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rketing materials. oday to upgrade your ma Call t DESIGN LAUREN MANN 323.774.3225 [email protected] WWW.LAURENMANNDESIGN.COM M INV ITATIONS NTING & CU STO PHICS AND PRI BUSINES S GRA 3 Table of Contents usually happy to provide ample Eating Out ...... 3 airline-style meals for its guests. Southern California ...... 4 These can be heated in the non- Helpful Internet Sites ...... 10 Kosher ovens as they are double Northern California ...... 11 wrapped for this purpose. In Alaska ...... 13 addition, one can order gourmet Arizona ...... 14 meals from caterers who specialize Colorado ...... 14 in mail order Glatt Kosher meals. Hawaii ...... 15 These too are double wrapped Idaho ...... 16 and sealed to allow heating in a non-Kosher oven. Most of Kansas ...... 16 these establishments are most Montana ...... 17 agreeable to provide cups of fruit Nevada ...... 17 upon request as well. New Mexico ...... 18 Restaurants and Caterers: Oklahoma ...... 18 One of the difficult decisions that Oregon ...... 18 one must make when choosing Texas ...... 18 a Kosher Restaurant or Caterer Utah ...... 20 is how to determine the Kosher Washington ...... 20 standard and what separates one Canada ...... 21 from the next. Mexico ...... 22 One of the main determining Amusement Parks in California...... 22 factors as to the reliability of an Updates & Alerts ...... 23 establishment will be the level of Hashgacha provided. There are Eating Out various types of food establishments and each Coffee shops: may need different levels of supervision. Unflavored coffee does not present a Kashrus Meat Restaurants or Catering: problem. This includes the various roasts, i.e. In general needs Shomer Shabbos person on site French roast, Spanish roast etc. Flavoring always at all times. This will exclude those restaurants needs a good Hashgacha. Some coffee shops that are owned and operated by their Shomer such as Starbucks have the flavoring in a bottle Shabbos owners and have occasional visits from and one can check for Kosher certification on the the Rabbi. label. Those that use flavored beans would need a good Hashgacha on the roasting house. The Fish Restaurants or Catering: addition of milk is not a problem beyond Cholov The same as with meat applies. Stam in countries when one can rely on the milk Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants: being Kosher. Half and Half needs Hashgacha The severe issue of insects is prevalent as well when it contains preservatives. One should as non- Kosher wine, grape juice and oils being drink the coffee in a disposable cup as the mugs used among the ingredients. used may be used for non- kosher hot coffee as well. An additional concern that has arisen Dairy or Pizza Restaurants: is the washing of coffee pots in a non- Kosher These often do not require Hashgacha Temidis. dishwasher. This is done only in stand- alone However, as will all of the above, each case may type of coffee shops and restaurants but not in vary as to how much it must be watched. kiosks etc. Yogurt Shops: Cruise Ships and Hotels: A common ploy is for the non- Jewish or Resorts, on occasion, advertise Kosher meals non- Shomer Shabbos owner or workers to with full supervision. In cases where the facility put signs in front of the machines bearing a does not include a Kosher kitchen, the hotel is Hechscher, claiming to be using a mix from 4 Southern California that reliable Hechscher. Obviously this Southern California Los is meaningless, as we cannot rely on such claims. Each store needs to be checked for Angeles Area certification on the store. COFFEE SHOPS: Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (KOLA): Each store Ice Cream Stores: displays its own specific Kosher LA (Rabbi There are franchise stores that must use the Benzaquen) certificate. NOTE: some stores are company’s product and one can assume that Kosher certified for everything, while others only they are doing so as the penalty would be great for beverages and some packaged foods. It is if they vary. Then there are other types that important to check each store for its certification. are independent and are allowed to use many All Coffee Bean stores in the Los Angeles area ingredients of their own choosing. These will (only) are under KOLA supervision for both drinks need supervision on each and every individual and food. Coffee Bean stores outside of the Los store. Angeles area should be checked individually for Maaris Ayin: KOLA Hashgacha certificate. A Jew who brings a Kosher burger into a Starbucks: Some products are Kosher. All McDonalds to meet a non- Jew who will be plain coffee without flavoring is Kosher. www. eating McDonalds non- Kosher food would be kosherstarbucks.com has a comprehensive a classic case of Maaris Ayin. A normal person listing. Due to a machinery issue of washing would have the right to assume that he sees coffee pots with non- Kosher equipment, it is the Jew eating a burger in a non- Kosher burger preferable not to use stand- alone/full service restaurant. However drinking water there, or stores. Such stores often wash their coffee eating something Kosher in a hotel continental containers in the same dishwasher as non-Kosher breakfast would not be a problem. utensils. Coffee kiosks and other small coffee Amusement Parks, Movie Theaters, Sport outlets, such as can be found in supermarkets Stadiums: etc. do not have this issue. Dry roasted peanuts in the shell do not pose a problem. However, fresh popcorn cannot be ICE CREAM/ CANDY & NUTS STORES used in any of the above locations. Even when Baskin Robbins (entire store under RCC) (Cholov the vendor displays a Kosher oil being used at Stam) 1800 S. Robertson Blvd. #8 (310) 559-3131 this time, we have no way of ascertaining that Goody Goody (RCC) 9162 W. Pico Blvd. non-Kosher oil was not used until now. If butter is Ice Cream Lab (KOLA) being used it too may be of a non- Kosher origin. 9461 S. Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 759-6505 The beer and soda are often Kosher. Munchies (Kehilla - Cholov Yisroel) 8859 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 777-0221 Take Out: Nut House (RCC) Often this may resolve a situation where one 8664 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 652-3491 needs to eat in a place that does not have Kosher food on hand. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, Restaurants cruise ship or plane, non-Kosher home or hotel, Afshan Restaurant (RCC) 106 W. 9th St. (213) one can always have a gourmet meal on hand 622-1010 with proper preparation. Many reliable Kosher Akita Sushi (Kehilla) www.akitasushi.com (310) food outlets gladly ship food to anywhere in the 689-6589 world, be it a hotel, cruise line or other. Beverly Elite Café (Kehilla) 7115 Beverly Blvd. In general, when eating out, even in an (323) 936-1255 establishment with proper certification, if there Beverly Hills Thai (RCC) 9036 Burton Way (310) are any glaring “red flags”, it should be brought 288-4321 to the attention of the certifying agency . Bibi’s Bakery & Café (Kehilla) 8928 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 246-1788 Cafe Elite (Kehilla) 7115 Beverly Blvd. (323) 936- 2861 Southern California 5 Cedars Sinai Medical Center’s Kosher Kitchen (RCC)8700 Beverly Blvd. (310) 423-6522 Chayo Eatery (Kehilla) 3556 Torrance Blvd. (310) 540-5446 Chick ‘N Chow Restaurant (Kehilla) 9301 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 274-5595 Cohen Restaurant (RCC) 316 E. Pico Blvd. (213) 742-8888 Dr. Sandwich (RCC) 9113 W. Olympic Blvd. Ditmas Kitchen & Cocktail (Kehilla) 8731 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 271-9300 Elat Burger (RCC) 9340 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 278-4692 Elite Cuisine Restaurant (Kehilla) 7119 Beverly Blvd. (323) 930-1303 Fish Grill (Kehilla)7226 Beverly Blvd. (323) 937-7162 Fish Grill (Kehilla) 9618 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 860-1182 Fish Grill (Kehilla) 22935 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu (310) 456-8585 Garden of Palms Assisted Living (RCC) 1025 N. Fairfax Avenue (323) 656-7900 Got Kosher? (RCC) 8914 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 858-3123 Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage Factory (Kehilla) 8930 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 858-8590 Kabob & Chinese Food (Kehilla) 9180 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 274-4007 Kosher Pizza Station (Kehilla-dairy) 8965 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 276-8708 L.A. Burger Bar (Kehilla) 8581 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 933-4430 La Gondola (Kehilla) 9025 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 247-1239 Lieder’s Glatt Kosher Takeout & Catering (Kehilla) 8721 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 909-7223 Mahale Kabob (RCC) 8762 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 351-7737 Meshuga 4 Sushi (RCC) 526 N. La Brea Avenue (323) 363-5392 Meshuga 4 Sushi (RCC) 8948 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 271-5050 Metro Glatt (RCC) 8975 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 275-4420 Mexikosher (RCC) 8832 W. Pico (310) 271-0900 Milky Way Restaurant (Kehilla-dairy) 9108 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 859-0004 Nagila Meating Place (Kehilla) 9407 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 788-0119 Nagilla Pizza (Kehilla - dairy) 9411 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 788-0111 Nathan’s Kosherland (RCC) 1636 Westwood Blvd. (310) 441-0394 P.S. Cafe (RCC) 9786 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 772-2518 Pat’s Restaurant (Kehilla) 9233 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 205-8705 Pico Cafe (Kehilla) 8944 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 385-9592 Pico Kosher Deli (Kehilla) 8826/8820 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 273-9381 Pizza Mayven (Kehilla - dairy) 140 N. La Brea Avenue (323) 857-0353 Pizza World Restaurant (Kehilla dairy) 365 S. Fairfax Avenue (323) 653-2896 Schnitzly (Kehilla) 9216 W. Pico Blvd. (424) 249-3565 Schwartz Bakery & Deli (Kehilla) 433 Fairfax Avenue (323) 653-1941 Schwartz Bakery/Circa NY (Yoshon) (Kehilla) 8622 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 659-0464 Shalom Pizza (RCC dairy – Cholov Yisroel) 8715 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 271-2255 Shanghai Diamond (Kehilla) 9401 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 553-0998 Shilos Restaurant (Kehilla) 8939 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 858-1652 Sushiko (RCC) 9340 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 274-3474 Tacos A La Carte (RCC) Pico & Roxbury (310) 553-8804 Ta-eem Grill (RCC) 7422 Melrose Ave. (323) 944-0013 Trattoria Natalie (Kehilla) 8681 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 246-1826

BAKERIES Beverly Elite Café (Chalav Yisroel) (Kehilla) 7115 Beverly Blvd. (323) 936-1255 Bibi’s Bakery & Cafe (Kehilla) 8928 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 246-1788 Breakaway Bakery (Kehilla) 5264 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 968-9380 Classic La Palais (Yoshon) (RCC) 8670 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 659-4966 Delice Bakery (Kehilla) 8583 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 289-6556 6 Southern California Eilat Bakery (Kehilla) 350 N. Fairfax Avenue (323) 933-5000 Eilat Bakery (Kehilla) 9060 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 205-8700 Erin Mckenna’s Bakery NYC (RCC – Pareve) 236 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 463-2023 Krispy Kreme Donuts (KSA - Dairy Cholov Stam) Only the following locations are under Kosher supervision: Burbank, Chula Vista, City of Industry, Crenshaw, Gardena (both locations), Long Beach, Mission Viejo, Ontario, Orange County, Santa Monica , San Diego La Brea Bagel Co. (Kehilla) 7308 Beverly Blvd. (323) 965-1287 Magnolia Bakery (RCC - Chalav Stam) 8389 W. Third Street (323) 951-0636 Rising Heart’s Bakery (RCC) 10836 ½ Washington Blvd. (310) 815-1800 Schwartz’s Bakery (Kehilla - Yoshon) 8622 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 659-0464 Schwartz’s Bakery (Kehilla- Yoshon) 433 N. Fairfax Avenue (323) 653-1941 Schwartz’s Bakery (Kehilla) 7113 Beverly Blvd. (323) 931-3563

BUTCHERS/MARKETS Ariel Glatt Kosher Market (Kehilla) 304 N. La Brea Avenue (323) 964-9438 Beverly Hills Kosher Meats (RCC) 9213 W. Pico Blvd. Elite Market (RCC - Fish Only) 8730 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 678-6885 Glatt Mart (RCC) 8708 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 289-6888 La Brea Kosher Market (Kehilla) 410 N. La Brea Avenue (323) 931-1221 Livonia Glatt Market (RCC) 8922 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 271-4343 Pico Glatt Kosher Mart (Kehilla) 9427 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 785-0904 Ralph’s #39 (RCC) 260 S La Brea Ave. (323) 937-3264 Ralphs #198 (RCC meats) 9616 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 271-2672 Santa Monica Glatt Market (RCC) 11540 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 473-4435 Star Glatt Kosher Meats (RCC) 12136 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 820-6064 Western Kosher Market (Kehilla) 444 N. Fairfax Avenue (323) 655-8870 Western Kosher Market (Kehilla) 4817 W. Pico Blvd. (323) 933-8283 Yoram’s Meat (RCC) 8730 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 877-4691

