The Brand name BELEAVES was recently hijacked by Minchas Chinuch Tartikuv and Zichron Shmuel DON'T USE THEM
Monday, May 12, 2025
Shavers
The issue of "lift and cut" in electric shavers is a major topic in halachic discussions regarding whether certain shavers violate the Torah prohibition of "lo sakifu"—the prohibition against shaving the beard with a razor (Vayikra 19:27).
Key Background
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The Torah prohibits shaving with a razor where the blade touches the skin and cuts the hair at the root.
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A "lift-and-cut" mechanism involves a dual-action system: one part lifts the hair, and the other cuts it below the skin surface, which resembles the action of a razor and is therefore problematic according to many Poskim.
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Permitted shavers are those that function like scissors (cutting above the skin) and do not have a “lift and cut” feature.
Rabbi Shmuel Feurst's Position (Chicago)
Rabbi Shmuel Feurst permits only certain shavers. His psak, consistent with many other prominent poskim, is that any shaver with a "lift and cut" mechanism is forbidden, as it is halachically comparable to a razor.
Permitted Shavers (according to Rabbi Feurst and other major poskim):
These typically do not have a lift-and-cut mechanism:
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Panasonic Arc series (wet/dry models) – These use a foil system and do not have the rotary “lift and cut” blades.
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Certain foil shavers without a second cutting mechanism beneath the foil.
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Norelco OneBlade – This is often permitted, as it trims more like a trimmer/clipper, above the skin.
Shavers considered problematic:
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Philips Norelco rotary shavers with Lift-and-Cut (many 3-head rotary models) – These are generally assur.
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Braun rotary models with dual action (if they mimic lift-and-cut) – Need to be checked individually.
Summary Psak:
According to Rabbi Shmuel Feurst and others (including Rabbi Belsky zt”l, Rav Moshe Feinstein zt”l via talmidim):
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Lift-and-Cut = Assur
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Foil shavers acting like scissors = Mutar
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Shavers must be checked model-by-model.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Why are so many Lakewood Yungerleit carrying and pushing strollers in Lakewood on Shabbos
Why are so many Bnei Torah and choshuve Lakewood Youngerleit
carry and go with carriages and strollers on Shabbos. It seems it increased
exponentially since they started putting up signs in the last few years than
one should not carry in the Eruv on shabbos.
1. Halachic Background:
Lakewood's Eruv has long been subject to serious
halachic debate, particularly among senior poskim such as:
- Rav
Aharon Kotler zt”l was opposed to making an Eruv in Lakewood.
- Rav
Shneur Kotler zt”l and Rav Matisyahu Salomon shlita maintained
that the Eruv should not be relied upon.
Lakewood's Eruv is based on leniencies regarding:
- Whether
the streets meet the halachic status of a reshus harabbim d’Oraisa.
- The
acceptability of tzuras hapesach (posts and wires).
- Gaps
in fencing or natural borders, etc.
2. Why Do So Many Use
It Anyway?
Despite the strong halachic resistance by many Roshei
Yeshiva and local Rabbanim, more and more families do rely on it.
Here are key reasons:
A. Alternative Halachic Rulings
Exist
- Some
reputable Eruv experts and Rabbanim permit its use and even
maintain it l’mehadrin.
- Baalei
battim and even some yungerleit follow poskim outside BMG (e.g.,
the Eruv in Flatbush is also controversial but widely used).
B. Practical Pressure
- Young
families with many children, especially when both parents go to shul
or for meals, feel a strong need for strollers and diaper bags.
- Some
rationalize: “If I don't carry, I can't go to shul, or my wife will be
stuck home.”
C. Social Shifts
- Once
more people were seen using the Eruv, social pressure flipped.
Early users may have felt awkward, but now non-users feel they’re the
minority in many neighborhoods.
- Families
moving in from other cities with established Eruvin (Monsey,
Baltimore, etc.) often come with a default of using it.
D. Lack of Clear Messaging
- Many young
families were never told clearly why not to use the Eruv, or
believe it's a personal stringency and not a communal standard.
- Some
may be unaware that their Rebbeim do not rely on it.
3. The Effect of the
Signs
Why did use increase after the signs went up?
Many never realized that there was an Erev in Lakewood, but
when they see signs about the Erev, they don’t read the entire sign, just the
part that there is an Erev.
- Backfire
effect: Signs sometimes generate curiosity or a reaction of
independence. ("Why are they pushing this so hard?")
- Polarization:
It drew attention to the machlokes, and some decided to "side
with the lenient view."
- Visibility:
More people realized “everyone else is doing it,” even among Bnei Torah.
