Removal of Hametz

REMOVAL OF HAMEITZL! On the night before Pesah, a search for hametz, such as breadcrumbs, products containing leaven and grain alcohol, is made in the house. The custom is to do so at night by the light of a candle, | but a flashlight may also be used. If Pesah falls on Motza’ei Shabbat, the search is made on | Thursday night. Those who plan to be away on Pesah should conduct the search the night before their departure, but without making a blessing. Before the search, make the following blessing: | ‘113 Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, Mate Se; | who has made us holy through His commandments, and has commanded us about the removal of leaven. After the search, say: xPOn bp May all hametz or leaven that is in my possession which I have not seen or removed be annulled and deemed like the dust of the earth. On the following morning after burning the hametz, say: xYAn by May all hametz or leaven that is in my possession, whether I have seen it or not, whether I have removed it or not, | be annulled and deemed like the dust of the earth. EIRUV TAVSHILIN It is not permitted to cook for Shabbat when a Yom Tov falls on Thursday or Friday unless an Eiruv Tavshilin has been made prior to the Yom Tov. This is done by taking a loaf or piece of matza together with a boiled egg, or a piece of cooked fish or meat to be used on Shabbat. While holding them, say the following: ‘1173 Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who has made us holy through His commandments, and has commanded us about the mitzva of Eiruv. By this Eiruv may we be permitted to bake, cook, insulate food, light a flame | and do everything necessary on the festival for the sake of the Sabbath, for us and for all Jews living in this city. For Eiruv Tehumin see page 350. For Candle Lighting see page 350.