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IN THIS ISSUE: Ministers Renounce Twostate Solution ............. p g . 4

DELEGATES WALK OUT ON AHMADINEJAD

Israel Won’t Work with UN’s Gaza ‘War Crimes’ Probe ........................ p g . 5 US Jewish Professor Accepts Saudi Prize ................ p g . 6 Courtesy

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Ahmadinejad criticized the UN, Israel and more in his address to the anti-racism conference.

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BY TOVAH LAZAROFF As Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called for the eradication of Israel in his address to the United Nations anti-racism conference which opened its week long event in Geneva, delegates walked out, hecklers wearing clown-wigs shouted ‘racist’ towards him and were escorted out by security personnel and his speech was continually interrupted.

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overnments must be encouraged and supported in their fights at eradicating this barbaric racism.

Efforts must be made to put an end to Zionism,” he said in the rambling speech he gave at the podium.

As he spoke, some 23 EU delegates were seen walking out the room when Ahmadinejad

In most recent news, the topic of same sex marriage has been shining brightly in the media spotlight. Even a pageant contestant in the Miss USA competition came under scrutiny for her views and opinions. hen asked if she believed that same-sex marriage should be legalized in more states, contestant Carrie Prejean, said, “Well I think it’s great that American’s are able to choose one or the other, umm we live in a land that you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite-sex marriage and you know what, in my country and my family I think that I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman— no offense to anybody out there but that’s how I was raised and that’s how I think that it should be between a man and a woman.”

And from this, a mainstream circus followed.

Hitting more close to home, according Assemblyman Keith Wright, allies to New York State Governor David Paterson have charted a course for his resurrection. “You’ve got to beat the king. He’s not just going to step aside. You have to take him out,” said Wright.

So far, there has been minimal involvement from Mayor Mike Bloomberg to get Senate Republicans to support an MTA bailout. Yet, according to reports, he will seek to “influence” GOP senators on gay marriage, with an eye toward landing the endorsement of the Empire State Pride Agenda.

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BREAKING NEWS

US Envoy Meets Palestinian Leader in Peace Bid

BY NASSER ABU BAKR US special envoy George Mitchell met Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas amid warnings that peace talks will remain stagnant unless Israel’s new government commits to a two-state solution. ntil the (Benjamin) Netanyahu government unequivocally affirms its support for the two-state solution, implements Israel’s roadmap obligations and abides by previous agreements, Palestinians have no partner for peace,” top negotiator Saeb Erakat said after the meeting in the West Bank town of Ramallah.

Mitchell emerged from the talks reiterating “the two-state solution is the only solution” and that “a comprehensive peace in the region is in the US national interest.”

The largely right-wing cabinet of Israel’s hawkish prime minister has distanced itself from past governments’ support for the US-backed concept of a Palestinian state alongside Israel, and has called pre-

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vious agreements into question.

Mitchell and Abbas both “emphasised the shared commitment of the (President Barack) Obama administration and the Palestinian leadership to the twostate solution,” Erakat said in a statement.

The Abbas-Mitchell talks came after meetings in Jerusalem on Thursday that highlighted the rift between the United States and Israel over the Middle East peace process.

While Mitchell stressed the US commitment to a two-state solution, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Israel’s government needed time to come up with a new approach as the peace process had “reached a dead end.”

Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel expected the Palestinians “to recognise the state of Israel as the state of the Jewish people.”

Palestinians angrily rejected that demand, which Erakat stressed does not figure in any peace treaty and does not conform with international law.

“Netanyahu?s new ‘condition’ serves no other pur-

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Secret Memos Reveal CIA Interrogation Methods

BY STEPHEN COLLINSON President Barack Obama blew the lid on harsh CIA terror interrogations approved by ex-president George W. Bush, including the use of insects, simulated drowning and sleep deprivation. espite releasing four partially blacked-out memos detailing the tactics, Obama said operatives who carried out the interrogations would not be prosecuted, saying they acted on orders and were defending their country.

“This is a time for reflection, not retribution,” Obama said.

“We have been through a dark and painful chapter in our history. But at a time of great challenges and

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disturbing disunity, nothing will be gained by spending our time and energy laying blame for the past.”

The graphic memos offered a stunning glimpse inside the covert interrogation program introduced after the September 11 attacks in 2001, which critics say equated to torture, and Obama said undermined America’s moral authority.

The documents were written by Bush administration legal officials and argued that a long list of coercive techniques did not equal torture as they did not amount to the inflicting severe mental or physical pain.

Detailing methods used to question Al-Qaeda terror suspects, the memos reveal the use of dietary

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Terrorists Using Internet as a Weapon: Experts

BY DENHOLM BARNETSON “Computer-savvy” terrorists are using the Internet as a new weapon but national authorities must be aware of individual rights when combating the threat, speakers at an international conference said.

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However, he said fighting the threat has become “extraordinarily challenging.”

He was speaking at the opening of the Conference on Terrorism and Cyber Security being held in San Lorenzo de El Escorial outside Madrid under the auspices of the Council of Europe human rights body and the Organisation of American States.

The secretary general of the pan-European Council of Europe, Terry Davies, told the conference that governments and law enforcement bodies must be conscious of individual freedoms when fighting the threat of cyber terrorism.

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May’s AIPAC Conference?

BY HILARY LEILA KRIEGER Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is unlikely to make his first Washington trip as premier in time to attend the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference during the first week of May.

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hough some reports indicated Netanyahu would be coming then, the date was never confirmed. Israeli government sources now say that he will be going to Washington to meet with US President Barack Obama at the end of his policy review, a process that isn’t due to be concluded until later in May. Though the conference, which annually gathers thousands of pro-Israel activists and features leading American and Israeli politicians, would have been a fitting time for his inaugural visit, the delays he faced in forming his coalition this spring have set back the transition process and policy planning.

If Netanyahu doesn’t come to the conference, scheduled for May 3-5, he could still address the gathering from Israel via satellite, as former prime minister Ehud Olmert did.

It remains an open question, however, which Israeli political figure would take his place at the event. According to Beit Hanassi, President Shimon Peres has also been invited and could attend whether or not Netanyahu goes, a decision he will be coordinating with the Prime Minister’s Office next week.

Sources close to AIPAC said it made sense for Peres to come if Netanyahu does not, but declined to comment further on who would be attending the conference.

Israeli sources indicated that it was unlikely Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman would attend, though then-foreign minister Tzipi Livni came the year Olmert stayed behind in Israel and spoke via video link.

They suggested it might be a matter of politics—with Netanyahu not wanting Lieberman to arrive in the US before he does. But others have also pointed to the sensitivities of welcoming the controversial politician into the American Jewish community, suggesting that AIPAC might not want to showcase him as the face of Israel to the new administration and Congress.

Several figures in the American Jewish community have acknowledged that US supporters of Israel will have a difficult time deciding how to receive Lieberman, who on the one hand holds the position of Israel’s foreign minister and is therefore its chief

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“The Annapolis outline has failed and is no longer binding,” Katz said in an interview with Israel Radio, emphasizing that Netanyahu would “formulate a diplomatic approach that takes into account all of the different elements, and f irst and foremost Israel’s security.”

Commenting on a statement by he preferable course of diplomatic action at this time is Egypt’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit, who said on two economies Wednesday that Cairo for two peoples and not would not work with two states for two peoForeign Minister Avigdor ples,” Interior Minister Eli Lieberman, Katz stated Yishai said.

“The that the government would American emissary also do “everything it takes” in knows that forcing the order to safeguard Israel’s region into virtual diplo“strategic relationship” matic discourse will only with Egypt. breed the opposite He admitted that certain results.” remarks made by Speaking to Army Lieberman in the past, Radio, Yishai expounded including a comment that on the “economic peace” Egyptian President Hosni propounded by Prime Mubarak could “go to hell” Minister Binyamin if he did not agree to make Netanyahu, saying, “It Transportation an off icial visit to would be more correct to Minister Yisrael Jerusalem, were “unfortucreate trust through econate,” but said he would nomic discourse which is Katz. not recommend an apology essentially a Palestinian on the part of the foreign minister. interest.”

Responding to Katz’s comments, MK By “enlisting” to aid the recovery of the Palestinian economy, he said, the Yuli Tamir (Labor) said that “it is rapidinternational community would also be ly emerging that the government has no helping the Palestinian public “relin- understanding of our international context and is putting us on a collision quish terror.”

Earlier, Transportation Minister course with Europe and the US. The Yisrael Katz rejected the Annapolis entire world supports Annapolis while process and said that Israel would not Israel alone singles itself out as a disaccept a two-state solution as the basis senter.”

As US emissary George Mitchell was making the rounds in Jerusalem Thursday and reaffirming President Barack Obama’s commitment to Palestinian statehood, Israeli ministers were distancing themselves from a two-state solution.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is unlikely to attend AIPAC in May. diplomat, but on the other hand is widely perceived as politically radioactive because of his critical views of Arabs and a Palestinian state.

There has been speculation in parts of the Israeli press that Obama himself wanted Netanyahu to hold off on his visit to avoid photo ops with the Israeli leader, but US observers dismissed this idea out of hand.

“Obama is looking forward to Bibi coming in early May,” said former US ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk of the reports, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.

He stressed that it was “totally inaccurate” to say that the new prime minister was unwelcome in Washington, and chalked the assertion up to Israeli “spin.”

There have also been suggestions in the Israeli media that Obama is sending a message by hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah next week before Netanyahu.

Scott Lasensky, a Middle East expert with the US Institute of Peace, said the Abdullah visit was simply part of the longestablished tradition whereby a new US president packs his first few months in office with meetings with key heads of state.

“Anyone who thinks there is a message in the sequencing is either paranoid or unfamiliar with Washington,” he said, pointing out that these visits were usually “weeks if not months” in the making and that Israel had only recently formed its new government.

Obama is also trying to reach out by visiting capitals abroad, making his inaugural trip south of the US border this week.

There have been rumors of a possible trip to Israel sometime this summer, but White House officials denied reports that he was coming in early June and have said it was premature to speculate about his schedule at this point.

Herb Keinon and Greer Fay Cashman contributed to this report.

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Israel Refuses to Work with UN’s Gaza ‘War Crimes’ Probe

BY HERB KEINON Israel will not cooperate with a UN Human Rights Council investigation into whether war crimes were committed during Operation Cast Lead earlier this year, a Foreign Ministry source said.

In New York, Human Rights Watch on Tuesday urged both sides to cooperate with the investigation because it will be led by Richard Goldstone, a widely respected South

Human Rights Watch noted that it he investigation team, which was had criticized the UN Rights Council in set up earlier this month, is not the past “for its exclusive focus on expected to arrive in the region Israeli rights violations.” for a number of weeks.

However, Goldstone has the “experiJerusalem views the Geneva-based ence and proven commitment to ensure UN Human Rights Council as badly that this inquiry will demonstrate the highest standards of biased against Israel.

For impartiality,” the instance, in its group wrote to US Secretary of State three years of exis“But Israeli diplomats tence, the council Hillary Clinton and has passed 32 reso27 European forsaid their opposition lutions, 26 of them eign ministers. has nothing to do Human rights against Israel. with who heads The Foreign groups have said Hamas should be Ministry off icial the investigation.” investigated for f irsaid the move not ing rockets indisto cooperate was made after it was criminately at determined that the Human Rights Israeli civilians and for using Gaza Council’s decision to set up the investi- civilians as human shields. gation was “one-sided” against Israel.

Investigators must also look at the The off icial pointed out that Israel IDF’s practices, such as f iring imprecise had cooperated earlier with a UN team artillery and white phosphorous shells set up by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- in densely populated Gaza, the groups moon investigating allegations that the have said.

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Richard Goldstone was appointed to lead a Human Rights Council high-level mission on the Gaza conflict. whether he will be able to carry out his mission. Investigators have not yet said when they will visit the region, but without Israeli cooperation they would be denied access to crucial information from the military.

Goldstone, 70, is Jewish, has close ties to Israel and is known for his impartiality.

But Israeli diplomats said their opposition has nothing to do with who heads the investigation. “[It’s] not about Justice Goldstone,” said Aharon Leshno Yaar, the Israeli

ambassador to UN organizations in Geneva on Tuesday.

“It’s clear to everybody who follows this council and the way that it treats Israel that justice cannot be the outcome of this mission.”

Goldstone, who was given the task earlier this month, said he only accepted after the Nigerian president of the council, Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi, broadened the assignment to include violations

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Hamas has persistently denied it violated the laws of war. Israel says Hamas gunmen used schools, mosques and homes to store weapons and launch missiles, thus turning them into targets.

Yousef Rizka, an adviser to the head of the Hamas government in Gaza, Ismail Haniyeh, said the investigators “will f ind full cooperation of the Palestinian government and Palestinian people because the crimes of the occupation are clear and no one can underestimate them.”

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US Jewish Professor Accepts Saudi Prize

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Delegates Walk Out on Ahmadinejad

BY ALLISON HOFFMAN An American Jewish professor who recently won Saudi Arabia’s top medical research prize - sometimes called the Arab Nobel - says he still doesn’t know whether his selection was political, but feels he was able to deliver an “anti-bias” message during his visit to the kingdom. onald Levy, who heads Stanford University’s oncology department, told The Jerusalem Post that he was pleased to be the first Jewish recipient of the King Faisal International Prize in medicine for his research into cancer-fighting antibodies.

“My goal was to push the universality of the problem we work on, and we did - people really received the message,” Levy said in a phone interview Thursday from California.

He said he saw the prize as an honor on its own, but as a graduate of Israel’s Weizmann Institute, he said he felt it was “even more special because of the anti-bias part of the story,” even though the subject of his time in Israel or his own Jewishness was never formally broached.

“No matter whether there was any thought in their mind, it was in my mind more special than winning a prize in Japan,” said Levy, who said his postdoctoral fellowship in Rehovot during the 1970s was “formative.”

That fellowship was left off the curriculum vitae published on the King Faisal Foundation Web site - the only public indication of any hesitance by Levy’s Saudi hosts

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over his background.

Levy said it remains a mystery, and that he did not ask the organizers to correct the oversight after soliciting advice from Martin Indyk, the former US ambassador to Israel, who happened to speak at Stanford shortly before Levy left for the Middle East.

“I still don’t know what to think about it - but I care a lot less about it now having gone through it and having accomplished what we set out to do,” Levy said.

Levy, 67, was accompanied by his Israeli wife, Shoshana, and his three daughters, the youngest of whom was born in Rehovot while her parents were studying at the Weizmann Institute.

Levy said the Saudi consulate in Los Angeles requested birth and marriage certificates before issuing visas, but never asked about stamps from Ben-Gurion Airport that dot the family’s US passports.

He said the family was given first-class treatment from the moment they landed in Riyadh until they left, with chauffeured limousines taking them on shopping and sightseeing excursions as well as on tours of the kingdom’s first co-ed university, still under construction, and to a hospital, where Levy made rounds.

“There was no formal acknowledgement that I was different from the other winners,” Levy said. “We were always wondering whether it was an issue, and even now we wonder whether it was an issue, but we never brought it up, and it never came up.”

Continued from Cover said Israel was created on the “pretext of Jewish suffering” from World War II. Ahmadinejad began his speech by pointing the finger at the United States, Europe and Israel and said they were destabilizing the entire world. “Those in authority at the time set off two world wars,” Ahmadinejad said, in an accusation directed at Western powers. He went on to accuse those powers of “killing hundred of millions of people and causing mass destruction” also in Africa and Asia.

“Those who won [the Second World War], considered that the world was with them,” he said, and “set up laws that were oppressive and trampling.”

Ahmadinejad then went on to criticize the UN: “The Security Council set up after World War II, let’s analyze it. The veto vote is that equality? Is that justice? Is that equality amongst human beings?” he asked, “Or rather is it arrogance and humiliation? The Security Council must be the most important body for decision-making in order to promote peace. If a law is based on force, how can we secure peace and justice? The seeking of power and arrogance means racism, injustice and occupation.”

At this point the Iranian president’s speech moved to the subject of Israel and the Palestinians.

“As was the case after World War II, armies occupied other territories and people were transferred from territories. In reality, under the pretext of compensating for the evil done in the name of xenophobia, they in fact set up the most violent xenophobes, in Palestine.”

“The Security Council made it possible for that illegitimate government to be set up.

For 60 years, this government was supported by the world. Many Western countries say

they are fighting racism; but in fact support it with occupation, bombings and crimes such as those committed in Gaza. These countries support the criminals,” Ahmadinejad said.

Just as Ahmadinejad took the podium at the opening of the international anti-racism conference in Geneva on Monday, two men in multi-colored clown wigs stood up from both sides of the conference hall and tried to reach the podium. One of the men threw a soft red object at Ahmadinejad.

He was immediately escorted out of the hall by security personnel. In his opening remarks, Ahmadinejad called the man “ignorant.”

Calls from the balcony were heard throughout the speech.

Still, the majority of the delegates greeted the Iranian president with a round of applause.

Ahmadinejad also blamed Israel for America’s invasion of Iraq, which he said benefited Israeli arms sales.

He spoke to the UN assembly on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day, which commemorates the slaughter of six million Jews by the Nazis during World War II. Later, at a question-and-answer session with reporters, Ahmadinejad protected the views he presented in his speech.

The protesters wanted to prevent the crowd from hearing “all points of view,” he said, and were hurting the “freedom of information” and “freedom of speech.”

France’s ambassador to the UN, Jean Baptiste Mattéi, told the France 24 TV network “We don’t want to repeat what happened in Durban… it’s not against the conference, but we cannot share the views expressed by Ahmadinejad. We wanted to make this clear.”

Somali Pirate to Face Charges in New York

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A teenage pirate captured

by US Navy forces during a high-seas hostage drama will face charges in a New York court, CBS News reported.

he pirate was identified as 19-year-old Abdulwali Muse, believed to be the ringleader of The guided-missile destroyer USS four Somali hijackers who attacked the US-flagged Bainbridge towed the lifeboat from the Maersk Alabama cargo ship on Maersk Alabama.

April 8 and took its captain hostage for five days, the teleOfficials had indicated previously that vision network said. the US government was mulling whether to Muse was set to face charges in New bring the suspect to trial in the United States York’s Southern District Court. or hand him over to Kenyan authorities under The US federal court has reviewed major an international agreement to prosecute terror cases in the United States, among them the convictions of Ramzi Yousef, mas- pirates.

After US Navy snipers killed three of termind of the 1993 World Trade Center Muse’s fellow bandits and rescued Captain bombings.

A US Justice Department spokesman Richard Phillips, pirates had pledged to tardeclined to confirm the extradition when get Americans in revenge for the killings.

Phillips flew out of Kenya’s port of contacted by AFP. “The Justice Department continues to Mombasa Friday, an airport official told AFP. review all evidence and other issues related Phillips, who arrived in Mombasa to this matter and is committed to bringing a prosecution if the evidence so warrants,” said Thursday aboard a US navy warship that was

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Glimmers of Hope for US Economy

BY STEPHEN COLLINSON President Barack Obama said he saw “glimmers of hope” as America battles the deepest economic slump in generations but warned of painful choices and more deep job cuts to come.

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Obama’s remarks were released after Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke said there were initial signs the US recession may be easing.

Obama’s remarks were released after Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke said there were initial signs the US recession may be easing but warned of the need for financial stability for full recovery.

He noted “tentative signs that the sharp decline in economic activity may be slowing,” citing data on home sales, homebuilding and consumer spending, including sales of new motor vehicles.

And Bernanke, who has pushed massive monetary expansion in an effort to kick-start growth, said he was “fundamentally optimistic” about the prospects of the US economy.

The president meanwhile cited the Bible and the parable at the end of the Sermon on the Mount to encapsulate his efforts to overhaul the US financial system, to head off future crises.

“We cannot rebuild this economy on the

Bar-Lev to Act as Police’s Top Man in DC of confidence between the police commissioner and the public security minister.

A dramatic end to the conSpeaking to The Jerusalem troversy surrounding Post, Bar-Lev said his new attempts by Police appointment would present him Commissioner Insp.-Gen. with the opportunity to increase David Cohen to fire Cmdr. cooperation and build on links Uri Bar-Lev, the former with American law enforcesouthern police district head, ment agencies to coordinate came late, when Public responses to serious internaSecurity Minister Yitzhak tional crimes and terrorism.

Aharanovitch reinstated Bar“This is a position which Lev into the police and has previously been held by appointed him as the Israel Bar-Lev has in Aharanovitch himself, as well Police’s attache to the United the past received as [former Jerusalem police States. commander] Mickey Levi. It is an award from based in Washington D.C. in haranovitch’s interventhe FBI for close order to allow good communition has ended months cation with the FBI,” Bar-Lev of uncertainty over the cooperation over said. He added that his new future of Bar-Lev, a command- terrorism. post will also involve working er esteemed by many rank and with law enforcement in New file officers, who helped bring York, Los Angeles, and crime levels down significantly in the South.

South American police forces.

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same pile of sand. We must build our house upon a rock,” Obama said, in the address sandwiched between a trip to Europe which ended last week and a Latin America visit starting Thursday.

“We must lay a new foundation for growth and prosperity—a foundation that will move us from an era of borrow and spend to one where we save and invest; where we consume less at home and send more exports abroad.”

Obama also rebuked the news media for its fixation on instant results and Washington politicians who seek short-term gain in times of economic blight.

“For too long, too many in Washington put off hard decisions for some other time on some other day.

“There?s been a tendency to score political points instead of rolling up sleeves to solve real problems—there is also an impatience that characterizes this town—an attention span that has only grown shorter with the twenty-four news cycle, and insists on instant gratification in the form of instant results or higher poll numbers.”

Despite the president’s disdain for polls, the White House will likely welcome results of a new survey by CNN and Opinion Research, which showed 58 percent of Americans believe Obama has a clear plan to tackle the recession.

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here is no doubt that times are still tough,” Obama said in advance excerpts of a major speech on the economy he was due to give later.

“By no means are we out of the woods just yet. But from where we stand, for the very first time, we are beginning to see glimmers of hope.”

Obama, three months into a presidency already dominated by the crisis, warned his efforts to restructure the once-mighty US auto industry and crippled insurance giant AIG would “involve difficult and sometimes unpopular choices.”

And he forecast more slashing job cuts and mortgage foreclosures before the economy turns around in remarks balancing optimism for the future with a sober assessment of more rough times to come.

Obama said: “2009 will continue to be a difficult year for America’s economy,” in the remarks set to be delivered at Georgetown University in Washington.

“The severity of this recession will cause more job loss, more foreclosures, and more pain before it ends,” he warned.

“The market will continue to rise and fall, credit is still not flowing nearly as easily as it should.

“The process for restructuring AIG and the auto companies will involve difficult and sometimes unpopular choices,” Obama said, in an address styled as a direct and frank economic update to the American people.

“All of this means that there is much more work to be done and all of this means that you can continue to expect an unrelenting, unyielding, day-by-day effort from this administration to fight for economic recovery on all fronts.”

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he 89-year-old has been subject to expulsion from the United States when an immigration appeals board rejected his petition for a stay of extradition.

He is wanted in Germany to face charges of helping to murder Jews as a Nazi death camp guard during World War II. “We have f iled a petition for review in the court of appeals and motion for a stay in the court of appeals this morning Tuesday,” said John Broadley, Demjanjuk’s lawyer.

Broadley said Demjanjuk was awaiting the outcome of the legal maneuverings at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, and he had heard nothing yet from the government on its plans for his extradition.

The legal battle has dragged on for more than a month since Germany issued an order for Demjanjuk’s arrest on March 11.

The Ukrainian-born Demjanjuk is accused of having voluntarily served the Nazis at the Sobibor and Majdanek concentration camps in Poland in 1943, and of aiding the killing of at least 29,000 Jews.

He arrived in the United States with his family in 1952, found work in the automobile industry and settled in Ohio. Condemned to death in Israel in 1988, he was later acquitted by the Israeli supreme court amid doubts over his identity.

In 2002, a US judge stripped him of his US citizenship.

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ood Morning. This is Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

“I often praise the work of the more than 300,000 City government employees who keep New York running morning, noon, and night. But there’s another group of people out there who are just as vital. They work handin-hand with City government to deliver essential social services, support arts and cultural institutions, and improve the quality of life in neighborhoods throughout the City.

“I’m talking about the nearly half million New Yorkers who are employed by non-profit organizations. Our City has more than 40,000 nonprofit groups, and right now many of them are facing the double challenge of shrinking financial resources and increasing demand for their services.

“Last week, we unveiled a strategic plan to help these critical organizations weather the economic storm. One strategy is to help them reduce their fixed costs by pooling their purchases of goods and services so they can essentially buy in bulk at cheaper rates. Right now, we’re testing that idea with three of our City’s major social service non-profits. If it works, group purchasing will soon be available to every non-profit group in the five boroughs, and the potential savings should run into many millions of dollars.

“We’re also making the City’s contracting process quicker, easier to navigate, and more accountable. We’re providing better information—including weekly status updates for contractors—on the City’s website, nyc.gov.

And we’re making other improvements to the contracting process that will help the City pay non-profits more promptly.

“But even under the most streamlined process, there will sometimes be gaps between when organizations deliver services and when we reimburse them. That’s why we’ve also proposed to increase the City’s pool of interest-free bridge loans by some 150%, bringing the total fund to $20 million.

“We’ll also help non-profit groups strengthen their management and do more with less. Our new initiative called ‘Greater New York’ will pair private sector executives with their counterparts in non-profits that do business with the city. These two-year partnerships will help non-profit groups come up with new, creative solutions to some of their greatest business challenges.

“Public-private partnerships like Greater New York will be critical to getting through these tough times and to continue making our city a better place. Just last week, in fact, we announced new funding for a public-private partnership called Million Trees NYC. “Working with nonprofit partners, we’re going to plant one million trees by 2017.

We’ve already planted 174,000 new trees across the five boroughs - and on Wednesday, President Obama’s Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, joined us to announce that the federal government would be providing $2 million to create new jobs for the graduates of our Million Trees training program.

“All of the initiatives I’ve just described

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One strategy that Bloomberg encourages the city to do is teach non profits how to “do more with less.” will help us keep New York working—and keep our city moving forward.

This is Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Thanks for listening.”

8th Tribeca Film Festival: April 22-May 3, 2009

BY MARIA ESTEVES The 8th Annual 2009 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF09), sponsored by American Express, the founding sponsor of the festival began in selected theatres throughout New York City, April 22 May 3, 2009. he festival founded in 2001 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff following the attacks on the World Trade Center, is a diverse international film festival that supports emerging and established directors. TFF annually presents the largest celebration of film, music and culture. This year’s film lineup includes 86 feature films from 33 countries; 48 world premieres, 5 international premieres, 14 North American premieres and 3 U.S. premieres; along with panel discussions, gala receptions, awards ceremony and special events (Tribeca Drive-In, Family Festival Street Fair and Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day).

TTF09 Gala films includes Opening Night World Premiere WHATEVER WORKS, directed by Woody Allen, Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 PM (theatre release June 19); Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival World Premiere of KOBE DOIN’ WORK, directed by Spike Lee, held at BMCC Tribeca PAC, Saturday, April 25, 9:00 PM; and the Closing Night Special Presentation Screening of Fox Searchlight Pictures MY LIFE IN RUINS, directed by Donald Petrie, held at BMCC TPAC, Saturday, May 2, (theatre release June 5, 2009). 2009 Tribeca Film Festival Schedule Screenings and Trailers.

Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival founded in 2006 by Tribeca Enterprises (a TFF parent company) and ESPN Inc. annually showcases independent sports film during the Tribeca Film Festival. This year’s Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day will be held as part of the TFF09 Family Festival Street Fair, Saturday, May 2, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Sports fans of all ages will enjoy the exciting X Games BMX Jams Tour, special appearances by their favorite athletes, dance teams, mascots and sports personalities, and a special broadcast from 1050 ESPN Radio.

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TFF09 Ticket/Package Dates, Outlets & Purchase Information: • Single ticket and discounted ticket packages for American Express Cardmembers begins Tuesday, April 14, 11:00 AM • Downtown residents begins Sunday, April 19, 2009 • General public begins Monday, April 20, 2009 TFF09 Ticket Outlets are located at the Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick St.) and the AMC Village VII (66 3rd Ave. at East 11 St.).

For further information or to purchase tickets call 1.866.941.3378 or visit http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets.

2009 Tribeca Film Festival selected theaters are AMC Village VII (66 3rd Ave. at East 11 St.), SVA Theater (333 West 23 St.), Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick St), BMCC Tribeca PAC (West Side Highway bet Chambers and Harrison), and the Directors Guild Theater (110 West 57 St.).

2009 Tribeca Film Festival free community events includes: • 2009 Tribeca Community Kick-Off Party offering children’s entertainment will be held at Barnes & Noble (97 Warren St.), Monday, April 20, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. • Tribeca Drive-In Outdoor Screenings will be held at the World Financial Center Plaza, April 23 – April 25, 8:15 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM).

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, directed by Steve Barron, Thursday, April 23. A tribute to 25 years of Turtle Power The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will make a special guest appearance along with reporter April O’Neil. Fans can get their face painted Turtle style, take pictures at the photo-booth and pick-up new moves at the

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Stand With Us Rally Twins New York and Geneva Protests

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BY MAXINE DOVERE A cold and dreary rain had little effect on the heated rhetoric of Rabbi Avi Weiss as he made strong statements against hate mongering at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in front of the United Nations in New York. n protest of the Durban II, Weiss, joined

by Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and well known ABC radio personality, spoke to a small but enthusiastic

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The Stand With Us “sister rally,” outside of the Geneva assembly hall housed the Durban II Conference, which took place April 20, 2009. crowd of supporters. Despite the limited number at the demonstration, Weiss was not discouraged, saying that activism really must begin with the work of the few, and that leaders must move their causes into the mainstream.

Organizer Dani Klein attributed the turnout to the fact that the Durban Conference is not in New York—not an occurrence. The intent was to say to the United Nations that any conference that is

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against the prominent GOP supporter and former NYC mayor, Rudy Giuliani. The still beloved Giuliani who predicted Paterson’s gay marriage bill will “create a grassroots movement” that will help sweep Republicans (perhaps even himself) into off ice in 2010.

Giuliani himself lived with a gay couple in 2001, when his own marriage failed, plans to marry in Connecticut. The couple has been quoted saying that they believe he would “marry us himself ” if same sex marriage was legal in the state of New York.

Respondents to the Siena Senator Chuck Schumer and New York College poll believe the Senate Governor David Paterson appear in the should pass marriage-equality legislation introduced last week Red Room of the NYS Capitol.

by Gov. David A. Paterson. Eight percent were unsure or had no opinion. The margin was 53 percent to are 1,324 protections that people who 39 percent. are married receive legally, like the According to the poll New Yorkers ability to make medical decisions for would now prefer to see disgraced for- one’s spouse, that you can’t if you’re not mer Gov. Eliot Spitzer occupying the married,” he said. “Obviously, New governor’s mansion rather than the cur- Yorkers do see, at this point, no reason rent head of the state. Paterson said to prevent people from entering into Monday that he did not advance the new that kind of contract as long as everyone gay marriage bill because of polling. else is able to. So we see it as an equal“We put the bill out because there ity issue.”

one-sided and spewed hatred towards any country is unacceptable, to show that there are people who care and will stand against injustices.

A sister rally was held in Geneva at the same hour, The very well attended event included participants who stood silently with tape covering their mouths, very visible to delegates entering the assembly hall.

Dani Klein is Campus Director for Stand With Us, North America.

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Curtis Sliwa, a strong supporter of Israel, at the anti-Durban rally at Dag Hammerskold Plaza near the United Nations

T w o prime tickets owned by Wall Street fraudster Bernard Madoff to the New York Mets’ first home game were auctioned for 7,500 dollars.

Madoff’s tickets for the opening Mets game auctioned for $7,500.

h e threeday online auction saw bidders pay vastly over what eBay auctioneers said was the 525 dollar face value for each seat at the baseball team’s Citi Field.

A total of 68 bids were lodged, according to the website.

The two tickets were part of a season package, all of which is due to be put up for auction by the government liquidator charged with raising cash from Madoff ’s assets for victims.

Mets owner Fred Wilpon was close to Madoff and was among the thousands of people he cheated in a massive Ponzi scheme.

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Israeli Ambassador to Switzerland Obama Considering Iran Policy Shift Recalled to Israel for Consultations BY JPOST US President Barack Obama is working on a dramatic change in strategy with regard to the Iranian nuclear program, according to officials quoted by the New York Times on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Liberman have decided recall the Israeli Ambassador to Switzerland home for consultations, in protest against the Geneva conference, which is hosting a Holocaustdenying racist who has openly declared his intention of wiping Israel off the map

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victims of the Holocaust.

In parallel, Rafael Barak, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Ministry’s Western Europe Division, summoned the Chargé d’Affaires of the Swiss Embassy in Israel, Ms. Monika Schmutz-Kirgoz, for an urgent meeting to express Israel’s vigorous protest against the meeting with the Iranian president.

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rime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Liberman decided this morning (Monday, April 20 2009) to recall Israeli ambassador to Switzerland Ilan Elgar home for consultations, in protest against the meeting of Hans-Rudolph Metz, President of the Swiss Confederation, with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad.

The meeting of a president of a democratic country with a notorious Holocaust denier such as the Iranian president, who has openly declared his intention of wiping Israel off the map, is not in keeping with the values represented by Switzerland - values that are supposed to be displayed at the UN Conference Against Racism (Durban 2), which opened today in Geneva. The incident is further aggravated by the fact that the meeting took place on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day when we commemorate the six million Jewish

he shift in policy, according to the report, centers on the US dropping its insistence that the Islamic republic immediately cease all activity in its nuclear program during the initial phases of talks.

The US would instead encourage Teheran to allow inspectors to visit its nuclear facilities.

The aides quoted in the New York Times report said that Obama was still deciding exact details of the plan.

“We have all agreed that is simply not going to work—experience tells us the Iranians are not going to buy it,” a senior European official involved in the talks with the US was quoted as saying of the West’s recent attempts to bring about a stop to the Iranian nuclear program. “So we are going to start with some interim steps, to build a little trust.”

The officials noted that regardless of the possible policy shift, the ultimate aim of the US and its European allies would the eventual cessation of Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.

An Israeli official close to the US talks on the matter was quoted as putting a time limit on such an approach, saying that Obama only had until the end of the year to bring about Iranian uranium production before Israel would reconsider military options.

An Obama official told the New York

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tours the Natanz uranium enrichment facility.

Times that such noises from Israel were not seen as “just huffing and puffing.”

The chief of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Mohammed ElBaradei, made comments last week that seemingly supported such a move away from the previous US administration’s approach, according to the New York Times report. He was quoted as calling former US president George W. Bush’s tactics “ridiculous,” adding, “They thought that if you threatened enough and pounded the table and sent Cheney off to act like Darth Vader the Iranians would just stop.”

“If the goal was to make sure that Iran would not have the knowledge and the capability to manufacture nuclear fuel, we had a policy that was a total failure,” the IAEA chief opined.

He went on to recommend that Obama “design an approach that is sensitive to Iran’s pride.”