- Desensitization:
Once people saw choshuve families with strollers and bags, the
social hesitancy to carry faded.
4. The Reality Today
- Many choshuve
yungerleit carry not because they believe it's 100% mutar, but
because they feel stuck between values and realities.
- Others
genuinely rely on heterim from Rabbanim they trust.
- Some don’t
realize it’s still a serious issue to many Gedolim in Lakewood.
In Summary:
It’s a complex mix of halachic leniencies, practical
pressures, and changing communal norms. But just because “many are doing it”
does not mean it’s right or acceptable in the eyes of all poskim —
especially those connected to the mesorah.
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Update-Due to the questionable kashrus standards in camps, every camp should be under a recognized reliable Hashgocha?

Is it acceptable?
Are there written policies for the acceptable hashgochas?
If yes?, obtain a copy.
What should I ask?
1- Who is in charge? Who sets the standards?
Any shailos that arise, who is the final Rabbinical authority?
Is there a Qualified Mashgiach in Charge?
2- Are the using "exclusively" pre-checked vegetables?
If yes?, who's vegetables? not most of them, but all brands that are being used!
If no?, Who is checking them?, is he trained? if yes? by whom?
Is it only being rinsed?
3- How about fruit? e.g. strawberries, blueberries, raspberries? What is the standard being utilized?
4- Bishul Yisroel issues- Convection ovens, steam kettles, etc.
Is bishul-yisroel for sfardim being addressed?
Is a shomer shabbos present in the kitchen at all times? [flames, ovens, etc]
5- Is yoshon, cholov yisroel, pas yisroel being strictly observed?
Hafroshs Chalah- who is responsible?
6- Who is responsible to check "all" deliveries coming in for compliance to the standards established?
7- Is there a properly trained experienced Mashgiach in the kitchen at all times?
8- Is the kitchen locked at night, Friday afternoon, etc? Who are all that have the keys?
9- Are the separate areas for dairy, meat, parve, etc? including sinks, etc?
10- Are all pots, utensils, etc clearly marked for dairy, meat, parve,?
11- Who is responsible for everything requiring seals?
12- ETC.?
Aderei Hatorah event- based on an extremely conservative estimate -Dan-Li'kaf-Ze'chus- דן לכף זכות
Here is a comprehensive
analysis of the full scope of bitul Torah (loss of Torah learning
time) caused by the Adirei HaTorah event, accounting for all known
components: travel, preparation, meetings, logistics, and post-event effects.
I. CORE EVENT PARTICIPATION
1. Lakewood Yungerleit
- Attendees: ~8,000–10,000
- Time Loss per Person:
- 2 hours travel
- 3 hours at the event
- 1 hour prep/socializing
- 1 hour of lost seder time before or after
- Total: ~6–7 hours
- Cumulative Loss:
→ 8,000 × 6 = 48,000
→ 10,000 × 7 = 70,000
Range: 48,000–70,000 hours
2. Lakewood Bochurim
- Attendees: ~3,000–5,000
- Time Loss per Person:
- Night seder missed
- Travel & group logistics (~2 hours)
- Disruption next morning
- Total: ~6–8 hours
- Cumulative Loss:
→ 3,000 × 6 = 18,000
→ 5,000 × 8 = 40,000
Range: 18,000–40,000 hours
3. Out-of-Town Yungerleit &
Bochurim
- Attendees: ~3,000–4,000
- Time Loss per Person:
- 6–8 hours travel
- Missed sedarim before/after
- Accommodations, fatigue
- Total: ~8–12 hours
- Cumulative Loss:
→ 3,000 × 8 = 24,000
→ 4,000 × 12 = 48,000
Range: 24,000–48,000 hours
4. Roshei Yeshiva / Rabbeim /
Chavrei Kollel
- Attendees: ~500–1,000
- Time Loss per Person:
- Shiur prep interruption
- Organizational roles
- Travel + attendance
- Total: ~6–10 hours
- Cumulative Loss:
→ 500 × 6 = 3,000
→ 1,000 × 10 = 10,000
Range: 3,000–10,000 hours
5. Baale’batim (Working Men Who
Learn)
- Attendees: ~10,000
- Time Loss per Person:
- Night chavrusa / shiur
- Disruption to morning seder
- Total: ~1–2 hours
- Cumulative Loss:
→ 10,000 × 1 = 10,000
→ 10,000 × 2 = 20,000
Range: 10,000–20,000 hours
II. INTERNAL BMG LOGISTICS & PREPARATIONS
6. Roshei Chabura Meeting
- Attendees: ~250
- Time Loss per Person: ~3.5 hours
- Central meeting (~1.5 hrs)
- Follow-up calls/emails (~2 hrs)
- Cumulative Loss:
→ 250 × 3.5 = 875 hours
7. General Yungerleit BMG-Wide
Meeting
- Attendees: ~6,000–7,000
- Time Loss per Person: ~2.5 hours
- Attendance at general meeting (~1 hr)
- Pre- and post-discussion with chaveirim (~1.5 hrs)
- Cumulative Loss:
→ 6,000 × 2.5 = 15,000
→ 7,000 × 2.5 = 17,500
Range: 15,000–17,500 hours
8. Ticket Purchasing and
Coordination
- Families Participating: ~7,000
- Time Loss per Household: ~1 hour
- Buying tickets, choosing seats, arranging for kids,
carpools
- Cumulative Loss:
→ 7,000 × 1 = 7,000 hours
