Sell your chametz and donate to Maot Chittin

On Passover, we strive to rid our homes of chametz, i.e. all foods with leavening or that are not Kosher for Passover. Because it is impossible to make sure every little bit of chametz is out of your house — maybe a critter has some bread crumbs stored behind your walls? — it is traditional to “sell your chametz.” To do this at CAA, you complete a “power of attorney” form and authorize Rabbi Dan to “sell” it for you before Passover begins. All you have to do is store your non-Passover food so it is out of sight and out of mind.

When you submit the power of attorney form, it also customary to make a donation to ma’ot chittin, a charity that feeds the hungry. To make a donation to ma’ot chittin, you may donate to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund (online or by check) or directly to The Community Kitchen. All ma’ot chittin donations to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund will be forwarded to The Community Kitchen.

Download your Chametz Sale Power of Attorney Form HERE. Once you’ve completed the form, please email it to Rabbi Dan at rabbida@keenesynagogue.org or drop it off at CAA by Wednesday, April 1, at Noon. The form is formatted so you can complete right on your computer and then email it. No printing required!