The HKA Monthly Newsletter
Cheshvan - Kislev 5774
November
, 2013
Contact the HKA
 
832.477.2406
 
About the HKA 

The Houston Kashruth Association is a member of the Association of Kashrus Organizations and is recognized and accepted by all national kashrut agencies. 

The HKA has provided quality kosher supervision to food establishments and manufacturers in Houston and throughout Texas for over 35 years.
 
HKA Board of Directors
 
 
Co-President: Ron Moses
Co-President: Steven Plumb
Treasurer: Larry Ellard
Secretary: Steve Paletz
Karen Bernstein
Reuven Bisk

Joan Foster
Alex Gonik
Asher Lenga 

Marshall Levit  

Hetty Perl

Gary Swartz 

Brian Thum 

  
HKA Rabbinic Council
 
Rabbi Yehoshua Wender 
HKA Rabbinic Council Chair
Young Israel of Houston
  
Rabbi Barry Gelman
United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston
  
Rabbi Daniel Masri
Congregation Beth Rambam
  
Rabbi Gidon Moskovitz
Meyerland Minyan
 
HKA Staff
 
Alex Pfeffer
Executive Director  

Rabbi Mark Urkowitz
Senior Rabbinic Administrator
 
Rabbi Yossi Grossman
Rabbinic Administrator

Jennifer Handy 
Director, Community Affairs  

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Supervised by the HKA
Hilton Americas Ballroom
Guardian of the Human Spirit Luncheon
 Monday, November 18
Hilton Americas-Houston


TORCH 15th Anniversary Gala 
Tuesday, November 19
Cong. Beth Yeshurun

BBQ Chicken
Boy Scout BBQ Chicken Sale 
Sunday, November 24
Cong. Beth Israel 
Kosher Food Stand Returns 


Kosher food stand returns to the Toyota Center for all Rockets games not on the Sabbath/Holidays. Hot dogs, Italian Sausage, pretzels & more. View Rockets schedule 
New Kosher Products 


Nature Valley introduced Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares that offers 100% natural whole grain oats soft baked to perfection, so you can enjoy the softer side of morning. They come in Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Brown Sugar flavor. Kosher certified under the Orthodox Union (OU) and Dairy.  
Kashrut Alerts  

Xochitl Papitas Salt And Vinegar have been inadvertently labeled KOF-K PARVE. These products are in fact KOF-K DAIRY. Corrective action is being taken by the manufacturer.

Daily's Cocktail Mixers, Concentrates, Ready to Drink Pouches and Fruit Barrel Drinks, Daily's, Verona PA: The company is discontinuing the OU certification of these products. Consumers should be careful to only purchase the product bearing the OU. 

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Four Seasons Ballroom  

 When celebrating a special occasion, the Four Seasons Hotel Houston is the place to go. You are sure to find that the service is an experience, every moment to be memorable; every detail is unforgettable and our team of professionals that will anticipate all your needs for kosher events up to 200 guests.

Contact Gary Baumann at 713-652-6279 to book your next event. And visit our website for more information - www.fourseasons.com/Houston.
HKA certification upon request. 
Located at 1300 Lamar St, 77010. 

Boy Scouts Kosher BBQ Chickens
BBQ Chicken

 

Boy Scout Troop 806 is once again selling Kosher BBQ Chickens, under the supervision of HKA. Cost is $13 per chicken. All proceeds provide scholarships to needy scouts and help defray the cost of operating the Troop.  Tickets are being sold by members of the Troop, for pick up on November 24, 2013. If you are not able to pick up a chicken on the 24th, please consider purchasing a ticket so that we can donate your chicken to Jewish Family Service to help feed indigent families. For additional information, please contact your favorite Troop 806 Boy Scout or Steven Plumb at 713-859-9792 or steven@clearfinancials.com
Local Kosher News

Bright and Festive Hanukkah Fruit Bouquets and Gifts   
Light the menorah and celebrate the traditional Jewish festival of lights with our unique and delicious fresh fruit bouquets. Edible Arrangements' Hanukkah fruit arrangements feature Star of David-shaped pineapples, and make the perfect table centerpieces. Enjoy an arrangement-a-night with your family and friends, or give a box of our gourmet chocolate dipped fruit to your children. Located at 4850 Beechnut, 77096.

