Rabbi Yigal Cohen Launches New High-Standard Kashrut Supervision for Religious Articles
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 12 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Yigal Cohen launched the "Yagel Libbi" Badatz, a new kosher supervision system for religious articles like tefillin and mezuzot, aiming to ensure high standards and transparency. The initiative addresses concerns about the integrity of scribes and products, providing the Jewish public with reliable certification. The event included prominent rabbis and officials, emphasizing the spiritual importance of meticulous religious observance.
- 01Rabbi Yigal Cohen established the "Yagel Libbi" Badatz for high-standard supervision of religious articles.
- 02The new system ensures both product kashrut and scribe integrity for tefillin, mezuzot, and Torah scrolls.
- 03Rabbi Eliezer Brod shared a story illustrating the importance of verifying the scribe's piety.
- 04Rabbi Neriya Barbi highlighted market flaws and the mission to enable mitzvah observance without profit motive.
- 05Knesset member Yoni Mashriki praised the initiative's impact on Jewish religious life.
- 06Rabbi Shimon Mamo was appointed CEO to lead the new kosher supervision organization.
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