Dealing with Loud or Inconvenient Neighbors / Adapted by Rabbi Ariel Ovadia Can One Object to Noisy Neighbors? The Cohen family enjoyed living in their apartment on a quiet residential block. One day, a new family, the Levy’s, moved in to the apartment upstairs. The Cohen’s quickly realized that life was going to be a little different from now on. Firstly, the Levy’s had … [Read more...]
The Generous Spouse
Can a woman give Tzeddaka without her husband’s consent? Adapted from an article by Dayan Yitzchak Basser שליט"א Women throughout history have been exemplary spenders. The Torah praises the generosity of the women of the Dor HaMidbar, who – imbued with the enthusiastic spirit of giving that pervaded the Jewish nation during the construction of the Mishkan – spared no expense … [Read more...]
Self-Evident Truths
Are implicit assumptions binding according to Halacha? By Dayan Yehonatan D. Hool, Yerushalayim In this week's Parasha, the Torah discusses the garments that the Kohanim wore during their service in the Mishkan. The Gemara[1] explains that each of the garments that the Kohanim wore atoned for a different sin. Among them, the Hoshen HaMishpat – the breastplate – atoned for … [Read more...]
Fringe Benefits: Company Leads & Kickbacks
Adapted from an article by Dayan Dovid Grossman | Rosh Bet HaVa’ad, Lakewood Jobs often involve much more than the plain job description. Over the course of one’s employment they will build relationships, be entrusted with confidential information, and hold positions of power and importance to others. We must inquire, what rights does an employee have to benefit from these … [Read more...]
E-Commerce on Shabbat
Adapted from an article by Rabbi Baruch M. Levine In today’s business environment, most companies understand that they can no longer rely on a storefront and local community marketing to survive and turn a profit. Globalization, large corporations, and the dominance of digital media have forced business owners to find ways to establish a significant presence on the web. Many … [Read more...]