Since ownership of hametz (bread and other leavened products) is not allowed during Pesah, ideally all hametz in one's possession would be given away or destroyed before the holiday begins. Since this often represents a financial hardship, the practice arose for people to store away their hametz before Pesah and arrange to sell it for the duration of the holiday. It is also customary, but not required, to make a donation to the synagogue or a charity (especially one that helps feed people) toward Ma'ot Chitin (Wheat Funds) that traditionally provided Passover supplies to those in need - all funds collected will be donated to a local food bank.

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THE CHAMETZ SALE IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THURSDAY APRIL 14