Sale of Chametz

Since it is prohibited to possess chametz on Pesach, any chametz left undisposed must be sold to a non-Jew. [Any chametz remaining in the possession of a Jew during Pesach may not be used, eaten, bought or sold even after Pesach.] Therefore, all chametz that will not be eaten or burned before Pesach and all chametz utensils that will not be thoroughly cleaned by then should be stored away.

Note: Leading halachic authorities have ruled that online authorizations are acceptable for the purpose of selling chametz. The traditional and preferred practice, however, is for the authorization transaction to be done in person with the local rabbi.

The following form (download the form here) can be submitted to Rabbi Wolf at Beit David Highland Lakes Shul, 2600 NE 209 St. Miami, FL, 33180, no later than Friday April 7. You can also fax it to 305.935.4155, or email it to rabbiwolf@bdhls.org. If you are unable to submit your form to Rabbi Wolf in person, you may submit your form online by filling out the following form.

Delegation of Power to Sell Chametz

I fully empower and permit Rabbi Eliezer Wolf to act in my place and stead and on my behalf to sell all chametz possessed by me, knowingly or unknowingly as defined by the Torah and Rabbinic Law (e.g. chametz, possible chametz, and all kind of chametz mixtures). This power is in conformity with all Torah, Rabbinic and Civil laws.

Optional Maot Chittim Appeal

It is customary to make a donation to help ensure other families can celebrate Pesach in a festive manner.