How to eat the Karban Pesach

How:[1]

The blessing:[2] Upon eating the Karban Pesach one is to recite the blessing of “Al Achilas Hapasach.”

Eating with Matzah and Maror:[3] It is Mitzvah to eat the Karban Pesach together with Matzah and Maror. Nevertheless, if one did not do so, or if there is no Matzah or Maror available, then one nonetheless fulfills the Mitzvah.

How much to eat:[4] One is to eat the meat to the point of satiation. At the very least, one is to eat a Kezayis of meat [within Kdei Achilas Peras, which is 4 minutes].

Hallel:[5] Hallel is recited during the eating of the Pesach offering. Practically, it is recited after Birchas Hamazon.

One area and within one Chaburah:[6] One may not eat the Pesach meat in two different areas, or with two different groups of people [people appointed over a different Karban]. If the meat left its area then it becomes forbidden to be eaten.[7]

Fell asleep:[8] If one fell into a light doze, then he may continue to eat the Pesach. Similarly, if he fell asleep prior to beginning to eat the Pesach, he may eat it after awakening. However, if one fell asleep after he began eating, then if there are other members of his group which are still awake at the table, then he may continue eating upon awakening. However, if he ate alone, or all of the other members also fell asleep, then one cannot continue eating.

Impure people:[9] Those who are impure may not eat from the Karban Pesach.

May one give a piece of the Pesach meat to a gentile guest?[10] No. One who does so transgresses a Biblical prohibition.

May one give a piece of the Pesach meat to a Heretic Jew?[11] No. One who does so transgresses a Biblical prohibition.

May one give a piece of the Pesach meat to a Jew who is uncircumcised?[12] No. One who does so transgresses a Biblical prohibition.

Breaking bones:[13] It is forbidden to break any bones of the Pesach sacrifice.

Leftovers:[14] One must place effort to not leave any meat from the Pesach offering past the morning.

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[1] See Karban Pesach Kehilchaso 112-131

[2] Chametz Umatzah 8:7

[3] Rambam 8:2; Chametz Umatzah 8:6

[4] Rambam 8:3

[5] Rambam 8:15; See Rambam Chametz Umatzah 8:10

[6] Rambam 9:1; See Karban Pesach Kehilchaso 137-150

[7] Rambam 9:2

[8] See Chapter 4 Halacha 13K; Karban Pesach Kehilchaso 137-153

[9] See Karban Pesach Kehilchaso 9-12

[10] Rambam 9:7

[11] Rambam 9:7

[12] Rambam 9:7

[13] Rambam 10:1; See Karban Pesach Kehilchaso 132-136

[14] Rambam 10:11; See Karban Pesach Kehilchaso 152; 157-160

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