     
New Sushi Selections at Randall's Meyer Park 
Randall's Meyer Park is now offering new
sushi options. The honey crunchy sushi roll contains mock crab, cucumber, avocado, and three spicy sauces along with fried onion to give it the crunch. Also, the cucumber roll contains tuna or salmon with cucumber, avocado, mock crab meat and on the outside is cucumber. This roll contains no seaweed or rice. 
Located at 4800 W. Belfort, 77035 


New exciting flavor at Menchie's   
Menchie's will be offering free 6 ounces of yogurt to all veterans who present a valid military ID on Veterans Day. Also, November's featured flavor Cinnayumm bun is made with a decadent dough batter, blended with cream cheese frosting and sweet cinnamon drizzle. Try it today!
Located at 5122 Bissonnet St, 77401
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Celebrate Thanksgivvikah with Three Brothers Bakery!
Celebrate Hanukkah and Thanksgiving, or Thanksgivikkah, this year, with the sufganiyot you know and love from Three Brothers Bakery, and, for the first time, pumpkin-filled sufganiyot, as well.  Give us a call (713) 666-2253 or stop by to place your order! 
Located at 4036 S. Braeswood Blvd, 77096. 


Order Your Turkey from Suzie's Grill  

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. At Suzie's we can provide you with an exquisite selection of prepared holiday meals for your family. Try our delicious roasted chestnut stuffed turkey or Applewood Smoked Turkey.

Now taking orders for Sufganiyot and potato latkes. (713) 729-5741 Located at 8402 Hillcroft, Suite B, 77096

Nuts are the Perfect Gift

Houston Pecan Company has a wonderful selection of nuts, mixes and dried fruit for snacking, baking and for giving as gifts. Come by, see what we have, and have a sample. For more information, go to www.houstonpecan.com
Located at 7313 Ashcroft, Suite 212, 77081.
 

The HKA is looking for Mashgichim
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As Houston's kosher landscape continues to grow, the Houston Kashruth Association is looking to fill both full, and part time Kosher Supervisor (Mashgiach) positions across Houston. 

 

Training is provided and hours are flexible. 

Candidates must be 17 years of age or older and adhere to the laws of Shabbat and Kosher. 

 

This is a great opportunity for students and retired individuals as well someone looking for an additional source of income. There a range of opportunities so please email alex@kosherhouston.org for further information.

                  Kosher News   

 
Record 7,500 Celebrate 25 Years of Kosherfest 
Taken from koshertoday.com
Kosherfest logo
  
SECAUCUS, NJ - At times the aisles in the Meadowlands Exposition Center were so crowded as to be impassible. Every square foot of booth space was filled to capacity and the talk amongst exhibitors and visitors was the very fact that the show was a reflection of an industry that had exceeded all expectations over these past 25 years. Many of the experts who spoke at some of the seminars at the show agreed that kosher had made a huge leap from the more traditional foods that many immigrants brought with them from Eastern Europe to today's plethora of mainstream products that have kosher certification. Continue Reading 

The Best New Kosher Travel Products      
Taken from Yeahthatskosher.com  

 

1) Simply 7 - Their Quinoa chips debuted at KosherFest and they come in 3 equally yummy flavors. I've been snacking on their lightly salted Hummus Chips for the past 24 hours. These are an easy and tasty snack to throw into your bag on a trip-great for travel!

 

2) Galilee Tisanes Teas - Super cool! These teas are like taking medicine without taking medicine! They have teas to help you maintain healthy blood sugar levels (good for diabetics), maintain healthy respiratory function (good for allergies), an herbal laxative for constipation relief, and even a slimming tea to assist with weight loss! Many times traveling messes with your system, so you can pack these teas in your carry on and have a cup as soon as you get to the hotel!

 

3) Baked By Melissa - These tiny cupcakes are adorable, and come in every flavor imaginable. Aside from being pretty to look at, they taste good too! And, they are located in the JetBlue terminal at JFK airport, so you can easily stock up before your long (or short!) plane ride.

 

4) Gourmet to Go by SchulzThese meals have a shelf-life of 3 years and come in 2 types, self-heating and microwavable. These are genius if you are traveling somewhere any kosher food around, even if you are in the wilderness! The self heating meals come with a bag that heats up once you add some water to it, no flame or electricity needed at all! Super useful, and being that these things are Israeli, probably super yummy too.

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