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by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Protest should be constructive, not disruptive.
The Jewish Ethicist - Saving for Your Children
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Children should be given a good start in life, but there is no need to provide for the forever.

The Jewish Ethicist - Doubtful Diploma
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Transmitting suspicion and hearsay has little value.

The Jewish Ethicist - Click Fraud
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
I'd like to help out a struggling business. Can I click on his web ads in order to generate revenue for his site?

The War on Cancer
by Mindy Schiller
Dr. Yashar Hirshaut has dedicated his life to fighting -- and winning -- the battle.

The Jewish Ethicist - New Kid in Town
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Should new residents get the same welfare benefits as veterans?

The Jewish Ethicist - Unfair Discrimination
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Take steps to avoid being discriminated against.

The "Jewish Jordan"
by Adam Rosen
Tamir Goodman has returned from Israel to play basketball in America.

The Jewish Ethicist - Clever Cabbie
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Don't let the driver take advantage of you – but don't take advantage of him either.

The Jewish Ethicist - Fundraising Costs
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Donors should be informed of exceptional fundraising costs.

Emergency Care
by Suzanne Wintrob
Dr. Brian Schwartz's commitment to both his profession and his faith has earned him the respect of everyone whose life he touches.

The Jewish Ethicist - Snitching to the IRS
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Law enforcement should generally be left to the authorities.

The Jewish Ethicist - Busy Work
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Sometimes "busy work" is in the eye of the beholder.

The Jewish Ethicist - Mere Pretext
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Making up a story to get back what's yours.

The Jewish Ethicist - The Snitching Supervisor
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Discussing the shortcomings of your workers.

The Jewish Ethicist - Suspicious Supplier
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Give your client the benefit of the doubt, but steer clear of likely wrongdoing.

The Jewish Ethicist - Pay Day
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Make the extra effort to pay workers on time.

Women At Work
by Dr. Elizabeth Kaufman
Let's get something perfectly clear: Jewish women work. One of my neighbors is a nuclear physicist. I'm a zoo veterinarian.

The Jewish Ethicist - Getting Emotional
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
In negotiations, when all else fails, cry.

The Jewish Ethicist - Rebate or Kickback?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Can we keep rebates when we purchase on someone else's behalf?

Renaissance Fireman
by Lynn Green

The Jewish Ethicist - Predicting the Future
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Any forecaster will luck out every so often.

The Jewish Ethicist - Full Disclosure
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Customers deserve to know that a referrer gets a commission.

The Jewish Ethicist - Self-Respect or False Pride
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Sometimes it's okay to accept a present.

The Jewish Ethicist - Devious Discount
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Discounted from what?

The Jewish Ethicist - Unfair Zoning
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Prohibitive restrictions on development deserve compensation

The Jewish Ethicist - Price Fixing
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Restraining trade is sanctioned only when it serves the public interest.

The Jewish Ethicist - Lost Object and Lost Owner
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Returning lost objects demands sincere but not heroic effort.

The Jewish Ethicist - Almost Poor
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Helping the "not-quite-poor" with credit and discounts.

The Jewish Ethicist - Billable Hours
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Be careful to record only the hours you actually work.

The Jewish Ethicist - Predatory Lending
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Mortgage lenders are entitled to protection from sudden foreclosure.

The Jewish Ethicist - Flawed Freebies
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Don't pressure a struggling business owner into providing free services.

Finding Meaning in Hollywood
by Jeff Astrof
I'm good at telling funny stories in 22 minutes. I can choose to attach holiness to that, or not.

The Jewish Ethicist - Anonymous Blogs
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Can I make up a fantasy identity for my blog?

The Jewish Ethicist - Careless Cashier
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
When returning the extra change will get the cashier in trouble.

The Jewish Ethicist - Off Target
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Unrealistic targets are an invitation to unethical activity

The Jewish Ethicist - Promising Prospect
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Avoid promises that stretch your capabilities.

The God Store
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon
The spirituality of retail.

The Jewish Ethicist - Old-Fashioned Ruse
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Do I have to tell my customers the "antiques" are new?

The Jewish Ethicist - Short Notice Cancellation
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
They cancelled a few hours before the party. Am I entitled to reparations?

The Jewish Ethicist - I Spy
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Can I spy on my spouse and monitor his internet use?

The Jewish Ethicist - Adding to Your Data Base
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Can we solicit recipients of condolence cards from our charity?

My African Vacation
by Diane Faber Veitzer
My vacations are usually escapes to places where cares are few and comforts are many. This year I went where cares are many and comforts are few.

The Jewish Ethicist - Smart and Rich
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
It's okay to profit from superior knowledge if it was fairly obtained.

The Jewish Ethicist - Big Ban
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
I want to avoid a scandalous relative.

The Jewish Ethicist - Deficit Finance
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Judaism and the national deficit.

The Jewish Ethicist - My More Observant Spouse
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Expect accommodation, not transformation.

The Jewish Ethicist - Vice Stocks
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Questionable investments can compromise values.

The Jewish Ethicist - Revealing a Secret
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Should I tell my boss about my students' impending protest?

Sub-Prime Meltdown
by Rabbi Simcha Barnett
What the mortgage banking industry can teach us about Rosh Hashana.

The Jewish Ethicist - Eat Now, Pay Later
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Can I open kids' treats in the supermarket and pay at checkout?

The Jewish Ethicist - Ex Convict
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem
Can I publicize the criminal past of a new congregant?

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