Passover Musings

[av8rmike]

Not even 24 hours into Passover, and already I've broken the commandments: I had some yogurt at lunch that was made with corn syrup. Usually I can go the whole week without chametz, and at least a few days without corn-, peanut-, or other forbidden products (kitniyot). This year I've done such a poor job planning my meals in advance that the yogurt was practically the only thing available to bring for lunch.

Seriously, I've never really understood the prohibition on kitniyot for Ashkenazic Jews. Not only are we forbidden from eating products made from grains (wheat, barley, rye, oats, etc.) but also "grain-like" products like corn, soybeans, legumes, nuts, and other beans. That means a substantial part of my diet is off-limits, and I've never heard a good explanation of why other than "it's traditional/customary for Ashkenazim."

I probably shouldn't fret it. There are many more less observant Jews than I, and even if I'm perfect for the rest of Passover, a few days doesn't make up for years of neglecting all the other commandments.
*ahem* Phil, you go out for pork barbecue last night? =)

Comments

[nyctea.livejournal.com]

I'm sure God still loves you anyway! ;)

[guinastasia.livejournal.com]

Well, don't sweat it. Even when I was a good little Catholic girl, I'd cheat on Fridays during Lent if I was at a friend's house and her mother was serving -gasp!-meat!!!

[violaman.livejournal.com]

No, I had the pork ribs and Texas sausage link on Saturday night. I passed up the sausage and peppers for lunch today.