The laws of kashrus are central to Jewish life and encompass every aspect of food preparation and handling. The laws are also detailed and numerous, yielding a multitude of questions and concerns. In a clear and concise manner, Rabbi Wagschal addresses all of the laws pertaining to kashrus in a Jewish home, enabling every Jewish family to benefit from both the spiritual and physical merits of keeping kosher. Some of the topics covered include: ? Ways that foods become treif (unkosher) ? Separation of milk and meat ? Tevillah (immersing) and kashering utensils ? Checking for insects in food ? Pesach and chometz ? Separation of challah ? Food and non-Jews ? Kashrus in cases of illness ? Recognizing when to confer with a rabbi about kashrus Rabbi Shaul Wagschal is a foremost halachic authority and the author of a number of popular halachic works. By presenting complex Jewish law in an organized, easy-to-follow style, Rabbi Wagschal equally addresses both the scholar and layperson. His books have enlightened and inspired the Jewish world for over half a century.