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Borrowing without Permission y9 Iyun

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What does shoel shelo midaat mean?

Borrowing without permission

What are two opinions in the Gemara about borrowing without permission?

It is stealing and forbidden. It is just borrowing and permissible.

What does the Ritva say about borrowing a fragile item without permission?

Even if it doesn't get broken, it is still not allowed due to the risk of it breaking

Desribe the story in the Talmud Yerushalmi about Rabbi Shimon bar Kahanah.

Rabbi Shimon bar Kahanah wanted a tooth pick and asked one of his students to take a splinter from a fence. After thinking again, he told him not to as if everyone would do so there would be no fence left. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Maggid Mishnah explain Rabbi Shimon's opinion?

It was a matter of piety but is really permissible to take a splinter from the fence as people are not bothered about this and so it is not considered theft. Signup and view all the answers

What is ruling of Shulchan Aruch of borrowing without permission?

It is forbidden to borrow without permission Signup and view all the answers

When could it be permissible to borrow something without permission according to the Bach?

If it is for a mitzvah but only if it is a one off. Signup and view all the answers

What other condition does the Pri Megadim add for borrowing without permission?

Even if it for a mitzvah, it should only be done without permission where the owner is not around to ask, but where they are one should definitely ask before use. Signup and view all the answers

Is it permissible to borrow a pen from a friend without their permission? Explain your answer fully.

No. Even though only a small amount of ink will be used, which they won't care about, the Shulchan Aruch clearly states that borrowing without permission is considered theft. Signup and view all the answers