets in a Kosher Home

It is not forbidden for Jewish individuals to feed their pets non-kosher food, but to keep pet food away from kosher utensils and dishes.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 8, 2023 Every Day Guidelines for Keeping Kosher

Alcohol and Kosher Supervision

What alcohol requires a hechsher or kosher supervision? It largely depends on the process by which they are made and the ingredients used.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 8, 2023 Every Day Kashrut

Are Food Additives Kosher?

The Conservative and Orthodox movements differ with regard to the kashrut of certain chemical food additives.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 7, 2023 Every Day Kashrut