I have nothing but praise for KA's work in the Kashrut field. They do much good without the need to go right over the top.
Thus when I received the following email from Yankel Wajsbort today, I was a bit stunned. Exhorting consumers to call (harass?) food manufacturers is one thing. But asking them to use dodgy and ridiculous figures is a different ballgame altogether.
“If they are not Kosher, ask them why they haven’t looked at Kosher certification – there are 20,000 Australian families who actively buy Kosher”
20,000 families! That would mean some 100,000 souls – or almost 100% of Australia’s Jewish population.
Yes, it would be wonderful if such was the case. But sadly, this is far from the truth, and I am surprised that Yankel isn’t aware of this.
Sure, everyone should join in the campaign to improve Kashrut in Australia and increase product availability, but please keep in mind “Mid’var sheker tirchak”.
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