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Castro, Obama Pave The Way To Negotiation

BY YWN Recently, President Obama announced that he was lifting curbs on travel and money transfers. He challenged Cuba to make improvements in the areas of human rights and freedoms. rom a summit in Venezuela, Cuban President Raul Castro made a bold response: “We have sent word to the U.S. government in private and in public that we are willing to discuss everything—human rights, freedom of the press, political prisoners, everything.�

The Venezuelan summit was called

by President Hugo Chavez as an alternative to the Summit of the Americas, which Mr. Obama is to attend in Trinidad and Tobago, but to which neither Cuba nor Venezuela was invited.

The dialogue-in-soundbites was an unusually direct exchange between an American President and a Castro. It’s a poker game between a young, popular president and an old fox. President Obama called out Raul Castro with an offer to negotiate and Castro upped the ante by putting everything on the table.

The U.S. policy change and offer to negotiate was the Obama Administration’s f irst proverbial toe in the rough waters of the Florida Straits.

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depend on the less certain possibility of actual democratic reform in Cuba.

Curiously, retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro and the Miami exile community agree on one thing; the new U.S. policy does not change much about the trade

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And President Obama, speaking in Mexico, challenged reporters, asking how they could question the U.S. travel restrictions when Cuba restricts its own citizens from leaving the island.

But, by offering negotiations, Mr. Obama and Castro are clearly trying to pave the way to better relations.

To understand what’s next in this poker game between Mr. Obama and the old fox, just look at history. Each time an American president opens the door to Cuba, the Castro brothers have found reason to shut it—and between Fidel and Raul Castro, the regime is now facing its eleventh U.S. president.

The Carter administration went the farthest, opening quasi-embassies, called Interests Sections, in Havana. But then Cuba sent troops to Ethiopia, putting an end to rapprochement. When President Clinton began lifting parts of the trade embargo, the Cubans shot down two civilian planes.

The changes that President Obama announced include allowing U.S. telecommunications companies into Cuba. It is the most interesting part of the new policy because that change could go a long way toward breaking Cuba’s isolation, in terms of access to cell phones and the internet. Cuba has 11 million people and only a half million cell phones.

If Fidel and Raul Castro allow it, it may be the de facto opening of Cuba— at least in terms of information going in and out.

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WAR ON TERROR

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WAR ON TERROR “Justice, justice shall you pursue”

(Deutoronomy 16:20)

Israel, US to Hold Largest-ever Joint Missile Defense Drill

BY YAAKOV KATZ In the face of Iran’s continued pursuit of nuclear capability, Israel and the United States will hold an unprecedented and massive exercise later this year to jointly test three different ballistic missile defense systems.

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he exercise, called Juniper Cobra, will be held in Israel and will include the newly developed Arrow 2, as well as America’s THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and the ship-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System.

The test will likely include the launching of interceptors from these systems.

The Israel Air Force’s Air Defense Division, the US Missile Defense Agency and the US Military’s European Command (EUCOM) have held the Juniper Cobra exercise for the past five years. The upcoming exercise, though, is planned to be the most complex and extensive yet.

News of the scheduled exercise was revealed in testimony Missile Defense Agency director Lt.-Gen. Patrick J. O’Reilly gave to the House Appropriations Committee’s subcommittee on defense earlier this month.

Israeli defense officials said that the purpose of the exercise was to create the necessary infrastructure that would enable interop-

the Arrow 2 interceperability between tor, shooting down a Israeli and American missile mimicking an BMD systems in case Iranian Shihab ballisthe US government tic missile. decided to deploy In his extensive these systems here in testimony, O’Reilly the event of a conflict also revealed that in with Iran, like it did February the David’s ahead of the Gulf War Sling missile defense in Iraq in 1991. system underwent a “The Juniper successful “booster Cobra exercise fly-out” test. The between EUCOM and exercise involved the the IDF will be the successful launching fifth and most comof a missile by the plex exercise yet system that Israel and designed,” O’Reilly the US are developtold the subcommiting jointly to intertee. cept medium-range “US ballistic mismissiles between 70 sile defense elements km. and 250 km. such as the AN/TPY- The test will likely include the The first intercept 2 [the American X- launching of interceptors from test of the system, he Band radar deployed said, is scheduled to in the Negev - Y.K.], these systems. take place in 2010.

THAAD and Aegis O’Reilly also told BMD will participate in these flight tests and exercises to demon- the subcommittee that the Missile Defense strate the interoperability and develop opera- Agency supported the development and US tional tactics, techniques and procedures funding of Israel’s Arrow 3, the future of associated with this coalition architecture,” which is currently undecided since US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates he said.

Last Monday, the IAF held its 17th test of announced extensive cuts to the US defense

Peres: Talk of Us Hitting Iran is Absurd

PA Police Find Explosives Lab in Mosque

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN Speculation that Israel might launch an attack against Iran in order to rid itself of a nuclear threat was dismissed as “nonsense” by President Shimon Peres.

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He also reiterated America’s commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The two men also discussed Durban II. Peres was highly critical of the fact that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had been invited as a guest of honor to the conference, and questioned the ability of the conference participants to stop the supply of arms Iran’s uranium enrichment facility at to Gaza.

Israel would not tolerate Natanz. the continuation of weapons smuggling nor would Israel wait with folded arms until such time as rockets were the whole of the Middle East. aimed at Tel Aviv, said Peres, who stressed With regard to US President Barack that any attempts to rebuild Gaza must Obama’s plans to bring peace to the region, conducted in a fashion that assures that Peres told Mitchell that they are in line Hamas does not get hold of any of the with those of Israel. funds, but they are used solely for the purIsrael has always been interested in having peace in the region, said Peres, but pose for which they are intended.

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he matter was broached in discussion between Peres and US special envoy George Mitchell, with reference to the warning by US Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates that an Israeli strike against Iran would have dangerous consequences.

Gates, in a meeting with Marine Corps students earlier this week, conceded that a strike might delay the Iranian nuclear program by as much as three years, but said that it would also unify Iran and “cement determination to have a nuclear program.”

Iran’s acquisition of a nuclear bomb could be prevented only if the “Iranians themselves decided it’s too costly,” he said.

Peres told Mitchell that a military solution to the Iranian nuclear threat was not an option, and once again said that a united front on the part of the United States and Europe would prove to be a deterrant.

Mitchell assured Peres that America was totally committed to Israel’s security.

budget last week.

While the Arrow 3 had a reduced 30-year life-cycle cost and was potentially more suitable for Israeli requirements, the development of the system was deemed to have a “high schedule risk,” including “technical risks to meet the Israeli proposed need date.”

As a result, the US general said, the Missile Defense Agency was looking into the development of a land-based variant of the Aegis system, which currently fires SM-3 interceptors from naval ships.

“To mitigate the Arrow 3 high schedule risk, we are pursuing concept development of a land-based variant of the proven Aegis SM3 missile to meet Israel’s more immediate upper tier requirements,” O’Reilly said.

Amid mounting fears that the funding for the Arrow will be cut, Defense Minister Ehud Barak will meet on Thursday with New York Congresswoman Nita Lowey, who serves as the chair of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, responsible for approving the funding for the continued development of the Arrow 3.

Lowey will be in Israel as part of a congressional delegation, but officials said her meeting with Barak was of extreme importance in light of the indecision regarding the continued funding of the Arrow 3.

Israel is hoping to secure some $150 million to continue development of the system

by Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing.

PA security officers.

BY JPOST Palestinian Authority security forces have uncovered an explosives lab under a mosque in Kalkilya.

A police said eight people were arrested during the operation, which took place several days ago.

Adnan Damiri, a spokesman for the police, said two bombs were found in the lab.

He would not say which organization the lab belonged to, but stated that it was run as part of efforts to destabilize PA President Mahmoud Abbas’s rule.

Meanwhile, a Hamas spokesman in the Gaza Strip condemned the operation, and said the arrests were politically motivated.

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Consolo & Aquino Bring a New Taste to Nolita

Residential Designers Look to Hotel Sector

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t’s very similar in a way to the residential work that we’ve done,” John Hitchox, cofounder and chairman of The designing groups leader has worked on Yoo, tells GlobeSt.com. “A hotel is frequently seen as numerous upscale residences, including the extension of the home, in the Plaza. sense that it is where one sleeps and rests.”

The Split project is expected to launch in Dwell at 95 Wall St., the first high-end rental 2011 on behalf of luxury-brand specialist the project Yoo has taken on.

Spectator Group, according to a release.

CetraRuddy, based here, has formally However, while it served as the catalyst for established a hospitality group as a new divithe new hotel group, it’s not the first hospi- sion of the architectural and interior design tality venture from Yoo, a design-oriented firm. The division is currently designing a property development company headquar- 300-key Starwood Aloft Hotel and tered in New York and London and founded Conference Center in Long Island City and in 1999 by Hitchox and designer Philippe CassaNY, a 50-story independent hotel Starck.

The JIA Hotel in Hong Kong, designed under construction at 70 W. 45th St. in

by Yoo, was voted “best boutique hotel in Manhattan, as well as the Choice Marina China” by The Independent and made the Resort in Cochin, India.

The hospitality group will be led by Dan Conde Nast “Hot List 2006” for design, the release states. The Mondrian Hotel in the Stewart, who has more than 25 years’ experiSouth Beach section of Miami is the work of ence in the hotel sector. He has worked for Yoo’s newest design partner, Marcel Ian Schrager/Morgan’s Hotel Group, Wanders.

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and the Plaza Hitchox tells GlobeSt.com that Yoo’s Hotel, as well as leading hospitality divisions designers--who also include Jade Jagger, of major architectural and interior design daughter of Mick and designer of the Jade firms, according to a release. Among high-end apartment building at 16 W. 19th CetraRuddy’s recent residential projects in St.--will be called upon individually for hotel projects most suited to their styles. The proj- New York City are ground-up construction ects will incorporate design elements famil- projects such as the 50-story One Madison iar from Yoo residential work around the Park and the Orion at 350 W. 42nd St.; and globe, he says. Currently, Yoo is involved in restoration, renovation and conversion projthe development of more than 25,000 apart- ects including 141 Fifth Ave., Barbizon63, ments valued at over $10 billion, the release 995 Fifth Ave. and the O’Neill Building at states. They include the Moinian Group’s 655 Fifth Ave.

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This is an area that attracts locals and tourists, alike, to its charming boutiques and cultural centers like the New Museum of Contemporary Art.

BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF Adding a fast casual dining destination to the chic outreaches of Nolita, the leasing team of Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, and Joseph Aquino, Executive Vice President of Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division, has arranged the first US home for La Crepe Parisienne at 51 Spring Street, between Lafayette and Mulberry Streets.

The tenant, MYT Group, was represented by Sinvin. Other restaurants in the group include Moshi Moshi and The Lox.

About Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division specializes in providing comprehensive counsel to an array of tenants and landlords, locally, nationally and internaordering SoHo and the Bowery, tionally. With expertise in markets across the restaurant’s neighboring busi- the country, the group locates retail nesses include Nancy Koltes, space coast to coast. It is also renowned Parasuco, Papyrus, Sur La Table, for its track record in identifying and Hollywould and Balthazar. La Crepe securing the best locations for prominent Parisienne will feature on-site seating international retailers’ U.S. operations; and take out, with a menu that includes representing many of the country’s most top landlords in panini sandwiches, finding high-profile along with a wide retailers for their variety of crepes spaces. The group’s offering savory fill“This is an area that experienced team ings and such sweet attracts locals and of professionals delights as Nutella, also provides the beloved tourists, alike, to its strategic planning European chocolate charming boutiques and and consulting and hazel nut services. In New spread. The signacultural centers like York, the division’s ture crepe is typithe New Museum of presence spans all cally folded into a five boroughs, with Contemporary Art.” triangle and satellite offices enjoyed from a continuing to open cone-like container. in new neighbor“How perfect in these times to have a continental pres- hoods.

The Retail Leasing, Marketing and ence in a cone,” said Ms. Consolo. “Who can resist crepes and I’m sure this busy Sales Division of Prudential Douglas neighborhood will have plenty of busi- Elliman oversees retail operations for the 50 Prudential CRES Commercial ness to ‘feed’ the new venture.”

Added Mr. Aquino, “This is an area Real Estate offices (retail services divithat attracts locals and tourists, alike, to sions) nationwide. It is part of a preemiits charming boutiques and cultural cen- nent real estate organization with more ters like the New Museum of than 4,000 agents, residential and comContemporary Art. A sophisticated casu- mercial, and a network of national and al dining presence will certainly be international affiliates. Ranked in the top five real estate brokerages nationalappreciated in Nolita.”

Ms. Consolo and Mr. Aquino repre- ly, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real sented the landlord. Other Nolita deals Estate is an independently owned and for which they have been responsible operated member of the Prudential Real include the MoMA Store, Crumpler, Le Estate Affiliates and an equal housing opportunity company.

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Aurora Partnership Plans Unique Retail Construction “Meat Packing” District Project to Provide Rare Mixed Use Setting

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25 Ninth Avenue as it currently appears. The development site is slated to become an upscale retail location. imagination to envision innovative, out of the box strategies and solutions to create great value”. “The Ninth Avenue project” he said, “is easily the most brandable, heavily trafficked corner in the Meatpacking District.”

According to partner Alex Adjmi, the site is already attracting attention from “some of the world’s best and most recognizable brands and companies”.

“As consumer spending warms up this spring, shoppers will again fill the streets. Pent-up demand, low inventories and decreased production, should lead to better than expected same store sales and earnings which will spur new retail leas-

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urora Capital Associates has become part of that effort with the acquisition of a unique site, strategically located at the southwest corner of Ninth Avenue and West 13th Street. In the heart of the ongoing renewal of the landmarked Gansevoort Market Historic District, the property is just a block from the soon-to-open Highline Park.

The structure currently consists of four historic single-family, three-story row houses built between 1844 and 1846.

After a complex two year negotiation, Aurora Capital, headed by Bobby Cayre, with partner Alex Adjmi, and Jared Epstein, has acquired control of the property and the redevelopment rights of 21-27 Ninth Avenue.

The group plans to create a distinctive, retaildriven mixed-use building.

Jared Epstein, Aurora Capital’s Vice President of Acquisitions and Leasing says “At Aurora, we carefully study and analyze each acquisition, then use our experience and

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Gentrification is alive and well—and continuing to develop with strength—in New York’s Meatpacking District, the Manhattan area renowned for its “cutting edge answer” to consumers’ desire for a design driven live/work/play/stay destination. Called “the most exciting new neighborhood since Soho in the 1980’s” the environment has taken urbanization to new levels of appeal and profitability.

Looking west from 25 Ninth Avenue. The soon to open Highline building is shown under construction in the background.

ing,” says Epstein. unique retailers such as Christian Louboutin, Development will take place within the Scoop, Jeffrey, Tory Burch, Vince, Stella framework of a 49 year ground lease, McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Diane Von acquired from the current owners. Furstenberg, Apple, Hugo Boss and The facility, like many in the neighborhood, Moschino. (The Gansevoort Hotel is directly had been used to house a meat preparation across Ninth Avenue, opposite the site. Its business (in this case, hog cutting) since the rates range from about $400 per to $5000 1970’s. The Aurora partnership outbid multi- nightly.) ple offers and plan proposals from a host of The development of electrifying retail prominent real estate companies. Epstein settings is not new to Aurora Capital. Aurora notes that “this Capital’s historically ground lease presents creative space design, a special opportunity and when necessary, for Bobby, Alex and creative tenant reloca“The redevelopment myself to redevelop tion, has produced ‘represents a once in a one of the most extraordinary retail important sites in this sites.

Its portfolio lifetime opportunity for unique area.” includes creation of brands to setup shop in According to Adjmi, the breathtaking the most prime location Aurora also retains a multi-level space of purchase option.

Abercrombie & in Manhattan’s hippest Excited by the Fitch’s Hollister neighborhood.’” possibilities, Jared brands New York Epstein notes that the flagship store at 600 redevelopment “repBroadway; the exhilaresents a once in a rating 591-593 lifetime opportunity for brands to setup shop Broadway Victoria’s Secret flagship store in the most prime location in Manhattan’s said to be a $100 million undertaking and the hippest neighborhood”. He added, “Retailers flagship store of Forever 21 at 568 Broadway, will have an unparalleled opportunity to be home of Scholastic Publications, the Armani directly involved in the design of the proper- Exchange and the dynamic multi-level ty, enabling it to be tailored to their specifi- Equinox SoHo gym. cations”. The Aurora project is surrounded Cayre, president of Aurora Capital, is by distinctive, high end restaurant and tourist known for creating and developing successtraffic generators including Pastis, Theory, Please turn to page 39 the Gansevoort Hotel and SoHo House and

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As seen here, the BKSK Architects proposed rendition of Aurora’s retail “destination location” at 25 Ninth Avenue.

The upscale development is scheduled for completion in 2010.

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The Jewish Voice

APRIL 24, 2009

Hyatt Plans Two NYC Openings

BY PAUL BUBNY

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Hyatt Hotels & Resorts’ sole locale here since 1980, the Grand Hyatt near Grand Central Terminal, soon will be joined by two properties representing the Chicagobased hotelier’s newest brand, Andaz. Both boutique hotels are conversions from former off ice properties, at 75 Wall St. and 485 Fifth Ave., and are scheduled to open in September and early next year, respectively.

Additionally, Hyatt has three other New York City properties in development, including a Hyatt Place in Brooklyn announced last week, and a forthcoming location on Long Island.

The Rockwell Group is designing the hotel’s interiors and public spaces, which include a solarium and lounge, fitness center, and grand lobby with a three-story atrium.

ndaz Wall Street, which is being developed by the Hakimian Organization along with its partners, Peykar Brothers Realty and Gorjian Properties, will be a hotel-condo, according to Hyatt. The 253-key hotel portion will take up the lower 18 floors of the property, while the upper 24 floors of the 42-story tower will contain 350 condo units.

The Rockwell Group is designing the interiors and public spaces, which include a solarium and lounge, f itness center and grand lobby with a threestory atrium. The Barclay Bank building at 75 Wall was developed in 1986 and at one time served as the Downtown headquarters of JPMorgan Chase.

An aff iliate of Hyatt bought 485 Fifth from Belfonti Capital Partners and the Carlyle Group for $136 million in 2006. Belfonti had begun converting the former off ice property for residential use; it will now offer 144 keys designed

by Tony Chi, including fractional ownership units on the top floors.

According to published reports, the time shares will be rented out as hotel rooms if they don’t sell.

Last week, developer Sam Chang, CEO of McSam Hotel Group, reportedly f iled plans with the city for what will be the f irst Hyatt Place in Manhattan, located at 208-210 E. 52nd St. A spokeswoman for Hyatt Place tells GlobeSt.com the 235-key property is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2012.

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Manhattan is a 188-key Hyatt Place on West 36th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues, which the spokeswoman says is scheduled to open in Q4 2010. A 174-key Hyatt Place on Nevins Street in Brooklyn, announced last week, is expected to open in winter 2011. Hyatt is building it with Hersha Hospitality Trust, and like the East 52nd Hyatt Place, it is being developed by McSam. On Long Island, a 122-key Hyatt Place is in development for 3 North Ave. in Garden City and is expected to open in the f irst quarter of next year. The Hyatt Place brand is described by Hyatt as “casual hospitality with a balanced mix of comfortable and functional amenities.”

With the hotel construction pipeline having gotten considerably less crowded in the current downturn, Hyatt’s planned expansion from one New York City property to six in the space of about three years may strike some as chancy. A spokeswoman for Andaz did not respond to GlobeSt.com’s inquiries; however, in an interview published last week, Global Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian said, “We are bullish on New York. I don’t think the economy will dramatically get worse from where we are now. I don’t see a further significant downturn.” In the original Manhattan location—the Grand Hyatt at 109 E. 42nd St.—a $12-million renovation of the ballroom is slated to begin this summer.

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Israel Bonds’ Operation Maccabee to Honor IDF “Cast Lead” Veterans

BY SAMUEL KATZ The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Cast Lead, a combined air, sea and land offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, December 27, 2008. The path toward military action actually began in August 2005, when Israel disengaged from all of Gaza, dismantling every settlement and withdrawing all military forces. he disengagement was made with hope that Palestinians would seize the opportunity to build the foundations for statehood. The opposite occurred: emboldened by Israel’s departure, Hamas turned Gaza into a terrorist mini-state, attacked and kidnapped Israeli military personnel, and f ired thousands of rockets and missiles against towns and cities in southern Israel.

The mission of Operation Cast Lead was complex and urgent: destruction of arms caches, bunkers, and smuggling tunnels adjacent to the Egyptian frontier and elimination of a hidden military infrastructure positioned amid the local population.

Concurrently, the IDF was determined to minimize harm to innocent non-combatants.

Ground troops trained for months to learn how to operate inside the urban squalor and booby-trapped alleyways of Gaza, home to more than a million Palestinians. Intensive training in a replicated Arab style village constructed in the Negev prepared Israeli forces for the street-

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Concurrently, the IDF was determined to minimize harm to innocent non-combatants. to-street, house-to-house, and room-toroom combat encountered in Gaza, where Hamas terrorists had turned the entire population into a sea of human shields.

For 22 days, Israeli forces moved cautiously, yet decisively, against Hamas targets. Israeli warplanes and surveillance craft used the latest smart bomb technology to pinpoint strikes against enemy positions.

Israeli Special Forces operated at night deep inside Hamas strongholds, targeting key commanders and Hamas hideouts. Ground forces made their way through the narrow streets and alleys of Gaza City refugee camps under intense sniper fire and the threat of suicide bombers. Yet, throughout the fighting, Israeli forces risked their own safety to provide food to Palestinian fami-

lies and medical aid to injured civilians.

Israel announced a unilateral ceasefire January 18, declaring it had met its objectives—first and foremost, a dramatic decrease in the rocket fire that had terrorized the population of southern Israel.

To honor the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who served in Gaza, State of Israel Bonds will host a group of IDF soldiers, veterans of the Gaza Operation. The soldiers, representing elite army, navy and air force units, will visit 20 cities from May 11-20 for a series of meetings and solidarity events Israel Bonds calls Operation Maccabee.

According to Israel Bonds President and CEO Joshua Matza, Operation Maccabee will “help create a better understanding of the difficult decisions and actions that must be taken to protect the lives and well-being of Israel’s citizens. We are extremely proud to host these soldiers, who wear the IDF uniform with courage and honor. The soldiers participating in Operation Maccabee exemplify the spirit and determination that has enabled Israel to surmount every challenge.”

State of Israel Bonds, recognized by international ratings agencies for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, is an international organization offering securities issued by the government of Israel. Since its inception in 1951, Israel Bonds has secured nearly $26 billion in investment capital to develop Israel’s economy. Israel maintains a perfect record on the payment of principal and interest on securities it has issued.

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APRIL 24, 2009

Israeli Companies Despite 2.1% Decline, Hope for Retail Sales Make Forbes’ List

BY DEBRA HAZEL

Sometimes numbers can be deceiving—though March 2009 comparablestore store sales declined by 2.1% from the same month of 2008, retailers’ moods seem to have lightened, and some shoppers may be emerging from hibernation as the weather turns warmer.

Topping the 13 Israeli companies on the list was Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.

Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. topped the list of the thirteen Israeli companies who made it into this year’s Forbes ranking of the world’s 2000 biggest companies, compared with ten companies last year.

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any of the names of this year’s Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s biggest companies will emerge on the other side of the trough far stronger when the world economies snap back next year,” said Scott DeCarlo, Project Editor of the Forbes Global 2000 list. “For the strong corporations there are rivals to buy, technologies to fund and new markets to enter—all at lower prices than we have seen in years.”

Four new Israeli companies joined and one Israeli company dropped out of the list of the 2000 biggest companies ranked by US magazine Forbes. New entrants to the list are Bezeq Telecommunications Ltd., Africa Israel Investments Ltd., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., and Gazit Globe Ltd., while Oil Refineries was dropped out of the list.

Topping the 13 Israeli companies on the list was Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd., ranked in place 381 of the 2000 largest companies around the world - down from 346th place last year, followed by Bank Leumi at number 808 and Bank Hapoalim at number 859.

Delek Group was ranked in 1112th place closely followed by IDB Holding Ltd. in 1119th place and Israel Corp. in 1238th place. Israel Discount Bank was ranked in 1289th place, Africa Israel Investments was in 1344th place, Bezeq Telecommunications Ltd. was in 1554th place, Check Point Software Ltd. was in 1561st place, Bank Mizrahi Tefahot was in 1600th place, FIBI Holding Ltd. was in 1832nd place and Gazit Globe Ltd. made it to the 1882nd place.

Forbes’ ranking of the world’s biggest companies is not based on a single metric, like sales. Instead, an equal weighting of sales, profits, assets and market value is used to rank companies according to size. The rankings span 62 countries, with the US still dominant at 551 members, but that is 200 fewer than in 2004, when the magazine first published this global list.

The top ten of the largest companies in the ranking was led by General Electric, Royal Dutch Shell in second place, and Toyota Motors in third place.

As world economies are hit by a global recession, combined profits of the 2000 largest companies were down 31 percent last year while market value was down 49%. In total, the Forbes Global 2000 companies account for $32 trillion in revenues, $1.6 trillion in profits, $125 trillion in assets, and $20 trillion in market value.

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any stores noted that calendar issues, including the shift into April this year, are responsible for the drop. In addition, March 2009 had one more Tuesday and one less Saturday than in 2008.

“The calendar shifts negatively impacted the industry as a whole by three percentage points,” wrote Michael P. Niemira, International Council of Shopping Centers chief economist and director of research, adding that some specific retailers were helped by the calendar shift, as they were not closed for one Sunday this year.

Declining gas sales hurt wholesale clubs, which posted a 2.3% drop. But when fuel is excluded, sales rose a healthy 4.6%.

Drug stores rose 0.9%.

Discount stores saw a 0.6% drop, with Wal-Mart posting a less-than-expected 1.4% increase. TJX Cos. reported a 2% rise. Target reported a 6.3% comp drop, but cited the calendar shift as a primary reason.

“Our guests continue to be cautious, but we have begun to see encouraging

Customers continue to be cautious even when shopping at stores like Target. signs in the operating results of both of our business segments,” said Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and CEO of Target Corp.

Apparel remained weak, with an 8.4% drop. Department stores declined 10.9% (with Dillard’s reporting a 19% drop and Kohl’s a 4.3% decline) and luxury stores dropped 20.3%. The teen segment posted an 18.2% decline, despite Hot Topic’s 7.1% comp increase.

There were other bright spots.

JCPenney comps decreased 7.2%, an improvement over February’s 8.8% drop.

“Our success with spring merchandise shows the great work our team has done to combine enhanced style with affordable prices to deliver excellent value to our customers. The positive response we are receiving is most evident across our women’s assortments and increasingly in our home business,” said Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, chairman and CEO.

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AAJLJ Announces “Durban II” Counter-conference in New York

BY FERN SIDMAN

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Robert Weinberg, former president of the AAJLA, spoke on the first day of the the counter-conference. whose president openly advocates the murder of 5 million Jews.”

Bob Weinberg, former president of the AAJLJ said, “As to what will occur at the Durban II conference in Geneva, we are under no illusions. The Durban II conference will symbolize a devolution of venalities from Durban I and we expect that every sophistical argument under the sun will be

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t that notoriously anti-Israel hate fest, both representatives from Israel and the USA walked out in def iance of the libelous propaganda being promulgated against Israel.

Besides labeling Israel as an apartheid state, other metaphors reminiscent of Nazi incitement were also extolled.

Concerning those countries involved in planning the agenda for the Durban II conference, Anne Bayefsky of the EYEontheUN.org web site and the Hudson Institute issued a report dated April 7 that states, “the most active participants by a huge margin are the member states of the Organization of the Islamic Conference [OIC]. And right at the top of the OIC’s star contributors—in a meeting to combat intolerance—is Iran. That’s the country where homosexuality is a capital offence, women are stoned to death for alleged adultery, and

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The American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists has announced that they will be holding a week long counterconference in New York City from April 20-24 as a response to the upcoming UN sponsored Durban II conference to he held in Geneva, Switzerland. While the purported agenda of the Durban II conference includes addressing such issues as “racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance” it appears that the Durban II conference will be a replication of the Durban I conference that was held in 2001.

Rep. Carolyn Maloney addressed attendees on the first day of the counter-conference. used against Israel in order to further the demonization of the Jewish state that is already in full swing. This is why we feel compelled to sponsor a counter-conference that will answer all the gross distortions, half truths and bald face lies that will be

leveled against Israel especially in terms of their treatment of the Palestinians.”

Mr. Weinberg said that the conference which is being co-sponsored by 20 major American Jewish organizations including the American Jewish Committee, the Anti Defamation League, the American Zionist Movement and the Yale Institute for the Study of Anti-Semitism will take place at Fordham University Law School, on East 62nd Street off of Columbus Avenue in New York from Monday, April 20th to Friday, April 24th. The sessions will be held from noon to 2:00 pm on April 20, 21, 23 and 24 and from 4pm to 6pm on April 22nd. The public is invited and admission is free.

Among those addressing the Durban II counter-conference are the Honorable Irwin Cotler, former Minister of Justice of Canada and Ambassador Richard Schifter, former US representative in the UN Human Rights Commission. A featured speaker on the topic of honor killings of women in the Muslim world will be Jewish Press op-ed contributor, Dr. Phyllis Chesler, Professor Emerita of Psychology and Women’s Studies at the City University of New York and author of 13 books including, “The New Anti-Semitism”.

For further information please visit the AAJLJ web site at www.jewishlawyers.org or contact Bob Weinberg at bob.weinberg@aya.yale.edu or by phone at 703-534-3919.

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THE PEOPLE’S VOICE

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EDITORIAL

Victims of Child Molestation Need Support: Agudath Remains Silent

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Dear Editor, Unfortunately, a whirlwind of child molestation claims against religious institutions has been dismissed for years. Why? All is void if a victim makes a claim five years after the age of eighteen. et, many who are outraged by these limits that restrict the victim’s right to justice, regardless of their age, and are lobbying for the Markey bill to be passed. The bill would allow for people that were sexually molested as children to be given a one-year exemption from the statute of limitations, regardless of their age.

Understandably, many of these victims were afraid to speak up as children and were not ready to confront the situation until they were well into adulthood.

Sadly, there are some victims that had reported the abuse when they were children, and watched as the principal merely gave their abuser a slap on the wrist. One example of this was a teacher expelled for a year, and then put back on staff. Others watched as nothing was done, and their family was instructed to just keep “hush” about it.

But now, as more and more claims are coming forward, we see that there is not only a need to protect children, but also serve justice to victims who had a part of their childhood stripped away by a child molester.

It’s absurd that some Roman Catholic and Orthodox Jewish officials in New York have endlessly tried to block this bill that would raise the statute of limitations for lawsuits alleging the sexual abuse of children.

Well, why is that so? Unquestionably these institutions fear the negative name that they will hold and more so they fear going bankrupt. However, our moral duty is not to protect the institutions but the children that are left in the hands of predators within them. It is to serve justice to victims. It is the Markey bill that opens the “window” for these victims to receive the justice they deserve.

Some assemblymen, community leaders, and community activists are adamantly lobbying to have this bill passed.

Rightfully so, they are more concerned with the ‘justice’ of others than they are with the state of institutions.

Assemblyman Dov Hikind along with child advocacy groups like Am-Echad (we are one), a group which goes beyond religious, ethnic, and ideological divisions, and focuses on the need to energize the community in improving its social justice system for future generations, recently attended a Markey press conference in Albany in hopes that this bill will soon be passed.

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Am-Echad also arrived at Agudath Israel of America with an open letter during Pesach, after being outraged by the fact that Agudath had still not taken position as to whether or not they support the Markey bill.

Among the many profound points in their letter, it explained how in the next few weeks, the New York Assembly would be voting on the proposed Markey bill and that: Your continued silence translates into opposition to the Markey bill, allowing evil to continue to stalk our children without fear of prosecution or punishment.

In closing, the letter asked that Agudath Israel of America issue a statement immediately supporting the Markey bill and save Jewish children.

The letter was presented a month after I had spoken to Rabbi Avi Shafram the Director of Public Affairs at Agudath Israel of America. During my conversation Rabbi Shafram said, “Our rabbinic leadership is looking into the bill but at this point no position has been taken as to whether or not we support it.”

However, while speaking to Hikind this morning, he said that Agudath has still not taken a position on whether or not they support the bill.

Time is passing and they still offer no position. They’re still giving the same answer that they did over a month ago.

There is an urgency that people show their support for the bill, and contact their assemblymen, state senators, etc. and state that they want this bill passed.

Just minutes before the Merkey press conference began, Hikind said, “That window has to be opened. Victims have to be given their day in the light. It’s about the victims and not the institutions. People everywhere should get in touch with their state senator and officials, and push for the bill to be passed.”

It’s time that these sexual predators are forced out of a safe place they lurk around. It is essential that we show our support for these victims by supporting the Markey bill, and stop protecting predators from prosecution.

If one refrains from taking a position on the bill, or better yet does not aim to support it, then the fact that these predators are still lurking around, makes them guilty as well.

No victim of child molestation should have to watch as their molester walks free from prosecution.

Make a choice to get in touch with your State Senator, officials, etc and show your support for the Markey bill Encourage others that are not taking position on the matter to do so.

–PP

The Op-Ed that you included by Jeff Barak was a good inclusion. It is important for all Jews to remember that we are always branding Israel.

In every action we take, we are leaving an impression on someone. This could help or hurt us, depending on the action.

Anytime a Jew is in a public setting it is important to be aware of exactly what they are saying about our beloved community. It is important to always sanctify Hashem’s name. it is our obligation by birth. A rabbi once told me that men, especially, should be careful not to commit de-sanctify the name of G-d. This

Dear Editor, Last week’s editorial was on point. The one I am referring to was called “Seize the Moment… or Lose it Forever.” I feel that many people live life as though tomorrow is inevitable when it truly is not.

Recently, I was reminded of this very fact again as I heard about a neighbors son who was rushed to Beth Israel Hospital over Pesach. It was

Dear Editor, Thor Equities presenting the “Festival by the Sea” at Coney Island is something that I have been anticipating ever since I first heard that it was a possibility. Thanks for the info about it. Also, thanks so much for the page of recipes you

is because men wear kippas and are recognized as undeniably Jewish.

The prominent New York City rabbi said that if any man thinks they are going to, even for a moment, hurt the image of the Jewish community then they should take off their kippa.

He also shared how he tends to take off his kippa in airports because of the hectic surroundings. He is afraid he may seem to rushed and give off a bad representation.

I hope everyone keeps this in mind.

Sincerely, Kayla Fox

very sad but a big check into reality to once again be reminded that our days are numbered by G-d’s mercy.

I would just like to remind everyone in this community to live fully.

Forgive others and always apologize when you have hurt someone.

Best Regards, Ruthie Amir

included. I made the Honey Golden Chicken and it was very good.

Unfortunately, my attempt to make the Chocolate Almond Torte with Strawberry Sauce was not as good.

Sincerely, Esti Schnider

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APRIL 24, 2009

The Limits of Terrorism “We are prohibited from committing aggression,” he writes, “even if the enemies of Islam do that.”

