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Cannabis seder or pot seder is the practice of incorporating Cannabis into the Jewish seder (Passover) observation. It may incorporate a haggadah that is part of a tradition of incorporating modern "political and social agendas" into Passover observation.
Alternative names[edit]
include "canna-seder"[1] "pot Passover Seder"[2]
Kosher status[edit]
Some authorities have determined that cannabis itself is kosher for passover, but some preparations of cannabis edibles may not be, particularly if they involve gelatin.[3][4] Ethanol extraction may also present a challenge for determination of a concentrate's status under kashrut.[5] Chaim Kanievsky, a rabbi who at the time was considered a leading legal authority in Haredi Judaism, determined in 2016 that cannabis may be consumed during Passover for medicinal purposes.[6]
Reception[edit]
Organized groups fostering the cannabis seder include Le'Or in Portland, Oregon,[7] and American Israel Cannabis Association in Denver, Colorado.[8]
The practice has been described as an effort to "synthesize [modern Jewish] experience with the contemporary zeitgeist of the moment",[9] and part of a tradition of incorporating modern "political and social agendas" into the ancient ritual.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Lesley Balla (April 18, 2019). "LA's Cannabis Cuisine Is Fancier (And More Illegal) Than You Think". LAist.
- ^ Maya Mirsky (December 22, 2017), "As recreational marijuana becomes legal in California, Jewish advocates are ready", J. The Jewish News of Northern California, San Francisco
- ^ "Questions & Answers, Jewish Ethics & Morality: Is Marijuana Kosher?", chabad.org,
[O]n Passover, when Jews are forbidden to even own edible substances that are not kosher for Passover, there may be concern even for the smoked variety, if they contain more than pure leaves.
- ^ Alan Gallindoss (March 30, 2021). "Marijuana Is Kosher For Passover – Rabbi Says – but avoid the edibles". Jewish Business News.
- ^ "Kosher Certified Cannabis Vape Pens". Official website. Whole Kosher Services kosher certifying agency. Mar 11, 2021.
- ^ "Medical Marijuana: It's Kosher". All Things Considered. NPR. April 24, 2016.
Earlier this week ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky ruled that marijuana is, in fact, kosher. That means that it can be consumed over the eight day celebration of Passover for medicinal purposes.
- ^ Madison MARGOLIN (December 11, 2018), "A New Leaf – Whether they care about social justice or spirituality or health concerns, Jewish groups are getting involved with cannabis", Tablet
- ^ "Group Celebrates Passover With Cannabis-Friendly Celebration". CBS Colorado. April 21, 2019.
- ^ Deena Yellin (April 16, 2019). "For Passover, wacky Haggadahs feature zombies, Mrs. Maisel, President Trump". The Journal News. White Plains, N.Y. p. A.4.
- ^ Cohen Ioannides 2017, p. 18.
Sources[edit]
- Cohen Ioannides, Mara W. (2017), "History of the passover holiday and the Passover seder service as reflected in the Haggadah", Jewish Reform Movement in the US – The Evolution of the Non-Liturgical Parts of the Central Conference of American Rabbis Haggadah, De Gruyter, pp. 3–83, ISBN 3110501376, OCLC 1019717911,
Haggadot with political and social agenda
- Rebecca Spence (April 14, 2015), At Cannabis Seder, Bob Marley tunes and a blessing over the weed, Jewish Telegraph Agency
- Erin Ben-Moche (March 19, 2021), "Satirical Comedic Author Dave Cowen on New 'Biden-Harris' Haggadah", Jewish Journal
Further reading[edit]
- REV. ALEXANDER E. SHARP (April 26, 2017). "CELEBRATING PASSOVER WITH POT". Clergy for a New Drug Policy.