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…
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. Sources: ראה יסוד יוסף פג. קב הישר פח. שו״ת מלמד להועיל ב, קמה. משמרת שלום…
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.…
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…
There is no official Chabad minhag as such. But it's perfectly ok to make the shlissel challah, and the minhag is based on holy sources. Note: If there…
Question: I sold for Pesach my homemade sourdough starter along with the rest of my chametz. Can I use it now, or is there a distinction that I'm unaware…
Question: We have a standing order with Amazon to ship some items monthly among them instant oatmeal. We forgot to cancel it and it came during Pesach. We were…
Question: What is the din regarding Chomets and food that I ate with Chomets that I put away in my parents freezer and I did not mention it when…
