When "kosher" isn't

 

The following is by way of Arlene J. Mathes-Scharf's Kashrut.com (http://www.kashrut.com/), a free service recommended for every kosher-conscious Jew.

Read all the way to the end for the "oops!"

 

Contact:
Kristine Heine, Global Communicators
Tel: 202-371-9600; Email: kheine@globalcommunicators.com
-Juliet Cruz, Italian Trade Commission
Tel: 212-848-0349; Email: JCruz@italtrade.com

 

“Kosher for Everyone” Discussion and Reception at Italian Embassy July 11 Will Explore Opportunities and Challenges for Italian Food Products

Invitation-only Event to be Held in Conjunction with 57th Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, DC

  WASHINGTON, DC (June 21, 2011)- (Virtual Press Office) -- Growth opportunities and challenges for the sale of Kosher Italian food in the United States will be discussed at a special, by-invitation-only gathering Monday, July 11, from 5:30-9:00 PM, at the Embassy of Italy hosted by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and the Italian Trade Commission.

“Kosher for Everyone” is designed to educate Italian producers about the economic benefits of obtaining kosher certification for their gourmet food and beverages and to encourage American customers to import more kosher Italian products to meet demand that is growing by as much as 15 percent annually.

Three experts on the market for kosher products and the Italian food market will discuss kosher food, whose consumption is becoming one of the hottest trends in the United States. They also will explain how Italian producers and importers of Italian gourmet specialties can take advantage of the robust demand for a product not limited to one ethnic group.

Donato Grosser, president of D. Grosser and Associates, Ltd. Marketing & Management Consultants, will speak about the market for kosher products in the United States, where Jews, Muslims, Seventh Day Adventists, consumers with dietary restrictions, vegans, vegetarians, Hindus, and healthy eating devotees are fueling purchases of kosher products. The Milan-born Grosser is recognized for his seminars on food, wine, and organic and kosher food and beverages.

Rabbi Umberto Piperno, a kosher food expert, will analyze the technical aspects of kosher production, drawing upon his educational studies and vast experience, which includes coordinating Star K hashgachot (kosher certifications) in Italy and organizing kosher Italian gourmet food events in Italy and in New York.

Thomas Gellert, a principal of the family owned Gellert Global Group, whose diversified businesses include international food importing, specialty packaging, and restaurant management, will discuss his experience with kosher and Italian products.

Following the presentations and questions from the audience, guests will enjoy a kosher-inspired reception. (My emphasis.)

“Kosher for Everyone: Growth Opportunities and Challenges for Sales of Italian Specialty Foods in the U.S. Ethnic Market” will be held in conjunction with the 57th international Summer Fancy Food Show, which is expected to draw more than 25,000 representatives of the gourmet and specialty products sector and other interested parties to the Washington Convention Center.

The Italian Pavilion, under the direction of the Italian Trade Commission (ICE), will showcase the best of Italian gastronomy and wine and have the largest number of exhibitors for the 30th year, including manufacturers of a vast array of Italian gourmet products, producers, regional representatives, export consortia, and chambers of commerce. ICE is the Italian government agency entrusted with the development, facilitation and promotion of trade between Italy and other countries. Its mission is to support the internationalization of Italian firms and their consolidation in foreign markets. Through a network of 111 offices in 84 countries, five of which are in the United States, ICE is the most authoritative ambassador of “Made in Italy” excellence in the world. For more information visit http://www.italtrade.com/.

BUT . . .

Kashrut.com notes: "Be aware that the "Kosher for Everyone" Discussion and Reception at Italian Embassy July 11 in conjuction with the Fancy Food show will not be certified as kosher."

Thoughts on "The Mosque at Ground Zero"

 

The U.S. constitution guarantees freedom of religion.

The U.S. constitution guarantees freedom of assembly.

The U.S. constitution guarantee freedom of speech.

The U.S. constitution DOES NOT guarantee freedom to shout FIRE in a crowded theater.

The U.S. constitution DOES NOT guarantee freedom to establish a facility - religion-related or otherwise - in any location deemed desirable by the organization that wants to build.

The U.S. constitution DOES NOT totally eliminate "state's rights" and local authority.

Injecting the White House into this discussion is improper; it is a matter for the City of New York, not the State of New York, and certainly not the Federal government. POTUS is a resident of Chicago IL and a temporary resident of Washington D.C.; he is NOT a resident of New York City or even New York State.

There are more than 100 mosques in greater New York City. Obviously no one is restricting the right of Muslims to practice their religion. In the Constitution's's terms, the right to worship is not abridged even if the mosque disallowed at Ground Zero.

The right of freedom of assembly has long been restricted by the general good of the community. That's why there are zoning laws.

So much for "rights."

There is, as can be discerned by anyone who reads or listens to media, a broad base of people who are very much "anti-mosque-at-ground-zero." Although we generally are what the Moslems claim to be, peaceful, putting a mosque at this site will incite people to put aside their feelings of "live and let live." In other words, the Moslems are shouting FIRE in a crowded theater.

What I fail to understand is why Islamists want to seemingly thumb their noses at America? It was Islamists - Moslems - who murdered thousands of people working or visiting the New York City landmark Twin Towers.

It was Islamists - Moslems - who murdered more people at the Pentagon in Virginia.

It was Islamists - Moslems - who tried, unsuccessfully, to highjack a fourth plane to crash it into the White House. The passengers fought back until they, too, were murdered.

If the Islamists - Moslems - have ANY sense of public relations they MUST know that putting up any type Islamist structure will be considered an insult to America.

The ONLY conclusion that can be drawn from the Islamist - Moslem - determination to put a mosque/community center in close proximity to Ground Zero is to show absolute distain for America and its citizens.

Putting the mosque where the Islamists - Moslems - propose is akin to flying a Japanese flag at Pearl Harbor or a nazi flag over a German embassy in Israel.

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