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Rubashkin: I should not have entered the family business

Jewish Journal May 3, 2010

With a federal judge expected to issue a sentence in his case later this month, a former kosher meatpacking executive expressed regret for his actions — and entering the family business.\n\nThe two-day sentencing hearing in the financial fraud conviction of ex-Agriprocessors official Sholom Rubashkin was held last week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Linda Reade reportedly indicated that she will issue her ruling May 27.

Kosherfest 2008 is heaven on earth for foodies

Jewish Journal December 3, 2008

Each year Kosherfest organizers hold a competition for the best new kosher-certified products. This year, Zelda\’s Sweet Shoppe of Skokie, Ill., took top honors with a \”Southern Pecan Pie.\”

Postville Jewish community struggles to survive after raid

Ben Harris November 25, 2008

After former Agriprocessors executive Sholom Rubashkin was arrested earlier this month, Rashi Raices joined several dozen members of this town\’s Jewish community in volunteering the equity on their homes to guarantee his return to face trial.

Agriprocessors closed — now where’s the beef?

Ben Harris November 20, 2008

The kosher meat market is in a tailspin as production at the Agriprocessors\’ meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa, which had been operating at a fraction of its normal capacity since May, finally ground to a halt this week. The company, whose meat was sold under the labels Rubashkin\’s and Aaron\’s Best, among others, filed for bankruptcy Nov. 4.

Troubles at meat plants prompt increased fear of kosher beef shortages

Ben Harris November 7, 2008

With the kosher meat producer Agriprocessors facing mounting financial problems, and a fire-related shutdown at another major kosher producer, industry insiders say major supply disruptions are inevitable and kosher consumers should brace themselves for some rough times

L.A. Orthodox rabbis want business ethics to be kosher, too

Julie Gruenbaum Fax October 16, 2008

Seeking to accentuate Jewish traditions that place a premium on ethical integrity, Los Angeles Orthodox rabbis are encouraging local businesses to sign up for a new seal of certification that ensures employers are treating workers fairly and humanely

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