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The Nation’s Largest Jewish Classifieds 23 Nisan 5769
Vol. 9, Iss. 14
Deuteronomy 32:1
MAY TH E EARTH H EAR TH E WORDS OF MY MOUTH
IN THIS ISSUE: Original ‘Schindler’s List’ Found in Sydney ........ p g . 6
C OULD N ETANYAHU S CALE D IPLOMATIC WALL ?
Police Seek Motive for New York State Slayings..... p g . 7
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DA Morgethau Busts Chinese Exec for Aiding Iran Weapons Program ...... p g . 9 War On Terror ........ pg.12 Carlton Takes Distressed Auctions Online ......... pg.13 Courtesy
New Boss Vows ‘Reinvented’ GM Even in Bankruptcy .............. pg.17 Bet Elezraki: Helping to Break the Cycle.......... pg.22 JBFSC Event Enjoys Unexpected Success .... pg.24
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THOR EQUITIES PRESENTS
BY YAAKOV KATZ
‘FESTIVAL BY THE SEA’ AT CONEY ISLAND
In the face of Teheran’s continued efforts to obtain nuclear capability, the Israeli Air Force conducted its 17th test of the newly upgraded Arrow 2 Missile Defense System. Officials said the system is capable of intercepting Iranian nuclear missiles.
Celebration of Birkat HaChamah Stimulates Many Meanings, Multiple Missions in Unique Generational Event .... pg.27
n Israeli Arrow Interceptor was launched from the Palmahim Base at around 11 a.m., following the launch of a Blue Spar row Missile f ired from an F-15 f ighter jet over the Mediter ranean Sea. The Sparrow launch is designed to mimic an Iranian Shihab 3 missile. Tuesday’s test was the f irst time the modif ied version of the Arrow 2 was launched and operated in conjunction with an advanced model of the Green Pine radar system. The high-powered American X-Band radar, deployed in the Negev Desert in late 2008 as part of the military allotment authorized by then-US President George W. Bush, was validated in the test and tracked the incoming target. The test was conducted jointly by the IAF and the US Missile Defense Agency. Israel Aerospace Industries is developing the Arrow in cooperation with Boeing. The Super Green Pine Radar—an integral part of the Arrow system—was f irst tested last year. In that test, the system tracked a Blue Sparrow missile and, after locating and identifying it, related the information to the Arrow battery. However, an interceptor missile was not actually f ired in that exercise. The Blue Sparrow, developed by
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Readers Favorite Recipes .................... pg.29 Teens Go Crazy for Crazy Shorts....................... pg.33 Join the Festivities for Tel Aviv’s Centennial Birthday .................. pg.42 Courtesy
Candlelighting for NY, NJ & FL
S E E PA G E 3 Thor plans to hire more than 200 festival employees from the local community BY LOREN RIEGELHAUPT Hundreds of vendors from across the city and state, including some of the city’s best artisans and designers, flooded to a foodie festival featuring some of Brooklyn’s and the world’s finest flavors. They will be setting up shop in Coney Island this summer, Thor Equities announced.
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INTERCEPTOR MISSILE LAUNCH DECLARED SUCCESS
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his summer’s Festival by the Sea will mark the rebirth of Coney Island, providing a bit
of everything for everyone at a price that’s affordable for the whole family to enjoy,” said Joe Sitt, President of Thor Equities. “From the freaks to the foodies, Coney Island will be an old school feast for the eyes and the stomach, delivering fun, fashion and great food for everyone. Working with Councilman Domenic Recchia and other elected off icials, we have put together a comprehensive plan that will revitalize the area and entertain, thrill and delight the
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