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The Month of Nissan

  • Maos Chitim, Shlichus
  • לפני עור לא תתן מכשול, מסייע

Raw meat Distribution to People who don’t have Kosher Kitchens

  Question: Someone approached me to sponsor some money worth of food lechoved Pesach for families in my community. I should buy them food for Pesach, like meat and wine…

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  • Pesach, Saying the Nasi
  • mistakes in davening, או"ח תכט

What do I do if I missed the Nasi?

  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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  • Geirus, Saying the Nasi, Women
  • ger

Does a Ger say the Nasi? What about women? If yes, is there any change of wording?

  Women and geirim may both say it too. Same wording. ולהעיר מסה״ש תש״נ ח״ב ע׳ 393 הע׳ 7.   #20224

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  • Visiting Kevarim
  • cemetery, ohel

Is it our Minhag not to go to a cemetery in the Month of Nissan?

  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…

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

Can I make Birchas Ha’ilanos on a tree that’s in a flower pot?

  Yes, unless the pot is made from metal or plastic in which case there is room for stringency.   Sources: הנה, קייל״ן לגבי ערלה, שחייב גם בנוטע בעציץ שאינו…

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  • Eating Matzah Before Pesach, Mishte V'Simcha (Festive Meal), Purim
  • או"ח תעא

Not eating Matzah 30 days before Pesach

  Question: It is often repeated that it's "minhag Chabad" not to eat Matzah starting already 30 days before. However the only basis for this is a letter in Igros…

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  • Maaser, Maos Chitim, Pesach, Spending Ma'aser
  • או"ח תכט

Maos Chitim FAQs

  Questions: Is Maos Chitim only for Pesach food, or all expenses? Can I donate to someone who is eating out all Pesach but needs the money for other Pesach…

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

Can I make a Birchas HaIlanos on a tree that produces some kind of inedible berries?

  Question: I have a tree outside my window that produces some kind of inedible berries, right now it looks like there is some flowers sprouting, can I make a…

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  • Eating Matzah Before Pesach, Erev Pesach, Foods avoided on
  • egg matzah, matzah ashira, או"ח תסב, או"ח תעא

Can I eat Egg Matzah on Erev Pesach after Chatzos?

  The ingredients of this Egg Matzah has no water in it. Only flour, apple juice and eggs.   Answer: The Ashkenazi custom is to refrain from eating Egg Matzo…

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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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  • Chinuch, Eating Matzah Before Pesach, Shlichus
  • או"ח תעא

Can children in Hebrew School taste Shmura Matzah within 30 days to Pesach?

  Question: I am teaching about Pesach in a Chabad House preschool. Some children are somewhat Frum/modern orthodox. Can I allow the children to taste Matzah from last years Shmura…

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  • Eating Matzah Before Pesach
  • Kneidlach, או"ח תעא

Do the restrictions on not eating Matzah 30 days before Pesach apply to products made with Matzah meal (i.e. Kneidlach)?

  No.   Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז תעא, ח - אפילו בנוגע לערב פסח.     #3360

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  • Birchas Ha'ilanos, Brochos (Birchas HaNehenin)
  • tekufah, trees, ברכת האילנות, סדר ברכת הנהנין פרק יג

When does Tekufas Nissan start?

  Meaning when could you make the Bracha on trees? (Since it is a leap year). The trees that we always go to have flowers now, but they might not…

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  • Eating Matzah Before Pesach, Purim
  • או"ח תעא

Can I eat boxed square Matzah -that clearly says not for Pesach on the box- within the 30 days before Pesach?

  Although the rationale for the custom of not eating Matzah 30 days before Pesach applies strictly to kosher for Passover Matzah, the common custom is not to eat Chometz Matzah…

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