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First kosher marijuana to go on sale in New York
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Published: 31.12.15, 22:32
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1. Gettin chai with the rabbi........
Irie Cycle ,   Jamaica   (01.01.16)
2. Marijuana is hallucinogenic except in the rectal dosage form
Rivka   (01.01.16)
Sorcerers to go hell. A sorcerer is someone who uses or provides to others, hallucinogenic drugs. Medical marijuana in an oral or inhalation or other dosage for except for the rectal suppositories is hallucinogenic and physicians and patients who prescribe this or use it are in danger of going to hell when they die. As a pharmacist (retired now), I NEVER filled a prescription for Marinol which is a tablet marijuana dosage form, telling patients we were out (wherever I worked relief or part time) and said to come back on another day (when someone else was working) to get it filled or to pick it up.
3. amused y no kashrut certification 4 cigarettes
Sally Forth ,   Israel   (12.31.15)
really, after all, so many of the Ultra-Orthodox smoke cigarettes so shouldn't they have a hechser? about the certification for medical cannabis it is the correct thing to do.
4. medical drugs
Larry ,   LA (formerly)   (01.01.16)
My mother-in-law had tremendous pains in her body and the doctors prescribed morphium. A friend who has since past on had also many many pains to the point he could not endure, so the doctors gave him medical morphium. If the drug is needed it should be used It is when drugs are for having a 'good time' do they become dangerous. To have a high, that is the danger.
5. Why would Marijuana need a Hecksher?
Koose E Mack ,   NY US   (01.01.16)
There is no doubt that there are many substances in Marijuana that can ease pain, provide calm, and even fight and relieve pain and nausea. . Most of the Cannabinols have not been researched sufficiently, but have great promise as potential remedies for diseases i.e. Cancer. My question still stands: Why does Marijuana need a Hecksher?????
6. A tons of dough to share ;) ,...
split ,...   (01.01.16)
Couldn't pass this one by and not to pinch a bit, no sir ;) ,...
7. Never tasted drugs...
Beary White ,   Norway   (01.01.16)
.. Does this kind of kosher drug give me a clean feeling? Mazel tov?? Happy New Year in 2016.
8. Re# 5
Christy ,   Boston, US   (01.02.16)
Look above to reply by Max Rapaport. I can attest that what he says about non-Jews looking favorably on products with an OU label. My mom used to think highly of any products, for consumption, that were so certified. She felt it was an extra layer of protection beyond just FDA inspection.-- We knew many Jews and they were educated, honorable people. She figured any Jewish inspectors would also be educated and honorable and she'd trust their inspection.
9. 2 cont'd: The reason I never filled a Marinol Rx is because
Rivka   (01.02.16)
it is illegal under Federal laws and anyone who prescribes or fills a prescription for marijuana derivatives can be prosecuted by the federal government even if the State government laws allow medical marijuana. Almost every pharmacist and physician in most States that allow medical marijuana or cannabis derivatives like Marinol could be prosecuted by the federal government and selective prosecution could make any of them a target. It is a catch-22 in the medical field and I was not going to be caught up in Satan's trap on that one. California offers T.S. or Total Sedation or assisted suicide for anyone who can't handle the pain of their medical condition and that is better to opt for than to go to hell using hallucinogenic drugs. Does suicide send a person to hell? No, if the reason is acceptable to Elohim because King Saul killed himself and he was saved eternally inspite of his persecutions of David since Samuel the Prophet told King Saul he would be with Samuel (in paradise) the next day when the battle with the Philistines was lost.
10. rabbi-approved Kush
Cameron ,   USA   (01.02.16)
Man, nothing surprises anymore.
11. Anything made with flour has ground insect parts
Peter ,   Jerusalem   (01.03.16)
Farm combines pick plenty of grasshoppers, mice and bugs with the wheat. Once ground, no one can see the difference except with a microscope.
12. #11, actuall, any vegetarian digests insect-parts..
Beary White ,   Norway   (01.03.16)
According to the FDA list in USA; WHEAT FLOUR Insect filth: Average of 75 or more insect fragments per 50 grams Rodent filth: Average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 50 grams And there should be less than 8 insect legs in chocolade... My personal advice: To avoid insects, start eating fish..and avoid figs..:-) Then you will have sharp white teeth, big eyes and be a good swimmer...:-)
13. 11,12: My mother used to say insects like weavils in flour
Rivka   (01.04.16)
and oatmeal is protein, to cook it and eat it since she was not throwing out food having been raised during the Great Depression when food was scarce.
14. The FDA is considering legalizing medical marijuana. I hope
Rivka   (01.07.16)
the only dosage form approved is rectal since that is the only way to get marijuana into the body that is not hallucinogenic and therefore forbidden in Scriptures (sorcery which is the use or provision to others of hallucinogenic drugs.)
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