Thefts Before Bar Mitzvah
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Question
When I was young, before my Bar Mitzvah, I was very mischievous and stole a lot. I had a craze for documenting all the thefts. Am I obligated to return the stolen items today?
Answer
Anything you still have that you stole must be returned. Regarding items you stole and used, according to the basic law, you are exempt, but it is commendable, beyond the letter of the law, to return all the stolen items.
Source
Mishnah Berurah (Siman 343, Se'if Katan 9).
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