In this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Rabbi Shmuel Wiener, Rav of Khal Zichron Nosson Tzvi in Ramat Eshkol and Posek of ZNT Kashrus to discuss: "I'm Going To Israel, WHERE CAN I EAT?!?" For all your Israel Kashrus questions and concerns, please contact ZNT KOSHER at +(972) 058-567-4375 or email them at [email protected]

On this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Rabbi Manis Blumenfrucht, author of a new sefer, "Chalav Treifah." Together, we revisit the Kosher milk controversy of the 1990s, how he got into the topic, his findings and conclusions, as well as his opinions regarding the status of milk today.

On this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Rabbi Yitzhak Pindrus. Born to American parents, Rabbi Pindrus is a member of the Knesset for Degel HaTorah. Today, we discuss the beginnings of his career in politics, his relationship with Rav Eliashiv, and the current controversies surrounding changes to the status quo regarding the Kotel, as well as the handling of the conversion process in Israel.

On this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Leon Goldenberg for a discussion on the topic of redistricting and how it will affect the Jewish communities of New York. Mr. Goldenberg has been active in many causes around New York for many years. He is the First Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at COJO of Flatbush, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for Agudath Israel of America.

Menachem Lubinsky, president of Lubicom Marketing and founder of KosherFest, the Kosher food trade show, joins us for this week’s episode of the VaadCast.

Rabbi Yaakov May, principal of Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe in Kew Gardens, joins us for this week’s episode of the VaadCast. Rabbi May has been serving as the school's principal for more than 18 years and has seen many changes to the educational system throughout the years. Today he gives us his insight into how schools have dealt with these changes. Listen to find out more. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https://queensvaad.org/ Questions? E-mail us at: [email protected] This episode is sponsored by TevahMedia. TevahMedia offers a wide range of marketing services to businesses, non-profits, and e-commerce brands. Looking to rank higher on Google? Optimize your social media? Increase your website's sales? Or improve your website's management? As longtime clients of TevahMedia, CEO Noah Morris and his team have developed a strategy to engage our community via social media, email blasts, and website management. Book a free consultation at TevahMedia.com or call Noah at 917-675-0924. Mention VaadCast for a discount on your first 90 days. Make sure to comment and subscribe.

Rabbi Zalman Krems, former administrator of the Vaad Harabonim of Massachusetts (KVH), and current mashgiach in Israel, joins us for this week’s episode of the VaadCast. Rabbi Krems has traveled the world and shares some insight on his experience of overseeing kashrut in Israel, special cases that have popped up in certain fruits, how the pandemic has affected travel for mashgiach who continue to work in other countries. Listen to find out more. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https://queensvaad.org/ Questions? E-mail us at: [email protected] This episode is sponsored by TevahMedia. TevahMedia offers a wide range of marketing services to businesses, non-profits, and e-commerce brands. Looking to rank higher on Google? Optimize your social media? Increase your website's sales? Or improve your website's management? As longtime clients of TevahMedia, CEO Noah Morris and his team have developed a strategy to engage our community via social media, email blasts, and website management. Book a free consultation at TevahMedia.com or call Noah at 917-675-0924. Mention VaadCast for a discount on your first 90 days. Make sure to comment and subscribe.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz joins us for a discussion on a rise of hate crime, bail reform, and keeping the Queens community safe and involved. As a Queens native, Katz shares her history, her musical talent, and what her favorite Kosher food. To contact Melinda Katz email: [email protected] This episode is sponsored by TevahMedia. TevahMedia offers a wide range of marketing services to businesses, non-profits, and e-commerce brands. Looking to rank higher on Google? Optimize your social media? Increase your website's sales? Or improve your website's management? As longtime clients of TevahMedia, CEO Noah Morris and his team have developed a strategy to engage our community via social media, email blasts, and website management. Book a free consultation at TevahMedia.com or call Noah at 917-675-0924. Mention VaadCast for a discount on your first 90 days. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https://queensvaad.org/ Questions? E-mail us at: [email protected] Make sure to comment and subscribe.

Rabbi Elchonon Zohn joins us for an interesting conversation about a topic we like to avoid - our end of life plans. Rabbi Zohn is an administrator of Chevra Kadisha at VHQ, as well as the National Association of Chevra Kadisha, and the national campaign Team Shabbos who are currently hosting Webinars on topics as crucial as sanctity of life, end-of-life decision making, caring for our elderly parents and much more. We look into how he got into this line of work and the importance of living wills, and the upwards trend of cremation. For more information visit: http://teamshabbos.org/ https://www.nasck.org/ This episode is sponsored by TevahMedia. TevahMedia offers a wide range of marketing services to businesses, non-profits, and e-commerce brands. Looking to rank higher on Google? Optimize your social media? Increase your website's sales? Or improve your website's management? As longtime clients of TevahMedia, CEO Noah Morris and his team have developed a strategy to engage our community via social media, email blasts, and website management. Book a free consultation at TevahMedia.com or call Noah at 917-675-0924. Mention VaadCast for a discount on your first 90 days. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https://queensvaad.org/ Questions? E-mail us at: [email protected] Make sure to comment and subscribe.

Rabbi Elan Segelman from Kehilas Torah Temima in Kew Garden Hills joins us for this episode of the Vaadcast. As the American Rabbinic Consultant for the PUAH Institute and Rabbinic Advisor for students in New York Medical College we discuss fertility and Jewish law, and the effect of the Coronavirus on our practices and what to do going forward. For more information visit our website: https://queensvaad.org/