From the cRc:
The downloadable PDF of the full cRc Starbucks list has been updated for this year.
June 30, 2015
After extensive research, a newly updated Starbucks list has been compiled by the cRc. The following are some of the changes from the previous list:
- The cRc now can recommend getting a latte in any location as long as one orders a “kiddie latte” – which means to order it prepared at 115 degree Fahrenheit.
- For those that do not use regular milk, in addition to soy milk, there is also coconut milk available under the OU.
- Cold brew coffee (a new item) presents a kashrus issue due to kovush.
- Teavana teas are mostly not yet kosher certified but they are slowly working towards becoming certified. Of course plain, unflavored tea does not need a hechsher.
- Clover coffee can be ordered if one asks the Barista to use wooden sticks instead of the metal whisk.
The list and articles related to cRc ‘s Starbucks research can be found at http://www.crcweb.org/starbucks_overview.php
2015-5-20 Kashrus Alerts are available for PDF download.
The following kashrus alert was issued by the cRc on Thursday, May 14.
The cRc constantly makes upgrades to its liquor list (http://www.crcweb.org/
- Allagash Brewing Co (Assorted Varieties) – Not Recommended (the company produces wine beers)
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (Assorted Varieties) – Not Recommended (chametz she’avar alav hapesach)
- Old Fitzgerald Bourbon – Recommended
- Monkey Shoulder Original Scotch – Recommended
- The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year – Recommended, but only the original (non-Sherry cask) edition
- The Balvenie Single Barrel First Fill 12 Year – Recommended
- The Balvenie Single Barrel Traditional Oak 25 Year – Recommended
- Grey Goose VX Vodka – Not Recommended (it is finished with a hint of precious cognac)
- Taaka – Flavored Vodka (Assorted Varieties) – Not Recommended (no longer kosher certified)
Leading Poskim have issued the following opinion the issue of Shabbos Switches.
2015-4-16 Kashrus Alerts are available for PDF download.
Effective immediately, the K-COR no longer certifies Cooper Street Cookies products, even when bearing the K-COR symbol.
Pirkei Avos
Shiur for Women
with Rabbi Doniel Neustadt
Every Shabbos Afternoon, 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Cong. Bnai Israel Beth Yehudah
15400 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park
Important Reminder
Many members of the community subscribe to Amazon Pantry, Amazon Subscribe & Save, and other recurring product delivery subscription services from drug stores and other retailers.
Please review (and if necessary, change) your subscriptions to ensure that no chometz will be delivered to your home during Pesach.
SNAPPLE CRANBERRY RASPBERRY JUICE DRINK, both regular and Diet, is no longer OK certified and will not bear the OK symbol. Older product that still bears the OK symbol is Kosher.
The New York City Fire Department issued a poster for the Pesach season.
Announcement from the Shaimos Stop
Important Reminder
In light of the tragic, fatal house fire that took place in New York this past Shabbos, the Vaad Harabbonim reminds the community of the paramount importance of fire safety.
Smoke detectors can save lives. Every home should ensure that smoke detectors with working batteries are installed on every floor of the house. Batteries should be tested every six months and replaced every year.
Care should be taken to keep heating devices, such as hotplates, away from flammable materials.