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Israel’s chief rabbi proposes breaking kosher meat monopoly

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber unveils plan to outsource kosher meat oversight to international certifiers like the Orthodox Union, aiming to cut costs, end monopolies and streamline imports

Shilo Freid | 05.16.25

Israeli lecturer sues top New Jersey university over alleged discrimination for being Jewish

Dr. Tal Ben-Zvi, a 20-year lecturer at Stevens Institute in New Jersey, claims anti-Jewish bias, humiliation and retaliation over requests for Jewish holidays, kosher food and medical privacy; school says all complaints were probed, with no bias found

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.04.25

I ate lobster for the first time—and it was kosher

Chef Dylan David refused to let becoming religious ruin the flavors in his kitchen, so he embarked on a culinary mission; The result: Otoro, a restaurant in Ramat Gan that introduces kosher diners to unfamiliar flavors; Yair Kraus, an observant Jew, found himself happily eating crab and lobster tartare—and even caviar

Yair Kraus | 04.27.25

Easy Passover recipe: Chocolate coffee cake ready in under an hour

This easy Passover chocolate coffee cake recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes total; With its rich flavors, marbled topping and a touch of coffee, it’s the perfect dessert that can stand alone or pair with ice cream

Olga Tuksher | 04.15.25

Jewish community outraged as Nuts Factory loses kosher certification in NYC

Israeli-owned nuts chain loses kosher certification over alleged violations involving non-kosher shipments, sparking backlash; decision threatens brand’s reputation, built on trust and strong community ties in kosher market

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.16.25

Pride Pizza, featuring vegetables in the colors of the rainbow flag, from PizzaPil in Tel Aviv

Israeli importers slam Chief Rabbinate’s kosher rules for driving up costs

Rabbinate’s peculiar kosher-for-Passover demands, such as adding 'mountain of cheese' to pizzas, driving up costs for importers and consumers; critics argue requirements, tied to Rabbinate's monopoly, lack justification and inflate prices

Navit Zomer | 02.10.25

'I didn’t realize how challenging opening a kosher Japanese restaurant would be. Now I understand why no one had done it before'

After 25 Years, the Yakimono restaurant at the Hilton Hotel closed its doors and was replaced by a second branch of the veteran Onami restaurant; the twist: unlike the original, the new Onami is Kosher certified; Chef Roy Soffer: 'The menu is different but has overlapping dishes. The kosher requirement pushed me to be more creative'

Tiki Golan | 01.09.25

A sweet spin on tradition: Hanukkah-themed M&M’s

Everyone knows the iconic M&M’s chocolate candies, but few are aware that the brand has launched a special Hanukkah edition featuring dreidels and menorahs; The price? Far from cheap

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.30.24

Jewish flight attendant sues Delta over ham sandwich, Yom Kippur assignments

Sasi Sheva, an Israeli living in California, accuses employer of systematic discrimination against ethnically Jewish and Israeli employees; airline says has 'zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.22.24

London rabbi jailed for circumcising Muslims in Ireland battles for kosher food and tefillin access

Rabbi Jonathan Abraham, arrested in Ireland for performing unauthorized circumcisions, claims his human rights are being violated since he is being denied kosher food; Following a court hearing, prison says it will provide kosher meals and grant access to religious items

Itamar Eichner | 08.12.24

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This is how you can easily vacation abroad and keep kosher

Only a 45-minute flight until clear water, blue sky, miles of coastline and lots of quiet, welcome to Paphos, Cyprus where you can relax, shop, eat delicious food and most importantly, do it Jewish style!

Liron Nagler-Cohen, Paphos | 08.09.24

Canada judge strikes down 'unreasonable' livstock slaughter regulations

Judge Guy Regimbald issues injunction against new Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulations local Jews claims will make kosher slaughter 'unviable'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.28.24

How Jewish WWII soldiers kept kosher in British military

Marvin Kersh landed on Normandy beach on D-Day and took part in the liberation of a concentration camp; But had to explain to his superiors why he refused to eat non-kosher meat, a position which almost saw him court-martialed

Itamar Eichner | 06.09.24

'Most Israelis eat kosher:' star chef Eyal Shani opens first kosher restaurant

Month after opening kosher eatery at Times Square, chef Eyal Shani turns dining experience at Ramat Hachayal in Tel Aviv kosher; 'We're gaining almost half of our clientele who've longed for our food and we haven't opened the door to them,' he says

Tiki Golan | 03.27.24

Religious slaughter still banned in 2 Belgium provinces, top EU human rights court rules

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg rejects petition filed by Jewish, Muslim communities in Belgium against the ban on kosher and halal slaughter in Wallonia and Flanders provinces, rules that ban does not infringe on religious freedom

Itamar Eichner | 02.15.24

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