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

Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert - o04
November 4, 2009
17 Cheshvan 5770

Alert to Kfar Saba Residents
Regarding the butcher shop known as Super Atliz – Achim Menashe, located at  14 Yitzi’at Europa Street, in the Tekumah neighborhood… (more…)