CATERERS (L.A. and the Valley) A.D. Catering and Events (Kehilla) 1537 Franklin St. (323) 819-4682 Abba’s Catering (RCC) 129 N. La Brea Avenue (323) 658-7730 CA Catering (Kehilla) 1619 S. Robertson Blvd. (323) 630-2802 Catering by Brenda (RCC) 1467 S. Durango Avenue (310) 203-8365 Culinary Creations by Chumie (RCC) 11852 Vose Street (818) 300-5687 E.J.’s Kosher Party Service (RCC) 245 South Alta Vista Blvd. (323) 633-7711 Elegant Event (Kehilla) 7659 Beverly Blvd. (310) 678-7602 Emuna Foods (RCC) 6159 Van Nuys Blvd. (310) 597-2924 Got Kosher (RCC) 8914 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 858-3123 JFS/Hirsh Kosher Kitchen (RCC) 338 N. Fairfax (323) 937-6560 Judith International Foods (RCC) 574 Hilgard Ave. (310) 208-3081 La Gondola (Kehilla) 9025 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 247-1239 Let’s Have A Cart Party (RCC) 5890 Blackwelder Street (310) 246-1230 Lieder’s Glatt Kosher Takeout & Catering (Kehilla) 8721 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 909-7223 Maohr Catering (RCC) 12405 Sylvan St. N. Hollywood (818) 469-4358 Majestic Glatt Catering (Kehilla) 18038 Ventura Blvd. (818) 294-8225 Menora Glatt Kosher Catering (Kehilla) 1537 Franklin Street (213) 407-4700 New York Glatt Kosher Caterers (Kehilla) 1952/3 S. Robertson Blvd. (818) 788-0007 Pat’s Catering Office (Kehilla) (310) 205-8707 Pico Kosher Deli/Shabbos Take-Out (Kehilla) 9427 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 273-9381 Southern California 7 Platinum Catering (Kehilla) 241 S. Detroit St. (818)625-8083 Raphy’s Catering (Kehilla) 13646 Burbank Blvd. (818) 968-1351 Sameakh Catering (Kehilla) 322 N. Foothill Rd. (310) 274-0808 Schwartz Catering (fleishig) (Kehilla) (323) 653-1941 Schwartz Bakery – Circa (Kehilla) (310) 659-0465 Shabbos Foods LA.com (Kehilla) (310) 909-7223 Sharon’s Catering (RCC) 7244 Reseda Blvd., Reseda (818) 344-7472 Simon’s Catering (RCC) 2627 S. La Cienega Blvd. . (310) 474-4011 Sinai Catering (RCC) 12233 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 820-0048

Note: The RCC will only allow caterers under their supervision in the following establishments: All Orthodox Synagogues Hilton Universal Regent Beverly Wilshire Beth Israel-Beverly Blvd. Hilton-LAX Radisson LAX Beverly Hilton Iranian American Jewish Center Sheraton Universal Calabasas Inn Loews SM Beach Hotel Warner Center Marriott Century Plaza Hotel Luxe Summit Hotel Westin LAX Crown Plaza-Beverly Drive Marriott-Downtown Eretz Cultural Center Omni Hotel

FISH MARKETS Elat (RCC - Fish Only) 8730 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 659-7070 Farifax Fishery (Kehilla) 345 N. Fairfax Avenue (323) 653-633 Hiro’s Kosher Sushi (RCC) Available at select Gelsons and other locations

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ICE CREAM/GIFTS/NUTS Cold Stone Creamery (RCC - Cholov Stam) 14622 Ventura Blvd. (818) 907-2702 La Reyna De Michoacan (RCC) 7147 Lindley Ave., Reseda (213) 321-1547 Perfectly Suited (Rabbi Aharon Simkin) (818) 489-6101 Pistachio (RCC) 17940 Ventura Blvd. (818) 903-3618

RESTAURANTS B&H Grill (Kehilla) 12450 Burbank Blvd. (818) 766-6567 Bocca Steakhouse (Kehilla) 16610 Ventura Blvd. (818) 905-5855 Brami’s Pizza North Hollywood (RCC Dairy – Cholov Yisroel) 12909 Victory Blvd. (818) 857-9401 Brami’s Pizza (RCC Dairy – Cholov Yisroel) 17736 ½ Sherman Way, Reseda (818) 342-0611 Darna Kitchen (RCC Meat) 19737 Ventura Blvd. Woodland HIlls Falafel Grill (Chabad) 5611 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills (818) 991-8799 Fish In The Village (RCC) 12450 Burbank Blvd. (818) 769-0085 Golan (RCC) 13075 Victory Blvd. (818) 763-5375 La Pizza (Cholov Yisroel) (Rabbi Hillel Adler) 12515 Burbank Blvd. (818) 760-8198 Le Sushi (RCC) 12524 Burbank Blvd. (818) 763-6600 Meshuga 4 Shusi 2 (RCC) 15928 Ventura Blvd. Encino (818) 501-0332 Napoli Kosher Pizza (Kehilla) 12417 Burbank Blvd. (818) 821-8596 Orange Delight & Grill (Kehilla) 13628 Ventura Blvd. (818) 788-9896 Pacific Kosher Pizza (Kehilla) 12460 Oxnard (818) 760-0087 Pizza Nosh (Rabbi Ami Markel) 30313 Canwood Street (818) 991-3000 Pita Village (RCC) 14845 Burbank Blvd. Pizza Mizza (RCC - Cholov Yisroel) 17942 Ventura Blvd. Encino (818) 758-9595 8 Southern California

PICO FAIRFAX A: 4817 West Pico Blvd. A: 444 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016 Los Angeles, CA 90036 P: 323.933.8283 P: 323.655.8870 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

HOURS HOURS Sun 7 - 6:00 Sun 7 - 6:00 Mon / Tue / Wed 7 - 7 Mon / Tue / Wed 7 - 7 Thu 7 - 7:30 Thu 7 - 7:30 Fri 7 - 2.5 hours before sundown Fri 7 - 2.5 hours before sundown Sat CLOSED Sat CLOSED

Sandwich Bar 26 (RCC) 17932 Ventura Encino (818) 339-9073 Shawarma Dadon (RCC) 12510 Burbank Blvd. (818) 462-5498 Toast Café (Kehilla) 15001 Ventura Blvd. (818) 461-9020 Unique Café (RCC) (Dairy - Cholov Yisroel) 18385 Ventura Blvd. (818) 757-3100 Yooshi Shoshi (RCC) 17942 Ventura Encino (818) 758-9595

BAKERIES Continental Bakery (RCC) 12419 Burbank Blvd. (818) 762-5005 Krispie Kreme (KSA) 1521 N. Victory Pl., Burbank Love Bakery (RCC) 17928 Ventura Blvd. (818) 881-1100 Nothing Bundt Cakes (RCC Dairy - Cholov Stam) 14622 Ventura Blvd. (Sherman Oaks) (818) 783-7800 Nothing Bundt Cakes (RCC Dairy – Cholov Stam) 6524 Platt Ave. West Hills (818) 340-2253 Renaissance Bakery (RCC) 14540 Friar Street (818) 778-6230 Sam’s Kosher Bakery (Kehilla) 12450 Burbank Blvd. (818) 769-8352 Schwartz’s Bakery (Kehilla) 12522 Burbank Blvd. (818) 766-2209 Sangak Express (RCC) 18345 Vanowen St., Tarzana (818) 749-7985 Unique Bakery (RCC) 18385 Ventura Blvd. (818) 757-3100 Southern California 9

BUTCHERS, FISH & MARKETS Cambridge Farms (RCC) 12341 Burbank Blvd. (818) 506-6661 Encino Market (RCC) 17977 Ventura Blvd. (818) 343-7900 Field’s Market (RCC) 23221 Saticoy Street (818) 346-5117 Fish In the Village (RCC) 12450 Burbank Blvd. (818) 769-0085 Kosher Bazaar (Kehilla) 6846 Reseda Blvd. (818) 342-6666 Le Market (RCC) 12516 Burbank Blvd. (818) 763-5223 Ralph’s #6 17840 Ventura Blvd. Encino (818) 345-6882 Ralph’s #63 12921 Magnolia Blvd. Sherman Oaks (818) 986-2292 Ralph’s #222 14049 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks Super Sal Market (RCC) 17630 Ventura Blvd. (818) 906-2815 Ventura Kosher Market (RCC) 18357 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana (818) 881-3777

Note: Glatt Kosher meat packages and Kosher Sushi packages bearing the RCC emblem are also available at designated counters in the following non-Kosher stores: Fields Market (Meat) Ralph’s #6 (Meat) 17840 Ventura Blvd. (818) 345-6882 Ralph’s #63 12921 Magnolia (818) 986-2292

Southern California Orange County Gelson’s Market (in the mall at Alton & Jeffrey) I( rvine Vaad of Kashrus) Kosher prepared fish. Only the following fish are Kosher: Ahi Tuna, Albacore, Black Cod Chilean Sea Bass, Halibut., Mahi Mahi, Salmon, Trout, Whitefish, Wild King Salmon You must explicitly request the “Kosher prepared” fish. Albertsons Supermarket: Albertsons in Irvine and Yorba Linda carries fresh Glatt Kosher Rubashkin meat and Chai chicken. Locations: 20500 Yorba Linda Blvd. , 3825 Alton, and 3931 Irvine Blvd. Kosher Café at the JCC Jewish Community Center in Irvine 1 Federation Way (949) 435-3400 Kosher Food in Disneyland: There is some availability of airline style Kosher meals in Disneyland and in Disney hotels. For more information visit www.mouseplanet.com/drr/drrkosher.htm Los Alamitos Kosher Market (KSA) 1196 Los Alamitos Blvd. (562) 594- 4609 Mediterranean Farm and Market (714) 596-2023 Orange County Kosher Market & Deli (R.C.O.C) 688 El Camino Road, Tustin (714) 838-3108 Vita Pizza (Cholov Yisroel - Take Out) Rabbi Alter Tennenbaum of Chabad (949) 786-2108

Southern California Oxnard / Malibu Fish Grill (Kehilla) 22935 Pacific Coast Hwy (310) 456-8585 Coffee Bean (KOLA) Gelson’s (RCC Sushi Packages only) 15424 Sunset Blvd. Tierra Sur (O/U) Herzog Wine Cellars 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard (805) 983-1560

Southern California Palm Springs The following carry an array of kosher products: Albertsons 40101 Monterey Ave., Rancho Mirage (760) 674-4769 10 Kosher Newsletters & Kashrus Info Kashrus Conscience - Kosher Information Bureau Kosher Rabbi E. Eidlitz, Rabbinic Administrator. 12753 Chandler Boulevard Valley Village, California 91607 Information (818) 262 5351, [email protected], www.kosherquest.org Publications - Kashrus Conscience Magazine Bureau E-mail updates and alerts, and website www.kashrut.com Arlene J. Mathes-Scharf Rabbi Eliezer Eidlitz Phone: (781)784-6890 Fax: (781)784-6890 12753 Chandler Boulevard E-mail: [email protected] www.kashrut.com Valley Village, California 91607 Food Scientist - Kosher Food Specialist Scharf Associates (818) 262 5351 P.O. Box 50 Sharon, MA 02067 [email protected] Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle 5305 52nd Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98118 www.kosherquest.org Phone: (206) 760-0805 Fax: (206) 725-0347 [email protected] www.seattlevaad.org Tax deductible donations can be made Publications: Quarterly Product Guide, Annual Pesach Guide by check or paypal on our website. Vaad HaKashrus of Baltimore (Star K) Rabbi Moshe Heinemann, Rabbinic Advisor Kosher Food 122 Slade Ave. #300, Pikesville, Maryland 21208 Internet Sites (410) 484-4110 Publication - Kashrus Kurrents, Pesach Guide www.kosherquest.org Kashrus Magazine: Rabbi Yosef Wikler, Rabbinic Administrator e-mail: [email protected] P.0. Box #204 Brooklyn, New York 11204 [email protected] (718) 336-8544 MEALS FOR TRAVELING Rabbinical Council of California - The RCC (hotels, cruise lines delivery) 3780 Wilshire Blvd. # 420 Los Angeles, CA 90010 www.koshermealsworldwide.com 213-389-3382, 562-286-5235 Fax [email protected] www.rccvaad.org www.koshergourmetmart.com The O/K Lab 391 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11213 www.labriutmeals.com (732) 370- (718) 756-7500 Rabbi Don Yoel Levy 0035 The Jewish Diabetes Association New York Office: 1205 East 29th St. Brooklyn, N.. 11210 Cho-Sen Island (516) 374-1199 Tel: (718) 303-5955 Israel: 052-763-1500 Vaad of Five Towns Chap a Nosh [email protected] (516) 374-5100 London Beis Din Hotline: (KLBD) 44 (0) 20-8343-6255 www.kosher.org.uk [email protected] www.jewishdiabetes.org The Kosher Gram Vaad Harabonim of Greater Detroit & www.kosherdepot.biz Merkaz 18877 West Ten Mile Road suite 101 , Southfield, Michigan 48075 www.kosherstarbucks.com (248) 559-5005 www.westernkosher.com Orthodox Union - O/U Kosher Hotline & Passover Directory 333 7th Avenue, New York, New York 10001 (212) 613-8241 Rabbi Menachem Genack www.ou/kosher.org J.S.O.R. (Sephardic List) Jersey Shore Orthodox Rabbinate This issue is dedicated to the P.O. Box Elberon NJ 07740 (732) 531-0535 (leave name & address on phone) Refuah Shlaima of Rabbi Isaac Dwek - Deal Rabbi Isaac Farhi Deal www.jsor.org Fega Bas Yeta Rifkah Arnall Medicines & Cosmetics of Pesach by Rabbi Gershon Bess Kollel Los Angeles 223 South Formosa Blvd., Los Angeles, and for the Aliyas Neshama of California 90036 (323) 933-7193 (leave name and address) Avraham Daniel Mordechai Chodosh Hot Line – Rabbi Herman (718) 305-5133 Ben Yeshayahu Arnall The Yoshon Network 6418 Stover Ave., Cincinnati Ohio 45237 (732) 531-4872 email: [email protected] Southern California 11 Clark’s Natural Foods Market 34175 Monterey Ave., Rancho Mirage (760) 324-4626 Jensen’s 102 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs (760) 325-8282 Ralphs 1733 E. Palm Canyon Drive, (Palm Springs) (760) 325-5664 Ralphs 425 S. Sunrise Way (Palm Springs) (760) 327-4370 Trader Joe’s 44-250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 320-4491 Trader Joe’s 67720 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 202-0090 Coffee Bean stores should each be checked individually for store Hashkacha (not all stores are certified Kosher by KOLA) Chabad bed and breakfast

