Topic Wiki

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



Author Topic: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread  (Read 940784 times)

Offline yuneeq

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 8611
  • Total likes: 4000
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 10
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: NJ
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #980 on: September 08, 2016, 03:09:26 PM »
Kaf Q from Canton?

Bump
Any one from Cleveland knows if this is a reliable hechsher?
Visibly Jewish

Offline AsherO

  • Global Moderator
  • Dansdeals Lifetime 30K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • **********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 30535
  • Total likes: 7832
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 79
    • View Profile
  • Location: NYC
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #981 on: September 08, 2016, 04:42:28 PM »
Anyone know if Starbucks "sweetener" that they put in iced coffee is Kosher?

It's called Classic syrup, can't find any conclusive info online about it being (or not being) Kosher.
100% of Likes will be donated to support our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael

Offline @Yehuda

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Oct 2013
  • Posts: 9693
  • Total likes: 187
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 5
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #982 on: September 08, 2016, 04:44:09 PM »
It's called Classic syrup, can't find any conclusive info online about it being (or not being) Kosher.
Sorry, I should have updated. I asked my Starbucks to see it, and it has an OU on it. (IIRC, definitely one of the classic Hashgachas.)

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15633
  • Total likes: 7720
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #983 on: September 08, 2016, 08:30:16 PM »
Interesting article showing the importance of proper Hashgocho:
Catfished by a Catfish: 1 in 5 Seafood Samples Are Frauds, Report Finds
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/08/science/seafood-samples-mislabelling.html
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline Cheesecake

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2015
  • Posts: 535
  • Total likes: 38
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile

Offline incendia

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 1272
  • Total likes: 77
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 8
    • View Profile
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #985 on: September 09, 2016, 11:30:27 AM »
Interesting article showing the importance of proper Hashgocho:
Catfished by a Catfish: 1 in 5 Seafood Samples Are Frauds, Report Finds
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/08/science/seafood-samples-mislabelling.html

what makes you think that a michce'ach is being duped too ?

We know that there is fraued on kosher meat, so why not in fish ?

Offline yuneeq

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 8611
  • Total likes: 4000
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 10
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: NJ
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #986 on: September 09, 2016, 11:56:58 AM »
what makes you think that a michce'ach is being duped too ?

We know that there is fraued on kosher meat, so why not in fish ?

Are you trying to spell mashgiach?
Visibly Jewish

Offline incendia

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 1272
  • Total likes: 77
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 8
    • View Profile
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #987 on: September 09, 2016, 12:13:33 PM »
Are you trying to spell mashgiach?

yes I was looking at it and I knew it was wrong but I couldn't deal with it so I made something up

Offline dealfinder85

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Feb 2013
  • Posts: 3544
  • Total likes: 9
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 4
    • View Profile
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #988 on: September 09, 2016, 12:17:00 PM »
yes I was looking at it and I knew it was wrong but I couldn't deal with it so I made something up
???

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15633
  • Total likes: 7720
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline aygart

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 17404
  • Total likes: 14340
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 14
    • View Profile
    • Lower Watt Energy Brokers
  • Programs: www.lowerwatt.com
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #990 on: September 09, 2016, 05:38:36 PM »
Feelings don't care about your facts

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15633
  • Total likes: 7720
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #991 on: September 16, 2016, 11:07:00 AM »
Just got the following on a whatsapp group.

לאפרושי מאיסורא

אחיי ורעיי!

לצערי אני חייב להודיע לכם שמוצרי החלב שמיוצרים בהונגריה על ידי שלומי שלומוביץ בשם Kosher Food (עם ההכשר של הרב מרדכי גראס מבני ברק והרב וועסטהיים ממאנטשעסטער) אינו ראוי להיקרא חלב ישראל, כי המשגיח אינו יהודי (התגייר על ידי הניאולוגים).

מתברר שלפני זה הוא עבד עם מישהו אחר, מאוהעלי, שגם לא היה יהודי.

ספק גדול האם אפשר לסמוך על שאר המוצרים שהוא מייצר כאן (כגון מיונז).

