The Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns & Far Rockaway is a non-profit 501(c)3 local kosher certification that adheres only to the strictest standards of Kashrus. The Vaad HaKashrus began with a few stores in early 70s. As the Community grew, the number of stores under certification grew as well.

The Vaad HaKashrus slowly expanded to certify stores in all the Five Towns in addition to Far Rockaway, and services these communities and beyond. The Vaad HaKashrus certifies an array of different stores including bakeries, caterers, pizza stores, butchers, supermarkets, nursing homes, steakhouses, and more.

There are more than 50 Rabbonim representing their kehillas including many of the yeshivas of the community as member of the Vaad HaKashrus which represent the cross-section of the entire community.