Rav Ariel Ovadia Question: I noticed that during mechiras chometz, everyone gives the Rav a check. Does one have to pay the Rav to sell the chometz?  Answer: The minhag Yisroel is to pay the Rav for selling the chometz…

Rav Ariel Ovadia Question: To make sourdough, you need a “starter”. Some people have a specific starter they use for years. They want to sell it with their chometz but they want that specific starter back after Pesach. Is the…

Rav Ariel Ovadia Question:  Is it appropriate to sell your chometz before Pesach? Answer: There are those who are machmir not to sell chometz; however, the consensus amongst the Poskim is that a person may sell his chometz, and this…