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IN THIS ISSUE: IDF Soldier Killed During West Bank Raid......... p g . 5

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War On Terror ........ pg.12 Market Still Brisk on Tel Aviv’s Quiet Streets... pg.13 Jewish Activists Fight Uphill Battle with Facebook ................. pg.15 US and Israeli Tax Amnesties ................ pg.19 Complacency: A Danger of American Jewry ....... pg.21 Annual Benefit Raises Funds for ‘Torah for Special Children’................... pg.23

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GREED... HOPES & DREAMS THE KING OF 2009: SHIMON KINGS HIGHWAY PERES COMES TO NEW YORK

RAV LAU DISAPPOINTED BY POPE’S YAD VASHEM SPEECH

Book Review: Just One Jew .......................... pg.25

5 Home Repairs You Shouldn’t Ignore....... pg.32 Israel Travel Report: Finding a Touch of Heaven..................... pg.40 Candlelighting for NY, NJ & FL Rav Lau greets Pope Benedict XVI, prior to his Yad Vashem speech.

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PAT BUCHANAN WEBSITE HOSTS HOLOCAUST DENIERS BY TZVI BEN GEDALYAHU Pat Buchanan, an American Catholic who is staunchly conservative but also is anti-war and in favor of a Palestinian Authority state, aids and abets Holocaust deniers on his website, according to Menachem Rosensaft, general counsel of the World Jewish Congress the founder of Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors. riting in the New York Daily News, he noted that Pope Benedict XVI, now visiting in Israel, told American Jewish leaders earlier this year that “any denial or minimization” of the Holocaust is “intolerable and altogether unacceptable.” Buchanan’s website includes a forum where registered viewers have denied the Holocaust with views such as, “The same blinded people that believe that the Germans intentionally killed Jews—also believe the myth of the Anne Frank Diary.” One contributor wrote, “Kosher and Halal ritual slaughter, belong in the middle east sands, where both barbaric practices were begun, after an instruction to the Hebrews and Islamics by their god voices, probably the same one. It’s a pity they cannot cut each others throats.” Another writer stated, “We have known for some time that the Auschwitz myth is of an exclusively Jewish origin.” Buchanan has a checkered background as an arch-conservative against homosexuality and immigration but also an opponent to the war in Iraq and a proponent of a Palestinian Authority state on Judea, Gaza and Samaria. He was an advisor to former Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and Robert Reagan and was a serious contender for

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World Swine Flu Fears Persist as Mexico Returns to Life ........ p g . 6

Shortly after Pope Benedict XVI’s speech at Yad Vashem ceremony, Buchenwald survivor and Chairman of the Yad Vashem Council Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau expressed his disappointment over the pontiff’s address, telling Channel 1 that while the first day of the pontiff’s visit has been altogether positive, he couldn’t deny a feeling of “a missed opportunity” at the speech which he said lacked a personal note of contrition.

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few points were missing in the pope’s address,” said Lau. “There was no mention of the Germans, or Nazis, who carried out the massacre. There was not a word of sharing the grief or of compassion or pain for the six million victims.” “Instead of the word ‘murdered,’ as the previous pope John Paul II used,” Lau continued, Benedict XVI used the word ‘killed.’ There is a very clear difference between the two verbs,” the former chief rabbi stressed. “He never said six million,” Lau empha-

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MAY 15, 2009

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US Reporter Free After Iran Suspends Jail Term BY ARESU EQBALI US-born reporter Roxana Saberi walked free from an Iranian jail after a court reduced her prison term for spying to a twoyear suspended sentence, ending a fourmonth ordeal. ’m okay. I don’t want to make any comments but I am okay,” the US-Iranian national told AFP minutes after leaving Tehran’s notorious Evin prison and being driven

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away by her father. In Washington, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she was “heartened” by the news. Saberi was initially detained in January and sentenced last month to eight years on charges of spying for the United States in a case that caused deep concern in Washington and among human rights groups. “The verdict of the previous court has been quashed,” her lawyer Saleh Nikbakht said. “Her punishment has been changed to a suspended two-year sentence.” The ruling was greeted with joy and relief by

Saberi’s father Reza, who has been in the country since March to push for her release and said he is planning to leave Iran with her. Iran’s judiciary said the two-year sentence would be suspended for five years, and a judicial source told AFP that the 32-year-old journalist and former US beauty queen would be free to leave. “She is not forbidden to leave Iran and if she wants she can do so but she is forbidden to work as a reporter,” judiciary spokesman Ali Reza

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Ex-Nazi Camp Guard Deported to Germany BY AFP Former Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk was taken from his Ohio home and deported to Germany where he faces charges of helping murder 29,000 Jews in World War II. emjanjuk, 89, was carried from his home on a stretcher and driven away in a private ambulance. Official sources said he would be placed aboard a Munich-bound flight from Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport later in the day. Four agents took part in removing Demjanjuk from his home in an operation which was screened from public view by a large sheet.

Demjanjuk was taken to a federal building in Cleveland. His family said they would not be making any further statements tonight, but sources told reporters earlier that he was expected to leave on an air ambulance flight scheduled to take off from Cleveland around 7:20 pm (2320 GMT). Two priests were seen visiting Demjanjuk’s home and several members of his family had also arrived. John Demjanjuk’s expected deportation to Germany will mark the end of months of legal wrangling. Arguing that the 89-year-old is too ill to travel, his family sought to stay his deportation through a host of appeals, culminating Thursday in a failed bid to the US Supreme Court.

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The younger Demjanjuk expressed his frustration in an e-mailed statement. “Given the history of this case and not a shred of evidence that he ever hurt one person let alone murdered anyone anywhere, this is inhuman even if the courts have said it is lawful,” John Demjanjuk Jr wrote Monday. “This is not justice, it is a vendetta in the falsified name of justice with the hope that somehow Germany will atone for its past.” Born in Ukraine in 1920, Demjanjuk was a soldier in the Red Army when he was captured by the Nazis in the spring of 1942. He was trained at Treblinka in Nazi-occupied Poland and served two years in the Sobibor and

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US to ‘Aggressively’ Pursue Antitrust Enforcement BY ROB LEVER US authorities announced plans to revamp antitrust enforcement with a new policy that calls for “aggressively pursuing” cases of monopoly abuse. he announcement by President Barack Obama’s administration marks a radical shift from the laissez-faire approach in antitrust policy of Obama’s predecessor George W. Bush. The Justice Department said it was withdrawing, effective immediately, guidelines on

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antitrust enforcement issued in September 2008 under Bush. “Consumers, businesses, courts and antitrust practitioners should not rely on (the prior guidelines) as Department of Justice antitrust enforcement policy,” according to a department statement. The scrapping of the prior guidance “is a shift in philosophy and the clearest way to let everyone know that the Antitrust Division will be aggressively pursuing cases where monopolists try to use their dominance in the marketplace to stifle competition and harm consumers,” said the agency’s antitrust chief

Christine Varney. “The division will return to tried-and-true case law and Supreme Court precedent in enforcing the antitrust laws.” The announcement came at a forum sponsored by the Center for American Progress, a Washington think tank which issued a report highly critical of the antitrust policy of the Bush administration. In the Bush years, no antitrust actions were brought against dominant firms, and few chal-

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Breaking News ................ pg. 3

Health............................. pg. 45

Parsha ............................. pg. 35

Business & Finance......... pg. 17

International News.......... pg. 6

Pearls of Wisdom ............ pg. 34

Classifieds ....................... pg. 47

Israeli News..................... pg. 4

People’s Voice .................. pg. 20

Community Int’l ............. pg. 24

Israeli Travel.................... pg. 41

People, Places.................. pg. 37

Community News ........... pg. 22

National.......................... pg. 7

Politics ............................ pg. 10

Consumer ....................... pg. 32

News in Review............... pg. 36

Real Estate ...................... pg. 13

Dining Guide.................. pg. 28

New York ........................ pg. 8

Travel ............................. pg. 42

Editorial.......................... pg. 20

Op/Ed ............................ pg. 21

War on Terror ................. pg. 12

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sized. Alongside his disappointment, Lau noted some positive aspects to the address. “The speech was important since in it the pope stressed the prohibition to deny the Holocaust, to diminish from it, or forget it. These three ‘do nots’ are very important, especially in an atmosphere of Holocaust denial,” said Lau. But while the previous pope in his Yad Vashem address nine years ago moved listeners with his personal expression of grief, Benedict XVI expressed not his, but the Catholic Church’s “deep compassion” for the victims. “I personally missed hearing a tone of sharing the grief. I missed hearing ‘I’m sorry, I apologize,’” said Lau, adding that he didn’t think it was the pope’s personal background and history as a Hitlerjugend member that kept him from directly addressing these issues. When asked by Channel 1 about the short exchange between the pope and himself immediately after the ceremony, Lau replied, “We spoke of my childhood in the Buchenwald concentration camp, of which the pope was recently informed. He was surprised to hear that I was a survivor of the camp. I told him that looking back at our respective childhood years in the 1930s, who could have dreamed that we’d end up in the positions we currently hold. The pontiff smiled broadly at this,” Lau said. “I have the feeling of a missed opportu-

The Pope made a speech and signed the Yad Vashem visitor’s book.

nity, though altogether it has been a positive day; the pope’s speech at Ben Gurion Airport was superb,” he added. At the beginning of his Yad Vashem address, Pope Benedict XVI said, “I will give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name … I will give them an everlasting name which shall not be cut off,” quoting from the Book of Isaiah (56:5). In his speech, Benedict spoke of the eternal nature of a person’s name, an attribute of his humanity which can never be

eliminated. The passage from Isaiah that the pope quoted, he said, “furnishes the two simple words which solemnly express the profound significance of this revered place: yad—”memorial”; shem—”name”.” “One can rob a neighbor of possessions, opportunity or freedom. One can weave an insidious web of lies to convince others that certain groups are undeserving of respect. Yet, try as one might, one can never take away the name of a fellow human being.

“Sacred Scripture teaches us the importance of names in conferring upon someone a unique mission or a special gift. God called Abram “Abraham” because he was to become the “father of many nations” (Gen 17:5). Jacob was called “Israel” because he had “contended with God and man and prevailed” (Gen 32:29). The names enshrined in this hallowed monument will forever hold a sacred place among the countless descendants of Abraham. Like his, their faith was tested,” the pope said. “The Catholic Church,” Benedict emphasized, “feels deep compassion for the victims remembered here.” “As we stand here in silence, their cry still echoes in our hearts. It is a cry raised against every act of injustice and violence. It is a perpetual reproach against the spilling of innocent blood… My dear friends, I am deeply grateful to God and to you for the opportunity to stand here in silence: a silence to remember, a silence to pray, a silence to hope,” Benedict concluded. He signed the Yad Vashem visitor’s book with a quote from the Book of Lamentations: “‘His mercies are not spent.’ (The Book of Lamentations 3:22) Benedictus PP. XVI”. Meanwhile, moments before the ceremony at Yad Vashem, police arrested an Orthodox man who attempted to enter the Holocaust museum. The man was taken for further interrogation.

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Arab Crashes Security IDF Soldier Killed During West Bank Raid Check at Ma’arat HaMachpela BY JEWISH COMMUNITY OF HEBRON

BY AMOS HAREL AND ELI ASHKENAZI

hile the exact circumstances of the death are still unclear, the army is investigating whether it was caused by “friendly f ire.” The soldier was identif ied as Sgt. Noam Adin Rechter-Levi, who was born in 1988; his family has been informed of his death. The incident began around 3 A.M., when a clash broke out between a contingent of troops from the Kf ir infantry brigade’s Duchifat battalion operating in the Palestinian town of Bir Zeit and local residents. At a certain point an off icer and a soldier left the main force, apparently in a bid to flank the Palestinians; the pair subsequently encountered more Palestinians, with whom they began to scuffle. Shortly afterward, a shot was heard and the soldier collapsed, critically wounded. He was later pronounced dead on the spot. The IDF has opened an investigation into the incident and is checking whether Rechter-Levy was killed when a bullet was mistakenly discharged from one of the soldiers’ weapons or was shot by a gunman. Meanwhile, IDF troops arrested 16 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank in overnight operations. ‘Noam was loved by everybody’ “Noam was full of life and loved by everybody,” Ma’ayan, the brother of Sgt. Noam Adin Rechter-Levi, who was killed in an IDF operation in the West Bank on Thursday, said. “The smile never fell from his face. A wide heart as his is rarely found.” “Noam possessed a sense of justice that was unique, he was a dedicated and loyal friend who was willing to lend a supporting shoulder and an attentive

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An Israel Defense Forces soldier was killed early Thursday May 7th, 2009 during an operation near the West Bank city of Ramallah.

Sgt. Noam Adin Rechter-Levi, the fourth of five children, was born in Montreal in 1988. ear. He always sought happiness and joy and made the most out of every moment he shared with family and friends.” Noam, the fourth of f ive children, was born in Montreal in 1988. He added the name Rechter to his surname to pay homage to his grandmother, whose family perished in the Holocaust. Noam immigrated to Israel at age 8 with his family, which then settled in the town of Mitzpeh Natufa in the Lower Galilee. He attended the elementary school in Kibbutz Lavi and he completed his secondary school studies in the Yeshiva High School in Tiberias. Ma’ayan said his brother was a very active child who was quick to adopt to his surroundings and who was curious by nature. “Even before he learned how to speak, he knew how to ride a bicycle without training wheels,” he said. “Noam was an excellent athlete and an exceptional basketball player. He established a basketball club for the children in the town, and they loved him, admired him, and saw him as a role model.” Ma’ayan said his brother enlisted in the Duhifat Battalion of the Kf ir Brigade, where he underwent training as a medic. Last month, he was promoted to the position of battalion medic. “During an operation a few weeks ago he performed CPR on a terrorist who was seriously injured out of the respect for human life.”

Couple Brain Dead After Eating Fish BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF Sunday, May 10, 2009, officials at Rambam Hospital in Haifa announced that a husband and wife, ages 47 and 48, from Kiryat Yam were brain dead a day after eating a fish. riginally, people believed that the poisonous f ish was assumed to be a Blowf ish. However, the hospital off icials have told reporters that they are not for sure. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of Saturday May 9th, 2009. The man and woman called the emergency line with the complaint of severe stom-

ach aches. After, the couple made it to the hospital, the wife’s condition was the f irst to intensify. She stopped and breathing and went into cardiac arrest after she stopped breathing. Shortly after this, reports say that the husband’s condition began to worsen. In Japanese the Blowf ish is called ‘fugu’ and considered a delicacy. Yet, this f ish is still the second most poisonous vertebrate in nature. Some parts are edible but primarily it is poisonous. At the hospital, a physician said that the only treatment for the poison from a Blowf ish is being an iron lung and constant monitoring.

A Hebron spokesman issued the following statement: Arab terrorists continue to attempt to kill Jews in the vicinity of Ma’rat HaMachpela. Their primary targets are police, soldiers and other security forces stationed near the Casba, adjacent to the “Arab entrance” into Ma’arat HaMachpela. Fortunately their alertness has paid off, and the terrorists are apprehended before they can fulf ill their bloody goal. The night’s incihen the dent is another example of the A r a b refused “Had the security officers explosive situation to stop at the in Hebron. Had the not been fully alert, the checkpoint and security off icers results could have been not been fully began running up the stairs into the potentially disasterous.” alert, the results building, security could have been potentially disasforces called him to stop. When he terous. Thank G-d, continued, they shot at him, killing the police and soldiers were fully aware him. Their primary fear was that the of this situation and did what they had Arab was either carrying weapons, or to in order to protect other security was himself a human bomb, and would forces as well as Jews worshiping in the detonate himself near Israeli security building at the time. They deserve full credit and praise for their continued forces. Initial examination of his body did efforts to maintain security at Ma’arat HaMachpela. not reveal such a bomb. At about 9:00pm, on May 7, 2009, an Arab crashed through the security checkpoint outside Ma’arat HaMachpela—the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, in Hebron. Such security checkpoints are located at both entrances to the holy site, the “Jewish side” and the “Arab side” to ensure that no weapons are brought into the building.

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the presidency. Buchanan once defended Pope Pius XII against charges that he remained silent during the Holocaust, charging the Pope’s accusers of being guilty of a “blood libel.” He also has maintained that Nazi guard John Demjanjuk is innocent, and he fought against his deportation. Last month, he wrote in his syndicated column that “the same satanic brew of hate and revenge that drove another innocent Man up Calvary that f irst Good Friday 2,000 years ago” was behind the “persecution” of Demjanjuk. In 1985, he backed President’s Reagan plan to visit a Germany military cemetery where SS off icers were buried. Author and Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel said that Buchanan, in a White House meeting with Jewish leaders, defended the trip by stating, “We cannot give the perception of the president being subjected to Jewish pressure.’” He considers himself pro-Israel, espousing the view that the Jewish state should be “strong [and] independent” while its survival demands “a homeland, a flag and a nation of their own for the Palestinian people.” During the Second Lebanon War

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A student attends her class wearing a surgical mask. BY SOPHIE NICHOLSON Global health chiefs warned against complacency over swine flu saying one in three people may be infected worldwide if there is a pandemic, as life in Mexico got back to normal. t is critical for countries to maintain their alertness and monitoring so this evolution can be followed as closely as possible,” said Keiji Fukuda, acting director-general of the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO). “We don’t believe we have fully got a handle on the severity of the phenomenon.” In a video conference in Bangkok, Fukuda warned the disease could become more virulent later in the year with the onset of the northern hemisphere’s winter flu season. The latest WHO figures show 2,099 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infections have been reported by 23 countries. Some 46 people have died, 44 of them in Mexico and two in the United States. “Complacency is the greatest danger,” said Fukuda. “It does appear to be a period where the virus maybe (is) seeding itself in various parts of the world. “What we are seeing now is milder than in 1918 (when up to 50 million people died of the Spanish influenza pandemic). But 1918 started mild in springtime and became more severe in winter.” He later underlined: “If you look at past pandemics, it would be a reasonable estimate that a third of the population would be infected.” But Fukuda stressed his estimate was based on past pandemics and that “we live in a different world.” As Mexico’s schools, bars and cinemas reopened under strict supervision after a week-long shutdown, top officials warned people to remain on their guard. “The fact that we’re returning to classes and city activities are returning to normal doesn’t mean that we should forget that the virus is still there,” Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard said in a news conference Thursday. Health Minister Jose Angel Cordova announced two more dead and 90 more cases, bringing the total to 44 dead among the 1,160 infected. But the number of cases peaked last week and was waning, he added.

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The emergence of the virus, a new strain that has combined human, swine and bird influenza, set off fears of a worldwide pandemic, even though the death toll has been relatively low. Countries have imposed a range of measures to prevent a global outbreak, especially hitting the tourism and travel industries. Some have restricted meat imports from Mexico, Canada and the United States. The three North American countries issued a joint call urging nations that buy their pork products to end any import bans, as Russia lifted a ban on five US states but added Illinois to its blacklist. The number of confirmed US cases of swine flu rose May 7th, 2009 to 896 from 642 in 41 states, according to a daily report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And US health officials warned against a trend for “swine flu parties” in which people deliberately expose themselves to the virus in the hope of developing an immunity. Having “swine flu party” is “a big mistake,” said Richard Besser, acting CDC head. “This is a new, emerging infection, and we’re learning more about it each day,” Besser said. “It’s a big mistake putting individuals and children at risk, and the CDC does not recommend that people follow that course,” he said. Scientists meanwhile stressed the importance of preventing the new swine flu virus from infecting patients already sick with the deadly H5N1 avian flu, particularly in Asia. “If both viruses wind up in the same individual, they could mix genes and mutate into a form that is both very pathogenic and easily transmitted among humans,” John Oxford, a virologist at London Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, told AFP. Since 2003, the H5N1 strain of bird flu has killed more than 250 people in a dozen countries, according to WHO figures. China on Thursday meanwhile lifted a seven-day quarantine on passengers who shared a flight with a Mexican man who was later diagnosed with swine flu, the government said. A total of 127 passengers were allowed to leave isolation after having shown no signs of carrying the virus.

The Jewish Voice NATIONAL PAGE 7 Meet the Presidents: Obama and Peres in the Oval Office US Denies MAY 15, 2009

BY AMBER GRISTAK In an official memo released from the White House, immediately after US President Barack Obama met Israel President Shimon Peres in the Oval office, it was reported that “The President appreciated the opportunity to welcome President Peres, in recognition of the enduring friendship between the United States and Israel. The two Presidents exchanged views on the opportunities and challenges, including the pursuit of a comprehensive peace in the Middle East and Iran’s nuclear program, that the present moment presents to achieving our countries’ shared goal of peace and security for Israel and all of it neighbors. The President looks forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu later this month.”

n reality, we all look forward to President Obama meeting with Netanyahu next month. This important first visit had already gained much speculation prior to being arranged and announced to the masses. Everyone wanted to know when and where. Now, we know it will be in June and in the White House. As always, the well-being of Israel will be number one on the two politician’s discussion priority list. However, in addition, it easy to project that as the tensions in and surrounding Pakistan rise, that region will grab a close spot at number two. We are also left to assume that by the time Obama and Netanyahu meet, they will be forced to either streamline their middle-eastern visions of peace or knock heads on the nitty-gritty issues.

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Israel’s President Shimon Peres met with US President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. G-d willing, America and Israel continue to move together and hold steadfast in a positively productive manner.

Ten US Banks Need to Boost Capital to Meet ‘Stress Tests’ BY ROB LEVER Ten major US banks need to raise a total of 74.6 billion dollars for “capital buffers” in the event of a deeper economic slump under “stress tests” unveiled by US regulators. ederal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the results “should provide considerable comfort to investors and the public” despite the need for new capital in 10 of the 19 banks subjected to the process. The central bank, which conducted the tests at the request of the Obama administration, said they showed the banks can withstand an adverse economic scenario but will be required to raise fresh capital to boost their reserves against losses. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said in a statement the tests “will help replace the cloud of uncertainty hanging over our banking system with an unprecedented level of transparency and clarity.” Among the 19 banks tested, Bank of America had the largest need at 33.9 billion dollars, followed by Wells Fargo with 13.7 billion. Bernanke said nearly all the banks have sufficient capital “to absorb the higher losses envisioned under the hypothetical adverse scenario.” But he noted the 10 firms judged to have shortfalls “need to enhance their capital structure to put greater emphasis on common equity, which provides institutions the best protection during periods of stress.” GMAC, the former finance arm of General Motors, was seen as needing 11.5 billion while Citigroup needed 5.5 billion. The others included Regions Financial (2.5 billion dollars), SunTrust (2.2 billion), KeyCorp (1.8 billion), Morgan Stanley (1.8 billion), Fifth Third (1.1 billion) and PNC (600 million). Those not in need of new capital were American Express, BB&T, Bank of New York Mellon, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, MetLife, State Street and US Bancorp. Some banks immediately announced plans to raise new capital through share offerings or by exchanging some preferred shares for common stock, which is seen as a better buffer. Wells Fargo said it would launch an offer-

Ten major US banks need to raise a total of 74.6 billion dollars for capital buffers. ing of billion dollars of common stock. Morgan Stanley said it had “commenced a public stock offering of two billion dollars” and would seek to repay the US Treasury’s investment “as soon as possible.” Morgan Stanley also said it would offer three billion dollars in bonds not guaranteed by deposit insurance. Bank of America said it would meet regulator demands through sales of assets and other actions that allows it to repay the US Treasury. Bank of America said it “intends to sell common stock and/or convert existing privately held preferred stock into common shares” to meet the requirement for core capital. It has already announced it will sell First Republic Bank “and is considering the sale of several other business units including Columbia Management,” the statement said. “It may also consider several joint ventures.” “Our intention will be to reach the government’s target on our own without exchanging any of the current US investment in Bank of America into mandatory convertible preferred stock,” said Joe Price, chief financial officer. “That would allow us to minimize the use of government money and put us into a position to repay the government’s investment

sooner.” Citigroup unveiled a plan to shore up its capital base by exchanging preferred for common shares, saying the moves would limit the US government stake in Citi to 34 percent. The troubled bank, which had to turn to the Treasury to avert a meltdown in 2008 and again in 2009, said its moves would boost its capital position by increasing its exchange of preferred shares for common stock. Citi said it would convert 33 billion dollars of preferred shares, or 5.5 billion dollars more than under a plan announced in February. The stress tests were conducted by the Federal Reserve with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation- to “determine the capital buffers sufficient for the 19 (banking firms) to withstand losses and sustain lending—even if the economic downturn is more severe than is currently anticipated,” the Fed said. Bernanke pointed out that the Treasury “stands ready to provide whatever additional capital may be necessary to ensure that our banking system is able to navigate a challenging economic downturn.”

A refusal by the United States to a l l o w The next-generation Israel to F-35 fighter-bomber. repair computer systems in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is at the heart of disagreements between the Defense Ministry and the Pentagon that have been holding up an official Israeli order for the fifth-generation fighter jet. he JSF, also known as the F-35, is a stealth fighter jet under development by Lockheed Martin. Last year, Israel received approval from the Pentagon to purchase up to 75 aircraft in a deal that could reach close to $20 billion. Defense officials told reporters that talks between the Israeli defense delegation in Washington and the Pentagon have picked up speed in recent weeks but have yet to result in agreement due to the US’s refusal to grant Israel access to the plane’s internal computer mainframe. The Americans are concerned that by allowing Israel to independently repair the computers, the Israel Air Force will get its hands on the classified technology that was used to make the plane. Israel, on the other hand, has argued that due to its operational requirements it needs to have the ability to repair damaged or broken computer systems in “real time” and cannot wait for a computer system to be sent to the US for repairs in the middle of a war. The Americans have told Israel it will receive a number of spare computer systems that it could install in place of a damaged system but would still have to send the damaged “This is the core of the disagreements right now,” explained one senior defense official. “We have major operational constraints and need to have the ability to repair the systems on our own.” Due to the disagreements regarding the computer, as well as American opposition to the integration of Israeli systems into the plane and its overall soaring cost—now reaching $100 million—the Defense Ministry has recently asked Boeing for details on the new and advanced model of the F-15 Eagle, which is claimed to have enhanced stealth capabilities. There is also an option to upgrade existing F-15s to the Silent Eagle model at a much lower cost. In March, Boeing unveiled the F-15 Silent Eagle (F-15SE), a new configuration of the F-15 which has undergone improvements and modifications that, according to media reports, give the plane a stealth capability that is effective in evading radars on enemy aircraft but not against ground-based radar systems. Improvements in stealth include coatings and treatments to the aircraft, as well as a new design for the conformal fuel tanks that includes the possibility of carrying weapons inside them instead of fuel. Israel operates several squadrons of F15s, including one of 25 F-15Is, the aircraft with the longest-range in the IAF.

