Which Bin?

Prepared for print by Faigy Peritzman

This time of year, I find myself with so many items that I don’t know what to do with: keep them over Pesach, sell them, toss them, or put in sheimos genizah. Which category do the following items fall into?

Note: This list covers items that are not certified kosher l’Pesach.

“Put away” refers to items that are not chometz but still may not be eaten over Pesach. These items should be removed from the kitchen and eating areas and stored away so that they do not come in contact with kosher l’Pesach food. It’s recommended, but not required, that these items be stored together with the sold chometz items.

Advertising circulars — may be discarded

Baby formula (gluten-free) — may be used for babies (check lists)

Baby powder — may be used

Barley (pearled and raw) — put away

Beer — sell, if your custom is to sell chometz gamur; otherwise discard