articles on The Laws of Ben Adam LeChavero
Is there an obligation to treat people equally?
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Who Am I?
For I am who I am because my people are who they are
Loving All God's Creatures
Before addressing the trait of love, one must learn and know how we relate to hate
Little giant man
With a few simple and sincere kind words you can leave an indelible impression on someone else. Watch how little it takes to make a big difference. It's Kiddush Hashem at it's best!
Lessons on The Laws of Ben Adam LeChavero
Politeness, Manners & Etiquette- the True Israeli Approach!
Ein Aya Shabbat 3, 8
Sometimes we find Torah scholars, Yeshiva boys, and sometimes Israeli's, who look down upon certain manners, politeness and etiquette as external or western nonsense. Rav Kook teaches here how to explain to children, as well as the young, idealistic & religiously motivated, that these seemingly technical and outward acts contain true Torah and Israeli importance & ideals.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar II 12 5782
The Hoop and the Drum – How to be a Good Neighbor
Can I forse my neighbor to stop drumming at certain hours? Can one force A renter to stop the contract with tenants who make noise?
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Shvat 24 5782
Bikur Cholim by Electronic Means
Does one fulfill the mitzva of bikur cholim by “visiting” a sick person by electronic means?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Shvat 1 5782
Challenge with Monetary Prize
As fun motivation, several friends are pooling 180 NIS each, which we will give to the one who raises the most money for our shul. Is this forbidden gambling?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Kislev 17 5782
Lessons on Forgiveness
Is it truly possible to forgive someone who has insulted you? Can one who truly regrets having made someone feel bad ever really wipe away the pain that the other one felt and still feels?
Rabbi Chaim Schreiber | Elul 5 5781
Dealing with Late Payments and Ribbit
I, a lawyer, often need to write a contract with a clause for extra payment if the buyer pays late. How can I do this without making the client violate ribbit (usury)?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Iyar 6 5781
Tooth Sensitivity
With great passion, the rabbi waved his hands for emphasis as he spoke, and… knocked his dentures out of his mouth! Did the people in attendance commit a sin by laughing, or was it considered oness (a forced act)?
Rabbi Daniel Kirsch | Adar 21 5781
