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ALL ABOARD! RABIN MEDICAL CENTER GALA HOSTED UPON THE INTREPID
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Supporters of the Rabin Medical Center sailed on to the Intrepid to go to "battle" for the hospial's future Heart Center. More than 700 members and guests of the American Friends of the Rabin Medical Center gathered on the floating museum for the gala annual dinner, this year raising funds for the "Have A Heart" campaign funding both The Heart Institute at Rabin Medical Center and currently needed cardiac equipment..
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he evening combined serious fundraising and concern for the medical center's needs with sensational entertainment. Though illness - the flu - kept the scheduled Master of Ceremonies, Larry King, from the event, Charlie Rose most graciously took the helm. As
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HUNDREDS SALUTE SHIP MADE FROM WORLD TRADE CENTER STEEL
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William S. Marth, CEO & President of Teva Pharmaceuticals North America, was honored by the American Friends of the Rabin Medical Center at its annual gala.
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The USS New York, made with 7.5 tons of steel from the destruction of 9/11, arrived in New York City where it paused by the World Trade Center and crewmembers stood upon the flight deck as the ship received a 21 gun shot salute in remeberance of those who were killed. BY PAULA PINTO
Hundreds of onlookers stood along the Hudson River to welcome the USS New York, a 684-foot assault ship with a bow made of 7.5 tons of steel from the destruction of the Twin Towers.
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he USS New York, which made the f ive-day voyage from Norfolk, VA to New York, was greeted by cheering crowds that watched it sail beneath the Verazzano Bridge before making its way to the World Trade Center site in remembrance of those who were killed on 9/11. While paused at the WTC site, sailors and Marines stood on its flight deck in the gusty rain and a detail f ired a 21 gun shot salute. The massive ship then circled the Upper East Side before continuing its voyage beneath the George Washington Bridge and preparing to dock in Midtown Manhattan. As the ship arrived at Pier 88, next to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Fireboats released streams of red, white and blue
water in a celebratory greeting. The September 11th Families Association, president Lee Ielpi, whose son Jonathan, 29, a firefighter killed during the devastation of 9/11, was among the many who had tears in his eyes while observing the ship. "I'm thinking of my son. It's a good day. We're smiling through our tears,” Ielpi said. The chief operating officer for American Defense Systems, Ferg Foley, who spent two weeks following the attacks on September 11, 2001 coordinating the response at Ground Zero, said, “It's amazing to be onboard just knowing that it has some of that steel from Ground Zero and that it represents the fighting spirit of the United States. You can sense the pride of the service men and women working on the ship." As the boat circled Battery Park, in Manhattan, Commander Erich Schmidt, the ship’s executive officer told the crew over the loudspeaker, “You’ve done a great job getting us here. Now enjoy it.
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Hamas Rocket Can Reach Tel Aviv BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF
Hamas has a missile that can reach Tel Aviv, an Israeli army official said. en. Amos Yadlin on Tuesday told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that Hamas recently testfired a missile that can hit a target 37 miles away, which is enough to strike Tel Aviv.
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Yadlin, the head of Military Intelligence for the Israel Defense Forces, said the missile was f ired into the Mediterranean Sea, Ha'aretz reported. The rocket is apparently Iranian-made, Ynet reported, and may have been smuggled into the strip. During last winter's war in Gaza, Hamas f ired missiles with a 25-mile range that struck Beersheba.
Yadlin said, however, that Hamas is not interested in confronting Israel, preferring to concentrate on strengthening its rule in Gaza and smuggling weapons. He also said that the terrorist organization Hezbollah was stockpiling weapons in southern Lebanon and smuggling in weapons from Iran through Syria and Turkey.
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The US Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise key interest rates this week or unwind emergency support as the economy starts a tough recovery from recession, analysts say. ed policymakers were expected to hold the base lending rate at near-zero and maintain a trillion-plus dollar program to underpin the recovery at the conclusion of their two-day meeting Wednesday. Economists and traders will be poring over the Federal Open Market Committee statement released after the meeting in search of signals for the direction of monetary policy.
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"The Federal Open Market Committee will use its post-meeting statement to acknowledge the recession has ended and revise its near-term forecast to reflect the better tone of the data," said Joseph Brusuelas of Moody's Economy.com. The FOMC meeting comes after off icial data showed last week the economy grew for the f irst time in a year in the third quarter, ending the worst recession in decades. The stronger-than-expected 3.5-percent expansion in gross domestic product (GDP) likely will slow in the fourth quarter as government support measures wind down and unemployment continues to rise, economists say. With nearly 10 percent of the labor force out of work, consumer spending --
the main driver of the US economy and key to a sustainable recovery -- remains challenged. The FOMC has held its federal funds rate target at zero to 0.25 percent since last December in a bid to help kick-start the economy out of the worst downturn since the Great Depression. Fed chairman Ben Bernanke recently signaled there was no hurry to tighten monetary policy, saying action would be taken "when the economic outlook has improved suff iciently." The Fed often waits at least several months after unemployment, a lagging indicator of recovery, peaks before begin-
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Home to America's nuclear arsenal and some of its military's most advanced and classif ied platforms, the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), located just outside Omaha , will soon permanently host an unexpected exhibit - a collection of photographs documenting this city's living Holocaust survivors.
he photographs were taken by David Radler as part of a project led by Beth Dotan, director of the Institute for Holocaust Education at the Omaha Jewish Federation and the state office of the AntiDefamation League. The exhibit includes 30 photographs of 30 Holocaust survivors living in the greater Omaha area. According to Dotan, these are the last known survivors alive in the area. Dotan came up with the idea to document the city's surviving survivors ahead of the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht last
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Shavei Israel, Brings Chinese Lost Jews to Israel BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER Last week Israel celebrated the Aliyah the coming home to Israel of seven members of a long lost branch of the Jewish people. They come from a land that most people think has no connection to Jews and Judaism. They came from Kaifeng China. or the f irst time, a group of seven descendants of the Jewish community of K a i f e n g , C h i n a h a s m ov e d t o I s r a e l . T h e n e w a r r i v a l s , we r e b r o u g h t t o I s r a e l by t h e S h av e i I s r a e l o rg a n i z a t i o n . The city of their birth, Kaifeng, sits on the banks of the Yellow River and was home to a flourishing Jewish community for more than a millennium. It is believed that the original Jews in Kaifeng were migrant merchants traveling the Silk Road who for some reason and settled in this far off land. "I am very excited to be here in the Holy Land," said Yaakov Wang, one of the new immigrants. "This is something that my ancestors dreamed about for generations, and now thank G-d I have finally made it." Wang, eventually hopes to become a rabbi, so that one day he can help other Kaifeng Jewish descendants learn more about their heritage. "We received special permits from the
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Drawing of the synagogue compound in Kaifeng, by French Jesuit Jean Domenge, 1722. Interior Ministry to bring them here for a year on tourist visas, during which time they will prepare for conversion. Once they complete the conversion process, they will receive Israeli citizenship and be
Drawing of the synagogue interior, Kaifeng China, by French Jesuit Jean Domenge, 1722.
considered new olim," Shavei Israel chairman Michael Freund said. "The group will be staying at Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, a religious kibbutz near Beit Shean, where they will study at a Hebrew Ulpan." From the airport, the group went straight to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, where they recited the "Shehecheyanu" blessing, and then burst into a chorus of traditional Hebrew songs. "It took us more than two years to get the requisite permits from Israel's Interior Ministry to bring them over, but it was Inscription commemorating the rebuilding of the worth the wait," said Freund. "This is an Kaifeng synagogue, 1489. historic event," he reaches out and assists "lost Jews" seeking said, adding that, "Kaifeng's Jewish to return to the Jewish people. They have descendants are a living link between been working for years with the Bnei China and the Jewish people, and it is very Menasheh Group from India and have in moving to see the remnants of this com- the past few years been working in Poland munity returning to their roots". where they have supplied 4 rabbis to teach At its peak, during the Middle Ages, Judaism to Poles that have only recently Kaifeng Jewry numbered about 5,000 peo- discovered their Jewish roots. ple. But widespread intermarriage and When modern Zionism was established assimilation, as well as the death of the more then a hundred years ago the dream community's last rabbi, brought about its was to have a “Kibbutz Galiot” an ingathdemise by the middle of the 19th century. ering of exiles, to open its doors, to everyScholars say there are still hundreds of one with Jewish roots. Shavei Israel is people in Kaifeng who cling to their iden- helping make that dream come true. tity as descendants of the city's Jewish For more information about the community. In recent years, a growing Chinese Jewish community: number have begun to express an interest Jews in Old China, by Sidney Shapiro in studying Jewish history and culture. The City of Light, by Jacob D’Ancona Based in Jerusalem, Shavei Israel
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IDF units responsible for guarding Israel's expansive western border with Egypt said that there are approximately one million would-be infiltrators from Africa waiting to cross the mostly barrier-less border and enter Israel illegally. he statements were made to a group of MKs from the Knesset's Committee on the Issue of Foreign Workers, who traveled to the South to hear an assessment of the situation from those closest to the problem. After hearing the brief ing by IDF off icers, the committee's members called upon the government to immediately initiate the IDF contingency plan that was approved by the Olmert administration, known as "Hourglass." The plan includes a number of steps to be taken to signif icantly reduce the number of immigrants workers, who inf iltrate across Israel's expansive southern borders. Committee Chairman Ya'acov Katz called upon the defense establishment to begin immediate work on one of the salient features of the proposed project - the erection of an electronic fence along hundreds of kilometers of isolated borderlands with Egypt. MKs Shai Hermesh (Kadima), Carmel Shama (Likud) and Nitzan Horovitz (Meretz) accompanied Katz on the tour. The cost
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of the fence is estimated at $1 million per kilometer. "I salute the residents of the South who are coping with their cities being flooded by immigrants who endanger the stability of their communities," said Katz, who included the mayors of Eilat, Arad and other Negev-area cities in his committee's visit to the Egyptian border and the headquarters of the IDF's Eilat 80th Division, responsible for security along the border. Eilat Municipality off icials estimated that illegal inf iltrators now constitute around seven percent of the city's population. Katz has said that according to the data he has received, between 600 and 1000 people inf iltrate across the desert border each month. But not all residents of the South are quite so enthusiastic regarding any cuts to the number of foreign workers in the work force. Even as Katz and his committee toured the Negev, farmers in the isolated Arava Valley put the f inishing touches on their plans to launch a massive demonstration to protest cuts to the number of foreign workers that they can employ on their farms. The farmers complain that as they are located beyond commuting distance from any major cities, if they are not allowed to import hundreds of foreign workers - mostly from Thailand - they will simply not be able to harvest the produce that makes their farms viable.
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13th Century Marble Pieces Found in Acre
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BY JAMIE ROMM In an excavation conducted in late October about 100 meters north of the Old City wall of Acre, a unique f ind was discovered from the Crusader period in the 13th Century: a hoard of 350 marble items that were collected from destroyed buildings. ccording to Dr. Edna Stern, excavation director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, the hoard was found in an archaeological excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority before the Acre Municipality began building a new structure to house classrooms in the Hilmi Shafi Educational Campus. "We have here a unique f ind, the likes of which have never been discovered in the Kingdom of Jerusalem in the Crusader period (the capital of which was Acre)," Stern said in a statement on Tuesday. "During the archaeological excavations we came upon a cellar that was sealed by a collapse, comprised of building stones and charred beams." Stern said that beneath the cellar floor a hoard of about 350 marble items and colored stones were discovered, including two broken marble tombstones with Latin inscriptions with one belonging to a person by the name of Maratinus. Flat marble slabs and marble tiles of various sizes and colors were found as
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Thirteenth Century marble pieces found at an Acre excavation site. well. Some extraordinary items were also found, among them a large stone cross and a large fragment of porphyry (a rare precious purple stone, which was the color of royalty in Roman times)," Stern said. "The quality of the marble is excellent and it was undoubtedly imported from abroad." She said that the marble is a major f ind in helping to learn about the history of the area. "Everyone knows that Crusader Acre was an important center for international trade and the marble hoard reflects the magnif icent buildings that were erected here but have not survived, as well as also the commerce and the
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Ben-Eliezer Alone at Turkish Reception
High Costs Discourage Europeans from Keeping Kosher
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Industry, Trade and Labor Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer will be the only government minister attending the Turkish Republic Day at the home of the Turkish ambassador in Kfar Shmaryahu, a reflection of the current tension between the two countries.
