Is Rice Permitted on Passover?
Chabad.org
During Passover, the dietary restrictions for Ashkenazi Jews traditionally include abstaining from rice and beans, known as "Kitniyot." This article explores the historical and religious context behind this custom, highlighting that Sephardic Jews typically do consume Kitniyot during Passover. The practice originated due to concerns about grain-like seeds being confused with chametz, and differences in community customs maintain this dietary divide even among contemporary Jews.