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Q. Rabbi, can you endorse my candidancy? 

A. I endorse you, and your commendable civic involvement, but can’t endorse your running for a specific office. I don’t get involved in these things, don’t take it personal.…

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Q. My roommate isn’t cleaning up his Chametz, what should I do?

A. The Torah only forbids “your” Chametz, but not “other people’s” chametz (Talmud Psachim 6b, based on the addition of “to you” in the verse). Chametz that you are ...

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Q. Can I sell the Chametz myself (w/o the Rabbi) to a non-Jewish friend?

A. The form you fill out to give to the Rabbi is not the actual sale document, it only authorizes the Rabbi to act as your agent. The document the Rabbi uses is a complex legal document that ensures that &he...

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Q. Why are Sefardic Jews allowed to eat Rice on Passover?

A. The question is the other way around: Why can’t Ashkenasic Jews (of European descent) eat Rice, which is not included in the Torah or Talmud’s definition of Chametz? The answer to that is, Eur...

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Q. Why does Coke need to be Kosher for Pesach, is there leaven in there?

A. All kosher foods, especially for Passover require reliable kosher certification, due to a multitude of reasons including flavors, additives and equipment. Reading the label is never enough. But Coke has a...