The extravagantly high price of kosher food - especially meat - is preventing European Jews from adhering to Jewish dietary laws, thus blurring their Jewish identity, a group of rabbis who met in Brussels warned this week.
either President Shimon Peres, who Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan harangued at the Davos Conference in January, nor Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, nor Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman will be attending. A spokeswoman for Peres, when asked whether he would attend the reception, as he had last year, said simply he would be "unable to make it." Asked whether this was a form of protest, she said she had nothing to add. The same response was given by Lieberman's spokesman, who said the foreign minister would not attend, but would also not give any details as to why not. A spokesman for Netanyahu said the prime minister had other obligations Thursday night. Another source in the Prime Minister's Office said that the prime minister did not generally attend national day receptions, with the exception of the July 4 party at the US ambassador's home. This year, the source noted, Netanyahu also attended the
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Industry, Trade and Labor Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer. Egyptian national day reception to mark 30 years since the signing of the EgyptianIsraeli peace treaty. A spokeswoman at the Turkish embassy said that invitations are usually sent to the entire cabinet. She said Ben-Eliezer and Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon had said they would attend. A spokeswoman for Ayalon said later in the day, however, that he too had scheduling problems, and that the Foreign Ministry would be represented by director-general Yossi Gal. Ben Eliezer, meanwhile, said on Israel Radio that the Turkish-Israeli relationship was a strategic one important to both countries. "We have to look at our strategic interests, and out strategic interest is to continue having a relationship with the Turks. Those
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he current prices of kosher food in Europe makes it extremely difficult for tens of thousands of Jews to obtain kosher food," said Rabbi Aryeh Goldberg, deputy director of the Rabbinical Centre of Europe (RCE). "Their failure to eat kosher erodes their Jewish identity and their insulation from non-Jewish society," he said. Over 100 rabbis and representatives of leading kosher supervision outfits gathered for a conference organized by the RCE this week. The rabbis discussed various topics, but most emphasis was placed on the question of finding ways to lower the prices of kosher food in Europe, said Asher Gold, RCE's spokesman. An example that was given at the conference was the kosher meat market in Britain, one of the most expensive. The British company Tesco sells a whole, non-kosher chicken at ÂŁ2. In contrast, a kosher chicken of similar weight costs five to six times more than that - between ÂŁ10-12. The situation is similar on the European
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Kosher but costly. continent, which is split up into two different markets: countries where it is impossible to obtain any kosher meat whatsoever and countries where the prices of kosher meat are prohibitively high. One exception is France, where a large slaughterhouse located in Paris provides meat at a premium of just 25%. Rabbi Jermia Menachem Kohen, Head of Paris's Consistoire [rabbinical court], said that the large economies to scale enable France's 500,000 Jews to buy cheap kosher meat. "Since we have such a large demand the added costs for kosher meat are shared by more people which means that each person pays less," said Kohen in a telephone interview with The Jerusalem Post from Paris. "There are 210 restaurants under our supervision, 70 butchers and 55 caterers and
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Department of Homeland Security Opens Cyber Security Center BY ELIZABETH LEE Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano opened the new National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center. The $9 million center houses a team of government and private sector computer experts to monitor and prevent breaches in cyber security by hackers or foreign governments. rom communication to finances and healthcare, every aspect of American life is connected to a computer. The dependence on technology puts the United States at risk of a cyber attack. "Malicious hackers want to undermine federal state and local networks. Hostile foreign governments are testing and developing an aggressive cyber warfare strategy. Private sector cyber espionage undermines technological investments made by leading american companies," said Democratic Congressman David Price, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security. He says businesses lose billions of dollars every year from cyber attacks. To protect the government and private sector, the Department of Homeland Security created the
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Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the center merges the private sector with the telecommunications and cyber security divisions within the department. "This is all designed to facilitate a timely and effective crisis communications, crisis operations, in the event of a signif icant communications disruption or cyber incident," she said. Assistant Secretary of Cyber Security and Communications, Gregory Schaffer says the new center will make the United States less vulnerable during a crisis, like a natural disaster. "There has been a number of reports that have thought about for example could someone leverage like a hurricane and launch a cyber attack in that moment when we are dealing with the physical disruption of the networks," he said. Schaffer says the new center will identify and report a breach of cyber security more eff iciently than before. "So by having these units together, we expect they will be reactive in a much faster way and they'll be able to plan more effectively for events as they are coming," he said. To better protect the U.S. from the technology it has so enthusiastically embraced.
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Clinton: Israel, Palestinians Resume Talks Without Preconditions BY LUIS RAMIREZ U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is calling on Israel and the Palestinians to return to negotiations as soon as possible. The top U.S. diplomat met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem and earlier with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Abu Dhabi as part of U.S. efforts to step up the pressure on both sides to resume talks. illary Clinton arrived in Jerusalem late Saturday and went straight into meetings with Israeli leaders. In joint remarks with Clinton, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for an immediate resumption of talks. Clinton said Israelis and Palestinians should begin negotiations and iron out their differences - including the key sticking point of Jewish settlements - in talks. "We know that negotiations often take positions that then have to be worked through once the actual process starts. I think the best way to determine the way forward is, as the Prime Minister said, get on the path," she said. Mr. Netanyahu said Israel is ready to begin talks without preconditions. "The other side is not. It is asking and piling on preconditions that it never put on in the 16 years that we've had the peace process since annunciation of the Oslo accords. There have not been these preconditions. It's a change of Palestinian
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policy and I hope they change it back to the right thing which is to get into the negotiating tent," he said. The U.S. Secretary of State aff irmed Mr. Netanyahu's words. "There has never been a precondition. It's always been an issue within the negotiations," she said. The Netanyahu government has offered to impose limits on construction in settlements, a concession Clinton called unprecedented. Israel's offer does not go far enough for the Palestinians. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Secretary Clinton at meeting earlier Saturday in Abu Dhabi the Palestinians will not return to talks unless Israel calls a total freeze on construction at settlements in the occupied West Bank. He said the most important thing he and Secretary Clinton discussed was the peace process and how to resume talks. Mr. Abbas said the Palestinians emphasized that the most important thing for them to continue the peace process is a halt to settlement activities in general. The Palestinians had been encouraged by President Barack Obama's earlier calls for Israel to freeze settlement construction. Many were angered after the White House recently modif ied its language and instead told Israel to restrain settlement growth. The Palestinians say the existence of the settlements - home to hundreds of thousands of Israelis - impede prospects for the creation of a viable future Palestinian state.
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Two Children Vaccinated Hundreds Salute Ship Made Without Parent’s Permission From WTC Steel In New York were Hospitalized BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF School nurses mistakenly gave the swine flu to two students whose parent’s did not give permission for it, which sent one Brooklyn girl with epilepsy to the hospital. The child’s mother was outraged by the school’s to give the child the injection without her consent. The child has an allergic reaction to it.
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fficials at Public School 335 in Crown Heights called an ambulance to take the child to SUNY Downstate Medical Center when she fell ill following the arm jab. "My stomach was hurting, and I was itching," she said after being released from the hospital. The young girl’s mother had been waiting for her doctors advice on whether or not she should get the vaccine because she is taking medicine to control her epilepsy. Troy was waiting for advice from her family doctor on whether should get the shot since she takes medicine to control her epilepsy. According to a report in the Daily News, the nurse didn’t check to see if the child was approved for the vaccine before giving her the injection.
Her mother, who was very upset, expressed her anger towards the school for making such a horrible mistake, and giving her child the vaccine without parental consent. Following the child being sent to the hospital, a Health Department employee tried to get the mother to sign a consent for- giving permission for the vaccine. "I was insulted. I was really angry. 'You just incriminated yourself even more,'" the mother said. "If they'd taken proper precautions in the school this never would have happened." A student at PS 65 in Staten Island also received the vaccine without parental permission on Wednesday, but officials gave no further details. Officials for the nurses union declined to comment. The Health Department said the incidents were under investigation. "The Health Department does not expect any future adverse medical effects for these children, but we are working to determine how this misstep occurred," said spokeswoman Jessica Scaperotti. "We will develop additional safeguards to prevent similar instances in the future." She added that the vaccine is safe for kids suffering from epilepsy.
Continued from cover That’s all.” Among those who paid tribute to the ship, was JoAnn Atlas, of Howells, N.Y., whose husband, fire Lt. Gregg Atlas died on 9/11. Atlas hung a flag-themed banner on the railing that separates the land from the sea, and written upon its red stripes were the names of the emergency workers who died while trying to come to the rescue of others on September 11, 2001, a day noted as the most horrific terrorist attack to ever mark American soil. "I just thought it was important to see the transformation of the tragedy's wreckage. To see how from that, something else can come of it,” said an onlooker who came from Huntington, NY, to see the ship. In a short ceremony at Pier 88, Mayor
Bloomberg acknowledged that the name of the USS New York is a fitting for the ship because it represents freedom, courage and resilience. "This ship is actually a physical representation of that spirit with steel from the World Trade Center built into its bow so every friend that sets foot on it and every foe that dares challenge it will feel its power and know that it is literally made from the heart and soul of the city that has been scaried so much," Bloomberg said. The ship was named USS New York to honor the city, state, and those who died as a result of 9/11. On Saturday, the USS New York, will sail back to Norfolk Virginia where it will be used to conduct Marines training and exercises upon it. Once commissioned, the USS New York will escort Marines to worldwide destinations.
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All Aboard! Rabin Medical Center Gala Hosted Upon The Intrepid Air and Space Museum always, Rose managred the evening's program with great charm. His recollection of a last conversation with his friend, Yitzhak Rabin, at the same Gala fourteen years earlier - during what was to be the Prime Minister's last trip - was emotional and deeply felt. Rose recalled that even as the Prime Minister's entourage was leaving the Intrepid that festive evening, Rabin turned back to greet him in friendship one f inal time, saying "See you in Jerusalem." Sadly, Rose reminisced, it was a meeting that was not to be. Teva Pharmaceuticals of North America and its CEO and President,William S. Marth, were the evening's Honorees. Founded in Jerusalem over a hundred years ago, Teva is among the world's 20 largest pharmaceutical companies, with sales surpassing 11 billion dollars. The company is a global leader in the industry, especially recognized as the "world's largest producer of generic pharmaceuticals" and a leader in "ground breaking research into new therapies."
“The AFRMC is commited to helping the Rabin Medical Center continue to expand its facilities as a state of the art medical institution.� The AFRMC award recognized the work of William Marth that helps assure that innovative, inexpensive, generic medicines, products that enhance the health and lives of people throughout the world, be readily available. Greetings from Israel were conveyed by Nava Barak, President, Friends of Rabin Medical Center, Israel, who expressed appreciation to the AFRMC for its on going support for the advancement of the work of the hospital. Her recollections of the some of the indiduals whose lives had been saved by doctors at RCM were tender and touching. Gabriella Shalev, Israel's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, conveyed greetings from the people of Israel. The AFRMC is commited to helping the Rabin Medical Center continue to expand its facilities as a state of the art medical institution. The organization delighted its guests with music, dance and laughter during the 2009 Gala. Stars of the Broadway production "Memphis" sampled the production's music, Savion Glover tapped a rhythmic duet of feet and drums, and "legendary comedian" Robert Klein presented an hysterical performance. His humor was timely and targeted, poking fun at very personal - some might say, embarrasing - medical procedures. With many in the audience familiar with his topic, his rendition of "Colonoscopy," using humor to emphasis the importance of good medical care, brought great laughter to all. As he pantomimed maneuvering a massive 1950's television camera across the stage, Klein used both physical and verbal humor, asking his audience to imagine what past generations would
Charlie Rose served as Master of Ceremonies for the AFRMC 2009 Gala.
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William S Marth with Charlie Rose. Marth is CEO and President of Teva Pharmacudicals, North America and honoree of the 2009 Gala dinner.
Mr and Mrs Offer Yardeni, strong supporters of the Rabin Medical Center, at the 2009 gala aboard the Intrepid Museum. Yardeni is a member of the Board of Directors of the AFRMC
Comedian Robert Klein headlined the evenings entertainment at the 2009 AFRMC Gala. have thought of the idea of a television camera examining the inside of the human body - and emphasizing the importance of modern medical technology. Usining his own sixty-something head to illustrate, his recollection of instructions to his barber were classic take some off the top, and on top, make a circle... Robert Klein it was just plain funny. Bidding on a range of exceptional works - art donated by renowned Israeli artists and state of the art medical equipment needed by the medical center raised the excitement level as the agile auctioneer Jennifer Roth, Senior Vice President of Sotheby's Auction House, cajoled the crowd. Executive Director of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Joshua Plaut and his staff successfully completed a well enjoyed and successful event.
The ability to encourage over 700 people to attend and generously participate in a fund raising auction in diff icult economic times is an indication of both the importance of the cause and the skill of the organizers. Attendees at the AFRMC Gala visiting the Intrepid Air and Space Museum for the f irst time enjoyed a unique and awe inspiring experience.
The aircraft carrier, f irst commissioned in 1943, is a national historic landmark. It's exhibits portray the history of the ship and its personnel during an active service life that spanned decades. Included among the museum's exhibits is one of Israel's famed K'f ir aircraft, manufactured by Israel Aircraft Industries.
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WAR ON TERROR
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WAR ON TERROR Radical Muslim Sect Leader Killed in FBI Raid BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF
BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF
The FBI fatally shot the leader of a radical Muslim sect who preached a violent, separation theology and, authorities said, once remarked that law enforcement would have to shoot him before they could arrest him.
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uqman Ameen Abdullah fired a gun when FBI agents, who had come to arrest him on criminal charges, ordered him to drop his weapon, according to authorities. The agents fired back and killed Abdullah. An FBI dog was also fatally shot, though it was not immediately clear whose bullets killed the dog. Abdullah, also known as Christopher Thomas, was the leader of the Detroit faction of a Sunni Islam group known as Ummah, which consists mainly of American blacks who converted to Islam while in prisons throughout the country. Abdullah had been convicted in 1981 of assault and carrying a concealed weapon. According to authorities, the group advocates that a separate nation governed by Muslim law be carved out from U.S. territory. The FBI said an informant told the agency that Abdullah advocated spreading Islam through violent jihad and preached that the Koran permitted theft, robbery and other crimes as long as they benefited Islam. "He regularly preaches anti-government and anti-law enforcement rhetoric," FBI agent Gary Leone wrote in an affidavit. "Abdullah and his followers have trained regularly in the use of firearms and continue to train in martial arts and sword fighting." The FBI said the group has been involved in criminal activity for years. Authorities had sought to arrest Abdullah and 10 followers on charges that include conspiracy to commit federal crimes, including theft from interstate shipments, mail fraud to obtain the insurance proceeds of arson, illegal possession and sale of firearms, and tampering with motor vehicle identification numbers. Three men sought in the raid remained free, but the FBI said the others were apprehended without incident.
