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By: Rabbi Dovid Cohen Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator of the cRc
Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator of the cRc
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- cRc Guidelines for Kashering Livers Upon receiving the livers, any
blood collected in the bag or container should be spilled out to avoid the
livers sitting in the blood for 24 hours.
cRc Kosher - The Invaluable Edge! Americans visit supermarkets an average 2.3 times a week and
each time enter a fascinating world full of secrets. The way a store is laid
out, the way items are positioned on shelving, the whys and wherefores of
display are all part of the grocer’s science...
Understanding the Reliability of Kosher Agencies Due to a growing world market and ever-changing technology, the food industry has become more complicated than ever, and the kosher food industry is no exception. At one time, a woman did all of her family’s food preparation in the kitchen...
Kosher Sushi, not your Bubby’s Gefilte Fish! Jackie Mason once joked that sushi was created by a Jew who
wanted to open a restaurant without having to cook anything in the kitchen.
What the comedian didn’t know then is what has become an intriguing,
multi-faceted issue now.
Is Pareve Really Pareve? There are many consumers who depend on the kosher designation of pareve on food items they purchase. Obviously, the pareve designation is important to the Kosher Consumer, who looks for pareve items that may be eaten with any type of meal, whether meat or dairy...
Kosher & Computers - Luxury or Necessity? Much has been written in recent years about technology and kashrus. This has almost exclusively meant the discussion of various new food processing techniques and the implication of such techniques on kosher certification...
Slurpees Slurpees Everywhere, Nor Any Drop To Drink? The question is not, "Why do people drink Slurpees?" That has an easy answer: because they’re good. However, "Are kosher consumers drinking Slurpees?" does not have such an easy answer...
The Changing Face of Kashruth in the Light of Modern Technology An Interview with Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, cRc Kashruth Administrator
What is Kosher? Kosher is a term that applies to foods that are fit for consumption by Jews in the observance of Jewish dietary law. These dietary laws originate in the Bible and have been observed by Jews for over 3,000 years. The laws relating to kosher foods are detailed and intricate, but a few basics can be easily understood...
Just Another Eggsample As the smell of a chicken farm accosted me from a few blocks away, I once again thought to myself "Hashgocha on raw eggs? What could I possibly look for, other than a few ostriches ducking for cover?"...
Dried Fruits Gone are the days that an innocent fruit was just that. Like everything else in the food industry simplicity is a rare find. For this reason I have compiled an overview of the most common fruit, in its various forms and with the possible kashrus concerns that can be present. This article should prove helpful to the kosher trade and the dedicated kosher consumer in pointing out just what to look for and how to get it...
Daily Dumping Sheets and Kosher?? Do the terms "Daily Dumping Sheets", "Certificate of Analysis", "Tanker Washout Tickets" or "Boiler Return Layouts" mean anything to you? Well, to a Rabbi making his scheduled (and unannounced) Kashrus visits to his plants these are some of the terms he must be familiar with in order to ensure a "Kosher" Kosher inspection...
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Kosher's Not Just For the Deli Anymore Dim sum. Thai spring rolls. Even enchiladas. These days, they all can be purchased kosher. And last week, a Dunkin' Donuts branch in Skokie obtained certification, the second in the Chicago area...
On Kosher Fish - FAQ Q: How do we identify a kosher fish? A: The Torah (Vayikra 11:9) says that the simanim of kosher fish are “snapir v’ kaskeses”. However the Gemara
(Chulin 66b) tells us that all fish that have “kaskeses” have “snapir”, ...
The Spice of Life: A Kashrus Overview of Salt & Pepper The use of spices in preparing food has played a role in history disproportionate to their nutritional value. A ransom paid by Alaric the Goth that included three thousand pounds of pepper delayed the attack of Rome for two years!...
Kosher fish for the Kosher Consumer The Torah requires that Kosher fish must have both scales and fins. The fact of the matter is that all fish with scales also have fins, so in practice Kosher fish are identified by their scales...
Ta'am Tov B'Tuv Ta'am: A Flavorful Blend of Kashrus and Spices Unquestionably, the one area of food ingredients that attests to the global nature of the food industry is the spice trade. The Torah is replete with reference to the spice trade from the spice traders that carried Yosef to Egypt, to the incense that was fundamental to the tabernacle service. Spice trading has thrived from the beginning of commercial trade...
Can it be Kosher? Canned vegetables and fruit How often have we heard the question, "What's the problem with plain canned vegetables? It's only vegetables, water and salt in a can!" True. It's also true that today you can buy salt with a hechsher, water with a hechsher even cans with a hechsher! But can a kosher consumer buy canned corn off the shelf or should the kosher consumer beware?...
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