hashavat aveidah

Returning lost property isn’t just for big finds. Even a single coin counts. Learn when you must return an item and when you may keep it under Jewish law.

If you find someone's diamond ring, you must do your utmost to find the owner. What if you find someone's most precious belonging - their soul - lost and floundering?

The mitzvah of returning lost items (hashavat aveidah) includes not only returning a Jew's belongings but also his lost spiritual heritage