With the recent demonstrations in Hong Kong protesting the Chinese government, this week’s article will focus on the right (or duty) of revolution, and explore some of the halachic perspectives on democracy. The Right (Or Duty) Of Revolution A strikingly…
How Does Halacha Relate to Rent Control Laws? By Rav Yitzchak Grossman Question My tenant's lease expires in a couple of weeks, and I have given him notice to vacate upon its termination. He responded that Chazal have instituted various…
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Can I Use Flavored Charcoal Briquettes for My Barbecue? Rav Belsky, zt”l held that one may not use wine soaked wood chips or charcoal briquettes that contain wine flavors. Although the briquettes do not directly touch the food and are burned up…
Giving A Bachur Special Attention Berel, the dorm counselor, had helped Nissim, an introverted bachur, make friends in yeshivah and get on his feet financially. In coming years Nissim made out successfully in business, and Berel found himself in dire…
An outline of Bais HaVaad on the Parsha Shiur delivered by: Rav Yitzchak Grossman "ולא אבה ה' אלוקיך לשמע אל בלעם ויהפך ה' אלוקיך לך את הקללה לברכה כי אהבך ה' אלוקיך" (דברים כג:ו) The Torah forbids cursing another, as…
Fair Trade and Monopolies in Halacha By Rav Yaakov Rappaport Long before the establishment of the Federal Trade Commission, there were debates regarding trade regulations. Is the government responsible to protect consumers, or is it the responsibility of “buyer beware”?…
Keeping Halacha in space By: Rav Yosef Fund, Posek for the Bais HaVaad, Lakewood Spacing In A recent news article reported that Virgin Galactic announced their first commercial spaceflight, planned for later this year, establishing a precedent for other…
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