New Kashrus in Bnei Brak

Last week, a daughter of Rav Sholom Ber Sorotzkin who heads Kollelim Ateres Shlomo was married. Attending the chasenah were Rav Aaron Leib Shteinman...

Lawsuit Claims Hebrew National Hot Dogs Are Not Kosher

A lawsuit filed in May alleges that Hebrew National, the famous manufacturer of hot dogs and other products throughout the United States, is not...

Russia Emerges as New Center for Newly Certified Kosher Products

There was a time that Stolichnaya was Russia’s best known kosher certified product, but Russia is rapidly emerging as a new center of kosher...

OU Kosher Not Passing Over Passover Consumer Relations Opportunities

The final numbers are in, and here is how the OU Kosher Consumer Relations Department responded to thousands of questions in the month leading...

CRC Kashrus Alerts (Shavuos 5772 / 2012)

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Kashrus Updates Please be advised that TRADER JOE'S CHOCOLATE CHIPS are no longer certified Pareve. They are certified...

Badatz Eida Chareidis Announcement Regarding Kashrus & Lag B’Omer

The Badatz Eida Chareidit has announced exactly which places are under its kashrus supervision in the Kever Rashbi area and other northern cities ahead...

Meet Badatz Rabbanei Kehillos HaChareidim

A new hashgacha is making its way onto Israel’s kashrus scene, Badatz Rabbanei Kehillos HaChareidim. The kashrus is based in Kiryat Gat, headed by...

CRC Pesach Kashrus Alerts (Pesach 5772 / 2012)

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Kashrus Updates cRc Coffee Policy for Pesach: Coffee beans that are plain, unflavored and are not...

OU Kosher Addresses Kashrus of Keurig (Including Pesach)

Coffee throughout the ages has played an important and often critical role in people’s lives and daily operation. Be it in the halls of...

Likovid Purim: cRc Approved Liquor List

Attached is an extensive and detailed list of alcoholic beverages, which can be used as a guide when purchasing alcoholic drinks for Purim and any...

Eida Kashrus Trying to Preserve its Image

There have always been differences of opinion in the Eida Chareidit as well as different factions, with some favoring the moderate approach synonymous with...

Israel: New Hashgacha in Town – Badatz Orot

The dati leumi community has decided to launch its own hashgacha, a hechsher that intends to compete with the top-of-the-line chareidi hechsher, Badatz Eida...

Israel: Kashrus Incompetence & US Breakfast Cereals (Amended)

In Eretz Yisrael the Chief Rabbinate is the official word on kashrus policies, impacting imports that are imported via official channels. For example, one...

Star-K: Reflections On Kosher Cruises

STAR-K Certification’s heartfelt condolences extend to those who have lost loved ones in the recent horrific tragedy of the capsized cruise ship, Costa Concordia....

Chicken With Onion Sauce, Italian Style

Moving past Chanukah and all the frying, it's time to buckle down for winter. Here is a great chicken dish for a cold Shabbos...

CRC Kashrus Alerts December 23, 2011

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Kashrus Updates Please be advised that the following flavors of Snapple 11.5 cans made by Dr....

Fried Pastrami Salad

Not your typical salad. Definitely a worthwhile dish for chanukah when frying is the name of the game. Can also be served as an...

PHOTOS: OK Kosher Certification Held it’s 13th International Annual Mashgiach Conference

On Monday, 2 Kislev (November 28), OK Kosher Certification held its 13th annual international Mashgiach Conference in Chovevei Torah in Brooklyn, NY. Over 150...

Israel: Olive Oil Alert To Consumers

The Ministry of Health’s Food Division conducted routine tests on oils to verify the integrity of the product, including olive oil. Tests were conducted...

Rav Vaye Responds Regarding New Infestation In Rice

On erev Shabbos, YWN-ISRAEL reported a kashrus alert released by Hasalat regarding a new insect infestation in rice in Eretz Yisrael. The alert was...

Israel: Kashrus Alert Regarding Rice

HaRav HaGaon Yoel Schwartz, a senior authority ensuring the high level kashrus of Hasalat greens and a well-regarded expert on insect infestation in foods...

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Bake, grill, sauté or cook your chicken however you like it best, you can also use leftover chicken for this spicy sandwich. Times Prep time: 15 Cook...

Kashrus Scandal In Flatbush: ‘Pic N Pay’ Repackaged Chicken & Placed Unauthorized OU On...

FlatbushScoop.com is reporting that the 'Pic N Pay' store located on Avenue M between East 19th Street and Ocean Avenue may be involved in...

Is There Eida Kashrus In Uman?

The Eida Chareidis has published a message to the tzibur ahead of Rosh Hashanah stating loud and clear there are only two facilities with...

STAR-K Certification Will Host Mashgicha Enrichment Program This Fall

Recently, STAR-K Certification held its Eighth annual Kashrus Training Seminar for men. The successful program is limited to 25 men--Kollel members studying Yoreh Deah,...

CRC Kashrus Alerts August 14, 2011

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Kashrus Updates Some boxes of Manischewitz Cheese Blintzes mistakenly display the word "pareve". This product is...

Shatnez Laboratory Finds Shatnez In Baseball Cap

Someone brought to the Monsey Shatnez Laboratory six baseball caps. Among them was a Chicago Bears cap made in the Dominican Republic of 100%...

cRc’s Recommended Over The Counter Medicines

Kashrus Updates           By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org   www.twitter.com/crckosher cRc’s  Recommended Over The Counter Medicines The following are general guidelines for...

CRC Kashrus Alerts May 22, 2011

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ www.twitter.com/crckosher  Baytana Bakery bearing the expiry date of August 31, 2011or earlier should not be purchased...

cRc Guide To Starbucks Beverages

Over the years, Starbucks shops have evolved from simple coffee shops to stores that serve many kosher and non-kosher items, with the most serious...

CRC Kashrus Alerts April 6, 2011

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ www.twitter.com/crckosher  Pesach Alerts   cRc Pesach Fair: On Sunday, April 10th, from 2 PM to 8 PM,...

CRC Kashrus Alerts Purim 2011

March 11, 2011  By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ www.twitter.com/crckosher  In advance of the upcoming Yomim Tovim the cRc would like to present...

Miami Yoshon Flour Shortage

Many of the Kosher Miami certified  establishments have been providing Yoshon flour in their products. However, recently there has been a shortage of Yoshon flour...

Volover Rov Issues Kashrus Statement Regarding Sardines Infested With Anisakis Worms

The Volover Rov has released the following Kashrus alert in regards to the recent controversy with worms found in sardines. This story was first...

Updated Kashrus Alert Regarding Sardines Infested With Anisakis Worms

The following alert is an update to the previous article regarding sardines, which Kashrus agencies claim are infested with Anisakis Worms. The Vaad Hakashrus of...

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