[Avodah] Halachic guidelines for kashrut

[Prof. Levine]

At 08:58 PM 12/3/2011, R. Martin Brody wrote:

>In fact we all have an obligation to learn halacha and not rely on a
>Rabbi's pronouncements what is kosher or not.

This statement flies in the face of the oft stated,  "When in doubt, 
consult your local Orthodox rabbi."   (CYLOR )

>From 
http://koshermaven.blogspot.com/2006/02/kosher-kitchen-part-3-kashrus.html

Consulting A Rabbi: When a question regarding a utensil or food 
arises, consult an Orthodox Rabbi as soon as possible.

 From http://bit.ly/rMBa8s

The complexities of Jewish Kosher law are such that questions about 
what is and what is not kosher or other aspects of the halacha arise 
at all times, not only from those who currently keep kosher, but also 
from those who are considering doing so. Even rabbis, with their deep 
grounding in Jewish texts, need advice at times from the experts on 
the finer points of kashrut.

I note that at www.oukosher.org/index.php/learn/faq  it says, "If you 
can't find a Kosher substitute, consult your local learned Orthodox 
Rabbi for other suggestions.  Am I to deduce from this that there are 
local O rabbis who are not learned?  >:-}

Yitzchok Levine 
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