Chairs Received During the Omer, Chametz Left Over Passover
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Question
Hello, I have two questions. 1. We ordered chairs for the kitchen before Passover, and they arrived today. Is it permissible to renew them during the days of the Omer count? 2. I found chametz in my cupboard that I forgot before Passover. Of course, I performed bitul in my heart, but now I have found it. What is the status of this chametz? Thank you.
Answer
Hello,
1. The custom is not to renew items that require the blessing of "Shehechiyanu" during the days of the Omer count. However, as the Mishnah Berurah writes, if the opportunity arises to recite "Shehechiyanu," one should recite it.
However, for chairs that serve the entire family, the blessing "Hatov Vehametiv" is recited. There is no issue with this during the days of the Omer count.
2. It is forbidden to use this chametz, and it should be discarded in the trash.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 493, S"K 2
Nevertheless, if the opportunity arises to recite "Shehechiyanu," one should recite it.
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Laws of Passover, Siman 448, Seif 5
Chametz found in a Jew's home after Passover is forbidden, even if bitul was performed.