Jerusalem, 23 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — In preparation for Passover, inspectors from the Fuel and Gas Administration in the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, with the assistance of enforcement and policing teams in the Jerusalem Municipality, will carry out enforcement activities at kitchen utensil koshering stations throughout the city, in order to ensure that public safety is maintained and that the stations operate in accordance with regulations and safety guidelines.
Only utensils (pots, pans, Plates, etc.) never used during the year can be used on the Passover holiday to ensure they have never come into contact with Hametz – items that include any bread or grain-based products. However, some utensils used year-round can be made kosher for Passover by submersing them in boiling water or by spreading an open flame over all of their surfaces.
The koshering stations, which are set up every year in public areas for the holiday and charge a fee for the service, are based on boiling water with boilers heated by a gas burner connected to a portable gas tank. Using substandard systems or failing to comply with safety rules can result in injury to life and property.
Within the framework of The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure’s guidelines, station operators are required, among other things, to place the facilities in a ventilated area to prevent the accumulation of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) vapors in the event of a leak, to keep fire sources away, and to ensure that only standard equipment is used.