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NY Senator Kevin Parker Arrested BY YWN A state senator known for his short temper was arrested on the morning of May 9th, 2009, accused of attacking a photographer.

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Shabbat to Grace Central Park Once Again BY GABRIELLE CARLIN Jewish National Fund’s (JNF) program of next generation’s leadership, is bringing Shabbat in the Park back for Round II. n the heels of last year’s success—and gearing up to what will most likely be an annual event—the Friday night program of Jewish identity, Israel, and Tikun Olam (repairing the world) returns this year on Friday, June 5, 2009 from 6-10 p.m. bigger and better than ever. Hosted under a white tent in the shadows of the shimmering lights of the city skyscrapers reflecting on Sheep Meadow in Central Park, Shabbat in the Park is garnering the reputation as the hottest Jewish party in town.

“Since its inception in 1901, JNF has moved on to some of the greatest ecological and environmental projects now being implemented in Israel.”

The program includes photo-ops on

JNF’s “Green Carpet,” preliminary champagne cocktails, and a scrumptiously catered multi-course Shabbat meal. “The response we got for last year’s event was unbelievable,” said JNF campaign executive Gabrielle Carlin. “ We never thought the f irst year would bring out so many new faces ready to tackle the challenges that JNF Shabbat in Central Park returns on struggles with in Israel Friday, June 5, 2009 from 6-10pm. every day. It was really refreshing.” Shabbat in the Park is a program of JNFuture, the relatively recreation center in the persistently new JNF program geared toward the mortared town of Sderot; and Blueprint next generation of young, Jewish lead- Negev, JNF’s campaign to create habitership who want to get involved in JNF able and sustainable communities in activities and who are learning that JNF Israel’s arid south. To educate the next generation about is involved in much more than the blue boxes and trees etched in their collec- this progress, JNFuture was formed to tive memories from their elementary create fresh leadership and to teach a school days. much younger and technologically adept Since its inception in 1901, JNF has Jewish set about ways to contribute moved on to some of the greatest eco- f inancially to these programs, volunteer logical and environmental projects now their time in Israel on community servbeing implemented in Israel. Projects ice trips like Alternative Spring Break, like the 200 JNF reservoirs that increase and forge a connection to Israel that Israel’s water supply by 10%; the will ultimately translate into taking recently completed $5 million secure responsibility for her.

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evin Parker, a Democratic state senator from the 21st District, apparently was upset when Post photographer William Lopez snapped a picture of him getting out of a car at the home he shares with his parents on Avenue H. The photographer, who filed a formal complaint with police, said he was standing on a public street when he tried to take a picture of the politician. Lopez said right after the flash went off, the state senator chased him for half a block, then got into a tug of war over his camera once they got to Lopez’s car. The photographer said the 42-year-old Parker damaged his driver’s side car door and his camera, causing more than $1,000 worth of damage. The struggle ended when a crowd gathered and police took the state senator in for questioning. This is the third time in four years that there’s been an incident involving Parker. Last year, an aide to the senator filed charges, claiming that Parker pushed her during an argument and smashed her $300 eyeglasses. Also, back in 2005, he was accused of punching a traffic agent in the face, but charges were dropped on the condition he take an anger management class. His reaction at the time: “I am a victim and this is a miscarriage of justice.”

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ISEF Honors Joseph Cayre with Lifetime Achievement Award

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ISEF founder, Nina Weiner, spoke at the grand event.

BY MAXINE DOVERE A vibrant young woman confidently approached the podium and announced that she aspired to become a Justice of the Israel’s Supreme Court; a young lawyer spoke of his studies at Harvard and of returning to Israel as a professor of Law. Both young people of extraordinary promise—promises fulfilled with the encouragement and financial support of the International Sephardic Education Fund (ISEF) was available.

Cayre with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Cayre, who worked closely with Edmund Safra from the time of the organization’s founding, remains a strong supporter. For the Cayre family, ISEF is a multi-generational endeavor. His son, Jack, a member of the ISEF Young Leadership Board, presented the award to his father. Three generations were present to celebrate with Joseph Cayre. Joshua M. Benaim and Roysi Erbes received the Young Leaders Award. The strength of the organization’s future was well displayed in their words. Jack Gindi was a charming and efficient Master of Ceremonies for the evening The evening was especially enhanced with a soulful performance by Israeli “Hip-Hop” violinist Miri Ben-Ari whose multi-media presentation was a highlight of the evening. Members of the Young Leaders continued their celebrations at a Party following the Gala.

Philanthropist Sam Domb.

Daniel Cayre says the blessing for bread to begin the dinner.

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Famed Israeli violinist, Miri Ben-Ari, enchants the audience with a song.

(l/r) Grace Cayre, Trina Cayre, Joseph Cayre and Nina Weiner.

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SEF focuses on higher education, calling academic preparedness) “the key to promoting Israel’s economic well-being and regional security.” Since its founding in 1977, it has helped almost 17,000 students earn academic degrees. Lily Safra initiated the ISEF program with her husband, Edmund z’l, “to offer equal opportunity for his underprivileged Sephardic brethren in Israel…. Since then, ISEF has extended its reach to embrace immigrants from Ethiopia to the Caucasus Mountains, Israel’s loyal Druze

community, and new immigrants from Europe and South America.” She continues to be actively involved in the organization’s efforts. The ISEF Program is a long term association that enables its scholars to continue their studies through the PhD level and even through postdoctoral studies or research. Leadership training seminars throughout the course of their studies provides opportunities for students to maximize their potential. ISEF provides its scholars with the security and stability needed to most effectively pursue their course of study. The program has fostered the academic careers of several thousand young Israelis. Over 800 have completed university and college, up to and including PhD. and JD graduates at universities throughout the United States and Europe. ISEF sees its students as “agents of positive change in Israeli society,” and reaches into every community to assist those with potential. On May 6th, at ISEF’s 32nd annual Gala, the organization honored Joseph

(l/r) Ezra (Zurie) Hamway, Joseph Cayre, Ralph Bracha, and Andy Roffe.

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Hopes and Dreams 2009: Shimon Peres Comes to New York Peres: “Be a great President of the United States—this is the best thing for Israel”

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BY MAXINE DOVERE Following an official meeting with the President of the United States, Barack Obama, Shimon Peres was warmly welcomed by a New York audience on Wednesday, May 6. Introduced by American senior statesman Henry Kissinger as “one who is the embodiment of the hopes and dreams of the Jewish people,” his words were both personal and historical, citing Peres as “an imaginative and creative leader.” lmost surprising, Kissinger offered a bit of yiddishsiet philosophy musing that, “at a crucial moment, the nature of our people is that anything bad we can imagine, we turn into a prediction.” This should not be the case, he continued, even given the sense of uncertainty about the current situation. He termed himself “not as pessimistic as many.” The former Secretary of State cited “a new international voice” that recognizes that it is North Korean nuclear weapons and the potential threat of a nuclear Iran that are “a special threat to the world…Given the real interests of the countries in the region, one ought to be able to distill a peace process which assures security…it is in nobody’s interest that one country dominates the region.” Susan Rice, recently appointed United States’ Ambassador to the United Nations, recalled that Peres had worked with a total of ten American Presidents, and described him as a “titan in world history, a tireless fighter for Israel’s peace and security.” Rice’s statement that “America is, has always been, and will forever remain committed to the security of the state of Israel, a fact that spans generations and is not negotiable” reflected President Obama’s White House statement and was especially well received. She was unequivocal in her assurance that President Obama is “strongly and personally committed to securing a lasting peace that includes a two state solution … (and) provides hope and opportunity to its peoples. “The United States” maintained Ambassador Rice, “would continue to provide support and assistance to Israel to help create a more secure Israel and a more peaceful and democratic Middle East. When Nobel Laureate Peres finally rose to the podium, he humored his audience, saying “I do not have the right to as pessimistic as you might like me to be. Recalling his meeting with the President Obama Peres said that he asked only that he “be a great president of the United States—this is the best thing for Israel. “ Saying he came “with the blessing” of the Prime Minister (Netanyahu) Peres clearly stated “I do not speak on his behalf. “ He continued, “in my judgment, the government of Benjamin Netanyahu is going to make peace.” In his formal statement to President Obama, Peres was quoted to say that, “I come to you as the President of the State of Israel to emphasize that Israel wants peace, Israel is committed to the peace process. I have spoken in-depth with Prime Minister Netanyahu before coming here, and I bring a clear message: Israel is

The United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Susan E. Rice, Stressed the importance of the US-Israel alliance. President Shimon Peres was warmly welcomed by the New York audience.

Rabbi Elie Abadi, Chief Rabbi of the Edmund J. Safra Synagogue in New York. ready to begin negotiations with the Palestinians immediately. Israel does not want to rule another nation. Conquest goes against the Jewish values that we hold in our hearts.” About the May 18 Netanyahu trip to Washington, he commented that “I envisage a great meeting, not a confrontation between the American President and the Israeli Prime Minister.” In his luncheon speech, President Peres added that, “The government of Israel respects all previous international commitments, including the Road Map. Saying that his optimism is based on “an unexpected change on the Arab side …most of the Arabs are Sunnis, and do not want anyone else to decide their destiny…Israel is the prime problem of the world no more. Most Arabs understand we are not an opponent, we are a friend.” His words closely reflected the American President’s pronouncement following their Tuesday meeting. He then quoted President Obama—with presidential permission, he assured—as having said that “as long as (he) shall be President, the security of Israel shall be my priority…nothing is more important than the friendship between United States and

Real estate mogul Ben Askenazi with Eli Gindi, part owner of the Oak Room Restaurant in the Plaza Hotel. the State of Israel. This will be our top consideration.” While achieving regional peace will not be simple, said Peres, “there is a change.” There is recognition that “a nuclear Iran is the danger—not only to Israel, but to the whole region and, indeed, the whole world.” Commenting on Obama’s attempt at “engagement” Peres cautioned that “an engagement is an attempt to achieve a goal, but does not mean other options should be crossed out.” Although he refused to detail options, the generational politician reminded that “we cannot prophesize the end; we can only discuss the next step.” He evoked “my opponent, Menachem Begin” who had taken a “hard stance” regarding return of the Sinai – yet, history was forever altered when Anwar Sadat made “an hour flight from Cairo.” The return of Sinai “changed the future of our land. “ Commenting on negotiations with the Palestinians, Peres clearly stated “We are not far away…We do not want their land. We want to gain security and peace. These are our considerations. ..Jews don’t want to

dominate. We really want peace and prosperity—we weren’t born to be conquers.” “I have the most sincere and highest admiration for the United States….which fought for other people so that other people will have freedom… paid with the blood of their children won lands and kept nothing for themselves.” Obama, said Peres, was elected by Americans but chosen by the rest of the world. “He believes hope can be made into a reality. “ Concluding with a call for “hope and optimism,” Peres said “we shall fight like hell. If we shall have an opportunity we shall accept it in accordance with the vision of our prophets.”

Background Netanyahu’s live via satellite address to the 2009 AIPAC conference was noticeably brief. The Prime Minister outlined a “triple track” approach comprised of political, economic and security considerations, but seemed reluctant to make overt other poli-

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Mr. and Mrs. Haya Tshuva, proud owner of the Plaza Hotel.

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Mark Green, once more running for public office as Public Advocate.

Continued from previous page cy statements. According to Edward Walker, former Ambassador to Israel, Peresâ€™ meeting with President Barack Obama was â€œa definite warm-upâ€? to Netanyahuâ€™s May 18 Washington visit. With the virtual specter of the upcoming summit surrounding him, the Israeli President spoke words that seemed to ease any tension or conflict between the long term allies. President Peres emphasized to President Obama that, â€œWe are seeing a dramatic change in the Middle Eastâ€” many moderate Arab states in the Middle East see Iran as the biggest threat facing them, and not Israel, and this presents us with an opportunity to act together with all of the Arab world to bring regional peace to all of the Middle East. There is an opportunity to make history here; I believe that Netanyahu also wants to make history, and you two have the opportunity to do that.â€? President Peres elaborated on how it would be possible to set the peace process in motion immediately with the Palestinians and the entire Arab world. Prior to meeting with President Obama, Peres spoke with Vice President Joe Bidenâ€”whose Tuesday remarks to AIPAC concerning a freeze on settlements and dismantling of outposts had been a cause of concern for many delegatesâ€”Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Each assured him of Americaâ€™s on-going commitment to Israelâ€™s security. Ways to progress the peace process and the concern for the safety of the kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Schalit, were discussed. Netanyahuâ€™s apparent unwillingness to specifically disavow the two state solution may provide the leeway he may need in his Washington meetings. He appears to have been purposefully unclear regarding his views regarding the formation of a Palestinian state. (Many believe AIPACâ€™s endorsement of a two state solution must have the implicit approval Israelâ€™s government, and could open the opportunity for Netanyahu to, at least, voice his conditional approval of such a policy statement following his Washington meetings.) The foundations for innovative policy are being laid in other areas as well. JTA has reported that â€œAIPAC has signed off quietly on a policy that would involve the United States engaging with a Palestinian national unity government that included individuals approved by Hamas, as long as those individuals explicitly committed to

Alan Solow, Conference of Presidentsâ€™ Chairman at the New York luncheon for President Shimon Peres.

Benni Shabtai, President of Raymond Weil and longtime Netanyahu supporter.

John Ruskay, Executive VP and CEO of UJA, attended the luncheon.

the three principles Hamas abjures: an end to terrorism, recognition of Israel and an agreement to abide by earlier peace agreements.â€?

Foreground While in New York, the Israeli President met with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Among topics discussed was the recently promulgated UN report analyzing Israelâ€™s conduct during its military operation in Gaza. Calling it â€œunfair and one-sided,â€? Peres said â€œI admit that we made some mistakes, but I donâ€™t know of any war where mistakes werenâ€™t made,â€? he said. â€œWe did not want to kill a single civilian. Israel, he stated, â€œdoes not have to apologize for defending its women and children.â€? â€œWe cannot close our eyes to the Iranian nuclear threat. We cannot repeat the same mistakes that brought the horrors of the Holocaust to the worldâ€ŚToday Israelâ€™s problems are problems that affect the entire worldâ€”nuclear terror, and preventing war and discrimination.â€?

Postscript An April 12, a Jewish Voice article noted that â€œIn 1972, it was said that only President Richard Nixon could have initiated the rapprochement between the United States and the Peoples Republic of Chinaâ€? taking â€œunexpected action with unexpected results. Could the same distinction eventually be Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with regard to settlement of the Israeli/Palestinian future?â€?

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WAR ON TERROR

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WAR ON TERROR “Justice, justice shall you pursue”

(Deutoronomy 16:20)

Obama Renews Sanctions Against Syria Due to ‘Serious Concerns’ BY JPOST

ne of US President Barack Obama’s first foreign policy moves was to reach out to Syria as part of a new approach to the Mideast, but State Department spokesman Robert Wood said the renewal of sanctions is not a contradiction in US policy toward Syria. “We have very serious concerns about Syrian behavior,” he said. “And those haven’t gone away. But what we’re saying is instead of isolating Syria, we’re willing to engage them.”

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Despite sending two top officials to Damascus this week to try to improve ties, the US has decided to renew sanctions against Syria due to “serious concerns” over the country’s behavior, an Obama administration official said on Friday.

“The president felt it was necessary to take these measures,” Wood said, noting that by law Obama is required by law to review the sanctions every year and report to Congress. Wood spoke cautiously of the prospects for progress. “The Syrians have said a lot of very positive things, but we need to see actions,” Wood said. “And as far as I’m aware, they haven’t taken any steps that—at this point— would lead us to change, to move in another direction right now.” Obama signed an executive order on Thursday renewing the sanctions, shortly after senior State Department official Jeffrey Feltman and White House National Security Council official Daniel Shapiro met with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem in Damascus. Bush first imposed the sanctions in May 2004, citing Syrian support for terrorism, its

One of US President Barack Obama’s first foreign policy moves was to reach out to Syria. pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and other activities including efforts to undermine US operations in Iraq. The sanctions are meant to target terror groups such as Hizbullah, Hamas and the

Islamic Jihad, and aim to limit Syria’s arms procurement. The sanctions also affect the national airline company “Syrian Air.” Washington has not had an ambassador in Damascus since Margaret Scobey was recalled in 2005. During their visit in Syria on Thursday, the two US envoys assured the government in Damascus that the US is committed to pursuing a comprehensive Middle East peace that would include the Syria-Israel track. “We came here today as part of President Obama’s commitment to use diplomacy, to use dialogue in order to try to see where we can move forward, where our interests overlap, and to see where we can try to work together to bridge the differences that remain in some of our policies,” Feltman said. Their trip was part of the Obama administration’s outreach to nations shunned by former president George W. Bush, including Syria’s close ally Iran.

US Says Afghan Strikes Death Toll ‘Exaggerated’ BY BRONWEN ROBERTS The US military said that accusations that clashes and its air strikes had killed more than 100 people including dozens of civilians were “grossly exaggerated”, as investigators returned from the area. ilitary officials in Kabul said a US media report citing Pentagon officials saying as many as 50 people were killed, including civilians, were “closer to the truth than previous estimates” for the whole incident. However, final figures were pending the completion of investigations. There has been no admission from the US military that it killed civilians in the strikes called in by Afghan forces under attack by Taliban insurgents in the western province of Farah overnight last Monday to Tuesday. US military and Afghan defence and interior ministry teams returned last Friday from joint investigations in stricken Bala Buluk district and were expected to announce findings on Saturday, officials said. US military spokesman in Kabul, Colonel Greg Julian, refused to comment on reports from Washington citing US officials saying investigations had found that US troops were responsible for the deaths of villagers in the air strikes. “There were civilian casualties no doubt,” he said. “But the conclusion from the investigation has not been reached, and it’s inappropriate to indicate one way or the other how they were caused.”

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Villagers sit near the graves of victims of air strikes in the village of Garni, in Afghanistan. One of the issues being looked into was whether the Taliban had caused the civilian casualties by throwing grenades among villagers, he said. Afghan police have told AFP that more than 100 people were, about 25 to 30 of them insurgents and the remainder civilians, including elderly people and children. US General David McKiernan, the top international military commander in Afghanistan, has also said “25-plus” insurgents were killed but the number of civilian dead was not confirmed. A member of the Farah council, Abdul

Basir Khair Khowa, told reporters that he had been to the area and was told by locals that 147 civilians, whose names he had recorded, were killed. Some local media reports have cited villagers claiming up to 170 civilians died. “All parties agreed that the high numbers that have been stated previously are grossly exaggerated,” Julian said, adding this included the Afghan police figure of 100. The clashes were focused on two villages in the district, a dangerous area where Taliban have a strong presence making it difficult for journalists to travel to the area.

If 70 non-combatants are confirmed to have been killed, it would make it one of the deadliest incidents for civilians in air strikes by US troops, who invaded nearly eight years ago to oust the Taliban regime. The international forces in Afghanistan say they take extreme care to avoid harming civilians, aware it does enormous damage to their efforts to win ordinary people over to their efforts against the Taliban. Last Thursday hundreds of Farah protesters chanted “Death to America” and demanded that US troops leave Afghanistan because they were harming civilians, witnesses said. The military accuses the insurgents of deliberately using civilian positions as cover. “When the insurgents use civilians as human shields and fire upon coalition force, there is a possibility of civilian casualties and we do everything we can to avoid that,” Julian told AFP. US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said meanwhile the United States could do better in how it discussed the problem of civilian casualties. But the Kabul government needed to explain to the Afghan public how the Taliban deliberately operated near civilians, he told reporters after a visit to Afghanistan. In a vitriolic nearly 600-word statement posted on its website and addressed to the nation, the Taliban charged that foreign troops were killing civilians deliberately to make them give up their “resistance”. It warned that “shedding the blood of one innocent Afghan will in fact lead to the opening of a new invincible trench of revenge against the infidel aggressors.”

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Market Still Brisk on Tel Aviv’s Quiet Streets

Lexington Posts $72M Loss, Pares Down Debt

BY ARIK MIROVSKY BY PAUL BUBNY The great prices surges of 2004 to 2007 are over, and prices throughout Tel Aviv have stabilized. There has been no real retreat, despite the crises shaking the globe and the real estate markets in particular. At most, prices in Tel Aviv have fallen by about 7%, and not everywhere in the city, either.

Lexington Realty Trust took a net loss of $71.6 million for the first quarter, but also pared its overall debt, according to financial results reported Thursday April 30th, 2009. For the same time period in 2008, the REIT’s net loss was $1.4 million. n a statement, T. Wilson Eglin, Lexington’s president and CEO, says that during Q1 the company made “great progress with respect to strengthening its balance sheet. We successfully ref inanced the vast majority of our 2009 debt maturities and reduced our overall debt by $52.6 million. In a challenging operating environment, we are pleased to have ended the quarter with 92% occupancy and believe that our real estate portfolio continues to produce strong cash flows supported by a diverse asset base and the stability of net leases. We are also pleased to announce that our credit facility has been increased by $40 million to a total of $290 million.”

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CEVA Logistics in Laurens, South Carolina.

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We successfully refinanced the vast majority of our 2009 debt maturities and reduced our overall debt by $52.6 million. In a challenging operating environment, we are pleased to have ended the quarter with 92% occupancy...

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” The $52.6-million debt reduction included $22.5 million of 5.45% exchangeable notes repurchased at a 34.1% discount, according to an SEC f iling. After Q1 ended, Lexington repurchased an additional $14 million original principal amount of these notes at a 25.5% discount, leaving $174.5 million original principal amount outstanding. The $40-million increase in credit was on a secured facility that originally totaled $250 million, consisting of a $165-million term loan and an $85-million revolving loan with KeyBank N.A. The new facility bears interest at 2.85% over Libor and matures in February 2011, but can be extended to February 2012 at Lexington’s option, according to the REIT. During the f irst quarter, Lexington signed 16 new and renewal lease totaling 547,000 square feet. The REIT also acquired the remainder interests in 27.6

Harbor Freight Tools in Dillon, South Carolina. acres in Long Beach, CA for an estimated fair value of $2.5 million in connection with a tenant’s surrender obligations and recorded it as non-operating income; sold Jones Apparel Group’s 96,000-square-foot headquarters building at 180 Rittenhouse Circle in Bristol, PA for $11.4 million to a Chicago partnership; incurred an $8.6-million noncash charge due to its forward equity commitment to repurchasing 3.5 million common shares; and recorded real estate impairment charges of $9.5 million on three properties and impairment charges of $50.3 million on its debt investments. At quarter’s end, Lexington had approximately $4 billion of total assets, including $73.8 million of cash and restricted cash and $2.3 billion of debt outstanding.

he quieter streets in Tel Aviv’s “old North” stand unbowed before the storm. Sellers can still get NIS 20,000 to NIS 24,000 per square meter in apartment buildings with an elevator and parking. Without those two amenities, homes on these quiet streets still go for NIS 18,000 to NIS 20,000 per square meter. Elsewhere in the coastal city, despite the general demand for housing in Israel’s business center, buyers are fewer and farther between. Apartment prices along noisy boulevards have fallen to NIS 15,000 to NIS 17,000 per square meter. In “new north Tel Aviv,” namely New Ramat Aviv, Kochav Hatzafon and the environs, prices are holding steady at about NIS 16,000 to NIS 20,000 per square meter. But moving on to the luxury towers, the impact of the global crisis on the assets of the rich is clear, especially regarding the Treetops Park (Hatzameret) project. We find a steep drop from as much as NIS 30,000 per square meter two years ago to NIS 20,000 today. There have been a few mega-deals in the last year, such as the buyer who bought a whole floor of apartments in Meyer Tower, the high-rise being built on the corner of Allenby and Rothschild in Tel Aviv, or in G Tower, which is slated to arise next to the London Ministore on Ibn Gvirol. But there haven’t been many deals like these, and throughout the “exclusive” housing sector reports tell of falling sales. Not one single apartment changed hands throughout the third quarter of 2008 at the Antokolsky Bauhaus project, and sales at Hayarkon 96 are weak. Even in Neve Tzedek, a picturesque and very expensive neighborhood by the sea, sales are slow. Prices haven’t dropped there: the range remains NIS 22,000 to NIS 25,000 per square meter, but the number of deals has ebbed. Rather cheaper housing can be found in the Shapira and Florentin neighborhoods of south Tel Aviv, where prices range from NIS 12,000 to NIS 15,000 per square meter

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Mortgage Bankers Association Panel:

On Workouts, Information is Key BY PAUL BUBNY Information is king when it comes to the workouts that lenders increasingly find themselves doing, a panel of experts told a Mortgage Bankers Association of New York gathering Thursday. Acknowledging that a symposium of several days could be devoted to discussing the intricacies of workouts, the panelists offered quick tips and emphasized the need to understand the parameters of each individual situation that calls for a restructuring. on’t assume the guarantee says what you think it says,” warned moderator Joshua Stein, a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP. In particular, Stein told the audience of lenders, “there are all kinds of surprises and weird interactions in partial guarantees.” Nor should a borrower’s claim of distress be taken at face value, Stein said, advising the audience to examine the borrower’s entire balance sheet rather than focusing solely on the distressed loan. “The stronger the guarantor, the weaker his position is” in negotiating, he said. Common workout structures include the lender securing deeds in escrow, the borrower finding a buyer for the property and the lender offering forbearances or extensions on the loan. Stein offered advice on each, noting that a deed in escrow can be an appealing

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mechanism if the lender can obtain it as part of a prepackaged bankruptcy proceeding. As for distressed properties finding buyers, Stein advised making sure the buyer isn’t actually the borrower operating “through four or five layers of companies.” And when providing a forbearance or extension, he said, “make sure you’re getting something for it” in return. A complicating factor in workouts is having to deal with more than one entity; a developer may have an investment partner and a money partner on a particular project. While it’s tempting to negotiate strictly with the money partner, Stein warned that leaving out the other parties may incur the risk of lender liability. The panel’s other attorney, Richard Fries of Bingham McCutchen LLP, called the lender liability issue “scalding hot stuff,” but said that allegations of liability often boil down to “creative word-processing” on the borrower’s part. Another “hot button” issue in the current downturn is “material adverse changes” in the borrower’s situation that threaten the viability of a loan, but Fries

cautioned against seeking foreclosure simply because the lender’s confidence is shaken. Fries counseled paying attention to detail at every step of the process, starting with insisting that the borrower sign a pre-workout agreement. He also advised lenders to fix any defects in collateral or loans, even those as elementary as missing signatures on the documents. He noted that non-judicial foreclosure—originally intended in 1998 as a temporary law but now on the verge of being extended for the third time and possibly becoming permanent—represents “a very compelling remedy on the borrower’s and lender’s side.” David Genova, who recently formed Cygnus Development Consulting LLC, pointed out that there’s no one factor that can bring a workout to a satisfactory resolution. Rather, it comes down to the interrelationship between issues and parties. Moreover, “information is the most critical part of this,” said Genova, who focused on construction projects. For example, he said, a lender should not take a project over without having all of the relevant documents in hand, including change orders. Taking over a troubled project may also

mean inheriting claims against the developer by subcontractors, and Genova said it’s important to understand how valid those claims really are. It’s also important, he said, not to underestimate how much work is entailed in taking over a project. “Just dealing with liens and subcontractors is a fulltime job.” Panelist Mark Iannone noted that commercial real estate has been in a workoutprone environment before—notably the downturn of the late 1980s and early 1990s. “In many ways, I feel like I’m watching a rerun of an old movie,” said Iannone, who has handled workouts for a variety of institutional investors as principal of Heritage Realty Advisors LLC. When it comes to devising a workout strategy, Iannone said, the amount of capital the borrower has “will drive the bus.” He emphasized that working the loan out is the bottom line. “The first loss is the cheapest loss,” said Iannone, adding that a lender “would be blown away” by how much more is lost in taking possession of the property. Iannone advised lenders to differentiate among borrowers with problem loans. Some, he said, are “the good guys” who are always ready with the necessary information, while others “have an excuse a minute.” Either way, it’s important to sit down with borrowers, listen to them and gain as much insight as possible on their ability to deal with the situation.

