This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The law: If a wall fell in one’s house and created a mound of heavy rocks, then if the mound is three Tefach in height one is not required to remove the mound and search there for Chametz and is […]
Chametz that is found on a high surface such as on top of a closet or bookcase
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chametz that is found on a high surface such as on top of a closet or bookcase:[1] One is obligated to destroy a Kezayis of Chametz even if it is found on a very high surface.[2] [Furthermore even less than […]
Keyboard: Cleaning the keyboard from Chametz
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Must one undo the keyboard of his computer to remove the Chametz stuck under the keys? No.[1] This applies even if one knows for certain that there is Chametz found there. Nevertheless, in light of Yisrael Kedoshim Heim, those who […]
Time zone-Selling the Chametz in the correct time zone and what to do if traveling
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 […]
Chametz which is found in areas that is not within direct reach of one’s hand
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chametz which is found in areas that is not within direct reach of one’s hand: Chametz that is in cracks and crevices of tiles and furniture: Letter of law:[1] If one cannot remove the Chametz with his hands due to […]
Chametz that is stuck onto a wall or vessel
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chametz that is stuck onto a wall or vessel: Chametz that is stuck onto an item [utensil, chair, and table]-Letter of the law:[1] Chametz is loosely stuck: A piece of Chametz which is being loosely held in a vessel, such […]
Where is one obligated to clean for Chametz?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Where is one obligated to clean for Chametz?[1] The general rule:[2] One must check and search for Chametz in all areas where there is suspicion and doubt that perhaps Chametz was brought into it [even] coincidently.[3] Thus, one must check […]
Broom stick and vacuum cleaner
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Broom stick:[1] Based on the above law, it is not necessary to clean or purchase a new broom stick for Pesach, as even if it contains Chametz, it is less than a Kezayis, is dirty, and are nullified. Nonetheless, some […]
Does one need to search/clean for even a crumb of Chametz
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does one need to search/clean for even a crumb of Chametz?[1] One must search for even a crumb of Chametz, and destroy it.[2] This applies even if one has already nullified his Chametz, or plans to nullify it before […]
Background-The obligation to clean the home from Chametz
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. The obligation to clean the home from Chametz: The Biblical obligation:[1] Biblically, if one nullifies his Chametz, and disowns it prior to the 6th hour[2] on Erev Pesach [i.e. Bittul], he is not required to clean his house […]