Keeping it Kosher

OU Kosher
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https://keepingitkosher.org/ The food industry is moving fast — and so is the work behind keeping food kosher. Lab-grown ingredients, GMOs, proprietary recipes, and AI-powered processes are creating kashrus issues no one has ever imagined. Every month, we sit down with leading kashrus experts — and the people on the ground — to discuss the questions that matter most to kosher consumers. Join us as we explore never-before-told stories of mashgichim, the inner workings of the world's largest manufacturers, and the fascinating challenges behind keeping our food kosher. Whether you're curious about the latest food innovations, or wondering what it takes to certify a plant in a remote corner of the world, you're in the right place. Submit your kashrus questions to the OU Kosher Hotline at Kosherq@ou.org or 212-613-8241.

Episodes

  1. Gebrokts Unpacked: Origins of the Minhag and its Applications

    4D AGO

    Gebrokts Unpacked: Origins of the Minhag and its Applications

    Welcome to the very first episode of Keeping It Kosher, where Rabbi Ezra Sarna takes us behind the scenes of the kosher world. This week, we are sitting down in the OU Kitchen with Rabbi Moshe Elefant, COO of OU Kosher—who oversees the certification of approximately 15,000 plants in 105 countries—to discuss the fascinating halachos, history, and modern realities of gebrokts. In this episode, we cover: The Halachic Origins: What "gebrokts" actually means, where the minhag comes from, and the counter-arguments. Practical Scenarios: How to navigate a situation where one family member eats gebrokts and the other doesn't. The 7 vs. 8 Days?: Why people in Chutz Laaretz (the Diaspora) are so machmir to keep gebrokts for seven days, but then stop for the eighth day. How the OU Prepares for Pesach: What the Pesach season actually looks like inside the OU. We discuss how they handle the crazy volume on the phone lines, and reveal the most common questions asked every year. Whether you are navigating different family customs this Yom Tov or just want to understand the issue a little better, this episode provides practical clarity for your Pesach table. Listen, Rate, and Subscribe! Got a question you want us to ask an OU expert? Let us know in the comments or reviews. Learn more at keepingitkosher.org Submit your kashrus questions to the OU Kosher Hotline at Kosherq@ou.org or 212-613-8241.

    46 min
  2. Keeping it Kosher: Teaser

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Keeping it Kosher: Teaser

    Welcome to Keeping It Kosher, a new podcast from OU Kosher. Every month, Rabbi Ezra Sarna will take you behind the scenes of kashrus — uncovering little-known stories from the front lines, exploring the inner workings of food manufacturing, and digging into the questions that matter most to you — the kosher consumer. Whether you are looking for clarity on the latest food innovations or just curious about what it takes to certify a plant in a remote corner of the world, you are in the right place. Subscribe now so you don't miss the first full episode!

    1 min

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https://keepingitkosher.org/ The food industry is moving fast — and so is the work behind keeping food kosher. Lab-grown ingredients, GMOs, proprietary recipes, and AI-powered processes are creating kashrus issues no one has ever imagined. Every month, we sit down with leading kashrus experts — and the people on the ground — to discuss the questions that matter most to kosher consumers. Join us as we explore never-before-told stories of mashgichim, the inner workings of the world's largest manufacturers, and the fascinating challenges behind keeping our food kosher. Whether you're curious about the latest food innovations, or wondering what it takes to certify a plant in a remote corner of the world, you're in the right place. Submit your kashrus questions to the OU Kosher Hotline at Kosherq@ou.org or 212-613-8241.

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  • Creator
    OU Kosher
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Keeping it Kosher

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