What is RCC Kosher?
Also spelled / known as: Rabbinical Council of California, RCC certification, LA kosher
In brief
RCC (Rabbinical Council of California) is the primary kosher certifying agency for the Los Angeles area and is the dominant kosher authority for restaurants and businesses in Southern California's Jewish communities.
RCC Kosher explained
The Rabbinical Council of California, commonly known as RCC, is the leading kosher certification agency in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Founded by Rabbi Avrohom Union and other community leaders, RCC supervises the majority of kosher restaurants, bakeries, and caterers in the LA metro area including Pico-Robertson, the San Fernando Valley, and Beverly Hills.
Real-world examples
RCC symbol on storefronts throughout Pico-Robertson
San Fernando Valley kosher restaurants commonly carry RCC certification
RCC publishes an LA-specific kosher guide and restaurant directory
Many Persian-Jewish restaurants in LA operate under RCC
Context & nuance
RCC is the default kosher certification for most Los Angeles establishments. It is accepted in the LA Orthodox community and across Southern California. For travelers visiting LA, RCC certification is ubiquitous in Pico-Robertson and other kosher-dense neighborhoods. RCC works alongside other local and national agencies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does RCC stand for in kosher certification?
- RCC stands for the Rabbinical Council of California, the leading kosher certifying agency in Los Angeles and Southern California. It supervises most kosher restaurants and businesses in the LA metropolitan area.
- Is RCC kosher accepted outside California?
- Yes. RCC is accepted as a reliable kosher certification throughout Orthodox Jewish communities in North America, not just in California. It meets the same standards as other recognized national agencies.
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Related terms
Hechsher
A hechsher is the symbol printed on a kosher product or displayed by a kosher establishment indicating which rabbinic agency has certified it as meeting kosher standards.
Kashrut
Kashrut is the body of Jewish dietary law derived from the Torah, defining which foods are permitted (kosher) and forbidden (treif), how animals must be slaughtered, and how meat and dairy must be kept separate.
OU Kosher
OU Kosher is the certification from the Orthodox Union — the largest kosher certifying agency in the world, supervising over 1,000,000 products from 10,000+ companies in 100+ countries.
OK Kosher
OK Kosher Certification is one of the 'Big Four' kosher certifying agencies in the United States, founded in 1935 and known for its global reach across 100+ countries.
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