Steven Starr

Aug 15, 2024 | jewishlink.news | Steven Starr

I recently attended camp visiting day for my two eldest children. I was expecting it to be a fun, hectic day, a chance to catch up with my kids, see their bunks, and hear about their experiences in camp. But then I encountered a feeling that I did not expect. As some of you know, I did not grow up in the Orthodox community. It’s been a long time now that I have walked this path; almost all of my adult life in fact, and I’m no youngster.

May 23, 2024 | jewishlink.news | Steven Starr

“Now is the time to move to Israel.” With the alarming rise of Jew-hatred in America since October 7, our community has heard and shared countless iterations of this message. I understand the appeal. Even without the current hostile environment, there is a religious and ideological value to living in Israel and participating in the Jewish State. The recent surge of Jew-hatred is particularly alarming given the long arc of suffering in our history.

Apr 25, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Steven Starr

According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the U.S. sent $113 billion to Ukraine during the period of February 2022 through September 2023. With the latest appropriation of $61 billion for Ukraine, that brings the total to $174 billion. What could the U.S. have done with this $174 billion, had it not given it Ukraine? About opinions in the Missourian: The Missourian's Opinion section is a public forum for the discussion of ideas.

Jan 11, 2024 | jewishlink.news | Steven Starr

This was it. After weeks of haggling, negotiating, headbutting and arguing, after trying and returning myriad failed options, we had finally found a winter coat that met my daughter’s specifications. Or at least I thought so. I had high hopes because the store was advertising Black Friday week sales. I brought the coat up to the register with a pleading grin and asked, “Is this item on sale?” To which the salesperson sadly shook her head no. “And is the price as marked on the tag?” Yes, it was.

Oct 12, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Jeffrey Berman |Steven Starr

Net asset value based credit facilities (“NAV Facilities”) are credit facilities pursuant to which the availability thereunder is based on the net asset value of the investments of the borrower, typically a private fund. The loans provided thereunder are secured by the assets of the fund. Interest in NAV facilities has grown exponentially in recent years. As a result, deal activity and market participants have increased to match this demand.