Kosher Alerts

The AKC wishes you a sweet and kosher year ahead!

The AKC policy is that plain, unflavored, raw honey can be used even without a hechsher. One must be careful,… Read More »AKC Honey Standards

There is a custom based in Talmud Yerushalmi for Jews to be stringent during the Aseres Yimei Teshuva to eat… Read More »What is Pas Yisroel?

  AKC-certified establishments are not certified exclusively PY unless specified in the Kosher Letter (search local establishments here) or signed… Read More »AKC Local Standards for Pas Yisroel

The Star-K’s most current yoshon guide is accessible here (it continues to be updated), and you can read more about yoshon here.

At this time, none of Atlanta’s kosher facilities are certified exclusively for yoshon. The onsite mashgiach of an establishment can… Read More »AKC Local Standards Regarding Yoshon

Make sure to check any produce that may require it. The Star-K has a printable simanim-checking guide.

Nabisco 20-Packs Candy Lovers Mix is a variety pack including Chips Ahoy! Mini Candy Blast and Sour Patch Kids Candy.… Read More »Confusing OUD Symbol – Nabisco 20-Packs Candy Lovers Mix

  No prior experience necessary – the AKC will provide training. Are you a good candidate? Several local establishments are… Read More »So You Think You Can Mashgiach? Open Mashgiach Positions!

No prior experience or rabbinical ordination necessary; the AKC will provide training. Several local establishments are looking for part-time or full-time kosher… Read More »You May Be Eligible for a Mashgiach Job!