Passover

KOSHER

FOR PESACH Chag Sameach

to all our Jewish customers 2022/5782

TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein

Message from Rabbi Dovi Goldstein

Message from Pick n Pay

Explanation of chametz and kitniyot

Preparing for Pesach

• Kashering explained

• Pesach green list: Products that don’t need a special Pesach hechsher

• Precautionary allergen statement on foodstuffs

• Cosmetics

• General guidelines on medication, vitamins and baby food

• Medicine list

• Pet food list

Seder companion

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1. A brief guide to the Seder

2. The story

3. Seder plate checklist

4. Quantities

Searching for and the burning of chametz

Form: Sale of chametz

Pesach times: 2022/5782

Pick n Pay stores

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MESSAGE FROM CHIEF RABBI WARREN GOLDSTEIN Dear friends, I find this Pesach guide profoundly inspiring. You may ask – what exactly is inspiring about an ordinary list of products alongside various technical details about Pesach? But the fact is, there’s nothing ordinary about it. All of these products and all of this technical detail are here for one reason only – to ensure that, as a community, we can fulﬁl the will of Hashem. It’s the reason we have a Pesach guide – and indeed, the reason we have a Kosher Department at all. We have a mitzvah from the Torah not to eat chametz on Pesach, and we have a Kosher Department working around the clock to identify, in a professional and scientific way, which food products may contain chametz. Similarly, we have a mitzvah from the Torah to eat only kosher food throughout the year, and this team of passionate professionals undertake factory inspections, analyse ingredients and document findings – identifying all the food substances that the Torah teaches us are forbidden to eat, according to the mitzvahs of Hashem. This Pesach guide reflects our commitment as a community to fulfil the mitzvahs of the Torah and carry out the will of Hashem, and is a remarkable expression of the teaching in Pirkei Avot: "Make His will like your will." (2:4) It is about pouring time and effort and other resources into fulfilling the will of Hashem. And that inspires me. I want to pay special tribute to our amazing community for their dedication to keeping kosher throughout the year and over Pesach in particular. And, on behalf of us all, I want to thank our world-renowned Kosher Department for their dedication and professionalism in enabling this holy endeavour. With blessings for a kosher and joyous Pesach. Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein

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MESSAGE FROM RABBI DOVI GOLDSTEIN Dear friends, Kosher SA has an incredibly dedicated team that has been working on Pesach since last year. The first Pesach productions began late in 2021 to ensure that products will be readily available in time for Pesach. We put in an enormous amount of work with companies, retailers, and community members, to ensure that the best possible Pesach is brought to the South African Jewish community. We provide the highest level of Kashrus for Pesach and all year round. Every product has its ingredients scrutinised by our compliance and ingredient specialists, every factory inspected and audited by our highly qualified RFRs, and for Pesach, every production run kosherised by our qualified kasherers and supervised by our mashgichim. We have continued to develop the PNP Pesach Guide. We have updated the “Kashering Guide” and “Pet Food List” and constantly monitor the products on the “Green List”. Our team spends many hours researching common products, used over Pesach and has investigated our current Kosher manufacturers, ingredients and processes to establish which products do not require a special Pesach Hechsher. We do this to assist the community with preparations by making it easier and more cost-effective to prepare for Pesach. In our survey last year, the community indicated that the “Green List” was their favourite item in the guide. This year, we are again adding extra hours to our Kosher Desk WhatsApp hotline, to assist you with your Pesach and general Kosher queries. Please use our WhatsApp hotline on 063 693 9417 all year round. I would like to thank our incredible team – both in Johannesburg and Cape Town - who have worked with so many local companies and food services to bring Pesach to you. Kosher SA exists to serve the community and to fulfil our mission for more people to eat kosher more often. I would like to thank Pick n Pay and their devoted team for going above and beyond to ensure that the Jewish community is always taken care of with Kosher products and making sure the Pesach guide is available to you. I hope that you and your families will be blessed with a Pesach filled with family, friends and freedom. Rabbi Dovi Goldstein MD Kosher SA

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Wishing all our customers a happy and kosher Passover.

CHAG SAMEACH

MESSAGE FROM PICK n PAY Dear all, With the annual festival of Pesach upon us, we’d like to wish you a wonderful Seder spent with those you hold close to your heart. The season of our liberation is a time for us to come together as a community to celebrate and reﬂect our freedom, as well as cherish the time given to us to spend with family and friends. Over the last 55 years, you have supported Pick n Pay, and we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This year, our team is proud to bring you a kosher Pesach offering that aims to make Pesach 2022/5782 one that is not to be forgotten. Wishing the entire community a Chag Kasher VeSame’ach. Warm regards, Suzanne and Jonathan Ackerman

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EXPLANATION OF CHAMETZ AND KITNIYOT What is chametz?

Chametz is any food product made from wheat, barley, rye, oats or spelt that has come into contact with water and has been allowed to ferment and rise. The Torah forbids the consumption of chametz on Pesach; in addition, it may not be owned or fed to animals. Some examples of chametz are bread, cake flour, pasta, beer, and whiskey. Is egg matzah considered chametz? Chametz is only created when flour from one of the five major grains – wheat, barley, rye, oats and spelt – is fermented in water. When fermentation occurs with other liquids – such as fruit juice, wine, or eggs – the product is not chametz. The mixture commonly known as egg matzah (although it is nowadays usually made with apple or grape juice) may therefore be eaten during Pesach without any concerns – as long as no water is or has been added. When a drop of water is added to the mixture or to any of its ingredients, it becomes chametz immediately. It is for this reason that the custom among Ashkenazim is to refrain from eating egg matzah during Pesach. If, however, it is absolutely necessary for children or the elderly, who might have difficulty eating regular matzah, then it may be consumed. However, they may not use egg matzah to fulfil the mitzvah of eating matzah at the Seder. Matzah Ashira (Matzah products baked with eggs, juice or honey instead of water) products are recommended for those of Sephardic descent, but not for those of Ashkenazic heritage with the exception of small children and the infirm.

What is kitniyot?

Kitniyot (loosely translated) means “legumes”. It is not chametz and does not have the same Halachic statutes as chametz. Therefore, it is not required to be Examples of kitniyot and kitniyot derivatives disposed of or sold before Pesach, Kitniyot includes common food products like and it may be fed to animals. For rice, beans, and corn. Today, because of the practical reasons, though, it is advised complexity of the food industry, many products may contain kitniyot. Even if an imported to keep kitniyot out of reach to prevent product has a reliable hechsher for Pesach, one the possibility of any mistakes. The Rama prohibits the eating of kitniyot on Pesach because it:

must still check if it contains kitniyot (due to the fact that Sephardic communities allow kitniyot, as mentioned below).

1. can be confused with forbidden grains that are made into ﬂour, and

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2. is often grown in ﬁelds next to forbidden grains and could get mixed up. In contrast, the Beit Yosef permits the consumption of kitniyot on Pesach. Sephardim, therefore, eat them, while Ashkenazim do not. Halachic authorities differ on whether kitniyot derivatives are also prohibited. Some place them in the same category as kitniyot, while others do not. In certain cases, the Beth Din allow kitniyot derivatives (such as sunﬂower oil), but there are those who follow stricter guidelines. The following are examples of kitniyot and kitniyot derivatives: Amaranth

Cumin

Liquorice

Sodium erythorbate

Anise

Dextrose

Lucerne

Sorbitan

Ascorbic acid

Emulsifiers

Lupine

Sorbitol

Aspartame (NutraSweet)

Erythorbic acid

Maize

Soybeans

Beans

Fennel seeds

Maltodextrins

Soy lecithin

BHA (in corn oil)

Fenugreek

Millet

Soy oil

BHT (in corn oil)

Flaxseed

MSG

Stabiliser

Black-eyed peas

Glucose syrup

Mustard flour

Starch

Buckwheat

Green beans

Peas

String beans

Calcium ascorbate

Guar gum

Polysorbates

Sunflower seed

Caraway

Hempseed and pods

Popcorn

Tofu

Cardamom

HVP

Poppy seed

Vetch

Chickpeas

Isolated soy protein

Rapeseed

Vetching

Citric acid

Isomerised syrup

Rice

Vitamin C

Confectioners’ sugar

Kasha

Rice flour

Wild rice

Corn

Kimmel

Saffron

Xanthan gum

Corn oil

Lecithin

Sesame seed

Corn starch

Lentils

Snow peas

Corn syrup

Linseed

Sodium citrate

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Are peanuts considered kitniyot? Halachic authorities also differ on whether peanuts are kitniyot or not. Since peanuts were not known in Ashkenazic countries at the time when the original prohibition was made, there are opinions that are lenient. There is a long-standing Beth Din policy to permit peanuts on Pesach, and Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (in Igrot Moshe 3:63) is lenient in this regard, too. In light of this, peanut derivatives (e.g. peanut butter and peanut oil) are permitted under Beth Din supervision with a Pesach hechsher, but there are those who follow stricter guidelines. For more information Please see page 32 for information about kitniyot in medicine, vitamins and baby food.

