Paradise Vacation

Kashrus Complication

Oftentimes at high end resorts, these statements can be heard. “The chef knows kosher“, or “I’m only getting fish in a brand-new pan“, or “The resort has a separate kosher kitchen“. Unfortunately, these statements are becoming more and more common, but it really boils down to just 1 question, says Rabbi Sholom Tendler – Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K, “Is there a mashgiach?” Are we really going to trust non-Jewish staff about kashrus now? Who ensures the pots and pans in the “separate kitchen” remain separate? Let’s educate ourselves about the myriad potential problems with such resorts.