On the popular level, the Pew Research Does terrorism Center’s 2005 Global Attitudes Project work, meaning, does found that “support for suicide bombings it achieve its perpe- and other terrorist acts has fallen in most trators’ objectives?

Muslim-majority nations surveyed” and “so too has confidence in Al Qaeda leader ith terror attacks having become a Osama bin Laden.” Likewise, a 2007 routine and nearly daily occur- Program on International Policy Attitudes rence, especially in Iraq, study found that “Large majorities in all Afghanistan, and Pakistan, the convention- countries oppose attacks against civilians al wisdom holds that terrorism works very for political purposes and see them as conwell. For example, the late Ehud Sprinzak trary to Islam. … Most respondents … of the Hebrew University ascribed the believe that politically-motivated attacks prevalence of suicide terrorism to its on civilians, such as bombings or assassi“gruesome effectiveness.” Robert Pape of nations, cannot be justified.” the University of Chicago argues that suiOn the practical level, terrorist groups cide terrorism is growing “because terror- are evolving. Several of them—specifically ists have learned that it pays.” Harvard law in Algeria, Egypt, and Syria—have professor Alan M. Dershowitz titled one of dropped violence and now work within the his books Why Terrorism Works. political system. Others have taken on nonBut Max Abrahms, a fellow at Stanford violent functions—Hezbollah delivers University, disputes this conclusion, noting medical services and Hamas won an electhat they focus narrowly on the well-known tion. If Ayatollah Khomeini and Osama bin but rare terrorist victories—while Laden represent Islamism’s first ignoring the much broader, if iteration, Hezbollah and more obscure, pattern of Hamas represent a transiterrorism’s failures. To tional stage, and remedy this deficienTurkey’s prime miniscy, Abrahms took a ter Recep Tayyip “This final implication, close look at each of Erdo an, arguably the 28 terrorist of frequent failure leading the world’s most groups so designatto demoralization, suggests influential Islamist, ed by the U.S. shows the benefits an eventual reduction of Department of of going legitimate.

State since 2001 But if going the terrorism in favor of and tallied how political route works less violent tactics.” many of them so well, why does achieved its objecIslamist violence contives. tinue and even expand?

His study, “Why Because they are not always Terrorism Does Not Work,” practical. Rita Katz of the SITE finds that those 28 groups had 42 Intelligence Group explains: different political goals and that they “Engaged in a divine struggle, jihadists achieved only 3 of those goals, for a measly measure success not by tangible victories 7 percent success rate. Those three victo- in this life but by God’s eternal benediction ries would be: (1) Hezbollah’s success at and by rewards received in the hereafter.” expelling the multinational peacekeepers In the long term, however, Islamists will from Lebanon in 1984, (2) Hezbollah’s suc- likely recognize the limits of violence and cess at driving Israeli forces out of increasingly pursue their repugnant goals Lebanon in 1985 and 2000, and (3) the through legitimate ways. Radical Islam’s Tamil Tiger’s partial success at winning best chance to defeat us lies not in bombcontrol over areas of Sri Lanka after 1990. ings and beheadings but in classrooms, law That’s it. The other 26 groups, from the courts, computer games, television studios, Abu Nidal Organization and Al-Qaeda and and electoral campaigns.

Hamas to Aum Shinriko and Kach and the We are on notice.

Shining Path, occasionally achieved limited success but mostly failed completely.

Abrahms draws three policy implications Mr. Pipes (www.DanielPipes.org) is from the data. director of the Middle East Forum and • Guerrilla groups that mainly attack Taube distinguished visiting fellow at the military targets succeed more often Hoover Institution of Stanford University. than terrorist groups that mainly © 2009 by Daniel Pipes. All rights attack civilian targets. (Terrorists got reserved. lucky in the Madrid attack of 2004.)

• Terrorists find it “extremely difficult to transform or annihilate a country’s political system”; those with limited objectives (such as acquiring territory) do better than those with maximalist objectives (such as seeking

BY BURT PRELUTSKY regime change).

• Not only is terrorism “an ineffective Two news items caught my attention instrument of coercion, but … its this past month, and although they poor success rate is inherent to the occurred 3,000 miles apart, they are defitactic of terrorism itself.” This lack nitely connected. of success should “ultimately dissuade potential jihadists” from blown New York, Muzzammil Hassan, who ing up civilians. started a cable TV network after 9/11 to This final implication, of frequent failprove to America that American Muslims ure leading to demoralization, suggests an are a moderate, peace-loving people, beheadeventual reduction of terrorism in favor of ed his wife, Aasiya, because she was planless violent tactics. Indeed, signs of change ning to divorce him. In moderate Muslim cirare already apparent. cles, that happens to be grounds for a soAt the elite level, for example the for- called honor killing. I believe other grounds mer jihad theorist, Sayyid Imam al-Sharif include daring to touch the TV remote and (a.k.a. Dr. Fadl), now denounces violence: over-seasoning the hummus.

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Hearst and the Holocaust

BY DR. RAFAEL MEDOFF Three rare paintings once owned by media magnate William Randolph Hearst were last week returned to the family of the German Jews who were forced by the Nazis to sell them for a pittance. The return of the artwork was an act of justice made all the more fitting by the little-known fact that Hearst played an important role in promoting the rescue of Jews from the Holocaust. he 16-century Italian Renaissance paintings originally belonged to German Jewish gallery owners Jacob and Rosa Oppenheimer, but when the Oppenheimers fled Hitler in 1933, the Nazis auctioned off their confiscated assets for a fraction of their value. Hearst, an avid art collector, purchased the paintings from a different gallery two years later and was evidently unaware of their origin. “If he had found out, even after he purchased them, Mr. Hearst in all indications would have returned them,” said Hearst Museum director Hoyt Fields.

Admittedly, Hearst was an unlikely ally for the Jews. His sensationalist style of journalism, strong attacks on President Roosevelt and the New Deal, and pre-World War II isolationism made him anathema to much of the American Jewish community.

Hearst’s meeting with Hitler in 1934, his sympathetic remarks about some of Nazi Germany’s policies in the early and mid 1930s, and his publication of articles by both Hitler and Mussolini, reinforced his image among American Jews as a reactionary, and possibly even a closet antisemite.

Kristallnacht appears to have been the turning point for Hearst. The nationwide Nazi pogrom in which nearly a hundred Jews were murdered, two hundred synagogues were burned down, and thousands of Jewish homes and businesses were ransacked convinced Hearst that Hitler was “making the flag of National Socialism a symbol of national savagery.”

After Kristallnacht, Hearst began advocating creation of “a homeland for dispossessed or persecuted Jews.” When news of the mass murder of Europe’s Jews began reaching the United States in 1941-1942, the Hearst newspaper chain gave it prominent coverage—by contrast with newspapers such as the New York Times, which routinely confined it to the back pages (as Prof. Laurel Leff documented in her definitive study, Buried by ‘The Times’).

In 1943, Hearst served as an honorary chairman of the Emergency Conference to Save the Jewish People of Europe, which was organized by the activist Bergson

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At nearly the same time, a Dutch politician, Geert Wilders, was invited by a member of the House of Lords to come to England and screen his 17-minute film. The documentary, “Fitna,” links text from the Quran with footage of Islamic terrorism around the world.

Well, a funny thing happened on his way to Parliament. It seems that England’s home secretary, Jacqui Smith, uninvited Mr. Wilders. On the grounds that the Dutchman would incite civil unrest if allowed entry to the country, Wilders was met at Heathrow and sent packing back to the Netherlands.

Although his own government has raised an official objection, England hasn’t budged.

They feel that Wilders and his little movie

Group to demonstrate that rescue was possible—in contrast to the Roosevelt administration’s claim that the only way to rescue the Jews was to win the war.

When the Bergson group in late 1943 initiated a congressional resolution urging FDR to create a government agency to rescue Jewish refugees. Hearst directed his newspaper chain to promote the resolution and he personally authored signed editorials endorsing it. One declared: “Remember, Americans, this is not a Jewish problem. It is a human problem.”

“Hearst was the only newspaper owner who supported us without any qualifications or reservations,” Samuel Merlin, a leader of the Bergson Group, recalled in a postwar interview. “All his papers. He gave us pages after pages free. He gave us the whole editorial page—Hearst himself. He gave orders to print our material.”

The group’s leader, Peter Bergson (Hillel Kook), noted that he and his colleagues endured some criticism because of their relationship with Hearst. “We were even attacked as ‘fascists’ because we approached William Randolph Hearst several times,” he recalled. But the Bergsonites were not dissuaded. “What right did we have to decide who should save the Jews?”

Bergson asked rhetorically. “For God’s sake, we would go to anybody. I mean, would we need a rabbi to say ‘Save the Jews’? We were delighted that we got Hearst to say ‘Save the Jews’.”

The support of Hearst’s thirty-four newspapers gave the congressional resolution an important boost, helped keep the refugee issue in the public eye, and focused negative attention on the Roosevelt administration’s opposition to rescue action. By early 1944, the combined pressure from Congress, the Bergson Group, and the Treasury Department convinced FDR to establish the War Refugee Board, a government agency devoted to rescuing Jews from Hitler. During the last fifteen months of the war, the Board played a major role in the rescue of an estimated 200,000 Jews.

In the minds of many Americans, William Randolph Hearst will be forever associated with the greedy and dishonest main character in the 1941 film, Citizen Kane. But whatever his unflattering traits, the real life Hearst had other qualities as well, including genuine compassion for the persecuted Jews of Europe and a determination to help rescue them from the Holocaust.

Dr. Medoff is director of The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies and author of Blowing the Whistle on Genocide: Josiah E. DuBois, Jr. and the Struggle for a U.S. Response to the Holocaust. would be the equivalent of someone yelling “Fire!” in a crowded theater. The question that’s always plagued me is what is a decent person supposed to do if he smells smoke and sees flames in a theater? Grab his coat and sneak out?

Is Shariah law coming to a court near you? Get “Stealth Jihad”—Robert Spencer’s expose about efforts to quietly establish the Muslim system in Amerca The English politicians are defending their craven act on the grounds of cultural sensitivity—which is of course a highfalutin’ euphemism for censorship. But, then, you can always count on bureaucrats to pass off cowardice as principle.

When I see the way that Muslims have bullied one country after another into kowtowing to their demands, one can’t help thinking that Hitler’s biggest mistake was

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APRIL 24, 2009 The Jewish Voice UJC Takes Step Towards More Layoffs, Budget Cuts

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BY JACOB BERKMAN Under pressure from the federations that it serves, the United Jewish Communities took a step toward implementing an 18 percent budget cut that will include significant layoffs, the second time this year the organization will be forced to enact major personnel cuts.

BY MARK ZUSTOVICH Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz invites Brooklyn high school students ages 14-19 to submit stories, poems, essays, spoken word and raps for the fourth annual “Brooklyn Lit Match” teen writing contest, a competition held in conjunction with the Brooklyn Book Festival. The winning submissions will be published in a book and the first place winner will receive a laptop computer. h e t h e m e o f t h i s y e a r ’s c o n t e s t i s Brooklyn Next. Students are asked to write on the following: Change, change, change. It’s everywhere, all the time. A traff ic light changes a thousand times a day; neighborhoods are transformed; or the course of history is reset by a single moment, a movement of people, or a new discovery in science. Change is in the details of everyday life in Brooklyn or in the broad sweep of time. Change can be exciting, frightening, for better or worse, or just different. What story—true or f iction—can you tell about change that you experienced or dream about in Brooklyn?

A committee of publishers, editors and literary agents will select 10 f inalists, including a f irst place winner. The 10 f inalists will be invited to read their work at the Brooklyn Book Festival on September 13, 2009. Their work will be professionally edited and published in an anthology to be released by Akashic Books. The f irst place winner will be announced at the Book Festival and receive a laptop computer.

Entries are due by June 20, 2009, can be typed or handwritten, and should not exceed 2,500 words. You can write in any form: a story, poem, essay, or rap.

Please include a cover sheet with your name, address, school, age and telephone number. There is no fee to enter, and you must be a resident of Brooklyn at the time of submission.

Entries should be sent to Brooklyn Book Festival Lit Match, Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Any questions regarding the contest can be directed to Liz Koch, 718-802-3852 or ekoch@brooklynbp.nyc.gov.

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The budget committee of the UJC, the North American arm of the federation system, approved a plan Monday to reduce the organization’s budget from $37 million this year to $30.3 million in 2009-2010. The cuts will come primarily from the elimination of 31 jobs, the organization’s top professional and top lay leader told JTA. The cuts became necessary because local Jewish federations have on average seen their annual campaigns significantly drop during the recession, and many federations are making significant budget cuts and staff reductions on their own, UJC officials said in a telephone interview following the budget meeting.

“We surveyed our federations to see how campaigns were going, and a wide array felt that in general the campaigns probably averaged down in the low- to mid- teens,” the UJC’s chairman, Joe Kanfer, said. “Some are down more than that and some are down not nearly as much. We felt this was an appropriate number given what federations are doing in their own communities.”

The UJC has been anticipating and planning a budget cut for months, given the struggles of the federations that support it with annual dues.

Since the beginning of March, the Jewish federations in New York, Cleveland and Atlanta have laid off between 11 percent and 25 percent of their professional staffs. Each organization cited shrinking donations because of the economic downturn as the reason behind the moves.

Prior to a February powwow of more than 200 federation leaders in Florida to discuss the future of the UJC, a letter signed by several major federations circulated asking the organization to cut its budget, JTA reported previously. But as recently as March 16, the organization’s CEO and president, Howard Rieger, was hoping that the federations would accept a 10 percent budget cut that he proposed in February.

They apparently did not, prompting UJC leadership at some point during the past two weeks to up the proposed cut to 18 percent.

The plan is expected to be considered by the UJC’s executive committee on April 22; if approved, it will be brought before the organization’s general board in June. But layoffs are expected to begin after the late April meeting.

In May 2008, the organization cut its budget from $40.2 million to $37 million, laying off 37 employees in the process.

Since the UJC was formed in 1999 after a merger between the United Jewish Appeal, the Council of Jewish Federations and the United Israel Appeal, the organization has nearly halved its staff; it has reduced its budget from $46.2 million in 1999 to what would be $30.2 million -- a huge cut, even

Howard Rieger the CEO and President of UJC said that the organization is making cuts by 18 percent. before taking inflation into account.

Many of the previous layoffs came from the virtual elimination of the UJC’s missions planning department.

In March, Rieger expressed concern that deeper staff cuts may impinge the organization’s ability to operate. But on Monday, he and Kanfer put on a more positive face.

“There is a lot of efficiency built in here,” Kanfer said.

“One of the concepts is that as we serve communities, we are serving them with a staff that can take care of a wide array of their needs. But we think we will improve service by combining fundraising best practices and by consulting with them on community building best practices.”

Some 80 percent of the UJC’s overhead comes in the form of employee salaries and benefits, according to Rieger, but the organization has been looking to cut in other places as well, trimming travel expenses and the like; UJC has been convening meetings with federations in their own regions as opposed to holding big national meetings.

“A $30 million budget is still a significant amount of money,” Rieger said. “But if you look at what we have done over the past two years, we have eliminated 71 positions.

Twenty one percent of the work force does not come easy.”

The cuts will be tough, but it will not cripple the organization, despite what some in the media have speculated, Kanfer said. But this will force the organization to look beyond federations for funding.

“I would say that a $30 million organization is hardly a crippled organization,” Kanfer said. “There are two kinds of organizations: Those turning the lights down and only focusing on cost cutting, and those focusing on greater and greater innovation. We obviously will not have as many dollars as we have, but we will seek partnerships with foundations, and we are talking with various communities willing to pay more money ... We are not going to give up on our aspirations to be innovative.”

Special Screening of ‘The Forgotten Refugees’ in New York City

BY ANNA KOLODNER I am writing to invite you to a special event on April 23, 2009 at the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue in NY City.

The Honorable Irwin Cotler—Canadian Member of Parliament, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, and Acclaimed International Human Rights Lawyer—will be giving the keynote address at a screening of the David Project’s award-winning documentary “The Forgotten Refugees.” r. Cotler will provide an eyewitness account of the “Geneva Summit for Human Rights, Tolerance and Democracy” conference taking place in Geneva on April 19, 2009 and will examine the increased demonization of Israel by the international community.

“The Forgotten Refugees” film explores the history, culture, and forced exodus of Middle Eastern and North

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African Jewish communities in the second half of the 20th century. Using extensive testimony of refugees from Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Iraq, and Morocco the film recounts the stories—of joy and suffering—that nearly one million individuals have carried with them for so long. The film weaves personal stories with dramatic archival footage of rescue missions, historic images of exodus and resettlement, and analyses by contemporary scholars to tell the story of how and why the Jewish population in the Middle East and North Africa declined from one million in 1945 to several thousand today.

We hope you will join us for this exceptional program!

Anna Kolodner is the Executive Director of The David Project

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NY Times Columnists to Speak at Yeshiva University’s Robbins-Wilf Lecture

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On Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 pm, New York Times columnists Gail Collins and David Brooks discussed the policies and politics of the Obama administration’s first 100 days in office in a program presented as part of the annual Dr. Marcia RobbinsWilf Scholar-in-Residence lecture series at Yeshiva University. The panel discussion, entitled “Obama’s First Hundred Days,” took place at the Geraldine Schottenstein Cultural Center located at 239 East 34th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.

avid Brooks’ column on the Op-Ed Page of the Times started in September 2003. He has been a NY Times Op-Ed Columnist Gail senior editor at The Weekly Collins.

Standard, a contributing editor at Newsweek and the Atlantic Monthly, and he is currently a commen- 2007. tator on “The Newshour with Jim Mr. Brooks and Ms. Collins co-author Lehrer” on PBS. Mr. Brooks is the “The Conversation”, a New York Times author of “Bobos in Paradise: The New blog that started with the 2008 presidenUpper Class and How They Got There” tial campaign and now focuses on poliand “On Paradise Drive: How We Live tics and policy.

Now (And Always Have) in the Future The lecture series, named for its beneTense,” both published by Simon & factor, Dr. Marcia Robbins-Wilf, a Schuster. founding member Gail Collins of the Stern College joined the Times in for Women board.

1995 as a member Admission to the “The lecture series of the editorial lecture was free is named for its board. In 2001 she with valid photo ID. benefactor, Dr. became the f irst woman ever Marcia Robbins-Wilf, Founded in appointed editor of a founding member of 1886, Yeshiva the Times editorial the Stern College University brings page. At the begintogether the herning of 2007, she for Women board.” itage of Western civtook a leave to finilization and the ish a sequel to her ancient traditions of book, “America’s Women: 400 Years of Dolls, Drudges, Jewish law and life. More than 7,000 Helpmates and Heroines,” published by undergraduate and graduate students Harper Perennial. She returned to the study at YU’s four New York City campusTimes as an Op-Ed columnist in July es: the Wilf Campus, Israel Henry Beren

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Campus, Brookdale Center, and Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus. YU’s three undergraduate schools—Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, and Sy Syms School of Business—offer a unique dual program comprised of Jewish studies and liberal arts courses. Its graduate and affiliate schools include Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Benjamin N.

Cardozo School of Law, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, and Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary.

YU is ranked among the nation’s leading academic research institutions.

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From Pesach to Pizza Time

BY AMBER GRISTAK After eight breadless days, everyone was ready to hit the carb’s and celebrate the return to chametz. In the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, crowds flocked to Pizza Time, located at 1324 Avenue J. Lines were long, as usual, but the big topic of the night was focused on who was going to get the first Pizza pie.

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800 dollars from one single pizza pie.

Not familiar with eBay? Super Bowl tickets get about 600 hits, when auctioned, so 11,000 hits for a pizza is outstanding!

This year’s winning bid was for $2,600. This is the highest winning bid to date and it was made by J. Bailey. On an interesting note, this year’s winner seemed more interested in just participating then actually claiming his prize.

He actually waited and came in the next day for his special pizza pie.

During our interview, Cohen said that auction winner J. Bailey seems like “he’s a nice guy and he wanted to give money to charity—and this was a fun way to do it.”

Pizza Time gives all auction proceeds to charity. This year the money was split between three charities. The organizations which received the money i n c l u d e ; A-Time, an infertility a s s i s t a n c e o r g a n i z a t i o n ( w w w. a t i m e . o r g ) ; Sephardic Bikur Holim, a non prof it mental health and social service agency (www.sbhonline.org) and

Pizza Time, the net-popular pizza shop, has succeeded in creating a new annual charity outlet to help support much-needed organizations.

Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society (RCCS), an organization that helps Jewish men and women struggling with reproductive health and infertility (www.rccs.org).

Pizza Time’s co-owner, Judah Cohen, also said that Ben Greenf ield created the original idea. Cohen met Greenf ield in class, and they still study together.

Cohen also expressed how, initially, the

idea was made as a joke by Greenf ield.

Since, as Cohen said, “Everyone has their cravings for bread.”

In the end, the net-popular pizza shop has succeeded in creating a new annual charity outlet to help support muchneeded organizations. “We love turning the mayhem into a mitzvah,” said Cohen.

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Israel Has Not Only Survived But is Flourishing

BY MELANIE PHILLIPS What would Israel’s first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion have said if, on the day that he declared the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, he had known that six decades thence Israel would be encircled by its enemies, hopelessly outnumbered and fighting for its existence? He would surely have said: so what’s new?

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The denial and inversion of such facts has singled out Israel for vilification applied to no other country. Scapegoated for crimes of which it is in fact the victim, Israel has become the Jew of the Western world. This is a victory for the Arabs in the new type of war in which they are engaged. Asymmetric warfare, whose principal battlefield is the mind, uses ostensibly powerless people (the Palestinians) who are in fact backed by powerful state actors (Iran). Such an inversion of strong and weak and the systematic use of deception are vital to the principal strategic goal of asymmetric warfare: to confuse and

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n 8 May, Israel celebrates the 60th anniversary of that declaration. With every decade that it clocks up, people ask the same question: will Israel still be there for the next one? It is indeed astonishing that it has not only survived but is flourishing. Its situation as a permanently embattled nation is unique. On the day after BenGurion declared its independence, six Arab armies invaded and tried to wipe it out. With the current exception of Egypt and Jordan, the Arab and Muslim world has been trying ever since.

Israel is the only country whose creation was approved by the UN; yet it is the only country whose legitimacy is called into question. It is the only country which the world requires to compromise with its Palestinian Arab attackers and accede to their demands, even while they are firing rockets at its schools and houses and blowing up its citizens. It is the only country which continues to provide electricity and basic services to those attackers and routinely treats thousands of Palestinians in its own hospitals, even those who have Israeli blood on their hands.

And yet it is the only country which, in the court of public opinion, is condemned for behaving ‘disproportionately’ when it uses targeted military means to defend itself, and is accused of causing the very ‘Nazi’ or ‘apartheid’ atrocities of which it itself is the victim.

At present, the situation looks particularly ominous. Israel is menaced on several fronts by Iran which, racing to develop a nuclear weapon, is threatening a new genocide of the Jews while denying the last one.

In Lebanon Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Iranian-sponsored army Hezbollah, which is once again armed with thousands of rockets, says the next attack on Israel is not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. Since Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005 Iranian-backed Hamas, which is pledged to wipe out Israel and every Jew, has built a well-trained standing army of at least 20,000 men and a huge arsenal of weapons smuggled in from Egypt, and relentlessly attacks Israel with rockets and bombs.

It is widely expected that, once Independence Day is over and President Bush has returned home from his celebratory visit, Israel will finally mount a major incursion into Gaza to deal with Hamas. If it does, Western opinion, which largely ignores Israeli victimization, can be guaranteed to cry ‘atrocity’ once again. And just as before, Hamas will deliberately place women and children in the line of fire to maximize civilian casualties in order further to inflame that opinion.

For Israel finds itself trapped by a pincer movement of military and psychological attack from not only the Arab and Muslim world but also the West. And Britain, whose intelligentsia has swallowed wholesale Arab and Muslim lies, is the Western leader of those baying for Israel’s head. Thanks to the

poison spread by the British media, the universities, NGOs and the churches, Israel has been systematically demonized and delegitimized.

Few are aware, for example, how both Hamas and Hezbollah deliberately position both terrorists and weaponry in densely populated civilian areas, using women and children as human shields. While British headlines scream at Israel for causing a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, few are aware that Hamas has been stealing fuel supplies intended for Gaza’s population and blowing up the crossing points to provoke Israel into

With every decade that it clocks up, people ask the same question. Will Israel still be there for the next one? closing them, to escalate the conflict and inflame the world. Even fewer are aware that many of the most inflammatory images from the region are fabricated, since both Hamas and Hezbollah routinely stage ‘atrocities’ or artificially exaggerate incidents using doctored footage—courtesy of British journalists who are threatened with murder or kidnap if they fail to toe the line.

More fundamentally, the obsessional demonization of Israel is based on a false set of beliefs taken straight from Arab propaganda—that as a result of Holocaust guilt, Israel was created when a load of European Jews with no claim to the land were dumped on Palestine, driving out its rightful Arab Muslim inhabitants.

Ben-Gurion would today be surprised to find, for example, that Israel is regarded as illegally occupying the West Bank (and until 2005, Gaza). Along with modern Israel, this was part of the territory of Palestine within which in 1922 the League of Nations gave Britain the task of re-establishing the Jewish national home because of the unique claim by the Jews—the only people for whom it had ever been their nation state, hundreds of years before the Arabs invaded it. In other words, far from being ‘Palestinian land’, the Jews are entitled to claim it under international law, which also gives it the right to hold on to it in self-defense. Yet ‘progressive’ opinion not only denies both law and history but demands (as do the Palestinians) the ethnic cleansing of every last Jewish settler from a putative Palestinian state (just as half Israel’s population was created by Jews driven out of their ancient homes in Arab lands).

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demoralize its victims and suborn world opinion to its cause. Even Israel itself has weakened under this. For it has an intelligentsia which is no longer confident of the nation’s right to its own Jewish identity. This has created a dangerous vacuum. In Israeli universities, revisionist historians have told corrosive lies about their country’s history, portraying it as having been born in sin. In the schools, children have not been taught Jewish history and parrot Arab disinformation instead.

The country’s sense of national purpose has been further weakened by the 2006 Lebanon war, which punctured public belief in Israel’s military invincibility, and by the ongoing crisis of political leadership caused by a political system which is endemically corrupt and excludes the brightest and the best from public office.

The result of all this is that at present, both the Israeli Left and Right are consumed by a morbid despair. The Left thinks Israel is doomed to war in perpetuity because there is no prospect of a Palestinian state—which it remains convinced is the prerequisite for peace, despite this being contrary to all history, evidence and logic. The Right, on the other hand, thinks that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is Israel’s Chamberlain, about to declare peace in our time by giving away half of Jerusalem and the Golan Heights and thus delivering Israel to the wolves of Arab annihilation. But both are surely missing the bigger picture.

First, despite entering its seventh decade of living under existential siege, Israel is prospering. Its economy is booming, it leads the world in high-tech, and property prices in

Tel Aviv rival those in London. Second, having stared over the edge of the cultural abyss it has started to realize the danger. It is beginning to turn education round, with a new awareness dawning among high school principals of the need to teach Jewish history, identity and values. And although unprecedented numbers of mainly secular Israelis now choose to live abroad, there are rapidly growing numbers of the religiously orthodox who know exactly what they are fighting for and are prepared to die for it—as do the majority of middle-of-the-road Israeli citizens.

The same, however, can’t be said of the Palestinian Arabs, who are simply falling apart. The rise of Hamas, the progressive Islamisation and terrorisation of Palestinian society and the continued corruption and factional fighting within Fatah are all taking their toll. Increasingly, Palestinians are packing up and leaving. It is they rather than the Israelis who are in despair. Their sense of national identity—always artificial—now lies finally shattered by the death cult that acts in their name. After all, with even supposedly secular Fatah being steadily Islamised, why on earth would any Palestinian in his right mind want to live in a repressive Islamic republic—which Palestine would without doubt become—where dissidents are thrown from the tops of tall buildings?

And here lies the paradox which offers the best hope for Israel’s future. For the very Islamism which so menaces it might finally unlock the door to peace. This is because both Islamism and Iran threaten not just Israel but the ‘moderate’ Arab world too.

Accordingly, the last thing those Arabs want is an Iranian-backed, Islamised state of Palestine. Egypt and Jordan simply cannot afford to have Iran or the Muslim Brotherhood on their doorsteps in a Hamasdominated Gaza or West Bank. Currently, they rely on Israel to prevent it. But increasingly, talk of some kind of Jordan-EgyptPalestinian confederation is in the air.

As the analyst Jonathan Spyer has noted, Jordan’s recent decision to connect Jericho to the Jordanian electricity grid is an example of its increasing involvement in the West Bank. And behind the scenes, the more realistic Palestinians have grasped that their best chance of having any future at all lies in just such a confederation. Such an outcome would have history on its side. Some readers may feel the need to lie down after reading the rest of this sentence, but Jordan is historically the state of Arab Palestine. This was the original two-state ‘solution’ back in 1921, when Winston Churchill unilaterally gave away three quarters of the original territory of Palestine to the Hashemite dynasty, creating what is now Jordan, with the remainder supposed to go to the Jews.

But this chance of an end to the dispute is currently being undermined by the self-serving meddling of America which, like Europe, falsely casts the Arab war against Israel as a boundary dispute between Israel and the Palestinians and is trying to force the agreed outline of a Palestinian state by the time President Bush leaves office.

It is even pressuring Israel to accept Hamas’s ‘truce’—by which Hamas means a period when Israel doesn’t attack it so it can equip itself for war undisturbed—so that on his visit to Israel next week Bush can pretend

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Israel at 60: There Are No Answers, Only Improvisations

BY YOSSI KLEIN HALEVI To be an Israeli at the time of the state’s 60th anniversary means to be resigned to living with insoluble emotional and political paradoxes. It means living with a growing fear of mortality, even as we celebrate our ability to outlive every threat. We are almost certainly the only nation that marks its independence day with an annual poll that invariably includes the question: “Do you believe the country will still exist 50 years from now?” Most Israelis continue to answer in the affirmative, precisely because we know that the odds have always been against us, and that we have thrived in the face of dangers few nations would likely have survived.

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nations. “Let’s first be a light to ourselves,” out a decisive tilt in either direction. And we say. Still, we suspect that we may be a with Arabs constituting over 20 percent of light after all. In our war against the suicide our population, we are fated to be both a bombers, we proved that a consumerist soci- democratic state and a Jewish state, aspiring ety can defeat terrorists and reclaim its pub- to somehow include all its citizens in its lic space—an historic victory for the world, national identity while maintaining responeven if much of the world doesn’t know it. sibility even for Jews who are not its citiThis is the zens. third time in No less less than a cenextraordinary tury that the than the multiJews find ple fault lines themselves on in the society is the front line the fact that the against totalisociety is holdtarian evil— ing. We have Nazism, Soviet survived the communism murder of a and now prime minister, jihadism. Each and the uprootof those moveing of thouments aspired sands of our to remake fellow citizens humanity in its from their image, and homes in Gaza. each defined We know our the Jews as its capacity for main obstacle. self-devouring, It is difficult to To be an Israeli at 60 means to be proud the Jewish yetcelebrate that of unimagined achievements, of being a zer harah, evil pattern of temptation. The world innovator in science and enmity, but vast immigratechnology, of being second, just behind understanding tion waves of the nature of America, in the number of high-tech the last two our enemies decades, from start-ups represented on the NASDAQ. should, at least, the former give us confiSoviet Union dence in the and Ethiopia, essential righthave yet to be ness of our cause. By being the front line integrated. But we know, too, that the against jihad, Israel is performing the work ingathering of the exiles has its own momenof tikkun olam, helping to heal the world. tum, and that, somehow, a people is being Not only are we fighting this war while formed out of disparate and even antithetical bereft of inspired leadership; for the first communities. time in our history, we lack a vision that can To be an Israeli at 60 means to be privy summon a majority of Israelis. to a secret that most diaspora Jews don’t One after another of our ideological cer- know and which we often don’t acknowltainties have collapsed. The dream of edge even to ourselves: Israel is a great place “greater Israel” ended in the first intifada; to live—to cherish the informality, the vitalthe dream of “peace now” ended in jihad. ity if not the rudeness, the endless surprises Finally, there was the hope of unilateralism: and permutations of Israeliness. Within If we can’t occupy the Palestinians and we unbearable tension, we have created ease. can’t make peace with them, we can at least The food is great, the humor beyond politidetermine our own borders. That fantasy cally incorrect. Hebrew culture scandalizes ended with the missile attacks from Gaza. the sacred and sanctifies the mundane.

Now there are no answers, only improvisaMost of all, we sing. Every kind of song tions. is created here. The musical encounter Still, in place of ideological certainty between East and West—elsewhere desigthere is hard-won sobriety. Most of us would nated as “world music”—here is simply make almost any concession to end this con- Israeli music. And in recent years, God has flict and achieve genuine recognition of our become a major protagonist of Israeli rock, legitimacy. But most of us realize that, at confounding our notion of a nation divided this point in the conflict, no concession will between “secular” and “religious.” The old bring us that recognition. The left has won sentimental patriotic songs are kept alive in the argument over concessions, the right has mass sing-alongs around the country, and by won the argument over peace. For the first new hip-hop and reggae versions. The more time since the Six-Day War, we are facing desperate the situation becomes, the more reality without ideological blinkers. The col- exuberantly Israelis sing. lapse of ideologies depresses, but also clariTo be an Israeli at 60 is to be at once disfies: Finally, we understand the complexity appointed and awed. It means being primed in which we live, and that enables us to cope. for surprise—an emergency airlift of a To be an Israeli at 60 means to acknowl- remote Jewish tribe, missiles on Tel Aviv, an edge that our internal conflicts over identity Arab leader seeking peace in Jerusalem. It can only be managed, not solved. As a mod- means that, even as we grow wary of the ern state in a holy land, we are fated to mythic, we still feel privileged to live in the remain at once secular and religious, with- ultimate Jewish myth.

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e are still “the only country”—the only country whose borders are not internationally recognized, the only country whose capital city has no foreign embassies, the only country expected, in negotiations, to yield tangible assets in exchange for mere recognition of our existence, the only country on which a death sentence has been passed by some of its neighbors. Terror enclaves impinge on our borders, while the threat of a nuclear Iran grows. Our wars have shifted from the battlefront to the home front. Katyushas on Haifa and Ashkelon, exploding buses in

Jerusalem: The inconceivable has become routine.

As the jihad against us intensifies, we long for the ever-more elusive promise of normalization. Perhaps only now, in our fitful late-middle age, do we realize how touchingly naïve it was for the Zionist movement to imagine normalizing the Jews by creating the only non-Muslim state in the Middle East, in a land holy to three competing faiths, in proximity to the world’s most coveted oil fields.

To be an Israeli at 60 means to be proud of unimagined achievements, of being a world innovator in science and technology, of being second, just behind America, in the number of high-tech start-ups represented on the NASDAQ. And it means carrying the shame of chilul, desecration of the name “Israel.” We have allowed ourselves to be represented by a president accused of rape, a prime minister voted the most corrupt politician in the country, a deputy prime minister convicted of molestation, a former finance minister accused of massive embezzlement.

