“I have a simple estate, I don’t need a will, it will all go to my wife anyway.” Famous last words. Not in New York State, and many other states of the union. You worked hard to build your estate and leave it to your heirs, planning your estate is the efficient and peaceful…
Category: Lenore Davis
The New 529 Plans
There is a great stir under the new Trump tax plan with regard to deductibility of yeshiva tuitions. And it is marvelous for those who send their children to private schools. Taking a step back, understand that 529 plans in New York are a wonderful creation. It is not only a simple vehicle for…
A Bissel Torah: Yisro: Travels and Travails
A BISSEL TORAH: YISRO: TRAVELS AND TRAVAILS By: Suri Davis I’m tired. I want to make early shabbos—starting Wednesday afternoon. Hehehehe There is a lot to say about the ten commandments in this week’s torah portion, but I’d rather take a broader approach this week. I had some time at NY Law School before…
Parshat Hamon
parshat haman
A Bissel Torah: Bo
In last week’s torah portion, Vaera, we see a progression in G-d’s lesson to Egypt and Pharaoh: Moshe appears to Pharaoh and says, G-d sent me to demand Let My People Go. Pharaoh replies, who is your G-d, I have never heard of Him. Exodus 5:2. G-d brings in the lice, and Pharaoh’s court…
A Bissel Torah: Shmot: Getting to Know You
This week’s torah portion starts with: “There is a new king ruling Egypt, who did not know Joseph.” How could it be that Joseph had saved Egypt and the region from famine, and the new king did not know Joseph. He might have known about Joseph, but this king did not KNOW Joseph. The…
Chanukkah: Upcoming Winter Solstice
As we approach the winter solstice, one might say it is the darkest day of the year in our hemisphere, or one might say that it is the beginning of longer, lighter days to come. What if the Iranian Ayatollah grabbed the chief rabbi of Iran’s wife, and took her as his own? There…
The Band’s Visit
The New York Time’s review was raving, from plot to music to lyrics. HUHHHH???? I was pumped. A friend gave me a lone ticket to this show and I heard it was a hot new ticket. It sure looked like it from the long lines stretching in both directions from the entranceway starting an…
In the Darkness…
I hate winter. I hate the cold and long nights. I hated having school in winter, and dislike having my children in school during winter, the early morning rise and the homework and projects at night. UUUUggghhhh. While it’s snowing, snow is fine, also if one wants to ski, snow is necessary. Hot…
A Bissel Torah: Vayetze: Pilgrims and Thanksgiving
[Parenthetically, I have received so many emails asking about my son, Yosef Yeshaya ben Sara Leah. BH he is stable, but still in need of our prayers. Thanks so much for your outpouring of love and kindness. I am so grateful for your tefilot and concern.] It is believed that the Pilgrims came to America…