Cannabis

n2doc

(47,953 posts) Sat Apr 23, 2016, 05:49 AM Apr 2016

Marijuana is kosher for Passover, leading rabbi rules

Consuming marijuana for medical reasons is kosher for Passover, a leading rabbi has ruled, after being presented with cannabis leaves and told that they have a ‘healing’ smell.

Among Ashkenazi Jews, who are of usually of Central and Eastern European descent, the drug would be considered to be a member of the kitniyot – a group of legumes and grains which are forbidden during the festival of Passover, including rice, peas and lentils.

But Belarusian rabbi Chaim Kanievsky has said that marijuana may be used by Jews from all backgrounds on Passover if it is used for medical purposes, The Times of Israel reports.

The 88-year-old rabbi, who lives in Bnei Brak, an Israeli city east of Tel Aviv, can be seen with another prominent rabbi in a video uploaded to YouTube by pro-legalisation group Cannabis Israel in which they are presented with cannabis leaves and partake in the leaves being blessed.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/marijuana-is-kosher-for-passover-leading-rabbi-rules-a6995761.html

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Marijuana is kosher for Passover, leading rabbi rules (Original Post) n2doc Apr 2016 OP

Vaping or smoking anyway eridani Apr 2016 #1

Try the potzah! Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #2

Wouldn't potzahs be the not-so-bitter herb? meow2u3 Apr 2016 #4

Thanks! waddirum Apr 2016 #9

Oy! forest444 Apr 2016 #3

Follow the money ;-) alcina Apr 2016 #5

Talked to a friend about this last night AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #6

Man made booze. G*d made cannabis. Whom do YOU trust?? DinahMoeHum Apr 2016 #7

Maybe now Elijah will start showing up again nt Gore1FL Apr 2016 #8

Ha! TonyPDX Aug 2016 #10

eridani

(51,907 posts)

1. Vaping or smoking anyway

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 05:52 AM

Apr 2016

Better watch out for some of the edibles.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)

2. Try the potzah!

Reply to eridani (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 06:10 AM

Apr 2016

Also "bitter herb" does not necessarily have to be parsley IMHO

meow2u3

(24,913 posts)

4. Wouldn't potzahs be the not-so-bitter herb?

Reply to Warren DeMontague (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 07:18 AM

Apr 2016

waddirum

(991 posts)

9. Thanks!

Reply to Warren DeMontague (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 09:34 PM

Apr 2016

I think I'll dip twice.

forest444

(5,902 posts)

3. Oy!

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 06:19 AM

Apr 2016

My smoking buddy in my younger, wilder days back in California was Jewish (we still keep in touch). He was the only guy I knew that could get totally ripped, and still carry on a coherent - even enlightened - conversation. Big Bernie supporter, btw.