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Rabbi Meir Orlian

Halacha & Hashkafa

Never Borrowed!

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

Mr. Morris was home one evening, when an acquaintance, Mr. Roth, knocked at his door. "May I have a word with you?" Mr. Roth asked. "Certainly, come in," Mr. Morris said, welcoming him into the living room. "Perhaps you've forgotten," Mr. Roth began, "but last year I lent you $500, which you never repaid." Mr. Morris scratched his head and thought for a moment. "I never borrowed from you," he replied.

Halacha & Hashkafa

Sealed Envelope

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

Mr. Meyers scurried around the wedding hall, making sure everything was properly in place; his son was getting married. "Could you please watch this envelope?" he asked his close friend, Mr. Koenig.

Halacha & Hashkafa

Buy!

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

Mr. Scher had a portfolio manager for his investments, but preferred to track certain stocks himself. One was TorahTech, a start-up that specialized in harnessing new technology to disseminate Torah.

Halacha & Hashkafa

Paying a Professional, And For His Courtesy Too

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

"When someone completes his job faithfully you must pay him fully, even if no benefit comes from the work. For example, if a person ordered a delivery of medicine for a critically ill patient, and the person died or recovered meanwhile, the driver must be paid."

Halacha & Hashkafa

A Sweet Sales Agent

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

"Although a shomer sachar is generally obligated in theft and is expected to watch extra carefully, he can stipulate with the owner for a lower level of responsibility . . . A number of authorities maintain that when the owner was aware of the conditions in which the merchandise would be kept, it is considered as a stipulation that such guardianship suffices."

Halacha & Hashkafa

Compromise!

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

"Fine & Feder Furniture" had been a landmark in the shopping center for decades. The two partners had opened a small store thirty years before and now ran a humongous showroom. Rumors were circulating of a breakup in the partnership, though, due to developing mistrust.

Halacha & Hashkafa

Bike Theft!

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

"Yosef, congratulations on your graduation!" said Uncle Sam. "I want to buy you a new bike as a present."

Halacha & Hashkafa

Missing Necklace

By Rabbi Meir Orlian

"Do you realize that it's Shaindy's 30th birthday in a month?" Sara asked Penina. "It's amazing how time flies!"

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Getzlight – Chapter III

By Ruchama Feuerman

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