News Room Archive - OK Kosher Certification

Best Wishes for 2021

As we continue to navigate our lives and work during the global COVID-19 pandemic, we thank you for your continued commitment to kosher standards. The industry has learned invaluable new information on trends and tendencies that are constantly developing. Transparency … Continued

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Kosher Expands its Presence in the Middle East

September 14th, 2020. Building on its longstanding presence in the Persian Gulf, Kosher has recently launched a new division, Kosher Middle East, focusing on the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This move also comes in response to a recent … Continued

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COVID-19 Claims Life of Iconic Kashrus Leader, Rabbi Don Joel Levy, 72

Kosher Today, April 21, 2020 Brooklyn, NY…The coronavirus has claimed the life of Rabbi Don Joel Levy, at the age of 72. He was one of the leading figures in the world of kashrus internationally, Rabbi Levy, who headed the … Continued

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Continuing the Legacy of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy OB”M

26 Nissan 5780 April 20, 2020 With profound sadness, we share the news of the tragic passing of Kosher’s President and Kashrus Administrator, Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, may his memory be blessed. We are fortunate, that Rabbi Levy’s vision … Continued

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Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Important COVID-19 Update: March 13, 2020 Dear Valued Customer, We’re all in this together, adapting to face the reality and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to let you know that it’s our fervent wish and prayer here at … Continued

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Rabbi Levy Meets with Rav Yitzchak Yosef shlit”a, Sephardic Cheif Rabbi of Israel

Rabbi Don Yoel Levy (left), CEO of Kosher, and Rabbi Kalman Weinfeld (right) meet with Rav Yitzchak Yosef shlit”a (center), Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel. Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, CEO of Kosher, and Rabbi Kalman Weinfeld, Food Service … Continued

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Manhattan Beer Distributors CEO Honored at Annual Mashgiach Conference

Rabbi Don Yoel Levy (center), CEO of Kosher, presents an award to Mr. Simon Bergson (2nd from left), CEO of Manhattan Beer Distributors. Kosher hosted its annual Mashgiach Conference Monday in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, gathering 140 Kosher … Continued

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Rabbi Levy Travels to Moscow to Celebrate with Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar

Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar (left) with Rabbi Don Yoel Levy (right), CEO of Kosher By COLlive reporter 50 years of history came full circle at a joyous Chassidic wedding which took place in Moscow, Russia on … Continued

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Forty Years of Kosher With Kosher Certification

For over 80 years Kosher (referred to affectionately in the industry as “The OK”) has remained the standard-bearer for the highest level of kosher certification in the food and beverage industry. Our symbol appears on over 600,000 products produced … Continued

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