OK Kosher Holds Annual Mashgiach Conference
OK Kosher Brings Together Global Mashgiachim for Annual Conference in crown Heights
Crown Heights, NY – Rabbis from around the world, serving as mashgiachim (kosher supervisors) for the OK Kosher Certification, gathered in Crown Heights on Monday, December 2nd, for the organization’s annual international Mashgiach Conference. Held at Ulam Chana, the conference coincided with the International Kinus Hashluchim, bringing together many participants already in New York.
The conference provided a platform for rabbis to connect, share knowledge, and discuss the latest developments in kashrus and the evolving food industry. Attendees were gifted the newest sefer from Chassidus Mevueres, a fitting gesture for the occasion.
Prominent figures in the kosher certification world led the discussions. Rabbi Chaim Fogelman,Rabbi Shlomo Weinfeld,and Rabbi Sholom Ber Hendel,members of the OK Executive Vaad HaKashrus,shared their insights alongside Rabbi Eli Lando,the organization’s Executive Manager.
Other speakers included Rabbi Avi Rapoport, Rabbinic Coordinator and Manager of the Israel affiliate office; Rabbi Etan Mayo of the Private Label Department; Rabbi Hendel Weingarten, a Field Representative; and Rabbi sholom Kesselman, West Coast Food Service Coordinator and Director of consumer Outreach.
Rabbi Chaim Yisroel Wilhelm of L’maan Yilmedu highlighted the successful partnership with OK Kosher in educating the public on Hilchos Kashering and Kashrus.The conference concluded with a moving video showcasing the OK winery Mashgiach Conference held in Israel.
Immediately following the conference, a grand siyum Sefer Torah was held in memory of Rabbi Don yoel Levy OBM, OK Kosher’s longtime head.
OK Kosher Brings Together Global Mashgiachim For Annual Conference in Crown Heights
Crown Heights, NY - OK Kosher, a leading kosher certification agency, recently hosted its annual international Mashgiach Conference in Crown Heights, NY. Held on December 2nd at Ulam Chana, the event drew rabbis from across the globe who serve as mashgiachim (kosher supervisors) for the organization.
The conference coincided with the International Kinus Hashluchim, allowing many participants already in New York to attend. It provided a valuable platform for these rabbis to connect, exchange knowledge, and discuss the latest developments in kashrus, especially within the evolving food industry.
Prominent figures in kosher certification, including rabbi Chaim Fogelman, Rabbi Shlomo Weinfeld, and Rabbi Sholom ber Hendel, members of OK’s Executive Vaad HaKashrus, led insightful discussions alongside Rabbi Eli Lando, the organization’s Executive Manager. Othre notable speakers included Rabbi avi Rapoport, Rabbinic Coordinator and Manager of the Israel affiliate office, Rabbi Etan Mayo of the Private Label Department, Rabbi Hendel Weingarten, a Field Representative, and Rabbi Sholom Kesselman, West coast Food Service Coordinator and Director of consumer Outreach.
Rabbi Chaim Yisroel Wilhelm of L’maan Yilmedu highlighted the accomplished partnership with OK Kosher in educating the public on Hilchos Kashering and Kashrus.
The conference concluded with a moving video showcasing the OK winery Mashgiach Conference held in Israel, followed by a grand siyum Sefer Torah in memory of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy OBM, OK Kosher’s longtime head.