Southern California San Diego, La Jolla, Rancho Bernardo RESTAURANTS, MARKETS, BAKERIES & CATERERS Albertson’s Markets (Rancho Bernardo) 12475 Rancho Bernardo Road (858) 385-9223 Catering by Charles Rubin (Vaad of San Diego) (619) 583-1636 Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf 6670 Montezuma Road (619) 463-8893 Krispy Kreme (KSA) 25802 El Paseo Ave. Mission Viejo Krispy Kreme (KSA) 4180 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego Lang’s Bakery (Vaad of San Diego) (Dairy - Cholov Yisroel) 5490 Complex St. #601 (858) 496-5264 Ralph’s (Deli, Sushi, Take out) (Kosher Experience, Coffee Bean...) 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla (858) 597-1550 Ralph’s 6670 Montezuma Road, San Diego (619) 463-8893 Simcha Kosher Catering (RCC) 9558 Camino Ruiz (858) 547-3793 Summer Grille at Beth Jacob San Diego 4855 College Avenue The Grille Restaurant & Emet Kosher Market (Vaad of San Diego) 6548 El Cajon (888) 418-1437 The Place at JCC 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla (858) 362-1353 The Place Catering (Vaad of San Diego) 10785 Pomerado Rd. (858) 549-7000 The Big Place at North Park Produce 4220 Balboa Ave., San Diego (858) 810-8228 Vons 6155 El Cajon Blvd. (619) 583-4142

Northern & Central California S.F, Oakland, Palo Alto, Sacramento Etc. RESTAURANTS Albert Einstein Residence Center 1935 Wright St., Sacramento, Ca. (916) 972-9555 (available for catering, events and reserved take-out meals) Amba’s Falafel (Vaad of N. CA ) 6464 Moraga Avenue, Montclair Village, Oakland (510) 339-8000 Israeli Falafel and Dairy Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels (Vaad of N. CA) 477 California Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 329-0700 Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels (Vaad of N. CA) 2220 “B” University Ave. Palo Alto Jerusalem Grill & Bar (Vaad) 1740 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell (408) 866-2666 Oakland Kosher Foods (Vaad of N. CA) 3419 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland (510) 839-0177 Sabra Grill (Vaad of N. CA) 419 Grant Street, San Francisco (415) 982-3656 (near Bush Street in Chinatown)

BAKERIES Grand Bakery (Vaad of N. CA) 3264 Grand Avenue, Oakland (510) 465-1110 Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels 477 California Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 329-0700 Krispy Kreme (only at the following locations) East Bay: 32450 Dyer, Union City (510) 471-7924 12 Southern California S. Francisco & Peninsula: 1575 Sullivan, Daly City (650) 985-5612 2146 Leghorn Street, Mountain View (650) 254-1231 121 Curtner Ave. San Jose (408) 293-2011 Vital Vittles Organic Bakery (Vaad of N. CA) 2810 S. Pablo Ave. in Berkeley (510) 644-2022

MARKETS Lucky’s 200 El Paseo De Shopping Center, Saratoga (408) 364-8800 Lucky’s 2175 Grant Road, Los Altos (650) 969-1326 Mollie Stone’s (Vaad of N. CA) 164 California Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 323-8361, selected Kosher items, fresh meat, and fish Oakland Kosher Foods (Vaad of N. CA) 3419 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland (510) 839-0177 Pars Market 3978 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose Bancroft Hotel (510) 549-1000 JCC San Francisco (415) 292-1200 Beth Jacob Cong - Oakland (510) 482-1147 Marriott Oakland (510) 451-4000 Contemporary Jewish Museum SF (415) 655-7800 Marriott Hotels San Ramon (510) 867-9200 Craneway Pavilion Richmond (510) 735-1133 Marin Art & Garden Center (415) 455-5260 Crowne Plaza Hotels (Foster City, Palo Alto and Moscone Center San Francisco (415) 974-4000 Burlingame) Santa Clara Silicon Valley De Young Art Museum SF (408) 750-3600 Convention Center (408) 748-7000 Fairmont Hotel in San Jose (408) 998-1900 Scott’s Seafood (510) 444-5969 Hilton Hotels San Francisco (415) 771-1400 Banquets & Catering and (925) 934-1300 Hyatt Regency San Francisco (415) 788-1234 Temple Isaiah Lafayette (925) 283-8575 Joshman Family Community Center The Brazilian Room (510) 544-3164 Palo Alto (650) 223-8700 The Lawrence Hall of Science (510) 642-5132 JCC Silicon Valley (408) 356-4973 Savemart 2501 Fairoaks Blvd, Sacramento (916) 484-7994 (carrying a selection of Kosher foods, including fresh meat, chicken, cheese & yogurts) Trader Joe’s 2625 Marconi Ave., Sacramento (916) 481-8797 (Kosher meat and other items) Grass Roots Market Lake Tahoe 2040 Dunlap Drive, S. Lake Tahoe (many Kosher items throughout store, check for Hashgachas)

CATERERS 12 Tribes (Vaad of N. CA) 3200 California St. San Francisco (415) 800-8594 Albert Einstein Residence Center (also does catering) 1935 Wright St., Sacramento, (916) 972-9555 Amba (Vaad) 6464 Moraga Ave., Montclair Village, Oakland (510) 339-8000 California Kosher Catering (S.P.H.D.S.) 1030 Astoria Drive, Sunnyvale (408) 739-5949 Crown Plaza Hotel (Vaad of N. CA.) Foster City. Kosher catering by special arrangement. Dinah’s Kosher Catering (Vaad of N. CA) 504 Yosemite Drive, S. San Francisco (650) 827-1309 Fairmont Hotel (Vaad of N. CA.) 170 S. Market St. San Jose (408) 998-1900 Kosher catering by special arrangement, separate Kosher dishware & equipment Grand Bakery (Vaad of N. Ca.) 3264 Grand Avenue, Oakland (510) 465-1110 Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels (Vaad of N. CA ) 477 California Avenue, Palo Alto 650) 329-0700 Jerusalem Bar & Grill (Vaad of N. Ca.) 1740 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell (408) 866-2666 Julia’s Kosher Kitchen (Vaad of N. CA & Chabad) 1671 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek (925) 395-3897 Kavod Caterers (Vaad of N. CA) 2580C Wyandotte, Mountain View (650) 968-9308 Manna 1459 Beach Park Blvd. Foster City (650) 212-6455 Marriott (Vaad of N. CA.) San Ramon Marriott 2600 Bishop Dr. S. Ramon (510) 867-9200 Kosher catering by special arrangement Northern California, ALaska 13 Moscone Center (Vaad of N. CA.) 747 Howard St. San Francisco (415) 974-4000 Kosher catering by special arrangement Oakland Kosher Foods (Vaad) 3419 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland (510) 839-0177 Oren’s (Vaad of N. CA) (510) 847-6265 Park Avenue Catering (Vaad of N. CA) 591 Mercantile Drive, Cotati (707) 793-9645 Sabra Grill (Vaad of N. CA) 419 Grant Street, San Francisco (415) 982-3656 Santa Clara Convention Ctr (Vaad of N. CA.) 5001 Great America Parkway Santa Clara (408) 748-7000 Scott’s Seafood Banquets & Catering (Vaad of N. CA) 2 Broadway, Oakland (510) 444-5969, California St. Walnut Creek (925) 934-1300. Kosher catering by special arrangement. Sunrise Kosher (Vaad of N. CA.) Sunrise Kosher has special arrangements with the following venues for Kosher food to be served upon request: Yes Catering (Vaad Of N. CA) 739 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 630-5486

Northern & Central California Krispy Kreme 32450 Dyer, Union City (510) 471-7924 1575 Sullivan, Daly City (650) 985-5612 2146 Leghorn St., Mountain View (650) 254-1231 121 Curtner Ave., San Jose (408) 293-2011

Northern & Central California Yosemite / Fresno Chabad (559) 432-2770 Coffee Bean (check store’s Kosher certification)

Northern & Central California Monterey / Carmel For Kosher food and meals call: (831) 643-2770 [email protected] Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (many products under O/Ud) Cannery Row Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream (many products certified Kof Kd) Cannery Row

Northern & Central California Pismo Beach Coffee Bean (check store’s Kosher certification) 354 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach CA, 93449

Alaska - Anchorage MARKETS Carr’s/Safeway Market Diamond Blvd. & Seward Hwy. Anchorage, Alaska (907) 341-1020 (907) 341-1000 This market carries some Kosher breads - but no Challahs. Many other markets in Anchorage (i.e. Safeway, Fred Meyer etc.) carry many reliably Kosher food products. Kosher wine can be purchased at Carr’s Oaken Keg Liquor Store. There are no Kosher delis, restaurants or other establishments in Alaska. There is also no Cholov Yisroel available. Lubavitch Jewish Center of Alaska (Shabbos meals available when ordered in advance) 1210 E. 26th Avenue, Anchorage, Ak. (907) 279-1200 e-mail: [email protected] Fred Meyer Carries an assortment of prepared Kosher products Natural Pantry at the University Center 3680 Barrow St. Anchorage (907) 770-1444 Walmart A selection of kosher foods can be found at the local Walmart in Anchorage

RESTAURANTS Chabad Bed & Breakfast - Chabad of Alaska offers lodging with breakfast each morning (and an 14 alaska, Arizona in-room refrigerator). Location: Midtown Anchorage, Alaska. The Chabad Center offers full Shabbos meals (including Fri. night and Shabbos lunch) Hashgacha: Chabad of Anchorage. (907) 279-1200.

Alaska - Juneau Safeway 3033 Vintage Blvd. (907) 523-2000 This Safeway supermarket contains an extensive natural foods section with a number of products with reliable Hechsherim. A number of vegetarian Kosher products can also be found in the freezer sections. Rainbow Foods 224 4th Street (907) 458-6476 Rainbow Foods is a natural foods health food store with many recommended Kosher food products. In addition, Kosher organic breads in both fresh and frozen forms are available.