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West Palm Beach Office Market Seeks Balance ing to a supply excess that has driven overall vacancy to nearly 24% through the first Downsizing has driven Palm Beach quarter, up at least seven percentage points County’s office market vacancy beyond over the past year, CBRE states. Among larger submarkets, Boca Raton the 20% mark, yet brokers seem hopeful that its status as a research-and-develop- reached 26% vacancy through the first ment hub will reverse the trend before quarter, while West Palm Beach was at too long. The arrival of the Scripps 22.6% and North Palm Beach stood at Research Institute and the Max Planck 18%, according to CBRE statistics show. Institute, both biomedical and science Average asking rents remain below $20 per centers, are expected to bring thousands square foot triple net. Lease rates are expected to decrease of high-paying jobs to the market, along slightly this year as landlords attempt to fill with billions of dollars in new business. large blocks of space, according to CBRE. hat will differentiate this Concessions will be a big factor in tenant market during the short and space searches, though that will likely be on a case-by-case long basis. term is the county’s Sublease space emphasis and promo“The investment during the first quartion of R&D related ter measured nearly market will likely businesses,” states a 735,000 square feet research report by remain subdued as in the first quarter, Colliers Abood buyers, sellers and roughly triple the Wood-Fay. “The amount recorded lenders realign office market can during the same periexpect to reap diviexpectations.” od in 2008, CBRE dends into the forereports. Only seeable future.” 124,000 square feet CB Richard Ellis is currently under construction at the tworesearchers agree that Palm Beach County is positioned for long-term growth, but in building Lynn Financial Center in Boca the meantime it is feeling the same supply- Raton. Although Palm Beach County’s unemand-demand imbalance caused by Wall Street instability. Many of the financial- ployment rate remained just under 10% based companies within the market are through the first quarter, additional job looking to consolidate locations, contribut- losses are expected through the remainder

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of the year, according to Marcus & Millichap. Total employment is expected to fall 3% by 16,200 workers throughout 2009, with 8,100 office-using jobs forecast to be eliminated, a 4.7% decline. “The investment market will likely remain subdued as buyers, sellers and

lenders realign expectations,” says Greg Matus, Marcus & Millichap’s regional manager in Fort Lauderdale. He notes that cap rates range between 7.7% and 8.2% for top-quality assets, with additional upward movement expected to occur in the months ahead.

Manhattan Retail Rents See First Drop Since 2001 BY PAUL BUBNY Asking rents for Manhattan retail space have dropped 11% over the past six months to $115 per square foot, the first meaningful decline since the post9/11 downturn, according to the Real Estate Board of New York. REBNY’s “Spring Retail Report,” released on Thursday, says the decline reflects a needed market correction following a seven-year stretch of sharp increases in asking rents, which in most retail corridors reached an all-time high last fall. eclines in asking rents have just begun to be reported although the retail market has been feeling the effects of the recession for some time,” says REBNY president Steven Spinola in a release. Michael Slattery, SVP of REBNY, tells GlobeSt.com. “Retail asking rents have begun to reflect the effects of the recession,” he explains “Since September 2008, the turmoil in the financial sector has reverberated through the real estate industry and retail market. The decline in average asking rents is a reflection of these larger economic conditions and an anticipated correction in the market that was experiencing unsustainable rent growth.” Rents went up 54% between fall 2001 and the fall of ‘08, according to REBNY. Slattery adds, “Despite these declines

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and the growth in sublet space, leasing activity is still occurring in the market and new retail tenants are looking for space in New York for the first time. We expect that national retailers not presently in New York will see these declines in rent as an opportunity to enter or expand in the New York market.” According to the spring 2009 report, retail rents were down overall in each of the Manhattan geographic areas surveyed with declines ranging from 6% in Midtown to 22% on the West Side compared to fall 2008. The report cited a 12% drop in East Side asking rents, 13% declines for Downtown and Upper Manhattan and a 14% reduction for Midtown South. However, some corridors within those geographic areas showed modest increases compared to six months ago, including Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District and Broadway in Soho. “Our advisory group noted that in this economy owners are uncertain about what is an appropriate asking rent,” the report states. “Hence, they do not modify the asking rent which could have been set as much as a year ago. Instead, they would offer a longer free rent period and a more generous build out allowance. These economic incentives vary from owner to owner.” An emerging issue, according to

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The Jewish Voice BUSINESS PAGE 17 50,000 Israeli Companies at Risk Fight

Jewish Activists Uphill Battle with Facebook

BY SHARON WROBEL

BY SAM GREENBERG Facebook is allowing hundreds of hate groups, with tens of thousands of members, to target Israel via its Web site.

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t is difficult to know exactly how many of these groups exist, as they can have many different names. There are more than 150 groups whose names are variations of “I hate Israel” and “We hate Israel,” and over 70 groups named “f--- Israel,” among others. Jewish hate groups abound on The largest of these groups, “How Facebook Many People Hate Israel?” has more than 68,000 members. These groups, in their descriptions and and its citizens found in these groups could posts, call for the destruction of Israel and “become a demonization of Jews and cross death to Jews, advocate violence and deny the line to anti-Semitism,” he said. the Holocaust (or else ask why Hitler did not The impact of these groups extends well finish his work). beyond the Internet, according to David. On April 28, an on-line organization “If you look at history, it all starts with called the Jewish Internet Defense Force propaganda. It’s very viral, so it’s becoming (JIDF) launched a campaign to get 20 of the acceptable in people’s minds to hate Jews, to largest groups closed. So far, Facebook has hate the Jewish state, to promote violence taken down only six of the 20 identified and terrorism,” he said. groups. Segal echoed this sentiment, saying that As part of the campaign, the JIDF wrote widespread anti-Semitism on-line made peoto Facebook to report the groups and notified ple more comfortable expressing these views its 14,000 on-line followers to do the same. on the street. Despite contacting senior Facebook offiFacebook had provided an effective way cials, the JIDF received only automated e- for anti-Israel activists to organize and mail responses. spread their message, he said. “Facebook has Facebook did not respond to The really been an important development for the Jerusalem Post for comment by press time. anti-Israel movement,” he said. “Facebook has very strange standards, These groups are not allowed under where they are taking down some content, Facebook’s own Terms of Use, which state leaving other things up... You would think that a user cannot “upload, post, transmit, that with thousands of people reporting this share, store or otherwise make available any material as hate material that Facebook content that we deem to be harmful, threatwould take the appropriate action,” said JIDF ening, unlawful, defamatory, infringing, abuspokesman David, who said he does not sive, inflammatory, harassing, vulgar, release his last name since he has been the obscene, fraudulent, invasive of privacy or target of a great deal of harassment and death publicity rights, hateful, or racially, ethnicalthreats for his work. ly or otherwise objectionable.” On April 20, the JIDF launched a camSegal said that to prevent hateful materipaign to take down a page called “Hate al from appearing on-line, Web sites had to Israel” which had more than 122,000 mem- constantly monitor their content. The ADL bers. A few days later, Facebook removed the also helped to notify sites about inappropripage. ate material, he said. According to Oren Segal, director of the It was important for people to act when Anti-Defamation League Center on they saw intolerant material on-line, since Extremism, even what appears to be fair crit- otherwise hateful messages could spread, icism of Israel might be inappropriate. While David said. there was always room to criticize Israel, the “If people don’t speak out against it, kind of excessive, extreme attacks on Israel silence is a sin,” he said.

of 9 and 10, up from 20% in March. BDI economists said these businesses were suffering from great liquidity problems, reports of bouncing checks, and big losses in revenues and profits. The great level of difficulties faced by these companies and busiver the last two weeks, we are nesses would threaten the continuation of experiencing the first signs of their business activity for the coming year or some kind of recovery in the two, they said. Nearly all of the four riskiest sectors economy,” Eyal Yanai, co-director of Business Data Israel, said Wednesday. experienced a worsening in business risk in “However, it does not mean that the econom- April compared with the preceding month, ic crisis is over. The most recent data shows with a business risk rating of more than 7. The restaurant and cafes sector was rated that the business-risk level is still on an upward trend for nearly a year. Businesses the riskiest in April, with a business-risk rating of 7.30. Haulage services was the secare still suffering ond-riskiest sector, from a liquidity with a business risk crunch as they are having difficulties to “The biggest improvement rating of 7.04. The tourism and hotel raise credit necessary sector was third, with on a year-on-year basis to continue their cura rating of 7.03. The rent business activiwas found in the business-risk level in ties.” the construction seccommunications sector, The majority of tor was 6.97 in April, companies have taken which improved at a up from 6.87 in aggressive steps in March. rate of 2.5%.” response to the crisis, The paper and such as efficiency carton sector had the measures, while also highest rating in cutting investments and costs, he said. The average weighted risk level in the April, with an average business-risk level of economy in April rose to 6.38, up from 5.81 5.33, followed by the chemicals sector, at during the same month last year and 6.25 5.45, and the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals during March. The number of businesses at sector, at 5.62. Year-on-year comparisons showed the high risk increased in April compared with biggest deterioration in the business-risk ratthe previous month. ing for the textile, clothing and shoe sector, Out of the total number of companies analyzed by BDI economists, 50,000, or 25 at a rate of 13.4%. The biggest improvement percent, were rated as highly risky and dan- on a year-on-year basis was found in the gerous, with an average weighted risk level communications sector, which improved at a rate of 2.5%. Despite early signs of a recovery in the economy, the number of companies whose business activities are under threat rose to 50,000 in April, according to Business Data Israel’s monthly risk index.

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US Job Losses Slow, as Unemployment Hits New High BY ROB LEVER US labor market losses eased in April with 539,000 jobs axed, while the unemployment rate hit 8.9 percent, according to data released Friday, May 8th 2009, suggesting the economy remains weak but may be stabilizing. he jobless rate hit its highest level since September 1983 but the pace of job losses slowed appreciably, offering another possible sign of an easing of the severe economic slump. The number of job losses was not nearly as bad as the consensus Wall Street estimate of 600,000 in the Labor Department monthly payrolls report, one of the best indicators of economic momentum. “Obviously the economy is still contracting, but the rate of decline is easing,” said Jay Bryson, economist at Wachovia Securities. “I would say that momentum is shifting. We’re not in a freefall, and there are reasons to be optimistic going forward.” The department revised its estimates to show steeper job losses in February and March -- February cuts were 681,000 instead of 651,000 and March losses revised up to 699,000 from 663,000. In April, the private sector lost 611,000 jobs but the overall picture was helped by a gain of 72,000 government posts. Some analysts said the report showed only marginal improvement. “It may have been better than expected but it still wasn’t as good as it looks,” said

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A job seeker looks at listings posted at a career help center. Avery Shenfeld at CIBC World Markets. “When you add in the downward revisions to prior months and strip out an outsized gain in government employment, the overall trend still looks ugly.” Still, Shenfeld said a recovery is possible later this year “especially when we get back online sectors than have been shut down like autos and steel and see the impact of the government’s stimulus programs.” President Barack Obama said the report showed progress but was no cause for celebration. “While it’s somewhat encouraging that this number is lower than it’s been in each of the past six months, it is still a sobering toll,” said Obama, warning of more

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job losses in a recession he said would take months or years to end. The Labor Department said the goodsproducing sector shed 270,000 jobs including 149,000 in manufacturing and 110,000 in construction. Employment in the services sectors fell by 269,000. Shenfeld said that for the economy to improve, “we would need to see much more improvement in cyclically sensitive sectors like manufacturing and retailing.” Although the pace of job losses moderated, the report shows an economy struggling to regain traction. The agency said that since the recession began in December 2007, some 5.7 million jobs have been lost. The number of unemployed persons rose to 13.7 mil-

lion in April, up by six million over the past 12 months. The number of long-term unemployed—without jobs for 27 weeks or more—increased by 498,000 to 3.7 million over the month and has risen by 2.4 million since the start of the recession, the report showed. One key figure, average hourly earnings, managed a small gain of one cent to 18.51 dollars, a rise described as tepid by analysts. “Hourly earnings growth did not add much to consumer buying power,” said Patrick O’Hare at Briefing.com. “There have been hopes recently of a steadying in consumer spending leading to a stabilization in economic trends this fall or later this year, but the data does not provide much support for that argument.” The US economy suffered a massive 6.1 percent output decline in the first quarter of 2009 after a 6.3 percent pace of decline in the fourth quarter of 2008. But consumer spending, a key driver of activity, rebounded in early 2009 and the drop in output was linked mainly to a plunge in capital spending and a big drawdown in business stockpiles, which some say will force industry to ramp up production soon. Aaron Smith at Moody’s Economy.com said the labor market needs to show more improvement to nurture a recovery. “If the economy continues to lose 500,000 to 600,000 jobs per month, stabilization in consumer spending and housing will quickly give way to renewed weakening,” he said.

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US and Israeli Tax Amnesties these taxpayers’ cases in a uniform, consistent manner. Those who truly come forward will pay back taxes, interest and a significant penalty, but can avoid criminal prosecution.... [M]y goal has always been clear - to get those taxpayers hiding assets offshore back into the system.”

if the taxpayer did not self-report through a voluntary disclosure, they are “to fully develop these cases, pursuing both civil and criminal avenues, and consider all available On March 23, 2009, the US Internal penalties including the maximum penalty for Revenue Service (IRS) announced the crethe willful failure to file the FBAR report ation of a new voluntary disclosure proand the fraud penalty.” gram for undeclared foreign accounts. The The Initiative eliminates the reasonableIRS Offshore Income Reporting Initiative Why come forward? cause exception for failure to file the FBAR (the “Initiative”) is only available for six Even though the penalties under the and assumes that all such failures are attribmonths, or until September 23, 2009, and provides that those taxpayers who qualify Initiative may cause some financial difficul- utable to the taxpayers’ willfulness. This is a will not be subject to criminal penalties or ties, taxpayers should not lose sight of what complete reversal from how FBAR submisthey avoid by submitting a disclosure consis- sions were previously handled. the civil-fraud penalty. tent with the What is even more troubling than the nited States taxpayers (whether citi- Initiative. While not a elimination of a reazens temporarily residing in Israel, complete summary of sonable-cause citizens who have made aliya, or dual potential penalties, “Taxpayers only have those that follow are defense is the IRS’s US/Israeli citizens) are responsible for filing one opportunity to make determination that all tax returns and reporting their worldwide some of the most a submission, and failure such failures to file income, including income associated with common: • Criminal proseFBAR are now foreign accounts. In addition, there are to qualify for the Initiative, the cution; deemed willful in numerous informational returns that US perdepending upon the fact, • Civil-fraud penalnature. sons may be required to file, including TDF ties, which can Taxpayers with 90-22.1 Report of Foreign Bank and may lead to criminal amount to penaloffshore noncompliFinancial Accounts (the “FBAR”). There are prosecution.” ties of 75% of the ance—regardless of significant penalties associated with a taxunpaid tax; whether it involves payer’s failure to file these informational • Failure to pay unreported foreign returns, and in the case of the FBAR, the penalties; accounts, failure to properly account for subpenalties are confiscatory. • Failure to file penalties; part F income, or failure to file an informa• Penalties for failure to file foreign cortional return—should take advantage of the Regulations poration information returns (Form Initiative to come forward now. While the Pursuant to the Initiative, taxpayers are 5471 and or Form 5472), which begin penalties may appear to be severe, as required to do the following: at $10,000 and can run as high as Shulman stated, taxpayers now have consis• File six years of amended or delinquent $50,000 per return; tency and predictability on their side. More tax returns, including informational • Penalties for failure to report transfers importantly, taxpayers will also avoid crimireturns, and the FBAR; of property to a foreign corporation nal prosecution and imposition of the civil• Pay six years of all tax and interest due; (Form 926), which begin at 10% of the fraud penalty. • Pay a 20 percent accuracy-related value of the property transferred to the Taxpayers only have one opportunity to penalty for income previously omitted corporation and which can reach a make a submission, and failure to qualify for from a tax return, or the 25% delinmaximum of $100,000 per return; quency penalty for failure to timely • Penalties for failure to file a Form 3520 file. These penalties are mandatory and reporting the transfer of funds to a forapply for each of the six years in which eign trust or receipt of a distribution the omission occurred. No longer is from a foreign trust, which begins at reasonable cause a defense to the impo35% of the amount transferred to or sition of these penalties, as the memoreceived from the foreign trust; randum specifically excludes reason• Penalties for failure to file a Form 3520 able cause; and to report the receipt • Pay a one-time of a gift or inheri20% penalty in tance from a foreign the year with the person or estate, or highest aggregate “The Initiative eliminates a gift received from account balance, the reasonable-cause a foreign corporaincluding all offtion or partnership, shore accounts. exception for failure to which begins at 5% This penalty is in file the FBAR and assumes of the value of the lieu of all other gift and can reach as that all such failures available penalhigh as 25% of the ties, including the are attributable to the value; penalty for not taxpayers’ willfulness.” • Penalties for filing the FBAR. failure to file Form 3520-A reflecting There are two ownership of a forlimitations on these rules, the first of which eign trust under the grantor trust rules, is that if the foreign account was opened which consists of a penalty of 5% of within the six-year period, then taxes, interest trust assets; and all penalties will begin from the date the • Penalties for failure to file foreignaccount was opened. The second limitation is partnership information returns (Form a reduction of the 20% penalty to 5% of the 8865), which start at $10,000 and can highest aggregate balance. The 5% penalty reach a maximum of $50,000 per will only apply if the taxpayer: (1) did not return, plus up to $100,000 of the value open or create the foreign account, (2) has of property transferred to the foreign never withdrawn money from the foreign partnership; and account or added money to the foreign • Penalties for failure to file FBARs, account, and (3) all US taxes have been paid which can reach as high as 50% of the on the funds that were deposited into the account balance, and in certain situaaccount. Thus, the only noncompliance that tions jail. may exist on the part of the taxpayer is not reporting the income earned on the foreign If avoiding the imposition of the above account. In a wide-ranging statement announcing penalties is not a significant enough carrot for taxpayers, they should understand that the Initiative on March 26, 2009, IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman stated: the situation will not get any better. IRS “[W]e have instructed our agents to resolve agents have been instructed by Shulman that

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the Initiative, depending upon the fact, may lead to criminal prosecution. Consequently, taxpayers should seek the assistance of a qualified tax attorney with particular knowledge and experience in submitting voluntary disclosures. This is a standard CPAs should also follow when contacted by a taxpayer who wishes to pursue a voluntary disclosure.

What about Israel? US taxpayers living in Israel should check whether US taxes paid are eligible for a foreign tax credit under domestic Israeli tax law and the US-Israel Tax Treaty. Penalties are not eligible. But some may be exempt from Israeli tax in their first five to 10 years of residence in Israel. Israel has its own amnesty for qualifying irrevocable trusts formed before 2006. Taxpayers may elect to pay tax at rates ranging from 4%-10% of the fair-market value of trust assets at the end of 2005. This amnesty can be elected, if desired, by June 30, 2009. This has two potential advantages: (1) cleaning up the past; (2) the cost of trust assets is “stepped up” to the amnesty value for future capital-gains tax purposes. June 30 is also the deadline for reporting trust income derived in 2006-2008. Detailed Israeli tax rules relating to trusts must be checked out, and specialist advice is vital. As always, consult experienced professional advisers in each country at an early stage in specific cases. Kevin E. Packman is a partner with Holland & Knight in its Private Wealth Services Department. Leon Harris is an international tax specialist.

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THE PEOPLE’S VOICE

EDITORIAL

Benedict Missed a Critical Opportunity for Reconciliation

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Dear Editor, pope grew up in Nazi Germany and even served briefly in the Wehrmacht, it was unthinkable that he did not even mention the Nazi war criminals, among them numerous Catholics, who committed the crimes of the Holocaust. And while there n that context, the optimal expecta- is absolutely no basis for any allegations tions from Pope Benedict XVI were against him for war crimes, we expect that he would relate to four important him, as a major spiritual leader, to directsubjects: sympathy for the fate of the vic- ly address the issue of culpability. One of tims, the role of the church and especially the central lessons of the Shoah is that it its wartime leader Pius XII before and was not a natural disaster like an earthduring the Shoah, the criminality of the quake, tsunami or volcano, but the doing perpetrators, and the ongoing fight of human beings—among them many against anti-Semitism and Holocaust members of his own flock. denial and distortion. In that respect, Benedict’s failure to These issues can be divided into two express any regret or apology for cencategories. While the fate of the victims turies of anti-Semitic teachings that paved and the guilt of the the way for the perpetrators are Holocaust, or for timeless and will be the failure of the dealt with in more While there is absolutely Catholic Church “ or less the same and Pius to do more no basis for any manner even 100 to unequivocally allegations against years from now, the condemn Nazi role of the church atrocities and to him for war crimes, we and Pius, and the save Jews from expect him, as a major death during the ongoing battle spiritual leader, to against all forms of Shoah, is also contemporary antiextremely unfortudirectly address the Semitism—among nate. There is no issue of culpability.” them Holocaust doubt that a more denial—continue to courageous stance be of contemporary by church leaders, significance. both in the Vatican Thus the hope was that on this visit, as well as locally, could have had a strong Benedict would bring the Catholic Church impact. This is especially true for Catholic forward on these two important issues— countries like Lithuania, Croatia, Slovakia and clearly Yad Vashem would have been (whose President Josef Tiso was a the perfect venue for such a historic Catholic priest), Poland and others where speech. the church had considerable moral authorAlas, that was not the case this past ity and local Catholics were among the Monday. While the pope spoke with great mass murderers—not to mention in empathy about the fate of the victims of Germany and Austria. the Holocaust and specifically expressed In summation, while Benedict’s words the hope that “their suffering never be of empathy were appropriate and weldenied, belittled or forgotten,” there were come, an important opportunity for sigtwo critical elements that were totally nificant progress in true reconciliation missing from his remarks. was squandered during this visit. The first was any reference to the perpetrators and their guilt. Given that the - E.Z. Every speech by a pope at Yad Vashem is a significant occasion for the leader of the Catholic Church to directly address issues of concern relating to the Holocaust.

