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PARENTAL SUPPORT: WHO IS PAYING?

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The financial obligation of honoring parents is on who? Rav Yechiel Biberfeld We find in this week’s Parasha praise for the ‘Tzedakah’ of Yosef for supporting his father, Yaakov Avinu, all the years in Mitzrayim. Was it a charitable act or his obligation as a son? ·       There is a debate if the costs of Kibbud Av are borne by the son or the father. ·       The … [Read more...]

The Aftermath of Emantic ‘E.J.’ Bradford’s Death

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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...]

Hosting Postings: Is Facebook Responsible for Its Content?

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Adapted from the writings of Rav Ariel Ovadia   Is a facilitator liable for the actions of others?   People of the ‘book   In the past 30 days, 3 out of every 10 people on the planet—some 2,227,000,000 souls—accessed their Facebook accounts. This is a staggering fact.   On November 27, at the inaugural hearing of the “International Grand Committee on … [Read more...]