Podcasts about utensils

In this engaging Ask Away #23 episode of the Everyday Judaism podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe fields practical kosher questions emphasizing accessibility for all levels of observance. Key topics include acquiring utensils from non-Jews: new metal items require Tevilah (immersion in a mikvah) but not Kashering if unused, while repaired vessels over 3–5 ounces need re-Tevilah only if significantly renewed. Countertops like granite are easily Kashered with boiling water, but manufactured stones (e.g., quartz/quartzite) may pose absorption issues—consult a rabbi before purchase. Porcelain sinks can't be Kashered, favoring stainless steel; Formica Kashers via hot water pour-over or steaming iron. Grills reaching 600°F self-Kasher through Libun Gamur (full incineration), and oven self-clean cycles achieve the same.Callers explore nuances like rust (clean for health, not halacha), small vessels (exempt from re-Tevilah if repaired minimally), and non-kosher materials (wood, plastic, silicone can't be Kashered—dedicate new ones to meat/dairy/parve). Mikvahs are pristine via advanced filtration, with separate pools for women, men, and utensils to maintain sanctity. Rabbi Wolbe shares anecdotes, like koshering a friend's grill covertly or his grandmother's accidental dairy-after-meat dessert, stressing mistakes are growth opportunities—inform hosts of your kitchen status to avoid issues.On broader themes, Rabbi Wolbe advises against expecting moral perfection from politicians; Jewish voting prioritizes safety for Jews here and in Israel, reevaluating per election without herd mentality. Torah leaders (e.g., Rebbe Aaron Leib Steinman) exemplify angelic character alongside wisdom. The episode promotes mikvah tours, supporting Jewish products when possible, and embracing ones personal spiritual journey without shame.Please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #73) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on November 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 19, 2025_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1CShare your questions at askaway@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#AskAway, #Torah, #Halacha, #Q&A, #Jewish, #Traditions, #Law, #KosherKitchen, #Countertops, #Utensils, #MoralCharacter, #Politics, #JewishTradition, #Mikvah, #GefilteFish, #KosherLaws ★ Support this podcast ★

In this engaging Ask Away #23 episode of the Everyday Judaism podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe fields practical kosher questions emphasizing accessibility for all levels of observance. Key topics include acquiring utensils from non-Jews: new metal items require Tevilah (immersion in a mikvah) but not Kashering if unused, while repaired vessels over 3–5 ounces need re-Tevilah only if significantly renewed. Countertops like granite are easily Kashered with boiling water, but manufactured stones (e.g., quartz/quartzite) may pose absorption issues—consult a rabbi before purchase. Porcelain sinks can't be Kashered, favoring stainless steel; Formica Kashers via hot water pour-over or steaming iron. Grills reaching 600°F self-Kasher through Libun Gamur (full incineration), and oven self-clean cycles achieve the same.Callers explore nuances like rust (clean for health, not halacha), small vessels (exempt from re-Tevilah if repaired minimally), and non-kosher materials (wood, plastic, silicone can't be Kashered—dedicate new ones to meat/dairy/parve). Mikvahs are pristine via advanced filtration, with separate pools for women, men, and utensils to maintain sanctity. Rabbi Wolbe shares anecdotes, like koshering a friend's grill covertly or his grandmother's accidental dairy-after-meat dessert, stressing mistakes are growth opportunities—inform hosts of your kitchen status to avoid issues.On broader themes, Rabbi Wolbe advises against expecting moral perfection from politicians; Jewish voting prioritizes safety for Jews here and in Israel, reevaluating per election without herd mentality. Torah leaders (e.g., Rebbe Aaron Leib Steinman) exemplify angelic character alongside wisdom. The episode promotes mikvah tours, supporting Jewish products when possible, and embracing ones personal spiritual journey without shame.Please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #73) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on November 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 19, 2025_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1CShare your questions at askaway@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#AskAway, #Torah, #Halacha, #Q&A, #Jewish, #Traditions, #Law, #KosherKitchen, #Countertops, #Utensils, #MoralCharacter, #Politics, #JewishTradition, #Mikvah, #GefilteFish, #KosherLaws ★ Support this podcast ★

This episode from the Everyday Judaism Podcast, hosted by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, discusses the Halachot (Jewish laws) regarding the immersion (Tevilah) of utensils in a Mikvah, based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (Siman 37). The discussion draws from biblical origins (from the conquest of Midian) and covers practical applications, exceptions, and related concepts like Kashering (making utensils kosher). Below is a structured breakdown of the key points, including Halachot mentioned, materials affected, procedures, and special cases.The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #23._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #70) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on November 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 16, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Immersion, #Utensils, #Mikvah, #Holiness, #Kashering, #Water ★ Support this podcast ★

