The knife and the cutting surface also require Koshering. (Chochmas Adam Klal 56:2. There are more lenient opinions with regard to this and in cases of necessity a Rav should be consulted.)

2) A grater which is used for dairy (e.g. to grate cheese) may not be used to grate a meat food (e.g. liver).  Likewise, a meat grater may not be used to grate dairy food.

Moreover, a meat or dairy grater may not be used to grate parve foods that will be used at a meal of the opposite food class. (See Darchei Teshuva Yoreh Deah Siman 96:14 and Kaf HaChaim Siman 96:14)

Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh

1) It is prudent that every kosher kitchen have a grater that is kept strictly parve and only used for fruits and vegetables etc., and is kept away from any meat or dairy foods.

This is especially important for grating sharp fruits/vegetables.

2) This parve grater should also be washed and stored away from meat and dairy utensils, and should especially not be in the same sink where other dishes are washed with hot water.

Dear Halacha For Today Reader,

Purim is around the corner. 

The more Tzedakah you give to poor people on Purim, the more praiseworthy you are!

As I do twice yearly (Before Purim and before Rosh Hashana) I raise funds for various Talmidei Chachamim who need financial assistance. There is no greater Mitzvah than supporting Talmidei Chachamim in need. These funds will be distributed on Purim day B'Ezras Hashem.

I am posting a letter of support from HaRav Dovid Schustal Shlita, Rosh Yeshiva of Bais Medrash Govoha of Lakewood in regard to one of the people for whom I am raising these funds, who has unfortunately become ill and finds himself in an extremely difficult financual situation.

Please take part in this great Mitzvah and in the merit of doing so may Hashem shine His abundant blessings down upon you and your families.

Donations can be made via the link below. Please specify that it's for the Matanos L'Evyonim campaign. For other options, email me at halachafortoday@yahoo.com