Drinking from a Stolen Bottle

Theft and robbery

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Question

Hello and blessings, A young man took a bottle of drink from the yeshiva's kitchen, and it is clear that the yeshiva does not agree to this. However, what is the ruling after he opened the bottle? Since it is a carbonated bottle and the yeshiva cannot do anything with it, is it permissible to drink from it initially? Also, if someone drank from it after the fact, are they obligated to pay the yeshiva?

Answer

Hello

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita

anyone who drinks is considered a thief. It is forbidden to drink, and if one drank, they are obligated to pay.

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