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Dear Editor, Last week I read the story called “Madison Avenue: Jewel of a Store in Converted Carnegie Hill” and was very impressed. Firstly, the photos were very nice. Secondly, the information was very interesting. I am

Dear Editor, Currently, I am going through a few financial problems, due to the recession. I know that every rabbi right now is saying we should stay wrong study tithing details and keep the community. I believe this, but I— and I assume many others—am very busy. I lose track of amounts of money and cannot keep exact fig-

Dear Editor, The boy who died from being hit by a baseball was a resident of Deal, New Jersey. And, I would like to extend my best regards to his family. The incident is obviously tragic. Yet, I feel many people were surprised to see that something so simple, a baseball could take the life of such a young and innocent boy. In reflection, it is important to remember to live our life according

dent in the past and I am always hoping to see safety pick up the pace. Apparently, according to the statistics and polling, it has. Mazal Tov to the people running the Big Apple! Rivkie Felder

actually not to familiar with Carnegie Hill area but the article was very descriptive and kept me in the loop. I appreciate this. Sincerely, Ira Miskcovitz

ures. I also am not sure where to find out the best recommendation information. Do you know? Could you find out? Personally, I would like to see you write an article about this (Yes, I did see the Editorial a while back). Regards, A Brooklyn area resident

to the Torah. Someone said to me that they had had a near death experience and the first thing they thought was “Oh my gosh, I didn’t daven this morning.” After that his life was changed. I was changed when he told me the story. Keep thinking, creating and building but remember your foundation, your Torah, means even more. Adam Canterman

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The Israel-Palestine Seesaw BY MOSHE FEIGLIN off the map has also become valid. Not just according to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but, more ominously, on Western campuses—the world’s ideological breeding grounds. This ongoing situation is much more serious and dangerous than any weapons of mass destruction. One lesson that we learned from the Holocaust is that invalidation of a person’s rights precedes invalidation of his very life. When we recognized the “Palestinian nation”, we invalidated ourselves. In what seemed like a healthy attempt to assert his nationalist instincts, Binyamin Netanyahu initially made the renewal of negotiations with re-Camp David and pre-Oslo the Palestinians contingent upon their Israel—with the Holocaust, recognition of Israel as the Jewish rebirth and do-or-die wars state and upon removal of the still fresh collective experiIranian threat. (These two conences—was clearly able to ditions are closely related.) understand the danger But in hindsight, we would inherent in recognition have been better off if of a “Palestinian he had not set those nation”. It was conditions. easy then to Netanyahu canunderstand not re-invent that recoghistory. nition of a In his Palestinian f irst tenure nation and its as Prime sovereign rights Minister, he was in the Land of Israel elected to restore would mean the erosion Israel to sanity after the and eventual elimination Oslo Accords. Instead, he of the recognition of the warmly shook hands with Jewish nation and its soverArafat. Now, Netanyahu cannot eignty in the Land of Israel. In claim that he was not aware of the those years, everybody still lived the signif icance of his actions. And sure reality in which the Jewish nation and enough, within a few days of his origithe State of Israel were required to pay nal declaration, Netanyahu backed in blood for the simple right to exist. down from the conditions that he had At Camp David, Prime Minister set and let the genie out of the bottle. Menachem Begin recognized the Israel recognizes those who want to Palestinian nation and sowed the seeds usurp it, but they—and in their wake, of destruction. In the 1992 elections, the rest of the world—do not recognize Yitzchak Rabin won with a slight Israel as the Jewish state. majority, which he attained by guaran“If Barack Obama is so anxious for teeing that he would not talk with the Netanyahu to agree in advance to the PLO. When he subsequently shook establishment of a Palestinian state, Yasser Arafat’s hand on the White then let him pressure Abu Mazen to House lawn, Rabin looked like he had agree in advance that Israel is the swallowed a broom. That infamous Jewish state. Makes sense, doesn’t it? handshake effectively negated the entire Not so, at least if you ask the Zionist ethos—and A m e r i c a n s . he knew it. N e t a n y a h u ’s Today, those announcement did who claim that not make an “Now that the entire world there is no impression on recognizes the ‘legitimate Mitchell. At the Palestinian nation are considered end of their meetrights of the Palestinian lunatics, dangering, he said that the nation,’ the possibility of ously detached political process wiping Israel off the map will be based on from reality. But what has happened the solution of two has also become valid.” in Israel in the last states for two peomonth shows that ples. With no addifrom the moment tions or reservathat the wall of Israeli non-recognition tions.” (Akiva Eldar, Ha’aretz April 20, of those claiming sovereignty in our 2009) land was breached, Israel’s demise It turns out that the lunatics dangerbegan. When we recognized their claims ously detached from reality—those who to sovereignty in Israel as valid, we lost insist on not recognizing the our own. It is like a seesaw. Palestinians even today—are the only Now that the entire world recognizes people whose outlook will ensure the the “legitimate rights of the Palestinian continued existence of a Jewish state in nation,” the possibility of wiping Israel the Land of Israel. “I am a Palestinian,” said Golda Meir as she presented her Mandatory identif ication card. For years, Israeli determination not to recognize the Palestinian “nation” crossed political lines. With the exception of Uri Avneri, Abie Natan and a few other colorful fringe characters on the radical Left, Israel was united in the clear consensus that the “Palestinians” were not to be recognized or negotiated with.

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Complacency: A Danger of American Jewry BY YOSSI ZUCKER

France. As administrator of the Global Anti-Semitism Awareness Group on Facebook, I receive numerous emails from On February French Jews thanking me for bringing 13th, 2006, Ilan their issues to the fore, while complaining Halimi (may G-d at the lack of general support. Apparently, avenge his blood), walking around as a Jew or admitting one a 23–year–old is Jewish in France is a possible death senFrench Jew, was found bound to a tree tence. French authorities do not seem near a railroad just south of Paris. He capable of handling the persistent problem was naked and handcuffed with acid – and the problem is spreading worldwide. burns on 80% of his body, and his toe I myself was assaulted by an Arab protesand ear were severed. He died on the tor standing behind the protest barriers while passing an anti-Israel demonstration way to the hospital. on 46th Street and Broadway. The hate e was tortured for three full weeks signs and chants did not shock me because by his 27 captors who made ran- I have heard of it before. In Europe. In the som demands by phone and cited 1940s. But New York City 2009? Anti-semitism has not settled in the Quran verses while Ilan was heard screaming in pain in the background. The dust. We can not afford complacency. captors were of Muslim and African Recently, Leon Klinghoffer’s murderer was released from an Italian prison. Leon descent, but of various nationalities. ast forward to May 1st, 2009. was an American cripple who was shot Despite the numerous protests from and thrown overboard a cruise ship in the French 1985 by Al-Moqui, Jewish Community, a Palestinian terrorthe Halimi Trial is ist. BMI Airlines “Few Jews outside being held in closed was caught without of France are familiar proceedings. The Israel on its in-flight map. Our president French authorities with this story and are are still hesitant to is making advances failing to sympathize look in the mirror to Iran and Hamas. with the Jewish and call this an Europe is desensiAnti-Semitic crime, community in France.” tized to Israel. The and the French judilist continues as it cial system is provhas for centuries, ing to be incapable of holding a normal but the world is smaller now. We have to Court. show that we care. Rockets mercilessly According to Halimis’ attorney, barraged Sderot, and only after the rockets Youssouf Fofana, the 28 year old leading were threatening the deeper points of gang barbarian, smiled in court and yelled Israel did American Jews start tasting anti“Allah will be victorious!” The judge then semitism. The rockets are starting again. allegedly provided Fofana with free reign Even if you think it can’t happen here, to intimidate the Halimi family. at least realize what is happening to your Unrestrained, he continued his tirade, brothers and sisters around the world. Be announcing that the suffering family was aware, remain informed, and sympathize. being photographed. The Halimis repeat- The agony of the Halimis is unimaginable. edly asked the judge to order him quiet so To be in a country where a judicial system the proceedings can continue. The judge is scared of the truth and keeps on burying refused to do so. The distressed Halimis it under obvious lies is the product of a walked out in protest. And now there is silence when it was necessary to scream. public outcry from the French Jewish community to make the trial public. Yossi Zucker is a Fund syndicate attorFew Jews outside of France are familiar with this story and are failing to sym- ney who writes for www.gaag.info, a blog pathize with the Jewish community in focusing on Anti-Semitism

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Greed…The King of Kings Highway Photos by Staff Photographer

Tea for Two, which had been in business for twelve years, had to recently close down because of high rent.

Steve 19, after investing millions of dollars to create the most beautiful 10,000 sq ft store in Brooklyn, did not last.

The latest news suggests that Albert’s Fish Market will be relocating to Avenue M, creating another vacant store on Kings Hwy.

A flower shop located on the corner of Kings Hwy and McDonald avenue is out of business.

A Supermarket located at 1920 Kings Hwy is out of business.

SkyNet Audio has been closed for the past year.

Due to high rents, En Vogue relocated to Nostrand Avenue.

Tasti D-Lite has been vacant for several months.

The previous location of Kosher Corner Market is still vacant.

Bat Yam Grocery is for sale.

Pita Sababa, a well known bakery, is looking to move out of this location.

The location of the old Ranoosh Restaurant has been closed for the past three years.

An an old cafe located at 480 Kings Highway is out of business.

BY PAULA PINTO The plummeting economy is hitting home. The news of well established businesses closing is no longer surprising. Stores once filled with shoppers are feeling “hard hit” as consumers dramatically curb spending. As if the general economic situation were not threatening enough, business owners along Kings Highway (specifically between McDonald Avenue and Ocean Parkway) are also battling skyrocketing rents.

ave you noticed? With so many vacant stores, the street is beginning to resemble more of a ‘ghost town’ then a vibrant shopping area. Once ‘blossoming’ with businesses, King’s Highway is now somewhat desolate. An area that had attracted consumers to its variety of stores, is not only lacking shoppers, but businesses as well. Merchants who once paid $3,000 and $4,000 month rents are now being charged $7,000 to $15,000 dollars a month—an especially difficult burden in a down turned economy. “Landlords are getting greedy. Even with a slow economy, they are making you sign a lease for an over exaggerated amount of money,” said one merchant. Many stores along Kings Highway are going out of business strictly because of the high rent demands. “In some areas you hear about owners and landlords compromising on rent. The

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Lou’s Deli had gone out of business and was rented out by Cantaloupe, which also went out of business.

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Annual Benefit Raises Funds for ‘Torah for Special Children’ Miriam Benedek

BY AMBER GRISTAK Recently, I was moved to hear about Torah for Special Children, an important program especially designed to teach things like the Hebrew aleph bet, Jewish holiday practice, davening and more to children with Down syndrome and Autism. The program was created by Miriam Benedek of Brooklyn, New York.

e c e n t l y , Torah for Special Children, held a fundraising event on Wednesday April 29th, 2009 in Brooklyn. The event took place at 1432 East 8th Street and many people eagerly came out to support the school. One speaker at the event was Rabbi Kuessous of Deal, New Jersey. Rabbi Kuessous has twins with Down syndrome. “He spoke very nice,” said Benedek. The Jewish Voice spoke with Benedek about the early beginnings of the program and she explained how the idea was originally created to help with the education of her son. This is because Benedek’s f irst child was born with Down syndrome. She told this newspaper that “When he turned 5-years-old we put him in Bi’Y” (a “Bi’ Y” is a bilingual public school). The Bi’Y that Benedek placed her son is considered Jewish and religious but it is a public school none-the-less. So, he was not being taught about Jewish holidays, davening or the aleph bet. This is because of the separation between reli-

Srully Williger volunteered to sing to students gion and state. The lack of Jewish education bothered Benedek. Then in an effort to make sure her son was learning basic Judaism, she took matters into her own hands. “I started my own little program…we started off for 4 kids,” she told this newspaper. Monday-Thursday, the Torah for Special Children program begins after the children get out of school. Students are picked up by bus from their school and classes last until approximately five o’clock in the early evening. There is also a class held on Sunday morning. It has been six years since Benedek began Torah for Special Children and the program is now helping about 35 very special children from f ive different schools. “It’s really nice that my son could come home and say the Parsha,” said Benedek.

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Happy students share in a friendly hug.

Two students at ‘Torah for Special Children’. A student davens at the school. The school also does special activities for holidays, and is located at 1002 Quentin Road in Brooklyn, New York. Most importantly, Benedek says that the program”builds up self-confidence.”

To contribute to the “Torah for Special Children” or for more information please contact Miriam Benedek 718-986-8687

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2009 Tribeca Film Festival: Interview with Best NY Documentary Award Winner, Danae Elon BY MARIA ESTEVES The Eighth Tribeca Film Festival 2009 (TFF09) World Premiere of PARTLY PRIVATE, directed by Danae Elon, was held at the AMC Village Theatre, Saturday, April 25, 3:45 pm. A special Q&A immediately followed. Danae Elon was honored the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival Best New York Documentary Award presented by Rachael Ray, for PARTLY PRIVATE at the Union Square Ballroom on Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7:00 pm.

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ARTLY PRIVATE is a compelling and passionate story based on the Touitou’s family decision whether to have their newborn son circumcised or not. Danae Elon takes us on a captivating journey exploring the subject of circumcision, from America to Italy to Turkey to England and lastly Israel where the first circumcision was practiced 4,000 years ago. PARTLY PRIVATE, directed by Danae Elon | Feature Documentary | CANADA | 2009 | English | 84 min., Best New York Documentary Award winner, 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. Director Elon was interviewed in New York during the 8th Annual 2009 Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, May 1,

3:00 pm. ME: What inspired the making of the documentary f ilm “PARTLY PRIVATE?” DE: Actually, the subject of circumcision bewildered me and how extreme it was. I didn’t want to make a f ilm that was pertaining to tradition or a historical account or whether circumcision is right or wrong. I had a prior interest on the subject but I could never place a story. When I became pregnant, my husband Phillip Touitaou one day said, “ What are we going to do if it’s a boy?” He was really concern. I felt very uncomfortable about the questions that he posed me. At that particular moment I said, “It would be very interesting to use our discussions and pregnancy as a vehicle to tell the narrative of the story and develop the documentary.” That’s how the idea of the f ilm came about. Our relationship and interpersonal exchange is the hook of the f ilm. ME: Is there a book you recommend on the subject of circumcision? DE: Yes, Leonard Glick wrote a fantastic book “Circumcision from Ancient Judea to Modern America.” ME: How long did it take to make

Director Danae Elon with her husband and son. the f ilm? DE: It took approximately three years to make the f ilm. We began in 2005 and f inished in January 2009. ME: What has been the audience reaction? DE: The audience reaction at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival has been wonderful. At our world premiere, half the audience was my family therefore it doesn’t count. The second, third and fourth sold-out screenings, the audience laughed and cried. It was an incredible experience. ME: Did the f ilm win awards? DE: Yes, we won the Best New York Documentary Award at the 8th Tribeca Film Festival 2009. It was the f irst award ever that I have been present to receive and taken by complete and utter surprise! I was flattered and amazed. ME: Where will PARTLY PRIVATE screen next? DE: In June 2009, the f ilm will premiere at SILVERDOCS Festival. ME: What were the challenges in making the f ilm? DE: The biggest challenge was not to

fall into the redundancy and cliché that such a subject matter can create while keeping the balance of humor and story telling during my two pregnancies. I was 8 months pregnant with my second child when f ilming in Hebron, Israel. Cinematographer Andrew Dunn, producer Paul Cadieux, researcher Nancy Guerin and the team were very instrumental in making this f ilm. ME: Any interest from f ilm distributors? DE: Yes, there is interest from f ilm distributors. ME: Will a DVD for PARTLY PRIVATE be available for purchase? DE: Hopefully, in the near future. ME: What f ilms have you directed? DE: I directed two feature documentaries, in 2004, “Another Road Home,” and in 1996, “Never Again, Forever.” I produced and directed “Wild Mint” in 1998. ME: Where and what year were you born? DE: I was born in Israel, December 1970. ME: At what point in your life you became interested in the f ilm industry? DE: My father Amos Elon was a well-known international writer, somehow as a child I shied away from writing and developed an interest in photography that led me to an art high school in Israel during the 1980s. I studied f ilmmaking from wonderful teachers who made the Israeli f ilm industry what it is today. At 17, I highly regarded and respected one of my teachers who studied at New York University and decided I wanted to do what he did. A semi teenage crush led to a career in f ilmmaking. ME: Any new projects soon to follow? DE: Yes, my next project is based on the Jewish prohibition where you are not allowed to slander any fellow Jew. Thank you, Danae.

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The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree A review of “Just One Jew: The Grandson of a Gadol Tells his Story” A book by Moishe Mendlowitz BY FERN SIDMAN

defined him more than anything was his love for Klal Yisroel. He constantly put In this autobiographical account of the interests of the whole ahead of his the vicissitudes of his journey back to own. He sent his donors to other yeshivas Hashem and a Torah life, Moishe that needed shoring up; he sent his best Mendlowitz, the grandson of Rabbi students away to yeshivas where there was Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz, ZT”L reach- greater need for their talents; his constant es deep into the hearts of his readers; aim was not building up his own yeshiva teaching profound lessons that resonate but improving education in America for within our souls. in “Just One Jew” all Jews.” Irrespective of the love and guidance (Feldheim Publishers), Mr. Mendlowitz does not mince words as he offers a of his family, and the constant help from refreshingly candid full disclosure of his prominent uncles, Rabbi Sender his departure from a Torah observant Linchner and Rabbi Yitzchak Karpf, Mr. lifestyle, as a student at Brooklyn’s Mendlowitz found himself negotiating Yeshiva Torah Vodaath. He chronicles some uneven terrain on the road back to a both his immersion into the abysmal Torah life. Struggling with inner conflicts darkness of secular decadence along and battling with his own yetzer hara, his with his return to an observant life with desire to change finally prevailed as he unbridled passion and honesty. As an committed himself to learning Torah added bonus, this memoir is replete again; this time in Monsey. Before long, with vintage black and white photos of he came to the stark realization that he generations of prominent rabbeim and could not learn Torah everyday in Monsey and then return to a completely non-relimembers of the Mendlowitz family. gious life in Rhinebeck. . he son of Avraham Mordechai It was a maiden voyage to Eretz Mendlowitz, z”l, a hard working Yisroel with his sister and brother-in-law kosher butcher in Crown Heights, that was turned out to be a significant young Moishe rejected the lifestyle of his turning point in Mr. Mendlowitz’s life. antecedents after graduating from Torah He began to become cognizant of Vodaath. The next 15 years were spent Hashem’s munif icence throughout his building an entrepreneurial career that entire life; not fully comprehending that a saw a highly successful string of lucrative multitude of blessings and miracles were businesses. Living in a palatial home in yet to come. Having experienced the holiRhinebeck, New York, Mr. Mendlowitz ness of Jerusalem and the sublime ruchseemed at ease in his secular life; making nius (spirituality) of davening at the money hand over fist, enjoying all the Kosel, he decided to stay in Eretz Yisroel material possessions that he acquired, a bit longer. “I touched the wall, and just dating non-Jewish women and never like that, an overwhelming flood of emoentertaining the notion of tion washed over me. I burst returning from whence he into tears and could not came. It wasn’t until a stop crying. In that near death experience moment, something in a horrif ic car that was closed I burst into accident, seven opened, and somemonths subsething that was brotears and could not quent to his ken healed. I stop crying. In that father’s passing, would never be moment, something that that things began the same again” to change. “I was he recalls. And was closed opened, and a total success and indeed, it was something that was a complete failtefilla (prayer) that broken healed. ure”, he says. “The would become the former was how I central aspect of his appeared on the outside, life; something he the latter was what I couldengaged in with a palpable n’t even admit to myself ”, he zeal, something that he felt the ruefully observed. compulsion to cling to, as it was the first The year was 1986 and as a man in his mitzvah that he discarded as a teenager. early 30s, Mr. Mendlowitz took the first After returning home, he sold his small step in transforming his life by estate and lived with his sister and brothshearing off his long hair out of respect to er-in-law in Lakewood. While there he his family. As he points out throughout committed himself to learning Torah, to this book, he was never shunned or fitting in to the community by making ridiculed by his family for his aberrant drastic modifications to his lifestyle and lifestyle and it is clear that the uncondi- to increasing his level of observance. tional love of his mother and sister served After a brief and bitter marriage, Mr. as a source of moral strength throughout Mendlowitz was now divorced; yet his his odyssey. soul yearned for the completeness that Never knowing his revered and holy had hitherto alluded him. Despite it all, he grandfather personally, as he was born six recalls that, “I will always consider my years after Reb Shraga Feivel was niftar in years in Lakewood as the turning point in 1948, Mr. Mendlowitz speaks of his stel- my life. It was there that I regained the lar accomplishments in the world of Torah love of learning Torah, started to appreciwith profound respect and deep admira- ate the significance of family and the tion. Of his grandfather, he says, “What importance of surrounding myself with

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to the “One” who orchestrates all shidpeople who were greater than I”. In September of 1996, Mr. duchim. After a litany of disappointing Mendlowitz decided to move to Eretz dates, Mr. Mendlowitz found that yet once Yisroel. “My soul was home at last” he again his prayers were answered when he writes, adding that “I knew that I wanted met Esther, the woman who would to do kiruv (bringing unaffiliated Jews become his wife. Today, they both activeback to a Torah life), but where and how, ly work in kiruv while raising their I was not sure. I knew that Hashem would daughters and son. point the way.” Indeed, it was the Hand of The reader cannot help but be amazed Hashem that guided Mr. Mendlowitz’s by Hashem’s hasgacha pratis as Mr. Mendlowitz recounts footsteps throughout the innumerable stories his sojourn. Having met and anecdotes of those and connected with two who lives he touched outstanding figures in and who in turn the world of kiruv work in Jerusalem, Rabbi touched his life in such miraculous ways. His Meir Schuster and Jeff love for each and every Seidel, it wasn’t long Jew, regardless of their before Mr. background became the Mendlowitz’s prayers impetus for Mr. were answered as he Mendlowitz’s attempt was afforded the opporto form a new kiruv tunity to realize his organization called mission in life. Working “Just One Jew’ (hence part time at the famed the tile of the book). Heritage House in the The premise was simOld City of Jerusalem ple. Each frum person saw him convincing would commit themyoung backpacking selves to mentoring a Jews to accept free secular Jew who accomodations at the Just One Jew is an wished to learn more vibrant kiruv center autobiographical about Judaism. Based amongst their brethren on his previous experirather than lodging at account of Moishe ences in the world of Arab youth hostels in Mendlowitz’s journey kiruv work in the Old City, as well as back to Hashem and Jerusalem, it became escorting young Jews clear to him that when to the homes of those Torah. one commits to authenwho gladly took in tically devoting the guests for Shabbos meals. On a personal level, it was this lion’s share of their time, energy and juncture in time that saw a period of expo- resources to a person who is seeking to renential growth in ruchnius for Mr. connect with Hashem, we are shaping the Mendlowitz as he was now learning Torah future of Klall Yisroel in such formidable several hours each day and guiding other ways. Mr. Mendlowitz so deftly illustrates lost Jews to yeshivas and hence, a frum that within the soul of each Jew lies an life. There was only one thing missing and enormous power that often remains dorthis major void was something that Mr. mant unless and until it is kindled. It is Mendlowitz was determined to fill. He the power to change; to transform the was still single and wanted to get married mundane into the holy; the power to overand establish his own family of Torah come adversity and personal travails; the Jews. With a broken heart, he cried out power to lead others and ourselves to an incessantly to Hashem, davening with awareness of the glory of Hashem and the kavanah and pouring out his supplications fulfillment of a Torah life.

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BY AMBER GRISTAK The Mary Tawil Foundation hosted its annual ‘Chinese Auction’ on Tuesday April 28th, 2009. The special ‘Chinese Auction’ and fashion show was held at the iconic Shaare Zion Synagogue on Ocean Parkway. This year’s event marked the 33rd year for the foundations Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show.

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he show featured fashions by Jimmy’s, children’s fashions by Lester’s and jewelry by David Rudy. Modeling the clothing and fine jewels were single girls ranging from ages 18 to 40. The delightful luncheon was provided by Ram Caterers and the decorative flowers were provided by Konstantinos Floral Design. Guests and donors for the event, say that they enjoy supporting a foundation whose work falls under a unique category of Mitzvot which rewards in not only the worldto-come but also in this world. The two mitzvoth in this special category are Gemilut Hassadim (acts of loving kindness) and Hachnasat Kalleh (helping a bride prepare for her wedding). The Bridal Fund was first established in 1976. Since then, the Mary Tawil Foundation has provided thousands of orphaned girls (graduates of Ohr Hachaim), from disadvantaged homes, with the necessities of marriage. Sometimes these girls are barely able to survive. Through generous contributions they are able to provide each young bride with beds, appliances, dishes, linens and even a down payment on an apartment. “It was one of our best years, Thank Gd!” said event coordinator, and sister of Mary Tawil, Rochelle Rudy. Rochelle went on to tell the Jewish Voice, “Everyone was just

Three glowing models show off gorgeous dresses at the fashion show after the ‘Chinese Auction’ at Congregation Shaare Zion in Brooklyn. happy” and “It was just a miracle of a day!” Mary Tawil’s sister, Rochelle described the grand room where the event was held at Shaare Zion as “very elegant” and resembling “an upscale Manhattan restaurant.” Many people anticipate the event each year and it has become a big community thing. According to Rochelle, each year there are at least 30 women working on the muchneeded event. This year, the event packed the shul. People came early and by 12:40pm the large room was full. “We had to add chairs and tables and still there was only standing

room,” said Rochelle. According to many guests at the event, even the most discriminatory palate would have had nothing to complain about. There was beautiful food and kebabs in the center of each table. The catering company had also just bought new dishes which debuted at the event. On the day the Jewish Voice spoke to Rochelle, she told us that just that day “Ram Caterers out did themselves… four people contacted me to say how amazing the food was!” Overall, The Mary Tawil Foundation

spent less money on this year’s event and brought in just as much as last year. Rochelle, in a glowingly grateful tone said, “It’s amazing, thank G-d.” Mary Tawil, the dearly missed teenager which the foundation is named for, passed away at age 18. Mary is the daughter of Flora and Meyer Tawil. Before her passing, Mary dreamed of becoming a bride and establishing a proper Jewish home. Though her vision for herself never manifested, her life has brought forth and outlet for thousands of young Jewish girls to make their aspirations into a reality During an interview with the Jewish Voice, Mary’s mother, Flora, called this year’s event “unbelievable.” She also recalled memories of her daughter and how she was a “gorgeous” and “courageous” girl. Flora also shared how, 33 years ago, when the possibility for this event came her way she accepted because she “wanted to commemorate her memory.” Flora said that she admired how her daughter always “kept her spirit up” and was “smiley.” She also shared a story of how her daughter actually brought torah study classes to their home when she was too ill to attend. “My house became like a clubhouse,” recalled Flora. In regards to the success of this year’s ‘Chinese Auction’, Flora said, “Hashem is the one that does everything.” In regards to raising money to benefit Ohr Hachaim, Flora said, “We are planting trees,” and also said that she thinks of Mary a lot because she does work “in her memory.” “She is alive and she will always be,” said Flora, who poetically ended her interview with the Jewish Voice by saying, “This was her destiny to be here for a short time, to do what she had to do, and to make people aware of charity.”

Lag B’Omer Bonfire Lit up Sky in Tel Aviv BY TZVI BEN GEDALYAHU Thousands of nationalists marched to Homesh this past Lag B’Omer in an event that the IDF authorized. This is despite the fact that Homesh is in a “closed military zone.” A mammoth bonfire lit up the skies in Tel Aviv as a reminder of the strategic importance of the area.

Supporters of Homesh First, the name of the group trying to re-establish the town, have maintained a 24/7 presence at the site for more than 18 months despite several governmentordered arrests and destruction of new buildings. The Determination of Homesh First has resulted in an unstated

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omesh and nearby Sa-Nur were destroyed and their residents were expelled nearly four years ago as part of the government “Disengagement” program that was intended to end Arab violence and speed up mutual recognition of a Palestinian Authority state and Israel. Instead, violence increased, eventually leading to the Operation Cast Lead counterterrorist campaign earlier this year.

