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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).
The Jewish Ethicist: Entitlement Vs. Charity
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemSocial insurance is not the same as charity.
The Jewish Ethicist: Complaints
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIt's dangerous to ignore or punish worker grievances.
The Jewish Ethicist: Employment Benefits
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemProviding a job is the highest level of charity.
The Jewish Ethicist: How to Help the Jobless
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemThe letter of the law, and beyond.
The Jewish Ethicist: Tuition Refunds
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemPunitive refund conditions are unreasonable.
The Jewish Ethicist: Download on YouTube
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDon't lead the charge against copyrighted materials.
The Jewish Ethicist: Impartial Evaluation
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemStrive for impartiality even in the presence of petty feuds.
The Jewish Ethicist: Reluctant Recipient
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemOnly truly needy people should accept charity.
The Jewish Ethicist: Non-Compete Clause
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemI want to find a new job but the only job I'm qualified for is with a competitor.
The Jewish Ethicist: Conflict of Interest
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIs it ethical for me to promote my own company in shul building committee discussions?
The Jewish Ethicist: Overdraft
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemBorrowing beyond current means should be only for the most vital necessities.
The Jewish Ethicist: The Piano Next Door
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemYour piano playing may not be music to their ears.
The Jewish Ethicist: Coffee Conundrum
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCan I borrow something small without permission?
The Jewish Ethicist: Coughing on the Bus
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemFlu victims should be careful in public places.
The Jewish Ethicist: Con or Crunch?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemLenders deserve to know if a shaky borrower has misled them.
The Jewish Ethicist: Nepotism?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIs it ethical to show favoritism to family members?
The Jewish Ethicist: Health Insurance
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemJewish communities have always been charged with making minimum health care available for all
The Jewish Ethicist: The Office Pool
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemThe Jewish sages recognized that bettors tend to be overoptimistic.
The Jewish Ethicist: Investing with Charity...
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCan I invest charity money in a sure-fire investment?
The Jewish Ethicist: Upcoding
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemHelping the needy is praiseworthy, but it can't justify deceit.
The Jewish Ethicist: Tycoon Traders 3
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemSome people can enjoy luxury, but most people are happiest with sublunary salaries.
The Jewish Ethicist: Tycoon Traders II
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemMaking a killing with other people's money.
The Jewish Ethicist: Tycoon Traders 1
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDo Wall Street traders really earn their pay?
The Jewish Ethicist: Animal Suffering, Part 3
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAnimal suffering is sanctioned when it serves a legitimate human need.
The Jewish Ethicist: Animal Suffering Part 2
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemEthical obligations to animals stem in large measure from the benefit they provide us.
The Jewish Ethicist: Animal Suffering 1
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAnimals and people are kindred spirits, but far from equals
The Jewish Ethicist: Billable Minutes?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIf you bill by the hour, adopt an equitable policy for interruptions.
The Jewish Ethicist: When to Blow the Whistle
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemSaving others from loss doesn't have to come at your expense.
The Jewish Ethicist: Beware of Caveat Emptor
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemThis problematic rule has been abandoned in the developed world.
The Jewish Ethicist: Complicity
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemThere is no excuse to take part in fraud, even if you're not the instigator.
The Jewish Ethicist: Career Versus Careerism
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCareers are fine, but they need to be kept in perspective.
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The Ninth Candle
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemWhy can't benefit be derived from the light of the menorah?
The Jewish Ethicist: Bottom of the Barrel
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemThe fine line between decorating and misrepresenting merchandise.
The Jewish Ethicist: Evaluating the Teacher
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemMy teacher was terrible. Can I give my honest opinion on the school's course evaluation?
The Jewish Ethicist: Favorable Judgment
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemBe a "defense attorney" for questionable characters.
The Jewish Ethicist: Socially Responsible...
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAll investments are not created equal.
The Jewish Ethicist: Secret Strategy or Scam?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIn financial relationships, the Talmud recognized the need for the highest level of transparency and accountability.
The Jewish Ethicist: Bad Buyer
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCan I browse in a high end store and then buy at discount retailer?
The Jewish Ethicist: Scientist or Salesman?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIs it unethical for an scientist to have commercial interests involved in his work?
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The Jewish Ethicist: Job Hunt Disclosure
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemYou don't have to tell your boss about your job search.
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The Jewish Ethicist: Age and Independence
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIt's wrong to give so much that we become dependent on the public.
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The Jewish Ethicist: Should I Tell the Boss?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemA coworker is not a supervisor.
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The Jewish Ethicist: Oldies are Goodies
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemThink twice before changing a familiar place of business.
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The Jewish Ethicist: Charity and Providence
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemGive charity today – you may need it tomorrow.
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The Jewish Ethicist: In Case of Emergency
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemI don't want to give my money to charity – I might need it one day.
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The Jewish Ethicist: Custodian
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemMy mother is incapacitated. Should I be giving charity from her income?
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Over the Rainbow
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemExploring the meaning of the unique blessing recited upon seeing a rainbow.
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The Jewish Ethicist: Borderline Poor
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemFor poor families, some special expenses can be considered charity.
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The Jewish Ethicist: Charity from the Poor
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemHow much do the poor have to help the poor?
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The Jewish Ethicist: Painful Priorities 2
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemHow should I support my needy parent?
