May 23rd, 2011
19 Iyar 5771
May 23, 2011
Once upon a time, shoppers looking for chalav yisrael/mehadrin chocolate products from Elite had to search for the Eida Chareidit-approved Megadim line of Elite chocolates. Some time ago, this began to change as OU-Israel began certifying products under the Elite name, not the Megadim line, introducing the chalav yisrael option to the familiar Elite family. It is the first time that items manufactured under the Elite name offer this higher standard of kashrus for those who seek it.
According to OU-Israel’s Rabbi Yissacher Dov Krakowski, the new expanding line of Elite mehadrin products is all chalav yisrael when bearing the OU insignia on the package. The move appears in line with Elite’s new policy of expanding its mehadrin line in response to the growing nationwide demand.
Rabbi Krakowski reminds consumers that the OU is only responsible for Elite products displaying the OU hechsher.
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May 19th, 2011
15 Iyar 5771
May 19, 2011
Badatz Beit Yosef announces that Ohr Pizza, located at 633 Herzl Street in Beit Shemesh, is no longer under its hashgacha.
Despite this fact, the pizza shop continues to use the badatz logo in its ads and other areas, without authorization and the store management has refused to comply with badatz demands halt this practice. Requests to date have been met with refusal and the hashgacha is pursuing channels to compel compliance. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 18th, 2011
14 Iyar 5771
May 18, 2011
The Badatz Eida Chareidit has released the following information pertaining to kashrus in the Meron area on Lag B’Omer for those traveling to Kever Rashbi, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
The badatz has made arrangements to provide hashgacha at; Read the rest of this entry »
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May 18th, 2011
14 Iyar 5771
May 18, 2011
The following business is now under the hashgacha of Badatz Beit Yosef.
1. Pizza & Pizza (dairy/fish) 44 Uzi Chitman, Kiryat HaOmanim, Ramle (08-922-2212)
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May 16th, 2011
12 Iyar 5771
May 16, 2011
Café Rimon meat restaurant, located on Luntz Street in downtown Jerusalem, is no longer under the supervision of Badatz Agudas Yisrael. This change occurred last night.
As of this morning, the restaurant remains under the supervision of the Jerusalem Rabbinate mehadrin.
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May 15th, 2011
11 Iyar 5771
May 15, 2011
The following businesses are now under the supervision of Badatz Beit Yosef.
1. Beiga Bakery (dairy only) 85 Ha’Alonim, Kiryat Tivon – 04-953-6305
2. Pizza Kimat Chinam (dairy/fish) 84 Even Givrol Street, Tel Aviv – 03-529-2529.
Regarding Biscoti Bakery in Bnei Brak – after it was reported that the bakery lost its hechsher; articles appeared in the secular and chareidi news alike stating that the bakery began operating under a different name with the badatz hechsher, painting the badatz in a negative light. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 9th, 2011
5 Iyar 5771
May 9, 2011
Following is the schedule of upcoming shuk tours, held in Machane Yehuda, Jerusalem.
1. Tuesday, 13 Iyar (May 17th) at 9:30am
2. Tuesday, 13 Iyar (May 17th) at 5:00pm
3. Wednesday, 14 Iyar (May 18th) at 10:00am
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.
The event is not suitable for small children or baby carriages.
It is advisable to bring water and perhaps a camera, as well as paper and a writing implement to take notes.
If you are interested in signing up, please send an email to jerusalemkn@gmail.com and in the subject line write “[date] May shuk tour”. You will receive a response notifying you if slots remain and if so, how to make your NON-REFUNDABLE advanced payment.
PLEASE, do not make a payment unless you are absolutely planning to attend.
There are no refunds – no credits – no exceptions.
You may pass your paid reservation to someone else if you cannot attend. The cost is NIS 50 per participant. Group rates available.
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May 9th, 2011
5 Iyar 5771
May 9, 2011
Following is a list of pizza and falafel shops nationwide under the supervision of ‘Badatz Eida Chareidit. The list is a translation of the Eida’s Madrich Kashrus, 61st Edition, published in Nissan 5771. (final of the Eida lists)
One must always check for a valid kosher certificate prior to ordering in a restaurant or eatery as changes do occur.
I have inserted the ‘meat’, ‘dairy’ and ‘parve’ designations with the exception of pizza shops. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 8th, 2011
4 Iyar 5771
May 8, 2011
The following are now under the hechsher of Badatz Beit Yosef
1. Falafel Boaron (parve) 21/22 Eli Cohen, Ashkelon (052-661-4501)
2. Pizza & Pizza (dairy) 44 Uzi Chitman, Ramle (08-922-2212)
3. Café Café (dairy/fish) 10 Chaim Bar-Lev, Ohr Yehuda (03-533-2776)
4. Kentucky Fried Chicken - KFC (meat) Canion Ayalon Center, Ramat Gan (054-543-8257)
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May 8th, 2011
4 Iyar 5771
May 8, 2011
Following is a list of meat restaurants nationwide under the supervision of ‘Badatz Eida Chareidit. The list is a translation of the Eida’s Madrich Kashrus, 61st Edition, published in Nissan 5771.
One must always check for a valid kosher certificate prior to ordering in a restaurant or eatery as changes do occur. Read the rest of this entry »
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Once upon a time, shoppers looking for chalav yisrael/mehadrin chocolate products from Elite had to search for the Eida Chareidit-approved Megadim line of Elite chocolates. Some time ago, this began to change as OU-Israel began certifying products under the Elite name, not the Megadim line, introducing the chalav yisrael option to the familiar Elite family. It is the first time that items manufactured under the Elite name offer this higher standard of kashrus for those who seek it.
