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See also: [[Passover]], [[kitniyot]]
See also: [[Passover]], [[kitniyot]]


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Chametz (חמץ) is the Hebrew term for leavened bread. The word is used generally in regards to the Jewish holiday of Passover. Jewish law prohibits one from owning, eating or benefiting from any chametz during Passover.

See also: Passover, kitniyot