PREPARING FOR PESACH Ideally, one should have dedicated crockery and utensils for Pesach, but if not, Halacha (Jewish law) allows for certain items to be kashered.

KASHERING EXPLAINED The method depends on the utensil and how it was used. Generally, the item is kashered in the same way it is used. For example: a braai grid that has been used on an open ﬁre needs to be kashered with ﬁre at a high temperature, or a spoon that has been used in liquid needs to be kashered using boiling water.

THERE ARE TWO BASIC METHODS OF KASHERING:

METHOD 1: FIRE

There are three processes:

LIBUN GAMUR

(Until red hot or equal to that temperature) Only for items used over a ﬁre (like a braai grid). Since libun gamur can cause permanent damage through warping or staining, it is not recommended. An item that requires libun gamur should, therefore, be replaced for Pesach. Libun gamur can also be performed in a furnace.

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LIBUN KAL

(light burning) The surface of the item has to be heated until it is so hot that a straw or tissue on the opposite side of the item will turn brown when touching it.

LIBUN KAL B’YOTER (very light burning)

The surface of the item should reach a temperature of 71 °C (yad soledet bo).

NOTE: When kashering with ﬁre, the 24-hour waiting period (see Method 2: Water) does not apply except with regard to ovens. Libun can also be performed if the item is not 100% clean, but this could result in a lot of staining and is, therefore, not recommended. It’s not possible to quantify the amount of time needed for each object to be subjected to fire in order for it to be kashered. This would depend on the material and 13 intensity of the ﬂame to get to the required heat.

METHOD 2: WATER

There are 3 processes when kashering with water

KASHERING WITH WATER IS ONLY EFFECTIVE IF:

HAGALAH

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(immersing items into vigorously boiling water, i.e. water with large bubbles on the surface)

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• •

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IRUY 1

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(pouring boiling water from a kettle while it is still boiling)

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• •

IRUY 2

•

(pouring boiling water from any container in which it was boiled)

•

the item has had no contact with hot chametz for at least 24 hours prior to kashering

and all the items are spotlessly clean

Hagalah should be performed in either a Pesach container (one used specifically for Pesach), or in a chametz container that has been cleaned, left unused for 24 hours, and kashered. Hagalah requires that the item must be immersed in water that is boiling vigorously. The item must remain immersed for a few moments while the water is boiling. Take care not to kasher too many items at once. It is also important that items are dry before they are immersed. Kashering can be performed in sections, provided that each and every section is completely immersed in the boiling water and then immediately rinsed with cold water before the next section is kashered. After all the required items have been kashered, the container used for the kashering must then itself be re-kashered if it is going to be used during Pesach. For this re-kashering it is acceptable to simply top up the water immediately (without waiting for 24 hours) and allow it to overflow. The water should be boiled in either a Pesach container or in a kashered chametz container. The item must be completely dry before performing iruy and the water must be poured liberally over the item. To ensure that the water is boiling while pouring, it is advisable to use an electric kettle. In order to prevent the kettle from switching itself off, take off its lid or keep it open. Alternatively, keep the water boiling on the surface of the item by placing a very hot stone (around 100 °C, otherwise known as an even meluban) on the item’s surface, or use a hot metal (e.g. a waterproof steam iron) over the water after it has been poured. After kashering, rinse the surface with clean, cold water. If you use a kettle that has to be refilled a number of times, work in sections. Rinse the section that has just been kashered with cold water. Wipe away any water on the surface that has not yet been kashered, then proceed. Everything is the same as iruy 1. However, the kettle does not need to be switched on when the water is poured, nor is there a need for an even meluban, but there should nevertheless be a direct, uninterrupted stream of boiling water that reaches every part of the item being kashered. It is not sufficient for the water to flow from one part of the item to another. In the case of both iruy 1 and 2, it is not necessary to re-kasher the container from which the boiling water was poured, even if it will be used during Pesach.

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GENERAL NOTES ON KASHERING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9.

Dirt that does not come off or cannot be reached must have Libun Kal applied to it and if the item in question cannot be subjected to ﬁre (e.g. a wooden vessel), then it cannot be kashered. All cracks and crevices have to be thoroughly cleaned. Materials that can be kashered include metal, natural rubber and wood. Materials that cannot be kashered include anything made of bone, horn, ivory, china, porcelain, clay, ceramic, cork, earthenware, Teflon or enamel (this includes items with handles that are made from any of these materials). Though china and glazed earthenware, etc. cannot be kashered in the regular way as above, these materials can be kashered by heating them in a kiln at the same temperature they were originally manufactured at, if the item can withstand kiln firing (this is a slow and expensive process, please allow for sufﬁcient time). If you would like to do this, please contact Mrs. Isabel Mailich on 083 267 1074. Items that cannot be kashered include items that are badly worn or chipped, are rusty, are painted on the inside (which includes Teflon or enamel coating), have a gap (such as items made in two or more parts), and have a lip (this does not apply to a Kiddush cup). Dishwashers and microwaves with non-metallic interior walls, and microwaves with convection or browning features and non-heat-resistant or ovenproof glass cannot be kashered. Air fryers, electric frying pans, woks, electric waffle makers, toasters, toaster ovens, colanders, graters, sieves and George Foreman grills cannot be kashered. Plastics should not be kashered for Pesach, however, an item that only has a plastic handle may be kashered. This book must be treated with the same respect as a siddur.

KITCHEN

CONVECTION OVENS - MICROWAVE

CUTTING BOARDS These must be replaced.

See Microwaves

APRONS It is preferable to have special Pesach items for materials that come in contact with food. If this is not possible, it is permissible to use regular items of any fabric, including Terylene, after they have been laundered in hot water with detergent, or dry-cleaned. Plastic tablecloths must, however, be replaced.

BENCHING CARDS Any books that are regularly used in the kitchen or at the table will inevitably be full of chametz – and must be shaken thoroughly before being locked away for the duration of Pesach. Books used only occasionally with chametz may be used during Pesach, but should not be put on the table.

BOOKS Any books that are regularly used in the kitchen or at the table will inevitably be full of chametz – and must be shaken thoroughly before being locked away for the duration of Pesach. Books used only occasionally with chametz may be used during Pesach, but should not be put on the table.

BROOMS It is preferable to purchase new brooms and brushes for Pesach. Alternatively, carefully clean away any pieces of chametz and then wash it thoroughly with household cleaner.

BRUSHES BIBOS If one cannot replace the taps, one should ﬁrst clean the machine using a new sponge and detergent and then run the hot water through the hot water tap for a few seconds.

It is preferable to purchase new brooms and brushes for Pesach. Alternatively, carefully clean away any pieces of chametz and then wash it thoroughly with household cleaner.

CONVECTION OVENS See Ovens.

BLECHS Must be replaced. 16

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COOLING RACKS Replace, if possible. In case of need, clean thoroughly, refrain from using with anything hot for 24 hours, and iruy 2.

CORKSCREW Clean thoroughly. Preferably, it should not be brought to the Pesach table.

DISH RACKS Replace, if possible. In case of need, clean thoroughly, refrain from using with anything hot for 24 hours, and iruy 2.

DISH TOWELS It is preferable to have special Pesach items for materials that come in contact with food. If this is not possible, it is permissible to use regular items of any fabric, including Terylene, after they have been laundered in hot water with detergent, or dry-cleaned. Plastic tablecloths must, however, be replaced.

CUTLERY AND OTHER SMALL ITEMS It is extremely difﬁcult to clean cutlery properly, so it is highly recommended to have a dedicated Pesach set. If that is difﬁcult, it must be cleaned thoroughly, taking special care to clean between the tines of the forks and in the serrations of the knives to remove every possible trace of dirt or food particles. The cutlery must not be used for 24 hours and kashered through hagalah. Note that it is not possible to kasher any cutlery with gaps at its handle, where food particles could get trapped. Cutlery with plastic handles can be kashered only if the plastic is heat-resistant and there are no gaps, while cutlery with ivory, horn or bone handles cannot be kashered.

DISHWASHERS In case of great need, only dishwashers with interior panels made of metal can be kashered. The inside must be cleaned by removing any crumbs or food sticking to any surface. If there is a removable ﬁlter, it must also be removed and cleaned. Thereafter, it may not be used for 24 hours, after which one must run the dishwasher on its hottest possible setting. If the racks are made of plastic, it must be replaced and cannot be kashered.

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DUSTBINS Thoroughly clean all dustbins used during the year. Note: Any chametz left in your outer bins should be made inedible by pouring bleach or any other potent chemical over the chametz. The bleach should be set aside before Shabbat for this use.

