A Lawyer’s Dilemma: Volume 6, Issue 4, Chayei Sarah

November 15, 2025; 24 Cheshvan, 5786 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara

QUESTION: My relative is a lawyer facing an ethical dilemma. If his client, who was investigated by former federal prosecutors, wishes to file an administrative claim against the Department of Justice for damages, alleging that the investigation was improper or politically motivated—even though the client did engage in wrongdoing, is it permissible for the attorney to pursue a claim on these grounds despite the client's wrongdoing?

ANSWER: As a general rule, an attorney should not represent a client that he knows is lying...

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Flying for Free: Volume 6, Issue 3, Vayeira

November 8, 2025; 17 Cheshvan, 5786 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara

Rav Aharon Soloveitchik ZT”L would regularly commute between his home in Chicago and New York City. For many years, he made the trip to teach the advanced Talmud class (Shiur) at Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanon, stepping in after his brother, Rav Yosef Baer Soloveitchik ZT”L, stopped teaching the Shiur. In addition to his teaching, Rav Aharon also served as the Rav HaMachshir - the Rabbi responsible for overseeing the Kosher certification of Streits’ Matzoh in New York...

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A Gift Card for Yom Tov: Volume 6, Issue 2, Lech Lecha

November 1, 2025; 10 Cheshvan, 5786 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara

In anticipation of Pesach, the organization, Keren Zichron Naftali, directed by Rabbi Kalman Katz and Rabbi Cheskin Green in Lakewood, New Jersey, undertook a meaningful initiative to support the local Kollel community. They distributed $150,000 worth of gift cards for use at neighborhood grocery stores, aiming to help Kollel families manage their Pesach expenses. The recipients were deeply grateful, using the cards to buy the food and other necessities required for Yom Tov.

After Pesach, Rabbi Kalman received an unexpected phone call from a member of the Kollel at Bais Medrash Gavoha...

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