Chametz means “leavening agents.” Any food or drink which contains wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, or any other forms of leaving agents cannot be eaten on Passover. Some examples of Chametz are: Breakfast Cereals Crackers Pasta Beer Vinegar The searching for Chametz ritual is done the night before Passover begins. Each corner, room, and even your car should be checked for Chametz. Furniture and couch cushions should also be included in the cleaning. Another tradition many Jews will do is change over their entire kitchen to Kosher for Passover. This means taking all the dishware, silverware, glasses, and all cookware … Continue reading →