Hametz That Was Owned By A Jew On Pesah

Hametz That Was Owned By A Jew On Pesah Day: Thursday Date: April 3, 2014 Parshat: Metzora Source: Yalkut Yosef 448 The Torah forbids any Jew from owning hametz on Pesah. The Hachamim forbade anyone from having any benefit from hametz that was owned by a Jew on Pesah regardless of whether he himself owned it or a different Jew owned it. Even if one disowned his hametz he still may not keep it over Pesah and he must either get rid of it or sell it. The reason for the Hachamim's prohibition is because a person might forget to disown the hametz and in order not to have to get rid of it all he may say that he disowned it when in fact he didn't. If this will result in a large loss one should consult a Rabbi. Some also forbid smelling besamim containing hametz that was owned by a Jew on Pesah.   The DSH is brought to you in memory of Rabbi Mordechai ben Daniel. Please visit us online at sephardichalacha.org