David Woolf, Johannesburg
“Now, in order to protect the business interests of kosher-certified caterers, the Beth Din has requested that certain venues refrain from using kosher-style caterers in future.”
The Beth Din sent out a letter that venues “must adhere” to a list of conditions.
Surely this is monopolistic and against free trade? Who gave the Beth Din the legal right to do the above? Jews regard kosher as:
- Not mixing milk and meat in food, crockery, and utensils;
- Not serving forbidden foods, e.g. pork and shellfish; and
- Not using crockery and utensils used for forbidden foods.
If a caterer claims to comply, surely the customer and venue owner can decide whether to believe him or not?