ביקשתי ממנהלי הסופרמרקט הכשר שלנו כאן שלא ימכור את המוצרים הללו!

ויהי רצון שנתבשר בשורות טובות.

ברוך אבערלאנדער
אב"ד בודאפעסט
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline ExGingi

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 15633
  • Total likes: 7720
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 19
    • View Profile
  • Location: 770
  • Programs: בשורת הגאולה. From Exile to Redemption. GIYF. AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #992 on: September 16, 2016, 12:19:27 PM »
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
-- Dan

Offline MeirS

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jun 2013
  • Posts: 2552
  • Total likes: 193
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #993 on: September 18, 2016, 06:22:47 AM »
Just got the following on a whatsapp group.

לאפרושי מאיסורא

אחיי ורעיי!

לצערי אני חייב להודיע לכם שמוצרי החלב שמיוצרים בהונגריה על ידי שלומי שלומוביץ בשם Kosher Food (עם ההכשר של הרב מרדכי גראס מבני ברק והרב וועסטהיים ממאנטשעסטער) אינו ראוי להיקרא חלב ישראל, כי המשגיח אינו יהודי (התגייר על ידי הניאולוגים).

מתברר שלפני זה הוא עבד עם מישהו אחר, מאוהעלי, שגם לא היה יהודי.

ספק גדול האם אפשר לסמוך על שאר המוצרים שהוא מייצר כאן (כגון מיונז).

ביקשתי ממנהלי הסופרמרקט הכשר שלנו כאן שלא ימכור את המוצרים הללו!

ויהי רצון שנתבשר בשורות טובות.

ברוך אבערלאנדער
אב"ד בודאפעסט
Update:

אחיי ורעי

בהמשך למה שכתבתי לפני כמה שעות, התברר לי בינתיים שהמיונז של החברה Kosher Food לא מיוצר כאן בהונגריה, ואין זה קשור לבעיה שהתעוררה עכשיו.

המכשול שהתבררה כאן היום זה שמוצרי החלב שמיוצרים בהכשר של הרב גראס מבני ברק והרב וועסטהיים ממאנטשעסטער השתמשו במשגיחים שלמיטב ידיעתינו היו לא יהודים, ועל כן אין התוצרת "חלב ישראל".

אני רוצה להבהיר שלא באתי להאשים בזה את בעל החברה מר שלומי שלומוביץ, כי אין הוא אחראי לארגן את הכשרות ואת המשגיחים.

נא להעביר מכתב זה הלאה.

וה' יציל אותנו ממכשול.

בברכה

ברוך אבערלאנדער
אב"ד בודאפעסט

Offline churnbabychurn

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 7355
  • Total likes: 301
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #994 on: September 18, 2016, 08:18:36 PM »
Is this kosher?


Offline lubaby

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 5335
  • Total likes: 736
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 12
    • View Profile
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #995 on: September 18, 2016, 08:36:58 PM »
Is this kosher?


They usually have an OU on it. Can you find that anywhere?

Offline sky121

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 11513
  • Total likes: 168
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 12
    • View Profile
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #996 on: September 18, 2016, 08:39:00 PM »
They usually have an OU on it. Can you find that anywhere?
+1
"Not all who wander are lost"

Offline churnbabychurn

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 7355
  • Total likes: 301
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #997 on: September 18, 2016, 08:46:22 PM »
They usually have an OU on it. Can you find that anywhere?
In the store I looked at a non diet, it def had ou. This one doesn't...

Someone I know took a swig.  Tasted too good to be kosher... Is it really traif??


Offline sky121

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 11513
  • Total likes: 168
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 12
    • View Profile
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #998 on: September 18, 2016, 08:54:17 PM »
In the store I looked at a non diet, it def had ou. This one doesn't...

Someone I know took a swig.  Tasted too good to be kosher... Is it really traif??


Treif it's not.
"Not all who wander are lost"

Offline Cheesecake

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2015
  • Posts: 535
  • Total likes: 38
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #999 on: September 18, 2016, 08:54:29 PM »
In the store I looked at a non diet, it def had ou. This one doesn't...

Someone I know took a swig.  Tasted too good to be kosher... Is it really traif??