This episode from the Everyday Judaism Podcast, hosted by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, discusses the Halachot (Jewish laws) regarding the immersion (Tevilah) of utensils in a Mikvah, based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (Siman 37). The discussion draws from biblical origins (from the conquest of Midian) and covers practical applications, exceptions, and related concepts like Kashering (making utensils kosher). Below is a structured breakdown of the key points, including Halachot mentioned, materials affected, procedures, and special cases.The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #23._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #70) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on November 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 16, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Immersion, #Utensils, #Mikvah, #Holiness, #Kashering, #Water ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey Guys, In this mini episode, we declutter your utensil drawer without stress. No organizing. No containers. No systems. Just fast elimination. You will learn the four rules that make removing kitchen tools simple: • If you have multiples, keep one • If a basic tool can do the job, the specialty gadget goes • If you haven't used it in 30 days, it's not part of your real life • If it's damaged, it gets thrown away today This micro-declutter makes your kitchen easier to use every single day. Here are the dates for the longform episodes.  Each day, in between these two longform episodes, you can listen to short reminder episodes to keep the progress and momentum going.  November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils  November 18 - Pantry  November 21 - Fridge and freezer  November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware  November 28 - Habits and flow Follow the show so you get tomorrow's three-minute kitchen win. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the Podcast Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect:

Hey Guys, In this mini episode, we declutter your utensil drawer without stress. No organizing. No containers. No systems. Just fast elimination. You will learn the four rules that make removing kitchen tools simple: • If you have multiples, keep one • If a basic tool can do the job, the specialty gadget goes • If you haven't used it in 30 days, it's not part of your real life • If it's damaged, it gets thrown away today This micro-declutter makes your kitchen easier to use every single day. Here are the dates for the longform episodes.  Each day, in between these two longform episodes, you can listen to short reminder episodes to keep the progress and momentum going.  November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils  November 18 - Pantry  November 21 - Fridge and freezer  November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware  November 28 - Habits and flow Follow the show so you get tomorrow's three-minute kitchen win. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the Podcast Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect:

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about picking the correct utensil for mac and cheese, spelling like an Australian, lingering in stores after they're closed, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:What is the correct utensil for eating macaroni and cheese?Should we let our best friends know in advance that we plan on giving them a Christmas gift?I'm an American living in Australia...should I use Australian spelling rules?When driving down a busy street, is it proper to slow down to allow cars to exit parking spaces?Is it rude for customers to stay in a small store past closing time?THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWKraft Mac & CheeseSpork on WikipediaCommodore 64YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Support our show through PatreonSubscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple PodcastsCall, text, or email us your questionsFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterBuy some fabulous official merchandiseCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 165See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weird Mike and Geoff are back after a week full of upsets! We talk who survived, who didn't, and what to look forward to this week. The boys make their picks and break down all the football to be played this weekend. Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalking

Hasan Piker has garnered criticism for dangerous language and praising of violence in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Piker recently joined the New York Times for an interview, where he attempted to assuage these fears but ended up confirming them. YouTuber the Aristocratic Utensil join me to break down the interview. Donate to the Whitleyville Church Construction Fund: https://www.whitleyvillechurch.com/donate Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Es ist die heiligste Kuh, die man in der Szene schlachten kann: die Metalkutte. Denn dazu haben die allermeisten Leute eine starke Meinung. Entweder wird sie gehasst, verlacht beziehungsweise als überkommenes Relikt wahrgenommen oder ist das wichtigste Utensil, was ein Metalhead am Körper tragen kann. Jedoch gibt es selbst zwischen den Kuttenträgern sehr unterschiedliche Meinungen dazu, wie man mit seiner Weste umgehen sollte. Wir wollen dazu heute einen Rundumschlag liefern. Kapitel 00:00 Einleitung 00:50 Getränkepodcast 05:13 Blackest Path Event-Tipp 06:25 Battle of the Boars 2025 Live-Review 14:23 Bandshirts der Woche 17:03 Kommentare kommentiert 31:00 Hauptthema Erwähnte Alben Exodus - Bonded By Blood Traitor - Knee-deep in the Dead Curse Of Khatru - Curse Of Khatru Kreator - Enemy Of God Death - Leprosy Iron Maiden - Somewhere in Time Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark Judas Priest - British Steel Midnight - Satanic Royalty Links Der Metal Sack: https://youtu.be/w_lCZNX7N7E?si=1hRxlnc3rtDoTfIK Der Dunkle Parabelritter: https://youtu.be/8Sbh2-ex_QE?si=TIWfU80kfU7Rw5UO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More Metal to find at http://totgehoert.com ...on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/totgehoert ...on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Totgehoert ...on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/totgehoert?lang=de ...on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totgehoert/

