Guide Kingsway Jewish Center 5775 Rabbi Etan Tokayer 1: Z manim Kosher-In: Sunday, March 29, 10:00am - noon in Hoffman Auditorium Kitchen Bedikas Chametz: Thursday, April 2, after 8:07pm Taanis Bechorim Fast Begins: Friday, April 3. Fast begins at 5:25am Siyum by Rabbi Tokayer on Maseches Sheqalim: 7:15am Last time to Eat Chametz: Friday, April 3, 10:27am Last Time to Burn (Biur) Chametz: Friday, April 3, 11:44am Chametz Repurchase: Rabbi Tokayer will repurchase chametz sold before approximately 1 hour after concludes. 2: Maos Chittin Fund and Leon Yager Food Distribution There is an ancient custom to give charity before to see that all Jews have their Holiday needs taken care of. Maos Chittin are needed by the recipients well in advance of to allow for proper distribution of funds. Please send your check to the office as soon as possible. Checks should be marked for Maos Chittin. 3: Mechiras Chametz (Sale of Chametz), Bedikas Chametz and Biur Chametz SALE: Ideally, one should remove all chametz from the home and not rely on the sale of Chametz to rid the home of chametz. However, the custom for many is indeed to sell their chametz and consequently, all chametz to be sold must be placed in a designated covered area. It should not be used in any circumstance nor even opened unless the gentile purchaser desires access to his chametz Rabbi Tokayer will facilitate the sale of chametz for the shul. To do so, you need to first designate the rabbi as your agent directly, or indirectly through Rabbi Wolman. Please check the bulletin for available times to do so. It is best for this to be done in person. However, if that is not possible, please fill out the enclosed contract and return it to the shul office NO LATER THAN 5:00pm Thursday April 2nd. ANY CONTRACTS NOT RECEIVED BY THAT TIME CANNOT BE GUARANTEED TO BE SOLD, UNLESS GIVEN DIRECTLY TO THE RABBI. BEDIKAH: If a person will not be at home on the eve of the fourteenth, one should appoint a representative to perform the bedika for him. If no representative is available then one should perform the bedika the evening before one leaves, without a bracha, even if one will not return home the entire. Following the bedika one must nullify the chametz which has not been seen by reciting the Kol Chamirah in a language that one understands. If one forgets to perform the bedika at night, one must perform it by day without a beracha. BIUR CHAMETZ: The shul will provide a bonfire in the school yard. Even if one sells their chametz and has cleaned the home, a small amount of chametz should be retained to burn on Monday morning, Erev. In all cases one should recite the Kol Chamirah declaration to renounce ownership of one s chametz on Erev by 11:44 am. 1
4: Kashering Utensils and the Kitchen for These kashering guidelines are in large measure excerpted from the OU and Star-K guidelines. Please see the following list of materials that one may and may not kasher. Kashering in the Shul Kitchen will take place April 16, 10:00am to noon. All items to be kashered MUST be clean and not used within the 24 hours prior to kashering. If kashering any utensils at home, please contact the Rabbi to review procedures. This year we will, in accord with OU policy, allow kashering of utensils made of synthetic materials at the Kosher-in. Since this is a matter of halachic dispute, one should should only kasher such utensils that he cannot easily do without on. Kashering Utensils Materials to Kasher These materials are NOT kashered: Ceramic: including brick, china, coffee mugs and enamel. Glass: including Corning Ware, Corelle, fiberglass, porcelain enamel (for example, porcelain sinks and enamelized pots), Pyrex or Thermoses. These materials MAY be kashered: Metal, Rubber, Stone (e.g. granite and marble). Plastic and Wood can be kashered if they are in good condition. Kashering Pots - Process It is the custom to use a Kosher for pot for kashering. To kasher a pot for, one must clean the pot, and leave it dormant for twenty-four (24) hours. Then one fills the pot completely with water, waiting until the water comes to a rolling boil and then one pours boiling water from a hot water urn into the water filled pot. The added boiling hot water will cause the water to run over the top ridge of the pot on all sides. The process is finalized by emptying the pot and rinsing it in cold water. The pot may now be refilled, brought to a boil and used to kasher the chametz utensils. Kashering Utensils Process Utensils that have been used for cooking, serving or eating hot chametz may be kashered by cleaning them thoroughly, waiting twenty-four (24) hours and then immersing them, one by one, into a Kosher for pot of water, which has been heated and is maintaining a rolling boil when the vessel is immersed. The water must touch every surface of the utensil. Therefore, each item should be kashered individually, and the water should be allowed to return to a boil before the next item is placed into the pot. Large utensils may be submerged in the water one part at a time. The process is finalized by removing the utensil from the water and rinsing it in cold water. Please note: We do not kasher baking pans, frying pans and ovenware in this manner. Kashering Ovens - Process Self-Cleaning Oven 1. Remove any visible pieces of food (or other items) from the oven; 2. Go through one complete self cleaning cycle with the racks in place. 