Winter 2013

While I was home with my family, taking cover from the super Hurricane Sandy, I was surprised to see that the U.S. Postal Service delivered the mail right to my door.

Readers share their thoughts about the last issue…

A previous issue mentioned that not all varieties of tuna are kosher. How is this possible and what varieties are not kosher?

How is Your Child Smart?

Had someone suggested that two millennia later Jews would not only be keeping kosher in Israel, but in Greece itself…. well, chances are that Antiochus would have enjoyed a good laugh at the ludicracy of the notion.

Kashrus and the Flavor Industry

As many readers are aware, there was a controversy in the world of chocolate production over the summer. Most notably, the famous Trader Joe’s chips under the supervision of the OK had a status change from kosher pareve, to kosher dairy.

On 27 Mar-Cheshvan (November 12), we held our annual Mashgiach Conference at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn, NY. Over 150 OK personnel and mashgichim were in attendance, including many from around the world.

Basil Pea Risotto

Who’s Behind the OK
Rabbi Yeshaya Prizant

The Wisdom of the Chanukah Lights

Chanukah