Answer: Yes. Sources: כבר כתב הפמ״ג רצד במ״ז ב, שגם בשכח ותודיענו קנסינן לי׳. ולא רק בשכח אתה חוננתנו. וכ״כ רעק״א שם. ודלא בשו״ת אול״צ א או״ח לז.…
Answer: Yes. Sources: כבר כתב הפמ״ג רצד במ״ז ב, שגם בשכח ותודיענו קנסינן לי׳. ולא רק בשכח אתה חוננתנו. וכ״כ רעק״א שם. ודלא בשו״ת אול״צ א או״ח לז.…
Detailed instructions on the laws and customs for the Pesach 5782 Part I: Rosh Chodesh Nissan - 10 Nissan Includes: Sale of Chometz Instructions Kashering & Toiveling Q…
From a strict halachic perspective, there is room to permit all shampoos and soaps on Pesach. But many are strict regarding Pesach and only use soaps that are certified…
Paper cups (hot or cold) and plates present a problem on Pesach, as in the manufacturing process the paperboard is starched. Therefore plastic cups and plates should be used…
Mouthwash and toothpaste are not only a concern regarding Pesach but also the entire year as some may contain animal-derived (not kosher) ingredients. See here: Halacha2go.com article #589: Does…
You may say it until the next morning by Alos. After that time, you can say it but without the Yehi Ratzon. Sources: בפשטות, כל הקורא פסוק בזמנו…
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שאלה: כאשר הזמן דחוק ואין אפשרות לאכול האפיקומן לפני חצות אלא א"כ ימהר בסעודתו ולא יוכל לאכול כיאה לשמחת יו"ט (או אפי' יצטרך להזדרז באמירת ההגדה וכו') האם יש…
One may only add water to the extent that the wine - or grape juice - can still be drunk as wine and served to guests that way. Regardless,…
Yes (provided it was kept away from Chometz, of course). It should also be checked for potential infestation. Sources: אג״ק כרך יא ע׳ כ״ג (אגרת ג'ת): אם אפשר…
Question: I heard that it was mekubal from Chassidim that the Alter Rebbe said that the shiur of a reviis is the size of a "sotka" - 120 milliliters.…
The minhag is not to go, unless visiting the Ohel or kivrei tzadikim. ראה קב הישר פח. המסופר מפי השמועה בהתקשרות תרט. #3846
Kashrus: Oat flour is inherently kosher and requires no hechsher for year-round use (not for Pesach), if there are no added kosher sensitive ingredients. Obviously, one must ensure the…
Question: A friend is printing iron-on Matzah covers for kids to make before Pesach. They would like to print the Brochos on the Matzah cover so people will read…
Putting salt in cold water (or other liquids) on Shabbos: For pickling purposes - it is forbidden, even if one will immediately eat some of the foods being pickled.…
Question: We're buying glasses for our public seder. For a number of reasons, the stemmed glasses are more desirable (nicer, cheaper, and overall more a keepsake). Is there a…
Epoxy is similar to a hardened glue or hard plastic. Accordingly, Minchas Yitzchak 3:67 writes that initially one should not purchase plastic vessels with the intent to kasher them.…
Full Question: Recently in NJ, the government began a free lunch program for kids 18 and under. Over the past couple of weeks, my parents have been making use…
שאלה: שלחתי משלוח מנות דרך ה'פוסט אופיס', ובאמצע חול המועד פסח זה חזר לבית סבי (הכתובת שלי בארצות הברית) וזאת מכיון שכתבתי כתובת לא נכונה של המקבל. ומכיון שסבי…
Question: I saw the Rav briefly touched upon this in a Hebrew teshuva, but I wanted more clarification in relation to a practical question. If someone bought a box…
After the last time used. To be precise: When kashering from treif: waiting 24 hours before Kashering is from the last time it was used for Treif, unless it…