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Behind the Union Symbol


Behind the Union Symbol is the highly acclaimed quarterly magazine of the Orthodox Union’s Kashruth Division for current and prospective Kosher certified companies. The publication, which in only a few years has become the premiere kosher trade magazine, features technical articles on the scientific and halachic aspects of kosher food production, company profiles, tips on maximizing a kosher program, as well as sometimes whimsical and always fascinating articles on how the OU’s rabbinic experts bring their skills to more than 6,000 plants in 77 countries worldwide. A must read for food executives, marketing officers and plant personnel. Read entire article »


You can view and download current and previous issues in pdf format by using the dropdown menu below and you can request a free subscription to Behind the Union Symbol by calling 212-613-8346 or 8238 or by emailng Safrane@ou.org.


Issue: Browse past issues:

Spring 2008

  • Editor’s Letter: A Jam-Packed Issue
    Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran

  • On the Beam: In Largest Liquor Kosher Certification in U.S., DeKuyper 60-Flavor Line of Cordials and Liqueurs Recieves OU Symbol

  • China Goes Kosher
    by Stan L. Friedman and Ilya Welfeld

  • China’s Kosher Takeout
    by Ching-Ching Ni

  • Inspirational and Healthy Eating For Passover
    by Bayla Sheva Brenner

  • Sandwiches: Symbol or Meal
    by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran

  • A Blend of the Old and the New
    by Menachem Lubinsky

  • Stolichnaya Sets the Standard

  • The Monk’s Tale: Frangelico Liqueur from Italy
    by Rabbi Shaul Gold

  • Your Kosher HoOUscope
    by Rabbi Avrohom Stone

  • The Cold Facts: How to Make Kosher Ice Cream

  • Flying the Kosher Skies
    by Stephen Steiner

  • It’s Not Greek To Him
    by Rabbi Aharon Brun-Kestler

  • The Gerentes: A Greek Family Devoted to Olives and To OU Kosher
    by Rabbi Aharon Brun-Kestler

  • Helping Consumers Get the Most Bang For the Buck on Food Purchases
    by Brian Todd

  • Martek Makes its Mark in Bioscience
    by Rabbi Menachem Adler

  • At Martek, Quality Assurance and OU Kosher Certification Go Hand in Hand
    by Rabbi Menachem Adler

  • The Tea Party Is Just Getting Started: Honest Reflections
    by Seth Goldman

  • Tanks for the Memories
    by Rabbi Gavriel Price

  • It’s Not Child’s Play


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