Arizona - Phoenix / Scottsdale RESTAURANTS/CATERERS Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (KOLA) Check each store location for store’s Kosher certification (Sky Harbor Airport is NOT under Kosher certification) Imperial Market & Deli (Vaad) 737 East Glendale Ave. (602) 285-6999 King Solomon’s Pizza (Cholov Yisroel) (Vaad of Phoenix) 4810 N. 7th Street (602) 870-8655 Levi @ the J (Vaad) 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd Pizza (Chalav Yisroel) Manhattan PIzzaria (Chabad) (Cholov Yisroel) 5224 North 7th Street (602) 248-8086 Scottsdale Café and Market (Chabad) 10211 N. Scottsdale Road (480) 315-8333 Segal’s Kosher Foods (Chabad - Glatt) (Vaad of Phoenix) 4818 N. 7th Street (602) 285-1515

MARKETS Albertsons 1625 E. Camelback Road, (602) 604-0646 (this store has fresh meat & cheese - check for Hashgacha) Albertsons Market 10665 N. Tatum Cactus Kosher (KSA - Chabad) 8005 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ (480) 675-9862 Kosher Corner (Vaad) 6107 N. 7th St. (602) 266-0555 Imperial Kosher Market & Deli (Vaad of Phoenix) 737 E. Glendale Ave (602) 285-6999 Kosher Corner (Vaad of Phoenix) 6107 N. 7th Street (602) 266-0555 Scottsdale Café and Kosher Market (Chabad) 10211 N. Scottsdale Road (480) 315-8333 Segal’s Kosher Foods (Chabad) 4818 N. 7th Street (602) 285-1515

BAKERIES Chompie’s Bakery Products (O/U) In supermarkets & Coffee Bean Karsh’s Bakery (Vaad of Phoenix) 5555 N. Seventh Street (602) 264-4874 Simply Bread (O/U - Pas Yisroel) 2117 N. 24th Street (602) 244-1778

Arizona - Tucson RESTAURANTS/ICE CREAM 5th Street Kosher Deli (Vaad Meat) 5071 E. 5th Street (520) 325-3354 Oy Vey Café (Vaad) 1245 E. 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ (520) 512-5013 U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt (Rabbi Becker – Cholov Stam) 3857 E. Broadway Blvd. #115 (520) 325-3155

MARKETS/BAKERIES 5th Street Deli and Market (Vaad) 5071 E. 5th St. (520) 325-3354 Nadine’s Pastry Shoppe/Bakery (Rabbi Becker) 4553 Broadway Blvd. (520) 326-0735 Colorado, hawaii 15 Safeway Kosher Section (packaged foods) 4752 E. Sunrise Drive (520) 299-3534 Trader Joe’s (Variety of Kosher products) 1101 N. Wilmot Road (520) 733-1313

Colorado - Denver / Boulder/Vail BAKERIES Bagel Store Breads & Pastries (Scroll K Pas Yisroel) 942 South Monaco (303) 388-2648 Flourpot Bake Shop (Scroll K) 8923 E. Union Ave., Greenwood Village (303) 730-3131 King Scooper Stores locations: (Bakery items with the Scroll K symbol only. Breads are pareve, pastries are dairy- Cholov Stam - or made on dairy equipment) 1725 Sheridan Blvd. - (303) 237-4988 890 S. Monaco Pkwy - (303) 333-1535 4600 Leetsdale Dr. (Glendale) - (303) 320-3100 6470 East Hampden Ave. - (303) 758-1210 4910 S. Yosemite - (303) 793-9080 Boulder - 1650 30th St. - (303) 443-9622

MARKETS & GROCERIES Arctic Pacific Fisheries (Scroll K) 3910 West Colfax (303) 534-4772 East Side Kosher Deli (Scroll K) 499 South Elm Street (303) 322-9862 King Sooper Stores: (Bakery Items with Scroll K only) 1725 Sheridan Blvd. (303) 237-4988 890 S. Monaco Pkwy. (303) 333-1535 4600 Leetsdale Dr., Glendale (303) 320-3100 6470 E. Hampden Ave. (303) 793-9080 Boulder - 1650 30th St. (303) 443-9622

RESTAURANTS/ICE CREAM & CATERERS Bliss Caterers (Scroll K) (303) 250-8520 Bonnie Brae Ice Creams (Scroll K) 799 S. University Blvd. (303) 777-0808 Brooklyn Pizza (Scroll K) 890 S. Monaco Pkwy (303) 355-5777 Callaloo Catering (Scroll K) (303) 370-6740 Dining with Finesse (Scroll K) (303) 746-7681 East Side Kosher Deli (Scroll K) 499 South Elm Street, Denver (303) 322-9862 Epicurean (Scroll K) (303) 770-0877 Gourmet Fine Catering (Scroll K) (303) 825-4545 Kosher on the Slopes Deli & Grill in Vail (Chabad) 1000 Lionsridge Loop Suite 3B (970) 476-7887 Open during Ski Season only.- Restaurant and Take Out Mark Millenson Catering (Scroll K) (720) 839-7383 Occasion By Sandy (Scroll K) (303) 789-1867 Westin Tabor Center (Scroll K) (303) 572-7213 Yogurt Yuphoria (Scroll K – Cholov Stam) 8931 East Union Ave., Greenwood Village (720) 287-3525

Hawaii Chabad serves gourmet, home-made meals for Shabbos (Friday night and Kiddush lunch). The Chabad school and offices are located at the Ala Moana Hotel 410 Atkinson Drive in Waikiki in the Kona Tower, Suite 2E1. The office is open from 9:00- 5:00 Monday through Friday. Phone: (808) 735-8161 Chabad On The Big Island: Call (808) 499-4573 or go to [email protected] While there is no Kosher supermarket in Honolulu, you can find regular products with a Hechsher at 16 Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas most supermarkets. Safeway (on Piikoi & Beretania Sts) and Whole Foods (Kahala Mall) have more than most otherplaces. Safeway occasionally carries frozen Empire chicken breasts and thighs and Costco in Hawaii Kai sometimes carries Empire frozen Cornish hens and cold cuts. Mini Israel (A Virtual Supermarket with Kosher groceries run by Gilad Mordechovitch) Gilad will deliver meat as well as other products to your hotel. Call (818) 554-3794. Check the Website at www.hawaiisrael.com) Oahu Kosher (808) 888-4949 The Coffee Bean store in Hawaii is only kosher for the beverages, not the food.

Idaho Albertson’s has a minimal Kosher section (dry goods only) They carry such items as Manischewitz wine, grape juice, Shabbos candles, Yahrzeit candles, Matzo etc. Boise Co-Op carries a selection of Kosher wines. Fred Meyer Supermarkets carry a limited selection of Kosher shelf items. Trader Joe’s in downtown Boise carries fresh Kosher chicken and beef (raw) as well as Kosher wine. Tres Bonne Cuisine carries Kosher Wines Whole Foods (downtown Boise) carries Kosher frozen turkey and chicken 401 S. Broadway Ave. Boise For more information on Kosher food in the Boise area contact Chabad at (208) 853-9200

Kansas Alef Bet Café - Order at the Member Experience Desk at the Jewish Community Center Campus) Limited Vaad supervised options available Bagelworks Bread 1523 S. 45th St. Kansas City (913) 789-7333 Berbiglia (Selection of Kosher Wine) Watts Mill Plaza 1114 W. 103rd St. Kansas City (816) 942-7144 Bubbe’s Kitchen at the Heritage Center - Keep some of Bubbe’s Kitchen in your freezer for a quick and easy meal. Bubbe’s Kitchen is Vaad supervised and carry such foods as Blintzes, Cabbage Rolls, Matzo Ball Soup, Salmon Patties, Mushroom Barley Soup, Spaghetti Sauce. Costco of Overland Park - Carries a variety of Kosher fresh and frozen grocery items as well as cheese, beef and chicken. 12221 Blue Valley Parkway, Overland Park (913) 217-2050 Hen House Market (fresh Kosher meat, chicken and deli) 11721 Roe Ave., Leawood KS (913) 338-0600 Heritage Center Lunch Program Reservations/Cancellations 1-10 days in advance. (913) 327-8243 Reservations/Cancellations, same day. Call (913) 327-8043 A standard meal of gefilte fish, chips, beets and applesauce are served. Alternative entrees of garden salad, egg salad, gefilte fish or tuna salad are available with prior notice by 10:00 a.m. KC Kosher Co-Op (makes available to co-op members in the Kansas City area Kosher products but NOT under Vaad supervision) www.kckoshercoop.com A local service that distributes Kosher products (meat, cheese, baked goods etc.) in sealed packaging with common hechsherim Lucas Liquor Superstore (Variety of Kosher Wine) 7541 W. 119th St. Overland Park (913) 4518030 Metcalf Discount Liquors (Variety of Kosher Wine) Valley View Shopping Ctr 8850 W. 95th St. Overland (913) 766-5556 Michele Goldman (Design Catering) (913) 888-5794 Princess Gardens Restaurant 8906 Wolrnall Rd. in Kansas City (816) 444-3709 This restaurant regularly schedules Sunday evening events where diners can choose to eat in or take out (Chinese food). Rachel’s Café 5500 W. 123rd St., Overland Park (913) 266-8422 Smitty’s Wines & Spirits (Variety of Kosher Wine) Shannon Valley Shopping Center 11140 Antioch Rd. Overland Park (913) 725-0199 The Jewish Heritage Center - Located within the Jewish Community Center Montana, Nevada 17 Offers lunch at noon, Monday – Friday to adults 65 and over and their companions Must reserve in advance by calling (913) 327-8043 The Rams Café Located within the Jewish Community Center Open Monday – Friday during the school year. (closed holidays and school vacations) (913) 327-8207 Trader Joe’s (carries Kosher chicken,turkey and wine) 119th and Roe Leawood Trader Joe’s (carries a selection of Kosher wines) 8600 Ward Pkwy Kansas City (816) 333-5322

Montana Kosher food is available through Chabad of Montana. Place your orders by calling Chavie at (406) 585-8770 or by email: [email protected] Supermarkets in the Bozeman area that carry Kosher items: Albertson’s Belgrade Nevada - Reno / Las Vegas Kosher Catering (Chabad) [email protected] Trader Joes has Kosher meat products. For information on Kosher availability in the Reno area contact Chabad at (775) 825-8928

Catering - Vegas Rafi’s Catering (Hashgacha: Chabad of Las Vegas) Meat deliveries to hotels for Shabbos and weekdays LasVegas Call Shoshana: (702) 348-8778

RESTAURANTS/BAKERIES Adar Pizza (Chabad - Cholov Yisroel & Fish) 318 W. Sahara (702) 385-0006 Anise Tapas & Grill (Chabad) 3100 S. Durango St. (702) 586-4088 Genesis Kosher Grill & Chinese (Chabad & Vaad) 4561 jW. Flamingo Rd. (725) 244-4034 Haifa Restaurant (Chabad) 900 E. Karen (702) 940-8000 Huntridge Soda Fountain (Chabad) 1144 E. Charleston Blvd. (702) 382-7373 Jerusalem Grill (Chabad) 4825 W. Flamingo Road (702) 341-5555 Kosher Experience Deli (at Smith’s Market) 2211 N. Rampart Blvd. (702) 256-5200 Kosherito (Kosher Food Delivery Service) Sun-Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 2 hours before sundown All deliveries are Glatt Kosher or Cholov Yisroel from Restaurants supervised by Chabad Check at www.kosherito.com Mia Bakery (Chabad - Cholov Yisroel and Pareve) 2223 Rampart Blvd. (702) 476-1159 Nina’s Café – (Chabad - Dairy Cholov Yisroel) 4825 W. Flamingo Rd. (702) 659-7776 Panini Café (Chabad – dairy – Cholov Yisroel) 2521 S. Ft. Apache Road (702) 558-6555 Sababa Grille Restaurant (Chabad) 3220 S. Durango (702) 547-5556 Shawarma Vegas (Chabad) 2521 S. Fort Apache Road (702) 651-1818 Simon & Joe’s Eatery (Chabad – Cholov Yisroel) 3720 W. Tropicana Ave. (702) 759-0333 Tazi Grill & Deli (Rabbi Yaakov Wasser) 2570 E Tropicana Avenue (702) 876-9933

MARKETS Albertsons’ Market 2550 S. Fort Apache (at Sahara) (702) 242-1138 Find an extensive Kosher section that includes meat, milk, cheese, Pas Yisroel Breads, Challah & Cakes Smith’s Supermarket 2211 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas (702) 256-5200 Find an extensive Kosher section that includes meat, fresh bakery products, rotisserie chicken, deli meats, fresh salads, hot soups & wine. Raley’s Supermarket 8570 W. Lake Mead Blvd. (Lake Mead and Rampart) Trader Joes (carries many Kosher products) Wal Mart (carries many Kosher products) 18 New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, texas New Mexico - Santa Fe / Albuquerque Albertsons 3001 S. St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe (505) 992-8663 Includes an array of Kosher foods, including frozen Empire poultry. Cliff’s Liquor Store (has small selection of Kosher wines) 903 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe (505) 988-1790 Kaune Food Town 511 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe (505) 982-2629 Small, upscale store with a variety of Kosher items throughout the store (can include hard cheeses) Malka’s Kosher Emporium (Chabad) 4000 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque (505) 880-1181 Smiths has small selection of Kosher items Cerrillos Rd. at Lujan Trader Joes 530 West Cordova Rd. Carries a wide selection of Kosher products Wild Oats 1090 St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe (505) 983-5333 A health food store with a selection of Kosher foods

