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C O R - K A S H R U T H C O U N C I L O F C A N A D A
“All who are hungry, come and eat.
All who are needy, come join
the Passover celebration.”
PASSOVER 2017
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K ASHRUTH COUNCIL K A S H R U TH C O U N C I L STA F F
BOARD OF C HAI R MAN, RAB B I N I CAL VAAD HAKAS H R UTH:
D I R E CTO R S RABBI YACOV FELDER
D I R E CTO R O F I N D U STR IAL KO S H E R,
C H A I R M A N:
K A S H R U S A D M I N I S T R AT O R:
DR. IRA MARDER
RABBI SHOLOM H. ADLER
PA ST C H A I R M A N:
D I R E C T O R O F C O M M U N I T Y K O S H E R:
MR. MEYER FELDMAN
RABBI TSVI HEBER
PA ST C H A I R M A N:
R A B B I N I C L I A I S O N : RABBI YOSEF OZIEL
MR. MARVIN SIGLER
M A N A G I N G D I R E C T O R: MR. RICHARD RABKIN
V I C E C HAI R MAN:
RABBINICAL VAAD MR. JACK FEINTUCH D I R E C T O R O F O P E R AT I O N S : MR. JAY SPITZER
HAK ASHRUTH V I C E C HAI R MAN: R A B B I N I C C O O R D I N AT O R S :
MR. SHIMSHON GROSS RABBI AVROHOM LOWINGER
C H A I R M A N:
V I C E C HAI R MAN: RABBI JOSHUA NORMAN
RABBI YACOV FELDER
MR. MOSHE SIGLER
RABBI DOVID ROSEN
C H A I R M A N E M E R I T U S:
S E C R E TA R Y:
RABBI YITZCHOK KERZNER RABBI YECHIEL TEICHMAN
MR. ARI MESSINGER
SENIOR RABBINIC
RABBI AMRAM ASSAYAG A S S I STA N T S E C R E TA RY: F I E L D R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S :
RABBI AVRAHAM BARTFELD MR. MICHOEL KLUGMANN RABBI DOVID LAUFER
RABBI CHANOCH EHRENTREU TR EAS U R E R: RABBI NACHMAN RIBIAT
MR. MOSHE KESTEN
RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA H EAD MAS H G IAC H:
RABBI OVADIA HABOUCHA E XE C UTI V E: RABBI MENDEL BROGNA
RABBI YOSSEL KANOFSKY MR. DANIEL BITTON S E N I O R MAS H G I C H I M:
MR. NATHAN BLEEMAN RABBI MENDEL GANSBURG
RABBI MENDEL KAPLAN
MR. PINNY KAUFMAN MR. MOSHE MAYER MRVIC
RABBI URI KAUFMAN
MR. DAVID KLEINER J U N I O R D E V E LO P E R &
RABBI YAAKOV KAUFMAN
F I E L D R E P R E S E N TAT I V E :
RABBI DANIEL KOROBKIN MR. NAFTALI WINTER
MR. CHAIM RIBIAT
RABBI CHAIM DOVID KULIK MR. ROBERT BENMERGUI A D M I N I ST R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T
RABBI YISROEL LANDA CYRIL BRAUDE & C U ST O M E R S E R V I C E R E P R E S E N TAT I V E:
MRS. ALBINA AMINOB
RABBI RAFI LIPNER RABBI NEIL COHEN
O F F I C E S U P P O RT:
RABBI MOSHE LOWY MR. YEHOSHUA CZERMAK
MRS. BARBARA BAR-DAYAN
RABBI YIRMIYA MILEVSKY MR. SHLOME GOLDREICH
E X E C U T I V E A S S I S TA N T & N E W C L I E N T
RABBI YOSEF OZIEL MR. ALLAN GUTENBERG R E P R E S E N TAT I V E : MRS. JUDY PISTER
RABBI DOVID PAM MR. MARK HALPERN A C C O U N T S P E C I A L I S T:
RABBI MEIR ROSENBERG MR. PAUL JACOBS MRS. MIRIAM KLEIMAN
RABBI MORDECHAIR SCHEINER MR. IRVING KAROLY A D M I N I ST R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T
RABBI DOVID SCHOCHET & C U ST O M E R S E R V I C E R E P R E S E N TAT I V E :
MR. SHIMSON KATZ
MRS. ESTHER SCHEER
RABBI RAPHAEL SHMULEWITZ MR. JERROLD LANDAU
A C C O U N TA N T: MRS. OLGA SEKIRITSKY
RABBI CHAIM STRAUCHLER MR. BRIAN LASS
RABBI YEHOSHUA WEBER MR. ELIE MAMANN
RABBI ELI MANDEL KOSHER CORNER
MR. ISAAC E OZIEL E D ITO R I A L STA F F
MR. RONALD RUTMAN E D I T O R - I N - C H I E F: RICHARD RABKIN
MR. SIMON SCHONBLUM
S E N I O R H A L A C H I C C O N T R I B U T O R:
MR. BEN SHILLOW RABBI DOVID ROSEN
MR. AVRUM WAISBROD C O N T R I B U T I N G E D I T O R: MIRIAM KLEIMAN
MR. DAVID WOOLF S E N I O R STA F F W R I T E R:
MR. MEYER ZEIFMAN MORDECHAI SCHMUTTER
MR. SHMUEL ZIMMERMAN D E S I G N & L AY O U T: RB CREATIVE
DR. LEIBEL ZOBERMAN
COR- KASHRUTH COUNCIL OF CANADA
COR- KASHRUTH COUNCIL OF CANADA
PESACH, MATZAH & MARROR
A Pre-Passover Community Event
L I VE I N OT TAWA
For Answers & Appetizers
Tuesday, March 28th 2017
A Pre-Passover Community Event
A P P ETI Z E R S & D E S S E RTS at 7:30 pm
L E CTU R E at 8:00 pm
S H A A R E I S H O M AYI M • 470 Glencairn Ave. Toronto
Monday, March 20th
A P P ETI Z E R S at 7:30 pm
A N S W E R S at 8:00 pm
S O LO W AY J E W I S H C O M M U N I T Y C E N TR E
21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa
PESACH M AT Z A H MARROR
COR rabbis will outline the most frequent Pesach
Rabbi Sholom H. Adler Rabbi Dovid Rosen Rabbi Tsvi Heber
questions and answers & perform a live insect checking
TOPICS IN TODAY’S PRACTICAL PESACH RELATED LIVE DEMONSTRATION HOW
demonstration. Learn the techniques that COR’s SHECHITA INDUSTRY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO ENSURE YOUR MARROR
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C O M PLI M E NTARY APPETIZE R S AN D D E SS E RTS WI LL B E S E RVE D
With introductory remarks by Rabbi Chaim Strauchler
C O M PLI M E NTARY S U S H I, APPETIZE R S AN D D E SS E RTS WI LL B E S E RVE D
www.cor.ca • 416.635.9550 • questions@cor.ca www.cor.ca • 416.635.9550 • questions@cor.ca
/kfhhu h,hh ihpfs kf
/jxphu h,hh lhrms kf
“All who are hungry, come and
eat. All who are needy, come
join the Passover celebration.”
