4 Adar 5772 February 27, 2012 The O-U has determined that wheat starch where listed in the ingredients of Cheerios cereals does not pose any Chodosh problems. Therefore, all Cheerios cereals that contains oats or oats plus wheat starch (but no other wheat ingredients, and no malt) have a Chodosh date of March 7 ’13. read more
1 Rosh Chodesh Adar 5772 February 23, 2012 The following update is taken from Chief Rabbinate of Israel Kashrut Enforcement Division Update 012 dated today. Mounds, manufactured by Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, barcode 03403108 is being represented as kosher parve with a hechsher from the OU and Chief Rabbinate approval. This refers to bars distributed by read more
1 Rosh Chodesh Adar 5772 February 23, 2012 The following update is taken from Chief Rabbinate of Israel Kashrut Enforcement Division Update 012 dated today. Cans of the Dr. Pepper soft drink (barcode 5010102100015) from England are being represented as kosher under the supervision of KLBD. KLBD reports this is not so. The kashrus claim read more
27 Shevat 5772 February 20, 2012 The shatnez lab has published a list, in Tishrei 5772, listing garments which they recommend for shatnez testing. To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink – 11-oct-consumer-notice-tishrei-5772 To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com
27 Shevat 5772 February 20, 2012 Without a doubt, most suits made today originate in China. Two brands of suits have linen reinforcements in unusual locations. To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink – 11-sept-ca-china_docx To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com
27 Shevat 5772 February 20, 2012 A Zara Kids children’s winter coat contains shatnez. The coat is manufactured in Bulgaria. To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink – 11-oct-zara-kids-4 To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com
27 Shevat 5772 February 20, 2012 A French Connection (Poland) men’s coat was brought to the Flatbush shatnez laboratory for testing. The consumer did not read the label. To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink – 11-dec-ca-coats_docx To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com
13 Shevat 5772 February 6, 2012 For as long as I receive requests, I will try to accommodate and it appears the general unfamiliarity regarding chodosh/yoshon has prompted discussion and a desire to learn more and understand. The articles posted may provide a wealth of knowledge, but ultimately, one is urged to consult with one’s read more
13 Shevat 5772 February 6, 2012 The following update is provided by Rabbi Shmuel Semelman of the Kosher Whiskey & Liquor website. קנדיאן קלוב קלסיק שהיה מסווג לא מומלץ, מאושר כעת ע”י סי ר סי
13 Shevat 5772 February 6, 2012 Following the OU’s release of a letter last week amending chodosh dates for certain General Mills cereals sold in Israel under the Nestle name, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel has followed suit, releasing an update to alert mashgichim around the country of the status. Click here to see Alert read more
