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Ribbis is Everywhere (And That’s Actually Fine)

Don’t let ribbis laws intimidate you! In this episode, Rabbi Berel Polityko breaks down one of the most prevalent halachic issues in modern Jewish life. From borrowing sugar from your neighbor to credit cards and mortgages, ribbis is everywhere – but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Don’t let ribbis laws intimidate you! In this episode, Rabbi Berel Polityko breaks down one of the most prevalent halachic issues in modern Jewish life. From borrowing sugar from your neighbor to credit cards and mortgages, ribbis is everywhere – but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

The popular Choshen Mishpat Renaissance shiur by Rabbi Berel Polityko is returning with a new series focused on the halachos that govern everyday financial interactions. From lending and borrowing to business partnerships, this series offers a clear and systematic presentation of practical halacha.

Each 30–40 minute shiur is designed to be thorough, engaging, and easy to follow, even while on the go. The goal is to make the complex world of Choshen Mishpat understandable and relevant, empowering listeners to conduct their business dealings in full accordance with halacha. The series is ideal for anyone who engages in financial activity—which, in today’s world, includes virtually everyone.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Halachos of lending and collecting loans
  • Ribbis (interest)
  • Onaah (overcharging and underpaying)
  • Mekach ta’us (mistaken transactions)
  • Shlichus (agency)
  • Sechirus (employment and rental)
  • Hasagas gevul (encroachment and unfair competition)
  • Intellectual property in halacha
  • Employer–employee obligations
  • Business partnerships
  • Brokerage and commissions
  • And much more

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Payback Time! | Business Halacha ep. 2

Don’t let ribbis (interest) laws intimidate you! In this episode, we break down one of the most prevalent halachic issues in modern Jewish life. From borrowing sugar from your neighbor to credit cards and mortgages, ribbis is everywhere – but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Link to find on your favorite podcast platform – Ep. 2

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