WELCOME CORNER Pet Food on Passover...............................................................38 Edmonton Kosher Food Bank..............................................64 Rabbi Catriel Blum Named Mashgiach of the Year......84
Message from Rabbi Felder...................................................... 6 Pesach Traveler Checklist......................................................40 D.A.N.I...................................................................................................66 Kashruth Council and Niagara College
Top 15 Questions from the COR Ten Yad................................................................................................68 Unveil New Project......................................................................84
Message from Dr. Marder............................................................7
Pesach Hotline...............................................................................41 Montreal Center for Health and Care.............................. 70 New COR Kosher Event Signs.............................................85
Nissan Calendar............................................................................... 8
Important Pesach Dates & Times........................................ 9
RABBINIC CORNER NUTRITION CORNER
C O R P O R AT E C O R N E R
Bittersweet: What can be used for Marror.................. 45 Terra Cotta Cookies ....................................................................72 Recipe CORner.............................................................................. 87
HALACHIC CORNER
Checking Marror.............................................................................. 8 Nestle Canada ...............................................................................75 How to Save Money and Stay Healthy
Establishments & Services.....................................................11
Times for Mitzvot of the Seder Night..............................50 on Passover.....................................................................................94
Product Guide.................................................................................13 PepsiCo Canada............................................................................ 76
Ma Nishtana - Kitniyot Shenishtana............................... 53 Duchesnay........................................................................................77
Kitniyot Guide.................................................................................20
KIDS CORNER
A Light from the North..............................................................56 Summer Fresh Salads............................................................... 78
Guidelines for use of Medications &
How to Make Used Cast Iron Cookware Kosher.......57 Sounding the Alarm ................................................................... 97
Personal Care Products........................................................... 23
HIT Questions from the Halacha Line.............................59 Comic CORner..............................................................................103
Chametz Free Medications....................................................26 COR CORNER
Tips for a Fun Family-Friendly Seder............................ 106
Kashering for Pesach................................................................29 Working out the Bugs............................................................... 79
CHESSED CORNER Don’t Ask.........................................................................................107
Tevilat Kelim.....................................................................................34 COR Comes to Edmonton .....................................................83
Chicken Soup for the Shabbos Soul................................62 Activity CORner........................................................................... 111
Shaimos Guidelines.....................................................................37
WELCOME CORNER WELCOME CORNER
A MESSAGE FROM DR. MARDER
A MESSAGE FROM RABBI FELDER Dear Kosher CORner readers,
My personal greetings to all of our Kosher consumers and friends from the
As you read through stingy and mean. The thrynhd, profound, the theme chosen for Kashruth Council of Canada. It is my ongoing honour to represent COR as the
this year’s Pesach
the numerical value of ihg hrm, this Pesach Guide is ihpfs kf. Chair of our country’s largest and most-respected kosher certifier.
he continues, is 430 which is In this Guide, you will
Guide, you will see that the same as the number of read about a number of dis-
years of ,ukd until ohrmn ,thmh. tinguished sxj organizations A lot has and is happening at and food safety and handling Hatzlocha in our efforts and are
we have highlighted a We recite ukft hs thbg tnjk tv across Canada. It is remarkable COR and it is my pleasure to skills, organizational methods, seeing the successful results of
number of remarkable ohrmns tgrtc tb,vct, this is to see how they focus on just report on some of them to you. practical on-site applications, previously reported initiatives.
the poor bread that we ate in about every spiritual, physical Besides our CORe etc. This has proven to be a To build on this, we have par-
Canadian sxj supervisory role and mandate valuable and welcome program ticipated in a strategic planning
ohrmn because we neglected to and emotional need, and it is all
organizations and you give bread to the poor, vsn sdbf done with selfless kindness and as a Kosher certifier, we for our existing Mashgichim as exercise with an experienced
offer many services to the well as for others interested in external facilitator and the
may wonder what the vsn. Then we continue and compassion.
community and public, very entering the field. involvement of both our lay
declare kufhhu h,hh ihpfs kf, as Our Sages teach in c"c ,fxn,
connection is between we now appreciate our failing in vkutdv ,t ,crena vesm vkusd much in line with the theme of The COR Board held our and professional leadership.
this issue. If the need is there, bi-annual election in May Our hope is to develop a more
jxp and sxj. ohrmn, as a rectification we wish charity is so great that it
we try and respond. Some 2016 and it is a tribute to our focused approach to our
to invite the poor to join and eat hastens the redemption.
The opening statement of the with us. In our sxj endeavours, the examples include: community to have so many mission, objectives and vision
vsdv seems out of place. We In addition, kthknd cr sxj hkgc who donate their • COR offers Kashering dedicated people working hard which will help guide us in our
invite the guests to our rsx t"yhka .hcubhcr writes, we wish time, effort and resources, as of kitchens for private to further the work and mission future planning, budgeting and
declaring, kufhhu h,hh ihpfs kf, to comfort the poor at our table well as the beneficiaries that homes; of Kashrus. I thank all our operations. For those of you
whoever is hungry let them who may be distressed and find themselves in need of their • We provide lectures and returning Board and Executive who have undergone similar
come and eat. But would it not embarrassed about joining us. assistance, can feel strength- hands-on sessions to members and pay special programs, you know that this
be more appropriate to make Therefore, we continue to say, ened and comforted in knowing schools, Shuls and other note to our new members is an arduous but worthwhile
this declaration at an earlier w'ufu hscg t,av w'ufu tfv t,av that they are both contributing organizations; Cyril Braude, Pinny Kaufman, endeavor.
point and in a more public at present we are all in ,ukd to bringing the vsh,gv vkutd, • And we provide kashrus Shimshon Katz, Rabbi Eli As always, I thank
venue such as in shul, rather where there are ohhbg and the ultimate redemption. information and guidance Mandel and Ben Shillow. It is my co-volunteers on the
than in our homes as we are ohrhag, wealthy and poor, I would like to express – (by phone, text, and great for our organization to Executive and Board, the
already sitting down to our rsx? however, ihruj hbc vtcv vbak sincere appreciation to our email) answering many have fresh blood and new ideas hard working Management
Furthermore, what is the next year at the time of the devoted staff, to the Rabbinical thousands of questions a among our Askonim. and Staff at our COR office,
connection between the three vkutd each person will dwell Vaad Hakashruth, to the year, particularly around Our hard working staff are the many Mashgichim and
statements that we say in this in comfort, as the euxp says, Executive and Board members, Pesach time. not just improving our Kashrus COR clients, our Rabbinical
opening paragraph of the vsdv u,bt, ,j, ahtu ubpd ,j, aht. for all of their tireless efforts on All of this is done at no cost, standards but also increasing Vaad HaKashruth and the
w'ufu hscg t,av w'ufu tfv t,av, We are not only concerned behalf of COR, and to all of you – as part of our mandate to serve the number of clients and individuals responsible for this
:'ufu tnjk tv w'ufu ihpfs kf with the physical needs of the the kosher consumers, for your the community. Of course we products available for the excellent publication.
