Kashrus Council of Lakewood Names New Board
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Weisner retires after nearly 40 years as head of the Kashrus Council of Lakewood, which is reorganizing under a five-member board.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Judaism
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Rabbi Avraham Moshe Weisner has retired as head of the Kashrus Council of Lakewood after nearly four decades leading the organization. The council announced a reorganization under a new five-member Board of Trustees.
Why it matters
The restructuring changes who handles key responsibilities for kosher supervision in Lakewood, including administrative procedures, contact information and payment arrangements. Rabbi Weisner said he felt it was appropriate to step away from the demanding responsibilities of administering a kashrus organization.
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Weisner headed the Kashrus Council of Lakewood for nearly 40 years. The new five-member Board of Trustees includes Ari Stern, Meir Gelley, Shaul Seigman, Tovia Rosenberg and Yanky Adler.
The players
Kashrus Council of Lakewood (KCL)
A Lakewood-based kosher supervision organization that certifies and oversees kashrus standards for businesses in the community.
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Weisner
The longtime head of the Kashrus Council of Lakewood who stepped away after nearly four decades of leadership.
The details
The council informed its clients of the change, and Rabbi Weisner explained his decision in a Hebrew letter to Lakewood residents and businesses. Rabbi Shlomo Perl will handle matters involving stores, products and mashgichim, while Rabbi Avraham Shlomo Katz will address catering, halls, Shabbos events and detailed halachic questions.
Timeline
Nearly 40 years: Rabbi Weisner leads the Kashrus Council of Lakewood.
November 1, 2026: The council announces Rabbi Weisner's retirement and the new leadership structure.
Community Institutions
The leadership change at the Kashrus Council of Lakewood marks a transition for one of the city's longstanding kosher supervision bodies. The council says its core mission and kashrus standards will remain unchanged under the new structure.
Lakewood businesses and residents who rely on KCL supervision will deal with the new contacts for stores, products, catering and halachic questions. The council says administrative and payment procedures are being updated to improve service.
The takeaway
Businesses and households relying on kosher supervision in Lakewood should confirm the correct contact for their specific needs under the new structure. Updated administrative and payment arrangements may affect how services are requested.
Further reading
Explore more Judaism coverage for background on kashrus and community institutions in Lakewood.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Matzav.
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