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regulating kashrut was unconstitutional because it favored an
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Often, the primary responsibility of mashgichim is washing and inspecting produce to ensure there is no infestation. The skill of inspecting produce properly requires much training and expertise. One of the most pressing jobs of mashgichim, however, is the checking in and verification of shipments.
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mashgichim. In 2003, the Kosher Law
Enforcement Division of the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets issued fines to two Long Island butchers, Jeff and Brian Yarmeisch, because they had employed a Conservative mashgiach. The United States Supreme Court upheld a ruling by lower courts that
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bustling about the kitchen — it is often women, after all, who are tasked with the job of maintaining a kosher kitchen... Yet this role rarely translates into the professional food industry." The greatest number of mashgichot work in the food services industry in the New York City and Los
Angeles
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is prepared or cooked. They check fresh eggs for blood spots before they are used in cooking, and must inspect all vegetables for forbidden insects before use. They are responsible for performing the
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metropolitan regions. Women working as mashgichot sometimes report lower pay than male mashgichim, discriminatory hiring practices, and lack of respect from employers, coworkers, and customers.
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Taking the Mystery Out of the Certification Process
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485:"Conservatives Seek Kosher Input"
399: – Kosher certification mark
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