The Greatest Treasure
The greatest joy in Judaism is meant to come from creating a relationship with God. Whether it be prayer or rituals or good deeds, seek out that which helps you create a relationship with…
Can I Return It?
Every legal system, including halacha (Jewish law), has its letter of the law, its spirit of the law, and the gray areas in-between. Commercial dealings are one area of life in which…
A Loan For Charity
Giving charity is one of the best known precepts of “religious” life. Making loans, however, is not. The Torah instructs (Deuteronomy 15:7-8) that if there is a needy person within your…
To Dust You Will Return
Death is a big business, and the business of the funeral industry is geared toward comforting the mourner and helping them accept the passing of their loved ones. Therefore, most funeral…
Return to Lender
Return any borrowed items for which you no longer have a need.
The Law of Return
On July 5th, 1950, corresponding to the 20th of Tammuz, the Israeli Knesset unanimously passed the “Law of Return ”(LoR). The timing of the bill’s passage was intended to coincide with…
Planning for Charity
Set aside a small percentage of your pay check to dedicate to charity.
Charity Defense
Giving charity generously is one of the foundations for building peace.
Return O’ Israel
Use this Shabbat, known as Shabbat Shuva to contemplate on how to repent for prior transgressions and how to improve going forward.