Is It Proper To Send Your Kids To Sleepaway Camp If They Receive Tuition...
One who accepts tzedakah should not spend money on things that are considered unnecessary luxuries. However, if the things one spends money on are considered normal expenditures in the society one lives in, then it is ok.
Rainy Day Tickets
A transaction made initially in error is void, replied Rabbi Dayan. However, this does not apply here, since when Mr. Joseph gave the tickets, the concert was still planned as scheduled.
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Viewing Competency
“A Deaf Person Able to Speak”
(Gittin 71a)
Letting Go
Why, if we have so many masterful presentations which resonate so deeply and create such a deep impression, do we seem to struggle so much with the very issues these videos are targeting?
How Best Should One Spend The Afternoon Of Tisha B’Av?
Would one consider asking the question regarding Yom Kippur? While the two are not analogous, the shared uniqueness in the twenty-five hours of fasting reflects the awesomeness attributed to each.
Must All Wages Be Paid Promptly?
Shlomo looked at his watch. It was already late afternoon; he wouldn't have time to go to the garage and get back to shul for Mincha. On the other hand, he knew that there was a mitzvah to pay wages promptly, on that day, and a prohibition – bal talin – to delay payment.
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Completing An Assignment
‘A Get May Be Written And Given Even One Hundred Times’
(Gittin 63b)
Never Alone
One of the more painful components of having struggling children is that the families often feel judged and at a loss of how to properly relate to and with their precious child. The feeling that they are not alone and there are others who can listen and commiserate is invaluable.
Should A Lawyer Defend Someone In Court Whom He Thinks Is Guilty?
Of course, having slick professional lawyers attempt to outwit one another in court is not the Torah way. Nevertheless, we still find a halachic mandate to seek to exonerate the accused if any doubt exists as to his or her guilt.
Must Mrs. Singer’s Earnings Offset Mr. Singer’s Debt?
If the Singers share a single account, Mr. Cooper could certainly offset his obligation to Mrs. Singer with Mr. Singer's debt to him. It is pointless to pay $600 to the joint account, and then withdraw $600 from it.
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In The Aftermath Of The Betar Massacre
‘Forty Se’ah Of Phylactery Casings Were Found…’
(Gittin 57b-58a)
Bend Down And Hear The Cries Of A Child
Unconditional love means that you are my cherished neshamala. You are a gift to me from Above.
Should A Parent Encourage A Child Who Wants To Join The U.S. Army?
We want our children to be deeply attached to our traditions, our family’s values and ideals. We also want them to grow into strong, healthy human beings who will live as responsible adults.
Fee Vs. Fee
Even if she earns more than the required amount, the husband is entitled to the extra earnings in lieu of the additional money that he provides her for personal expenses, beyond her basic sustenance of food, shelter, and clothing (E.H. 70:3).
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Splitting Grains?
“Mixed Untithed Produce”
(Gittin 47b)
Is it proper to make a large July 4th barbecue get-together?
It is a completely secular holiday... As such, it is acclaimed as a joyous day by those who reside in and appreciate the advantages of this land regardless of the religious or other belief system to which they may subscribe.
Swapping, Borrowing Or Guarding At The Park
Suddenly, a ferocious-looking dog ran towards him, barking menacingly. Yitzi dodged as the dog grabbed one of the balls and ran off.
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A Public Figure’s Commitment
‘A Matter That Does Not Yet Exist'
(Gittin 42b)
Swan Song
Remarkably, its shira is Hodu laHashem kir’u b’shemo – Praise Hashem, call out in His name. I don’t know of any other animal’s shira that seems more directly connected to the recitation of brachos.
The One And Only
In truth, the way I translated the first clause in Moses’ defense against Korach’s campaign actually follows the explanation of Rashi and Targum Onkelos, who explain the word echad as referring to one of the people, as in Moses did not even repossess a donkey from even one Jew.
How To Address Parents And Teachers
It is interesting to note that one is only truly required to address one's rav muvhak with a title while all other rabbis can theoretically be referred to by their first name.
Should one take sides in a family fight? If yes, under what circumstances?
It is very difficult to provide anything more than general guidelines regarding when one should take sides in a family fight.
Correcting A Price Mistake
I wanted to tell you, though, that I misread the price list. $28 was the line above, but this sefer is actually $31, so you owe another $3, said Yehuda. You can't change the price now, objected Shlomo. I already gave my cousin the sefer!
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A Signature Dispute
‘Signing… for Tikkun Olam’
(Gittin 34b)
Is it appropriate to discuss politics at the Shabbos table?
It depends what type of politics is being discussed. If it is politics that has a direct effect on Jewish interests and has therefore Torah issues involved, then as the Chofetz Chaim was reported to say Hashem also has His politics.
Household Appliances And Avsha Milta
Most Ashkenazic authorities rule leniently in case of need. This is especially true with today’s high-quality household appliances that make very little noise and often cannot even be heard in an adjacent room.
My Son’s Wedding
I now opened my eyes that were wet with tears of the past, the present, and the future and saw how beautiful Hashem's world is and how perfect the cycles of life are. How little of the circle we see at a time.
Leave The Money In The Box
But you lent me the money, and, in the end, it was never returned to you, insisted Levi. I don't want you to be out the money.
But it's also not fair to make you pay double, replied Menachem. I took the risk, so it's my loss.
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Presumption Of Life?
‘The Husband Was Elderly or Ailing...’
(Gittin 28a)
Are Hat And Jacket Required Dress Code For Prayer?
More recent halachic authorities, however, recognize that hats and jackets are no longer a component of standard dress, especially in warmer climates.
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