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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 36 MIN

Rice to the Occasion: The Kitniyos Controversy on Pesach

from Rabbi Doobie Lisker · host Rabbi Doobie Lisker

Ashkenazim avoid kitniyos on Pesach, but Sephardim enjoy rice without a second thought—so what’s the deal? In this episode of Rice to the Occasion, we dive into the history, halacha, and heated debates surrounding kitniyos. Should the minhag stand firm, or is it time for a change? Grab your matzah (or maybe some quinoa), and join us for a fascinating discussion on one of Pesach’s most controversial topics!#pesach #ashkenazi #sefardi #matzah #torah #mitzvot #chabad #lubavitch #passover #kitniyos #kitniyot

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Ashkenazim avoid kitniyos on Pesach, but Sephardim enjoy rice without a second thought—so what’s the deal? In this episode of Rice to the Occasion, we dive into the history, halacha, and heated debates surrounding kitniyos. Should the minhag stand firm, or is it time for a change? Grab your matzah (or maybe some quinoa), and join us for a fascinating discussion on one of Pesach’s most controversial topics!#pesach #ashkenazi #sefardi #matzah #torah #mitzvot #chabad #lubavitch #passover #kitniyos #kitniyot

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Ashkenazim avoid kitniyos on Pesach, but Sephardim enjoy rice without a second thought—so what’s the deal? In this episode of Rice to the Occasion, we dive into the history, halacha, and heated debates surrounding kitniyos. Should the minhag stand...

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