July 13th, 2011
11 Tammuz 5771
July 13, 2011
On July 12, 2011, JKN published and alert regarding Hershey’s Strawberry Syrup sold in Israel. The following statement is a follow-up to that report, providing new information regarding the kashrut of the product in question.
Following the statement is a link to a PDF document, a copy of the kashrut certification from the OU.
“On July 12, 2011, the OU issued a Kashrus Alert relating to Hershey’s Strawberry Syrup imported to Israel by Mor Yam Marketing, Ltd. As the official importer of Hershey’s products in Israel, Mor Yam deeply regrets the inadvertent omission of the Dairy designation on the Hebrew label and has recalled existing product from the market so that it can be re-labeled properly as OU-D. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 12th, 2011
10 Tammuz 5771
July 12, 2011
The following businesses are under the hashgacha of the badatz.
1. HaPanas Restaurant (meat) (Nahariya Boardwalk) 04-992-0373 (Catering not certified)
2. Baguette HaNavi (meat) 102 Eretz Chefetz (Shmuel HaNavi, Jerusalem) 02-5328696
3. Tachan Bakery (dairy/parve) 41 Etzel (Tel Aviv) 03-537-4455
4. Bamsila Café (dairy/parve) 13 Mesilat Yesharim (Tel Aviv) 057-720-2257
5. Ta’Amei Chef Tzion (meat) 40 Prof. Shor (Holon) 052-258-5592
6. Pitot Bakery (parve) Ashdod Industrial Area (Ashdod) 08-853-3991
7. Pinati Mehadrin (meat) Orot Center (Ohr Akiva) 04-610-1212 Read the rest of this entry »
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July 12th, 2011
10 Tammuz 5771
July 12, 2011
Hershey’s strawberry flavored syrup manufactured in the United States is labeled OU-D. The same product found in stores in Israel bears and OU (without the dairy designation) on the import label.
The OU responded to a JKN inquiry, explaining that the OU on the product sold in Israel, on the label from Mor Yam importer, is “unauthorized”, adding it makes no mention of the dairy designation. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 29th, 2011
27 Sivan 5771
June 29, 2011
In response to a growing number of email requests, I am providing a link to the cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council) Kosher Liquor List.
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June 27th, 2011
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). Read the rest of this entry »
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June 27th, 2011
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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June 27th, 2011
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)
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June 14th, 2011
12 Sivan 5771
June 14, 2011
The next shuk walking tour in Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda Shuk will be held G-d willing on Monday, 18 Sivan (June 20th) at 9:30am.
As a reminder, the event can last from 90 minutes to two hours depending on the involvement of the group. I am available for the duration, willing to remain and respond to questions and continue explaining until participants have a conceptual understanding of the local kashrus scene. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 14th, 2011
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)
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June 9th, 2011
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.
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On July 12, 2011, JKN published and alert regarding Hershey’s Strawberry Syrup sold in Israel. The following statement is a follow-up to that report, providing new information regarding the kashrut of the product in question.
