Pesach 2023 Halachic Guide - The Federation of Synagogues

Toiveling Utensils (Tevilas Keylim)

Pesach is a time of year when many new utensils are purchased, and the Keylim Mikva is needed now more than ever.

In extreme circumstances when you are unable to access a Keylim Mikva or for items which will be damaged by Tevilla, the Federation’s Mechiras Keylim service is available if necessary. Click here to access this service and to read further details. We strongly advise that you check with your Rov to confirm whether it is correct to rely on Mechiras Keylim in your circumstances.

Pesach 2023 – timeline

1. Mechiras Chometz

The Federation’s Mechiras Chometz form can be filled in online by clicking here .
The form should be filled in by midnight Monday 3rd April. After this time, the form will no longer be available.
Forms can also be sent by email to mechiraschometz@federation.org.uk

2. tuesday Night – Bedikas Chometz

For those who have the minhag to do so, ten pieces of bread are hidden around the house.
The brocho and further instructions can be found in a Siddur or Machzor
After the bedika, כל חמירא is recited.

3. Ta’anis Bechorim

If you are firstborn male, you should attend a Siyum in order to absolve yourself from the need to fast today. You should not eat before attending the Siyum.

4. wednesday morning – Finish Eating Chometz

Sof zman achilas Chometz is at 10:16am GMT in London. After this time, Chometz, Kitniyos and egg matza may not be eaten.
Before sof zman achila, one should brush their teeth and floss / clean out their mouth.

5. wednesday Morning – Destroying Chometz

Zman biur Chometz (last time for destroying Chometz) is at 11:40am GMT in London.
Before this time, you should recite the second כל חמירא as instructed in the Siddur or Machzor.

6. wednesday Afternoon

Complete haircuts and ironing by Chatzos at 1:03pm.
Eruv Tavshilin – Since Yom Tov runs straight into Shabbos, Eruv Tavshilin is required in order to allow you to make Shabbos preparations on Friday afternoon. Follow instructions in your machzor.

7. Preparing the Seder Foods

Checklist:

Open Matza and wine
Wash lettuce for Maror
Prepare Charoses
Roast Zero’ah (bone) and egg for Seder plate
Prepare salt water

further resources

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