by Aaron Abadi | Mar 25, 2025 | Pesach Laws
The custom of avoiding Kitniyot during Pesach developed among Ashkenazi Jews, most famously codified by the Rama (Rabbi Moshe Isserles of Krakow, 16th century). The reason behind the custom was to avoid confusion between grains that can become chametz (like wheat,...
by Aaron Abadi | Mar 21, 2025 | Modesty & Personal Issues
Here is a response to an important question in Halachah verses mental health. It is worth a read. In Hilchot De’ot, the Rambam writes: “הנוקם מחברו עובר בלא תעשה… ואף על פי שאינו לוקה עליו דעה רעה היא עד מאוד. אלא ראוי לו לאדם להיות מעביר על מדותיו...
by Aaron Abadi | Mar 19, 2025 | Pesach Laws
Ashkenazim with any food-related health issues should not be keeping the Kitniyot Minhag on Pesach. Health is a Torah obligation, and that takes precedence over a Minhag. If you have an established eating routine, altering it for Pesach can be harmful. This is...
by Aaron Abadi | Mar 4, 2025 | Eating Out
Someone asked me recently… “why is it not Maarit Ayin to eat out kosher food in a non-kosher restaurant?”
by Aaron Abadi | Feb 28, 2025 | Meat & Milk
The following question was asked, and I believe it is an important topic to address. Question: How long do I need to wait between eating meat and dairy? I’ve heard that waiting is just a minhag, and historically, some simply rinsed their mouths. My parents mentioned...
