An explanation of the very different and complex procedure in investing in property in America as compared with Israel.

The 2011 tax-filing season has commenced; Alan Deutch gives us an update of current US tax law, which may have an impact on your US tax return filings.

Don’t be fooled by e-mail chain letters. These are the source of spam on your computer. Ignore these messages. Be warned.

Hertzel Katz spells out the legalities of "Living Wills", or how to die with dignity. He also gives information about Amutat Lilach which is the leading organization dealing with this subject in Israel.

Recently Elbit Systems asked ESRA to embroider 800 mezzuzot for their new office building opening in Netanya. Elbit wanted Ethiopian embroidery on the mezzuzot because, besides the fact that their embroidery is wonderful, most of the women who clean the building are Ethiopian. Read Phyllis Bloch's account of this endeavor and the pride felt by the cleaners as they saw their embroidery gracing the doorways

Monte Silver advises how to significantly reduce your taxes: a guide to tax planning between Israel and the United States. First of two articles.

Attorney Frank Khan presents an overall view of changes in estate duties around the world and suggests that pre planning could save a great deal of inheritance tax having to be paid.

Pamela Peled interviews Stanley Fisher, Governor of the Bank of Israel, and describes his very impressive background, and his accomplishments and plans for the future of finance in Israel.