by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | Jun 28, 2018 | Beginner
72. Agents and Partners – Sheluchin ve-Shutafin Business transactions can be conducted through agents; but if the agent does not fulfill his instructions the transaction is invalid. Legal actions can be conducted only by agents who are authorized in writing. A...
by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | Jun 20, 2018 | Beginner
71. Neighbors – Shechenim One partner can compel another to divide the partnership, or if this is impractical, to buy him out or sell out to him. When dividing, a partner who owns neighboring property can choose a share adjacent to his property. If a person...
by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | Jun 18, 2018 | Beginner
70. Acquisition and Gift – Zechiah u-Matanah Ownerless property can be acquired by anyone. Both it and gifts must be acquired by a proper form of acquisition. Rabbinically, however, the gifts of a sick person or a person whose life is in danger are valid by his...
by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | May 16, 2018 | Beginner
L. Property – Kinyan “In the twelfth book I will include commandments regarding sale and acquisition. And I have called this book the Book of Property.” 69. Sale – Mechirah A sale or rental is not final until the proper form of acquisition has...
by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | May 11, 2018 | Beginner
68. Murderer and Protection of Life – Rotze’ach u-Shemiras Nefesh It is forbidden to murder, as it says “You shall not murder”.1 A murderer must be put to death, as it says “He shall be avenged”2; it is forbidden to accept...
