Organization than the OU (and they offered more money and a job for his son).
The OK's RC for Food-service is Rabbi Teichman's son, contractually they can't have him dismissed. JOB SECURITY
Hi. On Tuesday 9/13/2022, I passed by a Kosher Chinese store on Coney island Ave called Glatt
It's on Coney island between Ave. L and M. I saw frum people going in the there.
There is an OK symbol on the store's awning. I checked the OK certificate paper on the window and it had an expiration date of 8/31/2022!!! Meaning at that point the certification expired 13 days prior.
1. Do you have any contacts within the OK to find out if the certification is still valid, and if it's not, why don't they publicize it and remove the certificate and sue to remove the ok symbol from sign?
2. Do you have any contacts in Flatbush that can pass by and take a picture of the expired sign in the window?
If the OK is falling apart, the public needs to know before any further incidents not afterwards.
Thanks,
Moish
09/19/2022
Hi,
just to follow up, I had someone check the store's window last night, and now
there is a valid certificate hanging in the window. No way of knowing when it
was changed, before you emailed the OK, or afterwards. There
certainly was an expired certificate late Tuesday.
2.
Do you know which 4 establishments, and are you at liberty to say? Are they
strictly in boro park, or is he referring to the Boro park area with would
include all of south brooklyn including Flatbush etc.?
3.
Shouldn't establishments owned by michalelei Shabbos be treated as goyim?
4.
Speaking of Flatbush, what's the story with vaad of Flatbush certification on
food establishments? I remember years ago it was considered horrible, then I
heard that Rabbi Goldberg fixed it up. Is that true? And if yes, is it still
"fixed up" now that rabbi Goldberg is no longer around?
5.
Which organizations can be trusted for food establishment certification in Brooklyn
- Boropark/Flatbush areas?
Moish
https://dusiznies.blogspot.com/2022/09/kashrus-issues-and-some-solutions-by.html
1- The same owner also owns the one in Cherry Hill, NJ and in Fairlawn, NJ all under the OK and approved by the KCL, by the mere fact that all 3 places are allegedly the same owner's family, the same hashgocha.
2- The OK says the rational for the Nitra Ruv's psak for the 6 months only that requires kashering and not prior is based on some obscure rulings in the code of Jewish Law. The Owner who is a non-Jew was a מסיח לפי תומו and he is the פה שאסר ' פה שהתיר not the videos. That's a stretch of the imagination.
Who was it that said that in the bottom of the boxes of vegetables, it's common for them to bring in the chicken and meat.
שומו שמים- והיתם קדושים- צניעות וכשרות— KASHRUS ISSUES AND SOME SOLUTIONS
Reb Ahron Kotler, Z" L said-The truth must be stated-loudly,
clearly & unequivocally, Even if the public doesn't like the sound of it.במקום שיש חילול השם, אין חולקין כבוד לרב
The Chofetz Chaim & the Rambam, בדיני
שמים מכלימין אותו ברבים
Rav Breuer, Z”l said regarding Kashrus w/Chumras and hidurim, you
have no kashrus & no chumras & no hidurim.
It is brought to you by Yudel Shain of the Kosher Consumers Union,
a non-profit 501 © 3 Organization.
Because of the recent Kashrus catastrophes and the ימים נוראים,
The kosher consumer is the only one who can correct the situation; therefore,
you are not a שוגג anymore.
KCL standards- All of their Sushi places are run strictly by Asian גויים , making $1200.00 @ week and they bring their non-kosher fish,
Clam & other treif sauces with wine. So frum people can quickly learn the
Art of Sushi. Unfortunately, only one store now has a mashgiach.
All of their Nori wraps are infested & are "impossible to
check."
As soon as I gave up the hashgocha on the Manalapan Chinese
restaurant 15 years ago for kashrus reasons, the KCL said for the past 15 years,
"it's a recommended restaurant" עפרא לפומיה.
So, of course, now they will lie about it.
All of the רבנים וראשי ישיבה who back the KCL are שותפים
to the Treifos that the אדירי התורה ותשב"ר
are eating.
