24 Lessons
Neighbors and Partners The Shabby Cabby
Mrs. Gartenhaus borrowed 100 NIS from Mrs. Horowitz but the cab driver says he only received 20 NIS. How much does Mrs. G owe Mrs. H?
Theft and Damage The Talis Exchange and Other Lost Stories
Borrowing without the owner’s knowledge is usually halachically equivalent to stealing! In general, one may not use an item until one receives permission from the owner.
Rent and Lease The Fateful U-Turn
A car crash occurred between Reuven and Shimon. So who is responsible?
Basics of Financial Laws The Unfair Fare
Bari VeSehma in monetary laws
If a person claims his friend owes him money and the friend isn't sure, does he have to pay and why?
Basics of Financial Laws The Talis Exchange
A laundry returned the correct quantity of items that had been brought in originally; however, the customer, Reuvein, later realized that one sheet was not his. Someone attended a wedding with one coat and, mistakenly, returned with a different one. The concern in all these situations is that one is using someone else’s property without permission. This is called sho’el shelo midaas, borrowing without the owner’s knowledge, which is usually halachically equivalent to stealing (Bava Metzia 41a; 43b)!.
Basics of Financial Laws How Does a Heter Iska Work?
What is the prohibition of "Ribbit"? who does it apply on? How does the "Heter Iska" bypass the prohibition? and more...
Kdoshim Paying Workers on Time - The Mitzvah of “bal talin”
Halachot of paying workers on time in various situations in our days.
Basics of Financial Laws The Shabby Cabby
From a short ride in a cab to a Interesting Choshen Mishpat case.
Ki Tetze Some Halachic Ramifications of Wills
Some Halachic Ramifications of Wills. Should a Jew write a will? Is a typical will valid in Halacha? and more...
Mishpatim The Seamstress, the Chazzan and the Mashgiach
From the halachic literature
Can You be Paid for What You Did Not Do? Some interesting financial laws.
Vayechi When there is a Will, the Relatives may Complain
Who can be considered an "Halachic Heir"? What is the halachic status of a will? May one file the lawsuit in secular court? and more...
Vayetze The Lost Gift
In this week's parsha, we discuss the tremendous responsibility Yaakov assumed for his father-in-law's property. Does a shomer always assume this much responsibility? Stay tuned and find out!!!
Basics of Financial Laws The Talis Exchange and other Lost Stories
Exchanging an item Accidentally or finding a lost item. When can one keep the item and use it? Does it make a difference what kind of an item is it?
Tzedaka - Charity The Dry Cleaner and the Gown
Halacha talk on an argument about the quality of a dry-cleaner's job and a good solution.
Basics of Financial Laws Get Rid of the Stuff!
The Vanishing Importer and Other Tales
What level of responsibility do I have for other peoples belongings that are placed in my territory? Can I just get rid of them?
Basics of Financial Laws The Rights of a Copyright Holder
What is the halachic background to copyright law? Does the Torah have a concept of intellectual property rights, meaning that someone who creates or invents an item is owner of his invention? May a rav prevent people from taping his shiur? May one copy computer software or music disks?
Basics of Financial Laws What I Borrow, I Must Surely Return
The Halachot, definitions and differences between Shaila and Pikadon. Loaning and borrowing.