Torah Related Sources
The Torah has several commandments governing chametz during Passover:
- The positive commandment to remove all chametz from one's home (Exodus 12:15).
- Not to possess chametz in one's domain. (Exodus 12:19, Deuteronomy 16:4).
- Not to eat chametz, or mixtures containing chametz (Exodus 13:3, Exodus 12:20, Deuteronomy 16:3).
The prohibitions take effect around late morning on the eve of Passover, or the 14th of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar. Chametz is permitted again from nightfall after the final day of Passover. Traditional Jewish homes spend the days leading up to Passover cleaning and removing all traces of chametz from the house.
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