Badatz Chug Chatam Sofer (Bnei Brak)Chug Chasam Sofer
Bnei Brak, Israel
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🏅 Widely recognized endorsed by 3 major authorities
Mehadrin Haredi certification based in Bnei Brak, historically associated with R' Shmuel HaLevi Wosner; led in the Badatz framework by R' A. Wosner. Recognized reliable mehadrin hechsher.
Distinct from the original Chasam Sofer batei din; subject of counterfeit-logo alerts (e.g., imported cookies), so verify authenticity. The UK-based Badatz Igud Rabbonim (BIR) was founded with the blessing of R' Shmuel HaLevi Wosner (mechutan of BIR's founder) but is a separate body.
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