A staple in the modern day work place- the Keurig coffee machine is source of delight and relaxation from the day to day stress of the office. It is a modern marvel, having brewed coffee- something that in the past would take a short while- in a matter of seconds. But, it is a vessel that has metal components. Is one required to Tovel it before usage?
The Gemara in Avoda Zara 75B tells us that each "Toveling" must include immersion in a Kosher Mikva. Although the process is fairly straightforward, modern application can be quite complex.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
THE BAIS HAVAAD HALACHA JOURNAL: Volume 5776 Issue XXXIII Behar A KOSHER KEURIG? The Keurig coffee machine makes enjoying great coffee easy; Toveling it, however, is another issue… By: Rabbi Boruch Fried
A staple in the modern day work place- the Keurig coffee machine is source of delight and relaxation from the day to day stress of the office. It is a modern marvel, having brewed coffee- something that in the past would take a short while- in a matter of seconds. But, it is a vessel that has metal components. Is one required to Tovel it before usage?
The Gemara in Avoda Zara 75B tells us that each "Toveling" must include immersion in a Kosher Mikva. Although the process is fairly straightforward, modern application can be quite complex.
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