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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 #2380 on: October 18, 2019, 10:14:34 AM »
What exactly does that mean?
He was probably trying to be sarcastic.
All jokes aside, the question is - can I rely on triangle K or not.
But I think I got the answer

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2381 on: October 18, 2019, 10:16:52 AM »
He was probably trying to be sarcastic.
All jokes aside, the question is - can I rely on triangle K or not.
But I think I got the answer
You'd be better off calling a kashrus organization like the Star K instead of asking here as nobody here is likely to know that actually situation with it.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2382 on: October 18, 2019, 10:18:34 AM »
You'd be better off calling a kashrus organization like the Star K instead of asking here as nobody here is likely to know that actually situation with it.

IINM most major (and probably also smaller) Kashrus Organizations treat triangle K certified products at the same level as non certified.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2383 on: October 18, 2019, 10:35:23 AM »
What exactly does that mean?
It means I am fairly certain that they allow non hechshered wine and Grape juice in products. Perhaps only in limited circumstances, I don't know.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2384 on: October 18, 2019, 10:51:56 AM »
Does anyone know if I can rely on triangle K for Daily's frozen cocktails?
It used to be certified by the OU,  so I'm assuming it was removed for a good reason
Even with ingredients which are all non-issues, the manufacturing process can also be problematic.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2385 on: October 28, 2019, 11:16:43 PM »
Whos hechsher is this?

Hechsher: JSOR

 Can it be trusted for meat and dairy? and with dairy is it assumed to be CY or only CS? or i would assume if it doesnt say CY its CS.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2386 on: October 29, 2019, 01:46:46 PM »
Whos hechsher is this?

Hechsher: JSOR

 Can it be trusted for meat and dairy? and with dairy is it assumed to be CY or only CS? or i would assume if it doesnt say CY its CS.



http://wwww.jsor.org/index.htm


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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2387 on: October 29, 2019, 01:54:05 PM »
Whos hechsher is this?

Hechsher: JSOR

 Can it be trusted for meat and dairy? and with dairy is it assumed to be CY or only CS? or i would assume if it doesnt say CY its CS.



Sefardic hechsher Deal and surrounding areas. Depends whom you ask. Many from Lakewood will go out to eat at JSOR establishments others will not. From speaking to someone involved the standards vary considerably establishment to establishment.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2388 on: October 29, 2019, 07:01:53 PM »
Sefardic hechsher Deal and surrounding areas. Depends whom you ask. Many from Lakewood will go out to eat at JSOR establishments others will not. From speaking to someone involved the standards vary considerably establishment to establishment.
Looking fir reliable psak which rav holds of it ?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2389 on: October 29, 2019, 07:17:22 PM »
Looking fir reliable psak which rav holds of it ?
It seems to be a very popular hechser amongst the sefardim, seems to be primarily where they live like in Deal and surrounding areas.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2390 on: October 29, 2019, 07:18:09 PM »
It seems to be a very popular hechser amongst the sefardim, seems to be primarily where they live like in Deal and surrounding areas.
Referring to rabbis outside of deal

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2391 on: October 29, 2019, 07:42:23 PM »
Referring to rabbis outside of deal
It's on kosher quest.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2392 on: November 05, 2019, 04:26:41 PM »
Kosher Vegetable Lightbox

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X4BZC6L

Anyone here use it?
If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2393 on: November 05, 2019, 05:57:30 PM »
Kosher Vegetable Lightbox

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X4BZC6L

Anyone here use it?
yes. It's a great lightbox.
Benefits:
Very bright
It can stand on its side (beneficial for some types of checking)
Large surface
Checking guide on the back

Cons:
Price
Some say it's too bright - harsh on the eyes
Bulky

Consider this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EBA8ZX8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Somewhat less bright
Ultra thin
Slightly smaller
Less than half the cost (it frequently goes on sale for $15)
It only comes with a USB wire. You need to buy a separate plug adapter.


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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2394 on: November 06, 2019, 06:10:11 PM »
Anyone have information about RCBC, is it considered a reliable hechsher?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2395 on: November 06, 2019, 06:24:09 PM »
Anyone have information about RCBC, is it considered a reliable hechsher?
it's being administered by the Kof-K and managed by R' Dovid Shapiro. You can definitely call and ask specific questions and expect honest answers.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2396 on: November 06, 2019, 06:34:06 PM »
Anyone have info on Kosher LA? CRC says they dont have any info on the hechser.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2397 on: November 06, 2019, 07:12:24 PM »
Anyone have info on Kosher LA? CRC says they dont have any info on the hechser.

They certify all the socal coffee beans, and some local restaurants & some packaged products.
Personally i have always eaten it, and afaik they are considered trustworthy.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2398 on: November 06, 2019, 07:25:48 PM »
Whos hechsher is this?

Hechsher: JSOR

 Can it be trusted for meat and dairy? and with dairy is it assumed to be CY or only CS? or i would assume if it doesnt say CY its CS.


http://wwww.jsor.org/jsorboard.htm well known rabbanim.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #2399 on: November 06, 2019, 07:41:31 PM »
it's being administered by the Kof-K and managed by R' Dovid Shapiro. You can definitely call and ask specific questions and expect honest answers.

Thanx,
Do most people in bergen county rely on it?
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