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==Choosing Where to Buy<ref>See [http://www.workplacehalacha.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Hebrew-Doing-business-with-Jews.pdf source sheet] from Rabbi Ari Wasserman</ref>== | ==Choosing Where to Buy<ref>See [http://www.workplacehalacha.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Hebrew-Doing-business-with-Jews.pdf source sheet] from Rabbi Ari Wasserman</ref>== | ||
#There are | #There are four opinions as to when a Jew<ref>Chasam Sofer C.M. 134 notes that precedence is given to a Torah observant Jew as the Torah uses the word עֲמִיתֶךָ, your nation who is with you in the performance of mitzvos. Teshuvos V'Hanhagos 1:805 quotes that the Chazon Ish was strict to buy from a Shabbos observant Jew, even if it was further </ref> must be given precedence | ||
##Rabbi Yitzchak Weiss says must choose a Jew even if there is a significant difference in price<ref>Minchas Yitzchak 3:129:3 based on a Shut Rama 10 discussing the story of the Maharam Padua's printing of the Rambam where Rama says must buy from the Jew despite the higher cost.</ref> | ##Rabbi Yitzchak Weiss says must choose a Jew even if there is a significant difference in price<ref>Minchas Yitzchak 3:129:3 based on a Shut Rama 10 discussing the story of the Maharam Padua's printing of the Rambam where Rama says must buy from the Jew despite the higher cost.</ref> | ||
##Chofetz Chaim says you don't have to take a significant loss<ref>Sefer Ahavas Chesed 5:5 where he explains that the Rama only meant when it was not a significant amount of money. This is based on Tosfos Avodah Zara s.v. V'Rebbe Meir who explains that the Gemora in Avodah Zara talks specifically about a carcass that doesn't have significant value</ref> | ##Chofetz Chaim says you don't have to take a significant loss<ref>Sefer Ahavas Chesed 5:5 where he explains that the Rama only meant when it was not a significant amount of money. This is based on Tosfos Avodah Zara s.v. V'Rebbe Meir who explains that the Gemora in Avodah Zara talks specifically about a carcass that doesn't have significant value</ref> | ||
##Others say you only have to give precedence to a Jew if they are equal price<ref>Shut Toafos Reim O.C. 22</ref> | ##Others say you only have to give precedence to a Jew if they are equal price<ref>Shevet Halevi 11:322 and Shut Toafos Reim O.C. 22</ref> | ||
##It is just a kind deed, but not an obligation to give precedence to a Jew<ref>Chikray Lev C.M. 1:139. See Teshuvos V'Hanhagos 1:805 and 2:724 where he tries to justify the custom of always searching for the cheapest price by saying it isn't an obligation, but just a kind deed</ref> | |||
#If the non-Jew's store is closer, one should still make an effort to go to the store owned by the Jew<ref>Maharm Shik C.M. 31. Rav Shternbach in Teshuvos V'Hanhagos 1:805 notes that the poskim do not discuss how far of a distance one must go, and suggests that it is a [[Mil]] just like how far one must go to find a minyan. He does not this is by large or regular purchases, but a one time or small purchase can go to the closer store</ref> | #If the non-Jew's store is closer, one should still make an effort to go to the store owned by the Jew<ref>Maharm Shik C.M. 31. Rav Shternbach in Teshuvos V'Hanhagos 1:805 notes that the poskim do not discuss how far of a distance one must go, and suggests that it is a [[Mil]] just like how far one must go to find a minyan. He does not this is by large or regular purchases, but a one time or small purchase can go to the closer store</ref> | ||
#This law does not apply to a Jewish retailer as his income is based on him getting the best price<ref>Maharam Shik C.M. 31</ref> | #This law does not apply to a Jewish retailer as his income is based on him getting the best price<ref>Maharam Shik C.M. 31</ref> | ||
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==Choosing Who to Hire== | ==Choosing Who to Hire== | ||
# | #There is an obligation to hire a Jew over a non-Jew<ref>Shut Piskay Uziel 48 adds that it is also one of the highest levels of charity to give a fellow Jew a way to earn money and says there is no limit on the cost. </ref> | ||
##This is an extension of choosing where to buy, so see Choosing Where to Buy for how much one must spend | |||
#One can use charity funds to pay the difference if hiring a Jew is more expensive<ref>Teshuvos V'Hanhagos 2:477</ref> | |||
==Choosing Who to Lend== | ==Choosing Who to Lend== | ||
#One must lend a Jew interest free rather than a non-Jew with interest if it will be an insignificant loss | |||
#One must lend a Jew interest free rather than a non-Jew with interest<ref>Gemora Bava Metziah 70A</ref> | |||
##Some say this is only if it will be an insignificant loss<ref>Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igros Moshe Y.D. 3:93) says the Gemora Bava Metziah 70A that says a Jew goes first is only referring to a small amount</ref> | |||
##Others say that even though it is a significant lack of profit, one must be willing to lend a Jew (if this isn't your profession)<ref>Sefer Ahavas Chesed 5:5 quotes both opinions</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Business Halacha]] | [[Category:Business Halacha]] | ||
