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    How do you know if a store or restaurant is kosher?

    Check if it has a valid kosher certificate (teudat kashrut)

    Source: Shulchan Aruch YD 119

    In detail

    To verify if a store or restaurant is kosher, look for a valid kashrut certificate (teudat kashrut) displayed prominently. The certificate should be issued by a recognized rabbinical authority, be current (not expired), and name the specific establishment. Different levels of kashrut supervision exist: 'Mehadrin' is the strictest level. When in doubt, consult a rabbi or a trusted kashrut organization.

    Full study guide: Kashrut

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