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Jewish News 24 · Aug 26, 2026

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The Israel Defense Forces will gradually phase out the sealed, frozen meals provided to Haredi soldiers who require the strictest level of kosher certification, replacing them with fresh and varied meals prepared through base kitchens, Israeli media reported Wednesday. The new system is expected to begin within about two weeks. Until now, soldiers requesting Mehadrin kosher food generally received sealed meals that were delivered frozen and reheated at their bases.

The Israel Defense Forces will gradually phase out the sealed, frozen meals provided to Haredi soldiers who require the strictest level of kosher certification, replacing them with fresh and varied meals prepared through base kitchens, Israeli media reported Wednesday. The new system is expected to begin within about two weeks. Until now, soldiers requesting Mehadrin kosher food generally received sealed meals that were delivered frozen and reheated at their bases.

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