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==Basics== | ==Basics== | ||
# Utensils used for a meal that are bought from a non-Jew require Tevilah (immersion in a kosher mikveh).< | # Utensils used for a meal that are bought from a non-Jew require Tevilah (immersion in a kosher mikveh or mayan that are 40 seah).<ref>Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 120:1, Gemara Avoda Zara 75b. Even for a mayan 40 seah is necessary as Shulchan Aruch notes. Shach 201:42 agrees. </ref> | ||
# It is actually a matter of dispute amongst the authorities whether the mitzva of tevilat keilim has the status of a Torah commandment<ref>Rabbenu Tam (Tosfot Yoma 78a), Rashba (Torat Habayit Ha'aroch 125b) </ref> or a rabbinical one.<Ref> Ramban on Parashat Bamidbar 31:23. See Yabia Omer Y.D. 2:9 for a list of both opinions. </ref>Nevertheless, most halachic authorities treat tevilat keilim as a biblical mitzva for all intents and purposes. <Ref> Aruch Hashulchan Y.D. 120:4, Sh”t Yechave Daat 4:44 </ref> All poskim agree that glass is only rabbinic.<ref> Pri Chadash 120:3 </ref> | # It is actually a matter of dispute amongst the authorities whether the mitzva of tevilat keilim has the status of a Torah commandment<ref>Rabbenu Tam (Tosfot Yoma 78a), Rashba (Torat Habayit Ha'aroch 125b) </ref> or a rabbinical one.<Ref> Ramban on Parashat Bamidbar 31:23. See Yabia Omer Y.D. 2:9 for a list of both opinions. </ref>Nevertheless, most halachic authorities treat tevilat keilim as a biblical mitzva for all intents and purposes. <Ref> Aruch Hashulchan Y.D. 120:4, Sh”t Yechave Daat 4:44 </ref> All poskim agree that glass is only rabbinic.<ref> Pri Chadash 120:3 </ref> | ||
# A non-kosher utensil should first be kashered prior to immersing it. <ref> Shulchan Aruch YD 121:2, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 37:4 </ref> | # A non-kosher utensil should first be kashered prior to immersing it. <ref> Shulchan Aruch YD 121:2, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 37:4 </ref> | ||
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# Regarding aluminum tins, which are commonly only used once and then disposed of, there is a new point of discussion. Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igrot Moshe YD 3:23) proves from the rishonim that utensils which don’t last for an extended period of time, such as a vessel made from a pumpkin, don’t accept tumah. He assumes that since temporary vessels don’t qualify as a vessel for tumah, it must not also with regards to tevilat kelim. Seemingly, this applies to aluminum pans.<ref>An article on [http://oukosher.org/passover/articles/immersing-ourselves-in-tevilat-keilim/ ou.org] writes that aluminum pans are exempt according to Rav Moshe. Mishneh Halachot 7:111 fundamentally agrees with Rav Moshe but writes that aluminum pans are obligated since it could be reused many times.</ref> Nonetheless, he adds, that vessels which could last a long time but are disposed of because they are cheap would certainly be obligated in tevilat kelim, even for a single use. Some, however, argue that even such vessels don’t qualify as a vessel.<ref>Chelkat Yacov YD 46, OC 152:2, Minchat Yitzchak 5:32</ref> See above [[#Disposable_Utensils]] for general disposable utensils. | # Regarding aluminum tins, which are commonly only used once and then disposed of, there is a new point of discussion. Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igrot Moshe YD 3:23) proves from the rishonim that utensils which don’t last for an extended period of time, such as a vessel made from a pumpkin, don’t accept tumah. He assumes that since temporary vessels don’t qualify as a vessel for tumah, it must not also with regards to tevilat kelim. Seemingly, this applies to aluminum pans.<ref>An article on [http://oukosher.org/passover/articles/immersing-ourselves-in-tevilat-keilim/ ou.org] writes that aluminum pans are exempt according to Rav Moshe. Mishneh Halachot 7:111 fundamentally agrees with Rav Moshe but writes that aluminum pans are obligated since it could be reused many times.</ref> Nonetheless, he adds, that vessels which could last a long time but are disposed of because they are cheap would certainly be obligated in tevilat kelim, even for a single use. Some, however, argue that even such vessels don’t qualify as a vessel.<ref>Chelkat Yacov YD 46, OC 152:2, Minchat Yitzchak 5:32</ref> See above [[#Disposable_Utensils]] for general disposable utensils. | ||
====Disposable Grills==== | ====Disposable Grills==== | ||
# Some hold that disposable grills don't need tevilat kelim.<ref>Avnei Darech 9:105 writes that since the way people generally use the dispoable grills is to use it once and then throw it out because it is difficult to clean it is considered a utensil that can only be used once and is exempt from tevilat kelim. He is relying upon the leniency of Rav Moshe Feinstein in Igrot Moshe YD 3:23 regarding tin pans and expands upon it. He adds that if the way of the world changes and it is easy to clean and people do reuse them then it would require tevilah.</ref> Others hold that they are obligated in tevilat kelim. <ref>Rav Yisrael | # Some hold that disposable grills don't need tevilat kelim.<ref>Avnei Darech 9:105 writes that since the way people generally use the dispoable grills is to use it once and then throw it out because it is difficult to clean it is considered a utensil that can only be used once and is exempt from tevilat kelim. He is relying upon the leniency of Rav Moshe Feinstein in Igrot Moshe YD 3:23 regarding tin pans and expands upon it. He adds that if the way of the world changes and it is easy to clean and people do reuse them then it would require tevilah.</ref> Others hold that they are obligated in tevilat kelim.<ref>Rav Yisrael Belsky (Shulchan Halevi 1:24:33:5) holds that disposable grills made from strong metal need tevilah without a bracha. Also, in Avnei Darech he copies a letter he received from the author of Sh"t Michkarei Aretz who disagreed with him and holds that disposable grills which are sturdy and can be reused need tevilah. Since the reason that they're not reused is just for convenience makes it obligated in tevilat kelim.</ref> | ||
==Electric appliances== | ==Electric appliances== | ||
