[Avodah] new chumrah

[Micha Berger]

On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 11:23:23AM -0500, Zev Sero wrote:
> No, it wasn't.  The article quoted the agency as specifically denying
> any such requirement.

I see where RMYG's misunderstanding comes from, and RZS's wording
reflects his not recalling the article either. So, here it is.

http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/kashrut-inspectors-jerusalem-burger-joint-workers-must-don-kippot-1.400439
a/k/a http://bit.ly/rSSXxH

    Kashrut inspectors: Jerusalem burger joint workers must don kippot
    On-site inspectors tell managers of restaurants under their
    supervision that only observant, kippa-wearing Jews are permitted
    to place food on the grill.
    By Nir Hasson 

    In some kosher Jerusalem restaurants, even male employees who are not
    observant Jews must wear a kippa. In some cases restaurant managers
    cite a desire to show respect for their customers, while in others
    the request or directive apparently comes from the on-site kashrut
    inspector, or mashgiah.
    ...
    According to Rabbi Yitzchak Weinberg, one of the heads of Rubin's
    certification agency, the agency does not get involved with employee
    apparel issues, which is left up to the owner "who wants to respect
    his religious and Haredi customers." Weinberg adds, however, that
    anyone who places food over a flame must at least observe the Jewish
    Sabbath. "It's not a question of clothing, it's Jewish law," Weinberg
    says. "Not the servers, though."

    The on-site inspector, however, speaking to Haaretz on condition of
    anonymity, said that anyone working at the restaurant has to wear
    a kippa; "it's important for the public," he said.

So, to whatever extent you can trust Haaretz on a halachic topic, it
would seem they're claiming it IS required, but for marketing rather
than religious reasons.

Tir'u baTov!
-Micha

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