Peasach Chomets
PESACH MEDICATIONS 2014/5774How to sell Chametz through the UOS
Jews may not own Chametz during Pesach. The Halachah makes provision for it to be sold to a non-Jew before Pesach. Here’s how…
NB: If Chametz is not sold before Pesach and remains in one’s possession during Pesach, it becomes totally prohibited and may not be used even after Pesach. It must be destroyed.
The Beth Din undertakes this legal procedure on the morning of Erev Pesach. The Chametz that has been sold (for which ownership has legally changed hands) must be stored in a cabinet, cupboard or room that is locked on the morning of Erev Pesach by the time period for burning/disposal of Chametz applicable to your area, and which must remain inaccessible for the duration of Pesach. It is also important to label these areas clearly, stating that they contain Chametz which has been sold to a non-Jew.
DOWNLOAD THE UOS FORM FOR THE
PESACH SALE OF CHAMETZ 2014/5774
NOTE: When selling Chametz, make a list of everywhere it might be – in the house, in a holiday home, in a caravan or garage, in an office or on business premises, and in vehicles. The selling of the Chametz should ideally be done personally through your local Rabbi. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SELL YOUR CHAMETZ THROUGH YOUR RABBI PERSONALLY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN IT before 9:00 am on the morning of Erev Pesach, Monday 14 April 2014, to the Beth Din offices or complete the ONLINE Sale of Chametz form and submit it electronically (also by 9am on Monday 14 April 2014): HOD CENTRE 58 OAKLANDS ROAD, ORCHARDS, JOHANNESBURG.
Alternatively, if necessary, one could FAX the form to: 011 640-7528 or 485-4578 or 086 610-3472 – or e-mail it to the Beth Din at ruth@uos.co.za
Alternativley you can now complete the ONLINE Sale of Chametz form and submit it electronically
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