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Pesachim 45

In today’s Daf Yomi page, talking sourdough

January 5, 2021

Today’s Daf Yomi page, Pesachim 45, talks about the prohibitions on leaven that is inedible. Which might cause distress to certain kinds of bakers: Shy Krug, a master of sourdough bread, joins us to explain the ancient and intricate process he considers his hobby, and why Passover presents a special challenge. What do you do with your beloved sourdough starter, which you feed and care for yearlong, when the time comes to eradicate that hametz? Listen and find out.