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 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 Granting Forgiveness

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

Sorry seems to be the hardest word.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Downsizing Dilemmas

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

Who comes first - owners or workers?

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: 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: 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: Your'e Fired!

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

Ethics and etiquette in firing.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Snitching

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

When is it ethical to be a tattle-tale?

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: 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: 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 #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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Should I Tell the Boss?

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

A coworker is not a supervisor.

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: Charity and Providence

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

Give charity today – you may need it tomorrow.

The Jewish Ethicist: In Case of Emergency

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

I don't want to give my money to charity – I might need it one day.

The Jewish Ethicist: Custodian

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

My mother is incapacitated. Should I be giving charity from her income?

The Jewish Ethicist: Borderline Poor

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

For poor families, some special expenses can be considered charity.

The Jewish Ethicist: Charity from the Poor

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

How much do the poor have to help the poor?

The Jewish Ethicist: Painful Priorities 2

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

How should I support my needy parent?

The Jewish Ethicist: Painful Priorities I

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

I can no longer support my elderly mother.

The Jewish Ethicist: Tainted Money

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

Charities should not accept donations tainted by wrongdoing

The Jewish Ethicist: Failing the Grade

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

Cheating on tests a failure for both student and society.

The Jewish Ethicist: The Madoff Affair

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

Trustworthiness is a function of accountability.

The Jewish Ethicist: Witness for Hire, Part 2

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

Expert witnesses may not slant their testimony with an eye to future business.

The Jewish Ethicist: Witness for Hire, Part I

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

The legal system should mitigate incentives for slanted expert testimony

The Jewish Ethicist: Warehouse and Home

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

You can get rid of supplies left in your house, but do it thoughtfully.

The Jewish Ethicist: Seeking Lost Owner, Part 2

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

You have to keep lost objects a while, but not forever.

The Jewish Ethicist: Seeking Lost Owner

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

Lost object? Seek a forum likely familiar to the unknown owner.

The Jewish Ethicist - Is It Charity?

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

Kindness to others shouldn't be limited to the poor and needy.

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