Does Medicine Need to Be Kosher? (part 1) | Daily Halacha #58

When someone is sick, does medicine have to be kosher? What if it’s a gelcap? What if it has treif ingredients? And what if it tastes good? In this shiur, we start with the fundamentals: what counts as “food” in halacha, and when something loses that status. We’ll go through the Rambam, the Shulchan Aruch, the Chazon Ish, and others — and explain concepts like אחשביה, נותן טעם לפגם, and ראוי לאכילת אדם. This isn’t just theoretical — it affects real questions people ask every day: Can I take Advil if I’m in pain? What about supplements? Do I need a hechsher on my vitamins? Short, clear, and based on classic Halachic sources — this is the start of our journey into the complex topic of Kashrus and medicine. 📌 Watch More Daily Halacha: https://shorturl.at/9i0a3 📌 Subscribe for More: https://shorturl.at/InIF2 📌 Learn with Rabbi Haber: https://yaacovhaber.com 📘 Books by Rabbi Haber: https://mosaicapress.com/book-author/rabbi-yaacov-haber/ 📲 Facebook: www.facebook.com/RabbiYaacovHaber 📲 Instagram: www.instagram.com/rabbiyaacovhaber #Kashrus #Halacha #medicine #KosherFood #DailyHalacha