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8/23/25 – Shiur 525 – UnKosher Competition – The Four Halachic Red Lines in Business You Can’t Cross | Rabbi Berel Wein ZT”L – never published interview | The Headlines Quit Smoking Challenge

Aug 22, 2025
Rabbi Berel Wein ZT”L, a renowned rabbi and educator, shares his insights on chinuch and teaching priorities, offering personal stories that resonate deeply. Rabbi Mendy Weinberger dives into halachic principles surrounding unfair competition, discussing the four red lines in business ethics. Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman clarifies the nuances of Ani Mahapich and its implications in various scenarios, while Rabbi Dovid Schoen expands on practical applications in real estate and client solicitation. The discussion deftly intertwines moral teachings with day-to-day business challenges.
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ADVICE

Don't Break A Near-Final Deal

  • Avoid interfering with another's ongoing negotiations once they've reached a clear verbal agreement on material terms.
  • Consult a competent rabbinic authority before contacting a seller or bidder to avoid Ani HaMehafekh violations.
INSIGHT

Two Separate Halachic Wrongs

  • Ani HaMehafekh and Hasagas Gevul are distinct halachic prohibitions with different triggers and sources.
  • One targets breaking a relationship; the other addresses drawing customers from an existing business.
ADVICE

Material Terms Matter

  • Treat unresolved material terms (price, contingencies) as potentially excluding Ani HaMehafekh until they're agreed.
  • If negotiations are near-final, assume restraint is required and seek halachic guidance.
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