Q&A: A Non-Kosher Phone
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A Non-Kosher Phone
Question
With God's help,
I found a non-kosher phone in the street.
I’m debating whether to return it to its owner, or whether it would be better to destroy it (so that he won’t continue causing others to sin — "and you shall kill the animal").
I think the phone is expensive, and of course it is also precious to its owner.
Does your honor know what I should do about this?
Answer
I certainly do. Return it to its owner, and do not violate the prohibition and positive commandment of returning a lost item.