Hekhsher Tzedek is a shared effort between the Rabbinical Assembly and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism to display a seal on already designated kosher foods that reflects production benchmarks consistent with Jewish ethical standards, including:

• • Wages and benefits
• • Health, safety and training
• • Animal welfare and production
• • Corporate transparency
• • Environmental impact

Hekhsher Tzedek will serve as a supplement to - and not a replacement for - traditional certification of kosher products.

The creation of the accompanying seal will ensure that not only are kosher products rooted in the proper Jewish methods of inspecting and slaughtering animals, but that the food is produced in a way that demonstrates concern for those human beings who are involved in its production.

Hekhsher Tzedek is proud to be working with Jewish Community Action (JCA).

The mission of the Adath Jeshurun Hekhsher Tzedek committee is to support and promote the principles and standards of the national Hekhsher Tzedek committee by:

• • Increasing awareness of consumers   and producers about Heksher Tzedek
• • Encouraging Kosher food producers   to seek certification
• • Educating our congregation and   encouraging its members to support   Hekhsher Tsedek certified food   producers
• • Participating on an inter-   congregational committee to provide   feedback and support on national   initiatives

If you are interested in learning more or becoming a part of the Hekhsher Tzedek Committee please contact Leslie Goldblatt, Zehorit Heilicher or Jonathan Shaver.