Kashrut
At Fuchs Mizrachi School, all food served is Kosher to the strict standards of our Orthodox community. All food served must be from sealed packages or sealed from a Kosher caterer or restaurant. Everything requires an acceptable heksher (sign of Kosher supervision).
Since there are close to a thousand heksherim (kosher symbols) world wide, we direct you to the website of the Chicago Rabbinical Council at www.crcweb.org which is a reputable rabbinic organization that not only lists recommended symbols but also updates that list regularly and provides other valuable kashrus information. If more clarification is required, the best solution is to discuss the matter with your local Orthodox rabbi.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1) A plain "K," as it cannot be copyrighted, does not necessarily mean something is Kosher.
2) Our Mara D'Atra, Rabbi Moshe Granatstein, has ruled that fruit juices should have reliable Kosher supervision. For a list of juices with reliable heksherim, please consult the website referenced above at www.crcweb.org/kosher/consumer.
3) Any product containing grape juice DOES require Kosher supervision.
4) Raw, uncut fruits and vegetables are Kosher.
5) While we observed shmitta last year, there can be interesting issues that arise when purchasing fruit the year after shmitta as well, so please consult your local Orthodox rabbi for guidelines when purchasing fruit and vegetables grown in Israel. (We encourage people to express their support of Israel even when purchasing food items, but there is a need for awareness regarding possible halachic complications.)
6) Food from packages already opened or cooked at home may not be served at Fuchs Mizrachi School. However, for their OWN lunches/snacks, students may bring opened or pre-cooked Kosher items.
7) All meat served at Fuchs Mizrachi School must be "Glatt Kosher."
The following heksherim (not necessarily meant to be an all-inclusive list) have been deemed acceptable:
