kashrut

The National Kashrut Department of the Chief Rabbinate publishes a list of products falsely presented as kosher certified by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel

Sushi, kombu soup, wakame salad: The Asian menu is rich in seaweed. But few know that eating seaweed poses serious kashrut issues. Additionally, cooking in these restaurants is often done by non-Jews. Important information for the public who adheres to kashrut according to Maran Beit Yosef

Important kashrut updates from the National Kashrut Department of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. This is the department's first update for the Hebrew year 5776

Understanding the complexities of kosher liver preparation and consumption according to Jewish law

The Kashrut Department of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel warns the public about high levels of worm infestation in various types of flour

Rabbi Yisrael Neuman, who previously studied at Shenkar, has been supervising the kashrut of garments for the 'Bagir' company for many decades. Shatnez, he says, is still common today, and consumers must demand that importers ensure proper supervision. There's also something new: Shatnez harms the environment too.

There is a kashrut issue that many good people "fall into." Although they buy Shabbat nuts only from stores that provide strictly kosher merchandise, when it comes to munchies or wasabi, they don't ask about the kashrut of these products, whether they have the same certification as the store, or why they are in sealed packaging rather than sold in bulk.

Discover the hidden kashrut concerns behind those shiny fruits at your supermarket and what to watch out for

Learn about important kashrut considerations before enjoying your Tu BiShvat fruits

You won't believe how much headache a small can of tuna causes for a kosher supervisor. The ovens and steam, workers and small crabs - all challenge the supervisor on the way to our dinner table

Finding the right kosher options at convenience stores can be challenging - not all roadside stops maintain the same standards of kashrut, so it's worth knowing what to look for before your next refreshment break

Guidelines for consuming meat and fish at the same table, and the rules for cooking fish in a pot previously used for meat

The Chief Rabbinate has published a set of kosher-related tips for travelers across Israel who may visit unfamiliar restaurants and businesses. Read and remember

What should you do if you find blood in a hard-boiled egg? Is poultry with strict kosher certification still considered 'Mehadrin' (strictly kosher) when cooked with other chicken? And, is it better to work as a chef in a non-kosher restaurant or in a kosher restaurant with poor supervision?

It is advisable to be stringent and not eat fish with milk, but if fish was already cooked with milk, one may eat it

Exploring why Judaism permits the eating of meat, the use of animal products in holy items, and whether adhering to vegetarian ideals is preferable.