Kosher Certification

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The Upper East Side’s Caffe Aronne has gone kosher, months after making news for its pro-Israel stance

Risa Doherty in JTA · 26 Jul

Caffe Aronne, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, recently became kosher following its owner Aaron Dahan's decision to seek kosher supervision.

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St. Louis’ only kosher deli closes after 60 years — and a lawsuit involving $150,000 in unpaid bills

Ellen Futterman in JTA · 12 Jul

After 60 years in business, St. Louis' only kosher deli, Kohns Kosher Meat and Deli, has closed due to unpaid bills totaling $150,000, leading to a lawsuit from their supplier, Mid Town Distribution.

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Is your July 4th hot dog tradition kosher? Joey Chestnut, Nathan's and Impossible choices

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 2 Jul

The article discusses the hot dog traditions surrounding the July 4th Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, particularly focusing on Joey Chestnut's endorsement of Impossible Foods' vegan hot dogs.

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Peri good news for spice lovers

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Jun

The KLBD has recently certified a variety of Nando's rubs and seasoning shakers as kosher and parev, adding to the range of already certified marinades and sauces from the South African chicken chain.

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Patis, NYC’s largest and buzziest kosher bakery chain, files for bankruptcy

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 21 Jun

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Turkey’s sudden ban on trade with Israel is already affecting Jews in both countries

David I. Klein in JTA · 15 May

Turkey's abrupt trade ban with Israel, announced by President Erdogan, has impacted both countries significantly, with implications for Jewish communities involved in trade between the two nations.

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PopUp Bagels’ controversial 3-bagel minimum (unsliced!) hits the Upper West Side

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 7 May

PopUp Bagels, founded by Adam Goldberg, has stirred controversy with its unique approach to bagels, requiring a three-bagel minimum purchase, unsliced bagels, and mandatory cream cheese or butter tubs.

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McCain’s hash browns among foods approved for Pesach 2024 by Sephardi Kashrut Authority

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Mar

The Sephardi Kashrut Authority has released its Pesach Guide for 5784/2024, listing certified and approved products for Passover.

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A unique Ethiopian-Israeli cafe in Harlem becomes certified kosher and vegan

Lisa Keys in Forward · 13 Feb

Beejhy Barhany, the owner of Tsion Cafe in Harlem, is celebrating her Ethiopian-Israeli Jewish identity by making her restaurant fully kosher and vegan.

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Tsion Cafe, a unique Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant in Harlem, is now kosher and vegan

Lisa Keys in JTA · 12 Feb

Tsion Cafe, a popular Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant in Harlem, has recently become certified kosher and fully vegan.

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Orthodox Union certifies Israeli brand of lab-grown meat as kosher — but not pareve

LMarkoe in Forward · 8 Sep 2023

The Orthodox Union (O.U.) has granted kosher certification to lab-grown poultry products from Israeli startup SuperMeat, marking a significant development in the application of Jewish dietary laws to emerging food technologies.

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Hecksher havoc: Should roast pork-flavored potato chips be certified kosher?

LMarkoe in Forward · 8 Aug 2023

The Orthodox Union (OU) faced backlash when it certified Herrs roast pork-flavored potato chips as kosher, despite there being no actual pork or meat byproducts in the ingredients.

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Seattle's Vegan Jewish Deli Is Killing It (Without Killing Anything)

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 3 Jul 2023

Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli, located in Seattle, is gaining popularity as a successful plant-based Jewish deli.

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Conservative movement OKs vegetarian and vegan restaurants without kosher supervision

BCohen in Forward · 22 May 2023

The Conservative movement has issued a ruling stating that Jews may eat at vegetarian or vegan restaurants that do not have kosher supervision.

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Inflation Update: Will Pesach Prices Be Different This Year?

Aviva Engel in Jewish Action · 5 Mar 2023

This article discusses the impact of inflation on Pesach food prices.

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Letters

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 5 Mar 2023

The recent issue of Jewish Action, dedicated to the 100-year anniversary of OU Kosher, has garnered praise from readers.

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Being an Informed Kosher Consumer

Rabbi Moshe Elefant in Jewish Action · 5 Mar 2023

In this article, Rabbi Moshe Elefant emphasizes the importance of being an informed kosher consumer in today's modern world.

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Celebrating 100 Years of OU Kosher

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

The article discusses the celebration of the 100th anniversary of OU Kosher, an organization that certifies kosher food.

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Keeping Kosher, Becoming American

Dr. Rafael Medoff in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

This article discusses the history and impact of the Orthodox Union's (OU) kosher certification program in the United States.

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Rabbi Moshe Elefant

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

Rabbi Moshe Elefant, COO of OU Kosher, reflects on the evolution of kosher certification over the years.

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Rabbi Julius Berman

Nechama Carmel in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

In this article, Rabbi Julius Berman discusses his involvement with the OU Kosher and the importance of maintaining high standards in kashrut certification.

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Harvey Blitz

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

The mission of OU Kosher, led by Harvey Blitz, is to ensure that high-quality kosher food is available to the Jewish community.

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Rabbi Shoshan Ghoori

Carol Green Ungar in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

Rabbi Shoshan Ghoori, the director of OU Koshers Latin America client relations, travels to South American factories to inspect and connect them to the Jewish market.

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Phyllis Koegel

Carol Green Ungar in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

Phyllis Koegel, the marketing director of OU Kosher, has been instrumental in bringing kosher certification to over 2,000 new brands and 250,000 new products over the past sixteen years.

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Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig, zt”l

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig, a longtime RFR with OU Kosher, was known for his dedication to kashrut and his encyclopedic knowledge of kosher ingredients and factory production practices.

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