JAYN BROTMAN

Cincinnati Ohio

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Like riding on a roller-kosher

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“Kahana sets out reforms to abolish kashrut monopoly” (July 21) requires a response on several levels.

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Any framework that is based on Halacha or law is to some extent monopolistic. Why not break the monopoly of the Supreme Court and create different frameworks from which one can choose where and how to be judged?

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As the chief rabbi of Dimona for 40 years, I know that the main reason for these reforms is to undermine kashrut. When I tell a kashrut client about various kashrut and halachic standards, the response of those who want to do otherwise is, “We don’t need you – we will turn to Tzohar.” The idea that on one hand the chief rabbinate will set the standards while saying that any three rabbis can make different standards without the approval of the chief rabbinate shows the absurdity of the situation.

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The idea that any rabbi can give a hechsher anywhere shows the real intent of this reform. Why can’t anyone select who will be his judge, policeman, and so on? There is a need for certain improvements in the kashrut system – especially regarding various aspects of the work and payment of the mashgiach – and that should be done within the existing frameworks of the chief rabbinate and the Religious Affairs Ministry.

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Somebody said to me today that I should open a kashrut organization and give hechsharim all over the country according to these reforms and thus be able to marry off all my grandchildren. If the issue weren’t so serious, I would also laugh.

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YITZCHOK ELEFANT

Chief Rabbi of Dimona

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