14 Av 5770
July 25, 2010
The Geula Burger & Chicken Restaurant located at 9 Malchei Yisrael Street (Jerusalem) has changed its hechsher from Badatz Mehadrin (R’ Rubin) to Eida Chareidit. Read the rest of this entry »
Geula Burger & Chicken
July 25th, 2010ALERT: Morano (Shuk Machane Yehuda)
July 25th, 201014 Av 5770
July 25, 2010
I reported on July 6, 2010 that the store, located at the corner of Machane Yehuda and Agrippas Streets, lost its hechsher from Badatz Machzikei Hadas, Belz. It has since lost its other mehadrin hechsher, Badatz Beit Yosef.
I remind you that I reported many times that the hechsherim only covered the nuts, seeds and dried fruits, NOT the candies, but it now appears that he has enlarged the candy section to over half the store and according to the Badatz agencies, “he is selling too many problematic items” compelling the decision to pull the hechsherim. Read the rest of this entry »
El Al and Chametz Concerns Regarding Alcoholic Beverages
July 19th, 20108 Av 5770
July 19, 2010
It appear that this year more than in the past, there are growing concerns surrounding fears that El Al did not sell its chametz, presenting more than minor concerns regarding the airline’s duty free.
According to the airline’s rav, Rabbi Yochanan Hiyut, the chametz was indeed sold, to the beis din of Rav Wosner Shlita, and the airline did not sell any forbidden items during Pesach.
Anyone wishing additional information pertaining to El Al and Ben-Gurion International Airport Duty Free, please contact the respective rabbonim directly. The subject seems to be non-ending this year. (Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
An Important Note About Alcoholic Beverages
July 18th, 20107 Av 5770
July 18, 2010
Rabbi Shmuel Semelman, whose reports regarding kashrus and alcoholic beverages appear on JKN regularly, explains that one must be acquainted with the country of origin regarding alcoholic beverages, since a brand certified or deemed ‘approved’ that is manufactured in Europe, may not enjoy the same status if originating in N. America.
One recent case in point was a report regarding Southern Comfort.
Rabbi Semelman is seeking assistance regarding Smirnoff Vodka, explaining the product from Europe is approved while he is working to learn more about the American counterpart. Read the rest of this entry »
Link to Approved Whiskey List
July 18th, 20107 Av 5770
July 18, 2010
Following is a link to a list of alcoholic beverages approved (that does not mean certified by, or under the supervision of) the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. The list was prepared by Rabbi Shmuel Semelman of the Jerusalem Rabbinate.
http://www.kosher-alcohol.com/Default.asp?PageId=38159&FragmentId=102651
Only Koshered/Treibered Meat Permitted for Sale
July 13th, 20102 Av 5770
July 13, 2010
In a move that is painfully overdue, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel has released a ruling bringing to an end of the sale of meats that were slaughtered in accordance to halacha, but not treibered (de-veined) or perhaps not soaked, salted and soaked. In either case, such meat may not be eaten ‘as is’.
In too many cases, persons unfamiliar with this reality did not understand labeling or even look to understand and G-d forbid cooked and ingested forbidden meats. Alternatively, some people who understand the status are ignorant to the proper halachic procedures to render the meat edible. Read the rest of this entry »
Chief Rabbinate Update - 26/2010
July 13th, 2010
Table of Contents
1. Yevulei Lachish
2. Yevulei HaNegev
3. Dover Brothers Butcher Shop – Shuk Machane Yehuda
4. Shin.Mem.Reish Salads (Rishon L’Tzion)
5. Ma’adanei HaMoshava Chamutzim Yisraelim
6. Fish Fillet Concerns
7. Taam Hachaim 10
8. Eleanor Candies
9. A Word and a Warning About the Free Tasters
10. Correction Regarding Report 19
11. Reading Hall
Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Kashrut Fraud Division
Kashrut Alert – 26
2 Av 5770
July 13, 2010
1. Yevulei Lachish
Rabbi Shalom Elezra, the rav of Moshav Shachar and the Jerusalem Rabbinate report Yevulei Lachish has lost its hechsher. The company produces insect-free greens. The decision to revoke its kashrut resulted from kashrut infractions that were not corrected. Read the rest of this entry »
Updates from Badatz Beit Yosef
July 13th, 2010
2 Av 5770
July 13, 2010
The following businesses are now under the Badatz Beit Yosef hechsher:
1. Gabriella (Dairy only) 5 Shimon Ben-Shetach (Jerusalem) 02-624-6261
2. Boaron Falafel (Parve) 44 Herzl (Ashkelon) 052-661-4501
3. Sharkiya (meat) 94 Yarden (Ramat Gan) 03-674-4541
4. Chopstick Chinese (meat) 94 Yarden (Ramat Gan) 03-674-4541
5. Israel Grill (meat) 45 Rothschild (Bat Yam) 03-506-6061
6. Thai Pizza (dairy) 22 HaShofar (Maale Adumim) 02-590-2332
7. Shabtai Cordova Restaurant (Meat) 9 Horkinus (corner Havatzelet- Jerusalem) 050-775-1621
Basher – Shuk Machane Yehuda
July 13th, 20102 Av 5770
July 13, 2010
For those of you who have accompanied my on a shuk walking tour, you are familiar with a number of the stores that I make a point of mentioning, usually those with unauthorized hechsherim, or without any hechsher at all. The popular Basher Cheese Store is an example of the latter, and too many shoppers feel that seeing someone behind the counter sporting a kippa is the same as a kosher supervision. I have decided to share the latest Basher story with you, readers, hoping to drive the point home. Read the rest of this entry »
Grey Goose Vodka Approved by Chief Rabbinate
July 8th, 201026 Tammuz 5770
July 8, 2010
For those of you who are seeking a vodka with a hechsher, Grey Goose is under the supervision of the Geneva Rabbinate and authorized for import by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.
Of course this refers only to bottles displaying the appropriate kosher certifications.
