O.U. Passover Web site is up and running

As Jews around the world prepare to clean their homes from top to bottom, the Orthodox Union has been getting prepared, as well, by updating its Passover Web site for 2010.

Created in 2006, http://www.oupassover.com includes information about the laws of Passover, kosher for Passover recipes, cleaning tips and articles.

“Passover is a wonderful, but also incredibly detailed, holiday,” said Rabbi Menachem Genack, CEO of O.U. Kosher. “The O.U. Passover Web site clarifies many issues of concern regarding proper preparation and observance of the festival, while also providing informative and enjoyable features on various aspects of the holiday.”

New for 2010 are articles such as “In search of a stress-free Pesach? Try calling your local Pesach organizer,” about a new trend of organized women sharing their expertise with those who are more frazzled; and “The chef’s table — healthy Passover pleasures,” with Pesach recipes such as low-carb chicken matzah balls, honey ’n’ herb turkey and vegetable muffins.

There is also a fully downloadable Passover Guide, which sorts all the various products, both edible and household items, into two sections of those allowed on Passover and those not kosher for Passover; an expansive database of all O.U. Kosher for Passover products; and a section of frequently asked questions and answers on common Passover food inquiries.