Kashrut Symposium in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — A panel discussion in Los Angeles, California, Sunday about the Kosher laws and the food industry, drew a crowd of over 170 men and women.

The event was sponsored by Congregation Levi Yitzchok, Chabad of SOLA, Congregation Bais Menachem, Congregation Bais Betzalel and Chabad of Beverlywood.

Moderator Rabbi Shimon Raichik presented questions to representatives of four Kashrus agencies: Rabbi Reuven Nathanson of the OU, Rabbi Binyomin Fajnland of the OK, Rabbi Shaya Eichenblatt of the Chof-K and Rabbi Yosef Bodenstein of the KSA.

The discussion ranged from the importance of careful attention to kashrus in feeding children – as they are growing physically and spiritually, to Pas Yisroel and Bishul Yisroel in food manufacturing.

Also discussed was the Kashrus of wine and its use in food production, Kosher food coming from Eretz Yisroel and other countries, particularly China, and the task of the Rabbinical field representatives in providing supervision.