Oklahoma Homeland Grocery (May carry some Kosher dry goods, frozen Meal Mart dinners and Kosher Cheese Products) 9225 N. May Ave. (at May Ave. and Britton Rd. in Oklahoma City) (405) 751-7595 For information regarding Kosher catering and accommodations, contact Etel at (918) 493-7006 Wal Mart Supercenter (May carry some Kosher dry goods) 2000 W. Memorial Rd. - Oklahoma City (405) 753-9407

Oregon – Portland/Eugene Affordable Kosher (home delivery or pick up from the café at the J. Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. www.affordablekosher.com Albertson’s Supermarket (check bakery & deli for Kosher items) 5415 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in Portland (503) 256-1713 Albertson’s (small selection of Kosher products) 30th & Hillyard St. in Eugene Bimbo Bakery (Kof K) 6605 Southwest 11th St. in Beaverton (503) 350-0000 Bowery Bagels (Oregon Kosher) 310 NW Broadway (503)227-6674 Café at the J (Oregon Kosher) 6651 SW Capitol Hwy (503) 535-3630 Century Catering (Oregon Kosher) Allen Levin (503) 849-2605 [email protected] Dairy Hill Ice Cream (Oregon Kosher – check in-store Kosher certificate) 8352 SW Capitol Hwy Portland (503) 246-2374 Everything Jewish 6684 SW Capitol Hwy Portland (503) 246-5437 Food Front Hillsdale (offers many Kosher items) 6344 SW Capitol HWY (503) 546-6559 Fred Meyer (offers many Kosher items_ Burlingame & Raleigh Hills Krispy Kreme (Oregon Kosher) 16415 NW Cornell Rd. in Beaverton (503) 645-2228 MJCC Kosher Catering (Oregon Kosher) 6651 SW Capitol Hwy (503) 244-0111 NW Kosher (service to order Kosher chicken, meat etc.) www.nwkosher.com Safeway (features a full service Kosher deli, with a cold salad case, hot case, fried chicken, Chinese food and Sushi) 8145 SW Barbur Blvd. in Portland Sunny’s Legendary Frozen Yogurt (Oregon Kosher) 4397 Southwest Vermont St. Portland (971) 271-8348 Trader Joe’s (offers many Kosher products such as chicken and cheese) Located in Portland & Eugene

Texas - Dallas / Fort Worth BAKERY Benny’s Bagels 6911 Frankford Road @ Hillcrest (972) 964-3451 Tom Thumb Bakery (Dallas Kosher) 11920 Preston Road, Dallas (972) 392-2501 Tom Thumb Bakery (Dallas Kosher) 1380 W. Campbell, Richardson (972) 680-6010 Texas 19 CATERING/MARKETS A Taste of the World Catering (214) 736-9043 Albertsons Market 7007 Arapaho Road (972) 387-8996 Store carries a full line of Kosher dry goods, dairy products and prepackaged meat and poultry. The store also offers many pareve baked goods, breads and Challah. DK Community Kitchen (Dallas Kosher) 6324 Churchill Way (972) 404-8980 Fairmont Hotel of Dallas (Kosher events supervised by Dallas Kosher) 1717 N. Akard (214) 720-2020 Milk & Honey Jerusalem Market & Grill (Dallas Kosher) 420 N. Coit (972) 404-0704 Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel (Dallas Kosher) 900 East Outlook Dr., Richardson (972) 367-6349 Simcha Kosher Catering (Dallas Kosher) 3230 Towerwood Drive (972) 620-7293 Westin Galleria Hotel of Dallas Galleria at Alpha and Tollway (972) 934-9494 Whole Foods 11700 Preston Rd. (214) 361-8887 Store offers numerous selected Kosher items throughout the store

ICE CREAM/CANDY/GIFT BASKETS Gooey’s Treats Yogurt Shop (Dallas Kosher) 11700 Preston Road (214) 691-9319 Monster Yogurt 1360 W. Campbell Rd. (972) 234-4966 Zinga Frozen Yogurt (Dallas Kosher) 18202 Preston at Frankford (972) 596-1481

RESTAURANTS Aderet (Dallas Kosher) 13410 Prteston Road at Dillbeck (972) 726-9800 Benny’s Bagels (dairy restaurant and coffee shop) 6911 Frankford Rd. at Hillcrest (972) 964-3451 Cafe Fino (Dallas Kosher) 7522 Campbell (972) 931-9500 Jewish Community Center (Dallas Kosher) 7900 Northaven (214) 739-2737 Madras Pavilion Restaurant (Dallas Kosher) 101 S. Coit Rd., Richardson (972) 671-3672 Meat Point (Dallas Kosher) 7114 Campbell at Hillcrest on the SE Corner (972) 380-1010 Midtown Pizza (Dallas Kosher) 13331 Preston Rd. (972) 980-8707 Milk & Honey Jerusalem Market & Grill (Dallas Kosher) 420 N. Coit (972) 404-0704

Texas - Houston / Austin RESTAURANTS, ICE CREAM & CATERERS Benny Katz (HKA and Chabad) (281) 827-5756 Cafe at the J/Laykie’s Gourmet LLC Austin (713) 283-4030 Chef Smirnov Houston (713) 838-2433 Fresh Foods Catering (Kosher catering is available upon request only - under the HKA) (713) 484-9000 Four Seasons – Downtown 1300 Lamar St. Houston (713) 652-6279 Garden Kitchen Vegan Café 10480 Main St. Houston (832) 350-7534 Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar 5427 Bissonnet St. (713) 665-2222 Green Vegetarian Cuisine 6720 Chimney Rock Rd. Houston (832) 649-4184 Gourmet Kosher Bakery (located in Randalls Supermarket) 5311 Balcones, Austin Hillel Kitchens of University of Texas 2105 San Antonio St. Austin (512) 476-0125 Hilton – Houston Post Oak Contact: Margery Reinheardt, Director of Catering 2001 Post Oak Blvd. Austin (713) 968-1327 Hilton Americas – Downtown Contact: Matthew Finnan 1600 Lamar St. Austin (713) 557-6054 Jenny Travor Catering (Kosher catering is available upon request only - under the HKA) (713) 542-6530 Jewish Community Center 5601 S. Braeswood Austin (713) 729-3200 Laykie’s Gourmet 5601 S. Braeswood Austin (713) 283-4030 My Pita Bakery & Deli 9806 Hillcroft, Houston (713) 283-9200 Randalls Meyer Park Supermarket with Bakery & Kosher Deli 4800 W. Bellfort Houston (713) 721-0011 Rosemary Catering (713) 796-2680 Saba’s Kosher Kitchen 9704 Fondren Rd., Houston (713) 270-7222 20 texas, Utah, Washington Tony’s Catering (713) 622-6779 ext. 111 Westin Galleria & Oaks 5060 W. Alamama St. (713) 960-6578

BAKERIES & MARKETS Belden’s 99 Braeswood Square, Houston (713) 723-5670 H-E-B Pantry Foods 5417 S. Braeswood, Houston (713) 721-8781 H-E-B Supmarket 7025 Village Center Dr. Austin (512) 502-8459 Kroeger’s (Meyer Park Store (HKA) 10306 Post Oak (713) 721-7691 My Pita Bakery & Deli 9806 Hillcroft, Houston (713) 283-9200 New York Bagel (HKA) 9724 Hillcroft, Houston (713) 723-5879 Randall’s Meyer Park Store (Texas K- Cholov Stam) 5311 Balcones Dr. (this location only) in Austin (713) 721- 0011 Three Brothers Bakery (HKA) 4036 S. Braeswood (713) 666-2253

Texas - San Antonio/El Paso Aroma Grill (Chabad) 14375 Blanco Rd. San Antonio (210) 764-0979 Green Vegetarian Cuisine – Dairy Restaurant (Downtown) (Vaad of San Antonio) 200 E. Grayson St. Suite 120 (210) 320-5865 10003 NW Military Hwy. Suite 2115 (Alon Market) (210) 233-1249 Heb Grocery Store & Bakery 8503 NW Military Hwy. San Antonio (210) 479-4300 Nili’s Place (Chabad) 6519 North Mesa St. (915) 581-1234 S.A. Kosher Meals (Chabad) Homemade Kosher meals delivered to your hotel room Contact Rabbi Yossi Marrus at www.SAKosherMeals.com

Utah Fresh Market (Chabad) 1638 South 900 East, Salt Lake City (801) 484-8741m,n Kosher on the Go (Chabad of SLC) 1575 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City (801) 463-1786 or (801) 755-6194 (meat sandwiches, matzo ball soup, complete Shabbos meals prepared) Smith’s Market (many Kosher food items) 3215 South Valley St., Salt Lake City (801) 486-7514

Washington – Seattle/Spokane RESTAURANTS, BAKERIES, CATERERS & MARKETS Affordable Kosher www.affordablekosher.com Albertsons, Mercer Island (Vaad of Seattle - deli platters, Kosher bakery) 2755 77th SE Mercer Island (206) 232-0244 Albertson’s 510 E. 37th Ave Spokane (509) 4554-4442 Albertson’s 3010 E. 57th Ave Spokane (509) 443-6403 Bagel Oasis2112 NE 65th St. Seattle (206) 526-0525 Balabusta Catering (Vaad of Seattle)4127 Meridian Avenue N (206) 633-3472 Bamboo Garden(Vegetarian - dairy - Chalav Stam) (Vaad of Seattle) 364 Roy (Seattle Center north of downtown) (206) 282-6616 Basson Bakery (Vaad) 20815 67th Ave. W. Lynnwood, Wa. (425) 771-1927 Beehive Bakery (Vaad of Seattle) (includes dairy - Cholov Stam, Not Pas Yisroel) 1400 23rd Avenue Caffe D’arte (Vaad) 719 S. Myrtle St. Seattle (206) 762-4381 Café Levine at University of Washington 4745 17th Avenue NE (206) 527-1997 Catering by Phyllis (206) 283-0480 Co Op (Chabad) in Spokane Best to call and pre-order (509) 443-0770 or [email protected] Einstein Bros. Bagels (Vaad) 2746 NE 45th St. Seattle, Wa. (206) 522-1998 Fairmont Olympic Hotel 441 University Street, Seattle (206) 287-4146 wyoming, canada 21 Fred Meyer Supermarket (select Kosher items) 400 S. Thor St. Spokane (509) 532-4000 Island Crust Café (Vaad) 7525 SE 24th St. Mercer Island (206) 232-7878 Krispy Kreme SODO 1900 First Ave. S. Seattle (206) 625-1552 Leah’s Catering (Vaad) Menchie Yogurt (Vaad) Mercer Island (Cholov Stam) PCC Natural Markets (Vaad) 5041 Wilson Ave. S. Seattle (206) 723-2720 Pabla Indian Cuisine (Vaad) 365 Renton Center Way SW Renton (425) 228-4625 Pabla Veggie Cuisine 1420 NW Gilman Blvd. Issaquah QFC #839 Mercer Island 7823 SE 28th (206) 230-0745 QFC #807 University Village 2746 NE 45th St. Seattle (206) 523-5160 Rosauers Supermarket (select Kosher items) 2610 E. 29th Ave. Spokane (509) 535-3683 Safeway Supermarket (select Kosher items) 2509 E. 29th Ave. Spokane (509) 532-0822

Wyoming Co-Op (Chabad) Check JewishWyoming.com for information on how to order Kosher meals from the Chabad Co-op

