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I ask the caterer, your Non-Jewish employee went on Shabbos to your commissary, took out his keys and went into the Frig and took out chicken and made fresh Schnitzel on Shabbos, he had his own keys or was it your keys? He said I don't even have keys to the commissary, only the Mashgiach has the keys, but the Hashgocha changed the locks of the commissary.
Therefore, the Mashgiach must have given the worker a key, so what would it help to change the locks?
At Menash's halls the non-Jewish workers have a free rein of the kitchen without any yid present.
The same very popular Lakewood caterer does many Shabbos simchas and he talks his heart out to a Ruv, numerous times the Hashgocha does not send a mashgiach to the Shabbos jobs and I always give them a list enough in advance- He asks the Ruv, is it my fault or the Hashgocha's fault that there isn't a Mashgiach?
The Ruv responded, it's not your fault, but it's your problem!
Question- Any one signed on this obviously inaccurate letter intended to mislead the Tzibur, Are they acceptable for any other shechita?
Ask your Rav.
This Treif issue has allegedly been going on for years
They used at least 75% treif ice cream in theirs.It was distributed to many of the Lakewood caterers among many other ones as well.
This Hashgocha publicized their so called בישול-ישראל potato chips while using 20% בישול-עכו"ם oil.
The Minchas Chinuch Tartikuv had numerous times with the Galil products kosher and non-kosher in the same package or same bin, etc.
Educated kosher consumers should refrain from this Hashgocha.
There are numerous incidents.
They even don't feel they have to notify and post ads that this item is not kosher. Weeks have gone by since they found out.
As long as Mivakshei Kashrus, Irgun Shiurei Torah, Rabbis Bald, Feingold, Aurebach, Uri Newman, Bengio of NPGS, etc praise these type Hashgochas tells the consumer a lot about them.
In Yudel Shain's home and on his Hashgochas of affairs, there is no Minchas Chinuch/Tartikuv among some others ever used.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ8Th-2CrhI
Historian- truth V Lies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVeYUQBhRWA
Background: When Rav Dr. Yosef Breuer, Z”L, announced the establishment of the highly respected KAJ Kashrus, he stated:
“I am founding a kashrus organization that will adhere to basic kashrus standards, without chumras or hidurim.”
He explained his reasoning:
“If one focuses on chumras and hidurim, eventually, there may be nothing left of basic kashrus.”
Then the Chumras and Hidurim are irelevant.
Today, Bnei Torah and Yeshiva Leit seek high-quality products with a reliable kashrus standard—one that maintains authenticity without unnecessary chumras and hidurim.
Tartikuv Minchas Chinuch, Yechiel Babad, et al stands out stands out very much in this are of Chimras/Hidirim, but no basic Kashrus.
How often does a catering hall have the capable manager act also as the full time hands on mashgiach and is able to juggle both responsibilities without a conflict.
Consultant, Not Counselor- by S. N. Busch
During
a recent case in which I was a circumstantial caregiver for an elderly patient
receiving home-based palliative care, the boundaries of medical authority
became starkly apparent. As New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act awaits Governor
Hochul’s signature, questions about how physicians define their role in
end-of-life care have never been more critical.
The
new physician was called in to evaluate the possibility of introducing IV
fluids. After a quick glance at the patient and the data we presented, he asked
to speak outside—and immediately adopted a psychological stance, urging
acceptance of decline and recounting cautionary tales of families who
"forced" care. He dismissed carefully documented observations,
referring to them as "an ICU you have going on in there," and implied
denial. We clarified that the previous doctor had requested the documentation and
asked for it each time he had visited. But the new one stated, "I will
determine… Don't try to be doctors. I am the doctor." The program's fixed
schedule (a physician every X days, a nurse every Y, a social worker every Z
weeks) was presented as immutable. Only after digging in our heels against the
rigidity of the schedule ("... So we let the patient dehydrate until the
next scheduled visit?") and the prescriptive worldview, did he offer a
superficial "We don't give up on anyone…" before leaving.
We
sought emergency care after the patient developed a fever within hours. He
improved dramatically within 48 hours of arrival in the ER, progressing from
unresponsive to communicating discomfort and needs.
