Halacha & Hashkafa

Should a frum Jew care if an animal species is endangered or goes extinct?

Permission Granted? ‘Lo Yachlifenu B’Shel Acheirim…’ (Temurah 9a)

The Gemara [Bava Metzia 76a] states that if someone instructed an employee to work in his neighbor's property, the employer is liable to pay the person’s salary.

Unsaying Words 'He Uttered Hashem’s Name In Vain' (Temurah 3b)

I figured you were giving me a grace on the loan. Of course I will start paying you in monthly $1,000 installments starting from this month.

Is it necessary to say “Baruch Hashem” or “Thank G-d” every time someone asks you how you are?

If Mr. Miller had admitted that he lent money only once, clearly one of the witnesses would be lying and his testimony would be worthless.

Too Little, Too Late? 'And Break Down the Door and Enter…' (Arachin 31b)

People are particular about whom they wish to live with, so the remaining partner can claim he agreed to live with the initial partner but not with this new person – whether due to the person’s status or character.

Pleading The Fifth ‘Minors Are Not Obligated To Fulfill Mitzvos’ (Arachin 22a)

Is there anything inherently wrong with a person spending vast sums of money on a wedding or bar mitzvah if he’s rich and can easily afford it?

When A Dead Ewe Gave Birth To A Live Lamb 'We Do Not Wait for Her to Give Birth' (Arachin 7a)

Furthermore, if the lender explicitly stipulated that the payment must be made with money, the stipulation is binding.

"Well, one of you owes me a new bat,” Avi said. “You, Aharon, broke it, but Eli had no right to lend it to you.”

A Burning Question? 'It’s Not Evil Speech…' (Arachin 15b)

In an ideal Torah society, should a yeshiva dinner have separate or mixed seating?

Lulav Or Shofar On Shabbos 'It Refers To Tithing In Our Days' (Bechoros 61a)

A borrower generally would not have the audacity to falsely claim that he repaid a loan, especially since the creditor did him a favor by lending him money.

Lingua Franca ‘Only From Jericho And Below’ (Bechoros 55a)

He may not charge for retrieving it since doing so is required as part of hashavas aveidah, but he may ask for partial compensation for any work he didn’t get to do as a result.

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The Steipler used to eat milchigs on Shavuot night and fleishigs during the day.

An Eventual Resolution 'May The Likes Of You Increase Manifold In Israel' (Bechoros 45b)

When making early Shabbat, one davens Maariv before “evening,” following the opinion of R. Yehudah. Seemingly, then, one must daven Mincha on Friday before plag.

What Is A Sheep? ‘If It…Does Not Possess Three Vertebrae’ (Bechoros 40b)

Chazal relied on the presumption that the true owner will more likely succeed; he will make a stronger effort to secure the item or demonstrate his ownership.

Is it proper to plan a vacation in a location that doesn't have a daily minyan?

R. Asher Weiss permits prisoners to wear ankle bracelets, which record their movements on Shabbos.

Beware, Big Brother! 'He Isn't Suspected…' (Bechoros 35)

When the boys retrieved the knapsack an hour later, they saw that the bags of marbles had burst.