Two Jews Shot at LA Synagogue
Luqman Ameen Abdullah fired at FBI agents who were arresting him on criminal charges. Authorities said members of the group which is led nationwide by convicted copkiller Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rapp Brown - are known to be armed.
“Abdullah preaches that every Muslim should have a weapon, and should not be scared to use their weapon when needed.” In addition to an informant telling authorities that Abdullah said police would have to shoot him before arresting him, according to court records, another informant told the FBI that Abdullah sometimes wore a bulletproof vest under his robe. "Abdullah preaches that every Muslim should have a weapon, and should not be scared to use their weapon when needed," Mr. Leone wrote. In one sermon, according to court records, Abdullah shouted at his followers, "Police, so what? Police die too! Feds die too! Do not carry a pistol if you're going to give it up to police. You give them a bullet."
Two members of the Adat Yeshurun Valley Sephardic congregation, Mori Ben-Nissan, 38, and Allen Lasry, 53, were wounded in the legs when an unidentified gunman wearing a black hooded sweatshirt entered the underground parking garage. Mr. Lasry and Ben-Nissan had arrived at 6:20 in the morning at the synagogue for early morning prayers.
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he gunman fired at his first victim, "without any words," and wounded him in the legs, LAPD Deputy Chief Michael Moore said. He then fired at the second victim as he entered the parking area. Initially investigated as a possible hate crime, city off icials later said it was too early to determine the motive for the attack. "If someone was looking to be at the beit knesset when people would be around, 6:30 in the morning would be pretty much the perfect time," Cooper said. "Maybe it's a gang member or someone who's unstable looking for trouble. The other possibility is that he knows darn well where he was and why he was shooting." Jewish organizations issued swift condemnations of the shooting, which brought to mind the shooting at Washington's US Holocaust Memorial Museum in June, when 88-year-old James W. von Brunn opened f ire and killed a security guard. "While we have not conf irmed the motive behind this horrendous act, we obviously take a shooting at a synagogue very seriously. “Citing a recent hate crime report by the city's Commission on Human Relations,” Amanda Susskind, a regional director of the Anti-Defamation League said “Jews in Los Angeles are disproportionately targeted for reli-
Parking lot of Adat Jeshurin where 2 Jews were shot. gious hate crimes. "Statistics consistently show Jews to be far and away the most frequently targeted religious group, with 74 percent of hate crimes motivated by religion being perpetrated against Jews in Los Angeles County," Susskind said. Hatzolah, the Jewish ambulance corps, responded with four volunteers. They are helping police notify local synagogues as a precaution. Since 9/11, his synagogue has employed an internal security director and security guards monitor the entrance at all times. There has been speculation that the shooting is in somehow connected to the recent FBI raid on a Detroit African American Islamic group, in which the leader was killed and other members arrested. Police were reviewing Adat Yeshurun's closed-circuit video for possible leads. The synagogue, located at 12405 Sylven Street in a quiet, residential neighborhood, is relatively small, with 150 families as congregants. Originally founded by Moroccan Jews, it today serves a large concentration of Israelis who live in the neighborhood.
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Iranian Threat Iranian Regime Accused of Stealing Billions BY BENJAMIN JOFFE-WALT Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's administration has been accused of extensive financial fraud after a dispute between government agencies revealed a $35 billion discrepancy in revenues from the country's oil sales. report by Iran's State Audit organization found a series of inconsistencies in the amount of revenue recorded by different organs of Ahmadinejad's government. The discrepancies, totaling around $66 billion, are equivalent to Iran's average oil revenues over an entire year. Ahmadinejad's regime has been accused of misappropriating oil revenues for years. While the gist of the State Audit organization's f indings were made public months ago, the extent of the inconsistencies it uncovered were f irst revealed Monday by Farda, a conservative local media outlet associated with Teheran's mayor Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, frequently cited as a
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potential future contender for president. "The amount was really surprising," Hossein Bastani, the co-founder of Rooz, an Iranian dissident journal, told The Media Line. "In the past the Iranian parliament questioned what had happened to $1 billion in the 2006 budget. Until this week, that was the largest amount of money to have disappeared. Now we are talking about $66 billion!" "We do not think that this money is stolen, not at all," Bastani clarif ied. "What is important is that the government is using such huge amounts of money in a non-transparent way. Whether it is to assure the re-election of Ahmadinejad or other secret military or intelligence projects doesn't really matter. Every dollar made from oil exports should be sent to the Central Bank." The largest of the discrepancies centers around $35 billion worth of imported goods. While Iran's Central Bank reported almost $220 billion worth of goods to have been purchased for
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Congress Turns Up Pressure on Iran BY HILARY LEILA KRIEGER The US Congress continued to turn up the pressure on Iran Thursday, after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pledged not to retreat "even one iota" on its nuclear program. ran was reported by Amercian and European officials to have rejected the idea of giving up custody, temporarily, of about three-quarters of its known quantities of low- enriched uranium - a central component of the effort to find a compromise on its nuclear program and prevent its development of nuclear weapons. In Washington, a key Senate committee passed sanctions legislation meant to cripple Teheran's ability to import gasoline, a day after a House committee did the same. The legislation still needs to pass a full session of both houses of the legislature before it can become law, but it showed that Congress was taking action even as Iran gave mixed messages on whether it would accept the Vienna proposal. Ahmadinejad, in a speech to a rally on Thursday in the northeastern city of Mashhad, called enriching uranium Iran's "inalienable right" and said the West had moved from "confrontation to interaction." Ahmadinejad said that "ground has been paved for nuclear cooperation" and Teheran was ready to work on nuclear fuel supplies and technical know-how with the UN nuclear watchdog, but then hedged on whether Iran would fulf ill the agreement as it had been worked out. He said Iran welcomed the international offer to ship out 70 percent of its enriched uranium to Russia for further enrichment, but was vague as to whether the Islamic Republic would sign the deal. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly called the deal "a good agree-
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ment" that was "balanced," but didn't say whether the US was open to revising it. Israel maintained a low prof ile Thursday on the issue, with no comment from the prime minister and restrained remarks from the defense minister. This low-key response appeared to reflect a desire to avoid Israel "becoming the story," which is now focused on whether Teheran will accept the Vienna agreement. Reuters reported Thursday that the nation had handed the International Atomic Energy Agency its response to the UN deal. The news agency cited state-owned Al-Alam TV. There was no information on the content or nature of the response, and no off icial conf irmation from the IAEA. Iran has been considering the deal for a week. While Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's off ice declined comment on the matter, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, during an interview with Israel Radio, reiterated his opposition to the plan, saying it would at most set the Iranian nuclear program back by just a year. Another problem with the agreement, he said, is that it legitimizes Iran's enriching low-grade uranium for peaceful needs. "That helps them in their argument
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US Senators Attack Goldstone Report BY TALI MINSBERG In the wake of the Goldstone Report and amid the nuclear threat from Iran, 10 state senators, through the American-Israel Friendship League and the National Conference of State Legislatures, are on a study tour of Israel. ith a jam-packed itinerary, the NCSL delegation is meeting with officials such as Ron Dermer, senior adviser to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, and Daniel Taub, director-general of the Foreign Ministry's Law Division. No. 1 on the meeting agenda? Goldstone. According to Georgia State Sen. Don Balfour, president of the NCSL, the Goldstone document is misunderstood in the United States. "Yesterday we had a meeting about the Goldstone Report. The average American says, 'Hey, war crimes? [with a shocked look on his face],' but then you read it and you see almost everything we [US] do is a war crime. "Sometimes there are civilian casualties, which is horrible. But is that a war crime? If so, that changes the way we def ine war," he said. If indeed the IDF is accused of war crimes, "Every soldier is going to be a war criminal. If you bomb an al-Qaida terrorist and one of their family members dies, that would be a war crime," Balfour said. (Indeed John Bolton, a former American ambassador to the UN, has
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argued that the Goldstone Report has strong implications for the future of the US and warfare. "In the UN, Israel frequently serves as a surrogate target in lieu of the US, particularly concerning the use of military force preemptively or in self-defense," Bolton wrote in an October 19 Wall Street Journal op-ed. "Accordingly, UN decisions on ostensibly Israel-specif ic issues can lay a predicate for subsequent action against, or efforts to constrain, the US. Mr. Goldstone's recommendation to convoke the International Criminal Court is like putting a loaded pistol to Israel's head - or, in the future, to America's."). On September 29, 32 US senators signed a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urging the Obama administration to block any punitive measures against Israel at the UN on account of the report. Sponsored by Johnny Isakson (RGeorgia) and Kristen Gillbrand (D-New York), the letter focuses on Israel's right to protect itself after years of rocket attacks from Gaza. The US State Department has criticized the "one-sided mandate" of the Goldstone Report and cited "serious flaws" in the investigation. Balfour said he agreed with the US government's disapproval of the Goldstone Report, saying, "I wouldn't even say that the report is one-sided. It is perverted and it changes the game of war." Meetings with Israeli politicians
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Election 2009 Bloomberg A Shoe-in, Corizine in a Battle BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER As we go to press on election eve, it has become apparent that the incumbent Mayor Michael Bloomberg of NYC will be re-elected for a third term of office over challenger Bill Thomson. Many have been looking at the race as a no contest since the beginning of the campaign. Some of the Democrats that thought to challenge the mayor, such as Anthony Wiener, dropped out months ago seeing the futility of going up against Mayor Bloomberg with his massive campaign fund war chest. ne political analyst said that the only way for Mr. Thomson to win is for Bloomberg to loose through the apathy of the voters. “People just might not show up to vote, thinking that the election is already over,” he explained. “It might be that Thomson supporters will then outnumber Bloomberg’s and there will be an upset.” In neighboring NJ the gubernatorial incumbent Democrat John Corzine and Republican challenger Chris Christie have been running nearly even in a hard fought campaign, with Independent Chris Daggett attracting enough support to have an influence on the outcome. The outcome will be decided in the trenches. That means manning the phones, working the room and hitting the streets. "The contrast between my opponent and me could not be sharper. If you want middle class tax cuts, if you want rebates, if you want senior freeze, ours is the direction to take," said Corzine from the campaign trail.
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But Christie believes he offers an alternative. "We feel really good about where we are and I think New Jersey is ready for a change." The Republican challenger, who's trying to give Republican's their first Garden State gubernatorial victory in twelve years, is currently in a statistical dead heat with Corzine. Christie says even though he's been outspent by the governor, the tight race tells him residents are ready for a change. "I think it shows you two things. There's a great level of discontent about the Governor and how he's failed the people of this state, and his performance. Second, I think our message is getting through," said Christie. The stakes in New Jersey, are incredibly high for Corzine, the Obama administration and the entire Democratic party. "You know it's an important election when our president comes here three times over four months," said Corzine.
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REAL ESTATE
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Consolo and Aquino to Market Signature Brand Building On Prominent Corner in “Bloomies Country” BY LINDA S. ALEXANDER The leasing team of Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, and Joseph Aquino, Executive Vice President of Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division has been chosen to market a three-level stand-alone building at 989 Third Avenue, on the southeast corner of 59th Street, a major retail corridor shared by Bloomingdale’s and the Bloomberg Building. rare brand building availability for this high-profile district, with approximately 3,000 square feet, it is on the same block as the prestigious Decoration & Design Building and Architects & Designers Building. Also along the popular Third Avenue corridor are City Cinemas, Urban Outfitters, Home Depot, The Container Store and Ethan Allen. Destination eateries also enhance the area: Dylan’s Candy Bar, David Burke at Bloomingdales, California Pizza Kitchen and the world renowned Le Cirque. “This is an exceptional opportunity for a retailer to have its own brand prominently displayed on multiple levels on one of the busiest streets in Midtown,” opined Ms. Consolo. “It’s at the apex of where the world of fashion meets worldwide corporate headquarters, which makes it ideal for everything from upscale boutiques to home furnishings and much more.” Mr. Aquino added, “The ‘seven-days-a week’ traffic on this block is nonstop because it’s ‘Bloomies Country’ to shoppers around the world. This is an absolute destination for
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Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, and Joseph Aquino, Executive Vice President of Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division has been chosen to market a three-level standalone building at 989 Third Avenue
millions, which is why we place so many successful retail businesses along Third and Lexington Avenues.” About Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division: Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division is the industry leader in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services on a local, national and international scale. Its scope of work is comprehensive and extends to virtually every facet of retail real estate and every kind of retail location – from urban and suburban streets to malls, shopping centers, lifestyles centers and power centers. Prudential Douglas Elliman’s retail clients come from every segment of the market from luxury fashion to mass merchandising. It works on behalf of private and public investors, entrepreneurial owners and real estate developers with significant portfolios or single assets. Offering a strategic platform of services, the Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division specializes in creating customized, highly focused solutions on a client-by-client basis, oversees retail operations for the 50 Prudential commercial real estate offices (retail services divisions) nationwide, and is part of a preeminent real estate organization with more than 4,000 agents and a network of national and international affiliates. Ranked in the top five real estate brokerages nationally, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate is an independently owned and operated member of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates and an equal housing opportunity company.
