Re: Meandering Jerri Type Post

In article <%TzNj.4079$ob2.1021@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
"Annie" <annie@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> spake thusly:

> I don't even attempt to eat the root, as it is I partake of the
> minimum amount allowed of the grated khrain (and maybe even less
> than that).

IIRC, you are not actually required to eat any horseradish.  Romaine
lettuce is at least as valid as horseradish.  You can eat romaine
lettuce for some or all of the maror volume required, which IIRC is a
k'zayis[1] for each of maror and ko'raych.  Eating horseradish
specifically is a macho custom, but not required.  It should be better
to eat the proper volume of romaine than a below-minimum volume of
horseradish.  If in doubt (and don't take my word, I'm no longer
practicing), ask a competent local rabbi.

- Morty

[1] k'zayis -- literally "like an olive."  Traditional measure of
volume, somewhat larger than a typical supermarket olive.  Rabbinical
authorities differ on the precise modern volume equivalent.