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The Jewish Ethicist: When In Doubt, Apologize

The Jewish Ethicist: When In Doubt, Apologize

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Sometimes it's good to apologize, even if offense was not taken.

Lessons from My Stroke Patients

Lessons from My Stroke Patients

by Malka Forster

I came prepared for the worst.

The Jewish Ethicist: Safe at Work

The Jewish Ethicist: Safe at Work

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Workers can't be expected to be in a constant state of vigilance.

A Contest of Wills

A Contest of Wills

by Iris Kruler Rothman

Sure it's legal, but is it right?

The Jewish Ethicist: Perform, Then Pay, Part 2

The Jewish Ethicist: Perform, Then Pay, Part 2

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Additional pitfalls to watch out for when using incentives in the workplace.

The Jewish Ethicist: Perform, Then Pay

The Jewish Ethicist: Perform, Then Pay

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Incentives can lead to better and fairer outcomes, but they involve many ethical pitfalls.

Jewish Ethicist: Talmudic Investment Advice

Jewish Ethicist: Talmudic Investment Advice

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Prudent financial oversight is a religious ideal.

The Jewish Ethicist: Was this Stolen?

The Jewish Ethicist: Was this Stolen?

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Good-faith purchasers shouldn't suffer monetary loss.

Child Support

Child Support

Jewish tradition affirms father's obligation to support minor children.

The Jewish Ethicist: Watch Your Mouth

The Jewish Ethicist: Watch Your Mouth

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Clean speech is good for your character and your workplace.

Ethical Dilemmas: Columbia or Bust

Ethical Dilemmas: Columbia or Bust

by Fellow-Yesharim Foundation for Ethical Law

Financial responsibilities and the canceled speaking engagement.

The Jewish Ethicist: Lender Responsibility

The Jewish Ethicist: Lender Responsibility

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Lenders have an ethical responsibility not to put borrowers in an untenable situation.

The Jewish Ethicist: Mortgage Default

The Jewish Ethicist: Mortgage Default

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Sometimes walking away from your mortgage makes economic and ethical sense.

The Jewish Ethicist: Entitlement Vs. Charity

The Jewish Ethicist: Entitlement Vs. Charity

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Social insurance is not the same as charity.

Ethical Dilemmas: Shattered!

Ethical Dilemmas: Shattered!

by Fellow-Yesharim Foundation for Ethical Law

Can Jerry demand a refund or does he share responsibility for breaking the glass table?

The Jewish Ethicist: Complaints

The Jewish Ethicist: Complaints

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

It's dangerous to ignore or punish worker grievances.

The Jewish Ethicist: Employment Benefits

The Jewish Ethicist: Employment Benefits

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Providing a job is the highest level of charity.

The Jewish Ethicist: How to Help the Jobless

The Jewish Ethicist: How to Help the Jobless

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

The letter of the law, and beyond.

The Jewish Ethicist: Tuition Refunds

The Jewish Ethicist: Tuition Refunds

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Punitive refund conditions are unreasonable.

Promotion in Motion

Promotion in Motion

by Iris Kruler Rothman

A look back at my most devastating day at work.

The Jewish Ethicist: Download on YouTube

The Jewish Ethicist: Download on YouTube

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Don't lead the charge against copyrighted materials.

The Jewish Ethicist: Impartial Evaluation

The Jewish Ethicist: Impartial Evaluation

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Strive for impartiality even in the presence of petty feuds.

Money Talks

Money Talks

by Aaron Hirsch

If you loved someone who refused to answer your calls, how would you get their attention?

The Jewish Ethicist: Reluctant Recipient

The Jewish Ethicist: Reluctant Recipient

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Only truly needy people should accept charity.

Exposed

Exposed

by Larry

The road to securities fraud is paved with good intentions.

The Jewish Ethicist: Non-Compete Clause

The Jewish Ethicist: Non-Compete Clause

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

I want to find a new job but the only job I'm qualified for is with a competitor.

The Jewish Ethicist: Conflict of Interest

The Jewish Ethicist: Conflict of Interest

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Is it ethical for me to promote my own company in shul building committee discussions?

Profile: The Wizard of Washington

Profile: The Wizard of Washington

by Aish.com Staff

Abe Pollin, business mogul and philanthropist, has died at age 85.

The Jewish Ethicist: Overdraft

The Jewish Ethicist: Overdraft

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Borrowing beyond current means should be only for the most vital necessities.

The Jewish Ethicist: The Piano Next Door

The Jewish Ethicist: The Piano Next Door

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Your piano playing may not be music to their ears.

Jewry Duty

Jewry Duty

by Jeff Astrof

I wear the kippah for 15 minutes and I'm already bad for the Jews.

The Jewish Ethicist: Coffee Conundrum

The Jewish Ethicist: Coffee Conundrum

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Can I borrow something small without permission?

The Jewish Ethicist: Coughing on the Bus

The Jewish Ethicist: Coughing on the Bus

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Flu victims should be careful in public places.

But Will Good Character Pay My Bills?

But Will Good Character Pay My Bills?

by Howard Jonas

My character was built in a hot dog stand.

The Jewish Ethicist: Con or Crunch?

The Jewish Ethicist: Con or Crunch?

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Lenders deserve to know if a shaky borrower has misled them.

The Jewish Ethicist: Nepotism?

The Jewish Ethicist: Nepotism?

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Is it ethical to show favoritism to family members?

The Jewish Ethicist: Health Insurance

The Jewish Ethicist: Health Insurance

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Jewish communities have always been charged with making minimum health care available for all

The Jewish Ethicist: The Office Pool

The Jewish Ethicist: The Office Pool

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

The Jewish sages recognized that bettors tend to be overoptimistic.

The Jewish Ethicist: Investing with Charity Dollars

The Jewish Ethicist: Investing with Charity Dollars

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Can I invest charity money in a sure-fire investment?

The Jewish Ethicist: Upcoding

The Jewish Ethicist: Upcoding

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Helping the needy is praiseworthy, but it can't justify deceit.

The Jewish Ethicist: Tycoon Traders 3

The Jewish Ethicist: Tycoon Traders 3

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Some people can enjoy luxury, but most people are happiest with sublunary salaries.

The Jewish Ethicist: Tycoon Traders II

The Jewish Ethicist: Tycoon Traders II

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Making a killing with other people's money.

The Jewish Ethicist: Tycoon Traders 1

The Jewish Ethicist: Tycoon Traders 1

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Do Wall Street traders really earn their pay?

The Jewish Ethicist: Animal Suffering, Part 3

The Jewish Ethicist: Animal Suffering, Part 3

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Animal suffering is sanctioned when it serves a legitimate human need.

The Jewish Ethicist: Animal Suffering Part 2

The Jewish Ethicist: Animal Suffering Part 2

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Ethical obligations to animals stem in large measure from the benefit they provide us.

The Jewish Ethicist: Animal Suffering 1

The Jewish Ethicist: Animal Suffering 1

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Animals and people are kindred spirits, but far from equals

The Jewish Ethicist: Billable Minutes?

The Jewish Ethicist: Billable Minutes?

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

If you bill by the hour, adopt an equitable policy for interruptions.

The Jewish Ethicist: When to Blow the Whistle

The Jewish Ethicist: When to Blow the Whistle

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Saving others from loss doesn't have to come at your expense.

Faith and the Stock Market

Faith and the Stock Market

by David Fink

Successful investing has little to do with intelligence.

The Jewish Ethicist: Beware of Caveat Emptor

The Jewish Ethicist: Beware of Caveat Emptor

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

This problematic rule has been abandoned in the developed world.

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