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articles on The Laws of Chametz & Matzah

Eighth Day of Pesach

Are there any differences on the eighth day from all the rest of the Pesach? regarding eating Chametz, Kitniyot or any other difference (for who ever keeps one day Yom-Tov of course).

Is "rice" is considered Chametz?

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The Month of Nissan - A Unique Possession

In this month the Jewish People were redeemed from slavery

Jerusalem at the Seder

As we draw near to Pesach, our thoughts are directed to the Seder.

Folded Over Matza

I have heard that it is a problem if part of a matza is folded over (matza kefula). How much of a problem is this, and what do I do about it?

Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nissan 5 5782

Practical Aspects of Matzoh Baking

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Nissan 13 5780

Key Accessibility for Non-Jew Who Buys Chametz

Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nissan 7 5780

May I Enter the Room that I Sold to the Non-Jew?

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Nisan 13 5778

The Mayim Shelanu Saga

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Adar 20 5778

Daf Yomi Zevachim Daf 80

R' Eli Stefansky | 13 Kislev 5786

Kiddush Levanah

Can I be mekadeish the levanah when there is just a slight cloud cover? Am I permitted to be mekadeish the levanah either before it gets fully dark or during the post-dawn, pre-sunrise morning hours? Did the Rif not write on this topic? Why not?

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Sivan 10 5782

How to Time Vatikin?

When minyanim closed, I started davening vatikin (starting Shemoneh Esrei (=SE) at hanetz hachama (sunrise=netz)). If I do not know precisely when netz is, is it better to err on the side of starting SE before or after netz?

Rabbi Daniel Mann | Iyar 10 5780

Desert, water and Torah

Just as water has the ability to convert desolate and nonproductive desert land into a veritable Garden of Eden, so too can Torah fill the void in our hearts and souls and make us productive holy people.

Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l

Daf Yomi - Bechorot 7

Rabbi Ephraim Schreibman | Cheshvan 24 5772

What Bracha Do I Make Before Smelling the Shavuos Flowers?

My husband brought me beautiful roses for Shavuos. Should I make a bracha before smelling them? I have noticed that sometimes there is no noticeable fragrance.

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | 5772

Why Parshas Naso Sometimes Introduces Shavuos

Understand the science behind the Parsha of the week and its place in a ever versatile calendar

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | 5771

The Blessing for Rain for those travelling to the Land of Israel

Praying for a Rainy Day When Traveling to or from Eretz Yisroel in November

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | 5771

Shlach

Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | 5770

Relationships during the Time of Engagement

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon | 5770

The Laws Relating to Converts

The laws relating to Jewish converts are most astounding. Despite the criticism directed at the Jewish people on the grounds that Judaism is racist, the Torah teaches us that any non-Jew who earnestly seeks to join the Jewish people may do so.

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed

Jacob the Patriarch and the Succot Festival

Our nation possesses the inner strength - strength which we inherited from Jacob - to take on the challenging and trying difficulties. Even if our Succah appears to be unstable, a mighty spirit fills its openings and reinforces its cracks.

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel | 5762