ATTENTION- Agudah National Action Summit to feature Special Rabbonim session on permitting.....

 Agudah National Action Summit to feature Special Rabbonim session on permitting  Married women to re-marry without a get.

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Aguda convocation Speaker Lineup is released, flaunting Sholom Kamenetsky - who is listed as addressing three forums he's best suited to subvert:

Trigger Alert:

Don't burst out laughing if you're reading this in a public place:

1) Rabbonim and Morei Derech (column 1);

2) Mental Health Professionals (column 2);

3) Kallah Teachers (column 2).

הצד השוה שבהם: תמר אפשטיין?

 NEWARK, NJ — The upcoming Agudah National Action Summit, taking place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Newark Marriott Hotel, will feature a unique and important Rabbonim Session addressing one of the most complex and sensitive areas of rabbinic leadership today: “Case Studies in the Hashkafah and Halacha of Conflict Resolution: Shalom Bayis and Family Alienation.”

 The closed-door session, open exclusively to rabbonim, will run from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. and will present real-world case studies exploring the intersection of halachah, hashkafah, and mental health. These discussions will highlight the challenges faced by rabbonim and mental health professionals in navigating issues of shalom bayis and family estrangement, seeking to bring clarity and guidance rooted in Torah values.

 The distinguished panel will include:

 Hagaon Rav Sholom Kamenetsky, Rosh HaYeshiva, Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia

Dr. Shmuel Mandelman, Ph.D., Founder and Clinical Director, The C.L.I.N.I.C.

 

Update: At the 2 Cheder halls on Vasser Ave- they have ישן, Solomons meat and Mesorah/KJ poultry

ALERT"!  Menashe Frankel's- (Matel)  Chasunah halls in Lakewood-  Alert:  Equipment must be kasherd, contaminated by 'בישול עכו"ם ובשר שנתעל

COOKING ON SHABBOS-ALL VERIFIED INFO

NO YOSHON!

New-Alert:  Equipment must be kasherd, they were contaminated by 

בישול עכו"ם ובשר שנתעלם, וכו' COOKING ON שבת

Workers fired from other food service because of " repeated kashrus violations" are working at this place!

"Reb Moshe Feinstein, זצ״ל, ruled that if the chosson and kallah do not wash and partake in the seudah together with the guests, then the Sheva Berachos recited after Birchas HaMazon are considered a berachah levatalah, חס ושלום."

Reb Moshe instituted the system that the "most important picture is" photographer's are instructed to have a picture of the Choson cutting the Challah and the Chosson & Kallah must therefore wash and eat the meal with the guests.

 Menashe Frankel has them use EMPIRE poultry, etc. that Reb Shnuer, Z"L did not allow in BMG.

You can (hopefully) ask for kosher fish.

From a comment: This caterer has some serious kashrus concerns  that are in the areas of chilul Shabbos, Bishul Akum, Bos'ur Shenis'alem, treif utensils, misleading clientele, cooking on shabbos, picku-ps and deliveries on shabbos,etc. R"L

Lakewood caterers, restaurants, take-out, pizza stores, food service, etc. establishments do not all have an acceptable kashrus standard.

Some are more reliable from a kashrus standpoint.

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from a commentor; Others found they could make their families life very easy by going the URI Newman, Yehzkel Aurebach, KCL, Thumim, Fund, et al way in kashrus, using Empire, Tartikuv, Minchas Chinuch, Yecvhiel Babad, Weismandel, Star-K, Infested strawberries, infested Sun dried tomatoes, Bossur Shenisalem, Bishul Akum, etc. it does not mean that it's necessarily kosher, but at least one could say, I followed URI Newman's et al protocol. After 120, they'll tell you where to go .

We see Professional Sofrim are coming from Eretz Yisroel to check the Mezuzahs for Lakewood households-

 Does Lakewood have a shortage of qualified sofrim?

There a Course now in Lakewood for Sofrim by Rav Zeida.

KASHRUS ALERT! BLUE PANTRY CHICKEN AT BINGO IS EMPIRE- educated kosher consumers do not use it.

 Reb Moshe notified Reb Shnuer not to use Empire, and it was much then, before Yechiel Babad took over. But KCL's bak'shish overrules.

Baptized by CRC?

Empire Kosher Poultry with establishment number P1015

MESORAH

Establishment Number: M1655 + P1655 + V1655

Kiryas Joel Poultry

M31727, P31727, and V31727A

SBD has brought down the kashrus standards at ALLE/MEALMART

 That's why others have opted out of using ALLE / MEALMART if SBD emblem is on the package.

Rav Shlomo Machpud's opinion Regarding Rabbi Osher Hatchual's "SBD" beef et al from South America

Rav Shlomo Machpud's opinion  Regarding SBD 
 beef from South America.