SOME KCL INCIDENTS - Treif cheeses, Bishul Akum, בשר שנתעלם, non-kosher meat & poultry, חלב עכו"ם big timeחילול שבת by their affairs, milchig Danishes w/
cholent, drunk Mashgichim, smoking on Shabbos & no Mashgiach at all, גוים have keys to the places & the Kashrus
sealing tape are in the גויים car, Non-מבושל
wine at their affairs handled by גויים,
there are many, many more episodes.
The KCL Mafia only wants the protection money, and they terrorize establishments that don't want them. If I publicize a serious KCL kashrus issue in a publication, the KCL terrorizes those publications . The food establishments are aware that KCL is a scam and deceiving the consumers.
They
treat our אדירי התורה ותשב"ר
as "secular Chareidim" R" L
ר' שלמה זלמן אורבך said people who follow
my guidelines in kashrus would not have to worry about "Off The Derech"
children.
All food service establishments should STOP immediately paying the "protection
money" to the KCL.
Obviously, the KCL would not allow a בעל
שמחה to bring in their qualified Mashgiach. Every בעל שמחה must have its own qualified Mashgiach from the beginning of the
preparation and cooking. The KCL is afraid that the host's Mashgiach will realize
that the KCL is a scam, fraud, and façade. So, they have to protect their piggy
bank.
Till after יום כיפור Eat at home and come to the שמחת
חתן וכלה
The KCL is beyond repair; it must be shut down immediately, and
there is no hashgocha on those establishments until the OU gets its people in
place. Those that relied on KCL, Star-K, & Tartikuv can still rely comfortably
on the OK.
כתיבה וחתימה טובה
Rabbi Shain pulled his Co-hashgocha from the Manalapan chinese restaurant when Rabbi Don Yoel Levy decided the the chinese owners can have key to the restaurant. Therefore he had key with the blessing of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy.
The OK claimed that the had the locks changed 3 months ago, why because he was caught?
No-one bring in chicken in his pants pocket for a chinese restaurant, unless perhaps if they were wearing a "Bekeshe"?
Why doesn't the OK dismiss the RC responsible for food service at the OK just like Passaic Hashgocha did when they caught the JIN chinese retaurant serving treif.
Small Restaurants Are Facing a Nationwide Chicken Shortage Another pandemic-related shortage has struck. By Caitlyn Hitt. Published on 5/10/2021
KCL says they have proof that all of the
they are currently looking for it.
https://jnews.us/kcl-catering-standards-questioned/
https://jnews.us/bmgs-kcl-is-it-really-kosher/
https://jnews.us/is-a-kashrus-dictatorship-brewing-behind-the-scenes/
The KCL is "now" denying that they recommended the Manalapan Chinese Restaurant (since Rabbi Shain is not there anymore).
If this would be KCL's last lie, I would forgive them.
Ex-Owner of LA Kosher Market Is Being Sued for Kosher Meat Scandal
When the Passaic Clifton Chinese restaurant was caught selling treif, some two years ago, they dismissed their Kashrus Administrator.
Why isn't the OK dismissing their Food service RC???, they must bear the full responsibility.
The Mashgichi(m) called the (Rabbi Kalman Weinfeld?) food-service Rabbinic Coordinator at the OK numerous times, we get the vegetables clean from infestation. He ignored them- result "the customers ate infested product".
Finally they sent down their "make me a Heter Rabbi" Reb Usher Ekstein, the Mashgiach kept showing him that it's impossible to get the fresh produce clean, Rav Ekstein said try this way and that way etc.
The Mashgiach tried all of his methods but it was still infested, he turned to show it to Rav Ekstein who had slipped out the front door and left.
Yes, the consumers ate for many years infested vegetables at the Chinese restaurant, but it was "under Rabbinical Supervision".
When the Passaic Clifton Chinese restaurant was caught selling treif, some two years ago, they dismissed their Kashrus Administrator.
Why isn't the OK dismissing their Food service RC???, they must bear the full responsibility.
