Kashrut
Tzohar returns to High Court, seeks order compelling Rabbinate to license it as kosher certifier
The new petition argues that, even after a ruling in November ordering the Rabbinate to decide whether Tzohar qualifies and, if so, to issue a license, the state still has not acted.
Some Jews are willing to risk their lives rather than receive a porcine transplant - study
Kosher or cruel? The Jewish ethical dilemma of factory-farmed meat
Gov’t requests three more months to present kashrut law adjustments
Book review: A feast in Jewish food ethics
Practical ideas that can produce a healthier, more compassionate, just, peaceful and environmentally sustainable world.
Orthodox Union launches national kosher food pantry
The Kosher Food Lifeline is designed to help the at least 215 food agencies in 24 states that provide food to individuals and families.
U.S. antisemitism envoy calls Europe’s kosher meat bans ‘forced expulsion'
Elan Carr called legislation in some European countries limiting the ritual slaughter of animals and circumcision of boys a “disgraceful forced expulsion” of Jews.
Founder of private kashrut supervision to be honored
Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz will receive the Yashrut 'Game Changer' Leadership Award.
Bimbo bread is back for kosher consumers
The company's announcement in November that it was dropping kosher certification on all their bread products created an uproar among kosher consumers.
Half of Israeli-Jewish population would like more non-Orthodox 'streams'
The survey was conducted for the Center for Religion, Nation and State and will be presented at the organization's annual conference at the IDI on Monday morning.
Kashrut agencies force two NY restaurants to cancel lesbian comic
Jewish comedian Leah Forster says 'it is difficult to keep taking the high road when I keep being so personally attacked,'
Alternative Orthodox kashrut authority certifies Sinai hotel
This upcoming Hanukkah, a Tzohar-trained and certified kashrut supervisor will provide full kosher supervision at the La Playa Beach Resort Taba Hotel.
IDF to appoint female kashrut supervisors
This is the first time the military rabbinate has opened the kashrut supervision course to women.
Should Jews and Israel engage with Europe's populist, far-right parties?
Jews and Israel cannot give kashrut stamp to far-right parties, warns Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, head of the Conference of European Rabbis.
