Hebron Surprise

The Jewish Ethicist: Ethical Animals?

Can animals uphold moral standards?

My Value as a Jew

As a Jew living in the Jewish land, my value has appreciated a thousand-fold.

Working Through the Pain

A relentless activist for special needs children now faces her own bout with cancer.

Debby's Sausage Recipes

My son's food wish list sparked a delicious creation.

Lot's Wife

A mother, whose son was murdered by Arab terrorists, calls on Palestinian mothers to stop the sanctification of their children's death.

France and England's Jewish Problem

When a British journalist blows the whistle on European anti-Semitism, some try to minimize the damage.

The Jewish Ethicist: Renegotiating a Low Estimate

If a job was harder than we expected, does the contractor deserve a little extra?

Daddy on the Unemployment Line

All of my life I have known exactly what I want to do next. Being laid off has left me confused and dazed.

The Heroes Among Us

Israel's heroic and breathtaking operation serves as a potent reminder of just how special this country is.

Who Owns the Million-Dollar Baseball?

Two fans claim ownership of the baseball Barry Bonds hit for his record-setting 73rd homer. How might Jewish law decide the case?

Hebrew School Daze

Are Jewish day schools undemocratic?

Living Together vs. Marriage

Living together means two people sharing a house but living alone.

A Hand, Not a Handout

President Bush has called on Americans to reach out and help others. Here's an Israeli who sets a good example.

The Jewish Ethicist: Stealing a Business Model

What can I do when my client becomes my competitor?

Dating Advice # 89 - "Jilted!"

She traveled 7 hours for a date, and he didn't show up. Or maybe he did...

The Jewish Ethicist: Terminal Deception

Can I keep a sick person from knowing how ill he is?

Holy Money

Dealing honorably in business is the acid test for whether religion is truly relevant.

How Many Rabbis Does It Take To Change a Light Bulb

My battle with a halogen light fixture.

The Jewish Ethicist: Stealing Somebody Else's Mitzvah

Can it ever be bad to do good?

Anchor in the Stormy Sea

9/11 brings back memories of exile and freedom for author who was born in Romania during the Holocaust era.

The Jewish Ethicist: Crooked Contributions

Can my organization honor a businessman tainted by scandal?

Dating Advice #88 - Does Love Conquer All?

Her date has a lot of problems, but she is determined to make this work, no matter whatever it takes.

"You Incompetent Buffoon!"

With the hundreds of service people we encounter in daily life, we are all, in a sense, their employers.

Intersecting Lives

Two young women snuffed out by terrorists. Their lives so different, yet so much the same.

The Jewish Ethicist: Is the Seller Taking Advantage of Me?

I ordered labels without asking the price -- now the seller has me over a barrel!

Chanukah Post Sept. 11

Regardless of the insecurity, unpredictability, and appearance of hopelessness, as Jews we need to leave tomorrow to God.

The Jewish Ethicist: Impatient Patients

How can I survive interminable waits at the doctor's?

Dating Advice #87 - Cold Feet

With the wedding one week away, she's having doubts.

The Jewish Ethicist: Evicting Indigent Tenants

How can I make a profit without turning into Snidely Whiplash?

Reflections from the Land

For a young Toronto family, a year-long sabbatical in Israel reaps unexpected rewards.

When Mommy Stopped Driving

When the doctor delivered the news, we were abashed and afraid. How much time did we have?

To Work, Divine

Many of us walk around the workplace wishing we were elsewhere despite the fact that the work we do is deeply gratifying. What gives?

Shootout in Gaza

Media reports of an IDF mission in Gaza don't seem to match the experience of a soldier who was there.

The Jewish Ethicist: Protecting Oneself From Slander

Where do you draw the line between self-defense and vindictiveness?

Dating Advice #86 - Parents at War

His parents are convinced the wedding should be cancelled, and they're going to war to prove it.

I'm So Tired

I have become an expert in tiredness, and I need at least nineteen more words to express all its different aspects.

My Better Half

King Solomon had it easy. It's splitting the mother in half that causes real problems.

Uncommon Inspiration

Dan Ciporin, the CEO of leading comparison-shopping site DealTime.com, earned his stripes in a refugee camp for Cambodian children.

We Have Lost A Father

The Jewish world lost one of its greatest leaders, Rabbi Shach, whose concern encompassed every Jew.

The Jewish Ethicist When Can I Hold On To Assets

Dispute resolution - is it a threat or a promise?

The Jewish Ethicist Showing Mercy to No Shows

Can I charge patients who cancel at the last minute?

Dating Advice #85 - Lack of Communication

Her boyfriend doesn't listen carefully enough, and she loses her cool. How can she keep control while getting her needs met?

The Jewish Ethicist Granting Forgiveness

Sorry seems to be the hardest word.

The Time Bind

Would you rather spend your time at home or at the office?

Israel Now

Is the future of American Jewry secure?

Resurrecting an Ancient Face of Evil

Virulent anti-Semitism is alive and well, and proliferates across the Arab world.

Birthday for the Bereaved

The mother of a terror victim grapples with a meaningful way to commemorate her son's birthday.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

The Day Rechavam Ze'evi Was Assassinated

For me, Wednesday, October 17, was a day that started in tragedy and ended in celebration.

The Jewish Ethicist: Intrusive Sales Pitches

Is it unethical to slam the receiver on an annoying salesperson?

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