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Devaluing the Prize
by The Jewish Week This was not the year to recognize the United Nations and its secretary-general for their roles in "achieving peace and security in the world."
The Infertility Angel
by Aish.com Staff A top doctor in the field of male infertility speaks about professional success, medical ethics, and his Jewish passion.
The Jewish Ethicist: Intrusive Sales Pitches
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Is it unethical to slam the receiver on an annoying salesperson?
The Jewish Ethicist: Getting Undeserved Goodwill
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Is it wrong to get credit for something you didn't do?
Pro Sports in the Terrorist World
by Cliff Alsberg America's favorite pastime may never be the same again. What's even worse, it may always stay the same.
Turning 30
by Rabbi Boruch Leff As one young man leaves his 20s behind, idealism gives way to practicality. Almost.
How To Win The War Against Terrorism
by Binyamin Netanyahu The former Israeli prime minister outlines the critical steps needed to eradicate the threat of terrorism. What's at stake is nothing less than the survival of Western civilization.
Profile: Beyond Toys
by Aish.com Staff Michael Goldstein, former CEO of Toys 'R Us, has segued his corporate success into a charitable empire.
Going Back to Work
by Emuna Braverman With the world changed so dramatically, how can I go back to business as usual?
The Jewish Ethicist: The Black Truth About White Lies
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Do seemingly justifiable white lies set a bad example for children?
From Mississippi to Mount Sinai
by Ahuvah Gray In "My Sister, the Jew," an African-American minister shares her astonishing spiritual journey to Judaism.
The Art of Tzedakah
by Richard Greenberg Judaism has developed a game plan for giving that is part artform, part science and all good sense.
The Jewish Ethicist: Is "Cheers" Ethical?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Is there anything wrong with being an owner of a pub?
The Jewish Ethicist: Accepting Responsibility for Mistakes
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Even the Jewish Ethicist needs to make some corrections and clarifications.
Evacuation: D.C.
by Liza C. Beltz The chronology of a chaotic day, working down the street from the White House, and living near the Pentagon.
One Man's Escape
by Jack Alvo The following is my eyewitness account of the events of September 11, 2001 from the 73rd floor of 2 WTC, better known as the South Tower.
The Madness
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg With Rosh Hashana upon us, we search for understanding amidst this senseless horror.
Nothing Will Ever Be The Same
by Jennifer Hoffman A New Yorker recounts the terror and her test of faith.
My Day in Court
by Richard Rabkin A rookie lawyer's disaster in court teaches him a lesson in personal responsibility.
The Jewish Ethicist: Taking a Chance on Gambling
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Can my youth group raise funds using gambling?
Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned From Moses
by Emuna Braverman Are you willing to stand up, look everyone in the eye, and say, "I'll make it happen"?
The Jewish Ethicist: Downsizing Dilemmas
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Who comes first - owners or workers?
The Jewish Ethicist: "I Quit!"
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Morality and being a mensch in quitting.
The Human Core
by Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky Lessons from the Andrea Yates killings.
The Kids Are Alright
by Aish.com Staff Zmira Rosenthal has taken over 60 foster children into her home. What makes this woman tick?
The Jewish Ethicist: Bank Error in Your Favor - Collect $200
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Do I have to return money that a customer paid by mistake?
Hollywood's Trojan Horse
by Michael Medved Do you know what your kids are watching in the newest PG-13 films?
The Kippah Quandary
by Ross Hirschmann My landmark dilemma of newfound "kippahedness": do I wear a kippah to the job interview or not?
The Jewish Ethicist: Marketing "Lite" Doctorates
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Could I be helping my clients to con others?
Reminded By Science
by Am Echad Resources Recent developments in cloning and stem cell research remind us of a divine scientist.
The Jewish Ethicist: Your'e Fired!
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Ethics and etiquette in firing.
The Jewish Ethicist: Phony Collect Calls
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem When you're stuck at the pizzeria with no ride home and no money to make a call, calling the operator may seem like the best solution.
No Respect!
by Rabbi Yonason Goldson Scandals, no-fault divorce, "reality TV". What is happening to our value of respect?
Trading Places: An Interview with Morris Smith
by Gail Schiller How one man walked away from power and prestige to truly have it all.
The Jewish Ethicist: Kicking Back Kickbacks
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem When is it ethical to pay or receive kickbacks?
Jewish Basketball Giants
by Jon Entine As the Maccabiah Games open in Israel, we are reminded of the days when -- believe it or not -- Jewish players dominated pro basketball.
The Jewish Ethicist: Money-Back Guarantee
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem I'm no longer "completely satisfied" with the now-frayed sweater I purchased two years ago. Can I return it?
Being Vs. Doing
by Dina Mensch Separating "Who I Am" from "What I Do".
The Jewish Ethicist: Job Referrals
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Ethical guidelines on what to say and what's proper to keep to yourself.
The Value of Life_
by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith Would you be willing to murder one innocent person if it would guarantee the cure for cancer? What if that one innocent person were ninety years old?
The Jewish Ethicist: How Old Is S/HE
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Is it ethical to lie about someone's age for the purpose of dating?
The Jewish Ethicist: Playing Hooky
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Is there anything wrong with cutting class once in a while?
Leadership and Corporate America
by Cliff Alsberg The corporate environment is always changing. Here's my checklist of the ten most desired leadership traits I learned in the U.S. Army.
The Jewish Ethicist: Religious Disclosure
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Does one have to tell a prospective employer that he keeps Shabbat? Is it permissible for a man to remove his kippah?
Archaeology and the Bible - Part 2
by Rabbi Dovid Lichtman Is there archaeological evidence that supports the Bible?
The Red Tent
by Rabbi Avram Rothman A popular novel characterizes the founders of the Jewish people as full of intrigue, lust and deceit. Should that bother us?
The Jewish Ethicist: Counterfeit Bills
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Can you pass it along or does "the buck stop here?"
The Workplace Covenant
by Dr. Mark Albion "What do you expect from your job?" In asking this question, we often forget to consider what our employer expects from us.
The Jewish Ethicist: Embellishing Your Resume
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Is it okay to stretch the truth a bit to increase your chances of getting a job interview?
Broken Bodies, Broken Hearts
by Rick Hodes, MD The story of one small Ethiopian boy dying in Addis Ababa and one Jewish physician who wouldn't give up on him.

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