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Aug 29, 2026
Every Date You Need This Year
The complete 2026 Jewish holiday calendar with exact dates for Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, and more. Includes traditions, kosher food guides, and candle-lighting times for every city.
Data, Trends, and What's Changing
There are an estimated 5,000+ kosher restaurants, bakeries, and food establishments in the United States as of 2026. New York leads with the highest concentration, followed by Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago. Here's what the data shows about the kosher dining landscape.
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From Cleaning to the Seder Table
Passover starts April 2 - here's everything you need to clean, shop, cook, and plan for an amazing Seder.
Your First Steps into Kosher Living
Everything you need to know to start keeping kosher - from the basics of meat and dairy separation to reading labels, setting up your kitchen, and eating out confidently.
Pico-Robertson to the Valley & Beyond
The Five Boroughs, Fully Kosher
The complete 2027 Jewish holiday calendar with exact dates for Purim, Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, and more. Includes traditions, kosher food guides, and candle-lighting times for every city.
The complete 2028 Jewish holiday calendar with exact dates for Purim, Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, and more. Includes traditions, kosher food guides, and candle-lighting times for every city.
A National Product Certifier and Philadelphia's Community Kashrus, Compared
The OU is the world's largest kosher certification agency, best known for packaged products. Keystone-K is the certification of the Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia, the regional authority for Philadelphia-area restaurants and caterers. Here is how they differ and when each one matters.
A Practical Guide to the Two-Day Holiday, Restaurant Closures, and Yom Tov Meals
Rosh Hashanah 2026 falls on September 12-13, with candle lighting on Friday, September 11. Because the holiday runs straight out of Shabbat, kosher restaurants close for nearly three full days. Here is what closes, what stays open, and how to plan your meals.
A Practical Guide to Yom Tov Closures, Chol HaMoed Dining, and Eating in a Sukkah
Sukkot 2026 runs September 26 - October 2, with candle lighting on Friday, September 25. The first two days close everything; then Chol HaMoed opens the busiest kosher dining week of the fall. Here is how the week actually works.
A Practical Guide to September 20-21: the Seudah HaMafseket, the 25-Hour Fast, and Ordering Your Break-Fast
Yom Kippur 2026 falls on September 21, with Kol Nidre on Sunday evening, September 20. Here is when kosher restaurants close, how to time the pre-fast meal, and why your break-fast order should go in by Thursday.
New England's Community Hechsher and the World's Largest Agency
KVH Kosher, founded in 1928 as the Orthodox Rabbis Association of Massachusetts, is the certification arm of the Rabbinical Council of New England, based in Boston. The OU is the world's largest kosher agency. One is a regional community certifier, the other a global one.
Brooklyn's OK and Baltimore's Star-K, Side by Side
OK Kosher, founded in 1935 in Brooklyn, and Star-K, chartered in 1947 in Baltimore, are two of the major international kosher certification agencies. Both are universally accepted. They differ in history, geography, and areas of focus, not in fundamental standards.
A Global Agency and Chicago's Rabbinical Council, Compared
The OU is the world's largest kosher certification agency. The cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council), founded in 1932, is a rabbinical council whose kosher division certifies internationally with a strong Midwest base. Both are universally accepted. Here's what actually separates them.
How Two of the Major National Agencies Compare
The OU is the world's largest kosher agency, certifying over 1 million products. Kof-K, headquartered in Teaneck, NJ since the 1960s, is a major international certifier focused on industrial and food-service supervision. Both are universally accepted across Orthodox communities.
The World's Largest Agency Compared With Baltimore's Star-K
The OU is the world's largest kosher certification agency, certifying over 1 million products from New York. Star-K, headquartered in Baltimore since 1947, is known for technical kashrus expertise and appliance certification. Both are universally accepted. Here's how they compare.
How the Two New York Agencies Compare
The OU is the world's largest kosher certification agency. Triangle K is a long-established New York agency, led by the Ralbag family, whose K-in-a-triangle symbol appears on many nationally distributed products. Here's how the two compare on facts, and what to know about community acceptance.
