A Harmless Lie?

Kids in camp often ask counselors when color war will be, and they often respond that they don’t know, when they actually do. Does this violate the prohibition of lying?

Do I Have to Tell the Truth?

May I take credit for something that I did not do myself? Must I make a full disclosure when it may cause a negative outcome? Is it permitted to “add” to the truth?

Distant Learning

At the Shabbat Table

The student who tricked his Rav that he was listening to the zoom lesson...

Sick Leave

A Yeshiva student tricked the guy that he is sick with a Contagoues sickness so that he could learn quietly.

Peace Plan

At the Shabbat Table

At the Shabbat Table

Lying to Avoid Embarrassment

If someone asks you a tactless, unnecessary question, the answer to which is embarrassing, and refusing to answer is like admitting the truth, is it permitted to lie?