The t"shj in his vsdv called poor, we try to address their continued encouragement and also welcome any suggestions Kosher consumer. We have On behalf of my family
kdrv ,jna quotes the words of emotional needs and make trust in us to fulfill our mandate for other services that the added many local establish- and myself, please accept my
hhjc ubhcr: The enslavement in them feel at home around our of providing quality kashrus to community may find of value. ments and foods as well as a personal wishes for a Chag
ohrmn was due to the fact that table. our wonderful community. Our Mashgiach training number of international plants Pesach Kasher VeSameach.
we did not support the poor Because the relationship jnau raf dj courses continue and we are in places such as the United
and that we turned away from between sxju vesm and the now on our fourth cohort of States, Israel, Columbia and Sincerely,
giving vesm as we were ihg hrm, redemption of our people is so rgskgp ouka cegh Mashgichim being formally Thailand. Very exciting indeed. Dr. Ira Marder
trained in a college affiliated B”H with the joint input Chairman, Kashruth Council of
course where they learn of the Senior Staff and the Canada
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MARCH/APRIL 2017 IMPORTANT PESACH DATES & TIMES
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SHABBAT TORONTO CALGARY EDMONTON HALIFAX MONTREAL OTTAWA VANCOUVER WINNIPEG
19 MARCH 20 MARCH 21 MARCH 22 MARCH 23 MARCH 24 MARCH 25 MARCH SUNDAY EVENING
APRIL 9 Bedikat Chametz
COR Pre Pesach COR Community
Community Lecture Kashering
in Ottawa at The Bayt
Latest time to eat chametz 10:37 AM 10:46 AM 10:40 AM 10:33 AM 10:12 AM 10:20 AM 10:25 AM 10:40AM
MONDAY, APRIL 10 Latest time to burn chametz 11:58 AM 12:12 PM 12:08 PM 11:54 AM 11:34 AM 11:42 AM 11:50 AM 12:05 PM
EREV PESACH/
FIRST NIGHT OF Candlelighting 7:37 PM 8:06 PM 8:08 PM 7:35 PM 7:16 PM 7:24 PM 7:40 PM 7:57 PM
26 MARCH 27 MARCH 28 MARCH t 29 MARCH c 30 MARCH d 31 MARCH s 01 APRIL v PESACH Shkia 7:55 PM 8:24 PM 8:26 PM 7:53 PM 7:34 PM 7:42 PM 7:58 PM 8:15 PM
Chatzot 1:19 AM 1:38 AM 1:35 AM 1:16 AM 12:55 AM 1:04 AM 1:14 AM 1:30 AM
COR Pre Pesach
Lecture at
Shaarei Shomayim TUESDAY, APRIL 11 Shkia 7:57 PM 8:27 PM 8:28 PM 7:36 PM 7:45 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:17 PM
FIRST DAY OF PESACH/
SECOND NIGHT Candlelighting After 8:42 PM 9:12 PM 9:13 PM 8:18 PM 8:30 PM 8:45 PM 8:45 PM 9:02 PM
OF PESACH Chatzot 1:18 AM 1:37 AM 1:35 AM 12:55 AM 1:04 AM 1:04 AM 1:13 AM 1:30 AM
02 APRIL u 03 APRIL z 04 APRIL j 05 APRIL y 06 APRIL h 07 APRIL th 08 APRIL ch
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 Shkia 7:58 PM 8:28 PM 8:31 PM 7:56 PM 7:37 PM 7:46 PM 8:02 PM 8:19 PM
Shabbat Hagadol SECOND DAY OF
PESACH Yom Tov Ends 8:43 PM 9:13 PM 9:16 PM 8:41 PM 8:22 PM 8:31 PM 8:47 PM 9:04 PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
Candlelighting 7:42 PM 8:13 PM 8:15 PM 7:40 PM 7:21 PM 7:29 PM 7:46 PM 8:03 PM
EREV SHABBAT CHOL
09 APRIL dh 10 APRIL sh 11 APRIL uy 12 APRIL zy 13 APRIL zh 14 APRIL jh 15 APRIL yh HAMOED Shkia 8:00 PM 8:31 PM 8:33 PM 7:58 PM 7:39 PM 7:47 PM 8:04 PM 8:21 PM
Bedikat Chametz Erev Pesach Pesach Pesach Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed Shabbat Chol
SHABBAT, APRIL 15 Shkia 8:02 PM 8:33 PM 8:36 PM 8:00 PM 7:41 PM 7:50 PM 8:06 PM 8:23 PM
Taanit Bechorot 1st Day 2nd Day Hamoed
First Night Seder Second Night Seder SHABBAT
CHOL HAMOED
Shabbat Ends 8:47 PM 9:19 PM 9:18 PM 8:45 PM 7:26 PM 8:35 PM 8:51 PM 9:08 PM
Sefira 1 Sefira 2 Sefira 3 Sefira 4
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
16 APRIL f 17 APRIL tf 18 APRIL cf 19 APRIL df 20 APRIL sf 21 APRIL vf 22 APRIL uf EREV YOM TOV/ Candlelighting 7:44 PM 8:16 PM 8:19 PM 7:42 PM 7:24 PM 7:32 PM 7:49 PM 8:06 PM
SEVENTH NIGHT Shkia 8:02 PM 8:34 PM 9:37 PM 8:00 PM 7:42 PM 8:50 PM 8:07 PM 8:24 PM
Chol Hamoed 7th Day 8th Day OF PESACH
Yizkor
MONDAY, APRIL 17
SEVENTH DAY Shkia 8:04 PM 8:37 PM 8:40 PM 8:02 PM 7:44 PM 7:52 PM 8:09 PM 8:26 PM
Sefira 5 Sefira 6 Sefira 7 Sefira 8 Sefira 9 Sefira 10 Sefira 11
PESACH/ EIGHTH Candlelighting after 8:49 PM 9:22 PM 9:25 PM 8:47 PM 8:29 PM 8:37 PM 8:54 PM 9:11 PM
NIGHT OF PESACH
23 APRIL zf 24 APRIL jf 25 APRIL yf 26 APRIL k TUESDAY, APRIL 18
EIGHTH DAY
Shkia 8:05 PM 8:38 PM 8:42 PM 8:04 PM 7:45 PM 7:54 PM 8:11 PM 8:28 PM
OF PESACH Yom Tov Ends 8:50 PM 9:23 PM 9:27 PM 8:49 PM 8:30 PM 8:39 PM 8:56 PM 9:13 PM
Text-A-Question
Sefira 12 Sefira 13 Sefira 14 Sefira 15 For one word answers
(i.e. “Does this require kosher for Passover certification”)
text 647.402.1910
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Exceptional Kosher Wines
HALACHIC
from Around the World
for Your Pesach Seder
California
TRIBE Propriety Red Napa
TRIBE Chardonnay
HERZOG VARIATIONS
Three / Four / Five Cabernet Sauvignon
HERZOG VARIATIONS American Oak Cabernet CORNER
HERZOG Camouflage
JEUNESSE Pink Moscato
Israel
BEN AMI Cabernet Sauvignon
BARKAN Winemaker’s Choice Special Reserve Merlot Establishments and
CASTEL Petit Castel
GAMLA Reserve Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon Services For Passover
MONTEFIORE Kerem Moshe
SOREKA Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon AIRLINE MEALS
ALEXANDER Sandro Red Blend Dry You must request Kosher for Passover meals in advance from your travel agent or the airline.