Other countries may have leaders even more corrupt than ours. But that is no comfort for a people facing life and death decisions, and repeatedly summoned to sacrifice far beyond the capacity of any other Western citizenry.

In our late middle age, most of us are wary of the notion of fulfilling the biblical imperative of becoming a light onto the

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How an Upscale Restaurant Made Mexican Cuisine for Pesach

BY LINDA MOREL During Pesach, most American Jews forgo the zesty tacos and tortillas they savor all year. But what if someone knew how to prepare Mexican food without flour or leavening? What if his recipes were served during the holiday’s eight days in an upscale restaurant? everal years ago I began experimenting with the infusion of Mexican ingredients and Jewish foods,” says Julian Medina, chef and owner of Toloache, a contemporary Mexican bistro in Manhattan’s theater district.

He started small, offering clients guacamole with matzah instead of the usual chips. Then his creativity blossomed into a Julian Medina says he complete holiday menu, featuring chipotlePesach menu at his braised brisket and matzah ball soup seasoned with aromatic herbs and jalapeno peppers.

Why would a chef from Mexico City who soned with cilantro and jalapeno and finhad dazzled clients at Maya and Pampano, ished with a squeeze of lime. His Roasted two of Manhattan’s best Mexican restaurants, Halibut recipe is served with a Pesach turn to Jewish cuisine for inspiration?

Cauliflower Pancake reminiscent of a latke Although Medina was born a Catholic, he made from cauliflower rather than potatoes. converted to Judaism. Six years ago, when he Soon after Medina opened Toloache, was dating the Jewish woman who would which is named for a flowering plant used in become his wife, he started spending holi- Mexican love potions, several friends asked days with her family. It sparked a curiosity him to serve a Pesach menu at the restaurant. about her religion that continued to grow the Typical of many New Yorkers, they adore more he learned about Jewish rituals. fine dining but were not inclined to From the beginning he was cook. Yet that didn’t stop them intrigued by each holiday’s from craving seder foods, traditional fare as he tastwhich they knew Medina ed the foods his future would bring to a new mother-in-law prelevel.

“Word traveled pared. It wasn’t long He responded by before he started seaoffering a dazzling and customers soning Jewish Pesach menu at flocked to Toloache for recipes with the flaToloache, from first Jewish foods with vors of his youth. course through a Medina explored dessert of Matzah a piquant twist.”

Jewish cooking, both Pudding with Roasted Sephardi and Ashkenazi.

Bananas.

“This is what chefs do Four years ago, 10 peowhen exposed to cuisines that ple were his first holiday excite them—they conduct patrons, arriving with friends, famresearch to develop new recipes,” he says. ily and kosher wine, Medina recalls.

“Food is never static. It changes every day.”

“I wanted them to feel at home while celHis Matzah Tostada recipe was influ- ebrating Pesach,” he says. enced directly by Sephardic cuisine, as were Word traveled and customers flocked to the Matzah Tortillas that accompany his Toloache for Jewish foods with a piquant brisket, a signature dish of Ashkenazi fare. twist.

Many of his recipes benefit from the mar“I still can’t believe the menu has become riage of both cuisines. so popular,” says Medina, explaining that While Julian’s Matzah Ball Soup bears articles about his Mexican-Jewish fusion cuithe stamp of Ashkenazi cooking, it is sea- sine have been published in The New York

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still can’t believe the Manhattan bistro.

Times, among other New York newspapers and magazines.

On the first and second nights of the holiday, some customers bring kosher wine and read the Haggadah, performing an entire seder. Others simply relish Pesach food Mexican style. During Pesach week, nearly 100 people order holiday fare at Toloache as an alternative to cooking at home.

“People can adapt our Pesach menu in any way they want,” Medina says.

While the kitchen at Toloache is not made kosher for Pesach, Medina’s recipes conform to the Pesach laws of kashrut. By sharing his recipes, Medina has offered home cooks the option of turning one of the holiday’s eight nights into a celebration of Mexican Jewish

food.

With his Pesach menu becoming so popular at Toloache, Medina now offers Rosh HaShanah and Chanukah dishes infused with Mexican spices.

Medina’s wife suspects that at some point the Medina family was Jewish. Some early settlers in Mexico who had emigrated from Spain were Conversos, Jews forced to convert to Catholicism during the Spanish Inquisition.

Perhaps the Medina family had been Conversos. The origin of their name is Hebrew and Arabic. Several Jewish families in Spain have carried the surname Medina.

In the Spanish province of Cadiz, in the city Medina-Sidonia, it was customary among Sephardim to be named for the city of origin.

Regardless of his family origins, these days Medina celebrates Pesach like most Jews around the world—at home.

“I cook dinner with my wife’s mom,” he says, explaining how he learned Jewish cooking by standing at her side in the kitchen. “Now we plan the menu together.”

Medina’s mother-in-law likes how he has tweaked her recipes and approves of the foods he has added to the family repertoire.

“Pesach is always a special occasion,” Medina says. “There is something awe inspiring about repeating the story of the ancient Israelites journey from slavery to freedom, from Pharaoh’s tyranny in Egypt to the Promised Land.”

The holiday is even more meaningful now that Medina is the father of a year-old daughter. While she is too young to recite the Four Questions, she’s already tasted matzah tortillas—served with chipotle salsa, of course.

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New Ban on Is a Loan or a Lease More Economical For You? Plastic Chemical in Baby Toys

BY CONSUMER REPORTS

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o m m o n ly used as plastic softeners, phthalates might pose long-term risks to the development of the reproductive system and endocrine functions that regulate metabolism and hormone activity.

The phthalate rule was an important provision of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which became law in August 2008.

Phthalates cause concern Scrutiny of phthalates has been growing over the years, with a focus on products intended for children, and most recently in the manufacture of some drugs.

The use of three phthalates in children’s toys and child-care products has been permanently banned by the new consumer safety act: DEHP, or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate; DBP (dibutyl phthalate); and BBP (benzyl butyl phthalate).

Three additional phthalates will be banned temporarily, pending a full assessment, from children’s toys that can be placed in a child’s mouth and from child-care products. Those are items intended to facilitate the sleep or feeding of children age 3 or younger or to help young children with sucking or teething.

The product safety act requires the creation of a Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel to assess the safety of all phthalates and phthalate alternatives used in children’s products.

If the panel determines that those or other phthalates are sufficiently dangerous to the health of children or pregnant women, they will be permanently banned.

Items manufactured until a Feb. 10 cutoff date can still be sold, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has indicated. But that still leaves parents in a quandary, as it is difficult to tell which toys contain phthalates and which don’t. Some of the larger retailers have already cleared their shelves of the offending products.

Phthalates have been found in household and children’s items such as soft-plastic toys and baby lotions. Consumers Union’s own tests have shown that perfumes commonly contain phthalates.

Research finds link to drugs New research from Harvard University, Boston University, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found phthalate metabolites in people taking certain medications. The study identified 47 drugs that might contain phthalates, which are used to make the coatings for some drugs.

Metabolite levels were significantly higher in people who reported taking at least one of four phthalate-containing medications. They were mesalamine (a colitis treatment), didanosine (for HIV), omeprazole (an ulcer treatment), and theophylline (for asthma and lung disease).

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he more car/less money argument resonates with a lot of car shoppers.

Leasing accounted for nearly 27 percent of all new vehicle acquisitions in 2007, according to CNW Marketing Research. Part of what’s making the option more tempting: The average monthly lease payment has dropped 44 percent in the past five years. In the auto section of the newspaper, dealers promote low monthly payments in large type. Buried in the small print, however, are all the fees that can boost your overall cost.

Tools of the trade Numerous online tools are available to help you make the buy-or-lease decision.

You can find questionnaires and calculator on the Web sites of auto dealers, financial institutions, and other parties. The questionnaires or “recommenders” usually consist of six to eight questions about your finances, driving habits, and preferences. Your answers are evaluated, and a lease-or-buy recommendation spews forth.

With a calculator, you’ll typically type in such variables as the cost of the car, your down payment, the term of the lease or loan, and other numbers that will get crunched to determine which deal will be the most financially advantageous for you. Unfortunately, the calculators often don’t ask for important data such as acquisition fees, insurance costs, “drive-off ” fees, and any up-front state sales taxes. And even if they took those costs into account, you might not have them at hand. Some calculators will estimate them for you, but one of the most important values in the equation, the car’s residual value at the end of the lease, can vary considerably from one leasing company to the next.

Cash and carry There is another option, of course. You can pay cash for the car. You’ll owe no finance charges, and you’re free to drive as many miles as your gas budget allows. But given that an average new car will cost you about $25,000, scraping up the cash might not be so simple. And putting your money into an asset that depreciates by thousands of dollars as soon as you start using it might give you pause.

Even if you can haggle a discount for paying cash (which may not be much, since dealers profit from the car’s financing as well as its sale), there’s still the matter of what you could have earned elsewhere.

Though interest rates are heading lower, you could still get a multiyear CD earning 3.4 percent in late January. Putting most of the $24,495 you’d spend on a new Accord to work for you (after setting some aside to use for car-loan payments), earns you about $1,300 in interest, before taxes, over three years. Of course, you’ll pay more than that in interest on a car loan, unless you have low or zero-percent financing. In our example, financing the Accord at 6.99 percent over five years costs $3,800 in interest for the first three years.

If that $24,495 seems a bit steep to shell out but you still want the peace of mind of not owing a car payment every month, consider paying cash for a late-model used car,

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New consumer safety rules now ban certain children’s products that contain a class of chemicals called phthalates.

It’s up there with baseball vs. football and creamy vs. crunchy. Which is better: financing or leasing a new car? Leasing is often touted as the option that gives you “more car for less money.” This month, the Consumer Reports Money Lab set out to test that premise.

Figuring out whether a loan or a lease is the better option for you, is not always easy. which has already taken its depreciation hit.

The questionnaires and calculators have their place. Indeed, this site offers a number of financial calculators in the Cars section.

However imprecise, a calculator will at least let you know if you’re in the right ballpark to lease or buy the model you have in mind. Of course, there is also a subjective factor to driving—an activity that occupies the average American for 15 hours a week—and even the most sophisticated calculator won’t be able to measure just how much it’s worth to you to be in the vehicle you want for those 15 hours.

The cold, hard facts We won’t keep you in suspense: The Money Lab determined that buying a car— in this case, the best-selling 2008 Honda Accord EX, at $24,495—would cost $4,597 less over five years than closed-end leasing for exactly the same model.

We compared the two most common arrangements: a three-year lease and a fiveyear loan, and analyzed total costs after each year over five years. Since the lease is up after only three, we assumed that the lessor took out a new lease-same terms, same vehicle, only newer-in the fourth year.

Specifically, we took Honda’s February 2008 online lease offer of 36 monthly payments of $239 and put it up against a typical five-year loan at 6.99 percent, which is the rate a buyer with good credit could expect to get. For comparison, we also did the same exercise with a more expensive model, the 2008 Lexus ES 350, which sells for $38,405 and can be leased for $429 a month.

If you look merely at the monthly costs, leasing seems like the better deal for both cars. But the advantage changes over time, as the totals in our comparisons show. Further, our calculations don’t include the equity building in the financed car (but do show the impact of depreciation for both).

Also consider that after three years, the financing buyer will still have a car to drive, while the lessor must return it and start all over. He or she will have to lease another car and fork over a new set of up-front payments or else finance a car, buy one for cash, or bone up on the local bus routes. Our test assumes the lessee enters into a new lease agreement.

And don’t forget the end-of-lease costs Our calculations don’t take into account end-of-lease costs. For example, excess mileage charges (15 cents per mile in the case of the Accord) can quickly add up. Data from CNW show that 35 percent of leases with an annual 12,000-mile limit are exceeded, with the average being 2,500 miles.

Wear-and-tear assessments averaged $1,700 in 2006. (Not surprisingly, wear-and-tear charges might sometimes be overlooked by a dealership if you lease another car.) CNW also found that excess mileage and excess wear charges account for the bulk of lease dissatisfaction. What’s more, a leased car might be more expensive to insure.

Finally, consider that the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates 1.25 percent in January 2008 alone. The lower rates are already working their way into the auto-loan market, where rates were trending down in early February after spiking at the start of the year. Consequently, the difference between the monthly payment of a leased car and a financed one should narrow considerably.

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Taxes: My Experience with Identity Theft

BY CONSUMER REPORTS I thought I’d share my own timely tale as the victim of identity theft, an ordeal that began 13 months ago when I tried to file my 2007 Federal tax return online only to have it rejected because some fraudster beat me to the punch.

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he submission of a phony tax return in my name was bad enough, but the frustration I’ve experienced trying to resolve the mess is almost unspeakable.

The wheels of government move slowly.

Very slowly. Maybe if I was some bigwig, the Feds would be as anxious as I am to track down the scammers. But at this point, there’s no happy ending, sad ending, or any ending in sight, for that matter.

My nightmare began last March, when I attempted to electronically file my return via TurboTax, which was rejected because someone a month earlier had already efiled a return with my Social Security Number on it. In The technical term for my conundrum is what they call a “scrambled” Social Security number.

Being new to identity theft, I didn’t quite understand at first what had happened or the gravity of the situation. When I contacted TurboTax support, the customer service rep suggested that it was probably an innocent mistake. Someone must have transposed the digits of their Social Security number, a common error in this age of e-filing, he speculated.

Calls to the Internal Revenue Service didn’t do much to bring clarity to the situ-

ation. Like TurboTax, the IRS initially sus- Trade Commission, and the three credit pected that the other filer entered the reporting companies. For a list of tips on wrong Social Security number. She thwarting identity theft, click here to check instructed me to print out and mail in my out what my CR financial-expert colreturn. For the record, the IRS owed me leagues had to say. money, not the other Frankly, I didn’t way around. know what to do or where to turn for When the IRS failed to contact me help. During one for several months, particular call to the I got a really bad IRS, though, I got a gem of a representafeeling. So I called tive, who actually the IRS again for an update and advice. faxed me a copy of And again. And the fraudulent return.

It even again. And again.

The news never included a bogus what I was hoping home address, an apartment in New to hear. Every time York City. Why I’d call, I’d get a different representa- My nightmare began last couldn’t investigators just check out tive, who told me a March, when I attempted to the fake address? I different story, naively wondered. asked different electronically file my return In any event, questions, and gave via TurboTax. many more months a different timetable passed and, still, the for resolution of my case. If that wasn’t IRS hadn’t contacted me. Guess why? stressful enough, The agency, it everyone I spoke with had a different seems, had been take on how worried I should be. One rep mailing correspondence meant for me to would downplay the severity of my situa- the bogus New York City return address on tion, while another had dire warnings: can- the fraudulent return, not my real address – cel charge cards, contact my bank, the the one where I’ve lived for nearly my local police, state troopers, the Federal entire life.

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I didn’t learn until even more time passed—on yet another impromptu followup call to the IRS—that the onus was on me to submit a formal change of address form to the IRS to prevent them from sending my mail to the fake address. Incredible.

When I tried to use logic with one particular IRS agent by reasoning that common sense suggests my legitimate address is the one I’ve had all my adult life, the rep responded by saying “people move all the time.” She also advised me to stop “overthinking.”

To keep a long story from dragging on even longer, I’ll cut to the chase. In all this time, I’ve contacted the IRS more than a dozen times, had to document I am, in fact, the real me, implemented several credit freezes to make sure scammers weren’t trying to obtain credit cards in my name, and have had a tax advocate assigned to help expedite a resolution of my case. To date, the IRS has handed off the case to investigators and examiners whose work is pretty much done, my advocate assured me. She says she’s beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I sure hope so.

Even if, by some miracle, the case is closed and I get my long-awaited refund (with interest, but unfortunately, no latepayment penalty), I’ve still got to deal with my 2008 tax return. When I tried to e-file, it, too, got rejected. Let’s hope this time, I did something stupid like transpose the digits of my Social Security number.

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Pirke Abot character based only upon their personal feelings as to how one should behave. Their thoughts may apply in one generation or in a particular society but they are merely personal opinions as to what is right and what is wrong. The Rabbis quoted in Pirke Abot espoused the rules of behavior that they lived as their credo but they did not create these rules. Pirke Abot is TORAH that came from Sinai and is eternal and as unchanging as all the rest of Torah law. Being patient in judgment, greeting people with a pleasant countenance and doing good things now rather than later are eternal rules of life for all times and all societies. They are not personal opinions they are Torah.

There is a widely held custom to teach Pirke Abot—The Ethics of Our Fathers in the weeks between Pesah and Shabuot.

There are six chapters and six Shabbatot and so one is learned each week.

Chapter 1 oshe received the Torah from Sinai and gave it to Yehoshua who passed it to the Elders…”

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“Pirke Abot is TORAH that came from Sinai and is eternal and as unchanging as all the rest of Torah law.”

The placement of the tractate of Abot raises a question. There are six sections of Mishnah. Each deals with a specific body of

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Abot 1:1 The book of Abot opens with the masoret—the passing of the Torah from one generation to the next from leader to leader.

We acknowledge and attest to the fact that our Holy Book is a gift from Hashem to Moshe on Har Sinai. He in turn passed it to his student Yehoshua. Subsequent eras protected our traditions and passed our Torah’s teachings to their children and grandchildren.

Pirke Abot, the Ethics of our Fathers, transmits moral advice and insights of the leading rabbinic scholars of different generations. law. The laws pertaining to agriculture— Zeraim—is followed by the laws dealing with our Holy Days—Zemanim—and then the mishnayot that pertain to women— Nashim. The fourth section deals with business and damages—Nezikin. Abot is the final tractate of this section. The final two sections are Kadashim dealing with service in the Bet haMikdash and Taharot—laws of purity and impurity.

Why would our Sages leave the source of

our Torah at Sinai and its dissemination through the generations to a middle position of our Mishnah? Wouldn’t it make more sense to open the first book with this appropriate introduction?

Also, why open a book that deals with manners and character development with such a preface?

The Rav miBartenura, primary commentator on the Mishnah, answers that many non-Jews have written books on manners and

“We all must work through our lives to achieve self-perfection.”

We all must work through our lives to achieve self-perfection. The study of Abot is a way to absorb the thoughts of Hashem on how He expects you to behave. It is eternal— it is true—it is Torah from Moshe on Sinai as passed from generation to generation.

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Parshiot Tazria–Metzora 5769, 2009: Choose Life!

1 Iyar, 5769

BY RABBI DAVID ETENGOFF

ous statements regarding this most heinous of aveirot (prohibitions). Allow me to share a few examples with you: “Rabbi Yochanan said in the name of Rabbi Yossi ben Zimra:’ Anyone who speaks lashon hara is as if he has totally rejected G-d Himself (kafar b’ikar).’” Rav Chisda said in the name of arashat Metzora begins with the laws Mar Ukba that: “Anyone who speaks lashon of the metzora and his purification hara is fitting to be put to death by stoning.” procedures. The metzora is afflicted A second statement by Rav Chisda in the with tzarat. This disease is unidentifiable name of Mar Ukba is even more powerful: with any of the many skin ailments that exist “Anyone who speaks lashon hara, in our own time. As such, Rabbi Shmuel ben Hakodesh Baruch Hu (the Holy One Meir (Rashi’s grandson who is known as the Blessed Be He) Himself declares:’ He and I Rashbam 1080-1158), introduces our topic are unable to dwell in the same world!’” It is crucial to recognize that these are far more in the following manner: All of the sections dealing with the than sermonic statements meant to dissuade afflictions (negayim) affecting people, gar- us from the grievous sin of speaking lashon ments, houses and the manner in which they hara. Instead, they have deep and abiding appear as well as the number of days requir- halachic (Jewish legal) significance. By way ing sequestering, the white, black, and gold- of proof, the Rambam (1135-1204) utilized en identifying hairs may not in any way be this daf (folio), among a number of other understood by following the simple and sources, when he formulated his piskei din direct meaning of the text. Neither may we (halachic decisions) in this fundamental rely upon standard human knowledge and area of Jewish law (see Mishneh Torah, expertise. Instead, we must follow the analy- Hilchot Deot, chapter 7).

Perhaps it is the following statement sis (midrash) of the Sages, their decrees, and the inherited body of knowledge that they from the Yeshiva of Rabbi Yishmael, howevreceived from the earliest Sages. This is the er, that most succinctly summarizes the ultiessence [of this mater]. (Translation my mate gravity of this sin: “It was taught in the Yeshiva of Rabbi Yishmael: ‘Anyone who own) In a word, tzarat can only be understood speaks lashon hara magnifies his sins correfrom the Torah rather than from a physiolog- sponding to the three [cardinal] sins of idol worship, illicit physiical or medical percal relations, and spective. This is m u r d e r . ’ ” because its origin is (Translations my not biologically “There are those own) As Talmud based. Instead, it is a moral qualities where it Bavli, Sanhedrin 74a spiritual malady that quite clear; manifests itself in a is prohibited (assur) for makes these transgressions physical fashion. a person to follow are deemed to be so Ever since horrendous that they Moshe’s sister the middle path.” may never be violated Miriam was pun—even to save one’s ished with tzarat for life: speaking lashon hara R. Johanan said in (slander) against him (Sefer Bamidbar 12:1-12:13), our Sages the name of R. Simeon b. Jehozadak: By a have connected this heinous act to this spir- majority vote, it was resolved in the upper itual ailment. Given its singular import, chambers of the house of Nithza in Lydda Chazal (Our Sages of blessed memory) that in every [other] law of the Torah, if a spoke about lashon hara throughout the man is commanded: ‘Transgress and suffer Talmud. One page, however, is a mini-ency- not death’ he may transgress and not suffer clopedia of their attitudes on this subject. death, excepting idolatry, incest, [which Talmud Bavli, Arakin 15b presents numer- includes adultery] and murder. (Soncino Dedicated to the sacred memory of my sister-inlaw, Ruchama Rivka Sondra alehah hashalom and the refuah shalaimah of Sarah bat Rachel.

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Talmud translation) clear: We must eschew gaavah and pursue Chazal identified gaavah (arrogance, lives dedicated to anivut (humility). also known as gasot haruach) as one of the Humility, as the Rambam suggests above, is character traits that contribute to speaking the antidote to the insidious middah (characlashon hara. This is illustrated by the fol- ter trait) of gaavah. It was Moshe’s greatest lowing passage from Talmud Bavli, Sotah trait and the one middah, perhaps more than 5a: any other, which enabled him to achieve the R. Chisda said, and according to anoth- lofty status of Moshe Rabbeinu (Moshe our er version it was Mar ‘Ukba: “Every man in Teacher). Then, too, Yehudah gained glory whom is haughtiness of spirit, the Holy One, for his tribe for all time and became the problessed be He, declares, I and he cannot genitor of all future kings, at least in part, both dwell in the world; as it is said: because of his mastery of this ethical trait: ‘Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Rabbi Berechyah the Kohan, the son of him will I destroy; he that has an high look Rabi, said in the name of Rabbi Levi: “ The and a proud heart will I not suffer’—read Holy One Blessed be He said: ‘Yehudah, not “him” [I cannot suffer], but “with him” since you have lowered yourself before your I cannot [dwell]. There are some who younger brother [i.e., Benjamin, in order to apply this teaching to those who speak rescue him from servitude,] when the slander; as it is said, “whoever secretly Mishkan (portable Sanctuary in the desert) will be erected and slanders, him will I all of the tribes will destroy.” (Soncino come to offer [sacritranslation with my “...It is equally in our fices]; there will be emendations and no tribe that will emphasis) power to continuously offer before you.

As gaavah is one develop the middah of Rather, they will all of the main factors demonstrate respect that can lead us anivut and act kindly before you and you toward lashon hara, and respectfully to will have [the honor] in addition to other of being the first to sins, the Rambam our fellow man.” bring [the sacri“broke” his own rule fices].’ Therefore the of the shvil hazahav Torah states: “And (the middle path) in regards to his rejection of this unethical per- the one [of the tribal princes] who brought sacrifices on the first day… from the tribe sonality trait. He, therefore, states: There are those moral qualities where it of Yehudah…” (Midrash Bamidbar Rabbah is prohibited (assur) for a person to follow 13:3, translation, my own) Beyond question, as King Solomon the middle path. Rather, he must distance himself from one extreme and totally pursue taught us in Sefer Mishle 21:18 “Death and its opposite. This refers to arrogance (govah life are in the hand of the tongue…” lav). It is not good enough for an individual (Translation, The Judaica Press Complete to be humble alone. Instead, he must have a Tanach) This teaches us that we have the lowly character and his spirit must be choice to cultivate the middah of gaavah exceedingly low. Therefore, it states regard- and speak lashon hara. In stark contrast, it is ing Moshe our teacher, that he was exceed- equally in our power to continuously develingly humble (anav m’od) rather than mere- op the middah of anivut and act kindly and ly stating that he was humble. (Mishneh respectfully to our fellow man. The first Torah, Hilchot Deot 2:3) (Translation my path is “death” and the second is “life.” May Hashem give us the strength and wisdom to own) Lashon hara is antithetical to living a G- fulfill the verse: “You shall choose life, so d-based existence. While we no longer suf- that you and your offspring will live” (Sefer fer the physical manifestations of the spiri- Devarim 30:19). Then, G-d willing, we will tual malady known as tzarat, our neshamot be zocheh (merit) to have the Schechinah (souls) still bear the burden of speaking in (Divine Presence) dwell among us. V’chane such a fashion. Our choice, therefore, is yihi ratzon.

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NEWS IN REVIEW NEW YORK NYPD TAKING LONGER TO RESPOND TO SERIOUS CRIMES New York City police are taking longer to respond to serious crimes. According to NYPD data, more than half the city’s 75 precincts took longer to respond to “critical” calls last year than they did in 2007.

Although many precincts saw only slight increases, others had more significant spikes in average response time, including a 42-second increase at the 100th Precinct in Queens, and a 38-second hike at Manhattan’s 13th Precinct.

Average citywide response times rose by 4 seconds to 4 minutes and 10 seconds.

Response times in Staten Island decreased an average 7 seconds, but its precincts had among the city’s slowest response times in the city at over 5 minutes. Police spokesman Paul Browne acknowledges the slower response times but says they’re significantly better than a decade ago.

AGUDATH ISRAEL’S REACTION TO PATERSON’S MARRIAGEREDEFINITION BILL Following New York State Governor David A. Paterson’s introduction of a bill to legalize “Toeiva” marriage in the state, Agudath Israel of America reiterated its long-standing opposition to the proposed move. The organization’s official statement is below.

Agudath Israel of America strongly opposes the proposed redefinition of marriage in New York State. Societies’ mores constantly shift, but eternal truths remain.The institution of marriage in its traditional form has served as the foundation of family and the bedrock of civilized society since time immemorial.In Agudath Israel’s view, tampering with marriage in the most fundamental way possible, by abandoning its definition as the sanctioned union of woman and man, is fraught with grave social danger.

Moreover, as has been repeatedly shown over recent years, the push to redefine marriage seeks to belittle those individuals and institutions who refuse to abandon their deep-seated and sincere religious beliefs. It is that prospect, more than the preservation of traditional marriage that should be unacceptable to anyone concerned with basic civil rights.

MAJOR FOREST FIRE IN SULLIVAN COUNTY More than 30 fire companies from Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties were still at the scene Saturday night of what is being called a “major forest fire” that has spread for miles on both sides of Wurtsboro Mountain. The brush fire is centered at Shawanga Lodge Road and Crane Road in the Sullivan County village of Bloomingburg. It is believed to have started early last Saturday afternoon near Wurtsboro Airport, but spread rapidly.

Sullivan County Fire Coordinator Richard Martinkovic told the Associated Press that there is no imminent danger.

Firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading to more than two dozen homes along a mountain ridge. The National Weather Service declared a “red flag” warning for the region, meaning there were dry, windy conditions that are ripe for brush fires.

NYC PARKING METERS CHANGING FROM 30 MINUTES TO 20 MINUTES At 47,000 meters around NYC, 30 minutes for 25 cents is being reduced to 20 minutes at the same price. It’s part of Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to raise an additional $16.8 million annually to help close the city’s $4 billion budget gap.

The move has business owners fuming.

The changeover—the first for the lowestrate meters since 1995—began on Feb. 16 and is already done for all 17,842 meters in Queens, and is under way on 7,138 in The Bronx, Department of Transportation numbers show.

Next will be 18,042 change-gobblers in Brooklyn, followed in June by 1,733 on Staten Island. By late June, the remaining 2,744 lowest-rate meters in Manhattan will be converted, almost all above 96th Street.

Higher meter rates have long prevailed below 96th, especially at muni-meters that accept DOT pre-paid debit cards as well as quarters. Drivers are upset that the overhaul is being done with little notice, leaving them with expired-meter violations. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Brooklyn/Queens) said the change will bring even more of an “onslaught of parking tickets.”

Some community-board activists, however, welcome the change and are pushing for even higher rates. “The more cars we get to turn over, the more we get shoppers running quick errands into the stores,” said Ian Dutton of Community Board 2 in Greenwich Village.

NATIONAL COST-CUTTING AT NY TIMES, REORGANIZATION AT WASHINGTON POST The New York Times unveiled plans to eliminate several weekly sections of the newspaper in the latest cost-cutting move at the prestigious but financially troubled daily. The Times said it was doing away with several weekly sections “in a bid to save millions of dollars” in ink, paper and freelance reporter costs, absorbing them into other parts of the newspaper.

The Times Co. also recently completed a sale-leaseback deal for part of its Manhattan headquarters in a move aimed at raising cash to pay down its debt and received a 250-million-dollar loan from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim. On the chopping board are the “Escapes” travel section in Friday editions, the regular fashion layout in The New York Times Magazine and regional weekly sections for surrounding areas such as New Jersey, the Times said.

The Washington Post, meanwhile, announced a sweeping editorial reorganization at the newspaper and details of its plan to merge its currently separate print and online operations into a single newsroom.

At the Washington Post, executive editor Marcus Brauchli unveiled a number of personnel changes and the creation of a “Universal News Desk” that will edit stories for both the print and online editions of the newspaper.

AGRIPROCESSORS HR WORKER PLEADS GUILTY A former human resources manager at Agriprocessors Inc. pleaded guilty today to a charge that she helped harbor illegal immigrant workers at the kosher meat plant.

Elizabeth Billmeyer, 48, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to harbor undocumented aliens for profit and one count of knowingly accepting false resident alien cards.

Prosecutors alleged in court papers last month that Billmeyer, of Postville, helped the illegal workers get jobs at the plant even though she knew they had come to the United States illegally.

Billmeyer remains free on bond until her sentencing, which has not yet been set.

She faces a maximum 20-year prison sentence, a $500,000 fine, six years of probation and other assorted court fees.

Agriprocessors was the site of a major

immigration raid in May that led to the arrest of 389 plant workers. The plant has struggled since, and sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year against hundreds of businesses and creditors.

INTERNATIONAL ISRAELI JETS SCRAMBLE AFTER DELTA FLIGHT ACTIVATES HIJACK ALERT BY MISTAKE Israeli fighter jets were scrambled to escort a Delta Air Lines plane flying from New York to Tel Aviv after the pilot activated a hijacking alert by mistake.

Transportation ministry official, Dani Shenar, told Israeli media Saturday that nobody was hurt in the incident. He said two jets hovered briefly over the plane carrying over 100 people and escorted it safely to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport. A technical malfunction had prevented the pilot from communicating with the airport’s control tower. The transportation ministry said it will launch an investigation.

SUSPECT IN AL-HARIRI ASSASSINATION ARRESTED IN UAE A suspect in the investigation into the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was arrested last weekend in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The suspect was named as former Syrian intelligence officer Mohammad Zuhair al-Siddiq.

Al-Siddiq was arrested in Paris four years ago on an international warrant after being charged with murder by Lebanese prosecutors. However, French courts refused to extradite him as they feared he would face the death penalty and subsequently released him in 2006. He had been missing since leaving France in March 2008.

Hariri and 22 other people died on February 14, 2005, when his convoy was hit by a bomb in the center of Beirut. Outrage from the attack led to Syria withdrawing its troops from Lebanon. Syria denies charges it was behind the blast. An international court recently convened to try four generals who were commanders in Lebanon’s proSyrian security establishment in connection with the killing.

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People, Places, and Things

BY PAUL STEINER O ve r h e a rd restaurant customer to passing waiter “What time is it?” Waiter: “Sorry Sir, this is not my table.” ose Mugrabi and his sons, Alberto and David, who own the world’s largest private art collection was born in Israel. The family owns some 3,000 art works, some 800 by Andy Warhol.

Jackie Mason did a benef it for the Israeli Olympic team in Toronto, flying there from NYC by private plane.

In Primary States’ play “Chasing Manet” starring Jane Alexander, set in a nursing home, 3 metal wheelchairs hang from the ceiling on the stage.

Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, Rachel McAdams are in Universals’ thriller “State of Flay.” It’s about US political intrigue.

Mid America’s concert season is in full swing. May 23, 4 guest conductors, several large choirs and 4 opera singers.

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Classical guitar Success at WeillPeter Fletcher began guitar study at the age of seven under classical guitar instructor, John Sutherland.

In December 1983, he made his formal debut at the age of f ifteen in North Caroline. In 1980 classical guitarist Jose Tomas, Andres Segovia’s teaching assistant in Spain, held a week-long

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“The works all sit very nicely on the guitar, and Fletcher’s performances are taut and incisive, counteracting the common tendency to play Satie’s music like sleepy New Age.”

Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher.

Master Class in Atlanta, GA. Peter Fletcher was the youngest student to perform in the class, playing music by Bach and Carcassi. In September ‘05 Centaur Records released “Peter Fletcher plays Erik Satie.” It involves an all-Satie project, featuring Fletcher’s guitar transcriptions. States Steven Rings from the American Record guide: “The works all sit very nicely on the guitar, and Fletcher’s performances are taut and incisive, counteracting the common tendency to play Satie’s music like sleepy New Age.” 48th Young Concert Artists Series, Rhoda Walker Teagle Concert featured Shunske Sato, violin and Rohan De Silva, piano to much applause at Zankell Hall, Carnegie.

Tip from Travel Guru Arthur Frommer: “The one thing that you never travel without? A book, for when the flight is delayed or you can’t get into the hotel.

Instead of storming and shouting, I catch up on important reading that otherwise I might miss”

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US Envoy Meets Palestinian Leader in Peace Bid... Continued from page 3 pose than to stall progress towards negotiations, and to save his government from having to deal with the real issues,” he said.

Erakat named the issues as “Israel?s refusal to end its occupation, to freeze all settlement activity, to lift restrictions on Palestinian movement, and to unequivocally support the two-state solution.”

For Palestinians, recognising Israel as a Jewish state would amount to abandoning the right to return of refugees, a key issue in the peace talks.

The contrasting positions highlighted the risk that Israel could be on a collision course

with its most important ally, as Washington insists on the principle of a Palestinian state and Netanyahu refuses to endorse the plan.

But Israeli media stressed that Mitchell willingly gave Netanyahu’s government six to eight more weeks to formulate its policy, in inviting the prime minister to meet with Obama in May. “It is possible that a crisis with the American administration is on its way, and the route is leading to a collision, but for now the situation is under control,” the Maariv daily said.

