Many individuals are stringent during the Aseres Y’mei HaTeshuvah to eat only Pat Yisrael, as recommended by the Shulchan Oruch (O.C. 603:1). The following is a summary of the status of items in the stores that are under our Vaad’s supervision, so that customers can make an informed choice:
Bridge – All bread items and desserts are Pat Yisrael.
Carvel – The regular ice cream cones and cookies (whole and crushed) are not Pat Yisrael. Sugar cones and waffle cones are acceptable.
China Lee – Hot dog and hamburger buns, Moo-Shuwraps (pancakes), and fortune cookies are not Pat Yisrael.
Dairy Deluxe – The regular ice cream cones and cookies (whole and crushed) are not Pat Yisrael. Sugar cones and waffle cones are acceptable
Dunkin’ Donuts – The bagels, croissants, waffles, pretzel bites, muffins, tortillas, cookies and cakes are not Pat Yisrael. Sugar cones, waffle cones and doughnuts are acceptable.
From Sweets to Nuts – Chocolates containing grain are Pat Yisrael.
Giddy’s – All items baked in the store, including pizza, rolls and cookies are Pat Yisrael. Items made with bread crumbs (e.g., onion rings, breaded eggplant etc.) are acceptable.
Glatt 27 –All bread items from the deli counter are Pat Yisrael and well as many packaged breads and cakes in the store. However, there are a few packaged breads and cakes that are not Pat Yisrael. The general rule is that factory packaged items that are Pat Yisrael will be labeled as such.
Jerusalem Pizza – All items baked in the store, items made with bread crumbs, croutons and the regular pita bread are Pat Yisrael. Whole wheat pitas and subs are not Pat Yisrael.
Mordy’s Bakery – All bread items, bagels and cakes in the entire store (both bakery and café) are Pat Yisrael.
Park Place – Pitas, laffas, buns, rolls, pretzel chickenand items made with bread crumbs are Pat Yisrael. Wraps are not Pat Yisrael.
Rita’s Ices – The regular ice cream cones and cookies (whole and crushed) are not Pat Yisrael. Sugar cones and waffle cones are acceptable.
Sushiana – The Moo-Shu wraps, tortillas, sandwich cookie tempura and dessert special are not Pat Yisrael. Other desserts and croutons are Pat Yisrael. Spring rolls, eggrolls and items made with bread crumbs are acceptable.