If Someone is Not Careful with his Own Item, do I Have an Obligation to Return it to Him?

Questions? Comments? We love feedback! Email us at info@baishavaad.org Rav Baruch Fried Question: A man has a private jar of coffee, which he keeps in shul. One day, I see him taking a cup of coffee and leaving his jar on the counter. I know that other people will assume it is there for the public and will take some. Do I have an obligation of hashavas aveidah to put away the coffee for him? Am I permitted to take some for myself? Answer: If the coffee was left out by mistake, t...