Yeshivish glossary term
hashgacha
השגחה
Meaning
- kosher supervision
- rabbinic oversight of food production
Alternate spellings
hashgocha
Usage and context
In a kashrus context, usually means the supervising rabbi or certifying organization, not divine providence.
- Category
- kashrus - certification
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Which hashgacha does the restaurant have?
Plain-English example
Which kosher supervision certifies the restaurant?