Going against the grain? Understanding the Passover kitnyot debate

Ashkenazi Jews have a longstanding prohibition on eating kitniyot, and it is one that persists to this day in Israel and remains a major divisive discussion. Ahead of Passover, we look into why.

The ‘kitniyot’ designation refers to legumes but now covers a wide range of foodstuffs such as peas, sunflower seeds, rice, and corn.

The ‘kitniyot’ designation refers to legumes but now covers a wide range of foodstuffs such as peas, sunflower seeds, rice, and corn.

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