Thousands of nationalists marched to Homesh this past Lag B’Omer. understanding between Homesh First and the IDF. Unlike the Gaza region, the area of the destroyed towns remains under Israeli security control because of the fear that terrorists will use it as a staging ground for attacks on nearby Jewish communities. Homesh First acquiesced to IDF requests last December not to hold an

event during Chanukah because of the Operation Cast Lead campaign. The military continues to raid the community when there are attempts made to construct new buildings, although the old water tower of Homesh remains standing. Arrests generally have been limited, and the government now infrequently

uses the tactic of arresting people at the beginning of the Sabbath or even on the day of rest itself. Politicians backing a Jewish presence on Homesh include Interior Minister Eli Yishai (Shas),Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon (Likud), Information and Diaspora Affairs Minister Yuli Edelstein (Likud) and Science Minister Rabbi Daniel Hershkowitz (Jewish Home). Many former residents of Homesh and Sa-Nur live in trailer homes in an area known as the Neighborhood of the Banished in the nearby community of Shavei Shomron. Activists at Homesh have manned Homesh with approximately 10 men who study Torah every day, and others guard the area at night. Several Knesset Members joined the Lag B’Omer event that began at noon at Sebastia, the site of the f irst community built in Samaria since the 1967 Six-Day War restored Judea and Samaria to Israel after nearly 2,000 years. The march to Homesh concluded with a huge bonf ire, one of the most popular rituals on Lag B’Omer, to demonstrate to residents of the Coastal Plain the proximity of the hills of Samaria, which also offer a breathtaking view. Performers Ariel Zilber and Chaim David appeared and activities for children included inflated trampolines.

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Salad Recipes for Summer Days in the Sun BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF

Chinese Chicken Salad

Sunny days are coming in. Soon summer will be in full swing. This means appetites will be ready to eat something light and filling. The following is a collection of fabulous recipes for yummy salads that will please any taste bud. Enjoy!

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • •

2 Kosher chicken breasts 4 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 4 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted 1 head Chinese Napa cabbage, sliced thin 2 green onions, chopped 1 package instant noodles (Ramen) 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup salad oil 1 to 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 6 tablespoons Japanese or white vinegar or half of each

Grill or microwave chicken, slice. Combine chicken, toasted sesame seeds, almonds, cabbage, chopped onion and noodles (uncooked and broken into pieces). Do not use the noodle seasoning mix. Combine remaining ingredients into dressing and pour over salad. This is also excellent served the second day.

Ingredients: 1 cup or more of f inely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup chopped fresh green onions or scallions 1 and 1/2 cups of thinly sliced fresh carrots 1 Tablespoon table salt 1/2 cup of sesame oil Approximately 1 cup olive oil as an additional supplement 16 oz. or 1 lb. of Angel Hair pasta noodles

Cook Angel Hair pasta according to package instructions. Add Sesame & Olive oil and Salt (to taste) to drained pasta. Combine cilantro, green onions, and carrots. Chill before serving

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

(Parve)

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • •

(Parve)

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • •

1 can green beans (16 oz.) 1 can wax (yellow) beans (16 oz.) 1 can kidney beans (16 oz.) 1 small onion, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup salad oil 2/3 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 3/4 cup sugar

Dressing: Mix oil and vinegar with seasonings in small pan. Bring to a boil and then cool to room temperature. While dressing is cooling, drain beans thoroughly. Then mix together with onion and pepper. Pour dressing over beans and marinate at least 2 hours before serving.

Sesame Noodle Salad • • • • • • •

Three Bean Salad

1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt Pepper to taste 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 bag mixed salad greens 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained 1 cup seedless red grapes, cut up

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake almonds 7 to 9 minutes. 2. Combine all liquid ingredients (except oil) and whisk. Add oil slowly while whisking. Toss together with salad greens, oranges and grapes just before serving. Mandarin orange or mandarin (or mandarin) is a small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with fruit resembling the orange. The fruit is oblate, rather than spherical. Mandarin oranges are usually eaten plain, or in fruit salads. Specifically reddish orange mandarin cultivars can be marketed as tangerines, but this is not a botanical classification. This is also excellent served the second day.

Roasted Eggplant Salad

(Serves six)

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • • •

1-1/2 pounds Japanese or Italian eggplants 6 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 head garlic 1 red bell pepper 1 golden bell pepper 1/2 green bell pepper 1 large red onion 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut eggplants in half lengthwise, then in 3/4-inch chunks. Place in a bowl and toss with 4 tablespoons oil and salt and pepper to taste; transfer to a heavy baking sheet. Roast until just tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes, stirring once or twice with a spatula to make sure eggplant chunks aren’t sticking to the baking sheet. Transfer to a large, shallow serving bowl. Meanwhile, with a small knife, cut all around the head of garlic at the “equator,” penetrating the paper skin but not the cloves. Remove the papery outer layers from the top half of the head (opposite the roots), exposing the cloves. Place garlic on a large square of aluminum foil and drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Loosely wrap the foil around it, sealing edges tightly. Slip garlic into oven alongside eggplants and bake until cloves are soft, about 45 minutes. `Remove seeds and ribs from bell peppers. Cut peppers and onion in 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat. Add bell peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper and saute until tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl with eggplant. Add cherry tomatoes to skillet, season with salt and pepper and saute just to heat them through, about 1 minute; do not let them lose their shape. Transfer to bowl with eggplant and add parsley. Squeeze the softened garlic out of the skins into a small bowl and mash to a puree. Whisk in vinegars. Pour about three-fourths of the mixture over the vegetables and toss gently, taking care not to break up the eggplant. Taste and add more of the vinegar mixture, salt or pepper if necessary. Serve at room temperature. This recipe is from ‘Fresh from the Farmer’s Market’ by Janet Fletcher

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CONSUMER

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MAY 15, 2009

Coke vs. Coke: 5 Home RepairsYou Shouldn’t Ignore A Tale of Expert advice to stop trouble in its tracks Two Sweeteners BY CONSUMER REPORTS

BY MIRIAM WEBER Sharp-eyed cola fans might have noticed that sugar has crept back into some versions of their favorite beverage. In 185 Costco stores, shoppers have a choice of the usual Coca-Cola Classic, made in the U.S. with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or Coca-Cola hecho en Mexico, made with sugar.

oke made in Mexico first showed up in bodegas and Hispanic supermarkets in the Southwest, where Costco spotted it in 2005. The chain now moves 8,500 cases a week. The sugared version, bottled in green glass, is “a reassuring piece of home for Hispanics new to the U.S.,” says Scott Williamson, a spokesman for the CocaCola Co. Less-expensive HFCS replaced sugar in most American-made Coke in the early 1980s. Unfortunately, the price of Coke from Mexico isn’t always so sweet. When we bought regular and Mexican Coke in the San Francisco area, we paid same-store price premiums of about 50 to 150 percent for Coke from south of the border. Taste tests In blind tests, our trained sensory panelists thought Coke from Mexico was a bit sweeter, and some found it had a fuller, slightly more complex flavor. Among 30 staffers who tried both Cokes, the preference for each was about equal. You might occasionally still see made-inthe-U.S. sugared Coke. Classic Coke marked “kosher for Passover” is sweetened with sugar, and one Coca-Cola bottler never gave up sugar for its franchises in Cleveland and part of Pennsylvania. But that Coke doesn’t sell at a premium. Costco charges more for Mexican Coke than regular because the Coca-Cola distributor charges Costco more for it, says John Eagan, vice president of foods merchandising for Costco’s Los Angeles region. As we went to press, PepsiCo introduced two sugared colas of its own: Pepsi-Cola Throwback, in 1960s-style packaging, is being sold until mid-June; Pepsi Natural, with “natural sugar,” is in limited markets. A Pepsi spokeswoman said that Natural’s blend of beet and cane sugar and “natural” claim aren’t a response to the debate about a link between HFCS and obesity. (In 2004, a study published by researchers from Louisiana State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill theorized that HFCS in beverages could play a role in the obesity epidemic.) Bottom line The lowest price we paid for sugared Coke was at Costco, where a 24-bottle case costs about $19. Regarding obesity, our experts recommend avoiding empty calories, whether from sugar or HFCS. It’s best not to consume more than 40 grams of added sweeteners per day—about the amount in a 12ounce Coke.

You might be tempted to put off fixing your home until the economy rebounds. Rebuild the patio? Sure, right after your 401(k) rallies. But some problems, if left unchecked, can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs (rebuilding a foundation wall, for instance) and might even compromise your family’s health, such as mold contamination.

he trouble signs are easy to spot, provided you know what to look for. What’s more, contractors aren’t as busy now, so they’re likely to be more flexible on price. Here are the five biggest red flags of home maintenance, with our advice on how to deal with them.

1. Runaway rainwater “If there are 10 things that can go wrong with a house, 15 of them have to do with water,” says Bill Loden, a Madison, Ala., home inspector. Gutters, downspouts, and leader pipes collect rainwater and channel it away from the house. In very wet regions, leaders should extend at least 5 feet from the house. Check the entire gutter system seasonally for proper pitch and for clogs, corrosion, broken fasteners, and separation between connections and where gutters meet the fascia board. When inspecting gutters, extend straight ladders 3 feet beyond the roof at a 75-degree angle to the ground. The soil around the foundation should slope away from the house at least 1 inch per foot for 6 feet or more. If you have planting beds along the foundation, make sure the grading of the bed, its edging, or the edge of the lawn isn’t keeping water from draining away from the house.

2. Roof and siding Roofs are the most vulnerable to water infiltration, given their exposure to the elements and the laws of gravity. On a sunny day, use binoculars to spot cracked, curled, or missing shingles, which are signs that the roof is near its end of life. Also check flashing around chimneys, skylights, and roof valleys, and the rubber boots around vents for cracks. Siding is also susceptible to leaks, especially where it meets windows and doors. A $5 tube of caulk might save you thousands of dollars in structural repairs. If you live in a cold climate, check the siding under the roof eaves for water stains, which could be a sign of ice damming. Adding attic insulation and sealing gaps around pipes, recessed lighting, and ducts into the attic might help prevent future damming and lower your heating and cooling bills.

If there are ten things that can go wrong with a house, most of it has to do with water. known to rip through studs and floorboards in a matter of months. To detect termites, probe the sill plate (also called a mudsill) that sits on top of the foundation with a screwdriver to check for rotted wood. To check for carpenter ants, look for piles of sawdust along baseboards. Regular termites also shed wings along windowsills, walls, and other entry points. Rodents gravitate toward disorder and debris, such as leaf piles around the foundation. Plug holes in the siding and the foundation walls with expandable foam. Don’t forget to look up for signs of birds, bees, or squirrels in soffits and attic vents.

4. Mold and mildew Even houses in arid climates aren’t immune. Hot outdoor temperatures can drive even small amounts of water trapped in the structure to condense on colder interior surfaces, leading to mold. Musty odors, dank air, and family members with chronic runny noses are warning signs. Check under carpets and around windows for visible mold or mildew. Also remove cover plates for cable-TV, phone, and Internet connections, and use a flashlight to peer behind walls and wallpaper for mold. Avoid mold tests sold at home centers and online. Each of the kits we tested had significant flaws that were serious enough to earn them a Not Recommended Rating in our 2006 tests. If indoor mold covers less than 10 square feet, treat it yourself with a homemade solution of 1 cup chlorine bleach per gallon of water. Be sure to don an N-95 disposable respirator, goggles, and heavyduty gloves. Professional remediation is required for larger outbreaks, if the ventilation system is contaminated, or if an allergy sufferer lives in the home.

5. Foundation cracks 3. Pest infestations Termites and carpenter ants gravitate to moist soil and rotting wood, another reason to make sure your gutters are in good shape and soil around your foundation is graded properly. Also keep mulch, firewood, and dense shrubbery away from your foundation. Once termites infiltrate a home, they can bore through the structure in a few short years. Formosan termites, which are prevalent throughout the South, have been

Some cracks are harmless, but others can mean trouble. James Katen, a home inspector from Gaston, Ore., suggests walking around the house with a No. 2 pencil in hand. Hairline cracks are probably the result of concrete curing or minor settling, he says, and can be filled with an epoxy-injection system. “But if the pencil can go into the crack up to the yellow paint on the pencil, that’s a pretty wide crack and might be a sign of a major problem,” Katen says. A ruler is another handy tool:

Cracks wider than 3/16 inch, even vertical ones, can be a problem. Mark smaller cracks with tape and monitor their progress over the coming months. Also be on the lookout for horizontal cracks or bulging or buckling. Along with expanding cracks, those conditions require the attention of a structural engineer. The longer you wait to correct a problem, the more costly it will probably be.

More red flags • Cracks at upper corners of windows and doors (uneven foundation settling) • Mushrooms or fungus growing out of siding (moisture in the walls) • Soft boards or loose rails on outdoor decks (decaying deck structure) • Soggy ground and lush vegetation around septic tank or leach fields (overfilled or failing septic tank) • Missing or torn insulation in attic (pest infiltration) • Scratches or algae on siding (overgrown trees or plants)

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PEARLS OF WISDOM

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The Ethics of Our Fathers PIRKE ABOT, Chapter 4 Rebbi resembles World to the foyer palace.

Akiva says: This World a foyer in the face of the Come. Prepare yourself in so that you may enter the

Abot 4, Mishnah 16

he intent of this piece of wisdom is that just like a person who is entering a meeting with an important individual f ixes his appearance before entering the room so too a person should f ix himself with misvot and good deeds before entering Olam haBa. Others compare this World to Friday afternoon—ereb Shabbat. One who does not prepare on Ereb Shabbat—they say—will not have food to eat on Shabbat.

There was a very hungry fox that he rediscovered it—he tried to squeeze passed a beautiful orchard full of fruit through to the outside but could not trees. The fox circled the high stone because he had become much fatter than wall that surrounded the orchard seek- he was when he entered. Trapped inside ing an opening through which he could he realized that he must lose weight in enter and f ill his order to escape. After 10 days of desires. He came across a small hole fasting he squeezed in the wall. though to the out“There was a very “I think I can f it side We come into through this hole” hungry fox that passed he estimated, “In this World and a beautiful orchard any event I am so begin to eat its full of fruit trees.” famished I must pleasures. We become so try”. He squeezed himself through the involved that we hole and into the forget that there is orchard where he immediately began to place to go after we leave. The place we eat all kinds of delicious delights. Once are in is temporary and the place unto satiated he thought to exit the orchard which we are going is eternal. and continue on his journey. He Ask yourself. “What should the hunsearched for his point of entry and when gry fox have done once inside to satiate

his hunger yet still be thin enough to squeeze back out to safety and freedom?” He should have spent his time inside gathering delicious fruits and throwing them over the fence to the outside. His failure to do so trapped him inside and left him broke for the eternity that faced him. Poor—silly fox you might say. In fact, that fox is any one of us. We come into this World and waste our time on amassing moments of temporal delights to f ill our baser needs. We should be “tossing” misvot into the next world. We should prepare in the foyer before entering the ballroom.

This chapter of Pirke Abot is provided as a courtesy by Rabbi Raymond Beyda, author of the new book “1 Minute With Yourself”.

Pearls of Wisdom Loving-Kindness and Philanthropy Chapter 35, Part 6 B Y R A B B I Y O S H I YA O P I N T O

The Midrash says: (Yalkush Bereshit 25) Rabbi Chanan Bar Rabba quoted Rav, who said: The day Abraham the Patriarch left this world, all the greatest leaders of all the nations around the world formed a line, all saying together: “Wow to the world that lost its leader, Wow to the ship that lost its Captain!”

hy did all these world leaders saw the need to repeat their statement twice: “Wow to the world that lost its leader, Wow to the ship that lost its Captain?” Why wasn’t one phrase sufficient? The concept of pursuing and following righteousness and mercy is often mentioned in the Bible: “He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, right-

eousness and honor.” (Proverbs 21:21).What is the difference between righteousness and mercy? Righteousness refers to acts of charity and compassion: feeding a starving poor person, visiting a sick person and healing him. Mercy, on the other hand, is about the thought, the spiritual aspect of improving and enhancing the situation of another person, such as: A man is walking down the street and happens upon a free-spirited young person, meandering aimlessly, without a care in the world. At that moment, the young man is lacking nothing in his life. His pockets are full of delicious sweet candy and his wallet is stuffed with cash. The righteous man, however, hears a bell’s warning sounds, triggered by the concept of “mercy”: Yes, at this moment the lad is having the time of his life, free of worries or concerns; but—what if, one foggy day, in the not so distant future, his parents would stop financing and supporting his material pleasures and he would find himself completely penniless, flat broke? All he has left is the skin on his bones, devoid of any professional capabilities and without any experience. The righteous person invites the young man into his house. There, they talk about life and its true meaning; the young man learns to be more adept at the ways of the righteous and re-aligns his own virtues and moral priorities. Abraham, our Patriarch, was a pillar of compassion and mercy; the epitome of charity and kindness. He practiced charity by keeping all four sides of his tent open at all times, inviting in and welcoming any passerby. As for his way of practicing

“mercy”, this we learn from the Magid of acts of charity and kindness. “Wow to the Dubna’s (Jacob’s Tent) explanation of the ship that lost its captain!”—that refers to verse: “And I will fetch a morsel of bread the captain of a ship who stands atop the that you may sustain yourselves, then mast, piercing the vast distance through (you’ll) go on” (Genesis 18:5). What did his binoculars. His intense gaze examines Abraham mean by “Then go on”? The each movement of the sea waves, the angels told Abraham: “We are not at all minutest oscillation in the clouds formahungry, our bellies are full; we really don’t tion—just so that he could always be preneed any food!” Said Abraham: “You feel pared for any storm that might come their satiated at this moment, but soon you will way. In his cabin on the ship, armed with embark on a new long journey and shortly all this information, he can plot the jourthereafter you will find yourselves in the ney and its course, the stops along the way middle of a crossand the estimated road, your stomachs time of arrival at the empty, yearning for destination. He can “This way of thinking, a piece of bread, thus plan the whole starving and trip and even provide (looking into the future parched!” Hence: for viable protection with a planning and “And I will fetch a from faraway, unpreconcerned eye), is what morsel of bread that dicted dangers. you may sustain ‘mercy’ is all about, when Those leaders recogyourselves, then go this particular we combine reflection with nized on”—get on your quality of “mercy”, observation, so we may way (start your jourtypical of Abraham ney on a full stomrender good unto others.” the Patriarch, may he ach) and you will rest in peace. not have to contend Every Jew must with hunger. arm his soul with these two noble attribThis way of thinking, (looking into the utes. Each person must get busy with perfuture with a planning and concerned eye), forming actual acts of kindness, and at the is what “mercy” is all about, when we same time, summon up all his skills and combine reflection with observation, so capabilities to think about others. Be we may render good unto others. always ready to welcome the future with a Now we can understand the “double kind, benevolent heart and with genuine, eulogy” given to Abraham by the leaders sensitive compassion. of the world’s nations: “Wow to the world that lost its leader!” A leader is like a shepExcerpt from “Sefer Pniney Divrey herd, watching over his herd and tending to all their needs and requirements. This Yoshihao” Hizook ve’Hitorerut. Translated expression of loss described Abraham’s from Hebrew to English by N. Herzog.

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Parashiot Behar-Bechuchotai 5769, 2009: What Did Moshe Receive at Mount Sinai? 22 Iyar, 5769 BY RABBI DAVID ETENGOFF Dedicated to the sacred memory of my sister-inlaw, Ruchama Rivka Sondra alehah hashalom and the refuah shalaimah of Sarah bat Rachel.

arashat Behar begins with the following three pasukim (verses):

And the L-rd spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying, Speak to the children of Israel and you shall say to them: When you come to the land that I am giving you, the land shall rest a Sabbath to the L-rd. You may sow your field for six years, and for six years you may prune your vineyard, and gather in its produce, But in the seventh year, the land shall have a complete rest a Sabbath to the Lrd; you shall not sow your field, nor shall you prune your vineyard. (Sefer Vayikra 25:1-3, translation, The Judaica Press Complete Tanach)

These verses, in turn, led Rashi (10401105) to ask one of the most famous questions in all of Rabbinic literature: on Mount Sinai: What [special relevance] does the subject of Shemittah [the “release” of fields in the seventh year] have with Mount Sinai? Were not all the commandments stated from Sinai? However, [this teaches us that] just as with Shemittah, its general principles and its finer details were all stated from Sinai, likewise, all of them were stated-their general principles [together with] their finer details-from Sinai. This is what is taught in Torath Kohanim (25:1). (Ibid.) Rashi’s summary of this passage from Midrash Torat Kohanim is based upon Rabbi Akiba’s opinion, as found in a Mishnaic period discussion that is quoted three times in Talmud Bavli: R. Ishmael says: General laws were proclaimed at Sinai and particular laws in the Tent of Meeting. R. Akiba says: Both

Hashem on Mount Sinai. Therefore, as in so ductory statement?” and “Why is it not found many areas of Jewish thought (hashkafah), as the opening idea at the beginning of we find that the question: “What does it another mesechtah (tractate)?” Rabbeinu mean when the Mishnah teaches us ‘Moshe Ovadiah Bartenura (known as “the Rav” or kibale Torah mi’Sinai’?” must be answered “the Bartenura,” d. approximately 1500) with a resounding, “it depends.” Perhaps it is indirectly posed these queries in his insightprecisely this dynamism and willingness to ful analysis of our phrase. His comments accept multiple and multifaceted interpreta- speak volumes regarding the nature and sigClearly, Rashi embraces the Torat tions of the “big questions” in Judaism that nificance of ethical behavior within the Kohanim’s approach to the machlochet (dis- has enabled us to not only survive, but to grand scheme of Torah and Mitzvot: thrive. Judaism, I must state that this tractate is not based pute) between Rabbi therefore, owes its upon any particular mitzvah from Ishmael and Rabbi continued vitality to among the Mitzvot of the Torah; it is, Akiba, namely, the its anti-dogmatic therefore, unlike the rest of the tractates championing of “According to Rabbi stance concerning of the Mishnah, in that it is entirely Rabbi Akiba’s view. Ishmael, only the general matters of hashkafah. composed of moral and ethical exhortaThe Rambam (1135overarching principle This, in turn, has tions. [In truth,] the wise men of the 1204), as well, folencouraged a nevernations [i.e., Socrates, Plato, and lows suit in his introof a particular halacha ending search for Aristotle] also wrote works [of this duction to his (Jewish law) was given to emet (truth) by the nature] according to what they imagined Commentary on the Moshe at Mount Sinai.” greatest and holiest in their hearts to be moral and ethical Mishnah. minds among our behaviors and how one ought to act with The scholarly dispeople. their fellow man. This is precisely why pute between Rabbis Now that we the Mishnaic Sage (hatanna) begins this Ishmael and Akiba tractate with the phrase “Moshe kibale leads to two significantly different interpre- understand that “Moshe kibale Torah Torah mi’Sinai;” to teach you that the tations of the well-known first Mishnah in mi’Sinai” is one more glorious step toward moral and ethical exhortations in this Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). When the comprehending the majesty of Hashem’s Mishnah states: “Moshe kibale Torah Torah, we are ready to ask two questions: “Why does Pirkei Avot begin with this intromi’Sinai” (“Moshe received Torah at Mount Please turn to page 39 Sinai”), it is not only speaking about the process of the Revelation at Mount Sinai, it is speaking, as well, about the content of the Revelation. According to Rabbi Ishmael, No Op w only the general overarching principle of a 8-8 en pm particular halacha (Jewish law) was given to Moshe at Mount Sinai. By way of illustration, Moshe received the prohibition of consuming blood, in general, during the 616 Coney Island Ave. / 718.854.4555 Revelation (see Sefer Vayikra 7:26-27; and Bet. Ave. C & Beverly Rd. 17:10-14). He did not, however, receive a detailed definitional structure as to what conWe Carry A Full Line of Major Tires!! stitutes prohibited blood (mammals and birds) and permissible blood (fish). These PIRELLI TIRE MICHELIN DUNLOP details, according to Rabbi Ishmael’s X approach, were explicated afterwards, in the FALCON WTEHEAMEL: KUMO GOODYEAR Ohel Moed (the Tent of Meeting, the Portable Desert Sanctuary). Rabbi Akiba, however, BUY ANY 2 WIPERS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT would have maintained that all of the aforementioned halachic information was given to GET •ON• PRE-INSPECTION Moshe in one fell swoop during the 40 days INSTALLATION FREE ENGINE CHECK UP and nights he spent communing with general and particular laws were proclaimed at Sinai, repeated in the Tent of Meeting, and for the third time in the plains of Moab. (Sotah 37b, translation, Soncino Talmud, see Hagigah 6a and Zevachim 115b for the two other instances)

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NEWS IN REVIEW NEW YORK BROOKLYN INFANT, TEEN CONTRACT RACCOON DISEASE The NYC Department of Health is warning parents to be on alert for raccoon roundworm, after a Brooklyn infant and a teenager contracted the disease. The baby has permanent brain damage and the teen has lost sight in one eye. The infection is caused by coming in contact with feces from an infected raccoon. The intestinal roundworm develops in a raccoon intestine, and lays millions of eggs that are then passed through the raccoon. The eggs can survive for years. Young children are potentially at a higher risk, because they spend time outdoors and may put dirty fingers in their mouths. Symptoms of raccoon roundworm can include nausea, fatigue, lack of coordination, loss of muscle control and blindness. Suspected cases should be reported to the New York City Department of Health at 212788-9830. After hours, contact the Poison Control Center at 212-764-7667.

COUPLE PLEADING TO LEGISLATORS TO REFORM STATE TOUGH DIVORCE LAWS A 49-year-old New York man says he is hopeful his marital dispute with his first wife will help reform the state’s current divorce laws. Matthew Gerber and his second wife, Mari, are hopeful Gerber’s ongoing legal dispute with his first wife, Ingrid, will shed light on possible problems in New York’s divorce laws. Gerber’s divorce from his first wife was overturned after Ingrid, 54, won a successful appeal of the divorce and effectively made the former couple legally married once again. The appeal also voided Gerber’s second marriage. New York is the only U.S. state without a so-called no-fault law. So, misery or incompatibility alone are not grounds for divorce in New York state. Unless a couple agrees to separate for a year, it takes real mudslinging. Gerber, 49, would not discuss his divorce, but lawyers said he cited less-than-horrendous reasons for the split—like bickering over what color to paint a room and his wife’s refusal to hold hands in public. Sondra Miller, a retired judge who chaired a state committee on divorce reform, said no statistics exist but a “significant number” of divorces are denied by judges statewide who find insufficient grounds. “I am convinced the families of New York suffer grievous harm for the lack of a no-fault law,” Miller said.

