Cross-posted on DovBear. Jonathan Bloom at Wasted Food writes about throwing out food in advance of Passover: I can’t criticize religious or cultural practices that cause food waste, but I will say that not all Jews throw out or burn their leavened foods each spring. There are different levels of observance, both personally and officially (Reform, Conservative and Orthodox). When I was growing up, my dad “sold” our chametz to a colleague for a symbolic buck. While it's true that a strict observance of Passover may involve some waste of food, I want to make two points. The need to get rid of chametzdik food isn't so different from going on vacation or moving to a new house, … [Read more...]