New High-Standard Kosher Slaughterhouse Supervision Body Established

A new kosher supervision and slaughtering system, named 'Mahador', has been established at the 'Of Jerusalem' slaughterhouse. The initiative was launched to meet the most stringent Halakhic requirements and ensure the highest level of kashrut for observant Jews. The new body aims to provide poultry and meat products with uncompromising kashrut, suitable for the tables of Hassidim and Torah scholars.

The new kashrut body is headed by three prominent Halakhic authorities: Rabbi Abraham Tzvi HaCohen, who will serve as the chief rabbi of the kashrut body; Rabbi Simcha Rabinowitz, rabbi of the 'Meshanot Yaakov' community and author of 'Piskei Teshuvot'; and Rabbi Shmuel Yosef Shtitzberg, a rabbi and instructor of Halakha in Beit Shemesh. These rabbis will oversee all aspects of supervision and Halakhic guidance, setting strict criteria for slaughtering, inspection, and kashrut processes.

During the founding assembly, Rabbi HaCohen emphasized the significant responsibility of kashrut and slaughtering supervision today, stating that 'Mahador' will operate with full Halakhic precision, free from commercial compromises. Rabbi Rabinowitz highlighted the importance of providing slaughtering supervised according to all stringencies, ensuring complete peace of mind for every Jewish home. Rabbi Shtitzberg detailed the on-site supervision procedures, guaranteeing the continuous presence of expert scholars throughout operating hours.

Dani Mizrahi, an owner of 'Of Jerusalem', clarified the company's policy, stating that the rabbis are the sole authorities of the slaughtering system, with the company only involved in marketing after the products are packaged. He stressed a clear separation between the commercial aspect and the kashrut authority.