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There is a Rabbinic mitzvah to drink four cups of wine at the Seder. <ref> Chazon Ovadia (pesach page 1). However, Rav Shlomo Kluger in Sh"t Kinat Sofrim 95 holds that the obligation of the four cups of wine is from the Torah. </ref>
There is a Rabbinic mitzvah to drink four cups of wine at [[the Seder]]. <ref> Chazon Ovadia ([[pesach]] page 1). However, Rav Shlomo Kluger in Sh"t Kinat Sofrim 95 holds that the obligation of the four cups of wine is from the Torah. </ref>


==What type of wine==
==What type of wine==
# It's preferable to use red wine. <ref> S"A 472:11. Mishna Brurah 472:38 says that this is in commemoration of the Jewish blood that was spilled in Mitzrayim. </ref> If there's white wine that's better than the red wine, Ashenazim say that one should have the white wine, while Sephardic practice is to have red wine anyway. <Ref> Rama 472:11 writes that if the white wine is better one can have that instead of the red wine. Kitzur S"A 118:1 concurs. Kitzur S"A 118:1 adds that in countries where there is a fear of a blood libel, the minhag is not to use red wine. However, Chazon Ovadyah (Pesach vol 2 pg 11) writes that the Sephardic custom is to use red wine anyway. </ref>
# It's preferable to use red wine. <ref> S"A 472:11. Mishna Brurah 472:38 says that this is in commemoration of the Jewish blood that was spilled in Mitzrayim. </ref> If there's white wine that's better than the red wine, Ashenazim say that one should have the white wine, while Sephardic practice is to have red wine anyway. <Ref> Rama 472:11 writes that if the white wine is better one can have that instead of the red wine. Kitzur S"A 118:1 concurs. Kitzur S"A 118:1 adds that in countries where there is a fear of a blood libel, the minhag is not to use red wine. However, Chazon Ovadyah ([[Pesach]] vol 2 pg 11) writes that the Sephardic custom is to use red wine anyway. </ref>
# Many authorities say that one may not use grape juice for the Seder, however, if one hates wine or will become ill, then there's is what to rely on to have grape juice. <ref> Mikrei Kodesh 2:35 (pg 130), Sh"t Chazon Ovadyah (in the note on pg 99-100), Halachos of [[Pesach]] (chapter 20, Sec B 5, pg 222) quoting Rav Moshe Feinstein rule that one doesn't fulfill חירות- having wine as a free man by having grape juice. However, Halachos of [[Pesach]] concludes that if one is unable to have wine one should have grape juice. Teshuvot Vihanhagot 2:243 writes that the Chazon Ish, Brisker Rav, and other Gedolim used grape juice at the end of their lives when they were unable to drink wine. </ref> Others, however, permit having grape juice and adds that lechatchila women and children can use grape juice. <ref> Sh"t Mishneh Halachot 10:87, Nefesh HaRav (p. 185) in name of Rav Soloveitchik </ref>
# Many authorities say that one may not use grape juice for [[the Seder]], however, if one hates wine or will become ill, then there's is what to rely on to have grape juice. <ref> Mikrei Kodesh 2:35 (pg 130), Sh"t Chazon Ovadyah (in the note on pg 99-100), Halachos of [[Pesach]] (chapter 20, Sec B 5, pg 222) quoting Rav Moshe Feinstein rule that one doesn't fulfill חירות- having wine as a free man by having grape juice. However, Halachos of [[Pesach]] concludes that if one is unable to have wine one should have grape juice. Teshuvot Vihanhagot 2:243 writes that the Chazon Ish, Brisker Rav, and other Gedolim used grape juice at the end of their lives when they were unable to drink wine. </ref> Others, however, permit having grape juice and adds that lechatchila women and children can use grape juice. <ref> Sh"t Mishneh Halachot 10:87, Nefesh HaRav (p. 185) in name of Rav Soloveitchik </ref>


==Making Brachat HaGafen==
==Making Brachat HaGafen==
# The Ashkenazi minhag is to make HaGen on each cup of wine and a Bracha Achrona only on the last one. <Ref>Rama 474:1 </ref>  
# The Ashkenazi minhag is to make HaGen on each cup of wine and a [[Bracha Achrona]] only on the last one. <Ref>Rama 474:1 </ref>  
# The Sephardi minhag is to make HaGen on the first and third cup of wine and a Bracha Achrona only on the last one. <Ref>S”A 474:1 </ref>
# The Sephardi minhag is to make HaGen on the first and third cup of wine and a [[Bracha Achrona]] only on the last one. <Ref>S”A 474:1 </ref>
# There’s no Bracha Achrona on the first cup even if one knows that one will take longer than Shuir Ikul in explaining the Haggadah. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo 9:24 </ref>
# There’s no [[Bracha Achrona]] on the first cup even if one knows that one will take longer than Shuir Ikul in explaining the Haggadah. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo 9:24 </ref>


