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CEO of Tzohar Kashrut Affirms Legal Approval Under Chief Rabbinate Regulations

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 7 hours ago

What happened

Rabbi Emmanuel Gadaj, CEO of Tzohar kosher certification, confirms the organization's legal approval under the Chief Rabbinate's regulations amid controversy. He calls for cooperation to restore public trust and rejects claims of improper certification processes. Gadaj emphasizes adherence to halakhic standards and openness to oversight while opposing recentralization of kosher supervision.

  • 01Tzohar operates legally under Chief Rabbinate regulations with official approval from its CEO.
  • 02Claims of a "sneak attack" certification are rejected; approval followed years of legal and professional processes.
  • 03Opening kosher certification to more bodies can strengthen standards and public trust, Gadaj argues.
  • 04Tzohar strictly follows halakhic law and is willing to comply fully with Chief Rabbinate procedures.
  • 05Rabbi Gadaj opposes recentralizing kosher supervision, fearing a return to past problems.
  • 06He calls for cooperation with Chief Rabbinate rabbis to strengthen Israel's kosher system.

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