By: Dayan Dovid Grossman Can you intrude before a business deal is finalized? Whether you are selling groceries, wholesale supplies or healthcare services, all businesses are built upon relationships. If a businessman is in the process of developing a relationship with a customer, and a second businessman swoops in to take the deal, has he done anything wrong? If the deal … [Read more...]
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 that he would go down and close the deal. A … [Read more...]
The Aftermath of Emantic ‘E.J.’ Bradford’s Death
Are Police Above the Law? Rabbi Micha Cohn The recent death of Emantic ‘E.J.’ Bradford, resulting from a police officer’s shooting from behind, has once again raised much public concern over the use of excessive force by police. In this article we will examine if law enforcement officials have a dispensation for unintentionally causing death, and what the parameters … [Read more...]
Hanukkah Candles for a Person with Fear of Fire
Performing Mitzvot Under Duress Rabbi Micha Cohn [This post is for educational and enrichment purposes only; not a final Halachic decision.] An elderly woman lives alone. Years before, she had a fire in her home, and is still afraid of open fire. She always goes away for Shabbat to avoid lighting Shabbat candles at home. How about Hanukkah? What are her … [Read more...]
Hack Attack and Halacha: Is hacking allowed according to Halacha?
Dayan Yitzhak Grossman With each passing election, the specter of cyber-crime looms larger and larger. This is in addition to computer hacking carried out in the corporate arena. A number of years ago, a shadowy group of computer hackers styling themselves the “Guardians of Peace”, believed to be agents of the North Korean government, breached the security of … [Read more...]