Top Rabbis Launch Strict Kosher Supervision 'Mahoodar'
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Top Israeli rabbis have launched a new, stringent kosher supervision and ritual slaughter system called 'Mahoodar' at the 'Of Jerusalem' slaughterhouse. The initiative aims to meet the highest Halakhic standards for poultry and meat products, led by Rabbis Avraham Tzvi HaCohen, Simcha Rabinowitz, and Shmuel Yosef Shtitzberg. Owners of 'Of Jerusalem' have pledged complete independence for the rabbinical supervisors, ensuring no commercial interference in the kashrut process.
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- Top rabbis launched a new, stringent kosher supervision and shechita body named 'Mahoodar'.
- The 'Mahoodar' initiative aims to meet the most rigorous Halakhic standards for poultry and meat.
- The supervision will be led by Rabbis Avraham Tzvi HaCohen, Simcha Rabinowitz, and Shmuel Yosef Shtitzberg.
- The 'Of Jerusalem' slaughterhouse will host the new 'Mahoodar' supervision system.
- Owners of 'Of Jerusalem' have guaranteed full independence for the rabbinical supervisors.
A new kosher supervision and shechita (ritual slaughter) body named 'Mahoodar' has been established in Israel, aiming to meet the most stringent Halakhic (Jewish law) requirements for poultry and meat products. The initiative was launched at the 'Of Jerusalem' slaughterhouse during a founding assembly attended by prominent Halakhic authorities and arbiters of Jewish law.
The 'Mahoodar' supervision will be headed by three leading rabbis: Rabbi Avraham Tzvi HaCohen, chief rabbi of 'Hora'ah KeHalakha,' who will serve as the chief rabbi of the new body; Rabbi Simcha Rabinowitz, rabbi of the 'Meshenot Yaakov' community in Ramat Shlomo and author of 'Piskei Teshuvot'; and Rabbi Shmuel Yosef Shtitzberg, a rabbi and arbiter of Jewish law in Beit Shemesh. These rabbis will oversee all aspects of the slaughter and inspection process, setting exceptionally strict criteria.
Rabbi HaCohen emphasized the significant responsibility of kosher supervision today, stating that 'Mahoodar' will operate with full Halakhic precision and without compromise. Rabbi Rabinowitz highlighted the importance of a supervision that adheres to all stringencies, providing peace of mind to every Jewish home. Rabbi Shtitzberg detailed the on-site supervision protocols, ensuring the constant presence of qualified rabbinical experts.
Dani Mizrahi, an owner of 'Of Jerusalem,' affirmed the company's policy of complete non-interference in the kosher supervision process. "We, as the owners of the slaughterhouse, do not manage the kashrut or interfere with what happens in the slaughterhouse. The rabbis are the exclusive owners of the shechita system! We only get involved in the marketing stage, after the poultry is packaged and ready. There is a complete and clear separation between the commercial side and the kashrut authority," Mizrahi stated.
'Of Jerusalem' is noted for its exceptional cleanliness standards, particularly in handling blood remnants, setting a new benchmark in the market. The establishment of 'Mahoodar' is seen as a turning point in the world of kosher supervision, aiming to meet the growing demand for products with the highest level of kashrut at an accessible price.
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