PESACH 5775/2015
There’s a place for you at our Seder table!
Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle N. • Boca Raton, Florida 33433-4912 (561) 394-0394 • www.brsonline.org PESACH SCHEDULE 2015/5775 SHABBAT, MARCH 28TH MONDAY, APRIL 6TH THROUGH SHABBAT HAGADOL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH Shabbat Hagadol Derasha for Teens 5:30 pm CHOL HAMOED PESACH Rabbi Eli Zians Shacharit 6:05, 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 am Sephardic Mincha 5:40 pm Sephardic Shacharit 6:40 & 8:00 am Dessert Reception 5:45 pm Daf Yomi 7:00 am Mincha 6:15 pm Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:20 pm Shabbat Hagadol Derasha 6:40 pm Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:25 pm Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Late Ma’ariv (Senders Library) 9:30 pm CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED Ma’ariv/Havdalah 8:11 pm THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH CHOL HAMOED PESACH THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND Sephardic Shacharit 6:40 & 9:00 am Mincha / Ma’ariv 7:20 pm Shacharit 6:05, 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 am Search for Chametz no earlier than 8:13 pm Daf Yomi 7:00 am Candle Lighting 7:23 pm FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD For those accepting early Shabbat/Yom Tov, no earlier than 6:23 pm EREV PESACH For those accepting regular Shabbat/Yom Tov, no later than 7:23 pm TA’ANIT BECHOROT Sephardic Mincha / Kabbalat Yom Tov 6:00 & 7:20 pm FAST OF THE FIRSTBORN Mincha / Kabbalat Yom Tov 6:10 & 7:25 pm Fast Begins 6:00 am Sephardic Shacharit 6:50 & 8:00 am Shacharit 6:15, 7:00, 7:45 & 8:30 am FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH Latest time for Eating Chametz 10:55 am 7TH DAY OF PESACH Latest time for Burning Chametz 12:09 pm Hashkoma Minyan 7:25 am Candle Lighting 7:20 pm Sephardic Minyan 6:20 & 9:00 am Sephardic Kabbalat Shabbat/Kabbalat Yom Tov 7:20 pm Main Minyan 9:00 am Kabbalat Shabbat/Kabbalat Yom Tov 7:20 pm Shtiebel Minyan 9:30 am HaGadah Insights – Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Teen Minyan 9:45 pm Sephardic Ma’ariv 7:55 pm Rabbi’s Class 5:10 pm Ma’ariv 8:05 pm Rabbi Dr. David Shabtai Seder Should not begin before 8:13 pm Candle Lighting 7:23 pm For those accepting early Yom Tov, no earlier than 6:23 pm SHABBAT, APRIL 4TH For those accepting regular Yom Tov, no later than 7:23 pm 1ST DAY OF PESACH Sephardic Mincha followed by Ma’ariv 6:00 pm & 7:20 pm Hashkoma Minyan 7:25 am Mincha followed by Ma’ariv 6:10 pm & 7:25 pm Sephardic Minyan 6:25 & 9:00 am Main Minyan 9:00 am Rabbi Efrem Goldberg SHABBAT APRIL 11TH Shtiebel Minyan 9:30 am 8TH DAY OF PESACH - YIZKOR Teen Minyan 9:45 am Hashkoma Minyan 7:25 am Daf Yomi 5:10 pm Sephardic Minyan 6:20 & 9:00 am Rabbi’s Class 6:10 pm Main Minyan 9:00 am Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Shtiebel Minyan 9:30 am Sephardic Mincha 7:05 pm Teen Minyan 9:45 am Mincha 7:10 pm Yizkor (approximately) 10:15 pm Dvar Torah - Rabbi Dr. Judah Goldberg Rabbi’s Class 6:25 pm Sephardic Ma’ariv/Counting Omer 7:55 pm Abraham Lincoln and the Jews: Ma’ariv/Counting Omer 8:05 pm A Tribute on the 150th Anniversary of His Assassination Yom Tov Candle Lighting (Not Before) 8:14 pm Rabbi Efrem Goldberg One cannot begin preparing for Yom Tov or the Seder prior to Sephardic Mincha 7:20 pm Candle lighting Mincha 7:25 pm Seudas Moshiach (Social Hall) SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH Ma’ariv/Havdalah 8:18 pm You may eat Chametz sold through 2ND DAY OF PESACH the synagogue after 9:00 pm Hashkoma Minyan 7:25 am Sephardic Minyan 6:25 & 9:00 am Main Minyan 9:00 am Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Shtiebel Minyan 9:30 am Teen Minyan 9:45 am Daf Yomi 5:25 pm Rabbi’s Class 6:25 pm Mrs. Shayna Goldberg Sephardic Mincha 7:20 pm Mincha 7:25 pm Maariv/ Havdallah 8:15 pm Times are subject to change, please check the Weekly for the most up to date times. WHILE WE HAVE PROVIDED A CONDENSED SET OF THE LAWS OF PESACH, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO VISIT THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE AND ALL ENCOMPASSING LIST OF THE LAWS. www.oukosher.org/passover http://www.crcweb.org/Passover2015.php http://www.star-k.org/cons-pesach.htm I. ABOUT CHAMETZ The Prohibition The prohibition against Chametz on Pesach is founded in the Torah. It commands every Jew: a.) not to eat or drink it, b.) not to own it, c.) not to possess it in their domain. The prohibition applies to even the slightest amount of Chametz because of the harshness of the penalty prescribed by the Torah - excision. Because Chametz is permissible after Pesach - there can be no nullification during Pesach. The Rabbinic prohibition extends to the use even after Pesach of Chametz which belonged to a Jew during Pesach. For this reason, Jewish owned food stores which do not sell their Chametz before Pesach should not be patronized for approximately a month after the holiday so that no Chametz product which belonged to them during Pesach would be consumed afterwards. The Synagogue will have a list of approved food stores for after Pesach. What Is Chametz? Chametz is a general term for all leavened foods forbidden on Passover. Foods and drinks made from wheat, oats, rye, spelt, barley, and derivatives of same are subject to the laws of Chametz. (Rye, whiskey, beer and vinegar are just a few examples of derivative foods that are Chametz.) The prohibition includes, as well, the taste of Chametz absorbed in food, utensils, or dishes. The slightest trace of Chametz can convert the entire product into Chametz. Kitniyot - Prohibition Against Beans Rabbinically, the prohibition of Chametz has extended to all grains, such as rice, millet and corn and to all forms of lentils, beans and peas. The reason for this extension was that breads were being made from these products and confusion as to which breads were permissible were resulting in many cases in the eating of true Chametz. Only in certain geographic areas were these prohibitions not legislated (e.g. some Sephardim eat rice). Other than these, all fresh vegetables may be used on Pesach. Medicine Many drugs and medicines contain Chametz, (derivatives of the five prohibited on Pesach). If you use medicine or vitamins, please consult Rabbi Efrem Goldberg or Rabbi Philip Moskowitz to find out if they can be used on the Passover. Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Philip Moskowitz have an updated list of all these products. If medicines are being taken due to serious health related conditions, one should continue to take them even if they are Chametz. However, one should take care not to allow these medicines to come into contact with Pesach dishes or utensils. Cosmetics And Toiletries • All varieties of blush, body soap, creams and eye shadow, eyeliner, face powder, lotions, mascara, nail polish, ointments, paint, shampoo and stick deodorant are permitted for use on Pesach regardless of the ingredients contained within them. • Many liquid deodorants, colognes, aftershaves, perfumes and hair sprays contain denatured alcohol, and therefore should not be used on Pesach unless they are listed as Chametz-free on a reliable list of approved Pesach products.
II. MECHIRAT CHAMETZ - SELLING THE CHAMETZ As stated, it is prohibited to possess Chametz on Passover and from such Chametz one is not allowed to derive any benefit. Also, Chametz which was in the possession of a Jew on Passover may not be used even after the Holiday. Therefore, any Chametz which cannot be consumed or disposed of before Passover, must be sold to a non-Jew. Pure Chametz, such as bread or cereal should preferably be disposed of before Pesach. All other products and Chametz utensils should be stored in a closet or other cabinet and locked or sealed off with tape. The Rabbi should be told the place where the Chametz is closeted and the approximate value of the goods so that a valid sale to the non-Jew may be affected. The legal act of designation of the Rabbi as agent for the sale of Chametz, is best performed in a personal meeting engaging in the act of Kinyan Suddar - a contractual form in Jewish law in which the transfer of a garment (e.g. a handkerchief) from the Rabbi to yourself is a visible manifestation of contractual intent and in which the garment serves as consideration for the contract. However, there may be members of the community who will not find it possible to meet personally with either Rabbi Efrem Goldberg or Rabbi Philip Moskowitz . It is for such persons that the attached form, a written contract designating the Rabbi as an agent for the sale of Chametz, is provided. If you make use of this form, please fill it in completely and mail/fax it to the synagogue office before the noted deadline. You may also use the on-line form found at www.brsonline.org Call Linda in the office to assure that your form was received. NO CHAMETZ WILL BE BOUGHT AFTER MONDAY, APRIL 3RD AT 10:00 AM When selling the Chametz, one must inform the Rabbi if he/she will be celebrating any part of Passover in a different time zone than where it is being sold. Contract for the sale of Chametz is found at the end of the booklet. Schedule of times to sell Chametz can be found in the Weekly.
III. PREPARING THE HOME A. Introduction A thorough house cleaning is undertaken in preparation for the Passover holiday. Areas that will not be needed during Pesach may be sealed, taped up and closed and need not be cleaned.
In addition to the entire house, the following places should be free from Chametz: Office, cars, pockets of clothing (especially children’s), pocket books, etc.
Baby formula is kitniyot and may be used; however, new bottles should be purchased. Bottles should be cleaned in an area in which it does not come in contact with Pesach utensils (i.e. in a separate sink or in one of the bathrooms).
Vacuum-cleaner bags should be discarded or cleaned and stored with Chametz. Pet foods usually contain Chametz. The office has a list of cat and dog foods which do not contain Chametz.
IV. PREPARING THE KITCHEN FOR PESACH Chametz dishes and kitchen utensils must be washed and cleaned and stored away in such a manner that they cannot accidentally be used on Passover. Tables, cupboards and closet shelves, cabinets, sink, walls, stove, etc. must be scoured and washed. All surfaces used for Chametz dishes and food throughout the year must be covered for Pesach. The Stove or Oven: Range Tops • Gas - Clean the whole top (spiders, cups, slide-out trays). Wait 24 hours. Then invert the spiders and leave them on the highest setting for one hour. After this is done, one should cover the range top with aluminum foil. • Electric - Follow the above procedure except that the electric burners should be set on the highest setting. Wait until they are glowing red and leave on for an additional fifteen minutes. Cover the entire range top with aluminum foil. Care should be taken to only kasher one burner at a time. For many range tops, covering with aluminum foil is not possible. We will be discussing this in more detail at the Passover Workshop given by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg. • Glass Top Range - Clean the glass thoroughly. Pour boiling water over the surface of the glass. Leave the burners on high for 20 minutes, two at a time. Be careful not to place pots, spoons, etc. on the glass top over Pesach. Ovens • Gas (even continuous cleaning) - Clean the oven, and its shelves thoroughly with oven cleaner. Do not use for 24 hours. Next, turn the oven up to broil for an hour and a half. If you want to use the broiler, purchase a disposable broiler tray. The regular broiler tray should be placed with the Chametz utensils. • Self-Cleaning - Go through one full cleaning cycle. (At least three hours) • Microwave - Remove the glass tray. Clean the microwave and let it sit for 24 hours. Put a vessel with water into the microwave and allow the water to vaporize into steam. The duration should be the longest time you have used your microwave. The glass tray should be placed with the Chametz utensils. • Convection - Remove the metal plate in front of the fan - clean that area. Make sure the oven and racks are spotless and then turn oven on high for an hour and a half. • The simplest way to kasher a warming drawer is to thorougly clean and not use it for 24 hours. Heat the warming drawer to the required temperature by lighting a sterno can in the warming drawer for about 2 hours. Make sure to leave the door of the warming drawer slightly ajar, so that there will be enough air to allow for combustion. Keurig Machines A Keurig machine may be kashered for Pesach. First, remove the K-cup holder, clean it very well and do not use it for 24 hours. Pour boiling water on the K-cup holder and then brew a kosher for Pesach K-cup.
The Refrigerator The refrigerator should be defrosted, the shelves, the walls and the entire freezer compartment washed and scrubbed. Some cover the shelves of the refrigerator and the floor of the freezer with material before Pesach foods are entered. Be sure that the material has holes in it that allows the free flow of air necessary for the efficient use of your refrigerator. Counter Tops Standard counter tops should be kashered by pouring boiling water all over the counters, beginning from the counter top closest to the wall and moving toward the edges of the counter. Formica counter tops that have cuts and abrasions on the formica should then be covered. Dishes and Utensils There is not to be even a trace of Chametz in our food during Passover, therefore painstaking attention must be given to the use of pots, pans, dishes, and all kitchen utensils. It is preferable to have special dishes and utensils set aside exclusively for Passover and stored carefully throughout the year. However, some Chametz utensils can be rendered fit for Passover use through procedures called “Kashering”. The following types of dishes and utensils can NOT be “Kashered” for Passover use: Utensils which cannot be kashered • Utensils made of porcelain, chinaware, pottery, all earthenware; those made of plastic; glass utensils which are ordinarily used for hot foods and pyrex. If one has chinaware that has not been used in several years contact the Rabbi. • Utensils containing parts that are glued together (e.g., a knife with a glued-on handle). • Utensils, even metal or glass, with patches, cracks, dents or narrow openings (a sieve, or a bottle with a narrow neck, which cannot be properly cleansed). Glass Utensils In which only cold Chametz was used can be kashered. However, it is strenuously suggested that glassware exclusively for Passover be bought. If one must kasher glasses, it can be accomplished by placing them in water for three consecutive days and changing the water every 24 hours. Metal Utensils can be Kashered If the metal utensil is one solid piece and not assembled or glued together - then one may remove (kasher) the forbidden substances, Chametz, with heat as intense as that which prevailed when the Chametz food was absorbed. Metal utensils used for boiling or lesser degrees of heat must be thoroughly cleaned and scraped thereafter and allowed to remain unused for 24 hours. Then each piece is to be immersed in a large pot containing boiling water, and left in the seething water for a few minutes. If the pot in which the kashering is done is very big, a few pieces of cutlery can be submerged at a time. The volume of water must be 60 times the amount the cutlery can possibly absorb. The utensils should then be rinsed in cold water. In order to kasher a pot, which can not fit into another pot, one must fill it completely with water and heat it until the water boils quickly; while the water is boiling, a red-hot stone (heated to 212 degrees) is dropped into the pot so that the water overflows onto the sides. Utensils which came in contact with Chametz over a fire or electric element and did not contain water - such as a broiler, a baking or a frying pan - can be kashered only by heating the object until it is red-hot and glowing. One of the ways this can be done is with a blowtorch. V. PETS & PESACH www.crcweb.org is a great source for pet questions Cats & Dogs On Pesach we are forbidden to receive any pleasure from Chametz. This includes feeding it to our pets. Most commercial pet food contains actual Chametz and therefore, may not be used on Pesach. Therefore, all ingredients must be read to insure that the product does not contain wheat, oats, grain, and “by products”.
The following dog/cat foods have brands that do not have the above prohibited ingredients: Hills Science Diet, Friskies, Alpo, Mighty Dog and Iams. Check labels to insure the ingredients mentioned above are not listed. Pet food which consists of kitniyot (legumes) can be used on Pesach. The Star-K online is a good source to check for Passover cat and dog food. A more expansive list will be available through the synagogue office closer to Pesach. If one cannot sustain his pet - on the above mentioned suggestions, please speak to one of the Rabbis.
