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Since one of the sources for the prohibition of bishul akum is in parsha Chukas, this presents an ideal time to review these laws.
The Right Type of Help
By Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff
Household help
Shirley* asks me: “We hired a very nice Polish lady to help around the house, keep an eye on the kids and do light housekeeping. Can we have her cook a bit for the kids while I am away at work?”