Netanyahu says that the economy in the

Israeli-occupied West Bank must improve before any other steps are taken in the faltering peace process.

Lieberman also sparked concerns by declaring when he assumed office that the new cabinet was not bound by a US-backed 2007 agreement to relaunch talks with the Palestinians.

Israel has committed itself to the principle of a Palestinian state under the 2003 international “roadmap” for peace, which included a series of steps for Israelis and Palestinians to follow, eventually resulting in negotiations over core issues and the creation

of a Palestinian state.

The plan has made little progress since its launch by the Middle East Quartet -- the European Union, Russia, the United Nations and the United States.

Mitchell who arrived in Israel on Wednesday, was due to fly on to Cairo. A former US senator, Mitchell played a key role in reaching the 1998 Good Friday accords that ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland.

Secret Memos Reveal CIA Interrogation Methods... Continued from page 3 manipulation, forced nudity, facial and abdominal slaps, and the use of confined or “stress positions” for suspects.

In one technique known as “walling,” interrogators could push a suspect against a false wall, so his shoulder blades make a slamming noise and make him think the impact is greater than in reality.

The memos also show interrogators asked for a ruling on whether the placing of a harmless insect in a cramped box with AlQaeda terror suspect Abu Zubaydah equated to torture.

The technique “certainly does not cause physical pain” and therefore could not be termed as torture and should be permissible, one of the memos said.

Similarly, techniques included waterboarding or simulated drowning, walling and sleep deprivation also fell short of torture, the memos said.

Another memo details a ‘prototypical interrogation,’ which begins with a detainee stripped of his clothes, shackled, and hooded, “with the walling collar over his head and around his neck.”

Human rights groups reacted with dismay to Obama’s decision to shield interrogators from prosecution.

“The Department of Justice appears to be offering a get-out-of-jail-free card to individuals who, by US Attorney General Eric Holder’s own estimation, were involved in acts of torture,” said Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International.

The Center for Constitutional Rights said the immunity for officials was “one of the deepest disappointments” of the Obama administration.

“Government officials broke very serious laws: for there to be no consequences not only calls our system of justice into question,

it leaves the gate open for this to happen again.”

In a statement, Obama said the tactics adopted by the administration of his predecessor “undermine our moral authority and do not make us safer.”

He said he was releasing the documents to avoid “an inaccurate accounting of the past,” which would “fuel erroneous and inflammatory assumptions about actions taken by the United States.”

“In releasing these memos, it is our intention to assure those who carried out their duties relying in good faith upon legal advice from the Department of Justice that they will not be subject to prosecution,” he said in a statement.

“The men and women of our intelligence community serve courageously on the front lines of a dangerous world,” he said.

Dennis Blair, the Director of National

Intelligence said the torture memos must be read in the context of the “horror” of the September 11 attacks.

“Those methods, read on a bright, sunny, safe day in April 2009, appear graphic and disturbing,” he said, but pledged Washington would not use similar methods in future.

“But we will absolutely defend those who relied on these memos and those guidelines,” he said.

A federal court had given the government until Thursday to either turn over the memos in response to a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union or explain why they cannot be released.

The memos were authored by Jay Bybee and Steven Bradbury, who at the time were lawyers for Bush’s Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel.

Terrorists Using Internet as a Weapon: Experts... Continued from page 3 “The Internet may be used as a new unconventional weapon harnessed by a new computer-savvy generation of terrorists,” he said.

“It is our responsibility—as policymakers and experts—to work out how to stop them and when necessary...

“Our approach must strike a fair balance between individual rights and the interests of society, a delicate balance but a fundamental one in times of crisis—be it an economic cri-

sis or the destablisation of the State by terrorist acts.

“Whatever the danger we face, we must ensure the preservation of these common values.”

Juan Miguel Alcantara, the Mexican chair of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism, agreed.

“If terrorists are seeking to destroy our way of life, our democratic system, the way to stop them is not to destroy our own rights,”

he told the conference.

Raphael Perl, head of the Action Against Terrorism Unit of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe warned of the threat from the Al Qaeda terror group.

“The Al-Qaeda leadership is dreaming of and planning for a (cyber) attack that will greatly dwarf 9/11, the goal of which is to bring down the Western capitalistic economy,” he told AFP. Davies appealed for greater cooperation

among states as “the threat knows no boundaries, and our response must be international.”

Perl however conceded that getting an international agreement on the issue is a “major challenge.”

“But at the same time we can get cooperation on picking up trends—like an early warning system. so if something happens in one country we immediately let everyone else know,” he said.

Somali Pirate to Face Charges in New York... Continued from page 6 behind his rescue last weekend, left for home in a private charter at 0203 GMT, said the official who requested anonymity.

Aided by good weather, Somali pirates have intensified attacks off the lawless country’s coast in recent days, with at least 10 ships seized since the beginning of this month.

On Tuesday, pirates said they attacked an

American freighter with rockets to “destroy” the ship as revenge, but the USS Bainbridge warship came to the rescue of the freighter, the Liberty Sun, which escaped.

The pirates have defied an international naval presence in the region to carry out the hijackings, which have wreaked havoc on one of the world’s busiest shipping routes and threatened vital food aid deliveries to

African nations.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton unveiled a plan on Wednesday, calling for prosecution and freezing pirates’ assets with the support of Washington’s international partners.

The chief US diplomat added that she was sending an envoy to an April 23 Somali donors’ conference in Brussels to improve

the situation in lawless Somalia and help implement the plan.

An interagency steering group that includes the State Department, Defense Department and Justice Department will meet Friday to coordinate a possible response to the spate of piracy attacks, she said.

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Bar-Lev to Act as Police’s Top Man in DC... Continued from page 7 over terrorism. He is due to fly out to the US capital in around two months, when preparations for his new role will be complete.

In a statement released on Monday night, Tal Harel, spokesman for Aharonovitch, said the public security minister had “examined the details” of Bar-Lev’s petition to the High Court against his sacking, and concluded “[together] with the police commissioner that Bar-Lev will not be fired.”

Following the decision, Aharonovitch

invited Bar-Lev to his office for a meeting, during which the former southern police chief accepted the post of the Public Security Ministry’s police attache to the US, and agreed to “withdraw his petition from the High Court immediately,” the statement said.

Aharonovitch expressed his “confidence that the police commissioner and Cmdr. BarLev will cooperate and move the police forward to meet the many challenges that await it,” adding that “Bar-Lev has offered his sin-

cere apology to the police commissioner as a [senior police] officer.”

Shortly afterwards, Cohen released a statement saying that “the decision to appoint Bar-Lev is in opposition to the commissioner’s view, but falls under the authority of the minister [of public security].”

Bar-Lev was summarily dismissed by Cohen in late August after turning down an offer of a study leave, which was interpreted by police sources at the time as an attempt to

push Bar-Lev out of the force.

He has since launched a High Court battle to challenge his sacking, saying that there was no need for him to go on study leave as he already holds two degrees.

Bar-Lev is credited with leading a successful war on crime in the South, and with bringing police and local authorities closer together.

Noble, Saturday, April 25 includes a special performance with young hip-hop star P-Star and The Electric Company.

• Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair, will

be held on Greenwich Street between Hubert and Chambers Streets, Saturday, May 2, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

8th Tribeca Film Fesitval... Continued from page 8 martial arts demos.

BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID, directed by George Roy Hill, Friday, April 24. Academy Award winner

40th anniversary screening honors the work of legendary screenwriter William Goldman.

TFF09 World Premiere Documentary of P-STAR RISING, directed by Gabriel

Aurora Partnership Plans Unique Retail Construction... Continued from page 14 ful out-of-the-box retail opportunities. His experience will certainly find good application in the enhancement of the meatpacking site. Unlike some of Aurora’s other sites, development must be done within the framework of Landmarks Preservation Commission requirements. From a structur-

al perspective, says Epstein, plans are to “shore up the facades, demolish the interiors, and create an entirely new building with a dramatic retail presence”. A glass façade is planned for the ground level. Formal plans are anticipated shortly.

Development costs are estimated at

approximately $150 million, and financing is said to be in place. Completion of the 20,000 square foot project is anticipated by fall, 2010. Aurora’s selected design firm, BKSK Architects, is in the forefront of sustainable design practice. Its projects include New York City’s first public LEED Platinum

building at the Queens Botanical Gardens. At 25 Ninth Avenue, the firm is designing a penthouse option that can be encapsulated in photovoltaic glass, as well as a “green” roof deck. BKSK can develop and create a design that will suit a retailer’s Carbon Inventory agenda.

Islam and the Death of Western Civilization... Continued from page 21 being born 70 years too soon.

That whirring sound you hear is Winston Churchill spinning in his grave.

As for Mr. Hassan, some people have wondered why he’s only being charged with second-degree murder, while others are naturally puzzled by the fact his grisly crime hasn’t captured more media attention. While I can’t claim to know the answers, I am willing to hazard a guess. Even though nobody, aside

from a defense attorney, would dare suggest that it wasn’t a clear-cut case of premeditated murder, I suspect Hassan has been charged with the lesser crime because, as is often the case, a double standard is in play.

It’s as if, in spite of all our lip service to the contrary, we all know that people given to suicide bombings, treating women as chattel and honor killings, are not really civilized— and therefore can not be judged by civilized

standards.

As for the fact that the media hasn’t given this story the gruesome attention one would normally expect, the most obvious answer is that the MSM is as lily-livered as the English government when it comes to offending Islamics.

Believe me, if Mr. Hassan had been a Christian or a Jew, he’d have gotten more coverage than Obama’s trillion-dollar redis-

tribution of wealth, and long before now we’d all know how to spell Muzzammil.

Burt Prelutsky has been a humor columnist for the L.A. Times, a movie critic for Los Angeles magazine and a freelance writer for TV Guide, Modern Maturity, the N.Y. Times and Sports Illustrated.

Israel Has Not Only Survived But is Flourishing... Continued from page 25 that Middle East peace in our time is imminent. But this is a virtual reality peace process, since even the ‘moderate’ Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas has said in terms that he will never recognise Israel as a Jewish state. So what’s to discuss?

Despite its sham nature, however, this appeasement process has had two baleful consequences. It has caused Olmert, under

pressure from the Americans, the Israeli media and powerful Israeli oligarchs who want the economic advantages of peace at any price, to destroy checkpoints, release prisoners and float the possibility of territorial concessions—all of which promote and incite further Arab violence. And it has caused Jordan to put its own confederation idea on ice. Thus meddling America is

destroying the best option for the Middle East to resolve its core dispute—that it is left to sort it out by itself.

Indeed, much of the responsibility for these six decades of conflict lie with a Western world which, from 1921 onwards, has chosen to appease Arab violence while shedding crocodile tears over its Jewish victims. But the future of Israel is the future of

the West. If the front line in Israel were to go down, the West would be next. Given its current internal appeasement of Islamism, however, the West may go down anyway. At least Israel knows it has to fight to survive. As a result, in 60 years’ time it will still be there.

Can the same be said for Britain or Europe?

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came the mountain’s guards and captured Masada. They were known as the Sicarii My mother positively blanched when I because of the dagger, called a sica, which suggested we take a trip to Masada each one carried.

After the fall of Jerusalem and the National Park. ‘Don’t forget I’m over 80,’ she protested. ‘How do you expect me to destruction of the Temple in 70 CE, hundreds of Jews joined the Sicarii on the mountain climb 93 steps?’ top. These brave men, women and children, ell I had news for Mom: while dedicated to the eradication of pagan rule in people who wish to do so can still the Land of Israel, are known as Zealots. It is walk up, down and around the their harrowing tale that has become an eterimposing site, today Masada is accessible to nal symbol of the Jewish fight for freedom. everyone. In fact, if you choose to travel both Begin with the largest building on the ways by cable car you don’t have to mount a mountain—the western palace in which single stair: a sturdy bridge walkway leads Herod apparently conducted business. While from the spanking new cable cars all the way waiting to be shown into a very large hall, to the mountain. visitors could sit on plaster-covered stone Begin a super-easy Masada outing at the benches in the foyer. sand-colored Visitors’ Center that hugs the To see what remains of the elaborate bedslopes and merges with the landscape. rooms, including some gorgeous mosaic Inaugurated in September 2000, it includes a floors with geometric shapes as well as fig model of Masada, a small but enchanting and pomegranate decorations, you must museum, and a thrilling audio-visual produc- climb a few steps. Interestingly, where some tion. of the tiles are missing, you can view the Park in the lot, then take the elevator up lines made by the artist as he prepared the to the site’s new main entrance and examine floor - they lead right into the design! Look the model. Note that Masada differs from for pieces of the columns with which the other desert heights, for its almost-vertical ceiling was held in place. four sides are crowned by a plateau that Two bathtubs are easily recognizable makes enemy access extraordinarily diffi- below you near the steps as you exit. On the cult. Along each side of the model are rele- other side of the path is an enclosure whose vant passages from the writings of Josephus inside walls are dotted with square holes.

Flavius, the Jewish commander who defect- Believe it or not, this was a large desert ed to the Romans two millennia ago and swimming pool, and the holes were lockers wrote books about the Jewish-Roman wars. for bathers’ clothes! In order to provide water After roaming the museum and viewing a for his pools, bathtubs, cisterns and bathstirring production, you ascend Masada in a houses, Herod built an intricate system of roomy, glass-enclosed cable car. You then aqueducts and reservoirs that utilized winter take the wooden bridge, with transparent floodwaters sucked from the riverbeds and sides that provide a stored in mountainmagnificent view of side reservoirs. the desert beneath During the fifth your feet. and sixth centuries, “Well below the Jews first fortimonks lived in caves mountain are the fied Masada during and cells on Masada, remains of eight the exhilarating years and took advantage of after the Maccabees the cisterns that Roman military drove the Greeks out Herod had prepared. camps.” of Israel and became Worship took place in masters in their own the lovely church you land. Indeed, coins see before you. discovered on the mountain date back to the Archeologists here renovated one of the days of Alexander Janneus (103-76 BCE), walls, so you can examine the manner in one of the Hasmonean (Maccabee) kings. which the monks plastered them and added King Herod, who ruled Judea on behalf pebbles for strength. For some reason, they of the Roman Empire at the end of the first built the church out of limestone—a kind of century BCE, was the next to build up the rock not found on this dolomite mountain. In mountain. Justifiably paranoid, and a brutal addition to an eye-catching mosaic floor, you ruler who reputedly ordered the death of will see a multitude of plain mosaics and innocent babies around the time of Jesus’s remains everywhere you go. Near the birth, the king also built splendid cities, entrance you will find holes in which a gate fortresses and villas. Most history books call was bolted into the ground. him Herod the Great.

Continue on the path, this time to the Herod put Masada to use soon after the northern palace on the highest part of the Romans appointed him king. Jerusalem was mountain. Built on three levels along the attacked by the Parthians, and Herod fled to northern edge of the cliff, it commanded Petra, but only after sending the women and magnificent views of the Dead Sea, the children in his family to Masada. He began adjoining mountains and the desert. A steep massive construction on the mountain sever- descent leads down the slopes, while other al years later, erecting two luxurious palaces, steps ascend to a tower. a swimming pool, several lavish bathhouses, The path leads into a foyer of the and a giant water system that seemed to raise palace—incidentally the entrance to the rest Masada out of the desert. rooms. Here you get a look at a ritual bath Well below the mountain are the remains (mikve). It has three parts: one for storing of eight Roman military camps. water, one for immersion, and one in which Following Herod’s death, a Roman garri- you wash your feet. son remained to guard Masada. At the beginIf you can manage a few steps, you can ning of the Great Revolt (67-73 CE), in visit the palace’s elaborate bathhouse, which which the Jews of Israel rose up against the Continued on following page Roman yoke, a band of daring rebels over-

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Continued from previous page is decorated with splendid frescoes. The entrance included a covered, plastered pool with colored walls where people cleaned themselves before going into the sauna. They first entered the tepid room, then the hotter chambers.

People unable to climb stairs can rest in the shade while examining photographs illustrating the inside of the palace.

Afterwards, you can explore the rooms on this level, including that in which 11 famous pottery shards were discovered. Each fragment bore a name, including that of Elazar Ben-Yair, the Zealot leader.

In 73, after the Great Revolt had been savagely subdued, the Romans decided to put an end to the last pocket of resistance - the freedom fighters of Masada. For three years the Zealots managed to keep the Romans off the mountain. Nearly 10,000 troops first tried starving the Jewish rebels, and when that didn’t work, they utilized every conceivable kind of contemporary siege weapon in an effort to break through the seemingly impregnable fortress. After the wall was successfully breached, it became clear to everyone that the end was near.

That night, Elazar Ben-Yair called his people together—967 men, women and children—and spoke to them. He reminded them that they had long ago resolved to serve only God, not the Romans or any other master.

And he called upon them to die as free men and women, rather than face capture and slavery by the pagan conquerors.

His heartrending and moving speech persuaded the Zealots to commit suicide before the expected dawn attack by the Romans.

They burned their belongings and weapons, leaving food so that the Romans would know they had died of their own free will and had not perished of hunger.

Lots were drawn and 10 men were chosen as executioners: the rest lay side by side and bared their necks. At the end one Zealot killed the other nine—and then took his own life. It was the first day of Pessah—the holiday in which Jews celebrate their freedom from bondage. Two women and five children hiding in a cave lived to tell this tragic and heroic tale.

Take the path to a bridge, from which you will peer down into one of Herod’s huge reservoirs and view another mikve. To the right you will see a wine cellar. During excavations in the 1990s, archeologists uncovered part of an amphora used to import Italian wine. On the shard was the inscription, in Latin, ‘Herod, King of Judea.’

Soon you will reach the Keren Overlook, from which you can observe not only the northern palace’s three terraces, but also some openings in the mountainside. They

were cisterns, filled by surging floodwaters.

Look for the donkey trail below them: someone up here probably loaded the donkeys with jugs, slapped the beasts on the behind and sent them down to the cisterns. There, the jugs would be filled, the behinds slapped again, and up they would come with water.

From here you can also distinguish several Roman camps—including the large one where Commander Flavius Silva was based.

To its left you will see a smaller camp and a hump. Twenty-five Zealot skeletons were discovered in a cave at Masada: they were buried beneath this little hill.

A layer of ancient cattle dung was found in the synagogue, your next site. Apparently used by Herod’s Jewish family members for worship, it was turned into a stable by Roman soldiers after the king’s death. The Zealots purified the synagogue and made a number of structural changes.

Using stones taken from the palaces, they added several columns, combined the entrance with the prayer hall, and installed stone benches. Fortunately for these extremely observant Jews, the house of worship already faced Jerusalem.

If you are wondering where the Zealots lived during those electrifying years, you are about to find out. Make your way to the casement walls—the double walls with which Herod surrounded Masada. The Zealots’ simple rooms lay between the outer and inner walls. Among the findings here were nutshells, eggshells, and other homely residue.

Finally, you come to one of the most historic sites on Masada. Beneath you and next to the mountain is the embankment that the Romans built in order to wheel a battering ram up to the wall. And—yes—you are looking at a battering ram! This one, however, was used in a 20th-century cinematic epic called Masada, starring Peter O’Toole as Flavius Silva.

The earthen ramp was apparently erected by thousands of Jewish slaves whom the Romans brought to Masada especially for this purpose. The troops were sure the Zealots would hesitate to shoot at their brethren and, in fact, that is exactly what happened.

You are standing at the spot where the Romans breached the wall, before they finally entered the plateau stronghold. Note the pile of rocks, still waiting to be launched toward the Roman enemy!

On December 13, 2001, Masada National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It was chosen as a symbol both of Jewish cultural identity and, more universally, of the continuing human struggle between oppression and liberty.

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Discover the Cayman Islands

By Amber Gristak

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The Grand Cayman Islands are located in the western waters of the Caribbean. The rest a mere 480 miles south of Miami, Florida. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, the three islands that make up this British Territory, are known for their spectacular beaches and beautiful, crystal-clear waters that flow upon the shores.

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any visit the island to partake in the beautiful underwater scenes they can encounter

while snorkeling. The coastline also offers some of the best diving in the world.

Grand Cayman is the largest and most developed of the three Cayman Islands but is still full of natural beauty.

There are also a bevy of activities and popular destinations including the capital city of George Town. Memorable shops full of original designs f ill the city streets.

This relaxing island still offers visitors the ability to connect with the main lands. According to a Cayman Island

website, “Grand Cayman now has more than 259 licensed banks,” but, only a handful, are full-service retail banks providing customer banking services as visitors know it. On another banking note, there is no need for visitors to exchange their US dollars into local currency. The US dollar is accepted throughout the islands at a rate of CI 80 cents.

The “Brac” in the name Cayman Brac comes from the Gaelic word for bluff, which is this island’s dominant natural attraction. In Cayman Brac there

is a large limestone ridge that stretches west along the center of the island. At its eastern tip, it is 140 feet and plunges as a dramatic cliff into the Caribbean Sea that rests below.

This limestone ridge sculpts the landscape into carved caves that are covered in a variety of flora and fauna.

From this bluff, there is a breathtaking view to be experienced from the island’s lighthouse. Visitors can also enjoy bird watching from this same spot. The rare

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There are a bevy of activities and popular destinations, including the capital city of George Town.

Some of the most beautiful attractions in the Cayman Islands can be seen underwater.

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Cayman Brac parrot can also be spotted in their natural environment.

Little Cayman, the smallest of the islands, is the least developed. The island’s residents total at less than 170. This means a great part of the land, which is only ten miles long and one mile wide, is completely uninhabited. It’s beauty lies in it’s glistening beaches, tropical wilderness and the ability for visitors to escape the world and fall into nature.

In June, the Grand Cayman Islands will host their 17th Annual Flowers Mile Swim. The off icial race will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2009.

Swimmers will compete to complete fastest ocean mile along Thousands of tourists are welcomed to the pristine seven-mile beach.

Swimmers of all ages and the Cayman Islands annually. skill levels are welcome. This year’s race offers prizes for one in f ive Cayman’s most protected creatures, swimmers. The giveaways include including green see turtles. roundtrip airline tickets, cell phones, According to cash, and much more. www.caymanislands.ky, “Sea School Also, this summer, there will be a takes place at Boatswain’s Beach on special Sea School offered on the Fridays, starting June 5 through islands during Cayman Summer Splash. September 4 from 3:30-5:30pm. Parents During this time, there will be an must make sure to accompany their adventure for the kids with Sir Turtle children to Sea School where they can Sea School. Students will learn about also learn about the history and wildlife Cayman marine life and become “pro- that make Cayman’s heritage so rich.” tectors of the environment.” Children For information or to register for Sea will also delight in creating their own School, call 345.949.0623, fax original arts and crafts. There will also 345.949.5746 or email be time for children to spend time with ciseaschool@caymanislands.ky

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OneFamily Fund Urges Tourists to Visit Terror Victims

BY RUTH EGLASH that they would never forget was hearing the story of a bereaved family,” she said.

Although the subject matter might seem intense, Belzberg insisted that meetings arranged by OneFamily are taken in the spirit of giving and charity.

“It’s really all about giving a family that is hurting some honest attention,” she said.

“Most of our members have moved on a his week the group launched a special campaign aimed at encouraging little from their terrible experiences, but visitors from abroad to show their they just like to know that others are still solidarity with Israel’s victims of terror by thinking about them and identify with their struggles. It gives them tremendous visiting them at home. encouragement.”

“Families who OneFamily curhave lost a loved one rently provides to terrorism or those assistance to more who have experi“It’s really all about than 3,500 families enced it directly that have become really appreciate the giving a family that victims of terror attention from those is hurting some since 2000, as well visiting from abroad as bereaved families and want to know honest attention.” from the Second that they have not Lebanon War and been forgotten by Operation Cast the international Lead.

Jewish community,” explained Belzberg.

Its main activities include emergency “At the same time, people coming to Israel are always looking for a meaningful assistance to families in hospitals, as well as financial help, workshops, supexperience to do or for an opportunity to do a mitzva,” she said. “This really is a port groups and camps for children. Ahead of the Pessah holiday, the non-profit mitzva.”

Belzberg said the idea came to her organization distributed food coupons recently when friends were visiting Israel totaling NIS 140,000 to some 400 needy bereaved families here. to celebrate their son’s bar mitzva.

Those interested in participating in the “They’d been to Yad Vashem, the City of David, the beach and all of the other home visits should call (054) 664-4216 or tourist places, but they told me the part (054) 212-5692.

A 20-minute visit to hear the story of a bereaved family or individual affected by terrorism can help in their healing process and be a meaningful experience for everyone involved, according to Chantal Belzberg, vice chairman of the OneFamily Fund.

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BY JUDY SIEGELITZKOVICH inner ears are very similar in structure and function to those of mammals and are translucent so their development can be easily viewed.

“Donna ‘knocked down’ [blocked the functioning of] a specif ic miRNA in them,” explained Avraham, who recently received the Prof. Michael Bruno Award from Yad Hanadiv/The Rothschild he research, carried out over three Foundation. years by world-renowned geneticist Her team blocked the functioning of Prof. Karen Avraham of Tel Aviv the microRNA molecules in the inner ears University’s Sackler School of Medicine of mice, preventing a protein from being and Dr. Lilach Friedman and other post- made, causing them to degenerate and doctoral researchers in her lab, has just thus preventing hearing. As mice are born been released for publication in the pres- deaf and remain so for two weeks, when tigious journal PNAS (Proceedings of the they were supposed to show the developNational Academy of Sciences of the ment of this sense, “the mice were found United States of America). at one month to be completely deaf, with About one out of every two elderly evidence that they had never heard. This people suffers from some degree of hear- suggested that a lack of normal ing disability, while one in 1,000 infants microRNAs could also lead to progressive is born deaf due to mutant genes. Healthy hearing loss in people born with normal babies are born with 15,000 sensory hair hearing, said Avraham. “This understandcells in each ear that allow them to hear. ing of miRNAs is a new phenomenon in These hair cells are responsible for trans- genetic knowledge and gene regulation.” lating sounds to electrical pulses that the The study investigated both mice and brain can interpret. zebrafish, but the model holds true for all When these cells die off in a process vertebrates - including humans, she said. called apoptosis, it results in hearing dis- It’s a whole new level of looking at our ability, and when the hair cells are all genome,” said the TAU geneticist, who is gone, profound deafness follows. Finding originally from New Jersey. the mechanism in “We hope that which apoptosis both diagnostic and occurs might make it therapeutic applipossible to prevent “During the past five years, cations for hearing it. genomics has shown that loss will follow in MicroRNAs, first near future,” disease is a combination of the described by US labs Avraham added. events, not one mutation in 1993 and named The Israelis in 2001, are single- causing one disease but an made a “catalogue stranded RNA moleof all microRNAs enormous domino effect.” they thought were cules that regulate gene expression and important to the decide whether proinner ear of the teins will be promouse. There probduced. ably are about 600 different ones, and They are known to be responsible for each one is responsible for turning off and the normal functioning of cells in plants on as many as 200 genes. We ‘knocked and animals. More recently, it was discov- out’ an enzyme called Dicer, causing the ered that microRNAs are involved in dis- tiny hair cells in the inner ear to disapeases, including some types of cancer and pear, unlike in a normal inner ear where liver and cardiovascular disorders. they are very numerous. Until now sciMicroRNAs are involved in every part ence knew only that mutations in proteinof a cell and can already be used to pre- coding genes caused deafness. We went a dict what kind of cancer a person has. layer deeper and discovered that the loss Great effort is being made to develop of microRNAs leads to deafness as well,” strategies for inserting these tiny mole- she said. cules into cells and using them as new She believes that further work could drugs and potential cures. lead to treating and even curing deafness.

The TAU team—working with cooper“We are continuing to work on this,” ation from the Weizmann Institute of said Avraham, who previously discovered Science molecular genetics department four deafness genes and novel mutations and biologists at Indiana’s Purdue in 10 deafness genes, among 46 known University—has discovered for the first ones. time that these molecules are vital to the Avraham, who collaborates with development and survival of hair cells in Palestinian researchers to help them the inner ear and for normal hearing. This understand and fight the high rate of important discovery opens an entirely genetic deafness in the offspring of Arabs new window for possible treatments and a who marry first cousins, concludes that if cure for all types of deafness, whether scientists can figure out how microRNAs age-related or genetic. regulate hair cells, they could be used to “The internal ears of mice and humans rescue the cells that are dying. are very similar,” Avraham told The “During the past five years, genomics Jerusalem Post on Monday. has shown that disease is a combination Prof. Donna Fekete of Purdue helped of events, not one mutation causing one Avraham and her post-doctoral students disease but an enormous domino effect, a by working on the common black-and- cascade that makes things fall apart,” white-striped aquarium-dwellers whose Avraham explained. “It is very complex.”

An Israeli discovery on the function of tiny molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) in the inner ears of mice could lead to the cure of human deafness in adults caused by aging, disease, drugs and noise, or genetic disease in children.

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Film Highlights Emotional Healing Through Reflecting on Past Relationships

BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF Das Films has announced a new project to its slated to be produced in 2009.

The company headed by Sriram Das, is currently in pre-production for “Reflections”, based on Elena Serova’s book “Reflections of the Past”.

“Reflections” is scheduled to begin shooting this summer. Das Films recently produced “Veronica Desides to Die”, another book adaptation starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. eflections” is a coming-of-age story of a woman, Leiny, who is faced with a life-changing dilemma. Leiny is a 26-year-old woman living with her 40-year-old fiancée and her 4year old son in a near-perfect world which she has created for them over the past 3.5 years. But there is no place for passion in this world, only mutual respect and stability.

When Luis, her former lover and the real father of her son, reappears in her life, Leiny has to decide whether to stay with her reliable fiancée or leave him for the man she thinks she still loves. Is she willing to risk ruining not only her life but also her son’s by starting again with the man who once left them? Leiny reflects on her past relationships In order to make the right decision.

Lana Parshina (http://www.imdb.com/ name/nm2474627) is attached to direct. This is going to be her second film and her first fiction feature. Ms. Parshina said,” When I had another screening of my doc in Los Angeles at Women in Film and TV Showcase in December 2008, Renata contacted me about “Reflections”. I was done with the festival circuit by then, signed a dis-

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tribution deal for my doc and started looking for my next project. It was right timing. She sent me the script, I read it and I saw the potential to turn it into a great story. The rest is history.”

Co-producer Renata Lorenc of Lileth Productions, who originally developed the material, said, “I was looking for the right director for the past 3 years and had to pass on several exciting opportunities because it was important to find the one who could relate to the material and feel it. I knew Lana was perfect for this project as soon as I came across her work and talked to her. She is a visionary filmmaker with sensitivity and detail, who managed to bring an exceptional team to execute this compelling story” Some members of the dream team includes Emmy award winning production designer Dave Weller (www.wellerdesign.com) , Cinematographer Pete Villani (www.petevillani.com) and music composer Deddy Tzur (www.deddytzur.com). The lead actress is yet to be determined, but the cast announcements are on the way.

Das Films is a feature film company established by Sririam Das in 2006. They currently have 8 projects in development.

The company acquires exceptional literary properties develops them in concert with acclaimed screenwriters, attaches the industries foremost actors and directors, and finances the production of films of high artistic and commercial value.

To learn more about Das Films please visit www.dasfilms.com

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Apt for sale NYC 504 Grand Street, LOW MTC! $367, ASK $569k, LARGE CRNR 1BR + WINDOWED OFFICE/ NURSERY BRAND NEW KITCHEN, PEACEFUL TREE LINED COURTYEARD, ELEV., 24 HR SEC., GYM, LAUND. BRK 917-873-4724 OR dcohen@citihabitats.com. Call for private showing

UPPER EAST SIDE APTS FOR RENT STUDIO, 1 BR, 2 BR, UNFURNISHED & FURNISHED, NO FEE, BROKERS, WELCOME, NEAR ALL SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, TRANS. WWW.THMNY.COM 212-755-6556

Luxurious condos available in Tower 41 mnthly/ yearly Short/ Long term.

Call 514-997-3969

Retail space Manhattan 1st to 5th ave #93 Nassau St, sorner Fulton, Huge selling bsmnt avail. Corner windows Pedestraian only mall. Huge foot traffic. Good Many uses. $9950.00/mo. Neg. 212-687-4017/ 212-292-2704

East Village 600sqft 212-777-4068

BROOKLYN

For Sale

Townhouse

For Sale

Riverside Park Madison: 317 West 92nd Street, beautiful 30ft, single family mansion ideal for residential or institutional use.

9.885m. Upper East side Manison 149 East 78th Street Grand 32 ft wide Manison County by non profit ideal for residential, commercial or institutional use. 18.5 Rick ext 44. Fifth Avenue Mansion 18 East 82nd Street 26ft wide mansion located steps from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ideal for residential or institutional use 21.9M Jed Garfield Ext. 28 212-371-8200

For Sale

West 94th St. spectacular single family, 50 ft wide 4 bdrms, 5 baths, large sunny Garden w/ wonderful dining.

Conservatory 4 wbf asking $5 million 150 thousand Michael Pellegrino SNR VP 212-400-8731 Sotheby’s Interntional

MANHATTAN EAST 54TH ST- LUX, 1 BR, CONVERTIBLE, DOORMMAN, 825 SQ FT, HEALTH CLUB, POOL GARAGE, STORAGE 575K, NEGOTIABLE, MAINTNANCE, 1K, 3RD FLOOR CONVENIENT SYNAGOGUES. VIEW BY APPT. 917-748-8637

Apartment For Rent Lower East Side: 1+2 BR, from $1300, No fee. DH Realty. Call 212-226-8400

60’s East Luxury-Apts for rent COME IN AND STAY AWHILE! Short-term and long term leases just steps away from central park. Call us today to see what we are all about! Visit our website: helsleycarltonhouse.com THE HELMSEY CARLTON 680 Maf Ave (61 St) 212-838-3000 x2002

Open house every Sunday 310 East 55th Street/ 1932 Art Deco. Free Rent Studios, 1 Br’s + 2 Br’s, large gracious floor plans, sunny, out door space shares, students & diplomats accepted.

Knickerbocker Village NY Inc, Liscenced Real Estate broker. www. KVNY.com/ ID: Dean 212-377-5758 Cell 646-739-7622

Gorgeous 1 Bedroom apartment in Midtown West, Doorman, Roof Deck, $2350, 1 Month Free! Contact Sharon 917-754-2198.

Huge 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Luxury apartment on the Upper West side, 1 block from Central Park. $4,500 Contact Sharon 917-754-2198

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent

WALL STREET OFFICE Phone & Mail Services $99.00/mo Mail Services Only $48.50/mo • Full Support Services • Furnished Offices • Conference rooms (Hourly Rental) • Beautiful Full Floor Corporate Setting • Attended Reception Area At 110 Wall Street 11th Floor 1-800-205-7685 Fax: (212) 943-2300 Email: sri@sri-ny.com www.sri-ny.com

NYC Office for rent NO FEE!!! 1650 Broadway Office in central Midtown. Approx 150 sq ft south facing 24 hr bldg access. Rent includes electric & nightly cleaning. 1 or 2 year lease avail.