3. It is recommended to buy new racks, as the self-cleaning cycle may cause damage to the racks. Continuous cleaning oven One cannot assume that such an oven is clean because the manufacturer claims it to be continuously clean. A visual inspection is required. Since caustic or abrasive oven cleaners, e.g. Easy Off, cannot be used without destroying the continuous clean properties of the oven, a non-abrasive and non-caustic cleaner must be used to clean the oven. Grease spots will usually disappear if the top layer of grease is cleaned with Fantastik and a nylon 2
brush. Then the oven should be turned on to 450 F for an hour, so that the continuous clean mechanism can work. If the spots do not disappear, the oven should be left on for a few hours to allow the continuous clean mechanism to deep clean, or else the spots should be removed with oven cleaner or steel wool. If the spots are dark and crumble when scratched they can be disregarded. In all of the above cases, the oven should then be kashered by turning it to the 550 F setting for forty minutes Conventional Oven 1. Clean walls, floor, door, ceiling and racks thoroughly with an abrasive cleaner (for example, Easy-Off ) to remove tangible chametz. Pay special attention to the temperature gauge, the window in the door and the edges of the oven chamber. Black discolorations that are flush with the metal do not have to be removed. 2. Once the oven is clean, it must remain unused for twenty- four hours. 3. Place the racks back into the oven, and if a gas oven, turn the oven to broil for forty minutes (the broil setting will allow the flame to burn continuously.) In a conventional electric oven, use the highest setting (550 F) for 40 minutes. Broiler If the oven has a separate broiler chamber, it should be kashered in the same manner as the oven chamber. NOTE: A broiler pan, like a grill, that comes in direct contact with chametz cannot be kashered. Stovetops The Grates For a gas stovetop, one should kasher the grates by turning on flame to high for 20 minutes For an electric stovetop, just clean the coils and turn on high for ten minutes. For a glass-topped stove, see below. Drip Pan and Work Area For a gas or electric stove, it is preferable to replace the drip pans that are under the burners; if this isn t possible, the area should be covered with aluminum foil. The work area between the burners should be cleaned and either covered with aluminum foil or kashered by boiling hot water. The knobs and handles of the oven and stovetop should be wiped clean. See below for glass topped. Glass Cooktops Electric To kasher the burner area, one should clean it well and turn on the elements until they glow. The burner area is now considered kosher for. However, the remaining area that does not get hot is not kashered. The manufacturers do not suggest covering this area as one would a porcelain or stainless steel top, as it may cause the glass to break. Real kashering by blowtorch over the glass is dangerous and also may cause the glass to shatter and therefore is not recommended. Therefore, it is suggested to place a trivet on the open glass area so the pots can be transferred. Furthermore, in order to use a large pot that extends beyond the designated cooking area, it is suggested place a metal disc approximately 1/8 of an inch thick onto the burner area in order to raise the Passover pots above the rest of the glass surface. 3
Gas One should kasher the grates by turning on flame to high for 20 minutes. In most such models, the grates cover the entire top of the stove and there should be no problem adjusting pots on the stovetop. Food which falls through the grates and touches the glass surface should not be used. For those models where the grates do not cover the entire cooktop surface, it would be wise to place a trivet onto the open glass area so that pots may be transferred. No food or pots should come into direct contact with the non-kashered glass surface. Warming Drawers Warming drawers CANNOT be kashered because the heat setting does not become high enough to constitute libbun. The warming drawer should be cleaned, sealed, and not used during. Oven Hoods and Exhaust Fans Hoods and exhaust fan filters should be cleaned and free of any food residue. Microwaves Since the primary concern for chametz absorbed in the walls of the microwave is through steam, the way to kasher is by applying