ur Position On Kitniyot OUR POSITION ON KITNIYOT AND KITNIYOT DERIVATIVES KITNIYOT Perhaps no issue stirs as much debate as the debate swirling around kitniyot- generally translated as legumes. According to Ashenazi custom and law, we are not allowed to eat kitniyot on Pesach. Rabbi Yosef Karo, the creator of the Shulchan Aruch called the Continue Reading »
Passover FAQ 5785/2025eive at the Operation Pesah Hot Line continues to grow and grow. We are most pleased to note this increase as it points to a heightened level of awareness and observance of the holiday. Included in this special edition of the Kosher Nexus is a fairly complete representation of all the questions we have Continue Reading »
KASHERING YOUR DISHWASHER FOR PESACH RESPONSA FOR OUR TIMES “Kashering” a Dishwasher for Pesach – by Rabbi Re’eim Hacohen, Rosh Yeshiva and Chief Rabbi, Otniel Question: How can a dishwasher be made kosher for Pesach? Answer: The first thing that is necessary is to understand how a dishwasher works. The typical dishwasher has two baskets Continue Reading »
Kosher Myths And Facts Pertaining To Passover PESACH MYTHS AND FACTS INCLUDING MUCH UPDATED MATERIAL PESACH: MYTHS & FACTS Most Jews will tell you that their favorite holiday is Pesach. Most Jews will also tell you that the holiday they most dislike having to prepare is Pesach. While it is true that the work Continue Reading »
Gather the ingredients for dill pickle hummus Miriam Hahn/Tasting Table Start with a few cans of garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas). In the produce section, be sure to get minced garlic. The other main ingredients in this recipe are dill pickles and fresh dill. To add even more flavor, pick up some tahini (or substitute in Continue Reading »
Passover very year, the number of questions we receive at the Operation Pesah Hot Line continues to grow and grow. We are most pleased to note this increase as it points to a heightened level of awareness and observance of the holiday. Included in this special edition of the Kosher Nexus is a fairly complete Continue Reading »