It's not Shaiyish, Not Bais Yosef, and it's not even Glatt.

Regarding SBD Veal, others were instructed by their Hacham to kasher their utensils, R"L

The Israeli Rabbanut will not allow it in any Israeli establishments.

UPDATE: Rabbi Hatchual's "SBD" is "NON-GLATT" even for Ashkenazim- The "SY's" black hatters don't eat SBD anymore

 According to the latest from Israeli Rabbanut sources.

The above-mentioned meat should not be considered as GLATT at this time, until the proper changes are made, including Cameras that are monitored online. 

We will advise when the changes are in place.

Israeli Rabanut's letter re: concerns of cross contamination of their kosher meat with the non-Glatt SBD & MEALMART BEEF.

 26 Iyar 5784, Monday, 03/06/24

To the Honorable Rabbinical Committee Members:

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Shlit"a Rabbi Yitzchak Ralbag Shlit"a Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weiss Shlit"a

CEO Rabbi Yehuda Cohen y”u Legal Advisor Mr. Harel Goldberg y”u

Subject: Plan for the "Les Feyder" Plant in Uruguay

Due to the unique high speed of slaughter and inspection at the "Les Feyder" plant, which operates at approximately 120 to 140 animals per hour, a request has been made to establish a program that adheres to the stringent standards of rabbinical kosher supervision while accommodating this high speed.

At the committee’s request, I have formulated two possible plans, with the second being preferred according to kosher standards:

1. Approved speed up to 120 animals per hour.
2. Five knife inspectors with the following roles:
• Two slaughterers alternating, each slaughtering one animal per minute, including washing and preparing knives for the next slaughter.
• Two simultaneous slaughterers.
• One additional knife inspector to support and handle knives that need adjustments.
• The inspectors must remain in the slaughter area throughout the entire process, except during factory breaks.
3. Two internal inspectors checking alternately, each inspecting their designated color-coded animals.
4. Two external inspectors working simultaneously, each focusing on their color-coded animals.
5. The team leader will replace the external inspectors every 40 minutes.

Important Note: This plan can only be executed if all team members adhere strictly to the outlined procedures. If not followed precisely, significant kosher issues could arise. Based on past experience, it has been proven that the speed of slaughter and inspection can reach up to 140 animals per hour in this plant.

To avoid problems and ensure proper adherence to kosher standards, I suggest the plant operate with six slaughterers divided into two teams of three each. Each team should consist of two slaughterers and one knife inspector, with an additional inspector for marking and handling non-kosher or kosher animals.

Additional Notes:

1. There must be a supervisor present in the room where heads, tongues, and cheeks are processed, ensuring proper preparation and sealing of the boxes for transfer.
2. Past infractions have shown that soaking and salting times were not adhered to properly. It is essential to ensure these processes meet the required durations.
3. The water temperature for soaking must not drop below 7°C.
4. Due to morning slaughter by American teams, the plant must prioritize the Rabanut’s kosher certification process, ensuring thorough cleaning before Rabanut kosher beef use. In order to avoid cross-contamination of the American beef with the Rabanut’s beef.
5. The plant is equipped with security cameras; it is advised that the rabbinical team should have access to these cameras to monitor all workstations.
6. The plant must send an official letter, signed by a notary, committing to work according to these guidelines in both slaughter and inspection processes.

In prayer that no mishap will occur through us,

Sincerely,

Rabbi Avraham Buchbut Director of Meat Processing Plants and Butcheries

 

The root cause of OTD- consuming Rabbi Hatchual's SBD Alle/mealmart S. America and the like.

Sourced from the Rambam, the Ohr Ha'chaiyim, Reb Akiva Eiger, The Chasam Sofer, Rav Zalman Sorotzkin's Oznayim LaTorah , etc. 

Israel, Zionist, Bibi, Netanyahu-as long as you don't show maximum respect for chareidim, you'll get clobbered, by the entire word and the USA!

In Kashrus Hashgochas, What's worse- "Ignorance" or "apathy"?

  KCL say "We don't know & We don't care!  

(Re: How to run a successful Kashru$ Organization)

From a comment;

What’s the story with the Milchiger = Kosher? Corrupt Restaurant in Howell NJ behind Amazing Savings called Ottimo Cafe?
They have the KCL = Stands for Kosher? Corrupt?? Lousy no hashgocho? 

Do they have a mashgiach temidei, the one I saw who claimed to be the Mashgiach temedei looked like a Am Ha’aretz and a Shaygetz with a Pepsi Yamalka. When I spoke with the KCL, the guy who answered the phone realized I had a point, and I told him there are serious Kashruth violations in the KCL when a restaurant does not have hashgochoh temedis. He did not answer when I asked him how often does the KCL administrators make unannounced check ups at this establishment.

