Madoff investors gain back $2.48 billion

Published on September 20, 2012

More than $2.48 billion in additional funds recovered from the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme have been sent to individuals and organizations bilked out of their investments.

Senate unanimously approves E-2 visas for Israeli investors

Published on May 25, 2012

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill allowing Israeli investors to reside here to oversee their businesses in this country, which backers say will spur job creation and economic growth.

Israel’s Poor Endure Tough Situation

By Dina Kraft
Published on November 27, 2003

Three years of Palestinian violence have scared away investors, a worldwide economic downturn has devastated Israel's once-thriving high-tech industry, factories are closing because of foreign competition and government cutbacks in welfare and social spending in response to a $6 billion deficit have taken their toll.

Cunin Helps Save Shul Down Under

By Gaby Wenig
Published on October 23, 2003

A Californian white knight has stepped in to solve a dispute between two warring Australian brothers-in-law.

Community Briefs

Published on August 21, 2003

When the smoke cleared in Baghdad, most Americans wanted to get out. But Manhattan resident Rachel Zelon opted to go in.

Designer Fashions Hobby Into Business

By Gaby Wenig
Published on January 16, 2003

When M.R.S President Molly Stern was growing up in Los Angeles and attending Yeshiva University of Los Angeles High School, she felt out of place. "I fancied myself a tomboy, if you will," said the 30-year-old designer of the M.R.S label. "And I never really felt comfortable with my body, being a curvy, short woman in Los Angeles."