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Shave on Erev pesach

Question: Is there a heter to shave Erev Pesach after chatzos (without a goy)? Answer: I didn’t receive your question until it was already Yom Tov in E. Yisroel… but at least you’ll have the answer for next year. In most instances it is not permitted. The reason being that erev Pesach is considered like […]

Are Hada Labo products kosher l’pesach?

Question: Are personal care / cosmetic products from the Hada Labo brand kosher l’pesach? I have ingredient lists for 2 products, are any of these problematic? Facial Cleanser: sodium cocoyl glycinate, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, butylene glycol, potassium cocoyl glycinate, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, decyl glucoside, PEG-400, water, sodium lauroyl aspartate, BHT, citric acid, disodium EDTA, glyceryl […]

needlpoint on chol hamoed

Question: Is it permissible to do needlepoint for pleasure on chol hamoed if the project has been started before yom tov and will not be completed on yom tov? thanks so much, Chag KAsher Vesameach Answer: Needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, and embroidery are all considered ma’aseh uman, a skilled type of work, and therefore not allowed […]

Do you say the harachaman hu yanchilaynu yom shekulo tov on chol hamoed in bentching?

Question: Do you say harachaman hu yanchilaynu yom shekulo tov on chol hamoed in bentching? or just on yomtov itself? Source, please? Answer: The Achronim discuss your question and it depends if we term Chol Hamoed a “Yom Tov” or not. The Magen Avrohom O:CH 490-1, Chok Yackov ibid-4, and M:B ibid-5 say that we […]

Which side of baal korei is the sifrei tora kept during kadish?

Question: When we read from two sifrei torah on yom tov. when we say the chatzi kadish, which sefer should be on the right and which on the left? and do you have any sources? Answer: The second sefer which is the one that we will read from now, should be on the left side, […]

Is there an issue of yichud to visit a state park on a date?

Question: I would like to visit a state park with my kallah for walking/hiking light trails. The trails often have foot traffic, but it is likely that we would be out of eyeshot from others at some points during the walk. Is this permitted? Answer: You can go to a state park, however you have […]

Candle lighting when eating out for the seder

Question: Dear Rabbi I have a Shaila about candle lighting for Shabbos and Yom Tov on each of the Sedarim nights, if one is staying in a hotel should they light by the hotel room where they will be sleeping or should they light by where they will be eating? The first night Seder is […]

are slow release iron pills from rite aid kosher for passover

Question: Are slow release iron pills from rite aid kosher for passover Answer: It depends if it is medically needed for you to take them on Pesach. If your doctor says that you need to take them every day, then it would be considered like a medicaltion and can be taken, however if it isn’t […]

Liquid supplement

Question: I want to take a liquid supplement on Pesach. The ingredients are: Dandelion, Uva Ursi, Chanca Piedra, Juniper, Parsley, Celery Seed, Green Tea, Vegetable Glycerin. Is it ok to take on passover? Answer: I don’t know what supplement you mean, but in general supplements need a to have a kosher supervision for Passover use. […]

Lipstick on Pesach

Question: Are u allowed to use maybelline lipstick over pesach? Answer: Lipsltick is more promlematic than other cosmetics, because it goes on the lips and can be ingested. Therefore  you have to check the ingerdients to see if it has any chometz ingredients. Here is a list taken from R’ Blumenkrantz’s Pesach Book (2017). Avena […]

Does very ejuice need to be kosher for pesach?

Question: Hello, Does vape ejuice need a hashgacha? My concerns are: First, I don’t think there are any. Second, it isn’t eaten, it is vaporized and inhaled. Also, I have ingredients that make it up as well. These are propolyn glycol, vegetable glycerin, nicotine, and food flavorings and Concentrated sweetener from companies like capella, the […]

may one benefit from kitnoyos products?

Question: May one use a kitnoyos product on their body on Pesach? Like cornstarch. Thanks   Answer: It is permitted to benefit from kitnios on Pesach such as using baby powder that has corn starch.  We don’t ingest it, but this is permitted. Sources: Rema O:CH 453-1, Halachos Of Pesach pg. 50.

Fedex envelope scheduled to arrive on Yom Tov

Question: Please let me know if it is permitted to send an international Fedex envelope to a Nochri on Chol Hamoed (this coming Wednesday in New York) which is scheduled to arrive on Yom Tov (Shvii Shel Pesach). The matter is in the category of Davar Ha’avud. Thank you. Answer: If it is indeed a […]

Juilliard for Passover use

Question: Where could I find a list of hechsheirem for juul pods for pesach Answer: Personally I don’t know, but it could be. If you can’t find something with a reliable hechsher, you can try nicotine patches or suppositories. Not eating chometz and all the accompanying halachos are at the base of our emunah, but […]

shampoo on pesach

Question: is dove nutritive solutions against dandruff problematic to use on pesach Answer: While I am not familiar with this specific product, the general rule is that all shampoos and conditioners are permitted according to everyone, unless it contains either wheat, barley, oats, rye, spelt, sorbitol, ethyl alchohol, unspecified alchohol or unspecified vegetable.  

matza ball soup

Question: This is a brand of matza ball soup and I wanted to know if it is kosher for passover. it says ou p. Im not sure. this is the link . thank you very much https://www.instacart.com/ralphs/products/113454-croyden-house-matzo-ball-soup-mix-4-5-oz Answer: My apologies but I can’t get to that link. You can call th OU at  212-613-8241 today between […]

Starbucks on Passover

Question: Can I order a regular Starbucks coffee (Pike) on Passover ? Answer: I don’t know enough about it, except that by and large there are many problematic items there, especially on Pesach when the halachos are more stringent.  If you need specific information about a specific item, you can call the Star-k at 410.484.4110 and […]

VAPE OILS ON PASSOVER

Question: Are Vape Oils allowed on Passover (e cigarettes)? Answer: E- cogarettes need to be certified kosher for Passover. because they have various flavors, that come from a lot of places, and the persons intention is to ingest it. please see the following links  https://dinonline.org/2017/03/09/e-liquid-for-pesach/ and  http://www.crcweb.org/Passover/Guide/Shopping_Guide.pdf Have a chag kasher vesameach

Do you know about protein bar or protein powder kosher for passover

Question: Did you know about protein bar or protein powder kosher for passover and this powder is kosher for passover? https://s3.images-iherb.com/dyz/dyz35321/l/4.jpg https://s3.images-iherb.com/msf/msf52632/l/2.jpg Attached: Attached file 1 Answer: These protein bars may not be eaten by Ashkenazim on Passover, as it contains kitnios. and even Sefardim may not eat it unless it is certified kosher for […]

If one is learning In a Bais Midrash may he drink or even eat something

Question: If one is learning In a Bais Midrash may he drink or even eat something Answer: A person that is learning in a Bais Midrash may eat or drink there because it is considered tzorech mitzvah, because otherwise if he would have to go out, it would cause him to waste time, therefore it is […]

Attendance to speaker presentations at Costume College convention during Shabbos?

Question: I love sewing and making tznius clothes for myself, family, and friends. It is not a business; it is an activity I engage in for fun and to ensure I am comfortable while tznius. Although I have been sewing for years, I want to attend Costume College which is a convention for dressmakers and […]