מכירת חמץ Sale of Chametz - Hebrew Institute of Riverdale

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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 Tuesday, April 4th, 2023. If you, or your Chametz will be in a timezone east of New York City, please make sure to fill out this form by Sunday, April 2nd.

If it is easier you can print a paper form and scan it/email it to office@thebayit.org. (click here to download) or fax it to 718-884-3206. Forms should be mailed no later than March 30th to ensure that we receive it before Pesach.

This year, Pesach 5783/2023, the general sale of Chametz will take place by Wednesday, April 5th at 10:00am.

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.

IMPORTANT: After submitting the form, you will receive an email from Rav Steven confirming that your form has been processed. If for any reason you do not get the confirmation email, please contact the office for assistance.

* Please check this box to confirm the following statement:

Please check this box to confirm the following statement:

I hereby empower and authorize Rabbi Steven Exler, or Rabbi Ezra Seligsohn or Rabba Sara Hurwitz or Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, 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.

* Last Name

* First Name

* e-mail address

* Address where Chametz is stored

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

* City, State, Zipcode

* Phone Number

Additional Address

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

* PLACES WHERE CHAMETZ IS STORED (Kitchen, Pantry, Bar, etc.):

* Please acknowledge the following

Please acknowledge the following

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):

* Name of contact

* Phone number of contact

* Address of contact

Alternate Contact Name

Alternate Contact Phone Number

If you or your Chametz will be in a different time zone for Pesach, please provide details so that your Chametz will be sold and repurchased at the appropriate time:

$ Maot Chittim contribution

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.

* Approx. value of Chametz (edibles)

Thu, March 23 2023 1 Nisan 5783