Politeness, Manners & Etiquette- the True Israeli Approach!

Ein Aya Shabbat 3, 8

Sometimes we find Torah scholars, Yeshiva boys, and sometimes Israeli's, who look down upon certain manners, politeness and etiquette as external or western nonsense. Rav Kook teaches here how to explain to children, as well as the young, idealistic & religiously motivated, that these seemingly technical and outward acts contain true Torah and Israeli importance & ideals.

The Hoop and the Drum – How to be a Good Neighbor

Can I forse my neighbor to stop drumming at certain hours? Can one force A renter to stop the contract with tenants who make noise?

Bikur Cholim by Electronic Means

Does one fulfill the mitzva of bikur cholim by “visiting” a sick person by electronic means?

Challenge with Monetary Prize

As fun motivation, several friends are pooling 180 NIS each, which we will give to the one who raises the most money for our shul. Is this forbidden gambling?

Lessons on Forgiveness

Is it truly possible to forgive someone who has insulted you? Can one who truly regrets having made someone feel bad ever really wipe away the pain that the other one felt and still feels?

Dealing with Late Payments and Ribbit

I, a lawyer, often need to write a contract with a clause for extra payment if the buyer pays late. How can I do this without making the client violate ribbit (usury)?

Tooth Sensitivity

With great passion, the rabbi waved his hands for emphasis as he spoke, and… knocked his dentures out of his mouth! Did the people in attendance commit a sin by laughing, or was it considered oness (a forced act)?

Raising Doubts

At the Shabbat Table

Copy Right?

Little Giant Man

With a few simple and sincere kind words you can leave an indelible impression on someone else. Watch how little it takes to make a big difference. It's Kiddush Hashem at it's best!

Firing a Contractor – part I

Plaintiff 2 (=pl2) was the contractor for major renovations of the defendant’s (=def) home; plaintiff 1 (=pl1) was the supervisor. The contract stated that pl2 would finish the job in 120 work days within approximately six months. After over eight months, with the job not close to complete, def fired them, with the claim that pl2 was working only sporadically because he took on another job. Pl2 claims that he took the other job only after def fell behind in payments and that he had already worked 140 days because def made additions to the original plans. Pl2 claims that def fired them when she received a bill for the additional work. Def says that she wrote a letter to fire them before she received that bill, that she paid less than spelled out because she bought some of the materials that pl2 was required to, and because the work was behind schedule. She claims that pl1 approved the amount she paid and that pl2 did not protest.

The Desecration of God and the Torah

The important of 'Bein adam la'chavero' mitzvos

How is it that people are so careful about mitzvot between man and god and aren't as careful in mitzvot between people.