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# Taking something from a family member or close friend without permission is considered stealing.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 26. see Shu"t Igrot Moshe CM 1:88:7 regarding receiving permission from parents to take something</ref> However, if one regularly took this item with permission, it is not considered stealing to now take it without permission, because it is as if the owner has pre-consented to give it to him<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 26</ref> If he had no prior practice of taking such an item, it is considered stealing according to most poskim, even if he is sure that the relative or the friend will be happy to give it to him and in fact, the owner does consent.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 27</ref> | # Taking something from a family member or close friend without permission is considered stealing.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 26. see Shu"t Igrot Moshe CM 1:88:7 regarding receiving permission from parents to take something</ref> However, if one regularly took this item with permission, it is not considered stealing to now take it without permission, because it is as if the owner has pre-consented to give it to him<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 26</ref> If he had no prior practice of taking such an item, it is considered stealing according to most poskim, even if he is sure that the relative or the friend will be happy to give it to him and in fact, the owner does consent.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 27</ref> | ||
# A husband may not take from his wife's personal property without her consent.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 28, Kitzur S"A 182:11 </ref> | # A husband may not take from his wife's personal property without her consent.<ref> Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 28, Kitzur S"A 182:11 </ref> | ||
# Similarly, a wife may not take or give away her husband's assets without his consent. For example, she may not give an amount to charity that is more than her husband would approve<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 28, [https://thehalachacenter.org/library/shaila/2011/02/16/a-woman-donating-tzedaka/ see A Woman Donating Tzedaka]</ref> A fund-raiser soliciting money from a married woman may not accept a larger than normal donation (more than people of that financial status would commonly allow their wives to donate). | # Similarly, a wife may not take or give away her husband's assets without his consent. For example, she may not give an amount to charity that is more than her husband would approve<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 28, [https://thehalachacenter.org/library/shaila/2011/02/16/a-woman-donating-tzedaka/ see A Woman Donating Tzedaka]</ref> A fund-raiser soliciting money from a married woman may not accept a larger than normal donation (more than people of that financial status would commonly allow their wives to donate). <ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 28, Gemara Baba Kama 119a, Shulchan Aruch YD 248:4, Shu"t Igrot Moshe EH 1:103, Shu"t Shevet Halevi 5:132:7)</ref> If the woman says that she is authorized by her husband to give the donation, the money can be accepted.<ref>Halachos of Other People's Money pg. 28-29, Pitchei Teshuva YD 248:3 in the name of the Noda Biyehuda</ref> | ||
===Stealing from a Non-Jew=== | ===Stealing from a Non-Jew=== | ||
