(A re-post from a few years ago. Timely and important!) The clash between historical reality and recent tradition is especially prominent in the Pesach seder. Should we measure a kezayis as being the size of an olive (the historical reality), or the size of six olives (recent tradition)? Should we use soft matzah that is relatively thick and spongy (
Seder Historical Realities vs. Seder "Traditions"
Seder Historical Realities vs. Seder…
Seder Historical Realities vs. Seder "Traditions"
(A re-post from a few years ago. Timely and important!) The clash between historical reality and recent tradition is especially prominent in the Pesach seder. Should we measure a kezayis as being the size of an olive (the historical reality), or the size of six olives (recent tradition)? Should we use soft matzah that is relatively thick and spongy (
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