Others are looking to put together Chaburos for Matzos at East Kennedy Bobov Bakery, we observed many bakeries, and we think that East Kennedy Bobov ranks above

Reb Yoel Teitelbaum, Satmar Rav says, the segulah Saying parshas Haman works only till 8:00 AM, then you go to work

Chaburah Hand Matzos some pointers

  Chaburah Matzos 5785

1-      Room cleaned out completely from any dough pieces, flour dust etc. “a chometz free environment”.

2-      Only Yoshon wheat [sometimes they add spring wheat to add gluten]. More whole wheat in mix, less water. Note: a dry crumbly dough could handle a hot oven 1000F +. The dough must be worked out very well to become very pliable, so the velgerers can easily roll out a thin large matzo. We’ll use the flour with added “Rozoveh” that works best with the least amount of water. 40% water ratio to flour

3-      Without Finners, it’s very hard to work out the dough be very pliable, unless they use more water which causes many other problems.

4-      Another Finner table, so the finning will be longer and a more pliable dough. The knetter & Finner are the first ones finished by the 18-minute break, so they should start earlier, same in the morning at first “ma’irah”. All finning tables to be used, smaller mairos. Too often matzo dough piles up by the reddler table- corrective solution needs to be implemented??

5-      Change bowl & gloves between every mayrah-even first 3.

6-      Change water cup every time. (the one that pours water into flour) as it may splash flour onto the cup.

7-      Plastic sleeve on vacuum, by the “knetter”.

8-      Finning tables & finning bars should be wiped with a dry towel in between every dough. [by a chabura person]

9-      By the finning-always go down to bottom with the finner bar, to prevent folds, hand roll into a log.

10-   The aluminum dough divider, must be changed after every dough, wiped clean (not over table) & checked.

11-   They should be cut equal size.

12-   We’ll have people to work the dough pieces after it’s cut.

13-   The edges should be the same thickness as the rest not a thicker rim.

14-   Matzo dough should have a moisture percentage of 18% +-

15-   Rolling pins should not be kept under the arm. Rolling pins should not leave room.

16-   Sufficient number of sticks that take the matzos to the oven, so we don’t have to reuse any during the 18 minutes.

17-   Burn out the redlers & the bowls the night before or that morning early.

18-   Reddler paper to move a bit quicker.

19-   No waiting at the redling table, straight into oven -1-2 or 3 matzos- prefer sets of 2 matzos at a time, there will be less burned ones

20-   9-10- to the pound

21-   Even steel will b end when hot, therefore if the matzo bends does not necessarily mean it’s not baked well, chech the moisture percentage if it’s in the range of 2%, it’s fully baked.

22-   If need be, lower the oven temp, unless water or other adjustments can be made. [water 40% +-]

23-   No matzo is to be moved around from place to place in the oven; once it’s picked up it should be removed completely.

24-   The matzo shouldn’t be kept at the oven door after baking, to dry out.

25-   Clean boards by oven to put matzos on when removing from oven.

26-   Reddler table should be moved further from oven room door, if need be.

27-   No outsiders at any time during our baking time. No room & it’s a shter to the chaburah.

28-   We can check at packing for burnt matzos, kefulos & remove them.

29-   Silica gel packs supplied by customer, to be put into each box inside the plastic bag.

NOTE: I eat in KCL establishments, can I eat in various food establishments in the tri-State area

Then you can eat in the other establishments provided that you do not use any items that require Bedikas toloyim or cholv stam/akum which is actually cholov treif.

UPDATE

 לכל מבקשי האמת,לכל מבקשי האמת,לכל מבקשי האמת,

As many are aware, several weeks ago, a group of אינשי דלא מעלי publicized a forged letter purportedly from Rabbi Forchheimer. They even added a fictitious date—כ"ו חשון תשפ"ה—to create the illusion that it was written in response to the kuntres Kesser Kehunah by R' Chaim Tzvi Hakohen Gorelick. Additionally, they circulated another letter falsely claiming that Rabbi Forchheimer was גובה עדות on the matter, attempting to deceive the public into believing that he had ruled it permissible for מ.ב. הכהן ל. to marry a גיורת.

Rabbi Forchheimer has since informed numerous Rabbanim that this letter was tampered with. For instance, a single line was extracted from an older letter (which he had already retracted) and falsely presented as an independent statement. Moreover, the date was entirely fabricated. In Rabbi Forchheimer’s own words:

"It is a זיוף גמור!"

Furthermore, he has emphatically stated that he never acted as גובה עדות, nor did he ever issue a psak permitting this marriage.

Coercion and Manipulation

More recently, Sholom Kamenetsky harassed, intimidated, and manipulated Rabbi Forchheimer into providing him with a letter against his will—שלא כרצונו ובעל כרחו ממש.

