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===Bracha === | ===Bracha === | ||
# Before the Bedika one should make the Bracha of Asher Kidishanu BeMitzvotav VeTzivanu Al [[Biur Chametz]]. <Ref>Tur and S”A 432:1, Kitzur S"A 111:7. Mishna Brurah 432:3 and Chazon Ovadia Part 1 page 44 explain that we don't recite al bedikat chametz because the search is only for the purpose of the destruction. </ref> If one accidentally made the Bracha of Al [[Bitul Chametz]] after the fact one has fulfilled the obligation. <ref>Mishna Brurah 432:3 </ref> One has also fulfilled his obligation if he recites "livaer chametz." <ref> Chazon Ovadia [[Pesach]] 5763 Part 1 page 44. See Rosh (Pesachim 1:10) as to why the bracha is with "Al Biur" and not "Leva'er". </ref> | # Before the Bedika one should make the Bracha of Asher Kidishanu BeMitzvotav VeTzivanu Al [[Biur Chametz]]. <Ref>Tur and S”A 432:1, Kitzur S"A 111:7. Mishna Brurah 432:3 and Chazon Ovadia Part 1 page 44 explain that we don't recite al bedikat chametz because the search is only for the purpose of the destruction. </ref> If one accidentally made the Bracha of Al [[Bitul Chametz]] after the fact one has fulfilled the obligation.<ref>Mishna Brurah 432:3 </ref> One has also fulfilled his obligation if he recites "livaer chametz." <ref> Chazon Ovadia [[Pesach]] 5763 Part 1 page 44. See Rosh (Pesachim 1:10) as to why the bracha is with "Al Biur" and not "Leva'er". </ref> | ||
# One may not speak between the Bracha and beginning the Bedika, and if one did make an interruption not related to the Bedika one must make another Bracha. <Ref>S”A 432:1, Mishna Brurah 432:5 </ref> | # One may not speak between the Bracha and beginning the Bedika, and if one did make an interruption not related to the Bedika one must make another Bracha. <Ref>S”A 432:1, Mishna Brurah 432:5 </ref> | ||
# After one began it’s preferable not to speak until one completes the Bedika, however it’s permissible to speak even in matters not related to Bedika. <Ref>S”A 432:1, Mishna Brurah 432:6 </ref> | # After one began it’s preferable not to speak until one completes the Bedika, however it’s permissible to speak even in matters not related to Bedika. <Ref>S”A 432:1, Mishna Brurah 432:6 </ref> | ||
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==When== | ==When== | ||
# One should perform bedikat chametz in the beginning of the night on the fourteenth of Nisan. <ref>Shulchan Arukh 431:1. Mishna Brurah (431:1) writes that according to the Shulchan Arukh one should check after tzeit ha-kochavim. The Gr”a (431:1) cites the opinion of the Ra’avad who says that one should begin while there is still light outside. See Maaseh Rav (#178) who says that the Gra would begin Bedika slightly before [[Tzet HaKochavim]]. Nonetheless, Rabbi Eliyahu Spira in Eliyah Rabbah (431:5) explains that even the Gr”a agrees that one shouldn’t begin until tzeit ha-kochavim, however, at that time there still is a little bit of light outside.</ref> | # One should perform bedikat chametz in the beginning of the night on the fourteenth of Nisan.<ref>Shulchan Arukh 431:1. Mishna Brurah (431:1) writes that according to the Shulchan Arukh one should check after tzeit ha-kochavim. The Gr”a (431:1) cites the opinion of the Ra’avad who says that one should begin while there is still light outside. See Maaseh Rav (#178) who says that the Gra would begin Bedika slightly before [[Tzet HaKochavim]]. Nonetheless, Rabbi Eliyahu Spira in Eliyah Rabbah (431:5) explains that even the Gr”a agrees that one shouldn’t begin until tzeit ha-kochavim, however, at that time there still is a little bit of light outside.</ref> | ||
# If one usually follows רבינו תם, some say that one should make sure to start the Bedika after [[Tzet HaKochavim]] of רבינו תם. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:10). Haggadah of the Roshei Yeshivah (pg 13) records Rav Moshe's minhag to start the Bedika 50 minutes after sundown which according to many opinions is [[Tzet HaCochavim]] of Rabbenu Tam. </ref> and some say that one should begin before [[Tzet HaKochavim]] of רבינו תם at the time of accepted [[Tzet HaKochavim]] (while it’s still slightly light outside). <Ref>Moadim UZmanim (Vol 4 Siman 286 pg 46), Piskei Teshuvot 431:3 </ref> | # If one usually follows רבינו תם, some say that one should make sure to start the Bedika after [[Tzet HaKochavim]] of רבינו תם. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:10). Haggadah of the Roshei Yeshivah (pg 13) records Rav Moshe's minhag to start the Bedika 50 minutes after sundown which according to many opinions is [[Tzet HaCochavim]] of Rabbenu Tam. </ref> and some say that one should begin before [[Tzet HaKochavim]] of רבינו תם at the time of accepted [[Tzet HaKochavim]] (while it’s still slightly light outside). <Ref>Moadim UZmanim (Vol 4 Siman 286 pg 46), Piskei Teshuvot 431:3 </ref> | ||
# If one is praying with a [[minyan]] one should pray first and then perform Bedika. However, if one is praying at home, preferably one should appoint someone else to do Bedika while one prays, otherwise, pray first, unless one usually prays at home in which case some say one should check first and some say one should pray first.<Ref>Mishna Brurah 431:8</ref> Some recommend for a person davening at home that they should daven maariv at the ideal time, which is Tzet Hakochavim, and then starting the bedika.<ref>[https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=106099 Rav Shmuel Fuerst (min 1-5)]</ref> | # If one is praying with a [[minyan]] one should pray first and then perform Bedika. However, if one is praying at home, preferably one should appoint someone else to do Bedika while one prays, otherwise, pray first, unless one usually prays at home in which case some say one should check first and some say one should pray first.<Ref>Mishna Brurah 431:8</ref> Some recommend for a person davening at home that they should daven maariv at the ideal time, which is Tzet Hakochavim, and then starting the bedika.<ref>[https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=106099 Rav Shmuel Fuerst (min 1-5)]</ref> | ||
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==Who== | ==Who== | ||
# One who is sick must appoint a שליח to do Bedika in his place. <ref>Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:8) </ref> | # One who is sick must appoint a שליח to do Bedika in his place.<ref>Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:8) </ref> | ||
# One who is an [[Onen]], one who is in the first day of [[mourning]], must appoint a שליח to do Bedika in his place. <ref> Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:8) </ref> | # One who is an [[Onen]], one who is in the first day of [[mourning]], must appoint a שליח to do Bedika in his place.<ref> Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:8) </ref> | ||
==Leaving for Pesach== | ==Leaving for Pesach== | ||
# If a person leaves one’s house more than 30 days before [[Pesach]] and doesn’t plan to return for [[Pesach]] one doesn’t have to do Bedika but rather just do Bitul when the times comes wherever one is. <Ref>S”A 436:1 </ref> | # If a person leaves one’s house more than 30 days before [[Pesach]] and doesn’t plan to return for [[Pesach]] one doesn’t have to do Bedika but rather just do Bitul when the times comes wherever one is. <Ref>S”A 436:1 </ref> | ||
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# In an apartment building one person should check the stairwell, closets, etc. for everyone after having made a Bracha for Bedika in his own house (without making interruptions that aren’t relevant to the Bedika). <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 433:3 </ref> | # In an apartment building one person should check the stairwell, closets, etc. for everyone after having made a Bracha for Bedika in his own house (without making interruptions that aren’t relevant to the Bedika). <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 433:3 </ref> | ||
