Would You Keep a Lost Wallet? What Science and Jewish Law Reveal
A global study of 17,303 lost wallets revealed surprising findings about honesty. Discover what Jewish law says about returning lost money.
Shira Dabush
15.10.26 | 16:28
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Returning Lost Items: A Small Mitzvah With Big Impact
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.
Yosef Yaavetz
30.04.26 | 12:49
The Mitzvah of Returning Lost Items -- and Lost Souls
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?
Moriah Chen
07.08.24 | 07:26
Finders Keepers? Not According to the Torah
The mitzvah of returning lost items (hashavat aveidah) includes not only returning a Jew's belongings but also his lost spiritual heritage
Yonatan HaLevi
19.08.21 | 13:47