Canada - Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Winnipeg RESTAURANTS / CATERING / BAKERIES & MARKETS Aubergine Specialty Foods (some products under Chabad Hashgacha - check for Hashgacha) 1308 Gladstone Ave., Victoria, BC Calgary Co-Op Oakridge Centre 2580 Southland Drive SW Calgary (403) 299-4355 (This store carries a variety of Kosher products - Check for Hashgachos) Carriage House Inn (CK) All bread and pastry products in this inn must have a “CK” label on them. Challah on Friday does NOT need a “CK” label. Challah is taken. All kosher bakery products are Pas Yisroel. When ordering bread, you must request that the bread is sliced on the kosher bread slicer. 9030 Macleod Trail South Calgary (403) 253-1101 City Bread 238 Dufferin Ave. Winnipeg (204) 586-8409 Fairmont Hotel (Kosher affairs available) 2 Lombard Pl., Winnipeg (204) 957-1350 Falafel Plus & Catering (BCK) 446-W 8th Avenue, Vancouver (604) 677-3985 Four Seasons Hotel (BCK) 791 W. Georgia Street, Vancouver Garden Café Kanee Centre & Sharon Home South, Winnipeg (204) 586-9781 Garden City Bakery (pareve) (BCK) 9100 Blundell Road, Richmond (604) 244-7888 Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre (meat) 1588 Main St. (204) 339-1701 Kalinka Store (This market carries a variety of Kosher products – Check for Hashgachos) 11440 Braeside Drive SW Calgary (403) 457-0990 Karen’s Café & Catering Calgary JCC (CK) 1607-90 Avenue SW Calgary (403) 255-5311 Kosher Food Warehouse (BCK) 612 Kingsway, Vancouver (604) 709-9889 Maple Grill (BCK) 1967 W. Broadway, Vancouver (604) 568-4885 Market On Millestream (carries a variety of kosher products) 125-2401C Millstream Road, Vancouver Marks Pharmacy (BCK) 3750 Oak Street, Vancouver (604) 731-8535 Mount Royal Bagel Factory (dairy & pareve) (BCK) 701 Queensbury Ave N. Vancouver (604) 904-1116 Nava Dairy Restaurant (not Cholov Yisroel) (BCK) 950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver (604) 263-7507 Omnitsky Kosher Deli (BCK) Oak St. Vancouver (604) 321-1818 Pepper’s Grocery (This market carries a variety of Kosher products - check for Hashgachas) (Chabad of Vancouver) 3829 Cadboro Bay Road, Vancouver Real Canadian Superstore - Calgary Southport 10505 Southport Road SW Calgary (403) 225-6223 (This store carries a variety of Kosher products - Check for Hashgachos) Real Canadian Superstore #100, 20 Heritage Meadows Way SE (403) 692-6220 Real Canadian Superstore (Chabad) 835 Attree Avenue, Langford, BC (has a variety of Kosher 22 canada, mexico, amusement parks products - check Hashgachas) Real Canadian Wholesale (Chabad) 846 Viewfield Road, Vancouver (250) 381-8266 (This market has a variety of Kosher products - check Hashgachas) Sabra Bakery (meat & pareve - BCK) 3844 Oak Street, Vancouver (604) 733-4912 Safeway (This market carries a variety of Kosher products - Check for Hashgachos) (Chabad) 1950 Foul Bay (250) 370-1669 Safeway (This market carries a variety of Kosher products - Check for Hashgachos) Glenmore Landing, 1600 90th Avenue SW Calgary (403) 255-2755 Schmoozer’s Café (dairy) 123 Doncaster St., Winnipeg (204) 477-7418 Simon’s Pizzeria (Cholov Yisroel) (BCK) 3844 Oak Street, Vancouver (604) 879-7100 The Market on Yates (This market has a variety of Kosher products - check Hashgachas) (Chabad) 903 Yates Street, Vancouver Thrifty Foods (This market has a variety of Kosher products - check Hashgachas) (Chabad) Vancouver (250) 544-1234 Viscount Gort 1670 Portage Ave., Winnipeg (204) 775-0451 Winnipeg Convention Centre 375 York St. (204) 956-1720 Zaatar Mediterranean Hummus Bar 809 Davie Street, Vancouver (604) 800-8489

Mexico - Tijuana, Mexico / Baja, C.A. Chabad House of Baja, CA (Rabbi Mendel J. Polichenco) Mexico Cuahtemoc Sur Ote #3000 Col. Gabilondo Tijuana, B.C. Phone: 011(52664) 686-6234 Tante Chana (Rabbi Polichenco Glatt Restaurant and small grocery Av. 16 de Septiembre #18, Colonia Gavilondo, Tijuana B.C. 22410 619) 726-4645 (011) 52664-686-2692

Amusement Parks In California Disneyland: Kosher meals are available at all of the Disneyland hotels as well as at many of the restaurants in the park. Some of these restaurants in Disneyland that have Kosher meals available are: Tomorrowland Terrace, Rancho del Zocalo, Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square, Café Orleans, Club 33, Fantasyland, Big Thunder Ranch, Plaza Inn on Main Street These meals include food such as chicken, hamburgers, cheese pizza, crepes and beef. The Plaza Inn has soups and omelets, as well as other Kosher foods. Check at www.disneyland.com for current availability. Many types of candy can be found in Disneyland as well as in various locations. Some examples of these candies are: M&M’s (O/Ud), Lion King Chocolate (O/Ud), Lollipops and hard candies by American Candy Co. (look for the O/K at end of ingredients). Some of the candy locations around the park include: Candy Palace, Market House, Westward Ho, Trading Co. and the Castle Candy Store. In addition to the candy, ice cream, yogurt (Grand Gibson) and cappuccino can be found. These include Nestle Ice Cream Bars (check for the O/Ud) and Nestle Itzakadoozle Ice Bar (O/U pareve). At the end of Main Street there is a cappuccino stand which uses Le Sirop de Monin (KSA). Fresh Fruit and drinks can also be found throughout Disneyland. Fresh pineapple spears and pineapple juice is available at the entrance to the Tikki room. Mickey’s Shortbread cookies are under the O/Ud and available on Main Street. Finally, full airline Kosher meals can be obtained by calling Disneyland ahead. Be sure that the wrapper stays on when they heat it in the microwave. These meals are served in the Blue Bayou and Plaza Inn restaurants in Disneyland (Anaheim, California) Universal Studios: Haagen Dazs Ice Cream, M&M candies, Lays Potato Chips and Cracker Jacks are some examples in addition to soda throughout the park. Many restaurants are available in Valley Village, about ten minutes away. Universal City Walk: Haagen Dazs store and a Starbucks and Coffee Bean (see article in this magazine on coffee shops) kosher alerts 23 Dodger Stadium: Assorted candies from Hershey Co., peanuts in the shell, beer, soda, frozen Minute Maid Yellow Ices and Lays Potato Chips. Dodger Stadium also now carries a Kosher food stand (meat) courtesy of Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage Factory (Kehilla Kosher). This food stand is located directly next to Tommy Lasorda’s Restaurant in right field plaza. Staples Center: The Outakes concession provides packaged sandwiches (from Emuna catering) in the Staples Center. These sandwiches are RCC supervised, but must display the RCC logo on the wrapper. Sea World (San Diego): Abba Zabba candy and Reese’s candy can be found in a candy store in Sea World. Also their ice cream bars (manufactured by Weils dairy) sold in stands and shows (Shamu Whale shaped) are under the O/U. Bomb Pop popsicles can be found in the park and are certified O/Ud. Cookies n Cream ice cream is also available certified O/Ud. Pepsi is available throughout the park as well as bottled water, coffee, beer and apple juice (in the Coconut Bay Cafe). Fresh fruit can be purchased in the Deli and throughout various locations in Sea World. In the Plaza Espresso, unflavored coffee may be purchased or coffee with flavorings from Torani syrups (O/K). Check for Hashgacha on the label. Monterey Bay Aquarium: Pete’s Coffee, Stacy’s Soy Crisps (O/U), GenSoy Soy Crisps (O/U), Haagen Dazs Ice Cream (O/U), Clover Chocolate Milk (Half Moon Kd), Silk Soy Milk (Scroll K), Nestle Ice Cream (O/Ud), Starbuck’s Ice Cream (O/Ud), Odwalla Bar (O/Ud), Odwalla Juice (O/U), Kettle Chips (Kof K), Starbuck’s Frappuccino Bottles (K - Rabbi Charlop), Minute Maid Apple Juice, Fresh Fruit, Cocoa Pete’s Chocolate Bar (O/Ud)

Kosher Alerts From The KSA: Tzatziki, produced by Haig’s Delicacies is KSA Kosher certified and dairy. Some labels may bear a mistaken KSA “Pareve” symbol. This product is, in fact, dairy. From The KCS: The KCS (Rabbi Elazar Frankel) has found an insect infestation in East and West Gourmet Afghan Foods Spinach products (Baldwin Hills), certified Kosher by the KCS. The KCS has alerted this company to put a hold on this product until further notice. It is NOT currently under the supervision of the KCS. From The O/K: Hunt’s Tomato Sauce’s “Reseal & Reuse” Cartons are NOT currently certified and do not bear an O/K symbol. This product is NOT Kosher. Forever Yogurt Frozen Yogurt Stores are displaying the OK Kosher certification Kashrus symbol on their Website and on many flavors in their stores, without the permission of the O/K. Forever Yogurt is NOT certified by the O/K. Qingdao Cntech Industrial is distributing a FORGED O/K Kosher certificate on Frozen Broccoli and many other vegetables claiming to be certified by the O/K. The O/K does NOT certify this company nor any of their products. Adams Reserve Jalapeno Ranch Seasoning and Adams Reserve White Wine and Garlic Butter were mislabeled as OK (pareve) and not O/KD (dairy), as noted in the ingredient panel on Jalapeno Ranch Seasoning and White Wine and Garlic Butter.

Amid - Trade Due to Kashrus violations, as of June 11, 2015, O/K Kosher certification has terminated certification of Amid - Trade. The UHT milk with date of production 14.05.2015 was not produced under supervision of the O/K.