Security TBD Caran Properties Realty LLC Rebecca M Mason 212207-1803 Cell 917-861-3111

Dental specialty practice-Manhattan Multi specialist practice seeks specialist Partners and/or practice purchaser. Conv Picturesque loc with good referral base, lease And equip 212-228-2505; Fax (212)228-2585

Business for sale Travel agency for sale. Call 212-994-2033/Marc 14 yrs in business, NYC location

Help Wanted Help wanted NY Dental front desk Friendly team player for modern group practice. Downtown Manhattan 2 yrs exp.

Knowledge of dentist & PPO’s pref. 212-978-7680

For Sale

15th Avenue, Near Kengsington- 6 fam apt building, 3 vacancies and 3 RS. No rent control. Priced for quick sale. Call: 845-658-1007 10am-4pm

Ave L/E 21: Luxury 1 bdrm bsmt apt. Ave I/E 29: Luxury 2 Bdrm apt.

Call cell: 347-489-4485

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

135 East 57th Street Premises: Alice Kwartler,

622 Third Avenue

Pierre Michel Salon

Premises: Wild Salmon

Space A: 2,500 sf Ground

22,000 sf of Exquisite Tri-level

lvl; 600 sf Basement lvl Space B: 4,730 sf Ground lvl; 3,125 Upper lvl; 600 sf

Restaurant Space 6,000 sf Grnd Lvl

Lower lvl

3,000 sf Mezzanine Lvl

Space C: Approx 5,000 sf

13,000 sf Lower Lvl

3rd Fl Retail/Showrm/Office Prudential Douglas

Prudential Douglas

Elliman 212-418-2020

Elliman 212-418-2020

222 East 59th Street Premises: Scalamandre D&D Building Showroom Space 2,675 sf Ground Lvl 2,475 sf Mezzanine Lvl 7,070 sf Second Lvl 1,000 sf Outdoor Terrace Prudential Douglas Elliman 212-418-2020

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For Sale Brooklyn Dumbo Top Fl 1 BR 57 Front St Bosch & sub-Zero appl.

Maple flooring, kohler fix, cent A/C Wall to wall windows! Gym, rf dk, Laund.

Sun drenched vws. Doorman.

Great investment or home @ $649K & cc $464 Owner: 347-581-8755

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SIDNEY, NY - LARGE 4 BDRMS/2 BDRMS HISTORICAL HOME ON 2 ACRES, NEAR SCHOOLS, PLACES OF WORSHIP & BENGINTON COLLEGE. NEEDS TLC. GREAT INVESTMENT. $85,000. JOHN OR STEWARD 607-563-1020

SHEEPSHEAD BAY short sale: Great Oppty, detached 2 BR/2BR, schroom, path w. DR, EIK, over rentable, 1 BR, 3 entrances, lost of windows, storage, lg yard, new gas boilers, near A train, shoppingm schools, walk to synagogue.

25’ x 100’, one tenant must stay below market value. Must act quickly 718-769-4021

Marine Park: Brick, 1 fam, 3 BR duplex, 1.5 baths, finished basement, community drive, near shopping, minutes from worship and more! Price negotiable $428k. Call 917-992-7239

Port Washington Flower Hill: Pt Washington train, Roslyn schls, acre, 4BR/ 2.5 ba, FP, 2 car gar, fin bsmt, fantastic loc. $1,198,000. 516-9464322-For sale by owner.

No Brokers.

MARTHA’S VINEYARD Beautiful 3 bedroom contemporary home. Near beaches and town.

Affordable weekly rental.

800-356-3210

CO-OP FOR SALE-BK Marine pk, 4 br tudor, 40x100 Lot, pvt drv, 1 car gar, fin bsmnt. COAST TO COAST REALTY. 718-787-9200; 917-468-2633

Bensonhurst: co-op for sale, Sat&Sun, 2-7 pm, 2 BR, co-op for sale. MAny clostes, huge lr, nice kit, new cabinets, doors, windows & terrace. Great views. G&E incl. Near all.

Owner: 646-361-2101 Condo for sale Lux condo for Midwood area, 2 bdrms + office, 2 baths, large EIK, central AC, elevator, hardwood floors throughout, 2 terraces. For appt call: 917-804-4929

QUEENS BEECHHURST/WHITESTONE: On site agents. Doorman, pool, pkg, pet friendly, dock. 1BR, priced to sell! $210,000. 2 BR, ren kit/bth $389,500. 2 BR, terrace, bridge/ waterview $415,000. 3BR, 2 bth, bridge/ waterview $550,000.

4 BR, 3bth, den, bridge/ waterview$774,000. www.stationrealty.com 718-279-4800

BRONX Co-op for sale/ Bronx Co-op sale! Newly renovated 1 bdrm, Nr, Yankee Stadium, gated building, No brokers.

Please call 718-793-1331 Barry or Lillian @ 718-993-3446, $175K

STATEN ISLAND Staten Island-Condo for sale 2 bedroom, 1 bth condo, Rossville, bottom Floor, corner unit, central air, eat-in kitchen, living room, washer, dryer, pool, tennis court, parking space, $189k 917-693-8239

LONG ISLAND CO-OP FOR SALE L.I. Cedarhurst: FALL IN LOVE, beautiful large 2 Bd, 2 bth, co-op. All new kitch+baths.

W/D in Apt. locked storage, balc, gar. Just reduced moving $369K Call: 516-812-9160

Oakdale/55+ Condos. New construction on Oakdale Bohemia Rd. 2 BR, 2 ba, models now open from $385,000. 631-472-2242

Long Island - Oakdale/ 55 + condos. New Construction on Oakdale bohemia Rd. 2 Br, 2 Ba, Models now open, from $385,000 631-472-2242

NEED A CUSTOM HOUSE? USE YOUR MOUSE!!! www.

Needcustomhouse.com Realtors welcome!

Model Home Available 30 min from NYC call 845-206-5220

Great Buy! TWO FAMILY HOUSE 4 SALE. One acre of land w/ horse barn, 1 & ½ hrs to NYC. Income $1,300 per mo. $275k Neg 914-512-4361 or 914-393-6759

Monticello Monticello: Beaut ranch, 4 Br, 3 bth, kosher kit. ½ acre, bkyrd.

Walt to dist to falkof.

For pesach Summer.

Call 718-679-4339 Sidney NY: Large 4 bdrms, historical hom,e on 2 acres, near schools, places of worship + college needs TLC,. Great investment. $85,000.

Ernie 607-563-1020 Sacandaga Lake in Upstate NY 184’ of sandy shoreline w/ gradual grade/ gorgeous panoramic views, 2 BD/ 1.5 bth, ranch on level lot. Close to Marinas/ yacht club, 3 hrs from NYC, nr Saratoga + Albany. Own a piece of paradise for $525K. Contact 518-661-5358 View@ www.426lakeside.com S FALLSBURG, NY Lg, 3 Br house, 3bth, Brand new, pvt in ground pool. Avail July.

Call: 914-737-3915 WOODSIDE, NY 2 family brick house detached. Property is 4000 sq. ft. 5 bdrms, 3 bths.

CALL ANNCURRAN @ WAGNER&KELLY REAL ESTATE 646-508-3292 GREAT BUY Amityville Village Legal 3 fam. (1)2BR (2)1 BR units, det’d gar, Low taxes, good cond, fully Occupied. $409K 631-905-6189

4 bdrm, 2bth, large living room Family room, kitchen, den Two Story detached garage. New windows, insulation, siding and roof on all Please contact Michelle 716-462-6478 Or look at the website: GIL8.com under Village Gem Asking $129,500.00 MONROE Grand Mansion estate.

33 acre lake front parcel w/7k square foot mansion, pool, tennis court, 2 guest houses and more. 1 hour from NYC. $3.5M CALL: 212-206-9939 www.camelotrealtygroup.biz Monticello Area for sale Lakefront home 8,000 sq ft with full Apartment, separate entrance on 200 lake Frontage w htd mikvah or swimming pool Across from shule nice jewish community Lake OK for motorboating.

845-794-8510 845-798-4805

Homes for sale 4 Bedroom, 3 bthm only $55,000!. Priced to sell!!

Won’t last!!

For listings call: 800-366-0412 xT472

HORTON & COLLEGE Spacious 7 BR,3 BTHS, 6 yr young, Huge DR/LR, 9 ft. ceilings, eat in kosher kitchen, C/A, appliances,deck,closets galore,ideal mother/ Daughter or home/business.

MIC Price Reduced Call Owner 845-356-5566

HORTON & COLLEGE Westchester Rockland, NY-Townhouse 3 Br + 2 extra rms bsmt, d/washer, dryer, a/c kit, leisure rms, nr local trans. $289k 845-426-0836

Hewlett. Hi Ranch:4 BRS, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, huge yard. Det gar. Nr park, shops & LIRR. Make your best offer!

Call owner 516-817-9979 *RENTAL FOR VACATION* Monticello Hidden Ridge Homes at Kutsher’s Designer deluxe homes. Sale/ rent 2 br, 2 bths, Beautiful, furnished.

Call broker Oscar Parloff We have keys.

845-794-3720, 845-434-7792

NEW HEMPSTEAD: Open house, Sunday 1-3 pm; $407K. MIC home, ¾ BR, 2.5 bths on cul-de-sac.

Renov in ’08 on .57 acres.

Yaacov (Milch) Miller: 914-414-3619; Rivky Kagan: 845-6592056 KAGAN RLTY

CAMP: Sleeps 150+ on 40+/acres. 1 hr NYC. Fully equipped, ready to go this summer. Owner will lease or lease-opt, flex terms.

Call for pricing.

845-338-5000 Pyramid Brokerage www.pyramid brokerage.com

Vacation home for sale Monticello: Hidden Ridge homes at Kutcher’s Designer deluxe homes.

Sale rent, 2 BR, 2 bth, beautiful furnished. Call broker Oscar Pavloff.

We have keys.

845-794-3720 or 845-434-7792

BROOKLYN Mill Basin: fully renov 2 family att brick with garage and driveway. Near shopping and houses of worship. Asking $595k, call 347-538-3055

Marine Park for sale by owner 1515 East 36th Street (Ave P/ Flatlands) fully renov, 1 fam brick, semi detached, large private drive, 2 car gar, LR, DR, EIK 3+ BRs, 2 full bths, finished bsmt, Front/Backyard + deck…Too much to list!

Asking 600’s. Call Natalie 917-345-5209 or 718-338-9102 Great Neck: Large studio for sale, eat in kitchen, closet, near worship $550 monthly/with indoor parking. 152.5K. Coach Realtors.

516-627-0120 MIDWOOD: 20X100, BUILT 18X59 SEMI DETACHED, 2 FAMILY, 3 BR/ 2BR, FINISHED BASEMENT, PARKING, NEAR B+Q TRAINS. CALL: 917-748-7780 Bklyn House for sale Ave P/E 7, 1 fam s/det, LR, DR, EIK, 3 BR, 2 ½ bath, lg bsmnt, driveway, garage.

Price rduced $715 K. NO BROKERS! Please call: 718-998-7231 Midwood, Sale: 20x100, built 18x59 semi detached 2 family, 2.5 BR, also 2 BR, fin bsmt, includes parking. B+Q trains 917-748-7780 Agent

East 5th Street/ Kngs Hwy: Beautiful, 1 family fully detached, 3 BRs plus housekeepers room. 2.5 custom bathrooms, large EIK, furnished bsmt. Prvt drvwy, MIC. Must see! REDUCED! 917-902-6400

2 family fully detached 1. 2 bedroom one bathroom, first floor, 2. 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom with porch. Close to transportation and synagogue.

Asking low 600’s. Call 646-217-8252

CANARSIE, 1 FAMILY 30X100. EXCELLENT CONDITION. PERFECT FOR PROFESSIONALS, INVESTORS OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, SEMI COMMERCIAL STREET. 347-260-7838

Ave J/ Low East 2 family 30x100, detached 6/5 rooms, 3/2 bedrms, Den, Full Bsmt, Driveway, Granite kitchen Call Shirley Hanan 917-771-7447 Small one family house with extra lot for sale.

Lot is ideal for building.

Call 718-927-0600 Or 646-753-1400

Marine Park brick attached 1 family, 2 bath, Large yard, garage. Won’t last. Asking $430,000 Many other properties available. Mill basin, Marine Park, OMB, BR. Ask for Miriam. NATIONAL BROKERAGE. 718-377-1500

BORO PARK, 2-3 fam hse, central Loc. New heating system, upgraded Elect system, fin bsmnt, $1.3M Serious bids only. Appts for Sunday only No realtor: 201-669-1779 Boro Park, 20 Av 53 St. Newly renov 1 fam, 3 Brs, new kit, bsmt, drv.

Nr Stores, shuls, F train.

718-258-4824 Ave L/E 17th St 1 fam det, 20x100 Lot. 4 Brs, 2 car garage. Priced to Sell. By owner. Call 732-278-9780 East 5th street/ Kings HWY: Beautiful 1 family detached, 3 BRs + housekeepers rm, 2.5 custom bths, large EIK, fin bsmt, prvt drvwy, MK. Must see!

Reduced! 917-902-6400 House for sale in the heart of Sephardic community, Gravesend. Please call: 718-755-6349 House for sale in Mill Basin, modern 2 family finished basement 6/5 and finished basement. Asking price $680,000.

718-837-5757 Apt house for sale BROOKLYN, 34 UNIT APT BUILDING ON OCEAN AVE & AVENUE J. PLEASE CALL 347-713-4798

Crown Heights 2 family, move-in condition large backyard, 1 Br/1 Br/1 Br, finished basement. $425 neg. Call Owner: 917-880-9839

East 27th/Ave R, family 33.4x100 3 brs plus den, private drive, large backyard, asking $799. Call after 7pm 718-376-7735 No brokers please!

LOGAN STREET: Brand new 3 family house, beautiful 1.5 BA, wood floors, porch and driveway. Call: 347-683-1923

NASSAU / L.I. House for Sale Long Island LITTLE NECK-For Sale By Owner2 br ranch home, 1 bath, detached garage,$650K, builders welcome. No Brokers, Call Owner 917-930-0497

E North: Bright, exp cape, 2/3 beaut ac, 3 BR, 2 full bth, new sunny EIK, fml LR w/frplc, DR, Den, hdwd flrs, full fin bsmt w/OSE, ofc, many new amen.

SD#4 $570,000. Owner 631-235-0032

BALDWIN for sale by owner, $475K. Attached building, 2 stores, 1000sf each, Two 2 BR apts. Currently all rented. Call weekdays, after 7pm.

516-378-1573

Glen Cove: new to market. Build your dream home on flat ½ acre+ building lot. Fabulous location. $750,000. Call for details.

516-383-0428

BABYLON: With high ranch. 3 over 3 BR, 3 ba, or income of 2 apts $2700, hdwd flrs, newly updated. Beaut design. Great for investors. 1 GS $385,000. call owner Liz direct and say where you saw the ad.

631-671-1289

House for sale LI Spacious 200 sf. 1 bdrm, 1 bth. Dining area, balcony, out door pool, Custome kitch and bth. Prime doorman, Building and loc, walk to shul, shopping, LIRR. Shown by apt only, $375k 954-558-3133 Floral Park Open House, 27 Lesior 4 Br, 3 bth, 2 car gar, new kitchen Sun 3-4 pm FSBO www.livehere-now.com Call: 516-364-2033

STATEN ISLAND BAY TERRACE Fully renovated detached high ranch. 4br, 2.5 bath. 2 ktchns w/ new appliances, central AC garage. 40x105 crnr ppty. 4 blcks to park, beach, bus, train. MANY XTRAS!! $649K 718 980-4273 Staten Island 1869 Richmond Terr. M1 Zone. 26,947 sq ft. Please CallFor more information: 718-258-4222

QUEENS/BRONX BAYSWATER: Top location! Immac det 1 fam, 4 br, 3 ½ bth, LR, DR, EIK, fin bsmnt, pvt drv, newly blt, 1 blk to Shul. $559K/ neg. Owner 917-577-6811 Bayside, Windsor Park: 2 BR, 1 Ba, school districtr #26, pool, tennis courts, near shopping, great location, low maint.

A/C, 24 hr sec. asking 259k. Owner 718-7760080 leave message.

Kew Gardens: 24 unit apt bldg, $3.9M. Also 3 fam homes on 80x100 lot, R7A zone. Bkr 646-207-7151 Kew Garden Hills: 3 BR, 1.5 bth, LR, EIK, fin bsmt, sep entr, 2 car drvwy, fin bsmt, sep entr, 2 car drvwy, central loc. new gated front porch.

917-916-8421

OUT OF STATE Whitefield, NH: Lake & mtn retreat on 3.6 ac 275’ on LK, 3 br, 2 ba hse, 4 cabins can sell as condos & bld 5 more; 10 rm motel building nr hotel/golf; use for family or sell condos. $595,000 Diamantegroup.com 603-837-3331

Bristol, CT-31 unite RR $250k. price $2mil. Great potential and opportunity.

Owner: 718-258-6096 Leave msg, Frank.

Vacation properties Delaware:Dewey beach4 BR, 2 ½ bth, deck, hrdwd flrs, balcony, ocn vu, 1 block to beach, 629,999k rentals.

610-888-5866 www.whisperingpalms-db.com New Hampshire, Washington 24 wooded acres, Town Rd w/electric & access to boat launching ramp for half moon pond. $5000 per acre 914-592-8414

PA HOUSE FOR SALE TROUT RUN 2 CABINS/HOMES ON SAME PARTIAL WITH GARAGE ON 3 ACRES OF LAND. LARGE MAN MADE WELL STOCKED LAKE. EXC HUNTING. $94K OBO. OWNER 570-327-1305

House for sale North Carolina Certified energy star home Arts & Crafts Classic construction. New green home, 3 BR, 2 ½ bth, contemporary, 2100 sq ft, 7 acre. Additional acreage avail. 2008 Asheville Parade of homes$682,508 828-545-4931 or 828-545-8086

Maryland: Lower Eastern shore of MD, pvt secluded waterfront fram, has 2 chicken houses growing with perdue. $1.2M. 410-742-0959 Prudential Carruthers

NC Real Estate 1997 custom built real estate w. 8 acres, 8 more acres avail, htd pool. Low taxes $1.25 mil. Call “Lucy” for link to website 1-800-930-1999

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BROOKLYN House for rentBrooklyn Flatbush E 28th, Ave L and M-Fully Furn house, 1 year rental, 3 BR, 3 Bths, all appliances, 2 sinks, furn bsmnt, back yard, big terrace, pvt 2 car driveway. $2,500 a month, plus utility Call Barbara: 646-552-8630 E 23(S+T): Brand new house, BR, kshr kitch.

C/A, asking $3500.

W 6th St:Brand new house, 2 BR, granite flr & countertop, new appliances. Asking $2200.

E. 4th (O+P): 2 BR, blck granite flr in LR/DR (2nd flr) asking $1695. Call your exclv agent SIMON ELYAKIMImperial Homes 917-592-9280

East 4th St/ M&N: 2 BR basement apts, ceramic flrs, 1 BTH, LR, near shuls, shopping, tran and more! $1200 including utilities.

Call 718-382-0623

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Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

Ave L/E 12: 2 family + basement, 2 car garage. 20x58 (25x90lot). REALTOR 646-391-4211 Foster Ave, East 30th: 2 fam, 4 BR, 2 bth, bsmt.

17.83x40 (17.83x82 lot)

LONG ISLAND

Hartsdale: Station Plaza, suites from 300sf to 2600sf, 1st flr, ideal for, doctors/ dentists + professionals, adjacent to RR + Bronx River Pkwy. Ample parking, move in condition, key card access, owner managed. Contact 800-284-6124 x-35

Two Bdrms, LR, DR, Formica Kitchen!-Move in!

Great location-East 5th St Bet S+T. Asking $1,800/mo, Neg. Avail now. Call Audrey Dweck Realty 718-692-0974, ask for Monique

Bklyn Apts unfurn.

Bensonhurst- Apartments 6 rooms, 2 large bedrooms, 1 ½ bathrooms, refrigerator included, small pet ok, house avail. Now, roommates preffered, no programs. Call owner: 917-805-8324

Farmingdale: Cozy 1 BR, full bath, EIK, LR, no smoking, no pets, $1200 utilities incl. Also 3 BR, full bth, walk in closet, lower level of ranch, utilities incl. No pets $1800.

646-235-2656

Med office for sale Bensonhurst Busy dental office for sale in Bensonhurst Area 4 chairs in medical facility. For more information please call: 212-430-3888

E 28th/Ave K. Det 3BR pvt house, fin Bsmt w/ofc or 4th BR, new stainless Appls, 2.5 baths, attic, w/d. MIC Shared drvwy. $2900.

917-859-4444 E 28/Ave J. 3 lrge BRs, 1.5 bths, EIK, attic playrm.

New scraped flrs. Pvt drv.

718-338-6935 or 917-837-9062 Brooklyn Ave S/E17. Newly built 3 br apt. Lrge LR & DR. Call: 718-902-7375 347-587-7944 Boro Park, 20 w/53 St. Newly renov 1 fam, 3 BRs, new kit, bsmt, drv. Nr stores, shuls F train. Asking $3000/mo nego. Call 718-258-4824 House for rent Gravesend/E 4th street: 3.5 room, walk in yard, absentee landlord.

Utilities included $1,200.

Also 5 rm yard garage.

Call agent Fran Rizzo 646-207-3087 Boro Park, 16/54: top loc, brand new luxury upgraded apt, 4 brs, $3,200. Elderly preffered.

Avial July 732-901-8947 AVENUE I/ E 5TH: NEW 4BR, 3000SF LUX DPLX, 2.5 BTH, JAC. LG SEP DR, LR, KITCH, DEN $3400 RDCD. OWNER 917-804-8442

QUEENS Maspeth 2 bdrms, in 3 fam house, 3rd floor, LR, DR, Kit, hall, new paint, w/w carpet, near buses, no pets $1400/ mo + sec. call 347-200-6691 or 718-651-0562

2 Family Detached, 2 br, 1 bth, on first floor.

Second floor—2 bdrms/bth w/ porch, close to transportation And synagogue. Asking low 600’s call 646-217-8252

FRESH MEADOWS: Unfurn 1BR apt top flr of pvt home, separate entry, EIK, new carpeting, nr trans $1200/mo. Utils incl.

Contact owner, 516-643-7688

Rockaway Blvd: Near JFK, fully renov, 1+2 BR apt, 1 bnth each in pvt home. Near shopping, trans and more! No smoking, refurnished, reasonably priced. Please Call 917-873-5561 Kew Garden Hills House for Rent K.G.H 1 Fam, 3 Bdrm, 1.5 Bths.

Kitchen backyard and furnished Bsmt Gorgeous Deck $2,400 Call 917-669-9676 Far Rockaway, 3 family brick detached 3 bedroom/ 6 bathrooms off the beach and trans.

2706 Seigal Ave 576-569-8674 or 718-552-5050 Financing Available

Amagensett Dunes 400 feet to ocean beach Access. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. AC. Labor Day. $50, 000 or avail monthly.

Call: 631-655-9319

WOODMERE: 1 BR, 1.5 Bth, newly renovated, private garage w/ separate entrance includes all utilities gas + electric. Near all shopping, transportation and shuld. Call 516-524-8378 or 516-612-4656 HAMPTON & NORTH FORK RENTALS Shelter Islands Beaut 4 BR, vacation home. Stunning Bay views. Adjacent to 36acre premier equearian center. $35k May-Sept, $50k yr. 631-848-8620 See WebBio NS90224329

N.Y. STATE White Plains rentals Rentals/Westchester White plains-4 BR, 3 bth all renov (11/08) 1 fam home on cul-de-sac in quiet fam oriented nghbrhd, near xpways, good shls, great parks, 25 mins to NYC, $4200/mo.

Godfrey 914-345-3141 House for rent Great Neck, Saddle Rock: 5 BR house + maids rm, 3.5 bths, backyard, garage, parking. Walk to worship, library and park. $5200 a month. Call owner 516-466-4197 SMALL BUNGALOW COLONY, 70 BEAUTIFUL ACRES TO BUILDINGS AND AN IN-GROUND SWIMMING POOL, NEEDS TLC, FEATURES A SMALL LAKE WITH HISTORIC STORE DEN, WATERFALLS, STREAM HILLS, VALLEYS AND LOTS OF TREES, LESS THAN 35 MILES FROM THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE IN SCENIC SULLIVAN COUNTY (MOUNTAINDALE) ASKING 579K. CALL JOYCE DAVID. 718-875-2000 House for rent Great Neck, Saddle Rock: 5 BR house + maids rm, 3.5 bths, backyard, garage, parking. Walk to worship, library and park. $5200 a month. Call owner 516-466-4197 Forshay: 13+BR mansion for rent for the summer.

Heated indoor/ outdoor pool, large backyard ALSO Forshay: 2-4 BR bsmt apt for rent, reasonably priced.

Call 845-354-4845 Small bungalow colony, 70 beautiful acres to buildings and an in-ground swimming pool, needs TLC, features a small lake with historic store den, waterfalls, stream hills, valleys and lots of trees, less than 35 miles from the George Washington Bridge in scenic Sullivan County (Mountaindale) asking 579k. Call Joyce David.

718-875-2000

ELMONT:For rent 800 sq ft Hempstead Turnpike Store Front. Good for office space or retail. $1200/month. Owner call 516- 437- 2100

For rent North Putnam, renov, 2 story 3 BD/ 1 ½ bth, Vermont log cabin on 7 acres plus full bsmt 3 acres, Lake+Garage-Must see to believe. Contact 845-225-6630. asking $2100 per month. Email Paul@oneclickbuttercutter.com

FORSHAY: 2-4 BR bsmt apt for rent. Reasonably priced.

Call 845-354-4845

OUT OF STATE Pennsylvania/ Townhouse for rent East Strausberg Townhouse for rent 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, updated kitchen, cathedral Ceiling, garage bsmnt. Avail now. $1,150/mth + util Call: 570-223-0578

North Putnam, renov, 2 story 3 BD/ 1 ½ bth, Vermont log cabin on 7 acres plus full bsmt 3 acres, Lake+Garage-Must see to believe. Contact 845-225-6630. asking $2100 per month. Email Paul@oneclickbuttercutter.com

Apartment For Rent

BROOKLYN East 2nd and Ave C, finished basement, 1 BR, lrge kit, LR, DR, great cond, prvt entrance, Near all.

917-282-4855 Boro Park: 500sf office space for $1100 both newly renov.

917-892-3700

E. 14/ Ave N 3 Fam. Brk s/alt 19 years old, landlord. Apt, east KIT, CAC 3 Br 1 ½ bth.

Split. EIK W/D fin bsmnt.

Car port, many Extras no Bkrs. Asking $1,250 516-791-1566

Sheepshead Bay: New loft.

750 sqft. Sep kit & bth. Huge windows, hi ceiling, open brick, wood, granite, $1,590/mo. Owner 917-807-5878

Great location, 1 block from Ave U, close to subway, good for shopping, seeking roommate. Call 718-375-1157

Ave J/ E 15th: Brand new completely renovated 1+2 BR apts, new appliances, 1 flight up, near all. Please Call 718-692-4181 ext.110

Mill Basin/ Bergen Beach: Large 1 BR walk-in apt, mod EIK, space LR, full new bath. $1200. Near shuls, shops & trans. Ample free parking on stree. Call Robin 347-558-0679

East 4th St/ M&N: 2 BR basement apts, ceramic flrs, 1 BTH, LR, near shuls, shopping, tran and more! $1200 including utilities.

Call 718-382-0623 Ave L/E 12: 2 family + basement, 2 car garage.

20x58 (25x90lot).

REALTOR 646-391-4211 Foster Ave, East 30th: 2 fam, 4 BR, 2 bth, bsmt.

17.83x40 (17.83x82 lot)

Boro Park: 13th Ave/40th St-2&3 brs, 1 bth newly renov, w/d hook-up, kosher EIK, lr, dr, utilities not included. Asking $1550, price negotiable. Call Moran 347-702-9800 Boro Park: 13th Ave/ 40th St-2 Br, bsmt apt, all utilities included, w/d hook-up, kosher EIK, CAC, backyard use available, newly renovated windows, asking $1250 Call Moran 347-702-9800

Apt for rent-Bklyn DYKER HEIGHTS2 BR w/terrace Modern, LR, EIK, new fridge, W/D hookup $1750. NO Fee.Call 646-734-6053 718-238-3200 Ave. L-M/Ocean Pkwy 1 BR (full sized) EIK,LR,DR. Move in cond. 6th flr. P/T drmn bldg 917-771-6923 E. 2/Ave Y. Newly renov 2 BR apt. Mod luxury kit, bath w/Jacuzzi. Lg LR & DR. Dishwasher,Wash & Dry. Unfurnished 718-902-7375, 347-587-7944 Sheepshead Bay. 1 BR remodeled Apt. No section 8. No washer/dryer Call after 6 pm. 718-769-1318 APTS TO SHARE Looking for frum girl to share 2 br Apt in the heart of Flatbush. Ave J/Coney.

Call 718-252-0263 Ave S/ Low East 1 ½ BR Newly Renovated Apt 2nd Fl New Appliances heat included $1300 Call 718-648-3835 Office space for rent: Kings Highway/ Coney Island area.

Newly reno, Central Air & heat, 2nd flr. Will divide up to 3000 sq ft 718-787-9630 ROOM FOR RENT In busy area in Flatbush (On Coney Island between J & K) Call 718-253-0493 Pkwy Ave L +M, 2nd fl elev, small 2 br, 1 bth, LR/DR, great bldg, near all transportation, gas included $170k.

No Broker, building. Call Owner: 718-252-5802 KENSINGTON: 3 room apt, 1 bath for rent. Freshly painted. Near shopping and trans. Call: 424-202-1152

Ave U-Brand new luxury 2 bdrms, 2 bths granite custome kit, walk-in closets, sep laundry room, DR, LR, elevator. $2,500. Call: 917-757-5060 Apt to share furnished: Ocean parkway K/L Super sized master bedroom, EIN Kitchen, Elevator, laundry room, air condition, young senior to share refrences on request 1 month rent, 1 month security Avail Now! Owner 917-771-6105 Bklyn Unfurnished Coney Island brand new 3 extra large bedroom apt w/ 3 balconies, Cair, elevator, 2 baths, ocean view, blck from subway, hookups, $2,300/mo Owner 908-418-4563

QUEENS/BRONX Looking for working people to rent 3 bedroom apt Woodside, Queens.

Private house, 3BR, living room, dining room. Please call 718-335-2099 FRESH MEADOWS: Unfurn 1BR apt top flr of pvt home, separate entry, EIK, new carpeting, nr trans $1200/mo. Utils incl. Contact owner, 516-643-7688 Looking for working people to rent 3 bedroom apt Woodside, Queens. Private house, 3BR, living room, dining room. Please call 718-335-2099 Woodside/ Maspeth: Border, 6 rm mod, 3 BR, 1.5 ba, FDR, EIK, new windows, crpt, paint, no pets or W/D, sec dep + 1st & last mos rent, $1975.

516-784-0222

LONG ISLAND Young man in his 40’s looking for a room to rent or share, an apartment. Contact me at 561-901-1529 MINEOLA: Ground flr of a 2 family residence, new construction, AC, 2-3 BR, LR, DR, EIK, Frplc, gar Bckyard, bsmt storage w/ lndry area, nr RR + Bus. $2200/mo, 2 yr lease, no pets. 516-294-8544 Bimiharch- Right away enjoy + live in beautiful home to rent room, seeking gentlemen to live with rabbi Chazan + son. Near synagogues, chabad, shopping, LIRR, 5 towns, Cedarhurst, NY. Call Rivka Shield. 516-643-5025 or 954-567-4040

BABYLON W. Whse/ industrial prop w/ newly reno ofc’s. for lease. $6.50/SF neg, 2 units avail 6000 SF & 4700 SF. Kean St. Principals only!

631-261-8022 LIC Proff/ Retail Spaces Beautiful brand new storefront.

Completely finished w/ ceramic flrs. Ideal for proff office space, retail a commercial, each unit separate entrance.

900 sf each. Commercial/ residential area..Near Vernon Blvd. Call for details, Bonnie 917-751-8239

Unfurn apt for rent Brand new building, immed occ. 2 BR, 1 bth, European kit, stainless steel appl, W/D, hardwood flrs, thru cut, granite cnt tops, ceramic, AC units, vinyl blinds, intercom, cable ready, $2200/ref 917-751-8239

OUT OF STATE Visit the Islands Luxury Caribbean Rental: www.myturkshome.com, turks+caicos/ Michael516-672-4333

SOUTH NORWALK WATERFRONT BRAND New luxury 1 and 2 br APTS*Starting at $1800 call 203-899-9924 for appointment Jefferson@5577water.com Includes specials

Red Bank Area Working M will share. Room avail. $600/mo 908-907-0035 Exit 21, NYS thruway, beautiful camp/campus for rent for shabbotonim, school groups, families, etc. Available ApriJune. Also available for Yeshiva groups July-Aug. brand new program for week of August 25th-Sept 1st. exclusive father/son camping program and mini camp program.

347-753-3636 Anguilla, BWI: 995 built large ground level house.

2100 sqft interior, 2100 sq ft terrace & veranda.

Property on 0.6 acre. 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms, etc.

US $1,750,00/neg.

1-264-497-6224 Ludgerprinz@gmx.de Bennies@angaillent.com

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

BROOKLYN Busy dental practice in heart of boro park 3 networked, fully equiped ops, seller motivated best offer accepted 917-416-3681 MCDONALD AVENUE/ KNGS HWY: 5000 SQ FT STOREFRONT, HIGH CEILINGS, GOOD LOCATION FOR RETAIL AND WAREHOUSE, NEAR TRANSPORTATION, SHOPPING AND MORE. PRICE NEGOTIABLE. CALL

917-681-7565 Sheepshead Bay-Heart of prof’l & medical ofc space in beaut completely renov ofc building across from Q&B trains. Bus stop right across the street. On site parking wuites from 500-2500 sf. Daily Mincha in bldg. Call 718-692-4181 ext110 Boro Park 13/37: 900 or 1800 sf partially renovated windows. 1 flight up.

Also 1200 sq ft basement w/ hydraulic lift. Good for office or storage. Call 347-451-9432 Boro Park, 16th Ave: 5 room office for rent, private bathroom, 1 flt up. Front exposure. 718-338-6433

Commercial Property for Sale Garage/Warehouse for Sale/Rent. 20,000 sq. ft.

E. 15 St. off Ave. L 917-554-5640 lv msg if no answer PROFESSIONAL SPACE FOR SALE CO-OP. NEWLY RENOVATED. MOVE-IN CONDITION. PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE. UPPER BAY RIDGE AREA. PRINCIPALS ONLY. CALL BETWEEN 10 AM & 5 PM 718-490-1263

QUEENS Restaurant For Sale Main St. Queens. Prime Location10 Years in Business 718-763-5717

NY STATE Woodridge, NY: Near shops shuls. 5 BR house, den, LR, DR, Fireplace, basement + 2 car gar 888-799-9319

SULLIVAN COUNTY HOTEL FOR SALE. CALL JOHNATHAN AT THE SUNSHINE. 845-796-1200 FOR SALE ROCKLAND COUNTY Motel for sale Special Oppty for Yeshiva/school, prof offices. Over 40x 1g/rms, excellent opportunity for a post natal recovery home, 3 miles from major hospital.

