Relative’s Account

A Jew may not borrow money from another Jew at interest in order to lend it to a non-Jew at interest, replied Rabbi Dayan. If Shimon (the middleman) bears responsibility to Reuven, there is a lender-borrower relationship between them, so that ribbis is prohibited.

Daf Yomi

Stop, Thief ‘Are Identifying Marks Biblical or Rabbinic’ (Bava Metzia 18b)

The Mitzvah Of Settling In The Land Of Israel (Part IV)

The Land of Israel is central to Torah observance. Hashem placed us on this land to fulfill His will.

What Makes The Fast Of Esther Different From All Other Fasts?

According to Kabbalah, the spiritual effects of Haman's evil decree were never completely rescinded. As such, the purpose of the Fast of Esther is to eradicate any harmful effects of Haman's decree that may remain in the world.

Fathers And Roughhousing

Some may feel that doing loving things is enough, even if not verbally expressed. While it is a generosity of sorts, it can be maddening to the receiver who wants to feel more acknowledgement.

No Waste

As Jews we understand that even after certain things become worn out, they maintain holiness, and must be disposed of properly.

How Should We Approach Taanit Esther? Are We Supposed To Be Sad On This...

The Piskei Teshuvot ruled that we can listen to music during Taanit Esther, which is generally discouraged on other fast days. This ruling indicates that Taanit Esther is not a sad day.

Shall We Dance?

Women are so innocent and pure. They must be, they bring up the children of Hashem, they give love and attention physically and mentally to all the children of Israel.

Which Tzedakah Box Gets The Coin?

There is a coin on the bimah, presumably from one of the tzedakah boxes, said Chaim. It's likely from the box for the shul, since it was near it, but I can't say for sure. What should I do with the coin?

Daf Yomi

The ‘False’ Rumor “If One Found Notes of Acquisition” (Bava Metzia 14a

Who Is Obligated In The Mitzvah Of Writing A Sefer Torah?

One who writes his own Sefer Torah should never give that Sefer Torah away. This is because, according to some authorities, the mitzvah of writing a Sefer Torah also requires one to keep that Sefer Torah in one's possession forever.

The Mitzvah Of Settling In The Land Of Israel (Part III)

Historically, some challenged the permissibility of a modern aliyah, and later the validity in founding the State of Israel, based on the Three Oaths. They argued that we have no right to settle the Land of Israel before the arrival of the Mashiach; some even suggesting that the Holocaust was a punishment for re-settling the land prematurely.

Is There A Natural Moral Sense?

If a deaf-mute and a fully rational person attempt to jointly acquire an object, neither ends up owning it. The deaf-mute cannot function as an agent for the rational person, so the rational person has no partner in acquisition.

One Last Thing

How often in life do we think that if we only had that one more thing, then we would be truly happy and then we could really appreciate our blessings. It could be a new car, moving to a different neighborhood, having a little more money, a better boss, better employee, better behaved children, a shidduch, health, etc. That one missing commodity contains the key to our elusive happiness.

Is It Proper To Pursue IVF Treatment?

Today, IVF enables couples who, in the past, would not have been able to have children to become parents. This is an amazing blessing of our generation.

Woman Of Valor, Who Shall Find

This woman of Israel. Have the fear and love of a Hashem in their heart, and in their soul. They shall be praised forever and ever.

‘Send It With Thomas’

When the lender instructs the borrower to return his item or money through someone else, replied Rabbi Dayan, the Rishonim derive from the Mishna (B.M. 98b) that the borrower is exempt if the messenger loses it.

Daf Yomi

The Split “…If There Are Witnesses They Divide Without an Oath” (Bava Metzia 2a)

Plugging Into The Power Of Adar

Adar gives us a message of empowerment. Ani Dar – I live with you; Hashem speaks to us. No matter where we are in the world. No matter the time, the country, the generation. We must know that we are not here alone.

Teacher or Student?

Rabbi Yochanan was sitting upon seven cushions. When he could not answer Rav Kahana’s questions, he removed a cushion from under himself to demonstrate that he was lowering himself out of respect.

When Is Wearing Gloves Against Halacha?

While it may not be halachically forbidden for a bride to wear gloves at the chuppa, there are several reasons why it is frowned upon. One reason is that the custom of using a ring at the wedding ceremony is intended to represent the relationship, the bond, between the bride and groom.

The Mitzvah Of Settling In The Land Of Israel (Part II)

Rav Avraham Borenstein of Sochatchov explains that Rambam does indeed consider settling in the Land to be a Biblical mitzvah that applies at all times. However, like in other instances, the Rambam includes it within another, more general mitzvah (Avnei Nezer, Yoreh De’ah 454:5-6.)

Spiritual Vitamins

The one thing I can say about the flu is that it is very loving and friendly. I don’t know anyone/anything else that can tolerate being around me without a break for over two weeks.

Is It Proper (Or Wise) To Try To Counter The Anti-Orthodox Messaging Of Individuals...

Truth be told, we should do our best to engage even those gentiles we encounter in our everyday course of life who unfortunately commit antisemitic acts, mostly out of ignorance.

Live To Give, Live To Smile

We know that we're living for something higher. We know that there is a king and that is Hashem. We know that He's looking down on us all the time and He wants us to go in the right direction.

One Who ‘Borrowed’ Without Permission And Returned A Damaged Object

A thief is required to return the stolen item when it is intact. However, if it got ruined or changed significantly, the Mishna (B.K. 93b) teaches that the thief is required to pay the full value of the item, and he is left with the ruined item.

Daf Yomi

His Silence Is Deafening ‘One Seized it in Our Presence’ (Bava Metzia 6a)

Men Greeting Women – Problematic Or Just Courtesy?

It is said that greeting people with Shalom aleichem brings people closer together.6 As such, a man should not greet a woman with Shalom aleichem so that they do not become overly social with one another. According to this approach, there would be no problem for a man to greet a woman with good morning or how are you?

The Mitzvah Of Settling In The Land Of Israel (Part I)

While generally travel is prohibited on erev Shabbat, the Shulchan Aruch rules that if one is ascending to the land of Israel and his caravan is leaving on Friday, he may leave with them because of the mitzvah of dwelling in the land of Israel (Orach Chaim 248:4).

Golden Growth

It was a very sweet and thoughtful gesture, and, thankfully I still have my teeth and was able to enjoy the cake.

Headlines

Latest News Stories


Recommended Today

Sponsored Posts


Printed from: https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/halacha-hashkafa/relatives-account/2024/03/17/

Scan this QR code to visit this page online: