Reply To: Reform “Rabbis”

Joseph, the Novominsker Rav and Rav Salomon (among many others) have spoken out about the problem of dishonesty in business among so-called frum Jews. Here’s an excerpt from a 2009 article by Avi Shafran discussing Rav Shimon Schwab, ZTL: “Those who resort to… dishonesty,” [Rabbi Schwab] said, “while they may have the outward appearance of G-d-fearing Jews, deep down they are irreligious” – and he loudly emphasized the “ir” of “irreligious.” G-d provides us what He knows we need, Rabbi Schwab explained. To steal is to deny that fact, and any gains thereby ill-gotten are an inheritance bequeathed by evil.