Pesach, the Festival of Freedom, born of a liberation from Egyptian bondage, has left an indelible impression on Jewish memory. Apart from its observance in the synagogue Pesach has a unique place in the Jewish home because of the changed atmosphere in the home during the week of Passover.

The Passover atmosphere is created in the home by the tradition and practice of removing all chametz or leaven in preparation for the holiday and by meticulous avoidance of the use of chametz or leaven throughout the days of Passover both at home and when away.

Since we must not have chametz in our possession during Passover, Jewish law mandates that we sell all the chametz in our possession to a non-Jew for Pesach. The procedure is that you sell your chametz to Rabbi Charles Klein or Rabbi Jack Dermer, giving him the authorization to sell the chametz to a non-Jew.

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I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Charles Klein or Rabbi Jack Dermer to act in my behalf to sell all chametz possessed by me (knowingly or unknowingly) as defined by the Torah and Rabbinic Law, and to lease all places wherein the chametz owned by me may be found, especially in the premises located at the address indicated below.

Rabbi Charles Klein or Rabbi Jack Dermer has the full right to sell and to lease by transactions he deems fit and proper, and for such time which he believes necessary. 

Please enter your full name below. This will serve as your signature for the agreement of sale

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It is customary to make a small donation to one of the Rabbis Pulpit Funds for the sale and repurchase of your chametz.  Please make your donation below.

If you need assistance please call the synagogue office at 516-379-8650 or email office@merrickjc.org.

Thank you very much.
Wishing you and your family a Chag Pesach Sameach.

Please select " Pulpit Fund - Rabbi Klein" or "Pulpit Fund - Rabbi Dermer" from the dropdown menu to make your donation