Hotline handles halachic abuses
by JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Restaurant-goers in Israel who believe their favorite falafel stand is committing an unhalachic culinary crim, Israel's Chief Rabbinate last week set up a 24-hour hot line to handle complaints about violations of Jewish dietary laws in the
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"The response has been tremendous," said Rafi Yochai, an official for the rabbinate.
Restaurants found to be posting a fraudulent or outdated kosher license or who serve non-kosher food despite displaying the rabbinate's seal of approval face the risk of paying fines that range between $285 and $570.
Most restaurants in Israel want a kosher license so as to attract the business of observant Jews.
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