Delicious Jaffa Oranges from Israel are not hard to find in stores but the kosher consumer has generally stayed away from these due to concerns about maasros and trumos (tithing), orla (tree age before eating fruit), and  shviis (Sabbatical year prohibition). It is important to note that there are many guides available  in print or in audio formats that will help the consumer to deal with these issues and eat these fruits in a fairly easy way and in so doing help the Israeli economy.

But, now there is an easier way, buy Jaffa oranges with a hechsher (O-U) and all of these concerns are no longer. This 5lb box was bought at the Cleveland Heights Zagara’s store. In this day an age of Israeli boycotts, it would not hurt to mention to the store that you appreciate them carrying Israeli products.