III. INDIRECT AND FOLLOW-UP LOSSES
9. Post-Event Fatigue and Late
Start Next Day
- Applies to many yungerleit and bochurim who return
late
- Estimated yungerleit affected: ~5,000
- Time Loss: ~1 hour (missed 1st seder or late
arrival)
- Cumulative: 5,000 × 1 = 5,000 hours
IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED BITUL TORAH
Category |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Lakewood Yungerleit |
48,000 |
70,000 |
Lakewood Bochurim |
18,000 |
40,000 |
Out-of-Town Lomdei Torah |
24,000 |
48,000 |
Roshei Yeshiva / Rabbeim |
3,000 |
10,000 |
Baalebatim |
10,000 |
20,000 |
Roshei Chabura Prep |
875 |
875 |
General BMG Meeting |
15,000 |
17,500 |
Ticket Coordination |
7,000 |
7,000 |
Post-Event Lag |
5,000 |
5,000 |
TOTAL HOURS |
130,875 |
218,375 |
Summary
The Adirei HaTorah event,
while a major display of kavod haTorah, directly results in an estimated:
130,000 – 218,000 hours of bitul
Torah
This figure includes:
- Actual event attendance
- Travel
- Internal coordination within BMG
- Meetings and ticket logistics
- Post-event disruptions
Additional Considerations:
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Wives/Mothers: Lose shiurim, seder hours, household stability, especially if husband is away for long.
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Post-event lag: The day after has reduced productivity in many kollelim and yeshivos.
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Prep time for organizers: A select group may lose days or even weeks preparing.
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
UPDATE: Rabbi Hatchual's SBD "NON-GLATT"
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.
Monday, May 05, 2025
The root cause of OTD- consuming Rabbi Hatchual's SBD Alle/mealmart S. America and the like.
Thursday, May 01, 2025
UPDATE: Regarding the New halls in Lakewood- Ateres Esther and Ateres Blima, we notified them that we have many serious kashrus concerns with their choice of caterer.
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, etc. R"L
We gave them some better choices from a kashrus point and reliability.
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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Sunday, April 27, 2025
FDA recently banning several artificial food dyes (e.g., Red No. 3)- kashrus concerns?
With the FDA recently banning several artificial food dyes (e.g., Red No. 3), manufacturers are increasingly turning to natural alternatives — some of which may present kashrus concerns, particularly for ingredients derived from insects or non-kosher animals. Here’s a breakdown of what’s likely ahead and what kosher consumers should watch for:
1. Common Natural Food Coloring Replacements
As artificial dyes are phased out, here are natural colorants that may become more common:
✅ Kosher-Suitable Natural Sources
These are generally considered acceptable with proper supervision:
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Beet juice (red/pink)
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Turmeric (yellow)
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Paprika or annatto (orange/yellow; needs hashgacha due to extraction concerns)
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Spinach extract or chlorophyll (green)
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Grape skin extract or elderberry (purple)
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Carrot juice, pumpkin extract (orange)
Each of these may still require kosher certification, especially for commercial use, due to processing equipment and potential additives.
2. Problematic Natural Sources (Likely to Rise in Use)
These are of concern for kashrus reasons:
❌ Cochineal / Carmine (E120)
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Source: Ground up cochineal insects.
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Color: Deep red/pink.
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Kashrus Status: Not kosher. Considered non-kosher insect-derived and completely assur (prohibited).
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Use cases: Yogurts, beverages, candies, juices, lipstick, and more.
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Likelihood of resurgence: High. It's a stable, vibrant, natural red dye — likely to replace Red No. 3 in non-kosher or poorly supervised products.
❌ Shellac / Resinous Glaze
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Source: Secretions from the lac insect.
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Use: Shiny coating on candies (e.g., jelly beans, chocolate lentils), pills, and fruits.
