Thanks, But No Thanks!
Dear local residents,
No, we are not interested in your freezer burnt ends of bread that you feel bad throwing out so you offered to donate it to us. It's not Baal Tashchis, its the mitzva of Biur Chometz. But thank you anyways!
No, we are not interested in that outfit that your daughter wore 9 years ago when she was 4 years old and got stained so you never put it on another kid but felt bad throwing it out because you paid so much for it. But thank you anyways!
No, we are not interested in taking your moldy, rotten, broken recliner that you are tossing because it smells but feel bad throwing it out so you decided to donate it to a poor family. But thank you anyways!
No, we are not interested in that puzzle that's missing half the pieces, the glassware that can't be used for anything because it has a weird shape and was passed on to you from 3 other people. Nor are we interested in that computer from the 80's, your washing machine that works perfectly except that it doesn't spin, or your old toilet that you just replaced. It's really sweet and considerate of you for thinking of others but we don't need these items at this time. But thank you anyways!
Sincerely,
Your local Gemach
