Is Your Caffeine Kosher? (Part I)
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For some, only a serious serving of Cappucino or Esspresso can pack in a much needed energy boost for the day.
With 11,962 Starbucks locations throughout the United States, the prospect of buying coffee from your local coffee shop raises some important halachic questions.
Part I:
Does a coffee prepared by a non-Jewish barista involve an issue of Bishul Aku”m? May one drink inside the coffee shop, or only to-go? What was the Arizal’s unique take on the subject? Also: what is the proper Bracha on coffee beans?
(Hebrew)
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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 36 |
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