13 Nissan 5770
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 – 16
8 Nissan 5770
March 23, 2010
HAND SHMURA MATZA ALERT – “Matzot Mehadrin”
In a raid that took place on Monday, March 22nd, involving police and Chief Rabbinate Kashrut Enforcement Unit officials, a relatively large quantity of hand shmura matzot were found in a facility in the Be’er Tuvia industrial zone. Some of the matzot were packed and others yet unpacked. The packaging states the matzah are under the supervision of Kiryat Arba Chief Rabbi Dov Lior Shlita, Be’er Tuvia Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Ambrabi Shlita, Badatz Yoreh Deah and Badatz Beit Yosef. (more…)
Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert – 15
7 Nissan 5770
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…)
2 Nissan 5770 - March 17, 2010
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
24 Adar 5770
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…)
Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert - 009
January 14, 2010
28 Tevet 5770
One may view the original Hebrew document posted after the English translation.
1. The Alfei Menashe Rabbinate warns in the Gush Dan area, a product is found under the label Gan Eden Delicatessen, a herring product in a can, displaying the kashrut cortication of the Alfei Menashe Rabbanut and Badatz Eida Chareidit. In actuality, the product does not have kashrut certification from any agency. (more…)
Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert - 008
January 7, 2010
21 Tevet 5770
One may view the original Hebrew document posted after the English translation. The photos will correspond to the same number item as it appears here in the English translation.
1. Alert concerning Balsamic sauce with strawberries (in a wine vinegar base) sold in 150cc bottles. The item originates in Italy, marked as kosher under the supervision of Rav Shalom Almaliach – Milano. The product does not carry a label showing it is approved by the Chief Rabbinate. Rabbi Almaliach has stated he does not give supervision to this product, which may contain non-kosher wine. (photo 1 left in Hebrew document). (more…)
י”ג כסלו תש”ע
נובמבר 30, 2009
Unfortunately, the need to warn the public of bogus labels on bottles of olive oil before Chanukah has become an annual custom and the list appears to increase in size annually. Unscrupulous individuals are out to make the money at the expense of honest kosher consumers. (more…)
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