Venue: Young Israel of Forest Hills Young Israel of Forest Hills

Gemara:

Chullin 

Halacha:

Geirut,  Kashrut,  Shechitah,  Tfillin 

Parsha:

Bo 

Collections: Rabbi Schachter: Chulin YIFH

References: Chullin: 3a ,  Chullin: 3b  

Description

What is the status of a Kuti? What is the status of someone converting for non altruistic purposes? Are the "lost tribes" Jewish? Are the Falashas Jewish? Does a repented meshumad require geirus? Are certain Jewish people not allowed to touch kosher wine? Who is considered an apikores and why is he considered not Jewish? Why is safek arlah in chutz la'aretz mutar? What are the five laws of shechita? Why is a twice a year visit to a food plant adequate for kasharus? Can gentiles work in a kosher wine store? Can one eat in the home of a crook? Who is considered a mumar le'hachis? Can one trust the kasharus of a non educated ba'al teshuva? Chumash-BO: Can one wear tefilin at night and recite the bracha? When should a Rabbi be lenient?