by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | Mar 4, 2024 | Consumer, News
While dried fruit may seem to be natural products, there are several risks to their kosher status. First, the fruit may be dried on equipment used for non kosher products. Also, some of the fruit are at risk of infestation. In some cases, even Kosher-certified dried... by Rabbi Yaakov Jaffe | Mar 1, 2024 | Informational, Pesach
Rabbi Jaffe is the rabbi of the Maimonides Kehillah and has been the treasurer of KVH Kosher and a member of the Rabbinical Council of New England for more than a dozen years. The Mitzvah When the Temple stood, Jews were commanded to count 49 days from the second... by Rabbi Zvi Solomon | Mar 1, 2024 | Informational, Pesach
On Pesach night, Hashem meted out punishment in every Egyptian home. The Jews were instructed to mark their doorways with the blood of the Passover lamb, and in this merit earn the unique protection of Hashem. Hashem then passed over and guarded every Jewish home from... by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | Jan 31, 2024 | Consumer, News
KVH Kosher is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Kosher station at Harvard Law School. The Kosher station is located in Wasserstein Hall Harkness Dining Hall, located at 1585 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138. Hours of operation: Mon-Thu 11:30 AM... by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | Aug 17, 2023 | Kashrus Alerts
Feta Cheese produced in Greece and marketed under the Krinos brand bear an unauthorized KOF-K symbol. Any item with a production date of 2023 and beyond, should be considered non-kosher regardless of it bearing a KOF-K symbol. If you find this item please... by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | Aug 10, 2023 | Kashrus Alerts
It has been brought to our attention that jars of Pastene Giardiniera bear a KVH symbol. This product is not certified. Corrective action is being taken.... by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | Aug 5, 2023 | Consumer, News, Public
Pas Yisroel Many Jews observe a custom that baked goods eaten between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur be Pas Yisroel (See Shulchan Aruch O.C. 603:1.) (This list applies throughout the year as well, unless otherwise noted.) Please Note: It has come to our attention that... by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | Jul 5, 2023 | Kashrus Alerts
For the time being, the following products of Boston Smoked Fish Co are not under KVH Kosher certification: Bluefish, Trout and Salmon PâtésSmoked Haddock Chunks Corrective action is being taken. Their other products are still certified... by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | Jun 16, 2023 | Consumer, News
We are pleased to announce the opening of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard – Walpole, MA located at 1337 Main Street Walpole, MA Italian Ice & Hot pretzels (not Pas Yisroel) are certified pareve.Italian cream ice and custard are certified... by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | May 25, 2023 | Kashrus Alerts
The in-store bakery at Stop and Shop #2633 150 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 is no longer under KVH Kosher certification. The Stop and Shop at 112 Amity Road is still... 