steam. The entire microwave must be thoroughly cleaned. A toothpick should be used to clean out Not the holes of the vent. The microwave should then be left idle for 24 hours. A clean drinking glass, also unused for 24Alcoholic hours, should be filled with water and boiled in the microwave for 10 minutes (: it might take several Beverages minutes for the water to begin to boil). Finally, the cup should be refilled and moved to another spot and the Almond Milk - Original There are no OU-P certified brands. process repeated for 10 more minutes. However, for the young or infirm, one may use certain OU Sinks certified product, and one should purchase Stainless Steel it BEFORE. Please see the OU 1. If the filter covering the drain has very fine holes, remove the filterdirectory and put itforaway for with the chametz approved brands. Aluminum dishes. If thefoil holes are larger, the filter may be kashered with the sink. 2. Clean the sink, faucet and knobs, and don t use the sink for anything other than cold water for twenty-four hours. Aluminum Foil Baking 3.Pans Boil water up in one or more large pots (clean pots that have not been used for twenty-four hours). The pots may be chametz pots. 4.Artificial Dry thesweeteners sink, then pour the boiling water over every spot on the walls and floor of the sink and on the faucet. ( Splenda etc ) part of the sink and then One may kasher boil more water for the rest of the sink. Extreme care should be taken to Baby Food Cereal Evenkashering Rice Cereal ensure that -none of the boiling water splashes onto the person doing the orrequires others who are nearby. certification. One 5. Rinse the sink and faucet with cold water. may NOT assume it is pure kitniyos. 6. Put a new filter over the drain. One should also purchase new sponges and a fresh bottle of dishwashing liquid. Baby Food - Formula Practically all Baby Food and Formula is either Porcelain Sink non chametz One should kasher the faucet and knobs as outlined above and, for thechametz durationorofkitniyos.,only place a basin (or brands may by used under the following insert) into the sink. All dishes, silverware, etc., should be washed in the basin, and caninbe disposed conditions Theywash-water must be used separate utensils and the utensils may not be washed of through the sink s drain. in a kosher for sink. See Countertops http://oukosher.org/passover/articles/babyformula/for andboiling listinghot of kosher Countertops should be cleaned, left unused for 24 hours, and then either kasheredguidelines by pouring water, non chametz brands. 4 Baby Food - Jars Gerber Baby Food: Carrots are
or covered. NOTE: Cracked countertops cannot be kashered, and must be covered. Dishwasher Inspect dishwasher for any food or food residue and remove it. Wait 24 hours. (Best to set your hot water heater to hottest setting.) Run dishwasher cycle on hottest temperature three times with racks in place. Refrigerators, Freezers, Food Shelves and Pantries These areas should be thoroughly cleaned paying special attention to the edges where crumbs may get trapped and the shelves lined with paper or plastic. The refrigerator and freezer will operate more efficiently if one pokes a few holes in the lining. 5: Special Needs Babies Practically all Baby Formula is either chametz or kitniyot. Only non chametz brands may by used under the following conditions: They must be kept separate, clearly marked, used in separate utensils and the utensils may not be washed in a kosher for sink. For a listing of kosher non-chametz brands see the following OU link: Baking Powder http://oukosher.org/passover/articles/baby-formula/ Diabetes Jews withsoda Diabetes face special challenges over. The Star K & Jewish Diabetes Association have prepared Baking very helpful guides of Halacha, advice and recipes. Please see the following links for more information: http://www.jewishdiabetes.org/default.asp Body Wash http://star-k.org/kashrus/kk-passover-diabetics.htm Glutten Allergies Some with gluten allergy use either oat matzah or spelt matzah. While not completely glutenfree, oat Bowlpeople and Tub Cleaner matzah is especially soluble and easy to digest. Lakewood Matzoh Bakery has both hand and machine matzah shmurah, baked under GFCO (Gluten Free Organization) supervision. This matzah is not OU-certified. Brown Sugar to place an order, contact: For information Lakewood Matzoh Bakery,Tel: 732.364.8757 or email: sales@lakewoodmatzoh.com. Web:http://www.lakewoodmatzoh.com Candles As always, if the performance of a mitzvah such as eating matzah at the Seder would cause a life-threatening allergic reaction, clearly the mitzvah should not be performed. Candy Impaired Visually Large print Haggadot for people who are visually impaired are available at no cost from the Jewish Heritage for Candy - Halva EVEN with Kosher for seal, halvah the Blind, 1655 E. 24th Street, Brooklyn, NY, Telephone (718) 601-9128,Fax (718) contains corn338-0653. syrup and is not acceptable for Ashkenazim Pet Food Candy - Israel Even when marked Kosher for, they One may not feed a pet any pet-food that contains either a milk&meatmay mixture (notkitniyos. chicken) any chametz. contain Fornor example, Joyva may saytherefore, Kosher forrice Passover, but Benefit from "Kitniyot" (legumes) is permitted on even for an products Ashkenazic Jew. does NOT are not acceptable for Ashkenazim. pose a problem in pet foods. The link below provides a list pet foods that do not contain forbidden milk-meat Canola Oil Consideredkitniyos and may not be eaten mixtures nor chametz: on http://www.star-k.org/kashrus/kk-passover-petfood.htm Cardboard Carpet Cleaner 5
