Sale of Chametz- Authorisation Form 2021
During the festival of Passover not only may we not consume leavened products, but we may not even own them.
In order to be certain that all chametz has been removed from our possession, Jewish law requires us to sell our remaining chametz to a non-Jew. This chametz then legally becomes the property of the non-Jew for the duration of Passover and should be set aside in a place in one’s house that will be unused during Passover.
For your convenience, I have included this form, which authorises me to act as your agent to sell your Chametz in accordance with Jewish Law and practice.
Please can you ensure that you submit this form to me no later than
Monday 22nd March 2021.
It is halachically preferable to hand this form to me directly and perform a further symbolic act to convey your seriousness to make the sale. However, if you are unable to do so then you can post this form to the shul (before the deadline – please mark for Rabbi Bergson or scan (or take photo on your phone) and email it to rabbi@shulbythesea.co.uk.
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Application form for Selling Chametz
I/we, ……………………………………………………………………………………………. hereby appoint Rabbi Bergson to act as my agent to sell chametz that will be in my/our possession.
Address ……………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………… Postcode ………………………….
Approximate value of chametz to be sold £…………
The Chametz must be kept in a secure place that will not be used over Passover. Please specify the place/s (e.g Kitchen cupboard or garage) where Chametz will be kept for the duration of Passover.
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I hereby authorise Rabbi Bergson to act in my stead and empower him to do all that is required to make such a sale valid in order that I conform to all the Halachic requirements and restrictions regarding possession of chametz over Pesach. I hereby also make any Agreement of Sale (Shtar Mechirah) that he may use for this purpose, part of this authorisation.
Signature(s) …………………………………………………… Date ………………
If you are travelling abroad for Pesach please state which country ……………………….
Spiritual note: Chametz represents the ego (a.ka. Yetzer Harah – evil inclination). We seek to nullify our egos to make ‘room’ for God in our lives. Judaism expresses these spiritual concepts through concrete action, regulated by Halacha- Jewish law. The practice of Halacha must touch not only our minds and hearts but also affect the physical realm, as we seek to transform our material world into a home for God.