From Rabbi Eidlitz – Cheshvon 2025
Kosher Alerts – חשון תשפ”ו Great Value No Crust Sandwiches Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa Issue: Missing DAIRY Symbol This product is certified Kosher DAIRY; however, the packaging mistakenly identifies the product as Pareve. Note: Peanut Butter & Strawberry and Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly flavors are correctly labeled as Kosher Pareve. Corrective action is being […]
Pas Yisroel during Aseres Yimei Teshuva
אלול — Guidance for Aseres Yimei Teshuva: Pas Akum, Pas Yisroel, and Rosh Hashana By Rabbi Eliezer Eidlitz Main Ideas During Aseres Yimei Teshuva, the minhag is to be especially careful to eat Pas Yisroel. Halachic bread categories: Pas Yisroel, Pas Akum, and Pas Palter (bakery bread); Pas Palter is generally allowed year-round when equal-quality […]
Kosher Food Additives
Ingredients & Additives — What “Natural Flavoring” May Be Hiding Many ingredients are hidden by manufacturers through legal loopholes. “Natural flavoring” may simply mean a product tastes like the original source. “Artificial flavoring” often means it is not the way HKBH made it—hence, artificial. Grape juice used for flavoring or sweetening is often hidden inside […]
You Are What You Eat – A Consumer’s Perspective
“You Are What You Eat” — But Do You Really Know What’s Inside? “You are what you eat.” This may be fine if you know exactly what you’re eating and all the ingredients are straightforward. For the kosher consumer, however, the situation is very different. Many people would be surprised if they knew what they […]
From The Earth Kosher: Token’ Chews
Token Chews THC & CBD, is certified Kosher by Earth Kosher, under the Rabbinical watch of Rabi Sholom Adler. This product is pareve
Scooters on Shabbos
Scooters/Bikes on Shabbos, Travel Notes & Alerts Community Halacha Notes SCOOTERS/BIKES ON SHABBOS אֶת־שַׁבְּתֹתַי תִּשְׁמֹרוּ וּמִקְדָּשִׁי תִּירָאוּ (ויקרא י״ט:ל׳) Selected sources on bikes and scooters on Shabbos: אבן עזרא: Shabbos Kodesh is a time to strengthen our closeness to הקב״ה. Kaf HaChayim (403:8): Concerns include possible carrying and going beyond the תחום without […]
Tevilas Kailim
TEVILAS KAILIM It is a Mitzvah learned from במדבר (31:23) and elaborated on in the Gemorah Avoda Zara (75b) that after Milchemes Midyan we were given the Mitzvah to be טובל the Kailim made from gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, lead, and all types of metal. Glass is in the same category as metal. Wood, […]
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
Phoenix Va’ad Hakashruth
Phoenix Vaad Hakashruth 515 E. Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-277-8858 info@KosherPhoenix.org
פרשת נשא – KosherQuest Updates
פרשת נשא ADVISORY OU Kosher Advisory Beech-Nut Brand Beech-Nut Product All Beech-Nut Baby Food items Company Beech-Nut Issue The Orthodox Union is no longer certifying Beech-Nut baby foods. The products with an OU Symbol are certified, and the products without the OU Symbol are no longer certified. The marketplace may have both certified and non-certified […]
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 COR of greater Detroit: Ricola Throat Drops
The following varieties of Ricola Throat Drops, when sold in bags or boxes, are recommended by the cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council)… Original (Natural) Herb Honey Herb Lemon Mint Lemon Mint (Sugar Free) These items are recommended only when sold in bags or boxes with no marking required. They are not recommended when sold in stick-packs.
New! Meshuga Express Sushi in the Valley: Valley Kosher Updates
From The COR of Detroit: The Grove Dark Chocolate Bridge Mix
The Grove (Detroit) Dark Chocolate Bridge Mix sold in the last two weeks is labeled as pareve, but actually contains dairy (non-Cholov Yisroel) items. These packages can be identified by a mixture of lighter and darker colored items and should be returned to the store for a full refund.
Star-K Pas Yisroel Guidelines and Quick Reference Guide
From The Star-K: Northeast Quartered Artichoke Hearts
Cans of Northeast Quartered Artichoke Hearts bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol (note: Affected products are large foodservice #10″ cans). Star-K does not certify artichoke hearts due to insect infestation.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Little Salad Bar Lettuce and Coleslaw
Little Salad Bar brand of Garden Salad, Shredded Lettuce and Classic Coleslaw sold at Aldi stores in the Detroit area no longer bears the O/K symbol and is not Kosher certified due to a change in suppliers. This product is not recommended. In other areas these may still bear certification. Each bag should be checked […]
Summer Halachos from Rabbi Eidlitz
Nespresso Hechsher 2024 – Pesach and Year Round
From The Kokf-K: Novacart Baking Cups and Molds
A Kof-K certificate for Novacart was erroneously issued indicating that the following items are Kosher certified for Pesach… Optima Baking Molds CBM Series Cardboard Baking Cups Optima Baking Molds PM OP Baking Molds The above items are certified as Kosher for year-round usage, but not for Pesach.
From The COR: Sardo Seasoned Artichoke Hearts
Sardo Seasoned Artichoke Hearts bears an unauthorized COR 77 symbol This product is NOT Kosher.
From The O/U: Baybury Brother Sauces
The O/U does NOT certify Baybury Brothers products. Some of their products bear an unauthorized O/U mark.
Nespresso Hechsher – Pesach and Year Round
From The cRc: Albaik Tahini
Please be advised that Albaik brand Tahini is no longer certified Kosher by the cRc. Packages that have the expiration date of November 23, 2024 and prior are still certified Kosher under the cRc.
From The COR of Detroit: New Kosher Sodas
The following new sodas are now Kosher… Starry Lemon Lime (from Pepsi) Mountain Dew Pitch Black Soda (contains grape juice and is acceptable only when bearing a K or a recognized Kosher symbol or when bearing the letters XG in the middle of the second line of the inkjet code on the bottom of the […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Bell Peppers From Israel
Bell Peppers (red, yellow and orange) from Israel are now being sold in many local stores, including Kroger and Trader Joe’s and at this time are forbidden to be eaten due to the Shemitta restriction of “sefichin”. (they do not have kedushas shevi’is and may be disposed of). Be careful to check the fine print […]
From The Vaad Harabanim of Greater Seattle: Island Crust Cafe in Seattle
Due to a Kashrus violation, Island Crust Cafe on Mercer Island (Seattle) is closed immediately until further notice. If you have purchased anything today, the Vaad of Seattle warns that it may not be kosher and they advise against eating it.