…EDITORIAL Yes, But • Rabbi Mordechai Wolmark, the new director of kashrut for the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit, has been impressed with the caliber of kosher procedures he has found in our communi- ty (see Close-Up, Page 22). But, though Detroit enjoys a nationally- respected reputation in the kosher field, there still remain some nag- ging problems. Detroit's reputation in kashrut has been built in the area of food producti...…
…I CONTENTS OPINION CLOSE-UP 22 Kosher Kops SUSAN WELCH A new director, new policies, and a state proposal may change kashrut supervision in Michigan. 34 A Fitness Guru CARLA JEAN SCHWARTZ A profile look at one of the area's leading health and fitness consultants. 39 Taste Of New York HEIDI PRESS Cong. B'nai Moshe: Other congregations are also considering moving out of Oak Park. B'nai Moshe's Commitment Is To Members, Not Oak Park ...…
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…CLOSE-UP Kosher [Cops Mordechai Wolmark likes what he sees in Detroit. But there is always some room for improvement. SUSAN WELCH Special to The Jewish News tit 15 : 0,...1, ...tirts 2 559.5005 •^ :flask titcaftr.i s Rat t. . C.) Pictured is the Certificate of Kashrut issued to Zeman's Bakery. 22 FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1988 IR abbi Mordechai Wal- mark takes a hands-on approach to his job as di- rector of kashrut with the Council o...…
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