On this week's episode, JP gets stuck at work, but Mike and Scotty let loose. Listeners are creeping on Scotty's house, and Mike wouldn't mind tippy toe kisses. Is consent overrated or underrated, and what are Mike and Scotty's green flags? What would the worst superpower be if you were trying to save people in a house fire, what are the worst things to say to a homeless person? What are the best foods you can eat with your hands, and could you deal with scam callers every ten minutes. Enjoy another hilarious episode, and keep on laughing!

Descendants of Giuseppe Sarto Krawietz will hold their 29th annual family reunion on Sunday, Sept. 28, in the Falls City Diner. Registration starts at 11 a.m., followed by a covered dish meal at noon. Each family is asked to take a meat and salad or meat and vegetable dish, and a dessert to feed their families and guests. Utensils, coffee, and tea will be provided. A short program will follow the lunch, which will feature a memorial for those who have passed away since the last reunion. Families are asked to take homemade crafts, baked goods, or antiques to donate...Article Link

Fiqh 01-04: Utensils in Islamic Jurisprudence: Purity, Usage, and Rulings | Insights from Shaykh Assim Al-Hakeem | Zad Academy Audio | Blogpost by Zayd HajiIn Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), the chapter of utensils (Al-Aniyah) comes right after the discussion of water. The reason is clear: water—the foundation of purification in Islam—is usually stored or carried in containers. Therefore, scholars examine whether the container itself affects the purity of water or not.Halal Animals:If the animal (e.g., cow, camel, sheep) was slaughtered Islamically, its hide is pure whether tanned or not.If the animal died naturally, its skin becomes impure until it is tanned. Once tanned, it becomes pure and permissible to use.Haram Animals:Skins from pigs, dogs, or predatory animals remain impure (najis) and cannot be used, regardless of tanning.Abdullah b. Abbas said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: When the skin is tanned it becomes purified.Sahih Muslim 366ahttps://sunnah.com/muslim:366aNarrated Shu'bah bin Al-Hakam: "I heard Ibn Abi Laila narrating that Hudhaifah asked for water, so someone brought him a vessel made from silver. He threw it, and said: 'I have indeed forbade him, but he refused to stop! Indeed the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited drinking from silver and gold vessels, and from wearing silk and Dibaj, and he (ﷺ) said: "If is for them in this world, and for you in the Hereafter."He said: There are narrations on this topic from Umm Salamah, Al-Bara', and 'Aishah.[Abu 'Eisa said: ] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1878https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi:1878“The Prophet ﷺ had a cup which broke, and he repaired it with a silver wire.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 1878, sunnah.com)While the act of using gold/silver utensils is sinful, if one performed wudu using water from such a container, the wudu remains valid, since the water itself is pure.Utensils of Non-MuslimsAbu Tha'labah al-khushani said that he asked the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ): We live in the neighbourhood of the People of the Book and they cook in their pots(the flesh of) swine and drink wine in their vessels. The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said: If you find any other pots, then eat in them and drink. But if you do not find any others, then wash them with water and eat and drink (In them).Sunan Abi Dawud 3839https://sunnah.com/abudawud:3839Abu Tha'laba al-Khushani reported: I came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and said: Allah's Messenger, we are in the land of the People of the Book, (so) we eat in their utensils, and (live) in a hunting region. where I hunt with, the help of my bow, and hunt with my trained dog, or with my dog which is not trained. So inform me what is lawful (Halal) for us out of that. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Regarding what you have mentioned of the fact that you live in the land belonging to the People of the Book and so you eat in their utensils, but if you can get utensils other than theirs, then don't eat in them; but if you do not find any, then wash them and eat in them. And regarding what you have mentioned about (your living) in a hunting region, what you hunt, (strike) with the help of your bow, recite the name of Allah (while shooting an arrow) and then eat; and what you catch with the help of your trained dog, recite the name of Allah (while letting oil) the dog and then eat it, and what you get with the help of your untrained dog, (if you find it alive) and slaughter it (according to the law of the Shari'ah), eat it.Sahih Muslim 1930ahttps://sunnah.com/muslim:1930aImportant NotesSkins of halal animals → pure if slaughtered properly, otherwise pure only after tanning.Skins of haram animals → always impure, cannot be purified.Gold and silver utensils → strictly prohibited for eating/drinking. Silver may be used for repairs.Utensils of non-Muslims → permissible if pure; wash if doubtful.Modern utensils/appliances → apply the same fiqh rules on purity.

