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#5862 - The Key to the Kinds of Kitniyos
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- Q. Rabeinu Shlit"a.
Does one have to actually wait until one gets sick in order to consume medicine made of Kitniyos, or can one take it as a preventive means to avoid getting ill.
A. It would depend in the severity and other conditions of the illness, therefore a proper medical authority should be first consulted.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 3/29/2026 6:08 PM |
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#5861 – Shure Shemira for Shemura?
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- Q. Hon. Rabbi Shlit”a.
We baked our Shemura Matza for Pesach this year a few months ago. In order to keep it fresh we froze the matza inside a Pesach freezer. Is there a problem to use it now?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if one was careful that the matzos were well protected and did not get wet specially when taken out of the freezer.
(They should be placed in a container where the can defrost slowly and don’t become moist).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 3/29/2026 6:03 PM |
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#5860 – The Mexican Aficoman? -
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Q. Querido Rabino, larga vida.
In our town in Mexico many complain on the tradition of stealing the Afikomen by the children at the Seder of Pesach. Since we are constantly engaged in teaching our children to avoid that common behavior in our society. Does one have to keep that tradition in our days?
A. Some Poskim quote that tradition. Sidur Yavetz quotes that practice as following the Talmud Pesachim 109a that mentions the grabbing of matzos on the night of Pesach and explain that the reason is since after the hard labor and toil involved in the preparation and setting of the Seder, the kids may just fall early asleep and miss the last matza.
To keep them up, considering the gift they may receive in the exchange, we follow the above tradition.
We must add that the kids should be warned to hide the Afikomen under a bed, in a bathroom or in a place were it could get wet.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 3/27/2026 5:46 PM |
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#5859 – Once Again Giving Gain to Gone Gebrochts
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- Q. See questions above:
Kvod Rabenu Shlit’a, one more question for now. If one does not eat gebrochts on Pesach, does a piece of it become Muktza and prohibited to touch?
A. The Chazon Ish (Shabbos 49:15) rules that cooking Kneidlach from Yom Tov to Shabbos may be Muktzah if ones minhag is that Gebrochts are prohibited, however, if one is merely stringent to avoid it than it is permitted.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 3/27/2026 5:43 PM |
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#5858 - Again Giving Gain to Gone Gebrochts
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- Q. See questions above: Kvod Rabenu Shlit’a.
Thank you so much for your prompt answers One more question on this topic for now please. If one does not eat gebrochts on Pesach, how does it then fit into our common practice for eating the Korech on the Pesach Seder.
Our tradition is to place some chrein sandwiched between two pieces of matza. After all the chrein is ground horseradish and is kind of liquid?
A. Usually people that avoid Gebrochts just dip the Marror herbs in the Charoses not the Matzah, as mentioned in Remah, (Shulchan Aruch O.H. 475: 1), and then eat them together joined in the mouth with the matza. See Mishna Brurah 475:1
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 3/27/2026 5:41 PM |
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#5857 – Giving Gain to Gone Gebrochts?
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- Q. See question above.
Kvod Rabenu Shlit’a. Where is the source in Halacha of not placing matza during Pesacha in liquids or eating gebrochts?
A. Likely one of the first reference to Poskim that mention the above Minhag is the Olas Shabbos (453:3) who discusses a Halacha of the Bach that Matzos should be baked only prior to Pesach and not during Pesach. The reason he mentions is that Chometz only becomes batel or annulled before Pesach and not during the Yom Tov. The Olas Shabbos adds, “And one who is concerned for this stringency should not cook a baked Matzoh on Pesach either, because how and why is it different than baking?’
In other words, the Olas Shabbos is concerned that the Chametz that was mixed into the Matzoh but became nullified before Pesach, may be now re-awakened on Pesach itself.
The Mogen Avrohom (458:1) quotes the Olas Shabbos and after questioning it, differentiates between the Bach’s and the the Olas Shabbos cases.
Another source for the concern for Gebrokts is in the response of Rabbi Shniur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. He raises concern that perhaps the Matzoh was not kneaded sufficiently, and some unbaked flour may remain on the Matzoh. The soaking will thus bring about chometzing or fermenting process.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 3/27/2026 5:38 PM |
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#5856 – Know Your Kneidlach
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- Q. Kvod Rabenu Shlit’a.
We have a long time family minhag to eat Kneidlach during Pesach. What is the origin of that minhag, and how important is it?
A. Although the exact origins of the matzo ball aren’t clear, it seems to be a relatively new invention dating back to sometime in the 19th century.
On Passover, it is forbidden to make anything that could become leaven or chametz. This of course precludes the adding of anything like a crouton, or something similar made out of flour, to a soup on Passover since that would be chametz However, once a matzo was already properly baked then it can no longer become chametz.
The theory goes that at one point, perhaps when Eastern European cuisine began introducing dumplings in traditional foods, someone got the brilliant idea of using matzo crumbs, either from the leftover matzo after Passover or from the crumbs produced while baking matzo before Passover, to make “matzo meal” and produce the matzo ball. Nowadays, it is mass-produced by pulverizing matzos, which in most instances were specifically baked for this very purpose.
The kneidel gained fame in June 2013, when it was the winning word in the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee. After the spelling bee, there was a debate as to the correct spelling.
But perhaps there is a deeper origin to the matzo ball, which we can glean from the fact that some are careful not to eat matzo balls for most of Passover. (from Chabad Org.)
See next question
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 3/27/2026 5:33 PM |
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#5855 – Lean on a Clean Hotel Room?