NYC BUS ADS GOING HIGH-TECH The MTA is rolling out—and lighting up—10 Manhattan buses with massive LED screens showing filmed advertisements in the next few weeks. The ads appear as a bus enters the neighborhood where the store is located. The agency hopes the ads—which change according to the neighborhood they’re in along the route—could bring in up to five times the amount of advertising as the lowtech, standstill variety. A built-in GPS receiver changes the preset advertisements according to ZIP code and demographics. Advertisers currently pay about $1,750 for the current display ads, and the MTA didn’t pay for the screens or for hanging them onto the buses, a spokesman said. Titan Outdoor purchases and is responsible for the flat-screens. Officials at the company said the 10 buses are a tryout, and they hope to ultimately install 200 more. Titan Outdoor said it made sure the ads are placed on the right side of buses to avoid distracting other drivers. The screens are already on the M79 route, and will operate out of the Michael Quill depot in Midtown

SEN. SCHUMER ASKS FOR PROBE INTO CELL-PHONE SCAM Sen. Charles Schumer is asking for an investigation into the scam phone calls pitching bogus car warranties that many Americans receive several times a day. He says the scam artists are using random call generators allowing them to call people who are on the “do not call” list. The calls feature a recorded voice saying that the warranty on your vehicle “is about to expire”—whether you own a vehicle or not. Schumer said Sunday that he received one of the calls on his cell phone last week. He is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the calls. Alison Southwick of the Better Business Bureau says that her agency received more than 140,000 complaints about car warranty calls in 2008.

just three extra dollars a year. New Yorkers didn’t seem unduly concerned. “If I had to buy 1,000 stamps, it would be a big deal,” said Liliana Cerilo, 29, picking up a package at a Manhattan post office. “The biggest inconvenience is having to get the new stamps.” Tom Kirwan, 76, of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, had a handful of letters with 42cent postage he wanted to mail before the hike. “Hopefully, they can open more windows with the extra money,” he said, adding that 42 cents to send a letter across the country is still a decent deal.

UNEMPLOYMENT HITS 8.9 PERCENT, AS LAYOFFS SLOW DOWN U.S. employers cut a smaller-than-expected 539,000 jobs in April, the smallest amount since October, according to recent government data. The Labor Department said the unemployment rate soared to 8.9 percent, the highest since September 1983. March’s payrolls figure was revised to show a decline of 699,000, compared with a previously reported drop of 663,000. Job losses in February were bumped up to 681,000 from the previously estimated 651,000. The unemployment rate had been forecast to rise to 8.9 percent from 8.5 percent in March. The report showed job losses across almost all sectors, although at a less steep pace than in the previous months. The government and education and health services sectors added jobs. The manufacturing sector lost 149,000 jobs in April, after shedding 167,000 the prior month. Construction industries cut 110,000 jobs after losing 135,000 in March. The service-providing industry slashed 269,000 positions after eliminating 381,000 in March. Since the start of the recession in December 2007, the economy has lost 5.7 million jobs, the department said.

INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL LAST LICKS FOR 42-CENT STAMPS Always wanted to give the Postal Service your two cents? Now, you have the chance. The price of a first-class stamp went from 42 cent to 44 cents—on May 3rd, 2009. This increase is the same as in many years. Postal officials say it will cost the average family

HAMAS SLAMS EGYPT FOR HOSTING NETANYAHU On Sunday May 10, 2009, Hamas criticized Egypt for the previous Monday’s scheduled visit of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, according to the Bethlehembased Ma’an news agency. Ma’an quoted Hamas spokesman Mushir al-Masri as saying, “It’s sad that Netanyahu is being

received in Arab capitals, because he denies the Palestinians their rights, does not believe in the language of peace and continues building settlements.” He added that “what is needed from the Arab world right now is to stand by the wounded Palestinian people in their struggle against the enemy.”

‘NO JEWS’ POLICY EMPLOYED AT AUSTRIA HOTEL A hotel in the Austrian region of Tyrol that said it does not accept Jewish guests has caused shock in the local media and tourism industry, the daily Tiroler Tageszeitung reported Sunday. A Vienna family of seven had had tried to make a reservation at the Haus Sonnenhof apartment hotel in the village of Serfaus, but the owner replied by e-mail that although the room was free, she did not want to take in Jewish guests because of “bad experiences” in the past. The region around Serfaus has become popular among orthodox Jewish tourists in recent years, and several hotels in Tyrol have begun offering kosher food. At Hotel Alpenruh-Micheluzzi, owner Petra Micheluzzi told the German Press Agency DPA that the rejection by the Sonnenhof was “bad for the image” of Serfaus. One such incident could destroy all the hard work by others in the travel industry, she said, a view echoed by local and regional tourism officials. Irmgard Monz, the owner of the Haus Sonnenhof apartment hotel, could not be reached for comment. In an interview with Tiroler Tageszeitung, she offered no justification for her e-mail.

IDF CAPTURES TWO SINAI INFILTRATORS, ONE WOUNDED Israeli troops caught two men who had infiltrated from Egypt as they tried to return to the Sinai peninsula on the night of Sunday May 10, 2009. The soldiers spotted the Egyptians riding on all-terrain vehicles and a number of shots were fired as they chased the infiltrators to the Eshkol area near Gaza. One of the infiltrators was hit by the fire and was transferred to Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva with moderate wounds. The other was turned over to security services for questioning. The infiltrators were in possession of cellular phones and large sums of money.

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People, Places, and Things BY PAUL STEINER As you may know, Present Obama had a Pesach seder at the White House. I’m sure he’ll have a sukkah on the White House lawn on Succoth.

ohn King, an ukeleli virtuoso who played classical music, Mozart, Bach on that instrument, died 6 April. NY Times ran a quarter page obit 3 weeks later, April 27. And NYT used to be a daily newspaper. Did you know that the strawberry is the only fruit that has the seeds on the outside? NY Times corrections set a record recently: For a sports item there were 3 (three) corrections in one paragraph! Jackie Mason told me at Applejack diner that he did f ive shows at a casino outside Toronto and then a show in Pittsburgh. Movie Talk New Lines’ “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” is a fun flick. Michael Douglas plays a ghost. No one smokes in the movie, but people drink a lot. Fundraising Day US largest oneday conference on philantropy will be June 12 at Marriott Marquis. Many Jewish organizations will be represented. Korea Music Foundation at Weill with June Han, harpist, holds a Premier Prix for Harp and for Chamber Music from the conservatoire National Superieur de Musique de Paris, a Master of Music and artist Diploma degree from the Yale School of Music, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from The Juilliard School. She is a member of Ensemble Sospeso, Sequitur E n s e m b l e , Ensemble 21, and M a n h a t t a n Sinfonietta, f inest contemporary ensembles. She has also collaborated with The Chamber Music Society, Orpheus

Chamber Orchestra, Cygnus Ensemble and Jupiter Chamber Players. Ms. Han is an active orchestral player and performs regularly with the New York Philharmonic. Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State under the Obama administration, is immortalized by “Hillary, Oy! Hillary,” a rollicking Yiddish tune performed by legendary cabaret star John Wallowitch on YouTube that would have Jackie Mason rolling in the aisles. Veteran ASCAP members Henry and Bobbie Shaffner of Bala Cynwyd Pa., wrote “Hillary Oy! Hillary” based on the Groucho Marx classic “Lydia, The Tattooed Lady.” “Hillary Oy! Hillary” was one of the last songs performed by Wallowitch in his critically acclaimed cabaret act before his passing. Wallowitch was a friend of both Bill and Hillary Clinton. Hillary visited Wallowitch at his studio when Bill was in the midst of his Presidential campaign. The President delivered the then First Lady to Wallowitch’s door. The Yiddish Hillary song broadcast on YouTube to a potential audience of millions of people, originally aired on Wallowitch’s own popular weekly cable TV show. The Shaffners met Wallowitch at the New York Sheet Music Society where they were all members. Potato News A medium-sized spud has only 110 calories, is naturally fat free, high in vitamin C and packs more potassium than a banana. So a little respect please. “Appeasers believe that if you keep on throwing steaks to a tiger, the tiger will become a vegetarian.”—Heywood Broun

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US Reporter Free After Iran Suspends Jail Term... Continued from page 3 Jamshidi was quoted as saying on the staterun television’s website. “Her remorse and regret and her cooperation, also taking into account the Islamic compassion and the fact that she is a first time offender had a direct effect over the shortening of her sentence,” Jamshidi added. Her release comes just a day after a Tehran court heard a closed-door appeal by Saberi, who was initially detained in January reportedly for buying alcohol, an illegal act in the Islamic republic. Saberi, who worked for a number of foreign media outlets, had been accused of “cooperating with a hostile state,” a charge which carries a prison term of one to 10 years. Washington dismissed the allegations as baseless. But Nikbakht said the appeal court had quashed the initial April 13 verdict on the

grounds that the United States and Iran could not be defined as hostile towards each other. “She was sentenced to two years suspended for gathering secret documents,” he said. Iran, which does not recognise dual nationality, has said Saberi had continued working “illegally” after her press card was revoked in 2006. Her father said he would soon be taking his daughter back home. “We are happy and satisfied with her release. We were expecting her release but not so soon. Roxana is well and we will spend the night at a relative’s place,” he told reporters. “Tomorrow and the day after, we will be getting ready to go back but no date for our departure has been set.” He told the pan-Arab Al-Jazeera television station that the espionage charges were

“impossible to believe,” describing Roxana as a “balanced reporter.” Saberi launched a protest hunger strike on April 21, taking only water or sugared water, but ended it after about two weeks after being briefly hospitalised. The sentence was the harshest ever meted out to a dual national on security charges in Iran and came just weeks after new US President Barack Obama proposed dialogue with Tehran after three decades of severed ties. Obama said he was “especially concerned” about Saberi, but Iran insisted the case was an internal matter and urged foreign countries not to interfere. “Obviously we continue to take issue with the charges against her and the verdict rendered, but we are very heartened that she has been released and wish her and her fam-

ily all the very best,” Clinton told reporters. In London, Amnesty International in a statement said Saberi should “never have been imprisoned in the first place.” Shortly after her original eight-year sentence was announced President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and judiciary chief Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahrudi called for a fair appeal. “Neither of their requests had any influence on the verdict, except making the judges more accurate in their ruling,” Jamshidi said. Saberi, who is also of Japanese origin, has reported for US National Public Radio, the BBC and Fox News, and has lived in Iran for the past six years.

Ex-Nazi Camp Guard Deported to Germany... Continued from page 3 Majdanek camps, also in occupied Poland, and in Flossenburg in Bavaria, southern Germany, court filings showed. Demjanjuk has always insisted that he was forced to work for the Nazis and had been mistaken by survivors for other cruel guards. He immigrated to the United States in 1952 with his family, settling in Ohio, where

he found work in the auto industry and changed his name from Ivan to John. Condemned to death in Israel in 1988 after he was convicted of being the sadistic Nazi guard nicknamed “Ivan the Terrible,” the verdict was overturned by the Israeli Supreme Court because of doubts about his identity. He was returned to the United States over

strenuous objections from Holocaust survivors and Jewish groups, who argued there was sufficient evidence that he served as a death camp guard to warrant another trial. Demjanjuk regained his US citizenship, which was first stripped in 1981, after an appeals court ruled in 1998 that the US government recklessly withheld exculpatory evidence.

The US government filed new charges a year later using fresh evidence that surfaced following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and he was again stripped of his US citizenship in 2002. Germany issued a warrant for Demjanjuk’s arrest on March 11 on charges of assisting in the murder of 29,000 Jews at Sobibor.

US to ‘Aggressively’ Pursue Antitrust Enforcement... Continued from page 3 lenges were lodged with mergers that could affect competition, the report said. “A lack of merger enforcement has led to oligopolistic market structures, which foster coordination, higher prices, and diminished services,” according to the report. “Moreover, the lack of merger enforcement has created many entities that are ‘too big to fail’ and thus, candidates for government bailout.” The Bush policy also made it “easier for monopolists to fend off legal challenges and engage in exclusionary conduct that will dampen innovation and economic growth,” according to the report. Varney said that the Bush guidelines “advocated hesitancy in the face of potential abuses by monopoly firms” and were based

on the notion that monopoly markets are selfcorrecting. She added that the Bush policy “raised too many hurdles to government antitrust enforcement and favored extreme caution” in government action to prevent abuse of a monopoly. “The recent developments in the marketplace should make it clear that we can no longer rely upon the marketplace alone to ensure that competition and consumers will be protected,” she said. “It’s clear we have a new sheriff in town,” said Ed Black, president of the Computer & Communications Industry Association that has pressed for tougher antitrust enforcement. “There’s so much that was left ignored by

the last administration, so a main job will be catching up.” Some analysts said the shift in policy could affect key US technology giants including Google, the Internet search giant. Google has acknowledged that it has been contacted by the US Federal Trade Commission regarding potential legal conflicts caused by chief executive Eric Schmidt and director Arthur Levinson being on the Apple board. US regulators last year approved Google’s purchase of online advertising tracking firm DoubleClick but stymied a planned advertising alliance with Yahoo!. Danny Sullivan at Search Engine Land said the main reason for targeting Google could be its dominance of Internet search and

the related advertising market. “Google potentially controls too many points along the Internet advertising ecosystem,” he said. Erick Schonfeld of the technology blog TechCrunch said Google and other tech firms may be in the crosshairs of the Justice Department. “Varney needs a high-profile case to make her name, and all indications are that she is eying Google,” Shonfeld said. “Google, quite literally, is the new Microsoft when it comes to antitrust scrutiny—although, Microsoft itself is also still under the magnifying glass, as is Intel, at least in Europe.”

Manhattan Retail Rents See First Drop Since 2001... Continued from page 16 REBNY’s report, is the rise in sublet space, and subsequent editions of the twice-yearly report will examine the asking rents for sublet space listings. “Those listings that reflect market conditions—

comparable rent with a term of seven years or more—in a particular location will be included,” according to the report. “In situations where there are sublet listings with shorter lease terms, we will attempt to

determine if these subleases are likely to be converted to long-term leases with the participation of the building owner. Those listings, however, in which the asking price reflects economic distress of the ten-

ant and is significantly lower than other available space in the market will be omitted.”

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Greed... The King of Kings Highway... Continued from page 22 rents are not outrageous. Here, they’re not willing to give you break—not looking to work with you or even budge,” said a business owner who asked to remain anonymous. An example is Tasty Delight. Now closed for almost six months, the store remains unrented. Lou’s Deli which was for rent for many months and became Cantaloupe, a clothing retailer, has been vacant for approximately four months; En Vogue (moved to Nostrand Avenue) is vacant; additional empty storefronts include Jerusalem Steak House, Tea For Two, Steve 19, Chelsea Corner, Kosher Corner, a flower shop on the corner of East 2nd and there’s news that Albert Fish will be closing his Kings highway location and moving to avenue M. . As the generators of retail traffic lessens, the traffic decreases, and every store is affected. Le Bagel, an eatery that is still in the growing stages, has an unpredictable future.

Owner Eli Hazzan, says it’s hard to say what is up ahead; the business is still trying to establish itself, and “just as anywhere else, business can be better.” I hope that the landlords would understand and respond sufficiently to the current situation,” says Hazzan. “Instead of raising the rents, they could reduce it, just like the banks are renegotiating mortgages for people that are in default and headed towards foreclosure.” Albert Bijou, owner of Back to Nature and Burger Boys on Kings Highway, described the area as “deteriorating rapidly, noting that two more stores between Ocean Parkway and McDonald will soon be vacant. “It is really hurting the business here,” he said. “I know for a fact that one store that was in business for 7 to 8 years ended up leaving because the landlord wasn’t working with him.” Bijou is a sponsor of the Kings Highway Beautification Project which works to

improve the overall appearance of the area including installation of lampposts and other street furniture. “It appears that the project has just stopped,” he said “It’s very worrisome.” “Even as the owner of my company, I took a 25% cut in my salary, employees took pay cuts, and still I also had to let two people go. We have to work like a team. The landlords have to work with us. Even if they did a temporary thing,” Bijou said. He strongly complimented the landlord of his Burger Boys location for offering a reduction in rent. A story that is far too uncommon. Alison Khan, former owner of Tea for Two Restaurant, was forced to close the popular eatery because her rent was subject to increases. “For twelve years it was a landmark - everyone loved it. It’s sad to see that it is not there any longer. I can’t believe it,” said a community member. “They are putting everybody out of busi-

ness. The strong survive for a bit longer, but rents are double the going rates. The whole area is starting to look shabby, and the Kings Highway Association is not doing much to help the situation. They have to get out there and talk to the landlords and let them know that what is happening. It should not be just about beautifying the area,” said another business owner who also asked to remain anonymous. If storeowners do not get some relief from skyrocketing rents, many more businesses will close. Why would a landlord rather have a vacant space then charge a reasonable rent? Why is there not more economic teamwork from which both landlords and the business owners could profit? It is possible to salvage King Highway with owner and community cooperation. The time is now!

Parashiot Behar-Bechuchotai 5769, 2009: What Did Moshe Receive at Mount Sinai?... Continued from page 35 tractate were not contrived by the Sages of the Mishnah based upon their [mere human] intellects. Rather, everything contained herein was said [by G-d] at Mount Sinai, from He who revealed Himself at Sinai. (Translation my own) The Bartenura is teaching us a crucial lesson for our time. He is teaching us, in no uncertain terms, that ethical behavior and

moral action are part and parcel of the Torah way of life. It is not an extra or an act of lifnim meshurat hadin (going beyond the letter of the Law). It is the Law! In short, moral behavior toward our fellow Jews, and to all mankind, is no less a mitzvah than any other mitzvah—even though it is “an open-ended” rather than a discrete action. Our ethics and morality are G-d-given and absolute. They are, therefore, the polar opposite of the self-

serving musings of some relativistic philosophy or philosopher. Yes, in mankind’s greatest moment, “Moshe kibale Torah mi’Sinai.” Let us always remember, that we received the Torah in all of its kedushah (holiness) as a complete system or blueprint by which and through which to live our lives. May Hashem give us the wisdom and discernment to remember this as we approach the Festival of Shavuot

and its reenactment of the Sinaitic Revelation. May this serve as a reminder to us to treat all people with the dignity, respect, and honor that they deserve. Moreover, may we always remember that Moshe received this lesson, as well, at Mount Sinai. V’chane yihi ratzon. Shabbat Shalom

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move. Time seemed suspended with everything moving in slow motion and Our new minister of tourism, Stas it was hard to get up and see our suite. But we’re glad we did. Maskit Meseznikov, recently suggested that in order to improve Israel’s economy, Manor boasts four suites which are four, separate, Israelis should vacation at home actually Spanish/Mexican style bungalows. The instead of abroad. inside consists of one very large room e’s got a point. Israel is beauti- with a fully equipped kitchen, the reqful and, even though one may uisite indoor jacuzzi for two, winter live here and have visited most stove, living room and a beautiful bed of the attractions, there is still a lot to next to the French windows leading on see, do and even revisit. Each season to the private garden. is different and brings with it its own Each unit is well secluded from the charm and beauty. next door neighbor by high hedges. Recently, I had the opportunity to Two bicycles are provided for trips in travel to the North as a guest of the the area if you so wish. The only thing exclusive Maskit Manor spa resort, on I could fault was the tiny shower room; Moshav Liman near Achziv. given the large size of the rest of the Spring was in the air and on leaving suite, a larger shower room would be in Tel Aviv, I had a feeling of already order. being on vacation. As a bonus, there Originally from Nahariya, owner were hardly any preparations, just Avi Maskit opened the resort 10 years throw a bag in the car and drive—no ago and now lives on the moshav. Two airport hassles, no time restraints, no years ago, a spa was added which conchecking weeks beforehand that pass- sists of a hot water treatment room, a ports are in order, no foreign currency separate massage and treatment chalet and no language problems. and a sauna. The drive along the coastal road, What makes Maskit Manor different with the sea on from the other one side, was picresorts in the turesque and the country? I found “Breakfast can be further north we that it’s the small traveled, the more personal touches served in the privacy beautiful it and the luxury of of your garden but became, especially the f ittings. at this time of year Everything you we opted to have with all the greencould possibly ours poolside.” ery and flowers in want or need is in bloom. the room and the After taking quality of the furour time along the way, including a nishings is topnotch. stop for brunch in Haifa, and a cruise The coffee maker is a proper coffee past the breathtaking Bahai Gardens, maker with good quality coffee, the we were ready to relax upon reaching choice of teas is astounding, pamperour destination. ing is the name of the game and the We were told to call a few minutes staff are there to cater to your every before arriving and the gates would whim. open to allow access to Maskit Manor. Breakfast can be served in the priWe did and ‘Open Sesame,’ there we vacy of your garden but we opted to were in what can only be called a gar- have ours poolside. Fresh orange juice, den of Eden. eggs of your choice, cheeses, jams, There was no reception desk— fresh breads and really good coffee. instead, manager Ilanit came out to There is even a DVD library with a greet us personally, take us to the pool choice selection of f ilms to watch on area and offer us a cool drink. Sitting the large flat screen TV strategically by the pool, gazing at the beautifully placed opposite the bed. landscaped gardens with the smell of oranges in the air—we didn’t want to Continued on following page

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A simple butternut squash soup turned into a masterpiece with the simple addition of red wine vinegar and nutmeg. Canneloni with zucchini, goat’s cheese and dill was another delicacy, the f ish f illet with white asparagus and beetroot was mouth watering and the piece de resistance was the spinach ravioli with goose liver and a light tomato sauce. Gray creates each dish himself, mixing flavors and ingredients. “I see what the f inished dish should look like and then I experiment with f illings,” he said. Liking my meat rare and my companion liking his well-done was not a challenge for Gray. Even though the Beef Wellington with its pastry crust that he prepared is usually cooked in one piece—he succeeded in satisfying both of our desires. Deserts were exquisite with the pear in saffron being a tour-de-force. Gray is creating his summer menu soon and I am sure it too will be sensational. The cost of the meal, including wine, is NIS 300 per person and worth every penny. Even though the meal was not kosher, Gray said that kosher and nonkosher catering is available. Maskit Manor is known for its elite and celebrity clientele. It is rather pricy at NIS 1,600 per suite during the week and NIS 1,900 at weekends, which requires a minimum of two nights. This is maybe not the place for a spur-of-the-moment getaway, but rather a treat for a special celebration either as a couple or with friends. If you are looking for a totally secluded, quiet and luxurious retreat this is the place—you deserve it.

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The greatest f ind, however, is Chef Barry Gray. Originally from South Africa, Gray started working in restaurant and hotel kitchens at the age of 13 and fell in love with the art of food. He then travelled through Europe, spending many years in London restaurants before arriving in Israel a few years ago. There are not that many people who can count themselves as lucky as Gray who says he’s totally content with his lifestyle and career. Married to Gal, from nearby Kibbutz Rosh Hanikra, Gray lives on the kibbutz, and is up at 5:30 am every morning working with the passion fruit plants. “There is nothing so beautiful as watching the sun rise over the sea, the quiet of the morning and the wonderful scenery—a perfect start to one’s day,” Gray said. He loves food but in his former life he disliked working 17 hours a day in a kitchen, seeing no reaction from diners. Being the Maskit chef is perfect for him as he goes in whenever needed to cook for guests, whether it be for just a couple or a group of diners. Well, there was just the two of us that night for dinner and Gray had plenty time to explain his eight-course menu to us. He took us on a gastronomic journey from Israel through middle Europe ending up in England. All the ingredients are local and fresh with Gray travelling to Acre for the catch of the day and to local markets for the rest of the ingredients. We were in for a total surprise with each dish looking and tasting better than the last.

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This is the quiet part of the Jordan River and one of the most sacred places in the world.

Up in the Golan Heights there are numerous running waterfalls.

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lion tourists. If we want to maintain this success, the tourism industry should be put under strict supervision and the shortage of employees should be addressed seriously. On the other hand, the level of presentation of the national parks and archeological sites is very high and satisfying.” The principle that guides me as a tour guide: “Every day, when I am off to work, I know that I represent Israel and this is a great responsibility. When I hear tourists saying, for example, that it’s amazing that we grow vegetables and fruits in the desert, or when they are impressed of the variety of the landscapes here, I feel proud again to be Israeli.” Ya’acov (Yankik) Perlstein, 67, was born in Petach Tikva and lives in Ramat Gan with his wife. A father of two and a grandfather of one, he has been a tour guide for the past 43 years. Why I chose the profession: “I was a member of the youth movement of

They work day after day, year after year, explaining Israel, its historical and modern sites and its people to the myriad of tourists who come here from all over the world.

hey are the people who we see on sunny and rainy days, carrying a hat or an umbrella, to signal to their groups that they are there. To mark 60 years of Israeli tourism, The Jerusalem Post interviewed four veteran tour guides and one young, soon-to-be guide. Ya’acov Mitrani, 56, was born in Ramat Gan and lives in Yehud with his wife and two daughters. He currently serves as chairman of the Israel Tour Guides Association. Why I chose the profession: “I think that I have been a traveler ever since I was born. As a teenager and a soldier, it was clear to me that I would stay a trav-

eler. Thirty-eight years ago, while serving in the Golani Brigade, my friends in the unit and I prepared for the possibility that Black September [in Jordan] would spill over into Israel. “We were placed at the Tel Dan nature reserve in Galilee. While my friends couldn’t wait for me to move from there, I couldn’t stop traveling this beautiful place.” The most beautiful place in Israel for me is: “The road from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. I drive this road at least two or three times a week. I guess the combination of the good mood I have in the mornings and the route that keeps changing does it for me.” A place in Israel that is not visited enough: “Tel Aviv. This is a beautiful, interesting, fun and vigorous city, and on top of that it has the sea shore.” Israeli tourism enjoys/suffers from: “After many years of intifada and the number of visitors reaching half of a million a year, Israel last year had 2.5 mil-

Ha’mahanot-Ha’olim and there I was educated and raised to love the country and to tour it.” The most beautiful place in Israel for me is: “Jerusalem. This place speaks to everyone and to me as well. As a person who loves water and nature, I love the profusion of the water in the North, the sites of Mt. Carmel and Massada at night and the unique beauty of Eilat’s reddish mountains.” A place in Israel that is not visited enough: “The Negev. Many Israelis and tourists don’t travel there enough, maybe because it is technically harder to get there.” Israeli tourism enjoys/suffers from: “It enjoys curious tourists who really want to get to know the country, and to learn the place’s history and archeology. On the other hand, the heritage of this place is constantly under threat because of the political disputes in the region.”