We explore the distinction between hearing food a primary container and secondary container and the status of spices, salt, and sugar.

Throwback episode of a class that was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 7-23-08. It deals with the laws of immersion of vessels.

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This week on ChatterBox, we're stirring up a hot topic: the hidden dangers lurking in your kitchen drawer. After Billi stumbled upon a headline warning about black plastic utensils, she promptly overhauled her kitchen tools—without even reading the full article! Meanwhile, Lyndsey had already made the switch to wooden utensils ages ago, proving once again that she's ahead of the curve.But what's the real story behind these alarming headlines?

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Spit Hit for June 12th, 2025:On this episode we face the unfortunate mom mud scenario, encounter a difficult mythical creature decision, face off in another round of BallerDash and then draft the best kitchen utensils. Re-brand Mondays with some comedy! Subscribe and tell your friends about another funny episode of The Spitballers Comedy Podcast!Connect with the Spitballers Comedy Podcast:Become an Official Spitwad: SpitballersPod.comFollow us on X: x.com/SpitballersPodFollow us on IG: Instagram.com/SpitballersPodSubscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/Spitballers  

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Vivi Vassileva is a Musical Dynamo! She's a virtuoso German percussionist. She's played as a soloist in chamber ensembles and with various orchestras. She uses classical instruments and also instruments from Africa, South America and Asia, and even things like utensils and recycled garbage! She has been celebrated for her technical perfection and her virtuosity and her agility and power. One reviewer has said of playing that she “rips the audience off their chairs”!My featured song is “It's The Beat” from the album The Queens Carnival by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH VIVI:www.vividrums.com________________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

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Aharon Fischbein asked why the order Tzaraas is presented in the Torah (person, clothes, house) is the opposite of the order that the Rambam (Tumaas Tzaraas 16:10) and the Midrash Vvayikra Rabba 17:4) say occurs to a sinner. Rashi (Vayikra 14:36) says that when the Torah allows a person to remove his possessions from his house before the kohen declares it tamei with Tzaraas, this is merely to protect his (lowly) earthenware vessels from tumaah. On the surface, this seems extreme. This episode addresses both of these questions. Note: After I recorded, I noticed that the midrash (cited above) supports our explanation of the order that Tzaraas occurs.

Is your kitchen drawer a graveyard of spatulas, leaky water bottles, and food containers with no lids? You're not alone — and you don't have to live like this. In today's episode, we're diving into the hidden clutter behind food prep: utensils, silverware, water bottles, and all those mysterious kitchen gadgets you forgot you even owned. Using my mindful A.M.B.E.R. Method, I'll help you clear space, quiet the chaos, and take back control of your kitchen — one drawer at a time. Here are your three steps: Choose a space:  food storage, water bottles, or utensils/silverware Set a timer for 15 minutes and go through the AMBER method as many times as need during the 15 minutes Take items to recycle or to the donation center Resources:  Kitchen Decluttering Series Episode 230: Appliances Episode 231: Pots, Pans, and Cookware Episode 232:  Dishes, Glasses, Mugs Episode 233: Food storage, Water Bottles, Utensils/Silverware Episode 234: Pantry, Fridge, and Food Items Links: To book a free consultation call to see if I can help you: https://calendly.com/amber-declutteryourchaos/consultation-call Link to my free decluttering planner, which will add you to my email list:  https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/declutteryourchaos/ Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ If you join my free facebook group, you can download a printable "April Kitchen Decluttering Series" pdf for this series found under "files" in the facebook group. XO, Amber  

Is your kitchen drawer a graveyard of spatulas, leaky water bottles, and food containers with no lids? You're not alone — and you don't have to live like this. In today's episode, we're diving into the hidden clutter behind food prep: utensils, silverware, water bottles, and all those mysterious kitchen gadgets you forgot you even owned. Using my mindful A.M.B.E.R. Method, I'll help you clear space, quiet the chaos, and take back control of your kitchen — one drawer at a time. Here are your three steps: Choose a space:  food storage, water bottles, or utensils/silverware Set a timer for 15 minutes and go through the AMBER method as many times as need during the 15 minutes Take items to recycle or to the donation center Resources:  Kitchen Decluttering Series Episode 230: Appliances Episode 231: Pots, Pans, and Cookware Episode 232:  Dishes, Glasses, Mugs Episode 233: Food storage, Water Bottles, Utensils/Silverware Episode 234: Pantry, Fridge, and Food Items Links: To book a free consultation call to see if I can help you: https://calendly.com/amber-declutteryourchaos/consultation-call Link to my free decluttering planner, which will add you to my email list:  https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/declutteryourchaos/ Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ If you join my free facebook group, you can download a printable "April Kitchen Decluttering Series" pdf for this series found under "files" in the facebook group. XO, Amber  

