Kashrut
What does the kashrut reform repeal mean, and could it raise food prices? - explainer
The reform was designed to move Israel’s kashrut system away from one controlled almost entirely by the Chief Rabbinate and local rabbinates, and toward a regulated market.
Kosher certification in Israel: A commercial reality, not religious coercion - opinion
Tzohar returns to High Court, seeks order compelling Rabbinate to license it as kosher certifier
Some Jews are willing to risk their lives rather than receive a porcine transplant - study
Opening up kashrut certification is a step in the right direction
Wrenching complete kashrut control out of the hands of a body with a vested economic interest in retaining it is not going to be easy, but the first steps are to be welcomed.
On induction cookers, non-Jews and God
The kashrut monopoly in Israel has been somewhat eroded, but is still alive and kicking.
Kalo café and the kashrut certificate controversy
According to kashrut rules, a non-Jewish cook cannot light the burners (or the stove).
‘Kashrut shaming’ leads to backlash by celebrated falafel bar
The COVID-19 lockdown created severe difficulties for restaurants across the country which faced a catastrophic fall off in revenue during the height of the government's social-distancing.
Hungary makes lockdown exception for Israeli kosher slaughterhouse workers
The initiative allows one of the only kosher slaughterhouses in Europe operating during the pandemic to remain open.
‘Mehadrin’ hotel set up for quarantined religious and ultra-Orthodox
Many of those infected with coronavirus have been placed in hotels which have been turned into quarantine centers so as not to infect their family members.
Parashat Shmini: Kashrut and love
By keeping kosher, we become holy, and thus we merit God’s holiest love and protection. And since the Mishkan symbolized holiness, this parasha was written as part of the topics relating to holiness.
Could kosher restaurants soon be able to open on Shabbat?
The Chief Rabbinate has for a long time however refused to grant kashrut licenses for restaurants which open on Shabbat.
Kosher wagyu beef? Yes, please
Since Segev Burger opened in our neighborhood in Talpiot about two years ago, my family have been faithful customers.
Kosher venison available in the UK for the first time in 100 years
The taste of venison - meat from a deer - is described as similar to the one of beef but more complex, stronger, "with a somewhat sweet taste to it that will remind you of both lamb and beef."
