Dear Reader
by Rabbi Chaim Fogelman
The Kohanim wanted pure oil because they wanted to go the extra mile, above the letter of the law, and do the mitzvah in the best possible way. Read More
Share Your Spirit
I was wondering if there are any concerns with canned salmon and canned sardines? Read More
Cusumer Questions for the OK
Can a baby, who is nursing and eating solid foods, eat meat (i.e. chicken soup) right after nursing? Read More
Shmitta
by Rabbi Ahron Haskel
While the Holy Temple stood, keeping Shmitta was a Mitzvah M’dioraisa. “For six years you may plant your fields, prune your vineyards, and harvest your crops, but the seventh year is a sabbath of sabbaths for the land. Read More
Kosher Transport - Part II
by Rabbi Don Yoel Levy
n the last few years, OK Kosher Certification has taken a leading role in the effort to track these shipments and ensure that kosher product is shipped in acceptable tanks that will not affect the kosher status of the product. Read More
Keepin’ it Kosher at the Jewish Children's Museum
by Mimi Notik
In every corner of the innovative 50,000 square foot, 35 million dollar facility, Jewish life and history come alive through creative and accessible multi-media activities designed to engage, entertain, and educate. Read More
The Origin of “Okay”
Did you ever wonder
how the word “Okay" came to
be a part of our vocabulary?
What’s the right way to spell the word anyway?
Is it “ok,” “o.k.,” “okay,” “okeydokey”? Read More
Going Kosher in
30 Days
Going Kosher in 30 Days is written in a unique daily study format, with each day featuring different facets of kosher laws, practical kosher observance and spiritual encouragement. Read More
Meet Our Staff
by Rabbi Leizer Teitelbaum
In Korea, they work an 11 hour day, including Shabbos. I was late (due to flight problems) on my first day at the factory, and I discovered the workers already packing fish with a kosher symbol. Read More
Chassidic
Insights
into Chanukah
by Dina Fraenkel
They see the vast amount of light that Chanukah has to offer. They understand how accessing this light can inspire and elevate any Jew. Read More
Odds & Ends - Chanukah Insights
There is a hint to Chanukah in the Torah. In the section on the Chanukas HaMishkan, there are 89 pesukim, corresponding to the gematria of Chanukah (89). Read More
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