by Rabbi Moshe Kaufman | Mar 20, 2024 | Informational
Recently we received an email inquiry from a consumer regarding the certification of an establishment that is open on Shabbos. The inquiry included very specific questions regarding the difficulties of certifying a retail establishment operating on Shabbos. Upon... by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | Mar 15, 2024 | Consumer, News
KVH Kosher is pleased to announce the re-opening of Cheryl Ann’s Bakery of Brookline 1010 West Roxbury Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Certified by KVH Kosher as Pareve, Pas... by Rabbi Azriel Blumberg | Mar 11, 2024 | Consumer, News
We are pleased to announce the opening of Catering by Aliza 349 Dedham St Newton, MA 02459 They are available to cater events or deliver prepackaged food which isParve, Meat (Glatt), or Dairy as marked. Delivered items are certified Kosher only if Kosher tape / seal... 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 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... 