Fish: Fresh water fish can be sustained on small quantities of Matzoh meal, frozen shrimp, freeze dried worms, or Krill fish. (Please confer with your local pet store owner)
Birds: Canary, millet, hemp, poppy, and sunflower seeds in their pure form, or mixtures of the above seeds in their pure form are good for caged birds, and can be used all year round. DO NOT FEED BIRDS MATZOH or MATZOH MEAL. VI. BEDIKAT CHAMETZ - SEARCH FOR THE CHAMETZ On Thursday night, April 2nd, as soon as night falls (after 8:13 PM), we search for the Chametz by the light of a candle. Before the search we recite the following blessing: 6/( 9&3*" -3 &1&7& &*;&7/" &1:$8 9:! .-&3% +-/ &1*%--! ?% %;! +&9"
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Blessed are you, HASHEM,6/( 9&3*" our -3 God, &1&7& King &*;&7/" of the Universe, &1:$8 9:!Who .-&3%has sanctified +-/ &1*%- us with-! His?% %;!commandments +&9" and has commanded us concerning the removal of Chametz. With the candle lit, we carefully search every room and any area of the house that may have Chametz in it. When the search is completed we recite the following: ;*/( !-$ ,*;&:9" !,*!$ !3*/(& !9*/( -, .!39!$ !953, 985% *&%-& -)"- ,%- !13$* !-$& %;93" !-$&
Any Chametz or leaven that is in my possession which I have not seen, have not removed and do not know about, should be annulled and become owner less, like dust of the earth. We then take all that was found in the search and place it in a conspicuous spot to be burned the next,%;*/( morning. !-$& The %;*/($ search should ,%;*'( also !-$&be conducted %;*'($ in places,*;&:9" of business, !,*!$ to !3*/(& be certain !9*/( no Chametz -, remains. Chametz intended to be eaten Wednesday morning and should be carefully put aside. People leaving their home before Tuesday night should search for Chametz the night.!39!$ before their !953, departure 985% without *&%-& reciting -)"- the,%;93" blessing. !-$& %;93"$
6/( 9&3*" -3 &1&7& &*;&7/" &1:$8 9:! .-&3% +-/ &1*%--! ?% %;! +&9" VII. BIUR CHAMETZ - BURNING CHAMETZ
The burning of Chametz is done on Friday, April 3, 2015. There will be a location at BRS to burn your ;*/( !-$ ,*;&:9" !,*!$ !3*/(& !9*/( -, Chametz between 6:00 am and 12:00 pm. All Chametz must be burned by 12:09 pm .!39!$ !953, 985% *&%-& -)"- ,%- !13$* !-$& %;93" !-$& KOL CHAMIRA IS RECITED. Chametz may be eaten until 10:55 am. The following is recited by 12:09 pm ,%;*/( !-$& %;*/($ ,%;*'( !-$& %;*'($ ,*;&:9" !,*!$ !3*/(& !9*/( -, .!39!$ !953, 985% *&%-& -)"- ,%;93" !-$& %;93"$ Any Chametz or leaven that is in my possession, whether I have recognized it or not, whether I have seen it or not, whether I have removed it or not, should be annulled and become owner less, like dust of the earth.
VIII. TA’ANIT BECHOROT - FAST OF THE FIRST BORN
When the Almighty slew the first-born of Egypt, He spared the first born children of Israel. Therefore, all first-born sons of Israel fast on the day before Passover in gratitude to the Almighty.
It has, however, been a custom for many centuries that the fast day is broken by a Seudat Mitzvah, such as the meal at a Siyum, the conclusion of the study of a book of the Talmud or Tractate Mishnah.
If one is not a first-born, but has a first-born son under 13, one should fast or partake in a Siyum.
THE SELLING OF CHAMETZ
Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Moskowitz and Rabbi Dr. Shabtai will be available to arrange the selling of chametz at the following times. Unless otherwise noted, Rabbi Goldberg will sell chametz in his office and Rabbi Moskowitz and Rabbi Dr. Shabtai will sell chametz in the main shul office.
Sunday through Thursday immediately following Mincha/Maariv for 10 minutes (Social Hall) Monday, March 16 Thursday, March 26 8:00 – 9:00 pm – Rabbi Efrem Goldberg 10:00 – 11:30 am – Rabbi Philip Moskowitz
Wednesday, March 18 Sunday, March 29 10:00 – 11:30 am – Rabbi Philip Moskowitz 8:00 – 9:00 pm – Rabbi David Shabtai, MD
Sunday, March 22 Tuesday, March 31 9:00 - 10:00 am – Rabbi David Shabtai, MD 10:30 – 11:30 am – Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
Tuesday, March 24 Thursday, April 2 8:00 – 9:30 pm – Rabbi Efrem Goldberg 6:00 –7:00 pm - Rabbi Philip Moskowitz FORM FOR THE SALE OF CHAMETZ
It is customary to give a donation to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund to be disbursed to the poor for Pesach (Maot Chitim), as well as to provide scholarships for Yeshiva Day Schools. Please make checks payable to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
I______, do hereby authorize Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, at Boca Raton Synagogue, 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton, Florida to sell, transfer and assign all CHAMETZ of whatever kind and nature, which I own or possess, or in which I may have an interest, wheresoever situated, in the residence(s) stated below to Theo Henry:
Address______
City______State______Zip______
Phone #______Cell Phone #______or in my place of business,
Address______or in any other place(s) ______without reservation and limitation.
The location where the chametz can be found in: kitchen food pantry living room garage bathroom other places including , , . The approximate value of such real chametz is $______Value of Liquor is $______
If you are going to be away for Pesach: I specifically authorize Rabbi Goldberg to sell all Chametz located anywhere in my home at the above address, and to lease my entire home (with the exception of the following rooms) ______The keys to my home can be found with:
Name______
Address______
Phone # Day______Evening______
If you are going to be in a different time zone, please specify: ______If you are in a different time zone, and you have your chametz with you, consider your chametz sold effective when you wake up Erev Pesach and do not consider the chametz bought back or owned by you until the morning after the conclusion of Pesach.
In witness whereof I have set my hand this______day of ______Signature ______
This contract may be filled out on the BRS Website: www.brsonline.org/chametz or return this form to the Synagogue Office or fax to: 561-394-0180 before 5:00 pm EST on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Please call the Synagogue Office to make sure we received your form. APPETIZER Salmon over a bed of greens Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
ENTRÉE Choice of one: Roasted Beef Brisket OR Roasted Turkey Breast with stuffing Potato Kugel and Vegetable Medley
DESSERT Tofutti Ice Cream & Cookies Dinner includes Shmura Matzah, Soda and Fine Wine
KIDS Chicken Tenders
The Seder on the second night will only take place if at least 50 SECOND NIGHT BRS members attend. PESACH SEDER SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL 4TH AT 8:15 PM A traditional seder led by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and the entire Goldberg family. In order to keep it intimate, there will be a maximum of 100 people at the seder. The seder on the 2nd night cannot begin until 8:15 pm.
____ - Number of Adults (BRS & BRJE members) x $75 = ______- Number of Adults (non-members) x $90 = ______- Number of Children (5-15) x $35 = ______- Number of Young Children (5 & Under) FREE TOTAL ______- Ashkenazi Seder Plate ____ - Sephardic Seder Plate ____ - #of Meat Entrees ____ - # of Chicken Entrees ____ - # of Vegetarian Entrees
Name: ______Address: ______City: ______State: ____Zip: ______Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Email: ______BRS Members ______Non-member ______Payment must be paid in full by check or credit card. Please make check payable to Boca Raton Synagogue Name______Visa • MasterCard • Discover • American Express Card Number ______Expiration Date ____ /____ CVV______
Hahn Judaic Campus 7900 Montoya Circle • Boca Raton, FL 33433 (561) 394-0394 • www.brsonline.org Chicago Rabbinical Council 2015 Passover Guide
Table Of Contents Policy on Medicines, Cosmetics and Toiletries...... 3 How to Use This Guide...... 7 Passover — an Introduction...... 7 Preparation for Passover Description of Chametz...... 8 Guidelines on Buying Food Before and After Passover...... 8 Which Foods are Chametz?...... 9-11 Kitnios...... 14-16 “Ha Lachma Anya” – A Last Minute Invitation for Jewish Unity...... 17 Kashering the Kitchen...... 18-20 Countertops...... 21 Tevillas Keilim and Hechsher Keilim...... 22-25 Eruv Tavshilin...... 30-31 Shaimos Guidelines...... 32 Proper Disposal of Chametz...... 32-33 Pre-Pesach Cleaning Checklist...... 33 Guidelines on Leaving Home Before Passover...... 35 In Pursuit of Mitzvos...... 35 Taanit B’chorim — Fast of First Born Sons...... 36 The Seder, ederS Plate, and Requirements and Measurements...... 36-39 Passover Information Shopping Guide, Product Information, and FAQ...... 41-61 Kashrus Status of Raw Fish on Pesach...... 62-63 Chametz After Pesach...... 64-68 Understanding the Reliability of Kosher Agencies...... 70-72 Candle Lighting Times...... 74-75 Passover Dates to Remember...... 75 General Information Guide for Wedding Dates...... 75 Calendar of Holidays...... 76 Sefirat Haomer Chart...... 77 Information about the cRc and cRc Members...... 78-81 Glossary of Hebrew Terms...... 82-83 2701 W. Howard • Chicago, IL 60645 773/465-3900 • Fax: 773/465-6632 • 773/465-6929 For Kosher consumer updates by email (free service) send your email address to [email protected] Updated Passover information is available online at www.crcweb.org and www.askcrc.org Advertising in the cRc Passover Guide does not necessarily constitute a Chicago Rabbinical Council endorsement of products or services. Chicago Rabbinical Council 27012101 West Howard Street Chicago, IL 60645 (773) 465-3900465.-3900 Fax;Fax; (713)(173) 465-6632 www.crcweb.owww.crcweb.orgrg Rabbi Sholem Y.Y. Fishbane Kashruth AdministratAdministratoror HOII' Of TH EA YOOI GUAlA~'lU Of K05H!~! Pesach 2015
MEDICINES.MEDICINES, COSMETICS & TOILETRIES FOR PESACHPeSACH
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ne part of cleaning the house water for many hours; therefore its way into the batter. But most for Pesach is to get all chametz flour should be treated as chametz.1 bakers do not have the patience to Oout of the kitchen. Of course, [In fact, matzah which is not baked wait all day for their bread to rise, the first things to be removed are especially for Pesach is made from so they add their own yeast into those that are obviously chametz tempered wheat and should also the batter to speed things up a bit. – bread, pasta, cookies, crackers, be treated as chametz!] Similarly, The traditional method of col- pretzels, etc. Other foods can be all oats are heat-treated to prevent lecting/creating yeast is as follows: identified by simply reading the them from becoming rancid; if this Every day the baker would take one ingredient panel, which shows that heating is done with “wet” steam, handful of dough out of the batter breakfast cereal, soy sauce, fish sticks, the oats/oatmeal may be chametz. and not bake it. As the day went licorice, candy, and many other On the other hand, barley (a.k.a. on the yeast in that dough would foods often have wheat or flour pearled barley) is processed with- multiply (and be joined by other (chametz) listed prominently. Only out water, and therefore a standard yeast found in the air) to such an the most astute readers realize that bag of barley is not chametz. Some extent that that the batter would the vinegar in their ketchup, the barley is steeped in water until the turn sour and inedible. This ball of vitamins in the rice or milk, and the barley begins to sprout; this creates concentrated yeast would be thrown flavor in their favorite snack may in a product known as barley malt into the next day’s batter to help fact contain chametz. The goal of this (a.k.a. malted barley, malt) which that batter rise (and a handful of article is to educate the reader about is definitely chametz. that batter would be taken out to be the many foods which potentially saved for the next day…). In English contain chametz, beginning with this concentrated yeast-ball is called the more obvious and progressing Yeast “sourdough” due to its awfully-sour to the more obscure. TheTorah says that one may not taste, and this is what the Torah calls own se’or on Pesach. What exactly se’or and forbids one from owning is se’or? Are se’or and yeast the same on Pesach. Flour, oats, and barley thing? A quick lesson in bread bak- However, one can also collect If one of the five grains – wheat, ing will surprisingly show that se’or is yeast from plant sources and produce barley, rye, oats, and spelt – sits in yeast but yeast is not necessarily se’or! it via fermentation. If yeast does not water for more than 18 minutes it Although a grain which soaks in contain any ingredients from the becomes chametz, and one may not water for 18 minutes is chametz, in five primary grains (as it often does eat, derive benefit from, or own it on order to make good bread one needs not), it is not chametz even though it Pesach. In addition, Ashkenazim do yeast. Yeast is the living microorgan- has the same characteristics as se’or,2 not eat kitniyot – a group of foods ism which converts some of the and one may own it on Pesach. [The which includes (among other things) flour into the carbon dioxide which process of “fermentation” and the rice, corn, soy, and their derivatives fluffs-up the batter and causes it to possible chametz concerns it raises – but are allowed to own kitniyot “rise”. The air we breathe contains will be discussed below.] Thus, se’or foods on Pesach. yeast. Therefore if one makes a batter is concentrated yeast but the yeast It is common practice that of flour and water it will eventually which is commonly sold in stores before wheat is ground into flour, rise even if no yeast is added, because is not se’or. the wheat kernels are tempered with yeast from the atmosphere will find Brewer’s yeast is yeast recovered
www.crcweb.org 9 from beer production (discussed the barley malt is considered a davar is because many foods are preserved below). It is similar to se’or, and one hama’amid and one may not own with vinegar (e.g. pickles, olives) may not own it (derive benefit from such whisky on Pesach.5 and vinegar is a prime ingredient it, or eat it) on Pesach. As such, all types of whisky in many condiments (e.g. ketchup, should be treated as chametz unless mustard, mayonnaise, salad dress- they are specifically certified as ing); in general it is distilled vinegar Beer and whisky kosher for Pesach. which is used in these applications. If barley is soaked in water under Certainly, any food containing vin- proper conditions, it ferments into egar should not be consumed on beer, and since the barley sat Vinegar Pesach unless the food is specifi- in water for more than 18 Vinegar is created when alcohol cally certified for Pesach use. But minutes, beer is chametz.3 is (re)fermented, and the primary do the concerns with vinegar mean Beer contains approximate- concern with vinegar is the source that we must destroy or sell all of ly 5% alcohol, and people of the alcohol. As the name implies, the products in our pantries which r who want a drink with a malt vinegar is made from malt or contain vinegar? higher alcohol content do beer which we have seen is cha- As a result of the concerns out- the following: The grain is metz, and therefore malt vinegar is lined above, many Rabbonim recom- allowed to ferment until it definitelychametz . In contrast, wine mend that people whose minhag is reaches about 12-13% alco- vinegar and apple cider vinegar are to not sell chametz gamur, should hol, and then the alcohol is made from wine and apple cider not sell (or retain possession of) separated from (some of) the water which are not inherently chametz. vinegar-containing products on using a process called “distillation” However, due to the possibility Pesach. However others with knowl- to produce whisky, which contains that the equipment used and/or edge of the food industry argue that 30-95% alcohol. The consensus of the processing aids are chametz, it due to the abundance of corn in the Poskim is that whisky produced is prudent to only consume wine or the United States, the overwhelm- from one of the five primary grains apple cider vinegar which is certified ing majority of the vinegar sold is considered chametz, even though as kosher for Pesach. and used in the United States does it went through the process of distil- The more difficult question is not contain chametz (although it lation.4 Even if the whisky is made the Pesach status of white distilled does contain kitniyot). Therefore, from corn or another kitniyot grain, vinegar, as follows: White distilled since there is no reasonable way for there are a number of other reasons vinegar is made from distilled alco- the average consumer to determine why it may be chametz: hol (described above), and the most whether the vinegar in a specific The watery liquid that remains serious concern is whether the grain ketchup (for example) is chametz, after distillation is called “backset” used was chametz (e.g. wheat), kitni- they may rely on the rov (majority) and is often used in creating another yot (e.g. corn), or something innoc- and assume that the vinegar is not batch of whisky. Thus, even if the uous (e.g. potatoes). Additional chametz, at least to the extent that grain used in creating the whisky concerns stem from questions about it may/should be sold to a non-Jew. is kitniyot, the water may be from the equipment, enzymes, yeasts, As with all matters of halacha, one a chametz whisky. and nutrients used in creating the should consult with a local Rav. It is Before the yeast ferments the alcohol and vinegar.6 In addition, noteworthy that the aforementioned grain, the grain’s starch must be bro- the fermentation of vinegar always leniency does not necessarily apply ken-down into individual glucose begins with a “starter” taken from to (a) vinegar or vinegar-containing molecules, and this is traditionally a previous batch of vinegar (similar products from other countries or done with barley malt (discussed to the way se’or is used), and if that (b) organic vinegar (even if it is above). Since the chametz barley starter is chametz, the entire batch produced in the United States, due malt plays such a crucial role in will be forbidden. to the difficulty in obtaining organic the creation of the whisky (and The question of whether grain- corn). also dramatically changes the taste based/distilled vinegar is chametz Pesach products are generally of the grain before it is fermented), has far-reaching implications. This made with white distilled vinegar
10 www.crcweb.org which is specially-made without arguably had the most far-reaching ally, many of the ingredients listed any chametz or kitniyot concerns. affect. Enzymes are chemicals which above are used in tiny proportions, However some companies choose act as a catalyst for change in other which would theoretically be batel to substitute glacial acetic acid for items. A common example is rennet, b’shishim, and Poskim have taken the vinegar in their Pesach products. which causes milk to coagulate into different positions as to which of Glacial acetic acid is chemically cheese, but the range of uses goes these serve as a davar hama’amid identical to vinegar but is made from well beyond cheese. For example, and/or a milsah d’avidah lit’amah, petroleum feedstock, as opposed to one enzyme liquefies and sweetens which cannot be batel. being fermented, and poses little corn into corn syrup, so that another In light of the seriousness of Pesach concern. enzyme can make it even sweeter eating chametz on Pesach, it is obvi- and become the high fructose corn ous that no one would consider syrup used to sweeten soft drinks. eating any food on Pesach which Enzymes, vitamins, flavors, and Another enzyme is used to create contains (or may contain) any of other complex issues the “right” kind of sugar molecule these ingredients, unless the food is Microbiology has played a great so that hard-candies will not stick certified as kosher for Pesach. [Many role in the advances in food tech- to the wrapper, and yet another one children and adults must consume nology in the past few decades. ensures that beer does not get cloudy baby formula, soy/rice beverages Food scientists have identified when it is refrigerated. or nutritional supplements (which numerous microorganisms which Thekashrus issues raised by all cannot be certified forPesach since can either serve as or help to create of this technology are beyond the they contain kitniyot) and require enzymes (see below), vitamins (e.g. scope of this article, but one issue information as to whether those Riboflavin, Vitamin B12), flavorful is quite relevant to our discussion. items contain chametz. That issue is chemicals (e.g. MSG), and other One of the prime ingredients used beyond the scope of this article but items (e.g. xanthan gum, citric acid, in making just about all of the items see listings elsewhere in this Guide yeast). In addition, scientists have discussed above is “glucose” (a.k.a. for more information on specific learnt new ways to react chemicals sugar). Glucose can be created from items.] Some Rabbonim say that with one another (and use other any starch, which means that these for the same reason one should not methods) to create emulsifiers, items may be wheat (chametz), corn own any of these items on Pesach, acidulants, sweeteners, flavors, and or rice (kitniyot), sweet potatoes but as noted above regarding vin- other chemicals (e.g. polysorbates, (kosher for Pesach), or something egar, others argue that one may rely ascorbic acid, aspartame, esters, else, depending on what is available on the fact that the overwhelming magnesium citrate). This technology in the country where the glucose is majority of these items sold and has allowed food scientists both to being produced. This issue is further used in the United States do not create an array of foods which were complicated by the emergence of contain chametz (although they inconceivable 50 years ago, and the “global marketplace”, where contain kitniyot). As with all matters to improve on the way that they it may be cheaper to buy xanthan of halacha, one should consult with produce “older” foods. gum from France or China than a local Rav. Of all these items, enzymes have from the local producer. Addition-
