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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



Author Topic: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread  (Read 940793 times)

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1320 on: September 04, 2017, 06:13:19 PM »


Is this a reliable hechsher?

Is there another hechsher on the other side of the box ?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1321 on: September 04, 2017, 10:50:26 PM »
Is there another hechsher on the other side of the box ?
Lol is that a no?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1322 on: September 05, 2017, 03:13:00 AM »
“I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. Great things come from hard work

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1323 on: September 06, 2017, 06:30:58 PM »
Is there another hechsher on the other side of the box ?






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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1324 on: September 28, 2017, 02:31:05 PM »
Can someone tell what Hechsher this is? Tia
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1325 on: September 28, 2017, 02:32:14 PM »
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1326 on: September 28, 2017, 02:51:21 PM »
I was asking on a Kashrus WhatsApp group yesterday about the Nespresso Pods, which have a certificate from Basel. https://www.nespresso.com/il/media/wysiwyg/_2017.pdf

No one was able to answer (as no-one seemed to have knowledge of the manufacturing and packing process) whether non-flavored, non-dairy varieties need Hashgocho, however there was a consensus that the certificate is worthless. One of the members of the group, who is very knowledgeable and works with quite a few (international and Israeli) Kashrus agencies in the country where he serves as a Shliach, told me that he once caught Rabbi Levinger who signs the above certificates, employing a goy (Muslim) as a mashgiach in a cheese factory.

If anyone has any insights about the manufacturing/packing process of those capsules and can enlighten us, so we can know if Hashgocho is needed for these, it would be greatly appreciated.

Also noted as a conclusion of the above mentioned whatsapp discussion was הכשר = השקר, ובלבד שתחליף כ"ף בקו"ף.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1327 on: September 28, 2017, 05:03:38 PM »
I was asking on a Kashrus WhatsApp group yesterday about the Nespresso Pods, which have a certificate from Basel. https://www.nespresso.com/il/media/wysiwyg/_2017.pdf

No one was able to answer (as no-one seemed to have knowledge of the manufacturing and packing process) whether non-flavored, non-dairy varieties need Hashgocho, however there was a consensus that the certificate is worthless. One of the members of the group, who is very knowledgeable and works with quite a few (international and Israeli) Kashrus agencies in the country where he serves as a Shliach, told me that he once caught Rabbi Levinger who signs the above certificates, employing a goy (Muslim) as a mashgiach in a cheese factory.

If anyone has any insights about the manufacturing/packing process of those capsules and can enlighten us, so we can know if Hashgocho is needed for these, it would be greatly appreciated.

Also noted as a conclusion of the above mentioned whatsapp discussion was הכשר = השקר, ובלבד שתחליף כ"ף בקו"ף.

Maybe ask the OU?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1328 on: September 28, 2017, 09:23:33 PM »

Also noted as a conclusion of the above mentioned whatsapp discussion was הכשר = השקר, ובלבד שתחליף כ"ף בקו"ף.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1329 on: October 03, 2017, 11:42:05 AM »
Is klbd recommended ?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1330 on: October 03, 2017, 11:45:34 AM »

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1332 on: October 05, 2017, 05:29:56 PM »
Unequivocally yes http://www.kosher.org.uk/
I understand that there are those that dont eat it, but many do

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1333 on: October 09, 2017, 11:42:27 AM »
Depends on what. For many things its fine but for meat and especially restaurants people are more careful.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1334 on: October 10, 2017, 04:41:56 AM »
Is klbd recommended ?

Similar to the OU. They're not up to Charedi standards and aren't necessarily Glatt, Pas Yisroel and CY but they stick strictly to their standards.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1335 on: October 10, 2017, 06:55:52 AM »
Similar to the OU. They're not up to Charedi standards and aren't necessarily Glatt, Pas Yisroel and CY but they stick strictly to their standards.
really?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1336 on: October 10, 2017, 07:08:06 AM »
Similar to the OU. They're not up to Charedi standards and aren't necessarily Glatt, Pas Yisroel and CY but they stick strictly to their standards.

Incredibly wrong

http://www.kosher.org.uk/article/klbd-standards

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1337 on: October 10, 2017, 09:22:28 AM »
Incredibly wrong

http://www.kosher.org.uk/article/klbd-standards
Which part of what I said is wrong? Other than not addressing their higher standards at restaurants and events than in products?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1338 on: October 10, 2017, 10:46:58 AM »
Which part of what I said is wrong? Other than not addressing their higher standards at restaurants and events than in products?

You said they aren't CY whereas the link proves they are.

There is not a single kehilla in the UK/Europe that does not recognise KLBD and their standards. Just about every single one of their shomers comes from the Charedi community.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #1339 on: October 10, 2017, 10:59:03 AM »
You said they aren't CY whereas the link proves they are.

There is not a single kehilla in the UK/Europe that does not recognise KLBD and their standards. Just about every single one of their shomers comes from the Charedi community.
Before you say that someone is incredibly wrong, read it again. Restaurants, functions and bakery products are CY. Cheeses are CY. Doesn't say anything for products made in a factory and sold on a shelf. The website which you link to itself says that many of their establishments are glatt (many usually means not all).