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Kashrus Status: Controversial. Some hold it is not kosher; others are lenient in non-food use. Major kashrus agencies tend to avoid it or certify only synthetic alternatives.
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Likelihood of use: Medium to high, especially in confectionery and pill coatings.
❌ Bone Char / Animal Carbon
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Use: Filtering agent in sugar refining (not a coloring agent, but relevant in processing).
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Source: Animal bones, often non-kosher.
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Kashrus Status: Usually avoided by reliable hashgachas. Some leniencies exist under specific conditions, but consumers rely on certified sugar to avoid issues.
3. Regulatory and Marketing Influence
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"Natural" marketing claims often lead manufacturers to prefer animal/insect-based colorants like carmine, as these are perceived as healthier alternatives to synthetic dyes.
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Vegans and vegetarians are also pushing for plant-based replacements — which ironically helps the kosher consumer, as companies often label "carmine-free" or "insect-free" for these markets.
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Kashrus agencies are well aware of these shifts and are increasingly vigilant, especially in health food sectors, natural candies, beverages, and supplements.
4. What Should Kosher Consumers Watch For?
📌 Label Red Flags:
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“Carmine,” “cochineal extract,” or “E120” – avoid.
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“Natural color” – vague term; may include insect-based dyes. Always look for certification.
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“Resinous glaze,” “confectioner’s glaze” – may refer to shellac.
- Products with a natural or organic label but no hashgacha are not automatically kosher.
Summary
As artificial dyes are banned, the use of natural alternatives — including insect-based and animal-derived colorants — will likely increase, especially in non-certified products. For the kosher consumer, this means greater vigilance is necessary, particularly regarding red and shiny colorings in foods and pills. The kosher industry is adapting, but consumers should always look for proper certification and avoid relying on ingredient lists alone.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Alert: Freeze dried fruit, i.e. raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc. may be treated with ascorbic acid that is not kosher Li 'Pesach
Fruits that were dried for 12 months do not have a concern of infestation, as the insects became dried out to a moisture content of 10-15% on average.
Fruits, i/e. raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc. that are freeze-dried are dried to a 1-4% moisture, therefore there should not be issue of infestation.
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Shatnez Warning!
Vaad L'Mishmeres Shatnez-Tue, Apr 1 at 2:12 PM-ניסן תשפ"ה
Thursday, March 27, 2025
ALERT- Shatnez Warning!
Shatnez being found in Armando Martillo boy's suits
Armando Martillo boys' suits have once again been found to
contain shatnez, a concern that first came to light three years ago and appears
to persist even today. Alarmingly, many consumers remain unaware that polyester
suits can also include shatnez. Despite this, the Jewish owner based in Canada
has declined to issue a recall.
A troubling number of these suits have been confirmed to
contain linen scraps (as shown in the picture). When paired with the wool
incorporated into the jacket's inner components, this creates a significant
shatnez issue, especially for children who might unknowingly wear these suits
during Pesach.
These findings point to two potential scenarios: either a
new batch of suits is being manufactured with the same shatnez issue, or older
suits are still circulating, further perpetuating this risk.
To make matters even more concerning, multiple organizations
are distributing these shatnez-laden suits for free, potentially spreading the
issue unknowingly to recipients.
Did you know....
The דבר שמואל states in תשובה קעח that those in positions of Rabbinical authority must examine all types of garments and inform the public about shatnez concerns. He mentions that the של"ה הקדוש did so in his ספר, and alerted the public to shatnez garments.
Monday, March 24, 2025
Evergreen Shopping center, Route #9 Lakewood, NJ was obligated to install a traffic light, which was never installed-there were numerous tragedies- everyone is obligated APH to sue
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Lakewood's Deep-State
It's no secret anymore that we have a Deep-State issue in Lakewood that we must overcome.
The first thing is to vote out the Democrat Assemblyman that was shoved down our throats by the Deep-State.
No one should vote for anyone on the Vaad's list as they are all from the Deep State.
Any other ideas will be appreciated, It's a desperate situation.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
ALDI’S FRESH FARM-RAISED SALMON
ALDI’S FRESH FARM-RAISED SALMON that is plain, unseasoned and vacuum-sealed and has skin / scales on one side is acceptable even without certification.
[“Farm-Raised” is stated in fine print on the back.]
This includes Aldi’s Atlantic Salmon Portion and Fillet, Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Portion, and Coho Salmon Portion.
Some packages occasionally appear without any skin. One should check each package for skin before purchasing.