Meals prepared for Passover are specially sealed and stamped “Kosher l’Pesach”.
TULIP Espero Special Reserve Red Blend
OR HAGANUZ Amuka shiraz BAKERIES
Easy Sweets Bake Shoppe ................................................................................................................................ 416.783.7200
France Ellen Jane Desserts (pastry caterer)............................................................................................................. 416.487.7286
Hermes Bakery............................................................................................................................................................416.787.1234
BARONS EDMOND BENJAMIN ROTHSCHILD Kosher City Plus Bakery……………….................................................................................................................... 416.782.6788
Haut Medoc My Zaidy’s Gluten Free Bakery........................................................................................................................905.763.6463
CHATEAU DE PARSAC BUTCHER SHOPS
CHATEAU LES RIGANES Glatt Kosher Centre.................................................................................................................................................905.597.7571
Magen Meats..............................................................................................................................................................905.731.6328
LOUIS ROYER V S Cognac Real Canadian Superstore.................................................................................................................................. 416.665.3209
Savours Gourmet..................................................................................................................................................... 416.663.7779
Spain Sobeys (Clark)............................................................................................................................................................905.764.3770
CAPCANES Peraj Petita Red Blend Toronto Kosher......................................................................................................................................................... 416.633.9642
South Africa
VILLA CAPE Reserve Pinotage & Chardonnay
YOU CAN FIND THESE AND OTHER FINE KOSHER WINES IN YOUR LOCAL WINE AND LIQUOR STORE COR 2017-5777 PASSOVER GUIDE 13
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CATERERS & TAKE-OUT FOODS
Applause Catering...................................................................................................................................................416.628.9198
Ely’s Fine Foods.........................................................................................................................................................416.782.3231
Glatt Kosher Centre.................................................................................................................................................905.597.7571
In The Manor…………………………............................................................................................................................ …416-824-3317
Koshertrends by mona pasternak.................................................................................................................. 416.665.6662
Lechaim Caterers.................................................................................................................................................... 416.650.5440
Passover Product Guide
Magen Meats..............................................................................................................................................................905.731.6328
Mitzuyan Kosher Catering................................................................................................................................... 416.419.5260
MoKo Inc......................................................................................................................................................................416.999.4849
My Zaidy’s Pizza.......................................................................................................................................................905.763.6463 Requires Passover Certification No Passover Certification Required
PR Creative Caterers.............................................................................................................................................. 416.787.9889
Real Canadian Superstore.................................................................................................................................. 416.665.3209 Kitniyot Take Note!
Savours Gourmet..................................................................................................................................................... 416.663.7779
Sobeys (Clark)............................................................................................................................................................905.764.3770
The Kosher Dudes................................................................................................................................................... 416.663.2665
The Kosher Gourmet............................................................................................................................................... 416.781.9900
ALMOND MILK REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
Toronto Kosher......................................................................................................................................................... 416.633.9642
Uptown Gourmet Catering.................................................................................................................................416.636.9000 APPLE JUICE REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
Zuchter Berk Meat & Dairy Caterers..............................................................................................................416.386.1086
APPLE SAUCE REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
FISH MARKETS BABY CARROTS, RAW NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Friedmans Fresh Fish.............................................................................................................................................416.782.6056 (YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
Nu Age Fish.................................................................................................................................................................416.663.3474
BABY FOOD REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
Sobeys (Clark)............................................................................................................................................................905.764.3770
BABY FORMULA THE FOLLOWING BABY FORMULAS ARE
KOSHER FOOD & NOVELTY STORES PRODUCED IN CHAMETZ-FREE FACILITIES
Baskets n Stuf............................................................................................................................................................416.250.9116 AND ARE ACCEPTABLE WHEN BEARING THE OU.
Bella Sabatina Tea Shoppe................................................................................................................................. 416.855.2020 THEY ARE KITNIYOT AND SHOULD BE PREPARED
Chocolate Charm...................................................................................................................................................... 416.787.4256 WITH DESIGNATED UTENSILS.
Kosher N Natural The Candy Man.................................................................................................................... 416.789.7173 1. ENFAMIL
Kosher City Plus....................................................................................................................................................... 416.782.6788 2. ENFAPRO
Kosher Food Warehouse....................................................................................................................................... 905.764.7575 3. ISOMIL
Savours Fresh Market............................................................................................................................................ 647.827.6275 4. KIRKLAND SIGNATURE
The Chocolate Moose............................................................................................................................................416.784.9092 5. LIFE BRAND
Zack’s Chocolates....................................................................................................................................................905.597.7022 6. NESTLE GOOD START
7. NEXT STEP
PUBLIC/PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS
8. PARENT’S CHOICE
Kitchens of the institutions listed below have been prepared for Passover by mashgichim under the
9. PRESIDENT’S CHOICE
direction and instruction of the Rabbinical Vaad Hakashruth in accordance with the requirements
10. SIMILAC
for Passover: Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care • Baycrest Terrace • Bernard Betel Centre: Assoc. of
Jewish Seniors is providing a first Seder on Monday, April 10, 2017. • Cedarvale Terrace • Kensington BAKING POWDER REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
Place Retirement Residence • One Kenton • Terrace Gardens
BAKING SODA NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
WINES
Wines, brandies, liqueurs and other such beverages certified by recognized rabbinic authorities are BROWN SUGAR REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
permissible. The label must indicate that the bottle has been prepared “Kosher l’Pesach”. REDPATH DARK AND LIGHT BROWN SUGAR,
Grafstein Wines........................................................................................................................................................ 416.256.0440 GOLDEN AND LIGHT YELLOW SUGAR NO PASSOVER CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Simcha Wine Corp....................................................................................................................................................905.761.9022 (REDPATH DEMERARA IS NOT KOSHER FOR PASSOVER)
BUCKWHEAT KITNIYOT
Questions? BUTTER REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
Call the Kosher Hotline at 416.635.9550 x100
or email us at questions@cor.ca
We have answers.
