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Hametz sale

As we prepare our homes for Pesach with cleaning and scouring, we include the ritual of M'Chirat Hametz, the ancient tradition of selling hametz. Despite the fact that you hametz (all non-Pesach good, dishes and utensils) have been put away, those items are still in your possession. The injunction of Pesach requires that these items not remain in your possession. In order to fulfill this requirement, we sell our hametz. This sale is affective either in person or by completing the form below. Having received your power of attorney to sell your hametz, Rabbi Witkovsky will sell it on your behalf while the items remain in your homes or stored away. 

A second tradition, Ma'ot Hitim, accompanies the sale of hametz. This tradition (literally, “wheat money”) reminds us that there are some families who will not have the wherewithal for matzah or other needs to celebrate the holiday. Ma’ot Hitim money is used to support the Jewish families locally and throughout the world. We will report to you on these funds after Pesach. As you prepare for Pesach, please consider participation in these traditions. 

Deed of Authorization
Removing the Hametz

I hereby authorize Rabbi Ethan Witkovsky to be my agent to sell all kinds of hametz including, but not limited to, any leavened food, dishes, pots, pans, and utensils used with leavened food that may be in my possession at the address below. I understand that the sale will be effective April 10, at 12:00 p.m. I further understand that if the terms of the agreement are not fulfilled by April 20, at 9:00 p.m. the sale will be considered null and void.
 
 

Thu, April 3 2025 5 Nisan 5785