FLOORS All floors – wooden, carpeted, tiled, covered with linoleum or anything else – must be swept completely clean. It is not necessary to scrape out any crumbs or dirt caught in the corners or between floorboards. Any food or cutlery that falls on the floor during Pesach should be rinsed before eating or using it; anything that cannot be rinsed (such as matzah) should not be eaten.

FRIDGES & FREEZERS All detachable parts should be removed and washed with detergent – as well as the interiors and exteriors of the appliances – then rinsed and dried. Take particular care with doors and handles, which will be touched frequently during Pesach. All surfaces that come into direct contact with food should be covered. In order to maintain air circulation, which is vital, plastic netting can be used.

Body: Thoroughly clean the body of the machine from the outside and, if easy to open, from the inside, too. Keep the body of the machine covered as much as possible, and do not place it directly onto a Pesach surface. Attachments: Preferably replace them. If this is not possible, then you can kasher bowls, beaters, blades and mincers through hagalah, after burning out all the parts that are difﬁcult to clean, including the mincing screen (impossible if these are housed in plastic). Alternatively, it can be koshered through libun kal (impossible if these are made fom plastic).

HAND BLENDER These must be replaced.

KETTLE FRYING PANS Metal pans can be kashered through libun kal, but since warping is a deﬁnite concern, it is better to replace them for Pesach. Non-stick frying pans, electric frying pans and frying pans with wooden or synthetic handles cannot be kashered.

FOOD MIXERS In the case of need, metal food mixers, processers and mincers can be kashered as follows:

GRATERS These must be replaced.

Appliances made of metal can be kashered. Begin by using a cleaner (available from supermarkets) to remove any calcium deposits, then kasher the whole urn or kettle by allowing the kettle to boil and overﬂow. Electric outlets must not be exposed to water, or touched when water is present.

KIDDUSH CUPS GLASS VESSELS AND DRINKING GLASSES You may kasher glass, provided that it was never used for hot chametz. Submerge the glasses in cold water (no need to wait 24 hours after chametz use) and leave them standing for three periods of at least 24 hours each, replacing the water between each period. Also rinse it with cold water at the end of the last period.

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Clean as thoroughly as possible, do not use for 24 hours, and then kasher through hagalah.

MICROWAVE OVENS Clean all surfaces thoroughly. Do not use for 24 hours. Boil water in a polystyrene container for half an hour (reﬁll it if it vaporises). You must either cover all six sides (including the door) with paper, waxed paper, or cling wrap, or else double-wrap the food from all sides. Replace the revolving plate, or at least apply hagalah to it, then cover it with plastic or Styrofoam.

MICROWAVE CONVECTION OVENS 1. Thoroughly clean the whole oven (all six sides including the door), especially in all grooves and corners. Use a corrosive cleaner (e.g. Zeb) until there is no possibility of any dirt remaining. Use a blowtorch to help burn out accumulated dirt (disregard stubborn spots that remain after cleaning twice). Clean the racks thoroughly and place them in the clean, but not yet kashered oven. 2. Wait 24 hours. 3. Switch on to the highest heat and leave it on for 30 minutes. 4. Food should not be placed directly on the oven shelves.

KITCHEN SURFACES Clean thoroughly and refrain from using the surfaces with anything hot for 24 hours, then kasher (iruy 1); it is recommended to then cover all of these surfaces. If you will be using hard-wearing material (e.g. Formica or linoleum), cut it to size to cover the surfaces; you need to only clean them thoroughly – not kasher them.

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MINCERS

NESPRESSO MILK FROTHERS

In the case of need, metal food mixers, processers and mincers can be kashered as follows:

Clean well and kasher with iruy 1.

NESPRESSO MACHINES 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9.

POTS AND PANS

See Microwave Convection Ovens.

OVENS: ELECTRIC OR GAS

Clean the outside of the machine thoroughly with a new sponge and detergent. Make sure there is NO pod in the machine. Fill the water canister. Turn on the machine. Run a cycle without a pod until the water that comes out is clear. This will clean the inside of the machine. Do not use the machine for 24 hours. After 24 hours, ﬁll the water canister to the top again. Turn on the machine. Kasher the machine by running a cycle without a pod.

If no sharp foods were used in the machine (such as onion, lemon, radish), then it can just be washed thoroughly with a new sponge and detergent. If it has been used for sharp foods, then the blade should be removed and kashered by hagala method 1, and the plastic cups should be kashered using iruy 1.

OVENS

Attachments: Preferably replace them. If this is not possible, then you can kasher bowls, beaters, blades and mincers through hagalah, after burning out all the parts that are difﬁcult to clean, including the mincing screen (impossible if these are housed in plastic). Alternatively, it can be kashered through libun kal (impossible if these are made from plastic).

NUTRIBULLET

2. 3. 4.

Thoroughly clean the whole oven – all six sides (including the door) – especially in all grooves and corners. For a regular oven, use a corrosive cleaner (e.g. Zeb) until there is no possibility of any dirt remaining. Use a blowtorch to burn and dislodge accumulated dirt. Disregard stubborn spots that remain after cleaning twice. Carefully check that the oven is clean afterwards; a ﬂashlight is recommended for this. Wait 24 hours. Switch it to its highest temperature and leave it on for one hour. Preferably have dedicated racks for Pesach. Otherwise, clean them very thoroughly and leave them in the oven for the duration of the kashering process.

It is preferable to have a dedicated Pesach set because of the difficulty involved in eliminating all food particles, including engrained ones. Pots and pans tend to build up a residue during use and collect particles under the handles (including lid handles), and it is only possible to kasher them if an item is perfectly clean. This means the handles must either be removed to clean underneath them, or the dirt must be burned out – which is impossible if the handles are wooden, plastic or synthetic (in which case the pots and pans cannot be kashered). Once totally clean and after not using it for 24 hours, all the joints must be subjected to libun kal to eliminate any particles of food. Alternatively, instead of immersing pots and pans, they can be filled to the brim with water, which is then boiled. The boiling water should overflow to all sections of the rims. This can be achieved in either of two ways: 1.

by placing a hot stone or piece of hot metal (at least 100 °C) into the pot or pan while the water is boiling, or by pouring rapidly boiling water from a kettle over all sections of the rim while the water inside is boiling. To maintain the boil in an automatic kettle, keep its lid off.

PROCESSORS In the case of need, metal food mixers, processers and mincers can be kashered as follows: Body: Thoroughly clean the body of the machine from the outside and, if easy to open, from the inside, too. Keep the body of the machine covered as much as possible, and do not place it directly onto a Pesach surface. Attachments: Preferably replace them. If this is not possible, then you can kasher bowls, beaters, blades and mincers through hagalah, after burning out all the parts that are difﬁcult to clean, including the mincing screen (impossible if these are housed in plastic). Alternatively, it can be kashered through libun kal (impossible if these are made from plastic).

SILVER It is extremely difﬁcult to clean cutlery properly, so it is highly recommended to have a dedicated Pesach set. If that is difﬁcult, it must be cleaned thoroughly, taking special care to clean between the tines of the forks and in the serrations of the knives to remove every possible trace of dirt or food particles. The cutlery must not be used for 24 hours and kashered through hagalah. Note that it is not possible to kasher any cutlery with gaps at its handle, where food particles could get trapped. Cutlery with plastic handles can be kashered only if the plastic is heat-resistant and there are no gaps, while cutlery with ivory, horn or bone handles cannot be kashered.

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SODA-MAKING MACHINE

SHELVES Shelves should be cleaned thoroughly – especially in grooves and corners – and then lined with new shelf paper if Pesach food is going to be placed on them. Food in boxes and other containers may be placed on unlined, cleaned shelves.

Clean thoroughly but make sure not to place it on a Pesach table or surface. Use Pesachdik concentrates, gas and bottles for the duration of Pesach.

STOVES (GAS) 1.

SINKS (METAL)

STEAM EXTRACTORS

Clean thoroughly. Use a corrosive drain cleaner. Do not use hot water for 24 hours (cold water is ﬁne). Iruy 1. During Pesach, preferably wash up in bowls, which should be placed on a rack or board in the sink. Alternatively, line the sink.

Clean thoroughly to remove any fat or food substances.

Clean all parts and surfaces well, then leave the burners on their maximum temperature for at least 10 minutes. After thoroughly cleaning the grates, apply libun kal throughout. Ideally one should purchase dedicated grates for Pesach. The enamel surfaces between the grates must be thoroughly cleaned, then kashered (iruy 1). Finally, cover them with oven-lining foil. If there are stainless steel surfaces between the grates, they must be thoroughly cleaned, then kashered (libun kal), or wait 24 hours and then apply iruy 1. If your stove has a lower surface that collects spilling, clean it thoroughly and cover it with foil.

THERMOS These must be replaced.

TIN OPENER Replace for Pesach. If this is not possible, clean thoroughly.

TOASTERS Remove all crumbs and clean thoroughly, before putting away with the chametzdik vessels.

