Pesach Faqs

Q. The Pesach egg matzah in the store says that it can only be used by the elderly or infirm. Why would it say that? Either it is kosher for Pesach or not?

A. The Ashkenazic custom is that healthy people do not consume "egg matzah" (i.e., matzah made with liquids other than water), but anyone who is incapacitated or sick and would benefit from eating egg matzos is permitted to do so (Rema 462:4). The decision whether one may consume egg matzah should be made in consultation with a Rabbi. [Even when egg matzah is permitted, it must bear a reliable Pesach certification]