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CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
CANOLA OIL KITNIYOT GARLIC:
FRESH NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
CARROTS, FROZEN/CANNED REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
CHEESE (HARD & SOFT) REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION PEELED REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
CHICKEN SEE POULTRY GRAPE JUICE REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
CHICKPEAS KITNIYOT GRAPESEED OIL REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
CLUB SODA REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION GREEN BEANS KITNIYOT
COCONUT (SHREDDED) - SWEETENED AND/OR TOASTED REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION GUM REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
- UNSWEETENED NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
HERBAL TEA REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
HONEY REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
COCONUT OIL REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
HORSERADISH:
COFFEE
RAW NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
1. ALL FLAVOURED - BEANS, INSTANT, DECAF REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
2. ALL DECAF - BEANS OR INSTANT REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
PREPARED REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
3. REGULAR BEANS - WHOLE OR GROUND NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER) ICE (BAGGED) NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
4. REGULAR INSTANT REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION (YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
(FOLGER’S INSTANT AND TASTER’S CHOICE INSTANT - ICE CREAM, SHERBERT, ETC. REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
REGULAR, NOT DECAF OR FLAVOURED) NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER) JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
COFFEE WHITENER/NON-DAIRY CREAMER REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION KASHA KITNIYOT
CONFECTIONARY SUGAR REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION KETCHUP REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
COOKING OIL SPRAY REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION LACTAID CAPLETS,DROPS,TABLETS MAY CONTAIN CHAMETZ
CORN AND CORN PRODUCTS KITNIYOT LACTAID MILK IF NEEDED, PURCHASE BEFORE PASSOVER
DATES REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION LEMON JUICE REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
NOTE: REALEMON LEMON JUICE (AS WELL AS REALIME LIME JUICE)
DESSERT GELS AND PUDDINGS REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED BY THE OU IS ACCEPTABLE WITHOUT PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
DRIED FRUIT REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION LENTILS KITNIYOT
EDAMAME KITNIYOT MARGARINE REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
EGGS NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MATZAH REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
LIQUID EGGS REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION MAYONNAISE REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
NOTE: NUTRI LIQUID EGGS FROM SUPREME EGG PRODUCTS MILK PREFERABLE WITH PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
CARRY COR-P FOR PASSOVER AND YEAR ROUND USE IF CERTIFIED MILK IS UNAVAILABLE, PURCHASE
FISH: REGULAR MILK BEFORE PASSOVER
FRESH: W/ NO ADDED INGREDIENTS BESIDES SALT NO PASSOVER CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUSHROOMS:
ALL OTHER VARIETIES REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION CANNED REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
FOOD COLORING REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION FRESH, DRIED, PRE-SLICED NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
FRUIT JUICE REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
MUSTARD KITNIYOT
FRUIT, FROZEN: UNSWEETENED, WITHOUT ADDITIVES NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
(I.E. SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, VITIMIN C) (YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
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NUTS: SESAME SEEDS KITNIYOT
IN SHELL NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
SNOW PEAS KITNIYOT
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
SHELLED: SODA REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
WITHOUT BHT AND BHA, AND NOT BLANCHED OR ROASTED NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
SOUP MIX REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
PECAN PIECES REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION SOYBEANS KITNIYOT
IF THE PACKAGE STATES THAT THE PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SOY MILK KITNIYOT AND MAY CONTAIN CHAMETZ
AN ALLERGEN THAT IS CHAMETZ AND/OR KITNIYOT REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
SOY PRODUCTS KITNIYOT
OLIVE OIL:
ALL OLIVE OIL VARIETIES INCLUDING: SPICES REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
PURE OLIVE OIL, EXTRA LIGHT AND EXTRA VIRGIN REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION SUGAR SUBSTITUE, ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
ORANGE JUICE: SUNFLOWER SEEDS KITNIYOT
FRESH REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
FROZEN CONCENTRATE, GRADE A 100% PURE NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED TEA:
WITHOUT ADDITIVES OR ENRICHMENTS (E.G. CALCIUM) (YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER) 1. INSTANT, DECAFFEINATED, FLAVOURED, AND HERBAL REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
2. PURE BLACK, GREEN, AND WHITE (LEAVES OR BAGS) NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
PEANUTS KITNIYOT (YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
PEAS KITNIYOT 3. LIPTON DECAF TEA BAGS NO PASSOVER CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
4. NESTEA UNFLAVOURED INSTANT REGULAR AND DECAF NO PASSOVER CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
PICKLES REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
TOFU KITNIYOT
PINEAPPLE (CANNED) REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
TOMATO PRODUCTS (CANNED, JUICE, PASTE, SAUCE ETC.) REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
POPCORN KITNIYOT
TUNA FISH, CANNED REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
POPPY SEEDS KITNIYOT
VEGETABLE OIL REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
POTATO CHIPS REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
VEGETABLES, FROZEN REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
POULTRY ALL RAW UNPROCESSED POULTRY FROM
MARVID IS KOSHER FOR PASSOVER VINEGAR REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
ALL YEAR ROUND VITAMINS REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
PRUNES REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION WATER, UNFLAVOURED NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
QUINOA THERE ARE DIFFERING OPINIONS AS TO (YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
THE KITNIYOT STATUS OF QUINOA. WILD RICE KITNIYOT
ASK YOUR RABBI FOR DIRECTION.
WINE REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
RAISINS REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
YOGURT REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
RICE KITNIYOT
RICE MILK KITNIYOT AND MAY CONTAIN CHAMETZ
SAFFLOWER OIL THERE ARE DIFFERING OPINIONS AS TO
THE KITNIYOT STATUS OF SAFFLOWER OIL. Out shopping but not sure
ASK YOUR RABBI FOR DIRECTION. which products are kosher
SALADS, BAGGED REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION for Passover?
SALT: Email passoverproducts@cor.ca
IODIZED REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION from your smartphone to
NON-IODIZED / SEA SALT NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
automatically receive a list of
(YEAR-ROUND INCLUDING PASSOVER)
Passover-approved products.
SELTZER REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
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Non-Edible Products Text-A-Question
For one word answers
(i.e. “Does this require kosher for Passover certification”)
Requires Passover Certification No Certification Required text 647.402.1910
Take Note!
