Shearis Yisroel has issued the 5766 edition of Glatt,
a Pesach guide that covers a variety of issues related to
halochoh, kashrus and communal affairs.
The guide opens with a long article on the kashrus
organization since its founding by HaRav Chaim Shaul Karelitz
at the behest of Maran HaRav Shach zt"l, tracing its
operations to the present day under Maran HaRav Eliashiv
shlita.
The first section provides halochoh, aggodoh and
mussar by gedolei Yisroel zt"l vylct"a
specially compiled for this year's edition of Glatt,
followed by halachic rulings by members of the Shearis
Yisroel beis din on various practical matters related
to kashrus.
Another section deals with mechiras chometz, including
explanations of the special shtar mechiroh to be
signed by Jewish sellers prepared according to HaRav
Eliashiv's instructions and the shtar mechiroh for the
non-Jewish buyers prepared by the Shearis beis din.
Another section provides detailed halochos for Pesach and a
list of Shearis Yisroel morei horo'oh and rabbonim
handling mechiras chometz. It also contains various
halachic times, such as the latest time for eating and
burning chometz and halachic midnight in cities
throughout Eretz Yisroel and several foreign countries.
The kashrus guide includes a list of manufacturers and
products under Shearis Yisroel supervision, along with a
survey of the factories under its supervision and the special
practices they adhere to. This year's edition also has a
collection of kashrus instructions that provides a
representative sample of the instructions given to the
factories.
At the end of the guide is an updated list of medications
that are kosher for Pesach, along with several other sections
and articles related to practical halochoh.
Glatt is available at Bircat Ha'aretz and other
selected stores throughout Israel and at the Shearis Yisroel
offices.
