_(english).jpg "Taking the Spiritual Dive")
_(english).jpg "Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Genes")
_(english).jpg "When Bad Things Happen")
_(english).jpg "Judaism and the 12-Step Program")
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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)._(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist: Painful Priorities I")
The Jewish Ethicist: Painful Priorities I
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemI can no longer support my elderly mother.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist: Tainted Money")
The Jewish Ethicist: Tainted Money
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCharities should not accept donations tainted by wrongdoing
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist: Failing the Grade")
The Jewish Ethicist: Failing the Grade
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCheating on tests a failure for both student and society.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist: Witness for Hire, Part 2")
The Jewish Ethicist: Witness for Hire, Part 2
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemExpert witnesses may not slant their testimony with an eye to future business.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist: The Madoff Affair")
The Jewish Ethicist: The Madoff Affair
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemTrustworthiness is a function of accountability.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist: Witness for Hire, Part I")
The Jewish Ethicist: Witness for Hire, Part I
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemThe legal system should mitigate incentives for slanted expert testimony
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist: Warehouse and Home")
The Jewish Ethicist: Warehouse and Home
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemYou can get rid of supplies left in your house, but do it thoughtfully.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist: Seeking Lost Owner, Part 2")
The Jewish Ethicist: Seeking Lost Owner, Part 2
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemYou have to keep lost objects a while, but not forever.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist: Seeking Lost Owner")
The Jewish Ethicist: Seeking Lost Owner
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemLost object? Seek a forum likely familiar to the unknown owner.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Is It Charity?")
The Jewish Ethicist - Is It Charity?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemKindness to others shouldn't be limited to the poor and needy.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Working with Difficult People")
The Jewish Ethicist - Working with Difficult...
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAn incompatible co-worker can be an unbearable challenge.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Pay Up!")
The Jewish Ethicist - Pay Up!
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAvoid gratuitously harassing an indigent debtor.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Snitch")
The Jewish Ethicist - Snitch
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemConstructive disclosures need to have constructive intentions as well.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Charitable Credit")
The Jewish Ethicist - Charitable Credit
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCharity brings a reward in this world and the next.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Wrong Store")
The Jewish Ethicist - Wrong Store
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemWhen customers visit by accident, you should set them right.
_(english).jpg "The Deeper Meaning of Hamentaschen")
The Deeper Meaning of Hamentaschen
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemRising above evil on Purim.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Thou Shalt Pay")
The Jewish Ethicist - Thou Shalt Pay
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemPayment is not only a right of the creditor, it is also the duty of the debtor.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Day Trader")
The Jewish Ethicist - Day Trader
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemI'm thinking of opening up a "day trading station" in my house.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Whose Tenant?")
The Jewish Ethicist - Whose Tenant?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemBefore accepting money for damages, try to limit them.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Costly Advice")
The Jewish Ethicist - Costly Advice
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemProfessionals are entitled to recompense for their advice.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Sincere Apologies")
The Jewish Ethicist - Sincere Apologies
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemMy friend has unjustified resentment towards me. What should I do?
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Business with Friends")
The Jewish Ethicist - Business with Friends
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemEven a friendly agreement should be carefully elaborated.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Discounts")
The Jewish Ethicist - Discounts
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemA Jewish view on fair pricing.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Keeping Down with the Jonses")
The Jewish Ethicist - Keeping Down with the...
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemReplacing competition for opulence with delight in simplicity.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - White Lies")
The Jewish Ethicist - White Lies
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAvoid social lies, especially self-serving ones.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Spending Your Kid's Money")
The Jewish Ethicist - Spending Your Kid's Money
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemGifts to children should be used only for their benefit.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Poaching Game")
The Jewish Ethicist - Poaching Game
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemPerils of hiring a worker away from a rival firm.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Duty to Warn")
The Jewish Ethicist - Duty to Warn
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemProtest should be constructive, not disruptive.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Saving for Your Children")
The Jewish Ethicist - Saving for Your Children
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemChildren should be given a good start in life, but there is no need to provide for the forever.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Doubtful Diploma")
The Jewish Ethicist - Doubtful Diploma
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemTransmitting suspicion and hearsay has little value.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Click Fraud")
The Jewish Ethicist - Click Fraud
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemI'd like to help out a struggling business. Can I click on his web ads in order to generate revenue for his site?
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - New Kid in Town")
The Jewish Ethicist - New Kid in Town
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemShould new residents get the same welfare benefits as veterans?
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Unfair Discrimination")
The Jewish Ethicist - Unfair Discrimination
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemTake steps to avoid being discriminated against.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Clever Cabbie")
The Jewish Ethicist - Clever Cabbie
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDon't let the driver take advantage of you – but don't take advantage of him either.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Fundraising Costs")
The Jewish Ethicist - Fundraising Costs
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDonors should be informed of exceptional fundraising costs.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Snitching to the IRS")
The Jewish Ethicist - Snitching to the IRS
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemLaw enforcement should generally be left to the authorities.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Busy Work")
The Jewish Ethicist - Busy Work
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemSometimes "busy work" is in the eye of the beholder.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Mere Pretext")
The Jewish Ethicist - Mere Pretext
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemMaking up a story to get back what's yours.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - The Snitching Supervisor")
The Jewish Ethicist - The Snitching Supervisor
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDiscussing the shortcomings of your workers.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Suspicious Supplier")
The Jewish Ethicist - Suspicious Supplier
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemGive your client the benefit of the doubt, but steer clear of likely wrongdoing.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Pay Day")
The Jewish Ethicist - Pay Day
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemMake the extra effort to pay workers on time.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Getting Emotional")
The Jewish Ethicist - Getting Emotional
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemIn negotiations, when all else fails, cry.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Rebate or Kickback?")
The Jewish Ethicist - Rebate or Kickback?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCan we keep rebates when we purchase on someone else's behalf?
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Predicting the Future")
The Jewish Ethicist - Predicting the Future
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemAny forecaster will luck out every so often.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Full Disclosure")
The Jewish Ethicist - Full Disclosure
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemCustomers deserve to know that a referrer gets a commission.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Self-Respect or False Pride")
The Jewish Ethicist - Self-Respect or False Pride
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemSometimes it's okay to accept a present.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Devious Discount")
The Jewish Ethicist - Devious Discount
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemDiscounted from what?
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Unfair Zoning")
The Jewish Ethicist - Unfair Zoning
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemProhibitive restrictions on development deserve compensation
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Price Fixing")
The Jewish Ethicist - Price Fixing
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemRestraining trade is sanctioned only when it serves the public interest.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Ethicist - Lost Object and Lost Owner")
The Jewish Ethicist - Lost Object and Lost Owner
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemReturning lost objects demands sincere but not heroic effort.
