Eating Before the Blowing of the Shofar
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Question
Is it permissible to make Kiddush and eat before the blowing of the shofar?
Answer
According to the law, it is forbidden to eat before performing a mitzvah whose time has arrived. Therefore, those who are able to wait are forbidden to eat before the blowing of the shofar.
For weak individuals who cannot properly pray Mussaf before eating, 'tasting' is permitted but not 'eating'. What is 'tasting'? Bread or pastry is permitted in an amount less than a k'beitza (55 cc). Fruits, vegetables, and other items may be eaten even in large quantities. Drinking grape juice is permitted even in large amounts, but wine is only permitted in an amount less than a revi'it.