# The minhag is not to do Bedika in the areas where one stores Chametz and is going to sell to a goy for [[Pesach]]. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 436:32 quotes those who obligate a Bedika and those who exempt and so it’s preferable to sell it on the 13th. However, Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:3) writes that the accepted minhag is not to do Bedika in those areas and only have it sold afterwards. </ref> | # The minhag is not to do Bedika in the areas where one stores Chametz and is going to sell to a goy for [[Pesach]]. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 436:32 quotes those who obligate a Bedika and those who exempt and so it’s preferable to sell it on the 13th. However, Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:3) writes that the accepted minhag is not to do Bedika in those areas and only have it sold afterwards. </ref> | ||
# If one's porch is roofed and fenced in, it is considered like any other room that needs to be checked with a bracha. <ref>Nitei Gavriel ([[Pesach]] v. 1, p. 112)</ref> | # If one's porch is roofed and fenced in, it is considered like any other room that needs to be checked with a bracha.<ref>Nitei Gavriel ([[Pesach]] v. 1, p. 112)</ref> | ||
===Renting one's house to a non-Jew=== | ===Renting one's house to a non-Jew=== | ||
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===Yeshiva Student=== | ===Yeshiva Student=== | ||
# If a Yeshiva student is leaving his dorm or apartment within 30 days of [[Pesach]], even if he isn’t returning on [[Pesach]], he has an obligation to do Bedikat Chametz the night before he leaves, without a Bracha <ref> The Gemara Pesachim 6a says that one who leaves his house within 30 days of [[Pesach]], should do Biur even if he doesn’t plan on being home during [[Pesach]]. Rambam (Chametz 2:16) explains that this includes doing Bedika. Shulchan Aruch 436:1 agrees. Mishna Brurah 436:6 writes that one should do Bedika with a candle the night before leaving. Rama 436:1 writes that there’s no Bracha for this Bedika since it’s not performed on the night of the 14th. Torat HaYeshiva 14:2 applies this halacha to a Yeshiva student in dorms. </ref>, but with a candle or flashlight <ref> Halachos of [[Pesach]] (p. 86) quotes Rav Moshe saying that a flashlight is better than using a candle and Rav Aharon Kotler as saying it is equivalent to a candle. Halichot Shlomo 5:11 writes that if one can’t use a candle, one should use a flashlight. Chazon Ovadyah (p. 38) agrees.</ref>, and then do Bitul. <Ref>Taz 436:2 writes that besides the Bedika, one should do Bitul on [[Erev Pesach]]; Magen Avraham 436:1 argues that one should also do Bitul after the Bedika as one does by Bedika on the 14th. Biur HaGra 436:4, Mishna Brurah 436:3, and Kaf HaChaim 436:8 agree. </ref> | # If a Yeshiva student is leaving his dorm or apartment within 30 days of [[Pesach]], even if he isn’t returning on [[Pesach]], he has an obligation to do Bedikat Chametz the night before he leaves, without a Bracha <ref> The Gemara Pesachim 6a says that one who leaves his house within 30 days of [[Pesach]], should do Biur even if he doesn’t plan on being home during [[Pesach]]. Rambam (Chametz 2:16) explains that this includes doing Bedika. Shulchan Aruch 436:1 agrees. Mishna Brurah 436:6 writes that one should do Bedika with a candle the night before leaving. Rama 436:1 writes that there’s no Bracha for this Bedika since it’s not performed on the night of the 14th. Torat HaYeshiva 14:2 applies this halacha to a Yeshiva student in dorms. </ref>, but with a candle or flashlight <ref> Halachos of [[Pesach]] (p. 86) quotes Rav Moshe saying that a flashlight is better than using a candle and Rav Aharon Kotler as saying it is equivalent to a candle. Halichot Shlomo 5:11 writes that if one can’t use a candle, one should use a flashlight. Chazon Ovadyah (p. 38) agrees.</ref>, and then do Bitul. <Ref>Taz 436:2 writes that besides the Bedika, one should do Bitul on [[Erev Pesach]]; Magen Avraham 436:1 argues that one should also do Bitul after the Bedika as one does by Bedika on the 14th. Biur HaGra 436:4, Mishna Brurah 436:3, and Kaf HaChaim 436:8 agree. </ref> | ||
# One shouldn’t eat, work, or learn prior to performing this Bedika, just like one who performs Bedika on the 14th. <ref> Pri Megadim E”A 436:1 writes that one who does Bedika the night before leaving his house, shouldn’t eat, work, or learn just like one who performs Bedika on the 14th. Kaf HaChaim 436:7 and Nitei Gavriel 28:4 agree. Kovetz MeBet Levi (Nissan 5761 pg 85) writes that this also applies to a Yeshiva Student doing Bedika in his dorm the night before he leaves. See [[#Eating or working before Bedika|above]] regarding the laws of not eating, working, or learning within a half hour of Tzeit Hakochavim. </ref> | # One shouldn’t eat, work, or learn prior to performing this Bedika, just like one who performs Bedika on the 14th.