Two Major National Agencies Beyond the OU and OK
Star-K, chartered in Baltimore in 1947, and Kof-K, headquartered in Teaneck, NJ since the 1960s, are both major international kosher certification agencies. Both are universally accepted. Star-K is known for appliance certification and consumer education; Kof-K for industrial and food-service work.
Recipes, Restaurants, and How to Kasher Your Grill
Everything you need to know about kosher BBQ this summer, from kashering your grill to the best kosher BBQ restaurants across America.
Patios, Rooftops, Gardens, and Sidewalk Tables, City by City
A city-by-city guide to the best kosher restaurants with outdoor seating, patios, rooftops, gardens, and sidewalk tables for summer kosher dining.
What to Pack, What to Bring, and Where to Eat Near the Camps
A complete guide to kosher visiting day at Jewish summer camps, what food to bring your kids, where to find kosher restaurants near major camps, and how to plan the day.
A City-by-City Guide to Kosher Sushi, Omakase, and Japanese Dining
From Brooklyn omakase to Miami nigiri to Lakewood roll bars, your guide to the best kosher sushi restaurants in America.
A Practical Guide to Bein HaMetzarim, the Nine Days, and Kosher Dining
The Three Weeks run from July 2 to July 23, 2026. Here is what is open, what is closed, what is permitted, and how kosher restaurants adjust during the mourning period.
Two Valid Approaches to Kosher Dairy
Cholov Yisroel means Jewish-supervised milk from milking to packaging. Cholov Stam is government-regulated milk accepted as kosher by many authorities. Both are kosher - the difference is the level of supervision. Here's what you need to know.
Understanding the Strictest Standard for Kosher Meat
Glatt kosher means the animal's lungs were smooth and free of adhesions after slaughter. Regular kosher meat may have had adhesions that were checked and found to be non-problematic. Both are kosher - glatt is the stricter standard. Here's the full breakdown.
Comparing the Two Largest Kosher Agencies
The OU (Orthodox Union) and OK Kosher are the two largest kosher certification agencies in the world. The OU certifies over 1 million products; OK operates in 100+ countries. Both are universally accepted. Here's how they compare and what the differences mean for consumers.
Find kosher anywhere. Know the hechsher. Trust the listing.
The Jewish lifestyle super-app is here. Kosher listings with the certifying agency shown on every one, full certification transparency, and a community-first experience across 20 states.
Pikesville, Park Heights, and beyond - exploring one of America's proudest kosher communities.
Palm Beach County's kosher capital - from Town Center to Glades Road, Boca Raton delivers.
Meyerland, Bellaire, and Sugar Land - your guide to Houston's surprisingly robust kosher food scene.
Teaneck, Passaic, Lakewood, and beyond - your complete guide to New Jersey's exceptional kosher dining scene.
From Northeast Philly to the Main Line - a guide to Philadelphia's growing kosher dining scene.
The Power of Eating Together
Breaking bread together is more than a meal - it's a tradition that binds us across generations.
Surfside, Aventura & Miami Beach Eats
Surfside, Aventura, and Miami Beach - your guide to South Florida's thriving kosher food scene.
Decoding the Symbols on Your Shelf
From OU to Star-K, learn what those symbols mean and how to shop with confidence.
From Devon Ave to Lincolnwood
Skokie, West Rogers Park, and Lincolnwood - a guide to Chicago's underrated kosher dining scene.
A Warm Welcome to Shabbos
Tips, recipes, and everything you need to host a beautiful Shabbat experience - even if you've never done it before.
Understanding Supervised Dairy
Understanding the difference between Cholov Yisroel and regular kosher dairy - and why it matters to so many people.
Eat Well Anywhere in the World
Practical tips for keeping kosher on the road - whether you're flying, road-tripping, or exploring a new city.
Make Your Celebration Unforgettable
A practical guide to finding the right kosher caterer for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other celebrations.