Deceased’s IOU
Shulchan Aruch rules that a borrower is believed that he repaid an IOU, even if the lender still holds it, unless the IOU includes a clause granting credibility to the lender that it was not repaid (ne’emanus), replied Rabbi Dayan.
Expensive Repair
The two decided to approach Rabbi Dayan. Mr. Weil damaged my car, said Mr. Braun. I'd like to have it repaired at a dealer-authorized body shop, but he has a cheaper estimate. Is he liable for the full cost?
Daf Yomi
Moshe’s Request
‘I Love My Master, My Wife, My Children…’
(Kiddushin 22a)
Guarantor Liability
Since the sums were small, we didn’t draft loan documents, replied Mr. Judah. We relied on text messages when I lent him, and when he repaid I would write a confirmation message. I’m sure, though, that Mr. Samuel didn’t repay. I can show you that there is no confirmation of paying.
What’s The Proper Attitude Toward Cleaning Up For Pesach? Should It Be Stressful?
Those who are cleaning for Pesach must remember that preparation for Pesach is a mitzvah and that theme should always be portrayed so that their children will learn from their actions.
Feeling It
I have a hard enough time balancing all of the responsibilities in my own life. Am I obligated to strive to fully internalize the pain of others? If I am, how can I ever be happy and dance at a wedding or appreciate a sunny day, when there is so much suffering and sadness in this world?
‘I Should Be Reimbursed!’
"We never promised you a position," replied Mr. Hauser. "Also, you gained knowledge from the course."
Relative Ruin
Asher had Yankel summoned to Rabbi Dayan's beis din. He presented his claim; Yankel denied it.
Daf Yomi
Hallel On Purim?
“Its Reading Is Its Praise”
(Megilla 14a)
Calculating The Day
Question: If someone passes away on one day but is buried the next day, when does the son stop saying Kaddish and when should he observe the yahrzeit – 11 and 12 months, respectively, after the day of death or 11 and 12 months, respectively, after the day of burial?
Are You A Maccabi?
To be a Maccabi today means that you stand with pride for your people and your land. You live inspired. You refuse to allow the world to crush your spirit.
Handwritten Admissions (Choshen Mishpat 79:7-8)
The rule with respect to a chashud al hashevuah is that the right to take an oath is transferred to the plaintiff.
Babysitter Bonus
For a number of years Mrs. Baum hadn't worked but instead stayed home watching her young children. As their youngest child approached pre-school age, she decided to enter the work force again. Half a year before she planned to return to work, she began sending out resumes, networking and speaking with potential contacts.
Daf Yomi
A Unique Challenge
‘Tithe, You Shall Tithe…’
(Ta’anis 9a)
Chametz Credit Card
It's 1 p.m. on Friday, Erev Pesach. The rabbi had already sold the chametz at 10 a.m. But I forgot to sell mine. Now the synagogue office is closed and I can't get hold of the form the rabbi uses to sell the chametz. The Torah requires me to remove all chametz from my house on Pesach. But I just cannot bring myself to throw out that Glenfiddich. Is there a way the whisky can remain in my house during Pesach, and would I be able to drink it after Pesach?
Revoking The Testimony Of Witnesses (Siman 75:25)
This will render any note the plaintiff may subsequently produce null and void...
Daf Yomi
A Necessary Prelude?
‘Intentions Of Korbanos’
(Zevachim 46b)
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.
Fresh And Timeless
The visiting woman was so shaken by the tragic story that she began to sob. She couldn’t get over what happened to Yosef.
Wages For Testimony
In this story, the witnesses were paid to deliver false testimony, Reuven said. What about honest testimony, though?
And They Cried Out And Their Voices Were Raised To The Heavens
Since the beginning of the year we have been going thought so much pain and devastation. So much grief and lamentation. We have troubles from outside and troubles from within. G-d in heaven hear our cry. Master of the world, see our pain. Hashem, our Father save us.
The Case Of The Borrowed Book And The Autograph
The book is worth more with M.F.'s autograph, insisted David. I got it autographed, so I should be able to keep the autographed copy! If you insist on getting your book back, at least pay me the added value of the book!
Honoring Abusive Parents (Kiddushin 31a)
The parents, by straining the tolerance of their children to the breaking point, pushed them to the brink of disrespect.
Is It Proper To Go On Vacation To A Place With No Minyan?
Of course, it is desirable to daven with a minyan. Unfortunately, there are times, not only when one is on vacation but also in business or on an airplane that one finds oneself in situations that a minyan cannot be secured.
Daf Yomi
Pidyon Haben In The Afternoon?
‘…The First Reads Aloud The Hallel’
(Rosh Hashana 32b)
Is it proper to daven in public in a large minyan (such as at...
Where it can be arranged such as a designated pray area away from the public’s way, then there should be no problem with forming a minyan for prayer. In fact doing so offers the public at large... great spiritual protection, as our prayers are not only for us, but for humanity at large as well.
Daf Yomi And “Weapons” Of War
In discussing the swords, the bows, and the arrows, we may also note that the only time we read of Jacob actually fighting in the Torah, in any depth or detail, he was fighting an angel, and with no weapon at all.
The Contemporary Metropolis and Reshut HaRabbim
It is the tradition of the Jewish people that matters, proponents argue, and the fact that the Geonim and many Rishonim endorse the 600,000 standard demonstrates that divine providence has orchestrated its inclusion in the halachic canon.
Is It Proper…? Is listening to rap or heavy metal music appropriate?
Is listening to rap or heavy metal music appropriate?
Daf Yomi
What Constitutes Schach?
“Schach Boards”
(Sukkah 14a)
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