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NY Hit Hardest By Property Taxes BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF Hard-hit New York and New Jersey homeowners not only pay more in property taxes than anyone else in the nation, they also give up a bigger percentage of their income for it. ew census data show that residents of four counties in the Empire State and six in the Garden State paid an average of more than 7 percent of their income in real-estate taxes. The national average is 2.85 percent. The worst proportional tax bite in the nation falls on New Jersey's Passaic County. The average homeowner there has an annual income of $85,088 and pays $7,095 a year in real-estate taxes. The tax comes to 8.34 percent of income. This means Passaic residents are paying the taxman about one out of every $12 they earn for the pleasure of owning a home. Other US counties -- particularly in New York and New Jersey -- are wealthier and their residents pay more in property taxes. But their tax bill may be less painful because it amounts to a smaller share of their income. For example, Nassau homeowners have an average annual income of $103,831, making them among the most affluent in the nation. Their tax bill of $8,306 is 8 percent of their income, ranking third highest in the nation, behind Passaic and Essex counties.
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Westchester has the highest realestate tax bills in the nation, $8,404 a year, But it ranks seventh in terms of proportion of income, 7.55 percent. Suffolk residents pay $6,842, or 7.24 percent of income, the ninth highest in the nation. In contrast, the softest tax bite in the country falls on 10 counties in Louisiana, according to a study of new Census Bureau data for 2006-2008 conducted by the Tax Foundation. Homeowners in Vernon Parish, La., pay an average of only $120 a year in property taxes. That's just 0.25 percent of the average income, $47,085. In other words, the relative tax hit for Passaic homeowners is more than 33 times that of Vernon residents. Vernon ranks dead last in proportional tax bite among the 1,822 US counties with 20,000 or more residents, the new data show. One of the bargains turns out to be Manhattan. Although the average Manhattan homeowner pays $3,895 a year, that's a mere 2.78 percent of the median income, $140,004. That puts Manhattan 558th in the nation. Taxes take a bigger relative bite in the other boroughs. Queens ranked 260th in the nation, Brooklyn was 280th, The Bronx was 333rd and Staten Island was 438th.
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Coney Island Elected Officials Announce $21 Million in Funding for Luna Park Mitchell-Lama BY ILAN KAYATSKY Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, State Senator Diane Savino, Assemblyman Alec BrookKrasny, and Councilman Domenic Recchia announced a $21 million funding commitment for critical structural repairs at the Luna Park Housing Corporation, a 48-year-old City-administered Mitchell-Lama development in Coney Island. As a condition for receiving these muchneeded funds, Luna Park’s co-op board has agreed to maintain the development’s affordability and remain in the Mitchell-Lama program for at least 20 years. This will ensure the preservation of 1,600 affordable housing units – with over 5,000 residents – in Brooklyn for years to come.
the Mitchell-Lama program and receives the critical improvements its residents deserve,” said Markowitz. “Brooklyn is ‘proud home to everyone from everywhere’ and we must use every tool there is to ensure it stays that way—and it’s why we must continue to beat the drum and keep up the mantra of ‘affordable forever.’” “Preserving Mitchell-Lama housing is crucial to providing affordable housing opportunities for New York,” said Savino. “I am happy to have secured funding for much needed repairs to the Luna Park housing complex, in order to ensure that residents are living in safe conditions.” “I am so happy to be a part of this great effort to help keep affordable housing’s presence in our community,” said BrookKrasny. “Luna Park has made the right choice on all counts, and this continued partnership with New York City is going to beneficial to all of us. We can all hope that more developments will go the way of Luna Park and continue to stay in the Mitchell-Lama program.” “Luna Park is a diverse, vibrant community that enriches my district,” said Recchia. “The residents of Luna Park made an important decision when they voted to remain in the Mitchell-Lama program, because it’s imperative that we maintain affordable housing for the people who call Brooklyn home. With the cost of living going up, we need to make commitments to affordable housing, which is why we allocated money for important upgrades at the Luna Park buildings. People who have lived in Brooklyn their whole lives deserve to stay here, and it’s housing like Luna Park that allows that to happen.”
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he funding, which includes $15 million from the New York City Depar tment of Housing Preser vation and Development, the largest City grant ever given to a Mitchell-Lama, will f inance major external repairs for Luna Park’s aging buildings. “I am extremely pleased that Luna Park will remain in the Mitchell-Lama program for 20 years and continue to be an important bastion of affordable housing for residents in my district,” said Nadler. “Luna Park has been an affordable place to live in Brooklyn for an impressive 50 years, and it is critical that we protect and support such resources for working and middle-class people, particularly now, as the cost of living becomes less and less reasonable for New Yorkers. I am committed to working with co-op members, the City, and other elected officials to ensure that Luna Park can complete its critical structural repairs and improvements.” “I am thrilled to have supported this major commitment to Luna Park, and stand with the co-op owners, tenants and our public officials to ensure it remains part of
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Labs On Wheels Rev Up Con Edison Green Fleet BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF A pair of Con Edison “laboratories on wheels” are high on technology and low on emissions – driving a commitment to reduce global warming with a greener fleet. he company has bolstered its “green fleet” with two Ford E-450 vans that carry sophisticated equipment to detect fluid leaks in underground electrical feeders. By finding leaks early, Con Edison minimizes the environmental impact and saves on cleanup costs. These rolling labs each contain a smaller, more fuel-eff icient engine than the trucks they are replacing. The smaller engines and the hybrid technology kick up fuel eff iciency by 31 percent over the older models. In addition to the fuel-eff iciency upgrades, the new vehicles use lightemitting diode (LED) lighting to warn surrounding traff ic. Older vehicles required a “tail vehicle” to drive behind them for safety. The new trucks don’t require an escort, meaning even more savings on fuel and emissions. Con Edison will take delivery on a third hybrid, leak-detecting truck next year. "We see our 'green' cars and trucks as an investment in our region and in America's future," said Loretta Vanacore, vice president for Central Field Services. "Our eco-friendly vehicles help reduce global warming and reduce our nation's reliance on foreign oil. At Con Edison, the goal of reducing our carbon footprint is woven into everything we do.” In May, the company met a goal set two years ago of having 100 hybrid vehicles in service by this year. With the recent delivery of 38 hybrid vehicles, the company now has about 140 hybrids at its Con Edison Company of New York and Orange & Rockland Utilities Inc. subsidiaries. The company also has four plug-in hybrid Priuses; a Mini-E, which is a highway-rated electric car; and a prototype Ford vehicle. The company is using the Ford as part of a test program with the automobile maker and the Electric Power
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Research Institute to speed the commercialization of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Con Edison has 25 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled cars and will order an additional 30 in 2010. The company will also place 30 CNG-fueled trucks into service in 2010. The hybrid and CNG vehicles save about 20,000 gallons of petroleum a year. The company also provides CNG to several government and private fleets throughout New York City. In addition, Con Edison’s fleet of approximately 1,700 diesel trucks is using clean-burning B-20 biodiesel fuel. Twenty percent of the fuel is from soybeans. That helps the company offset nearly 400,000 gallons of petroleum a year. Among other environmental honors, Con Edison has received recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) this year ranked Con Edison the top utility in a f irst-time measurement of companies’ climate-change performance actions. The company also received seventh-place rankings in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index’s (CDLI) S&P 500-utility and global utility categories. Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $14 billion in annual revenues and $34 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through its two regulated utility subsidiaries and its three competitive energy businesses. For additional f inancial, operations and customer service information, visit Consolidated Edison, Inc.’s Web site at www.conedison.com The Power of Green site, www.coned.com/thepowerofgreen provides more than 100 energy-saving tips, news about the company’s environmental efforts, and links to information about renewable energy and green power. To learn more about going green, f ind us on Facebook at Power of Green.
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OU Job Board To Present Webcast: Mortgage and The Credit Crisis BY STEPHEN STEINER The Orthodox Union Job Board will present “Mortgage and Credit Crisis II,” a seminar providing practical answers and solutions to persisting credit issues. It will take place on Monday November 16, 2009 from 5:30 to 6:45 EST at the Orthodox Union’s New York office and will be webcast globally at www.oujobs.org opics to be addressed, according to Michael Rosner, OU Job Board director, include eliminating excessive debt; self-managing; loan consolidations; bankruptcy; and debt settlement on second mortgages. The program will also involve a panel of three top experts in the mortgage banking, lending and legal fields: Lisa J. Alfo, attorney and mortgage planner; Steven Burman, CEO of the Credit Advocate Counseling Corporation; and David Siegel, attorney specializing in bankruptcy and real estate. The program comes as the sequel to “Mortgage and Credit Crisis: How to Handle It,” a program presented in the
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wake of last fall’s economic crisis and designed to help people manage their f inancial struggles. Additionally, the OU Job Board regularly lists local, national, and international job availabilities online at www.oujobs.org; organizes job fairs and teleconference interviews; and offers job search workshops, such as resume writing and networking. The Job Board also has extensive job training programs available live or via webcasts. The seminar is free of charge, but registration is required even for those who will be viewing online by visiting www.oujobs.org and selecting “Mortgage and Credit Crisis.”
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ZOA Condemns Coca-Cola For Denying President Nasser’s Persecution of Egypt’s Jews BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has criticized the Coca-Cola Company for denying that Jews in Egypt were subjected to antiSemitic persecution and discrimination under the government of Gamal Abdel Nasser, which included the confiscation of Jewish property and the expulsion of Jews from Egypt. CocaCola took this position in the lawsuit f iled against the Company by the Bigios, an Egyptian Jewish family whose property in Egypt was taken from them by the Egyptian government in the 1960’s because they were Jews. n 1994, Coca-Cola purchased an interest in the company that was illegally occupying and using the Bigios’ property, despite knowing about the immoral and illegal manner in which the Bigios’ property had been stolen from them by the Egyptian government in its anti-Semitism campaign. In 1997, the Bigios sued Coca-Cola in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the Company was trespassing on and illegally occupying their property in Egypt. Twelve years later, the lawsuit is still ongoing, in large part due to CocaCola’s legal maneuvering to avoid the Court from reaching the merits of the
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Bigios’ claims. Next week, the U.S. District Court will f inally get to the merits of the Bigios’ claims against Coca-Cola when the Court hears the Bigios’ motion for summary judgment and Coca-Cola’s motion to dismiss. In connection with their motion, the Bigios were required to f ile a Rule 56.1 Statement, in which they had to identify the material facts as to which they contend there is no genuine issue to be tried by the Court. In response, Coca-Cola was required to identify the material facts which the Company disputes; otherwise, they are deemed admitted for purposes of the summary judgment motion.
“A company of Coca-Cola’s stature should not be sinking to the odious level of denying the historical truth of Jewish suffering in Egypt as a legal ploy to escape responsibility for its conduct.” In their Rule 56.1 Statement, the Bigios included as undisputed that
Nasser systematically persecuted Egypt’s Jews, and that his anti-Jewish program included police detention of Jews, the sequestration of Jewish-owned businesses and property, depriving Jews of Egyptian citizenship, and the expulsion of Jews from Egypt. Incredibly, Coca-Cola disputed the truth of these statements. Morton A. Klein, the ZOA’s National President, and Susan B. Tuchman, Esq., Director of the ZOA’s Center for Law and Justice, expressed their outrage over the position that Coca-Cola has taken in the Bigios’ lawsuit: “It is preposterous and shameful that Coca-Cola would dispute the historical fact that the Nasser regime persecuted and discriminated against the Jews in Egypt. The Bigios were among the almost one million Jews in Arab/Islamic countries who lived in these countries often for centuries, building families, communities and businesses. They were never treated as full and equal citizens, but after the State of Israel was established in 1948, the persecution and discrimination intensif ied. “In Egypt, Jews were killed, arrested, imprisoned, and had their property conf iscated. Thousands were forced to leave the country. The population numbers speak volumes: While in 1948, there were approximately 75,000 Jews in Egypt, today the number has dwin-
dled to an estimated 100-200 Jews. “In the past, the ZOA has criticized Coca-Cola for how the Company has dealt with the Bigios, but now the Company has reached a new low: In an effort apparently to diminish the Bigio family’s claim that Coca-Cola has been benef iting from an Egyptian campaign of anti-Semitism against the Bigios, Coca-Cola is denying the fact that such a campaign ever even existed in Egypt. “Albeit an extreme analogy, there are Holocaust deniers and Holocaust minimizers who ask for proof that the Jews were systematically murdered by the Nazis or that it was six million Jews murdered and not a smaller number. These Holocaust deniers and minimizers who deliberately ignore historical truths for their own purposes are antiSemites. “Coca-Cola’s conduct in this litigation – outrageously asserting that there is some dispute over the irrefutable fact that Jews were persecuted and discriminated against in Egypt – likewise borders on anti-Semitism. If Coca-Cola is going to prevail in the Bigios’ lawsuit, it should be based on the facts and the law. A company of Coca-Cola’s stature should not be sinking to the odious level of denying the historical truth of Jewish suffering in Egypt as a legal ploy to escape responsibility for its conduct.”
