Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 9

June 17, 2021; Tamuz 7, 5781

Halacha – Jewish Law Deviating from the Truth for Peace – Optional or Obligatory? Gemara Yevamos - 65b (“Yevamos”) discusses a disagreement as to whether it is permitted or possibly even required to deviate from telling the truth for the sake of peace. Rabbi Elazar rules that it is permitted. Rabbi Nassan rules that it is actually required. The Gemara concludes by citing Rabbi Yishmael who states that the preservation of peace is so great that Hashem Himself deviated from the truth. This occurred when Sarah commented that Avraham was too old to father a child. When Hashem relayed the message to Avraham, Hashem said that Sarah had said that she herself (and not Avraham) was too old to bear a child....

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Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 8

June 10, 2021; Sivan 30, 5781

Halacha – Jewish Law Misleading Someone Unintentionally: If Reuven unintentionally deceived Shimon into thinking that Reuven extended a kindness to him that in reality did not occur, then it appears that Reuven has transgressed the prohibition of misleading others (Genaivas Daas). It appears that Reuven would need to engage in a measure of repentance (Teshuva) for the transgression and advise Shimon of the truth to clarify any misconceptions....

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Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 7

June 3, 2021; Sivan 23, 5781

Halacha – Jewish Law “Uncle Reuven, did you bring me a lollipop?” little Sarah asked in her young, innocent voice. “Oh, I’m sorry, sweetie. My pockets are empty today. I’ll bring you one tomorrow.” Reuven apologized. “Reuven, how could you tell her that? You are leaving to Israel tonight. You can’t bring her anything tomorrow.” Mrs. Schwartz, Rueven’s older sister chided him. “Come on, she’s just a kid, practically a baby. She won’t even remember what I said.” Reuven replied...

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