Finders keepers losers weepers? Not according to Judaism. Hashavas Aveida is an important chesed that you are required to do for your fellow Jew. In this series, Rabbi Siddur answers your burning questions, such as why do you have to return lost property? Can you pretend you didn’t see it? How can you tell who it belongs to? And a whole bunch more…

Halachos of Hashavas Aveida

Want to know exactly how to do this mitzvah? Join Rabbi Siddur for an overview of the halachos of Hashavas Aveida that are important to know in case you find a lost item. Learn how to return it to the right person and perform a kindness that benefits both the person who lost it and society as a whole.