==Drinking at other times in the seder==
==Drinking at other times in the seder==
# One may drink wine in between the first, second, and third cups of wine but not between the third and fourth cups. <ref> The Mishna (Pesachim 117b) states that it is permitted to drink wine between the 4 cups of wine, except between the third and fourth cups. The Rashbam (108a s.v. Bein Shelishi) explains that one may drink wine between the first, second, and third cups because it serves as an appetizer for the Matzah. However, after Birkat HaMazon, when there’s no more need to eat Matzah, drinking an extra cup appears as though one is adding on to the established 4 cups of wine. See Reshimot Shiurim (Sukkah p. 139) for an explanation of why it only appears as adding but does not violate Bal Tosif.
# One may drink wine in between the first, second, and third cups of wine but not between the third and fourth cups. <ref> The Mishna (Pesachim 117b) states that it is permitted to drink wine between the 4 cups of wine, except between the third and fourth cups. The Rashbam (108a s.v. Bein Shelishi) explains that one may drink wine between the first, second, and third cups because it serves as an appetizer for the [[Matzah]]. However, after [[Birkat HaMazon]], when there’s no more need to eat [[Matzah]], drinking an extra cup appears as though one is adding on to the established 4 cups of wine. See Reshimot [[Shiurim]] ([[Sukkah]] p. 139) for an explanation of why it only appears as adding but does not violate Bal Tosif.
* The Yerushalmi (Pesachim 10:6), however, explains that one should not drink between the third and fourth cups so as not to get drunk, which would prevent a person from saying [[Hallel]]. Drinking between the earlier cups is not an issue because during a meal, wine is not as intoxicating.
* The Yerushalmi (Pesachim 10:6), however, explains that one should not drink between the third and fourth cups so as not to get drunk, which would prevent a person from saying [[Hallel]]. Drinking between the earlier cups is not an issue because during a meal, wine is not as intoxicating.
* Rambam (ibid. 7:10), Tur, and S”A 473:3 and 479:1 codify the Mishna. Mishna Brurah 479:5 writes that based on the Yerushalmi, one also may not drink any intoxicating drink, and as a stringency according to the Rashbam, one may not drink Chamar Medina (which is valid for the 4 cups). </ref>  
* Rambam (ibid. 7:10), Tur, and S”A 473:3 and 479:1 codify the Mishna. Mishna Brurah 479:5 writes that based on the Yerushalmi, one also may not drink any intoxicating drink, and as a stringency according to the Rashbam, one may not drink Chamar Medina (which is valid for the 4 cups). </ref>  
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==If four cups are drunk all at once==
==If four cups are drunk all at once==
# If all four cups are drunk at once and not dispersed throughout the Seder in their proper place one doesn't fulfill his obligation. <ref> S"A 472:8 </ref>
# If all four cups are drunk at once and not dispersed throughout [[the Seder]] in their proper place one doesn't fulfill his obligation. <ref> S"A 472:8 </ref>


==Amount to Drink==
==Amount to Drink==
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==Sources==
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There is a Rabbinic mitzvah to drink four cups of wine at the Seder. [1]

What type of wine

  1. It's preferable to use red wine. [2] If there's white wine that's better than the red wine, Ashenazim say that one should have the white wine, while Sephardic practice is to have red wine anyway. [3]
  2. Many authorities say that one may not use grape juice for the Seder, however, if one hates wine or will become ill, then there's is what to rely on to have grape juice. [4] Others, however, permit having grape juice and adds that lechatchila women and children can use grape juice. [5]

Making Brachat HaGafen

  1. The Ashkenazi minhag is to make HaGen on each cup of wine and a Bracha Achrona only on the last one. [6]
  2. The Sephardi minhag is to make HaGen on the first and third cup of wine and a Bracha Achrona only on the last one. [7]
  3. There’s no Bracha Achrona on the first cup even if one knows that one will take longer than Shuir Ikul in explaining the Haggadah. [8]

