| CORcast Ep 4: Bernie Moskoff, Founder of the Innisfil Project/A Time to MoveMany Jewish families can't afford to purchase a home in Toronto. But one man is trying to come up with a solution. Bernie Moskoff is a kiruv rabbi, entrepreneur and... |
| CORcast Ep 3: Mike Fegelman, Executive Director of Honest Reporting CanadaCan anything be done about the media's anti-Israel bias? Mike Fegelman, Executive Director of Honest Reporting Canada certainly thinks so. Listen to his conversation with COR's Managing Director Richard Rabkin... |
| CORcast Ep 2: An Interview with Rabbi Yoseph Oziel of Petah Tikva CongregationWhat's it like being a rabbi tasked with the responsibility of invigorating a congregation? Listen to our interview with Rabbi Yoseph Oziel of Petah Tikvah Congregation as he discusses how... |
| Why Recreational Marijuana Isn’t KosherBy:
Rabbi Tsvi HeberOriginally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019
Cannabis is now legal in Canada for
both recreational and medicinal purposes. Medicinal use of cannabis was legalized nationwide in 2001 while
recreational... |
| Laiki: When Rice is the New BlackOriginally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019Imagine, you go to the grocery store and all of the milk is
black. The shock that you might experience would be similar to... |
| CORcast Ep 1: Rabbi Dan Rand, Ezer Mizion CanadaEzerMizion Canada saves lives. Listen to Executive Director Rabbi Dan Rand on the CORcast talk about their life saving work.... |
| Hans Dairy: Is Your Dairy Owner an Aerospace Engineer?Originally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019 What do you get when you bring together an engineer, nurse,
and 2 businesswomen? A dairy company, of course! Though it may... |
| Mendel Gansburg: A Man on a MissionOriginally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019 COR’s
Senior Mashgiach, Mendel Gansburg, may not have known any English when he moved
from Israel to Canada, but he did know that... |
| Tzvi Kidron – Kitchen24 From Homeless to Feeding the HomelessOriginally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019 When Tzvi (Steve) Kidron came to Canada
from Israel, he came with nothing. Now years later, together with Alexandra
Pelts, he is the... |
| Rabbi Mikhail Belenky: Looking for a Quiet PlaceOriginally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019 From
being hunted by the KGB to being a COR mashgiach, Rabbi Mikhail Belenky
has a fascinating story to tell.
All Mikhail Belenky has... |
| Shachar Kalgal – Shalom India: A Home Away From HomeOriginally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019 In the neighborhood of Thornhill,
Ontario, sits the only kosher meat Indian restaurant in all of North
America. It offers traditional Indian
dishes as... |
| Inca Gold Organics: A Dream Turned RealityOriginally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019 Like many of us, Juana Garcia always dreamed of starting her own
business, but, unlike many, she actually turned that dream into reality. Born
and... |
| Ocean Wave Imports: Bringing the Caribbean to CanadaOriginally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019 Ocean Wave Imports has a colourful background, and not just
because of all the tropical fruit they import. Ganesh Lachman, originally from
Guyana,... |
| Rivi’s Guilt Free Cookies: When One Story Leads to AnotherOriginally published in The Kosher CORner Passover Guide 2019 A story behind a story. That’s what you will find when
speaking with Rivi Horwitz, founder of Rivi’s Guilt Free Cookies. Not... |
| COR Kosher CORner Passover Magazine 2019/5779The 2019/5779 COR Passover Magazine is available in print at local community
establishments. To view a digital copy please click the link below: COR Kosher CORner Magazine 2019/5779... |
| COR's Top Fifteen Passover QuestionsCOR is pleased to answer questions from kosher
consumers throughout the year. This service is especially popular during the
weeks leading up to Passover, as evidenced by the over 5000 questions answered
last... |
| Passover Pet Food Guide 2019Download COR's Passover Pet Food Guide 2019 here:... |
| One Potato, Two PotatoA brief history
of a Passover staple
By: Judy Pister
Finding a person who has never eaten a
potato or potato derivative might just be impossible. The potato, being the
third most popular food... |
| "Making Pesach Like a Pro": Tuesday April 2, 2019COR - the Kashruth Council of Canada Presents:
Making Pesach Like a Pro
Join Dave Blum, Executive Chef and owner of By Dave’s at
Savours Gourmet as he performs a live cooking demo,... |
| Rochester Welcomes COR at Pre Passover EventThe Jewish community of Rochester, New York welcomed COR –
The Kashruth Council of Canada, for a Pre Passover community event on Sunday
March 31st at Congregation Beth Sholom. Rabbi Tsvi Heber,... |
| COR Community Kashering at the BAYT: Tuesday April 2COR-The Kashruth Council of Canada Presents: COR Community Kashering for Pesach at the BAYTTuesday April 2 6-9 P.M.BAYT613 Clark Ave.(Meat Kitchen on the Main Level)We invite you to bring your items for... |
| 2019/5779 Yoshon Update #3COR does not endorse
any of its establishments for Yoshon except as detailed above.... |
| Granolagate-- Exploring the Controversial Question: What Bracha Do We Make on Granola Bars?By: Rabbi Dovid Rosen “What bracha do I make
on…” We’ve all asked that question
many times, and in most cases we have settled into a routine where we are
confident that we are... |
| The “No Shaila” Granola BarBy:
Rabbi Tsvi Heber3 cups
Rice Krispies 2½ cups
oats
½
cup brown sugar
½
cup oil
½
cup honey
½
cup chocolate chips
Directions:
Place
all ingredients into a large zip-lock bag and combine together. Remove the contents
and press onto a baking sheet.... |
| The Art and Science of Kosher Cheese MakingBy: Rabbi J. NormanCheese making is an ancient art that dates back thousands of
years. Before refrigeration, it was the only way that people could preserve
nutritious yet highly perishable milk. There are... |
| Sacred Grains: Do Quinoa Burgers Require Bishul Yisroel?By: Rabbi Dovid Laufer & Rabbi Yechiel Teichman
While it may seem as though quinoa has been “discovered”
only recently, in reality, quinoa has been used by the Andean peoples for
thousands of... |
| Freshly Brewed Coffee--On Shabbos?By: Rabbi Tsvi HeberTo those of us who grew up in the 20th century,
it may appear that the 21st century has transformed coffee from a stimulating hot drink into a... |
| But Is It Really Dairy?By: Rabbi Sholom H. Adler, Director of Industrial Kosher, Kashrus Administrator“Hello, this is Meir Schwartz*, am I speaking with Rabbi Adler?”“Yes”“I’m in Costco in New York looking at a package... |
| 2018/5779 Canadian Yoshon Update #1Date: October 3, 2018
The Yoshon cutoff dates for the following products are as follows:
Robin
Hood, Five Roses & Selections Flours
Year
... |
| COR Establishments with a SukkahThe following establishments will have a Sukkah on premises for the duration of Sukkot:
Restaurants:
Aroma Espresso Bar Kosher
3791 Bathurst St, Toronto, OntarioBa-Li-Laffa
7117 Bathurst St #110, Thornhill,... |
| COR Pas Yisroel List 5779/2018COR is proud to present our annual Pas Yisroel List for the
Aseres Yimai Teshuva.