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Hey Collectors! On this episode of the Hoardganize Podcast I discuss how to declutter your kitchen of potentially toxic items. Below are some of the utensils and cookware that may contain chemicals that are harmful to you and your family (don't forget your fur kids either).  Utensils & Cookware That May Contain Chemicals 1. Nonstick Cookware (Teflon) Chemical: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and formerly PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) Risk: At high temperatures (over 500°F), nonstick coatings can break down and release toxic fumes. Tip: Use nonstick only on low/medium heat, avoid scratched pans, or switch to ceramic-coated alternatives. 2. Plastic Utensils & Storage Chemical: BPA, phthalates, and other plasticizers Risk: Heat (like dishwashers or microwaving) can cause plastics to leach these into food. Tip: Use BPA-free plastics, or switch to glass, stainless steel, or silicone. 3. Aluminum Cookware (especially uncoated) Chemical: Aluminum Risk: Acidic foods (like tomato sauce) can cause leaching; long-term exposure to aluminum is under investigation for health impacts. Tip: Use anodized aluminum or switch to stainless steel. 4. Copper Cookware Chemical: Copper Risk: Can leach into food if not lined (usually with stainless steel or tin). Too much copper can be toxic. Tip: Use only lined copper cookware. 5. Melamine Dishes Chemical: Melamine Risk: Can leach into food, especially when microwaved or used with hot foods. Tip: Avoid microwaving melamine and use ceramic/glass for heating. Remember, you can always see our episodes in person, on our youtube channel! 

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**Today's Halacha is dedicated f or the refuah and haslacha of Ronnie, Sharon, Eli and all the children of CARE** The Shulhan Aruch (Siman 452) rules that one may Kosher utensils for Pesah with Ha'agalah, even if they were used in the last twenty-four hours, so long as he does so before the fifth hour on Ereb Pesah. However, Maran continues (452:2) and adds that one should not dip a meat and milk utensil together into the same Ha'agalah water, if they were both used within the last twenty-four hours. The reason is that the meat and milk flavor absorbed in the spoons will be extracted in the boiling water and combine there to form a prohibited taste. If one of the utensils had a Pagum (impaired) taste, i.e. it was not used in the last day, then it is permitted to dip both utensils together. In the event one did dip both utensils together, it is permitted, B'divavad, after the fact. ------- Technically, a non-Jew may dip the utensils in the Ha'agalah vat, as long as a knowledgeable Jew is supervising. However, the Yalkut Yosef cites the Kav Hayashar that according to the Kabbalah, when one purges his utensils of Hames, he is actually purging his soul from sin, and therefore it is preferable that he does it himself. ------- Hacham Yishak Yosef emphasizes in Yalkut Yosef that there is no reason to be stringent and not rely on Ha'agalah. It is perfectly legitimate and restores utensils to a complete Kosher for Pesah status. Therefore, there is no reason to go out and buy new utensils for Pesah instead of Koshering the old ones. SUMMARY 1. One should not Kosher meat and milk utensils simultaneously unless at least one of them is "Eno Ben Yomo"-hasn't been used in twenty-four hours. If one did so, it is permitted B'divavad. 2. One should preferably dip his own vessels into the boiling water, and not use a non-Jew. 3. Koshering utensils with Ha'agalah is L'chathila.

