Advisory from Rabbi Herschel Billet

Dear YIW Members

An article in Newsday on February 8 has been called to my attention regarding Morrell Caterers whom I have allowed our members to patronize. They are located in the Woodbury Jewish Center and in Temple Israel in Lawrence under the hashgacha of the Vaad of Flatbush. I do not know if these allegations are true and valid. Until matters are clarified to reliable halachic satisfaction, I cannot recommend these facilities to our members. If you have an immediate upcoming affair booked with Morrell Caterers at either Woodbury Jewish Center or Temple Israel, you should call the Vaad of Flatbush and ask if they are making special arrangements for your affair. We have always trusted and continue to trust the Vaad of Flatbush. For the long range future, I cannot recommend this caterer until all matters relating to the allegations are appropriately clarified.

Rabbi Herschel Billet

Young Israel of Woodmere