Orthodox Union Kosher Food Lifeline

A screenshot of an OU Kosher "Coronavirus Advisory" dated March 17, 2020, listing Passover resources and hotline contacts, signed by Rabbi Menachem Genack and Rabbi Moshe Elefant.
Screenshot of an Orthodox Union press release dated March 23, 2020, announcing that COVID-19 will not disrupt the supply chain for kosher-for-Passover food products.
A webpage titled "COVID-19 and Pesach Related Issues" from Kosher for Passover, listing topics addressing holiday observance during the pandemic, dated April 3, 2020.
Screenshot of the Orthodox Union's Kosher Food Lifeline webpage, featuring a COVID-19 donation appeal, a bold headline about Jewish access to kosher food, and an "About KFL" section describing the program's mission.
Screenshot of the Orthodox Union's "Food Availability COVID-19 Network" webpage, featuring an introductory description and the beginning of a form requesting name, organization, and address.
Screenshot of a Bais Tefilah OU Kashruth Advisory dated May 8, 2020, explaining that COVID-19 may cause temporary removal of OU certification symbols from some products' packaging.
Screenshot of an Outlook email from OU Kosher dated May 11, 2020, displaying two kashruth alerts: an unauthorized OU symbol on Best Yet Onion Rings, and a COVID-19 related certification advisory.
Screenshot of a June 4, 2020 OU Kosher Advisory webpage warning that online product claims of kosher certification may be unreliable and urging verification through official OU Kosher channels.
Screenshot of an Outlook email titled "OU Kosher Alert" from OU Kosher, dated August 12, 2020, listing kashruth alerts for Biena Snacks chickpea puffs and Nice Trail Mix products.
Screenshot of an OU Kosher Advisory dated August 20, 2020, stating that Season Brand Brisling Sardines & Sprats from Latvia lost OU certification due to Covid-19 production changes.

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Title
Orthodox Union Kosher Food Lifeline
Description
This collection of emails and webpages from OU Kosher Food Lifeline provide resources for members of the Jewish community looking to find kosher foods and products during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during Pesach.
Date Created
March 13, 2020
March 23, 2020
April 3, 2020
April 27, 2020
May 8, 2020
May 11, 2020
June 4, 2020
August 12, 2020
August 20, 2020
Denomination
Orthodox Judaism
State
New York
District of Columbia
California
Florida
Place
New York
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles
Boca Raton
Genre
e-newsletter
webpage
Institution
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Source
Orthodox Union
Subject
Kosher
COVID-19
food access
Pesach
kosher food lifeline