YOSHON.COM NEWS: Most Strauss Elite products made in Israel, have been involved in a major worldwide voluntary recall. To view the affected products, please see the FDA’s extensive list toward the bottom at this link: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/strauss-israel-announces-voluntary-recall-certain-confectionery-products-because-possible-health
– Most Everything is Yoshon from Now On Until Mid-July. For those wanting to learn about, or actually take on the Mitzvah, NOW is the time to start studying it and practicing. Here is a link for a highly recommended book on learning and keeping Yoshon: “Vintage Grain: The Mitzvah of Keeping Yashan”.
– During the “Off-Season”, we will be collecting UPCs. While scanning UPCs with the App, if anyone finds UPCs that are missing from product entries, please send clear pictures of the product and the UPC to us for inclusion.
– The Official Yoshon.com App is Now Live on both Google Play and the App Store! See details on App Page.
– Project Chodosh Fundraiser Still going on in honor of R’ Herman’s z’l Yartzeit. To Donate, go Here: https://www.rayze.it/projectchodosh/
(TYNI Note: We are not affiliated with Project Chodosh, but we would not exist without the incredible work that they do.)
Download “A Guide to Chodosh” and Other Important Resources
Below is a list of the most current Yoshon updates from the USA and around the world, as well as helpful and important Yoshon informational resources.
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(Note: If something isn’t listed as “New!” or “Current“, it may be from last season and no longer applicable. Make sure to check the “updated as of” dates.)
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Kashrut Agency Yoshon Updates
USA
- cRc Pas Yisroel/Yoshon List
- OU Pas Yisroel/Yoshon List
- RCC Yoshon Establishments List
- Star-K of Baltimore, MD Quick Guide
- Star-K of Baltimore, MD Establishments
Canada
United Kingdom
South Africa
Company Yoshon Updates
Updates
Below are the most current updates for many things, and the whole season’s worth of Project Chodosh’s Bulletin Updates, and updates from kashrut agencies around the world.
See the Yoshon.com Newsletter and Alert Archives page for earlier issues in the season.
Guide to Chodosh
Preliminary Guide to Chodosh 2021-2022
Download the “Guide to Chodosh”. This publication is by Project Chodosh and started by Rabbi Herman Z”L, and has no affiliation with Yoshon.com nor The Yoshon Network Inc. We report information from the Guide and offer it as a download, we do not create it.
The updates from this Guide are dated 10/17/21.
Latest Chodosh Bulletin Updates from Project Chodosh
View Chodosh Bulletin Updates in PDF Format. They will be posted as they come in.
As of January 1, 2022
Posted 4-5-22.
Posted 10-17-21.
Posted 10-11-21.
Posted 8-26-21.
Posted 8-24-21.
Posted 8-5-21.
CBU – July 27, 2021
This Chodosh Bulletin Update from Project Chodosh announces the final oat date.
Posted on 7-27-21.
CBU – July 13, 2021
This Update announces the start of the chodosh harvest and tentative updates.
Posted 7-11-21.
Guía de Productos Jadásh (Chodosh Products Guide)
Guía de Productos “Jadásh” 5782
We are pleased to announce that the Kolel Emet LeYaakov has published a chodosh products guide in Spanish. This booklet is based on information found in Project Chodosh’s Guide To Chodosh and on product listings on Yoshon.com. It is now available for download.
This is updated as of 11/30/21.
Monthly Yoshon.com Newsletter
Yoshon.com Newsletter 1 Iyar 5782 – 5-2-22
Rosh Chodesh Iyar. News about our Official App, and Worldwide recall on Strauss/Elite Products.
Latest cRc Yoshon / Pas Yisroel List
cRc Pas Yisroel/Yoshon List 5782
The cRc’s list of Pas Yisroel and Yoshon products and establishments in Chicago, IL for 5782 in this downloadable pdf. (Updated 9/3/21)
Latest OU Yoshon / Pas Yisroel List
OU Pas Yisroel/Yoshon List 5782
Here is the OU’s list of Pas Yisroel and Yoshon items for 5782.
