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About the Author
Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir is Research Director at the Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem (www.besr.org). He studied at Harvard, received a PhD in Economics from MIT, and rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Chief Rabbinate. Prior to moving to Israel, he worked at the Council of Economic Advisers in the Reagan administration. Rabbi Dr. Meir is also a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Jerusalem College of Technology and has published several articles on business, economics and Jewish law. He is the author of the two-volume, "Meaning in Mitzvot (Feldheim), and his Aish.com columns form the basis of the "Jewish Ethicist" book (ktav.com).
Animal Suffering: The Jewish View
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAnimals and people are kindred spirits, but far from equals.
The Jewish Ethicist: Giving Notice
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDo I have any duty to stay on until my boss finds someone else?
The Jewish Ethicist: Sweet Revenge
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIs bearing a grudge ever justified?
The Jewish Ethicist: Office Boredom
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIn my down time I do crosswords to keep my sanity. Do I have to tell my boss?
The Jewish Ethicist: Violent Sports
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemSome urges cannot be channeled and readily elevated.
The Jewish Ethicist: Judaism and Hunting
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemJewish tradition has a poor regard for hunting as a pastime.
The Jewish Ethicist: Regulating Doctors' Fees
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemPublic authorities are empowered to balance affordability and availability.
The Jewish Ethicist: You Need This
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemWhat was previously a luxury may become a necessity.
The Jewish Ethicist: Demanding a Raise
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDo I have to give my employee a raise?
The Jewish Ethicist: Provocative Ads
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemWe may be used to them, but provocative ads are spiritually harmful.
The Jewish Ethicist: Pharaoh's Tax
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemTaxes need to have both substantive and procedural fairness.
The Jewish Ethicist: Fair Tax
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemOne principle of fair taxation is payment according to benefit.
The Jewish Ethicist: Job Loyalty: How Far?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemA job is often more than a job.
The Jewish Ethicist: Tainted Money
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCan a bank accept deposits from criminals?
The Jewish Ethicist: Supporting Dad
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemMy father has a very low income, but owns a very large house. And he's disinheriting me. Am I obligated to support him?
The Jewish Ethicist: My Idol!
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemSpiritual danger arises when performance is given a status far beyond its marginal importance.
The Jewish Ethicist: Jewish Wisdom vs. Secular...
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemWhat's the difference between the two?
Work or Shirk?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemA shirking partner must bear the consequences.
The Jewish Ethicist: Reuben Hood
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemJudaism commands the rich to help the poor, but doesn't condone the use of force or fraud.
The Jewish Ethicist: Unequal Partnership
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemA partnership is all for one and one for all.
The Jewish Ethicist: Stolen Merchandise
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemJewish law forbids buying stolen goods.
The Jewish Ethicist: Tricking Web Users
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDon't give interested customers the run-around.
The Jewish Ethicist: Double Dipping?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemInsurance is only meant to cover a loss.
The Jewish Ethicist: Believe It or Not?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIt is as forbidden to believe slanderous stories as it is to relate them.
The Jewish Ethicist: Friendly Recommendation
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDon't cross the line between informing and promoting.
The Jewish Ethicist: Hiring Miring
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemHow fair does fair consideration have to be?
The Jewish Ethicist: Bogus Job Interview
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDon't ask for CVs if you already know whom you will hire.
The Jewish Ethicist: Without Permission
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCan two wrongs make it right?
The Jewish Ethicist: Free Trial Period
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDo I have to pay someone who did work as part of the interview process?
The Jewish Ethicist: The Angry Manager
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem, Rabbi Abba Wagensberg Gregory R. Smith and Stephen ColbertIs anger an acceptable tool for a manager?
The Jewish Ethicist: Don't Hire Him!
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCan I warn my neighbors about a problematic workman they're thinking of hiring?
The Jewish Ethicist: Fire When Ready?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemWhat circumstances justify discharging a worker?
The Jewish Ethicist: Can I Quit?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemYou are not a slave to your job.
The Jewish Ethicist: When Parents Disagree
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemWhen it comes to honor and respect, the Torah gives equal status to father and mother.
The Jewish Ethicist: Product Safety
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemConsumer products should be safe for the variety of uses that can be expected of them.
The Jewish Ethicist: Paying on Time
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAll creditors need to paid on time, but workers especially.
The Jewish Ethicist: Immigration
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemHospitality is the best policy – when it is possible.
The Jewish Ethicist: Making a Match
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemHelping singles find their soul mates is a worthy communal endeavor.
The Jewish Ethicist: Bankruptcy Part 3
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemThe laws of the sabbatical year were an inspiration for modern bankruptcy law.
The Jewish Ethicist: Bankruptcy, Part 2
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDebtors have to be left a minimal livelihood.
The Jewish Ethicist: Bankruptcy, Part 1
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIs it ever proper to advise someone to declare bankruptcy?
The Jewish Ethicist: When In Doubt, Apologize
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemSometimes it's good to apologize, even if offense was not taken.
The Jewish Ethicist: Safe at Work
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemWorkers can't be expected to be in a constant state of vigilance.
The Jewish Ethicist: Perform, Then Pay, Part 2
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAdditional pitfalls to watch out for when using incentives in the workplace.
The Jewish Ethicist: Perform, Then Pay
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIncentives can lead to better and fairer outcomes, but they involve many ethical pitfalls.
Jewish Ethicist: Talmudic Investment Advice
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemPrudent financial oversight is a religious ideal.
The Jewish Ethicist: Was this Stolen?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemGood-faith purchasers shouldn't suffer monetary loss.
The Jewish Ethicist: Watch Your Mouth
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemClean speech is good for your character and your workplace.
The Jewish Ethicist: Lender Responsibility
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemLenders have an ethical responsibility not to put borrowers in an untenable situation.
The Jewish Ethicist: Mortgage Default
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemSometimes walking away from your mortgage makes economic and ethical sense.
