Description: Both in Halacha and American law, when property is damaged, there are two main measures of damages:1. Cost of Repair The cost to restore the property to its pre-damage condition.2. Diminution in Value (Resale Value)...

Ever wondered why we dip an apple in honey? Why not a banana? Do we really need salt on the table? And what does any of this have to do with raising a rooster? This episode is your definitive guide to the customs of Rosh Hashanah night, with cl...

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 ribbi...

Your neighborhood babysitting swap seemed innocent enough: watch my kids Tuesday, I'll watch yours Thursday. But when Thursday turns out to be their anniversary dinner and Tuesday was just a grocery run, things get complicated. In this episode,...

You borrow a few eggs from a neighbor and return them with a little extra—just to be nice. A friend lends you their car, and you bring it back freshly cleaned and with a full tank. Both seem like grateful gestures, but only one is ribbis