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Today we get into a deep philosophical smart phone debate. Which side are you on? We also talk about the smell of rotten milk and being forced to always be talking while walking. We then do some ‘What's the Difference?' before jumping into our draft of foods to eat without utensils. Re-brand Mondays with some comedy! Subscribe and tell your friends about another funny episode of The Spitballers Comedy Podcast!Connect with the Spitballers Comedy Podcast:Become an Official Spitwad: SpitballersPod.comFollow us on X: x.com/SpitballersPodFollow us on IG: Instagram.com/SpitballersPodSubscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/Spitballers

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In this episode of Talking FACS, we delve into the safety concerns surrounding black plastic kitchen utensils. Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Preservation and Food Safety, explores whether these commonly used utensils are as harmless as they seem. Recent studies have unveiled the presence of flame retardants (FRs) in black utensils, derived from recycled electronics, posing potential health risks when exposed to heat. Annhall offers invaluable tips on selecting safe kitchen tools, recommending alternatives like wood, silicone, and BPA-free materials. Listeners will gain insights into identifying food-grade products and the importance of avoiding certain plastics. The episode also covers proper care for wooden utensils and safe practices when handling raw meat. Tune in to learn how to make informed decisions for a safer kitchen experience. Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about this topic or any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel

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If a utensil that had yet to be immersed in a Mikveh became mixed with utensils that had been immersed, and one cannot distinguish between them, such as forks or dishes of the same set, the question arises whether these utensils require an additional immersion. Since one cannot discern between the utensil that had not undergone immersion and those that had, any utensil from the group could potentially be the one that still requires immersion. Would one be required to immerse all the utensils before using them with food? According to some authorities, we may apply in this case the standard Halachic principle known in the Talmud as "Chad Be'trei Batil," which means that the majority in a mixture of indistinguishable items effectively negates the minority. In our case, the majority of the forks in the set are permissible for use, and one would therefore be permitted to use all the forks, even though one of them has not undergone immersion. Others, however, including Rabbi Chayim Palachi (Turkey, 1788-1868), disagreed, claiming that the case of a utensil requiring immersion falls under the category of "Davar She'yeish Lo Matirin," items that could be made permissible. The concept of "Bittul," which allows for a forbidden item to become negated by a majority of permissible items, applies only when the forbidden status is permanent and unshakeable. For example, when dealing with a piece of non-kosher meat that becomes mixed with pieces of kosher meat, there is no mechanism by which the non-kosher meat can become permissible for consumption, and therefore the law of Bittul applies. In our case, however, one has the option of immersing all the utensils and thereby rendering them all permissible for use. In such a case, where there is a readily available means of rectifying the situation, one may not rely on Bittul, and one must therefore immerse all the utensils before using them. Rabbi Chayim Palachi rules that one would even recite a Beracha when immersing the set of utensils. Some authorities disputed this application of "Davar She'yeish Lo Matirin" to this case. They argued that the rule of "Davar She'yeish Lo Matirin" does not apply if some action is required to render the forbidden item permissible. In the case of the immersed utensils that became mixed with non-immersed utensils, the passage of time alone will not remove the utensils' forbidden status; an act of immersion is required. This case thus does not qualify as "Davar She'yeish Lo Matirin," and we may therefore apply the standard rule of "Bittul." As for the final Halacha, Chacham Ovadia Yosef, in his work Halichot Olam (vol. 7, p. 276), distinguishes between different kinds of utensils. When dealing with a set of metal utensils, which require immersion on the level of Torah obligation, one should be stringent and immerse the entire set if one of the utensils has not undergone immersion. However, no Beracha would be recited over this immersion. In cases involving glass utensils, which require immersion only on the level of Rabbinic enactment, one may rely on the rule of Bittul and use all the utensils without immersion. Summary: If a utensil that has yet to undergo immersion mixes with other utensils that had been immersed, and one cannot tell the utensils apart, then in the case of metal utensils one must immerse the entire set without reciting a Beracha. If this occurred with glass utensils, one may use them even without immersing them.

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The Torah obligation of Tebilat Kelim – immersing new utensils – applies only to metal utensils, and the Sages extended this obligation to glass utensils. Utensils made from other materials, such as plastic, nylon, rubber and enamel, do not require immersion at all. This is the ruling of Hacham Ovadia Yosef, in Halichot Olam (vol. 7). The Halachic authorities debate the status of a Teflon pot with respect to Tebilat Kelim. On the one hand, since the pot is made primarily of metal, and the Teflon is just a thin layer of nylon covering the pot, it seemingly should require immersion like other metal utensils. On the other hand, people who acquire Teflon pots are specifically interested in the Teflon, which prevents the food from sticking to the surface of the utensil, and thus perhaps the Teflon should be regarded as the primary material, such that the pot should not require Tebila. As mentioned, the Aharonim (later authorities) debate this question. In light of the difference of opinion in this regard, Teflon utensils should be immersed in a Mikveh, but without a Beracha. Summary: Utensils made from materials other than metal and glass do not require Tebila. Metal utensils lined with Teflon should be immersed, but without a Beracha.

