Basics of Financial Laws
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Is it permitted to own stock in companies that earn money from forbidden activities? Is investing in index funds any different?
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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? -
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? -
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.
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