Passover is Coming!
Passover is right around the corner (April 22-30, 2024). As you prepare for this joyous holiday here is a reminder about two special mitzvahs to do before the holiday.
First up: Sell your chametz…
In addition to cleaning our homes in advance of Passover (some quick tips here), we are forbidden from owning chametz (leavened products) during Passover. So what to do about the chametz food products (or pots and dishes) that we’d like to use after Passover?
Jewish law allows us to have a rabbi sell our chametz on our behalf to someone not Jewish for the duration of the holiday, and to acquire it back for us after the holiday ends.
Many local rabbis offer this service to their communities, and it is advisable that you contact your rabbi to transact this sale on your behalf.
Chabad.org is pleased to provide this chametz-sale service to you free of charge. Click here to read more about the sale of chametz.
Please feel free to take advantage of this free service and sell your chametz online, today!
Second: Get Shmurah Matzah
Passover is the holiday of matzah and it is strongly recommended to use the traditional handmade shmurah matzah, especially for the Seder night. (Not only do many enjoy the unique taste, but these matzahs help us fulfill the commandment in the best possible manner.)
Handmade shmurah matzah is sold nowadays at many supermarkets and is often available for purchase through your local synagogue and at Chabad centers around the world. In case you cannot find this special matzah locally, here’s a link with more options for where you can order shmurah matzah online.
Regardless of how, please be sure to include handmade shmurah matzah at your Seder table.
We offer you our very best wishes for a very happy and kosher Passover!
