Summary of Parasha & Halacha Shiur for Parashat Yitro by Dayan Shlomo Cohen We are commanded not to steal. According to Maran, who follows the Rambam, that includes stealing from a non-Jew. However, the Rama permits keeping a Hafka’at Halva’a (forgotten debt) or mistake of a Goy, unless there is a chance of Hillul Hashem. The Sm”a writes,that not paying from … [Read more...]
Daf Yomi in Halacha Topics Parshat Yitro
Halachot of Daily Living
Laws Related to Berachot I walk past a coffee shop every day. From outside the store, I can smell the coffee. Should I recite a Beracha on this aroma? The Mishnah Berurah (216:16) writes that if one smells hot ground coffee, since it emits a strong aroma, one should recite the Beracha of “Ha’Noten Re’ah Tov Ba’Perot.” However, it is questionable whether one can recite … [Read more...]
Ribbit: Matters of Interest
Cosigning and Similar Concepts It is definitely permitted for a Jew to co-sign as a standard Arev (guarantor) on a loan initiated by a public company. Being that the terms are that the lender will turn to the borrower for payment first, he is considered the borrower and the cosigner is merely guaranteeing the loan in the event of default. On the other hand, an Arev of the … [Read more...]
The Catering Salesman: When Does He Get Paid?
Payment requirements for the private salesman By Dayan Dovid Grossman There is one Halachic classification of work which can lend itself to confusion. A Po’el – laborer – who works by the hour is called a S’chir Yom (lit. day laborer). An independent contractor, who is paid by the job, is a Kablan. Each of these categories comes with its own set of rules and … [Read more...]