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Lunch & Learn

10 July @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until 31 July, 2025

In the heart of the capitol, Rabbi Rashi Simon explores ideas, ask questions, and engages with young professionals each week. This jolt in the day refreshes the mind and causes participants to refocus as necessary. With gratitude to Her Majesty and officials – we welcome regulars and new comers to join and participate.

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Date:
10 July
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Questions & Answers
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Questions and Answers

Ask the Rabbi: Quinoa on Pesach
Dear Rabbi Simon,
Where do you stand on quinoa (and the kitniyot ban) for Pesach?
Many thanks,
Tzippy
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Dear Tzippy,
In line with other American authorities, I am in favour of quinoa. Although I reject completely the voices (mostly from Israel) seeking to abolish the ban on kitniyot entirely, IMO we do not need to include in the prohibition pseudo-grains that were unknown in the Old World until modern times. Best to buy with a Pesach hechsher though, to be free of any possible wheat contamination.
Rabbi Rashi Simon
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