The Haftorah on Shabbos Hagadol that falls on Erev Pesach:[1] The custom in these provinces is that when Shabbos Hagadol falls on Erev Pesach the Haftorah of “Veareiva..” is read.[2] [1] 430/3 [2] As it discusses the bringing of the tithes to the storehouses, which is similar to what occurs […]
Shlissel Challah-Key in Challah on the Shabbos after Pesach
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Kneading a key into Challah the first Shabbos after Pesach: Many are accustomed to braid the Challah in the shape of a key[1] on the first Shabbos after Pesach.[2] Others knead a key within the Challah dough on the first […]
Avadim Hayinu
Saying Avadim Hayinu:[1] The custom in these provinces is that [after[2]] Mincha of Shabbos Hagadol, we recite “Avadim Hayinu” [until Lichaper Al Kol Avonoseinu[3]], as Shabbos Hagadol was the beginning of the redemption and the miracles. This applies even if Shabbos Hagadol falls on Erev Pesach. [1] 430/2; Rebbe in […]
Isru Chag
Isru Chag:[1] The name:[2] The day after each of the three Holidays is called Isru Chag.[3] The name Isru Chag derives from the verse “Isru Chag Baavosim Ad Karnei Hamizbeiach”. This means to say that this day is to be attached [i.e. Isru] to the Holiday itself, and by doing […]
The miracle
The miracle of Shabbos Hagadol:[1] The Shabbos before Pesach is called Shabbos Hagadol, as on that Shabbos a great miracle occurred. On that Shabbos, the 10th of Nissan, was the day that Bnei Yisrael took a lamb for the Pesach offering, as is stated explicitly in the verse. When the […]
Eating/Buying Chametz after Pesach
Eating/Buying Chametz that was owned by a Jew over Pesach:[1] The Chametz of a Jew which was owned on Pesach is forbidden in benefit for all Jews.[2] This applies whether it was owned throughout the entire Pesach, or was only owned through part of Pesach [such as he acquired it […]
Drasha
To teach the laws and the meaning of the festival on the Shabbos before the festival:[1] [After the Temples destruction, only the students were taught the laws thirty days prior to the festival, however] for the community, the laws of the upcoming festival would be expounded on the Shabbos prior […]
Eating Chametz before sale
May one begin to eat Chametz after Pesach prior to the conclusion of the sale?[1] Yes.[2] Doing so does not border on stealing from the gentile or any other transgression.[3] This especially applies in those sale contracts that make an explicit stipulation with the gentile that one may eat the […]
Teaching the laws on actual Yom Tov
To teach the laws and the meaning of the festival on the day of festival:[1] Moshe established that the Rabbi of each community expound to his community, on every holiday, with regards to the miracles pertaining to the holiday. Thus on Pesach the Exodus is discussed, while on Atzeres/Shavuos, the […]
Separating flour from the Matzos
Separating part of the flour to be used for the Matzah:[1] Some of the great Poskim[2] accustomed their generations to separate part of the flour designated for the Matzah and to cook it and eat it before Pesach. [However] it is best[3] to give it to paupers. The reason for […]
