Questions tagged [chametz-leaven]
Something made from one of the five grains, and which has been allowed to rise (leaven). Forbidden to eat or possess during Pesach (Passover).
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In Israel, what do you do if Isru Chag of Pesach is on Shabbat?
In Israel, if Isru Chag of Pesach is on Shabbat, when do people reacquire their chametz that they sold on Pesach? Do they acquire it retroactively after the holiday is over, OR do they not acquire it ...
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When does ethanol become Chametz?
I don’t know much about chemistry or alcohol, so please bear with me for a moment.
At what point does wheat- or barley-derived ethanol become Chametz? Is it naturally Chametz, or does it require a ...
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Do dentures, denture cleaning tablets need to be Kosher for Passover? [closed]
In the spirit of the Pre-Pesach holiday, I thought I might ask a question on Pesach Halachot...
I have a denture which has been cleaned with a standard denture cleaner. The cleaner is a tablet that ...
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Would leavened bread made from matzo meal be kosher for Passover?
Flour which is wet for 18 or more minutes is considered to be "leavened", and therefore chametz. However, though there's some disagreement, this restriction is generally not applied to matzo, or food ...
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Finding chametz in the middle of Pesach if you sold your chametz
If someone founds chametz in their house during Pesach the Shulchan Aruch writes that if it's Chol HaMoed one must go out and burn it immediately and if it's Yom Tov ne should put a cli over it and ...
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Do you own chametz bought on credit?
On Hol Hamo'ed, someone purchases chametz on-line using a credit card. The order was processed during Hol Hamo'ed, but will arrive at the person's home after Pesach is over. The credit card payment is ...
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Ratios of Hameitz-to-Other for Deriving Benefit
For the prohibition on deriving benefit from hameitz on passover, what is the ratio of hameitz-to-other that makes a mixture hameitz? I am aware that when it comes to the prohibition of eating hameitz ...
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Selling chametz before burning it?
During a shiur, I heard the Dayan of the Chasam Sofer first sold his chametz, and then bought chametz to burn. Why would someone specifically sell their chametz before biur chametz?
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Is smoke chametz?
Let's say while people are burning chametz, (this is a public burning area where many people come to burn the chametz in a big pile) someone puts a grill over the smoke and puts a king salmon on the ...
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Should the Gemora allow boiled food on Pesach?
Pesachim 39B quotes a Beraisa which says, "The following do not become Chametz: something (i.e. grain) that was already baked (matzo), cooked, or Chalut (scalded, I guess?) in boiling water."
Then ...
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What does a kefula look like?
I've seen discussion of the need to check matzah for kefulos--particular types of folds (Mishnah Berurah 461:35)--before Pesach. However, I'm having trouble finding a good guide to what a kefula in ...
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Birdseed and Bal Yeraeh
Does one need to get rid of whole dagan (e.g. wheat or barley) kernels before Pesach (such as might be found in packages of birdseed)? Could there be any concern of a biblical/rabbinic prohibition?
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Translating the "Targum" in Dirshu Mishna Berura
The Targum on Dirshu Mishna Berura (454:13) translates גרויפי"ן as גריסים (beans) and רעצק"ע as כסמת טחונה דק (ground spelt). Those translations don't seem to make sense in the context of ...
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Bittul of Hameitz in Mixtures Aquired Before Passover
Looking for clarification on the kind of bittul of hameitz that occurs for foods acquired before, but not during, Passover:
What is the maximum ratio of hameitz to other food that the bittul happens ...
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Can you make chometz ink on Pesach?
My cousin would like to know about the permissibility of making ink on Pesach. The ink recipe includes flour, fruit juice, vinegar, and a little water.
According to my cousin, it's not ראוי לאכילת ...
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Does a refrigerator ice machine need to be cleaned for Pesach?
Many refrigerators have an outside ice / water dispenser. The fridge makes ice "cones" which go into a reserved plastic ice bucket that is attached to the inside of the fridge door.
Ice can be ...
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18 minute matzah cutoff
Having learned some of the sources for baking matzah (OH 453-461, more or less), I discovered something that surprised me.
The time for how long it takes to (possibly) become chametz is given as a ...
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Deliveries during Pesach
May one request/accept/open a delivery of something (let's say, an Amazon order, a present from a friend) during Pesach? I'm not talking about during Yom Tov days, and I'm not talking about potential ...
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Collecting water before pesach
People who are worried about chometz in water on pesach collect water before pesach so it can be Me'vutal before pesach.
However won't they cause themselves a bigger problem?
If they are worried for ...
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Can bleach be sufficient to cleanse for Passover?
A couple years ago I (Conservative) was asked by my wife (Baptist)
to educate her church by running a Seder for them. I cleaned the
kitchen and serving areas as best I could, vacuumed the carpets,
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Is "Ambien" kosher for Pesach?
Is Ambien (taken to help sleep) kosher for Pesach? Also, is there a difference between the Ambien made in USA vs. made in Israel?
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