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- Q. Dearest Rabbi.
I will be traveling to a hotel for Pesach arriving on Erev Pesach early in the morning. Since I don’t know if there is some chometz cakes or bars left in the room, and I also may arrive late as planes are delayed now often. In case of need can I sell the chometz using an AI program that buys chometz on line?
A. The correct thing is that at the time one registers in the room, he should ask to have removed and emptied the fridge or any other container from any offered foods. One should ask an attendant to take up the baggage and empty the fridge, offering the necessary tip.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 3/27/2026 5:31 PM |
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Thau - Gunsberg wedding
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Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Berkovits upon the marriage of their granddaughter, Shayna Thau, to Yisroel Gunsberg of Cleveland. May we continue to share in many more simchos together.
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Posted 3/27/2026 10:27 AM |
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Buksbaum - Bloom engagement
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Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shloimi and Miri Buksbaum upon the engagement of their daughter, Chava, to Shmully Bloom, son of Mr and Mrs Moshe and Chani Bloom of Far Rockaway. Mazel Tov to the grandparents of the choson, Mr. and Mrs. Dudi, Zimmerman.
May we continue to share in many more simchos together.
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Posted 3/27/2026 10:14 AM |
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Bereavement Notice for Carrie Grossman z"l
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Message from Shaarei Shomayim Congregation: We regret to announce the passing of Carrie Grossman ז״ל
March 23, 2026 / 6 Nissan 5786
Mother of:
Warren (Ellen) Grossman, our members
Ruth-Malka (David) Javasky
Miriam (Jack) Ben-Zeev
Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of many; in Toronto, Cleveland and Israel.
Funeral/Interment:
Took place in Israel on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Shiva:
244 Strathallan Wood, Toronto
Tuesday, March 24: 7:00-8:30 pm
Wednesday, March 25: 9:00-10:30 am, 2:30-4:30 pm, 7:00-8:30 pm
Thursday, March 26: 9:00-10:30 am, 2:30-4:30 pm, 7:00-8:30 pm
Friday, March 27: 9:00-10:30 am, 2:30-4:30 pm
Sunday, March 29: 9:00-10:30 am, 2:30-4:30 pm, 7:00-8:30 pm
Services:
Shacharit: 7:10 am (8:30 am on Sunday)
Mincha/Maariv: 7:15 pm (Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday)
Shiva concludes Monday, March 30, after Shacharit
Please follow our website for updated information.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
May God comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Please note: At this time, not all names and information have been confirmed.
If someone has inadvertently been left out, please let us know via email or by posting a comment.
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Posted 3/27/2026 10:08 AM |
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Bereavement Notice for Polly Morris z"l
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Message from Shaarei Shomayim Congregation: We regret to announce the passing of Polly Morris ז״ל
Paya bat Avraham v'Sheindel
March 22, 2026 / 4 Nissan 5786
Wife of:
Sidney Morris ז״ל
Mother of:
Ada (Phil) Kosoy, our members
Earl Morris
Grandmother of:
Warren Kosoy, Abbey Morris, Erin Morris
Funeral:
Wednesday, March 25, 2025, 1:00 pm
Paperman & Sons Chapel - 3888 Jean Talon O. Montreal
Livestream: youtube.com/channel/UCI44-JAG5dCDIjw49YmbZig/lives
Interment:
Baron de Hirsch Cemetery - 5015 Rue de la Savane, Montreal
Shiva information to be announced.
Please follow our website for updated information.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
May God comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Please note: At this time, not all names and information have been confirmed.
If someone has inadvertently been left out, please let us know via email or by posting a comment.
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Posted 3/27/2026 10:03 AM |
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Guttman / Jenah daughter/granddaughter
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Mazal Tov to Daniel & Leah Guttman on the birth of a baby girl
Mazal Tov to grandparents David & Cheryl Jenah and Allen & Bracha Guttman
May the baby be zoche טובים ולמעשים לחופה לתורה
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Posted 3/27/2026 9:55 AM |
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Passing of Jennie Berke z"l
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Message from BAYT: We send our deepest condolences to Gary (& Barbara) Berke on the passing of his beloved mother, Jennie Berke, z"l
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Posted 3/27/2026 9:48 AM |
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Passing of Zev Shmuel Prisman z"l
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Message from BAYT: We send our deepest condolences to Dr. Eliezer (& Esther) Prisman on the passing of his beloved brother, Zvi Shmuel
Prisman, z"l
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Posted 3/27/2026 9:33 AM |
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Posted 3/27/2026 9:31 AM |
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Derman - Klein
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Mazel Tov to Thomas & Gloria z”l Lupas on the engagement of their granddaughter Dvori Derman, daughter of Yaron & Bracha Derman to Chaim Klein, son of Ephraim & Shifra Klein
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Posted 3/27/2026 9:30 AM |
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Posted 3/27/2026 9:29 AM |
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Lebowitz son/grandson
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Mazel tov to Mr. Akiva and Devori Lebowitz on the birth of a son. Grandson to Julian and Lee-Ann Lebowitz
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Posted 3/27/2026 9:24 AM |
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Mauskopf son
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Mazel tov Mr. Adam and Sarah Mauskopf on the birth of a baby boy!
Shalom Zachar will take place Friday evening at 9:30 PM in the Kollel (Ezras Nashim).
The Bris will iy'H be held on Tuesday, following the 7:15 Shacharis at approx. 8:00 am
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Posted 3/27/2026 9:23 AM |
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