To Torah prohibits the consumption and ownership of Chametz on Passover. Many of us have Chametz supplies and utensils that we wish to use after the Passover holiday. All Chametz not destroyed, or given away must be sold to a non-Jew (to whom he laws of Passover does not apply). A Rabbi is usually appointed as an agent of the seller of the Chametz, to sell it to a non-Jew. Not only does one sell the Chametz in his/her possession, but also subleases to the non-Jew the property upon which the Chametz is located. Being that this sale is legal and should be taken seriously, the non-Jew is allowed free access to the Chametz that he purchases.

This procedure is not a legal fiction but a true sale in accordance with both Talmudic and Secular Law. It is advisable to list with the Rabbi, the types of Chametz you are selling. However, the Chametz utensils (pots, pans and dinnerware) are not sold to the non-Jew but are rented to him while any actual Chametz is sold to him. Otherwise, the utensils would require Tevilah (emersion in a Mikvah) before use (after Passover).

Any person who may not find it possible to personally appear before the Rabbi to appoint him as an agent to sell his/her Chametz may use the form below. Fill in the blank spaces and mail it to Rabbi Yosil Rosenzweig, so that it is received prior to March 30, 1999.

After Passover, care should also be taken not to benefit from Chametz or leaven belonging to a Jew who did not, or, who is suspected of not having sold the Chametz before Passover. The legal intricacies covering the transfer of property are many, and only a Rabbi should be entrusted with its execution.

THE PROHIBITION OF EATING CHAMETZ BEGINS AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. A RABBI SHOULD BE CONSULTED AS TO THE EXACT TIME IN YOUR AREA. SUFFICE IT TO SAY THAT IN AREA'S WHERE EXACT TOMES ARE NOT KNOWN, NO CHAMETZ SHOULD BE EATEN AFTER 9:30 AM AND ALL CHAMETZ TO BE BURNT AND/OR NULLIFIED BEFORE 10:30 AM ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1999.

THIS DAY IS ALSO A FAST DAY FOR FIRST BORN MALES IN COMMEMORATION OF THE PLAGUE ON THE FIRST-BORN EGYPTIANS.

IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE RABBI TIME TO COMPLETE THE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE GENTILE AT THE CONCLUSION OF PESACH, ALL SOLD CHAMETZ MAY ONLY BEGIN TO BE USED AFTER 10:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1998.

Rabbi Rosenzweig will arrange for the sale of Chametz on the morning of the Eve of Passover and the return to Jewish possession after Passover has concluded. The traditional selling of all Chametz in your possession is a mandatory legal procedure, it is required of every Jew in order to assure a Chametz-free household. It is best to contact your local Rabbi to arrange for your Mechirat Chametz during synagogue office hours.

Know ye that I __________________________________________ (please print), fully permit and empower Rabbi Yosil Rosenzweig to act in my place and stead, and in my behalf to sell all Chametz possessed by me (knowingly or unknowingly) as defined by the Torah and Rabbinic Law (e.g. Chametz, doubt of Chametz, usable utensils, and all animals that have been eating Chametz or mixtures thereof), and lease all places wherein Chametz may be found, especially in the premises located at (address and city):

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name

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address

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Rabbi Yosil Rosenzweig has the full right to sell and to lease by transactions, as he deems fit and proper and for such time which he believes is necessary in accordance with all detailed terms and detailed forms as explained in the Sell/Lease Agreement which Rabbi Yosil Rosenzweig will negotiate.

This general authorization is made a part of the Sell/Lease Agreement. Also, I hereby give the said Rabbi Yosil Rosenzweig full power and authority to appoint a substitute in his stead with full power to sell and to lease Chametz as provided herein. The above given power is in conformity with all Torah, Rabbinical regulations and laws, and also in accordance with local secular laws.

I affix my signature of

this _____ day of ________, in the year 1999.

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(signature).

(Though this is not necessary - when selling your Chametz, there is a custom to give Rabbi financial remuneration for the sale and repurchase of the Chametz.)

Mail to:
Rabbi Yosil Rosenzweig
26060 Stratford Place
Oak Park, MI 48237