An earlier version of this article first appeared in Hamodia and the OU website and is reprinted here with permission (Endnotes) 1 Mishnah Berurah 453:24. 2 See Mechiltah 9:19 on Sh’mos 12:19. 3 Shulchan Aruch 442:5. 4 See Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 92:8 & 123:24, and Mishnah Berurah 442:4. 5 See Shulchan Aruch 442:5 and Mishnah Berurah 442:25. 6 The nutrients are generally batel b’shishim, but some Poskim hold that since they are intentionally added to the vinegar they are not batel. This issue, discussed in Magen Avraham 442:1, Nodah B’yehudah Y.D. II:56, Mishnah Berurah 447:14 and others, is beyond the scope of this article. www.crcweb.org 11 Kitnios • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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n addition to the Torah’s restric- below and in the “Derivatives of the aforementioned rule that “new” tions on owning, eating, and kitnios” section of this article. vegetables are not included in the Ibenefiting from chametz, an Ash- Iggeros Moshe explains that the minhag, is corn/maize which Mish- kenazic minhag (custom) developed minhag to not eat kitnios developed nah Berurah 453:4 and others rule in the Middle Ages to not eat certain differently than other minhagim and is kitnios, even though it was intro- foods known collectively as “kit- therefore rules that only foods which duced to Europe after the minhag nios”. Mishnah Berurah1 cites three we know were specifically included had already been enacted. reasons for this minhag: (a) kitnios in the minhag are forbidden. [See As a rule, spices are not consid- is harvested and processed in the also Chok Yaakov 453:9 who makes a ered to be kitnios, and Rema 453:1 same manner as chametz, (b) it is similar point.] With this he explains makes a point of noting that anise/ ground into flour and baked just like the generally accepted custom to not dill and coriander are not kitnios. chametz [so people may mistakenly consider potatoes to be kitnios, even Nevertheless, Ta z 462:3 notes that believe that if they can eat kitnios, though the reasons upon which the all spices should be checked before they can also eat chametz], (c) it custom is based applies to potatoes. Pesach to establish that no chametz may have chametz grains mixed into Theminhag of kitnios can be dated grains are mixed in, and elsewhere it [so people who eat kitnios may back at least until Maharil, who died Ta z (453:1) specifically notes that inadvertently be eating chametz]. in 1427. Potatoes did not come to anise and coriander seeds should be Although initially there were those Europe until the 16th century, so thoroughly checked. In addition, who objected to the minhag, it has they were a “new” vegetable which Ta z and Magen Avraham (453:3) become an accepted part of Pesach was not included in the minhag. discuss whether fennel, cumin, and in all Ashkenazic communities. This logic has also been sug- caraway seeds (i.e. three variations of gested as a basis for permitting the “kimmel”) can possibly be checked consumption on Pesach of a grain (and used) for Pesach. Thus, as a rule, Which foods are kitnios called quinoa. The thinking is that spices are not kitnios but require The earlier Poskim mention since quinoa, which has only recent- special care to guarantee that no that rice, buckwheat/kasha, millet, ly been introduced to the Northern chametz grains are mixed into them. beans, lentils, peas, sesame seeds, Hemisphere from its native South Some hashgochos consider fenugreek and mustard are included in the America, was never considered kit- to be kitnios, while others do not, minhag,2 and it is generally accepted nios, it remains permitted on Pesach, and the surprising ramifications of that chickpeas, corn (see below), even though logically it should be this question will be noted towards green beans, poppy seeds, snow included in the minhag. While this the end of this article. peas, soybeans, sugar-snap peas, and logic is sound, it is noteworthy that sunflower seeds are also forbidden. quinoa is often packaged in plants On the other hand, coffee, garlic, that also package wheat and barley, Derivatives of kitnios nuts, olives, potatoes (see below), and it is possible that those grains The earlier Poskim, including radishes, and tea are not treated as (i.e. chametz) could get mixed into Rema, clearly indicate that oil made kitnios.3 Iggeros Moshe4 assumes that the quinoa. Therefore, it is recom- from kitnios is forbidden on Pesach, peanuts are not kitnios but notes that mended that quinoa only be used for but some of the later Poskim suggest some have a custom to be machmir. Pesach when it is specifically certified that such oil may be permitted, Some other examples of foods which as being Kosher for Passover. because some of the original rea- are or are not kitnios will be noted An important “exception” to sons for the minhag do not apply
14 www.crcweb.org to the oil extracted from kitnios. It types of enzymes and foods. This has taste from sweet to sour but would is generally accepted to follow the had dramatic effects on the world not permit the corn syrup, since it stricter opinion in this matter, but of kashrus, including kitnios. What is not changed/nishtaneh “enough” the lenient opinion is sometimes happens if one takes bland-tasting from the corn from which it came. considered as one factor in a larger corn and uses enzymes to liquefy and This rationale is the basis for some decision. Therefore, on Pesach one sweeten it? Does the resulting corn hashgachos’ certification and/or may not use corn or soybean oil syrup remain forbidden as kitnios? Is acceptance of certain productions of (a.k.a. “vegetable oil”), and some do the halacha possibly more lenient if aspartame, citric acid, monosodium not use peanut oil either (see above one takes the aforementioned corn glutamate (MSG), and xanthan gum regarding peanuts). Oil from olives, syrup and uses enzymes to convert for Pesach. Some argue that Mishnah palm, coconut, and walnuts are it to sour-tasting ascorbic acid? Berurah’s ruling is limited to cases acceptable for Pesach use, because the These questions depend on a of b’dieved and does not justify the fruits from which they are extracted machlokes Rishonim cited in Mishnah l’chatchilah creation/certification of are not kitnios. Minchas Yitzchok5 Berurah 216:7 regarding the kashrus such an item, and others argue that suggests that cottonseed oil is kit- of musk – a fragrant byproduct of nishtaneh may be limited to cases nios, but in a subsequent teshuvah6 blood which is found in a gland of where the forbidden item becomes he reconsiders this position;7 in the the male musk deer. Some Rishonim inedible in the middle of its con- United States cottonseed oil is gen- are of the opinion that since blood is version to the “new” item. We will erally not considered to be kitnios, non-kosher, musk is also forbidden, see below that even those who take but in Eretz Yisroel there are those but others say that once the blood the strict position in this matter who refrain from using it. is nishtaneh (changed), it loses its generally agree that foods created Canola oil was first approved original identity and becomes an with these ingredients are b’dieved for food use in the United States innocuous kosher liquid. Mishnah permitted on Pesach. in 1985, and there are those who Berurah rules that as relates to issurim therefore suggested that it is a “new” d’rabannan one item which should not be included may be lenient. in the minhag, as per Iggeros Moshe Accordingly, cited above. However, the fault with some hashgochos this line of reasoning is that “canola take the position oil” is actually rapeseed oil (a.k.a. that since kit- colza oil), which has been used for nios is merely a centuries in Europe. [Canola oil is minhag (i.e. even rapeseed oil specially bred to have less than an issur less erucic acid (a suspected cause d’rabannan) one of heart disease); therefore only this can be lenient better variation of rapeseed oil is and certify kit- approved for food use in the USA.] nios which was In fact, Avnei Nezer and Maharsham8 truly nishtaneh. specifically mention rapeseed and its In order to qual- oil in their discussions of kitnios. It ify as “nishtaneh” is also noteworthy that canola often the kitnios must grows near oats, and therefore even go through a sig- those who might argue that canola nificant change is not kitnios would agree that all in taste; therefore of the oats must be removed before in the cases noted the oil is extracted from the canola. above, they would In recent decades, scientists certify the ascor- have learnt to manipulate micro- bic acid due to the organisms to create and convert all dramatic change in
www.crcweb.org 15 Halachos of kitnios the product is truly chametz-free disagreements as to whether certain The minhag to not eat kitnios before consuming it. The subject foods are or are not kitnios, those begins on Erev Pesach at the same of determining whether an item is disagreements are limited to one time that one may not eat chametz.9 merely kitnios or if it possibly con- who wants to consume the actual Although one may not eat kitnios, tains chametz is beyond the scope item (or a hashgachah certifying a one may own and derive benefit of this article. company that is intentionally put- from kitnios. Therefore, on Pesach Kitnios is batel b’rov, which ting the ingredient into a food), but one may keep cans of sweet corn means that if someone accidentally these disagreements rarely affect in his possession or feed millet to put kitnios into their Pesach food, the consumers. his parrot. Additionally, children, food is b’dieved permitted, assum- people who are ill, and people whose ing the food contains more non- diet is otherwise restricted and must kitnios than kitnios.10 This means Other Minhagim eat kitnios, are excluded from the that although the food may have In addition to the well-known minhag and may eat these foods a pronounced taste of kitnios, the minhag of not eating kitnios, the after consulting with a Rav. food is permitted (unless there are Rema (467:8) cites customs to not This halacha is quite relevant recognizable pieces of kitnios which eat honey, raisins, dried fruit, sugar, to baby formulas and nutritional have not been removed). Therefore, saffron, and cloves, and other Pos- supplements (e.g. Ensure) which if a beverage is sweetened with aspar- kim cite numerous other customs invariably contain kitnios, and are tame made of kitnios shenishtaneh, from specific communities. Many of usually used by people who have few even those people who are of the these minhagim are limited to cases non-kitnios choices, if any. When opinion that aspartame is forbidden where the person does not know such foods are used on Pesach they (as explained above) may drink the for sure that the product does not should be prepared in special non- beverage, because the aspartame is contain chametz; therefore many of Pesach and non-chametz utensils, batel b’rov in the other ingredients. these minhagim are not practiced which should not be washed with Similarly, we have seen that there is nowadays because the hashgachah the Pesach dishes. It must be noted a disagreement as to whether fenu- on the food guarantees that it is that although the halacha is quite greek is kitnios. Nonetheless, even chametz-free. As with all matters lenient in permitting children and those who follow the strict approach of halacha, one who is unsure as the infirm to consume kitnios, the may consume maple syrup which is to whether a family or community halacha is quite strict regarding flavored with fenugreek (as it often custom remains in effect, should the consumption of chametz, and is) because it is batel b’rov. Thus, consult with their Rav. one must therefore be sure that although we have seen a number of
An earlier version of this article first appeared in Hamodia and the OU website and is reprinted here with permission
(Endnotes) 1 Mishnah Berurah 453:6 & 464:5. 2 See Beis Yosef OC 453, Rema 453:1 & 464:1 and Mishnah Berurah 453:4, 7 & 11. 3 See Sha’arei Teshuvah 453:1, Chayei Adam 127:7 and others. 4 Iggeros Moshe OC 3:63. 5 Minchas Yitzchok 3:138:b. 6 Minchas Yitzchok 4:114:c. 7 See also Mikra’ai Kodesh, Pesach 2:60:2. 8 Avnei Nezer 373 & 533 and Maharsham 1:183. 8 Shevet HaLevi 3:31, citing Chok Yaakov 471:2 and others. 10 Rema 453:1 as per Mishnah Berurah 453:9.
16 www.crcweb.org Kashering the Kitchen • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Introduction ishes, utensils, kitchen appliances, countertops, and anything else used with food year-round, cannot be used for Passover unless it goes through a process known as “kashering” or “hechsher keilim”. For a few Ditems kashering just involves thoroughly cleaning the item, but for most items kashering also requires submerging the item in boiling water or a similar hot process. The laws of kashering are quite complex, and this article will present the most practical points for the average consumer; readers are encouraged to discuss any questions not covered in this article with their local Orthodox Rabbi.
The following itemsmay not be Flatware kashered for Passover: Silver, stainless steel, and plastic flat- New Utensils • China, pottery, earthenware, ware may be kashered. The process Many people choose to purchase cement/concrete, and enameled begins with a thorough cleaning, extra dishes, flatware, and other pots cannot be kashered for Pass- after which the utensil should not utensils which are kept from year over. The Ashkenazic custom is to be used for 24 hours. A pot of water to year for Passover use, thereby not kasher glass, with the excep- is brought to a rolling boil, and the avoiding the need to kasher those tion of glass stovetops discussed pieces of flatware are dropped into items. below. There is a difference of the water one at a time. If the water opinion as to whether plastic stops boiling at any point, one must • All new metal, aluminum, and and other synthetic materials are wait until it returns to a boil before glass utensils require tevilat included in this rule, and the cRc putting in any more flatware. The keilim (ritual immersion) in position is that those materials custom is to rinse the flatware with a kosher mikvah (ritual bath). may be kashered. cold water after kashering. • New disposable aluminum pans • Utensils and appliances which Some have the custom to kasher are acceptable for Passover with- cannot be thoroughly cleaned, in a dedicated “kashering pot” which out special certification. Ritual such as those having crevices in is not used for anything else, but immersion and the appropri- which chametz can accumulate most kasher in any pot which is clean ate bracha (blessing) are not cannot be kashered for Passover. and has not been used for 24 hours. required. Some examples of this are dish- • New utensils made of plastic washers, sieves, graters, utensils Pots and Pans or Styrofoam are acceptable with loose-fitting handles, and Standard metal pots are kashered in without special certification, bottles with narrow necks. the same manner as flatware; consult and ritual immersion is not • Materials which might get ruined with your Rabbi if the pot which required. during the kashering process can- requires kashering is too large to fit not be kashered for Passover, out into any other pot of boiling water. of concern that the person would Enameled pots and glass pots (e.g. libun kal which involves cleaning be afraid of breaking his utensil Pyrex) cannot be kashered. the pans well, not using them for 24 and would therefore not kasher In general, baking, roasting, hours and then putting them on an properly. and frying pans cannot be kashered open flame until both the inside and for Passover, unless they are always outside of the pan are hot enough We now turn to the used with generous amounts of oil to singe paper. parts of the kitchen or other grease when cooking. If that which can be kashered. is the case, they can be kashered via
18 www.crcweb.org Drinking Vessels should be replaced for Passover. it should be turned on to its high- The Ashkenazic custom is that Porcelain sinks cannot be kash- est temperature for one hour. As drinking vessels made of glass can- ered. Dishes and other Passover an added precaution for Passover, not be kashered if they were ever used utensils cannot be placed in a sink once this process is complete, the for hot beverages or washed with hot which was not kashered; rather, an racks and grates should be covered water, such as in a dishwasher. If insert or basin which was never used on both sides with aluminum foil they were never used or washed hot, for chametz must be placed in the (which should be perforated for air fill the glasses with water and leave sink, and all dishes should be put circulation). Additionally, no food the water in the glasses for at least into that insert. should be permitted to touch the 24 hours; repeat this procedure two side, bottom, or top of the oven additional times with fresh water. Stovetops and Ovens on Passover. Drinking vessels made of plastic Stovetops (ranges) and ovens can be kashered in the same man- may be kashered for Passover use, Self-cleaning oven ner as flatware outlined above, and and the process for doing so is as A complete high-temperature self- drinking vessels (or anything else) follows: clean cycle should be run with the made of ceramic or china cannot racks inside the oven, and then the be kashered. Stovetops oven may be used for Passover with- The most common type of stovetop out covering the racks. This kashering Tablecloths is a metal grate over an open flame, may be done even if the oven was Fabric tablecloths may be used for which is situated on a porcelain not left unused for 24 hours. If the Passover after being laundered. Vinyl enamel surface. Others have electric racks are not inside the oven while tablecloths cannot be kashered and coils in the place of an open flame the self-clean cycle is run, the racks should be replaced for Passover. or have a ceramic or glass surface should be kashered separately. covering electric coils, and the most Note: Low-temperature self-clean Electric Mixers, Food Processors popular brands for this last type of cycles (e.g. AquaLift, Steam Clean) and Blenders stovetop are Corning and Ceran. do not qualify as kashering. The motor area of small electric Stovetops which are covered appliances (e.g. mixers, food proces- with ceramic cannot be kashered. Microwave oven sors, blenders) is often exposed to For all other types, the kashering is Microwave ovens may be used on chametz and is very difficult to clean; as follows: All parts of the stovetop Chol HaMoed, but not on Shabbat it is therefore recommended that one should be thoroughly cleaned, and Yom Tov. Theglass plate can- purchase separate appliances which including scraping residual food not be kashered (or used) and should be reserved for Passover use. from the surface and catch-tray, should be removed before kash- Food processors and blenders whose and not used for 24 hours. Then ering begins. To kasher the appli- motor area is truly sealed (i.e. they the fire or coil should be turned to ance itself, the microwave must be cannot be unscrewed or opened by its maximum temperature for one thoroughly cleaned and not used consumers) are not affected by this hour. [For electric stovetops with for 24 hours. Then, a cup of water issue and may be used for Passover, exposed coils (i.e. not covered with should be boiled in the chamber after separate bowls and blades are glass), leave the coils on for just for an extended amount of time, purchased for Passover use. 15 minutes instead of a full hour.] until the chamber fills with steam Finally, the knobs, catch trays and and the water overflows from the Sinks all areas between the burners must cup. For Passover, it is a commend- Stainless steel or Corian sinks may be covered with aluminum foil. able extra precaution to cover all be kashered by cleaning them thor- foods in the microwave, even after oughly, leaving them unused for 24 Non self-cleaning oven performing the above kashering. If hours, and then carefully pouring The interior and exterior surfaces a microwave has a metal grate, it boiling water from a kettle over all of the oven must be thoroughly should be kashered in a pot of hot surfaces of the sink and faucet. The cleaned, the oven should not be water as described in the Flatware strainer covering the sink’s drain used for a full 24 hours, and then section above.