The Pas Yisroel
List helps kosher consumers adhere to the requirement to keep Pas Yisroel during the
10 days... |
| Kitchen 24: Behind the Scenes (Video)Check out this video of Kitchen 24: a shared kitchen facility in Toronto with two COR certified kosher kitchens! ... |
| CORcast #12: The Ins and Outs of Pas Yisroel (Audio)Join Rabbi Tsvi Heber and Richard Rabkin for another edition of the CORcast where they discuss the Ins and Outs of Pas Yisroel: If you can not see this chirbit, listen to it here https... |
| Galt Bakery’s New COR Certified Quinoa Puff Cookies Taste Like HomeDo you ever crave home baked cookies but don’t have the time
to bake them yourself? Do you have specific dietary preferences and have a hard
time finding delicious snacks that suit... |
| 2018 Canadian Kosher Slurpee ListBelow is a list of Slurpee flavours sold in Canada. The slurpee list is also available on the COR Kosher app on Google Play and the App Store.Please note that it... |
| Auleaf Café: A Home Not Too Far From HomeMaytar
Elgaza, Owner
At
some point in her early years, Maytar Elgaza started picking up on the
challenges that large families face when it comes to obtaining the basic
necessities that living an Orthodox life... |
| ExlPure: Seeing the Forest for the TreesGuy
Paillard, President & Bernadette Maillet, Sales Manager From
the beginning, ExlPure’s entire business model was set up to overcome
challenges.
It was
2010, shortly after the recession, and like everywhere else, the small
community of... |
| Bubby’s Bagels: Filling a Hole in the CommunitySimcha
Breslow & Sruli Portowicz, Owners
For
such a big Jewish community, it was always so surprising that Toronto didn’t
have a real, authentic kosher bagel place. What food is more Jewish than
bagels?
Enter
Bubby’s Bagels.
Bubby’s,
which... |
| CORcast #11: How Do You Make Kosher Cheese?Join COR's very own Rabbi Yehoshua Norman as he outlines the art of kosher cheese making:
If you can not see this chirbit, listen to it here... |
| A Birthday Wish Come True: How Artsy Baker Became COR Kosher Certified “I started out
because I never got a birthday cake”.
That’s how Antonella Cellini explains why she started her company, Artsy
Baker. Her family was very traditional and didn’t believe in having birthday
parties.... |
| Nature’s Mix: A Healthy StartJohn
Gaya, President
The
year was 2011, and Waterloo father John Gaya had just lost his IT job due to
layoffs. His wife, Crystal, who was a homemaker at the time, decided to sell
her... |
| Tzafona: Wine of the NorthAvraham
Gislason & Toby Berkel, Owners
Hashem
created the world in a way that every spot is ideal for growing or producing
different things. The northern regions of the world, for example, are colder
than... |
| Who is Wise Bites? One Who Sees the FutureCathline
James, Owner
When
Cathline James was nine years old, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Six
years later, her mother passed away.
In
Cathline’s mind, she decided that cancer is caused by what a person... |
| Pure Greens: Turning Over New LeavesEstee
Gestetner, Owner“Who’s
scared of a few little bugs?”This
is a question we used to ask as children, before we became adults who love
salad. When it comes to vegetables, bugs are the terror... |
| WOWBUTTER: Fake It ‘til You Make ItScott
Mahon, Owner
It’s
not socially acceptable to eat peanut butter anymore. At least in mixed
company.
For
many, the peanut allergy is an airborne thing, so it’s not just about being
careful not to eat anyone... |
| The Kosher Status of Gelatin, Carmine and ShellacBy: Rabbi Tsvi HeberNissan is the time of year when we bring the final redemption1 and the resurrection of the dead to the forefront of our consciousness, culminating in the recitation... |
| COR Kosher CORner Passover Magazine 2018/5778The 2018/5778 COR Passover Magazine is available in print at local community establishments. To view a digital copy please click the link below:COR Kosher CORner Passover Magazine 2018/5778... |
| "Making Pesach Like a Pro" Toronto Community Event March 14, 2018The Kashruth Council of Canada Presents:
Making Pesach Like a Pro
Join renowned Executive Chef Anthony Andrady as he does a live cooking demo, showing you how to prepare new and
exciting Pesach... |
| COR Community Kashering at the BAYT Wednesday March 21stCOR-The Kashruth Council of Canada Presents: COR Community Kashering for Pesach at the BAYTWednesday March 21st 6-9 P.M.BAYT613 Clark Ave.(Meat Kitchen on the Main Level)We invite you to bring your items for... |
| COR Passover SmartListsNeed one of our Pesach lists on your smartphone? Email us to
automatically receive a bounce back of one of our Pesach approved SmartLists to your
smartphone: Passoverproducts@cor.ca... |
| Overcoming Diet-Related Challenges on PassoverBy Miriam Leibowitz, MHSc, RD
Passover can be a stressful time when it comes
to what to eat, how much to eat, and the cost of what to eat. From late night... |
| Top 15 Questions from the COR Passover Hotline (2018)COR is pleased to answer questions from kosher
consumers throughout the year. This service is especially popular during the
weeks leading up to Passover, as is evidenced by the over 10,000 questions... |
| Pet Food on Passover and Throughout the YearAlthough
one is allowed to feed pets non-kosher foods, there are still kashrut
issues that one has to be aware of. Throughout the year, not only are we
commanded not to eat foods... |
| Non-Edible Products List- Passover 2018 ... |
| Edible Products List- Passover 2018... |
| COR Live in Hamilton Sunday March 11 for a Pre Passover Community EventCOR- Kashruth Council of Canada Live in Hamilton for:
Answers & Appetizers,
a Pre-Passover Hamilton Community Event
Sunday, March 11thAppetizers at 7:30pmAnswers at 8:00 pm
Adas Israel Synagogue 125 Cline Ave S, Hamilton... |
| Are Vegan Restaurants Kosher?Here are some of the
challenges for kosher consumers looking to dine in vegan restaurants. By Richard Rabkin
Market research amongst consumers who look for kosher
certified food shows an interesting phenomenon: Jews... |
| How Do You Make Gum Kosher?By Judy Pister
A common question that we receive at the COR is about
a product that is not even meant to be eaten: chewing gum. Does it need to... |
| Three Sisters' Kitchen Café: A Community ExperienceDo you have a love for food, the arts, or the
environment? If so, you might find a home at the Three Sisters’ Kitchen Café (3SK).
Michael and Aharona Gans, owners of... |
| CORcast #10: Meet the Mashgiach for the Toronto Maple Leafs - David TockCOR mashgiach David Tock talks about what it's like to be the mashgiach at the Air Canada Centre and Camp B'nai Brith Northlands
If you can not see this chirbit, listen... |
| Jelly Donuts in HalachaJelly
Donuts in Halacha[1]
By: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
On Chanuka, there
is a prevalent custom to eat foods that are fried in oil, such as latkes and sufganiyot
(jelly donuts). The... |
| CORcast #9: COR's Top 10 Kosher SecretsEvery kosher agency has areas where they are stringent and lenient. Here are areas where COR's approach is lenient. Join Rabbi Heber and Richard Rabkin for another CORcast.