6: 5775 Product Information The product list below delineates which products require special supervision ( for example, dried fruits and frozen vegetables) and which do not require special supervision (for example, aluminum foil and raw fresh fruit). For specific brands, please consult either the Orthodox Union Guide (available at the Shul or online at www.oukosher.org) or download the OU APP onto your smart phone. If you have questions about particular products not on this list and not under OU certification, please contact the rabbi. Please note: Some brands may be acceptable with OU even without Passover designation. Please check the OU guide. If a product is not listed below, please do not assume anything about its worthiness for. Please ask. For any questions, please contact Rabbi Tokayer at 917-239-4435 or at etantok@gmail.com Alcoholic Beverages Not Not Almond Milk - Original Aluminum Foil Aluminum Foil Baking Pans Artificial Sweeteners ( Splenda etc ) Baby Food - Cereal Baby Food - Formula Baby Food - Jars Baby Ointments There are no OU-P certified brands. However, for the young or infirm, one may use certain OU certified product, and one should purchase it BEFORE. Please see the OU Directory for approved brands. Even Rice Cereal requires certification. One may NOT assume it is pure kitniyos. Practically all Baby Food and Formula is either chametz or kitniyos. Only non chametz brands may by used under the following conditions They must be used in separate utensils and the utensils may not be washed in a kosher for sink. See http://oukosher.org/passover/articles/babyformula/for guidelines and listing of kosher non chametz brands. Gerber Baby Food: Carrots are acceptable when bearing the OU.Peas and Green Beans are kitniyos. First Choice Baby Food: Apple Sauce, Carrots and Sweet Potatoes are approved when bearing an OUP or OU Kosher for Passover symbol. 6
Not Baby Ointments Bags (plastic) Baking Powder Baking Soda Body Wash Bowl and Tub Cleaner Brown Sugar Candles Food: Apple Sauce, Carrots and Sweet Potatoes are approved when bearing an OUP or OU Kosher for Passover symbol. Candy Candy - Halva Candy - Israel Canola Oil Cardboard Carpet Cleaner Chapstick Charcoal Briquettes (not flavored) EVEN with Kosher for seal, halvah contains corn syrup and is not acceptable for Ashkenazim Even when marked Kosher for, they may contain kitniyos. For example, Joyva products may say Kosher for Passover, but are not acceptable for Ashkenazim. Consideredkitniyos and may not be eaten on May be used (on Chol Hamoed only); non flavored is recommended 7
Chapstick Not Charcoal Briquettes (not flavored) Coffee - Decaf Coffee - Instant Coffee - K Cup Coffee - Nespresso Coffee - Regular Ground Coffee - Singles Regular only Conditioner Copper and Metal Cleaners Cork Cosmetics Cupcake Holders Cups - Paper, Plastic or Styrofoam Dental Floss May be used (on Chol Hamoed only); non flavored is recommended Coffee is often decaffeinated by means of ethyl acetate, which is derived from either kitniyos or chametz. See the OU Directory for acceptable Brands often contain maltodextrin, which is derived from either corn (kitniyos) or wheat see the OU Directory for acceptable Brands Unflavored REGULAR coffee & tea do not require certification. See OU directory for acceptable flavors Unflavored REGULAR coffee & tea do not require certification. Unflavored regular only Unflavored regular only Some are stringent, especially regarding flavored lipsticks, lip balms etc... 8
Bags (plastic) Not Deodorants/AntiPerspirant Detergents Dishwashing Detergent Drain Opener Dried Fruits Dried fruits are often treated with oils derived from kitniyos and therefore require special certification Egg Matzah Egg Matzah may only be used by the sick or elderly who cannot eat regular matzahand when box is marked Kosher L'. Eggs - Fresh Eggs - Liquid or powdered Fabric protectors Fish - Fresh Raw Whole fish only Packaged mass produced fish requires certification. Fish purchased from a fish store does not require special supervision. Fish - Frozen Due to the frequent application of glazes, frozen raw fish requires certification. EXCEPTION: Kirkland Atlantic Salmon and Kirkland Wild Salmon do NOT require certification but must be washed before use. Fruit - Canned Even if packed in its own juice 9
