Should a person use their time in the beit midrash to reflect on whether their business dealings involve any transgressions?
Synopsis
The Rema, Magen Avraham, and Mishnah Berurah all rule that part of the time in the beit midrash should be used for self-examination — checking whether one's commercial dealings involve theft, overcharging, or interest.
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