Another
case involved a patient with endocarditis who was being pushed towards a choice
between biological and mechanical valve replacements. A cardiothoracic surgeon
was summoned by the internist. He answered all the patient's questions,
especially about the ramifications of each decision, neither of which sat well
with the patient. The on average once-a-decade repeated biological valve
replacement was not an attractive option, and being permanently on
anticoagulants frankly frightened him, given both his tendency to clumsiness
and having lost someone close to him to an overreaction to the same medication
he'd be put on. While he acknowledged that there were no shared genes, the
psychological barrier was present. The surgeon said to think about it. He later
returned, "I just examined your studies – I hadn't examined your case
myself earlier. I believe I can repair your valve." He explained what the
repair would involve, and also shared that we should understand that it was him
and us against the whole hospital. We gave him the go-ahead. Our joint decision
stunned other medical staff, who asked in passing, "So, what did you
choose?" when they saw the patient was post-op — and were shocked when he
said that it was repaired, not replaced.
The
contrast between these two clinical encounters illustrates how the integrity of
medical care depends on physicians maintaining professional boundaries,
offering clear, expert consultation without shifting into personal counseling,
so that patients retain genuine autonomy in complex care decisions.
That
cardiothoracic surgeon did a "world-class" job according to the
patient's cardiologist and internist. The surgeon was essentially acting as an
exceptional medical craftsman. He respected the psychological challenges, and
didn't try to counsel his patient out of them. He also went to bat for his
patient, resolving bureaucratic issues that had delayed the valve repair by
preventing an infected tooth from being treated.
One
physician expanded his medical problem-solving to the point of advocacy, while
respecting boundaries; the other contracted his medical assessment while
overstepping into counseling.
When
patients say, in whatever form, "Give it to me straight, Doc," the
request may reflect a desire for clarity, or for guidance. But it's often
interpreted as a cue to narrow the conversation, or to translate uncertainty
into preemptive finality. The line between clinical interpretation and personal
framing can shift, especially under cultural, societal, systemic, or political
pressures, given the ever-more multicultural makeup of both service provider
and service recipient. That shift is rarely acknowledged when it happens, and
ay, there's the rub.
Physicians
face many pressures: time constraints, systemic demands, institutional
expectations, and patient hopes, in addition to their own cultural and
religious backgrounds that can subtly influence how they present options or
outcomes. Patients sometimes expect or ask physicians to provide guidance on
existential or spiritual matters, but even then, physicians should clearly
direct them to chaplains, counselors, or social workers who specialize in that
support. The goal must remain clear communication grounded in medical
expertise, coupled with respectful acknowledgment of the patient's broader life
context, and appropriate referrals when needed.
And
policymakers should let physicians reclaim what brought them to medicine in the
first place: offering not closure, but care: Medical Aid in Living.


A recent Reader’s Digest article discusses a controversial food industry ingredient known as “meat glue” — officially called transglutaminase — that’s used to bind meat scraps into uniform portions that look like natural cuts. This enzyme is commonly used in steaks, chicken, fish filets, sausages, imitation seafood, and even certain baked goods.
“Meat glue” refers to transglutaminase, an enzyme that forms
strong bonds between proteins. It allows producers to take small pieces of meat
or fish and form them into solid, uniform shapes — for example, turning meat
scraps into what looks like a whole steak.
It is typically produced either:
- Through microbial fermentation, or
- From animal-based sources (such as pig or cow blood — which raises obvious
kashrus concerns).
The kosher-certified version of transglutaminase is marketed as Activa TIU, and
it’s made using microbial fermentation under proper rabbinical supervision.
Transglutaminase is favored in the food industry because it:
- Reduces waste by using meat scraps.
- Enhances appearance of uniformity in products.
- Improves texture in processed foods.
- Helps bind ingredients in sausages and deli meats.
Yes. The article highlights several:
- Bacterial Contamination: Gluing together various pieces of meat can introduce
surface bacteria deep inside a restructured cut, making it harder to kill
through standard cooking.
- Celiac & Gluten Sensitivities: Some studies suggest microbial
transglutaminase may trigger immune responses similar to gluten in sensitive
individuals.
- Lack of Transparency: In the U.S., meat glue may be used in restaurants and
food service without disclosure. While packaged foods must list it, restaurants
are not always required to tell customers.
The answer is: It depends.
- If it’s the kosher-certified variety (e.g., Activa TIU) and used under full
kosher supervision, then the ingredient itself can be kosher.
- However, when meat glue is used in non-certified products or unsupervised
food service, there is a real risk:
- The enzyme could be non-kosher
(especially if animal-derived).
- The pieces of meat being “glued” may
come from non-kosher or mixed sources.
- There’s often no labeling to alert
kosher consumers.
Situation | Kosher Concerns
Packaged meats with a reliable hechsher | Safe if listing includes
transglutaminase and the certifying agency is reputable
Restaurant or catering food without reliable supervision | High risk — meat
glue may be used with no way to verify kashrus. For those with gluten/celiac
issues | Even kosher-certified TG may pose health risks — consult a doctor and
your Rabbi familiar with kosher certification
While meat glue can be kosher when properly supervised, it
poses serious concerns in many commercial and restaurant settings. Kosher
consumers should remain vigilant and informed, especially when eating out or
purchasing processed meats. If in doubt, ask questions — and if transparency is
lacking, avoid the product.
