[RBS] IMPT note about kitniyot

[Zvi Friedman]

In response to the comments on Friday entitled "IMPT note about kitniyot" I
have a request of everyone who read this comment or anyone thinking of
putting in this type of message.  If you are not a Rabbi - please don't
give halachic advice or state halacha - even if you do it in the guise of
helping people.  If you have an opinion that relates to halacha, please ask
YOUR Rav and if he agrees then put the comments on the list with his name
on it.  Writing that you are not a Rabbi and that people should consult
their Rav is not enough.  There were two issues raised and both were not
presented fully and might bring people who don't eat Kitniyos to do so.

1. Many tunas packed in water are actually cooked in vegetable broth.  You
can search on the internet and you will find "Vegetable broth is added to
some StarKist Tuna products as a flavor enhancer. The broth must consist of
two or more of the following: beans (including soybeans), cabbage, carrots,
celery, garlic, onions, parsley, peas, potatoes, green or red bell peppers,
spinach, or tomatoes."  Are beans Kitniyos?
2. It is not the producers who decides what hashgachic label goes on the
product it is the Rav HaMachshir who IS a Rabbi (unlike the author of the
original note).

There are many wonderful Rabbanim in our community who are happy to answer
all of your questions.  Ask them BEFORE you post your opinion as others
will actually believe what you write.

Chag KASHER V'sameach

Zvi
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