Returning Stolen Goods by a Minor Who Has Grown Up
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Question
A small child stole snacks worth 20 shekels from a branch of Barkhel in one of the cities in Israel (not in Bnei Brak) and ate them. After growing up, he repented and wants to return the amount of the theft to fulfill his duty before Heaven, although he is exempt by human law. Meanwhile, the Barkhel chain has changed ownership, and the question is what to do — to whom should he return the value of the theft: to the current Barkhel owner or give it to charity instead?
Answer
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According to heavenly laws, one should pay the person who owned the store at the time of the theft.
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