The following responsum (teshuvah) was written by Rabbi Israel Isserlein, an Austrian luminary who lived from 1390 – 1460, and author of the Terumat Ha-Deshen. Along with his rabbinical duties, he was known to dabble in money lending, an important piece of information for this particular piece. This is the fifth responsum in his collection. Translator’s … More »
Competing Obligations Can Create Harmony: Physical and Spiritual Sustenance in the Workplace
