Kashrut
Knesset repeals 2021 kashrut reform, restores Rabbinate control over certification
Under the law, official kashrut certificates may be issued by the Chief Rabbinate Council, authorized local rabbis, and, within the IDF, the Military Rabbinate.
Tzohar asks High Court to reject state's bid to void kashrut license
Tzohar's kashrut license was improperly granted, but Rabbinate must act, state tells High Court
High Court sets Tuesday deadline in Tzohar kashrut-license dispute
Jafza signs MoU with STAR-K kosher to educate UAE food industry on kashrut
Over 550 companies from more than 70 countries make up the food and agriculture segment at the Jebel Ali Free Zone, in a dedicated area of 1.57 million square meters.
Vertical farm produces kosher certified no-insect produce
The ultra-Orthodox Machzikei Hadas kashrut authority in Antwerp has approved herbs grown in a vertical farm in Holland as ready for use without washing or checking for insects.
Israel’s kashrut supervision policy needs to change - opinion
While several years have passed since earlier reports, recent revelations make it clear that nothing has really changed.
Supermarket chain sued after chef’s Jewish status called into doubt
The Jewish status of a chef born in Ukraine and working in the ready food department of the Yochananof supermarket chain was challenged by the store’s kashrut supervisor due to his origin.
OU Kosher opens new education division to support communities online
The OU Kosher first virtual event was attended by no less than 1,100 people in 23 countries around the world.
Opening up kashrut certification is a step in the right direction
Wrenching complete kashrut control out of the hands of a body with a vested economic interest in retaining it is not going to be easy, but the first steps are to be welcomed.
On induction cookers, non-Jews and God
The kashrut monopoly in Israel has been somewhat eroded, but is still alive and kicking.
Kalo café and the kashrut certificate controversy
According to kashrut rules, a non-Jewish cook cannot light the burners (or the stove).
‘Kashrut shaming’ leads to backlash by celebrated falafel bar
The COVID-19 lockdown created severe difficulties for restaurants across the country which faced a catastrophic fall off in revenue during the height of the government's social-distancing.
Hungary makes lockdown exception for Israeli kosher slaughterhouse workers
The initiative allows one of the only kosher slaughterhouses in Europe operating during the pandemic to remain open.