If you can... |
| Can Dairy Naan Bread be Kosher Certified?BY: RABBI TSVI HEBERIndian Jews Ate Naan!?Recently, one of our COR certified companies requested approval for their naan bread. Along with the pareve variety, the company... |
| The True Colours of Canadian WhiskyBy Rabbi Y. Teichman & Rabbi T. HeberThe Secret is out of the Barrel1Months of extensive and exhaustive research into the kashrus of uncertified Canadian whisky has revealed its true... |
| The Halachic CORner 2017/5778What is the kosher status of Canadian whisky? Can dairy Naan bread be kosher certified? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the latest edition of COR's Halachic CORner. Click here for an online version of... |
| COR Establishments with a Sukkah 2017/5778The following COR certified establishments will have a sukkah on
premises for the duration of Sukkot. The kosher status of the following sukkahs has been verified by COR's rabbis:
Restaurants:
Aroma Espresso... |
| Just Checking: How to Clean & Check Romaine Lettuce (Video)Just Checking: Romaine Lettuce from COR Kosher on Vimeo.
With thanks to:
Katan Studios & Sandy Sugar Interiors
Checking Process:
1)
Preliminary Check:
Check the
produce for the presence of insects; focusing on... |
| Just Checking: How to Clean & Check Strawberries (Video)COR_ Strawberry - Final Version from COR Kosher on Vimeo.With thanks to:
Katan Studios & Sandy Sugar Interiors
Checking Process:
1)
Preliminary Check:
Check the
produce for the presence of insects; focusing on... |
| Just Checking: How to Clean & Check Herbs (Video)Just Checking: Herbs from COR Kosher on Vimeo.With thanks to:
Katan Studios & Sandy Sugar Interiors
Checking Process:
1)
Preliminary Check:
Check the
produce for the presence of insects; focusing on heavy... |
| Just Checking: How to Clean & Check Green Onions (Video)Just Checking: Green Onions from COR Kosher on Vimeo.With thanks to:
Katan Studios &Sandy Sugar Interiors
Checking Process: 1.Slit open all scallions or leek from top to bottom.2.Separate each individual layer.3.Loosen... |
| Just Checking: Supplies (Video)Just Checking: Supplies from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| CORcast #8: One on One with Toronto's "Kosher Guru", Shlomo AssayagRichard Rabkin talks with Shlomo Assayag about "Guru Nation", why it is so difficult to run a kosher restaurant, and much more...
If you can not see... |
| CORcast #7: Is COR Responsible for the (High) Cost of Kosher Food?How do COR fees affect the price of kosher food? Join COR's Managing Director Richard Rabkin to find out:
If you can not see this chirbit, listen... |
| CORcast #6: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Esther Scheer - COR's Longest Standing Office Staff MemberJoin us for another edition of the CORcast where we take a trip down memory lane with Esther Scheer - COR's longest serving office staff member:
... |
| How to Make Used Cast Iron Cookware KosherBy Chaim Ribiat
Ever since my wife
introduced me to cast iron cookware, I have been enamoured. They impart a
fabulous sear, work on all stove top surfaces, can go from stove... |
| CORcast #5: Interview with the ChairmanHave you ever wondered who the Chairman of COR's lay board is and what he does? Tune into the CORcast as we interview Dr. Ira Marder:
If... |
| CORcast #4: Questions, Answers & Everything in BetweenAre Starbucks or Tim Horton's Muffins in Canada kosher? Why would a pareve product's label say "may contain milk"? What are the quirkiest questions that come into COR? Join Rabbi... |
| CORcast #3: What is a Kosher Supervised Event & Why Does it Matter (Podcast)Join Rabbi Tsvi Heber and Richard Rabkin as they discuss kosher supervised events, unsupervised events, and how to tell the difference between the two:
If you can... |
| 2017 Canadian Kosher Slurpee ListBelow is a list of Slurpee flavours sold in Canada. Please
note that it is advisable to verify that the actual concentrate being used is
on this recommended list:
7UP
Barq’s Red Cream
Soda
Barq’s Root... |
| CORcast #2: Tips & Tricks for the Kosher Traveler (Podcast)Join Rabbi Dovid Laufer and Richard Rabkin as they discuss how best to keep kosher on the road.If you can not see this chirbit, listen to it here https://chirb.it/E1syOE
... |
| CORcast: The Kosher Status of Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops (Podcast)Rabbi Tsvi Heber and Richard Rabkin discuss how kosher consumers should approach eating at ice cream and frozen yogurt shops in the first COR PodcastIf you can not see this... |
| Uncertified Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream Shops
As part of a kosher
certification program, reliable kosher certification agencies ensure that their
certified products are packaged and sealed according to appropriate halachic
guidelines. This means that as long as the product... |
| COR Passover Magazine (2017/5777)The 2017/5777 COR Passover Magazine is available in print at local
community establishments. To view an electronic copy click the link
below:
COR Passover Magazine (2017/5777) For Passover questions please email... |
| COR- Kashruth Council of Canada Trains Ottawa Community for PesachRabbis from the Kashruth Council of Canada, better known as “COR”
for their kosher symbol, made their mark on the nation’s capital with a Pre
Pesach lecture for the Ottawa Jewish community... |
| Pesach, Matzah & Marror: A Pre-Passover Toronto Community Event March 28Tuesday, March 28thth, 2017
Appetizers & Desserts at 7:30 pm
Lecture at 8:00pm
Shaarei Shomayim - 470 Glencairn Ave. Toronto
Pesach – Rabbi
Sholom H. Adler: Topics in today’s
shechita industry
Matzah – Rabbi
Dovid... |
| COR Live in Ottawa for a Pre-Passover Community Event Monday, March 20COR LIVE
IN OTTAWA
For…
Answers & Appetizers: a Pre-Passover Ottawa Community Event
Monday
March 20th
Appetizers
at 7:30 pm
Answers
at 8:00pm
Soloway
Jewish Community Centre
21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa
COR
Rabbis will outline the most frequent Pesach questions... |
| Top 15 Questions from the COR Passover HotlineTop Fifteen Questions from the COR Passover Hotline
COR is pleased to answer questions from kosher
consumers throughout the year. This service is especially popular during the
weeks leading up to Passover, as... |
| How to Save Money and Stay Healthy on PassoverBy Miriam Leibowitz, MHSc, RD Plan your menu in advance, make a shopping list and stick to it. Avoid
impulse buys -- do you really need
that $30 jar of cashew... |
| Kashruth Council of Canada (COR) and Niagara College Partner on Project to Integrate Kosher, Food Safety GuidelinesSeeking a more efficient way to make kosher certification integrate
with food safety planning, the Kashruth Council of Canada recently partnered
with Niagara College on an ambitious project to do just that.Most... |
| Cast Iron Cookware: Pre-SeasonedCast iron cookware requires seasoning or coating with oil to
prevent rusting and to provide non-stick properties. Although traditionally
the consumer would do the seasoning, at present most cast iron cook-wares are
pre-seasoned by... |
| COR's Rabbi Catriel Blum Named Mashgiach of the YearCOR’s very own Rabbi Catriel Blum has been selected “Mashgiach of the
Year.”
