Chief Rabbi David Stav Clarifies Controversy Over Tzohar's Use of 'Kosher' Label

Following public controversy over the approval allowing Tzohar to use the term "kosher" on its certification, Rabbi David Stav, chairman of the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, released a clarifying video on the Mishav channel. He emphasized that kosher certification existed prior to last week's decision and that Tzohar has been providing kosher supervision to hundreds of businesses for several years.

Rabbi Stav explained the recent legal development, noting that the Chief Rabbinate's kosher supervisor, who is also the CEO of the Chief Rabbinate, signed an official authorization granting Tzohar the authority to issue kosher certificates using the term "kosher." He urged the public and business owners not to be alarmed by attempts to retroactively undermine this move.

Describing the decision as historic, Rabbi Stav highlighted that it follows years of efforts to implement a law passed four years ago but previously stalled due to various external considerations. He concluded by encouraging people to disregard background noise and letters opposing the decision, affirming that the official kosher supervisor in Israel has now recognized Tzohar's certification and permitted the use of the word "kosher."