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Down south, just north to Eilat, there are the mountains with vivid colors and rock formations.

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Next to the sea of Galilee there a 2000 year old Jewish synagogue.

The Red Sea has beautiful corals under water for divers to experience on their journeys.

ology and the Bible are the best tools that any tour guide needs to be proficient in, The principle that guides me as a tour in order to prove that the Jewish people guide: “I believe that our love for this were here first.” country and the beautiful things it enjoys Yitzhak Mintus, 71, was born in should encourage us to continue and Ramat Gan and still lives there. He is search for ways to coexist with nature.” married, a father of two and a grandfaRafi Glass, 69, was born in Israel and ther of four, and has been a tour guide lives in Ramat Ilan. Married and a father for the past 38 years. of three, he has been a tour guide for the Why I chose the profession: “As a solpast 41 years. dier I served in a unit that worked during Why I chose the profession: “I got to the nights and had the days to travel, tour know and love the country during my the state of Israel and fall in love with military service in the Paratroopers. I am it.” a people person and I love the sense of The most beautiful place in Israel for freedom, and there is nothing that makes me is: “Jerusalem the Judean Desert still me happier than telling other people excites me as well. The place and its valabout the history of Israel and its her- leys are spectacular.” itage.” A place in Israel that is not visited The most beautiful place in Israel for enough: “There is no such place. Israelis me is: “Jerusalem, because of our histo- know and travel everywhere.” ry that is in this Israeli tourism place and also enjoys/suffers from: because it is sacred “Tourists from to all religions. Also abroad who come Massada, because it here with an honest symbolizes the desire to learn, to Jewish character of explore and to hear, rising from the dust while the Israeli time after time just tourists believe they when it seems like know better than we are finished.” you; they complain A place in Israel constantly and they View of the Kinneret from the that is not visited are apathetic to the heights. enough: “The South beauty and the histoof Israel, the Negev ry surrounding them and Machtesh in daily life. Ramon [the Ramon In addition, we Crater], which is a tremendous place that must make sure that prices the tourists many Israelis haven’t realized yet.” from abroad pay don’t go wild.” Israeli tourism enjoys/suffers from: The principle that guides me as a tour “As a former chairman of the Israel Tour guide: “I don’t mix politics and tourism. Guides Association, it became clear to I simply believe that showing this counme how acute the shortage of parking try to tourists, a country whose landspots is, mainly around the Old City in scapes change dramatically in a drive of Jerusalem but also in other places where less than 30 minutes, makes them fall in it is not always safe to park. love with it and appreciate it.” “In addition, if we want to make sure Joel Meyer, 27, made aliya from the tourists who visit Israel later serve as Reading, United Kingdom, four years ‘ambassadors’ for this state abroad, we ago after studying political science. He must make sure that hiring a tour guide is currently lives in Tel Aviv, and studies in a must. a year-long program of The American “More than once, I have heard non- Society for the Protection of Nature in sensical explanations given by unautho- Israel and the Tourism Ministry to be an rized sources, who tell tourists things authorized tour guide. like the Holocaust was the Jews’ punishI chose this profession because: “I ment for how they treated Jesus or that have been working and guiding in a the Romans treated the Jews as the Jews Zionist youth movement ever since I was treat the Palestinians nowadays.” 15 years old, and I ended up working in The principle that guides me as a tour it professionally. Today I am in charge of guide: “I always say that history, arche- the annual program of the Zionist Youth

movement in England. “In the course, I study everything there is to know about this country and since I love working with people and traveling, this is the best thing for me that also connects me to this state.” The most beautiful place in Israel for me is: “The Western Galilee because of the green mountainous landscape and the calm atmosphere. I spent four months there when I was 18, and I guess my affection for this place grew on me.” A place in Israel that is not visited enough: “The periphery. These places are less traveled and are no less beautiful. In order to assist the development of the periphery, more people should travel

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there.” Israeli tourism enjoys/suffers from: “Objectively, Israel is one of the most diverse places in the world. It has snow in the North and desert in the South, and all religions are based here. “The people are warm but Israeli hutzpa is not always welcome when dealing with tourists from abroad. I think that should be changed.” The principle that guides me as a tour guide: “With you all the way. This means that I care and that I do my best so you will enjoy your time in Israel. As a person, I am satisfied when others are satisfied.”

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Nurses in America Still In-Demand in Down Economy BY JULIE TABOH At the height of World War II, as U.S. troops fought fierce battles in Asia, Africa and Europe, Americans back on the home front were facing a severe shortage of skilled nurses. In response, the U.S. Congress drafted legislation designed to make the nursing profession more accessible—especially to women and racial minorities such as African-Americans.

he so-called Bolton Act, which became law on June 15, 1943, provided funding for better nurse training, set up programs to boost public recognition of the profession and laid the groundwork for the well-trained corps of highly-skilled nursing professionals the nation enjoys today. May Wykle is a 40-year veteran of nursing and dean of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio. She believes her profession is thriving. “The outlook for nurses is bright, and particularly in the ailing economy. By 2012, the health care practitioners will probably need to add over a million jobs,” she says. “So registered nurses as an occupation continues because we have to take care of people.” Wykle says the modern nursing profession didn’t really come into its own until Congress passed the Bolton Act of 1943, which, like Wykle’s Ohio nursing school, was named after Congresswoman Frances Payne Bolton, a women’s rights activist who spearheaded the legislation. Wykle says the law enabled African-Americans like herself to go into a field that previously had been barred to them. “It was an opportunity for AfricanAmericans to come into nursing because one

of the things that Frances Payne Bolton stipulated was that they could not segregate. So it was a big boost to bring minorities into nursing.” Wykle considers Frances Payne Bolton “an unsung hero” for creating opportunities for minorities to come into nursing. Getting the respect they deserve But despite the expanded opportunities to enter the nursing profession over the past six decades, Wykle says American nurses are still fighting to gain the professional respect she believes they deserve. Nursing has struggled for some time to get its due, she says. “We’ve always been known in the past as a handmaiden to the physician.” Wykle says nursing still needs to really come into its own as being collaborative and recognizing that a nurse is someone who can be very helpful in terms of bringing quality health care to many people. Greg Whittier, a clinical medical assistant at the Virginia Spine Institute in Reston, Virginia, agrees with Wykle. He says he believes any doctor would say a nurse “is the actual keystone of the medical profession.” “They have the first interaction with the patient. They are the only ones that are there consistently while the doctor isn’t there, and they are the ones constantly giving care.” Nurses find opportunities to change lives Indeed, most nurses today see themselves as essential players in quality patient care. Jill Sekscienski is a registered nurse at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C. She has been in the nursing profession for 22 years. “I think if you ask patients what makes the difference when they go into a hospital for care, many of them will tell you that the nurses are the ones that pull them through.”

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Sekscienski recalls an incident that she says helps explain why she feels so passionately about her job. “A man came up to me and said to me, said to my children, said, ‘Excuse me, is this your mother?’ and the kids looked at him and said, ‘Yes it is.’ And he said, ‘I just want you to know that your mother changed my life’ and [he] proceeded to tell them that I was involved in the care of his father, who was critically ill, and he lived through that experience, and he has been able to meet that particular man’s six children as a result. So how do you measure something like that?” A thriving profession There are financial rewards to nursing, as well. Salaries for registered nurses in the United States average more than $60,000 per year and can reach as high as $80,000. But the personal and professional benefits of nursing still need to be more widely promoted, says May Wykle at the Frances Payne Bolton School. She notes that many of the country’s 2.9 million nurses are nearing retirement age, and the profession needs to attract a new generation of nurses. Wykle is confident it will, despite the current economic downturn. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting more than 587,000 new nurse positions will be created through 2016. She says one of the nice things about nursing is that people can change their career. “You can be a teacher. You can be an administrator. You can specialize in a different field. You can work out in the community. You can

work in the schools, and so there’s a lot more to it than just the acute-care hospitals, where we see a lot of nurses working.” Wykle says there’s always going to be a need for nurses at the bedside, in administration and teaching and in the various specialties. For nurse Jill Sekscienski at Sibley Hospital, the strongest appeal of her profession remains the deep satisfaction that comes from helping people who are in great need. “Despite the challenges, I think it’s one of those professions that at the end of the day, you know that what you do really matters.” One of the world’s most famous nurses, Florence Nightingale, is being honored this week. She was a 19th-century humanitarian considered by many to be the founder of modern nursing. In the United States, Nightingale’s birthday on May 12th caps National Nurses Week—a time when the American nursing community works to raise awareness of the critical role they play in protecting the public health.

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Women Only! Affordable housing in the heart of Greenwich Village!! Spacious living, private bath/shower, meals included, 24 hour security, study rm, exercise room, roof garden with magnificent views of NYC and two laundry rooms. The Markle Evangeline Residence call 212-242-2400 or www.themarkle.org

Luxurious condos available in Tower 41 mnthly/ yearly Short/ Long term. Call 514-997-3969

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

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 Office space, NYC 8th Ave #555. Open, security 24/7, 5113108 RSF at reduced rates. Ver y lite. N,S,E,k expo, AC, totally renov, space. Owner 212-695-0005 or 718-387-0500 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

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BROOKLYN 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

For Sale

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

For Sale

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

For Sale

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

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

BRONX 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

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

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

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

135 East 57th Street Premises: Alice Kwartler, Pierre Michel Salon Space A: 2,500 sf Ground lvl; 600 sf Basement lvl Space B: 4,730 sf Ground lvl; 3,125 Upper lvl; 600 sf Lower lvl

622 Third Avenue Premises: Wild Salmon 22,000 sf of Exquisite Tri-level Restaurant Space 6,000 sf Grnd Lvl 3,000 sf Mezzanine Lvl 13,000 sf Lower Lvl

Space C: Approx 5,000 sf 3rd Fl Retail/Showrm/Office

Prudential Douglas

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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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

*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

East 5th Street/ Kings Hwy: Beautiful 1 family, fully detached, 3 BRs, plus housekeeper’s room. 2.5 custom bathrooms, large EIK, fin bsmt, private drv, MIC. Must see! REDUCED, Call owner 917-902-6400

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NY STATE Loch Sheldrake: 4 BR, 2 BTH, LR/DR, huge sunroom, large EIK, lake, large yard, corner prop. 347-598-3011

Lake Sheldrocke, hamptons in the Catskills- Re-priced, octagon retreat, 4 BR, 3 bth, 9.86 acre, 3 ponds, quest suite, pool house, wrap srop store, fire place, new septic decore. Walk to synagogue minutes to route 17 740K. Call 845-798-5885

NY STATE MIDDLEBURG: 18.5 Flat wooded acres. Lots of game. Semi private paved road, $50,000. Please Call: 518-827-5553

Sullivan County: New construction, Lake View Townhouses, Bethel area, includes Granite counter tops/ crown molding/ motor boat lake with clubhouse w/grt restaurants. Priced reduced $299K 845-866-7266

Wesley Hills: Col 4BRs, 2 bths, over ½ acre, wlk to shuls, club house, live in your own bckyrd w/IGP, young neighborhood, $560K, mtvd seller. Chaya 914-263-5226 NEED A CUSTOM HOUSE? USE YOUR MOUSE!!! www. Needcustomhouse.com Realtors welcome! Model Home Available 30 min from NYC call 845-206-5220 WOODMERE/ WOODSBURGH: 5 mins, 5 BR, 4.5 bth, fin bsmt, HW flrs, C/AC, kosher gourmet, granite kit, new bths, den/frplc, cul-de-sac. In eruv, walkable to all shuls. Must see! $1299M. Please Call 917-687-0754

Southern Catskills: Lake front land, absolute sale, May 16th, only 5 acres, lake right 69,900, 5 acres, lake front, 189,900, southern catskills, 1 hr, NYC, beautiful small spring feel lake, finally available, no closing cost. Call Gregy 607-437-0782

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

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

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

Vacation home for sale Sackett Lake: Totally renovated 3 BRs, 1 bth, seeded lake nights. Walk to orthodox shul. 516-662-3045 Fallsburg: New 3BR, 2.5 bth, 3 acres with lake & waterfall. Near shul. For Sale By owner. 718-938-4130 Two family house for sale, one acre of land, with horsebarn, 1 ½ hours to NYC. Income $13,000 per month. 914-3936759. $275K Neg. 914-512-4361 Catskills: Seeking partner to buy 2 fam home in Woodbourne ( 2 floors-10 rms) Must have good credit. Approx $20,000 investment. 718-972-1552, 718-972-0161 or 917-971-8357 Newburgh: 2500 expandable to 4200sf. Walk out basement. New 4BR loft, style home, 5 acres, nr thruway. $384,900. Owner 914-213-3902

BROOKLYN East Flatbush: New construction lux 3 BR grdn condo for sale. 2 full baths, cust kit, balc, storage, lndry rms. Owner pays CC. Only 3% dn. FHA avail, tax abate. Owner 917-450-8226

MIDWOOD: Prime Block! E 29/J-K, 1 fam det. MIC. 3 BR duplex, lrg EIK w door to deck & bckyrd, lrg DR/LR + den w. working frplc, full fin bsmt w. sauna. Gar & drvwy. Asking $799k. HUGAWALL REALTY 917-204-0301

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

East 8th St/ Foster & H: legal 1 family, used as 2. 10 rooms total, 2 full baths, 2 EIK, large backyard. No brokers. 646-239-2732 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 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 MIDWOOD: 20X100, BUILT 18X59 SEMI DETACHED, 2 FAMILY, 3 BR/ 2BR, FINISHED BASEMENT, PARKING, NEAR B+Q TRAINS. CALL: 917-748-7780 Boro Park: OPEN HOUSE SUN Noom- 4 pm 115049th Street. All brick 2 family 20x52 building 20x100 lot. Khalid Ahmed 917-753-5422 Joanna Pavlatac. Exit Top Properties. 443-856-8386 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

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

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

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

West Hamton, newly reconstructed, still time to customize, beautiful 9RM, 3 bth col fin bsmt, gar. First floor offers private rm, with bth off side entrance, perfect for home office, nanny’s rm or extra BR, walk to shul %859K. Also Atlantic Bch, mint 8, 2.5 bths, col, fin bsmt, gat, just few blocks to water! Mid $900’s. REALTY EXECUTIVE WEST 516-448-9858

Small one family house with extra lot for sale. Lot is ideal for building. Call 718-927-0600 Or 646-753-1400

Melville, for sale by owner, 1 Acre, 5 BDRM/ 2 ½ bath, central AC, inground swimming pool, cabana, school district (5) walking distance to temple. $769K. Please Contact: 917-364-7402

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

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

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 Bristol, CT-31 unite RR $250k. price $2mil. Great potential and opportunity. Owner: 718-258-6096 Leave msg, Frank.

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

Los Angeles: Large 2 story 5 BR, 4 bth home avail for summer. Granit Kosh Kit. Lg bckyrd. Nr shuls 310-735-3310

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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

Bay Ridge, Sunset Park: 1800 sq ft STORE, spotlessly clean with white ceramic tile, move-in condition. Heat incl. Call owner Ralph 732-617-0198

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

DELAWARE COUNTY GREAT BUY Delaware County, 21.8 Acres. Three BR’s, two full baths. Full size Bsmt. 40x56Barn w/a stream. $339,900. Must Sell, Owner 607-265-3431

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)

MARTHA’S VINEYARD Beautiful 3 bedroom contemporary home. Near beaches and town. Affordable weekly rental. 800-356-3210

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

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Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Restaurant For Sale Main St. Queens. Prime Location10 Years in Business 718-763-5717

Brooklyn Ave S/E17. Newly built 3 br apt. Lrge LR & DR. Call: 718-902-7375 347-587-7944

East 23rd/Y-Sheepshead Bay: 3 BR, 1 bth, large LR/DR, near shuls, shopping & more. 1650/mo utilities not included. Call 347-242-9997 or 347-242-1552 THREE 3 FAMILY HOMES ON 80X100LOT ASKING $975K ALSO 3 BR APT FOR RENT. R7A ZONE. CALL BROKER 646-207-7151 Gravesend: 5.5 rms, absentee landlord, terr, yard, pvt drv, gar. $1,700. Credit Check. Agt. 646-207-5087

Ocean Pkwy/ Ave Y: 2 BR apt, 1st flr in pvt hse. Asking $1800. heat not included. Call 718-690-6085

6920 13th Avenue: Store + 2 family, excellent condition, 3 BR apts. Call Albert. Remax Metro. 917-733-7230 or 718-439-1110

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

QUEENS 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

Bell Harbor, Beach 137138th St: 60x200, 2 family with tennis court. Call Walsh Properties 718-945-5512

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

LONG ISLAND 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

N.Y. STATE FORSHAY: 2-4 BR bsmt apt for rent. Reasonably priced. Call 845-354-4845

Wesley Hills, NY: 4 BRs, 2 bths, 1910 col loaded w/ old world charm & character + 21st century updates. Sits on over 2 acres of amazing park like private property. Ask for Donna 914-393-5361 Coldwall Banker

Camp for sale/Rent Tannersville, NY: Summer/ Winter Retreat/Camp on stream. 1 Blk from shul & lake. 14 BRs. Plenty of room for quick expansion for more BRs. Restaurant facility & meeting areas. 5 outdoor decks, public assembly Cert of Ocupancy for 570 ppl. All permits in place. Public water & sewer. Safe area. DR & stores nearby. For sale $795K. Ready for this summer. Please Call Tom 631-901-8535

Fire Island Seaview: 5 BR, lg Bay Front summer home 3/22, 9/8, $29,900 Jul+Aug, $13k, all appl, LR, DR, backyard, grill, lrg kit 718-42396-3437 www.12bayview.info Great Neck: Saddle Rock, 5 BR house and maid’s room, 3.5 bths, backyard, garage and parking, walk to worship, library and park $5200 mo. Call owner 516-466-4197 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

UPSTATE, LOG CABIN RENTALS: 7 Golf Course or 4 Mtn Top, overlooking Delaware River. Stay & Play Golf Pkgs available. Call us at 607637-5253 or check us out @ bassenterprises.com

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

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

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

CANADA-Luxurious condo available in tower 41, monthly/yearly- Short/long-term. Call: 514-991-3969

Los Angeles: Lrg 2 story, 5BR, 4bth home avail for summer. Granite kosh kit. Lg bckyrd. Nr shuls. 310-735-3310

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

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 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

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 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

Forest Hills: 3300 sqft, w/full kitchen & bathrooms in lower lever of synagogue. Available July 1st ’09. Near trans. $18Sq ft. Contact Harvey at 631-789-5758 harveycpal@aol.com FRESH MEADOWS: SPAC 3BR, 1.5 BATH, MOD KIT, 2ND FLR, WASHER/DRYER. NR SHO[ & TRANS. CALL 917-687-9928

Forest Hills: 2 Bedroom, fully renovated, utilities included, 2 blks to Austin St close to all transportation. $1800 Neg 917-417-1545 or 718-575-5004

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 Hempstead: 1 BR & studio, pvt entr, 1 parking space free w/rental avail. Call Mr. Rattan 516-292-7600 or 516-383-2388

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

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, 16th Ave: 5 room office for rent, private bathroom, 1 flt up. Front exposure. 718-338-6433 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

QUEENS

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

Waterbury, CT: 15 unit brick building, fully occupied, 2-3 BR apts. Excel Cond, parking lot, new boilers, good loc, RR. $122K. Expenses $56,800. Call 347-782-6848

CENTRAL TEXAS 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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CLASSIFIEDS

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent

Land/Lots For Sale

BROOKLYN

SPACE BROOKLYN Brooklyn Navy Yard, 2000 Sf Storage/Warehouse space for rent Freight Elevator 917-678-8269

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

NASSAU / L.I.

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

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

Bedford Ave/ Avenue U: 800 sf office space, fully renovated with 3 air conditioners, carpet. Call 917-439-5759

49th Street off 13th Ave: 1 large rm for office, beautifully furnished high ceilings, pvt bath, large windows, pvt entrance. Please Call: 718-851-4673 OFFICE SPACE KngsHwy Between East 3rd & 4th St Entire floor/ one flight up 4 rms/ 1 bth Private entrance, contact 718- 243- 2748 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 OR 347-992-2722 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

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

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 Crown Heights/ Nostrand & Easter Pkwy 900+ sf store for rent asking $2500 (718)-498-3200

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

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

Boro Park, 12 Ave/43 St. Storefront office For rent Approx 60x20 good for professional or medical offi. Call 917-435-9274

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 Aouth Sayville: 42 Handsome Ave, 5 BR, 3 BA, all new upgrades, new IGP. Taxes for $11,994Star lot size 89-310. shy of ¾ acre. 2,529 sq ft. walk to beach. Ferries in town. $730K. open house. Sundays 12-3 631-786-7090 W. Hempstead: prof ofcs, directly across from new library, 2nd flr, 2650 sf reception, common, 4 ofcs, 516-4862996 ext 316, mutual@mutualengraving.com

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

Madison, Flatlands/ East 35th. 2600 sqft storefront, high traffic area, ground level, Central a/c & heat. Available now $2200. 917-330-6929

QUEENS/BRONX

Commercial Property/Nassau CEDARHURST beautiful building Near JFK, showroom offices And warehouse, loading dock, approx 16,000 sq ft Call: 516-448-4393

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 Minutes to Manhattan, walk to ferry, modern kitchen, privileges. N$380-$440/mo. 24 HRS 718-816-0670

(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

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 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

BROOKLYN 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

NASSAU REAL ESTATE Cedarhurst New Construction by Rami 4200 s.f corn, top quality $900’s Call Builder 917-541-7013

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NEED SOMETHING TYPED? CALL TYPING PRO @ 347-243-2024

Music Lessons Piano lessons,-all levels. Instrument provided free of charge. Reasonably priced. Call: 718-207-5981 Call: 212-496-9148

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

Playgroup: Madison age 2-6. Morah Leora, early/late dropoff. Quality care. Summer/all year. 718-646-9368

Tutoring

Caregiver

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 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

Playgroup

Home Care: Live/ out, bathing, cleaning, feeding, Transportation & companionship 646-469-5340 or 732-276-7028 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

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Business Opportunity • Financial Services • Legal Services Business Opportunity 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 EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! SELLING OT/PT FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM TO SERVICE WILLIAMSBURG AREA. FAX RESUME 718-303-9496 OR CALL 718-303-9413 SYWEISS@WEICDC.ORG JEWELRY STORE ESTABLISHED FOR 50 YEARS, FOR SALE, HEART OF BORO PARK, GREAT OPPORTUNITY. CALL 718-207-5718 Gourmet Coffee, house and café, fast growing chain. New to Florida. Call 305-632-3799 Financing Available.

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Business ownership Opportunity in youth fundraising. 80%-100% return for the kids. $9500 for the exclusive territories. 952-226-1484 or mgerken@integra.net

Obgyn Practice for sale: Brooklyn, ideal for Orthodox Jewish MD. Receipts 700k. Call Mr. Weissen at 631-281-2810 or email gnw1@buysellpractices.com

Boutique Broker Dealer prime location Looking for Registered Reps Please contact: nick brown 212-957-2454 or brown@brillsec.com All inquiries will remain confidential.

