THE VA'AD
E-NEWSLETTER
SHABBAT PARASHAT VAYIKRA ~ 5 NISAN 5767 –
MARCH 23/24, 2007
§ There is a Bamboo Garden restaurant in
§ Essential Baking Potato Bread has been re-certified
and is kosher - pareve. In addition, we are happy to
announce that all of the certified breads made by Essential Baking are now Pas Yisroel. The Vaad thanks Essential Baking for the
cooperation and assistance.
§ We post a list of recommended hechsherim
on our website (http://www.seattlevaad.org/KosherSymbols.html). Products under other hechsherim
may be recommended on a case-by-case basis. If you ask about a
particular product, we will follow up as soon as possible. Please be
aware, however, that our recommendation of a product from a non-listed hechsher does not automatically mean that everything
from that hechsher is recommended.
National:
§ Butter needs a reliable hechsher.
There are additives used in making butter (even when not listed on the
ingredient list) that can be problematic, as well as various sources of cream
that can be of questionable kosher status. Using butter with a hechsher insures that you are using kosher product.
We will be publishing more specifics on butter in the future.
§ Artichoke Hearts need a reliable hechsher because of infestation. Artichoke Bottoms
are acceptable for use without a hechsher.
§ You can find a list of recent kashrut alerts at http://www.kosherquest.org or www.kashrut.com. As always, please consult with your rabbi or
the Va’ad if you have any questions about specifics.
Passover:
§ The Seward Park PCC will be holding its annual Passover Bulk Foods
Sale on Sunday, March 25, 2007 from 9 am – 3 pm. This event is
a wonderful service provided by PCC and is supervised by the Seattle
Va’ad. Products like bulk coffee beans, almond butter, honey, maple
syrup, nuts, quinoa, dried fruits (new this year!), and spices will be offered
for sale.
§
§ Salad Information:
Dole Fresh Salads have a Star-K-P
on the products that are certified kosher for Passover. Dole salads only
bearing the plain Star-K (no "P") are acceptable for Passover, as
well. Each bag of salad should be checked for proper certification.
Salads under the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis (OV)
are certified year-round but not for
Passover. Sam’s Club and some Costco
salads bearing the KOAOA (Half-Moon K) symbol
are acceptable for Pesach, however, the consumer
should spot check for insects.
§ From the JSOR: Tofu is not acceptable for Passover. These
products are made through extraction methods that use grain alcohol in the
processing of the soybeans.
§ Due to a reformulation of Benefiber, originally listed on some Pesach lists as
being approved for use, it has now been found to contain actual chometz.
§ Tums, Rolaids, and
Listerine Pocket Paks are NOT acceptable
for Passover.
§ Ensure Regular,
Light & Plus are acceptable. Ensure Pudding contains Kitniyos. Ensure with
fiber contains chometz.
§ The Passover Guide is ready! It has
been posted in pieces and as a whole to our website (http://www.seattlevaad.org/Passover.html). If you would like us to email it to you,
please let us know. It is a large file!
The website will be continually updated with
the latest Passover information. The Dates and Times section is now updated to reflect the
different synagogue schedules.
§ Albertson’s, Leah’s Catering,
§ The Va’ad is working with both Albertsons on
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Vaad issued 3 certificates to meshulachim this week, 2 for institutions and 1 for an
individual. The previous week, we issued 3 certificates.
Special Passover Needy Fund ~ Please contact Rabbi Levitin at 206-527-1411, ext 111 if
you need help with Pesach expenses, or know someone who does. If no
answer, please leave a message.
SHA announces the opening of a second Kindergarten
class for 2007-2008. For details contact smatalon@sha613.org.
Camp Shalom for Preschoolers, located at TDS, has started enrollment.
Contact Francine at FRBirk@aol.com for more info.
SHA ECEC Summer Camp has started enrollment. More
info
BCMH is offering Infant/Child CPR and Babysitter’s
Training, both on 4/22, contact Julie@bcmhseattle.org for more info.
The SHA 8th Grade invites the community to
a Deli Night fundraiser, 3/25, 5:30 pm, Ezra Bessaroth. More
info
BCMH & Nosh Away are having a Pre-Pesach Shabbos Dinner, 3/30, 7pm, Julie@bcmhseattle.org, More info
JFS presents “When to Worry: Understanding Changes
in Your Aging Parents”, 4/19, 7pm. More info
Check out the latest NCSY events! More info
SJCC Passover Seder, 4/3, 6:30 pm,
Passover Symposium with community Rabbis, sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch,
3/25, 10 am, More info
Camp Kol Rena at BCMH has started enrollment. More info
Chabad-Lubavitch teaches classes for all ages and levels. More
info
The Seattle Kollel teaches classes for all levels and ages. More
Info
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