Avodah Zarah Wigs V (and Water In New York)

The most recent issue of Avodah has two interesting posts about the wig controversy.

R. Elazar M. Teitz explains why he believes there is no avodah zarah issue with the hair from India.

R. Seth Mandel does as well, and describes his efforts in the past to understand the production process of wigs.

As a bonus, R. Mandel gives us an inside look at the OU's treatment of the alleged bug infestation of the New York City water supply.