4 Cheshvan 5771
October 12, 2010

Winter is upon us, and on Thursday night, we begin reciting the insertion for ‘tal u’matar’ in Eretz Yisrael. In the shadow of optimism that Hashem will literally shower us with an abundance of rain for good, I am organizing another Machane Yehuda Shuk Tour before we get deep into winter. The event will take place G-d willing next Wednesday, 12 Cheshvan (20 October) at 17:00.

If you are interested, please send an email to jerusalemkn@gmail.com with the subject line “shuk tour” to inquire if there is still a slot(s) available. If there is, you will receive instructions to make advanced payment on the JKN secure website, using PayPal. (more…)

2 Cheshvan 5771
October 10, 2010
Finally, the bogus document that mislead many people into believing this store is under the supervision of the Badatz Eida Chareidit has been removed. The store is located on Jaffe Street at the shuk, Machane Yehuda. (For those who you who joined me on shuk tours, this is the store with the photocopy about herbal teabags. The document attesting to his selling chametz last Pesach remains, but this is not a certification of kashrut).

Unfortunately, the store’s sign still reads “Badatz” but those who understand realize this is a meaningless claim if not verified by a valid teudat kashrut.

It appears the Eida is beginning to get tough in the shuk Baruch Hashem. I hope others will soon follow suit.

At present, Nisan’s Café, which is a coffee house that sells many items including legumes and spices, does not have kosher certification from any agency.

13 Tishrei 5771
September 21, 2010
Yes, it dragged out for too long and in my opinion, the store owner of Phyllis Bakery on Eitz Chaim Street in Machane Yehuda was given way too much leeway, but the point, the Badatz agency finally gave him an ultimatum.

The owner had to decide to forfeit his hechsher or his pink plastic shopping bags displaying the logos of two kashrus agencies without authorization. (more…)

6 Tishrei 5771
September 14, 2010

During this morning’s Shuk Tour of Machane Yehuda, I was met with a most pleasant surprise. The “Eida Chareidi” signs on the two Halva Kingdom branches located on Eitz Chaim Street in the shuk were gone. (more…)

6 Tishrei 5771
September 14, 2010
The first shuk tour of Machane Yehuda in 5771 took place this morning with a smaller than usual group, but as in the past, resulting in a good use of time.

Participants seemed to benefit from the explanations offered, and I for one was particularly pleased by some of the insight provided to me by participants.

In short, it was a good experience for all concerned.

In short, it was a good experience for all concerned.

3 Elul 5770
August 13, 2010

The August 23rd Machane Yehuda Shuk Walking Tour is sold out. No more emails please. Perhaps next time for those who did not register in time.

Shabbat Shalom to all!