Someones head must roll, perhaps more that one.
This is unacceptable of how the OK doesn't look out for the kosher consumer.
The OK labs wants to deny that they allow OK certified Chinese owned restaurants to have the keys to the restaurant.CJV Healthcare Council Joins Important Win for Physician Conscience Rights
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Had the WMA accepted such a proposal, physicians could have faced serious consequences had they acted in accordance with their personal views on appropriate and moral medical care, rather than follow the progressive agenda.
“If these proposals had been approved, the impact on the ethical practice of medicine would have been profound,” said Dr. Tim Millea, Chair of CMA’s Health Care Policy Committee. “Physicians would be required to provide or directly refer patients for physician-assisted suicide, abortion, transgender surgery, and other unethical measures.”
“It was critically important that we join in this letter,” added Dr. Yehuda Mond, Chair of the CJV-HC. “Jewish medical practitioners would be harmed as much as anyone were conscience protections removed. It violates Halachah, Torah Law, to perform an elective abortion or remove healthy reproductive organs, much less to ‘assist’ in suicide, and thus such rules would impinge upon our religious beliefs and obligations.”
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Secular Chareidim I discussed the topic of political obsession and lack of inspiration on the part of some frum Jews with a family member last week and was told in response that this person’s rosh yeshiva blames the internet and social media for people going off the derech.
I initially wondered how to interpret this, as the rosh yeshiva did not refer to people reading kefirah online or being exposed to inappropriate material, which of course can really damage a person’s ruchniyus. It then struck me that the rosh yeshiva was referring to the above phenomenon, in which people become infatuated with political or social endeavors, due to the ease of immersion therein through electronic media, and come to accept the values presented there, which they unknowingly absorb over time.
Eventually, Torah commitment and belief become mere formalities that “get in the way” of what these people feel is really important. The result after a while might be a person who is off the derech totally, or might be the emergence of “secular chareidim” – people who look like bnei Torah and fully adhere to the Torah’s “rituals,” but whose belief system is thoroughly foreign to the Torah, as they attribute world events to political strategies, economics, media manipulation and perhaps “luck.”
Let us take a step back and realize that just like Yosef’s trip to Shechem might have seemed absurd from a secular perspective, but was in fact Hashgochas Hashem, so too is all that transpires the work of the G-d of history, and that the apparently unholy mechanisms at play are indeed geared to ultimately fulfill His Will.
(From an Article by Reb Avrohom Gordimer)
Thank you for informing the public.
Seasons' Double Standard and The Vaad HaKashrus of Five Towns August 17, 2022
Surprisingly, Seasons decided to have its Lakewood and Lawrence branches respond differently to this issue. Its Lakewood branch stopped selling almost all Seasons checked produce; see the recent picture below.
However, at its Lawrence location, Seasons continues selling almost all the checked produce; see the recent The probable cause of the Season's apparent double standard is that the Lawrence branch is certified by the Vaad HaKashrus of Five Towns. According to many kashrus experts, it has a relatively low kashrus standard, especially concerning its Bedikas Toilaim expertise. (Bnei Torah in the Five Towns did not accept the standard of kashrus Vaad HaKashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway and started a new Hashgacha named, Mehadrin of the Five Towns.) Seasons in Lawrence, therefore, has continued selling checked produce, as per the directive of its kosher certification.
However, Seasons fears the many Lakewood Bnei Torah that could potentially boycott their Lakewood branch if they continue selling "checked" produce. Therefore, they stopped selling almost all the checked produce at their Lakewood branch. In the Five Towns, however, Bnei Torah are a minority, not yet considered an actual force, which negates Seasons for being concerned about a potential boycott.
The Bnei
Torah in the Five Towns' lack of power and recognition can be seen from when
the Vaad Hakashrus of Five Towns and Far Rockaway (a Modern Orthodox
organization) and its supporters recently gathered 50+ signatures for a letter
that called for a boycott against the establishments that carry the new Bnei
Torah Hashgacha in the Five Towns, Mehadrin
of the Five Towns, a competitor of
the Vaad Hakashrus of Five Towns and Far Rockaway.
