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KIMCHA DEPISCHA THROUGH RABBI DAVID BAR-HAYIM
As Pesach approaches the needs of the needy are greater than ever. An economy in distress leaves many Jews in distress. Every year before...

Are we bound to Ashkenazi custom concerning Kitniyot?
Question: My family made Aliyah from the States in August 2006. We are Ashkenazim. The following Pesach I asked the Rav of our Yishuv if...


Peanut Oil and Quinoa During Pesah
Question: I know the Rav's position regarding kitniyot, but I am still adhering to the custom. Perhaps I’ll work up the courage, but...


Spilling Drops of Wine From One’s Cup During the Seder
Question: I am aware of some, but very likely not all, of the reasons for the minhag of spilling drops of wine from one’s cup during the...


Romaine Lettuce is No Joke
Question: You wrote in a previous post: “Maror comes from the word "mar" meaning bitter. As everyone knows "bitter" is distinct from...


Maror: Lettuce or Horseradish?
Question: Is it preferable to use horseradish or lettuce for maror at the Seder? I have heard different opinions and am confused as are...


Wearing a Kittel for the Seder or the High Holidays
Question: Should one who follows customs of Eretz Israel wear a kittel at the Pesah Seder? Answer: 1. I can think of no reason to wear a...
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