About the Author

Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir is Research Director at the Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem (www.besr.org). He studied at Harvard, received a PhD in Economics from MIT, and rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Chief Rabbinate. Prior to moving to Israel, he worked at the Council of Economic Advisers in the Reagan administration. Rabbi Dr. Meir is also a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Jerusalem College of Technology and has published several articles on business, economics and Jewish law. He is the author of the two-volume, "Meaning in Mitzvot (Feldheim), and his Aish.com columns form the basis of the "Jewish Ethicist" book (ktav.com).

The Jewish Ethicist: Oldies are Goodies

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

Think twice before changing a familiar place of business.

The Jewish Ethicist: Should I Tell the Boss?

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

A coworker is not a supervisor.

The Jewish Ethicist: Age and Independence

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

It's wrong to give so much that we become dependent on the public.

The Jewish Ethicist: Job Hunt Disclosure

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

You don't have to tell your boss about your job search.

The Jewish Ethicist: Personal Phone Calls

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

Is it ethical to break company policy if no one, including top management, keeps it anyway?

The Jewish Ethicist: Unethical Moral Leaders

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

Despite their heavy responsibility to be good examples, spiritual leaders have the same human impulses as everyone else.

The Jewish Ethicist #3 The Upshot on Downloading MP3s

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

Is there anything wrong with downloading MP3 songs from the Internet?

The Jewish Ethicist: Ethical Stealing?

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

On stealing money to collect a debt, and making up time for a job that requires no real work.

The Jewish Ethicist: Chat Room Charades

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

Is it ethical to assume a false identity online in order to promote your product?

The Jewish Ethicist: When Is It Cheating on Taxes

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

How far is too far when it comes to reducing taxes?

The Jewish Ethicist: Snitching

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

When is it ethical to be a tattle-tale?

The Jewish Ethicist: The Extortion Game

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

In my business, bribery is just part of the territory.

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?

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 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?

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?

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: 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 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?

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?

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.

The Jewish Ethicist: Your'e Fired!

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

Ethics and etiquette in firing.

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?

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?

The Jewish Ethicist: "I Quit!"

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

Morality and being a mensch in quitting.

The Jewish Ethicist: Downsizing Dilemmas

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

Who comes first - owners or workers?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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 Granting Forgiveness

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

Sorry seems to be the hardest word.

The Jewish Ethicist When Can I Hold On To Assets

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

Dispute resolution - is it a threat or a promise?

The Jewish Ethicist Showing Mercy to No Shows

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

Can I charge patients who cancel at the last minute?

The Jewish Ethicist: Protecting Oneself From Slander

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

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

The Jewish Ethicist: Evicting Indigent Tenants

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

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

The Jewish Ethicist: Impatient Patients

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

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

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

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

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

The Jewish Ethicist: Crooked Contributions

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

Can my organization honor a businessman tainted by scandal?

The Jewish Ethicist: Stealing Somebody Else's Mitzvah

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

Can it ever be bad to do good?

The Jewish Ethicist: Terminal Deception

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

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

The Jewish Ethicist: Stealing a Business Model

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

What can I do when my client becomes my competitor?

The Jewish Ethicist: Renegotiating a Low Estimate

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

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

The Jewish Ethicist: Ethical Animals?

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

Can animals uphold moral standards?

The Jewish Ethicist: Witness Character

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

Does an expert witness have to be impartial?

The Jewish Ethicist: No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

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

Does an employer who runs a restaurant have the right to discontinue the policy of providing free meals?

The Jewish Ethicist: Poaching Employees

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

Can I hire a domestic worker away from her current employer?

The Jewish Ethicist: Stealing Bases

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

Is it ethical to steal bases? A special column for Purim.

The Jewish Ethicist: Contractor Malpractice

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

Do I have to pay a contractor for unnecessary work?

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