July 1, 2021; Tamuz 21, 5781
Halacha – Jewish Law Breaking Something in a Store: If you break something in a store, who should you ask whether you must pay for it? Should it be the owner or manager, or is it acceptable to ask a cashier or salesperson? Cashiers and salespeople usually say that no payment is required, as they generally have nothing to lose when merchandise breaks and can no longer be sold. For example, while in a supermarket, if a child breaks a container of yogurt and the cashier says that no payment is required, am I still required to ask the more senior store manager, if payment is required?...