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Alternatives for Marror

Question: Due to travel closures I am currently stranded in Venezuela and as of now unable to return home for the seder. I need advice regarding Marror: so far,…

When does prohibition of eating after Afikoman end?

Question: If one finishes the seder and then goes to sleep, and sleeps for several hours, but wakes up before dawn, are they allowed to eat? Or does the…

Before drinking, is one allowed to put one’s finger in water to remove a drop, rather than spilling it?

Halachically, there is no issue. However, some might consider it ma’us -despicable. See here regarding the custom of spilling some of the water before drinking it: https://asktherav.com/4578-spilling-out-before-drinking Sources:…

Can I use Hydroponic lettuce for the Seder?

Question: I have lettuce that I grew using hydroponics (not in the earth/dirt) can o use it for my seder? I've heard some say since it's bracha is shehakol…

טלטול הנר בשפוך חמתך

שאלה: ראיתי בסימן רעז (ס"ב, באדה"ז - ס"ג) שיש להזהר בטלטול נר של שמן שמא השמן יתנדנד ויתחייב משום מבעיר או משום מכבה משא"כ בנר של שעווה שלא שייך…

Chabad House Seder: All You Need to Know

Eating on Erev Yom Yov: One should not eat a meal from the 10th hour on Erev Pesach. You may serve light food up, not including matzah or mezonos…

עצת האבני נזר כשמתאחר בסעודתו לענין אפיקומן לפני חצות

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…

Can we buy stemmed glasses for our public Seder?

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…

How does one measure foods to know if it’s a Kazayis?

Question: I’m eating some cake or fruit or fish etc., is there a simple way to estimate if it’s a kazayis? Answer: Approximately the size that fits into…

כוס מלא בליל סדר של פסח, האפשר לטעום מעט לפני שיסב, כדי שלא ישפך, ואז לשתות השאר בהסיבה?

או"ח תעב מותר. מקורות: בגוף הענין, הרי נצוצות לא שכיחי, וגם אם נתמלא על כל גדותיו, הרי בשעת הברכה והאמירה אא״פ שלא ישפך קצת, וממילא כבר אינו מלא בעת…

Diluting the Seder Wine due to Health Concerns

Question: My wife has gallstones and she is on a gluten free diet. The sulfites in the wine and sugar in the grape juice don't agree with her at…

Is there any way I can set up before Yom Tov a Zoom for the seder for my non-religious mother (who is alone) and family who generally drive on Shabbos or Yom tov to join us?

Question Continued: There are three possible ways to do it: Turn on Zoom right before YT and leave the plug out so the laptop dies after 2-3 hours. Leave…

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Alternatives for Marror

When does prohibition of eating after Afikoman end?

Before drinking, is one allowed to put one’s finger in water to remove a drop, rather than spilling it?

Can I use Hydroponic lettuce for the Seder?

טלטול הנר בשפוך חמתך

Chabad House Seder: All You Need to Know

עצת האבני נזר כשמתאחר בסעודתו לענין אפיקומן לפני חצות

Can we buy stemmed glasses for our public Seder?

How does one measure foods to know if it’s a Kazayis?

כוס מלא בליל סדר של פסח, האפשר לטעום מעט לפני שיסב, כדי שלא ישפך, ואז לשתות השאר בהסיבה?

Diluting the Seder Wine due to Health Concerns

Is there any way I can set up before Yom Tov a Zoom for the seder for my non-religious mother (who is alone) and family who generally drive on Shabbos or Yom tov to join us?

האם אפשר להתחיל סדר פסח למבוגרים מפלג המנחה?

I heard that there is a Halacha not to use broken dishes. How far does this go? Does this apply to a chip in a dish?

Does a Becher need to be rinsed before Kiddush even if it is clean from having been washed after its previous use?