chametz

On Passover, it is omitted because of its chametz content.

In modern times, the tradition is to flush remaining chametz down the toilet.

However, consumption of chametz is permitted throughout this day.

On Passover, meals containing chametz are sometimes served by mistake.

According to Halakha, the ownership of such chametz is also proscribed.

For the rabbis, five specific species of grain become chametz after wetting.

And third, Kitniyot are often ground into a type of flour that can easily be confused with chametz.

The consumption, keeping, and owning of chametz is forbidden during Passover.

Any item or implement that has handled chametz is generally put away and not used during Passover.

Those authorities concerned with these three issues suggested that by avoiding eating kitniyot, people would be better able to avoid chametz.

Rooms where chametz is not normally brought (such as a bathroom) need not be searched.

Farro is one of only five grains, according to Jewish law, that can ferment and be made into chametz.

Along with the avoidance of chametz, the principal ritual unique to this holiday is the seder.

Not to possess chametz in one's domain.

There are three traditional methods of removing chametz:

The chametz found in this search is burned the next morning in a formal bi'ur ceremony.

According to Jewish law, Jews may not own, eat or benefit from chametz during Passover.

In addition to the Biblical prohibition of owning chametz, there is also a positive commandment to remove it from one's possession.

The statements conclude that the chametz "shall be nullified and considered ownerless as the dust of the earth."

One who keeps the sold chametz in his or her household must seal it away so that it will not be visible during the holiday.

In many Jewish communities, the rabbi signs a contract with each of his congregants, assigning him as an agent to sell their chametz.

Jewish law is quite stringent about the prohibition against chametz in the house during Passover, even in small amounts.

Every part of every room of the house where chametz may possibly be found must be searched using this process.

After an interruption, a third meal is begun in which the remainder of the chametz is consumed by the deadline.

Leavened products (chametz) are removed from the house prior to the holiday, and are not consumed throughout the week.