Borrowed Something From a Neighbor? The Halachic Rules of Paying It Back
Can you return a more expensive brand or a larger quantity than you borrowed? Learn when doing so is permitted and when it may violate the prohibition of interest
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Borrowed Sugar or Eggs? The Jewish Law You May Not Know
Jewish law prohibits interest on loans, but does that apply to borrowed eggs, sugar, and oil? Explore practical examples from halacha.
The Prohibition of Interest in Jewish Law: Rules for Family Loans and Children
Discover how the Jewish laws of interest apply to loans between family members, children exchanging stickers or candy, and transactions involving public institutions
Interest in Jewish Law: 4 Important Halachot About Loans, Banks, and Non-Jews
Learn the halachic rules governing loans with non-Jews, bank interest, joint ownership, and interest-free loans between Jews
Ribit in Everyday Life: Can You Give a Lender a Discount?
Discover the practical laws of interest, including common shopping scenarios, debt forgiveness, and everyday financial transactions according to halacha
Understanding Ribit: 5 Common Interest Mistakes Every Borrower and Lender Should Avoid
Learn practical laws on the Torah's prohibition of ribit (interest) and avoid common mistakes in everyday borrowing and lending
Can You Pay More Than You Owe? Here's What Halacha Says
Learn the difference between forbidden interest and permitted extra payments with four practical examples from Rabbi Pinchas Wind's Brit Pinchas.
The Torah's Laws on Interest: Understanding Ribit
It's not only the lender who is not permitted to charge interest; everyone involved in the deal, even the person who writes the contract, must avoid this Torah prohibition
