Geneivat Da’at for altruistic motives has been sanctioned by Jewish religious leaders and was condemned when used for selfish interests because the values of integrity and honesty are paramount.
WHEN RAV requested that his wife cook him lentils, he received chickpeas; when he requested chickpeas, he would receive lentils.(photo credit: PIXABAY)BySEYMOUR HOFFMAN, RABBI AVROHOM GERSHON HOFFMAN