KASHRUS Magazine, the
Brooklyn-based periodical for the kosher consumer and Trade made the
announcement and presented him with a check... |
| How Does a Product Become Kosher?By Rabbi Sholom H. Adler
How does a company actually become kosher? This is a
question that I often receive in my capacity as Director of Industrial Kosher
of the Kashruth Council... |
| Are Zebus Kosher?By Rabbi Yechiel Teichman
Kosher animals are separated
by the Torah into two groups. The first group is domesticated animals (beheima) and includes three types:
cattle, sheep, and goats. The second group... |
| The Kosher Status of Genetically Modified SalmonBy Rabbi Tsvi Heber A Genetically Modified Fish[1]
After two decades of exhaustive and
rigorous review, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently
approved the first ever genetically engineered... |
| 2016/5777 COR Pas Yisroel ListWe are pleased to present the COR Pas Yisroel List to help
kosher consumers adhere to the requirement to keep Pas Yisroel during the 10 days of teshuva between Rosh Hashana... |
| The Inside Scoop: We All Scream for Ice Cream!Hannah Mestel was a busy executive working 50-60 hours per
week -- away from her family for significant periods of time -- and she decided
that it was time to make a... |
| AISH TANOOR: A Little Israel on EglintonVisiting Israel is certainly not as difficult as it once
was, but the 10 hour flight can still be challenging, not to mention costly. So
if you can’t make the trip, a... |
| 2018 Canadian Kosher Slurpee ListBelow is a list of Slurpee flavours sold in Canada. The slurpee list is also available on the COR Kosher app on Google Play and the App Store.Please note that it... |
| May is Kosher Restaurant Month!COR- Kashruth Council of Canada is pleased to announce that May
is “Kosher Restaurant Month” in the Greater Toronto Area! 26 participating COR certified
kosher restaurants are offering 10% off their regular... |
| 2016/5776 COR Passover MagazineThe 2016/5776 COR Passover Magazine is available in print at local community establishments. To view an electronic copy click the link below:
2016/5776 COR Passover MagazineFor Passover questions please email us... |
| Top Ten Questions from the COR Passover Hotline (2016)Top Ten Questions from the COR Passover Hotline
COR is pleased to answer questions from Canadian
kosher consumers throughout the year. This service is especially popular during
the weeks leading up to Passover,... |
| COR-Kashruth Council of Canada Conducts Pre Pesach Community Events Across CanadaFrom Edmonton, Alberta to Toronto, Ontario, the Kashruth
Council of Canada, better known as “COR” for their kosher symbol, has been
educating kosher consumers across the country leading up to the holiday... |
| A Kosher Jew in a Non-Kosher WorkplaceA
guide for keeping kosher at the office – both during Passover and year round.
... |
| COR’s Passover Extra Virgin Olive Oil Policy ExplainedConsumers
may have noticed that we have changed our policy with respect to extra virgin
olive oil (EVOO) on Passover, in that we are only recommending those that bear
specific kosher for Passover... |
| New Kosher Chicken Processing Plant Coming to OntarioThe Kashruth Council of Canada (COR) is pleased to announce
that the Chicken Farmers of Ontario(CFO), the regulatory body that oversees the growing and marketing of chicken
in Ontario, has approved the... |
| COR Launches First of its Kind College Accredited Mashgiach Training ProgramA lawyer attends law school; a doctor goes to medical
school; plumbers, electricians and tradespeople of all types have professional
training and licensing programs. But the standard in the kosher industry is
that... |
| Un-supervised Events could be Un-Kosher EventsJust like the government has health inspectors who visit
restaurants to ensure compliance with the government’s health and safety
standards, in simple terms, a mashgiach or a kosher supervisor, ensures that an
establishment,... |
| Shemittah beyond ShemittahAn examination into how Shemittah remains relevant to kosher consumers beyond the Shemittah year.By Rabbi Tsvi HeberIntroductionThe conclusion of the Shemittah year 5775 is a significant milestone for the farmers... |
| Pas Yisroel: Turning up the HeatBy:Rabbi Sholom H. AdlerThe ins and outs of pas Yisroel and how it is applied in an industrial manufacturing setting. What is pas Yisroel and why was it instituted?Pas Yisroel is... |
| 5776/2015 COR Pas Yisroel ListThe COR Pas Yisroel List is intended to assist kosher consumers who are interested in adhering to the stringency of Pas Yisroel. It is noteworthy to mention that only products... |
| New COR Kosher Symbol CardCOR has published a new kosher symbol card that features the most popular kosher symbols that appear on
kosher products in Canada.If you would like copies of the COR
Kosher... |
| 2015 Canadian Kosher Slurpee ListBelow is a list of Slurpee flavours sold in Canada. Please
note that it is advisable to verify that the actual concentrate being used is
on this recommended list:
Barq’s Red Cream Soda
Barq’s... |
| COR Answers over 5000 Consumer Questions for PassoverNew Text-A-Question service
a resounding success with over 1000 text questions
It has been said that for a kosher certifier, the month
before Passover is akin to an accountant during tax season and... |
| The Kosher Status of Vitamins and MedicinesA Halachik analysis of the kosher status of vitamins and medicines. By
Rabbi Tsvi Heber
The
constant stream of questions from our community pertaining to medicines and
vitamins rank amongst the most frequently asked... |
| Blessings on Fruit Trees By Rabbi Tsvi Heber ברוך א"י אמ"ה שלא חיסר בעולמו כלום וברא בו בריות טובות ואילנות טובות ליהנות בהם בני אדם[i]The month of Nissan brings in all the hustle and... |
| No Question Left Unanswered at COR Pre Passover EventBy Sarah RosenThe Toronto Jewish community was well fed, well informed andwell entertained on Wednesday, March 18th at The Kashruth Council ofCanada (COR)’s annual Pre-Passover lecture, held this year at... |
| 2015 COR Passover MagazineThe 2015/5775 COR Passover Magazine is available in print at local community establishments. The electronic copy is available at the link below. This is a large file, so it may... |
| Top Passover Questions from the COR Kosher HotlineCOR is pleased to answer questions from kosher consumers throughout the year. This service is especially popular during the weeks leading up to Passover, as evidenced by the over three... |
| Why Does the US Have More Kosher Products than Canada?By Richard Rabkin
It’s cold outside and like a true Canadian I fought the
frigid winter by cowardly fleeing southward for a brief family vacation. While
I was there I couldn’t help... |
| Kosher Cheese PleaseA halachik analysis of the requirements to make kosher cheese.
By:
Rabbi Tsvi Heber
Introduction
This article examines several issues that surround the
kashrus of cheese-making; both historical and contemporary.
1. What makes kosher cheese... |
| Why is Kosher Meat More Expensive than Non Kosher Meat?By Richard RabkinI just returned from a convention of the Association of Kashrut
Organizations (AKO) where the different kosher agencies get together to
learn, exchange ideas and share best practices... |
| Rosh Hashana Kosher CORner Magazine 2014/5775We are proud to announce the release of our Rosh Hashana Kosher CORner Magazine. It is available in print in local community establishments and a digital version is available here.... |
| The Big Apple Pie: Chudleigh's Goes COR KosherChudleigh’s
apple farm is well known as a destination for family outings. But if you like
apple pie, get to know Chudleigh’s 125,000 square foot commercial bakery which
is now under COR supervision.... |
| Shemittah 101A practical overview of the Shemittah laws for the upcoming year.
