Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread

[JlmBoi]

Anyone know anything about Rav Nechemia Rothenberg?

IINM R Moshe Nachshoni's SIL

[Happyguy]

IINM R Moshe Nachshoni's SIL

Do you know anything about the hechsher itself? All the Rabbonim I have spoken to have never heard of him.

[JlmBoi]

Do you know anything about the hechsher itself? All the Rabbonim I have spoken to have never heard of him.

He gives approval to koshered hotels. That's all he does in kashrus AFAIK.

[Happyguy]

He gives approval to koshered hotels. That's all he does in kashrus AFAIK.

Reliable?

[JlmBoi]

Reliable?

I don't rely. You shouldn't rely on me.

[aygart]

He gives approval to koshered hotels. That's all he does in kashrus AFAIK.

This is something that is in general suspicious (without any knowledge about this specific example) and definitely requires research by people who understand the complexities of supervising such settings.

[Happyguy]

I don't rely. You shouldn't rely on me.

I know that. I'm waiting for someone who is invloved in Kashrus to get back tio me. I'm interested if you know what sort of standard it is (seeing as nobody yet who I've spoken to seems to know anything about it)

[aygart]

(seeing as nobody yet who I've spoken to seems to know anything about it)

That is a warning sign.

[Happyguy]

That is a warning sign.

Exactly - that is why I asked @JlmBoi if he knew anything kire

[ari3]

Anyone know anything about Rav Nechemia Rothenberg?

maybe try reaching out to the Rabbi's attending or to the organization sponsoring

[RebYid613]

This is something that is in general suspicious (without any knowledge about this specific example) and definitely requires research by people who understand the complexities of supervising such settings.

Why is that suspicious? (I don't know this Rabbi and I agree that you always have to do research)

[greatdeals]

does the dunkin in Lakewood have a good hechsher?
whenever I drive by I see a line of frum people buying there

[Yehuda57]

Why is that suspicious? (I don't know this Rabbi and I agree that you always have to do research)

I don't know what @aygart had in mind, but IMHO - large scale programs in resorts and hotels are notoriously difficult to supervise and ensure everything is up to standard. There are numerous highly professional, well-run hashgachos that won't go near certifying programs because of the difficulties involved. It is therefore suspicious that a Rabbi that doesn't usually provide even regular hashgacha would take on that responsibility. Even with the best intentions, there are simply many things that can go wrong without a massive level of planning and protocols put in place. It is possible, but something which needs an extra level of research. Additionally, why is the program opting for an unknown entity and not using a recognizable, renowned symbol? Again, it's not necessarily an issue, but just something to look a little deeper.

[aygart]

I don't know what @aygart had in mind, but IMHO - large scale programs in resorts and hotels are notoriously difficult to supervise and ensure everything is up to standard. There are numerous highly professional, well-run hashgachos that won't go near certifying programs because of the difficulties involved. It is therefore suspicious that a Rabbi that doesn't usually provide even regular hashgacha would take on that responsibility. Even with the best intentions, there are simply many things that can go wrong without a massive level of planning and protocols put in place. It is possible, but something which needs an extra level of research. Additionally, why is the program opting for an unknown entity and not using a recognizable, renowned symbol? Again, it's not necessarily an issue, but just something to look a little deeper.

This. Such a setup needs a ton of organization and infrastructure which is not something easily visible here. Maybe there are answers. There are some very experienced and capable mashgichim who work for established hechsherim all year and then give their own hechsher to various Pesach programs. They have the infrastructure and experience to pull it off. Is that the case over here? Maybe, but considering that

All the Rabbonim I have spoken to have never heard of him.

it seems less likely.

[JlmBoi]

large scale programs in resorts and hotels are notoriously difficult to supervise and ensure everything is up to standard.

+ 1k

[myi]

Is this a reliable Hechsher for ice cream or sorbet?

http://screme.com/screme_gelato_factory_is_kosher

[aygart]

Is this a reliable Hechsher for ice cream or sorbet?

http://screme.com/screme_gelato_factory_is_kosher

I have heard not such great things (to put it lightly) about a different facility under their supervision so tread carefully.

[avromie7]

Is this a reliable Hechsher for ice cream or sorbet?

http://screme.com/screme_gelato_factory_is_kosher

Rabbi Eidlitz approves
https://kosherquest.org/kosher-symbols/

[NTorch]

Is this a reliable Hechsher for ice cream or sorbet?

http://screme.com/screme_gelato_factory_is_kosher

The LOC expired in April and I dont see any current one on their website.

[myi]

The LOC expired in April and I dont see any current one on their website.

IIRC the sign on the store said 2022.
 But could be wrong.