Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Kashrut Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert – 18

 
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April 11, 2010

As a result of repeated and continuous inquiries into the reliability of grape juice sold in Israel without kosher certification from local rabbinates, a surprise inspection was made by representative of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel Kashrut Enforcement Division, accompanied by Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Klein Shlita, the rav and av beit din of Yesodot (Nachal Sorek area), which is near the area inspected.

On location a number of wines and grape juices under the supervision of the Eida Chareidit Sephardi of Jerusalem, Badatz Sheerit Yisrael, Badatz Rabbanut Kraiyot-Ashdod, Badatz Chanichei Yeshivot under the leadership of Gavaad Rabbi Mordechai Gross Shlita and Badatz Beit Hora’ah Mispat Zedek Kisei Rachamim Bnei Brak. (more…)

Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert – 17

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April 8, 2010

As per the notification of Rabbi Yonah Porat Shlita, the rabbi of the Shafir Regional Council and head of the Mitzvot T’Luyot B’Aretz Institute, one should not use the product under the label ‘Yud Yevulei Katif Mehadrin’ insect-free greens from Moshav Noam, owned by Mr. Yaakov Dahan. (more…)

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March 28, 2010

Erev Pesach Update from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel

Some of the paper products, including paper towels, napkins, disposable plates and cups contain starch which may be obtained from a wheat or kitniot (corn) source. Since these products may come in direct contact with foods (for example following frying, to clean one’s mouth or hot drinks [hot cups]), it is preferable that during Pesach, one uses only products bearing a kosher for Passover label. (more…)

Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert – 15

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March 22, 2010

See earlier JKN posting regarding Yivul HaNegev insect-free greens and pesticide alert.
http://www.jerusalemkoshernews.com/2010/03/chief-rabbinate-pre-pessach-alert-regarding-lettuce-and-greens/

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Burgel and wheat under the name “Rimon legumes from nature” advertises under the supervision of Badatz Machzikei Hadas Israel and kosher for Passover for those who eat kitniot under the Lod Rabbinate. (more…)

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Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert – 14

28 Adar 5770
March 14, 2010

Alert pertaining to Pasta d’Oro (spaghetti, rigatoni, spiral pasta – barcodes 5948935002605 and 5948935001714) are marked as “Kosher for Passover for those who eat kitniot”. It displays kashrut from the “OK” and “Badatz Chug Chatam Sofer Petach Tikvah”, labeled kosher parve by both. (more…)

Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert – 13

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March 10, 2010
As per the Jerusalem Religious Council, the Jerusalem Rabbinate DOES NOT give kashrut supervision to the Beit Knesset HaGadol (Jerusalem Great Synagogue) hall located at 56 King George Street despite claims made by the shul of being “kosher mehadrin”. Any attempt to present the facility as under private kosher supervision represents misleading the public. Rabbonim may not conduct weddings ceremonies in the hall as a result. (Item 1 in Hebrew original – photo on left side) (more…)

Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert – 12

18 Adar 5770
March 4, 2010

 Recent tests conducting by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel have confirmed the presence of the “bulb” bug in green and red heads of cabbage. The insect is rather transparent and as such, difficult for untrained eyes to detect its presence.

Therefore, all local rabbinates around the country are instructed to use only the bug-free cabbages, red and green. In cases of dire need, assuming the mashgiach has the time and logistical ability to inspect cabbage leaves, if the religious council rav agrees, he may inspect the regular cabbage, providing that 8-9 [top] leaves are first removed. (Item one in Hebrew original – photo left side) (more…)

Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert – 10

1 Adar 5770
February 14, 2010

An inspection of a number of  restaurants with kosher certification reveals that some are using Jerusalem Olive Oil (barcode 7290001855157), 4 liter containers, claiming to be under the supervision of the Kfar Saba Rabbinate and/or  Kochav Yair. A inquiry has revealed the oil is not under any kosher supervision and therefore, it may not be used. The inspection reveals it is not pure olive oil but a mixture of substances. (see the photo in item 1 left side of original document). (more…)