By
Rabbi Tsvi Heber
Introduction
"Shemittah" literally means to
disengage[1] and
is the commonly used word to refer to the Sabbatical year in which the... |
| Cooking on Yom Tov: A Halachic AnalysisBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber
Yom Tov is fast approaching and Balabustas around the world are planning
their meals. Yom Tov allows us the opportunity to prepare and cook hot, fresh
meals in its... |
| When it Comes to Kosher Affairs, "Unsupervised is Uncertain"By Richard Rabkin
A couple of years ago I was invited to an event and was
assured by the person extending the invitation that it was kosher. That’s a
workplace hazard I guess... |
| Kosher Camps: What Does it Take to Keep a Summer Camp Kosher?By Richard Rabkin
School is out, summer is here and for many kids that means
summer camp. The tradition of going to camp seems to be particularly strong in
the Jewish community... |
| Understanding Kosher Restaurant Costs: INFOGRAPHIC... |
| A Day in the Life of COR Mashgiach (VIDEO)A Day in the Life of a COR Mashgiach from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| A Day in the Life of COR's Baycrest Mashgiach (VIDEO)A Day in the Life of a COR Mashgiach: Baycrest Edition from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| A Response to Issues Raised by the Canadian Jewish NewsWe appreciate
this opportunity to respond to issues raised by the Canadian Jewish News about
our organization. COR provides a critical service to the community and we
welcome the chance to provide more... |
| COR Proprietors Speak Out (Video)COR Proprietors Speak from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| An Open Letter to the Jewish CommunityThe Kashruth Council of Canada (COR) would like to initiate
a dialogue with the community about our services and in the interests of
transparency, discuss our fee structure, our business model and... |
| COR Answers over 3000 Consumer Questions for PassoverBy Chava Fine
The COR Passover hotline was ringing nonstop from Purim to
Passover, with questions ranging from how to kasher a kitchen for Passover, to whether chocolate matzah can be
consumed during... |
| Kensington Place: A Kosher Retirement ResortBy Chava Fine
In Toronto, when you think ‘kosher retirement home’, think ‘all-inclusive
resort’.
Residents of Kensington
Place, a kosher retirement home certified by COR,
experience an all-inclusive lifestyle which includes gourmet kosher... |
| Mr. Jack Feintuch Remembers R' Leiby Newman at the COR Pre Passover Lecture (Video)... |
| Video Instructional: Tithing Produce from the Land of Israel: Terumot and MaaserotTithing Produce from the Land of Israel from COR Kosher on Vimeo.
Rabbi Heber’s article, Produce
of Israel: A Primer, that explains the tithing procedure
in more details can be found on the COR... |
| Produce of Israel: A PrimerBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
The Land of Eretz Yisroel is imbued with special
holiness. The Torah emphasizes the holiness of the land through a number
of mitzvos that are... |
| Top Passover Questions from the COR Kosher Hotline 2014COR
is pleased to answer questions from kosher consumers throughout the year. This
service is especially popular during the weeks leading up to Passover, as evidenced
by the nearly two thousand questions answered... |
| COR Passover Guide 2014The 2014/5774 COR Passover Guide is available in print at local community
establishments. The electronic copy is now available here. This is a large file, so it may take a... |
| Sephardic Passover TraditionsA
look at some of the fascinating Passover rituals practiced by Moroccan, Iraqi,
Bucharian and Indian Jews
By Chava Fine
Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews each possess a rich set of
customs and traditions that trace... |
| Shaimos Guidelines: Discarding Holy ObjectsAs we clean for Passover, we tend to use
the opportunity to de-clutter our homes as well. We find that over the course
of the year we manage to collect a sizeable... |
| The ABC's of KitniyotIn
addition to the Torah’s
prohibition of chametz on Pesach, many people have the custom to
refrain from consuming kitniyot as
well.
Origins
The
earliest literature regarding kitniyot
dates back over 700 years. The Smak (R... |
| Remembering Leiby Newman: A Mashgiach and a MenschBy Richard Rabkin
A few years ago, I took my wife out for dinner to the Park
Hyatt’s Anona restaurant for our wedding anniversary. About halfway through our
meal I saw a dapper... |
| Keeping Toronto Kosher During the 2013 Ice StormBy Richard RabkinWho’s ready for summer? This winter, the weather has been
particularly harsh, and it’s not even half over yet! I think Someone Above is
trying to give us a hint... |
| Yoshon: Frequently Asked QuestionsBy Rabbi Yechiel Teichman, COR Rabbinic Coordinator
1) What is yoshon?
The Torah states that grain which was
planted after Pesach may not be consumed until the following Pesach.
In greater detail, grain may... |
| Supervising the Largest Kosher Dinner in Canadian HistoryBy Richard Rabkin
The Jewish National Fund’s Negev
dinner honouring Prime Minister Stephen Harper has rightfully received much
attention. But what has received less attention are the details of the dinner
itself, and specifically... |
| Lighting up Toronto: Halachik Challenges of the 2013 Ice StormBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
I
am writing from the dining room of my comfortably heated home where layers of
sweaters and blankets are no longer necessary. Trees outside are... |
| COR Mashgiach Yehoshua Levy's Excellence Recognized by Kashrus MagazineBy Chava Fine
Ensuring that 15 food service outlets have their kosher
program together on a daily basis is a demanding job.
Yehoshua Levy, COR mashgiach for 20 years, does just that,
and his... |
| Mashgichim: the Unsung Heroes of the Kosher ConsumerBy Richard Rabkin
“What is a ‘mashgiach’ and what exactly do they do”?
This is a question we often receive at the Kashruth Council
of Canada (COR) --often followed by “and how... |
| Questions@COR Video: What's the Bracha on Kellogg's Corn Pops?Questions@COR: What's the Bracha on Kellogg's Corn Pops? from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| The Kosher Chicken Situation: Information and UpdateBy Richard RabkinOctober 1, 2013“Where did all of the kosher chicken go?”
We’ve been fielding this question at the Kashruth Council of
Canada (COR) for the last couple of months so... |
| Questions@COR Video: What Does "Dairy Equipment"(DE) Mean?Questions@COR: What Does "Dairy Equipment"(DE) Mean? from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| 2013/5774 Pas Yisroel ListCOR is proud to present our 3rd annual Pas
Yisroel List for the Aseres Yemai Teshuva. The Pas Yisroel
List helps kosher consumers adhere to the requirement to keep Pas Yisroel
during the... |
| COR Statement on Kosher Status of "Test-Tube" MeatWe at COR-Kashruth Council of Canada read with great
interest the recent news that scientists at Maastricht University in the
Netherlands have created meat in a laboratory derived from animal cells. We... |
| Questions@COR Video: Does Dish Soap Require Kosher Certification?Questions@COR: Does Soap Require Kosher Certification? from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| Rabbi Moshe Elefant Speaks at the Joint COR/Ask OU Educational Event (Video)COR/Ask OU Educational Event from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| Notice to Consumers Regarding Kosher PoultryAs the
Greater Toronto Area’s community kosher certifier, and Canada’s largest kosher
certifier, we at COR – Kashruth Council of Canada share the concern of kosher
consumers across Canada regarding the closure of... |
| Greater Toronto Area Celebrates the Success of Kosher Restaurant MonthMay was “Kosher Restaurant Month” in the Greater
Toronto Area, where 34 participating COR certified kosher restaurants offered
10% off their regular menus to encourage consumers to come out and support their
local... |
| Kosher Food at Pearson Airport Thanks to COR Certified Grodzinski BakeryBy Chava Fine
Kosher consumers who have previously been
stuck in the Toronto Pearson Airport with few options in sight can now breathe
a sigh of relief.
