Summer Halachos from Rabbi Eidlitz
Correction on Page 38 of Pesach Magazine – Tequila
In the Magazine it says that it is approved by the OK – It should read approved by the KA. The correct text is below. The following Tequila, Mezcal and Sotol are approved for use on Pesach 5784 (2024) without a special Pesach designation on the label. These products are approved by the KA Aleph […]
Nespresso Hechsher 2024 – Pesach and Year Round
Rabbi Eidlitz’s Pesach Lectures for 2024
There are two more opportunities to hear Rabbi Eidlitz this year! Rabbi Eidlitz will be giving four shiurim this year in preparation for Pesach. […]
Brand New for Chanukah!
Clarification: Nature Source Smokey Bacon Flavored Snack Mix
People reached out because they saw the OU on the Nature Source Smokey Bacon Flavored Snack Mix. It is correct. It is only bacon flavored and there is no actual bacon in it. It is pareve and under the hashgacha of the OU.
STAR-K PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – GE Model JB258 electric oven
STAR-K PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT September 27, 2023 GE Electric Range – Model JB258 While GE appliances are not certified by STAR-K, we are providing this guidance as a service to consumers who may own this model. In the course of recent STAR-K appliance lab testing, it has come to our attention that the GE Model […]
Food and Dining Guide 5784
Star-K Slurpee List
STAR-K UPDATE June 27, 2023 Kosher Slurpee Flavors The Slurpees listed below are recommended only when produced in the USA. Flavors refer to both Regular and Diet versions and are certified by either STAR-K or by reliable kashrus agencies. Since the kosher status of flavors can change at any time, STAR-K takes no responsibility when […]
Watch Rabbi Eidlitz’s Annual Pesach Products Lecture!
Pesach Lectures by Rabbi Eidlitz
Tuesday, March 14th at 7:30 in Anshe Emes – 1490 South Robertson Blvd. Join Live or Watch on Zoom https://anshe.org/eidlitz5783 Meeting ID 843 8046 707 Passcode: 564476 March 19 in Young Israel of Century City – Contact YICC for Zoom Info.
Nespresso Hechsher – Pesach and Year Round
Over the Counter Medication Lists
La Brea Bagel: Mislabeled Cream Cheese
From the Star-K: Certification Revoked – Plantation Candies
New From Rabbi Eidlitz: Food Additives December 2022
Seattle Vaad: Island Crust Cafe Reopening
Island Crust Cafe Reopening: Thank you for your patience as we resolve the situation at Island Crust Café. Here is where we are: I can report, having been at Island Crust Café over the past two days, that a rigorous kashering of the entire facility has gone well. It is no small task, and we […]
Kashrus Conscience – New for Tishrei תשפ״ג
Summer Halachos 2022
OU Slurpee List 2022
Kosher Slurpee List May 26, 2022 The OU certifies a number of Coca-Cola syrups that are used in Slurpee. To purchase Slurpees, it is necessary to verify two things: Is the syrup made by Coca-Cola, and is the specific syrup OU certified? Irrespective of store claims, one can only be certain that a Coca-Cola […]
Common Summer Halachos
HALACHOS FOR THE SUMMER The summer is a time that many gain from the vast opportunities that it provides. During this time we often able to utilize Halacha in ways that do not present themselves during the year. Following are some guidelines that may help: · Contents: Tefilas Haderech § Birkas Hagomel § Sakanah § Kashrus in hotel § Tevilas Kailim […]
Rabbi Eidlitz’s Pesach Products Shiur – New for ’22
Kashrus Conscience – Pesach ’22
When a store repackages Kosher food….
As a Kosher Consumer, one must always check for the hechsher! Here is a story that happened this week. Chani recently went shopping at a local Costco to go pick up some of the kosher Empire chicken breasts. She noticed that some of the packages were repackaged by Costco and labeled Kosher, but did not […]
Brand New for ’22 KosherQuest Shopping and Dining Guide!
From the COR of Greater Detroit: Gold Medal Flour – No Longer Yoshon
GOLD MEDAL ALL PURPOSE FLOUR and BREAD FLOUR with “KC” in code, which in past years has been always Yoshon, has changed status, and product that will be packaged beginning Sep. 9 next week (Better If Used By date March 21, 2023) will no longer be Yoshon. [Source: Star-K and Yoshon.com]
Pas Yisroel List – 5782
For the COR: Mislabeled COR – No Name Fruit Salad – Not Kosher
No Name Fruit Salad in Fruit Juice from Concentrate Unauthorized Use of COR Symbol This product is NOT KOSHER even when bearing a COR 1 symbol. Corrective action is being taken.
From the Star-K: Natural Earth Toasted Yaki Sushi Nori – must check!
Natural Earth Yaki Sushi Nori Please be advised that .70 oz. packages of Natural Earth Toasted Yaki Sushi Nori (shown below) that bear an expiration code of Feb 11 2022 were labeled incorrectly. This lot was not checked and is not certified. Consumers who purchased this product bearing this date must check it prior […]
From the CRC: Chocolate Works S’Mores
July 9, 2021 Chocolate Works S’Mores manufactured by 5th Avenue Chocolatiere, Freeport, NY is certified as dairy by the cRc. Current packages of the product are missing the dairy designation. Corrective actions are being taken