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 […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on April 1, 2021. ‘Emergencies’ have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded. –Friedrich August von Hayek It’s springtime and that means allergies. Every year many of us suffer: sneezing, runny noses, teary eyes, achy bodies, and just a general lousy […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on March 25, 2021. I have been inundated with calls from individuals looking to raise money for families who have no basic necessities for Passover. Not just a health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has also taken its toll on countless people financially. After hearing case after case of […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on March 18, 2021. Back in December the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) put out the following bulletin. “The SEC has recently experienced a significant uptick in tips, complaints, and referrals involving investment scams. The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy urges investors to be on high […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on March 11, 2021. “The message of Passover remains as powerful as ever. Freedom is won not on the battlefield but in the classroom and the home. Teach your children the history of freedom if you want them never to lose it.” -Rabbi Jonathan Sacks I can’t believe […]
As originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on March 4, 2021. “Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight.” –William Safire In this week’s Torah portion we read about the sin of the Golden Calf, and Moses breaking the tablets of the 10 commandments. When first […]