We have highlighted all the “Yoshon” listings in yellow on this searchable, downloadable pdf. Please note that special instructions for a company or specific products are highlighted in yellow in the right column. (Updated 8/30/21)
Latest RCC Yoshon Establishment List
RCC List of Yoshon Establishments – 5782
Here is a list of Yoshon Bakeries and Restaurants under the hashgacha of the Rabbinical Council of California.
(Updated 2021)
Latest Star-K Yoshon Lists
Here is the most recent Star-K Quick Reference Guide, and a list of local yoshon Baltimore, MD establishments.
Star-K Yoshon Quick Reference Guide 5782
Current as of December 9, 2021 for 5782 in a downloadable pdf.
Star-K Yoshon Update on Fresko Airline Meals
Not quite the same as an establishment, it could be called Long Distance “Take Out”.
(Updated 12/16/21)
Star-K Yoshon/Pas Yisroel Establishments List 5780-5781
This is the Star-K’s list of Yoshon and Pas Yisroel establishments in Baltimore, MD.
(Updated 8/24/21)
Latest COR of Canada Yoshon Updates
COR Canadian Yoshon Update #2
Full Yoshon Update from COR of Canada.
(Updated January 24, 2022)
Note: There was a corrections update to this document issued from COR:
The Nature Valley date should be 1 OC 2022 (not 2020)
The PC Corn Flakes should be Dec 31 not (Dec 27).
(Corrections Update January 25, 2022)
COR Mini Canadian Yoshon Update
Small Yoshon Update from COR of Canada.
(Updated November 30, 2021.)
COR Canadian Yoshon Update #1 of 5782 (Corrected Twice)
The first Yoshon Update of the season for COR of Canada.
(Updated October 8, 2021.)
(This document version was corrected by TYNI after the COR sent out an alert with the 2 corrected year codes in red, and a shelf life on the second alert.)
Latest MK of Canada Yoshon Updates
MK Mini Canadian Yoshon Establishment Alerts
The MK issued two alerts in one day on establishments no longer being Yoshon.
(Updated February 7, 2022)
MK Canadian Yoshon Update #4 of 5782
The MK issued its fourth full Yoshon Update of the season.
(Updated January 25, 2022)
MK Canadian Yoshon Update #3 of 5782
The MK issued its third full Yoshon Update of the season.
(Updated December 14, 2021)
MK Canadian Yoshon Update #2 of 5782
The MK issued its second full Yoshon Update of the season.
(Updated November 30, 2021)
MK Canadian Mini Yoshon Update of 5782
The MK issued its second small Yoshon Update of the season.
(Updated November 24, 2021)
MK Canadian Yoshon Update #1 of 5782
The MK issued its first Yoshon Update of the season.
(Updated October 5, 2021)
Latest Kedassia London of the UK Yoshon Updates
Kedassia Yoshon Update #2 – November 16, 2021/12 Kislev 5782
This is the second update of the season from Kedassia in the UK for 5782. (The first update was not sent to us.)
Latest Manchester Beis Din of the UK Yoshon Updates
Manchester Beth Din (MK) Update #2 for 5782- December 17, 2021
The Second Yoshon Update from the Manchester Beth Din (MK) for 5782.
Manchester Beis Din Yoshon Amendment (December 11, 2021)
CHODOSH AMENDMENT
AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE CAN CONFIRM THAT, ALL NESTLE CEREALS BEARING THE MK LOGO ARE YOSHON.
Manchester Beth Din (MK) Update #1 for 5782- November 28, 2021
The First Yoshon Update from the Manchester Beth Din (MK) for 5782.