In Rabbi Forchheimer’s words:

"He bulldozed me over."
(אוי לאוזניים שכך שומעות! רח"ל)

To the extent that Rabbi Forchheimer called Sholom Kamenetsky at 5:00 AM(!) to demand that he return the letter and not use it.

In an act of outrageous audacity, Sholom Kamenetsky refused.

(Unfortunately, this is part of a broader pattern, as he has been actively harassing, threatening, and intimidating various Rabbanim and Roshei Yeshiva, warning them of personal repercussions if they "dare" to oppose the heter issued in this case. ואכמ"ל.)

Deceptive Claims to Rabbanim

Not only did he refuse to return the letter, but he has been actively showing it to Rabbanim and pressuring them to sign onto it. Shockingly, he even told one Rov that Rabbi Forchheimer himself was on the Beis Din and ruled that the Laskins are not Kohanim, and therefore, that it is muttar for מ.ב. to marry a גיורת.

Upon hearing this, Rabbi Forchheimer personally called this Rov to set the record straight. He clarified:

• He was not part of the Beis Din.
• He never ruled that this marriage was permissible.
• He was originally misled by false information over a year ago.
• He has since received new testimony and evidence disproving those earlier claims.
• Today, he tells people that they can לכתחילה use the Laskins for פדיון הבן.

This Rov was left speechless upon realizing that Sholom Kamenetsky had outright lied to him—regarding a matter that was certain to be exposed (במילתא דעבידא לאיגלויי!).

Final Clarification

In light of these distortions and fabrications, Rabbi Forchheimer felt compelled to publicly clarify his true stance—as articulated in the attached letter.

"קושטא קאי, שיקרא לא קאי"

They just had a mamzeres named Layah, per blessing of Reb Shmuel and Sholom Kamenetsky and Rabbi Gershon Bess et al

BRAVO PIZZA IN TOMS RIVER KCL CERTIFIED

They just opened in toms River and have hired very fancy Goyish ladies to work there and one of them, especially is very dressed up and fancy and not appropriate.

KCL only cares about power and money

TAMAR EPSTEIN REMARRIed WITHOUT A GET!

This is an urgent notification in regards to a woman who has now crossed the line and done the unthinkable. We at Mamzer Alert were very saddened to hear about the recent union of Tamar Epstein with her new boyfriend Mr Adam Fleischer. This tragic act of joining together a halachically married woman with a partner who is not her husband was consummated through Rabbi Nota Greenblatt, and with the approval of Rabbi Shmuel Kamentsky. We at Mamzer Alert condemn in the strongest terms possible this adulterous travesty, which encompasses nothing less than the utter trampling upon and total disregard for our holy Torah's marriage laws. The public needs to be aware that any of her future offspring will be considered mamzerim. See  http://daattorah.blogspot.co.il/2015/10/tamar-epstein-rav-gestetner-condemns.html

Takanah Weddings

 A Takanah Wedding, with additional guidelines for eliminating certain customs like a Vort and simplifying Sheva Brachos, emphasizes modesty, affordability, and spiritual focus. These adjustments are often instituted by Rabbinic or communal leadership to create a framework for weddings that aligns with Torah values and avoids unnecessary financial or social pressure.

Enhanced Guidelines for a Takanah Wedding:

1. Eliminating the Vort:
• No Engagement Party: The traditional Vort (engagement party) is omitted entirely, saving families from the expense of hosting an additional event.
• Instead, a simple l’chaim may be held with immediate family and close friends to celebrate the engagement privately.
2. Simplified Sheva Brachot:
• Small Gatherings: Sheva Brachos meals during the week are limited to intimate gatherings with close family and friends.
• Home-Based Meals: Often hosted in private homes rather than rented halls, with simple, home-cooked meals or modest catering.
• Shabbos Sheva Brachos: A primary focus is placed on celebrating Sheva Brachos during Shabbos, often incorporated into the Shabbos meals. This allows for a more communal and spiritual atmosphere without added expense.
• Avoidance of large-scale or extravagant Sheva Brachos events.
3. Core Features of the Wedding:
• Guest List: Limited to close family and friends to keep the event meaningful and affordable.
• Catering: A simple menu is provided for the wedding meal, with fewer courses or simpler options.
• Music: A small or one-piece band suffices, ensuring a lively yet modest celebration.
4. Purpose of These Changes:
• Financial Relief: Eliminating the Vort and simplifying Sheva Brachos reduces financial burdens on families.
• Minimizing Pressure: Helps avoid social competition over engagement parties or elaborate post-wedding celebrations.
• Focus on Kedusha: Keeps attention on the sanctity of the wedding day, the chuppah, and the mitzvah of building a Jewish home.

