Watch Now: Pre-Pesah Siyum 5781

It is a widespread custom that the first born fast on the day before Pesah. This commemorates the divine protection of the Israelite firstborn during the final plague in Egypt. However, it is also prohibited to fast during the month of Nisan. There...
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NEW Passover Haggadah Supplement for 5781

We are excited to offer a haggadah supplement for 5781 compiled and edited by Rabbi Ilana Garber. To meet your needs during this time of pandemic, we are once again offering our haggadah in two formats: Free digital edition: To...
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Q&A for Pesah 5781

Please see the below for responses to common Pesah questions (answers by Rabbi Aaron Alexander). For recommendations from our Kashrut subcommittee for Pesah 5781, please click here. Q: The RA approves buying “Plain, non-flavored almond...
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Navigating the Space Between Strict and Lenient

Response to the question "Regarding the legal principle of notein ta'am lifgam: does it apply during Passover? Is our custom to regard something with such a transmitted [and damaged] hametz-flavor as forbidden or permitted?" Download the...
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Touching Hametz on Passover

Response to the question "If one finds hametz in his/her home on Pesach, and wants to dispose of it and burn it, is it permitted for her to touch it, or not?" Download the...
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Pesah Guide 5781

This Rabbinical Assembly Pesah guide is a brief outline of the policies and procedures relevant to the preparation of a kosher for Pesah home. This guide is intended to help families maintain a kosher for Pesah home in accordance with the...
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