Len'
Not Kosher for Passover
**Not kosher for Passover.**
L'chaim (לְחַיִּים, "to life") is a Hebrew toast typically said when drinking wine or liquor. While the words themselves are not an issue, any alcoholic beverage consumed during Passover must be certified kosher for Passover (e.g., no chametz or kitniyot contamination). Standard wines and spirits are often not Passover-approved unless specifically labeled as such, per Orthodox rabbinic standards like those from the OU or Star-K. The phrase is fine, but the drink matters.
What is Kosher for Passover?
Foods that are kosher for Passover are foods that do not contain chametz or chametz residues.
What is Chametz?
Chametz is any food containing one of the five grains (wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt) that has leavened.
Important Note
The information on this site is general only. Always consult with a rabbi or kosher expert.