7 Lessons

Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions Tasting Meat Liquids
When I cook for Shabbat, I like to taste the chicken soup and gravies to make sure they are properly spiced. Does that “make me fleishig”?

Various Subjects Throwing Out Leftovers
It pains me to throw out leftovers. Often, after a few days, it is clear that no one will eat any more (although they are still edible), and my family wants me to throw them out. We asked a rabbi, who told us to put them in a bag before throwing into the garbage. My family thought this was strange. Must that be done?

Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions Washing Hands after Leaving a Hospital
When visiting a hospital, I saw a kohen alert sign. Upon leaving, should I have done netilat yadayim due to exposure to tumah?

Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions Answering Amen to Hamakom Yenachem
Should a mourner (or others present) answer Amen to the words of consolation, “Hamakom yenachem etchem b’toch she’ar aveili Tzion v’Yerushalayim”?