Borrowing Archives

Taking Someone Else’s Tallis

Question: 1. The Alter Rebbe says (14;9) one can borrow a tallis without permission. The Aruch Hashulchan (14;12) says it is not allowed today when people put their tallis…

Article: Using Another’s Tefilin

We may use another’s tefilin if we do not have our own pair, since the halachah is, “Nicha lay l’inish layavid mitzvah bemamonay,” a person is glad when a…

Must I withdraw from saving to repay a debt to a friend, and a pledge to a Shul?

Question continued: I owe money to a friend of mine, and also to a Shul which I pledged money to. I don't currently make enough money to pay them back…

May one give a loan from Maaser, e.g. to help with a down payment? What terms would apply?

Yes, some Maaser funds may be used to give an interest free loan. (When doing so, it is best that you have this in mind when separating the Maaser.) In…

If someone runs a Gmach that has money that belongs to other people (all the money has to be returned eventually). What principles could there be with regard to someone’s check bouncing? What kinds of limitations are there with regard to contacting him about making the payment?

One who lends money to others is fully entitled to collect the loan. One may ask for repayment, and if a check bounces, one may contact the borrower to…

Is it Halachicaly acceptable to inform someone in advance that you will charge them for using an item of yours without permission?

I.e. a book, you never charged others to borrow, but because a person is using it without permission, the owner would like to stop such behavior by setting a…