By Dayan Yosef Greenwald, Dayan Bet HaVa’ad, Yerushalayim Some of the important discussions regarding the disbursement of Ma’aser funds, pertain to the support one’s children. May Ma’aser be used for marrying off a child? May it be used for supporting a son in Kollel? How about paying tuition for high school yeshiva students or hefty seminary payments? These are some of the … [Read more...]
Foreign Currency Loans
By Dayan Yehonatan D. Hool As the economy is showing signs of improvement, the Federal Reserve is slowly beginning to increase interest rates. The Fed has held rates near zero since December 2008, and any increase would lead the dollar to strengthen against other currencies. While this move is subject to debate among economists, in this article we will discuss the Halacha … [Read more...]
Your’e Fired!
Some of the Halachic Considerations of Firing By Dayan David Grossman, Rosh Bet HaVa’ad, Lakewood As the economy moves up and down in these trying times, giving rise to many unconventional businesses while turning many industries into mere shadows of what they once were, crunching big, established institutions and teaching us to always expect the unexpected, these are some … [Read more...]
PATERNITY AND DNA TESTS IN HALACHA
Are paternity, DNA and other tests admissible in Bet Din? By Rav Yaakov Rappaport Forensic experts, law enforcement and justice departments worldwide employ various methods to determine whether a person is telling the truth or not. Blood tests, DNA tests and polygraphs are all admissible in court. In this article, we will examine the attitude of Halacha towards such … [Read more...]
A “Steal” of a Deal
What to do when your investor cuts you out By Dayan Benzion Sprei Q: As a property manager in the Central Jersey area, I came across a good deal on a bank owned (REO) 2-family rental property. Being that it was a “cash only” deal, I approached an investor and proposed partnering up with him for this investment. He liked the idea and after working out the details, we left off … [Read more...]