1) All rooms where Chometz may have been brought into must be checked.
One's office, car and clothing must also be checked if there is a chance that Chometz was placed there. (Regarding the pockets of clothing see Shu"t MaHari Weil Siman 193, also quoted in Gilyonei HaShas to Shabbos 12b)
Before starting
Bedikas Chometz the Bracha of "Baruch Ata Hashem Elokeinu Melech HaOlam
Asher Kidshanu B'Mitzvosav V'tzivanu Al Biur Chometz" is recited.
After reciting the
Bracha the searching should begin immediately, and no talking or
interruptions should take place between the Bracha and the starting of
the search.
It is best not to talk or make [unneccesary] interruptions throughout the entire Bedikas Chometz process.
Talking for the purpose of the search at hand is permitted.
If one uses the
restroom during the Bedikas Chometz, he may recite the bracha of "Asher
Yatzar" afterwards, and it isn't considered an interruption. (Psak of Maran Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv Shlita)
2) It is customary to place 10 pieces of bread throughout the home, which the one doing Bedikas Chometz should "find".
Be careful not to "hide" them to well, lest they be forgotten and left in the home throughout Pesach.
The lights in the room may be left on during the Bedikas Chometz. (See Halichos Shlomo, Pesach, Perek 5 Dvar Halacha Os 19 and footnote 57)
After Bedikas
Chometz is finished, it is important to "Nullify" any Chometz that may
be in your property. There is a special text of nullification that
should be said, which is printed in most Siddurim.
It is important to
understand what you are saying and not just say the Aramaic words in the
Siddur with no clue that you are nullifying and making your Chometz
Hefker, as simply saying the words as a "Tefilah" and not understanding
them is worthless, even B'dieved.
The text may be said in English or any other language, as long as the one saying it understands what they are saying. (See Rama Siman 434:2 and Mishna Berura S"K 9)
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Reader's Question:
Is one allowed to take a shower on Yom Tov?
Answer:
Showering
on Yom Tov is only permitted when extremely necessary (very hot and
sweaty etc.), and even then not in the normal manner of showering during
the weekdays.
Hot water may not be used. Only one
part of the body may be washed at a time, and not a full body shower.
Bar soap may not be used, nor a washcloth. Liquid soap and shampoo,
according to some Poskim may be used, only if they are watered down
enough. Drying the hair afterwards with a towel is prohibited. There are
other issues that may arise as well. It is important to discuss all the
details of this with a Rav to determine the need to shower and the
methods acceptable according to Halacha.
Unfortunately many people abuse this
Halacha and take showers, or even go swimming, on Yom Tov, and they
should be urged to seek Rabbinic guidance before engaging in these
oftentimes prohibited activities on Yom Tov.
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ויעש שני כרובים ... משני קצות הכפורת
Each day identify one person perched on an opposite corner
than you, ultra-ultra orthodox, or ultra-ultra modern, nerdy, jappy,
chovevei Tzion/not, in-town/out-of-town, intra/extra-verted, or
ultra-something other than you. Take a moment to look deep into his
face. Respect him. See his struggles and see his yearnings. Accept him.
Respect him.
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