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מכירת חמץ Sale of Chametz

Before Pesach it is a requirement to eliminate all Chametz from our possession. Halacha does allow for Chametz (e.g. liquors, mixtures, etc.) to be sold to a non-Jew when elimination is not an easy option. Arrangements for such sale can be made through our rabbinic staff using the contract below.

Your submission must be made by Thursday, April 10th, 2025 @ 5:00pm. If you, or your Chametz will be in a timezone east of New York City, please make sure to fill out this form by Tuesday, April 8th.

If it is easier you can print a paper form and scan it/email it to office@thebayit.org.  (click here to download).

 Forms should be mailed no later than April 3rd to ensure that we receive it before Pesach.

This year, Pesach 5785/2025, the general sale of Chametz will take place by Friday,  April 11th at 10:00am. Chametz that will be used after the sale takes effect, including on Friday and Shabbat are not covered by this sale.  All Chametz not included in the sale should be eaten before 10:43am on Shabbat. Whatever is not eaten must be removed from the home by 11:50am Shabbat morning. It may be destroyed on Shabbat by flushing down a toilet, or throwing it into a public garbage.

We never accept personal monetary gifts for this service. We welcome Ma’ot Chittim contributions. All funds go to Pesach needs and support needy people in our local community. You may donate online with a credit card, debit card, or via ACH when you sell your Chametz or by clicking here.

NOTE: Kitniyot (food made from legumes which are not eaten by Ashkenazim on Pesach) need not be sold. Chametz utensils should not be sold so as not to require a new Tevilah. 

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I hereby empower and authorize Rabbi Steven Exler, or Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, or Rabba Sara Hurwitz, or Rabbi Avi Weiss to sell all Chametz that may be in my possession, wherever it may be - at home, business or elsewhere. This includes all goods which may be delivered to me over Passover as well as stocks owned in full or in part in corporations which sell or deal with Chametz. The rabbinic staff has full rights to sell, dispose, and conduct all transactions, including rental of the store where the Chametz is stored and rental of right of way as they deem fit and proper, for such time which they believe necessary in accordance with detailed terms and forms explained in the contracts in their possession. The above power here by being given, is meant to conform with all Torah and Rabbinic regulations and laws, and also in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

Home - please provide complete address including apartment # if appropriate.

i.e. office, dorm, or vacation home... - please provide complete address full street address plus city, state and zipcode.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SALE DEPENDS ON THE CHAMETZ BEING ACCESSIBLE TO THE NON-JEWISH PARTY TO WHOM IT IS SOLD.PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE HOW THE CHAMETZ CAN BE ACCESSED FOR ALL OF PESACH. ACCESS TO CHAMETZ (INCLUDING TIMES WHEN I AM NOT AT HOME) CAN BE ARRANGED BY CONTACTING (if you are home for all of Pesach, put your contact information here, otherwise put a contact who can access your home):

There is no charge for the service of acting as your agent for the Sale of Chametz. Many have the custom to make their gift for Maot Chittim to fulfill two mitzvot at the same time. All funds collected with this form are used to provide matzah and other Passover foods and services to those in need. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

 

Thu, March 13 2025 13 Adar 5785