Mekhirat Hametz, Selling Hametz

APPOINTMENT OF AGENT FOR MEKHIRAT HAMETZ (SELLING LEAVENED PRODUCTS)

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NOTE:  If possible, all hametz — foods not acceptable during Pesah, or materials containing such unacceptable food — should be destroyed or given away before the holiday begins. Should this be impossible, the hametz may be stored in such a way that we are sure not to use it during the holiday and its actual ownership is transferred to a non-Jew until the holiday ends. Please return this completed form to Congregation Ahavas Israel NO LATER THAN 12:00 noon on Friday, April 11.

I/We, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi David J.B. Krishef to act in my/our behalf to sell all hametz possessed by me/us — knowingly or unknowingly — as defined by Torah and rabbinic law, and to lease all places wherein hametz owned may be found. I/we hereby affix my/our signature on this _____ day of _______, in the year 2025.

Name (printed):______________________________Address:_____________________________________

Signature:______________________________________________

It is customary, although not mandatory, to make a donation to a Ma’ot Hittim fund at the time of mekhirat hametz to help others fulfill the mitzvah of Pesah.