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Pesach Preparations

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Mechiras Chometz, Pesach
  • או"ח תמח

Mechiras Chometz – – מכירת חמץ

  Mechiras Chometz | מכירת חמץ Sell Your Chometz Here Please spread the word   Important: Due to this year calendar setup, the sale will take place on Friday Morning,…

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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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  • Chol Hamoed, 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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  • Kashering (Pesach)
  • kettle, או"ח תנב

Does the kettle used to Kasher a sink have to be a Pesachdik or Chometzdik or either one?

  These are the choices: Chometzdik - should be Kashered first. Pesachdik  - should be Kashered after. Special designated kettle for Kashering.   Sources: שו״ע אדה״ז תנב, טו.    …

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  • Kashering, Kashering (Pesach), Kashrus, Ovens
  • blow torch, ovens

Can I Kasher my oven for Pesach or during the year with a blow torch?

A oven can be Kashered with a blowtorch. However, using a blowtorch on the inside walls of a oven until it is red hot (what would be required if using…

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  • Kashering (Pesach)
  • urn

Can we use a hot water urn that we use for year round – for Pesach as well? As it boils anyways when we use it?

  If Chometz touches it from the outside (while hot), then it needs to be Kashered on the outside.   See also article #352 and article #739.   #3448  …

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  • Kashering (Pesach)

Kashering a sink, counters, oven and stove for Pesach:

  Please note: The following guidelines apply only to Kashering vessels that are kosher for year round use, but Chametzdik for Pesach. (the Kashering of non kosher vessels has different…

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  • Mechiras Chometz, Mivtzoyim, Pesach
  • או"ח תמח

Mechiras Chometz for a store who will remain open on Pesach

  Questions: 1. I have a liquor store on my Mivtzoim route that I want to sell their Chometz for Pesach but they do not want to close for 8…

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  • Pesach, Pesach Cleaning
  • couch, או"ח תלג

Cleaning Couches for Pesach

  Question: I have a lot of couches in my house, and for Pesach, I obviously take off all the cushions to clean out what is under there but I want…

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  • Pesach, Pesach Cleaning
  • soap, או"ח תמז

How to Clean a Bite Splint for Pesach

  Question: Because of a dental issue, I have been sleeping with a bite splint in my mouth. I will likely need to wear it also on Pesach. I think…

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  • Bedikas/Biur Chometz, Mechiras Chometz
  • או"ח תמח

Selling one room to the Goy for Pesach

  Question: I am going away for the full Pesach, but my family will be staying at home. Can I just lock up my individual bedroom (and instead of cleaning…

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  • Pesach, Pesach Cleaning

Do I need to turn over and clean the bottoms of chairs, tables etc.?  

  Yes, as many times Chometz gets stuck there when one is eating and touches under the table and chair.     #3415b

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