The stock market hates uncertainty. This helps explain the wild gyrations of the markets, unable to “decide” whether we are headed for a double-dip…
One must be “thankful” when the news coming out of Israel is the high price of cottage cheese. As is so often the case, it is a relatively…
As we have often noted economic decisions reflect moral choices. As the world economy slowly recovers from near catastrophe another potential…
As we have often noted, economic decisions reflect moral choices. As the world economy slowly recovers from near-catastrophe, another potential…
The sight of the CEO's of GM, Ford and Chrysler asking the Untied States Congress for 25 Billion dollars in aid as they flew to Washington on their…
Regardless of their personal piety (or lack thereof), Jewish law affirms that an almost superhuman level of respect be shown to our parents. What is…
The kashrut industry is about more than just food. In an industry where sales reach in the billions of dollars many of the largest food companies…
Regardless of their personal piety or lack thereof Jewish law affirms that an almost super human level of respect be shown to our parents. What is…
In its current form the day school system is unsustainable. With tuition increases consistently at between two and three times the rate of inflation…
In its current form, the day school system is unsustainable. With tuition increases consistently at between two and three times the rate of inflation…
In watching the leadership debate I was struck and almost regardless of the question or issue being discussed Prime Minister Harper would talk about…
Technological advances are rapidly changing the nature of almost all that we do. Many of the careers our children will pursue have yet to be invented…
Technological advances are rapidly changing the nature of almost all that we do. Many of the careers our children will pursue have yet to be invented…
In an almost unbelievable application of the verse, “Love your neighbour as yourself”, our Sages teach that one must give a convicted killer a “…
It is rare indeed to look to professional athletes for moral guidance. We learned long ago that the extraordinary talents they possess are manifest…
One of the key aspects of the world of business is the crucial importance of the bottom line. And that is the way it should be. The primary—and some…
One of the key aspects of the world of business is the crucial importance of the bottom line. And that is the way it should be. The primary—and some…
In electing Rob Ford as mayor, voters in the city of Toronto have voted for change. Our mayor-elect has been most forthright in his plan of action,…
The High Holiday period is one (we hope!) filled with introspection, reflection and a commitment to try to become a better person. Our religious…
The government of Italy recently completed their third tax amnesty in the past eight years. The amnesty—which was only on undeclared income held…
Bill Gates and Warren Buffet recently announced the launch of the “Giving Pledge” campaign, asking that all billionaires in America donate at least…
Just as we thought the recession was over and that economies around the world had turned the corner we are witness to charges of fraud against…
The issue of heath care, specifically the economics of health care, has taken a central role recently both here and south of the border. Like it or…
Corporate restructuring in the private sector usually entails job cuts and often increased demands on the “unaffected” employees. However for those…