| A Brief History of SeltzerWhether on Passover or during the year, Jews have always loved this
carbonated beverage.
By: Judy Pister
In The Beginning…
Everything
has a history. Even water. Or in this case, sparkling water or seltzer.
The concept
of... |
| COR Passover Magazine 2020/5780The 2020/5780 COR Passover Magazine is available in print at local community
establishments. To view a digital copy please click the link below: COR Passover Magazine 2020/5780... |
| Video: How to Kasher a Gas Stove Top & Oven... |
| Video: How to Kasher Your Sinks & Countertops... |
| Video: How to Kasher an Oven & Stove with an Electric Element... |
| Video: How to Kasher a Glass Stovetop... |
| 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... |
| Kashering Countertops with SteamA good steam cleaner picks
up dirt and removes bacteria. But, could it be used to kasher your
countertops for Pesach?
Besides removing any visible chametz
from one’s possession, a person is tasked with the responsibility... |
| CORcast Episode 14: Pesach Prep in the Age of Coronavirus with Rabbi Dovid RosenRabbi Dovid Rosen answers thousands of your Pesach related questions each year. Listen to him on the CORcast as he discusses how to prepare for Pesach in the age of... |
| 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... |
| Passover Product Confusion... |
| Passover Medicine List 2020Download COR's Medicine List for Passover 2020 here:... |
| Passover Personal Care & Cosmetics List 2020Download COR's Personal Care & Cosmetics List for Passover 2020 here:... |
| Passover Product List 2020Download COR's Product List for Passover 2020 here:... |
| A Last Resort: A Kid's Passover StoryClick the link to download the story.... |
| Kosher Tank: Episode 1Kosher Tank is where entrepreneurs can make their food dreams a COR certified kosher reality. Watch Episode 1 below:... |
| Kosher Tank Episode 2Kosher Tank is where entrepreneurs can make their food dreams a COR certified kosher reality.
Kosher Tank - Episode 2 from COR Kosher on Vimeo.... |
| February is Kosher Restaurant Month!COR- Kashruth Council of Canada is pleased to announce that February is “Kosher Restaurant Month” in the Greater Toronto Area! Participating COR certified
kosher restaurants are offering 10% off their regular... |
| CORcast Episode 13: Mrs. Karen Sitnik, Senior Principal, Eitz Chaim GirlsMrs. Karen Sitnik is the Senior Principal at Eitz Chaim Girls. Listen to her discuss her important work on the CORcast.
You can... |
| CORcast Episode 12: Rabbi Don Pacht, Head of School, Vancouver Hebrew AcademyRabbi Don Pacht is Head of School at Vancouver Hebrew
Academy. Listen to him on the CORcast as he talks about the challenges and opportunities of running
Vancouver's only Torah... |
| Passover Pet Food Guide 2020Download COR's Passover Pet Food Guide 2020 here:... |
| CORcast Ep 11: Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU IsraelRabbi Avi Berman is the Executive Director of OU Israel. Listen to him
as he joins Richard Rabkin on the CORcast to discuss Israel, the Jewish People and the world... |
| CORcast Ep 10: Rabbi Dr. Rafi Cashman -- Head of School, Netivot Hatorah Day SchoolWhat's it like being a Head of School? Join the CORcast
as we sit down with Rabbi Dr. Rafi Cashman, head of school at Netivot
HaTorah Day School in Toronto.You... |
| The Kosher TankBrought to you by COR – Kashruth Council of Canada and
Kitchen 24, Kosher Tank is inviting start up food entrepreneurs to pitch your ideas
to our sharks. Maybe you are cooking... |
| CORcast Ep 9: Lance Davis, JNF CanadaJNF is a lot more than just trees and water. Listen to Lance Davis, CEO
of JNF Canada, as he discusses all of the amazing work that they do, on this episode of the CORcast. You can... |
| CORcast Ep 8: Marc Rosenberg, Nefesh B'NefeshHave you ever thought about moving to Israel? On this installment of the CORcast, COR's Managing Director Richard Rabkin is joined by Marc Rosenberg, Director of Pre-Aliyah at Nefesh B'Nefesh, and he discusses some of the ins... |
| CORcast Ep 7: Rabbi Seth Grauer, Head of School, Bnei Akiva SchoolsRabbi Seth Grauer is the Rosh Yeshiva and Head of School at the Bnei
Akiva Schools in Toronto - Yeshivat Or Chaim and Ulpanat Orot. He is
also the Honorary... |
| CORcast Ep 6: Rabbi Moshe Stern, Rabbi Emeritus Shaarei TefilahRabbi Moshe Stern is the Rabbi Emeritus of Shaarei
Tefilah in Toronto. He was the President of the Toronto Va'ad Harabonim
and a member of COR's Rabbinical Va'ad Hakashruth. Join... |
| CORcast Ep 5: Rabbi Mordechai Rothman - Chai Lifeline CanadaChai Lifeline Canada helps children and their families deal with illness. Listen to Executive Director Rabbi Mordechai Rothman discuss the amazing work they do with COR's Managing Director Richard Rabkin... |
| 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... |
| 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.... |
| Meaty Kashrus Issues for VegansThe halachic status of
Beyond Meat, Impossible Burger and synthetic meat.
By: Rabbi Tsvi Heber “Every
day, thousands of innocent plants are being killed by vegetarians. Help end the
violence…EAT RIBS!” These were... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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! ... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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: [email protected] |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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 #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:
... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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,... |
| 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 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 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... |
| 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)... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| [email protected] Commemorative Journal Available OnlineThe [email protected] commemorative journal marking COR's 60 years of service to the community is now available online here.... |
| 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,... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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 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... |
| 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... |
| 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
... |
| Canadian Business Journal Profiles CORPromoting koshers products in Canada
Kashruth specifically refers to the Jewish dietary laws.
Conforming... |
| 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.... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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”... |
| The Working MashgiachBy: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher Monitoring
the kosher program in a catering or restaurant environment is... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
