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Passover
What Does Kosher for Passover Mean?
foods,
During Passover, Jewish law forbids the consumption
ownership of chametz, prepar-
or possession by Jews of all edible fermented grain
ing the home, and so on.
products (chametz) or related foods. Therefore, even
In this Guide, we have provided
foods and household products which meet the strict,
much of the basic information you will need. However,
year-round dietary regulations and are considered ko-
if you are unsure about any aspect at all of how to ob-
sher, require special preparation for Passover use in the
serve Passover, or how to make sure your home fully
Jewish home in order to be kosher for Passover.
conforms to the Passover requirements, you should not hesitate to ask an Orthodox rabbi for his guidance.
PASSOVER FAQS
How Can One Tell if a Product is Kosher for Passover?
What is Passover?
Most processed foods and beverages require special
Passover is an eight day Jewish holiday, of biblical ori-
be kosher for year-round use, and prepared in accor-
gin, marking the birth of the Jewish people and their
dance with all of the regular Jewish dietary laws. Jewish
emergence as a unique nation in history, devoted to
consumers are urged to look for the “
God’s will. It celebrates the liberation of the children of
Kosher for Passover” designations as an integral part
Israel from slavery in Egypt over 3000 years ago, under
of the product label, or else be familiar with the rabbi
the leadership of Moses.
or organization giving the Passover endorsement. The
When Does Passover Begin?
rabbinical supervision for Passover use. They must also
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mere mention of Kosher for Passover on the label is not a sufficient guarantee of the product’s acceptability
According to biblical law, Passover is determined by
for Passover use. The largest and most widely
the Jewish lunar calendar, and begins on the eve of the
respected kosher supervisory agency is
fifteenth day of the month of Nissan. The English date
the Orthodox Union. Its registered
varies from year to year, falling in March or in April. This
service mark, “
year Passover begins Sunday evening, March 25, 2013.
sands of consumer and in-
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