The Hechsher, or the Ⓤ marking on many common food items, is a signifier that the food is certified kosher. There are various symbols that appear on food packaging. The symbols differ depending ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The Hechsher, or the Ⓤ marking on many common food items, is a signifier that the food is certified kosher. You can find the Ⓤ on Oreos, Coca-Cola, and ...

The Conservative movement has taken some steps to form a “hechsher tzedek” kosher certification focused on the above issues. Some other small, independent groups have done the same.

A closer look at the ingredients supports the unlikely hechsher. The potato chips contain no pork — just potatoes, oil, seasoning, salt and cheese. But even with an ingredients list that supports a ...

Cigarettes should not have a Hechsher, even if all ingredients are kosher. Smoking is harmful and never allowed. We must guard our health. No, I don’t think like this since I don’t smoke.