Other News From The STAR-K

STAR-K CERTIFICATION

Announces Monthly TeleKosher Conference Program for Local Kashrus Agencies

In an attempt to alleviate the kashrus challenges unique to smaller towns, STAR-K CERTIFICATION announces a unique opportunity for local Vaadim, Rabbis and Mashgichim the world over.  STAR-K’s monthly TeleKosher Conference program will enable them to speak directly to kashrus experts from various agencies, in a non-political forum, posing their most pressing kashrus questions that are distinctive to their communities.

The monthly conference has already featured Rabbi Zushe Blech and Rabbi Yaakov Luban.  Local Vaadim, Rabbis and Mashgichim have been notified of the TeleKosher Conference program schedule via e-mail.  For further information, call the STAR-K office, (410) 484-4110 or email the Star-Khere..

An additional TeleKosher Conference series for the general public is scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month at 12 Noon EST, hosted by Rabbi Zvi Goldberg.  To join the conference, call 1-605-475-8590 and enter conference 528-5502. Brought to you by www.Kosherclasses.org.

Star-K Kashrus Training Program
Now Accepting Applications

Star-K’s Kashrus Training Program will be held Monday, July 28 through Thursday, August 1, 2008.  This intensive seminar, held at Star-K’s offices in Baltimore, Maryland, is limited to 25 students – rabbonim, kollel fellows, and others serving as klei kodesh – who have studies Yorah Deah.  In addition to lectures, audio-visual presentations and a hands-on practicum, several field trips are planned.

To apply to the Star-K Kashrus Training Program, call the Star-K office for an application at 410-484-4110 and speak with Rabbi Zvi Goldberg, or go here to download the application form.