<ref> Pri Megadim E”A 436:1 writes that one who does Bedika the night before leaving his house, shouldn’t eat, work, or learn just like one who performs Bedika on the 14th. Kaf HaChaim 436:7 and Nitei Gavriel 28:4 agree. Kovetz MeBet Levi (Nissan 5761 pg 85) writes that this also applies to a Yeshiva Student doing Bedika in his dorm the night before he leaves. See [[#Eating or working before Bedika|above]] regarding the laws of not eating, working, or learning within a half hour of Tzeit Hakochavim. </ref> | ||
# If a student in Yeshiva is in Yeshiva on [[Pesach]], he is obligated to perform Bedika in his dorm room and if it’s done on the 14th at night it should be done with a Bracha. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:17), Dinim VeHanhagot 17:18 quoting the Chazon Ish, Siddur [[Pesach]] KeHilchato 12:9, Kovetz MeBet Levi (Nissan 5756), Chut HaSheni ([[Pesach]] pg 88), and Torat HaYeshiva write that a yeshiva student should perform Bedika in his dorm with a Bracha if it’s done on the 14th. </ref> However, some hold that the Bedika should be made without a Bracha. <Ref>Teshuvot VeHanhagot 1:287, Chovat Hadar (end of Sefer Dinei Bedikat Chametz), Mishpat HaSechirut 5:32 </ref> | # If a student in Yeshiva is in Yeshiva on [[Pesach]], he is obligated to perform Bedika in his dorm room and if it’s done on the 14th at night it should be done with a Bracha. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:17), Dinim VeHanhagot 17:18 quoting the Chazon Ish, Siddur [[Pesach]] KeHilchato 12:9, Kovetz MeBet Levi (Nissan 5756), Chut HaSheni ([[Pesach]] pg 88), and Torat HaYeshiva write that a yeshiva student should perform Bedika in his dorm with a Bracha if it’s done on the 14th. </ref> However, some hold that the Bedika should be made without a Bracha. <Ref>Teshuvot VeHanhagot 1:287, Chovat Hadar (end of Sefer Dinei Bedikat Chametz), Mishpat HaSechirut 5:32 </ref> | ||
# However, if the Yeshiva decides to sell all the rooms to a goy for [[Pesach]], then there’s no obligation to perform Bedika. <Ref>Torat HaYeshiva 14:4 </ref> | # However, if the Yeshiva decides to sell all the rooms to a goy for [[Pesach]], then there’s no obligation to perform Bedika. <Ref>Torat HaYeshiva 14:4 </ref> | ||
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===Books=== | ===Books=== | ||
# Many authorities maintain that there is no obligation to check sefarim for Chametz crumbs.<Ref> Halichot Shlomo 5:6 writes that even though there’s a dispute whether the possible existence of crumbs necessitates Bedika, since the crumbs in sefarim would be disgusting sefarim don’t require Bedika. Chazon Ovadyah (p. 35), Or Letzion 1:32, Rav Mordechai Willig in Am Mordechai (p. 154), and Halachos of [[Pesach]] (p. 72) quoting Rav Moshe Feinstein agree. Maaseh Rav #178, however, writes that one should do Bedika on sefarim that he used during a meal. Chazon Ish 116:18 and Mishna Halachot 7:64 agree. Orchot Rabbenu (vol 2 pg 6) records the Steipler and Chazon Ish’s practice to check sefarim in advance of the night of 14th. </ref> If one is going to check one may do so in advance and doesn’t have to wait until the night of the 14th. <ref>Orchot Rabbenu (vol 2 pg 6) regarding the practice of the Steipler and Chazon Ish. </ref> | # Many authorities maintain that there is no obligation to check sefarim for Chametz crumbs.<Ref> Halichot Shlomo 5:6 writes that even though there’s a dispute whether the possible existence of crumbs necessitates Bedika, since the crumbs in sefarim would be disgusting sefarim don’t require Bedika. Chazon Ovadyah (p. 35), Or Letzion 1:32, Rav Mordechai Willig in Am Mordechai (p. 154), and Halachos of [[Pesach]] (p. 72) quoting Rav Moshe Feinstein agree. Maaseh Rav #178, however, writes that one should do Bedika on sefarim that he used during a meal. Chazon Ish 116:18 and Mishna Halachot 7:64 agree. Orchot Rabbenu (vol 2 pg 6) records the Steipler and Chazon Ish’s practice to check sefarim in advance of the night of 14th. </ref> If one is going to check one may do so in advance and doesn’t have to wait until the night of the 14th.