You can click here for the letter.
Following, is the written position of Rabbi Binyomin Forst of the Five Towns, one of the key Rabbis who led in opposition to the new Bnei Torah Hashgacha, Mehadrin of the Five Towns, who later refused to appear when summoned to Beis Din regarding his actions:
"If a new hashgacha in Far Rockaway or the Five Towns is to be established, regardless of its qualifications, it will eventually destroy the Vaad as we know it. Anyone will be able to create a hashgacha and eventually some may be unreliable or untrustworthy. We need our Vaad to have the authority to strengthen the kashrus of our community. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that I ask each of our members not to rely upon any other hashgacha in our town. This is not for my benefit or for yours, but for the benefit of the entire community."
Recently, Rabbi Binyomin Forst wrote a letter (see below) acknowledging that the Vaad Hakashrus of Five Towns and Far Rockaway was never a practical solution for Bnei Torah. He de facto conceded that the Bnei Torah who opened the new Hashgacha were correct in their analysis. He then introduces the reader to a two-tiered system calling the higher level "Mehudar standard".
Rabbi Forst further coined Seasons Supermarket in Lawrence as carrying a "Mehudar standard" of kashrus and claimed that it mirrors KCL's (Kashrus Council of Lakewood) strict standard of kashrus. Those disappointed with a KCL set of standards would likewise be disappointed with Forst's "Mehudar standard".
The latest issue of selling "checked" buggy produce in a "Mehudar standard" store, questions not only the "Mehudar" status that Forst prides himself on, but also questions whether something deemed by Rabbi Forst and the Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway as being kosher is in reality kosher.
Additionally, Rabbi Forst was the focal person who convinced many to sign against the new kashrus certification, as he was viewed as a respectful, neutral, and senior person who could only mean for Heaven's sake. However, Forst admits in the letter that he had joined the Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway. This move suggests that he was not a neutral party in the Vaad vs. Bnei Torah Hashgacha dispute. As you read the letter below, you become aware of how intertwined Forst was with the Vaad HaKashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway before he officially joined them, which strongly questions his neutral standing.
Rabbi Forst justified his harming a fellow Jew’s livelihood and boycotting an establishment certified by a Vaad’s competitor with, “anyone will be able to create a hashgacha and eventually some may be unreliable or untrustworthy.” Can it be that the term, “unreliable or untrustworthy” dispensed by Forst on an unknown future kashrus entity, is an apt description of where Forst and the Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway stand now, a mere two years later?
Here is Rabbi Binyomin Forst’s recent letter:
"Some eight years ago, with the help of Moish Feldhamer, I established a program by which members of our kehillah and the community at large would be able to ascertain whether any particular food establishment meets certain superior kashrus standards. We maintained a list of establishments conformed to a “mehudar” standard. This so-called “Mehudar List” was not advertised publicly so as not to undermine the authority of the Vaad, rather, each individual had to inquire about each category or vendor in question.
"However, this
was obviously never a very practical solution. In addition, our community has grown and there are
many more bnei-Torah who wish to follow these “higher standards” of kashrus. Accordingly,
it became difficult to preserve the integrity and prestige of the Vaad while
at the same time provide individuals with the ability to
easily determine which vendors follow a mehudar standard. A
possible solution could be setting up a two-tiered system in which there are
two hashgachos within one organization: one basic hashgacha and an additional
“mehadrin” hashgacha. A similar system is used in the Israeli “Rabbanut”. While
this could feasibly work in our community, it may create division
and ruin the beautiful unity of our community.
"In response to
this need, the Vaad has created an innovative, new checklist system. This
provides a profile for each vendor with a detailed and clear list of its
standards. This includes whether a vendor uses Cholov/Pas Yisrael, Yoshon,
Bishul Yisrael tuna, Anasakis free fish, simanim checked salmon/lox and other
additional hidurim. In addition, the checklist shows the specific meat/chicken
sources used by each vendor. In addition, the Vaad hired Rabbi Shimon Adler,
someone with many years of experience and expertise in kashrus, to assist Rabbi
Eisen and to oversee each vendor’s compliance with the checklist.