www.crcweb.org 19 •, . • There are many coun- marble. It is different than natural tertop materials available stone in that it is not porous. There- for home use today, with the fore the surface does not need to be old favorite being plastic lami- sealed. Some common brands are nate, manufactured by laminating Cambria, Silestone, Zodiaq, and a hard plastic material onto a thin Caesar Stone. These may be kashered For convection piece of wood. Some popular brands for Passover. microwave ovens, the of laminate are Formica, Pionite, Similarly, there is another coun- same kashering process as Wilsonart, and Nevamar. In some tertop material which is made to a conventional oven should cases, there are seams where two look like stone but it is actually be followed, paying particu- pieces of laminate meet, creating an acrylic or polyester and there- lar attention to cleaning out the the potential for chametz collecting fore is easy to maintain. Some chamber and fan assembly. in that area during the year, and popular brands are Corian, Staron, special attention should be paid to Swanstone, Gibraltar, Surrell, and Refrigerators and Freezers cleaning those seams. Avonite. These materials may be All parts of refrigerators and Butcher block or wood surfaces kashered for Passover if they do not freezers must be thoroughly cleaned are once again becoming popular. contain any scratches or stains; oth- and washed, including storage bins. Wood may be kashered only if it erwise they must be covered. The shelves should be lined with contains no cracks that might trap There are also glass, ceramic, plastic or foil, which should be chametz. Due to the likelihood of cement, and porcelain countertops perforated with small holes to allow such cracks developing, it was the available, with porous grout between for air circulation. practice to sand down wooden each tile. Buddy Rhodes and Cheng surfaces in butcher shops before Design are popular brands of cement Countertops Passover. If sanding the countertops countertop. These countertops can- The procedure for kashering is practical in one’s home or if the not be kashered for Passover and a countertop is to clean it thor- countertop contains no cracks, the must be covered. oughly, not use it for 24 hours, and countertop may be kashered; other- While not used as often in a then carefully pour boiling water wise the wooden countertop should home, stainless steel, copper, and on all surfaces. Once the coun- be covered for Passover. Some of the zinc countertops are also available, tertop is kashered, it may be used popular wood brands on the market and they may be kashered for Pass- without being covered. However, are John Boos, Craftart, Spekva, over. many people have a custom to both and Omega. There can always be unique kasher and cover their countertops. Many kitchens use natural stone situations that might arise in one’s As noted at the beginning of this such as granite, marble, limestone, own home. When in doubt, con- article, one cannot kasher utensils quartzite, soap- tact your local made of certain materials (namely stone, slate, and Orthodox Rabbi. ceramic, cement, glass), materials onyx for counter- Special thanks to which are not robust enough to tops. These may Rick Glickman of withstanding kashering, and any be kashered for “Dream Kitchens” utensil that has cracks, nicks, or Passover regard- for his assistance scratches where pieces of food might less of which seal- with our countertop get stuck. These same restrictions ant is used. research. apply to countertops. Another A summary of In any situation where the material used the information countertop cannot or will not be for countertops about countertops kashered, it may only be used on is quartz resin, a is included in the Passover after being covered with man-made mate- chart on the follow- a non-porous material which will rial made to look ing page. not easily rip or tear. like granite or
20 www.crcweb.org Countertops • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The following is a summary of the countertop information presented in the preceding article. Brand Name or Can it be Comment Material kashered? Acrylic Yes May be kashered if there are no scratches or stains; otherwise cover. Avonite Yes May be kashered if there are no scratches or stains; otherwise cover. Buddy Rhodes No Must be covered for Passover. Butcher Block Yes May be kashered if there are no cracks; otherwise sand or cover. Caesar Stone Yes Cambria Yes Cement No Must be covered for Passover. Ceramic tile No Must be covered for Passover. Cheng Design No Must be covered for Passover. Concrete No Must be covered for Passover. Copper Yes Corian Yes May be kashered if there are no scratches or stains; otherwise cover. Craftart Yes May be kashered if there are no cracks; otherwise sand or cover. Dekton No Must be covered for Passover. Formica Yes Carefully clean seams before kashering. Gibraltar Yes May be kashered if there are no scratches or stains; otherwise cover. Glass tile No Must be covered for Passover. Granite Yes John Boos Yes May be kashered if there are no cracks; otherwise sand or cover. Laminate (plastic) Yes Carefully clean seams before kashering. Limestone Yes Marble Yes Nevamar Yes Carefully clean seams before kashering. Omega Yes May be kashered if there are no cracks; otherwise sand or cover. Pionite Yes Carefully clean seams before kashering. Plastic Laminate Yes Carefully clean seams before kashering. Porcelain No Must be covered for Passover. Quartzite Yes Quartz Resin Yes Silestone Yes Slate Yes Soapstone Yes Spekva Yes May be kashered if there are no cracks; otherwise sand or cover. Stainless Steel Yes Staron Yes May be kashered if there are no scratches or stains; otherwise cover. Surrell Yes May be kashered if there are no scratches or stains; otherwise cover. Swanstone Yes May be kashered if there are no scratches or stains; otherwise cover. Wilsonart Yes Carefully clean seams before kashering. Wood Yes May be kashered if there are no cracks; otherwise sand or cover. Zinc Yes Zodiaq Yes
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CAN IT BE KASHERED? Requires Method of kashering (where applicable) Item tevillah? For Year- and other notes Pesach round
Aluminum If used with liquid, kasher via hag’alah No See note See note (disposable) If used without liquids, requires libun gamur
Aluminum If used with liquid, kasher via hag’alah Yes See note See note (not disposable) If used without liquids, requires libun gamur
Baking sheet Yes Yes Yes Libun gamur
For year-round, clean blech well and don’t use for 24 hours, then place blech on stovetop burners and turn on all burners Blech No No Yes to their highest setting for 30 minutes. Exercise caution as the blech will become very hot.
Bone China Yes, without No No a beracha
If used with liquid, kasher via hag’alah Cast Iron Yes Yes Yes If used without liquids, requires libun gamur
Ceramic No No No (e.g. coffee mug)
China Yes, without No No a beracha
Yes, For year-round, clean well, do not use for 24 hours, and Coffee maker for the glass No Yes then run through one cycle portions
Colander Yes No Yes For year-round, kasher via hag’alah
Corelle Yes No No
Cork No No No
If manufactured before 1995, requires tevillah with a beracha (as it is glass) Corningware See note No No If manufactured after 1995, requires tevillah without a beracha (as it is glazed ceramic)
Crystal Yes No No
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Not Dentures (false teeth) No Yes For Pesach, kasher via irui kli rishon required
Dishwasher made of… No No No Porcelain
Dishwasher made of… For year round, replace racks, do not use for 24 hours, and Stainless steel or No No See note then run through one cycle plastic
Duralex Yes No No
Farberware Yes Yes Yes For kashering, see individual utensils (e.g. frying pan, pot)
Yes, For year-round, kasher all parts including those made of hard Food Processor for the metal No Yes plastic via hag’alah portions
Frying pan, Yes No No with Teflon coating
If used with generous amounts of oil or other grease, Frying pan, kasher via libun kal (clean well and do not use for 24 hours, then put on open flame until both inside and without Teflon Yes See note See note outside are hot enough to singe paper). coating If used with insignificant amounts of oil (e.g. cooking spray) kasher via libun gamur
For year-round, kasher via leaving all burners on highest setting for half an hour Glass-topped range No Yes Yes For Pesach, kasher as above but do not use the range on Pesach unless the space between the burners is covered
If used with hot beverages or washed in a dishwasher, they cannot be kashered for Pesach. Otherwise, fill the glasses with Glasses used for drinking Yes See note No water and leave the water in the glasses for at least 24 hours. Repeat this procedure two additional times with fresh water.
To kasher, clean and do not use for 24 hours, then leave on Hot Plate (metal) No Yes Yes highest setting for half an hour. Glass and ceramic hot plates cannot be kashered.
24 www.crcweb.org CAN IT BE KASHERED? Requires Method of kashering (where applicable) Item tevillah? For Year- and other notes Pesach round
To kasher, clean microwave thoroughly and do not use for 24 hours. Boil a cup of water in the chamber for an extended amount of time, until the chamber fills with steam Yes, Yes, Yes, and the water overflows from the cup. The glass plate Microwave oven only for the except for except for glass cannot be kashered (or used) and should be removed before glass plate glass plate plate kashering begins. For Pesach, it is a commendable extra precaution to cover all foods in the microwave, even after performing the above kashering.
Pot made of… Metal (uncoated) or Yes Yes Yes Hag’alah Teflon-coated metal
Plastic No Yes Yes Hag’alah
Pyrex Yes No No
Hag’alah, assuming there are no cracks where food might get Rubber No Yes Yes trapped. If there are cracks, it cannot be kashered (or used).
Stainless steel Yes Yes Yes For kashering, see individual utensils (e.g. frying pan, pot)
Yes, Stoneware without a No No beracha
Teflon-coated cookware Yes See note See note For kashering, see individual utensil (e.g. frying pan, pot)
Hag’alah, assuming there are no cracks where food might get Wood No Yes Yes trapped. If there are cracks, it cannot be kashered (or used).