During the time I was there, one and a half hours,, no Jew/yid stepped foot in the kitchen and goor heimisher and chassidische yidden went there and ate. There was a large function in the back hall of this place. A simcha and who is asking questions? What a Shanda and scandel.

Who does bedikas Toylay’im at this establishment? Suggest people should be more vigilant when frequenting “Kosher” establishments who don’t have any standards for hashgochoh. May ghe KCl who I understand now, has no standards and is totally hefker.

An Email Re: A Hashgocha of R' Yechiel Babad Tartikuv-

 Dear Rabbi Shain,

Good Morning! 
I'm  from Flatbush 
NY Smash (1360 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230) is Sephardi-owned and under Tartikov supervision. Daytime relies on the owner; evenings previously lacked a frum presence. 
Key Issues:

1. July: Reported no frum staff evenings to Reb Yechiel Babad. They hired a Sephardi girl with minimal halachic/kashrus knowledge to stand at the register.
2. September: Found she was training a non-Jewish employee to do her job, claiming the owner would be present while the new employee was working. The next day (11:30 PM), no Jewish staff; non-Jews said mashgicha quit, and the owner left at 6 PM. Babad's son falsely claimed via text that a Jew was present—I told him he's being misled or worse.
3. Current: Mashgicha returned only because the owner withheld her last paycheck; she is not comfortable reporting to the Department of Labor and plans to quit soon due to low pay ($17).
4. Ongoing: Non-Jewish griddle worker cracks eggs directly onto the hot surface without blood-spot checks—unlikely incentivized to inspect.

Community views Tartikov as reliable (from your blog, I now see you strongly disagree), and when I share my experience, people are shocked by these lapses. From my talks with Reb Yechiel, he seems aware there are issues, but hopes I'll drop it and go away.
Who can I report this to for real pressure on the hashgacha or store?
Thank you,

Why kosher consumers should stop accepting Minchas Chinuch and Volover hashgochas is the following;

 KASHRUS ALERT - UPDATE

In recent years it has become common for companies to produce 'prechecked' items with a hechsher, and selling them as נקי מחשש תולעים, בחזקת אונם מתולעים 'no checking necessary'. Often, these items are not grown with a special system to prevent infestation [which if done properly may eliminate or minimize infestation], but is regular produce that undergoes some form of washing and checking procedure. This includes items that are מוחזק בתולעים

and are extremely difficult to clean properly [for example: dill, parsley, mint, cilantro, basil, rosemary, kale, arugula, spinach].

Often, the end product is still infested. These products are available in many local stores. It is advisable for the kosher consumer to consult with his Rov before using such products.

An example of such an end product is 'Kosher Checked' produce, certified by VK [Volover Kashrus], and available in many local stores. It is also available in Gourmet Glatt [repackaged under Bais Din Minchas Chinuch], marked as Refresh/VoIover.

The hechsher has been contacted by numerous Rabbonim and kashrus experts, and recently pictures of tolaim found were publicized. It is unclear why the product is still available.

ועל הציבור להזהר

 

If you rely on Uri Neuman, Yechezkel Aurebach, Minchas chinuch, Feingold group, Yechiel Babad, KCL, Fund, Thumim, etc. then this notice is not for you.

Zionisim identifies it's sole purpose is "Anti-Chareidim!"

 Chareidim must become Anti-Zionisim.

Chareidim preceded Zionisim by thousands of years.

 Therefore,  Zionisim must step aside in favor of Chareidim.

Chareidim will step aside for Zionisim located in Uganda, or any other distant non-chareidi country. 

Bibi- Israel: No one is as blind as the one that refuse to see! As long as you fight the chareidim, you won't finish with the Yishmaeilim- forget the כוחי ועוצם ידי it's the hand of Hashem!

Update: Reb Moshe Shternbuch Re: Kashrus unreliability of Rabbi Yechiel Babad "EMPIRES' CERTIFYING RABBI" Reb Moshe Feinstein advised Reb Shnuer not to use Empire, it's worse now!

As the Brisker Ruv said;

You could have the erlichsteh shoichet, the most glatt , animal, etc but cooked in a treifah pot=It's not kosher.

That's the same with a hashgocha of R' Y. Babad..
 

USDA POULTRY PLANT NUMBERS- check the usda number- this one #1015 is from empire- R"L

Update: produced at Empire, R"L

It's not Mesorah- don't buy it- It's only intended for 5 Town people~

 Sold at Bingo

The educated kosher consumer should be aware that not always is the Hashgocha on a product a definite indicator of where the actual shechita took place, therefore we are providing the USDA plant numbers.

Sometimes the number appears on the plumba or the metal seal on the package, etc.

MESORAH

Establishment Number: M1655 + P1655 + V1655

Kiryas Joel Poultry

M31727, P31727, and V31727A

Empire Poultry (Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc.)

Empire Kosher Poultry with establishment number P1015