OU Kosher Advisory Leroux Liqueurs
OU Kosher Advisory Leroux Liqueurs


March 6, 2025: Leroux Liqueur has not been certified as kosher for quite a while. Old kosher product has tinted glass, the font of the word Leroux in one way, and diagonal shoulder. Bears on OU. Non-kosher product has clear bottle, different font, and round shulder, no OU.
August 31, 2023 from the OU:
Following the acquisition of the Leroux liqueur brand by Phillips Distilling Company, Leroux liqueurs will no longer be certified by the Orthodox Union and will not bear the OU symbol.
From the Dallas K: For those of you who like Leroux liquor this is bad news! Now is the time to stock up!
Products bearing the OU are still acceptable.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Ice cream House-Lakewood, NJ-
From an Email received
"I was just there and one of the cashiers is wearing short sleeves!!
For a Chasidish owned place this is terrible!"
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Rav Breuer, Z"L on Kashrus
Background: When Rav Dr. (Levy) 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 stands out stands out very much in this are of Chimras/Hidirim, but no basic Kashrus.
Sunday, March 02, 2025
ALERT: Brown Eggs- Kashrus dilemma
Brown Eggs have a tendency to have more blood spots, brown or red. At times they have what is called in Yiddish a "gersh'tel", also a problem.
Very often they are Cage-free, and there are roosters.
The blood-spots are a ד'אוריתא.
All Amish country eggs have roosters.
Usually at least 3-5 eggs out of a dozen have an serious kashrus issue- THEREFORE COOKING THEM AND NOT CHECKING IS not compliant with THE HALACHA.
There is no Heter for a Non-frum to check eggs, even if they get paid for every one they find.
Saturday, March 01, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
UPDATE: CRC Hisachdus Alert- Glicks Parve chocolate had some dairy ones mixed in-The Mashgiach was "pre-occupied" with other interests- If he came at all!!
CRC Hisachdus has had numerous Parve/Dairy issues the past few years.
CRC/ Hisachdus Parve Chocolate from an East Greenville, PA manufacturer, which should be listed always as Dairy.
Their Pesach Chocolate made at the Barton's while chocolate covered Matzo was being made side by side.
CRC/ Hisachdus- Glicks Parve/Dairy chocolate made in Turkey- The Mashgiach was not doing his job. There were other distractions.
CRC/Hisachdus Bakeries often (we know of 3 times in the past year) send Dairy/Parve Danishes to caterers and affairs in not properly marked boxes and the Dairy ones were served after Fleshing's.
CRC/Hisachdus for years did a Lakewood production of "Parve" Chocolate in a facility that does Cholov Akum - with no Mashgiach at all.
ETC
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Sunday, February 16, 2025
They just had a mamzeres named Layah, per blessing of Reb Shmuel and Sholom Kamenetsky and Rabbi Gershon Bess et al
TAMAR EPSTEIN REMARRIed WITHOUT A GET!
Monday, February 10, 2025
The biggest Holocaust ever, is taking place in Israel by the Israeli leftist, chilonim, etc. Their fake Concerns about the Hostages?, only to take down the BIBI Government!
PS -Stop the Abortions, you'll have 30,000 soldiers annually, without the Chareidim at all.
Note: In the army, it's 100% abortions!
Given Data:
- Jewish births (mostly by the frum) in Israel in 2021: Approximately 135,639
- Legal abortions in Israel (mostly by chilonim) in 2021: Approximately 16,508 (99.5% of 16,591)
- Estimated illegal abortions in Israel: Approximately 15,000
- Arabs don't allow abortions
Total Abortions (Legal + Illegal):
Ratio of Jewish Births to Total Abortions:
Ratio=Total abortions Jewish births=31,508 v.135,639≈4.3Percentage of Abortions Compared to Jewish Births:
To calculate the percentage of abortions relative to Jewish births:
Percentage=(Jewish births Total abortions)×100=(135,63931,508)×100≈23.2%Final Results:
- There are approximately 4.3 Jewish births from the Frum for every abortion (legal and illegal) mostly from the Chilonim.
- Abortions account for approximately 23.2% of Jewish births in Israel.
Sunday, February 09, 2025
Tuesday, February 04, 2025
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
AT BOBOV IT WAS CHECKED WITH A MOISTURE METER, 18%-+ as a DOUGH, 1-2% right OUT OF THE OVEN, NOBODY COMES CLOSE TO THAT- GET YOUR REJECTORS AWAY FROM THE OVEN- ABOUT TIME, uNLESS YOU WANT TO WEAR AN APRON AND LOOK LIKE A ROSH YESHIVA AT MATZO BAKING-IT WON'T GET YOU A SHTELLAR.
Sunday, February 02, 2025
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.