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Getting Rid of Chametz


Search and Destroy
Any area where one can reasonably suspect that chametz might have been brought throughout the year must be thoroughly cleaned. This includes the home, office, cars, garage, etc. Check carefully to ensure that no crumb is left behind: check and clean desks, drawers, closets, clothing pockets (especially the children’s), pocketbooks, briefcases and attache cases, beds, dining and living room furniture, bookcases, etc.

If You Can’t Destroy it, Sell It
Chametz that you don’t want to destroy, and utensils used throughout the year (and not koshered for Passover), should be stored in closets or rooms which will be sealed for the duration of Passover. The chametz should be sold to a non-Jew through a rabbi. Click here to sell your chametz online.

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Posted: Apr 18, 2011
eating matzos
its a question rather than a comment. some have said that we should start with matzo noon others say sun down which is it ?
Posted By Andrew, montreal, canada

Posted: Apr 8, 2009
RE: Selling utensils used throughout year?
While there are indeed those who immerse any vessels sold to a non-Jew over Passover, many--including Chabad--do not do follow this practice.
Posted By Menachem Posner for Chabad.org

Posted: Apr 6, 2009
Selling utensils used throughout year?
I heard that you have to toivel any dishes that have been included in the sale of chometz, or stored in such a room with chometz. Is this correct?
Posted By Anonymous, st louis park, mn



 


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