STOVES SINKS (PORCELAIN) A porcelain sink cannot be kashered. It must be cleaned as thoroughly as possible, before a plastic insert is introduced (raise it slightly so that it is not “sitting” directly in the sink; use a rack or two pieces of wood for this).

Very important: Every switch and knob should ideally be replaced with a dedicated Pesach set. Otherwise, they must all be removed and cleaned with exceptional care – and then covered.

GLASS HOB Clean, then turn to the highest temperature and leave for half an hour. When still hot, kasher (iruy 2). The hot stove will be more effective than a red-hot stone, so just pour liberally. After kashering, cover either the stovetop or the bottom of each pot with oven-lining foil.

STOVES (ELECTRIC) SINK TAPS Clean taps very thoroughly. You should leave the hot water tap open until hot, and then iruy 1 the spout. During Pesach, do not immerse the taps in a hot Pesachdik container. It is recommended that you get “tap swirls”, dedicated for Pesach, on your taps.

1. 2.

Clean the whole surface properly. Switch on the plates to its maximum temperature until they are red-hot. If they do not get red-hot, leave them on the maximum temperature for half an hour. The enamel surfaces between the plates must be thoroughly cleaned, then kashered (iruy 1) and covered with oven-lining foil. If your stove has a lower surface that collects spilling, clean it thoroughly and cover it with foil.

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TABLECLOTHS It is preferable to have special Pesach items for materials that come in contact with food. If this is not possible, it is permissible to use regular items of any fabric, including Terylene, after they have been laundered in hot water with detergent, or dry-cleaned. Plastic tablecloths must, however, be replaced.

TRAYS Clean wooden or metal serving trays carefully. Where the trays have had chametz placed directly upon them, after cleaning, do not use with hot chametz for 24 hours, and then kasher by iruy 1 (pouring boiling water from the kettle whilst it is still boiling).

URN Urn taps should be replaced if possible. If not, they should be cleaned very carefully and thoroughly. At the end of the kashering process, open the tap of the urn and allow the boiling water to ﬂow through for a few seconds.

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VACUUM CLEANERS Empty bag and clean well.

WARMING DRAWERS The complexity – in many cases, the impossibility – of kashering a warming drawer is the reason why it is advisable not to use it during Pesach. If it is considered absolutely vital, however, the process is difficult and time-consuming. Start by removing the drawer and cleaning it thoroughly with a corrosive oven cleaner, making sure to pay special attention to all grooves and corners. Use a blowtorch to eliminate accumulated dirt. Any stubborn spots or discolouration remaining after cleaning twice can be disregarded. Attention must then be turned to the surface above the warming drawer, which must also be cleaned thoroughly (regardless of how difficult it is to access). Afterwards, check with a flashlight to ensure that it is really clean. Then, wait for 24 hours and switch it on for 30 minutes on the maximum setting. A customised six-sided metal insert must then be fitted into the drawer (consisting of five fixed sides and a hinged top, to allow access). Alternatively, double-wrap the food on all sides.

WATER COOLERS If one cannot replace the taps, one should ﬁrst clean the machine using a new sponge and detergent and then run the hot water through the hot water tap for a few seconds.

DINING ROOM

HOSTESS TROLLEY Begin by thoroughly cleaning all sections of the appliance, making sure to clean all grooves and corners. Since it is not possible to use a corrosive cleaner or blowtorch, use plenty of detergent and elbow grease until there is no possibility of any dirt remaining. Then, switch on the trolley, set it to its highest temperature, for 30 minutes. Even after this process, a metal insert should be customised to ﬁt into the oven section, or food going into the trolley should be double-wrapped (on all sides). Ovenproof glass dishes and any polycarbonate lids must be replaced for Pesach, and the sliding top must be covered with oven-lining foil.

TABLES If a tabletop is made of wood, metal or real stone, it can be kashered (iruy 2) and then covered. Any other substance should be cleaned well with detergent and must be completely covered with something waterproof.

VASES Items that are usually placed on the table during the year should not be placed directly on Pesachdik surfaces. You can place them on a tray that is not usually on the chametz table or cover the bottom surfaces with cling wrap, etc. Alternatively, kasher (iruy 2).

HOT TRAY CANDLESTICKS Items that are usually placed on the table during the year should not be placed directly on Pesachdik surfaces. You can place them on a tray that is not usually on the chametz table or cover the bottom surfaces with cling wrap, etc. Alternatively, kasher (iruy 2).

WASHING CUPS

CHAIRS

Preferably replace them. If necessary, clean very thoroughly.

Chairs that are upholstered must be cleaned particularly well, preferably shampooed (if it is possible without damaging the fabric). Any removable parts must be checked thoroughly because that is where chametz will be caught.

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Clean thoroughly and heat on the highest temperature for 30 minutes. Then pull out the plug, cover the electric socket and kasher immediately by iruy 1, while the appliance is still hot. Using the heat of the hot plate itself is more effective than using a hot stone or steam iron, so it is only necessary to pour liberally, and allow sufﬁcient time to dry before use. It is then preferable to cover either the hot tray or the bottom of each pot with oven-lining foil.

HOUSEHOLD DECOR Items that are usually placed on the table during the year should not be placed directly on Pesachdik surfaces. You can place them on a tray that is not usually on the chametz table or cover the bottom surfaces with cling wrap, etc. Alternatively, kasher (iruy 2).

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BATHROOM BRACES (REMOVABLE) These must be cleaned thoroughly; they must not be used for hot chametz for 24 hours, then iruy 2, if possible. It is advisable to consult a dental practitioner to make sure this would not damage the ﬁtting in question. If boiling water is impossible, use water heated to at least 71 °C (preferably 80 °C), or as hot as possible. Bridgework must be thoroughly cleaned.

DENTURES These must be cleaned thoroughly; they must not be used for hot chametz for 24 hours, then iruy 2, if possible. It is advisable to consult a dental practitioner to make sure this would not damage the ﬁtting in question. If boiling water is impossible, use water heated to at least 71 °C (preferably 80 °C), or as hot as possible. Bridgework must be thoroughly cleaned.

KIDS' ROOM BABY BOTTLES It is preferable to replace baby bottles and baby bottle nipples. If a baby is unduly attached to his/her bottle, kasher with hagalah. Baby bottle steriliser can be used if it has been thoroughly cleaned.

BRIDGEWORK These must be cleaned thoroughly; they must not be used for hot chametz for 24 hours, then iruy 2, if possible. It is advisable to consult a dental practitioner to make sure this would not damage the ﬁtting in question. If boiling water is impossible, use water heated to at least 71 °C (preferably 80 °C), or as hot as possible. Bridgework must be thoroughly cleaned.

These must be cleaned thoroughly; they must not be used for hot chametz for 24 hours, then iruy 2, if possible. It is advisable to consult a dental practitioner to make sure this would not damage the ﬁtting in question. If boiling water is impossible, use water heated to at least 71 °C (preferably 80 °C), or as hot as possible. Bridgework must be thoroughly cleaned.

Thoroughly clean the entire chair, then cover the table section with contact paper.

TOYS BABY RATTLE

DENTAL PLATES

HIGH CHAIR

Care should be taken to remove proper chametz (e.g. play dough and children’s handiwork made from pasta noodles, etc.). The toy box/cupboard needs to be checked for chametz, as children often leave chametz with their toys. Generally, toys need not be scrubbed but they should not be placed onto Pesachdik tables or surfaces.

DUMMIES Thoroughly clean dummies and ensure they don’t fall onto the Pesach table.

TOOTHBRUSHES Note: If chametz is eaten on Erev Pesach, teeth should be brushed afterwards with a chametzdik toothbrush. 26

