# Ep. 70 - The Laws of Salting [Melicha] - Part 1 (Siman 36)

From **Everyday Judaism: Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe** by R Aryeh Wolbe.

- **Published:** Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0500
- **Duration:** 35:14
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<p>This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast explores Siman 36 of the <em>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch</em>, detailing the laws of kashering meat and poultry to remove blood, a biblical prohibition (Leviticus 7:26–27). Rabbi Wolbe explains the historical necessity of home kashering versus modern kosher meat production, emphasizing the process’s precision and the Torah’s concern for animal welfare. A scandal illustrates the importance of trustworthy kashrut supervision. Key themes include:</p><ul><li><strong>Kashering Process</strong>: Soak meat/poultry in warm water for 30 minutes, salt with medium-grain kosher salt for one hour (24 minutes if urgent), and rinse three times to remove blood, ensuring compliance with the Torah’s blood prohibition (0:54–22:52).</li><li><strong>Modern Convenience</strong>: Kosher meat today is pre-kashered by certified agencies (e.g., Aaron’s Rubashkin), with <em>mashgichim</em> overseeing slaughter, inspection, and kashering, unlike historical home practices (0:54–4:47, 13:03–14:02).</li><li><strong>Precautions</strong>: Use dedicated vessels, remove visible blood, thaw frozen meat, and ensure proper drainage during salting to avoid non-kosher outcomes (14:59–21:54).</li><li><strong>Supervision</strong>: A God-fearing woman or <em>mashgiach</em> ensures thorough rinsing, as shortcuts risk violating biblical law. Poultry heads and neck vessels require careful handling (22:52–25:17).</li><li><strong>Animal Welfare</strong>: Kosher slaughter and kashering minimize animal pain (<em>tza’ar ba’alei chaim</em>), reflecting Torah values in precise slaughter and ethical treatment (e.g., feeding pets first, avoiding teasing) (25:17–27:28).</li><li><strong>Kashrut Integrity</strong>: A Monsey scandal where non-kosher meat was sold as kosher led to community upheaval, excommunication of the vendor, and dissolution of the kashrut agency, underscoring the need for vigilance (29:44–33:51).</li></ul><p>The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away segment (Number 21) and a blessing for access to kosher food.</p><p>_____________<br>The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way.<br>_____________<br>This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by <strong>Marshall &amp; Doreen Lerner</strong></p><ul><li>Download &amp; Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5</a></li></ul><p>This episode (Ep. #70) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, <strong>Marshall &amp; Doreen Lerner!</strong> May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!</p><p><br>Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on October 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas.<br>Released as Podcast on November 2, 2025<br>_____________<br><a href="https://www.torchweb.org/support.php"><strong>DONATE to TORCH:</strong></a> Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at <a href="https://www.torchweb.org/support.php">https://www.torchweb.org/support.php</a>. 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