Lessons on Additional Lessons
Returning to a Gemach Newer Medicines than One Received
I used a local medicine gemach, which prefers receiving replacement medicine but also allows giving back with money. The pills they gave me were slightly past expiration. Isn’t it ribbit to give back either (new) pills or their monetary value, considering that expired medicine is worth less than normal?
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Shvat 7 5782
Secret Numbers
In our cashless credit card world, we have all been introduced to the concept and necessity for secret numbers. This presents a challenge, because it is not easy to remember different numbers, especially numbers that you do not use every day.
Rabbi Berel Wein | Tammuz 20 5781
Bankruptcy in Halacha – part II
I have $30,000 of credit debt (in the US). I lost my job, and my new job pays less. I do not see how I can pay the debt. What does Jewish law say about filing for bankruptcy?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Cheshvan 27 5780
Bankruptcy in Halacha
I have $30,000 of credit debt (in the US). I lost my job, and my new job pays less. I do not see how I can pay the debt. What does Jewish law say about filing for bankruptcy?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Cheshvan 20 5780
Accidentally Staying on the Bus Longer than Envisioned
What is the Halacha in the following scenario? I am on an intercity bus, in which the price depends on how far you go. I fall asleep and miss my stop. Should I go to the driver to pay for the additional distance I will end up going?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Tamuz 14 5779
Returning Ribbit With Devalued Currency
Various Rabbis | Av 24 5775
Disqualifying a Dayan for Having His Lost Item Returned
Various Rabbis | 5775