Not Fruit - Dried Fruit - Fresh, Uncut and Unpeeled Fruit - Frozen (no additives) Furniture polish Glass cleaner Goji Berries kitniyos oils and chametz flour may be used to prevent sticking Acceptable without Passover certification(with no additives). Grains, Seeds, Legumes kitniyos questionable Grains, Seeds, Legumes OU kitniyos List Grains, Seeds, Legumes OU NOT kitniyos List Hair gels, sprays & mousse Amarenth and peanuts are a matter of dispute. Regarding peanuts, one should follow their family minhag. Absent that, it should be noted that peanuts are commonly considered kitniyos by many today. However, R. Moshe Feinstein ruled they are not kitniyos. Still only certified may be used. Beans, Buckwheat, Canola oil, Caraway, Cardamom, Corn, Edamame, Fennel, Fenugreek, Lentils, Millet, Mustard, Peas, Poppy Seeds, Rapeseed, Rice, Sesame Seeds, Soybeans, Sunflower Seeds, Oils derived from the aforementioned ingredients. Anise, Carob, Chia Seeds, Coriander, Cottonseed, Cumin, Dill Seeds (MUST BE CHECKED) Guar Gum, Linseed, Locust Bean Gum, Saffron, Qinoua (as well as canihua, kiwicha and maca ) 10
Not Hair removers & treatments Honey Horseradish - Processed Horseradish - Raw Research shows that some companies adulterate their honey Ice - Plain water bagged ice Insect / Rodent Traps May contain chametz bait, should be put away for. All insecticide sprays may be used Insecticides Isopropyl Alcohol Israeli Products Jewelry Polish Juice - Frozen Juice - Lemon/Lime Juice - Liquid kitniyos Lactaid - Milk SEE Grains, Seeds, Legumes Even if it s marked Kasher L', many Israeli products have kitniyos and are not suitable for use by Ashkenazim on. 100% Pure frozen orange does not require. Others do. Real Lemon and Real Lime (liquid) Brand does not need certification when bearing the OU SEE Grains, Seeds, Legumes Permissible only if purchasedbefore 11
Not It is preferred to use with Nuts - Raw SHELLED Only shelled nuts that list BHA or BHT preservatives in the ingredients require Oils - Cooking Oil Nutritional Supplements/Vitamins: Liquid or Non Chewable- Flavored Nutritional Supplements/Vitamins: Liquid or Non Chewable- Unflavored or Foul Taste Nuts - Raw IN the shell Olive Oil - Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Oven cleaner Paper Cups, Plates and Towels Parchment Paper Perfumes Pet Food Pipe Openers Check this list for non chametz brands http://www.star -k.org/kashrus/kk passover- petfood.htm as it becomes available on line 12
Not Plastic Bags, Cups and Plates Plastic Containers Plates - Paper, Plastic or Styrofoam Poultry - Processed Poultry - Raw Please check OU directory for acceptable brands, even without special designation. Products from local butcher stores and supermarkets cannot be recommended without there being a special Passover program in place, due to the plethora of products (including Chametz ones) being processed nearby. Qinoa Rice Milk Rubber Bands Orthodontic Rubbing Alcohol Salads - bagged Salt - Iodized Salt - NON Iodized Salt - Sea Salt kitniyos. There are no OU-P certified brands. However, for the young or infirm, one may use certain OU certified productand one should purchase it BEFORE. Please see the OU Directory for approved brands. May be coated with powder. If so, they should be rinsed before. Any isopropyl or synthetic (acetyl, Lanolin, benzyl and Methyl) may be used 13
Not Scouring Pads & Powders Shampoos Shaving Cream and Gel Shaving Lotion Silver Polish Skin Cream Soy Milk Soaps kitniyos. There are no OU-P certified brands. However, for the young or infirm, one may use certain OU certified product and one should purchased it BEFORE. Please see the OU Directory for approved brands. Spice may be processed on equipment that contains chametz and can also be adulterated with kitniyos or chametz. Spices - Ground Stick deodorant Styrofoam Cups or Plates Sugar - White Pure granulated cane or beet sugar without additives does not require certification 14
Not Suntan lotion Sweeteners Tablecloths - Vinyl plastic Talcum powder (100% talc) Tea Bags - Decaf Unflavored Tea bags - Flavored Tea bags - Regular Unflavored Toilet Bowl Cleaner Toothpaste Towels (paper) Vegetable - Bagged Vegetables - Frozen Vegetable Wash Splenda is kitniyos and therefore NOT Kosher for Vegetables - Canned Vegetables - Uncut, raw May Contain kitniyos 15
Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements: Liquid or Non ChewableFlavored Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements: Liquid or Non ChewableUnflavored or Foul Taste Water filter Not It is preferred to use with Water- UNFLAVORED and NO Additives Wax Paper Wine This category includes bottled, seltzer and sparkling waters Even Kosher wines that are used the rest of the year may not be used for, unless properly marked 16