Grodzinski Bakery is providing a variety... |
| COR's Top Ten Passover Questions and Answers for 2013Consumers in the Greater Toronto Area and across Canada had
kosher questions leading up to Passover and many of them called the COR
Passover hotline for answers. COR-Kashruth Council of Canada answered
approximately... |
| My Kosher Kitchen @ COR:Two New Cooking Classes in the GTACOR's Director of Culinary Education Nancy Weisbrod is offering two new cooking classes in April and May 2013. Click the link with the attached flyer for more information.... |
| COR’s Pre-Pesach Community Lecture InspiresBy
Suri Ervin
Three
hundred members of the Toronto Jewish community assembled at Clanton Park
Synagogue to attend an annual Pre-Pesach lecture put on by COR-Kashruth Council
of Canada, Canada’s largest kosher certifier.
This
year,... |
| A Brief History of MacaroonsFrom medieval to modern times, the macaroon has made its mark.
By Judy Pister
It has always puzzled me why the
holiday of Passover involves macaroons. Each year when I start my Passover
shopping... |
| Rabbi Yehuda Simes at the COR Pre Passover Lecture (VIDEO)R Simes COR Pre-Passover Lecture from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| Rabbi Dovid Heber at the Pre Passover Community Lecture (Video)Rabbi Dovid Heber @ COR Pre Passover Lecture from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| COR Passover Guide 2013/5773The 2013/5773 COR Passover Guide is available in print at local community
establishments. The electronic copy is now available here. The file is large, so it may take a few... |
| Mashgiach @ Home: A First Hand AccountBy Nancy WeisbrodThis week marked the first class of the 3 part series called
Mashgiach @ Home. While we are all busy in the next week or so getting... |
| COR@60 Commemorative Journal Available OnlineThe COR@60 commemorative journal marking COR's 60 years of service to the community is now available online here.... |
| An Eye on Kashrus: The Impact of Maris Ayin on Contemporary KashrusBy Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
Introduction
Maris ayin is a unique rabbinic
enactment[1]
whose breadth spans the entire spectrum of halacha. From proscribing
a Jewish agent from lending a gentile's money to... |
| My Kosher Kitchen@COR: Adventures in Bug CheckingBy: Nancy Weisbrod, Director of Culinary Education In this week’s Foundation Series cooking class we explored the world
of “Root, Shoot, Flower and Fruit” and the category of vegetables... |
| Perl's is Back!To this day when Canadian kosher consumers
hear the name “Perl’s” they think kosher meat. Perl’s was known by kosher and
non-kosher consumers alike, as the largest manufacturer of kosher meat products
in... |
| PR Creative Caterers: Food that’s Fit for a PresidentWhen Israeli
President Shimon Peres came to Toronto to speak at the Sony Centre, the
organizers of the event needed to find a caterer able of providing a meal that
was kosher and,... |
| My Kosher Kitchen@COR: Zucchini SoupBy Nancy Weisbrod, Director of Culinary Education, COR- Kashruth Council of Canada While the secular world celebrates the calendar new year with parties where champagne
flows and party horns blow (I’ve never... |
| COR Mashgiach at Baycrest Rabbi Wilhelm Demonstrates Pan Engraving System (Video)... |
| COR Hosts Kosher Certifiers at AKO Vaadim ConferenceRabbis representing kashrus agencies from around
North America and beyond met for the AKO Vaadim Conference in Toronto Canada
July 15-17 to unite, share best practices, and raise kashrus standards. The
event was... |
| Introducing...My Kosher Kitchen @ CORDo You Enjoy Cooking?
It’s an odd question to ask when it’s a task we perform for at least
ourselves, and often others, repeatedly; daily, monthly, yearly. It
can be daunting.
It’s like when... |
| What is a "Kosher Tanker"?By Rabbi Yechiel Teichman
Kosher consumers are amongst the most
inquisitive and educated about the food that they purchase. Most consumers
probably pick up their favorite branded items, place them in their... |
| How Kosher is Your Simchah? (Mishpacha Magazine)By Dovid Sussman
Are
you eating the main course at that chasunah simply because all the other
religious-looking guests are eating it too? Kashrus experts expose some
alarming trends in catered affairs that might... |
| A Brief History of COR: 60 Years Serving the CommunityThis year,
2012/5772, COR – Kashruth Council of Canada is celebrating a milestone -- 60
years serving as Toronto’s community kosher certifier and Canada’s largest
kosher agency. Birthdays are often a time to... |
| Hamizrach Restaurant: The Food Tells a StoryAs Jewish people we know that food does more than just
sustain us. It is integral to how we celebrate our holidays and come together
with our families. Food tells a story,... |
| COR Answers Over 1500 Passover Related Consumer QuestionsLeading up to Passover the COR Passover hotline was so hot
it was burning up. For the weeks preceding Passover and during the holiday
itself the staff at COR – Kashruth Council... |
| Kosher at the Park HyattImagine that you are invited to one of the most exclusive
functions of the year -- the National Football League’s invitation only pre-game
party that it hosts for its approximately 5000 VIPs... |
| COR Pre Passover Lecture InspiresBy Judy Pister
On March 26, 2012 COR hosted a Pre Pesach
Community lecture in Toronto. Featured guest speakers were Rabbi Moshe Elefant,
Chief Operating Officer of OU Kosher and Rabbi Moshe Tuvia... |
| Say Kosher CheeseBy: Judy Pister
There is a distinct prohibition on eating
cheese made by a non Jewish person, termed gevinat akum, even if the
ingredients and equipment are in fact kosher. This strictly adhered... |
| COR Supervision ModelBy:
Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of
Community Kosher
In
recent years, the Greater Toronto Area’s kosher community has experienced
unprecedented growth so it is not surprising that COR now provides kosher
supervision for more than 160... |
| The Pesach TravellerBy Rabbi Chaim D. Kulik
Going
away for Pesach? You’re in good company!
For hundreds of years almost all Jews ‘went away’ for Pesach. During the times of the Bais Hamikdash every
Jew had... |
| The Ten Commandments for a Healthier PassoverBy Miriam Leibowitz,
MHSc, RD
As Passover
approaches, I’m sure you are all busy cleaning your homes and stocking your
kitchen with Passover foods and snacks. Unfortunately, it is more than likely
that the foods... |
| Purim Recipes by Norene GilletzPAREVE PURIM TREATS
By Norene Gilletz
Looking for some
pareve Purim treats for your Purim baskets for mishloach manot or to
serve for your Purim seudah? Try these new angles on traditional treats.
Enjoy!