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PESACH GREEN LIST: PRODUCTS THAT DON’T NEED A SPECIAL PESACH HECHSHER In the interest of assisting the community with their Pesach requirements, the Kosher SA team has done extensive research on many products, and we are so pleased to be able to provide this list to the community. These products may be used on Pesach with a regular BD logo unless stated otherwise and DO NOT require a special Pesach logo. Some people are meticulous to use only products that have a special Pesach logo as these products are under full-time supervision. This list is only for Pesach 5782/2022 and will be subject to review annually. The following items must be new and unopened: • Fresh and Long-life Milk and Cream. This should preferably be bought before Pesach. Lactose-free milk and dairy-free milk requires a Pesach hechsher. Sour Cream requires a Pesach hechsher. • Butter from Clover, MooiRiver and Springbok, both salted and unsalted, with a regular BD logo or the KLBD kosher logo. Clover Springbok from Uruguay is NOT suitable for Pesach. Butter from Genuine Foods, with a regular BD logo. • Extra virgin olive oil, with or without a BD logo. Spray Cook Olive Oil is not suitable for Pesach. Avocado oil, unflavoured with a regular BD logo. • Eggs, with or without BD logo. • Honey is often adulterated with other ingredients (such as corn syrup). Raw Honey, is therefore not recommended unless it has a regular BD logo or you know the direct source of the farm. Processed honey, even with the words “pure honey” on the label, requires a Pesach hechsher. • Cerebos Iodated Table Salt, with a regular BD logo. • All iodated or 100% Sea Salt, with or without a BD logo. • Himalayan “Pink” Salt, with no additives, with or without a BD logo. *However, iodised salt would need a reliable Pesach hechsher as ascorbic acid may be used in the process which is either kitniyot or chametz origin. • Bicarbonate of soda, must state “B.P” on the packaging, as this confirms that no additives have been added. • Cream of tartar, must state “B.P” on the packaging, as this confirms that no additives have been added. • Whole spices, such as bay leaves, whole dried chillis, whole allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and peppercorns. • Quinoa and chia seed, with or without BD logo. Due to the fact that quinoa and chia seeds are often grown in close proximity to chametz, these products need to be carefully checked for other grains before Pesach. • All unflavoured still water, however sparkling water requires a reliable Pesach certification (see list below) as it may be carbonated using CO2 from a brewing (grain) source which would constitute as chametz. • Aquazania, Aquartz, Nestlé, VODE, Bené, San Pellegrino (Italy), Pick n Pay Brand, Woolworths Brand and Tsitsikamma unflavoured sparkling water are acceptable for Pesach with or without BD logo. SodaStream and BIBO fizz gas cylinders are acceptable to use for Pesach without a BD logo. • Ice purchased from a reputable supplier is acceptable to use for Pesach without a BD logo. 28

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• Unflavoured coffee beans and ground coffee that is dry-roasted, as long as they are not decaffeinated with or without a BD logo, however instant coffee, freeze-dried coffee, coffee pods and capsules require reliable Pesach certification. • Jacobs Coffee in jars, including Original, Gold & Decaf, without a kosher logo, as they are produced and packed in Germany. Jacobs Coffee in sachets and packets are NOT suitable for Pesach. • All unflavoured teas, such as Five Roses, Joko, rooibos, green tea, chamomile and herbal teas. • Fruit and flavoured teas require a reliable Pesach hechsher. • Raw meat, whole pieces only (eg. roasts, steak, ribs, chops, goulash, stir fry cut, etc.). This should be rinsed thoroughly before Pesach. Chicken, boerewors, cold meat and mince require a Pesach hechsher. • Raw fish. This should be rinsed before Pesach. • I&J and Sea Harvest, plain frozen, whole and filleted hake and cape whiting only, with or without a BD logo. • Woolworths frozen filleted hake and Norwegian salmon portions with or without a regular BD logo. • All fresh fruit and vegetables are fine to eat during Pesach with or without BD logo as long as they do not contain kitniyot. They should preferably be thoroughly washed first prior to use. Some also have the custom to peel the skin from all fruits and vegetables. • Pre-cut fresh vegetables and fruit are fine to use, including sharp items when purchased from any reputable supplier such as Pick n Pay, Woolworths and Checkers, and should preferably be rinsed before use. However, it is ideal to purchase from a supplier that has a Pesach hechsher as it has been supervised with a full-time supervisor. • Dried fruit requires a reliable Pesach hechsher. ONLY the Safari/SAD dried fruits, apple rings, prunes, peaches, apricots – not Turkish - and raisins and sultanas are kosher for Pesach without a Pesach logo. Note: Safari raisins and sultanas are coated in Sunflower Oil. • McCain frozen vegetables, with the regular Beth Din certification are fine to use as long as they do not contain kitniyot in the ingredients, such as peas, corn or beans – once purchased the contents should be checked for kitniyot. *Any potato products, such as wedges and chips, would require a reliable Pesach hechsher. • Raw unprocessed nuts, with or without a BD logo, excluding Pistachios, which are often processed. • Foil products, with or without a BD logo. • Wax paper, with or without a BD logo. • Baking paper, available locally, manufactured by Sylko, Glad, Pick n Pay and Twinsaver are fine to use with or without a BD logo, however imported baking paper, (with the exception of Glad and Pick n Pay baking paper), requires a reliable Pesach hechsher. • Paper, plastic and polystyrene plates and cups, and all other similar products, with or without a BD logo. • Dishwashing Liquid with or without a BD logo. • Toothpaste, with or without a BD logo. However, kids' toothpaste should be avoided. • Mouthwash, with or without a BD logo. For those who are stringent, the Listerine range is fine to use. • Dental floss (unflavoured), with or without a BD logo.

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PRECAUTIONARY ALLERGEN STATEMENT ON FOODSTUFFS The Beth Din kosher status of a product – milk, meat, parev, and kosher – for Pesach overrides any allergy statements or disclaimers. Allergy statements are often precautionary with no Halachic signiﬁcance. Products with allergy statements have been thoroughly investigated and have no Halachic signiﬁcance whatsoever regarding the kosher status of these products.

COSMETICS In the absence of supervised products, in general all facial cosmetics, nail varnish removers, antiperspirants, deodorants, hair sprays, shampoos, shower gels, baby wipes, soaps, lipsticks, makeup, perfumes and aftershaves may be used as they are inedible. Ideally it is better to avoid products which mention the following ingredients on the primary packaging: 1. Any ingredient which mentions barley, oats, or wheat in their names 2. Amino peptide complex 3. Hordeum or Triticum vulgarae 4. Phytophingosine extract

GENERAL GUIDELINES ON MEDICATION, VITAMINS AND BABY FOOD 1. Exercise extreme caution and consult with your doctor and rabbi before you decide not to take your medicine. 2. The kosher department has analysed an extensive range of the most commonly prescribed and used medications, which can be found on the following pages. 3. As a general rule, creams, inedible ointments and non-chewable pills may be used during Pesach for someone that is medically ill (even if it is not lifethreatening) and these medications contain chametz. The reason is because the chametz is not being eaten in its regular way (i.e. it is being swallowed) as well as appearing in an inedible form. Nevertheless, we try to avoid pills that contain chametz if an alternative chametz-free pill is available. If this is not possible, it is recommended that the pill should be swallowed wrapped in a piece of lettuce or the like.

4. If a liquid medication (syrup) or chewable pill that contains chametz is required (if it is not life-threatening) it is necessary to replace it with a nonchewable alternative (even if this nonchewable pill contains chametz). 5. Unless an equivalent alternative is available, medicinal items that contain kitniyot are permitted for people who are ill. 6. Vitamins: Kosher vitamins require a Pesach hechsher. There are no locally produced Kosher for Pesach vitamins. 7. Baby food: Only baby food that is kosher for Pesach should be used during Pesach. If you cannot obtain such baby food, formulas based on kitniyot (for example rice ﬂour, corn ﬂour and soya) that are gluten-free may be used in separate vessels with separate utensils and washing-up facilities (that will not be used with kosher for Pesach food items and utensils).

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The following baby formulas, although containing kitniyot, may be used. The Beth Din Logo is not required on any of these products as long as the label states “Product of South Africa”. Please check carefully, as some of these products are being produced overseas as well as locally. Local formulas • INFASOY SOYA1 (PAREV) • INFASOY SOYA2 (PAREV) • INFASOY SOYA3 (PAREV) • INFACARE SOYA1 (PAREV) • INFACARE SOYA2 (PAREV) • LACTOGEN 1 (MILCHIK) • LACTOGEN 2 (MILCHIK) • LACTOGEN 3 (MILCHIK) • NAN OPTIPRO 1 (MILCHIK) • NAN OPTIPRO 2 (MILCHIK) • NAN OPTIPRO 3 (MILCHIK) • NAN PELARGON

Wishing all our customers a happy and kosher Passover.

CHAG SAMEACH

Imported formulas • ISOMIL WITH AN OU D • NOVALAC 1 • NOVALAC 2 • NOVALAC AR1 • NOVALAC AR2 • SIMILAC TOTAL COMFORT (from Spain) Please note, the formulas must be used in separate vessels with separate utensils and totally separate washing-up facilities, outside of your kitchen.