For an instructional cRc video on Kashering the Kitchen, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA3P1shmhME
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Shopping Guide PESACH 2015 This list of products is marked as follows:
Acceptable without Passover Certification Food items in this section should preferably be purchased before Passover
▲ Must bear reliable Passover Certification
Not acceptable for Passover Sephardim should contact their local Sephardic rabbi regarding issues of kitniyot
Product Status Notes Product Status Notes
Adhesive bandages Bean sprouts Kitniyot
Liquid ▲ Chametz Air freshener Benefiber Solid Beverages ▲ For drinking ▲ Alcohol Isopropyl alcohol Bicarbonate of soda Alfalfa Kitniyot Bird food See pet food pages Aluminum products Includes aluminum foil and pans Bleach Amaranth is not kitniyot but Bleach wipes Amaranth ▲ requires certification to be sure no other grains are mixed in Blush Ammonia Body wash Anise Kitniyot Wax for braces is also acceptable; wash Braces rubber bands before placing in mouth Antacid (chewable) ▲ Brewer’s yeast Chametz Concentrate also requires Pesach Apple juice ▲ certification Brown sugar ▲ Apple sauce ▲ Buckwheat Kitniyot Aspartame ▲ One may own and derive benefit Buckwheat pillow from kitniyot Raw are acceptable if they contain Baby carrots no additives Butter ▲ Canned, cooked or frozen ▲ Candles Scented is also acceptable Baby food ▲ Includes jarred or canned Candy ▲ See Infant Formula pages Canned fruits or Baby formula When acceptable, bottles should be ▲ filled and cleaned separately from vegetables Pesach dishes since formula is kitniyot Canola oil Kitniyot Baby oil Caraway Kitniyot Baby ointment Raw (including baby carrots) are Acceptable if it only contains talc, Carrots acceptable if additive‐free Baby powder talcum powder, corn starch, or other innocuous ingredients Canned, cooked or frozen ▲ Acceptable if they do not contain Cat food See pet food pages Baby wipes ethyl alcohol (ethanol) Charcoal Bags Cheese ▲ Baking powder ▲ Cheese spreads ▲ Baking soda Chewable pills See medicine letter (page 3) Balloons If powdered, wash before Pesach Chewing tobacco ▲ Contains flavors Band‐aids Chickpeas Kitniyot Beans Kitniyot Some have a custom not to use Cloves cloves for Pesach
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Product Status Notes Product Status Notes
Acceptable if 100% pure and not Fabric protector Cocoa powder processed in Europe All Hershey’s are acceptable Fabric softener Seeds (Kitniyot) Coconut (shredded) ▲ Fennel Leaves Beans which are plain, unflavored, and not decaffeinated do not Fresh Fish require certification, but the grinder Canned, frozen or processed ▲ Coffee ▲ must be clean Instant, flavored or decaffeinated Fish food See pet food pages coffee requires certification Flax seeds are not kitniyot K‐cups require certification Flax seeds See spices Coffee filters Flour Chametz Coffee whitener ▲ Acceptable (including waxed) if not Floss (dental) flavored Cologne See cosmetics pages Foil (aluminum) Colonoscopy drink See medicine pages Food coloring ▲ Confectionary sugar ▲ Food supplements See nutritional supplement page Contact lens solution Foot powder Contact paper Formula for infants See baby formula Cooking oil spray ▲ Frozen dinners ▲ Cooking wine ▲ Canned, cooked, dried or Coriander seeds Kitniyot sweetened ▲ Fresh Corn & corn products Fruit Kitniyot Frozen is acceptable if it isn’t (e.g. corn oil, corn syrup) sweetened or cooked, and contains Corn remover no sensitive additives Pure frozen concentrated orange Cosmetics See cosmetics pages Fruit juice ▲ juice Creams (e.g. Other concentrates ▲ cosmetics) Fruit preserves ▲ Crock pot liner Furniture polish Kitniyot Fresh Cumin Garlic Peeled (in jars or cans) ▲ Cutlery (plastic) Powder free Gloves (disposable) Dates ▲ Glaze may be problematic Powderless or with powder ▲
Decaffeinated coffee Lipton decaffeinated tea bags are Glue ▲ or tea acceptable without certification Grape juice ▲ Acceptable (including waxed) if not Dental floss or tape flavored Grapefruit juice ▲ Dentures Green beans Kitniyot Deodorant See cosmetic pages Gum (chewing) ▲ Dessert gels & Hair gel ▲ puddings Hairspray See cosmetic pages Detergent Hemp Kitniyot Seeds (Kitniyot)
Dill Leaves Herbal tea ▲ Dishwashing soap Honey ▲ Raw Dog food See pet food pages Horseradish Prepared ▲ Dried fruit ▲ Hydrogen peroxide Edamame Kitniyot Ice (in bag) Cooked or liquid ▲
Eggs Whole and raw (including Ice cream ▲ pasteurized) Ices ▲ Ensure See nutritional supplement page Infant formula See baby formula Eye drops Ink Eye liner Sprays Insecticide Eye shadow Some traps contain chametz
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Product Status Notes Product Status Notes
Canned ▲ Instant coffee or tea ▲ Mushrooms Raw or dried Invert sugar ▲ Mustard Kitniyot Isopropyl alcohol Nail polish Jam ▲ Nail polish remover Jelly ▲ Napkins Pure frozen concentrated orange Juice (fruit) ▲ juice Non‐dairy creamer ▲ Other concentrates ▲ Nutritional
K‐Cups ▲ supplement (e.g. See nutritional supplement page Ensure) Kasha Kitniyot Peanuts are kitniyot
Ketchup ▲ Pecans (all shelled) ▲ Kimmel Kitniyot Nuts Other nuts (incl. chopped) are acceptable without certification if Lactaid milk may be used if free of BHA and BHT, and not purchased before Pesach blanched or roasted Lactaid Chewable pills Non‐chewable pills Ointments Powder free Extra virgin (unflavored) Latex gloves Olive oil Powderless or with powder ▲ Other types, including extra light ▲ Laundry detergent Oil ▲ Pure frozen orange juice See medicine pages Laxatives Orange juice ▲ concentrate doesn’t require Pesach Concentrate also requires Pesach certification Lemon juice ▲ certification Wash rubber bands before placing Orthodontics in mouth Lentils Kitniyot Oven cleaner Lip products See cosmetic pages Pam ▲ Liqueur ▲ Pans (aluminum) Liquid dish detergent Including bags, napkins, plates, wax Liquid medicines See medicine letter (page 3) Paper products paper May be used for hot or cold Liquor ▲ Requires Passover certification, and Paraffin Listerine PocketPaks this brand isn’t certified Parchment paper ▲ Lotions Peanuts Kitniyot Makeup See cosmetic pages Peas Kitniyot Margarine ▲ Pecans (all shelled) ▲ Mascara Perfume See cosmetic pages Matzah ▲ Pet food See pet food pages Mayonnaise ▲ Petroleum jelly Fresh or frozen raw meat in original packaging is acceptable, but Pickles ▲ Meat ground, cooked or repacked requires Pesach certification Pills See medicine letter (page 3) Medicine See medicine letter (page 3) Pineapple (canned) ▲ See separate list of certified milk Plastic (cutlery, plates) producers in the Midwest
Milk ▲ If certified is unavailable, buy Plastic wrap before Pesach Including paper, plastic and Millet Kitniyot Plates Styrofoam May be used for hot or cold Mineral oil Play‐doh May contain chametz Acceptable if it doesn’t contain Mineral water carbonation, flavors or vitamins Polish (for furniture, shoes, silver) Monosodium ▲ glutamate Pop ▲ Mousse (for hair) See cosmetic pages Popcorn Kitniyot Mouthwash See cosmetic pages Poppy seeds Kitniyot MSG ▲ Potato chips ▲
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Product Status Notes Product Status Notes
Fresh or frozen raw poultry in Styrofoam original packaging is acceptable, but Poultry ground, cooked or repacked Brown sugar and confectionary requires Pesach certification sugar ▲ Sugar Pure, white cane sugar without Powdered dish additives is acceptable detergent Sugar substitute ▲ Prunes ▲ Sunflower seeds Kitniyot Not kitniyot; acceptable if raw and Pumpkin seeds without additives Suppositories Quinoa is not kitniyot but requires Syrups ▲ Quinoa ▲ certification to be sure no other grains are mixed in Pure black, green or white tea leaves or tea bags are acceptable Raisins ▲ unless they are flavored, instant or Kitniyot Tea decaffeinated, in which case they Rice, including wild require certification Rice milk may contain chametz; see Lipton decaffeinated tea bags rice milk alternatives page Herbal tea ▲ ▲ Some have a custom not to use Saffron saffron for Pesach Tissues Salads (bagged) ▲ Tofu Kitniyot Fresh Tomato‐based Salmon ▲ Canned, frozen or processed ▲ products Acceptable without iodine or other See www.crcweb.org for updated Salt additives Toothpaste information Sanitizers (e.g. Purell) Toothpicks are acceptable unless Toothpicks flavored or colored Scouring pads Chewable antacids require Pesach Seltzer ▲ Tums certification, and this brand isn’t certified for Pesach Sesame seeds Kitniyot Tuna fish (canned) ▲ Shampoo Turmeric is not kitniyot Turmeric Shaving lotion See cosmetic pages See spices Sherbet ▲ Vaseline Shortening ▲ Vegetable oil ▲ Silver polish Bagged salads ▲ Canned, cooked or frozen ▲ Snow peas Kitniyot Vegetables Fresh raw vegetables are acceptable if they aren’t kitniyot (see listing for
Soaps individual vegetables) and don’t contain additives other than sugar Soda ▲ Vegetable wash ▲ Sorbet ▲ Vinegar ▲ Sorghum Kitniyot Vitamins ▲ Soup mix ▲ Acceptable if it doesn’t contain Sour tomatoes ▲ Water carbonation, flavors or vitamins Kitniyot Wax for braces Soy products Soy sauce and soy milk may contain chametz; see milk alternatives page Wax paper Anise, caraway, coriander seeds, Pure sugar without additives is cumin, dill seeds, fennel seeds, and White sugar acceptable mustard are kitniyot
Spices Other spices are acceptable in Whitener (for coffee) ▲ whole form but ground spices require certification Wild rice Kitniyot Splenda ▲ Wine ▲ Stain remover Wood chips Stevia ▲ Wrap (plastic) Stick deodorant Yogurt ▲ String beans Kitniyot
= Acceptable without Passover Certification ▲ = Must bear Passover Certification = Not acceptable for Passover Passover Foods for Your Pets • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • n Pesach, a Jewish person may not eat, own, or derive benefit from chametz which is fit for human or canine consumption, and owning chametz pet food to feed to an animal (even if the animal belongs to Osomeone else or is ownerless) is a violation of the latter two of those restrictions. While Ashkenazic Jews have a custom to not eat kitnios, they may own and derive benefit from them. To benefit pet owners, the cRc “certifies” certain varieties of pet food for Pesach, which means that we visit the factory to determine which for- mulas are chametz-free, relieving the consumer of that responsibility. However, if no certified (or recommended) pet food is available, the consumer would have to carefully read the ingredient panel to determine whether a specific product contains any chametz (and many, in fact, do). A complete list of possible pet food ingredients is beyond the scope of this guide; however the following are a few pointers when reading the ingredient panel. If an ingredient does not appear in the following, it may still be chametz or chametz-sensitive. 1. In addition to checking for the five chametz grains – wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt – also look for brewer’s yeast (a common flavoring agent, which is chametz), malt (a barley-based sweetener), pasta, xanthan gum (a thickener which may be fermented from chametz), and other generic terms which may refer to a chametz ingredient (e.g. flour, gluten, middlings, starch, et al). 2. Many varieties of animal feed contain a multitude of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, some of which may well be chametz, and there is no realistic way for a consumer to determine which of them are problem- atic. However, the good news is that vitamins comprise such a small percentage of the animal food that they are batel. Therefore, it is generally accepted that if the animal food was created before Pesach, it may be used on Pesach. 3. Some common ingredients used in pet food which do not pose a Pesach concern are: a. Animal, poultry and fish products. b. Vegetables, such as alfalfa, asparagus, beets, and carrots. c. Assorted kitnios foods, such as buckwheat, corn products, lentils, millet, peas, rice, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and soy products. d. Other items, such as barley grass, BHA, BHT, carrageenan, cellulose, colors, eggs, gums (other than xanthan gum), kelp, lactose, linseed, milk products, molasses, oils, psyllium, and whey. By no means do these pointers cover all of the ingredients used in pet food, and you might want to be in touch with a kashrus professional if you are unsure about any of the other ingredients in a given pet food.
he following is a list of pet foods approved for Passover 2015. Make sure to check all labels. A product listing both meat and dairy ingredients may not be used any time during the year. Feed available at zoos Tis often chametz and should not be purchased or fed to the animals on Pesach. After Pesach, pet food with chametz may be purchased only from stores which are non-Jewish owned (e.g. Petsmart, Petco) or Jewish owned but have sold their chametz.
NOTE: Mixes sold in stores often contain chametz. It is advisable to mix regular and Pesach food together one to two weeks before Pesach before switching completely to Pesach food. The ratio of regular and Pesach food should be changed slowly to get the animal used to the new diet. Check with your veterinarian before changing diet.
One may feed his pet any of the following items:
CATS: Evanger’s: 100% Sweet Potato; Beef Tips with Gravy; Freeze-Dried Beef Liver; Freeze- Dried Beef Tripe; Freeze-Dried Wild Salmon; Whole Chicken Thighs; Wild Salmon.
60 www.crcweb.org There may be varieties of other name brand pet foods, such as Prescription Diet and Sci- ence Diet, which may be chametz-free. Consumers are urged to check all labels for cha- metz and/or chametz-sensitive ingredients as listed in the introductory paragraph above.
DOGS: Evanger’s: : 100% Beef (6 oz, 13 oz); 100% Buffalo; 100% Chicken; 100% Duck; 100% Organic Chicken; 100% Organic Turkey with Potatoes and Carrots; 100% Pheasant; 100% Sweet Potato; All Natural Beef Liver Chunks; Beef with Chicken; Beef, Chicken, & Liver; Beef Chunks Dinner in Gravy; Beef Dinner; Braised Beef Chunks with Gravy; Catch of the Day; Chicken Chunks Dinner in Gravy; Chicken Dinner; Cooked Chicken; wDuck and Sweet Potato Dinner; Freeze-Dried Beef Liver; Freeze-Dried Beef Tripe; Freeze-Dried Wild Salmon; A Hunk of Beef; Lamb and Rice Dinner; Lamb Chunks Dinner in Gravy; Senior Dinner; Turkey Chunks Dinner in Gravy; Whole Chicken Thighs; Whole Mackerel with Gravy; Wild Salmon.
There may be varieties of other name brand pet foods, such as Prescription Diet and Science Diet, which may be chametz-free. Consumers are urged to check all labels for chametz and/or chametz- sensitive ingredients as listed in the introductory paragraph above.
FISH: Fish food, including pyramid feeders, and vacation blocks often have chametz. Goldfish and tropi- cal fish can be given tubular worms, frozen brine shrimp, and freeze-dried worms (if they do not contain fillers). BIRDS (PARROTS, PARAKEETS, COCKATIELS, MACAWS): • Millet, sorghum, wild bird food (check for chametz ingredients) as main diet. • Peanuts, sunflower seeds, and safflower seeds can be given. • Larger birds, such as parrots, can eat pure alfalfa pellets (make sure it is pure alfalfa since it is com- mon to add grains) or dry dog food (see above for list). • Smaller birds can also eat pure alfalfa pellets – crush before feeding. • Can supplement with sliced grapes, cottage cheese, rice cakes (birds like these), small pieces of lean meat, matza, berries, eggs, canned baby fruits. All large food should be shredded before serving. These items should be given sparingly. • For minerals, can have oyster shells (calcium) or mineral block such as Kaytee Tropical Fruit Mineral Block Treat. • The greater the variety, the better. HAMSTERS, GUINEA PIGS, GERBILS & RABBITS: • Best to feed pure alfalfa pellets. Make sure it is pure alfalfa since it is common to add grains. Dried alfalfa may also be given. • Can supplement with mixture of cut-up fruits and vegetables - carrots, grapes, apples, melon, kale, parsley, oranges, celery, dry corn, sunflower seeds, or cabbage. Can also give some matza. If not accustomed to these items, give sparingly. • Guinea pigs will especially benefit from kale, parsley, and oranges. • Hamsters will especially benefit from apples. • Guinea pigs need vitamin C added to diet. LIZARDS: Be aware that mealworms, which as living creatures are not chametz, are commonly sold in a bed of wheat flakes or oatmeal, which is chametz and, therefore, may not be owned or used on Passover. Live crickets are permissible. Whole insects (live or dead) with no additives or other ingredients are permissible.