917-365-347 Lots + acreage for sale

OUT OF STATE Periera, Columbia Appx 50,000 mtrs Best lux residential area.

La Julita close to Pinares de San Martin $12M US 860-514-1813

2652 Acres: excellent hunting, fishing, 3 lakes, Colorado River Frontage, Texas cattle ranch, depreciable assets secluded. $5,760,000 800 Acres: Excellent Oppty for ranching + hunting, underground water, one well, good soil mixed w/Hilly terrain $1,400,000.

740 Acres: Heavily wooded, rugged, hilly, hunting land, secluded, easy access, possible income-wind generators. $1,329,387 418 Acres: Good bird & deer hunting, grassland, hilly mesquite land. $627,000 Liveoak Land & Real Estate 325-642-1999 www.liveoak-realtors.com

Lynchburg: 1200 acres, S Central Virginia, great investment for private estate or development, $6.2 Mil 434-546-3225 NICE INVESTMENT PROPERTY: Woodhall St. Detriot, MI 48224. 3BR, 2 bth, 2000 sf colonial, multi-family home. Asking $27,500, current family $85,000 Property management.

Referral Avail Mike 313-330-7563

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BROOKLYN

Boro PK/Prime, large beaut Professional offices w/reception area & 2 conference rooms. Fully wired, DSL, & much more. Move right in.

Call: 718-972-2828

Boro Park, 12 Ave/43 St. Storefront office For rent Approx 60x20 good for professional or medical offi.

Call 917-435-9274

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT/ L. ISLAND Office available one large bright room with Waiting area available on Maple in Cedarhurst With parking $800 p month Call: 800-388-9299

Crown Heights/ Nostrand & Easter Pkwy 900+ sf store for rent asking $2500 (718)-498-3200

Gravesend Location Busy area. Beautiful storefront, approx 40x60, High ceilings, full bsmt, ideal for cooperate offices, Ins co, med, bank branches, ETC. For info: 718-966-0230

FOR SALE FAMILY PLOT (4 PLOTS TOGETHER) IN BETH MOSES CEMETERY LI. BELOW MARKET PRICE OF $2,000 EACH OR $7,500 FOR ALL FOUR, OBO. CALL: 786-378-7174

LIC Proff/ Retail Spaces Beautiful brand new storefront.

Completely finished w/ ceramic flrs. Ideal for proff office space, retail a commercial, each unit separate entrance.

900 sf each. Commercial/ residential area..Near Vernon Blvd. Call for details, Bonnie 917-751-8239

NASSAU REAL ESTATE Cedarhurst New Construction

by Rami 4200 s.f corn, top quality $900’s Call Builder 917-541-7013

Lindenhurst office space Willage of LINDENHURST 1600sf, 7 cubicles, 14x14, storage rm w/ overhead garage door, close to railroad/ post office $1200 avail 4/1.

631-236-6998 Large school building for lease $14,500, move in, excel con, large classrooms, office space & playground, lrge kitch + dining area, lead & asbestos free, handicap accessible, suitable for special ed. 718-483-9665 or 917-282-4855 Boro Pk, 12 Ave 43 St, store frnt office for rent.

Approx 60x20, good for prfsnl or store.

Call: 917-435-9274 BORO PARK NEW UTRECHT/47TH ST 450 sf good for both store and office 19800 sf also available Call: 718-437-3126 lv msg

16th Ave, 49th Streetbrand new bsmnt, For professional use, 860 sq ft, 9 ft, ceiling, Central A/C, many windows.

Call: 718-435-9366 Inwood-8 offices available for rent. 3000 sq ft, up to 6,000 sq ft available. Newly renovated, can also be used as a warehouse. For more information. Danrich Realty 718-441-2800 Brooklyn near 4th Ave. 1700 SQFT All open space: suitable for light manufacturer Or warehousing 1 passenger freight elevator. Nr all trans. Avail. Immed.

718-541-4997

KINGS HIGHWAY, BROOKLYN COMMERCIAL

SPACE FOR RENT

BY OWNER IN A NEW BUILDING. *PLAZA* 2ND FLOOR. 1500 SQ FT, 2 BTHRMS, PARKING, CENTRAL HVAC. EXCELLENT FINISH, PRIME LOCATION, BUSY AREA. EXCELLENT FOR ANY PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. RENT NEGOTIABLE

917-295-7529 347-992-2722

OR

Park Slope 781 4th Ave Corner of 27th St 1000 sqft Hi Traffic Area.

Good for: Attorney, MRI, Mail Box Store, Hair Salon, NO FOOD, No Grocery.

Reasonable & Negotiable.

Call Owner 718-788-4331 Garage for Rent Brooklyn Bedford.

Garage avail. For storage.

Ave S+T, secure w/alarm, AC and heat. 917-295-5166

SPACE BROOKLYN Brooklyn Navy Yard, 2000 Sf Storage/Warehouse space for rent Freight Elevator 917-678-8269 Ave N/E 14 St. 1600 sf 1st flr priv Entrance 15 s. freshly painted, move in condition.

Call: 718-908-7764

Space for rent 5 TOWNS VIC, Classroom/spc avail for rent, within shul, easy access to public transp. 20 min to Bklyn, 2 min to 5 towns, reas price. 516-825-5566

Medical office for rent/ PARK SLOPE 36 PLAZA STREET EAST. NO FEE. 2000 SQFT PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. Ground floor of luxury 12 story residential elevator bldg. Great space with 10’ ceilings.

Ideal for medical, dental etc. (previous long term tenant was physical therapy service.) $7000/mo negotiable. Call Alan Kalish 718-633-7586

STORE FOR RENT BROOKLYN Hair salon for rent Ave. U Close to Q+B subway, very convenient access. Asking $2,200 Call: Benny Wong 917-774-6586 718-375-5180 Office in Flatbush for rent. Great neighborhood Very quite 718-627-8606

Stores for rent Brooklyn ONE GOAL REALTY Bklyn Mini & Mega Stores for Lease. Also for sale 3 Fam w/store frnt.

Cooldeals7@gmail.com 516-414-0962 Brooklyn Office For Rent MILL BASIN State of the Art. 2 operatory Dental offices for cosmetic dentist. Brand new high end quip, fully furnished 1100 sq ft location with full service lab Near all transportation $3500/mo Negotiable w/ incentives 800-495-4624

SPACE FOR RENT-BROOKLYN 51st Street close to 18th avenue Basement suitable for storage High ceilings Call for more information: 908-330-3677 Office for rent: 83 Avenue O / BTW WEST 7th and west 8th/2nd fl , 1000 sf available priced reasonable, near subway Mr. Anthony 718-375-4750 Ave U 2 Stores For Rent 700 sq ft and 1000 sq ft top location reasonable price call owner 917-797-1427

Boro Park-Professional Ofc spaces, prime location Newly renov.

917-494-7987 REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE Court St. Brooklyn, 3rd flr, 900sf. Offices 2 refrigerated 800sf. Each 2 Freezers 800sf each 5000 sf. Storage, 15 ft high, Fright elevator Ground Floor 2000 sf., with loading dock, Total 11,000 sf. Call 917-407-4006 Boro Park. Corner 15 Ave/48 St Newly renov medical ofc approx 1,200+sqft. Reception +5 offices+ Kitchenette.

Gloria: 212-725-6481

Office for rent Ave M, Corner E 19th St. Large office, light, airy, reaso nable. Please call: 718-336-4351

QUEENS/BRONX Far Rockaway: Warehouse for rent, approx 5000 sf.

Loading dock, offices, bathroom. Priced $3000 per month, RE, taxes included.

By owner 347-203-0415 Retail space for rent/Queens Laurelton Merrick Blvd, 2000 sq ft for rent, 6000 sq ft air space available. Call owner 917-750-0966

NY STATE Commercial Property Sullivan county, NY. Cold Storage Facility. 20 min No of Middletown, 90 min From GWB, Rt 84 &17/86. Nr proposed casino. 1000 pallets cold storage (18-) (38) w/ofc space, Approx 4 acres , sep maint facility.

Poss development. Also 2 smaller props, Main ST, Falls.845-798-1306

Retail space for rent ELMONT: FOR RENT 800 sq ft, Hempstead Turnpike, storefront. Good for office space or retail. $1200/month. Owner.

Call 516-437-2100

STATEN ISLAND (New Dorp) 2000 sq ft office space.

Near train.Convenient to all.

Pat 646-369-9457

OFFICE FOR RENT/ STATEN ISLAND-Guyan Ave.1500 sq, ft of comm. space excellent for prof. office. Busy area-near transp. Easy access to major roads, highways. Call Gus: 917-750-3898

Port Richmond-3 office suites w/reception area. All brand new, fully renovated C/A. full bsmt 2,700ft w/dual bthrms, new carpet.

Please call: 347-424-7809

NASSAU / L.I. W. Hempstead: prof ofcs, directly across from new library, 2nd flr, 2650 sf reception, common, 4 ofcs, 516-4862996 ext 316, mutual@mutualengraving.com

Madison, Flatlands/ East 35th. 2600 sqft storefront, high traffic area, ground level, Central a/c & heat. Available now $2200. 917-330-6929

Commercial Property/Nassau CEDARHURST beautiful building Near JFK, showroom offices And warehouse, loading dock, approx 16,000 sq ft Call: 516-448-4393

Lindenhurst office space Willage of LINDENHURST 1600sf, 7 cubicles, 14x14, storage rm w/ overhead garage door, close to railroad/ post office $1200 avail 4/1.

631-236-6998

CEDARHURST: DENTAL OFFICE THUR-SUN. ALSO SUITABLE FOR PODIATRIST, PSYCHOLOGIST OR SPEECH THERAPIST. CALL 516-316-3360

Land/Lots For Sale

Bethel, NY. Approved 28 lot, subdivision in Sullivan Cntry. Existing house in one lot + 27 -1/2 are lots 3 acre pond, 30 acres of common area $1.5M. By owner 631-692-9878

BROOKLYN

Tutoring

Brooklyn Lot For Sale Midwood 1472 E. 19th St. 35 x 100 R-6 zone Plans Fully Approved foundation35 x 95 Owner renovated, planned with broker Coldwell Banker Mid Plaza Kim Stavrach 718-646-3600

AFFORDABLE TUTORING Prep for Math & Science Regents With outstanding tutors who cover all The material & strategies students Must know.

Very affordable rates! Online & Flatbush locations.

Call Perry: 718-377-0015

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Caregiver

Professional tutoring Are you Worried About your child passing the 2008 NYC math test? Service is offering test prep qualified tutors Individualized attention amazing results references available. We cover All of the topics outlined by NYS Dept of Education. Homework help also Avail. Help your child Excel in Math.

Call 347-247-4258

I am seeking a position as a live-out registered nurse for private duty. 15+ years exp as a health care provider.

All areas of nursing covered. Please call: 646-642-4138

ATTENTION STUDENTS!!!

NEED SOMETHING TYPED? CALL TYPING PRO @ 347-243-2024

Music Lessons Guitar lessons for children + adults, all levels + styles, grt for after school, taught by professional recording artist, Ed Hale of the Rock Group TRANSCENDENCE in home or studio- grt with kids, Midtown to Upper West/ East Side. Call 800-827-7763

Piano lessons,-all levels.

Instrument provided free of charge. Reasonably priced.

Call: 718-207-5981 Call: 212-496-9148

Golden girls helping hands provides aide, companion/driver by the hour, daily, week or live. Lic, ins + bonded, wil accept long term Insurance claims.

Reasonable rates with side. $13.95 with ad.

561-367-0970 or 561-338-2484

LOOKING TO HELP THE ELDERLY. EXPERIENCED Nurse Aid. Help is at your doorstep. Experienced & Certified nurse’s aid available to care for the elderly + homebound or hospice.

Please contact CLAUDIA SHWEKY 732.829.6716 or 732.222.5841

I am a responsible, honest person seeking position as home health aide for elderly or housekeeping. Ref avail. Call Barbara 718-926-1414

Playgroup Playgroup: Madison age 2-6.

Morah Leora, early/late dropoff. Quality care. Summer/all year. 718-646-9368

Companion/Caregiver Companions/caregiver available Exp. compassionate caregiver seeks position. Live in/out. Excellent ref. Call Beverly: 917-757-5363

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Help Offered

Mature multilingual available Private driver w/ car avail to service all your needs. Local and long distance-Servicing NY, NJ, CT + LIServicing weddings, airport, mountains, etc. Reasonably priced.

Call: 646-331-9229

Eldercare caring experienced , home aid/Companion, daily or live-in Excellent Ref. Jean: 347-678-5836

I am a mature woman looking for a job as a HOME HEALTH AIDE assisting the elderly. I can live in or out.

Ref’s avail. Thacla at 347-760-7628

ASPIRATIONS CAREGIVERS And companions serving NY, NJ, Connecticut, Miami immediate referring verifiable references Screaned + bonded 718-812-4924

Certified nurses aid seeks position taking care of the elderly.

References available Upon request 15 yrs experience call 718- 953- 8093

Home Care: Live/ out, bathing, cleaning, feeding, Transportation & companionship 646-469-5340 or 732-276-7028

AID/ COMPANION/ CHILDCARE with more than 12 years experience, seeks position.

Excellent checkable references. Please Call: 718-284-7637

Business Opportunity • Financial Services • Legal Services Business Opportunity *Looking For Partner To Invest*

Brand new Established Day Care In North Lauderdale FL Also expand in Another location grt opportunity Contact Joanne (954) 446-5535 Limo Company Needs good honest partner $300K Investment Contact 786-486-9577 www.southFLlimos.co

Investors wanted Nasdaq listed Co. needs 250k 6-12 month working capital loan, will pay int 15 yr profitable over 3 MM assets funds will assist 5MM contract. Call Dennis 310-704-2252 Investors wanted Nasdaq listed Co. needs 250k 6-12 month working capital loan, will pay int 15 yr profitable over 3 MM assets funds will assist 5MM contract.

Call Dennis 310-704-2252

TAX LIENS Earn 9.85% to 13.95% Secure Investment in Tax Liens via debt Investment with Fixed Returns www.commercialep.com 866.966.0099 Ext 115

PUBLISHING & RARE INTERNET BOOK BIZ: Internet Sales/ yr $1:2 m- $350 profit/ yr publishing, Rights from pres. Ford all internet Relocate anywhere Now pls, note Co. Value @ $10M will sell for $5M W $2M Cash required/ $3M to be financed by current owner. Both Cos. Will be auctioned to highest bidden on May 10th , 2009 Biddens must reg. online to www.signaturehouse.net Contact 615- 268- 5245 Co: www.flatsigned.com

Private investors How much have you lost in the market plunge?

25-yr Finance Exec seeks capital for distressed RE investment. Secured loans pay 10-12%. Use your IRA/401K (or what’s left of it). 1-877-35-Home.5 No fees, loads or commissions.

Development Oppty, 228 Condo Project, Oil sands capital Fort McMurray, AB CA $18M, CDN. Incl, DP, Reports, Studies, Drawings, Plans, Phone 866-215-1222 info@Shireinvestments.com Neon sign business with website for sale. Includes 20 container of already made neon signs. $29k 646-220-0747 BECOME A SUCCESFUL CONCERT PROMOTER Call: HMI, New York (800) 836-1691

Investor_Invest $20k Receive up to $48k. Invest $40k Receive up to $96k.

Make possible 160pct in 3yrs. Contact 717-718-5568 Email: bkidr25@gmail.com INVESTMENT PROPERTY MIDWOOD GREAT INVESTMENT OPP!2 FAMILY MIXED USE PROPERTY WITH COMMERCIAL SPACE,BRICK FACE CONSISTS OF TWO1VR APTS & A 1400SQ. FT. COMMERCIAL SPACE. R.R. Asking 569k.

Call broker 917-442-0084 www.pisrealtygroup.com

Will invest & merge into public shell: 30 year old private investment company will infuse up to $1 Mil. Assets; Merge, reorganize & reactivate trading-for pinked or BB Shell (dormant or distressed OK) Chuck: 773-761-5454 IF YOU ARE REALLY SERIOUS ABOUT A HOME BASED BUSINESS AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOURSELF IN THE SIX FIGURE CATEGORY WITH A MINIMUM INVESTMENT OF $2,000, THEN CONTACT GARY SCHECHTER. CALL 917-677-8263 OR 888-274-2933 FOR MORE DETAILS. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!

Regional oil drilling multiple zones in Oklahoma partners geologist + petroleum engineer credited with discovery of three record fields in target area. Vusiness model same as trade elements between oil + gas producers in southern US. A group of accredited investors only who would form A single LLC or other oil + gas producers contact: Woodford Resources, LLC 651 Bering Drive, Unit 202 Houston, TX 77057 (713)334-7733 or email coenergy@attglobal.net

RECESSION PROOF HOME BUSINESS Partner with 2 yr old Network Marketing company Rapidly expanding in NY and FL. Founded by infomercial television giant. Partner with top leaders, work PT or FT. This business prospers in the economy. Free Training Leave messege at 1- 888- 494- 0053 To receive FREE information

HOT: GUARATEED 12- 15% RTN COLLATERIZED-Active growing company seeks investors for growth of its industrial/heavy machinery division. Call Mario: 305- 394- 6569 or 305-975-5832

Live/ Work opportunity: Boro Park 58 St, corner 17th Avenue. Full floor + attic. Separte entrance, quiet area. New carpet and paint. Airy and lite, beautiful garden.

718-930-0150

Rare investment opportunity: Int’l online poker.

Operating successfully.

Accredited investors only.

Min inv 50k.

Call 205-383-9222 Locksmith Business: For sale or partnership. Locks, intercoms & CCTV Systems.

Busy Queens location, Partnership dissolving.

Call 516-805-6404

Earn 2-5,000/mo, as the owner of you natural Gas and Electric company.

Find out how at: www.utilitytollbooth.com lower you bill right now!

Enroll now www.lowerenergybillsnow.com 281-870-1772 $500-$3,500: Returning calls from home, part-time. Pick your own hours, No selling! Not multi-level marketing, No cold calling. Please Call: 888-601-6261 Business person to negotiate. I have 2 inventions.

Great money making opportunity. Interested?

Call Janet 347-439-8968 Brand New Restaurant fully equipped 15 yr lease. Prime Cedarhurst location turn key operation. MUST SEE!!! Call HARVEY: 516-510-8172 Capital Wanted Investment Oppurtunity 17% Return!

Monthly payments.

Ask for Bryan 480-497-8488 CAPITAL WANTED 1.8 Second mortgage on self storage facility. Will cross collateralize.

Call Albert Tiseo 941-628-2883 Professional Wall St, Nasdaq/ Inden day trader, seeking investment partner to average 10% weekly, 10 years experience, low risk, high returns.

Call 917-825-0053 FALLSBURG, NY, 4 bldgs for sale, total 8 apts & clubhse, rntl $90k yr inc.

Grt investment 845-292-9951 Coffee/ Wholesale Distributor great business opportunity $19,400.00 Free website, contact: 866-779-1429 Investment property Park slope- 8 units, rental, 288k, 3.8 million,Clinton hills, 223k rental, 9 units.

3.0 million Looking for investment partner for kitchen/Bathroom co asking $200/$250K investment Co has 30 yrs experience in the industry Working with existing showrooms Call: 210-695-6370/ 212-695-6373 Port Richmond Staten Island Att investors, 4 family w/ good RR with Commercial overlay $450 718-737-6623

Very Active Brooklyn Law Practice For Sale. Only Law Firms with at least 3 Attorneys need Apply. Terms Negotiable. Please Call 718-336-3938 AFTER 6pm PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Experienced company serving Michigan, Ohio and India Inquire within Call Southwood Management 248-217-5040 PRIVATE MONEY AVAILABLE 12% Short Term Quick Closings! 718-490-4300 917-578-9514

Lender Ordered AUCTION 75 BRAND NEW FL WATERFRONT. Condominiums 20 Units to be sold ABSOLUTE, REGARDLESS OF PRICE The “Rivera” 2743 First St, Fort Myers, FL sat., May 16 @ 11am “Opportunity of a lifetime to own one of these Beautiful Waterfront Condominiums” • Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, spectacular views • Lofts and 2 or 3 bedroom Units available • Infiniti Pool overlooking the Intracoastal, Recreation Activities, Fitness center, lounge area, Business Center, Garage Parking, Semi-Private Elevators and more…

Internet/ Telephone Bidding Available Financing Available 3% Broker Participation Open for Property Tours Daily 10am to 6pm Fisherauction.com 800-331-6620 EXCELLENT DEAL! Boro Pk restaurant for sale $65k Flex; Prime location in Boro Pk. Serious inqs only. 917-626-2927 Glatt kosher restaurant in Brooklyn, Established 4 years. Long lease w/low rent. Exc oppty. Ask $69k.

718-810-5323 WE DELIVER! REO foreclosures Nationwide & local Packages, all sizes MBT avail 33% up unlimited supply of residential, commercial, performing, Nonperforming notes, hedge funds & REIT Companies are welcome.

Call MAGIC REALTY 516-702-6300 yvettemagicreal@optonline.net Brand new Bldg 7300 sq ft 3 store w/ elev mod installation, near trans. Excellent for med offices or day care center. Call Mr. Arthur: 212-947-7817 INVESTOR SPECIAL: Houses $1000’s Below market! Won’t last!

Call: 315-778-7460

Financial Services Money to Lend WANTED $200K 5 years will pay 6%.

Commercial Asset @ $410,566. 305-796-2747 Fixed Rate Predictable Returns Limited Time Offers

12% Secured & Guaranteed Call Now 954-961-2000 Alan J Brown CPA: All business and personal taxes, bookkeeping, payroll and general accounting services.

Over 30 yrs experience.

Reasonably rates.

Call 718-338-2641 or 347-729-3565

Private funds available for refinance/ purchase, residential or commercial.

Bank turndowns welcome.

Consolidate debt, modify mortgage if behind.

1-800-506-8620.

Contour Mrtgage, Licensed Mortgage Banker, 1900 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow.

Certified Public Accountant Expertly handles all areas of Accounting & taxation, for business And individuals.

Call: 718-282-1553 ATTENTION HOME OWNERS We have recently lowered the interest rate on a loan of $350,000 from 6.25% to 3.25% DO A LOAN MODIFATION Lower your interest rate without hurting your credit.

Call Home Lock Management.

800-945-4122

Legal Services Immigration services 2ns citizenship/ Passport avail, st kitts, Cominica, Grenada, Seychelles, Cook Island, Isles of Man, Mauritius, Israel, Syria, Iran, Spain, Dominican Republic, Argentina + Austria $100k 480-553-3265 bkwatson23@gmail.com THE LAW OFFICES OF JACK ERDOS ATTORNEY AT LAW-ESTATE PLANNING & REAL ESTATE. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. 367 AVENUE U, BROOKLYN, NY 11223 718-375-7766

European Caregiver Will live in or out Provide house cleaning Olga: 732-581-7838

A great nanny/ housekeeper in only a phone call away! Live in/ out, great references avail, loving + caring. Call Jackie 718-652-1225

ARTAVIA AGENCY We Specialize in HHA/ CAN/ LPN/ RN WE PROVIDE GENERAL/ HEAVY DUTY CLEANING, GARAGES, OFFICE HOMESM ETC. NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL, SERVICING ALL 5 BOROUGHS AND BEYOND. 1877-545-3602 FOR ALL OUTSIDE BOROUGHS CALL 718-652-0099 PRIVATE HOME ATTENDANT AVAILABLE MON-FRI, HAS EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES. CALL SOFIE: 917-202-5371

C HILD CARE AVAILABLE .

Vicinity of Bay Pkwy. FT or PT, references avail. Upon request. 30 yrs Exp. with newborns. Please call 718-256-6214 CHILDCARE/HOUSE

KEEPING COMPANIONSHIP, HONEST R ELIABLE , EXP ’ D , LET WILLING HANDS GUIDE YOU 347-295-3348 B ONDED WWW. WILLINGHANDS . BIZ

Help Offered ATTENTION STUDENTS!!!

NEED SOMETHING TYPED? CALL TYPING PRO @ 347-243-2024 Positions wanted I am a MAN with nursing home exp Seeking position to work with elderly.

M-F day/evenings.

Ref avail upon Request.

Call 718-931-8632/ 917-428-7635 Available for repair and installation of telephone and computers. Call Isaac at 718-213-7533 Driver with brand new car (Toyota Hollander Hybrid Suv) ready to serve you with all your transportation needs throughout the tristate area (NY, NJ, CT) Short/ Long distance. Reasonable priced. Excellent references.

Call Alex 917-440-9124 or 917-498-0011

I AM A CARPENTER LOOKING FOR WORK. Spackling, sheet rock, tile, doors, bathrooms, kitchens, painting etc.

Call @ 718-363-8994 ZEVULAN partner to support my Learning for one year, only $20K Call: 646-385-2259 NEED A RABBI !!!

A dynamic experienced Modern Orthodox Rav will lead your shul. Baal Koreh and more, great speaker and educator. Email : evereadyrav@yahoo.com Or call 702-673-7180 Furniture Repair/Refinish Furniture repairs + restorations. Plus painting + Delivery. Please contact: 786-543-7437

WE

ARE A LEADING IT COMPANY that Specializes in affordable website design, Custom software design, ecommerce solutions, Server maintenance and networking, SEO and more. For a free consultation call AJ Landesman @212-475-8633/ 347249-2959 or see us at www.xcaliberalpha.com offices in Manhattan+Long Island

Help Wanted Jewish Media, is seeking a few pleasant workers to serve the Jewish communities of NY, NJ & FL. $500 a week +Bonus & Commission. Please Call: 917-913-0000 Mature Professional with excellent references, looking for 1 br apt beginning may/june In staten island or Rockland County (Spring Valley or Monticello)- CALL NOW 718- 812- 4924

*Welders* Seeking for steel welders, 5 years min, exp, must be able to read WDGS and plans. Bronx location. Salary negotiable, benefits. Contact Rick 718-764-0024 or email resume to rick@bacoent.com

Help wanted Secretary f/t Sun-Thurs Midwood, phones, Filing, comp, lit, photoshop knowl A+ Hebrew A+ Call: 718-998-9301

MAN WITH CAR/ VAN NEEDED For newspaper delivery service.

Call for more info: 718-998-6602 Medical Help Wanted/Brooklyn Dental assistant receptionist F/T Midwood Bensonhurst area.

Please call: 718-339-1122

HELP WANTED Saleslady with some sales exp needed for fabric Store.

Call 718-436-5849 or 347-743-7339

Dental Lab In Bensonhurst looking for office help with dental office experience. Good computer skills helpful Call 718-331-2241 or fax resume 718-331-2251

Cook to run small kosher kitchen in Bronx nursing Home, will move to Queens facility in 2 months.Knowledge of Buchanian cooking a plus.

Benefits. 718-519-5878 KOL HAOLAM NEWS SEEKS ADVERTISING REPS % BASED. CALL 347-678-0925.

E-mail/text kolhaolam@yahoo.com

Cook Wanted LAKEWOOD Restaurant looking for experienced cook Please call 917-453-6776, 845-893-3719 or 732-363-3636

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APRIL 24, 2009 Help Wanted Manager Wanted LAKEWOOD Restaurant looking for heimishe manager.

Please call 917-453-6776 or 845-893-3719

Help Wanted Chef, P/time for new upcoming Catering hall, in queens, exper pref, Call bet 10-6pm.

917-696-7879

HELP WANTED/ BKLYN Dental hygienest Boro Park dental office. P/T Fridays 718-854-3333

Help wanted-Secretary SECRETARY FOR YESHIVA in Queens. Must be computer literate. Call: 718-644-4048

Beauty Hadass is having her pre-spring specials. Blowouts $15, manicure/ pedicure on Monday & Tuesday $15 Wig blowout $25 wig hair cut special $75 Rental extension special $50 For sale wig special long + short $550 and up. First time make-up application $25 Hair color $25 and up with free treatment after color. Call for you appt.

Hadass Style 718-339-3939 1705 East 4th, Brooklyn

Cleaning Services 1st Class Cleaning Professional Cleaning Services. We do it all – All Organic. Insured & Bonded, References Passover Special $129.95 (4 hrs) Servicing Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens 718-408-9244 646-213-3012 www.1stclasscleaningnyc.com

Beauty Help wanted Cosmetician, exp’d-F/T knowl of selling cosmetics & fragrances a must. Sal + commish. 718-645-0166

Cosmetician Stay smooth by Galit Avigail. Waxing, electrolgins and infrared laser/low prices Georgetown Location.

718-214-5046

NAILS TECHS AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS 10 min. manicure Is Hiring Technicians, Massage Therapist. Must be licensed. New JFK Airport location. Apply at www.10minutemanicure.com or call Mary Beth.

866-663-0802

Clean your house- JEM Residential and commercial Other svcs avail upon request First time $50 Full trained, 6 yrs experience, References available, call for free estimate 440-983-1727 or 973-592-6183

Christy’s Services: Professional-screened, hard workers for housekeeping, nanny, companion, live in/out. NO FEE. 718-253-4200 or 718-523-4213

1st Class Cleaning Services.

We do it all- All organic, Insured & Bonded, references Passover Special $129.95 (4 Hrs) Servicing: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens 718-408-9244 or 646-213-3012 www.1stclasscleaningnyc.com

Cleaning Services Mr. Clean Carpets, Upholstery cleaning. 27 years exp, Licensed, bonded & insured. Call now for free estimate! 718-241-5753 or 212-461-3224 www.mymrclean.com Why call a cleaning company?

I offer the best services for apartments or homes.

Daily or weekly as needed. Call with confidence, that is my pleasure to be as of service to you. Call for an appointment, ask for: Ms. Hernandez 917549-7142, self employed.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Hardwd, Tile & Grout Dry in1 Hr. Prompt, Reliable Svc, House Special: 5 Rms + Hallway & Stairs $189.00 .

2 Rms + Hallway $89.00 3 Rms + Hallway $119.00 Sofa & Loveseat $139.00 (718)696-9117

Electrician Lighting/Electrical Track by Jack 917-74-Track(87225) Track lighting specialist.

Design/ Installation/ Sales.

Updated old cans with small inexpensive heat and energy. Efficient, low-voltage Halogens.

Everything stocked.

ELECTRICIAN SKILLED IN ALL

Handyman RAJA Appl repair.

All major brands, Frig, A/C, micrwv, oven/stove, D/W, W/D, reas, reliable 718-377-1428

S & S Rubbish Removal All Clean up. Yard/bsmt/ garage. Free est. S&S Rubbish Removal/Demolition.

Sh Shab. Please Call Shawn 347-404-1643

Sheetrock, plastering, paint 1 room $100, minimum 2 rooms, 24 years experience.

718-987-0033 or 917-656-8545

R & W Efficient Rubbish Removal & Demolition We do: Moving, Yards, Houses, Stores, Oil Tank & Boiler Removal. Ricky Arthurs. Free estimate available 347-922-2411

*HANDYMAN* Give me a call, I do it all!

•Kitchens•Ceilings•Bathrooms •Dry Wall•Painting•Tile Work www.QualityDoesCount.com 20years Experience. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Steve 718*614*4916

RESCUE PEST CONTROL Rats*Mice*Roaches*Ants* Silverfish*Termites Contact Keith, 718-3481141 Cell 718-930-9393 or Fax 718-348-1141

Electrician All electrical needs. New lines Trouble shouting fixtures. Call Yahuda: 347-631-0481

HARPER’S HANDYMAN SVC. All types of home repair A-Z Done with pricle by dependable, reliable craftsman Call 732-216-7323

D.L.M CONSTRUCTION Licensed and Insured New Construction, Extension and Complete Renovation, 25 Years Experience Free Estimate 917-968-6809

Rescue pest control Rats*Mice*Roaches*Ants*Silve rfish*Termites Contact KeithTel/fax 718-348-1141, Cell-718-930-9393

509 McDonald Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11218 (corner of Church and McDonald Aves) 159-03 Hillside Ave, Jamaica Queens.

718-206-4202 Exact Masonry.

All types of Masonry Specializing in stone & concrete Residential & Commercial Restoration work *Steps *Foundatations *Chimneys *Patios *Pool decks *Sidewalks, and much more! Over 25 years Experience! 732-785-7767 BATHTUB, TILE REGLAZING + WATERPROOFING Unbeatable price guaranteed. 10% off with ad 718-866-6124/ 917-335-3798

For plumbing snd heating repair mechanic, reasonable rates. 24 hour serv. For free estimate Call Mose 718-813-4154

Electrician I AM AN EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN Seeks opportunity in New York area.Please call Mr Arnold at 347-803-9076

Pest Control

Giannotti Contracting All pases of home improvements INC. * Finished Basements * Sheetrock * Taping * Extensions * Masonry * Kitchens * Bathrooms * Roofing * Siding * Windows & more. Call Dominick 718-256-9393

Types of Electrical jobs. Big and small. Reid/Com low prices.

718-339-3088 or 917-771-7770 Electrical Service RECESSION PRICES! Don’t let the economy stop U from getting it done. Provide light, heat, power Rem of violations. Payment plans & credit cards accepted. Call 718-829-5400

CLASSIFIEDS Home Improvement

TREE TRIMMING Sukka Kosher?

Call sender 347-200-2098 J Newman, full service construction and violations removed. *Kitchen & Bathroom renov *Basement digouts *Extersions and more.

Licensed NYS professional engineer. Fully Lisc and Insured. For free estimate call Steve. 917-975-1752

Keep bed bugs away.

Our system keeps bed bugs out, GUARANTEED. Ask for Noel 917-470-3850 www.positivepestcontrolpc.com NATURAL GINESIS NO MORE BUGS! 100% NATURAL PLEASE CALL: 800-807-9357 www.naturalginesis.com

AUTOS DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Help Disadvantaged kids!

TAX DEDUCTION (SOMETIMES BASED ON BLUE BOOK) Free towing, Prompt pickup.

CALL FIRST FOR INFO. Children’s literacy 1-800-339-7790

Donate your car: Truck, SUV, 4x4, property profit + real estate donation?

We’ll pay cash for your car. Tax donation Min/Max 500-5000 *Free vacation* Pick-up free 24/7. 501C approved-running or not- no papers needed. Donations, provide clothing, food education program. Bless the children’s fund.

877-907-KIDS (5437) 2001 Construction Odyssey Inc: Remodeling, house, apts, bsmt, offices, soters, new kitch + bths. Ceramic/Marble, fences + decks, cement and interlock pavers. Lic+ins. Please call 646-220-3221 or 718-243-9327 ALL YOUR TRUCKING/VAN NEEDS. RELIABLE DISCOUNTED RATES. CALL RAM: 917-696-0000

PAGE 51 AUTOS 1997 Lexus SC 400 gold package 93,000 miles, clean 8500.

