A client wanted to go apartment hunting in Jerusalem during Chol Hamoed, but was unsure whether according to halacha (Jewish law) he could do so. I told him to ask his local rabbi as I am not fit to make that decision for him. As this question comes up often, I decided to devote this article to reviewing some of the issues.

The major question is whether one is

In the previous two segments, we reviewed the basics of purchasing a co-op and condo apartment. Now it’s time to evaluate the pros and cons so that when the time comes to purchase in Manhattan, you know which property type is right for you and your family.

If you or your loved ones are  planning to occupy the apartment, it makes a lot of sense for

Mortgage rates have stayed low far longer than most experts expected, and could just stay this way for a while. Does it make sense, then, for homeowners to make extra principal payments?

A prepayment is a payment above what’s required for a given month. It reduces the principal, or loan balance. Owing less, the homeowner is then charged less for interest.

One of the aspects of what I do in life is to interact with real people in the Jewish community who are seeking employment. I work with employers and recruiters to find out about jobs and hiring trends. They give me feedback on my referrals and provide their observations as to expectations of organizations and hiring managers.

In the last five years, since the

Condominiums

Condominium apartments differ from co-ops in that condos are real property. When purchasing a condo, the purchaser is given an actual deed to the property purchased, much like purchasing a home in the suburbs. Since condo owners own real property rather than shares of stock in a co-op building, each condo unit receives a separate tax bill

In order to qualify for a mortgage, a loan officer has to identify the borrower’s current monthly debts and add that to the proposed payment to figure out what the DTI or debt-to-income ratio is. The first step is to run a credit report which tells the bank about all debts they need to be concerned with. Aside from other home loans borrowers might have,

Was Bill Gates well-prepared or just lucky? (Yes.)

When it comes to money, did you ever notice how some people seem to be in the right place at the right time? Is it random chance, or is there a secret to their success?

If you asked a few of these individuals about their good fortune, some might say they’re just lucky. Others (particularly those with

I am by no means a Navi, but I am a human resources professional and I do quite a bit of reading about what’s happening in the job market. I am in regular contact with employers and recruiters. I also speak to professionals in various fields.

What I have learned is that the job market is continually evolving. In 2014, occupations and

The F-1 Academic Student Visa allows students to enter the United States to attend a full-time program of study at an accredited college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school or other academic institution or in a language training program. The student must be enrolled in a program or course of study that culminates in a degree,

Mesikus HaTorah! How does one taste the sweetness of Torah learning? How can parents and educators inculcate children and teens with true enjoyment from learning Torah? How can we transmit the ideal that preforming mitzvos is pleasurable, fills one’s life with meaning and joy?

That is the planned theme of Acheinu’s annual Kiruv Conference

Dr. Lara Mor Zilberstein has opened North Bergen Family Medicine, LLC, a new family medicine practice, 15 Engle Street, Suite 305, Englewood, NJ 07631. The doctor, who is affiliated with Englewood Hospital Medical Center, will focus on preventive medicine, care of chronic diseases, and patient education.

“With today’s medical progress, many

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets forth an alphabetical delineation of temporary visas that can be pursued in order for non-citizens to work and/or remain in the United States. Each type of visa in this wide range of temporary (non-immigrant) visa categories serves a different purpose. Some afford the beneficiary the opportunity to remain in the United