Sell Your Chametz

Since it is prohibited to possess chametz on Pesach, any chametz left un-disposed must be sold to a non-Jew. (Any chametz remaining in the possession of a Jew during Pesach may not be used).

Therefore, all chametz that will not be eaten or burned before Pesach and all chametz utensils that will not be thoroughly cleaned by then should be stored away.

The storage area should be locked or taped shut to be leased to the non-Jew at the time of the chametz sale.

Since there are many legal intricacies in this sale, only a competent Rabbi should be entrusted with its execution. The Rabbi acts as our agent both to sell the chametz to the non-Jew on the morning before Pesach starts and also to buy it back the evening after Pesach ends.

The following form must be submitted online to Rabbi Shemtov by March 31, 2026.

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 248-780-4000.

If you would like to download a printable version of the form, please click here. Please scan and email it to [email protected].

Delegation of Power to Sell Chametz *

  I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov to act in my place and stead, and on my behalf to sell all chametz possessed by me, knowingly or unknowingly as defined by the Torah and Rabbinic Law (eg. Chametz, possible chametz and all kinds of chametz mixtures).

  Also chametz that tends to harden and adhere to inside surfaces of pans, pots or cooking utensils, the utensils themselves, and all kinds of live animals and pets that have been eating chametz and mixtures thereof.

  Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov is also empowered to lease all places wherein the chametz owned by me may be found, particularly at the address/es listed below and elsewhere.

  Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov has the full right to appoint any agent or substitute in his stead and said substitute shall have the full right to sell and lease as provided herein.

  Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov also has the full power and right to act as he deems fit and proper in accordance with all the details of the Bill of Sale used in the transaction to sell all my chametz, chametz mixtures etc. as provided therein. This power is in conformity with all Torah, Rabbinic and Civil laws.

Seller:

Full Name*

Title First Name Last Name

E-mail*

Chametz Location:

Address*

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Additional chametz locations:

Specify any additional locations here:

If you are going to be out of town over Passover please specify where:

Note: Please submit your form before March 31, 2026. We will be unable to process chametz sales submitted later than April 1 - 9:00 am (local time).

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Delegation of Power for the Sale of Chametz