[Avodah] Rav Breuer' Position on Chalav Yisroel

[Akiva Miller]

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R' Micha Berger asked:

> For that matter, I am wondering what a she'as hadechaq would be
> for this case. If there is powdered milk, one could rely on R
> ZP Frank's far narrower pesaq lehatir. For that matter, vegans
> get their calcium without milk. Even a necessity like coffee
> could be consumed with soy or almond milk....

The Star-K's page about Starbucks
(https://www.star-k.org/articles/kosher-lists/1709/starbucks/) might
be relevant. It is NOT about Chalav Yisrael, but still...

> All drinks listed below are permissible under one of the
> following conditions:
>
> ... ... OR
> ... ... OR
> When one is traveling. According to Star-K policy, traveling
> creates a sha’as hadchak (i.e., no other viable option is
> readily available) during which one need not be concerned with
> the restrictions on the beverages listed below. Traveling means
> when you are away from your hometown. You do not need to be
> driving on the highway to fit into the category of traveling.

Akiva Miller