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>From today's OU Kosher Halacha Yomis</div>
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<p><strong><strong>Q. <em>Chametz</em> owned by a Jew during Pesach is forbidden after Pesach. This is known as
<em>chametz she’ovar olav haPesach</em>. May I purchase <em>chametz</em> after Pesach from any non-Jewish owned store?</strong></strong></p>
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<p>A. A non-Jew is permitted to own <em>chametz</em> on Pesach, and he may sell it after Pesach to a Jew. However, if a non-Jew purchases
<em>chametz</em> that was owned by a Jew during any part of Pesach, that <em>chametz</em> is
<em>chametz she’ovar olav haPesach</em> and is forbidden. Similarly, if a Jewish owned distributor supplies
<em>chametz</em> to a non-Jewish owned supermarket, that <em>chametz</em> in the supermarket is forbidden as well. Therefore, when determining where to shop after Pesach, it is not sufficient to establish that the owners of a store are not Jewish; one must
also investigate who supplies <em>chametz</em> to the store as well. If the supplier is Jewish and did not sell his
<em>chametz</em>, one must wait until the <em>chametz</em> clears out of inventory. This can take a few weeks for cereals, crackers and other such items that have a long shelf life. Items such as bread that have a short shelf life may be bought after a few
days. Cereals or other foods that do not contain any of the five grains (wheat, barley, oats, spelt, rye) may be purchased immediately after Pesach. Vinegar can be assumed to be
<em>kitniyos</em> and is not a concern after Pesach.</p>
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