If a person purchases a utensil, such as a plate, to give as a gift, may he first immerse it in a Mikveh to spare the recipient the trouble of immersing the utensil? Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Jerusalem, 1910-1995) ruled that immersing a utensil before giving it as a gift is ineffective, and does not absolve the recipient from immersing the utensil after he receives it. The obligation of Tevila (immersion) takes effect only when a person assumes ownership over a utensil for the purpose of using it with food. Therefore, before the gift is given, the utensil is not yet owned for the purpose of using with food; it is owned only for the purpose of being given as a gift. Hence, since the obligation does not yet take effect, the immersion is ineffective, and the recipient would be required to immerse the utensil again upon receiving the gift. Rabbi Shlomo Zalman then addresses the question of whether a person in this situation can give the utensil temporarily to a third party who would receive it on behalf of the intended recipient. There is Halachic concept known as "Mezakeh Al Yedei Acheirim," which means that a person can take possession of an item on behalf of somebody else, and that other person then acquires legal ownership over that object. At first glance, therefore, if one gives the utensil to a third party to acquire on behalf of the intended recipient, the utensil is now under the recipient's ownership, and the immersion should thus be valid. However, Rabbi Shlomo Zalman rules that this technique would not be effective in validating the immersion. Even once a third party takes possession of the utensil on behalf of the recipient, it remains to be seen whether or not the recipient intends to use the utensil with food. He may decide to return it to the store, give it as a gift to somebody else, or use it for some purpose not involving food. Therefore, even at this point, the utensil has yet to come under a person's ownership for the specific purpose of use with food. As such, the Tevila obligation has yet to take effect, and immersing the utensil before giving it as a gift would not absolve the recipient from immersing it after receiving the gift. Therefore, if one gives a new utensil as a gift, he should not first immerse it, and he should instead inform the recipient that it requires immersion. See "Tevilat Kelim" by Svi Cohen, perek8, Halacha 6, and letter from Rabbi Zalman Auerbach Z"L at the end of his book. The Halacha, it is not proper to dip Kellim when you are going to give them to somebody as a gift. You should tell them as a matter of fact that it is not dipped, so they should not be confused and they should dip it themselves.

Before one immerses a new utensil, he recites the Beracha, "Baruch Ata…Asher Kideshanu Be'misvotav Ve'sivanu Al Tebilat Keli." If he immerses more than one utensil on one occasion, then he recites "Al Tebilat Kelim," in the plural form, instead of the singular form of "Al Tebilat Keli." Nevertheless, if one mistakenly recited the Beracha in the plural form for a single utensil, or in the singular form for multiple utensils, he has fulfilled his obligation and does not repeat the Beracha. While reciting the Beracha, one should preferably hold the utensil in his right hand. Furthermore, it is proper to stand while reciting the Beracha, just as one should stand whenever he recites a Beracha over a Misva. Some Rabbis found an allusion for this Halacha in the verse (Tehilim 33:11), "Asat Hashem Le'olam Ta'amod" (literally, "the counsel of God shall always endure"). The letters of the words "Asat" and "Le'olam" are "Ayin," "Sadi," "Tav," "Lamed," "Ayin," "Lamed" and "Mem," which represent the words, "Erub," "Sisit," "Tefilin," "Lulab," "Omer," "Lebana" and "Mila." This verse thus alludes to the fact that when one recites the Beracha over these Misvot, "Ta'amod" – he must stand. This applies to Tebilat Kelim (immersing utensils), as well. Nevertheless, if a person sat while reciting the Beracha before immersing a utensil, he has fulfilled his obligation and does not repeat the Beracha. Tebilat Kelim differs from other Misvot in that it is not an outright obligation; one is not required to immerse a new utensil unless he wishes to use it. As such, there is greater room for leniency, and thus one who mistakenly sat while reciting the Beracha does not repeat the Beracha. One must not speak after reciting the Beracha until he finishes immersing all the utensils he intends to immerse. One may speak in matters related to the immersion, such as asking somebody to bring him another utensil or the scraper to remove stickers. If one spoke in matters unrelated to the immersion after he recited the Beracha and before he began immersing the utensils, he must repeat the Beracha. While immersing a utensil, one should hold it with a loose grip, in order to allow the water in the Mikveh to come in contact with the entire surface of the utensil. Alternatively, one may wet his hands before immersing the utensil, in which case he is allowed to hold the utensil with an average grip during the immersion. Since his hands are already wet, the part of the utensil that he holds will come in contact with Mikveh water by touching his hands. One may even wet his hands with water from a sink for this purpose, as this water will obtain the status of Mikveh water once it enters the Mikveh (due to a Halachic concept known as "Hashaka"). Many people use baskets with holes in the bottom and sides when immersing several utensils at once. They lower the basket into the Mikveh, and the water in the Mikveh enters the basket through the holes and touches the utensils. This is certainly permissible, but on condition that one places the utensils alongside one another, as opposed to on top of one another. When utensils rest on top of one another, the weight of the top utensil might prevent the water from touching the upper surface of the lower utensil. One must therefore ensure that the utensils are lined across, next to one another, without any utensil on top of another. Summary: Before immersing a utensil, one recites the Beracha of "Al Tebilat Keli" (or "Al Tebilat Kelim" for multiple utensils), preferably while standing and while holding the utensil in his right hand. He should not speak in matters unrelated to the immersion until he finishes immersing all the utensils. One should hold the utensil with a loose grip, or wet his hands prior to the immersion and then hold the utensil with an average grip. Perforated baskets may be used to immerse several utensils together, provided that no utensil is placed on top of another.

