Question 1

What is forbidden to do before one checks for chametz on the night before Pesach?

Accepted Answer

It is forbidden to start eating or performing any work half an hour before the night.

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It is forbidden to eat any bread.

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It is forbidden to pray.

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It is forbidden to stop working altogether.

Question 2

What example is given for the kind of candles one should not use to check for chametz?

Accepted Answer

One should not use candles that are flammable or made from non-standard materials.

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One should not use electric lamps.

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One should not use candles made from olive oil.

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One should not use battery-operated lights.

Question 3

Which places must be checked for chametz?

Accepted Answer

All rooms where chametz might have been brought in must be checked.

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Only the kitchen needs to be checked.

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Only areas where food is stored must be checked.

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Just living areas are sufficient.

Question 4

How can one make it easier to check for chametz?

Accepted Answer

One should clean the areas well beforehand to remove any traces of chametz.

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One should leave things messy to easily spot chametz.

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One should only check after eating dinner.

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One should only use flashlight in the dark.

Question 5

Why does one not typically need to check an animal shed for chametz?

Accepted Answer

Animal sheds are generally not checked because the animals do not eat chametz.

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Sheds are not part of the home.

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Only domestic animals are considered for checks.

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Animal sheds are too messy to check.

Question 6

Why must one check pockets during bedikat chametz?

Accepted Answer

Pockets may hold pieces of chametz that can be forgotten.

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Only bags need to be checked.

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Pockets can be ignored if empty.

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Pockets are not relevant.

Question 7

Why must one do bedikat chametz even in a room sold to a Goy?

Accepted Answer

Because the sale does not exempt one from the obligation to check for chametz.

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Rooms are not sold if chametz is present.

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Checks are only needed in the kitchen.

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The sale is only valid if checked.

Question 8

What should one do with any chametz they have and with the chametz they found during the night?

Accepted Answer

They should keep it in a secure place until it can be burned.

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They should give it to a neighbor.

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They should eat it right away.

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They should throw it away immediately.

Question 9

How are we mevatel (annul) chametz?

Accepted Answer

One declares it null and ownerless, as if it were dust.

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One must leave it untouched.

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One must burn it all.

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One must give it away.

Question 10

What must one do if he plans on designating a room for storage many months before Pesach?

Accepted Answer

He must check the room for chametz just before Pesach.

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No action is needed.

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He must move out of the room.

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He can ignore it until Pesach.

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