The Houston Kashruth Association (HKA) is a non-profit organization offering kosher supervision and certification (kosher approval for products) around the world throughout the year, including Passover supervision. Based in Houston, Texas, the HKA has provided quality kosher supervision to food establishments and manufacturers for more than 25 years.
HKA Activities
The HKA supervises local restaurants, caterers, hotels, supermarkets, bakeries, manufacturing facilities, and other kosher establishments. The HKA also:
- Researches and monitors new developments in the food industry
- Publishes a monthly newsletter with the latest information about kosher products and issues
- Sends out e-mail kosher alerts
- Conducts educational seminars for consumers and institutions about kosher products and kashruth standards
- Supports a hotline to answer kosher-related questions
- Expands the availability of kosher food products in Houston
- Produces the “Kosher Guide to Houston”
- Provides kosher food at major sports venues, including the Astros, Rockets and Dynamo
- Assists local, state, and federal authorities in identifying kosher labeling problems
HKA Rabbinic Council
The HKA is overseen by a Rabbinic Council and Board of Directors. The Rabbinic Council is made up of the following:
Rabbi Yehoshuah Wender, Young Israel of Houston, chair
Rabbi Barry Gelman, United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston
Rabbi Doniel Masri, Congregation Beth Rambam
Rabbi Gidon Moskovitz, Meyerland Minyan
HKA Board of Directors
Co-Presidents: Ron Moses and Steven Plumb
Vice presidents: Gary Swartz and Reuven Bisk
Treasurer: Larry Ellard
National Kashrut Agencies Relationships
HKA is a member of the Association of Kashrus Organizations (AKO). HKA is recognized by the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc) and has an excellent working relationship with national kashrut agencies like the OU, Star-K, Kof-K, Circle K and others.
