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Pesach

  • Daled Koisos
  • Covid-19, או"ח תפג

We don’t have enough wine for the Seder. What should we do?

  Question: We are Shluchim on a small island. A week ago the government made alcohol sales illegal and shut down supermarkets, we are not allowed to leave our home…

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  • Pesach
  • fish, fish tank, pets, Pets on Pesach

I have a fish tank of fish. The food is not edible for people. Can I feed it to my fish on Pesach?

  The options: If it has an automated feeder it can be sold. You may purchase a vacation block and sell entire tank with fish. It must be locked up.…

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  • Kashering (Pesach)
  • Covid-19, נדר

I have several questions in regards to kashering for Pesach

  https://asktherav.com/download-kashering-made-simple/   1. If covering Formica counter tops with the white, thick plastic covers, AND never putting hot things directly on the surface but rather on a towel or trivet,…

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  • Medical, Mivtzoyim, Pesach
  • drugs, marijuana

Smoking Marijuana on Pesach

  I was asked on Mivtzoim if it’s OK to smoke marijuana on Pesach or there’s a problem with it?   Answer: For ingesting marijuana: If it’s medical marijuana that…

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  • Kashering (Pesach)

Download: Kashering Made Simple – – הכשרת כלים לפסח

  Kashering Made Simple - English click to download A simple self explanatory chart which will make kashering all your kitchen utensils much easier. By Rabbi Braun   הכשרת כלים לפסח…

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  • Kashering (Pesach), Mechiras Chometz
  • או"ח תמח

Can I keep the Chometz in my freezer if I seal it in garbage bags over Pesach and its kept in a separate section than the Pesach food?

  If you are using the freezer on Pesach then you should not store Chometz, even if it’s labeled. Give them to someone else to hold for you but don’t…

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  • Kilayim, Kitniyos
  • corn, peanuts, quinoa, Rabbi Feinstein, או"ח תנג

Kitniyos: Is Quinoa Kosher for Pesach?

  Question: I am very confused about this. All the years I’ve heard that most poskim maintain that quinoa is considered kitniyos. Now I am hearing that there is new…

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  • Daled Koisos
  • או"ח תעב

What’s the smallest Shiur in ounces for the four cups of the Pesach Seder?

  I understand that the first one is דאורייתא, so it's probably more. But what about the last 3?   Answer: The following are the minimal amounts for the Seder:…

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  • Pesach
  • Covid-19

Download: How Is This Year Different Than All Other Years? Halachic Guidelines for Pesach This Year By Rabbi Braun

  How is Pesach 5780 Different? - Updated (3)  

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  • Kashering (Pesach), Pesach Cleaning
  • high chair

Can a two year old use the same highchair tray on Pesach as year round if its cleaned?

  Since the food placed there is not , it should be cleaned very thoroughly (not just the tray), and the tray should be covered with contact paper. Ideally, pour…

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  • Erev Pesach, Taanis Bechoros
  • Covid-19, siyum

How do I make a Siyum without a Minyan?

  There is no need for a Minyan. You should learn (even beforehand) and finish on Erev Pesach one of the following (in order of preference): Masechta of Gemara (Maseches…

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  • Kashering (Pesach)

האם ניתן להכשיר תנור לפסח דרך הפירוליטי (pyrolyse)? והאם זה מקובל באנ”ש?

  יש לבדוק כל דגם לגופו אם הוא באמת פירוליטי ואם החום ברמה כזו על פני כל התנור. אם כן, מותר לכתחילה להשתמש בו בפסח (אף שיש מאנ״ש הנמנעים ומחמירים…

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  • Birchas Ha'ilanos, Brochos (Birchas HaNehenin)
  • ברכת האילנות

Birchas Hailanos

  The basic laws of Birchas Hailanos (the blessing over blossoming fruit trees) are summarized below: Someone* who goes outdoors during the month of Nissan (this law is applicable only…

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  • Kashering (Pesach)

Hi, Is there a way I can kasher a Chometz pot to be used for Pesach? Thank you!

  I will try to give you a basic overview of the details you need to know:   Note: This information is only for kashreing from year round use to…

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  • Kashering, Kashering (Pesach), Kashrus, Kitchen
  • non stick, teflon

Is there a possible problem with using pots and pans that having a non stick coating?

  New (without a Hechsher): There is no Halachic problem with new Teflon pots. Some, however, have a Hiddur to avoid using new Teflon pots for Pesach. Some even avoid…

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  • Pesach Products
  • alcohol, Covid-19

Are we to avoid the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and disinfectants for Pesach under the current COVID-19 climate, with the assumption that some of these products may be grain-based in origin?

  One must ensure soaps or hand sanitizers don’t contain alcohol. All sanitizers not containing alcohol may be used on Pesach. Even if it does contain alcohol if its not…

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  • Meat and Milk, Pesach, Pesach Cleaning
  • washing machine, או"ח תנג

Do we need to buy new towels & hand-towels, for Pesach or can we put them in washing machine load?

  Wash them in the washing machine with hot water and soap, and inspect them afterwards to ensure that no chometz remains on them.   אדה״ז תנג, כג. וראה שו״ת…

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  • Matzah
  • spelt, או"ח תנג

Is it allowed to eat spelt Matzah at the Seder instead of wheat Matzah?

  Spelt matzah may be used but it is a mitzvah min hamuvchar to use wheat. The Rama records that this is the custom. One shouldn’t veer away from this…

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  • Mechiras Chometz, Pesach
  • או"ח תמח

Mechiras Chometz – – מכירת חמץ

  Mechiras Chometz | מכירת חמץ Sell Your Chometz Here Please spread the word   Traveling East? Make sure to sell your chometz at your destination or participate in the…

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  • Pesach
  • chometz, kefulah, matzah, nefucha, או"ח תסא

Over Pesach I found some Kefulos and Nefuchos Matzahs. Can I eat them?

  Question: Over Pesach I found some Kefulos and Nefuchos Matzahs - Was I supposed to burn them? I still have them. Should I burn them now? Throw them out?…

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  • - עברית, Mechiras Chometz, Pesach

האם אפשר להשתמש בכלי חמץ (קצת מלוכלכים) שנשארו בחצר האחורית במהלך חג הפסח (ולא נכנסו לארון שנמכר)?

  תנקה את החמץ במים קרים ותוכל להשתמש.     #3897

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  • Mechiras Chometz, Pesach
  • או"ח תמח

Mechiras Chometz & Pesach Cleaning if one of the households will be using the Chometz r”l

  Question: If a family is going away for Pesach and selling the whole house but has a non-religious son that will be staying in the house. Forcing him to…

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  • Bedikas/Biur Chometz
  • או"ח תלז, או"ח תנא

We are going to be staying at my in-laws house for Pesach, but they won’t be there.

  Question: We are going to be staying at my in-laws house for Pesach, but they won't be there. They will be selling their Chametz there. Can we do Bedikas…

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  • Kashering (Pesach)
  • Libbun Gamur, Libbun Kal

Can one Lechatchila Kasher something through Libun on Chol Hamoed?

  Yes, if it is a Libbun Gamur. However, it is recommended not to leave it till Pesach in case one will forget and use it without Libbun.   Sources:…

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  • - עברית, Pesach, Seder, Shlichus
  • או"ח תעב

האם אפשר להתחיל סדר פסח למבוגרים מפלג המנחה?

  שאלה: אני עורך סדר פסח לזקנים דוברי רוסית. אני רוצה להתחיל את הסדר מוקדם מזמן צאת הכוכבים מכיוון שהם לא יוכלו לשבת כל כך מאוחר ועוד זמן קידוש ושאר…

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