Style & Living

Finding my family’s history has truly been a remarkable journey. In 2024, when I began researching my family, I had no idea of the wealth of information I would uncover. My original goal was simply to document our escape from communist Hungary and the Soviet forces in 1956. That research ultimately culminated in an article, “Journey to Freedom: Our Family’s Escape From Communist Hungary.”

Recap: Miri was very ill with a throat infection. Rebbetzin Sarna allowed her and the children to stay until Rav Sarna’s return from a trip. Miri tried to explain to the Rebbetzin about coming from another time, but the Rebbetzin attributed this to the fever and didn’t believe it.

New York’s estate tax rules are notoriously complex—and, for many families, unexpectedly harsh. One of the biggest pitfalls is the so-called “estate tax cliff,” a provision that can create massive tax liabilities for estates that exceed the exemption amount by just a small margin. Without careful planning, this trap can cost families hundreds of thousands of dollars, even if the estate is only slightly above the threshold.

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 A Lakeview man was arrested after allegedly trying to set fire to a Long Island shul, attempting to push a burning lawn sign beneath its door before setting a nearby bush ablaze.

September arrives with energy. New notebooks are opened, backpacks are packed, students move into dorm rooms, and the sound of the shofar reminds us that we, too, can begin again.

This Election Season, Make Your Next Move a Home in Israel! Big news! Shelly Levine of Tivuch Shelly is coming back to the USA! If you’re considering buying property in Israel, meet Shelly in person to discuss available properties, compare locations, and find the right fit for your budget and plans.