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MEDICINE LIST Product

Product Dairy content

Kitniyot

Allerway

Accord metformin

Altosec

Actifed

Amiloretic (50 mg/5 mg)

Activelle

Amloc

Adalat retard

Amuco effervescent tablet

Adco-alzam

Andolex-C (22,5 mg/18 mg/30 ml)

Adco-atenolol

Angeliq

Adco-dapamax

Kitniyot

Chametz

Allergex

ACC 200 effervescent tablet

Adco-cyclizine

AP loratadine (tablet) AP loratadine (syrup) Arcoxia

Adco-dol Adco-linctopent

Arem

Adco-omeprazole

Arthrexin

Adco-retic (50 mg/5 mg)

Asacol

Adco-simvastatin

Aspavor

Adco-synaleve

Aspelone liquid

Adco-zetomax

Asthavent ecohaler (200 dose)

Adco-zolpidem hemitartrate

Ativan SL

Advantan

Augmentin

Advil CS

Augmentin ES-600 liquid

Alapren

Augmentin SR Avamys (120 dose)

Alchera Alcophyllex syrup

Chametz

Dairy content

Avelon

Aleve

Azapress

Allecet

Azor

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Product

Dairy content

Kitniyot

Product

Dairy content

Bayer aspirin cardio

Cialis

Benylin 4 ﬂu syrup

Cilift

Be-tabs prednisone

Cipalat retard

Betanoid syrup

Cipla-simvastatin

Betanoid

Cipralex

Bevispas

Ciprobay

Bezalip retard

Citro-soda

Bigsens

Clopamon

Bilocor

Cloxin

Bisolvon linctus DA liquid

Co-Diovan

Brazepam

Concerta

Brintellix

Concor

Buscopan

Co-pritor (80 mg/12,5 mg)

Buscopan (compound)

Corenza C effervescent tablet

Calciferol

Coryx effervescent tablet

Calpol (syrup)

Coversyl

Camcolit

Kitniyot

Chametz

Coxﬂam

Cardicor

Chametz

Cozaar

Carloc

Crestor

Carvetrend

Cymgen

Cataﬂam D (dispersible tablets)

Dalacin C

Celebrex

Dazit

Celestamine

Demazin (syrup, alcohol-free)

Celestone soluspan (1 ml vial)

Deselex tablet

CellCept

Detrusitol

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Product

Dairy content

Kitniyot

Chametz

Product

Dairy content

Diaglucide MR

Gaviscon

Diamicron MR

Gen-Payne capsule

Dilinct syrup

Glucophage

Diovan

Glucophage forte

Disprin cardiocare (formerly Disprin CV)

Glucophage XR

Dopaquel

Hyospasmol

Dormicum

Iliadin (metred, 0,05%, adult)

Dormonoct

Imodium

Duolin respules (solution for inhalation)

Inderal

Ecotrin

Inza

Eltroxin

Ismo

Epilizine CR

Ivedal

Epitec

Kantrexil tablet

Estrofem

Kantrexil (suspension) tablet

Ethipramine

K-Fenak

Euthyrox

Kliogest

Kitniyot

Chametz

Lamictin

Fexo Flixonase (nasule) Flomist (120 dose) spray

Lancap Lantus SoloSTAR (disposable pen, 3 ml) Lasix

Florinef Fluanxol

Lexamil

Flusin

Librax

Flutex capsule

Lipitor

Fosavance

Lomanor

Foxair accuhaler (60 dose 50/250)

Lorien

Foxair accuhaler (60 dose 50/500) 38

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Product

Dairy content

Kitniyot

Chametz

Product

Dairy content

Lyrica

Norvasc

Melodene

Nurofen for children (strawberry) syrup

Mercilon

Nurofen period pain (formerly Nurofen extra strength)

Methotrexate Microval

Kitniyot

Chametz

Nuzak Omez

Minerva

Orelox junior syrup

Minesse

Panado

Minulette Pearinda

Mirelle

Pearinda plus (4 mg/1,25 mg)

Monte-air

Pharmapress

Motilium

Pharmapress Co (20 mg/12,5 mg)

Movicol

Pholtex forte syrup

Moxypen Mybulen tablet Mylan diclofenac liquid Mylan furosemide Mylan indapamide Mylan metformin

Ponstan Premarin Preterax Prexum Prexum plus (4 mg/1,25 mg)

Mylocort Mypaid Mypaid forte

Prexum plus (5 mg/1,25 mg) Primolut N

Myprodol

Pritor

Natrilix SR

Prospan cough syrup

Nexiam

Pulmicort (nebuliser, suspension)

Nexmezol

Purata

Norﬂex Co

Plenish K

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Product

Dairy content

Kitniyot

Chametz

Product

Dairy content

Purbac

Storwin

Purbac DS

Strattera

Pur-bloka

Supiroban

Puresis

Symbicort turbo (120 dose, 160 mcg/4,5 mcg)

Puricos Qlaira

Symbicort turbo (60 dose, 160 mcg/4,5 mcg)

Ran-perindopril

Tareg

Ridaq

Tertroxin

Risperdal

Texa

Ritalin LA

Topamax

Ritalin (tablet 10 mg)

Topzole

Rivotril

Tramacet

Sandoz co-amoxyclav

Tramazac Co (37,5 mg/325 mg)

Serdep

Transact LAT (40 mg/pad)

Simvacor

Trepiline

Singulair

Trisequens

Sinopren

Tritace

Sinucon

Trivenz

Sinuend

Trustan

Sinumax allergy sinus caplets

Ultak

Sinutab sinus pain extra strength

Urbanol

Solphyllex liquid

Utin

Spiractin

Venlor-XR

Stilnox

Venteze CFC free (200 dose)

Kitniyot

Chametz

Stilnox MR Stilpane 42

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Product

Dairy content

Kitniyot

Chametz

Verahexal 240 SR Vermox Vermox SD Vimovo (500/20 mg) Voltaren (3 ml) Voltaren emulgel Vusor Warfarin Wellbutrin XL Yasmin Yaz Zartan Zinnat Zithromax Zocor Zopivane Zuvamor

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PET FOOD LIST It remains the Pet Owners' responsibility to check the ingredients when purchasing pet foods, as the manufacturers cannot guarantee that changes will not be made in the formulation of the foods due to volatility (price and availability) of raw materials. The products listed have been extensively checked before Pesach. We did not include Olympic, Orijen, or Acana pet food in this year’s list. Pet owners who want to use any of these products must check that the product does not contain wheat, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, brewer’s yeast or yeast of any origin. 1. Hill’s Pet Nutrition Dogs Prescription Diet • Dry: The entire range is suitable EXCEPT: Gastrointestinal Biome, b/d, c/d, i/d Low Fat, i/d Low Fat with ActiveBiome + Technology, i/d Stress Mini, i/d Stress Mini with ActiveBiome + Technology, j/d Mini, j/d, j/d Reduced Calorie, Metabolic Mini, Metabolic, Metabolic + Mobility and w/d. • Wet: The entire range is suitable EXCEPT: c/d Chicken & Veg Stew, Gastrointestinal Biome Chicken & Veg Stew, Metabolic Veg & Chicken Stew, Metabolic + Mobility Veg & Tuna Stew, i/d Low Fat and w/d. Dogs Science Plan • Dry: The entire range is suitable EXCEPT: Puppy Chicken Small & Mini, Puppy Lamb and Rice (Small & Mini, Medium & Large Breed) Adult Chicken (Small & Mini, Medium & Large Breed), Mature Adult Chicken (Small & Mini, Medium & Large Breed), Adult Healthy Mobility Chicken (Small & Mini, Medium & Large Breed), Adult Lamb & Rice (Small & Mini, Medium & Large Breed), Mature Adult Lamb & Rice (Small & Mini & Medium Breed), Adult Perfect Weight (Small & Mini, Medium & Large Breed), Mature Adult Senior Vitality Chicken (Small & Mini, Medium & Large Breed), Sensitive Stomach and Skin (Small & Mini, Medium & Large Breed). • Wet: The entire range is not suitable. Cats Prescription Diet • Dry: The entire range is suitable EXCEPT: Gastrointestinal Biome, c/d Multicare Ocean Fish, c/d Multicare Chicken, c/d Stress, c/d Urinary Stress + Metabolic, k/d, k/d + Mobility and m/d. • Wet: The entire range is suitable EXCEPT: Gastrointestinal Biome Stew, c/d Stress Stew, c/d (stew & can) i/d Stew, j/d Chicken can, k/d (stew & can), w/d and Metabolic. • Pouches: The entire range is not suitable. Cats Science Plan • Dry: The entire range is suitable EXCEPT: Adult Chicken, Mature Adult Chicken and Mature Adult Senior Vitality Chicken. • Wet: The entire range is not suitable. • Pouches: The entire range is not suitable.

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2. Eukanuba & IAMS • Dry and Wet: None suitable 3. Royal Canin Dogs Veterinary Diet • Dry: Hypo-allergenic and Sensitivity Control • Wet: Sensitivity Control Dogs Normal Diet • Dry: Dachshund Adult • Wet: None suitable Cats Veterinary Diet • Dry: Hypo-allergenic and Sensitivity Control • Wet: Sensitivity Control Cats Normal Diet • Dry: None suitable • Wet: None suitable 4. Vets Choice Dogs Normal Diet • Dry: Sensitive 5. Ultra Dog Dogs Normal Diet • Dry: None suitable Dogs Prescription Diet • Dry: Hypo-allergenic 6. Supermarkets Dogs It remains pet owners’ responsibility to check the ingredients when purchasing pet food. Please refer to the ingredients listed on the package. Most of these products list “cereal” as a base ingredient. Please note that the species of the grain is not specified; therefore, these foods are not recommended. Please avoid pet food containing brewer’s yeast (the extract is devised from wheat). Fish • All flaked or pellet foods contain chametz. Birds Corn, carrots, potatoes, squash, dark-green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cooked sweet potatoes, melons, apples, oranges, berries, bananas, pears, and peaches are suitable for most types of birds. Ask your vet about specific feeding recommendations based on the type of bird you have and your bird’s individual characteristics. Please note that cereals containing kitniyot are permitted. This book must be treated with the same respect as a siddur.

