Vaad Issues Procedures
for Preparation of Passover

6—Friday, March 26, 1971

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Stone Sculpture Found in Mexico
Proves Ancient Mediterranean Link

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Time of search is Thursday,
In a pre-holiday statement, the
WALTHAM, Mass. — A stone Beit Shearim in Israel, is that of
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immediately
after
dark.
April
Vaad Harabonim of Detroit (Coun-
sculpture recently placed on display a merchant ship under sail. A
cil of Orthodox Rabbis) relates FASTING OF THE FIRST BORN in a Mexican museum demonstrates star of David appears beside the
lassi WinorWs.• Detroit. Mich.
Who is required to fast? Every conclusively that inhabitants of the ship.
the procedure for Passover ob-
servance month of Nisan (at sun- male who is a first born child. Mediterranean area lived in Mex-
set, Friday, April 9, and ends af- For boys under age 13, the father ico as far back as 700 CE, a dis-
ter sundown Saturday, April 17). assumes the obligation, regardless tinguished art historian and ar-
Throughout the eight days of the of whether he happens to be the chitect has announced at Brandeis
SEE OR CALL
festival, Jews abstain from eating first born.
University.
Why is the fast required?
any "hametz," or leaven.
In making the announcement,
Since the first born of Israel Prof. Alexander von Wuthenau of
DESCRIPTION OF HAMETZ
were
spared
from
the
last
plague
Hametz is a fermented mixture
the University of the Americas in
of one of the five types of grain (in which all Egyptian first born Mexico City noted that many au-
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(wheat, rye, spelt, barley and were slain), this fast is assumed thorities still deny that inhabitants
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Foods about which there is even being spared.
contact with America prior to 1492.
When should he fast? Erev Pe- Prof. von Wuthenau discussed his
a suspicion of hametz should not
be used, for the minutest amount sach, Friday, April 9.
theory in one of a series of five
of hametz renders an entire prod-
Alternative to fasting: The first lectures delivered at Brandeis un-
uct unsuited for Passover use.
born may join in a feast for the der the auspices of the university's
Food or drinks made from the performance of a religious duty Mediterranean studies department.
five types of grain, i.e., beer, (Seudat Mitzva) on the day before
The pre-Columbian stone sculp-
whiskey—are subject to the laws Passover, which would absolve ture was excavated recently in
him from fasting. Every first born Campeche and placed in the cen-
of hametz.
Grain vinegar and any products male is, therefore, urged to at- tral Maya room of the National
containing vinegar are harnetz. tend morning services at which Museum in Mexico City.
All articles made of flour, such time his rabbi will conduct a
The work depicts the profile of
as matzot, cakes, macaroon, etc., "siyum"—completion of a talmu- a man wearing an elaborate head-
require reliable endorsement by dic tractate for this purpose.
dress and a large earring. He car-
a properly ordained Orthodox
DISHES AND UTENSILS
ries an object similar to a lantern
leader. No one else is qualified to
Since no trace of leaven is per- in his hand. The professor said:
pass on Jewish law.
mitted in food during Passover,
"The wise-looking personality
Endorsement also is required secial attention must be given to wears, like. every dignitary of his
for .candy, soft drinks, wines, dishes and utensils. It is, of time, earrings. But -an earring of
OUR ALTERATION DEPT,
liquors, canned food and dried course, best whenever possible most unusual design. The star of
fruit. All fresh vegetables may and financially feasible to use David is clearly shown in the mid-
IS READY TO ASSIST
be used except rice, millet, dishes and utensils specially set dle of a round disc, partly covered
aside for Passover use. However, with horizontal lines which might
peas and beans.
WITH THE
The Vaad statement warns:
under certain conditions, some of well mean water . . . "The head-
"Because of chaotic conditions the utensils used throughout the dress appears to depict a ship
FOR THE
in American- Jewish life which year also may be used on Pass- seen from above which resembles
permit irresponsible manufactur- over. They must then be "kash- ancient Egyptian papyrus boats."
SPRING SEASON
ers and merchants to take advan- ered" or prepared in a special
Prof. von Wuthenau said fur-
tage of a gullible public by indis- manner for Passover use.
ther that this combination of a
criminately :pasting "Kosher
Dishes and utensils which can- sailing ship and the star of David
L'Pesach" signs, the only accept- not be "kashered" for Passover was consistent with the copy of a
able signs are those attested to use include: chinaware, pottery line drawing in the possession of
TAILORS
by a rabbinical authority and ob- and all earthenware; utensils that Dr. Cyrus H. Gordon, professor of
& CLOTHIERS
viously a part of the label's leg- might become damaged by hot Mediterranean studies at Brandeis.
end, printed on the container by water, for example, where :'a uten-
The drawing, copied from a 2nd
the manufacturer. In any question- sil is glued together; utensils or or 3rd Century Jewish tomb at
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cupbcards, etc.) Dishes and uten- bottle with a narrow neck that
sils nit used for Passover . should cannot be cleansed from within;
be thoroughly scoured and and glass vessels, unless : never
and cleansed, then hidden. Lock used for hot foods. Consult your
them up in a separate room or rabbi first.
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