Kashrus War Continues As Kinus Gala Banquet Goes With Lamed-K
by CrownHeights.info
The bizarre Kashrus war over Lubavitch Shchita continued Friday with the release of a statement by Crown Heights Kosher (CHK) notifying Shluchim that the Kinus Hashluchim Gala Banquet would not be catered under their meat. It is also clear from the announcement that they are very unhappy about it.
“The gala banquet taking place Sunday will NOT be under the supervision of the Beis Din and will serve meat under a recently-formed hechsher not meeting our kashrus standards,” the CHK wrote in their statement. “It pains us to inform you of this change in the kashrus level of the Kinus due to foreign considerations, after forty years that everything was done in accordance with the highest standards of the Beis Din.”
Speaking to CrownHeights.info those involved said that they are confused by the letter, as they are aware of no Kashrus issue with Agri-Star meat. The Kinus has been purchasing meat from Agri-Star, which sells Lubavitch Shchita meat under the name Shor Habor, for many years. The meat is of good quality, and the company has the capacity to provide the required quantity, with the Shchita being Lubavitch. The organizers of the banquet notes that they are using the same local hechsher as has been used in the past, as well as the same Lubavitch mashgichim on site.
Additionally, they are also purchasing chicken from David Elliot, which has the “CHK” certification.
It is important to note that all other venues and events throughout the Kinus, all taking place in Crown Heights, will be catered under the CHK.
Note: This article has been updated as more accurate information has been made available.
A shaliach
Maybe this is why rabbis are being murdered in the UAE.. .the fire of machlokes….
Shliach
A machlokes l’shame Shamayim doesn’t cause Rabbis to die.
Sholom fein
A war is when 2 sides are fighting, in this situation there is no war going on, since the Lamed K doesn’t answer the shmir campaign.
Yanki
I mean, the Badatz should have a say over CH hechsher. Sour apples to be upset over an event not taking place in CH.
Need to Know
Those being invited to attend are entitled to know in advance the level of kashrus of what will be served.
R
We want fresh sliced turkey back at our local deli counters. Chk, lamed k, I don’t care.
Wondering
“apparently, some extreme changes to their standards.”
Details, please.
All about the money
The new CHK meat 7 generation is no better then Rubashkins being that they don’t use Lubavitcher Bodkim!
Levy
The CHK is right, only lubavitch shcita to the highest level, be careful to eat davka from the CHK hashgacha.
Levi
Unfortunately that’s not the CHK standards