Reply To: Can a “Kosher” Restaurant Advertise it also is “Halal”

Very interesting commentary with respect to the hashkafah of a baalabateshe Muslim versus those who might be more meikel as to what meats and products are Hallal (approved) versus Haram (prohibited) or something along those lines. Would seem a bit odd, yet understandable, that some Muslims might be more comfortable with a Bet Yosef shechita than a Yekeshe shechita. It must be a bigger economic issue in EY for obvious reasons but I suspect the issue there is more politicized in terms of patronizing any Jewish-owned markets or stores in certain areas. Overall, the economic significance of kashrut certification to a much wider market segment than simply yidden who are shomer kashruth based on a perception of overall “higher quality” probably accounts for the rapid growth in the range of kosher products available. If it helps keep marginal kosher restaurant open in a city where it could not survive on Jewish clientele alone, so much the better.