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Between white flour and whole wheat flour, are any of them more Mehudar to use for Matza at the Seder?

White flour is technically more Mehudar, though some communities specifically use whole wheat for various reasons - see below. Sources: בכלל, סולת מהודר יותר לענין ברכה. וכ"ה בעניננו…

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…

What percent alcohol is acceptable to use for wine by the Seder?

Recommended above 5%. If this is difficult, one may be lenient with 3-4%. Sources: מבוסס על שיעור חוזק היין בזמנם ואחוזי האלקוהול אחרי המזיגה - ראה בית אהרן וישראל…

Matzah for the Jew without teeth

Question: I have an elderly Jewish friend, without teeth, that can't eat matzah. What are the options for him, can I grind the shmurah matzah into a powder and…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

Must a pregnant woman drink 4 cups of wine? Can grape juice suffice?

For those that dislike wine, with a medical condition or pregnant, Grape Juice may be used. It is recommended to add some wine to the grape juice if possible.…

האם יש ענין בנוגע לד’ כוסות להחמיר כשיטת הצל”ח/חזו”א?

אין סיבה לעשות כן. מקורות: בכלל, חזר בו אדה״ז משיעור הנ״ל (ראה שו"ע רבינו הזקן הל' נדה קצ, יג. שו״ת שארית יהודה יו״ד יא. צ״צ יו״ד קב. שם…

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?

There is no such Halacha, except regarding a Kos Shel Bracha. Some are particular about this as they are concerned that broken dishes are associated with Kelipah, which brings…

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

According to Halacha, if it is clean it needs no rinsing. However, some say that according to Kabalah it should be rinsed even if clean. The Rebbe would wipe…