{"id":15619,"date":"2025-03-05T19:32:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T19:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.star-k.org\/articles\/?p=15619"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:30:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:30:42","slug":"pesach-shiurim-abridged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.star-k.org\/articles\/articles\/seasonal\/15619\/pesach-shiurim-abridged\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesach Shiurim for Matzah and Wine: For Healthy Individuals and Those With Diabetes or Other Medical Conditions (Abridged Article)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated February 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NOTE: A more comprehensive version of this article \u2013 Eating Well on Pesach: Shiurim for Matzah and Wine for Healthy Individuals and Those With Diabetes or Other Medical Conditions<\/a> \u2013 provides additional details on this important topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halacha tells us how much wine and matzah one must eat at the Seder. Anyone whose healthcare providers recommend dietary modifications that affect eating matzah or wine should consult with a rav to find out how to follow those health recommendations within halachic guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matzah<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The guidelines for minimum shiurim<\/em> for matzah shown below are based on the psak<\/em> of Rav Moshe Heineman shlit\u201da<\/em>. For hand matzos, the regular shiurim <\/em>are based on the AVERAGE SIZE Pupa-Tzelem matzos. The regular shiurim <\/em>for machine matzos are based on the AVERAGE SIZE of the brand indicated. Note that matzos baked by other matzah bakeries have different sizes and measurements, which affect the amount required for a shiur<\/em>. Numbers are different than in previous years and were obtained through 3D scanning of the various types of matzos and brands noted below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular Shiurim for Matzah<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those in good health should eat the following for Achilas Matzah <\/em>and Afikomen<\/em>:[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brand & Type of Shmurah Matzah<\/strong><\/td>Minimum Shiur<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Pupa-Tzelem Hand Matzah, Whole Wheat<\/td>one half (1\/2) of a matzah<\/td><\/tr>
Pupa-Tzelem Hand Matzah, Regular (Wheat)<\/td>56% of a matzah (slightly more than 1\/2 of a matzah)<\/td><\/tr>
Pupa-Tzelem Hand Matzah, Oat<\/td>one half (1\/2) of a matzah<\/td><\/tr>
Pupa-Tzelem Hand Matzah, Spelt<\/td>two-thirds (2\/3) of a matzah<\/td><\/tr>
Beit Shemesh Machine Shmurah Matzah<\/td>84% of a matzah (5\/6 of a matzah – a little less than a full matzah)<\/td><\/tr>
Haddar Machine Shmurah Matzah<\/td>87% of a matzah (about 7\/8 of a matzah – a little less than a full matzah)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shiurim for Cholim (Individuals Who Are Ill)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the case of a medical condition (e.g., diabetes) which could be negatively impacted by matzah consumption, one may fulfill the mitzvah of Achilas Matzah, Koreich<\/em> and Afikomen<\/em> with the following.[2]<\/a> <\/sup>As noted previously, numbers are different than in previous years and were obtained through 3D scanning of the various types of matzos and brands noted below. A choleh <\/em>who consumes the amount noted below fulfills the obligation of achilas matzah<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brand & Type of Shmurah Matzah<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Minimum Shiur<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Pupa-Tzelem Hand Matzah, Whole Wheat<\/td>One-quarter (1\/4) of a matzah<\/td><\/tr>
Pupa-Tzelem Hand Matzah, Regular (Wheat)<\/td>28% of a matzah (slightly more than 1\/4 of a matzah)<\/td><\/tr>
Pupa-Tzelem Hand Matzah, Oat<\/td>27% of a matzah (slightly more than 1\/4 of a matzah)<\/td><\/tr>
Pupa-Tzelem Hand Matzah, Spelt<\/td>37% of a matzah (slightly more than 1\/3 of a matzah)<\/td><\/tr>
Beit Shemesh Machine Shmurah Matzah<\/td>43% of a matzah (a little less than 1\/2 of a matzah)<\/td><\/tr>
Haddar Machine Shmurah Matzah<\/td>45% of a matzah (a little less than 1\/2 of a matzah)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NOTE: If someone is not able to eat the necessary shiur of matzah as listed above or one cannot consume the matzah within the required amount of time, one should consult with their rav for guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Arba Kosos (Four Cups)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A. Wine<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cup requirements<\/strong>: The cup you use for the Four Cups must hold at least a revi\u2019is<\/em> (3.8 oz. or 112 mL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimum shiur<\/em> to drink for the Four Cups<\/strong>: One must drink at least 1.9 oz. (56 mL) for each of the Four Cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n