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Canadian Jewish Agencies Sue Government Over Rules They Say Curb Kosher Meat Industry


March 17, 2024 JTA — Two of the most prominent kosher certification agencies in Canada are suing the national government, claiming that recent regulations around animal slaughter are putting the country’s kosher industry at risk. The Kashruth Council of Canada and the Jewish Community Council of Montreal, along with the Centre for Israel and Jewish...

American Kashrus vs. Israeli Kashrus


During the recent AKO (Association of Kashrus Organizations) Executive Summit in Israel, one of the community panel discussions, which included our Kashrus Administrator, Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, was about the differences between American kashrus and Israeli kashrus. We invite you to watch or listen at https://torahanytime.com/lectures/281604....

Chicago Kol Korei Regarding Home Businesses


The Chicago-area Rabbonim issued a Kol Korei today calling for “home businesses that sell food for profit [to] have outside kosher supervision from experienced and knowledgeable mashgichim, regardless of the level of Torah observance and personal trustworthiness of the owners of such businesses”. Click here to read the Kol Korei....

Major Airlines Upgrade Kosher Options


February 28, 2023 Newark, NJ…Several major carriers have significantly upgraded their kosher cuisine aboard long international flights, most notably to Tel Aviv. United Airlines at Newark (EWR), and British Airways/American Airlines at JFK have both recently announced the launch of fresh, kosher meals in their airport lounges. The United offerings are available in the Polaris...

AKO Tightens Standards for New Applicants


February 28, 2023 Chicago…The Association of Kashrus Organizations (AKO) has played a major role in introducing common standards in kashrus to the kosher observing public. The organization recently issued guidelines for new members that includes such standards as the definitions of kosher hard cheese and non-kosher whey, kosher cooking in manufacturing plants, non-kosher gelatin, glatt...

AKO Rabbis Deal with Many Emerging Kosher Issues


New York…It was the day after Kosherfest in November when 125 rabbis from kashrus agencies around the world gathered at the new headquarters of the Orthodox Union in Lower Manhattan. The occasion was the annual convention of the Association of Kashrus Organizations (AKO), headed by Rabbi Sholem Fishbane. It was, said most of the participants,...

Some Kosher Concern over Albertsons Possible Merger with Kroger


KosherToday, New York… Two giant supermarket chains known for their special focus on kosher announced a possible merger but there is concern what the repercussions might be for kosher consumers. Many kosher communities rely on these stores for their kosher food. Communities like Savannah, Cincinnati, Houston and Memphis rely on kosher fare at local Kroger...

AKO Tackles Many Complex Issues At Annual Convention


KosherToday November 15, 2022 New York…125 representatives of the kashrus certification world, including some of the world’s major agencies participated in the annual conference of the Association of Kashrus Organizations (AKO). According to Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, AKO’s Executive Director, “it was one of best conferences as we changed the format to allow for more networking...

Kosherfest 2022 Opens Tuesday November 8th with a World of Innovation


Secaucus, NJ… When Kosherfest 2022 opens at the Meadowlands Convention Center on Tuesday November 8th, there will be a great deal of new and innovative exhibits and events. Almost half of the exhibitors are exhibiting for the first time, adding a new dimension to the industry that goes beyond some of the long-standing established brands....

Kashrus Agencies Move to Further Tighten Safeguards in Restaurants


September 22, 2022 The fallout from what is now known as the Manalapan kashrut scandal continues as some 85 kashrus officials met via Zoom last Wednesday to discuss further safeguards to prevent non-kosher food from getting into kosher restaurants. Kosher Chinese Express in Manalapan subsequently had its kosher certification pulled by the OK Kosher Certification...

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