A situation once arose where a person hosted a large number of guests on Shabbat and he needed more dishes. He had some brand new dishes stocked away, and he wanted to use them, but he realized that they had never been immersed. Halacha forbids using new utensils purchased from a gentile before immersing them, and thus he needed to immerse these dishes. (There is a common misconception that new utensils may be used once without immersion, but this is not correct.) Is it permissible to perform the immersion on Shabbat? Assuming there is no issue concerning carrying the utensils in a public domain – for example, one has a Mikveh in his home, or there is a valid Erub – may one immerse a new utensil in a Mikveh on Shabbat? The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 323:7; listen to audio recording for precise citation) writes that it is permissible to immerse a new utensil on Shabbat, but then adds "Ve'yesh Oserim" – "There are those who forbid it." This second view cited by the Shulhan Aruch is that of the Rif (Rabbi Yishak of Fez, Morocco, 1013-1103), who writes (in Masechet Besa) that immersing a new utensil resembles "Boneh" (building). A utensil before immersion is unfit for use, and by immersing it one renders it usable. Immersion thus constitutes "Tikkun Mana," fixing a utensil, which is forbidden on Shabbat by virtue of the prohibition of "Boneh." Generally speaking, when the Shuhan Aruch issues a ruling and then notes that others disagree ("Stam Va'yesh"), he sides with the first view. As such, in this case, we would think that the Shulhan Aruch allows immersing new utensils on Shabbat. However, immediately after recording these two views, the Shulhan Aruch adds that a God-fearing person should avoid this issue by giving the utensil as a gift to a non-Jew and then "borrowing" it. For example, he can bring it to a housekeeper or neighbor and tell the gentile that he is giving the utensil to him or her as a gift, so it now becomes that person's utensil. After the non-Jew takes hold of the utensil to formally acquire ownership, the Jew can then ask to borrow the utensil, and thereupon use it without first immersing it, since utensils borrowed from a non-Jew do not require immersion before use. Although Halacha generally does not allow giving or receiving gifts on Shabbat, for the purpose of a Misva it is permitted, and thus for the sake of avoiding the need to immerse a utensil one may give the utensil as a gift to a non-Jew. As a rule, we do not encourage employing this strategy to avoid the obligation of Tebilat Kelim, but in a circumstance when one needs a utensil on Shabbat, he should give it to a gentile and then borrow it. After Shabbat, the Jew must then go back to the non-Jew and ask if he would return ownership over the utensil. Once he retakes possession over the utensil, he must then immerse it before using it again. If the gentile to whom he gave the utensil will not be coming back – such as if one gave it to a non-Jew whom he did not know, who was just walking in the street or in a store – then since the non-Jew does not come back to retrieve it, he expresses his disinterest in the utensil and the Jew takes ownership over it by default. In such a case, he should immerse the utensil after Shabbat without reciting a Beracha. This is the ruling of the Taz (Rabbi David Halevi Segal, Poland, 1586-1667), cited by the Mishna Berura (Rav Yisrael Meir Kagan, 1839-1933). This is also an advisable solution for a traveler who spends Shabbat in an area without a Jewish community, and needs a pot for cooking. Since he does not have access to a Mikveh, and cannot use the pot without immersing it, he should find a gentile to whom he can formally give the pot, and then borrow it and use it. Summary: If a person needs to use a new utensil on Shabbat, he should formally give it to a non-Jew and then ask to borrow it. He may then use it even though it has not been immersed. After Shabbat, he should ask for the utensil back, and then immerse it in a Mikveh.

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