“The law of the land is the law”. This fundamental principle of law obligates Jews to be loyal citizens of whatever country they may reside. It is so…
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Suing For Bad Advice
Can one sue for bad advice? In the specialized marketplace in which we operate we are all dependant on advice of other, be they accountants, lawyers…
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Legal Tax Planning
As we approach the year end we are bombarded with article after article explaining how a little year end planning can help us keep more of our money…
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Corporate Altruism
The modern day corporation has as one of its primary features the separation of the ownership and management functions. While shareholders may not…
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"Donating" Organs
Health care and economics are an often volatile mix. Just ask our first ministers. The Canadian ethos is such that rich and poor are to receive (in…
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He Shoots He Doesn't Score
With Canadian hockey fans facing lots of free time on Saturday nights what might Jewish law have to say about hiring replacement hockey players?…
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Faith in G-d
When we think of the Yamim Noraim our thoughts focus on such items as family, prayer, repentance, health and happiness. Rarely do people dwell on the…
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For the Love of Money
Judaism has never looked askance at acquiring wealth. Without livelihood there can be no Torah, our Sages declare, recognizing the absolute necessity…
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Interesting Times
The Biblical prohibition against charging interest seems to be out of place in a modern day economy. Interest rates are crucial to our economy. Too…
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Workers Religious Limitations
We are most fortunate to live in a country where the religious rights of workers are protected. Despite the hardships it may cause employers, workers…
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Public Workers and Government Contracts
Jewish ethos sees economic activity as part and parcel of a moral way of life bringing us closer to G-d. Government as a prime source of economic…
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Motivation for Public Servants
Judaism has always regarded the misuse of public funds to be a most grievous sin. Whereas Jewish law stipulates that a worker be given opportunity to…
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Pesach Water
When asked what law is most important in the baking of matza, Rav Yisroel Salanter the 19th century founder of the Mussar (ethical refinement)…
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Tzedakah Allocations
The mitzvah of tzedakah consist of both a private and public component. The public charity obligation is today operational only in the state of…
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Cash Business
May one shop at a cash only business? “Innocent until proven guilty” is an idea rooted in Jewish ethos which teaches that all have a ‘presumption of…
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Ticket Prices for Yom Tov
May a local shul charge out of town guests a fee for high holiday “seats”? Money and religion often makes for a volatile, albeit necessary mix.…
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Selling your home
What are the ethical obligations when selling one’s home? Jewish law rejects the notion of caveat emptor (buyer beware) and has placed an onus of…
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Ethical Investing
May one invest in corporations whose activities may be ethically wanting? Exemplary ethical conduct is mandated in all spheres of activity including…