Must one check books/Sefarim for crumbs of Chametz? Background: One must search for even an insignificant crumb of Chametz, and destroy it.[1] This applies even if one has already nullified his Chametz, or plans to nullify it before Pesach.[2] If, however, the Chametz is slightly dirty to the point that […]
Pesach Barbecue-Does Charcoal require a Hashgacha for Pesach?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Pesach Barbecue-Does Charcoal require a Hashgacha for Pesach? Charcoal briquettes: Charcoal briquettes [square shaped manufactured charcoal, typically used for barbecues] are compressed together using a starch binder, most notably corn or wheat starch.[1] Accordingly, it is proper for one to […]
Must one Kosher his water urn to use on Pesach
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Must one Kosher his water urn to use on Pesach:[1] Water urns are to be Kashered for Pesach. In the following cases, this may be required from the letter of the law:[2] a) The urn was placed down while hot […]
Mechiras Chometz when traveling to different time zones
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Selling Chametz through a Rav within your time zone: One must be careful to sell his Chametz through a Rav who is located in his time zone and not in an earlier or later time zone. Selling the Chametz in […]
Medicine and vitamins-Must it be Kosher for Pesach
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Medicine: The letter of the law: Many medicines may contain Chametz ingredients and are included in the category of inedible Taaruvos Chametz, discussed in the previous Halacha, which may be owned but may not be consumed irrelevant of ratio of […]
Paper & plastic-ware, tablecloths, napkins, disposable gloves- Must they be Kosher for Pesach
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Paper & plastic-ware, tablecloths, napkins, disposable gloves- Must they be Kosher for Pesach Background on Starch:[1] Many paper products are made and coated with starch to act as a binder and add to their smoothness and softness. Starches come from […]
How much is a Revius and what are the practical ramifications
How much is a Revius? The original Halachic measurement in dimensions of a cup:[1] The measurement of a Revius by completely square cup is two fingers [i.e. Etzbaos] in width and length and 2.7 fingers in height. The measurement of a Revius by a round cup is two fingers in […]
How much is a Revius and what are the practical ramifications
How much is a Revius? The original Halachic measurement in dimensions of a cup:[1] The measurement of a Revius by completely square cup is two fingers [i.e. Etzbaos] in width and length and 2.7 fingers in height. The measurement of a Revius by a round cup is two fingers in […]
The correct blessing to say over onions-Raw, Cooked, and Fried
The blessing over onions:[1] Raw:[2] The blessing over raw onions is Hadama.[3] This applies even if one is eating it plain [without a dip].[4] This applies even in areas that people abstain from eating raw onions plain, and only eat it together with other foods, such as bread or in […]
The correct blessing to say over onions-Raw, Cooked, and Fried
The blessing over onions:[1] Raw:[2] The blessing over raw onions is Hadama.[3] This applies even if one is eating it plain [without a dip].[4] This applies even in areas that people abstain from eating raw onions plain, and only eat it together with other foods, such as bread or in […]