POPPY... |
| Kosher Issues Involved with NanniesBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
Almost
53 years ago, Rav Moshe Feinstein zt"l[i] was
asked a shaila by a Rov who had become aware that a couple in his
community left... |
| COR Promotes Continuing Education Amongst Rabbinic InspectorsTechnology is advancing rapidly and food manufacturing
facilities are no exception. As a result, COR – Kashruth Council of Canada,
Canada’s largest kosher certifier, has instituted an aggressive continuing education
regimen for its... |
| COR Spotlight: Spudniks Snack FoodsSometimes in life you just have to be in the right place at
the right time and opportunities present themselves. For Michele Revivo of
Spudniks Snack Foods, that is exactly what happened.... |
| Bakers Journal Magazine Profiles COR Presentation at Guelph Food Technology Centre SeminarFebruary 1, 2012, Brampton, ON - Kosher is capturing a growing share of
the food market as consumers of all faiths put their trust in food
products prepared according to... |
| A Baker's Tale: COR's Bulik Bakery Featured in Mishpacha MagazineA fascinating feature article in Mishpacha magazine about COR certified Bulik Bakery. Attached below.... |
| Video: Behind the COR with Rabbi Tuvia BasserBehind the COR with Rabbi Tuvia Basser from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| Video: Behind the COR with Rabbi Yacov FelderBehind the COR with Rabbi Yacov Felder from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| Video: Behind the COR with Rabbi Sholom H. AdlerBehind the COR with Rabbi Sholom H. Adler from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| Video: Behind the COR with Rabbi Tsvi HeberBehind the COR with Rabbi Tsvi Heber from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| Kosher Certification in QuebecKosher Certification in
Quebec
COR provides kosher certification in the
province of Quebec, Canada’s second most populous province. The agri-food industry plays an
important role in the economy of Quebec. It... |
| Video: Behind the COR with Rabbi J. NormanBehind the COR with Rabbi J. Norman from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| Video: COR Kosher CertificatesCOR Kosher Certificates from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| GFTC Conference on Kosher to Feature CORThe
Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) is pleased to announce their first
"Innovation Breakfast" for 2012, on Wednesday January 25th and the
Person Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario. The subject will be three
emerging... |
| COR Kosher Consumer SurveyHave a product that you want to see become kosher? Fill out the survey below and tell us all about it!Click here... |
| Top Ten “CORporate Kosher” TipsStaying
on top of your kosher data program is an art. Thankfully,
COR’s computer database program -- CORporate Kosher -- makes keeping your
company kosher straightforward. Below are the top ten tips to... |
| PregVit® and PregVit folic 5® Prenatal Multivitamins: Fully Compliant with Passover RequirementsDuchesnay, the first Canadian company to
have been granted Kosher certification from the Kashruth
Council of Canada (COR)
for its prenatal multivitamins PregVit®
and PregVit folic 5®,
has just received confirmation that the two products... |
| The Technology Behind a COR Potato ChipAs
described by Rabbi Sholom H. Adler, Director of Industrial Kosher Operations
If you are like me, you may occasionally
enjoy “noshing” on a bag of potato
chips, and as a consumer, satisfying this... |
| Who's Who at the COR: Joseph Sheinis, Software DeveloperJoseph Sheinis was born in Korosten, Ukraine before moving
with his family to St. Petersburg when he was five years old. After graduating
high school he went to St.
Petersburg Technical
... |
| The World Wide Web of Kosher CertifiersBy Rabbi
Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher Operations
September 2011 marks the
onset of my seventh year working for the community at COR. One of the most remarkable
aspects of working for a... |
| New COR Restaurant: Dr. LaffaIf you are ever in the mood for some authentic Iraqi-Israeli
cooking, you no longer have to go to make the transatlantic flight to Israel
and visit Jerusalem. Instead, the food has... |
| Can a Can of Tuna Have Kosher Considerations?By: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
Operations
Canned tuna has
been a household staple since the advent of its canning process in the early
part of the twentieth century. Mixed with mayonnaise... |
| Canadian Business Journal Profiles CORPromoting koshers products in Canada
Kashruth specifically refers to the Jewish dietary laws.
Conforming... |
| Howie T’s: A Burger Bar BlessingAround two years ago, Howie
Rosenberg was working for a company that was making cutbacks,
and he was laid off. Down on his luck, and not knowing where to turn, Rosenberg
asked himself... |
| COR Certifies Metropolitan Ice Cream and Helps Keep Summers Cool By JENNIFER M. MACLEOD
What
would we do all summer without a steady supply of kosher ice cream? If you’ve
ever made it at home, you probably used milk or cream, sugar,... |
| COR Arranges Tour for Jewish Camp at COR Certified Candy ManufacturerIn a real life
adventure straight out of Willy Wonka, COR recently facilitated a visit to
Karma Candy Inc., located in Hamilton for a group of Yeshiva Mishkan Hatorah
students and their teachers.... |
| PregVit and PregVit Folic 5: COR Kosher and ProudAs the saying goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention,”
and the aphorism couldn’t be more well suited to describe the history of
Duchesnay and its well-known products PregVit and PregVit Folic... |
| What Does Dairy Equipment (DE) Mean?COR certified
kosher products receive a certain designation and fit into five general
categories:
D – For dairy
M – For meat
Pareve – For “neutral,” i.e. food that is neither meat nor dairy
P... |
| Does It Really Need to be Kosher Certified?By:
Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of
Community Kosher Operations, COR
Keeping
kosher has never been easier for kosher shoppers. Statistics show that kosher
certified products now represent a whopping 1/3rd of all products
for sale at... |
| COR Posts its Fruit and Vegetable Inspection ManualBy popular demand, COR has posted its fruit and vegetable checking manual for mashgichim as a resource for kosher consumers. It can be downloaded by clicking the following link:... |
| Kashering LiverBy: Rabbi Tsvi
Heber, Director of Community Kosher Operations
“But Rabbi,” cried Mrs.
Eisikovich on the other end of the phone, “the label says that it is kosher and
under the COR!” “How can... |
| iCOR: COR Rabbinic Inspectors Go DigitalThe kosher dietary laws are thousands of years old. But that
doesn’t mean COR (the Kashruth Council of Canada) is behind the times because COR’s
industrial Rabbinic Inspectors have recently gone digital.... |
| Bug Off: COR in the Community Presents at Eitz Chaim in TorontoHow could something so small be that bad for you? That was
one of the questions addressed at COR’s recent bug checking seminar given to
the Eitz Chaim girl’s school in Toronto.... |
| COR a Featured Presenter at SIAL -- Canada’s Largest Food ShowFor COR, the Kashruth Council of Canada, kosher isn’t only about
food. It’s also about education. And nowhere was this more apparent than at the
recent SIAL Canada food show.
SIAL Canada... |
| Perspectives on StarbucksBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber
The recent brouhaha surrounding the kosher
status of some Starbucks products[1] has
brought a fundamental issue into the spotlight. The kosher certification
industry has jumped leaps and bounds in recent... |
| Are Slurpees Kosher?Kosher consumers seeking
relief from the heat migrate to their local 7-Elevens, gas
stations and other variety stores for ice-cold and refreshing Slurpees. With a
Slurpee in one hand and a cell phone... |
| COR and GFTC Form Exclusive PartnershipTwo leading Canadian organizations in the food and beverage
industry have formed an alliance to better service food manufacturers and end
consumers. COR (Kashruth Council of Canada) – Canada’s largest kosher
certification agency,... |
| Perspectives Interview with COR's CEO Rabbi Tuvia BasserPerspectives: Rabbi Basser.