Rabbits, hamsters, (pet) mice, rats, and guinea pigs • All of these pets can be fed a home-made diet consisting of green and yellow vegetables, plus maize grit and sunﬂower seeds. Add a probiotic called Protexin that is available at all veterinary practices and vet shops, and you need to provide a base of soil (needed for iron) and lucerne hay. • Kosher for Pesach bird, rabbit, hamster, mice, rat and guinea pig food is available by phoning 072 203 1077, or speak to your local vet or pet shop. If you cannot get a Kosher for Pesach variant, your regular pet food should be included in the sale of Chametz done through the Beth Din and we recommend leaving it somewhere outside the house, and asking a non-Jewish person to feed your pets over the course of Pesach.

Kosher for Passover

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SEDER COMPANION

SIZING UP THE SEDER

1. A brief guide to the Seder

The sizes expressed follow the opinion of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein.

There are two Torah obligations (mitzvot) and ﬁve rabbinical obligations (mitzvot) performed during the Seder:

Torah mitzvot a) Relating the story of the Exodus (maggid – reading from the Haggadah). b) Eating matzah. Rabbinical mitzvot a) Drinking four cups of wine (arba kosot). b) Eating bitter herbs (maror). c) Reciting psalms of praise (the Hallel). d) Eating the afikomen (an extra piece of matzah for dessert, as a reminder of the Pesach offering). e) Demonstrating acts of freedom (such as sitting with a pillow cushion and leaning to the left as we eat matzah and drink wine).

Matzah and afikomen: 15,9 cm x 17,8 cm

2. The story

Retelling the story of the Exodus is a positive biblical commandment. It is a unique opportunity to experience it and engage the entire family and guests in the narrative. Children should be encouraged to ask questions and participate in the proceedings.

3. Seder plate checklist

The Seder plate is arranged with symbolic foods as well as three matzahs. It should be prepared before the Seder and placed on the table.

Korech: 10,2 cm x 17,8 cm

The Seder plate consists of: 1. Maror: Bitter herbs (it may consist of pure horseradish or romaine lettuce). Each Jew is required to eat bitter herbs twice at the Seder. 2. Charoset: A mixture consisting of nuts, apples, wine, and cinnamon, which symbolises the bricks and mortar of Egypt. 3. Zeroa: A piece of roasted chicken leg, shank, or a section of a fowl’s neck-bone. 4. Beitzah: A roasted egg. 5. Karpas: A vegetable, preferably a cooked potato, parsley or celery. A bowl of salt water should be placed on the Seder plate for dipping the karpas. For the Seder, you will also need: • Matzah. We are commanded to eat matzah three times during the Seder: 1. at the beginning of the seder; 2. for the Hillel sandwich, and 3. for the afikomen, at the end of the meal.

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Flat lettuce: 20,32 cm x 25,4 cm

Romaine stalks: Enough to fill 7,62 cm x 12,7 cm

Ground horseradish: Volume of 32 g. If experiencing difﬁculty, 19 g will sufﬁce.

• Wine. All kinds of kosher wine and grape juice can be used for the ritual cups during the Seder meal, although it is preferable to use red wine. Kosher grape juice, either for mixing with wine or drinking alone, is acceptable for those unable to drink wine. It is vital, however, for all wine and grape juice to have a reliable hechser for Pesach. 1. at the beginning of the Seder, at kiddush; 2. prior the meal, after reciting the story of the Haggadah; 3. after the meal, on completion of Birkat Hamazon (grace after meals), and 4. at the end of Hallel.

4. Quantities

For those who prefer to use precise quantities, • Matzah: The required amount of matzah to be eaten is: 1. 27 g (almost a whole regular machine matzah) some time at the beginning of the meal, after washing (rachtzah). It is preferable to eat 30 g (a whole regular machine matzah). In the case of someone elderly or infirm, 10 g (one third of a regular machine matzah) is sufficient. 2. 15 g (one half of a regular machine matzah) for the Hillel sandwich (korech). In the case of someone elderly or infirm, 10 g (one third of a regular machine matzah) is sufficient. 3. 15 g (one half of a regular machine matzah) for the afikomen (tzafun). It is preferable to eat 30 g (a whole regular machine matzah). In the case of someone elderly or infirm, 10 g (one third of a regular machine matzah) is sufficient. Important: Unlike a regular Shabbat, the eating of the first kezayit of matzah is in fulfilment of a mitzvah min haTorah. The matzah should be eaten while reclined and within 3-4 minutes at the most; if not, it would no longer be considered an achilah (eating), only nibbling, and the Torah requires specifically that the matzah be eaten. In the case of someone elderly or infirm, the kezayit of matzah may be eaten within 9 minutes at the most. One should refrain from unnecessary conversation from the time that one begins to consume the required amount of matzah until after one has consumed the maror and the Hillel sandwich (korech). • Maror: Lettuce (preferably romaine), raw horseradish, or endives. The required amount of maror (lettuce) to be eaten is 27 g or at least 17 g, both on its own and again in the Hillel sandwich (korech). • Wine: Every time the wine is served, more than half of the cup must be drunk while reclining to the left, although it is preferable to drink all of the wine in the cup, especially for the fourth cup. This means that consideration should be given to the size of the cups because it is better to have smaller cups (and drink it all) than larger cups (and leave some wine unfinished). Each member of the family should have a kiddush cup that holds a minimum quantity of 86 ml. Each Jew is obligated to drink four cups of wine at specific times during the Seder.

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SEARCHING FOR AND THE BURNING OF CHAMETZ The night before Pesach

Once the house has been cleaned for Pesach, we now follow the ritual of searching for, annulling, and then destroying any chametz. Before the search, some have the custom to wrap 10 small pieces of bread in paper/ plastic or foil and place them around the house in different rooms (take note of where you have placed them). The custom, when searching, is to use a feather, wooden spoon, and candle. As soon as possible after nightfall, gather the family, light a candle, and say:

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CHAG SAMEACH

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and has commanded us concerning the removal of chametz. We then go from room to room searching for chametz, placing them into a bag/packet to be burnt the following morning. Upon conclusion of the search, we recite the following in Aramaic (which should be read in English afterwards for those who do not understand Aramaic):

All leaven and anything leavened that is in my possession – which I have neither seen nor removed, and about which I am unaware – shall be considered nullified and ownerless as the dust of the earth. Burning of the chametz Before the beginning of the sixth halachik hour of the day (refer to the time sheet on page 58), make a fire and burn the chametz from the previous night, plus any other leftover chametz. After burning the chametz, say the following:

All leaven and anything leavened that is in my possession – whether I have seen it or not, whether I have observed it or not, whether I have removed it or not – shall be considered nullified and ownerless as the dust of the earth.

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FORM: SALE OF CHAMETZ Jews are not allowed to own chametz during Pesach. Where it is not possible to dispose of all chametz, the Halacha has made provision for it to be sold to a non-Jew before Pesach.

FORM: MECHIRAT CHAMETZ 2022/5782

The Beth Din undertakes this legal procedure on the morning of Erev Pesach. The chametz that has been sold (when ownership has legally changed hands) must be stored in a cabinet, cupboard, or room that is locked on the morning of Erev Pesach – by the time chametz will be burnt/disposed of in your area – and which must remain inaccessible for the duration of Pesach. It is also important to label these areas clearly, stating that they contain chametz that has been sold to a non-Jew.

To the Beth Din:

Note: When selling chametz, make a list of everywhere it might be – in the house, in a holiday home, in a caravan or garage, in an ofﬁce or on business premises, and in vehicles. The selling of chametz should ideally be done personally through your local rabbi. If you are unable to do so, please complete the form on the next page and send it to the Beth Din offices before 9 am on the morning of Erev Pesach, Friday the 15th of April 2022:

ADDRESS/ES:

HOD Centre 58 Oaklands Road Orchards, Johannesburg Alternatively, e-mail it to the Beth Din at chametz@uos.co.za, or sell it via www.uos.co.za.

I hereby authorise you to sell to a non-Jew, on my behalf, all chametz belonging to me that has not been disposed of, including chametz that will be delivered to me any time from now until the end of Pesach. I hereby authorise you to also rent out the places where the chametz is stored.

Very important: If chametz is not sold before Pesach and remains in your possession during Pesach, it becomes totally prohibited and may not be used – even after Pesach. It must be destroyed.

SIGNED at

this

day of

2022/5782.