Drinking at other times in the seder

  1. One may drink wine in between the first, second, and third cups of wine but not between the third and fourth cups. [9]
  2. Even though one is permitted to drink between the first and second cup, one should be strict not to wine too much wine so as not to get drunk (and not be able to say the whole Haggadah). [10]
  3. According to Ashkenazim, in order to be permitted to drink between the first and second cup one must have had in mind to drink anything that comes later or that the wine was in front of them when he made the bracha (as long one didn’t have in mind not to cover that drink) because in this case no new bracha is needed on the wine between the first and second cup. [11]
  4. It’s totally permissible to drinks other than wine or intoxicating beverages between the first and second cup. [12]
  5. It’s permissible to drink between the second and third cup. [13]

If four cups are drunk all at once

  1. If all four cups are drunk at once and not dispersed throughout the Seder in their proper place one doesn't fulfill his obligation. [14]

Amount to Drink

  1. See the Required Amount of Matzah and Wine for the Seder page.

Sources

  1. ↑ Chazon Ovadia (pesach page 1). However, Rav Shlomo Kluger in Sh"t Kinat Sofrim 95 holds that the obligation of the four cups of wine is from the Torah.
  2. ↑ S"A 472:11. Mishna Brurah 472:38 says that this is in commemoration of the Jewish blood that was spilled in Mitzrayim.
  3. ↑ Rama 472:11 writes that if the white wine is better one can have that instead of the red wine. Kitzur S"A 118:1 concurs. Kitzur S"A 118:1 adds that in countries where there is a fear of a blood libel, the minhag is not to use red wine. However, Chazon Ovadyah (Pesach vol 2 pg 11) writes that the Sephardic custom is to use red wine anyway.
  4. ↑ Mikrei Kodesh 2:35 (pg 130), Sh"t Chazon Ovadyah (in the note on pg 99-100), Halachos of Pesach (chapter 20, Sec B 5, pg 222) quoting Rav Moshe Feinstein rule that one doesn't fulfill חירות- having wine as a free man by having grape juice. However, Halachos of Pesach concludes that if one is unable to have wine one should have grape juice. Teshuvot Vihanhagot 2:243 writes that the Chazon Ish, Brisker Rav, and other Gedolim used grape juice at the end of their lives when they were unable to drink wine.
  5. ↑ Sh"t Mishneh Halachot 10:87, Nefesh HaRav (p. 185) in name of Rav Soloveitchik
  6. ↑ Rama 474:1
  7. ↑ S”A 474:1
  8. ↑ Halichot Shlomo 9:24
  9. ↑ The Mishna (Pesachim 117b) states that it is permitted to drink wine between the 4 cups of wine, except between the third and fourth cups. The Rashbam (108a s.v. Bein Shelishi) explains that one may drink wine between the first, second, and third cups because it serves as an appetizer for the Matzah. However, after Birkat HaMazon, when there’s no more need to eat Matzah, drinking an extra cup appears as though one is adding on to the established 4 cups of wine. See Reshimot Shiurim (Sukkah p. 139) for an explanation of why it only appears as adding but does not violate Bal Tosif.
    • The Yerushalmi (Pesachim 10:6), however, explains that one should not drink between the third and fourth cups so as not to get drunk, which would prevent a person from saying Hallel. Drinking between the earlier cups is not an issue because during a meal, wine is not as intoxicating.
    • Rambam (ibid. 7:10), Tur, and S”A 473:3 and 479:1 codify the Mishna. Mishna Brurah 479:5 writes that based on the Yerushalmi, one also may not drink any intoxicating drink, and as a stringency according to the Rashbam, one may not drink Chamar Medina (which is valid for the 4 cups).
  10. ↑ S”A 473:3 writes that even though it’s permitted to drink but one should be careful not to drink too much wine so as not to become intoxicated and become unable to finish the Haggaddah. Darkei Moshe and Mishna Brurah 473:14 write that such is our minhag.
  11. ↑ Mishna Brurah 473:13 writes that according to Ashkenazim that make a bracha on each cup of wine and making a bracha on wine unnecessarily is forbidden because it looks like one is adding to the established number of cups of the night. Therefore, if the wine was on the table as one made the bracha or one had intention to cover anything that comes later, it’s permitted to drink the cups.
  12. ↑ Mishna Brurah 473:16
  13. ↑ Mishna Brurah 473:12
  14. ↑ S"A 472:8
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