You have been acting as the CEO of the COR for a few months now. How has it
been going? What have been some of your biggest challenges thus... |
| COR Holds "Mashgiach Appreciation Night"People who keep kosher spend a
considerable amount of time ensuring that the food they consume is kosher. But
we do not spend much time thinking about how something became kosher, or... |
| What to do About Prohibited Chometz after PassoverBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
The prohibition of eating chometz, leavened products, on
Passover is unique in its transitory status. For 346 days of the Hebrew
calendar, we are permitted... |
| A Guided Tour of the New COR WebsiteWelcome to the new COR website. We hope you find it a useful
resource.
Since many of our users have not yet seen the new COR
website we thought a “guided tour”... |
| Infestation In Sardines: A Case StudyAs we at COR have written here, there
have been several reports recently of consumers finding worm infestation in
their sardines. Sardines from Morocco,
Philippines and Thailand
and all skinless and boneless sardines are... |
| Rabbi Tuvia Basser Appointed CEOCOR -- the Kashruth Council of Canada, Canada’s largest
kosher certification agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rabbi
Tuvia Basser as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rabbi Basser has had... |
| The Working MashgiachBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher Monitoring
the kosher program in a catering or restaurant environment is... |
| Is Sushi Kosher?By COR Rabbinic StaffWhat would Bubby
say to a new type of gefilte fish? L’kovod shabbos, of course! This one
will have a dark green wrapper filled with rice and your choice... |
| The Kosher ProfessionalBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
Keeping
kosher has never been as easy as it is today. Just take a stroll down the
“kosher aisles” of the local COR certified supermarkets... |
| Bagels for PesachBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher
Walking through the kosher l’Pesach aisles of COR certified supermarkets before Pesach, with their array of available products, is a dizzying... |
| Meat & Milk Questions for ShavuotBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher Cheesecakes,
blintzes and cheese lasagnas, with their irresistibly delicious taste,
are some... |
| Herbal RemediesBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher OperationsOne
might assume that naturally unadulterated produce such as fresh herbs
would inherently pose no kashrus concern. Unfortunately,
this is not the case. Fresh... |
| Kosher Certification in AlbertaCOR provides kosher certification in the province of Alberta,
a leader in Canadian food processing and agriculture and has one of the
strongest economies in Canada.
Alberta’s
food and beverage processing industries represent the... |
| Kosher Certification in SaskatchewanCOR provides kosher certification in Saskatchewan, a province
that generates approximately $50 to $60 million of annual export sales from
processing ingredients and products for the natural health and functional food
sector.
Saskatchewan
food processors... |
| Kosher Certification in New BrunswickCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in New Brunswick,
a province with a rich agriculture and agri-food sector. The industry is
flourishing with over 3,000 farms and 100 food processing plants. This sector
is... |
| Kosher Certification in GuelphCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Guelph.
Agri-food represents a $63 billion value chain in Ontario. The Agri-food and Innovation
Cluster in Guelph-Wellington represents a system of market and non-market
links between companies and institutions... |
| Kosher Certification in CalgaryCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Calgary,
a city with a booming economy that has seen ample growth over the past several
years. Agriculture has always been a key component of the... |
| Kosher Certification in Prince Edward IslandCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Prince Edward Island.
Prince
Edward Island’s agriculture
remains the dominant industry in the provincial economy. The province is known
worldwide for potato industry and several of... |
| Kosher Certification in NewfoundlandCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Newfoundland.
The fishing industry remains an important part of the provincial economy,
employing roughly 20,000 and contributing over $440 million to the GDP.
Dairy production is also another huge... |
| Kosher Certification in HamiltonCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Hamilton.
The food and beverage processing sector in Hamilton
is Ontario and Canada’s third largest
manufacturing sector. Hamilton’s
food industry activities include food and beverage processing, warehousing and
distribution,... |
| Kosher Certification in Nova ScotiaCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Nova Scotia.
The Agri-Food Processing sector is a significant contributor to the province’s
economy. Annual farm-gate and agri-food processing sales contribute over 1
billion to the economy... |
| Kosher Certification in KelownaCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Kelowna,
British Colombia. Located in the Okanagan
Valley, this city is
known for its sprawling vineyards and tourist attractions. Kelowna is home to several food processing
facilities,... |
| Kosher Certification in EdmontonCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Edmonton.
Edmonton’s economy is one of the most diverse in
Canada; in fact it has been
ranked one of the top 5 cities in North America
for investment... |
| Kosher Certification in ReginaCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Regina, the cultural and commercial
centre of southern Saskatchewan.
The farm and agricultural component is a significant part of Regina’s economy. COR provides kosher
certification to several... |
| Kosher Certification in WinnipegCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital city located on the
eastern edge of the Canadian Prairies Winnipeg has a diverse
economy; The CIBC Metropolitan Economic Activity Index has rated Winnipeg's economy... |
| Kosher Certification in St. John’sCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in St. John’s, the capital and
largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador and the oldest
English-founded city in North America. The economy has been growing quickly in recent years and... |
| Kosher Certification in Saint JohnCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Saint John, the largest city in the province of New Brunswick,
and the second largest in the maritime provinces after Halifax. Saint John has a diverse... |
| Kosher Certification in CharlottetownCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Charlottetown, a flourishing
community of around 34,562 people located on the south shore of Prince Edward
Island.
Charlottetown is the capital city of Prince... |
| Kosher Certification in FrederictonCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, Canada. Fredericton boasts a rich cultural and
historical background. With a metro population of 94,268, Fredericton
is situated in the... |
| Kosher Certification in TaiwanCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Taiwan.
Taiwan’s
total trade in 2010 reached an all-time high of US 526.04 billion, according to
Taiwan's
Ministry of Finance. Both exports and imports for the year 2010... |
| Kosher Certification in MonctonCOR provides kosher certification to companies
in Moncton. Moncton has a heritage of
being a commercial, distribution, transportation and retailing centre. This is
due to Moncton's
central location in the Maritimes: it has the... |
| Kosher Certification in HalifaxCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Halifax, the largest maritime city,
recently ranked by MoneySense magazine as the fourth best place to live in Canada
for the year of 2012. Agriculture and fishing... |
| Kosher Certification in SaskatoonCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Saskatoon.
Saskatoon's nickname, "Hub City",
refers its ideal central location for distribution and logistics. The economy
of Saskatoon is
strongly connected to agriculture (specifically wheat). COR certifies
several of Saskatoon's... |
| Kosher Certification in WindsorCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Windsor, the southernmost city in Canada, located in southwest Ontario. Windsor
borders with major US city Detroit and is home to
several large corporate headquarters.
COR... |
| Kosher Certification in ManitobaCOR provides kosher certification to
companies in Manitoba and certifies several of
Manitoba’s
largest food processors.
COR is the kosher certification trademark
used by the Kashruth Council of Canada, the largest kosher certification agency
in... |
