Leviathan Sues Chief Rabbinate Over Kosher Meat Certification Revocation Costing Millions
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First reported by Calcalist · 4 hours ago
What happened
Leviathan Trade is suing the Chief Rabbinate for 5.7 million shekels after kosher certificates were revoked for 198 tons of Argentine beef, forcing the company to sell at a loss. The Rabbinate canceled the certification due to an unauthorized change in the slaughter team, despite no halachic issues with the slaughter itself. Leviathan's appeals were rejected, leading to significant financial losses during the Jewish High Holidays.
- 01Chief Rabbinate revoked kosher certificates for 198 tons of Argentine beef due to unauthorized slaughter team change.
- 02Leviathan Trade bought the meat relying on kosher certification and now sues for 5.7 million shekels in losses.
- 03Rabbinate canceled certification citing administrative breach, not halachic slaughter defects.
- 04Leviathan's request to sell meat under lower kosher standards was denied despite rabbinic support.
- 05Company sold meat at a loss to non-kosher customers, losing millions and expected holiday profits.
- 06Leviathan accuses Rabbinate of negligence for not acting on timely reports about slaughter team changes.
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