<ref>Orchot Rabbenu (vol 2 pg 6) regarding the practice of the Steipler and Chazon Ish. </ref> | ||
# Benchers and Zemiros booklets of the rest of the year should not be used on [[Pesach]] but rather sold to a non-Jew with [[Mechirat Chametz]]. <Ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider; pg 72) </ref> | # Benchers and Zemiros booklets of the rest of the year should not be used on [[Pesach]] but rather sold to a non-Jew with [[Mechirat Chametz]]. <Ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider; pg 72) </ref> | ||
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===One's car=== | ===One's car=== | ||
# It’s proper to check one’s car(s) for Chametz on the night of the 14th using a flashlight. Otherwise, one should check it during the day. No Bracha is required for performing Bedika in a car. <ref> Yechave Daat 1:5 and Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:5) write that one should check the cars on the night of the 14th and if not then it should be checked on the day. Halichot Shlomo and Halachos of [[Pesach]] (pg 71) in name of Rav Moshe Feinstein hold that no Bracha is made on this Bedika. Yechave Daat 1:5 also agrees. </ref> This is true even of a car that will not be used on Pesach itself. <ref> Yechave Daat 1:5 </ref> | # It’s proper to check one’s car(s) for Chametz on the night of the 14th using a flashlight. Otherwise, one should check it during the day. No Bracha is required for performing Bedika in a car.<ref> Yechave Daat 1:5 and Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 5:5) write that one should check the cars on the night of the 14th and if not then it should be checked on the day. Halichot Shlomo and Halachos of [[Pesach]] (pg 71) in name of Rav Moshe Feinstein hold that no Bracha is made on this Bedika. Yechave Daat 1:5 also agrees. </ref> This is true even of a car that will not be used on Pesach itself.<ref> Yechave Daat 1:5 </ref> | ||
# Public bus companies or airplane companies that are Jewish must check for Chametz before Pesach. <ref> Yechave Daat 1:5 </ref> | # Public bus companies or airplane companies that are Jewish must check for Chametz before Pesach.<ref> Yechave Daat 1:5 </ref> | ||
# If one checked the car and it is clean before the night of the 14th some say that it doesn't need to be checked the night of the 14th.<ref>[https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=106099 Rav Shmuel Fuerst (min 1-5)] explained that a car is considered a vessel and not a house and as long as it is cleaned before the night of the bedika it doesn't need to be checked that night.</ref> | # If one checked the car and it is clean before the night of the 14th some say that it doesn't need to be checked the night of the 14th.<ref>[https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=106099 Rav Shmuel Fuerst (min 1-5)] explained that a car is considered a vessel and not a house and as long as it is cleaned before the night of the bedika it doesn't need to be checked that night.</ref> | ||
===The Shul=== | ===The Shul=== | ||
# A gabbai or other appointed individual should perform Bedika in the Shul or Bet Midrash. Some say that one should make a Bracha on this Bedika <ref>Mishna Brurah 433:10, S”A HaRav 433, Sh”t Teshuvot Vehanhagot 1:287 </ref>, and some say that one shouldn’t make a Bracha <ref> Sh”t Maharsham 5:49, Aruch HaShulchan 433:12 </ref> and it’s preferable to have the one doing the Bedika to make a Bracha for Bedika of his home and then do Bedika in the Shul (without making an interruption not relevant to the Bedika). <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 433:6 </ref> | # A gabbai or other appointed individual should perform Bedika in the Shul or Bet Midrash. Some say that one should make a Bracha on this Bedika <ref>Mishna Brurah 433:10, S”A HaRav 433, Sh”t Teshuvot Vehanhagot 1:287 </ref>, and some say that one shouldn’t make a Bracha <ref> Sh”t Maharsham 5:49, Aruch HaShulchan 433:12 </ref> and it’s preferable to have the one doing the Bedika to make a Bracha for Bedika of his home and then do Bedika in the Shul (without making an interruption not relevant to the Bedika). <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 433:6 </ref> | ||
## One doesn’t have