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J Street It Took the Left to Make Peace a Dirty Word Last week J Street held its first national convention in Washington DC. J Street, is a self proclaimed peace movement that says they are ‘pro Israel. ince its inception 18 months ago there has been a question as to the kind of peace J Street is advocating and who they are really representing. At the recent conference in Washington it became apparent that there are differences of opinion within the movement. The older generation, those above 45, expressed support for a twostate solution, calling themselves Zionists and saying that while they back more U.S. pressure on the parties, they reject cutting aid to Israel if it does not accede to U.S. demands. The younger generation is leaning even further to the left, some even refusing to identify themselves as Zionists. They were also open to the consideration of cutting US aid to Israel as punishment for not reaching a peace agreement. There were also many calls to support the Goldstone report that is very blatantly biased anti- Israel.
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“We have to remember that since Tel Aviv is, is in the view of Hamas, `occupied Palestinian territory’ Tel Aviv and all of Israel, is part of their demands.” While the older generation says they invited the younger group to `engage them in open debate,’ there were many in the younger crowd that said, “We don't want old people telling us what to do and what
to think,” Some of the ideas that have been broached at the conference have been called suicidal, if implemented by Israel. J Street called on Israel to transfer Judea and Samaria to a PA which includes Hamas. They also said, “The single most important thing that can be done to guarantee Israel's long-term survival is to grant all of the Palestinian demands.” "Hamas was not against peace but rather supported peace based on justice that restores Palestinian people's rights and ends occupation of its lands." We have to remember that since Tel Aviv is, is in the view of Hamas, `occupied Palestinian territory’ Tel Aviv and all of Israel, is part of their demands. Israel is at a point at which it is fighting for its very existence, physically and philosophically. It is important that those who purport to look for peace options remember that Israel always has to look out for the safety and security of its citizens. Rachel Nadelman, 32, of Washington, who, said she supports the idea of two states for two peoples but demurred when asked whether she considered herself a Zionist. “It's a loaded word,” she said. “It's a word I've not been real comfortable with.” How can a person who says Zionism is a loaded word claim to be pro Israel. J Street's executive director, Jeremy Ben-Ami, announced at the conference, “We are here to redefine and expand the very concept of being pro-Israel." Israel's greatest enemies could not have articulated it any better. We have to recognize J Street for what it really is, a radical, far left organization funded and supported by radical forces. It took the left to make peace a dirty Word.
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Silencing Dissent in America BY CAROLINE GLICK Former ambassador to the UN Dore Gold should probably buy himself a flak jacket. Gold is scheduled to debate Richard Goldstone at Brandeis University next Thursday and the anti-Israel forces are organizing quite a reception for him. oldstone, who chaired the UN Human Rights Council's commission charged with accusing Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza during Operation Cast Lead, has become a darling of the antiIsrael Left in the weeks since his report accusing Israel of committing both war crimes and crimes against humanity was published last month. And anti-Israeli leftists don't like the idea of someone challenging his libelous attacks against Israel in a public debate at a university. In an e-mail to a campus list-serve, Brandeis student and anti-Israel activist Jonathan Sussman called on his fellow anti-Zionists to disrupt the event that will pit the "neutral" Goldstone against Gold with his "wildly pro-Zionist message." Sussman invited his list-serve members to join him at a meeting to "discuss a possible response." As the young community organizer sees it, "Possibilities include inviting Palestinian speakers to come participate, seeding the audience with people who can disrupt the Zionist narrative, protest and direct action." He closed his missive with a plaintive call to arms: "F**k the occupation."
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Apparently the aspiring political organizer never considered another possibility: listening to what Gold has to say. It seems rather unfair to pick on a small fry like Sussman. A brief Web search indicates that Gold's would-be silencer divides his time fairly equally between publishing rambling, Communist verses to paramours and calling for the overthrow of the US government. The problem is that Sussman's planned "direct action" against Gold is not an isolated incident. On college campuses throughout the US, Israelis and supporters of Israel are regularly denied the right to speak by leftist activists claiming to act on behalf of Israel's "victims," or in the cause of "peace." In the name of the Palestinians or peace these radicals seek to coerce their fellow students into following their lead by demonizing and brutally silencing all voices of dissent. This, by the way is true regardless of where the speaker f its on the pro-Israel spectrum. Earlier this month former prime minister Ehud Olmert - who during his tenure in off ice offered the Palestinians more than any of his predecessors - could barely get a word in edgewise above the clamor of students at the University of Chicago cursing him as a war criminal. While many commentators claim that the situation on college campuses is unique, the fact is that the attempts of leftist activists on campuses to silence non-leftist dissenters regarding Israel and a host of other issues is simply an extreme version of what is increasingly becoming standard operating procedure for leftist activists throughout the US.
Rather than participating in a battle of ideas with their ideological opponents on the Right, increasingly, leftist activists, groups and policy-makers seek to silence their opponents through slander, intimidation and misrepresentation of their own agenda. Case in point is J Street. The 18month old, multi-million dollar American Jewish political action committee held its inaugural convention this week in Washington. J Street seeks to present itself as the representative of a silent majority of American Jews. However, its signature positions - while in line with the Obama administration's policies - are deeply discordant with mainstream American Jewish views. J Street asserts that Israel must freeze all Jewish construction beyond the 1949 armistice lines; that Israel should withdraw to the 1949 armistice lines, including in Jerusalem and expel all Jews now living beyond the 1949 armistice lines; that the absence of peace is due to the absence of a Palestinian state; that Israel used excessive force in Operation Cast Lead and the Goldstone Report is legitimate. J Street also opposes both sanctions on Iran and military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. Just how profoundly out of synch these positions are with the American Jewish community was made clear with last month's publication of the American Jewish Committee's 2009 Annual Survey of American Jewish Opinion. According to the survey, a majority of US Jews oppose the Obama administration's call for the prohibition of Jewish construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem. Similarly, the vast majority of US Jews rejects the call for
Israel to surrender parts of Jerusalem to the Palestinians; believes the cause of the Palestinian conflict with Israel is the Arabs' desire to destroy Israel rather than the absence of a Palestinian state; and supports Israel's right to defend itself against Palestinian terror. A whopping 94 percent of American Jews believe the Palestinians should be required to accept Israel's right to exist as a precursor to any viable peace. Finally, a solid majority of American Jews supports either a US or an Israeli military strike against Iran's nuclear installations. But no matter. Facts are no obstacle for J Street. Just as Sussman smears his opponents to discredit dissenting views, so J Street has not only misrepresented its own place on the American Jewish ideological spectrum. It has misrepresented the position of mainstream American Jewish groups on the ideological spectrum. Owing no doubt to the fact that most American Jews self-identify as liberals, J Street condemns organizations like AIPAC and the ADL as right-wing or conservative or hawkish to try to make American Jews feel uncomfortable supporting them. At its conference this week J Street's radicalism was on full display. According to the JTA account, one panel discussion featured members of Congress debating the proposition that American Jewish money controls US foreign policy. Congressman Bob Filner (D-California) was reportedly the darling of the crowd for arguing that indeed, Jewish money exerts inordinate and destructive influence over US foreign policy.
We Need to Stand Up And Shout 'No' BY ED KOCH A year ago, on October 9, 2008, I sent a joint letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson. I wrote: As you have pointed out, the meltdown occurring in the United States is taking place in large part because of a lack of available liquidity, meaning that lenders - commercial banks in the lead are not lending to applicants seeking to borrow in order to purchase housing, cars and other big ticket items that the economy relies on to flourish, as well as denying loans to small businesses and local governments seeking to borrow to pay their bills with municipal bond markets largely closed to them. One of the purposes of the $700 billion recently made available as a result of legislation enacted by the Congress is to give additional liquidity to commercial banking institutions so that they can once again perform their leading raison d'etre - lending money. The major reason for lack of liquidity availability of loans - is fear, as you have stated, fear that the money will not be repaid either by individuals, governments or institutions, e.g., other banks." Mr. Paulson never responded to my letter. Ben Bernanke did. On October
16, 2008, he wrote: But requiring directly that banks extend specified amounts of credit to creditworthy borrowers would entail many complications. For example, bank regulators would need to create an objective definition for determining which borrowers were creditworthy. Moreover, because the volume of banks' credit activities can fluctuate over time for a variety of reasons, including those over which they have no control (such as the rate of economic growth in their geographical regions), determining appropriate targets for individual banks' lending activities would be complex and potentially arbitrary. In addition, because of the very large number of banking institutions in the country more than 8,000 - administering such a program would be extremely resource intensive." On July 29, 2009, I wrote to Bernanke again, stating that I hoped and expected President Obama would reappoint him as chairman. I also asked: “Would you agree that your not requiring banks receiving TARP funds to make loans in accordance with federal reserve regulations so as to provide the liquidity that you were and are seeking was in error?" To date he has not responded. We still don't have full liquidity. Even worse, many of the f irms securing TARP funds did not fulf ill their mission as lenders. Instead, they used TARP funds for investment purposes and
became even richer than they were before the debacle they were responsible for. Graham Bowley of The New York Times summed it all up in his article of October 17, 2009. He wrote: Titans like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase are making fortunes in hot areas like trading stocks and bonds, rather than in the ho-hum business of lending people money. They also are profiting by taking risks that weaker rivals are unable or unwilling to shoulder - a benefit of less competition after the failure of some investment firms last
year. So even as big banks f ight efforts in Congress to subject their industry to greater regulation - and to impose some restrictions on executive pay - Wall Street has Washington to thank in part for its latest bonanza. 'All of this is facilitated by the Federal Reserve and the government, who really want financial institutions to get back to lending,' said Gary Richardson, a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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American Sephardic Federation Honors Jews From Egypt: Presents the Leon Levy Leadership Award BY MAXINE DOVERE
ith its stated mission "to preserve and promote the rich cultural traditions, spirit and history of all Sephardic Jewish communities.." ASF for this special evening, focused specifically on the Egyptian Jewish community and on three special leaders who have worked to enhance the lives of the descendents of that once flourishing community virtually eliminated during the 1950's. The three were honored with the Leon Levy Leadership Award at the ASF annual benefit dinner, held this year at the Essex House in New York City. Named after ASF’s late President, the Leon Levy Leadership Award recognizes those who have played significant leadership roles in the Sephardic Jewish community. Nina Weiner, president and co-founder of the International Sephardic Education Foundation (ISEF), was recognized for her extraordinary commitment and dedication in support of higher education for Israel’s underserved communities. She accepted the award, saying “The overpowering feeling that I have kept from growing up in Egypt is the strength of my parents deep belief in our Jewish values – “Tzedakah” above all – always helping others in greater need than ourselves, believing in important causes bigger than ourselves.” The award, presented in the form of a silver kiddush cup, was given by Elsi Levy, widow of the late foundation president. David Ribacoff, a businessman and community leader, was honored for his contributions to the Egyptian and Bukharian Jewish communities, with special note of his work with new immigrants. Ribacoff noted that “Service to the community is for all to share; I have tried to do my humble share. I am glad to have been blessed with the passion to do things for others and add value to the lives of people who need help.” The late professor and psychologist Victor Sanua, Ph.D., z”l, whose passion was recording the history of the Egyptian Jewish community, was honored posthumously for his life’s work, including the founding of the International Association of Jews from Egypt. Accepting his award was his daughter, Dr. Marianne Sanua, a professor of Judaic Studies. “We are proud to honor such esteemed colleagues who have been role models and pillars of the Sephardic Jewish community -dedicating their lives to uphold Jewish values of charity, service and education,” said David Dangor, President of the ASF. Dangor announced the launch of two significant ASF program initiatives – one, examining the legacy of the Jews of Spain, and the second, the US Oral History project, a recording of the extraordinary experiences of the Sephardic Jewish community.” A year-long cultural program -- “The Jews from Spain – Past and Present” was announced at the event. Special recognition and expressions of gratitude were offered to Spain’s Consul General, the Honorable Fernando Villalonga, who received the Maimonides Friendship Award. Commented that there must be a recognition of cultural -
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Andre Acimin author of Out of Egypt spoke of emotions of loss experienced by the Egyptian Jewish Community.
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New York, NY - In a room filled with the warmth of old friendships and shared histories, members of the American Sephardic Federation (ASF) gathered to honor three outstanding members of the Sephardic community as recipients of the Leon Levy Leadership Award.
Carlos Benaim, ASF Board member, announced the initiation of the Sephardic Heritage Oral History Project.
Rabbi Elie Abadie made the hamotzie over challah to open the dinner.
David Dangoor presented the Maimonides Friendship Award to Spain’s Consul General, the Honorable Fernando Villalonga.