Beyond Better Cashew Cheese Gluten Free Sauce and Dip Mixes are being sold in Farmer’s 24 kosher alerts Markets across Colorado, showing From the LBD: the O/K Kosher logo on their banner. Organix Finger Foods Baby Biscuits Banana has These products are NOT certified by O/K Kosher recently changed from oval shaped biscuits to certification. rings. They now contain grape juice and are NOT KOSHER. Some 7-Eleven stores are putting the O/K Kosher logo on signs in their stores to indicate that their Wall’s Viennetta Strawberry has changed its product is Kosher certified. O/K Kosher does formula and is no longer Kosher. NOT certify any 7-Eleven stores or products From The Kof-K: prepared on premises (including Slurpees). First Tea Leafs, distributed by First Tea North Once the certified mix is unsealed and placed America bears an unauthorized Kof-K Pareve in the machine, the Kosher status is no longer symbol. This company is NOT Kosher certified. guaranteed by O/K Kosher. Please be advised that Low Fat Blondies and Scoville Food Institute is producing and Low Fat Oatmeal Cookies sold by Nutritious distributing various hot sauces bearing an Creations bear an unauthorized Kof-K symbol. unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the label. This company is NOT Kosher certified. O/K Kosher certification is no longer certifying Bimbo Bakeries USA will be discontinuing Annalisa brand Beans, Pasta and Tomato certification of the Bimbo Brand White & Wheat Products or any other products produced by Breads in the Southwest and United States. Lodato Gennaro. Items bearing the Kof K are still certified. The A very limited amount of Domino Creamer has Bimbo Bakeries USA consumer services number been packed with an O/K-P (Passover) symbol is (800) 984-0989. instead of the O/K-D (dairy) symbol. Please be From The O/U: aware that this product is Kosher and dairy - NOT Van de Kamp’s Raspberry Bear Claw and certified for Passover. Cheese Danishes are certified by the O/U as a Aunt Millie’s Bakeries’ breads and rolls have dairy product (O/UD). These products contain been stickered with an unauthorized O/K Kosher dairy ingredients as indicated on the ingredient symbol. The O/K only authorizes certification on statement. Some labels were printed with a plain some Aunt Millie’s Muffins. These muffins are O/U, without the “D” designation. marked dairy, Cholov Stam. Williams-Sonoma Black Truffle Rub is certified The Dolce Chocolate Co. in Toronto is as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product distributing various chocolates and chocolate contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the covered fruits and nuts bearing the O/K Kosher ingredient statement. Some labels were printed symbol without the permission of the O/K. with a plain O/U (without the “D” designation). These chocolates appear under the names: Dolce Noyan Black Current Grape Nectar is not Chocolate, Charlie’s & Sam’s Chocolate, Union St. certified. Some cartons were mistakenly labeled Chocolates and Santa Barbara Fruit & Nut. This is with an O/U symbol. an unauthorized use of the O/K Kosher symbol. From The Star K: Eyebright Herb Tea made by Buddha Teas bears Jars of Luna brand Hand Stuffed Olives with an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the Bleu Cheese and jars of Luna brand Hand packaging. Stuffed Olives with Provolone Cheese, bear Mix 1 Life Inc. is distributing Mix 1 Life an unauthorized Star K. These products are not Nutritional Shakes with an unauthorized O/K Kosher and are being recalled. symbol on the label Palermo brand Pasta Sauces, distributed by Alfredo Catering in Beverly Hills, Ca. was Cosmopolitan Food Group, bear an unauthorized displaying an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol Star K. The sauces include Tomato and Basil on the store sign. This catering establishment is Gourmet Pasta Sauce, Arrabbiata and Gourmet not certified by the O/K. Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce and Napoletana Gourmet Pasta Sauce. These products are not kosher alerts 25 Kosher and are being recalled. 4. Teavana teas are mostly not yet From The RCC: Kosher certified but they are slowly “Food Crafters” As a courtesy, the RCC would working towards becoming certified. Of like to alert the public to a new trend that is fast course, plain, unflavored tea does not spreading in Los Angeles and many other Jewish require a hechsher. communities nation-wide. 5. Clover coffee can be ordered if one asks the Traditionally, Shul events, Kiddushes and lunches barista to use wooden sticks instead of the were/are either prepared in-house or provided metal whisk. by a caterer certified by a reliable local Kashrus The complete list and articles related to cRc’s agency or Rav. Starbucks research can be found at http://www. crcweb.org/starbucks overview.php The new trend is that a “Frum Party Planner” or “Food Crafter” will offer the prospective host Taaka Flavored Vodka (assorted varieties) is NOT an array of foods and desserts ostensibly all recommended (no longer certified Kosher). purchased from various certified outlets and Grey Goose VX Vodka is NOT recommended. craft them together into a full-fledged Kiddush This product is finished with a hint of precious and/or luncheon. Cognac. Whereas a traditional caterer operates within The Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (assorted the guidelines and under the supervision of a varieties) is not recommended because of certifying authority, the Food Crafter is totally Chametz She’avar Alav HaPesach. unregulated. Some areas of concern are: Allagash Brewing Co. (assorted varieties) is not a.) Use of utensils borrowed or rented, either recommended. This company also produces Kosher in origin or perceived as Kosher by usage wine beers. b.) Herbs and Vegetables that have infestation PapaNicholas Coffee K Cups The following issues single serve Coffee K Cups under the c.) Non-Mevushal wines PapaNicholas brand are dairy and bear an unauthorized cRc: Hazelnut Cappuccino, Dutch d.) Questionable hashgachas on packaged items Cocoa Cappuccino e.) Numerous Chilul Shabbos issues Hunter Farms for Harris Teeter stores Cream Over the past several weeks there have been Sandwiches manufactured by Hunter Farms for incidents where Rabbanim only became aware Harris Teeter Stores bear a plain cRc logo. The of this new arrangement in their own Shuls “D” - dairy designation was mistakenly omitted. after noticing irregularities in Shabbos and The product is indeed dairy, cholov stam, as Kashrus standards. Therefore, we felt the need indicated on the ingredient panel and allergen to advise the Rabbanim so that they may take alert statement. the necessary steps to insure the Kashrus and As part of its certification of Hungarian Kosher Shabbos integrity in their Shuls, schools etc. in Skokie, the cRc addresses these issues for bell From The cRc: peppers, carrots, Jaffa Oranges and any other Changes in the Starbucks List Israeli produce offered for sale. Accordingly, 1. The cRc can now recommend getting a latte consumers may consume all produce sold at this in any Starbucks locations as long as one store and can rest assured that all of the Mitzvos orders a “kiddie latte”. This means ordering specific to the land of Israel have been fulfilled. it prepared at 115 degrees (farenheit). Produce from Israel requires special attention to 2. For those that do not use regular milk, in ensure that it is “Kosher”. This includes oversight addition to soy milk, Starbucks now has that it is neither “Ariah” nor from “Shemittah”, available a coconut milk under the O/U. and that “Terumah” and “Ma’aser” are separated. 3. Cold brew coffee (a new item) presents a Misson Foods Tostadas Some Tostadas Kashrus issue due to Kovush. produced by Mission Foods bear the cRc with 26 kosher alerts, Kosher updates stickers stating “Made in Mexico”. Those This product contains a dairy ingredient are NOT certified by the cRc and should as indicated in the allergen and ingredient not be considered Kosher. statements. Some labels were printed with an O/U symbol, without the “D” designation. The produce being sold at City Fresh in Chicago (3201 W. Devon Ave.) is no longer being certified Paskesz Sweet’n Low Butterscotch Hard Candy by the cRc as being free of all Shemittah is an O/U pareve product. The ingredient panel concerns. mistakenly lists a dairy ingredient that was not From the BDK: used in the production of this Paskesz candy. Danone Ultramel Zero erroneously bears the This product is O/UPareve. Beth Din logo. This product is NOT certified Osis Kitchen in Las Vegas is a non-certified Kosher. restaurant in Las Vegas. The address is 4604 W. From The COR: Sahara Ave. This restaurant printed a business Heinz Organic Cherry Sweet Corn Greek card that includes the O/U Kosher symbol. This Yogurt brand was inadvertently labeled without restaurant is NOT certified by the O/U. a “D” (dairy) designation. The product is dairy Pearl Ridge Bridge Sauce is not certified by the and Kosher certified. O/U. A Pearl River Oyster Flavor Sauce is being From the Star-K: sold in Moscow (and possibly elsewhere) with Citrus Fruits from Israel are still from the 6th an unauthorized O/U placed on a card that is year, which means that terumos and ma’asros attached to the product. need to be taken. Some fruits (e.g. peaches, nectarines, cherries, lichi, grapes, figs, apples and apricots) from Israel are from the shmitta Kosher Updates crop, which means that they need to be eaten with special care. Seven Mile Market in Baltimore From The Star-K: is monitored by Star-K, and produce sold there Now certified by the Star-K: does not have this. issue. Aldi Sandwich Cookies - Star-D Atlantic Beverage Co. Canned Vegetables Carrots & Peppers From Israel Please be aware Cost Plus Coffees that carrots (e.g. Dorot Farms brand), peppers, Frosty Acres Pasta Products and other vegetables from Israel are consistently H&M Wagner & Sons Coffees being sold in the Baltimore area at produce Ingles Supermarkets Coffees markets in our neighborhoods. The labels on MM8 Group Coffees, K-Cups and Teas the packages state “Product of Israel”. These Molino Nicoli SpA Gluten Free Products and vegetables were grown during the Shmittah year Cereal Products and may not be eaten. Furthermore, they may Nature’s Warehouse Prepared Salads, Sauces & not be thrown out and require special handling. Dips If you bought these products, please contact Overwaitea Food Coffees your local Rabbi for further guidance. Shinn Spring Water From The O/U: The Fresh Market Coffees Airheads Ice Cream Squeeze Ups and Ice Veg India Herbal Extracts Cream Sandwich are missing the “D” - Dairy designation on some of their packaging. The From The O/U: O/U certifies Airheads Ice Cream products as Now Certified by the O/U: O/UD products. These products contain milk Glad, Kingsford: 12X120 Aluminum Foil, as indicated on the allergen and ingredient Aluminum Steam Pans and Non-Stick Heavy Duty statements. Grilling Foil (18”), manufactured by Glad and Kingsford Co. Whole Foods Lemon Thyme Seasoning is Dine Away: Plastic cups and plastic plates missing the “D” - Dairy designation. The O/U manufactured by Dine Away Co. certifies Whole Foods Lemon Herb with Thyme Yiguan: Cooking Seasoning as an O/UD (dairy) product. Apple In Jelly kosher updates 27 Canned Apple Hot Pink Sauce - O/U Canned Mandarin Sacs Milk Caramel with Coconut - O/UD Canned Mixed Fruits (Mandarin Orange, Peach, Stabilmenti Torre: Avocado Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Pear, Apple, Mango) Macadamia Nut Oil Peaches in Jelly 424m Below Sea Level: Marquart Brand Potatoes are now certified Grinder Black Coarse Salt Bascontti: Aceite De Oliva Extravirgen and Grinder Garlic Salt Aceite De Oliva Puro, both manufactured by Grinder Pink Salt & Organic Paprika Bascontti Co. Grinder Salt with Hot Chilli Pepper Giroux’s, The Farmer’s Hen: Cage Free Grade Grinder Smoked Salt A Extra Large Brown Shell Eggs and Cage Free Low Sodium Salt with Garlic & Dill Grade A Large Shell Eggs Del Forte: all dairy.... Soulmaize, Delimaize, Delisource: Dulce de Leche Iced Coffee - O/UD Bread Crunchy Mix Non Gmo - Crunchy Bread Espresso Forte Iced Coffee - O/UD Mix Non Gmo Mocha Indulgence Iced Coffee - O/UD Churros Aqua Literz: 5 Year Emergency Drinking Water, Galletas - Cookies produced by Aqua Literz MG Hotcakes Natural Sins: MG Panqueleria Sabor Chocolate - MG MoH Crispy Apple Thins Pound Cakes Chocolate Flavor Crispy Beetroot Thins Panqueleria Sabor Vainilla Crispy Coconut Thins Sponge Cake Crispy Mango Thins Pizza Crispy Orange Thins Snack Mix Crispy Pineapple Thins Tortilla Wrap MorningPep: Wafle Cone Non Gmo Mix Almond Flour Cone Mix Cocoa Powder Biosanica: Apple Chips, Apple Crisps and Apple Coconut Flour Cubes Goji Berry Snack Less, Desert Labs: Dates & Hazelnuts Bar Xyitol Freeze Dried Hoodia Powder Beraca: Snack Less Cinnamon Artificial Flavor Beraca Coffee (100% Organic) Snack Less Mint Artificial Flavor Lette Macarons: Snack Less Strawberry Artificial Flavor Diamand - Butter O/UD Good Valley: Good Valley Dried Prunes Diamand - Chocolate O/UD Sea Garden: Macarons - Caramel O/UD Salmon Fillets with Skin Macarons - Lychee O/UD Salmon Portions without Skin Macarons - Pistachio O/UD Sliced Smoked Salmon Macarons - Rose-Raspberry O/UD Enviro: Organic Coconut Kernel and Organic Macarons - Violet Cassis O/UD Virgin Coconut Oil Ginger Shots Co.: Roolbee Roo Tea: Apple Ginger Shots Cherry Tea Kiwi Ginger Shots Mango Tea Lemon Ginger Shots Organic Cranberry Pomegranate Tea Pomegranate Ginger Shots Kosher Club: Kosher Club brand Beef and Outlaw Beverages Co.: Chicken - Glatt Citrus Zero Energy Drink Don Joaquin Gourmet: Fresh Zero Energy Drink Banana and Orange Jam - O/U Original Energy Drink Cappuccino Caramel - O/UD Passion Punch Energy Drink Chimichurri Sauce - O/U Rockit Imports - Blumania: Hot Pepper Sauce with Naranjilla - O/U Alpha Energy Drink 28 kosher updates Alpha Sugar-Free Energy Drink Frozen Margarine Croissants with Cereal Topping Watamelon Energy Drink The above products are all dairy Green Grass Foods:O/U (pareve)... Universal Packaging Group: Rosehill Select Original Unsweetened Dairy-Free Creamer Zatar Unsweetened French Vanilla Dairy-Free Creamer Roya Foods - Chef Woo Express: Celestial Seasoning: Beef Flavored Instant Noodle Soup (pareve) Acai Berry Herb Tea Cajun Chicken Flavored Instant Noodle Soup Antioxidant Max Blood Orange Star Fruit Green (pareve) Tea Chile Flavored Instant Noodle Soup (pareve) Caffeine-Free Tea Hot & Spicy Flavored Instant Noodle Soup Cardamom (pareve) Chocolate Caramel Herbal Tea Texas Beef Flavored Instant Noodle Soup (pareve) Ginger Bread Spice Earth’s Choice: Keurig Simply Balanced Tropical Hibiscus Tea Cashew, Almonds & Dried Cherries with a hint of Serene Moments Jasmine Vanilla Herbal Tea Sea Salt no sugar added Sleepytime Sinus Soother Cashews with Natural Wasabi & Soy Seasoning Admiral, Lorea, Yurrita: Cashews with Spicy Jalapeno Dill Anchovy Filletes in Olive/Sunflower Oil with Chili Cashews with Tangy Sea Salt & Vinegar Anchovy Fillets in Olive/Sunflower Oil All of the above products are pareve. Anchovy Paste Chateau Marquisat de Binet, Echo de Roses Smoked Anchovies in Olive/Sunflower Oil Camille (Israel): StepUp: Montagne Saint-Emilion 2012/2014 (NON Cacao Powder MEVUSHAL) Chia Seeds Domaine Roses Camille 2006 (NON MEVUSHAL) Goji Berries Lalande de Pomerol 2014 (NON MEVUSHAL) Goji Power Mix Hey Mama: Phileos, Phileos Organic, Kasell 9: Lemon Glow Organic Herbal Iced Tea Extra Virgin Olive Oil Life’s A Peach Organic Herbal Iced Tea Kunachia: Chia Seeds Minty Morning Organic herbal Iced Tea Tierra Organica: Raspberry Divine Organic Herbal Iced Tea Canihiua Bonne O International: Chia Cola Naturally Flavored Syrup Kiwicha Ginger Naturally Flavored Syrup Quinua Blanca Lemon Naturally Flavored Syrup Quinua Negra Pomegranate Naturally Flavored Syrup Quinua Roja R&J Almond Nut Co: Gutwein Popcorn Co.: Blazin’ Buffalo Sweets Peanuts White Butterfly Popcorn Cinnamon Almonds Yellow Butterfly Popcorn Honey Craze Pecan Yellow Mushroom Popcorn P-Nut Brittle Peanuts Pronokal (Switzerland): all dairy Toffee ‘Shew Cashew Boisson Cacao/Cocoa Drink The above items are all pareve. Crepe Amos Wines (Israel) Entremet Café/Coffee Pudding Au Chateau 2012 (NON MEVUSHAL) O/U P Omelette Fines Herbes/FineHerb Omelette Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (NON MEVUSHAL) O/UP Pain/Bread Du Moulin 2011 (NON MEVUSHAL) O/UP The above products are all dairy Merlot 2012 (NON MEVUSHAL) O/UP Europastry: Pinot Noir 2012 (NON MEVUSHAL) O/UP Frozen Butter Croissants with Chocolate Bakemark Co: Frozen Butter Croissants with Chocolate and Apple Filling (dairy) Chocolate Topping Blueberry Filling (pareve) Frozen Butter Croissants with Cereal Topping Lemon Filling (pareve) kosher updates 29 Raspberry Filling (pareve) Double Roasted Hazelnut Puree Klen Giang Trade & Tourism Co.: Golden Hazelnut Puree Canned Mackerel in Soybean Oil Roasted & Chopped Hazelnut Canned Mackerel in Spicy Tomato Sauce Roasted Whole Hazelnut Canned Sardines in Soybean Oil Standard Hazelnut Puree Canned Tuna in Soybean Oil (Bonito, SKip Jack, The above items are all pareve. Tongol & Yellow Fin) Funley’s Delicious Crackers: Kings Highway Glatt: Super Crackers Cheddar N’ Stuff (dairy) Beef Raw - Glatt Super Crackers Cornbread N’ Stuff (dairy) Chicken Raw - Glatt Super Crackers Pizza N’ Stuff (dairy) Lamb Raw - Glatt Super Crackers Ranch N’ Stuff (dairy) Take Out Foods - Glatt Yohoo Cream Filling: Turkey Raw - Glatt Waffle Cocoa Cream filling and Waffle Milk Cream Veal Raw - Glatt filling are now both certified as Kosher (dairy) Nutkao: Blue Star Restaurant in N. Bethesda, Md: Hazelnut Spread and Hazelnut Spread with This restaurant is a glatt meat establishment. Breadsticks Bare Fruit Chips: These products are dairy. Cinnamon Apple Chips Sierra y Selva Co.: Fuji & Reds Apple Chips Amaranth Grains Granny Smith Apple Chips Black Quinoa Organic Cinnamon Apple Chips Blueberry Chia Beverage Organic Fuji & Reds Apple Chips Canihua Grains Organic Granny Smith Apple Chips Pear Fruit Chia Beverage The above products are all pareve. Rode Vis Fish: Sound Tea: Halibut, Skin On Alive - Yerba Mate Citrus & Hibiscus Sparkling Tea Norwegian Salmon Calm - Chamomile Vanilla & Elder Flower Smoked Halibut Sparkling Tea Smoked Trout Referesh - White Tea Peach & Ginger Sparkling Resource Thicken Up: Tea (Resource Thicken Up brand honeys and nectars) Fruttimania: Thickened Orange Juice Beverage-Nectar (dairy) Banana Thickened Orange Juice Beverage - Honey (dairy) Golden Berries Thickened Apple Juice Beverage - Honey (dairy) Mango Thickened Cranberry Juice Beverage - Nectar Papaya (dairy) Pineapple Thickened Water - Nectar (dairy) The above products are all pareve. Irene’s : Mezzet/ Mezzeturk Co: All Natural 4 Stack Potato Latkes Ajvar Aprini All Natural Apple-Raisin Kugels Beans with Chopped Onions All Natural Apricot Puffs (dairy) Boiled Bulgur Wheat All Natural Assorted Mini Meringues Eggplant Sauce All Natural Chocolate Dipped Oval Sandy Green Lentil with Tomato Sauce Raspberry Cookies (dairy) Hummus with Coriander All Natural Cinnamon Twists (dairy) Pasta Sauce Hot All Natural Lasagna Bites (dairy) Stuffed Zucchini All Natural Strawberry Hamantashen All of the above products are pareve. Banana Bread Fat Free, Sodium Free Biscotti Royal Elite Alcohol: Chicken Soup (for Passover) Spirit Alcohol and Vodka Uzbekistan Rosh Hashanah Kamish Bread Drink Maple: Vegetable Matzo Kugel (Passover) Pure Maple Water Venue brand (Onem Gida Factory, Turkey): Andean Quinoa Bakery: 30 Kosher updates Bread Crumb with Quinoa Kosher for Passover. Cake Mix with Quinoa Lemon Flavor Morris National (Welch’s): Quinoa & Chia Vanilla Muffin Mix Sour Green Apple Belts Quinoa & Lupin Brownie Mix Sour Strawberry Twist Sticks Quinoa Brownie Vegan & Gluten Free Squares Sour Wild Fruit Quinoa Muffin Vegan & Gluten Free/Berry Mix Twisties sour Wild Berry Quinoa Pancake Mix These items are all pareve. All of the above items are pareve. Char Bar and Eli’s Restaurant in Washington, Weeks Honey Farm: D.C. is now certified Kosher ty the O/U. This is a Buckwheat Honey Glatt meat restaurant. Cinnamon Honey Spread Clover Honey Straws From the COR: Orange Blossom Honey Spread Italian Home Bakery (Canada) The Italian Home Tupelo Honey Straws Bakery at 271 Attwell Dr. in Toronto, Canada is Monkey Rum: now certified Kosher by the COR. Monkey Rum with Toasted Coconut and Spiced From Israel: Rum Shmitta Update Clemmy’s: The following is a list of Shemitta dates for fruit Chocolate Ice Cream (dairy) and vegetables from Eretz Yisroel... Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (dairy) Coffee Ice Cream (dairy) Fruit Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (dairy) Almond (dry) - Avoid from beginning of Sept. 2015 Toasted Almond Ice Cream (dairy) until middle of Sept. 2016 Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (dairy) Almond (green) - Avoid from Beginning of May 2015 until middle of May 2016 Jed’s Maple and Jed’s Northeast Kingdom: Apple - Avoid from middle of May 2015 until middle Infused Maple Syrups of July 2016 Maple Candy Apricot - Avoid from beginning of April 2015 until Maple Cotton Candy middle of May 2016 Avocado - Avoid from middle of July 2015 until the Maple Cream end of July 2016 Maple Dressings Blueberry - Avoid from middle of Dec. 2015 until Maple Kettle Corn middle of Jan. 2017 Mustards Carambola/Star Fruit - Avoid from middle of Sept. All of the above products are pareve. 2015 until the beginning of Sept. 2016 Thivolet Universal Champagne Vronkeh: Carob - Avoid from beginning of Sept. 2015 until the end of Oct. 2016 Thivolet Universal brand Champagne Vronkeh Cherry - Avoid from the middle of April 2015 until from France is now certified Kosher by the O/U. the beginning of June 2016 This product is NON-MEVUSHAL and certified Clementine - Avoid from the beginning of Sept.

