25 Sivan 5711
June 27, 2011

The Chief Rabbinate of Israel Kashrut Enforcement Division in its latest alert (24 Sivan 5711/June 26, 2011) issues a warning pertaining to grape juice sold under the “Yesh” label bearing a hashgacha from Chug Chatam Sofer Bnei Brak and the  OU (for Pesach). (more…)

25 Sivan 5711
June 27, 2011

The “Kosher Whiskey & Liquor” website operated by Rabbi Shmuel Semelman has been updated, providing additional information pertaining to hard drinks.

The latest list of kosher and non-kosher alcohol in English may be found at

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25 Sivan 5711
June 27, 2011

The following are now under the hashgacha of Badatz Beit Yosef
1. Bolnat Pizza (dairy/fish) HaBanim Mall, Tiveria, 050-752-3127
2. Pizza Kimat Chinam (dairy/fish) 3 Rashi Street, Kiryat Malachi, 052-396-0626
3. Blecker Bakery & Café (dairy/fish) 17 Yitzchak Rabin, Petach Tikvah, 03-923-4000
4. Shwarma and Grill Restaurant (meat) 15 Moreshet Yisrael, Be’er Center, Rishon L’Tzion, 03-603-4363.

The following are no longer under the badatz’s hashgacha
1. Dr. Pizza, Kibbutz Galiot – Store 14 – Ashdod (no reason given)
2. Ushpizin Restaurant – Akko (no reason given)

12 Sivan 5771
June 14, 2011

 
The following are now under the hashgacha of Badatz Beit Yosef
1. London Pizza (dairy/fish) 15 HaHagana Street, Petach Tikvah
2. Café B’Givah (dairy/fish) 1 Eit, Kfar Saba (09-765-3011)
3. Atara Meat Dept – Rami Levi Mehadrin, Kanfei Nesharim St. Jerusalem

The following are no longer under the Badatz’s hashgacha
1. Zeitim Pizza (Givat Shmuel)
2. Akrish Restaurant (Beit Shemesh)
3. Pizzarika Pizza (Hod HaSharon)
4. Toast Yerushalmi (Ra’anana)

7 Sivan 5771
June 9, 2011

On May 24th, JKN published an article addressing summer fruits, quoting a Kosharot organization bulletin.

JKN has since learned that Tnuva has limited its activities regarding fruits and vegetables, and while generally speaking, marketing is accomplished via packaging houses with a valid hechsher, Tnuva’s Rabbinate clarifies that Rabbi Ze’ev Whitman and his team do not assume responsibility for the fruits and vegetables regarding all matters, including trumot, ma’asrot and orla.

Therefore, one must validate the status of the produce received and one should not rely on Tnuva.

3 Sivan 5771
June 5, 2011

The Café Rimon meat restaurant, located on Jerusalem’s Luntz Street, is now under the hashgacha of OU-Israel. The dairy side of the restaurant, which is now closed for renovations, remains under Badatz Chug Chatam Sofer Petach Tikvah.

23 Iyar 5771
May 27, 2011

The following kashrut alert was released by the OU. Photos of the product as it is being sold in Israel appear below.

The product is sold in Israel with a sticker placed by the importer that contains an unauthorized OU symbol. This product is not certified by the OU and the sticker did not originate from the Hershey Chocolate Company. (more…)

23 Iyar 5771
May 27, 2011

The following information pertains to the Atara meat department in the Osher Ad supermarket on HaDfus Street in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem, only.

As of yesterday (22 Iyar), the coverage provided on the meat department has changed. As of now, products purchased at the meat department (only) no longer require sealed packaging and holograms. That refers to the fresh meat area where the butcher serves customers. A mashgiach is constantly present.

Regarding all other poultry and meat products sold in the store refrigerators and freezers, a double seal including a hologram is required to identify all Atara products.

 22 Iyar 5771
May 26, 2011
La Cuisine is now under the hashgacha of OU-Israel (dairy/parve).

This includes the catering (Talpiot, Jerusalem), the café (20 Aza Street in the Rechavia area of Jerusalem) and the café in Beit Avichai (King George Street, Jerusalem).