www.crcweb.org 61 TABLE OF CONTENTS F o r I n d e x s e e P a g e 222 SECTION I 2015 STAR-K PRODUCT DIRECTORY How to use the Product Directory 4 Pesach Product Directory 5 STAR-S P Non-Kitniyot Products 15 STAR-S P Kitniyot Products (for Sephardim only) 16 SECTION II THE PESACH KITCHEN STAR-K Pesach Kitchen 18 Pesach Kitchen Checklist 26 Oven Kashrus for Shabbos Use 29 Oven Kashrus for Yom Tov Use 35 The "Sabbath Mode" 42 Appliance Pre-Purchase Advice 45 STAR-K Certified Appliance Companies 48 Tevilas Keilim Guidelines & Chart 49 Bug Checking Chart 51 SECTION III CHOMETZ INFORMATION Zmanim for Erev Pesach 54 Guide to Selling "Real" Chometz Before Pesach 55 Is it "Real" Chometz? 56 Baltimore Chometz Burning 2015 57 What should I do if I findChometz on... 58 A Guide to Purchasing Chometz after Pesach 59 Chometz after Pesach Chart 62 Stores where Chometz can be Purchased 64 after Pesach 2015 When Chometz may be Purchased after Pesach 2015 65 SECTION IV PESACH INFORMATION Now You See It Now You Don’t: Kitniyos & Kitniyos Shenishtanu 68 Pesach Guide for Individuals with Diabetes 73 Pesach FAQs Regarding Pets 79 Pet Food List 80 The Busiest Day of the Year:The Laws of Erev Pesach 83 The Pesach Seder 88 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION IV MEDICINE LIST 2015 Quick Pick Medicine List 102 Pesach Medication: The Halachos and Lists 103 SECTION V PERSONAL CARE LIST 2015 Quick Pick Personal Care List 110 Pesach Cosmetics & Personal Care: The Halachos & Lists 111 Addendum IV- STAR-K Approved Personal Care Products 113 Addendum V- Medical, Geriatric, Pediatric, and Infant 116 Nutritional Supplements & Formula List SECTION VI INDEX 120
2 a 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY PRODUCT DIRECTORY PESACH KITCHEN CHOMETZ INFO PESACH INFO MEDICINE LIST PERSONAL CARE LIST INDEX 5 and Shabbos ALL - (e.g., washed with (e.g., washed chometz REQUIRES KFP CERTIFICATION pot), new ones should be pot), new . They must be sold or disposed powdered
P Required) – ALL P Required) a P Required) a PRODUCT DIRECTORY a chometz chometz – ALL – ANY WITHOUT POWDER equipment. (For alternative baby cereal baby cereal equipment. (For alternative – SEE MEAT . (P Required)
P Required) – ALL a BOTTLE POWDER WIPES CEREAL FOOD FORMULA Pesach chometz ). (P Required) Apple Sauce Carrots Sweet Potatoes Similac LeMehadrin 1 (Cholov Yisroel) Similac LeMehadrin 2 (Cholov Yisroel) Similac LeMehadrin 3 (Cholov Yisroel) BAKING SODA BALLOONS BAND-AIDS TREATMENT BATH and Wild Teal’s, Research, Relief MD, Dr. Rainbow Aveeno, are made of oatmeal Carrot Herbals Oatmeal Bath Treatment which is real edible of before BLEACH BLUSH/ROUGE, BORSCHT ( Unger’s BUTCHERS BABY Any not listing oat flour as an ingredient may be used. BABY Any without alcohol may be used (except on Yom Tov PRODUCTS BAKERY 21st Century ( Bakery ( Irene’s Nahum Bakery ( BAKING POWDER dishes, boiled in dishes, boiled purchased. BABY reliable KFP certification. All baby food and cereals require is it because acceptable not is cereal rice baby Year-round made on options, see page 219). BABY First Choice page 218). (For additional baby food, see BABY B BABY into contact with Since it comes (For additional baby formulas, see page 218). Ross BUTCHERS
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Original Almond Milk (Regular, Vanilla) Almond Milk (Regular, Apricot Brandy Pear Brandy Plum Brandy Apple Brandy Quince Brandy Raspberry Brandy Williams Pear Brandy Raspberry Brandy Williams Pear Brandy Plum Brandy Plum Brandy Quince Brandy Brandy Ice Wines Cinnamon Strawberry APPLE SAUCE ( Unger’s ( Shneider’s ALUMINUM FOIL PRODUCTS All disposable foil products may be used. AMMONIA APPLE JUICE milk brands listed on page 219 may be used under the the under used be may 219 page on listed brands milk following conditions: 1) Only “Original” version 2) Person is ill or has dietary restrictions 3) Ideally purchase before Pesach 4) Use separate utensils. ALMOND MILK Liebers ( the almond is not readily available, If the above product
Millesimato Kosher Val D’Oca Millesimato Kosher Val Prosecco ( Vinprom-Troyan
Markovic Estate ( Imperian ( Grappa Wines ALCOHOL use. alcohol may be used for external Any isopropyl BEVERAGES ALCOHOLIC ( Vineyards De La Rosa A INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 6 21st Century The See also CANDY &CONFECTIONS C Ground White House/Pinnacle– Weis Trader Joe’s Shoprite Sanka Price Chopper Ground Parker House/Pinnacle Nescafe Taster’s Choice Market Pantry Mr. Coffee Maxwell House Kobricks ( Hena – Great Value - Gillies ( Gevalia ( Folgers Ellis Cosmopolitan Corim ( Chock FullO’ Chef’s Quality- Brooklyn CoffeeHouse- Better Valu Archer Farms Value365 Everyday indicated): even without additional Passover symbol (unless otherwise The followingpackagedcoffeesareKosherforPassover, COFFEE Pesach 4)Useseparateutensils. restrictions3)Ideallypurchasebefore is illorhasdietary following conditions:1)Only“Original”version2)Person The brandlistedonpage219 COCONUT MILK cocoa maybeused. COCOA CLEANSERS Unger’s CHOCOLATE SYRUP Any (includingflavored) CHARCOAL BRIQUETTES Quality Kosher CATERERS a -Reg&DecafUnflavGround Candy Store 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY –RegUnflavGround Gift Baskets (P –Reg&DecafUnflavInstant a ( a Reg &DecafUnflavGround –RegUnflavGround
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Organic Super Organic Super P Required) Heavy Duty Paste /PRE-THREADED /ANTIPERSPIRANTS DISHWASHING ® ® ® a , LAUNDRY – Powder – , LAUNDRY , , CLEANSERS DENTAL FLOSS/PRE-THREADED - FRUIT, CANNED - FRUIT, FLOSS/PRE-THREADED DENTAL /No P Required) a /No P Required) ( Basic-H2 Basic-H2 Scour Off (reg, ultra) a TM (This product is certified by the STAR-K for (This product is certified by the STAR-K These products are certified by the STAR-K for by the STAR-K These products are certified TM TM Conc. Organic Clnr Conc. Germicide ® ® Get Clean Bus. to Bus. Solutions Auto. Dishwashing Pwdr Basic H Get Clean Get Clean Basic G MelaMagic Heavy-Duty Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate & Tender Tough Bathroom Cleaner & Tile Tub Bus. to Bus. Solutions Multi-Surface Clnr Bus. to Bus. Solutions Multi-Surface L.O.C. Glass Clnr L.O.C. Kitchen Clnr Pursue Disinfectant Clnr Bus. to Bus. Solutions Heavy Duty Degreaser Bus. to Bus. Solutions Heavy Orange Natural Jel Peach Natural Jel RaspberryJel Natural Strawberry Jel Natural Joy Palmolive DETERGENTS Any with reliable kosher certification may be used on Passover. Cascade Dawn Ivory Ajax Amway Pesach. No kosher symbol is required on the label.) Windex DETERGENTS The following may be used without any additional Passover symbol:
Murphy Oil Soap Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner Shaklee ( Clean Mr. Clorox All-Purpose Cleaner Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaner Lysol Melaleuca
Amway ( required on the label. Pesach. No kosher symbol is DETERGENTS any additional Passover The following may be used without symbol: Ajax Simply Delish ( Simply Delish DEODORANTS (For cream, solid stick powder may be used. All powder and spray forms, see page 152). gel, roll-on, or JEL DESSERTS, DENTAL FLOSS DENTAL be used. (waxed or unwaxed) may Any unflavored INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 8 21 FRUIT Pineapple Unger’s ( symbol. NoadditionalPassoversymbolisrequired. including infested and cranberries.However, frozenfruit infestation, such as sliced peaches, melon balls, blueberries applies tofrozenfruitsthatdonothaveanissuewithinsect C), whole,slicedorformedfruitmaybeused.Theabove free All otherbrandsoffrozen Rhubarb Cranberries Frozen( Fairmont FRUIT The Farmer’s Market( Sheetz M.T. Go( Price Choppers( Lucinda’s ( Lancaster Foods( Indianapolis FruitCo.( Del Monte( Chiquita ( indicated): otherwise which maybeusedforPassoverwhenbearingthe The following companies make a variety of fresh fruit products, FRUIT, Sunny Fruit ( Harvest Smart Sereno Happy Apricots( Gocmez ( Figs Great Lakes( Figs Aunt Patty’s ( a Sour Cherries Figs, Whole Apricots, Whole Figs, whole Apricots, whole Figs, Whole Apricots, Whole Apricots, whole Apricots Apricots Apricots Assorted Dried Sauce(jelled,whole) Cranberry st (withoutsyrup,citricacid,ascorbicorvitamin
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that maybe a P (unless P (unless Kashrus Kashrus HONEY be used. HAND SANITIZER H De LaRosaVineyards ( Certification GRAPE JUICE Hemp Flax grains BEFORE chometz Passover. Purchasefrommanufacturersthatdonotprocess The followinggrains GRAINS GLUE food. Check for powder. Ifit contains powder, do notuse near not marked,turngloveinsideoutandrubondarkclothing. A GLOVES, RUBBER The 21 GIFT BASKETS G Pearlstone Conference&RetreatCenter HOTELS Noam Gourmet BenZ’s HORSERADISH made ofsyntheticingredientsandmaybeusedon Unger’s JAMS/ J chometz Baits maycontain INSECT/RODENT TRAPS ( Pride oftheFarm ICE CREAM ICE I HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ll withoutinnerpowdercoatingmaybeused.Iflabelis Organic GrapeJuice Baltimore, MD( Strawberry Preserves Strawberry Preserves Raspberry Apricot Preserves Ice Cream(chocolate,vanilla) st –Allplain-waterbaggedicemaybeused. Century Candy Store- grains.Consumersarerequiredtocarefullycheck . Allinsecticidespraysmaybeused. – All Krazy – ( a PRESERVES ( –AllhoneyrequiresKFPCertification. a P Required) PESACH P Required) - Ronkonkoma,NY( chometz a (whole grainsonly) Glue, Elmer’s andRoss –RequiresKosherforPassover P Required) forextraneousmatter: /PLATTERS ( a Baltimore, MD( a andshouldbeputawaywiththe P Required) (Latex) P Required) – Anywithoutalcoholmay a P Required) –All a P Required) a Glue products are Glue productsare maybe used on P Required) Pesach
. PRODUCT DIRECTORY PESACH KITCHEN CHOMETZ INFO PESACH INFO MEDICINE LIST PERSONAL CARE LIST INDEX 9 . rav chometz according to All P Required) P sign (Balt., MD) sign P with these types of Pesach Crackers & Passover a ( a P sign (Balt., MD) P a a Seder Matza P sign/label (Balt., MD) P Required) , Packaged a a , Egg ( , and have consulted with their , and have consulted with their at the P Required) Gluten Free, Yoshon Shmura Matzos Gluten Free, Yoshon – All – All – a PRODUCT DIRECTORY ( Matzos Matza Matza (P Required) P Required) (Brooklyn, NY – Ave. M) (Brooklyn, NY – Ave. P Required) a ( a ( requires reliable KFP certification. requires reliable . Contact Mrs. K. Beleck 410-358-9580 made with fruit juice or eggs, which include “Kosher made with fruit juice or eggs, Hand Shmura Matza, Wheat Hand Shmura Matza, Whole Wheat Hand Shmura Hand Shmura Matza, Wheat Wheat Hand Shmura Matza, Whole Machine Shmura Matza, Wheat In areas where Kosher for Passover milk is not available, Hand Matza Machine Matza Matza Meal Only packaged products with Matza N NAIL POLISH NAIL POLISH REMOVER - MATZA, OAT OAT MATZA, Lakewood Matza BakeryLakewood 7Mile Market EGG MATZA, Matza for Passover” Egg may not be eaten on Tams, Tam by the sick or elderly who Ashkenazic practice, except cannot eat regular and elderly cannot fulfill the Please note: Even the sick obligation to eat Matzos M MATZA All Shlomo’s Meat Market Shlomo’s & Lemberger Wasserman & POULTRY MEAT Fresh raw meat and poultry bearing reliable kosher ground all However, Passover. on used be may certification meat and ground poultry require KFP certification. MILK Pride of the Farm be However, milk should be purchased before Passover. dairythe that ascertain to sure pasteurize not does items e.g., malt flavored chocolate drink, on its equipment. MINERAL OIL Kestenbaum [email protected] MAYONNAISE BenZ’s Unger’s STORE/ MEAT-DELICATESSEN COUNTER Glatt Mart Seven Mile Market juices . if purchased frozen . Pesach Cholov Yisroel and may not be used on used be not may and P Required) a ( chometz P Required) , Reconstituted (No P Required) JUICES/FRUIT DRINKS - NAIL POLISH REMOVER - NAIL DRINKS JUICES/FRUIT Prepared Foods a ( P Required) P Required) P Required) . This product is not P Required) Fruit Juice a a a – See P Required) ( ( (
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Pesach BEFORE L LACTAID contain may Caplets Quality/Unger’s Quality/Unger’s KUGELS KETCHUP Unger’s KISHKE, PAREVE BenZ’s K products require reliable KFP certification JUICES, LEMON ReaLemon Juice Unger’s JUICES, FROZEN Any 100% pure white grapefruit or orange without sweeteners, additives, preservatives or enrichments (e.g., calcium) added may be used. All other frozen juice Tropical Unger’s Joe’s Trader Pomegranate Lime Juice Ruby Grapefruit Juice
Apple Berry Cherry Juice Apricot Juice Cranberry Kiwi Juice JUICES/FRUIT DRINKS JUICES/FRUIT Certification require Kosher for Passover All fresh juices Ceres INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 10 kitniyos If label states that it is processed in a plant that processes such asBHTorBHAincornoil,areapprovedforPassover. orotheradditives, walnuts, etc.)withoutpreservatives Raw, WholeorChoppedNuts(e.g., almonds, pinenuts, NUTS Bellissimo Bella Vina Barka ( Baci d’Oliva Aunt Patty’s Virgin Aulio ( Amphora ( Al Ouedi( Aicha ( OLIVE OIL O Walnuts Poindexter Nut( Great Lakes Cascade ( Walnuts ( Blain Farms Atlas Walnut ( Allmac ( 21 The followingarecertifiedforPassoverbytheSTAR-K: midget pecansmustbearaKFPsymbol. do notrequireKFPcertification;however, pecanpiecesand ground nutsrequirereliableKFPcertification.Wholepecans are notpermissibleon certification. Note:Manyconsiderpeanutsas a Organic ExtraVirgin Extra Virgin Virgin Extra Organic Extra Virgin Organic ExtraVirgin Organic ExtraVirgin Extra Virgin Organic ExtraVirgin Extra Virgin Organic ExtraVirgin Extra Virgin Organic ExtraVirgin Extra Virgin Extra Virgin Pine Nuts Hazelnuts Walnuts Hazelnuts Assorted Nuts Extra Virgin st
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POLISH, FURNITURE PICKLED PRODUCTS Wright’s Weiman Hagerty Melaleuca the STAR-K withoutanyadditionalPassoversymbol: All maybeused.ThefollowingproductiscertifiedforPassoverby Contains PLAY-DOH PLASTIC Unger’s ( Capers DFS Foods( Capers Blanchard &( Wilton Saga Pack Saga Bake&Cook Safeway Home The PamperedChef Paper Chef Papercon Palisades Packaging AssortedKugels,Souffles &Soups Classic Cooking( PREPARED FOODS POULTRY Goddard’s Passover symbol: The followingbrandsmaybeusedwithoutanyadditional POLISH, SILVER/METAL POLISH, SHOE Norpak McNairn Master Baker If You Care( Handy Wacks Georgia Pacific/Dixie First Value First Mark Economic Choice D&W Finepack Companions Chef LeBon Brown PaperGoods Bak-o-matic Beyond Gourmet Value365 Everyday PARCHMENT PAPER/ Garlic Pickles Sweet Tzimmes Matza Balls Rustic Touch chometz ( a ( a a –SeePaper/PlasticDisposables ( /No PRequired) ( a
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/No PRequired) a /No PRequired) /No PRequired) /No PRequired) PANLINERS a /No PRequired) P Required) Pesach . PRODUCT DIRECTORY PESACH KITCHEN CHOMETZ INFO PESACH INFO MEDICINE LIST PERSONAL CARE LIST INDEX 13 P Required) a /No P Required) /No P Required) /No P Required) a ( P Required) PRODUCT DIRECTORY a a ( ( a P Required) P Required) – See Veg./Salads, Fresh Pkgd. – See Veg./Salads, a a Duck Sauce Honey Dijon Marinade Hot Sauce Lemon & Herb Marinade Orange Ginger Sauce Rib Sauce Soy Style Sauce Steakhouse Marinade Stir Fry Sweet & Smokey BBQ Sauce Sweet & Smokey Marinade Glaze Teriyaki Sauce Tomato Sea Salt Barbeque Sauce Bone Chillin BBQ Sauce Brisket Sauce Chicken Sauce Sea Salt (Coarse, Fine) Sea Salt (Coarse, Fine) Sea Salt Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Basil Dressing Caesar Dressing Caesar Dressing Creamy Italian Dressing Thousand Island Dressing SELTZER SELTZER seltzer flavored All used. be may seltzer unflavored Any require KFP certification. Salsa SCOURING PADS/SPONGES Any without soap may be used. SAUCES/DIPS ( Unger’s is not a problem. The following are certified by the STAR-K: is not a problem. The following are certified by the STAR-K: Natural Nectar Natural Tides ( Joe’s Trader Whole Foods S SALADS SALAD DRESSING Gourmet ( by Dina ( Unger’s SALT that do not contain dextrose All brands of non-iodized salt it or polysorbates may be used. If it contains sodium silicate Note the following additional conditions: 1) Only “Original” additional conditions: 1) Note the following purchase before Pesach version 2) Ideally utensils. 3) Use separate Pesach grains P and lot a chometz P Required) a ( PREPARED FOODS - SELTZER FOODS PREPARED P Required) P Baltimore (P Required) a a
P sign/label (Balt., MD) P sign/label (Balt.,
a /No P Required) P Required) P Required) and is not related to the five types and is not related to the five a a ( (No P Required) (No P Required) Rice milk is kitniyos and may possibly Baltimore (P Required) (No P Required) – L’Pesach (No P Required) (No P Required) (No P Required) (No P Required) grains, millet or rice. However, because there is a grains, millet or rice. However,
