You lend your friend money and suddenly you’re getting artisanal mishloach manos, Shabbos flowers, and dinner invitations. The gratitude is sweet, but the timing? Not so much. In this episode, we break down when thank you gifts cross into ribbis territory, and how to keep gratitude from getting you in trouble.

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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Your Appreciation is Appreciated (But A Bit Much) | Business Halacha ep. 5

You lend your friend money and suddenly you’re getting artisanal mishloach manos, Shabbos flowers, and dinner invitations. The gratitude is sweet, but the timing? Not so much. In this episode, we break down when thank you gifts cross into ribbis territory, and how to keep gratitude from getting you in trouble.

Link to find on your favorite podcast platform – Ep. 5

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