Professor Mark Cohen discussed the history of the Egyptian Jewish Community. albeit, not personal - responsibility for the acts taken against the Jewish community in Spain, the Consul General welcomed a new ear of shared history. Of significant importance to the preservation of the history of the entire Sephardic community is a new oral (video) history project. Its first segments were debuted during the dinner. The Sephardic Oral History Project preserves the personal testimonies of Sephardic Jews, recording memories about life in their countries of origin and the experiences of resettlement in the United States. This important project will ensure that the legacy of the 20th century Sephardic American Jewish experience will be preserved for future generations. The evening was highlighted by the presentations of two highly-regarded speakers: Egyptian-born André Aciman, Ph.D., author of "Out of Egypt" and Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature at CUNY Graduate Center, discussed the emotional experiences of Sephardic Jews leaving Egypt and the lose of their sense of belonging in his Keynot Address; Dr. Mark Cohen, Ph.D., the Kedouri A. Zilkha Professor of Jewish
Nina Weiner, honored with the Leon Levy Leadership Award, is President and co-founder of ISEF. Civilization in the Near East and Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, who spoke about the influences of Maimonedes, and the importance of his writings during his times in Egypt. A wonderful moment of humor was afforded all by the arrival of ....Pharough - or, at least, Frank Nissel, an Egyptian Jew now living in Pennsylvania, in King Tut's "golden" head dress. The unexpected appearance provided a charming moment of laughter. The International Sephardic Educational Foundation provides "equal access to higher education for Israel’s underserved communities." Stating that "in the global knowledge economy, Israel cannot afford to waste its most important natural resource – the minds of its young people. Yet even today, less than half of Israeli teens get their high school
Professors Mark Cohen and Andre Acimin shared a moment of conversation at the annual dinner of the Amrican Sephardic Federation. diploma, and far fewer go to college. ISEF was the very first organization to focus on higher education as the key to promoting Israel's economic well-being and regional security. Since 1977, thousands of promising young Israelis have earned degrees with ISEF’s support and become key players in Israel’s economy and society. ISEF, emphasizes excellence, selecting students who show real potential for leadership. Students can count on ISEF's support for as long as it takes to reach their goal - whether that is a Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., or even postdoctoral research. ISEF scholars carry the “Yes I Can” message to over 3,400 teens in development towns and urban neighborhoods, through education projects that help them finish high school and qualify to go to college.
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A Landmark Commemoration of The 70 Anniversary of The SS St. Louis Voyage TH
BY BONNIE S. KAYE Seventy years ago the steamship St. Louis idled at anchor within sight of the Miami Beach coastline in June 1939 with more than 900 Jewish refugees onboard who were fleeing Nazi persecution and seeking a safe haven in the United States. When refuge was denied, the impact of that fateful decision had dire consequences that changed the world forever. o mark the 70th anniversary of this watershed moment in world history, The National Foundation For Jewish Continuity, Inc. is hosting a passenger reunion and “history-making” commemorative event on December 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort in Miami Beach, Florida, with the program unfolding mere miles from where the SS St. Louis’ asylum efforts were rebuked by the U.S. government. Official Passenger-Signing of U.S. Senate Resolution 111, Debut of Original Play “The Trial of Franklin D. Roosevelt”, Menorah Lighting, and Beachfront Dedication Ceremony To Be Featured Central to the event program will be the official passenger-signing ceremony of United States Senate Resolution 111, legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl [WI], co-sponsored by Senator George V. Voinovich [OH], Senator Sam Brownback [KS], and Senator Ron Wyden [OR], and then unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate on
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May 19, 2009. Passenger-signed copies will then be presented to several world institutions for preservation and public display. These include the United States National Archives “Legislative Treasures Vault” that houses the most significant Congressional documents; United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; State of Israel; Yad Vashem; Jewish Museum of Berlin and Oskar Schindler Family Archives [Schindler’s List]. The event program will open with a special exhibition on the SS St. Louis presented in cooperation with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and luncheon program with various speakers, including surviving SS St. Louis passengers and Rev. Rosemary Schindler, relative of Oskar Schindler. It will follow with the debut of Robert Krakow’s original thought-provoking play, “The Trial of Franklin D. Roosevelt” for which the audience serves as the jury. The trial is set before the Eternal Court of Justice and explores the historical and political forces influencing Roosevelt’s policies regarding the plight of Jewish refugees and protectionist efforts in Europe. The program concludes with a Hanukkah Menorah lighting with SS St. Louis passengers and a special beachfront dedication ceremony. Dignitaries and Presenters To Participate • SS St. Louis Passengers: Herbert Karliner, Liesl Loeb, and Col. Phil Freund (U.S. Army Retired) and many more surviving survivors assembled from around the world will share stories about that fateful voyage and
Jewish Voice Writer to Receive Journalism Award BY YOSEF BEN TZION Fern Sidman, a regular contributor of articles and book reviews for The Jewish Voice will be the 2009 recipient of the "Balanced Jewish Journalism Award" to be presented at the upcoming gala dinner sponsored by the Israel based organization "B'Ahavat Yisrael" on November 22nd at the Rockwood Park Jewish Center in Howard Beach. s. Sidman is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in numerous Jewish publications including The Jewish Press, The 5 Towns Jewish Times, The Jewish Connection, The Jewish Planet, Image Magazine, The Philadelphia Jewish Voice, The New Jersey Jewish News, HaModia, Community Magazine, as well as a variety of Jewish and non-Jewish web sites including David Horowitz's, Front Page Mag. "B'Ahavat Yisrael" (love of Israel and the Jewish people) is a volunteer organization that provides regular delivery of food packages and other essentials to beleaguered communities in Israel such as Sderot as well as organizing joyous holiday programs for Gush Katif evacuees. Responding to the burgeoning crisis of Jewish land being expropriated by Arabs in the Galilee, B'Ahavat Yisrael has launched a new program called, "Save the Galilee" which will encourage Jewish farmers not to feel coerced into selling their land to Arabs by providing hands on
the impact of the American refusal on the global Jewish population and the world. • Rev. Rosemary Schindler, Relative of Oskar Schindler and Trustee of the Oskar Schindler Family Archives • Richard Hunt, Director for The U.S. Center for Legislative Archives (National Archives) • Scott Miller, Director of Curatorial Affairs of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum • Ofer Bavly, Consul General of the State of Israel • Klaus H. D. Ranner, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany representing his country and the Jewish Museum of Berlin • Aaron Bernstein, Southern Director for the American Society for Yad Vashem • Leadership from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Center (JDC), the largest international Jewish humanitarian aid organization in the world today • The Honorable Ron Klein, United States Congressman-Florida and a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, who will receive the Passengers Appreciation Award for his efforts in authoring and spearheading the passage of the Florida State Holocaust Education Act that mandated the teaching of the lessons of the Holocaust in all of the state’s public schools. • Robert Krakow, laywright/Documentarian and Trustee for the U.S. Senate Resolution 111 • Howard Kaye, President, The National
Foundation For Jewish Continuity, Inc. • Event Committee: Includes Jon And Bonnie (Sparaga) Kaye, The National Foundation For Jewish Continuity, Inc. board members; Arlene Herson, national chair of the Legacy of Light Society of the United States Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.; Nancy and Barry Dershaw, Next Generations; Rabbi Barry J. Konovitch, event chairman for the 50th Anniversary Of The SS St. Louis Voyage; Betty Heisler Samuels, Historian And Author: “The Last Minyan To Leave Havana”; Estrella Behar, Rabbi Yossi Denburg; Dr. Irvin And Katherine Fleishman; Guy Fronstin, Esq.; Melissa Fronstin; Chuck Gaspari, Esq.; Ruth Ann Kalish; Pamela Kaye; Leslie Kantor; Ralph Kier; Gary Lesser, Esq.; and Elizabeth Weprin. Program To Educate, Honor, Question, And Challenge According to The National Foundation for Jewish Continuity, Inc. President Howard Kaye, “The 70th anniversary event will educate U.S. and international audiences on this significant turning point in world history, its ramifications, and its relevance today as intolerance, bigotry, and genocide continue on a global scale.” He added that the event will both honor the survivors who individually and collectively bear witness to the SS St. Louis voyage’s watershed event in world history as well as support The National Foundation For Jewish
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The Museum of Jewish HeritagePresents Family-Friendly Concerts BY JAMIE KENNEY Start celebrating the season early with concerts for the whole family at the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. On Sunday, November 22 at 1 p.m., The Mama Doni Band will perform a highenergy rock concert for children in celebration of their new album Chanukah Fever. On December 25, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Challah-lujah: The Tradition Continues will feature Museum favorite Joshua Nelson and his Kosher Gospel Choir. The first of his two shows will be an hour-long family sing-along.
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Fern Sidman, a contributing writer for the Jewish Voice, is the 2009 recipient of the Balanced Jewish Journalism Award. instruction in agricultural skills they will also develop a center that will dedicate its time and resources to permanently establishing a new cadre of Jewish laborers who will proudly retain and farm their land. Said Joel Busner, the executive director of B'Ahavat Yisrael, "For the last few years we have dreamed of having a center in the Galilee. We wanted
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ickets to Chanukah Fever with the Mama Doni Band are $15 general admission, and $7 for children 12 and younger; tickets for Museum and JCP Members are $12 general admission, and $5 for children 12 and younger. Tickets for the 11 a.m. presentation of Challah-lujah: The Tradition Continues are $20 general admission, $15 for Museum and JCP members, and $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets for the 1 p.m. show are $35 general admission, $25 students/seniors, and $20 for Museum Members. All tickets are available online at www.mjhnyc.org or by calling the Museum box off ice at 646.437.4202.
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About The Mama Doni Band The Mama Doni Band is made up of leader Doni Zasloff Thomas; Justin Goldner, guitar; Alexander Tyshkov, bass; and Cliff Ramsay, drums. Their f irst album, I Love Herring, was released in 2008. Winner of the Simcha Award at the 2008 International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam, the band has been recognized in The New York Times, New York Post, The Star-Ledger, The Record, Time Out New York Kids, New Jersey Jewish News, The Jewish Week, Jewish Woman International Magazine, and more. In addition to producing funky, family-friendly CDs and videos, Mama Doni and her team present an array of live concerts and workshops. The band is excited to be on their f irst national tour this year and to return to Amsterdam for this year’s International Jewish Music Festival. Their concert at the Museum of Jewish Heritage is funky with a Jewish twist and perfect for all ages — from babies to bubbes. Highlights of Chanukah Fever include “Latke Man,” “The Legend of Sour Cream vs. Applesauce,” “Dear Hanukah Harry,” and “La Vida Dreidel.” This concert is co-sponsored by the JCP. About Joshua Nelson
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Joshua Bell Performs at Benefit for The Museum of the History Polish Jews in Warsaw
Mr. Sigmund Rolat, patron of the concert addressing the reception with l-r Poland's First Lady Maria Kaczynska, Joshua Bell, Mr. Sigmund Rolat and Minister of Culture and National Heritage Bogdan Zdrojewski. BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER Reporting From Warsaw Poland US virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell played a benefit concert last week in Warsaw at Poland's National Opera raising funds for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews being built on the grounds of the former Warsaw Ghetto.
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“The museum will be a central location to learn about and to celebrate the nearly millennium of Jewish presence in Poland...” To a full house, Bell, 41, played the legendary Gibson Stradivarius violin that once belonged to Bronislaw Huberman, a Polish born Jewish prodigy who as a boy played the works of Johannes Brahms for the German composer himself. Huberman founded what was later to be become the Israeli Philharmonic. Mr. Bell performed exquisitely a program that included a Brahms' violin concerto and Symphony No. 1. For an encore he performed a unique rendition of ’Yankee Doodle Dandy’ that brought the audience to it‘s feet in admiration. Mr. Bell himself was impressed by the
occasion and attended a reception after the concert where he spoke and graciously, signed autographs even though he was supposed to have been on his way to his next performance in Moscow. The concert was staged to benefit the Museum of the History of Polish Jews and tickets were sold to supporters around the world for several hundred dollars each. In many cases supporters from over seas were not able to attend the concert and their tickets were donated to Polish people that have been recognized as having saved Jews during the Holocaust, as well as to students and members of the local Jewish community. The museum has a special place in the heart of the Polish people as can be evidenced by the fact that The National Opera House and all the Philharmonic Musicians did not take any money for the concert, giving all the money raised by the event approximately 1.7 million Zloty (three quarters of a million dollars) to the future museum. The Museum of the History of Polish Jews, is slated to open in 2012 opposite the Rappaport memorial to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, on the grounds of the former Ghetto. The museum will be a central location to learn about and to celebrate the nearly millennium of Jewish presence in Poland that continues to this day. It stands in defiance to the efforts of the Germans, during the Holocaust, to destroy this ancient community.
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NEWS IN REVIEW ISRAEL ISRAELI SUPERVACCINE FOR FLU REPORTED, Israel Radio reported that an Israeli company developed a universal vaccine for all forms of flu – including bird and swine flu – and shares of Rehovot-based BiondVax trading on the Tel Aviv stock exchange went through the roof. But the ardor of investors was tempered somewhat when the company announced that it had not yet tested its vaccine on swine flu, nor had it conducted tests on pregnant women – one of the groups that is most susceptible to the disease, and for which developing a vaccine has been more diff icult.
ISRAEL PLANS MAJOR EXCAVATION AT WESTERN WALL Israel is planning a major archaeological dig under the Western Wall (Kotel) plaza, opposite the Temple Mount, off icials announced. The excavations will create an archaeological park directly underneath the area where worshippers currently stand while praying at the Kotel. The current prayer area will remain open, supported by pillars, while a new area will be added underneath, at the level at which worshippers at the ancient Temple stood in the past.
JERUSALEM SIGNS DEAL FOR ELECTRIC CAR INFRASTRUCTURE Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat and Moshe Kaplinski, the Israeli and international head of Better Place, signed an agreement on Thursday to start the spread of infrastructure to provide energy for electric cars. A number of charging points have been set up there as part of a pilot program for the upcoming year. During the f irst phase, additional points will be added on primary routes and prominent places, such as city hall, the parking lot of the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, Independence Park and others.
HAMAS TO BOYCOTT PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS Hamas will not allow the Palestinian Authority to prepare for elections in the Gaza Strip. The group ordered Gaza residents not to take part in the election, saying it would punish Palestinians who participate in the election or arrange them. Hamas and other radical Palestinian factions have said they will boycott the poll, which Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas declared for Jan. 24. A Hamas spokesman declared the
P.A. Central Elections Committee an "illegal body." Abbas' term expired earlier this year and he has threatened not to run for re-election given the moribund state of the peace process with Israel.