Latest UOS of South Africa Yoshon Updates
UOS Yoshon Update #11 for 5782
Update on the yoshon status of several establishments and Oat products. (Updated as of 3-30-22)
UOS Yoshon Update #10 for 5782
Update on the yoshon status of several establishments. (Updated as of 3-10-22)
UOS Yoshon Update #9 for 5782
Full update in the yoshon status of all products and establishments. (Updated as of 2-21-22)
UOS Yoshon Establishments Update #8 for 5782
An alert on the status of Anat Pita. (Updated as of 2-9-22)
UOS Yoshon Establishments Update #7 for 5782
A complete list of establishments and their current yoshon status. (Updated as of 1-27-22)
UOS Yoshon Establishments Update #6 for 5782
A complete list of products and establishments and their current yoshon status. (Updated as of 1-6-22)
UOS Mini Yoshon Update #5 for 5782
Update on Feigel’s. (Updated as of 12-28-21)
UOS Yoshon Update #4 for 5782
Updates on products and establishments. (Updated as of 12-24-21)
UOS Mini Yoshon Update #3 for 5782
Alert on Bagel Zone. (Updated as of 12-15-21)
UOS Yoshon Update #2 for 5782
UOS’s first Yoshon Update of the Season. (Updated as of 12-8-21)
UOS Yoshon Update #1 for 5782
UOS’s first Yoshon Update of the Season. (Updated as of 11-11-21)
Latest Kemach Products Food Corp. Yoshon Updates
Kemach Food Products Corp. Yoshon Update – November 30, 2021
This is an updated Yoshon Update from Kemach Products Food Products Corp. for 5782. They update it periodically as dates change, and we will post the most current one. (Updated 11-30-21)
Latest Lieber's Yoshon Updates
5781 Lieber’s Yoshon List
Here is the Lieber’s Yoshon List from Rabbi Weissmandl for 5781. We do not know if there will be a new list this season. Most items appear to be the same as last year. Check individual product entries on our site to make sure. (Updated 10-29-20)
Yoshon Resources
USA General Chodosh Cutoff Start Dates for 5782
Printable General Chodosh Start Dates for the season for products from the USA. (Updated 2/6/22)
Yoshon Cereals List
Printable list of all cereals known to be Yoshon as of the revision date. It will be updated as information is available. (Updated as of 2-16-22)
Yoshon Flours List
Printable list of all flours known to be Yoshon as of the revision date. It will be updated as information is available. (Updated as of 12-1-21)
Yoshon Beer List
Printable list of beer brands known to be Yoshon, and those that have specific criteria such as dates, size, hashgacha or wording. (Updated as of 12-12-21)
“Always-Yoshon” Hechsherim Sheet
Printable list of hechsherim that are known to be Yoshon at all times. (Revised 2/16/22)
Julian Calendar Cheat Sheet for Regular Years
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Subscription for Printed Copies of the Guide
This fillable form has been updated and improved! Follow these instructions: Download the form and save it to your computer. Fill it out by checking the boxes and typing in the fields. Once it has been completely filled out, you must save it again, or it will remain blank! Only after saving the completed form can you then print it out. Last, send it either by snail mail or fax to Project Chodosh, to the address/number on the form.
(For those who like the old fashioned method, it can also be printed directly and then filled out by hand.)
To purchase a subscription for a hard copy of the printed “Guide to Chodosh”, download and print the order form. Fill out the order form, and either fax it to Project Chodosh at 845-746-4205, or mail it to them with your check. Be sure to include your full name, address and phone number.
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Project Chodosh Donation Form
This fillable form has been updated and improved! Follow these instructions: Download the form and save it to your computer. Fill it out by checking the boxes and typing in the fields. Once it has been completely filled out, you must save it again, or it will remain blank! Only after saving the completed form can you then print it out. Last, send it either by snail mail or fax to Project Chodosh, to the address/number on the form.
(For those who like the old fashioned method, it can also be printed directly and then filled out by hand.)
Note: Although Project Chodosh is not affiliated with The Yoshon Network Inc., we decided to help their cause by offering a Donation Form to help support their important work. TYNI may not exist if it weren’t for their inspirational example.
In a message to email subscribers, as Rabbi Herman zt”l once stated, “…Project Chodosh would appreciate donations from those who are downloading the Guide by email. This is not mandatory. Those who do not wish to make any donation should still feel free to download and use the Guide…”
If you want to donate through PayPal to Project Chodosh, they now have a link. See the Guide to the Guide page.
