4/25/26 – Shiur 557 –Can a non-profit (school, shul, etc.) be run for profit? Can it be treated as a family business?
From Halacha Headlines by Halacha Headlines;Dovid Lichtenstein.
- Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:25:23 -0400
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Are there halachic caps or guidelines on salaries and benefits? Does nepotism ever become a legal or halachic problem? What constitutes "reasonable compensation" for operators of religious non-profits? Can money be taken out in indirect ways, such as consulting fees?
Host: Ari Wasserman
with Rabbi Chaim Kohn – founder of the Business Halacha Institute (“BHI”) and Av Beis Din – 10:20 with Mr. Raphael Grossman – C.P.A. representing individuals, families, corporations and numerous non-profits – 26:23 with Rabbi Jonathan (Yoni) Schick – president of GOAL Consulting Group – 50:50
Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:05:58