to do [[Bitul Chametz]] after Bedika of the Shul or Bet Midrash <Ref>Mishna Brurah 433:43, Aruch HaShulchan 433:12 </ref> unless it belongs to an individual in which case one should do [[Bitul Chametz]]. <ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider; pg 73) </ref> | ## One doesn’t have to do [[Bitul Chametz]] after Bedika of the Shul or Bet Midrash <Ref>Mishna Brurah 433:43, Aruch HaShulchan 433:12 </ref> unless it belongs to an individual in which case one should do [[Bitul Chametz]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider; pg 73) </ref> | ||
==Eating or working before Bedika== | ==Eating or working before Bedika== | ||
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==If one didn’t do Bedika== | ==If one didn’t do Bedika== | ||
# If one didn’t do Bedika at night one should do so during the day before the sixth hour (halachic hours) and if one forgot to do it before the sixth hour one should still do it on Erev [[Pesach]] with a Bracha. <ref>S”A 435:1, Mishna Brurah 435:5 </ref> One can only do [[Bitul Chametz]] after the Bedika until the sixth hour of Erev [[Pesach]]. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 435:1 </ref> | # If one didn’t do Bedika at night one should do so during the day before the sixth hour (halachic hours) and if one forgot to do it before the sixth hour one should still do it on Erev [[Pesach]] with a Bracha.<ref>S”A 435:1, Mishna Brurah 435:5 </ref> One can only do [[Bitul Chametz]] after the Bedika until the sixth hour of Erev [[Pesach]]. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 435:1 </ref> | ||
# If one didn’t do it before [[Pesach]], do it on [[Pesach]] unless one did [[Bitul Chametz]] before [[Pesach]] in which case one shouldn’t do Bedika on [[Pesach]] with a Bracha. <ref>S”A 435:1, Mishna Brurah 435:3,5 </ref> | # If one didn’t do it before [[Pesach]], do it on [[Pesach]] unless one did [[Bitul Chametz]] before [[Pesach]] in which case one shouldn’t do Bedika on [[Pesach]] with a Bracha.<ref>S”A 435:1, Mishna Brurah 435:3,5 </ref> | ||
# If one didn’t do Bedika during [[Pesach]], do it after [[Pesach]] without a Bracha. <ref>S”A 435:1 </ref> | # If one didn’t do Bedika during [[Pesach]], do it after [[Pesach]] without a Bracha.<ref>S”A 435:1 </ref> | ||
# Any Bedika not at the appropriate time should be done with a candle. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 435:4 </ref> | # Any Bedika not at the appropriate time should be done with a candle. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 435:4 </ref> | ||
==If one finds Chametz== | ==If one finds Chametz== | ||
# If one finds Chametz on [[Yom Tov]] one shouldn’t burn it but rather cover it and then burn it after [[Yom Tov]]. <ref>S”A 446:1 </ref> some say that nowadays one should have a non-Jew flush it down the toilet. <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 446:2 </ref> | # If one finds Chametz on [[Yom Tov]] one shouldn’t burn it but rather cover it and then burn it after [[Yom Tov]].<ref>S”A 446:1 </ref> some say that nowadays one should have a non-Jew flush it down the toilet. <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 446:2 </ref> | ||
# If one finds Chametz on [[Chol HaMoed]] one should burn it but not make a Bracha if one either did [[Bitul Chametz]] or selling of Chametz to a non-Jew before [[Pesach]]. <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 446:1 </ref> | # If one finds Chametz on [[Chol HaMoed]] one should burn it but not make a Bracha if one either did [[Bitul Chametz]] or selling of Chametz to a non-Jew before [[Pesach]]. <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 446:1 </ref> | ||
# Some say that if one sold one’s Chametz before [[Pesach]] and then one finds Chametz on [[Pesach]], one should store it away with the other Chametz that’s sold to the non-Jew and not burn it. <ref>Piskei Teshuvot 446:1 quoting Mikrei Kodesh 1:74 </ref> | # Some say that if one sold one’s Chametz before [[Pesach]] and then one finds Chametz on [[Pesach]], one should store it away with the other Chametz that’s sold to the non-Jew and not burn it.<ref>Piskei Teshuvot 446:1 quoting Mikrei Kodesh 1:74 </ref> | ||
==Minhag in performing Bedika== | ==Minhag in performing Bedika== | ||
