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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 #480 on: October 02, 2013, 10:18:36 AM »
Does a walk in closet need a mezuza?

Not if it's smaller than 4x4.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #481 on: October 02, 2013, 10:18:47 AM »
Depends on the size.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #482 on: October 02, 2013, 10:20:24 AM »
Sorry confused this with the halacha thread.
״וזה כלל גדול: שישנא אדם כל דבר שקר. וכל מה שיוסיף שנאה לדרכי השקר – יוסיף אהבה לתורה.״ - אורחות צדיקים

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #483 on: October 02, 2013, 07:51:51 PM »
Does the Va'ad of Five towns certify places that serve Cholov Stam?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #484 on: October 02, 2013, 07:59:49 PM »
IIRC Yes
״וזה כלל גדול: שישנא אדם כל דבר שקר. וכל מה שיוסיף שנאה לדרכי השקר – יוסיף אהבה לתורה.״ - אורחות צדיקים

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #485 on: October 02, 2013, 08:25:27 PM »
Does the Va'ad of Five towns certify places that serve Cholov Stam?
Yes (DD for one)
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #486 on: October 17, 2013, 10:09:24 AM »
Anyone have info on the Vaad of Metrowest: http://www.metrowestvaad.org/ and the restaraunt http://fumiogrillandsushi.net/
this rabbi is a co president of the vaad: https://www.facebook.com/rabbi.m.solomon
TIA
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #487 on: October 21, 2013, 08:49:15 AM »
Does anyone know of a kosher "hard cider"?
CRC has this -Hardcore - Hard Apple Cider, but i dont see anyone who sells it.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #488 on: October 21, 2013, 09:20:23 AM »
Does anyone know of a kosher "hard cider"?
CRC has this -Hardcore - Hard Apple Cider, but i dont see anyone who sells it.
I believe red hard cider has a hechsher
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #489 on: October 21, 2013, 11:07:18 AM »
Does anyone know of a kosher "hard cider"?
CRC has this -Hardcore - Hard Apple Cider, but i dont see anyone who sells it.

Angry Orchard had a Star-K.

Not sure if they still do.
I remember when a coke was a nickel, and you could buy VRs in OD.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #490 on: October 21, 2013, 12:38:27 PM »
Angry Orchard had a Star-K.

Not sure if they still do.
they no longer do
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #491 on: October 21, 2013, 02:10:21 PM »
I believe red hard cider has a hechsher
Thanks, Do you know where i can find it?
And the CRC says Angry Orchard isn't good.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #492 on: October 28, 2013, 12:20:23 AM »
Please excuse my unfamiliarity, but how reliable is the Manchester Beth Din?

TIA


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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #493 on: October 28, 2013, 12:39:30 AM »
Please excuse my unfamiliarity, but how reliable is the Manchester Beth Din?

TIA


Very.
It's a charedi hashgacha which is widely accepted
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #494 on: November 05, 2013, 10:25:18 AM »
Very.
It's a charedi hashgacha which is widely accepted
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #495 on: November 05, 2013, 10:27:48 AM »
What's the deal with Preferred Plus childrens Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen?
All the Lakewood Pharmacies sell it, but when you ask them "is it kosher"? the answers vary from "I dont think so" to "I think so".

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #496 on: December 15, 2013, 02:37:37 AM »
How do I know which countries sell kosher coke? (soft drink, not drug)

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #497 on: December 15, 2013, 07:06:37 AM »
How do I know which countries sell kosher coke? (soft drink, not drug)
IINM it's kosher everywhere.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #498 on: December 15, 2013, 08:35:54 AM »
IINM it's kosher everywhere.
A quick Google search shows that you are
http://www.bhol.co.il/article_en.aspx?id=55206
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #499 on: December 15, 2013, 09:57:40 AM »
A quick Google search shows that you are
http://www.bhol.co.il/article_en.aspx?id=55206

The comments there belong in the CTLMS thread :D