This week we learned the Halachos of Hatmana and discussed the Shailos of a crock pot. There is a big discussion about whether there is a problem of Hatmana with a crockpot although many people rely on the lenient opinions that there is no issue of Hatmana, I saw quoted in the name of Reb Elyashiv that it is best if one can to lift the pot a bit so it is elevated from the bottom of the crock pot this way it is only a Hatmana Bemiktzas whis is permissible according to the Rama. ( For the Sefardim who hold Hatmana Bemiktzas is a problem as well, best to ask a Rav familiar with the Sephardic Psak).