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War of words breaks out over start of Kashrut reform in Israel: MK calls Haredim ‘racist and ignorant’

On Sunday, the first stage of a set of reforms on kashrut certification in Israel as promoted by Religious...

Why Israel’s Kashrut Reform Bill matters for the Diaspora

Rabbi David Stav: In mid-July, Israel’s Minister of Religious Affairs proposed a bill that would introduce a reform to the country’s kashrut industry

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate up in arms over kashrut reform plan

Hanan Greenwood: “This is part of the war against religious services, the ultimate goal of which is to abolish Israel’s Jewish identity,” said the rabbinate of Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana’s planned reform.

For the first time, foie gras gets glatt-kosher stamp

The Csengele kosher slaughterhouse in Hungary has become the first to receive such certification for goose liver.

KA welcomes commission

The Kashrut Authority has welcomed the commission of enquiry announced by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and has revealed that since Melbourne meat has started becoming available in NSW the Shechita activities have more than halved.

Kashrut Authority Israeli style

Sydney is not the only location battling Kashrut administration problems...the Israeli government has stepped in to establish a new modus operandi for the country's kashrut organisers...