"This is a
transparent and concise profile, available either through the storefront
checklist in each store or through the “Establishments section” on the Vaad’s
website www.vaadhakashrus.org. Thus, everyone is able to check and see
exactly what is being used in any establishment. You should examine the checklist
periodically to ensure that no changes have been made. One should note one
important item in the checklist, called “Additional Kashrus Hidurim”. This
includes hidurim such as the types of canned goods, hidurim in Bishul and Pas
Akum, chicken/meat sources and other hidurim. This is generally similar to the
mehudar standards that we maintained under the Mehudar program. Please also
note that only establishments that use meat/chicken sources that were
acceptable under the mehudar program, can receive this check.
"I am unaware of
any such system to be found, certainly not in our area. Much thought has gone into the implementation of this
system; it is unique and solves many issues. There is an overall, reliable
hashgacha which fits the needs of the general community, and one for
those who seek a mehudar standard. This mehudar standard is
similar to the standard of the more stringent hashgachos such as Kehilla
Kashrus and the KCL. Accordingly, anyone who takes kashrus more seriously
should consult with their Rav whether to eat in any particular establishment.
The fact that the Vaad may approve of a particular vendor, does not mean that
it is acceptable for your use. Only your Rav can
ascertain which vendor fits your standards.
"This is the
beauty of this new system. We
are all involved in one Vaad Hakashrus, under one leadership
with one common goal. The difference is only in
standards. There is a group of nine Rabbonim (myself included) from
various kehillos who make all the decisions regarding general Vaad policy. The
organization is completely subservient to these Rabbonim. We are
all working together to bring kedushah and taharah into our community, each
kehillah according to the standards set by each individual Rav."
"As for myself, I have closed our
“Mehudar List”: as it is no longer necessary.
"Below is the list of establishments (in alphabetical
order) that currently (as per the Vaad website on 4/10/22) receive all of the
checks. Establishments
marked with an asterisk are also currently yoshon (if applicable).
".......Lollibop, Mom’s Pastries*, Oldak
Catering*, Pizza Pious*, Pizza’le*, Prime Bistro, Seasons Supermarket*, Sharmel Caterers, Spring Stop, Chop & Roll, Stop, Wok &
Roll........."
We need our readers' input.....
Was there any upgrade in Season’s bug-checking procedures due to
this serious issue? Is their kashrus level now of an acceptable or recommended
standard? Until there is clarity on this issue, one is obligated not to
rely blindly on Season’s checked produce, nor on the kashrus of Vaad Hakashrus
of Five Towns and Far Rockaway.
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YUdel Shain from Lakewood was the original Hashgocha on the Manalapan chinese restaurant and the owner was KEN. Reb Yudel then brought in the OK as it was located in an area that may have needed a National name hashgocha as well. Reb Yudel did not allow the owner to have a key to the restaurant.
The Mashgichim had a number of serious kashrus issues, they called DYL of the OK, to pull the Hashgocha. Rabbi DYL said “it’s lean times, so we can’t drop any hashgochas”.
Soon after KEN sold it to his Cousin Henry.
The family has two kosher chinese restaurants in Brooklyn, one in Fairlawn, (one in Elizabeth) one non-kosher in philly. FYI- There is a restaurant Depot right near the non-kosher restaurant in Philly.
Soon after that, Yudel’s Mashgichim left the place and were replaced with the current one.
Every year before Chanukah, Yudel put on his blog a warning not to trust the Manalapan Chinese Restaurant
Reb yudel was there at least twice a week to inspect and check on the mashgichim if they are on top of the situation. Reb Yudel even forced the owner to dismiss his own mother as she was not complying with the mashgichim.
Two years ahead Rabbi DYL of the OK decided to allow the owner to have keys to the restaurant.
At that point, Reb Yudel notified DYL and KEN, that he’s leaving.
The rest is history