SELLINg yOUR CHAMETZ

Selling your Chametz Because the Rabbis realized that disposing of Chametz completely would involve a considerable financial hardship for many, they devised a process whereby a Jew could sell his or her Chametz to a non-Jew before Pesach and repurchase it after the conclusion of the holiday. This sale has been structured so that the non-Jew will find it in his or her best interests to resell the Chametz after Pesach. Because this sale involves many technicalities, it has been traditional for the Rabbi of the congregation to act as the agent for those who sell their Chametz. Everyone who prepares his or her home for Pesach should arrange with the Rabbi to sell their Chametz. This is effectuated by signing a Statement of Authorization (Shtar Harshaah), which may be done anytime prior to midmorning on Friday, April 6. The authorization form below meets the Halachic requirements and should be delivered to the Congregation Office in order that Rabbi Wohlberg may receive it prior to Friday, April 6. If you own Chametz in several places, such as your home and a vacation home, include all of the addresses. It is customary to make a contribution in connection with the selling of Chametz. Please make your check payable to the “Beth Tfiloh Charity Fund” to assist the many needy individuals in the Baltimore area who will not be able to properly observe the Passover holiday without some financial assistance. Your generosity will be most appreciated. REMINDER - Please wait a brief period after the end of Passover before using your Chametz in order for Rabbi Wohlberg to have sufficient time to repurchase it on your behalf. This form is available at www.bethtfiloh.com

SALE OF CHAMETZ AUTHORIZATION FORM (Please return to the Synagogue Office)

I _________________________________________________________ residing at the following locations: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ do hereby fully authorize Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg to act as my agent for the sale of all Chametz in my possession, whether according to Biblical or Rabbinic law or accepted Jewish custom. ____________________________________________ Signature

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