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|  | The Hebrew word kosher means fit or proper as related to dietary laws. It means that a given product is permitted and acceptable. Kosher food must be directly supervised by an outside non-company supervisor, such as a rabbi, who represents an independent "higher authority" that certifies our kashrut.
Kosher dietary laws not only fulfill religious obligations, but also protect people from unclean food or those foods that present health hazards due to the lack of proper sanitation. These laws also promote the fair treatment of animals and reflect the proper methods for processing foods. |
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| | What is the meaning of the  symbol on the front of all Manischewitz packaging? |
| | The symbol represents the certification of the largest kosher certifying agency in the world, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregation of America or Orthodox Union. The symbol is an assurance that the product has been produced under the supervision of the Orthodox Union and certifies that the food is kosher (fit or proper as related to Jewish dietary laws).
The Orthodox Union is the most widely accepted organization for kosher certification. It represents 80% of kosher food designated products on the market today including the certification of all Manischewitz products. |
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| | What does the  symbol mean when it is placed next to the symbol on Manischewitz packaging? |
| | The symbol means that the product is kosher for Passover. |
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| | What does pareve mean? |
| | Foods that are neither meat nor dairy products nor derivatives of such products are called pareve, a Yiddish word meaning "neutral." Pareve products include all fish, all foods that grow in the earth, and all food products made from them. Also included are all non-animal manufactured food products, such as nondairy creamers and artificial sweeteners. |
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| | What does Challah is Taken mean? |
| | The phrase Challah is Taken appears only on Passover Matzos and Passover Tams. This phrase means that the traditional tithe has been paid. |
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| | Where can I find Manischewitz products? |
| | Please look for our list of distributors. You can call, write or email (if e-mail address is given) the contact at our distributor’s office and they will help you locate a product in a given store in a convenient location. |
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| | Who sets the price on your products? Can I get a list of your product prices? |
| | The B. Manischewitz Company, LLC does not control or influence the price any consumer pays for our products. Manischewitz sells the products to wholesale food distributors throughout the country who then sell to retail outlets that sell the items to the public. |
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| | My not-for-profit organization is seeking a product donation of Manischewitz products. How do I solicit a product donation from the company? |
| | We wish we could help everyone who requests assistance since we are sympathetic to the urgent needs they represent. If you are seeking a product donation please submit your request in writing to:
Deborah Ross
One Manischewitz Plaza
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Our evaluation committee will then review your request and contact you if we would like to participate. |
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| | I have a product idea. Who should I contact? |
| | Legal issues associated with an idea submission force us to be cautious in handling it. To avoid misunderstandings about ownership, our policy at Manischewitz is to only accept ideas from the general public if a legal disclaimer form is filled out stating that Manischewitz has no financial obligation to the submitter of the idea. |
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| | I am interested in career opportunities at Manischewitz. Who do I contact? |
| | Please mail in a cover note and resume to:
Human Resources Department
One Manischewitz Plaza
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Please be patient. We will contact you if there is an opportunity that meets your qualifications. |