By implementing these practices, Takanah Weddings foster an atmosphere where the focus remains on Torah values and the joy of the couple without unnecessary materialism. These changes ensure that families can celebrate without undue stress while maintaining dignity and joy.

 

Is Israel currently an apartheid, genocidal Country? See, How they treat the Charedim V the Chilonim! Why isn't it taken to the UN or ICC?

Alert: Jobsgemach videdo are not appropriate for the frum Bnei Torah.

Wig Alert: The Hashgocha of chanichei yeshivas, Rav Gross, Avrohom Schlesinger

According to Rav Moshe Shternbuch and other Dayonim,

DO NOT RELY ON THE HASHGOCHA on wigs/ sheitels It's a bluff, just taking money.
IT'S A FRAUD, to say it mildly.

באתי להציע בזה על גבי הכתב בס"ד, בירור דברים שעלה בידינו בעניין ה'הכשר' המדומה על מקור השערות המשמשות לפיאות נכריות, וידוע מה שכתב מרן פוסק הדור הגר"מ שטרנבוך שליט"א בתשובות והנהגות ח"ה סי' רס"ה אודות ההכשר שאין לסמוך עליו, ולאחרונה עורר על כך מרן שליט"א בקצרה בדרשת שבת הגדול שההכשר רפוי, והנה מתוך העיסוק בעניין, עלה בידינו ממצאים רבים – וכל הנכתב כאן מוקלט ומגובה במסמכים, [ובכל מקום שנכתב איזה עניין בשם אחרים, הכוונה שיש תחת ידינו הקלטה מזה, אלא שלא טרחנו לחזור ולכתוב כן בכל מקום], וכתבתי בקצרה, וגם ישנם כמה עניינים שלא הספקתי כעת לכתוב, אך באמת אין צורך בזה באריכות, כי הרואה יראה מיד מהו ערכו של הכשר כזה שהסוחרים עצמם שמקבלים הכשרות לועגים על ההכשר ואומרים שההכשר אינו מונע מהם מלייבא שער הודי, ואי"ה עוד חזון למועד להרחיב הדברים ולבארם עוד.

וזה החלי בע"ה, התמקדתי בעיקר בעשרה נושאים מורחבים, ובתוך כל נושא העניין מתפצל לכמה וכמה עניינים, וכאשר תחזינה עיניכם מישרים.

ובנותן טעם להקדים תחילה מה שאמר לי אחד הסוחרים מארה"ב המקבלים השגחה: "רבאי שלזינגר לא יודע בדיוק מה שקורה, מי שרוצה לחטוא בוודאי יכול לחטוא, אם זה היה בשר אני לא הייתי אוכל, אני סומך על הקב"ה, אני מסתמך גם על הגוי בסין שלא יכשיל אותי".

וזהו דוגמא אחת מיני אלף, ואידך זיל גמור.

א] יוצא ונכנס

1- מידת היוצא ונכנס במדינת סין: [המפעלים בסין שמקבלים השגחה, כוללים גם מפעלים ל'סקין', וגם מפעלים בסין שמייצרים את הפיאות ומוכרים פיאות מוכנות, וכפי ששמענו מהסוחרים העומדים תחת ההשגחה].

All human hair Sheitels / wigs have Indian hair

Re: Sheitels, all originate from India and are therefore תקרובי עבודה זרה

 

“A New Proposal for Lakewood to Address Our Community’s Chinuch Needs” NOTE: Local moisdois must be supported before out of Town Tzedokas

               A Proposal to Address Our Community’s Chinuch Needs

Dear Residents of Lakewood,

As we navigate the high school admissions season, many families in our community face stress and heartache. To address these challenges, I propose establishing a community elementary school with boys’ and girls’ divisions.

This school would offer a high-quality Frum Chinuch and be open to all Lakewood families, regardless of background. The schools’ assets would belong to the community, ensuring their long-term benefit as a communal moisud.

Addressing the Stigma
One concern is the stigma that might deter families from sending their children to a community school. To combat this, I propose a tuition-free model, eliminating financial barriers and making the school a respected, attractive option. The budget would rely on voluntary contributions, government grants, and community support, allowing families to choose based on the school’s merits rather than necessity.

The Vision

1. Community-Owned: Open to all, with governance and assets owned by the tzibbur.
2. Tuition-Free: Removing financial strain and reducing stigma while maintaining high educational standards.

This model can address both educational and financial challenges, ensuring every Jewish child in Lakewood has access to quality Yiddishe education.

Your Feedback Is Essential
I welcome your insights and questions to shape this initiative. Together, may we raise the next generation of Klal Yisroel with strength and wisdom.

Respectfully,
Shaya Bassman
Lakewood, N.J.

Others claim the "vegans" are causing it!

 

Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.