ALCOHOL (ISOPROPYL) NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED DISPOSABLES:
PAPER, PLASTIC, STYROFOAM: PLATES, CUTLERY, CUPS NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
ALUMINUM PANS AND FOIL NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
NAPKINS, PAPERTOWELS NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
BABY OIL NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED NOTE: MANY PAPER PLATES, NAPKINS AND PAPERTOWELS CONTAIN CORN STARCH, THEREFORE IT IS RECOMMENDED NOT TO USE THESE
BABY OINTMENT NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED PRODUCTS FOR HOT OR MOIST FOODS UNLESS THEY HAVE PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
PAPERTOWELS: SOME COMPANIES USE A CORN BASED GLUE TO PRODUCE THE ROLLS, THEREFORE THE FIRST THREE SHEETS AND THE
BABY POWDER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED LAST SHEET SHOULD NOT BE USED. SPONGE TOWELS ULTRA WITH COR DOES NOT HAVE THIS CONCERN.
BABY WIPES W/O ALCOHOL NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED PAPER CUPS: RECOMMENDED FOR COLD DRINKS ONLY
BAGS, PLASTIC NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED EYE SHADOW NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
BALLOONS W/O POWDER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED EYELINER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
BAND-AIDS NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FABRIC PROTECTOR NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
BLEACH NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FABRIC SOFTENER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
BLUSH NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED GLOVES (DISPOSABLE) W/O POWDER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
CANDLES NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
CHARCOAL NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED INSECTICIDE:
SPRAYS NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
CLEANSERS AND POLISHES: TRAPS SOME BAITS CONTAIN CHAMETZ
AMMONIA
BOWL AND TUB CLEANER LOTION NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
CARPET CLEANER MASCARA NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
DRAIN/PIPE OPENER
GLASS CLEANER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MINERAL OIL NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
JAVAX, CLOROX NAIL POLISH NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
MR. CLEAN
MURPHY OIL NAIL POLISH REMOVER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
OVEN CLEANER OINTMENT NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
SANITIZERS
PAPER PRODUCTS SEE DISPOSABLES
COFFEE FILTERS NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
PARCHMENT PAPER REQUIRES PASSOVER CERTIFICATION
CONTACT LENS SOLUTION NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
PLASTIC WRAP NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
CONTACT PAPER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
PLAY DOUGH CHAMETZ
CRÈME, TOPICAL NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
POLISHES:
CROCKPOT LINER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FURNITURE POLISH
DENTAL FLOSS UNFAVOURED NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED JEWELRY POLISH NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
SILVER, METAL POLISH
DEODERANT, STICK NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED SHOE POLISH
DETERGENT: TOOTHPICKS W/O COLOR NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
DISH, LIQUID
DISH, POWDER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED VASALINE, PETROLEUM JELLY NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
LAUNDRY WAX PAPER NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
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Kitniyot Kitniyot
In addition to the Torah’s prohibition of chametz on Pesach, many
people have the custom to refrain from consuming kitniyot as well.
ORIGINS REASONS Although kitniyot has the halachic status of a custom,
The earliest literature regarding kitniyot dates The classic kitniyot products are rice, its observance is in no way optional. There are two types
back over 700 years. The Smak (Rabbi Yitzchak buckwheat, millet, beans, lentils, chickpeas, and of customs: instituted customs and developed customs.
of Korbol), who lived in the 13th century, writes mustard seed. Even though kitniyot products Examples of developed customs include eating fried foods
about the custom of kitniyot that had already are not chametz, Chazal were worried that if on Chanukah and hamantashen on Purim. These customs
been practiced for many generations. we allow their consumption, actual chametz developed as their practices relate to the holidays. We COMMON
PERSPECTIVE
might be consumed as well. One concern is the
realistic possibility that wheat or barley kernels,
cherish these customs, but there is no requirement to
practice them. An instituted custom, on the other hand,
KITNIYOT ITEMS
In order to appreciate the custom of kitniyot, let which are similar to kitniyot kernels, might be once it has been accepted and practiced, has a similar
us first make an observation about the nature of inadvertently mixed into the kitniyot. Thereby
Beans
status to a binding law. If one is of Ashkenazi descent,
the prohibition of chametz on Pesach. cooking chametz with the kitniyot. Another they are bound to adhere to the custom of refraining from Buckwheat
Among the foods that the Torah has concern was that since one can grind kitniyot eating kitniyot.
forbidden, there is a wide range of rules and into flour and bake or cook them into items Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
regulations. Some foods are only forbidden to that resemble actual chametz, the uninitiated TYPES OF ITEMS INCLUDED Chickpeas
be eaten (i.e. typical non-kosher); monetary and observer might assume that chametz products The original kitniyot products are rice, buckwheat, millet,
physical benefit is additionally restricted from are permissible. Also, the harvesting and beans, lentils, chickpeas, and mustard seed. As new Corn
others (i.e. milk and meat mixtures, and orlah processing of kitniyot is done in a similar way products were introduced and discovered, their kitniyot
- fruits from a tree that is not yet three years to chametz grains, and again, that might lead
Edamame
status needed to be discussed. We find literature in
old). The penalty for violation and the rules of to confusion. In order to prevent the grave sin regard to the kitniyot status of potatoes, corn, peanuts, Green Beans
nullification vary from item to item. of eating chametz, the custom of kitniyot was quinoa, and others as well. Since there are many factors to
The prohibition of chametz is unique in its enacted. consider, it is apparent that only a Rabbinic authority can Lentils
broad applications and its severity of violation. decide what is and what is not included in the custom. Millet
Chametz has the strictest restrictions of all TO WHOM DOES THE CUSTOM APPLY?
forbidden foods in the Torah. Besides the As the halachic nature of customs dictates, LENIENCIES Mustard
prohibition of eating chametz, one is forbidden only those communities which have adopted Although kitniyot was prohibited out of a concern that
from even owning or benefiting from it as well. the custom of kitniyot are bound by it. The Peanuts
it would be confused with chametz, kitniyot does not
Many times, even a small drop of chametz that Ashkenazi communities of that time certainly share the same strict applications of actual chametz. Peas
gets mixed into an otherwise non-chametz accepted this custom, while generally the The custom was only enacted to forbid eating kitniyot.
food would forbid the entire mixture. The Sephardic communities did not. One is permitted to own, use, and benefit from kitniyot. Poppy Seeds
punishment of karet (spiritual excision) for It is interesting that even within the Therefore, kitniyot products do not have to be sold with Rice
consuming chametz is the most severe penalty Sephardic communities; there are those who the chametz, and pet food containing kitniyot may be used.
that the Torah gives for forbidden food. have this custom to avoid kitniyot to some The laws of nullification are relaxed as well. In addition, Sesame Seeds
With this in mind, we can appreciate that extent. Many members of the Moroccan when necessary, sick and elderly people may consume
halachah has a heightened cautiousness communities avoid kitniyot, and some Iraqis
Snow peas
kitniyot products; someone suffering discomfort may take
towards chametz and why extra safeguards don’t eat rice. (There is a Persian custom not to medication that has kitniyot ingredients; and a baby may Soy Beans
have been set in place to avoid chametz. (In eat chickpeas. The reason is not based on what be fed formula that has kitniyot ingredients.
addition, since chametz is permitted throughout is mentioned above, but for a different reason Pesach is a holiday in which we cherish our heritage String Beans
the year, mistakes are more likely.) entirely. Chummus is a chickpea product, and and our link back to the earlier generations. Adhering to Sunflower Seeds
The custom of kitniyot is a well-known since “chummus” sounds like “chametz”, that one’s traditions in regard to kitniyot is a great demonstra-
example of an instituted safeguard. community had a tradition to avoid chickpeas tion of this appreciation.
on Pesach!)
