GUIDELINES FOR BRINGING FOOD INTO THE SYNAGOGUE

 As of December 2008

1. FOODS NOT PERMITTED:
1. Pork
2. Shellfish or other non-kosher fish
3. Anything containing lard or gelatin

2. Only strictly kosher meat can be used.

3. Meat and dairy products cannot be used together in one meal.

4. ACCEPTABLE CONTAINERS for food to be made in and brought from home:
1. Sterilized glass baking dishes
2. Disposable foil containers
3. Disposable aluminum foil baking dishes and cookie sheets

(*When made in these containers and brought into the synagogue, they may be removed and put into the synagogue’s dishes, according to milchik and fleishik – dairy & meat – regulations.)

5. Baked goods can be made at home and served at Synagogue as long as butter or vegetable shortening is used (Lard is not allowed).

6. Fruit and vegetable platters prepared at home are permitted.

7. Dips and salad dressings must be dairy or parve.

8. Vegetarian lasagna is permitted.

9. Only frozen supermarket vegetarian pizza is allowed.

× Please be sensitive to the ingredients being used.

When in doubt-leave it out - or consult the Rabbi.