ALERT: The High Dent toothbrushes does hold water, therefore not be used on Shabbos, even though the package and Hashgocha say for Shabbos use-

 

Lotus cookies has kashrus issues and is not recommended, many bakeries are using them.

 A very reliable European Rav knowledgeable in kashrus has verified that there are kashrus issues of concern.

Israel leftists, including the head of Mossad et al will release terrorists with blood on every finger of theirs, they need room in the prisons for the Charedim that refuse to be drafted.

Alert: Roshei Yeshiva, Rabbonim, etc. all signed against Eretz Hakodesh-They are all interconnected- Eretz Hokodesh, Young Israel and Star-k

They are all interconnected- Eretz Hokodesh, Young Israel and Star-k

 

Alert: Prioritizing Safety in Lakewood's and Central Jersey's Changing Landscape

Numerous episodes have been happening at the local restaurants, inappropiate language, inappropiate touching, the rest one can figure out.

Alert: Prioritizing Safety in Lakewood's Changing Landscape

Over the past few years, Lakewood has undergone significant changes—shifts that may not align with the original vision of Reb Ahron and Reb Shnuer, Z"L.

Some concerning incidents have occurred in various establishments. While we won’t delve into specifics at this time, it’s clear that vigilance is essential.

Our Recommendation:

Always ensure accompaniment for safety and guidance—whether as an individual or part of a group. Having someone alongside you provides protection, support, and peace of mind as you navigate these changes.

Stay safe and make mindful choices to uphold the integrity and spirit of our cherished community.

The Hashgocha says as long there aren't constant violations of kashrus and their fees to the Hashgocha are timely, that is our only responsibility.  

Important Kashrus Alert: Food Service Establishments in the Monsey Area

Important Kashrus Alert: Food Service Establishments in the Monsey Area

We have received numerous inquiries regarding kashrus standards in food service establishments throughout the Monsey area. This topic has been the subject of much discussion, and unfortunately, there has been significant activity from self-proclaimed "wannabes" in the kashrus field.

Currently, there are two overlapping organizations claiming to provide information and oversight, whose emblems are often displayed prominently. Additionally, CHAMA (Chevra Mivakshei HaKashrus) is another entity in the area, which also provides mashgichim for establishments.

Having been involved in the food service kashrus field for nearly 50 years, we have been fortunate to have Siyata Di’Shmaya in uncovering serious issues in numerous establishments. Based on our extensive experience, we must issue the following guidance:

Bottom Line:

As of Chanukah 5758, we cannot recommend relying on these organizations for kashrus certification. Instead, the reliability of a food service establishment often depends on the owner, manager, and mashgiach. If these individuals are known to be truly yir’ei shamayim (G-d-fearing), there may be more reason to trust the establishment. However, this requires careful discernment. Tjhese Organizations are actually a מכשיל את הרבים, ר"ל

To ensure your safety and adherence to proper kashrus:

• Bring your own food whenever possible.
• Avoid consuming vegetables from food service establishments that require bedikas toloyim (checking for insects), as this is often mishandled.

We urge the community to exercise caution and prioritize the highest standards of kashrus in all food-related decisions.

Update-2: Avoid the rush-Get your trees cut or branches trimmed. Glassman- Shomer Shabbos- insured

 Avoid the mad-rush, 

When everyone suddenly needs their trees cut/trimmed. 

This company just cut and trimmed the trees by the Forest/Carey BMG bais medrash-so it doesn't fall on the cars.

They cut/trimmed by Shain, he is very satisfied with the job.

Synopsis: Ninth Circuit Rules on Ministerial Exception in Kosher-Certification Dispute

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the ministerial exception applies to the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU) in a lawsuit filed by Yaakov Markel, a mashgiach (kosher supervisor). Markel alleged unpaid overtime and unmet promises of promotion and wage increases, arguing that the claims involved secular matters.

Circuit Judge Ryan D. Nelson, writing for the majority, affirmed the lower court's decision that the OU is a religious institution, and the role of a mashgiach qualifies as ministerial. The court held that the ministerial exception, grounded in the First Amendment, bars Markel’s claims, as his work was essential to OU’s religious mission of kosher certification. The court emphasized that delineating religious and secular decisions within religious institutions could lead to unconstitutional entanglement between church and state.

The ruling also extended the ministerial exception to protect individual defendants, such as Rabbi Nachum Rabinowitz, from employment-related claims brought by ministerial employees. Circuit Judge Gabriel P. Sanchez concurred with the outcome but disagreed that the exception could apply to purely secular disputes.

The case underscores the constitutional principle that religious institutions’ decisions, even if appearing secular, are often intertwined with religious doctrine and are thus shielded from judicial interference under the ministerial exception. The decision is significant in defining the scope of the ministerial exception within religious organizations providing services for profit.