For The Concerned...

For you Jewish Viagra takers, Pesach no longer means ignoring the special look from your mate that let's you know "it's time."

Rabbis have risen to the occasion and found a way for men who want to enjoy their Passover to take the erectile dysfunction medication Viagra without violating the laws about consuming hametz (leaven) leaven during the holiday. Four years ago, The Jerusalem Post revealed in a widely quoted story that taking Viagra during Passover was forbidden by Jewish law because its coating was made with hametz. Rabbi Menahem Rosenberg, the rabbi of Clalit Health Services, then confirmed that Viagra (sildenafil citrate) was not kosher for Passover because of the coating.

Rabbi Mordechai Eliahu said the pill can be swallowed if it is encased in a special soluble kosher capsule first. Viagra's Israeli manufacturer, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals-Israel, said swallowing the capsule does not breach Jewish law because the Viagra would not come into direct contact with the body. Viagra's Israeli manufacturers said they sought an answer after receiving queries from worried religious men. [Jerusalem Post & Chad]

Now I don't know where you get these capsules; I doubt you can find them next to the gefilte fish at the market. But given that sundown has arrived, you'd better get on the case.

Happy Passover!