Homes Owners Struggling to pay your mortgage? Facing foreclosure? Need experience on your side? Guaranteed sale in 14 days Call for your free consultation today www.princewilliamhomesearch.com 703-357-9749 Keller Williams Realty

$250K Investors 38.5 acre,276 affordable green, Houses for seniors/ veteransLand: Appraisal $ 4.4 million. Developers offer the following. 250k note +1st T/deed+4pts +10% Interest$85k Invest out of pocket 165k JV50/50 Until paid in full plus interest $85k/ $250k Compare with bank cd No funds until C.O.E More info call 510-352-7887

INVESTORS WANTED Nasdaq listed company needs 250k/ 6-12 month working capital, loan, with pay monthly int.15 yr Profitable over 3MMassests Funds will assist 5MM contract. Call Dennis 310-704-2252 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 $15.6M, CDN. Incl, DP, Reports, Studies, Drawings, Plans, Phone 866-215-1222 info@Shireinvestments.com BECOME A SUCCESFUL CONCERT PROMOTER Call: HMI, New York (800) 836-1691

Salesman or distributor of an exclusive and high tech product for business, investment from $480 US up to $1,000,000 US 717-718-5568 bkidr25@gmail.com

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

Business person to negotiate. I have 2 inventions. Great money making opportunity. Interested? Call Janet 347-439-8968 ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS We have recently lowered the interest rate on a loan of $350,000 from 6.25% to 3.25% DO A LOAN MODIFICATION Lower your interest rate without hurting your credit. Call home lock management 800-945-4122 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 $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 YOUNG MANS OPPORTUNITY. Pen business established for 10 years. Lots of room for growth. Active or silent investor needed. 917-671-6567

Private Investor Wanted, Earn 10-15 pvt yearly financing way below market value. 1-2 years term. Contact Desmond 917-689-5643

Brand New Restaurant fully equipped 15 yr lease. Prime Cedarhurst location turn key operation. MUST SEE!!! Call HARVEY: 516-510-8172

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

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

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 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 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 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

ODYSSEY GENERAL PARTNERS Seeking capital for investment opps In detressed Real Property & Notes. 25 yrs exp; Finance & Construction Mgmt Team; providing financial/ project oversight & implementation. 20+% returns. Inflation Hedge. pskrade@eastmancp.com

414-841-7084 Regional oil drilling multiple zones in Oklahoma partners geologist + petroleum engineer credited with discovery of three record fields in target area. Business model same as trade elements between oil + gas producers in southern US. A group of accredited investors only who would form & 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

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING!!! Join business boom in cell phone protection, seeking ambitious financially motivated cell and cordless phone users. Dangerous electropollutionn causes these and other wired devices. Protect self & others. Great pt/ft, longterm income. Earn $3,000 $5,000/mo. Home, business, no competition. 212-496-0996. http.susanm.emfull.com

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

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Secured & Guaranteed Call Now 954-961-2000 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 Certified Public Accountant Expertly handles all areas of Accounting & taxation, for business And individuals. Call: 718-282-1553

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

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

Caregiver

Companion/Caregiver Companions/caregiver available Exp. compassionate caregiver seeks position. Live in/out. Excellent ref. Call Beverly: 917-757-5363

Child-Elderly Mon–Fri French/Eng. Speaking. Since 95 Can and GNA. Good Refs, Legal. Call 240 353 3295

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

Companion, an Irish lady seeks Position, 12 years exp Caring for Alzheimer’s patients Ref available please call 646-732-9578 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 CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE SEEKS POSITION TAKING CARE OF THE ELDERLY, FOR WEEKEND

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

European Caregiver Will live in or out Provide house cleaning Olga: 732-581-7838

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 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

Certified HHA with over 15 years experience available to work with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Live-out, full time, excellent references, legal. Reasonable rates Call 301-816-3184 or Cell 240-645-2528 Male caregiver with 15 years exp, seeking position liv in or out. Call 240-715-8794

ONLY. FRIDAY NIGHT TO MONDAY MORNING ONLY. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CONTACT LUZ G @ 347-873-6717

HOME CARE –LIVE IN OR OUT BATHING, CLEANING, FEEDING, TRANSPORTATION AND COMPANIONSHIP 646 469 5340. AID/ COMPANION/ CHILDCARE with more than 12 years experience, seeks position. Excellent checkable references. Please Call: 718-284-7637

Certified home health aide with years of experience and checkable references, seeking fulltime or part time position. 718-495-0192

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NEED SOMETHING TYPED? CALL TYPING PRO @ 347-243-2024 Very experienced articulate& Friendly driver looking for a position as a personal driver for executive or business woman Please call Sam 917 304 8132

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

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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

SALESMAN NEEDED commission only Receptionist needed to answer incoming calls. Spanish speaking only, Call 305-710-1424

Help wanted-Secretary SECRETARY FOR YESHIVA in Queens. Must be computer literate. Call: 718-644-4048

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

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

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

I specialize in carpentry, painting & landscaping w/ over 15 years exp. Ref’s avail. Reasonable Rates. Call 212-882-1799

R & W Efficient Rubbish Removal & Demolition We do: Moving, Yards, Houses, Stores, Oil Tank & Boiler Removal. Ricky Arthurs. Free estimate available 347-922-2411

509 McDonald Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11218 (corner of Church and McDonald Aves) 159-03 Hillside Ave, Jamaica Queens. 718-206-4202

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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

I am seeking a cleaning offices or home position. I have good refs, I have my own car will travel to Long Island and Manhattan. Call 718 297-1469 or 347-738-8491

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 Graphic Designer NEEDED ASAP... to begin immediately IMMEDIATE opening- for Graphic Designer for fast paced weekly newspaper. * MUST have strong newspaper or magazine layout experience. * MUST Layout newspaper and classifieds, handle and place of ads, picture treatment, some picture retouch, process PDFs files, for newspaper and printer, upload files via FTP, has to be detail oriented and work on a deadline. ...former Graphic Designer will come in for (approximately) the first week to get you into the flow of things. A little about the office... - Fun enviornment - Casual Attire - Located in Brooklyn, New York 11223 718-998-7600

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

Counselor needed at Camp Emunah. Contact bailark@verizon.net or call 917-783-3135 interested specialty counselors living on or off camp groungs,call 212 254 2987

Help wanted UPHOLSTERER: For high end custom furniture Mfg. Based in LIC. 5 yrs exp. Sal + Benefits. Call 718-889-4717. Fax res 718-706-7718

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

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

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

AGING? CONCERNED? FEMALE/ MALE MODELS NEEDED. COMPLIMENTARY DEMO. LOOK UP TO 10 YEARS YOUNGER IN 10 MINUTES. 631-236-9841 / NYC 917-204-1071

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

Cleaning Services Cleanout commercial & residential. Big or small odd jobs we do it all Call for free estimate Mark 917-682-2247

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 917-304-2375

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

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

Electrician Electrician skilled in all types of electrical jobs. Big and small. Residential/ Commercial. Low prices 719-339-3088 or 917-771-7770

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

I AM AN EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN Seeks opportunity in New York area.Please call Mr Arnold at 347-803-9076

BATHTUB, TILE REGLAZING + WATERPROOFING Unbeatable price guaranteed. 10% off with ad 718-866-6124/ 917-335-3798

Electrician All electrical needs. New lines Trouble shouting fixtures. Call Yahuda: 347-631-0481

For plumbing snd heating repair mechanic, reasonable rates. 24 hour serv. For free estimate Call Mose 718-813-4154

AAA Head Gaskets & Engines Installed. Lowest prices Guar’d! All makes & models. North Star Special! Call 732-583-4120

Handyman RAJA Appl repair. All major brands, Frig, A/C, micrwv, oven/stove, D/W, W/D, reas, reliable 718-377-1428 Sheetrock, plastering, paint 1 room $100, minimum 2 rooms, 24 years experience. 718-987-0033 or 917-656-8545 *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 HARPER’S HANDYMAN SVC. All types of home repair A-Z Done with pricle by dependable, reliable craftsman Call 732-216-7323

Home Improvement D.L.M CONSTRUCTION Licensed and Insured New Construction, Extension and Complete Renovation, 25 Years Experience Free Estimate 917-968-6809

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

Pest Control Rescue pest control Rats*Mice*Roaches*Ants*Silve rfish*Termites Contact KeithTel/fax 718-348-1141, Cell-718-930-9393 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 Motor Home RV Trips for FREE on condition of purchase of electronic, batteries & groceries. 917-216-8379

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AUTOS

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)

Donate your car $300 each 1-866-461-2450

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

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 Donate your vehicle. Help disadvantaged kids! TAX DEDUCTION (Sometimes based on bluebook) Free towing, prompt pick up. CALL FOR INFO, CHILDREN’S LITERACY 1-800-339-7790 Car for sale Corvette 2006 CPE, blk/blk, auto, chrome wheels, nav, low mi, $34,500 Ng. 516-809-6040, Eves 516-978-2499, Days 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

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 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 Attention! Camry ‘97 ALL TOYOTAS WANTED Any cond./mi, Cash pd, 24/7. all other models welcome. 732-221-8555 A CAR FOR YOU RT 9, TOMS RIVER, PAYS ABSOLUTELY THE MOST FOR YOUR USED CAR OR TRUCK 1998 & NEWER. 732-267-0703 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

Ford 2006 e250 cargo V8, like new $8900 631-821-1065

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FREE QUOTES!!! ANY CONDITION NEW OLD JUNK NOT TITLE NO PROBS SAME DAY PICK UP. FREE TOWING!! CALL 718-864-2872

Situation wanted If you have a car to donate, please help man who sends shabbos packages for families in need. He needs a car to continue this mitzvah + his car was stolen. 646-645-3851

PAGE 52 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 Horowitz Moving Local & Long Distance DOT 12107 Excellent prices. 718-773-4952 Shalom moving Best service. Best Price Can help you move anytime, anywhere. Alex 646-407-5950 MAZEL TOV Moving and Storage Special rates for the holidays Lic & Ins DOT # 10587 718-443-7700

KOBY’S TRANSPORTOURS INC. Going to Miami Beach? We will pick you up from Airports/ seaports. For all your vacation or business trips. Charter for larger groups available with our 15 passanger vans or luxury Mini bus. LIC & INS/ Visa & MS/ Hemishe & Safe. 1-800-872-5629 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

MOVING!? OR MANPOWER Most proposals by phone Local & Long Distance Residential & Commercial 25+ YRS. OF SERVICE 212-675-1400 GET IT DONE!?! CROSSLANDNYC.COM

SHOLOM MOVING BEST SERVICE BEST PRICE CAN HELP YOU MOVE ANYTIME ANYWHERE CALL ALEX 646 467 5950

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CLASSIFIEDS Moving & Storage MOVING SERVICE www.heftyroy.com we bring a careful, friendly touch to res’d moving. Mention Jewish Voice & Get $25 discount! 347-852-5439

Health/ Fitness Reflexology and body massage. For men only, experienced home attendant. Evening hours, Zolton 917-202-0534

SMART LIPO for men & women Minimally invasive body sculpting FaceAndForm.com 212-421-4700 Constipation Cure Stop suffering 100% effective 718-302-5581 WE SHIP ALL OVER Weight loss solution To loose weight + inches but NOT MUSCLE. Start cinching, deliciously, easy. 718-851-9478 or 718-645-2744

MAY 15, 2009

Pets

Merchandise

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

Judaica Store out of business! SELLING ALL MERCAHNDISE AND CONTENTS OF STORE. 347-713-5340/ 646-210-7174

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

Puppies for Sale Cockapoo’s/ Yorkiepoos/ Puggles/ Chorkie/ Lab ShiChow/ Shihtzt/ Morkies $300 & Up CC pet 717- 548- 2989

Merchandise Home furnishings ANTIQUE COPPER POTS Assorted sizes, $3900 firm, after 6pmm. 212-239-4291

Cash for collectables We come to you Liadro,Herend,Hummel, royal Doulton,boehm,anri,meissen, Cybis, Aramani, Rosenthal, Lalique, Swarowski and similar 732-261-6298

LIQUIDATION: $100,000 DISCOUNT DESIGNER CLOTHING BUSINESS, STARTS APRIL 5 BEST OFFER

Old fashioned siphoned seltzer bottled water, coolers, soda, Snapple, complete line of candy. Please call Paul at 516-650-9950 Long Island only.

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

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

Travel

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Licensed Master Reiki, Professional massage T:718-236-5861 C: 917-292-6075 Body Work Sport & Swedish massage Shiotsu, foot reflexogy Stress relief & relaxation.

ALL CONTENTS OF OB GYN FOR SALE INCLUDES

COLPOSCOPE WALLAH , UTERINE SOUND COPETTE ASPIRATOR CRYOSURGICAL GUN WITH FOUR TIP STERILIZED INSTRUMENT/LAMP EXAMING TABLE ETC OFFIES IS CLOSED CONTACT 631-732-2639.

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 $399 *Chihuahua T Cup $399 *Shit Tzu Toy $399 *Bichan Friese $399 *Papillion Toy $399 *Silky Yorkie $399 *Poodle T Cup $399 *Beagle 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 *Bullterrier $699 *French Bulldog $899 *English Bulldog $1,049 All puppies come with one (1) year warranty, Microchip, Pedigree Paper, Shots + Deworming Plus FREE Visit to Vet!

OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES WANTED BY COLLECTOR. REGARDLESS OF CONDITION. HIGHEST PRICES PAID. 212-517-8725 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

Sports + Tickets Buy/ Sell tickets/ Yankees/ Mets/ Knicks/ Rangers/ Giants/ Jets and all concerts sports and theater. 800-764-1560 www.arentix.com

Merchandise wanted COLLECTOR LOOKING FOR JEWISH/ISRAELI ART. 201-575-0055

Do you have merchandise you can’t sell? We’ll buy entire warehouse. Please call: 347-496-1626

Have van will travel. Licensed Livery Van Service. Schools, airports, mountains. Special rates for day camps & yeshivas. 347-276-7071

Travel Sevc NJ Fly anywhere in the world 50%, 75% off ticket prices. Call 973-751-1213

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

Other Services

HARGRAVE SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMP JUNE 28- JULY 29 2009 GRADES 7-12; NEW REPEAT ELECTIVE WWW.HARGRAVE.EDU 800-432-2480

Will build a basic website for your business that will fit your budget. Call & leave msg 732-979-9792

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

Other Services Neon sign with website for sale. Include 20 feet of ready made neon signs. Price Negotiable. $29K 646-220-0747

PROJECT: 176 AFFORDABLE GREEN HOMES FOR SENIORS/ VET $250K NOTE 4 PTS. 1ST DEED OF TRUST. 3 YRS PRE-PAID INT RESERVED INVESTORS, CASH IN $165K JV 50/50 PCT UNTIL PAID IN FULL. WE BUY TOXIC ASSETS FOR 30CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. NO CASH. PAID UNTIL C.O.E. ON ALL INVESTMENTS WITH MAYER DEVELOPMENT CO. FOR MORE INFO: 510-352-7887

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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

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South Plainfield: single fam, $339,000. 1912 Selene Ave, off Mable. So Plainfield, Totally renov, expanded cape. 3 BR/ Poss 4, full bas, grnt counters SS appl, 2.5 car detached gar, new rf, siding windows, crpt, full bsmt w. high ceils, close to country club & parks. 908-705-2266

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

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, DAYTON: BY OWNER. 55+, 2 BR, 2.5 BA, DENS/STUDY, LOFT, CAC, FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLRS, PATIO, 2 CAR GAR. LOW $400’S. CLUBHOUSE, POOL, WALKING PATH, PUTTING AREA, GREEN TENNIS COURT, CLOSE TO NJ TURNPIKE. MUST SEE, CALL

Mobile Home HAZLET: Locust Grove, 2 BR, 1.5 bth, washer + dryer, central AC, new hot water, heater and stove, furnace, front door, asking $10,000. Call 732-216-4521

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

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

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

LIVINGSTON: By owner, 973-900-2143, 5 BR, 2 BTH, FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE, LAUNDRY ROOM, KITCHEN, DR, LR, RECENTLY RENOVATED. BEST PRICES FOR BIL EVEL HOME. BEST IN TOWN, LEVEL LOT. ASK 519K. CALL OWNER.

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

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

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

Basking Ridge: The Cedar’s Townhouse end unit. 2BR + den. 2.5BA garage. Fully finishes basement with wet bar, deck, fireplace. $364K. 908-642-8653

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Old Ridge: Rural 3+ ac custome 5 br, 2 ba, full base, deck, walk to NY bus, $535, 000. Owner 732-207-8869

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For Sale 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

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 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 FORDS- NJ 2 family + studio. All bldgs separate. $3200/ mo income, sep. util. Taxes $6200. Asking $389K- 845-255-1364 No Reltrs please

WORK IN MANHATTAN, LIVE AT THE JERSEY SHORE: 2,900 sq ft house, 5 BDRM, 3.5 BA, finished basement, extraordinary landscaping, many extras. One mile to harbor, one mile to ferry to ferry to NYC, four miles to Sandy Hook National Park. $649,900. Call : 732-291-1357

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

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Point Pleasant Beach: 2 homes avail. 100 ft from beach. Large enclosed porches. 3 bedroom, 1 bth, no cats, no big dogs, small lap dog OK. 46 indiv (Absolutely) to live comfortable. Reasonable tenants only. 10% security deposit required. Professionally cleaned. Asking $10k & 12k for the season. Ready to move in now. Call Joe 908-468-4484

Unfurn, JERSEY CITY: Modern studio in condo bldg. walk to JSQ & College, $850/mo, Owner Day 516437-0900 ext 33 or Evenings 718-847-0054

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

Jackson: County line Rd, 2 units, (1) office, bath, 3 overhd drs $1400 sf, $1150/mo. (2) 50x29 free span, 1 ovrhd dr, bath. $1100/mo. Both zoned Hwy comm’l. 732-904-5282

Tom’s River: starting @ $300, prof’l office space, near court house, newly renovated building. Call 732-892-4441 x216

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NEWARK, NJ: Nice commercial gated-in building, safe area in iron-bound section FOR RENT. 16 ft ceiling. Up to 120,000 sq ft can be easily divided. 1st flr also available. Big parking lot, easy access & Loading.; plenty of office space wired & ready. Surrounded w/heimishe businesses, daily minyonim, close to highways & transportation. Excellent prices. Call 917-771-3140. if no answer, leave msg.

Freehold: M/F to share lg condo, across from mall, own BA $600/mo or use rm (15x15) for storage $300/mo. Call 732-780-0922

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

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

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

Apartment For Rent CONDO FOR RENT (with reserved parking)- $1595/per month. Address: 9019 Wall Street, N Bergen, NJ 07047. Rent this fantastic 2 bedroom condo by the famous Boulevard East. Across from the Pictersque Hudson park, and steps away from city buses and shuttle services to NY. Marble entry into a living cum dining area with new hardwood floors. New blinds in all rooms, new appliances in the kitchen. Master bedroom with private marble bath. 2nd bathroom also marble. Catch a partial view of the New York skyline from the master bedroom and living room. Ample closet space. Reserved indoor parking space. Nice, quiet, secure building. Call Kalpana at 201-675-7529

Colonia: 7 Room apt, 3 BD, LR, DR, Fam RM, updated Kit + BA, sep util rm, new carpet, newly painted. Central A/C, yard, off street parking. Nr HS. $1595 732-229-1211 Scotch Plains Apartment: 1,2 or 4 BR apts, dishwasher, dryer, washer, air conditioning, balcony, finest residential area. Call 908-251-5142 WebID 11203

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

Apartment For Sale 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 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 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

Newark store, 1st flr + 2 apts, also finished base. 64 congress St. 100f to Ferry St. $660k 973-953-6659

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent 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

500-1000 Sq ft, contractor/ commercial unit available, loaded. Must see 732-870-2570 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 BRICK- RENT Space for small bus, no retail 259. Drum point 300 sf office w/ 1000 sf. Storage. Can combine 732-616-9514 Manalapan: covered bridge plaza, approx, 1500 sq ft, 1st flr, prvt bath 732-988-7500 SAYREVILLE- 1000 to 10,000 SF avail. Mfg. space/ boat yard. Warehouse avail immed. 848-448-1696 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT, SUPERVALUE PRIME AREA, CORAL GABLES-COCONUT GROVE, RETAIL STORE FRONT 3000 SQ FT @ 15.00 PER SQ FT LIBERAL ZONING, COMPARE CALL 305-606-6508, EMAIL DAX@CFL.RR.COM

Office Floor Space Bayville: Over 1475 sq ft offices avail, can divide. Credit check. Avail immed. Rent negotiable. Call 732-349-3223 Red Bank: Downtown office space avail 1350 sq ft, vaulted ceilings, fios internet ready, pkg avail. Call Art 732-222-3553

Jackson Office/Whse, commercial-Light Mfg, 2500 sf whse 12’ drive in dr. 1500 office. $2,000/mo. 732-616-7018 COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR SALE/ LEASE Asbury Park 3500 sq ft Office Space Perfect for Medical/ Dental PTC Asking $ 599,000 7500 sq ft Comm Space For Lease $15. SF Prime Loc. Perfect for retail/ gym or Restaurant, Walk to NYC Trains/ dwntwn Rest., Shops/ Beach Contact Phyllis Maffucci 732-897-9200 or 732-259-8985 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 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

Land/Lots For Sale Plots of 4 graves at Beth Israel Cemetary in Woodridge, NJ. Price Negotiable. Please Call 516-872-3589 Cemetery Plots/ NJ Plots of 4 graves at Beth Israel Cemetary in Woodbridge NJ. Price negotiable. Please Call 516-872-3589 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

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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

Condo for sale, FL Aventura/ Mystic: Complete condo for sale by owner, 5 RMs includes 2BD/2BTH living + Dining room, w/bay window/ all around porch/ golf view/ pool/ gym/ nr ssynagogue. Furniture optional. $310K. Contact Freida Gusky 305-935-5817

Tampa: 3 BR, 2Bth condo. 2nd floor , Built 2006 Clubhouse pool,$150k Nego. 813-390-5008

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

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

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

Atlantic Beach 2BR, 1.5 bth Condo, Patio CAC Walk to Private Beach, Boardwalk + Temple Private parking, Low Main. $399K 516-596-7305

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

Miami Gardens: 2 BD, 1 bth 18200 NW 20th Ave. $850.00 + Brickell lovely studio peaceful neighborhood. Contact 305-854-0417 or 786-234-6902

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10,000 SQ FT UNDER AIR CUSTOM HOME WITH SEPARATE 8,000 SQ FT WORKSHOP/ GARAGE. HOME HAS EXTENSIVE GRANITE + TILE- FEATURES THE 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

North Myrtle Beach for sale1 bdrm, 1 bth, pool. Asking $85,000 Call: 718-661-1286

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

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

Orlando: Furnished Condo 2 BR, 2 Bth, 2nd floor, club house, pool tennis court $150k negotiable 813-390-5008

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

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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

Condo for sale: Bay Harbor 2/2.5, exceptional style + luxurios décor/ award winning design , rare granite, high end appliances/ built in expresso machine, curve glass wall unit/ window treatments/ imported lighting, furniture, silk wallpaper/ 3 plasma TVs/ 24 hour valet, pool/fitness rm. Shabbat Elevator nr temples, dir water front on Bay City Skyline. Condo Ass Solid Financials $650K -707-225-7227

Charming 1 bedrooms bungalow, fully furnished + equipped great condition, well maintained, summer vacation community season is May 15 to September 30, clubhouse, heated pool, entertainment, loads of activities. Nr race track. Great location. 4500 electric + cable included, also for sale. 954-298-1162

TIME SHARES FOR RENT/ SALE-RESORT VP, THE FUTURE OF SHARE ADVERTISING. GREAT RESORTS/ GREAT PRICES! BUY TIMESHARES WHOLESALE-UP TO 90% OFF! SELL OR RENT YOUR RESORT WITH US…TURN YOUR TIMESHARE INTO CA$H! 877-342-2345 WWW.RESORTVP.COM

Belle Harbor 2 fam home on vacant 60x200 lot. Spans entire blk. $1.5M WALSH PROPERTIES 718-945-5512

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

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For Rent 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

Sunrise- (55+ Comm) For sale lux condo, 2 BR, 2 bth rms, New central air condition, free golf, clubhouse. Indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Beautiful scenery, great area. Asking $52,000 also avail. Call 954-749-6236

Boca Raton: Studio aot with stove, close to beach, quiet area, includes cable TV, close to shopping. $650 monthly, includes utilities. Call 561-674-8788

FL Summer Rental Furnished 3/2 Beach House, 4 blocks to beach, pool, newly renov, clean,. Comfortable, safe, dogs OK. Available on May 9th – Dec 27th. Short term OK. Has everything you need and more. 954-224-9314 or whwcz@att.net

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Aventura: Female only! Den/Bedroom, combo, priv bath waterview. Util incl 305-933-3273 Text to: 305-890-3696 Keyword:mh1835

Call Karina Lee Right Away (305) 803-8218 www.karinalee.com karinalnge@aol.com Aqualina, Ocean Four, Jade Ocean, One Bal Harbor. Also great Short Sales and Foreclosures Available

Ft Lauderdale: Oceanfront, newly remodeled, furnished, 2BR, 2 beautiful baths condo, Italian marble throughout, open kitchen wit S/S appliances. Washer/dryer in unit, $499,500. Call Milda Delena 561-706-9637

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

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

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

BAY HARBOR ISLAND Large 1/1.5 Pool, 4th Flr, A/C, Long term Available Walking Dist. from Bch 914-960-6789

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

CONDO FOR RENT FOUNTAIN BLEAU HOTEL: MIAMI BEACH MAGNIFICENT 800 SF STUDIO, SLEEPS 4, RENTING DAILY, WEEKLY. AVAILABLE SHORT/ LONGTERM. CALL 347-804-4666

Condo in Miami, Collins Ave + 158th Street: Arlen House, beautiful coastal view, across from the beach. For rent $1800 month, 1 Bedroom, balcony, dining room, living room, 1 ½ bathrooms, parking, completely furnished, TV, etc. Pool & tennis court. 514-691-9920

Seeking Neat, responsible and courteous professional person to share a spacious, lovely 2bedroom house in Miami’s best centrally located gated community with beautiful park, tennis, swimming, jogging trails, boating etc. and all shopping in short walking distance. Must be willing to share kitchen and bathroom with traveling married woman landlord. The house is fully modernized, furnished and beautifully appointed with impact windows and security system, spacious deck and garden. $1,500 per month plus shared utilities. Woman preferred. Long term preferred. References required. No temporary persons need apply. A sense of humor and good character are important. (305) 804-2900 Unfurnished Apt FL MIAMI BEACH Normandy Island. Brand new 1 br apt $750 Immed 305-861-8426 or 305-987-8646

Historic Area Large 1 Bedroom, Only 5 mins to beach or downtown, hardwood flrs, quiet area. $750mo 561-649-3048

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

Condo for rent Dadeland: 2/2 condo in the beautiful towers of Dadeland, 5th floor east view of the dadeland area $1800. 786-512-7068

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 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

Madison County: 11 acre parcel, gated HOA, Roads & Utilities in place. $99,000. Owner will hold mortgage with 10% down at 7% APY. Call 561-706-8739

Salon Avail East Boca FREE RENT & Equipt! GREAT VISIBILITY! Many available Downtown Boca loc. Call Owner 561-392-8920

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

Commercial/ Boat Space for sale Florida Aventura: Large boat slips (2) 45’ + 35’, free penthouse condo w/beautiful view/ water + electric at dock/ deep water/ 2 pools + tennis court, restaurant on site. $239K 305-942-8005 or 305-852-8442

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

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

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

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

Business for sale, Florida, Scooter business, in S Beach for sale. RIGHT TIME FOR THE SEASON 954-732-9597

Subway franchise for sale in Miami Kendall Area, all equipment included, great sales $330K. Contact: 786-290-4841, Email: Palaciosandres@yahoo.com

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

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For sale Israel KIryat GAT Near Beersheva- 2 Brs, KItch, L/R, 400 sq ft, front yard, playground.$80K Call 917-804-4158

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

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

Jerusalem hotel: luxury 3 BR apt, DR, LR, Kosher EIK, Pool, Near Kotel. Call 847-721-7722

NETANYA: Beautiful seafront penthouse, spacious, view of Med. 3BR, 2 balc, parking, prvt roof. 305-609-8552 www.netanyapenthose.com

Apartment For Rent 8 miles form Disney, 50 acres, perfect investment site. Kissimee water & sewer avail. Public school borders site with direct access to 17-92 150 per acre 863-665-9029

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

IN OLD JAFFA QUARTER a unique house of Ottoman empire period: Highest location in the quarter (4, Mazal Dil Alley), ocean view, fronts to Summit Park, suitable for residence or gallery. Building permit for additional floor. Call Yoash; 054-537-8744 Or Nader 050-211-3114 Jerusalem: New, kosher, furn. Flats. Short Term. 718-785-5136 sabenastar@gmail.com myjerusalemapartments.com

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

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

Apartment For Rent 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

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

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