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Medicine
First and foremost, it should be stated clearly: no one should
discontinue or avoid taking medications that have been
prescribed to them without consulting their doctor and Rabbi.
Pleasant Tasting Medicine
Liquid medicines and chewable pills, which are flavoured to give a pleasant taste,
have the same halachic status as regular food, even though they are only being
taken for their medicinal benefits.
Chag Kasher V'Same'ach! If these medications contain chametz, they are forbidden to be ingested
on Pesach. In a situation where the patient is seriously ill (choleh sheyaish bo
sakana), a Rabbi should be consulted.
Bitter Tasting Medicine
photo & lm Pills which are bitter are permitted for someone who is ill, even if the pills contain
chametz. (If a pill has a thin sweet flavoured coating, but the actual pill is bitter,
the pill may be permitted as long as the coating is chametz-free.) This leniency
weddings, bar/bat mitzvah, family portraits, headshots, is based on the principle that the pill is being eaten in an abnormal way, shlo
k’derech achila, and is limited to one who is ill. Someone who is suffering only
product & food photography slight discomfort should not take pills that contain chametz. In addition, even if
someone is ill, the halacha clearly states (Rama Y”D 155:3) that one may not take
a pill that contains chametz if there is a chametz-free alternative.
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Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Cosmetics and personal care products are generally considered “totally inedible” (aino raooi leachilas
kelev), and, therefore, according to the letter of the law, personal care products are permitted for use even
if they contain chametz. However, in the categories discussed below, it is commendable to use only those
cosmetics that are chametz-free.
Chametz Free Medications
Sicha Keshtia
There is a halachic opinion from the Rishonim that applying products topically is considered ingesting,
(sicha keshtia). Typically, we are not stringent in this matter and therefore, one may apply non-kosher ALLERGY AND • Aspirin Stomach Guard Extra Strength
products on the skin. However, due to the stringent approach toward chametz on Pesach (meshum chumra COUGH + COLD RELIEF • Aspirin Stomach Guard Regular Strength
dePischa) some avoid using chametz in this fashion and are therefore meticulous in using only chametz-free • Midol PMS Complete
• Advil Cold & Flu
cosmetics.
• Advil Cold & Sinus Plus • Midol Menstrual Complete
• Advil Cold & Sinus Nighttime • Midol Teen Complete
Lipstick and Toothpaste
• Aerius • Motrin IB
In addition, due to the stringent approach toward chametz on Pesach (meshum chumra dePischa) it is
advised to be stringent with regard to cosmetics and personal care products that are applied to the lips • Allegra 12 Hour 60 mg tablet • Motrin IB Extra Strength
or that are used orally. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid using lipsticks and toothpastes that contain • Allegra 24 Hour 120 mg tablet • Motrin IB Super Strength
chametz. • Allegra-D • Motrin Suspensions and concentrated drops
• Benadryl Exilir • Tempra Syrup
Denatured Alcohol • Benadryl Preparations Caplets • Tylenol Regular Strength Caplets & Tablet
Denatured alcohol is inedible alcohol that can be derived from either chametz or non-chametz sources. It is • Benadryl Extra Strength Nightime Caplets • Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets
commonly found in deodorants, perfumes, and mouthwashes. Although denatured alcohol is inedible, it could • Benylin Cold and Sinus
conceivably be distilled back to an edible state, and for this reason, many Poskim (Rabbinic authorities) are of • Benylin Cold and Sinus Plus/Benylin Cold and ANTACIDS
the opinion that denatured alcohol is considered edible. In order to avoid this issue, ensure that the product in • Alka-Seltzer
Sinus Night
question is on a reliable “Chametz-Free” list or contact the COR.
• Claritin Allergy+Sinus Tablet • Pepcid AC
• Claritin Allergy+Sinus Extra Strength • Pepcid AC, Maximum Strength
• Claritin Kids Syrup • Pepcid Tablets
Chametz Free Medications • Coricidin HBP Antihistamine Cough & Cold
• Dristan tablet and Dristan Extra Strength caplet
• Zantac
• Eltor 120 ANTI-DIARRHEA
Important: No one should discontinue or avoid taking medications that have been • Reactine Tablets • Imodium Caplets
prescribed to them without consulting their doctor and Rabbi. • Reactine Allergy & Sinus • Pepto-Bismol Liquid
• Sinutab Nightime Extra Strength • Pepto-Bismol Liquid Extra Strength
Medication which tastes bitter (when chewed) is permitted. However, one should not take • Sudafed Decongestant 12 Hour
• Sudafed Head Cold and Sinus Extra Strength ANTI-NAUSEA
a pill that contains chametz if there is a chametz-free alternative.
• Diclectin
Liquid and chewable medications, as well as coatings of medications that contain ANALGESICS/PAIN • Gravol Filmkote Tablets
• Advil Tablets/Caplets
chametz, should not be used.
• Advil Extra Strength Caplets LAXATIVES
• Advil Muscle & Joint • Metamucil Original Texture, Unflavoured Powder
Vitamins and food supplements that contain chametz should not be used.
• Advil- Children Suspension [All Flavors], Infants’ (non-kitniyot)
Drops • RestoraLAX
Medicine containing kitniyot is permitted for someone who feels ill. • Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Original
• Advil- Junior Strength Swallow Tablets (NOT
Chewables) • Senokot Tablets
Products that are only permitted for medical reasons should be used in separate utensils. • Senokot•S
• Aleve Caplets
• Aleve Tablets
The above guidelines do not address the question of consuming medicines on Shabbat or PRENATAL VITAMINS
• Anacin
Yom Tov. • Aspirin Regular Strength Caplets • PregVit
• Aspirin Regular Strength Tablets • PregVit Folic 5
The following is a list of basic over the counter products that are chametz-free but may contain kitniyot.
• Aspirin Extra-Strength Tablets
Furthermore, the list does not verify the general kashrut of the medications.
