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Rabbi Sternbuch Rules on Kosher Status of E-Cigarettes
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By כיכר השבת, מאת הרב אהרן בוטבול
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Sep 3, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch ruled that electronic cigarettes require kosher certification due to glycerin potentially being derived from animal sources. He also advised against their use on the Ninth of Av fast day, considering the vapor akin to tasting.
- 01E-cigarettes require kosher certification due to glycerin's potential animal origin.
- 02Rabbi Sternbuch advises against using e-cigarettes on the Ninth of Av.
- 03Sellers must disclose known car defects to buyers.
- 04Glycerin in e-cigarette liquid may be non-kosher if not plant-derived.
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