Rabbi Aharon Chein — Kosher Expert, Rabbinical Authority , Dayan (Judge) , and Global Kashrut Consultant,Mohel, and Sofer .

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Rabbi Aharon Chein has been a distinguished leader in the world of kosher supervision and Jewish spiritual life for over three decades. Since 1992, he has served as the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s emissary to the Georgian Jewish community, providing both spiritual leadership and comprehensive kosher oversight throughout the region.

Born in Oni, Georgia, Rabbi Chein moved to Israel as a child, where he immersed himself in rigorous Torah study. He attended Rabbi Yosef Caro Elementary School, followed by Yeshivat Hanegev, Yeshiva Ketanah, and Yeshiva Gedola. In 1982, he completed his rabbinical studies at the Kollel of Sderot, put ordination of Rabbanut from Chief Rabbi of Sderot Rabbi David Bar-Chen Z”L and also certificate from the Rabbi of Kiryat Malakhi Rabbi Israel Gershontkoren Z”L and then Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Yissachar Meir Z”L learning ordination along with certifications as a Shochet u Bodek, Sofer, and Mohel.

Early in his career, Rabbi Chein gained hands-on expertise working as a Shochet u Bodek for both poultry and beef at the "Maof" Poultry Slaughterhouse and "Marbek" Beef Slaughterhouse in Kiryat Malachi and Beer Tuvia, Israel. In 1987, he immigrated to the United States, where he served for over a decade at Falls Poultry under the supervision of the OU and Star-K, and later at Weiss Packing and Agri-Processing (AgriStar) under the supervision of OU, KAJ, and CHK. These experiences greatly deepened his expertise in kosher meat production and halachic
compliance.

In 1996, Rabbi Chein founded SkoKosher.com, a kosher certification agency that serves food and wine producers across the Republic of Georgia and surrounding regions and USA. Through this work, he has enabled numerous companies to achieve kosher certification and access growing international markets.

From 2010 to 2015, Rabbi Chein worked with Teva Meats in California, serving as Chief of the Crew , Kashrut Supervisor, Shochet, and Bodek for the Orthodox Union (OU), Tefilah Le David and SKO Strictly Kosher organization. In 2017, he further advanced his rabbinic credentials by receiving certification as a Dayan (Rabbinical Judge) from the Chief Rabbinical Court of Jerusalem Rabbi Eliahu Abergel

Throughout his distinguished career, Rabbi Chein has developed rare, comprehensive expertise, overseeing kosher production across a wide spectrum of industries, including:
 

• Meat and poultry slaughterhouses

• Food processing facilities

• Agricultural production

• Wine and beverage manufacturing

• Luxury hospitality and catering operations
   

With profound Torah knowledge, extensive practical experience, and unwavering yirat shamayim (fear of Heaven), Rabbi Chein is recognized worldwide as a trusted authority in the kosher industry. His hands-on experience at every level of kosher food production enables him to ensure strict compliance with halachic standards while offering companies practical, effective guidance as they navigate the kosher certification process.

In addition to his supervisory and consulting work, Rabbi Chein is a passionate educator and mentor. He has trained countless individuals and worldwide students in the intricacies of kosher law, helping many develop the skills and knowledge required for effective kosher supervision and compliance.

Today, Rabbi Aharon Chein continues his vital mission: combining halachic integrity with practical solutions for modern kosher production. His leadership ensures that companies worldwide can meet the growing demand for kosher-certified products while upholding the timeless principles of Jewish dietary law.