Summer Halachos Part 3
During the summer many people travel. One often confronts some of the following שאלות: KASHRUS IN A HOTEL OR RENTAL HOUSE Metal, glass etc. utensils that normally require Tevila can be used without Tevila if owned by a non-Jew. Typically glasses in hotels and rental houses can be used without Tevila unless the house […]
Summer Halachos Part 2
HALACHOS FOR THE SUMMER (5785) – Part 2 by Rabbi Eidlitz The summer provides unique opportunities for growth in our avodas HaShem. During the summer we often can utilize Halacha in ways that do not present themselves during the year. Following are some guidelines that may help us to successfully navigate the challenges and […]
Summer Halachos Part 1
HALACHOS FOR THE SUMMER (5785) Part 1 by Rabbi Eidlitz The summer provides unique opportunities for growth in our avodas HaShem. During the summer we often can utilize Halacha in ways that do not present themselves during the year. Following are some guidelines that may help us to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities […]
From Rabbi Eidlitz: Summer Halachos
From The cRc: Favorite Day Decorating Icing
From The O/U: Too Good Gourmet Cookies
From The O/U: Too Good Gourmet Cookies
From The O/U: Too Good Gourmet Cookies
From Earth Kosher: Supernatural Kitchen
From The O/U: Kospix Chilean Seabass
The O/U certifies Spice Chain Pizza Seasoning, a foodservice product, as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy, as indicate in the ingredients statement. Some labels were labeled with a plain O/U mark, without the “D” designation.
From The O/U: Some Honey Hot
The O/U does not certify Some Honey Hot honey. Some labels have an unauthorized O/U mark.
From The cRc: McCormick Tartar Sauce
Please be advised that McCormick Tartar Sauce is sold on many online stores, including Amazon and Walmart, with the cRc Kosher logo appearing on the image, but it is not currently certified by cRc Kosher.
Shavuos Tidbit – Eating Meat After Dairy
SHAVUOS (eating meat after dairy) There is a מנהג to eat a dairy meal on שבועות. Some follow the Minhag of the Steipler to eat a dairy meal at night. Others prefer to have an early dairy meal during the morning, Bentch,take a break to have הסך הדעת and then wash again and have a […]
From The O/K: The Milky Way Restaurant in Los Angeles
Please be advised that as of May 22, 2025, the Milky Way Restaurant at 9108 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles is no longer certified Kosher by the O/K supervision. The restaurant’s new hashgacha, as of May 22, 2025,, is RCC (Rabbinical Council of California).
From The cRc: Superior Nut Co. in Los Angeles
Please be advised that some packages of the following products sold by Superior Nut Co. in Los Angeles have been incorrectly stickered as cRc Pareve: Sereno Mix, High Energy Trail Mix w/M&M Roasted The correct designation is “dairy”, as indicated by the cRc logo printed on the bag.
From The O/U: Kedem Light Grape Juice
Kedem Lite Grape Juice has become indispensable for many seeking to lower sugar intake while partaking in such Mitzvos as Kiddush and the Arba Kosos. The secret to low-sugar grape juice is to use lower sugar grapes. Kedem Light Grape Juice uses early harvest Concord grapes which are picked at about 11-13 Brix (end harvest […]
From The O/U: Hanufa Pistachio with Kunafa
The O/U does not certify Hanufa Dubai Chocolate, Chokunafa or Kuche products. The O/U mark on any product with those brands is unauthorized.
From The Star-K: Jasmine Gourmet Roasted Eggplants
Jars of Jasmine Gourmet Roasted Eggplants, produced in Greece and distributed by A To Z of Brooklyn, bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol.
From The O/U: Wish Bone Dressing
Wish Bone no Sugar Added Ranch Dressing is an O/UD (dairy) product, as indicated on the ingredients and allergens statements. Some labels bear an O/U mark without the “D” (dairy) designation. .
From The O/U: J. Charles Mallows
The O/U does not certify J. Charles Mallows (or any other J. Charles product). Some Mallows bear an unauthorized O/U mark.
From The O/U: Beech-Nut Baby Food
The O/U has announced that it is no longer providing Kosher certification for Beech-Nut brand baby food products. This change is effective immediately. While some Beech-Nut products currently in stores may still display the O/U symbol and are certified Kosher, any products without the symbol are no longer under O/U supervision.
From the KLBD: Heinz Saucy Sauce
Heinz Saucy Sauce, previously under the KLBD hashgacha, is no longer approved.
From The O/U: Spicy Ranch Chipoys
The O/U certifies Spicy Ranch Chipoys as an O/UD (dairy) product. Some labels have a plain O/U mark without the “D” designation.
From The O/U: Wish Bone No Sugar Ranch Dressing
Wish Bone No Sugar Added Ranch Dressing contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some labels bear an O/U mark without the “D” (dairy designations).
From The O/U: J. Charles Mallows
The O/U does not certify J. Charles Mallows (and any other J. Charles products). Some Mallows bear an unauthorized O/u mark.
From The O/K: Sabra Hummus (Canada)
Due to a packaging error, a limited amount of Sabra Hummus Classic (10 oz.), sold in Canada, (Exp 3/17/25 and 3/18/25) is missing the O/K symbol. This product is certified Kosher pareve by O/K and Rabbi Weissmandl.
From The O/K: Jook Nicotine Pouches
Jook brand nicotine pouches bear an unauthorized O/K certification mark. O/K does not certify this company or their products.
From The Star-K: Jasmine Gourmet Roasted Eggplant
Jars of Jasmine Gourmet Roasted Eggplants, produced in Greece and distributed by A To Z of Brooklyn, bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol.
Pesach Alert From the OK: Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Pineapple
KOSHER ADVISORYTropicana Pure Premium Orange Pineapple Issue: MislabelPlease be advised that a limited amount of Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Pineapple (BB: JUN 09 25) was mistakenly ink-jetted with an OK P. This product is not kosher for Passover. Corrective actions are being taken. 3/21
From The O/U: Heavenly Organics Honey Products
Heavenly Organics Honey Products have an unauthorized O/U symbol.