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Trader Joe’s Joe’s Trader Great Value Great Value Market Pantry Promise Nature’s Berkley & Jensen Contact: Michelle Casias, Specialty Commodities 701-282-8222, [email protected] White Quinoa Grains Traditional 55lb bag of Golden Royal Quinoa- bearing number: SCI-JI-107397-1/1 Passover Pizza Bagels (Non-Gebrokts) Passover Pizza Passover Pizza Squares (Non-Gebrokts) Passover Bagels (Non-Gebrokts) Passover Bagels Only packaged products with Only packaged chometz may be consumed by someone who is ill (see page 103). Baltimore – advanced reservation req. MILK RICE contain chometz. Under normal circumstances one may not consume it on Pesach. The brands listed on page 219 RESTAURANTS RESTAURANTS Café Shalom Kosher Cafe Levindale’s Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center Shoprite Wegmans Weis Dole RAISINS The following raisins are approved for use on provided that “oil” does not appear in the ingredient panel: for more information. See www.star-k.org/quinoa R Andean Naturals Brand STAR-K certified: STAR-K Natural Earth Products ( Quinoa Ancient Harvest possibility that quinoa grows in proximity to possibility that quinoa grows that compromise its Kosher and may be processed in facilities only be accepted with a for Passover status, quinoa should supervision.reliable Kosher for Passover The following are Q QUINOA Quinoa is Kosher of
PREPARED FOODS, FROZEN PREPARED Noam Gourmet ( Glatt Mart (Brooklyn,NY-Ave. M) M) Glatt Mart (Brooklyn,NY-Ave. Market Seven Mile INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 14 Note: ThefollowinginformationappliestotheBaltimore/ SODA SILVER/METAL POLISH Mizrach U’Maariv( SUSHI NORISHEETS Tetley Stop &Shop Shop Rite Safeway Market Pantry Lipton Key Food Jewel Giant America’s Choice Acme additional Passoversymbol: Note: Thefollowingteabagsmaybeusedwithoutany TEA NOTE: Nestea TEA, INSTANT T Paskesz Lieber’s Health Garden Gefen Delight California SUGAR, SUBSTITUTE KFP certification. Brown sugar, confectionerssugar, andvanillasugarrequire SUGAR, BROWN/OTHER be used. All purecaneorbeetsugarwithnodextroseaddedmay SUGAR, GRANULATED Pure spicesrequirereliableKFPcertification. SPICES &SEASONINGS purchase beforePesach3)Useseparateutensils. additional conditions:1)Only“Original”version2)Ideally by someone who isill(seepage 103). Notethe following Pesach. Thebrandslistedonpage218maybeconsumed Under normal circumstances one may not consume it on Soy Milkiskitniyosandmaypossiblycontainchometz. SOY MILK Pepsi Coca Cola obtain sodainformationfromtheirlocal Washington areaonly. Consumersinothercitiesshould a Roasted NoriSheets Diet Pepsi–2Liter Pepsi Cola(regular)–2Liter Diet Coke Classic Coke 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY BAGS –RegUnflav –RegUnflav –RegUnflav, Decaf Unflav P Required(“KP”onbottlecap) – RegUnflav – RegUnflav
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Sweetees Sweetie – RegUnflav –RegUnflav – RegUnflav P Required(“OUP”onbottlecap) –RegUnflav SUSHI NORISHEETS-VEG./OTHER,FRESHPEELED
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(P Required) Pesach. . Del Monte( Coosemans ( STAR-K: certification. ThefollowingarecertifiedforPassoverbythe Fresh peeledcarrots: whole, cutorshredded require KFP Delight( California Benz’s ( VEGETABLES V Delight( California BenZ’s ( TUNA Great Lakes( DFS Foods( Blanchard &( TOMATOES, SUNDRIED Zucchini Squash Parsnip Eggplant Indianapolis FruitCompany( Yams Del Monte( Coosemans ( VEG./OTHER, FRESHPEELED Wegman’s ( Sheetz M.T. Go Lancaster Foods Indianapolis FruitCompany Dole ( VEG./CARROTS, FRESHPEELED Carrots Beets Unger’s ( Yams Mushrooms Carrots Mushrooms Sundried Tomatoes Sundried Tomatoes Sundried Tomatoes Sweet Potatoes Zucchini Yellow Squash Butternut Squash Zucchini Squash White Potatoes Mushrooms White Potatoes Hearts ofPalm Artichoke Bottoms a a a P Required) a P Required) P Required) P Required) a a a a a a a P Required) P Required) P Required) P Required) , CANNED/JARRED P Required) P Required) P Required)
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PRODUCT DIRECTORY PESACH KITCHEN CHOMETZ INFO PESACH INFO MEDICINE LIST PERSONAL CARE LIST INDEX 15 needs of kashrus STAR-S P required) STAR-S STAR-S P Required) STAR-S of STAR-S. ASHKENAZIM PRODUCT DIRECTORY P Required) AND PRODUCTS a Bishul Beit Yosef, Mashgiach Bishul Beit Yosef, – see Alcoholic Beverages - Rav Hamachshir Skipjack Chunk Tuna in Water Skipjack Chunk Tuna Hearts of Palm-Whole Hearts of Palm Cuts & Pieces Pears in Light Syrup in Water Chunk "TONGOL" Tuna in Water Chunk Light Tuna in Water Chunk White Albacore Tuna Water Tuna in Chunk Yellowfin in Water Solid White Albacore Tuna in your local Kosher supermarkets distributed (Available 323-725-1045; nationally by DS International Traders- Quality Frozen Foods- 718-256-9100) California Delight ( your local Kosher supermarkets distributed in (Available – 323-725-1045; nationally by DS International Traders Quality Frozen Foods – 718-256-9100) TUNA Temidi California Delight ( CANNED GOODS Waxtex Weis WHIPPED TOPPING ( Unger’s WINE WAX PAPER WAX without any used be may wax paper following The Note: additional Passover symbol: Cut Rite Essential Everyday HomeLife Life Brand Master Wrap Meijer Natural Value Publix Reynolds Shoprite Shurfine Stop & Shop W WATER is unflavored spring or distilled water that Any fresh, bottled, or minerals). (including those with fluoride may be used SEPHARDIM is the KITNIYOT shlit”a STAR-S P STAR-S ) FOR BOTH Req. P symbol. . a Sephardic communities nationwide. a P Required) STAR-S P Required) STAR-S a VEG./OTHER, FRESH PEELED - WINE PEELED - FRESH VEG./OTHER, L’PESACH /No P Required) Bishul Yisroel (when bearing STAR-S) a (
STAR-S P NON- STAR-S , FROZEN P Required) No STAR-S P Req./ No STAR-S a Chalak Beit Yosef L'Sephardim Chalak Beit Yosef Rav Emanuel Goldfeiz
P Required) KOSHER All a Vinegar STAR-S is a division of STAR-K dedicated to providing for the dedicated is a division of STAR-K STAR-S Boxed Beef Boxed Lamb Boxed Veal Organic Grape Juice White Potatoes with Rosemary Mixed Vegetables Butternut Squash Acorn Squash Butternut Squash GLATT RANCH GLATT (Distributed by AD Rosenblatt) M&D Glatt ( (Distributed by M&D Glatt- 646-765-4510) Wines MEAT- De La Rosa Vineyards ( De La Rosa Vineyards Brandy Grappa IceWine ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES D’Oca ( Millesimato Kosher Val Required) Prosecco Unger’s ( Unger’s Peppers VINEGAR Requires reliable KFP certification. Kosher for Passover and ( Shneider’s Eggplant for Passover only when bearing the for Passover only when bearing VEGETABLES reliable KFP certification. All frozen vegetables require as by the STAR-K The following products are certified Fresh peeled potatoes require KFP certification. Fresh peeled potatoes require PKGD. VEG./SALADS, FRESH Kosher are STAR-K the by certified fresh packaged salads All The Farmer’s Market ( The Farmer’s Yams PEELED FRESH VEG./POTATOES, Lancaster Foods Lancaster INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 16 a the EastCoastbyEMD sales(301)520-3856) Walmart, Sam’s Clubandotherfinestores/distributed on (The above2brandsareavailablenationwide inCostco, Kitniyot) Super LuckyElephantJasmine Rice Konriko Kitniyot White)( Himalayan PrideBasmatiRice(Brown& Hasadeh Conrad RiceMill Rice Carolina Mehadrin–LongGrainWhite RICE nationally byQualityFrozenFoods-718-256-9100) (Available in your local Kosher supermarket, distributed Yerek Brand( FROZEN BEANS Quality FrozenFoods-718-256-9100) nationally byDSInternationalTraders- 323-725-1045; (Available in your local Kosher supermarkets, distributed Delight( California CANNED GOODS Foods- 718-256-9100) supermarkets, distributed nationally by Quality Frozen (The abovebrandisavailableinyourlocalKosher ( Hol GrainBrownRiceCrackers-NoSalt Hol GrainBrownRiceCrackers-LightSalt Hol GrainBrownRiceBreadCrumbs Hol GrainGravyThickener(RiceStarch) Organic ThaiRiceNoodles Organic BlackRiceNoodles Wild PecanRice Baby LimaBeans Mixed Vegetables Cut Corn Peas &Carrots Green Peas French CutGreenBeans Cut GreenBeans Green Beans Whole KernelCorn Cut BabyCorn Baby Corn–WholeSpears We arehappytoannouncethatthefollowingproducts,including 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY No STAR-S PReq./ STAR-S isaDivisionofSTAR-K dedicatedtoprovidingfortheKashrusneedsof Sephardim only (STAR-S PKitniyotrequired) ) (STAR-S PKitniyotrequired) No STAR-S PReq./ (STAR-S PKitniyotrequired) Rav EmanuelGoldfeiz STAR-S PKitniyotrequired) a (STAR-S PKitniyotrequired) STAR-S P Required- Productis
STAR-S PKitniyotrequired) a Sephardic Communitiesnationwide. FOR Required- Productis , are certified reliablyfor , arecertified SEPHARDIM KITNIYOT shlit”a isthe Babaganoush Label) L'Pesach L'ochleiKitniyot Pikante Salad SALADS Hollywood, FL33312) (Distributed by:PikanteUSACorp,5334SW 38thWay, Tehina Matbucha Moroccan Indian Eggplant Hummus Garlic&Lemon Hummus Za'atar Hummus withRoastedHotPepper Hummus withTehina Hummus Sun-driedTomato Hummus RoastedRedPepper Hummus RoastedPineNuts Hummus Premium Hummus PineNuts Hummus OldJerusalemTraditional Hummus MoroccanSalsa(Matbucha) Hummus MasabachaJalapeno&Herbs Hummus Marrakech Hummus Jerusalem Hummus Jalapeno&Herbs Hummus Galilee Hummus Classic Hummus Abu-Gosh Hummus &Turkish Salad Grilled Eggplant Chinese Eggplant Caponata ItalianEggplantCuisine Vegetarian Liver Turkish Salad Thai SaladSpicy Tahini Dip& Spread Tahini Baladi (original)withSoftChickPeas Spanish Eggplant Sliced SpanishEggplant Romanian Eggplant Red CabbageSalad Red Cabbage Moroccan LongHotPepper Rav Hamachshir PRODUCTS ONLY Pesach 5775, (When bearingStar-S and INKJETTEDinHebrewonthe ofSTAR-S Le’Mehadrin Kitniyot for Kosher INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 26 a Ice Cream Scooper Grater PansDrip Burner Electric Dishwashers Plates, Braces Dentures, Colanders Coffeemakers Candlesticks/Tray Opener Can Machine Smoothie Processor Blender/ Blech Baby Bottle Baby The following isa checklist reviewing items commonly found in the 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY UTENSIL High Chair kitchen and how to prepare them for use during Food Bite Bite PESACH Hagola Metal – thoroughly.Clean Cannot be thoroughlyClean after one finished has eating Metal – Plastic coffeemakers should notbe holder, filters, new and a or new the exposed metalbase. Replace with plastic new filter Water should heated be unit and in allowed to drip over not for use 24hours. Pour water one into of cup chamber. brewed flavored coffee should be cleaned thoroughly. Do carafeglass and filters. new Metal coffeemakers that have coffee.Clean thoroughly. Replacewith or new Metal coffeemakers that have brewed onlyunflavored pure kosher for thoroughly.Clean Should not put be under hot water a in Manual or Electric thoroughly. –Clean and should be clean appliance. The blade shouldbe treatedlike any knife unit that makes direct contact with food). Thoroughly New or be should and clean appliance. The blade shouldbe treatedlike any knife unit that makes direct contact with food). Thoroughly New or gamur Libbun paper. thoroughly.Clean Preferable to cover the tray with contact purchased. with dishes, boiled in Since it comes into contact with KITCHEN Libbun kal Libbun kal Libbun Pesachdik Pesachdik Pesach kashered . Should preferably replaced be kashered kashered sink. receptacle required any partof (plus receptacle required any partof (plus . Plastic –Do not use. . Plastic –Do not use. . PREPARATION chometz through through CHECKLIST pot), ones new should be hagola. hagola kashered Pesachdik chometz . Pesach (e.g., washed . glass carafe. glass chometz Pesachdik . .
PRODUCT DIRECTORY PESACH KITCHEN CHOMETZ INFO PESACH INFO MEDICINE LIST PERSONAL CARE LIST INDEX 27 after they they after may be used may Pesach chometz . dishes. dishes. is eaten during the year year the during is eaten (e.g., sponge) do (e.g., not use. kashering chometz PESACH KITCHEN CHECKLIST KITCHEN PESACH dishes. Ice cube bins which catch catch bins which cube Ice dishes. if it is covered with a waterproof a waterproof with if is it covered chometz chometz ProductDirectory. chometz PREPARATION Pesach chometz Pesach if they have been laundered with soap and and soap with if been laundered have they if they washed, are both inside and out. Hagola Pesach Pesach Should be put away with with away be put Should such as Rayon and Terylene, that can only withstand a withstand only can that Terylene, and as Rayon such be used during may cycle, water warm if only and detergent, with a washing through gone have been cleaned. have they stains after visible no are there powder a with be coated may tablecloths Transparent other Regarding beuse. rinsed off should and before tablecloths, see be used may year the during table the Those on used during – Metal with away – Put Plastic and used asand usual. Eruy roschim Hagola table uponA which be used on may either put to is preferable It of sheet plastic). (e.g., covering the under table ofthe on paper layers a few or cardboard used. and be overturned may Tablepads covering. plastic year with the during Those used during same The out. if even come stainsnot do the water, hot material, Synthetic aprons. and bibs, potholders, to applies Clean thoroughly. Hagola Hagola bowls. and new blades with even use, not Do with If in contact need does not Otherwise, necessary. not is shelves Lining clean. Thoroughly should sink) the in water filled with are (that trays cube Ice with away be put cleaned be thoroughly should freezer in the made ice the See Refrigerator, Freezer. See Refrigerator, Filters. See Water Pitchers Wine Trays Wine Box
UTENSIL in kitchen ) in kitchen Water Vases cup (used Washing Towels, etc. Tablecloths, Rings, (Finger) Rings, Napkin Tables Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Freezer Mixer Pump Pot Metal Wine Wine Metal Goblets Metal Devices Light Ice Cube Trays Ice Cube Trays Hot Instant INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 28 a Water Filters Knives w/Plastic Handles Immersion Blenders George Foreman Grill Dishwasher Crockpot Corningware China Machine Bread Water Water Coolers 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY UTENSIL Urn KITCHEN ITEMSTHAT Date: Sunday, March29,2015 Porcelain Enameled or Plastic –Do not use. should be Metal (uncoated)– contact with spigot on awater cooler it came should into not if used be Cold water coolers should cleaned be thoroughly. The hot during on turned be kashered connected to the sink with aseparate spigot should be devices and individual hot/cold water filters that are be should and spigot the time after kashering thesince previous the filters. they are andIf metal havebeen on consistently coupling, and may during used be thoroughlybe cleaned, including the outside and the Plastic water filters that are connected to the faucet should Agudas Yisroel ofBaltimore 6200 ParkHeightsAvenue HAGOLAS KEILIM 9:30 a.m.–10:30 Regular Hagolas Keilim Pyrex Porcelain Utensils (Enamel) Plastic VegetableSteamer Plastic Utensils Pasta Maker Panini Maker Mixer Melmac 10:30 a.m.–Noon , along with the sink. Instant hot devices should Ten itemsorless of the spigot. If they were first attached some some attached were first they spigot. the If of Pesach kashered chometz CANNOT BE , they should removed be before . Pesach kashering PREPARATION during the year. the during Hagola , they should left be on during kashered ; both inside and outside of instant hot spigot. hot instant of Waffle Iron Toaster/Toaster Oven Teflon Synthetic Rubber Stoneware Silverstone Maker Sandwich Pesach KASHERED separately. Instant hot separately. hot Instant without changing kashering kashering PRODUCT DIRECTORY PESACH KITCHEN CHOMETZ INFO PESACH INFO MEDICINE LIST PERSONAL CARE LIST INDEX 73
: matza matza has an , . Tzele m Carbs Carbs 6 g 8 g 12 g 15 g matza has an area of has area an afikoman 1 matza . There are a are There . matza ; a many-hour a many-hour ; and 3 and wine. achilas matza 5 Pesach Seder 4 of matza for someone for with a medical condition. 2 Dimensions Dimensions mitzva shiur achilas matza without their compromising 29 sq. in. 24.5 sq. in. 14.5 sq. in. in size. 12.25 sq. in. in size. has an area of 49 sq. in; hence, 1/4 of the hence, of in; has area an 49 sq. has an area of 49 sq. in. Hence, 1/2 of the Hence, of in. has area an 49 sq. , which follow, are based on the based the on are follow, which , matza that is square, each side with a length and width of width and 3.5 a length with side each is square, that matza with the following: the with matza
GUIDE FOR matza matza that is 5 in. on each side.) each on is 5 in. that ” for matza Seder .
