Yeshivish glossary term
mechiras chametz
מכירת חמץ
Meaning
- sale of chametz before Passover
- halachic transfer of ownership of chametz
Alternate spellings
mechirat chametz, selling chametz
Usage and context
Used to avoid Jewish ownership of specified chametz during Pesach; practical implementation is normally arranged through a rabbi.
- Category
- kashrus - Pesach
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The rav arranged the mechiras chametz before Pesach.
Plain-English example
The rabbi arranged the halachic sale of chametz before Passover.