Sale of Chametz 5786

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Explanation of the Sale of Chametz

5786 / 2026

📅 Deadline for submitting forms
Sunday morning, March 29th

⚖️ Chametz sale takes place
Wednesday, April 1st at approximately 11:20 am

Please read the following in its entirety before filling out the form.

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According to the Torah, a Jewish person is forbidden to own chametz (חָמֵץ), anywhere in the world, during Pesach, even if it will not actually be seen or used during Pesach. Chametz owned by a Jewish person during Pesach becomes non-kosher and may not be eaten, even after Pesach. This is why we sell it.

In Queens this year, the prohibition of owning chametz begins at 11:50 am on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026. (The prohibition of eating chametz begins slightly earlier, at 10:50 am.) The prohibition ends when Pesach ends — at 8:10 pm on Thursday, April 9th.
Ideally, a person should finish eating all their chametz and destroy all leftovers before Pesach begins.
Since in our days destroying all of one’s chametz is often difficult, wasteful and impractical, the rabbis have provided us with another way of fulfilling the Torah’s requirement: selling one’s chametz to a non-Jew.
By filling in the Power of Attorney below, ICCJ’s rabbi, Rabbi Hillel Ḥayyim Lavery-Yisraëli, will act as your agent to sell your chametz on your behalf.
You do not sell chametz to the rabbi! The rabbi merely acts as an agent and sells your chametz directly to the purchaser.
All chametz to be sold should be gathered together in a special place or a few special places and clearly marked “chametz”.
The sale will take place on Wednesday morning, April 1st, around 11:20 am.
From that time Wednesday and for the duration of Pesach, the rabbi also rents out the place in your home in which the chametz is being stored.
According to the agreement with the non-Jew, once they own your chametz they have the right to access it if they want to.
After Pesach, the rabbi gives the purchaser the opportunity to sell the chametz back to its original owner. Assume it is yours again if you have not heard otherwise by 9:10 pm on Thursday night, April 9th.
To appoint the rabbi to act as your agent to sell your chametz, please fill in our online form below in as much detail as possible.
It is customary to contribute some money to Tzedakah when submitting the Sale of Chametz form.

If you have questions please contact Rabbi Hillel at r.hillel@iccj2004.org or (718) 591-5610.

Pesach kasher vᵉsame’ach!
Have a happy and Kosher Pesach!

Rabbi Hillel Ḥayyim Lavery-Yisraëli

Power of Attorney for Sale of Chametz, 5786 / 2026

To authorize Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli to sell your chametz on your behalf, fill in this form in as much detail as possible.

Full Legal Name: Primary(Required)

Spouse (if applicable)

Address 1(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Locations of Chametz in Address 1 (be as specific as possible)(Required)

For example, downstairs pantry, left-most cupboard marked "chametz"

Address 2 (optional; e.g. office)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Locations of Chametz in Address 2 (be as specific as possible)

For example, downstairs pantry, left-most cupboard marked "chametz"

Address 3 (optional; e.g. spouse's office)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Locations of Chametz in Address 3 (be as specific as possible)

For example, downstairs pantry, left-most cupboard marked "chametz"

Phone number where I/we can be reached(Required)

Alternate phone number

Email address(Required)

Alternate Email address

It is customary to contribute some money to tzedakah (charity) when submitting the Sale of Chametz form.

Some of this money will be given to the non-Jewish purchaser as a token of our appreciation for helping us fulfill our religious requirements. The remainder will be distributed to those in need.

Please select a Donation Fund Method below before continuing.

Discretionary Fund Donation Method(Required)

Online

Check / Cash

None

Remarks

Discretionary Fund Donation(Required)

Please indicate the amount you wish to donate. Then, promptly mail us a check in this amount.

Please promptly mail a check in this amount, payable to the "ICCJ Rabbi's Discretionary Fund," to ICCJ, 167-11 73rd Ave, Flushing, NY 11366.

Discretionary Fund Donation(Required)

Total

Credit Card(Required)

American Express

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MasterCard

Visa

Card Number

Expiration Date

Security Code Cardholder Name

🛑 Important: Please double-check your billing address. Many transactions are declined due to a mismatch between the address or ZIP code entered and what your credit card company has on file.

Billing Address(Required)

Same as Address 1 Above

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

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Explanation of the Sale of Chametz

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