NETANYAHU CUTS A THIRD FROM RELIGIOUS-ZIONIST EDUCATION BUDGET Dozens of religious-Zionist schools threaten to close their doors for a full day, 2 weeks from now, in protest of a massive budget cut. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is the target of particularly biting criticism on the part of the educators for his decisive role in the cut. The cuts affect yeshiva high schools, ulpanot (girls’ high schools), hesder yeshivot, girls’ medrashot, post-high school yeshivot, Torah core groups in development towns, seminars for Judaism and Land of Israel studies, centers for basic Jewish-Zionist education, and more.
INTERNATIONAL THE OTTAWA POLICE INVESTIGATE HATE CRIME The Ottawa police hate crime unit has launched an investigation Into another defacement of a Jewish cemetery. The Jewish Memorial Gardens near Greely was vandalized sometime last week. Nazi swastikas and anti-Semitic epithets were sprayed on the walls that mark the entrance to the cemetery. Eight headstones were also defaced, police said. Mitchell Bellman, president of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, said the incident has shaken the community to its core. Det. John Byers said the hate crime unit will head the investigation. “It is a hate crime, absolutely,” he said. Jewish Memorial Gardens, located just south of Greely, is one of two designated cemeteries for the Ottawa Jewish community.
UKRAINIAN CEMETERY RESTORATION PROJECT LAUNCHED A project to restore about 1,500 Jewish cemeteries was launched in Ukraine. The project, sponsored by the Chevra Kadisha organization and spearheaded by the Jewish community of Zhitomir, will begin by inventorying the Jewish cemeteries in Ukraine, according to the Federation of Jewish Communities of the former Soviet Union. The project's off ice opened last week in Zhitomir. Many of the Jewish cemeteries that are to be part of the project are located
in towns and villages where there is no longer a Jewish community or just a few Jewish residents.
ANCIENT VENEZUELAN CEMETERY BEING RESTORED Venezuelan Jewish groups partnered with a leading developer to restore the oldest existing Jewish cemetery in South America. The Venezuelan Israelite Association and the Center for Sephardic Studies are working with Constructora Sambil, a commercial developer owned by Salomon Cohen known for building some of the largest malls in Latin America, to repair the 177-year-old Jewish cemetery in Coro, located about six hours west of the nation’s capital, Caracas. The cemetery had been mostly neglected for nearly 40 years. “With the magnif icent help of Salomon Cohen, we f inally had the resources to repair the site,” said Hernan Henriquez Lopez Fonseca, an 82-year old descendant of one of the original families and one of two Jews left in Coro. The site consists of 165 tombs dating back to 1832. Older Jewish resting places in Brazil, Suriname and Curacao that dated from the 1700s no longer exist.
NATIONAL JUDGE THROWS OUT LAWSUIT AGAINST JEWISH CEMETERY A judge has tossed out a lawsuit f iled against Bayside Cemetery in Ozone Park charging the operator with failing to maintain the perpetual care of the plots. The court papers depict the cemetery - founded in the mid-19th century - as a worthy setting for a horror movie, with human remains exposed in desecrated crypts. The grounds are overgrown with weeds and brush, completely covering many tombstones, rendering paths impassible. Michael Buchman, an attorney who is representing f ive descendants of Jews buried in the cemetery, f iled a new lawsuit on Wednesday in Manhattan Supreme Court against Congregation Shaare Zedek, an upper West Side synagogue that owns and operates the cemetery.
DOLAN APPOINTED CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ JEWISH LIAISON New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan was appointed the new moderator of Jewish affairs for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Dolan succeeds Baltimore Cardinal William Keeler, who has retired. The f ive-year appointment, effective
Nov. 11, was announced last week by Chicago Cardinal Francis George, president of the U.S. bishops' conference. He cited the New York Archdiocese's "long history of cooperation and friendship between Catholics and Jews." The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is the off icial leadership body of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States.
GOVERNOR PATERSON DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY OVER H1N1 New York Gov. David Paterson has declared a state of emergency because of the rise in swine flu cases. The executive order means that far more health care professionals -including dentists -- will be permitted to administer vaccines with only brief training. The order is needed to suspend provisions of state law. State off icials say the number of vaccine doses is also being increased. The federal government is ramping up availability of the vaccine, allowing the state to order twice as many doses as a week ago, a trend that's expected to continue. New York City elementary schools began administering H1N1 vaccinations on Wednesday. There were 53 in Brooklyn that began vaccinations, another 25 in the Bronx, 22 in Queens, 20 in Manhattan and eight on Staten Island.
CLINTON LAUDS ISRAEL’S ‘UNPRECEDENTED’ CONCESSIONS U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton praised Israel for offering ''unprecedented'' concessions on West Bank settlement construction. The concessions include not building any new settlements or expropriating land for additions to existing settlements, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a news conference Saturday evening with Clinton. Clinton said a settlement freeze has never been a precondition for restarting negotiations. "What the prime minister has offered in specif ics of a restraint on the policy of settlements which he has just described -- no new starts, for example - is unprecedented in the context of prior-to negotiations," she said at the news conference. During a meeting earlier Saturday in Ramallah, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas rejected an Israeli proposal brought by Clinton that Israel be allowed to complete 3,000 housing units and temporarily freeze other construction, The New York Times reported. Abbas is insisting on a halt to all settlement construction before peace negotiations can resume.
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Tevere 84: A Taste of Tradition BY JUDY ROSS Ristorante Tevere (Restaurant of the Tiber River) takes its culinary inspiration from the cooking of the Roman Jewish community, the oldest outside of Israel. Traditions of simple cooking developed in the closed ghetto of Rome (mandated until 1870) have a strong historical reference clearly reflected in the menu of Tevere 84.
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ounded by Paulo, affectionately known as “Pipo” Lattanzi, a member of the famed Lattanzi family of restaurateurs, and now managed by the next generation, Andreas Lattanzi, this conveniently located, Upper East Side, Italian steakhouse has developed a well deserved international reputation. As it has from its start, the restaurant operates under OU supervision. All products and kitchen operations are certified glatt kosher; a masghiach is present at all times. Over the past twenty years Tevere 84 has developed from a relatively secluded local oasis catering to the glatt kosher culinary cognoscenti to a destination restaurant for gourmets of every persuasion who realize that no other place in New York City presents the enticing specialties of Rome’s Jewish community so authentically and so graciously. The harmony between the restaurant’s Jewish and Italian roots is visible immediately, evidenced by an interesting bread basket offering both slices from an Italian loaf and crisp Mediterranean Lavash. Good taste dominates both the plates and the precinct throughout. The intimate brickwalled venue, punctuated by Moorish arches and regional paintings in muted tones, is manned by a mature professional staff – no between-gigsshowbiz-dilettantes here! Similarly, the menu is anything but
The wine cellar at Tevere 84 offers the finest choices in kosher wine. experimental: tried and true traditional dishes are rendered meticulously, with understandable pride. No where we know of are Artichokes Judaica executed to such perfection: a trio trimmed to resemble rose buds (a challenge even to Japanese vegetable carving) and sizzled in garlic olive oil deliver a mellow heart surrounded by crispy, wholly edible leaves. To achieve this textural counterpoint demands a masterful hand in the kitchen. No wonder this treat is so rarely offered - and even more rarely achieved in our city’s panoply of restaurants. Alternate and wonderful appetizer choices reflect European expertise with often overlooked, yet remarkably savory, innards surfaces with another stellar appetizer: pillowy sweet breads, lightly bound with crusty bread crumbs, spurting natural juices when a fork pierces their creamy centers; an opalescent tuna carpaccio has the virtue of
Happy Birthday Mr. Mizrachi! A toast at Tevere 84 brings mazel tov and best wishes. lightness, allowing diners to appreciate the hearty entrees ahead. Look forward to a quartet of fork tender baby lamb chops, accurately grilled as ordered (ours, perfectly rosy rare) or meaty slabs of Chilean sea bass. Only two of four sea foods listed on the menu were available on the evening of our visit, conf irming the freshness of the nightly offerings. Veal scaloppini Marsala showered with mushrooms can be a challenge at any elite Italian restaurant about town. At Tevere 84, one might do better with the veal al la gidua, combining the same tender veal scaloppini sautéed with those amazing artichokes! A variety of chicken breasts in wine sauces and mushroom preparations plus mixed grill platters invite sampling of the best in the house. One can plan many visits: the variety cannot fail to engage every taste. The clientele is not limited to any single ethnicity, age, or class. The tables are populated by a truly eclectic crowd,
all of whom seem to appreciate the seductive dessert menu as well. So very tempting, diets are bound to be totally forgotten! A fragile crusted crème Brule, frothy strawberries zablione or an oozing, rich chocolate soufflé – all parve, of course. Linger over a digestive espresso – a f ine f inale for this culinary Roman holiday Appetizers $11.95 – $18.95; Pastas - $24.95; Entrees, $24.95 - $44.95; Desserts - $8.00 - $10.00 Tevere: 155 E 84th Street, New York, NY 10028; Tel: 212•744•0210, Fax: 212 •988•8888, Email: romeinnyc@yahoo.com Judy Ross has been a restaurant and lifestyle reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Our Town and the much lamented Cue Magazine where she was Dining Editor. The Jewish Voice is pleased to welcome her knowledgeable voice to its pages.
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A Resounding Success At the 21st Kosherfest
Welcome to Kosherfest. BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER This years Kosherfest saw many changes from past years. Gone were some old standbys, most notably there was no Rubashkin-Agriprocessor, the Iowa food processor who is on trial for numerous violations and has been shut down by the authorities. n its steaf Ag ri Star, the successor company to Agriprocessor, exhibited a s w e l l S o l o m o n ’s F i n e s t , V i n e l a n d P o u l t r y, M e h a d r i n K o s h e r P o u l t r y, We s t S i d e Kosher and from Israel Of Tov – H o d L a v a n . Perhaps the change was most evidence in the exhibits of some of the other well-known kosher companies including Kedem with its growing number of foods and wines from around the world, including the Elite brand which it now distributes, Manischewitz with its new packaging and large booth showing many popular brands i.e. Rokeach, Mishpacha, Season’s), Streit’s with its growing number of gourmet imported items, and Osem with its new line extensions including the popular Bamba brand with its new Hazelnut Cream f illing that won the Kosherfest Best new snack food competition. A major hit at the show was the huge motorized shopping cart by Kosher.com, which is a leading on-line grocer. Experts estimate that on-line kosher grocery shopping is 4%-5% of annual sales compared to 1% of general grocery sales. According to off icials of Kosher.com, a signif icant number of their buyers include many singles and young couples living far from large city centers. The international flavor of Kosherfest was very dominant at the show, not only in many of the booths of the American companies who import from overseas but in the large pavilion of Israeli foods organized by the Israel
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Export Institute. The Argentinean pavilion also showcased interesting olive oils and wines amongst its many other items. In what has become a tradition at Kosherfest, the last two hours of the annual event became a feeding frenzy in which attendees f illed their bags with food from the various displays in the arena. Besides the grabbing by the general public Kosherfest organizers Lubicom and Diversif ied Business Communications have been for years getting the exhibitors to donate as much of the left over food as possible. As the doors to another fantastic show were closing, several trucks were being loaded with many of the samples for delivery to agencies and centers serving the Jewish poor. For the past six years, Kosherfesthas been contributing about 15,000 lbs, each year to the Jewish poor being served by the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council). And unlike regular food distributions throughout the year, Kosherfest offers Met Council the opportunity to provide specialty items such as kosher frozen meat and poultry, gourmet chocolate and Israeli snack foods. As the largest kosher food network in America, Met Council annually provides more than f ive million pounds of kosher food to needy families throughout New York City. With community partners like Kosherfest, in addition to a network of Jewish Community Councils and volunteers, Met Council accomplishes this with just seven staff members. In a special ceremony on the opening day of Kosherfest, Rabbi David Cohen of Met Council honored the two organizers of Kosherfest, Menachem Lubinsky, president and CEO of LUBICOM Marketing Consulting and Bill Springer, vice-president of Diversif ied Business Communications, for their ongoing charity and commitment to the Jewish community.
Kosher Valley, is a new comer in the field of Kosher poultry serving up naturaly raised chicken and turkey.
