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Halachah: Contemporary Kitchen Issues

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These questions were posed to Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudath Israel in Chicago at a Kashrus Symposium in Detroit on December 30, 2012.

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Kashrus: Updated cRc Starbucks Information

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The cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council) recently updated its guide to products that can be found at Starbucks locations.

The updated 2013 cRc Starbucks Guide is available for PDF download.

K-COR Alert: LAWASH Flatbread

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KASHRUS ALERT: LAWASH brand K-COR certified flatbread bearing the date code 107041713 is not Pas Yisroel.

Kashrus: 2012 Kashrus Symposium

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2012 Kashrus Symposium

The 2012 Kashrus Symposium was held December 30, 2012 at Young Israel of Oak Park. The video is approximately 2 hours, 8 minutes. Presenters included:

  • Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan, Agudas Yisroel of Illinois, on “Questions in the Contemporary Kitchen”
  • Rabbi Doniel Neustadt, Yoshev Rosh of the Vaad Harabbonim of Detroit, on “Local Kashrus Issues and Concerns”
  • Rabbi Sholom Tendler, Kashrus Administrator of the Star-K, in a hands-on demonstration entitled “Bugs, Pests, and Insects”

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Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski: Self-Esteem – the Universal Ingredient

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Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski:
Self-Esteem – the Universal Ingredient

Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski addressed the Detroit community on Sunday, July 15, 2012 a the Young Israel of Oak Park. His lecture discussed the importance of self-esteem as well as enhancing self-esteem throughout life.

This program formally introduced Noam Detroit, the Social Services division of the Council of Orthodox Rabbis, to the community.

The program was sponsored, in part, by Jewish Family Service.

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Noam: Watch Rabbi Abraham Twerski

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Last summer, Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski addressed the Detroit community on “Self Esteem – the Universal Ingredient”. A recording of that presentation is now available for online viewing on our Community Seminars page.

Pesach 2013: New Pesach Kosher Alerts

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New Pesach Alerts Updates
PARCHMENT PAPER: In addition to those listed in the Pesach KosherGram, KIRKLAND brand parchment paper from Costco bearing an OU may be used for Pesach.
“BABY SPRITZ” Baby Wipe Alternative may be used on Pesach.
SOLOMON’S GROUND MEAT: Due to conflicting published information, the OU has clarified that Solomon’s raw unprocessed ground meat bearing a plain OU may be used for Pesach even without special Pesach marking.
SCIENCE DIET DRY CAT FOODS: Some varieties have been reformulated and now contain wheat. This reformulation was announced by the company after the Star-K Pesach Guide’s pet foods list was distributed. Consumers should check for chometz listed on the ingredient panel. If it contains chometz ingredients including wheat or oat derivatives, it should be put away and sold with the rest of the chometz.
“CHASALAT ALEI KATIF” ROMAINE LETTUCE: Due to numerous consumer inquiries, the Star-K tested “Chasalat Alei Katif” Romaine Lettuce from Israel, and found thrips to be present similar to regular romaine lettuce heads purchased in the marketplace. Therefore, it is recommended that this product be washed and checked like any romaine lettuce.
CHOMETZ ALERTS
PANNE PROVINCIO FRENCH BAGUETTE BREADS are being sold at Costco stores along the East Coast and in sections of the Midwest. These breads are in bags that were printed in error with the Blue Ribbon Kosher symbol on them. They should be considered non-Kosher.
BUMBLE BEE, BRUNSWICK and CHICKEN OF THE SEA brands of canned tuna have announced recalls of some of their product that does not meet standards for seal tightness, which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed. For details, call Bumble Bee / Brunswick at 888-820-1947, and Chicken of the Sea at 800-597-5898.
Remember: check every label for Pesach certification.

We wish the entire community a Chag Kosher V’Sameach!

Questions about Pesach Alerts?
Contact Rabbi Beryl Broyde at the
Vaad Harabbonim Kashrus Information Line:
(248) 559 – 5005 x103.