Observing Kashrut has always been one of the foundations of living an observant Jewish life. But this year, it appears the value of Kashrut is also being recognized by the non-observant, Jews – and non-Jews alike. In the interests of health, humaitariasm and food safety statistics are up for Kosher food. Mintel, the research group,  produced a report at the end of 2009 to show that to only about 15% of people who buy kosher are religious  The top reasons for kosher are quality and health. People with allergies feel more confident that there is no chance of their meat having come into contact with milk, while vegetarians buying parve items feel safe that their milk items have not touched meat.
And its not just individuals but institutions and events world-wide who are recognizing these benefits.

In the US, Cooks like Christopher Kimball have made Kosher chicken famous. Cornell Univesity has now introduced Kosher eating options. An, of course, 2010 marks the 1st year that kosher food will be sold at the Super Bowl – and you can have it that while some of the fans at Dolphin Stadium will be lining up for their kosher hot dogs – for the remainder, it will have nothing  to do with religion.

At the Hebrew University Campus, Cafeterias and snack bars are located on both the Edmond Safra and Mount Scopus campuses.  All eating facilities on campus are kosher.

Key:  (D) = Dairy   (V) = Vegetarian   (M) = Meat
Mount Scopus Cafeterias

Menza Student Cafeteria, Student Center, Mexico Building (M,V,D) (alias Frank Sinatra) 
Meat Restaurant: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m. 
Dairy: Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Humanities Building, Block 1 (D,V)
Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Gilbert Cafeteria, Boyar Building
Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Summer hours are flexible.)
Mount Scopus Cafes
Sherman Research Administration Building (also open-air seating)
Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Grill, grilled meats, Forum, mid level 
Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Elite Coffee Bar, Social Sciences Building                                                                                                    Sunday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Elite Coffee Bar-Cafe, Social Sciences Building, Agnes Ginges Computer Center
Espresso Bar, Forum.
Cafe Vitamin, Humanities Building, Block 8
Sunday-Thursday, 7:45 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
School of Education
Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Maiersdorf Faculty Club
Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Golshim B’Café, Berel Ginges Computer Center
Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Edmond Safra Campus, Givat Ram, Cafeterias
Sherman Research Administration Building, basement (M,V)
Sunday-Thursday, 10:45 a.m.–4:00  p.m.
Menza Student Cafeteria, near dorms
Sunday-Thursday, 7:00-8:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–­ 3:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Edmond Safra Campus, Givat Ram, Cafes
Dvash Cafe, Adjacent to the Cosell Center Pool
Kiosk, main entrance plaza
Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Jacob Levy Building, (open air seating)
Sunday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Faculty of Science
Sunday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Buying Your Own Food
Small supermarkets are located in the Student Village, dormitory complex on the Edmond Safra campus, Givat Ram, and opposite Maiersdorf (Reznik) dorm 13 on Mount Scopus. There is a minimarket on the lower level of the Forum on the Mount Scopus campus. Larger supermarkets near Mount Scopus are Mister Zol in the French Hill Shopping Center and Super-Sol in the Ramat Eshkol Shopping Center. There is a Mister Zol supermarket in the basement level of the Hamashbir department store in the center of town, and large Mega supermarkets in the Hadar shopping mall in the Talpiot Industrial Area and in the Jerusalem Mall in Malkha.  Credit cards are accepted at all supermarkets. Deliveries can often be arranged for a fee.
Fresh fruit and vegetables can be purchased in Mahane Yehuda, the outdoor market (shuk). Good buys on household articles and staples such as rice, flour, spices and nuts are also to be found there. Make sure you thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables to remove pesticides.
Most meat produced in or imported into Israel is kosher, but not necessarily kashered (soaked and salted). Generally, frozen chicken, turkey and chopped meat are kashered (muchshar in Hebrew). Ask the butcher if you are in doubt.

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