15 Lessons
The Laws of Chametz & Matzah 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?
Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions Chalaka (Upsherin) on Chol Hamo’ed
Our grandson was born on Chol Hamo’ed Sukkot. The other set of grandparents live in chutz la’aretz and will be visiting for Sukkot, without time for a chalaka before or after chag. May we do the hair cutting on Chol Hamo’ed?
The Four Cups White Wine for the Seder
Is it permissible to use white wine for the arba kosot (four cups at the Seder)?
Erev Pesach Erev Pesach that Falls on Shabbat
What do you suggest we do on Erev Pesach this year, which is on Shabbat, regarding when and what to eat?
Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions Siyum for Taanit Bechorot Via Live Streaming
On Erev Pesach, I will be in a small Jewish community that will not have a siyum. Is it permitted for me – a bechor – to break the ta’anit bechorot based on a siyum in which I “participate” via Skype?
Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions The Way to Make Charoset
Are there halachot of how to make charoset, or is the (approximate) final product the important thing?
Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions The Logic Behind the Unusual Fast of the Firstborn
What type of fast is ta’anit bechorot on Erev Pesach? If it is a real fast, why do people use a loophole (taking part in a siyum) to get out of it?
Parashat Hashavua In Search of the Place of Matza
The preparations for Pesach intensify with Rosh Chodesh falling out on Shabbat and the reading of Parashat Hachodesh. Parashat Hachodesh is the first mention in the Torah of eating matza in connection to Pesach. Matza is presented as a food that is eaten along with the Korban Pesach and that is eaten throughout the duration of the seven-day festival. We also find that one must remove chametz on the “first day” because it is forbidden to eat chametz all seven days (Shemot 12:15).
Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions Roasted Foods on Pesach
Is it permissible to eat roasted food at the seder, and if not, what is included?
Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions Working at a Bakery on Chol Hamoed Pesach
I am the only religious Jewish worker at a bakery owned by non-Jews that has a hashgacha during the year but not for Pesach. I believe that if I take off for Chol Hamoed, they will fire me. May I work then?