FAQs

Q. I am a member of a shul with a significant South African presence, and there has been a lot of controversy there whether the kingklip fish is kosher. Can you help us resolve this?


A. Decades ago this issue was raised at the OU Kashrus Department, and the OU Poskim decided that since this issue is only relevant to the South African (and some South American) Jewish communities, the local Rabbis should be the ones to make the decision as to the fish's kashrus. They, therefore, refrained from offering their personal opinions on the matter, and we encourage you to raise the question with Rabbis from South Africa, who will surely be able to direct you.