Passover Articles

OU Kosher Hosts Conference to Show Appreciation for Mashgichim in Israel

One hundred and twenty attendees were addressed by OU leadership and prominent Rabbis.

A Century of OU Kosher Certification

A remarkable history lies behind the extraordinary variety of kosher-for-Passover products.

The What & Why of Eruv Tavshilin

When Yom Tov precedes Shabbos, it is rabbinically forbidden to cook or prepare on yom tov for Shabbos.

GE Appliances Completes Transition of Refrigerators to OU Kosher/CRC Certification

Top-freezer refrigerators will now be certified with built-in enhanced Shabbos mode.

The Guests You Don’t Want at the Seder: Your Guide to Checking Seder Delicacies

Ensure your Seder table food is insect free by following these recommended methods for inspecting and cleaning.

Ask the Rav: Rav Hershel Schachter Discusses Pesach

Rabbis Nachum Rabinowitz and Moshe Zywica discuss Pesach-related topics with Rav Hershel Schachter shlit”a.

Passover for the Masses: How the Pros Prepare for the Chag

Please join us as we assess and prepare a foodservice location for Pesach.

What Happens if I Find Chametz on Pesach? Well, That Depends…

Here are a few questions to keep in mind, since the answer to each can affect the ruling.

Pesach Freedom, Even When We Weren’t: A Passover Sermon from the Warsaw Ghetto

Clearing the rubble of the devastated Warsaw Ghetto in December 1950, a Polish construction worker made a remarkable discovery.

Of Food and Freedom: Navigating Pesach with Food-Related Conditions

Here’s a close look at several common food-related health conditions and how to manage them over Pesach.