The (Putative) Hegemony of the “Billionaire Class” By: Rav Yitzhak Grossman, Dayan at the Bet HaVaad The central theme of the presidential campaign of self-described “democratic socialist” Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is a scathing denunciation of what he considers the outrageous influence of money in politics: “This great nation and its government belong to all of the … [Read more...]
The Crown Jewels Part 1: Who is responsible for stolen collateral?
By Dayan Yosef Greenwald I was recently walking in Midtown Manhattan and I passed by a famous bank. Outside of the bank was a glass display case with a beautiful collection of jewelry, including necklaces, watches and earrings that were obviously worth millions of dollars. I discovered that the jewelry was actually the crown jewels of a European royal family. The country was … [Read more...]
KOSHER KEURIG
Dipping the Keurig Machine and Other Sensitive Electric Appliances Reviewed by Rav Mordechai Lebhar, Rosh Kollel Link Los Angeles and Posek for the SHC[1] A staple in the modern day work place, the Keurig coffee machine is a source of delight and relaxation from the day-to-day stress of the office. Having brewed coffee in a matter of seconds without a lingering mess is a … [Read more...]
A Yored: The Fee When It’s Free
Paying for Unsolicited Services By: Dayan David Grossman, Rosh Bais HaVaad One may think that the Halacha of “Yored” (one who improves his friend’s property without permission) does not often apply. According to the Gemara, a person who completes a job without the owner asking for it, is called a “Yored L’Toch Sede Havero Shelo BiRshut” - a person who goes into his … [Read more...]
A Defective Shaitel and the Wedding is Tommorow!
By: Rabbi Baruch Meir Levin Q: My wife recently purchased a brand new Shaitel for my sister’s wedding. Everything seemed perfect as she wore the Shaitel the past few weeks. To our great dismay, my wife just noticed that the Shaitel is missing some hair and is a defective product. My wife is adamant about returning this Shaitel but we are in a very uncomfortable bind. On the … [Read more...]