This magazine was made possible by the generous donation of: Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kapenstein Mr. & Mrs. David Rubin Mr. & Mrs. Steve Darrison Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Lenard Liberman Mr. & Mrs. Asher Levine Mr. & Mrs. Steve Longland Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Mermelstein Mr. & Mrs. Zev Stoll Mrs. Judith and Yosef Yaakov Arnall Shmitta update 31 2015 until the beginning of Sept. 2016 Dates - Avoid from the beginning of Aug. 2015 until the beginning of Oct. 2016 Etrog - Avoid from the middle of Sept. 2015 until the beginning of May 2016 Feijoa - Avoid from the beginning of Sept. 2015 until the middle of Nov. 2016 Fig - Avoid from the beginning of April 2015 until the middle of May 2016 Grapefruit - Avoid from the middle of Aug. 2015 until the beginning of Nov. 2016 Grapes (table) - Avoid from the middle of March 2015 until the middle of April 2016 Grapes (wine) - Avoid from the end of June 2015 until the beginning of July 2016 Guava - Avoid from the middle of July 2015 until the beginning of Sept. 2016 Hazelnut - Not grown in Israel Kiwi - Avoid from the middle of Aug. 2015 until the beginning of Sept. 2016 Kumquat - Avoid from the end of Oct. 2015 until the middle of Nov. 2016 Lemon - Avoid from the beginning of May 2015 until the middle of June 2016 Lima - Avoid from the middle of June 2015 until the beginning of July 2016 Longan - Avoid from the middle of May 2015 until the middle of June 2016 Loquat - Avoid from the beginning of Feb. 2015 until the middle of Feb. 2016 Lychee/Litshi - Avoid from the middle of June 2015 until the middle of June 2016 Mandarin - Avoid from the beginning of Sept. 2015 until the middle of Sept. 2016 Mango - Avoid from the beginning of June 2015 until the middle of June 2016 Mulberry - Avoid from the beginning of May 2015 until the middle of June 2016 Nectarine - Avoid from the beginning of Feb. 2015 until the middle of Feb. 2016 Olive Oil - Avoid from the middle of Sept. 2015 until the beginning of Nov. 2016 Olives - Avoid from the middle of July 2015 until the middle of Sept. 2016 Oranges - Avoid from the middle of Aug. 2015 until the end of Nov. 2016 Peaches - Avoid from the end of Jan. 2016 until the middle of March 2017 Pears - Avoid from the middle of June 2015 until the middle of July 2016 Pecan Nut - Avoid from the middle of Sept. 2015 until the beginning of Nov. 2016 Persimmon - Avoid from the end of Aug. 2015 until the beginning of Sept. 2016 Pistachio - Avoid from the beginning of Aug. 2015 until the beginning of Aug. 2016 Plum (European) - Avoid from the end of July 2015 until the end of Sept. 2016 Plum (Japanese) - Avoid from the end of April 2015 until the beginning of May 2016 Pomegranate - Avoid from the middle of July 2015 until the beginning of Aug. 2016 Pomelo - Avoid from the middle of Aug. 2015 until the beginning of Nov. 2016 Prickly Pear - Avoid from the middle of May 2015 until the beginning of June 2016 Qunice - Avoid from the beginning of July 2015 until the end of Aug. 2016 Sugar-Apple/Anona - Avoid from the middle of July 2015 until the middle of Oct. 2016 Walnut - Avoid from the middle of Sept. 2015 until the middle of Sept. 2016 Witch Hazel - Not grown in Israel

Grains/Seeds Barley - Avoid from the beginning of May 2015 until the middle of July 2016 Broad Bean - Avoid from the beginning of April 2015 until the beginning of July 2016 Caraway - Not grown in Israel Chickpeas - Avoid from the beginning of June 2015 until the middle of July 2016 Coriander Seeds - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the beginning of June 2016 Dried Beans - Not grown in Israel Ginger - Not grown in Israel Lentils - Not grown in Israel Millet - Avoid from the end of July of 2015 until the middle of Aug. 2016 Oats - Not grown in Israel Peanuts - Avoid from the beginning of Sept. 2015 until the end of Sept. 2016 Peas - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the end of Dec. 2016 Popcorn - Avoid from the end of July 2015 until the beginning of Aug. 2016 Poppy Seeds - Not grown in Israel Pumpkin Seeds - Not grown in Israel Rice - Not grown in Israel Soy - Not grown in Israel Sunflower Seeds - Avoid from the middle of Aug. 2015 until the end of Sept. 2016 Watermelon Seeds - Avoid from the middle of June 2015 until the end of Sept. 2016 Wheat - Not grown in Israel

Vegetables Artichoke - Avoid from the beginning of Nov. 2014 until - Not Applicable 32 shmitta update Asparagus - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until - Not Applicable Aubergine/Eggplant - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Banana - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until - Not Applicalbe Basil - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Beet - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Beet Leaves - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the end of Dec. 2015 Broccoli - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Cabbage (red) - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Cabbage (white/green) - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Carrots - Avoid from the beginning of Oct. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Cauliflower - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Celery Root - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Coriander - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Corn on the Cob - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the end of Dec. 2016 Cucumber - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of No. 2015 Dill - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the beginning of Nov. 2015 Garlic - Avoid from the end of Jan. 2015 until the beginning of April 2016 Horseradish - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Jerusalem Artichoke - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Kohlrabi - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the end of Oct. 2016 Leek - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Lettuce - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the end of Oct. 2015 Melon - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Mint - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until - Not Applicable Okra - Not Applicable Onion - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the beginning of March 2016 Onion Head - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the end of Dec. 2015 Parsley Leaves - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Pepper (sweet/bell) - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Pineapple - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until - Not Applicable Potato - Avoid from the end of Oct. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Pumpkin - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Aug. 2016 Scallion/Spring Onion - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the end of Nov. 2015 Spinach - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Nov. 2015 Squash - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the beginning of Aug. 2016 Strawberry - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Sting Beans - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the end of Nov. 2015 String Peas - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Sweet Potato - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Tomato - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Turnip - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015 Watermelon - Avoid from the end of Sept. 2014 until the middle of Dec. 2015

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