Rabbi Siff will begin MECHIRAS CHOMETZ transactions on SUNDAY, MARCH 30th, Rosh Chodesh Nisan from 11:00 - 12:30 and continue until THURSDAY NOON, APRIL 10th at his home, 268 East Broadway, Apartment A501 (not at shul) at the following times: 6:00 to 6:50 PM (before Mincha) and 8:00 to 9:00 PM (after Maariv) and Sunday, April 6th from 10:30 to 12:30 and 8:00 to 9:00 PM

Although it is Halachically preferable to conduct the transaction in person, if it is difficult to come at the above times you can make arrangements by calling Rabbi Siff at 212-228-7720 or 917-836-7704. Feel free to leave a message and he will return your call.

This year the actual sale to the non-Jew will take place on Friday morning, April 11th at approximately 10:00 AM.

Any chometz bought after that time will not be included in the sale and must be used up or destroyed before Shabbos begins. Any remaining chometz must be thrown in the toilet on Shabbos before the time of prohibition which is 11:34 A.M.

Dear Members,
We hope everyone had an enjoyable Purim. Now that the festivities of Purim have passed, it’s time to turn our attention to Pesach which is just a little over 3 weeks away.

Our annual Maos Chitim appeal is held in order to help people in our neighborhood who are in need of financial assistance as they prepare for Pesach. We would like to begin providing this assistance around Rosh Chodesh Nisan which is Sunday, March 30th. Your timely response will help us reach this goal.

Please make your checks payable to Young Israel of Manhattan and mail them to Young Israel of Manhattan, c/o Erez, 413 Grand Street, Apt. F701, New York, NY 10002. In addition, we also accept payment via Zelle – yim225@aol.com. Please indicate in the memo that the payment is for Maos Chitim.

Thank you very much and best wishes to all for a Chag Kasher V’Sameach.
Seth Gordon President