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Links to kosher symbol lists. Each list is obviously only as reliable as its source

cRc: http://www.crcweb.org/agency_list.php

KosherQuest: https://kosherquest.org/kosher-symbols/

Approved alcoholic drinks from the Rabbanut.  http://www.jerusalemkoshernews.com/wp-content/uploads/%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%A7%D7%90%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%97%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D.pdf

These are NOT Orthodox: https://sites.google.com/site/nonorthodoxkosher/home (even though some may look legit)


Informative post regarding Kashrus Agencies
Every hashgacha has +&-.


You can also submit any kashrus questions at
https://www.askcrc.org/ask
https://oukosher.org/ask-kosher-question/
https://www.star-k.org/ask-rabbi choose General Consumer Kashrus Questions in the Subject/Topic Dropdown list
https://www.ok.org/contact/ choose Kosher in the Attention Dropdown list



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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #960 on: July 12, 2016, 05:59:40 PM »
is VHQ - Vaad Harbanim of Queens meat always Glatt?

Why don't you ask them http://queensvaad.org/
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #961 on: July 13, 2016, 09:02:50 AM »
is VHQ - Vaad Harbanim of Queens meat always Glatt?
do any reputable hechsherim allow meat that isnt glatt?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #962 on: July 13, 2016, 09:30:22 AM »
do any reputable hechsherim allow meat that isnt glatt?
Rabbi Zeilingold from S Paul. Mostly used in foodservice like nursing homes and the like.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #963 on: July 13, 2016, 09:52:50 AM »
Rabbi Zeilingold from S Paul. Mostly used in foodservice like nursing homes and the like.
so you are comparing him to the VHQ?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #964 on: July 14, 2016, 09:36:04 AM »
Anyone know if Starbucks "sweetener" that they put in iced coffee is Kosher?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #965 on: August 02, 2016, 09:08:55 AM »
Are Quaker Breakfast Flats (Banana honey nut) kosher? Pareve? Thanks.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #966 on: August 02, 2016, 09:15:54 AM »
Rabbi Zeilingold from S Paul. Mostly used in foodservice like nursing homes and the like.
so you are comparing him to the VHQ?
It is my understanding that Rabbi Zeilengold is no longer doing hashgocha.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #967 on: August 09, 2016, 03:22:41 PM »
Don't get me wrong but does anyone know if pomegranate meals are Lubavitcher Shechita?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #968 on: August 09, 2016, 05:29:55 PM »
Don't get me wrong but does anyone know if pomegranate meals are Lubavitcher Shechita?
Why in the world would you think that?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #969 on: August 09, 2016, 07:01:00 PM »
Don't get me wrong but does anyone know if pomegranate meals are Lubavitcher Shechita?
1. What's your definition of Lubavitcher Shechita?
2. Why would you think pomegranate would choose to consistently use 1 except if it creates a permanent business advantage for them (greater market, better pricing, etc)?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #970 on: August 09, 2016, 09:01:13 PM »
Why in the world would you think that?
Who said I do?

1. What's your definition of Lubavitcher Shechita?

David Elliot, Shor Habor.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #971 on: August 09, 2016, 09:05:27 PM »

David Elliot, Shor Habor.
Those are two different animals (sorry, I couldn't resist the pun - but there are indeed differences).
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #972 on: August 10, 2016, 01:26:29 AM »
Those are two different animals (sorry, I couldn't resist the pun - but there are indeed differences).
True. IINM the most noticeable difference is chicken or meat.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #973 on: August 10, 2016, 05:12:54 PM »
True. IINM the most noticeable difference is chicken or meat.
That was the Pun. There are other differences. I know people that will use David Elliot but not Shor HaBor.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #974 on: August 12, 2016, 12:21:28 PM »
Don't get me wrong but does anyone know if pomegranate meals are Lubavitcher Shechita?
" No Lubabichers were harmed in the making of this meal"
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #975 on: August 12, 2016, 12:52:15 PM »
" No Lubabichers were harmed in the making of this meal"
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #976 on: August 12, 2016, 12:54:38 PM »
" No Lubabichers were harmed in the making of this meal"
Reminds me of a story I once heard from an elderly Chosid. He said that years ago there was some arguments regarding using sea salt for kashering meat. One of the Rabbonim then commented, that for this issue one has to defer to Satmar ווייל אין צאפן בלוט זיינען זיי מומחים.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #977 on: August 14, 2016, 04:26:04 PM »
Is it brought down anywhere about pas akum that if you are not near pas yisroel then it is lekatchila to it?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #978 on: August 14, 2016, 04:33:15 PM »
Is it brought down anywhere about pas akum that if you are not near pas yisroel then it is lekatchila to it?
Yes

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #979 on: August 14, 2016, 04:42:53 PM »
Is it brought down anywhere about pas akum that if you are not near pas yisroel then it is lekatchila to it?
Yes, even if it's just better or something that's not available by Pas Yisroel. Note that this is what the Rema brings downs as the minhag, and the Beis Yosef does not agree. And that Chassidim are generally makpid on these things as all creations reflect the creator etc.