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?

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.

The Fateful U-Turn

A car crash occurred between Reuven and Shimon. So who is responsible?

Paying Workers on Time – The Mitzvah of “bal talin”

How Much May I Charge?

The Halachic Ramifications of Wills

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?

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)!.

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...

Paying Workers on Time - The Mitzvah of “bal talin”

Halachot of paying workers on time in various situations in our days.

The Shabby Cabby

From a short ride in a cab to a Interesting Choshen Mishpat case.

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...

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.

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...

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!!!

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?

The Dry Cleaner and the Gown

Halacha talk on an argument about the quality of a dry-cleaner's job and a good solution.

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?

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?

What I Borrow, I Must Surely Return

The Halachot, definitions and differences between Shaila and Pikadon. Loaning and borrowing.