Question: [Tuesday, 11th Nissan, 5782] Must essential oils be Kosher for Pesach? Answer: If plan to consume: If you would like to consume the essential oil and add them to a recipe, then they are to be certified or verified as Kosher for Pesach. This certainly applies to not […]
Laws for when Pesach falls on Shabbos-Part 1
Laws relating to when Pesach falls on Shabbos-Part 1 1. Erev Pesach: A. Taanis Bechoros-Fast of the first born:[1] When Pesach falls on Shabbos, the firstborns fast on Erev Shabbos, which is also Erev Pesach. B. Making the Charoses:[2] When Pesach falls on Shabbos one is required to prepare [i.e. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How to do Biur Maasros-This year
Donate Question: [Monday 10th Nissan, 5782] I heard that this year we need to perform Biur Maasros before Pesach. Can you please explain to me the details of how this is done? Answer: The following is a summary of points regarding the mitzvah of Biur Maasros: It only needs to […]
The laws of Pesach-Summary-Part 9-Kashering-Part 4 Hagalah
Donate How does one do Hagalah? Having an expert do the Hagalah: Since the laws of Hagalah involve many details, it should only be done by one who is expert in its laws. When to Kasher: It is proper for a person to be careful to perform Hagalah to his […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Getting a head start on Bedikas Chametz-Starting Bedikas Chametz prior to the night of the 14th
Question: [Sunday, 9th Nisan, 5782] Baruch Hashem, we have been blessed with a large home and I do not find it physically possible to be able to perform Bedikas Chametz to our entire house in one night. Can I get a head start and do it already beforehand to some […]
The laws of Pesach-Summary-Part 8-Kashering 3
Donate How to Kasher-List of items: Pots, Cutlery and Kitchenware Forks/Spoons: All forks, spoons and other cutlery made of Kasherable material, such as silver or stainless steel, is to be Kashered through Hagalah. Knives: It is a Mitzvah Min Hamuvchar for all those which have the capability of doing […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Sitting when being Yotzei a Sephardic Havdalah
Question: [Thursday, 6th Nissan, 5782] I was present by a Sephardic Havdala on Motzei Shabbos and was told that I need to sit in order to be Yotzei Havdalah. I responded to the individual that we are accustomed for the listeners to stand for Havdala and he said that this […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Dairy on Pesach according to Chabad custom
Donate Question: [Wednesday, 5th Nissan, 5782] In Chabad we are accustomed to avoid eating processed foods. Does this also apply to dairy, such as milk and cottage cheese and the like which contains certification of being kosher Pesach. It is very difficult for me to avoid eating dairy throughout the […]
The laws of Pesach-Summary-Part 7-Kashering 2
Donate D. What form of Kashering does a vessel require-General rules? *The below list only refers to the form of Kashering required for vessels made of Kasherbale materials. For a list of those materials that are Kasherable and those materials that are not Kasherable-see Halacha E! For a list of […]
The laws of Pesach-Summary-Part 6-Kashering 1
Donate 1. Kashering: The laws of Kashering vessels are complex and hence it should only be done by one who is expert in these laws. One must be aware of the following details: Is the vessel made of a Kasherable material? How has the vessel been used? What form […]
