Q. Can a Jewish patient transfer a tray of Chometz food to another non-Jewish patient, laying in the next bed, during Pesach.
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit"a opinion is that it is prohibited, as the non-Jewish patient will remain grateful for the favour done, and that constitutes a benefit. Chometz during Pesach is prohibited in benefit. He may also desire the existence (Roitze Bekiyumoi) of this particular chometz, since he will be careful not to tip the tray and spill the food. (O.C. 450 - Chashukei Chemed, Pesochim p. 190).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit"a.
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