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Selling Chametz 2025/5785

Delegation of Power of Attorney for Sale of Chametz

If possible, all chametz - food not acceptable during Pesach (Passover), or materials containing such unacceptable food - should be destroyed or given away before the holiday begins. 

Should this be impossible, the chametz may be stored in such a way that we are sure not to use it during the holiday, and its ownership is transferred to a non-Jew until the holiday ends.

Please complete this form no later than April 11, 2025 by 9am.

I, the undersigned, fully empower and appoint Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz to act in my stead and, in my behalf, sell all Chametz possessed by me (knowingly or unknowingly) as defined by the Torah and Rabbinic Law (e.g. Chametz: doubt of Chametz and all kinds of Chametz mixtures) and to lease all places wherein the Chametz owned by me may be found, especially in the premises located at:
Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz has the full right to sell and to lease by transactions, as he deems fit and proper and for such time which he believes necessary in accordance with all detailed terms as explained in the general authorization contract of the Rabbi to sell the Chametz. This general authorization is made a part of this agreement. The above given power is in conformity with Torah Law and Rabbinical regulations, and in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and of the United States. And to this I hereby affix my signature on this day:

By entering my printed name I acknowledge that electronic signatures have the same legal effect as ink signatures.

It is customary to make a donation to the needy in return for the service being performed on your behalf.  

If you have any questions filling out this form, please contact beth@wjcenter.org.
Mon, March 31 2025 2 Nisan 5785