A shiur addressing common Pesach-related kashrus questions was delivered Sunday morning at Khal Zichron Yichezkel in Toms River by Rabbi Nochum Rabinowitz, senior halachic coordinator at the Orthodox Union (OU).

During the shiur, Rabbi Rabinowitz discussed a number of questions that frequently arise as Pesach approaches, particularly regarding what should be used for the daled kosos at the Seder. Among the topics raised were whether wine or grape juice is preferable, the difference between grape juice with or without sulfites, and whether light grape juice is acceptable compared to regular grape juice.

Rabbi Rabinowitz also addressed the recent discussion surrounding the kashrus status of Kirkland tequila, which has generated questions in some communities.

While many people assume that tequila is simply distilled from agave and therefore automatically acceptable for Pesach, Rabbi Rabinowitz explained that the matter is more complex and that such assumptions are not necessarily correct.