Business & Economics

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Budgeting in the New Economy: Finance 101 for the Frum Family

In one of Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan’s books on Jewish meditation, he asks where meditation is mentioned in the Torah. He…

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Out of a Job? Don’t Give Up! The Power of Positive Thinking

It is certainly awful to lose one’s job, but it is worse to lose one’s self.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Boxed In

On the long flight to California, my husband shares with me a Business Week article on the dismal economy. Our…

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Charity In a Changed Economy: An Interview with Rabbi Hershel Schachter

JA: How much money should one give to tzedakah? RHS: If one can afford it, the recommended amount is one-tenth…

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

The Surging Israeli Economy

Counting Israeli Shekels. Photo: Ariel Jerozolimski We all know the old joke: “How do you become a millionaire in Israel?…

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

At Home In the House

Senior Legislative Aide Zahava Goldman Brings Her Talents to Rep. Henry Waxman’s Office Health care reform, economic sanctions, unemployment benefits,…

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Irv Lowenberg: A Mentsch In City Hall

When the phone rings on Shabbat in Irv “Moishe” Lowenberg’s home, it’s very likely to be the Southfield, Michigan fire…

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Nachama Soloveichik: Politics with a Passion

  One of the many conservative figures making headlines this year is the Catholic politician Pat Toomey running for the…

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

NCSY President Visits the White House

    Miriam inside the gates of the White House. Courtesy of Miriam Shapiro The invitation finally came, but unfortunately…

ECONOMICS

The Financial Restructuring of the American Orthodox Community

American Orthodoxy is in a financial crisis. Similar to other communities, in many Orthodox neighborhoods 10 percent or more of…

ECONOMICS

The Financial Crisis Hits Home: Money-Saving Tips for the Orthodox Family

Create a Home-Spending Plan • Create a detailed analysis or spreadsheet to analyze your expenses. Classify each expense as either…

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