As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on June 10, 2021. “The one thing that offends me most is when I walk past a bank and see ads trying to convince people to take out second mortgages on their home so they can go on vacation. That’s approaching evil.” -Jeff Bezos We’ve received our various […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on June 3, 2021. “I’m just trying to diversify my portfolio and put myself in a position so when I do retire, the options are limitless.” – C.J. McCollum For those who don’t know who C.J. McCollum is, he happens to be a basketball player for the Portland […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on May 27, 2021. “Humility is the true key to success. Successful people lose their way at times. They often embrace and overindulge from the fruits of success. Humility halts this arrogance and self-indulging trap. Humble people share the credit and wealth, remaining focused and hungry to continue […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on May 20, 2021. “I began playing Monopoly for real when I was 26 years old. Today, my wife and I have approximately 1,400 little green houses – each paying us monthly. You do not have to be a rocket scientist or have a Harvard degree to play […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on May 13, 2021. The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. -Benjamin Franklin I would like to start off by saying that our thoughts and prayers are with all those in the line of Hamas fire and living in […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on May 6, 2021. Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing. –Warren Buffett The fast-approaching end of the school year means that for 11th and 12th graders it’s matriculation exam-time. Suddenly there is room to sit on the couch, and the TV is off as we have […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on April 29, 2021. It’s a funny thing that when a man hasn’t anything on earth to worry about, he goes off and gets married. – Robert Frost My heart and prayers go out to all those that lost loved ones in the Lag B’omer Mount Meron tragedy […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on April 22, 2021. Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow…. You have to fail in order to practice being brave. – Mary Tyler Moore We had a scare in the Katsman home last week. Certain family members announced the death of our hamster, Speedy. While it […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on April 15, 2021. “I remember when the candle shop burned down. Everyone stood around singing ‘Happy Birthday.’ ” –Steven Wright Time flies. It seems like just yesterday our oldest was born, and now she is turning 20. She’s doing great work in sherut leumi (national service) doing […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on April 8, 2021. There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means. – Calvin Coolidge This week is Independence Day – which also marks the beginning of barbecue season. Coming on the heels of last year’s coronavirus-restricted […]
