“The law of the land is the law”. This fundamental principle of law obligates Jews to be loyal…
Legal Tax Planning
As we approach the year end we are bombarded with article after article explaining how a little…
Corporate Altruism
The modern day corporation has as one of its primary features the separation of the ownership and…
"Donating" Organs
Health care and economics are an often volatile mix. Just ask our first ministers. The Canadian…
He Shoots He Doesn't Score
With Canadian hockey fans facing lots of free time on Saturday nights what might Jewish law have to…
Faith in G-d
When we think of the Yamim Noraim our thoughts focus on such items as family, prayer, repentance,…
For the Love of Money
Judaism has never looked askance at acquiring wealth. Without livelihood there can be no Torah, our…
Interesting Times
The Biblical prohibition against charging interest seems to be out of place in a modern day economy…
Workers Religious Limitations
We are most fortunate to live in a country where the religious rights of workers are protected.…
Public Workers and Government Contracts
Jewish ethos sees economic activity as part and parcel of a moral way of life bringing us closer to…
Motivation for Public Servants
Judaism has always regarded the misuse of public funds to be a most grievous sin. Whereas Jewish…
Vayikra: Lasting Impressions
Modern psychological research has shown that infants begin processing information even before they…
Pesach Water
When asked what law is most important in the baking of matza, Rav Yisroel Salanter the 19th century…
Tzedakah Allocations
The mitzvah of tzedakah consist of both a private and public component. The public charity…
Cash Business
May one shop at a cash only business?
Breisheet: Spin Doctor
Spin. The art of manipulating the facts to fit one's agenda has been fine-tuned in the…
Ticket Prices for Yom Tov
May a local shul charge out of town guests a fee for high holiday “seats”?