Kosher certification must cover both the ingredient and how it’s used.
Posted by: Kosher Consumers Union
Dedicated to food transparency, consumer protection, and
halachic integrity.

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Hebrew National would not use Agri/ Aaron's, etc. trimmings "as it doesn't meet Hebrew National's kashrus standards".
But it meets the standards of Lakewood's KCL!
But Uri N. et al says it's very acceptable for Bnei Torah.
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The word Askan/ Shtadlan, the title public servant, has referred to a person characterized by selfless love for the Jewish people who sacrifices himself for the public good. We grew up hearing stories of people ran across Europe meeting with kings and governments in an effort to avert terrible decrees against the Jewish people. All this was done at their own personal peril and their own expense. The early klal workers in this country wanted nothing more than to spread chinuch and literally were moser nefesh for that ideal.
Every good thing can be abused. This includes public service
and community service when a trust of the people with interests other than
those of the public they represent. If that happens, the people who suffer the
most are all of us, all of klal yisroel, because the true askanim /
shtadlanim-and there many out in there in the
trenches helping others lesheim shomayim will have lost the goodwill of
the public due to the indiscretions and selflessness of the abusers.
"true Askanus tell the Authorities what are the needs of the community".
Some have turned askanus into telling the community what the Authorities want them to pass on to the community, R"L
Without prior notice to parents, Yeshivas Kayitz of Oholei Torah (YKP) has made a quiet but troubling change: serving meat under the controversial “Lamed-K” hechsher — a standard not accepted by many families who rely on Oholei Torah’s well-known commitment to the CHK standard year-round.
📖 Full Article Below
But this summer, as students attend Yeshivas Kayitz — a mandatory program for many talmidim — that standard has quietly shifted. Parents were not informed beforehand, and full tuition payments had already been collected.
This abrupt change has sparked serious concerns among families who feel blindsided and betrayed.
Yeshivas Kayitz is not just an optional summer camp. For many boys, attendance is required as part of their full yeshiva experience. Parents enrolled their sons with the assumption that the food would reflect the same Kashrus standards they trust all year.
Changing those standards mid-course, without notifying parents, strips families of their ability to make informed decisions about their children’s food.
If this was due to unforeseen logistics, why wasn’t it communicated upfront? Instead, parents are being told after the fact — when it’s too late to act.
In a message, Rabbi Blau explained:
“Although we strive for CHK, the realities of running an out-of-town kitchen make it not always practical. Most of the meat is CHK, and we are using other Lubavitch shechitos only when needed. Options exist for boys with stricter preferences.”
But this raises serious concerns:
🔹 Why are boys — some as young as 13 — being asked to self-advocate for Kashrus standards that should never have been compromised?
🔹 If CHK is available at all, why not serve it to everyone as has always been done?
🔹 Since when are “other Lubavitch shechitos” considered equal to the CHK standard parents expect — especially when the change was unannounced?
This sudden shift, paired with a lack of transparency, undermines trust in the program’s overall Kashrus standards, including its commitment to Cholov Yisroel.
Parents entrust Oholei Torah with their sons — spiritually and physically. When Kashrus standards are lowered quietly and justified only after objections arise, that trust is shaken.
This isn’t just about a hechsher. It’s about transparency, accountability, and a mosad’s responsibility to uphold the standards expected by the community it serves.
We call on the leadership of Oholei Torah and Yeshivas Kayitz to:
✅ Restore full transparency about their Kashrus policies.
✅ Reinstate the CHK standard for all students.
✅ Reaffirm their commitment to the families and values they represent.
Anything less sets a troubling precedent.
*“At Yeshivas Kayitz, we are fully committed to maintaining high Kashrus standards — in line with Halacha and the spirit of Lubavitcher mosdos. We exclusively serve Lubavitch shechita.
In Crown Heights, we serve only CHK meat and dairy. However, in out-of-town locations such as Lakewood, PA, it is not always practical to rely solely on CHK due to fewer distributors, stricter schedules, and higher costs.
While most of our meat is CHK this summer, we also use other trusted Lubavitch shechitos when necessary. Dairy remains strictly Cholov Yisroel under reputable hechsherim such as the Vaad HaKashrus of Baltimore and HaOlam.
Additional options exist for boys with stricter preferences, allergies, or sensitivities. If you have further concerns, please reach out directly.”*
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