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Chametz
חמץ
Leavened food made from one of the five grains (wheat, barley, oats, rye, spelt). Forbidden to own or eat during Pesach.
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Reviewed by the editorial board · Updated 2026-04-28
חמץ
Leavened food made from one of the five grains (wheat, barley, oats, rye, spelt). Forbidden to own or eat during Pesach.
Reviewed by the editorial board · Updated 2026-04-28