Contact: 631-944-1669

Donate your car Truck, SUV, 4x4, property boat, real estate donation? We’ll pay cash for your car. Tax donation min/max: $500-$5,000- Free vacation, pick up free 24/7 501c3 approved-running or not- no papers needed, donations provide, clothing, education programs. Bless the kids fund. 877-907-KIDS (5437) Autos/ Police Impounds!! $500 Police Impounds!!

Honadas, Chevys, Toyotas & more!! Please call for listings 800-366-0124 x 2305 Auto for Sale MERCEDES 2003 ML500 Blk, 59K, fully loaded, excel cond. $35,582 917-498-1716

CHRY 2006 SEBRING Touring, wht, 4 dr, auto, pwr windows + doors, 27k mi, AM?FM?CD. Immac. $9500 516-805-6999 Donate your car $300 each 1-866-461-2450

Autos for sale. Mercedes Benz, C220, 1996, black w/tan interior, power windows/doors/seats goodtires, good condition, moon roof $3,200/obo Call: 646-234-4477 CARS FOR SALE $200/$500 cars 4 cash.

Any model, any condition.

Call: 347-234-8566 Auto Buyers Cars, Trucks, Any condition Cash on the spot highest $$$ Fast, Free Pick up, anywhere, anytime 732-298-4539

From The Hamptons

Automation, Control & Programming Authorized Homelogic Dealer & Lutron Lighting Systems & Shades

Just Right

Sights & Sounds Custom Audio & Visual Installations Home Theater Specialists Indoor/Outdoor TV Screens & Speakers

Authorized Installers for Plasma TV’s, Projectors and LCD’s, ISF Certified

Make Your Dream Home Theater A Reality!

631.278.8594 • 516.851.9360 jrssav.com

PAGE 52 AUTOS DONATE YOUR CAR! Free vacation + $1,000 gift car. 24/7 free pickup tax deduction. HELP CHILDREN IN CRISIS. Se habla espanol.

877-829-9633 CASH PRIME Up to $3000 Cash Paid for Vehicles. FREE P/U 732-614-1033

FORD 2003 E 250 Van, ready to work, Shelving, exterior locks, roof rack, new rubber, 80K miles, partition, V6 $5200 646- 296- 2323

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FREE QUOTES!!! ANY CONDITION NEW OLD JUNK NOT TITLE NO PROBS SAME DAY PICK UP. FREE TOWING!!

CALL 718-864-2872

Aviation Helicopter flight training, Private, Commercial ATP, Gift Certificates, Graduation, Birthdays 631-467-2232 1997 Challenger 604 9 Pssngr, 1 yr old paint & int. 1987 Challenger 601 12 pssngr, 1 yr old paint & int, Both available for short or long term lease with crew and Part 135 Revenue.

614-338-4382

Moving & Storage Shalom moving Best service. Best Price Can help you move anytime, anywhere.

Alex 646-407-5950

Pets

Merchandise

SMART LIPO for men & women Minimally invasive body sculpting FaceAndForm.com 212-421-4700

Puppies for Sale Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies Descended from the UK’s most winning whole color bloodline genetic guarantee offered. $2000 Call for Health Info: 309-736-7951

Sports + Tickets Buy/ Sell tickets/ Yankees/ Mets/ Knicks/ Rangers/ Giants/ Jets and all concerts sports and theater.

800-764-1560 www.arentix.com

Merchandise

Merchandise wanted COLLECTOR LOOKING FOR JEWISH/ISRAELI ART. 201-575-0055

Constipation Cure Stop suffering 100% effective 718-302-5581 WE SHIP ALL OVER Massage special: 1 hour for $50 with this ad. (regularly $70). Open 8am-12 midnight, 7 days, private parking. Call 908-352-8881 or check us out at www.lyydown.net

GET YOUR NEW POWER WHEELCHAIR, POWER SCOOTER AND ITS HOSPITAL BEDS. FOR ABSOLUTELY NO COST TO YOU. FAST DELIVERY. CALL TOLL FREE TO QUALIFY: 800-470-7567 Weight loss solution To loose weight + inches but NOT MUSCLE. Start cinching, deliciously, easy.

718-851-9478 or 718-645-2744 Licensed Master Reiki, Professional massage T:718-236-5861 C: 917-292-6075 Body Work Sport & Swedish massage Shiotsu, foot reflexogy Stress relief & relaxation.

Pets PUPPIES FOR SALE FLORIDA. 2 stores 645W Hallandale Blvd, 2160NW 79th St 888-210-0694, 305-8511745 or 305-696-8818 *Yorkie T Cup $399 *Maltese T Cup $399 *Pomerian T Cup

MAZEL TOV Moving and Storage Special rates for the holidays Lic & Ins DOT # 10587 718-443-7700

$399 *Chihuahua T Cup $399 *Shit Tzu Toy $399 Toy $399 *Silky Yorkie $399 Toy $399 *Cocker Spaniel Toy $399 *Sheba Inu $499 *Labrador Retriever $499 *Golden Retriever $499 *Welch Congi $499 *Old English Bulldog $599 *German Shepard $599 *Rottweiler AKC $599

COLLECTIBLES WANTED CALL NOW! CASH FOR RECORDS, CD’S, COINS & DVD’S, ROCK, DISCO,ETC COLLECTOR TRAVELS TO YOU SINCE 1970, 1950’S- 1980’S 203- 377-3449

Wood shed for sale 12x14’, very good condition w/2 windows. Door & pwr gar door. Paid $7k Sacrifice $4k OBO. Large SLIGH Grandfather clock, new condition, 2 area rugs 6.5x10’ and 10x14’ paid over $10k.

Will sacrifice for $5k.

845-705-3386 Judaica Store out of business! SELLING ALL MERCAHNDISE AND CONTENTS OF STORE. 347-713-5340/ 646-210-7174 LIQUIDATION: $100,000 DISCOUNT DESIGNER CLOTHING BUSINESS, STARTS APRIL 5 BEST OFFER Italica Scooter New 63 miles $850.00 Contact: 305-256-6024 Tsivia Jewelry 44-24 16th Avenue 718-633-0927 50%-80% off all jewelry Large Selection of beautiful Sterling silver

*Bullterrier $699 *French Bulldog $899 *English

MOVING!? OR MANPOWER Most proposals by phone Local & Long Distance Residential & Commercial 25+ YRS. OF SERVICE 212-675-1400 GET IT DONE!?!

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Excellent oppty!!

Brooklyn, Dining room setBerkey + Guy table and chairs, including hutch & 2 buffetts, excellent condition.

Table is 66’ and extends to 84’ and 112’. $4,000.

Call 97-470-7979

*Bichan Friese $399 *Papillion *Poodle T Cup $399 *Beagle

Visit international synagogue at JFK Int Airport.

IAT Terminal #4-4th flr “The only shul in an airport in the western hemisphere.”

Minyamin/ services prior to El-Al. SWISS AIR-CZECK FLIGHTS. Manny Weiss, president Rabbi Bennett M Rackman, Chaplain. www.jfkshul.com 718-646-5044

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CLASSIFIEDS Health/ Fitness

Bulldog $1,049 All puppies come with one (1) year warranty, Microchip, Pedigree Paper, Shots +

Old fashioned siphoned seltzer bottled water, coolers, soda, Snapple, complete line of candy. Please call Paul at 516-650-9950 Long Island only.

Deworming Plus FREE Visit to Vet!

Valley thrift store: (Nonprofit.) 949 Amsterdam Ave. Men, Women & children; House wares, books, videos, DVD, CD, many other items. Mon-Fri 10am5pm, Sat noon-4pm.

212-222-2600 Mattress & Box spring Queen, Pillow top Still In Plastic $350 (631) 716-0174

SOLID OAK PEWS: Used, For sale, total of 37 at 8 ft, 1 at 10 ft, 1 at 11 ft. Call 516-481-7090 between 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri, Leave message.

Do you have merchandise you can’t sell? We’ll buy entire warehouse. Please call: 347-496-1626

APRIL 24, 2009 Other Services

Neon sign with website for sale. Include 20 feet of ready made neon signs.

Price Negotiable. $29K 646-220-0747 Web Design, Marketing and Hosting Let us build you a web business, Not just a website.Experts in e-commerce, search engine Optimization and marketing.Our customers include HANC, The Vaad of Queens, The Young Israel of West Hempstead and 100’s of other business And organizations.

NDH Web Design www.nghwed.com 516.505.0705 MUSIC + ORCHESTRA/ CT THE KLEZICAL TRADITION KLEZMER BAND, SOLO STROLLING, 7 PIECE FINEST IN JEWISH MUSIC AND DANCE, LEADING *GAMES *CLASSICAL *JAZZ 203-374-0607 KLEZICAL@MAIL.COM

Education

Education

HARGRAVE SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMP JUNE 28- JULY 29 2009 GRADES 7-12; NEW REPEAT ELECTIVE WWW.HARGRAVE.EDU 800-432-2480

Affordable Holistic Education in the heart of the city for a lucrative rewarding career!

Certified programs in AYURVEDA/Nutrition and Esthetics (Skin Care) Beg Apr 23, 35 st, 5th Ave. Good news for nutritionists www.ayurvedasbeaut ycare.com 212-529-3304

E-Z HANDYMAN Services Home & Business

We fix what your husband won’t!

Power washing•Tile Retouch•Redo Bathroom•Drywalls •Gutter Cleaning•Painting•Installing Locks, Blinds, Curtains, Molding & Trimmming•Fixtures•Change Bulbs •Shabbat Locks•Etc. Eli Zonana

917-945-5604 One can do it all

Convenient & Affordable No Job Too Small Free Estimates

Sukkah 10’ x 10’ $225 Silver vinyl tarp, steel frame. NO TOOLS NEEDED. 973-460-1957 or 973-460-1968 (NJ) www.HAPPYSUKA.COM

Bob Dylan Wanted: Original 1963-366 NY+NJ Concert Posters Will Pay $3000 Cash 310-346-1965 CASH FOR COLLECTIBLES WE COME TO YOU LLADRO, HEREND, HUMMEL, ROYAL DOULTON, BOEHM, ANRI, MEISSEN CYBIS, ARMANI, ROSENTAL, LALIQUE, SWAROWSKI AND SIMILAR 732-261-6298

WANTED Old paintings, prints, frames, any condition. Abdrew 718-828-8263 Highest prices paid

Piano, Baldwin Concert Grand, 7 ft, selling $12,500, appraised $25,000 631-277-1937

BOATS FOR SALE OVER 26

PRO SPORT 2003 CATAMARAN 29’ Great combination, fishing & recreational Boat, twin 120HP diesels, factory refitted, Fully loaded w/ electronics & auto pilot Half tank of fuel to Canyon $55K 631-581-1639 or 914-325-1549

Other Services Travel Sevc NJ Fly anywhere in the world 50%, 75% off ticket prices.

Call 973-751-1213

Uses/UVWs for rent Trophy location in Manhattan Call 917-783-4479 Shaimos: Buried K’halacha. Very reasonable. No charge for good usable books. We accept Posul Sifrei Torah, tefflin & mezuzas. Pinter 4408 14th Ave 718-871-2260 or 917-589-5992 Value Trans Shomer Shabbos Forwarder IN MAINLAND CHINA. Looking out four your interests.

ValueTrans Express Inc. 212-819-0111 www.valuetrans.com

Expert alterations, Marine Park 3 yrs experience with alterations for the whole entire family.

Custom made gowns and dresses. Ladies, teens and children.

Trained and experienced designer.

Call 718-252-0402 Kel Nah Refa Nah Lah “Please, Please help me” Frum woman, mother of two children, four grand children in desperate need of kidney-type B. G-d gave us two kidneys so we can donate one.

And G-d bless you for saving my life.

732-996-0336

ADVERTISE for FREE Due to the current economic conditions we at the Jewish Voice would like to offer employers the opportunity to place JOB LISTINGS in the classified section

at no cost.

Please call:

718-998-7600 to place your HELP WANTED listing

Education Learn Japanese at your own pace. Lived/ worked with the Japanese for over 20 years, 10 in Japan, $45 per 50 min lesson. Robin at 561-666-0038 or therjgim@gmail.com for avail times

To Advertise in the Jewish Voice Call:

718-998-7600

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APRIL 24, 2009

CLASSIFIEDS

New Jersey House

House

For Sale

For Sale

New Milford: 5 BR, 3.5 bths, ultra mod kit, LR, DR, pplayroom, fin bsment, exercise rm.

Att garage, alarm/intercom, C/ vac, undergrnd sprinklers. $729K. Call Moshe 718-974-7347

Fairlawn: $409,900, 5 BR, 2bth colonial c/c updated MEIK, also 695,000 new construction, 4 BRs, 4.5 bths. Help pick out your new MEIK. Family room + recreation room & office.--Elmwood Park: $359, 4 BR, 2.5bth, S/L Home, new MEIK, beautiful family room and office.

Call Carol WeissmanWeichert Realtors201-794-7722 ext.249

Deal Lake Jersey Shore Home Lake views throughout the house. A beauty on the outside; Needs work On the inside. 5 bdrms, 3 ½ baths.

Located on Senic Edgemont Drive in Loach Arbour.

4 blocks to Ocean. $1,200,000 Call Owner 732-918-1216

Residential/Commercial Howell, NJ Near Lakewood, 20,000 sq ft asking 650k.

Reasonably priced!

Call now Dominick 908-415-2299 or Sal 718-853-3629

House for sale, Rockland County Wesley Hills, Powderhorn area: Nearly new 4 BR, 4 Bth C/H, 1 acre Lot on culde-sac. Porch, deck, maids rm, 2 car gar, beaut 3 rm walk-out fin bsmnt. Many extras. Principals only.

845-354-1495

Brick 2 bedroom, 1 bth, coop, EIK, lvg rm, 4 season porch, porcelain + wood flrs, new roof, newer windows, freshly painted, moving, upgrades and lots of storage.

Asking $70,500. Call 732-363-4271 Bayville: Waterfront property for sale by owner, Cent Hall custom colonial, waterfront property 127 feet, bulkhead, open floor plans with window view of sun filled rooms, gourmet kitchen, stainless steal appliances, 42 inch Oakwood cabinets, 9 ft ceilings, sweeping hardwood stairs to second floor romantic large master sweet and guest bedroom, convenient second floor laundry room, go to website NJID.com for all details, asking $599,900. Call owner 908-309-7485

North Caldwell: OPEN HOUSE 1-4, 146 Gould Ave, 4 BR, Center Hall Colonial. $549,000.

CENTURY 21 Van Der Wende Assoc.

973-785-8420 Realtor

Freehold: Single fam, 1 family home, 5 bedrooms, 3 bath, 1+ acre, finished basement, 2 car gar, close to trans, Belle More station, 15 min to Bellmore Beach 908-770-7538

Hazlet: locust grove, 2 BR, 1.5 ba, W/D, C/AC, new ht water htr, stove, furnace and front door asking $120,000. Call 732-216-4521

Cedar Knolls: Single Fam $489,000, Bi-level, 4 BRs, 2 full BA’s, CAC, low taxes, convenient to bus & train & rt. 10, 24 & 287, Estate owned, cosmetic work optional. $489,000 Serious inquires 973-884-1254

West Orange: Fabulous location, large 3BR, 2.5bth, bi-level with fireplace, 2 car gar attached on cul de sac, next to shul.

Large family room with sliders to yard, CAC, hardwood flrs, EIK. Call Judy 973-652-2593 or 973-779-6400 or 973-618-1716 ALSO: Possaic Park 4 BR, 2 bth, colonial w/ 2 car gar.

Must see! $275k. CALL! Location! Location!

4BR, 2.5ba, colonial on quite street on a west long branch boarder. 2 miles to beach, walking distance to synagogue, move in condition. Many updates on large lots 4899. Please call 732-233-4882 House for sale NJ Seashore living, pre-owned park homes. Buy now, the prices are right. 2 bedrooms, fully furnished, double lot, 5 boardwalk, $75000. 2 bedrooms, fully furnished, close to 214 Atlantic Ave. $40000.

1 BR with Florida rm, 297 Oregon Ave $8000.

800-982-3404 Resort Country Club Seasonal Park. 561 Corsons Tavern Rd. Ocean View NJ 08230 resortcountryclubseasonalpark@comcast.net

Long Branch: Huge lot, 125 x300, one block from Kollel, 4 BRs, 3 bths, hrdwd flrs, renovated granite kitchen, 2 car gar, deck + sun room. Asking $899,000. Call Owner 917-406-5232

Old Ridge: Rural 3+ ac custome 5 br, 2 ba, full base, deck, walk to NY bus, $535, 000. Owner 732-207-8869 FORDS- NJ 2 family + studio. All bldgs separate. $3200/ mo income, sep. util. Taxes $6200. Asking $389K- 845-255-1364 No Reltrs please

House For Rent Beach Haven West min to LBI beaches, 4 BR BA on lagoon w/dock, W/D, C/AC, sun porch, May, June $1300/wk;July-August $1800/wk.

732-489-5607 House for rent-Lakewood Stunning, new construction, 5 Br, 3 Bth, EIK, granite countertops, hardwood floors throughout main floor, lg master suite whirlpool. Won’t last. Call ER Fisher 732-966-5965

Israel

House For Rent

Condo / Co-op For Sale

Apartment For Sale

Metuchen :1450 sqft Building mixed Office/spac workshop, garage, oversize garage doors, tall ceiling, plenty of parking available immediately $1350 per month 1 month security Call 908-672-9530

Condos/Co ops/NJ Hoboken-$1.15 m secluded carriage house, 3 firplaces, luxury, appliance package, patio +w/trellis+hot tub, terrace 3 flrs 201-400-3986

For sale Israel KIryat GAT Near Beersheva- 2 Brs, KItch, L/R, 400 sq ft, front yard, playground.$80K Call 917-804-4158

BRICK- RENT Space for small bus, no retail 259. Drum point 300 sf office w/ 1000 sf. Storage.

Can combine 732-616-9514

Apartment For Rent Apartment for rent, NJ, 2nd floor in private house. 2 BR, Lrg LR, lrg kitchen. Includes heat & hot water, lrg closets. $1,150 201-659-5574 Howell/Freehold Border: The village, 2 BR, end unit, LR, DR, EIK, new carpet, remodeled bath w/ walk in tub, gar ecl breezeway by owner. $169,000 732-270-5657 Red Bank Area Working M will share.

Room avail. $600/mo 908-907-0035

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

Crestmont Gardens Condominiums is walking distance to local temples. Open house 4\5 $229,900 43 Confronti Ave Unit 27 West Orange, NJ 070752 2 Bedroom condo 1 bath, hdwd flrs, DR, LR, EIK, new w/d, wsh/dry in unit. Call to schedule showing today!

201-704-1112

FOR SALE, LAKEWOOD 4 CONDOS AVAILABLE 2,000-2,400 sq. ft. $335,000- $345,000 1st St. & Madison Ave. Please call for info/appt.

718-974-5550

NEWARK 3BR apt $925/mo. Also rooms available for rent. Close to schools, transportation and shops. Tenants pays heat & hot water. Credit checking required.

Call 973-271-3390 or 973-704-6430

Land/Lots For Sale

Newark store, 1st flr + 2 apts, also finished base. 64 congress St. 100f to Ferry St. $660k 973-953-6659

Cemetery Plots/ NJ Plots of 4 graves at Beth Israel Cemetary in Woodbridge NJ. Price negotiable. Please Call 516-872-3589

Newark: Prime location!

Vibrant property for sale.

539 Clinton Ave. Near InBound Iron Bond.

Price Neg!!!

Dr. Hodges@verizon.net or Call 973-242-8214, Web ID 10641

Investement property/ land for sale NJ 182 Acres Howell NJ Near exclusive golf club Great for an estate or development. Asking 1.5 Mil Call Sam 973-694-1222

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent Newark: Rent or lease office good for accountant’s, DR’s or lawyers, 1,400 sf corner property.

Secure brick building. 367 Bloomfield Ave Corner of 5th St 973-590-6794 Morris County PARSIPPANY NEW CONSTRUCTION CHC 4/4 BR 2 ½ BA, 2/3 car garage, many upgrades incl $640 $950, avail, call builder 973-713-3173 Commercial property HBWE REALTY Ranway/Linden NJ Warehouse 15,000, 30, 000& 40,000 22 ft high, plenty of parking space, Avail for imm purchase or lease! Call Barry Littman 917-363-3974 Jersey city warehouse space Available. 10,000+ sf. Call Joe or Ben, 718-947-5037

STONE HARBOR Beach block, Victorian Beauty, 8 BR, 5BA, sleeps 24, A/C all amenities. Wireless Inter net. Avail Aug 23-30, Labor Day Weekend, Sept and Oct Reasonable rates 609-425-6206

Exit 21, NYS thruway, beautiful camp/campus for rent for shabbotonim, school groups, families, etc. Available ApriJune. Also available for Yeshiva groups July-Aug. brand new program for week of August 25th-Sept 1st. exclusive father/son camping program and mini camp program.

347-753-3636

Middletown- 3 Br, 2 Ba, frpl, full fin bsmt, 2 car gar, c/ac, gas heat, all appls, walking distance to red bank & NYC trans, Avail now. $2500.

732-739-3879

Edison, Newark, NJ: Amboy Ave 1750 sf 1000sf, 491sf in professional office building.

Brokers protected.

732-742-4919

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EDISON: New construction, lot 110x110. 7 BRs, 4 bhts, lg kosher kit, lg bckyd incl 16x18 deck. Newly fin bsmt w/2 add’l BRs, 1 block from shul & yeshiva. Ask $975.

732-777-9696

Help Wanted HELP WANTED-NJ Pharmacist position available in Lakewood, NJExc, salary.

Pleasant work envirnment.

Gershon: 732-666-1748

AUTOS Children’s hope charities-ACar donation is tax deductible, free pick-up, any condition. 800-6921221. For NJ call 973-504-6215.

Not an endorsement

Other Services Property Management Experience company serving MICHIGAN, OHIO AND INDIANA Call Shepherd Properties 248-217-5040 Teacher/School employment NJ Inst of Allied Health school looking for exp admissions rep, bilingual a plus.

Sales, computer, clinical all admin skills a must! 732-306-1477 or 908-469-1399

For sale excellent location in Rishpon near Sea north of Hertzeliah Pituach.

1500 sf. Good location for more than one villa. Call 516-829-5967/ 011972-267-97085 or cell 972-54-846-3045

NETANYA: Beautiful seafront penthouse, spacious, view of Med. 3BR, 2 balc, parking, prvt roof.

305-609-8552 www.netanyapenthose.com

Apartment For Rent Jerus, central. New 4 BR lux apt in 18 unit bldg. incl all linen, applncs, Kitch ware. Kosher & sh shab. Short Term rentals.

416-782-6791

Jerusalem hotel: luxury 3 BR apt, DR, LR, Kosher EIK, Pool, Near Kotel. Call 847-721-7722

Apartment For Rent Apartment for rent Israel 2BR/2bth fully equipped strictly kosher apartment in Jerusalem within walking distance to Kotel/ porch + terrace off the living room + master BR. Available for Pesach. Contact Owner. 718-544-7571

Apartment For Rent Kiryat Shmuel, near Reccavia & katamon.

Sunny tastefully renov 2 BR w/ priceless View, lg balcony & lux built ins.

Walk to all. Call David 212-558-5682 davekuf@yahoo.com

Vacation Hotel 2BR/2bth fully equipped strictly kosher apartment in Jerusalem within walking distance to Kotel/ porch + terrace off the living room + master BR. Available for Pesach. Contact Owner. 718-544-7571

Jerusalem Bels Sans: excellent location, charming 1 BR, with heating & AC, short term.

Reasonably priced 514-1573-8769 or 514-276-8769

Apt for rent Israel Baka, Jerus: lux 3 Br apt. 1 main & 1 ensuite bth. Nr Talpiot/Rechavia. Fully furn, pvt gar, covered porch, 1st flr. Short term/Long term or Succos. Email: yanwo@yahoo.com or call 718-490-0855

Spring

in Jerusalem 20% discount. Vacation dept. 4 star hotel suite! Best location! 1 BR salon, sleeps 4, daily maid. Kitchen, Health Club. 011972-8-633-4758

Other Services Israel’s PC doctor: total computr sevc/ support/ home/ office calls/ day/ night 24/7 hardware/ software/ data backup/ recovery/ virus protection/ removal windows, office, internet, e-mail, network solutions, MCP, MCsa, A+, Network + Certified. Rescuing sick computers. Since 1991. 054-7726239 or 054-785-6239 beau1@techie.com www.israeldoctor.com

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Florida Condo for sale Orlando New 5 star resort, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bath townhouse.

All Amenities, 5 minutes to Disney/universal. $125/night.

Chuck 908-874-7018

Florida Rent/Sale Delray Beach Huntington Point 55+ comm.. villa 2BR/2bth + den & garage.

Decorator finished, clubhouse. Please call: 561-496-6281

North Miami Beach: Beautiful home, 3 BRs, 2 bth, near shuls shopping, trans and more! $1800/mo. Call owner 786-512-2863 or 305-652-1314

Unfurnished Apt FL MIAMI BEACH Normandy Island.

Brand new 1 br apt $750 Immed 305-861-8426 or 305-987-8646

Condo for rent Delray Beach, Kings Pt: 55+ community, pool, golf, shuttle bus, club home, 2 BR, 2 bth or 1 BR, 1.5 bths, remodeled, all new apps, reasonable rate.

Call owner 561-350-3272

MICCO- LIVE + WORK IN GATED PRIVATE PROPERTY

10,000 SQ FT UNDER AIR CUSTOM HOME WITH SEPARATE

8,000 SQ FT WORKSHOP/ HOME HAS EXTENSIVE GRANITE + TILE- FEATURES THE

GARAGE.

NICEST HOME THEATER THAT YOU WILL FIND.

A DEAL @ 1.1 MILLION. CONTACT 321-431-8120 VIEW: WWW.EXTREMEFLORIDAHOME.COM

SUNRISE: 4/2 $150K FORECLOSURE, BIG BACKYARD, POOL, UPGRADED GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, NEW CABINETS MUST SELL! GREAT DEAL 877-858-2977

POMP: Palm Aire, 3/2 corner unit, 100% renovated w/ new open kitchen & granite counter tops. New kitchen cabinets & appliances. New tile bathrooms, tile flrs throughout. Owner asking $219,000.

954-675-7219

North Myrtle Beach for sale1 bdrm, 1 bth, pool.

Asking $85,000 Call: 718-661-1286

Hallendale: La meron, beautifully furnished 1500 sf condo, 2 BR, 3 bth, restaurant, beauty salon, state of the art gym, pool.

Reasonably priced, negotiable, asking $325k. Near Diplomat Hotel, shopping, trans and more. ALSO 1 BR, 1,000sf furnished and ready to move-in.

Call: 954-458-2280

Florida Real Estate 85001 Acres High Quality Timberland With solid returns from growth of trees deep water frontage, access to Gulf of Mexico. $1750/acre 352-867-8018

Belle Harborbrnd new building, Ocn front living with direct access to boardwalk & bch, 1 or 2 BR condos, 1 or 2 baths, ultra mod kit/ bth, ss appls, designer itlaian porcelain tiles,ovrszd triple paned windows, pvt balk facing ocean, hrdwd floors, pvt pool, drmn, indoor pvt parking, near shuls & transp. Fanny/Agt, 917-559-6942, 718-258-5596

Boca Raton, Century Vil. Lux 2 BR, 2bths, lakefront view, short wlk to orthodox shul & clubhouse. New kitch, new A/C, upgrade 561-487-3711

SURFSIDE/ BAL HARBOUR

On the beach view, Directly across from shul & 2 blocks away from Young Israel TWO 1 BR APTS BACK TO BACK 1.5 BTHS EACH, 2 KITS, TERRACES FACING S.E. 1 FLIGHT UP NO WORRY ABOUT SHAB ELEV APTS CAN BE CONVERTED INTO 3 BEDROOM APTS. 305-864-9977

Properties for sale Florida Jax Bch-Atlantic Beach & Ponte Vedra Bch, ocean front in/or golf course living, 350k to $3M+ 904-710-3468.

WWW.MarthaVidal.com

For Rent or Sale in Florida 2BR, w/ amazing bay view Sleeps 6 Comfortably 2Bths Walking distance to Shul Beautiful Gym, Jacuzzi, Boat and Fishing Dock Tennis Courts and more Incl. completely furnished apt Washer Dryer, Sheets, blankets, towels, etc. Ready for Rent or Sale Immediately Come stay for a few days, weeks, or more.

Call917-686-4824 For Serious Purchase Inquiries

Tampa: 3 BR, 2Bth condo. 2nd floor , Built 2006 Clubhouse pool,$150k Nego.

813-390-5008 Orlando: Furnished Condo 2 BR, 2 Bth, 2nd floor, club house, pool tennis court $150k negotiable 813-390-5008 Atlantic Beach 2BR, 1.5 bth Condo, Patio CAC Walk to Private Beach, Boardwalk + Temple Private parking, Low Main. $399K 516-596-7305

North Myrtle Beach for sale1 bdrm, 1 bth, pool.

Asking $85,000 Call: 718-661-1286

Condo for sale/ rent Sunrise, FL: 2/2 55t condo, first floor, very spacious, completely refinished, tile floor, very spacious, completely refinished, tile floor on large lake, no pets. Great location. $950 mo.

954-472-6211

South Miami: 4 bed/ 2 b double garage, near University of Miami and Miami Children’s Hosp. cater to Medical Personal, private contractor or as storage. $1800. Call Owner 786-879-3223

Property for sale Key Largo Village with two desirous homeowner’s parks w/boat ramps/ private beach + picnic area offering a well maintained mobile home in excellent condition. 2 BR, 1 ba, w/screened porch + large shed land included/ pets allowed. $250K. Contact: 305-987-7271

MIAMI BEACH SO: 1 or 2 BRs for sale or rent (monthly or yearly). Also Orlando 2 BRs wkly 718-435-3677 or 917-685-3692

Condo for sale FL Aventura/ Mystic: 2 BR, 2 bth + den, upgrades, golf view, pool, gym, walk to synagogue. Golden Realty, Brigette Pfindel 954-554-5144

Warren.scott@ floridamores.com

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For Rent North Miami Beach: Beautiful home, 3 BRs, 2 bth, near shulsm shopping, trans and more! $1800/mo. Call owner 786-512-2863 or 305-652-1314

CONDO FOR SALEFLORIDA NEWLY RENOV FURN, 2 BR, 2 BTH, LR/DR AREA, CLOSED IN, SUN-ROOM, 3 WALK-ON CLOSETS, GRANITE FLRS, NEW TILE FRLS, A/C. 55 GATED COMMUNITY, 2 POOLS, MANY AMENITIES. WALK TO SHULS, SHOP, LOW MAINT. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE. BY OWNER, $99K FIRM. 305-877-6927

Sunny Isles: 1/1 renovated penthouse + appliances, parking, gym, pool, beach nearby. $1350 954-263-5525, Ronnie.

Condo for sale FL Naples: TARPON BAY CONDO 2 BR/2 BA; Tiled, clubhouse, pool, gym, Comm. Office, pets OK $185K. Call: 239-777-4952 or 239-254-7633

BAY HARBOR ISLAND Large 1/1.5 Pool, 4th Flr, A/C, Long term Available Walking Dist. from Bch 914-960-6789

Pesach Rental in Miami FL Miami Bch: Indian Creek, King David Towers. Lux Apt, 2 BR, 2 bths, beaut beach view $2500 718-677-9825

Port St Lucie/ Lakes at tradition 2br/ 2 bth Devosta Villa/ Gated Comm/ granite tops/ Reces’d Lights all $160K Owner/ agt 772-812-7390

Broward: 4 BR, 2.5 bth, luxury townhouse, gated community, granite counter tops, spacious 2500 sq ft great location, easy tri county commute, 2 car gar, 30 ft boat dock w/ ocean access. 1975 Call : 954-472-8921

Hallandale: 1817 S. Ocean Dr. Large, 1 BR, 1.5 bth, unfurn, Bay&Ocean views. $950 a month, yearly. Call owner: 954-457-8570 MIAMI BEACH, Portugal Towers, Ocean view, 2 BRs. Weekly or monthly Rental.

Call: 718-753-4479

Belle Harbor 2 fam home on vacant 60x200 lot. Spans entire blk. $1.5M WALSH PROPERTIES 718-945-5512

Boca Delray, 2 BR exclus condo 50& up. For sale or rent, 2 bath, patio, EIK, 1 mi from beach. Near all $159k. Call owner 917-749-6433

Condos for rent Kosher condo Sarsota, FL Fully equip. kitchens, 3 Br, 2 BA, Sleeps 6, washer, 1 dryer, walking Distance to worship, near pool, whirpool, Fitness & business center. Avial now December 2008- 3k/mo special rates July–Oct 2008 Call: 612-220-2382

Pesach Rental in Miami FL Miami Bch: Indian Creek, King David Towers. Lux Apt, 2 BR, 2 bths, beaut beach view $2500 718-677-9825 Miami Beach, FL carriage house. Lg 3 Br, 3 Bth, magnify apt 14th fl shab elev, newly renov, lg terr, ocean front, fitness club, overlooking ocean, tennis courts, shul on premises 347-804-1666 Condo for rent Delray Beach, Kings Pt: 55+ community, pool, golf, shuttle bus, club home, 2 BR, 2 bth or 1 BR, 1.5 bths, remodeled, all new apps, reasonable rate. Call owner 561-350-3272

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent Fort Myers: Restaurant/ Night Club, large entertainment area with outside bar.

3 acres + 15000 sq ft bldg, excellent location in S Fort Myers nr Cape Coral. Contact Mr. Anulli 239-810-1806 Tudor Villa Realty

Salon Avail East Boca FREE RENT & Equipt! GREAT VISIBILITY! Many available Downtown Boca loc. Call Owner 561-392-8920

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

Office for rent FL Miami Area- Pembroke Road, busy shopping center retail, office. 6675 Pembroke Road, 800 or 1600 sq ft.

Contact 786-506-7895

Comm for sale Steam Tables: glass, cooler prep tables, slicer, freezer, stove, fryer, grill, dough, sheeter, conv/oven, expresso & ice machines 305-632-6591

Commercial prop FL Ft Lauderdale: adj ftl, exec airport, bay/whse industrial, 30’ ceil zoned M3 mfg, remod 7000sf whse/mfg area+ 1000sf ac 954-610-6362

Hollywood: ‘60’s style diner, 3,000 sf sits on corner ¾ acre, business & property, 795k.

Rare Opportunity 754-235-8778

Commercial space for rent Storefront/office In PEMBROKE PINES, plenty of parking.

305-776-1777

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

Penn Mutual Life Insurance: Business, located in South Florida for sale (due to death of owner) Contact 954-538-1904

Other Services Fixed Rate Predictable Returns Limited Time Offers

Sweetwater, FL: Intl University, 21 units, 6 properties. 18K gross monthly, Income, most units remodeled, grt location! $2.399 million. Contact 305-205-8934

Secured & Guaranteed Call Now 954-961-2000

Commercial prop FL Ft Lauderdale: adj ftl, exec airport, bay/whse industrial, 30’ ceil zoned M3 mfg, remod 7000sf whse/mfg area+ 1000sf ac 954-610-6362

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