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    • Monetary Law
    • part 7
    מציג 1-8 מ-8 תוצאות

    Answering Monetary Questions Outside of Beit Din

    Our policy is based on the Rama. The Shulchan Aruch presents the basic rule of jurisprudence that one...
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    A Rabbi’s Approach to Monetary Problem Solving

    We urge you to clarify with your congregants that they accept the following rules of engagement, which are...
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    Supermarket Manners or Halacha?

    Anything we say here is general information and does not relate in any reliable way to the specific...
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    To Whom Should One Sell His Apartment?

    Our response cannot cover all elements of your case or give you a conclusive ruling, without the affected...
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    Paying for Another Person’s Theft

    Your actions and questions demonstrate noble concern for both your fellow man and the honor of HaShem, and...
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    How Soon Must a Guarantor Pay?

    Let us first clarify the relevant terminology. There are different types of arevim, with the two main ones...
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    Taking Unwanted Things against the Owner’s Will

    First, let us be clear that this response is a general analysis and cannot by itself resolve your...
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    Paying for Work One Refused to Pay for

    In our eyes, the most important issue here is the personal, educational one. I would not be happy...
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