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Chief Rabbinate Warns Shamir Medical Center Over Alleged False Kashrut Claims
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
What happened
The Chief Rabbinate warned Shamir Medical Center for allegedly presenting false kosher certification on its website without proper authorization, threatening legal action if not corrected. The hospital denied the claims, affirming it maintains strict kosher standards in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.
- 01Chief Rabbinate warns Shamir Medical Center over unauthorized kosher certification claims.
- 02Hospital website claims internal kosher supervision and 'Rabbinate Kashrut' without official certificate.
- 03Letter cites violation of 1983 Kashrut Fraud Prevention Law and demands urgent correction.
- 04Previous warning sent in January 2023 reportedly ignored by hospital management.
- 05Shamir Medical Center denies allegations, asserts adherence to highest kosher standards.
- 06Rabbinate copied letter to senior rabbis, Ministry of Health, and legal advisors.
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