afikoman, , one may fulfill the the fulfill may one , Pesach al piPesach halacha shiurim Pesach and PESACH “The , Minimum Shiur Minimum Shiur equals 14.5 sq. in. This is the minimum minimum the This is in. equals 14.5 sq. korech should eat the following for for following the eat should is 7“ x 7“, which means the entire entire the means which is 7“ x 7“, is 7” x 7”, which means the entire entire the means which x 7”, is 7” ; knowing the carb content of hand a single content carb the knowing ; matza is 29 sq. in. is 29 sq. one-sixth (1/6) of a one-quarter (1/4) of a matza one-third (1/3) of a matza one-half (1/2) of a matza PESACH GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABETESWITH INDIVIDUALS FOR GUIDE PESACH INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABETES WITH INDIVIDUALS matza matza for someone for with a medical condition. (before it was broken) had a diameter of 10.5 in., which means the entire entire the means which of a diameter had 10.5 in., was it broken) (before (before it is broken) has a diameter of at least 10.5 inches, which means the entire entire the means which of has a diameter 10.5 inches, least at is it broken) (before matza medical condition Kurrents article Kurrents shiur matza matza . including including good health Adapted from Jewish Diabetes Association article by Nechama Cohen Nechama by article Association Diabetes Jewish from Adapted Kashrus (round) (round) These calculations from the STAR-K are based on the use of usethe based on are a the STAR-K from calculations These matza Shulchan Aruch matza matza Type Type see the see the Rav Moshe Heinemann,Rav Moshe shlit”a matza matza hand hand korech In the case of case the a In of MATZA The stipulations for minimum minimum for stipulations The NOTE: These are real concerns for people with diabetes and related health issues, who who issues, health related and diabetes with people for concerns real Theseare The challenge of diabetes seems ten-fold when it comes to comes it when of ten-fold seemschallenge The diabetes This assumes the whole whole the This assumes rectangular a Thisfull assumes This assumes a full rectangular a Thisfull assumes This assumes the whole whole the This assumes is 24.5 sq. in. (This means one could eat a piece of piece a square eat could one means (This in. is 24.5 sq. 86.6 sq. in; hence, l/3 of the hence, in; 86.6 sq. area of 86.6 sq. in. Hence, 1/6 of the Hence, of in. area 86.6 sq. of piece a eat could one that (Thisalso means in. equals 12.25 sq. minimum in.)the This is One who is in who One For For
Hand Machine Machine Hand 3. 4. 5. 2. 1. Pupa psak provided the following guidelines to help you prepare your your prepare you help to guidelines following the provided I. health. After being inundated each year with questions of this type, the STAR-K STAR-K the of questions with type, this year each inundated being After health. has kindly (JDA) JDA The Association Diabetes answers. Jewish for the to turned wait until of requirements the fulfillwish to whole new set of considerations — four cups of cups — four each wine at new set ofwhole considerations INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 74 to eat near your plate. are listed on the box. It might idea agood be to keep the amount that you intend Machine Matza: How tocalculate amount the ofcarbs in Matza: Minimum Minimum 112 ml). grams,per 100 fiber dietary allowing12 grams of one gramsto deductper 4 piece. its weight carbohydrates). 0.75(75%of is factor of Whole wheat advance,in including possibly weighing it. Tzelem Pupa Hand Matza: Additional Require for the(56 ml) each four of cups. Cup Requiremen A. Wine II. 40 grams; athick a A very thin For those who prefer to do their own calculation: Hand Most machine 23 and 27g of carbs23 and per 27gof One whole machine Machine Matza: approximately approximately 46gand has carbs per 35gof There are about 10 pieces of Hand Matza: 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY THE One should drink each of the four cups of wine within half aminute.One should withinhalf the wine drink each four of cupsof The lowestpercentage alcohol of that mayused be for the cupsis 4%.four matza ARBA KOSOS Sh hand iur matza varies according to size and thickness. calculations Our a use to drink to fulfill matza matza ts: matza is approximately is 30grams; a “regular” ments: The cup The must hold at a least matza is uniform is sizeand in shape.portion The andsize carbs is approximately is 50grams. . Try to arrive at an accurate gram content for the matza (rectangular) weighs about 30-35g, which between is (FOURCUPS) matza (depending upon the brand). Arba KososArba per lb. per (22 pieces kilo). per Each piece weighs : One must drink at least 1.9fl. oz. reviis
Matza of wine (3.8 fl. oz., or oz., fl. (3.8 wine of matza has an averagehas carb matza matza is approximately is . has almost has matza PRODUCT DIRECTORY PESACH KITCHEN CHOMETZ INFO PESACH INFO MEDICINE LIST PERSONAL CARE LIST INDEX 75 . This . becher him in the him in the arba kosos , when medically medically when , should measure motzee oz. oz. oz. oz. oz. Seder mitzva 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 2.8 - 1/3 Water . He should choose the the choose should He . , and pour, the measuredamount Amount of wine after dilution 2/3 (see NOTE below) Seder Yo m To v If necessary, one may make a mixture of a mixture make may one If necessary, 6 . will be less than 3 fl. oz. One who wishes to who wishes One oz. 3 fl. will than be less Seder - 2/3 1/3 oz. oz. oz. oz. oz. Seder . Grape Juice 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 7.6 Seder PESACH GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABETESWITH INDIVIDUALS FOR GUIDE PESACH Amount you drink 1/3 1/3 1/3 Wine . ) that he will be using at the will the he at be using that ) The following chart illustrates how much wine to drink: to wine much how illustrates chart following The The diluted beverage should contain at least 4% alcohol to fulfill the to fulfill leastalcohol 4% at contain should beverage The diluted Kos TOTAL First cup Third cup Fourth cup Second cup that holds at least 3.8 fl. oz. of this wine and water mixture, and drink at drink and of mixture, water thisoz. and wine 3.8 fl. least at holds that Diluting wine withand Water Juice Grape If these guidelines are followed correctly, as seen in the above chart, one’s total total one’s chart, above as in seen the correctly, followed guidelines are If these The following is an example of how to mix wine and water. Assume one hasone wine Assume ofwater. to mix and wine how example an is following The NOTE: Higher carbohydrate wine may be diluted in the maximum ratios listed below. below. listed ratios maximum in the be diluted wine may carbohydrate Higher This is to fulfill the obligation of wine. If one cannot drink wine, he can fulfill his obligation with grape juice. This will be grapejuice. with obligation can fulfill he his drink cannot wine, one If obligation of the wine. to Thisfulfill is discussed later. discussed later.
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Always check the label to ensure you are consuming the the consuming are you ensure to label the check Always 60g of per cup. to carbs water. wine with and/or juice grape combining of when amount least carbs dry wine is certainly preferable. If you drink grape juice, note that the carbohydrate carbohydrate the that note juice, grape drink If you preferable. dry wine is certainly 32 from ranged tested we that The juices differs. juices grape of various the content Yo mTo v the for This willsuffice of water. concerned, are counting carb as and as far diabetes that in mind Keep necessary. INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 78 Common Cooking Ingredients Cooking Common Below, we some list products with their nutrition facts. III. OTHERPRODUCTSCOMMONLY USEDONPASSOVER Pesach may not used. be Any other brand available requires aKosher for Passover Certification. Xylitol and (Regular Vanilla) are available (when label states Kosher for Low, Paskesz brand Sweetie, Lieber’s brand Sweetees, and Health Garden brand Substitutes Sugar a Sugar Sugar Potato starch Potato starch Oil Oil Matza Matza Honey Honey Eggs Cocoa Cocoa Chocolate chips,packaged Chocolate chips,packaged Baking chocolate,largesquares cocoa Bittersweet chocolate,smallsquares,72% Chocolate, roughlychopped,72% Powdered Equal, Splenda and NutraSweet are NOT Kosher for California Delight brand Sucralis (STAR-K Certified), Gefen brand Sweet’N Today we are lucky to have amuch Kosher larger variety of for 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY recipes from the book, www.jewishdiabetes.org. visit meal meal(machine Food matza ) cocoa 1 tbsp 1 cup 1 tbsp 1 cup 1 tbsp 1 cup 1 tbsp 1/2 cup 1 tbsp 1 large 1 cup 1 tbsp 1 cup 1 tbsp 2 10 2 tsp ¼ cup Amount 13 3.5 60 15 128 8 0 0 137.5 8.6 112 12 0.7 50 3 80 10 10 Carb. (g) 226 57 240 60 576 36 1440 9 96 5 448 48 101 350 20 600 75 79 Calories Pesach Pesach products. Pesach 18 4.5 0 0 0 0 160 10 0 0 0 0 7 15 1 32 4 4 Fat and and ). ). PRODUCT DIRECTORY PESACH KITCHEN CHOMETZ INFO PESACH INFO MEDICINE LIST PERSONAL CARE LIST INDEX 79 chometz chometz ? ? ? millet, peanuts, peanuts, millet, but are permitted but are Pesach Pesach PETS Pesach food. kitniyos ? chometz chometz PESACH FAQS REGARDING PETS REGARDING FAQS PESACH . One can purchase a block without without a block purchase can One . . Read the ingredient panel carefully. panel ingredient the Read . (nullified) due to the small amount added. smallamount the to due (nullified) ingredients in pet food? ingredients REGARDING REGARDING s , what should I do with my fish? my with I do should what , batel be put away and sold before before sold and away be put and should not be purchased or fed to the animals the to fed or be purchased not should and chometz chometz chometz FAQ Pesach , but are are but , chometz chometz visit to the zoo, may one purchase the animal feed? animal the purchase one may zoo, the to visit chometz , such as rice and beans, be fed to animals on on animals to be fed beans, and as rice such , Rabbi Zvi Goldberg, STAR-K Kashrus Administrator Kashrus STAR-K Goldberg, Zvi Rabbi PESACH . Pesach kitniyos Pesach . Most often gravy contains gravy often Most Ye s . Ye s . Beans, buckwheat, brewer’s rice, corn, grain sorghum (milo), (milo), sorghum grain corn, rice, brewer’s buckwheat, Beans, No. However, the bowl used year-round should be thoroughly cleaned before before cleaned be thoroughly should used year-round bowl the However, No. No. This feed is often often is feed This No. Wheat (cracked, flour, germ, gluten, ground, groats, middlings, starch), barley barley starch), middlings, groats, ground, gluten, germ, flour, (cracked, Wheat . They may be They may . . Vacation blocks often have have often blocks Vacation . Q. Are the vitamins or minerals in pet food in pet food minerals or vitamins the Are Q. A peas, rice, sesame, soybeans, soy flour, and sunflower. permitted? gravy” “with pet food Is Q. A. in pet food? A. (cracked, flour), oats (flour, groats, hulled), pasta, rye, and brewer’s dried yeast. Any yeast. dried brewer’s and rye, pasta, hulled), groats, (flour, oats flour), (cracked, authority. rabbinic a competent by be reviewed should ingredient questionable be may which ingredients common some are What Q. Q. What are some common common some are What Q. A. Q. Can A. during with pet food Must Q. A. Q. During a During Q. A. Q. If I am going away for for away If going I am Q. A non- itfill and with feeder fish use automatic or an A. Pesach While we still recommend checking the ingredient panel on those foods, they are a are they foods, those on panel ingredient the checking recommend still we While food. appropriate an for search your start to good place pet for your for bowl food a new buy to necessary it Is Q. Q. Are “grain-free” pet foods acceptable? pet foods “grain-free” Are Q. market. the foodson cat dog and “grain-free” of hasproliferation a been There A. INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 80 labels. There shouldbe no formulations, thus compromising their Passover status. Make sure to check all the U.S. Products with identical names from foreign countries may have different Barking Up Right the Tree ingredients may not any used be time during the year. (See “ a Salmon & Whitefish & Herring Wellness Core Grain-Free Duck, Indoor Wellness Core Grain-Free t/d, only, w/ddry zd. Prescription Diet Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Salmon, Real Chicken), Healthy Senior Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Paté Pacific Salmon Dinnerin Sauce Giblets Dinner, Special Paté Diet Classic with Salmon, Senior Diet Classic PatéDiet Classic &Chicken Entrée, Beef Special Turkey Diet& Classic Paté & TunaDinner, Special Paté Diet Classic Ocean Whitefish Dinner, Special Dinner,Paté Classic Turkey & Giblets Dinner,Paté Classic Ocean Whitefish Friskies Evangers: (Chicken) Kitten Blue WildernessGrain-Free 96% Before Grain Before Grain CATS The following is a list of pet pet The approvedfoods followinglist is a of for Passover 2015 when producedin 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY Tuna,96% Turkey. (canned): PatéClassic Entree, Seafood Classic Paté Classic Salmon When bearing cRc Passover approval. (dry): Chicken, Salmon. (canned): and 96%Quail Chicken, 96%Chicken, 96% Salmon, : a/d, d/dexcept duck,: only, g/ddry m/dcanned only, r/d, s/d, ” at www.star-k.org for more information) chometz
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(dry) (dry): Adult (Chicken, Duck, Salmon, Trout), : listed. A product listing both meat and dairy Original, Kitten, Turkey & Turkey Meal & : (canned): Salmon Paté, Tuna Paté Kitten Formula, & Venison Beef &Lamb, (dry): (dry): Adult (Healthy Weight, Real Feeding Your Pet: PRODUCT DIRECTORY PESACH KITCHEN CHOMETZ INFO PESACH INFO MEDICINE LIST PERSONAL CARE LIST INDEX 81 . PET FOOD LIST PET FOOD . Tetra Tropical Slow Tropical Tetra . Beef, Chicken, Lamb, : chometz (canned) Adult Natural Chicken & Potato, Adult Adult & Potato, Chicken Natural Adult : Puppy, Turkey & Chicken Liver & Turkey Turkey & Liver & Chicken Turkey Puppy, : : Original, Reduced Fat, Ocean, Small Breed Ocean, : Fat, Reduced Original, (canned): Salmon & Chicken Grill, Turkey & Turkey Grill, & Chicken Salmon (canned): (canned): Filet Mignon Flavor, Ribeye Flavor, Top Top Flavor, Ribeye Flavor, Mignon Filet (canned): (dry): Adult Chicken Recipe, Small Breed Adult Adult Breed Small Recipe, Chicken Adult (dry): (dry) (canned)
(dry): Adult (Lamb, Chicken) (Lamb, Adult (dry): Puppies), Breed, (Small Recipe Chicken (canned): (canned): Adult (Beef, Chicken)Adult (canned): a/d, d/d, g/d, h/d, j/d dry only, n/d, j/d dry only, h/d, g/d, d/d, a/d, ouse Originals ouse Originals (canned no Platter, gravy): Country & Bacon Egg Chicken When bearing cRc Passover approval. Passover cRc bearing When free. Goldfish and Tropical fish can be given tubular worms, frozen brine brine frozen worms, tubular given can be fish Tropical and Goldfish free. Fish food and vacation blocks often contain contain often blocks vacation and food Fish Liver, Salmon & Whitefish & Herring, Beef & Venison & Lamb. Venison & Lamb. Beef & Herring, & Whitefish & Salmon Liver, Percent Five Ninety Free Grain Wellness Turke y Wellness Core Grain Free Grain Core Wellness Free Grain Core Wellness r/d, s/d, t/d, u/d, w/d dry only. u/d, t/d, s/d, r/d, Free Diet Grain Science Chicken & Smoked Bacon Combo, Hearty Beef Dinner, With Lamb and Rice. Lamb and With Beef Dinner, Hearty Combo, Bacon & Smoked Chicken Diet: Prescription Hills Ideal Balance Grain Free (dry): (dry): Free Grain Balance Ideal Hills & Potato Salmon Natural Mighty Dog: Chicken Grill, Duck & Chicken Grill & Chicken Duck Grill, Chicken Evangers: Recipe, Senior Chicken Recipe, Healthy Weight Chicken Recipe Chicken Weight Healthy Recipe, Senior Chicken Recipe, Free Grain Wilderness Blue Blue Wilderness Grain Free Grain Wilderness Blue Chicken Puppy Recipe, Duck Adult Recipe, Salmon Adult Recipe, Chicken Blue Freedom Grain Free Grain Blue Freedom Free Grain Blue Freedom Grillers (Beef, Lamb) Alpo Chop H Flavor Sirloin DOGS chometz fillers). (if contain worms not do dried they freeze and shrimp, FISH are 14 days) Vacation Tetra and 5 days, Weekend (Tetra Feeders Gel Release INDEX PERSONAL CARE LIST MEDICINE LIST PESACH INFO CHOMETZ INFO PESACH KITCHEN PRODUCT DIRECTORY 82 a STAR-K expresses appreciation toDr. Aaron Weissberg for in help following preparing the his guidelines (Parrots, Parakeets, Macaws) Cockatiels, BIRDS veterinarian before changing diet. changedbe slowly to get the to animal used the diet. new Check with your to completely switching regular and Mixes HAMSTERS, GUINEAPIGS,GERBILS&RABBITS 2015 PASSOVER DIRECTORY Guinea Cadded pigs need vitamin to diet. Hamsters benefit especiallyfrom will apples. Guinea benefit pigs especiallyfrom will kale, parsley and oranges. sparingly. give seeds, cabbage. give also Can some broccoli, apples, melon, kale, parsley, oranges, celery, corn, dry sunflower supplementCan upwith cut mixture fruits and vegetables of – carrots, to add grains. Dried alfalfa may given. be also Best to feed pure alfalfa pellets. Make sure pure it is alfalfa since common it is greaterThe the variety, thebetter. For minerals, can have oyster shells (calcium) or mineral block. should shredded be before serving. These items givenshouldbe sparingly. meat, lean of pieces supplementCan with cottage cheese, rice cakes (birds like to eat these), small Smaller birds can have also pure alfalfa pellets; crush before feeding. alfalfa since common it is to add food dog (seeabove grains)or dry for list). birdsLarger such parrots as can eat pure alfalfa (make pellets sure itpure is Peanuts, sunflowerseeds, and safflower beseeds can given. Millet and sorghum maindiet. as CHOMETZ PETFOODMAY BEPURCHASED AFTERPESACH PET STORESINBALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREAWHERE sold stores in often contain Pesach Petco food between one to two weeks prior to Pesach matza food. The andratio regular of , berries, eggs, canned baby fruits. All large food chometz matza . not If accustomed to these items, . It advisable is to together mix Petsmart Pesach Pesach food should before before