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The cost of Jewish life is pushing families into debt - opinion

The Jewish community needs to have an honest, nationwide conversation about whether Jewish life is worth the cost and how we can fix this issue.

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(From R) LEBANESE PRESIDENT Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and cabinet members attend a session on the army’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Sept. 5, 2025.

Lebanon will offer 'golden visa' for six-figure investors, amid economic crisis

Housing Prices.

Your Taxes: Two permanent homes and a double life? Problematic

Family vacation with the kids, illustration.

Your Investments: How you can have a financially responsible summer vacation


Israelis are returning to shopping malls – and the reason is much simpler than you thought

Despite the comfortable prices on international websites, many Israelis are reluctant to shop online. A new survey explains why. And also – how much do they spend on shopping?

Shopping at the mall

Israeli families could save hundreds on summer attractions, price check finds

With some 2.6 million students heading into summer break, consumer clubs say early planning and price comparisons can cut the cost of family outings.

Gai Beach Water Park

Trump regulatory probe finds US lenders may have 'debanked' people on political grounds

The accused banks deny political bias, instead citing risk management however, Trump and other Republicans allege discrimination.

The Bank of America headquarters building in New York City is lit up for the SpaceX initial public offering as it is seen from West New York, New Jersey, U.S., June 4, 2026

Bankers need to start viewing AI as a solution rather than a threat

If we approach AI as a connectivity solution rather than a workforce threat, we’ll modernize our infrastructure & strengthen the relationships that define our relevancy in a rapidly evolving industry

Ira Robbins, CEO and Chairman of Valley Bank

Ashdod Port company reports financial results for the first quarter of 2026

Ashdod Port continues to demonstrate growth in the first quarter of 2026, while maintaining full operational continuity during a complex security period.

“Ashdod Port posted higher revenues in Q1 2026 while maintaining operational resilience despite wartime challenges.”

Your Investments: The spies and fear of financial success

Winston Churchill said, "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."

An illustrative image of New Israeli Shekels in a wallet.

Your Taxes: New Israeli rules could save US olim money and affect businesses

The Israeli National Insurance Law has been amended, while most Israeli businesses must now obtain an “Israel Invoice” allocation number.

 New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

Bank Leumi ranks second in MENA region for innovation, first in Israel for AI implementation

Bank Leumi has been one of the pioneers of the AI revolution in Israel. I am proud that the significant efforts we are investing in AI are bearing fruit,” said Leumi’s CEO Hanan Friedman.

Pedestrians are reflected in the windows of a branch of Bank Leumi, Israel's second-largest lender, in Tel Aviv, Israel

Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case

The conviction came as part of a plea agreement between the parties.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon

Your Taxes: Trump’s tax amnesty raises questions for Israeli taxpayers

Trump’s tax settlement casts a spotlight on Israel’s tax amnesty program, its limits, and the risks facing taxpayers without full documentation.

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025.