Kosher question

[Jon Peterson]

I understand that there are consumables (i.e.: wine) that are both Kosher and/or Kosher for Passover. Are there also non-consumables, like furniture and wine coasters and virtually everything else, that are Kosher and/or Kosher for Passover?

[Gabriel Geller]

I understand that there are consumables (i.e.: wine) that are both Kosher and/or Kosher for Passover. Are there also non-consumables, like furniture and wine coasters and virtually everything else, that are Kosher and/or Kosher for Passover?

Hi Jon,

I'm not sure if I understand your question well but if you're asking whether non-food/drink things such as furniture, fridges, sofas etc can be or not considered kosher for Passover then the answer is yes.

Before Passover we must clean our furniture and kitchen equipment to ensure it's cleared of "chametz", that is to say leavened foods such as bread, pasta, cookies etc. It is forbidden to possess and consume any sort of "chametz" food or beverages (whiskey, beer, grain vodka...) during the entire 8 days of Passover.

I hope I answered your question and that I did so clearly enough.

Best,

GG

[Sam M]

Jon,
Kosher only has to do with food. That's a long story.
Kosher for Passover guarantees that the food product has no trace of grains; barley, wheat, spelt, rye Because they are forbidden during Passover.
Furthermore, as Gabe said, during Passover we are not allowed to even own any of those grains, whether we intend to eat it or not. We must get rid of every speck. So only in that sense can a non consumable be unkosher during Passover.
Sam

[Jon Peterson]

Sam and Gabe - thank you both for your posts. You have indeed answered my question. BTW, I asked in light of the fact that I recently purchased a sterling silver wine coaster which the seller noted was Kosher for Passover. In my obviously limited experience, I had not known that condition to apply to anything other than food and wine. Thank you again.

[Adam Peters]

Hi Jon,

It is possible that non-consumables would need to be kosher for passover if you intend to cook on them or eat off them. Some goods, such as parchment paper or aluminum foil have coatings that may be derived from a forbidden product. These coatings could be transferred to the food. While many argue that these would not be considered "chametz", some are extremely strict, and avoid them anyway.

Adam