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The Massachusetts Kosher Commission (formerly known as The Springfield Vaad Hakashruth) oversees the kashrut in the region.
The MKC is a subsidiary of Congregation B’nai Torah, a 501 (C)(3) tax exempt religious organization, just as the SVK was. Under the leadership of Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (Rav Hamachshir, supervising rabbi), the MKC adheres to globally accepted Halachic standards of Kashrut.
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The following facilities are under the supervision of the Massachusetts Kosher Commission (MKC):For all inquiries, please contact Rabbi Yaffe at [email protected]
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1. Al’s Beverage: All beverage products are under the MKC
2. Catering by Cheryl Blonder: Kosher Catering is under the supervision of the MKC when the food is prepared at the B’nai Torah Synagogue kitchen. A date specific letter or email from the Mashgiach will be required. 3. Catering by Meital: Kosher Catering is under the MKC supervision when the food is prepared at the B’nai Torah Synagogue kitchen. A date specific letter or email from the Mashgiach will be required. 4. Chez Josef: Kosher Events catered from the Agawam location are under MKC with a date specific letter or email from the Mashgiach 5. Heart of the Harvest: All packaged vegetables are kosher. Inspection for tola’im (insects etc.) is the responsibility of the end user where deemed necessary by Jewish Law. 6. High Lawn Farm Dairy 535 Summer St, Lee, MA: All milk and cream (only) is under MKC supervision -Chalav Stam 7. Indigo Coffee Roasters: All packaged coffee is under MKC supervision. 8. JCC (Only Aroma Cafe): All food at the Aroma cafe in the Springfield JCC is under the MKC supervision. Some items are dairy. No other facilities at the JCC are supervised by the MKC. 9. Masse’s Seafood: Kosher varieties of whole fish maybe purchased cleaned and cut under the observation of the customer. Some scales must be left on each piece /fillet (near tail is best) using the designated kosher knife and board. Kosher knife and board will be cleaned and stored separately. For more details please call Rabbi Yaffe on 617.595.6437 List of Kosher fish can be found on the website of the OU and other Kashrut organizations. 1329 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA 10. Nut Lady: All bagged nuts with the MKC symbol (no other products) are under the MKC supervision, Albany, NY 11. Pierce Bros. Coffee: All packaged coffee is under MKC supervision. 12. RAO’s Coffee: All packaged coffee is under MKC supervision. 13. Tech Air: All gas products are under MKC supervision. 14. UMass: The Kosher kitchen is under MKC supervision. It is in the Franklin Commons dining hall, 260 Stockbridge Rd, Amherst, MA |
Where can I inquire about making my facility kosher? |
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For all inquiries, please contact Rabbi Yaffe, Rav Hamachshir (Supervising Rabbi) [email protected] or 617.595.6437
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Rav Hamachshir (Supervising Rabbi)
R. Shlomo Yaffe |
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Officers
Arie Shteyntsayg, President
Ken Gorenstein, Tresurer |
Board of Directors
Arie Shteyntsayg – President
Ken Gorenstein – Treasurer Izzy Gessin – Board Member Bob Kushner – Board Member |
Contact Information
T. (413) 567-0036
E. [email protected] |