NAME: SIGNATURE:

Please note that upon the authorisation of the sale, it is customary to make a donation via the Beth Din Charity Fund, of which the details are:

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BETH DIN STANDARD BANK BRANCH CODE: 004105 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 201664739 BENEFICIARY: UOS REF: CHAMETZ AND YOUR SURNAME

CHAG SAMEACH 56

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Dates, days and times relating to the year 2022/5782 Erev Pesach is on Friday 15th of April 2022. Fast of the ﬁrst born is observed on Friday 15th of April 2022. Kashering and changeover to Pesach must be complete by the time of Burning of Chametz. The sale of Chametz by the Beth Din is done on Friday (morning), 15th April 2022. The sale of Chametz forms must reach the Beth Din Before 9:00 am on Friday 15th of April 2022.

Johannesburg

Cape Town

Durban

Bloemfontein

Plettenberg Bay

Port Elizabeth

East London

Please find the specific times for your city for the festival of Pesach below.

Bedikat chametz

6:21 pm

6:55 pm

6:07 pm

6:27 pm

6:36 pm

6:27 pm

6:15 pm

Chametz may not be eaten

9:45 am

10:25 am

9:35 am

9:55 am

10:05 am

9:55 am

9:50 am

Burning of chametz

10:45 am

11:35 am

10:45 am

11:05 am

11:15 am

11:05 am

10:55 am

Candle lighting (Shabbat and 1st night of Pesach)

5:34 pm

Chatzot (midnight)*

12:07 am

12:46 am

11:55 pm

12:14 am

12:26 am

12:17 am

12:08 am

Candle lighting (2nd night of Pesach)1, 2

6:22 pm

6:56 pm

6:09 pm

6:28 pm

6:36 pm

6:28 pm

6:19 pm

Chatzot (midnight)*

12:07 am

12:46 am

11:55 pm

12:14 am

12:26 am

12:17 am

12:07 am

17 April

Motzei (termination of) Yom Tov

6:22 pm

6:55 pm

6:07 pm

6:27 pm

6:35 pm

6:26 pm

6:18 pm

21 April

Candle lighting (7th night of Pesach)

5:28 pm

5:58 pm

5:13 pm

5:33 pm

5:38 pm

5:30 pm

5:21 pm

22 April

Candle lighting (Shabbat and 8th night of Pesach)2, 3

5:27 pm

5:57 pm

5:12 pm

5:32 pm

5:37 pm

5:28 pm

5:20 pm

23 April

Motzei (termination of) Shabbat Yom Tov

6:16 pm

6:48 pm

6:02 pm

6:21 pm

6:28 pm

6:20 pm

6:11 pm

1. Not before 2. From an existing ﬂame 3. Not after 14 April

15 April

16 April

6:05 pm

5:19 pm

5:39 pm

5:45 pm

5:37 pm

5:28 pm

of) motzei, Shabbos and Yom Tov – due to the Beth Din needing to repurchase the Chametz from the non-Jew, however, Chametz products may be purchased immediately from a shop that is owned by a non-Jew.

Eruv tavshilin

This year, on Erev Shvi'i shel Pesach (Thursday 21st April 2022) we are required to make an eruv tavshilin. It is required when a yom tov precedes Shabbat, in order to permit cooking and other preparations for Shabbat on yom tov. To perform an eruv tavshilin, two foods – one baked – are taken and held aloft, and the Bracha (blessing) and declaration are recited. The baked and cooked foods, for example a piece of matzah and an egg or piece of meat, are then set aside to be eaten on Shabbat. The blessing and declaration is as follows:

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech HaOlam, Asher Kidishanu B`Mitzvotov, Vitzivanu, Al Mitzvat Eruv. With this eruv, we are permitted to bake, cook, keep things warm and light fire, and do all that is needed from yom tov to Shabbos. Only one person in the household needs to perform an eruv tavshilin for the houshold and their guests. If one inadvertently forgot to perform an eruv tavshilin, it is best to consult with your rabbi, as in most instances a community rabbi will perform a slightly more complicated form of eruv tavshilin (with a zikuy), which will extend to cover his community and all the Jews in the city.

*The time by when one should have already eaten the Afikomen. Very important: Those persons who have sold their Chametz to a non-Jew on Erev Pesach may only start consuming those Chametz products from 1 hour after (termination 58

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PICK n PAY STORES Store name

Telephone no.

Store name Address

Telephone no.

Preller Walk

051 410 4360

011 616 4004

Shop L1, 1st Floor, Bedford Centre, Cnr Smith and Kirby Roads, Bedfordview, JOHANNESBURG

Benmore Centre

011 783 1091

Ground Floor, Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre, Cnr Benmore and West Streets, SANDTON

Bramley Gardens Family

011 786 2846

Bramley Gardens, Cnr Corlett Drive and Helen Road, Bramley, SANDTON

Darras

011 618 3257

Darras Centre, Cnr of Kitchener and Juno Rd, Kensington, JOHANNESBURG

Faerie Glen Hypermarket

012 990 6500

Cnr Atterbury Road and Selikats Causeway, Faerie Glen, PRETORIA

Fairmount

011 640 3027

Genesis Conference, George Street, Fairmount, JOHANNESBURG

Gallo Manor

011 802 3118

Morning Glen Centre, Cnr Bowling Road and Kelvin Drive, Gallo Manor, JOHANNESBURG

Greenstone Hypermarket

011 997 0600

Vincent Park

043 726 3258

Vincent Park Centre, Devereaux Avenue, PORT ELIZABETH

Walmer Park

041 367 1116

Walmer Park Shopping Centre, Main Road, Walmer, PORT ELIZABETH

Northern Cape Royldene

053 832 7522

North Cape Mall, Cnr Memorial and Constantia Roads, KIMBERLEY

Western Cape Claremont

021 674 5908

Cnr Campground & Main Roads, Claremont, CAPE TOWN

Constantia Village

021 794 5031

Cnr Spaanschemacht & Main Roads, Constantia, CAPE TOWN

Gardens

021 461 1046

Mill street, Gardens, CAPE TOWN

George

044 871 1701

Knysna Road, GEORGE

Greenstone Shopping Centre, Cnr Modderfontein and Van Riebeeck Avenue, Edenvale, JOHANNESBURG

George Family

044 884 0511

Pre-Cap Centre, 28 Courtney Street, GEORGE

Knysna

044 382 5656

Woodmill Lane Centre, Woodmill Lane, KNYSNA

011 325 4190

Hyde Park Corner, Cnr 6th and Jan Smuts Avenues, Hyde Park, JOHANNESBURG

Oudtshoorn

044 272 8686

Queens Mall, Voortrekker Road, OUDTSHOORN

Plettenberg Bay

044 533 4331

011 646 6883

Shop No 2, Killarney Mall, 60 Riviera Road, Killarney, JOHANNESBURG

Market Square Shopping Centre, Beacon Way, PLETTENBERG BAY

Plumstead

021 762 1124

Gabriel Road, Plumstead, CAPE TOWN

Louis & Louis

011 485 5293

Top Spot Shopping Centre, 283 Louis Botha Ave, Orchards, JOHANNESBURG

Sable Square

021 551 5061

Cnr Sable & Bosmansdam Rd, Sable Square CAPE TOWN

Morningside

011 884 4220

Morning View Centre, 100 South Road, Morningside, SANDTON

Sea Point

021 434 8987

Adelphi Centre, Main Road, Sea Point, CAPE TOWN

Norwood Hypermarket

Somerset Mall

021 852 7210

Cnr R44 & N2, Somerset West, CAPE TOWN

011 628 0000

Cnr Grant and 6th Avenues, Norwood, JOHANNESBURG

Outspan Road Family

087 940 3887

Morningside Shopping Centre, Cnr Outspan and Rivonia Roads, SANDTON

Rosebank Mall

011 880 7757

Rosebank Mall, Baker Street, Rosebank, JOHANNESBURG

011 782 0125

Victory Park Shopping Centre, Cnr Rustenburg Road and 2nd Avenue, Victory Park, JOHANNESBURG

Hyde Park Centre Killarney Mall

Victory Park

Free State Noordstad

Preller Walk Mall, Cnr General Hertzog and Louw Wepener Street, BLOEMFONTEIN

Eastern Cape

Gauteng Bedford Centre

Address

051 433 2813

KwaZulu-Natal Musgrave

031 201 4208

Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Road, Berea, DURBAN

Prospect

031 581 5300

Uitsig Road, Mangrove Park, DURBAN NORTH

Umhlanga Crescent

031 566 5667

Umhlanga Crescent Shopping Centre, No. 1 Sunset Crescent, UMHLANGA RIDGE

Umhlanga Lighthouse

031 561 6365

Shop 16, 14 Chartwell Drive, UMHLANGA

Northridge Mall, Eeufees Road, Helicon Heights, Noordstad, BLOEMFONTEIN

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Wishing all our customers a happy and kosher Passover.

CHAG SAMEACH

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