Items must be in exact format as shown and exactly as named.
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from your smartphone to Personal Care Products
automatically receive a list
DENTURE CARE • Secret Antiperspirant &/or • Dove Nutritive Solutions Cool TOOTHPASTE
of personal care products • Fixodent Complete Denture Deodorant Solid MoistureShampoo & Condi- • Arm & Hammer Complete Care
Adhesive Cream LIP CARE tioners Toothpaste
that are chametz-free.. • Polident Partials, Antibacterial • Blistex - All with exception of • Head & Shoulders Shampoo & • Colgate Toothpastes
Denture Cleanser the following: Conditioners • Crest Cavity Protection
• Polident 3 Minute, Antibacterial •B listex Five Star Lip Protection • Herbal Essences Hello Toothpaste - Regular
Denture Cleanser, Triple Mint - CHAMETZ Hydration Shampoo & Condi- • Crest Cavity Protection
Freshness •B listex Medicated Lip tioners Toothpaste Gel
Cosmetics
• Polident Overnight Whitening Ointment - CHAMETZ • Herbal Essences Hydralicious • Crest Kid’s Cavity Protection
Antibacterial Denture Cleanser •B listex Ultra-Rich Hydration Shampoo & Conditioners Toothpaste
Dual Layer Lip Protectant - • Pantene Pro-V Classic Care • Sensodyne Toothpastes
DEODORANT - SPRAY CHAMETZ Shampoo & Conditioners
and Personal
• Arrid Extra Dry Aerosol Antiper- • ChapStick Classic, Original • Pantene Pro-V Normal - Thick • CoverGirl Colorlicious Rich
spirant & Deodorant, Regular Hair Solutions Shampoo & Color Lipstick
• Arrid XX Dry Antiperspirant & MOUTHWASH Conditioners • CoverGirl Continuous Color
Deodorant Spray, Regular • Crest - all Alcohol Free varieties • Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Lipstick
Care Products
• Degree Men Antiperspirant & • LISTERINE Zero - All varieties Shampoo & Conditioners • CoverGirl Outlast Lipcolor
Deodorant, Sport Aerosol • L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipcolour
• Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant MOISTURIZERS SOAPS & BOBY WASHES • L’Oreal Infallible Le Rouge
• Dove Men+Care Dry Spray • Neutrogena Deep Moisture • AXE Shower Gels • Maybelline Color Sensational
Antiperspirant Night Cream • Dial Antibacterial Hand Soap Creamy Matte Lip Color
• Right Guard Xtreme Cooling • Neutrogena Healthy Defense • Dial Bar Soap • Maybelline Color Sensational
Aerosol Spray, Antiperspirant & Daily Moisturizer • Dial for Men Hair & Body Wash Creamy Matte Lipstick
Deodorants, hairsprays, perfumes, and mouthwashes that contain denatured Deodorant • Neutrogena Liquid Neutrogena • Dial Kids Hair & Body Wash • Maybelline Color Sensational
alcohol should not be used (or kept in possession) on Passover unless they are • Right Guard Sport 3-D Odor Facial Cleansing Formula • Dial Spring Water Body Wash Lipstick
chametz free. Defense, Antiperspirant & • Neutrogena Norwegian • Dove Bar Soap • Maybelline SuperStay 14Hr
Deodorant Aerosol Spray Formula Body Emulsion • Dove Body Wash Lipstick
Lipsticks, toothpastes, and mouthwashes which contain chametz should not be • Right Guard Sport Antiperspi- • Neutrogena Norwegian • Irish Spring Bar Soap • Revlon ColorBurst Matte Lip
used as they may be ingested. rant Deodorant Aerosol Spray Formula Hand Cream • Irish Spring Body Wash Balm
• Secret Aerosol Antiperspirant & • Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture • Old Spice Bar Soap • Revlon Colorstay Overtime
All other personal care products, since they are not fit for consumption, are Deodorant Facial Moisturizer • Old Spice Body Wash Sheer Lipcolor
• St. Ives Daily Hydrating Body • Softsoap Bar Soap • Revlon Colorstay Sheer Lip
permitted on Passover. However, some have the practice of being stringent not to DEODORANT - STICK Lotion • Softsoap Body Wash Color
use products that contain chametz which are applied to one’s body. • Arrid XX Antiperspirant & • Vaseline Intensive Rescue • Softsoap Liquid Soap • Revlon Colorstay Ultimate
Deodorant Solid Intensive Care Advanced Repair Liquid Lipstick
• AXE Antiperspirant &/or • Vaseline Men Body Lotion SUNSCREEN • Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
The products listed here are chametz-free. Deodorant Solid • Coppertone Kids Sunscreen • Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl
• Dove Antiperspirant &/or SHAMPOO & CONDITIONERS Lotions Lipstick
Deodorant Solid • Axe Shampoo & Conditioners • Coppertone Sport High • Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick
• Old Spice Antiperspirant &/or • Dove Damage Therapy Performance Sunscreen • Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor
Deodorant Solid Shampoo & Conditioners Lotions
For any questions about products not listed you can
contact the COR in one of 3 ways: Cosmetics
1. Call the COR’s Passover Hotline at 416-635-9550 ext. 100
FACE • L’Oreal Visible Lift Blur Blush • CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer FOUNDATION
2. Email the Ask The Rabbi - questions@cor.ca • BB Cream • Maybelline Dream Bouncy • CoverGirl TruBlend FixStick • CoverGirl + Olay Simply
• CoverGirl Smoothers BB Cream Blush Concealer Ageless 3-in-1 Foundation
3. Text the Text-A-Question – 647-402-1910 • L’Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier • Maybelline Fit Me Blush • L’Oreal True Match Crayon • CoverGirl Advanced Radiance
BB Cream • Revlon Blush Highlighting Concealer Age-defying Pressed Powder
When emailing or texting, it would be very helpful to send a picture Palette • Maybelline Cover Stick • CoverGirl Advanced Radiance
of the product and the list of ingredients (or a picture of the BLUSH • Revlon Powder Blush Concealer Liquid Makeup
• CoverGirl Classic Color Blush • Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch • CoverGirl Advanced Radiance
ingredient panel – if it is legible.) • L’Oreal True Match Lumi CONCEALER Highlighting Concealer Pressed Powder
Powder Glow Illuminator • CoverGirl + Olay Eye Rehab • Maybelline Face Studio Master • CoverGirl Clean Liquid Makeup
• L’Oreal True Match Naturale Concealer Conceal • CoverGirl Clean Matte Liquid
Mineral Blush • CoverGirl Invisible Concealer • Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Foundation
• L’Oreal True Match Super • CoverGirl Queen Natural Hue Eraser Dark Circles Treatment • CoverGirl Clean Oil Control
Blendable Blush Concealer Concealer Liquid Makeup
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