Kosher Viagra
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It had been declared that taking Viagra during Pesach violated Jewish law because its coating was made with hametz (leaven).
Turns out there's a loophole:
[Sephardi chief rabbi Mordechai] Eliahu replied that men who need Viagra can do so if they purchase before the holiday special empty capsules made from kosher gelatin, insert the blue pill into the capsule and swallow it. The company explained that since the capsule is not in direct contact with the body, it is permissible to swallow it on Passover.
Viagra ruled 'kosher for Passover'
Comments
odd. i thought the prohibition was against consuming leavening. and, once the kosher shell dissolves, the non-kosher (i don’t know the right word) viagra coating will be in contact with the body.
Posted by: dave | May 11, 2005 4:50 PM