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ARTS & CULTURE
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BY MAXINE DOVERE From the moment he entered the hall – Carnegie that is, - Canter David –more popularly known as the Broadway star, “Dudu” - Fisher - was altogether and fully in charge of the music, the stage, and the admiration of his audience. ntering the Stern Auditorium, not from stage right or left, but from “Aisle left,” Fisher had the crowd in “the palm of his hand” from minute one. Once on stage, he began his program with a bit of classic “how do you get to Carnegie Hall” “sthick,” paying homage to his Bubi (grandmother), basking in what he was sure was her smile and blessing from above. The program continued with what could only be called and operatic version of the traditional Adom Olam prayer. Fisher added spirit, inviting the audiences to join in with rhythmic applause. Clearly, the hazan was happy on stage, very much playing to a very supportive home base. At moments, the canter led a kumsitz, asking audience members to raise their voices and raising spirits geometrically. Intermingled with Fisher’s songs were glimpses into the experiences of his musical life. Of specific note was the story of his (successful) audition for the part of for Jean Val Jean, the protagonist of Les Miserables Having called upon his personal chutzpah he recalled to even appear at the initial audition, Fisher received a “call back” while rehears-
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ing for the Yom Kippur holiday prayers at Kutcher’s Country Club, located n the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. From Carnegie’s stage came the haunting melodies of Kol Nidre presented as only DuDu - Hazen - Fisher can. One could clearly hear the call of the Shofar in his vocal presentation. Transitioning from the sacred to the secular, his rendition of the Kol Nidre melody graciously morphed into the melodies of Les Miserables, as he took on the persona of Jean Val Jean Tugging at every heartstring, Fisher spoke of the anguish of every soldier in every war. His special dedication of “Bring him home” was as though a universal prayer, asking for the return of the kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit. Seeing a tear at that moment in time was not unusual. A bit of “Fiddler on the Roof ” followed – though this time with a Mexican accent! Fisher channeled Alberto Molina and “chicky-chicky choed” his way through “If I were a rich man.” The integration of his Jewish heart into the melodies of the Broadway score gave the familiar tunes a warm spin. To this observer, the smoothness of the music and the on stage presentation – both of Fisher and his excellent orchestra – was marred by disconcerting lighting which sequenced various colors and levels of illumination for no discernable reason. Throughout the one act program, Fisher tied his songs together with reminiscences, portraying many of the characters who have
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A well received David (Dudu) Fisher savored great applause at the conclusion of his Carnegie Hall concert.
Dudu Fisher appeared as delighted to be at Carnigie Hall as his audience was to join him. influenced his life and career. Fisher frequently invited his audience to join him in song and to be part of the music. His melodies stemmed from many sources – traditional and secular, hazonut and Broadway. The work of Neil Diamond, a specially adapted version Fisher named “Going to Jerusalem, engendered warm applause. Perhaps the story of his own father’s survival hiding in an underground bunker during World War II, of the Righteous Gentiles who saved his family, and finally of the reunion of two children, by then, men of
eighty was the most emotionally charged recollection of the evening. Most appropriately, he concluded the story with an rendition of the famous Barbara Streisand ballad, “Poppa.” Fisher sang in Hebrew, English, Yiddish and Ladino. His selection of popular melodies clearly pleased his audience. Closing with “My Yiddishe Mama” – supposedly to satisfy an admonition by cell phone from his own mother – was a most appropriate close to the evening.
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An Interview with New York Film Festival Program Director Richard Pena BY MARIA ESTEVES As Lincoln Center celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary (October 15, 2009 – January 16, 2010), Richard Pena (RP) program director and chairman of the selection committee at The Film Society of Lincoln Center presents Italian Neorealism and the Birth of Modern Cinema at the Walter Reade Theater, October 30 - November 24, 2009. Pena discovered his love of film early in life. e attended his first New York Film Festival (NYFF) at age 12. I had the great honor of interviewing Richard Pena at the closing night of the 47th NYFF on Sunday, October 11, at the Walter Reade Theater. ME: What inspired you to be in the f ilm industry? RP: As a child growing up in New York City I saw more f ilms than I guess most kids. When I was twelve years old, I came to the New York Film Festival to see “The Wedding March,” by Erich von Stroheim, which I liked very much. Before the festival, I was picking out, seeing, and reading about certain f ilms. Coming to the festival and going to the Museum of Modern Art was where I learned a lot. As time went on, I devoted myself to watching American f ilm classics by John Ford, Howard Hawks, Alfred Hitchcock, Ingmar Bergman, and the Hispanic works of Luis Bunuel.
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Film meant a lot to me and eventually I found a way of making a living out of it. ME: Who, when, and how was the festival founded? RP: Lincoln Center was founded in 1959. The f irst President of Lincoln Center was William Shuman. Mr. Shuman was a composer and a great f ilm fan. He wanted f ilm to have a presence in this new complex. The idea of starting a f ilm festival at Lincoln Center was at the time when f ilm festivals were beginning all over the world. The New York Film Festival was founded in 1963 and the directors were Richard Roud and Amos Bogel. Amos stayed with the festival for six years, Richard stayed for 25 years, and I came in 1988. ME: What are the goals of the festival? RP: The goal of the festival is to celebrate and promote f ilm as art. Every year, we select a small number of f ilms from all over the world and we present those f ilms what I and my colleagues in the selection committee consider to be the cutting edge of the world of f ilm today. ME: How has the festival changed over the years? RP: The festival over the years has changed very little. We are still the same structure and style. When the festival was founded in 1963, there were no other f ilm festivals in New York City. Since then, the number of festivals has increased. A few years ago, one of my
Program Director Richard Pena. students at Columbia University did a report on f ilm festivals and he came up with 63 f ilm festivals in New York. Our selections have become broader internationally due to the fact there are far more f ilms available to me than were available to Amos Bogel and Richard Roud. I can see f ilms from Iran, Taiwan, Africa, and Latin America, which would have been more diff icult for them to see because of transportation. This year, we had seventeen countries represented in the festival. ME: What will be different next year? RP: We are in a constant state of reassessment, looking at everything we do, and how we can make it better.
Chanukah Concert On Broadway BY IRINA FOKINA MOSCOW MALE JEWISH CHOIR MAKES AN AMERICAN DEBUT R.A. Entertainment Group presents the American debut of the 20voice Moscow Male Jewish Choir Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 8 p.m., in The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, 10036. Tenor Joseph Malovany, celebrated cantor of New York’s Fifth Avenue Synagogue, joins the choir and its distinguished founder, conductor Alexander Tsaliuk, in a concert that features a mix of liturgical works, Yiddish, Hebrew and Russian folksongs, classics and international favorites. hey’ve played the world’s stages from Russian synagogues to Carnegie Hall, winning critical raves and fans among Jews and non-Jewish audiences alike. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Moscow Male Jewish Choir – also known as the Hassidic Cappella – is a professional choir founded by their distinguished conductor, Alexander Tsaliuk. Tsaliuk, a graduate of the famed Moscow Conservatory (Master’s degree 1994) who holds a PhD in both choral and symphonic/opera conducting , established the choir largely to perform the Jewish liturgical music that had been repressed for nearly half of the 20th century in Russia. His choir now comprises 20 outstanding soloists –
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three generations of professionals and gifted students – and a repertoire of more than 800 songs in many styles and languages – from Jewish synagogue music and beloved folk tunes to world classics. One of the choir’s earliest supporters was former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev. At his direction, many music manuscripts conf iscated from synagogues and Jewish ensembles by the KGB, were turned over to the choir. This music has become a cornerstone of its repertoire. With the help of American cantors Moshe Schulhof (Miami) and Joseph Malovany, the singers, who span three generations, have learned Hebrew, Yiddish, and Jewish liturgy in order to perform this music. Many of their selections from the 19th and 20th centuries are performed in the more traditional “Ashkenazic” Eastern European Hebrew. Besides numerous performances in Russia and C.I.S. countries, the choir’s tours have taken it on several occasions to eastern and western Europe and the U.S. Many of these concerts have been with Cantor Malovany. It performed at the 60th anniversary commemoration of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, at a concert honoring the King of Denmark for the salvation of his country’s Jews during the Holocaust, and other celebratory events. It was the laureate at the 1992 Zimriya (choral festival) in Israel.
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ME: Should the festival reflect a theme? RP: No, the festival has no agendas or preconceptions. The pact we have with the audience is that we are absolutely open and honest. We do not select a f ilm because the f ilmmaker happens to be famous, we have shown his/her previous work, or about an issue we think is important. The audience believe the f ilms we select are truly the best. ME: How has the audience changed? RP: The audience has become more animize. We have a particular audience for particular f ilms. At this year’s festival, if you went to see Todd Solondz’s f ilm LIFE DURING WARTIME, Sunday morning, October 11th, you would have seen a younger audience. If you went to see Michael Honeke’s f ilm THE WHITE RIBBON, Thursday night, October 8th, you would have seen a slightly older more traditional f ilm festival audience. ME: What f ilms have had the best reactions over the years? RP: We are in our 47th year. Many important and famous f ilms have come out of the New York Film Festival. The festival has been very much behind the careers of f ilmmakers such as Bernardo Bertolucci, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and François Truffaut. ME: How have the f ilmmakers been affected by the festival over the years?
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Faith or Fear?: What Rabbis Need to Know About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder BY DR. STEVEN J. BRODSKY, PSY.D. Congregants increasingly seek out the counsel of their rabbis during the holidays. It is a time when many people feel genuinely inspired to make a special effort to be extra observant. t is also a time when people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are most likely to knock on the rabbi's door. How rabbis respond can make all the difference in whether religious OCD sufferers seek professional help - in some cases, it can be a difference between life and death itself. OCD is an incapacitating mental illness that often masquerades as religious zealotry. Research suggests that most people first seek out clergy rather than therapists for their problems. Therefore, rabbis need to know the difference between faith and OCD. Someone with OCD feels an all-consuming fear that some imminent calamity will happen to himself/herself or others if he/she does not engage in a turbulent cycle of repetitive behavior. Unlike the more publicized forms of OCD - excessive washing, constant checking, hoarding, endless counting, and never-ending placing things in order -the religious manifestations of OCD are often overlooked or confused for reli-
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of self-doubt regarding their observance and religious commitment, such doubts are never-ending, inescapable, and overwhelming for the OCD sufferer. For example, a congregant might repetitively visit his/her rabbi, asking the same sh'eila about seemingly trivial matters, double checking whether they "really" understood the rabbi's answer, in order to avoid an exaggerated fear of divine punishment. They might never seem completely satisfied with the rabbi's answers, leaving both rabbi and congregant flustered. On Rosh HaShana, for Most OCD sufferers feel they are losing example, as an OCD sufferer control over their minds. Their intrusive reflects upon the past year's trials and tribulations and has self-doubts run counter to their values a fleeting thought of comand beliefs. plaint against G-d, he/she might be alarmed: "If I was gious extremism. OCD occurs in 2% of the capable of such a thought, I might, then, be population, without regard to religious or capable of suddenly losing control and shout ethnic background. In a congregation of 100 blasphemies in the middle of shul and be families, about five to ten individuals might punished." Such thinking would lead have OCD. him/her to exclaim repeated passionate Common Occurrences assertions of faith. While it is normal for most religious Another congregant who, while in a genpeople to have occasional anxious moments erous mood, gave pocket change to a few
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panhandlers might suddenly wonder, "Is it possible I actually forgot making a neder to give to all panhandlers, which I must now fulfill lest I be punished for breaking my word?" Then a frenzied search would ensue to locate every panhandler on the street. A tired, fast-weary Yom Kippur worshiper might wonder, "Maybe I missed a word in my Yom Kippur vidui or didn't say them ‘just right,' and I'll suffer a bad year," leading him/her to repeat entire confessional prayers from the beginning, slowly agonizing over each word. Other worries could be, "Maybe I didn't ask forgiveness earnestly enough from my friends and family and I need to ask again," not out of concern for others but rather out of fear for oneself. A woman anticipating her visit to the mikva, in order to eliminate all doubts and fearing the consequences of uncertainty in this case, may actually induce bleeding just then. A homeowner finding unexpected crumbs during bedikat chametz might suddenly fear that the entire household could be contaminated, leading him to begin cleaning from top to bottom all over again. Another OCD sufferer might notice some discarded non-kosher food on a park bench and worry, "If I pass this by, then a
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Fall Family Cleanup: How to Fight Germ Magnets and Win BY CONSUMER REPORTS Bad bugs are everywhere. Here’s the dirt on some of the sneakiest places nasty germs commonly lurk and what you and your family can reasonably do to guard against them. Bug magnet: Bathroom towels Fecal bacteria from your child’s hands and body after a bath or shower or going to the bathroom, as well as mold, can grow on towels. In addition, rotavirus, hepatitis A, and bacteria that cause staph skin infections won’t grow but can remain for days on towels. These germs are tough. “Given the right conditions, they can survive your laundry’s wash and dry cycle,” says Reynolds. Your defense: Wash your towels in hot water and disinfect them with diluted bleach during the wash cycle; follow the manufacturer’s instructions so your towels don’t discolor. Then dry them in the hottest cycle of your dryer until there’s no hint of dampness. Replace any towels that smell mildewy. That’s a sign they’re incubating mold and bacteria, Reynolds says. (See home cleaning tips without chemicals.) Bug magnet: Pet fur and paws An affectionate lick from your family dog on healthy skin isn’t likely to make your child sick. Dogs have cleaner mouths than many other animals and their lack of exposure to agricultural situations where other animals might
Wash your towels in hot water and disinfect them with diluted bleach during the wash cycle. acquire E. coli means they are generally harmless, Dr. Nowalk says. But pets can track germs from feces into the house on their fur and paws. Your defense: Make sure your child washes his hands properly after contact with pets, especially before eating. Disinfect your home’s entryway, especially if you have an indoor/outdoor pet. “That’s where most pet germs in the home get deposited,” says Reynolds, adding that germs come in on shoes as well. (Read more general safety tips for
children and pets.) Bug magnet: The playground It’s more germ-infested than a public restroom, according to a recent University of Arizona study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research. Why? “Restrooms tend to get disinfected and cleaned often,” says Kelly Reynolds, the university’s public health professor. Playground equipment doesn’t, which means harmful germs— mostly from mucus that gets on equipment after kids wipe their noses with their hands—accumulate. Because dirt can protect these bad bugs from drying out and dying, they can survive on equipment for up to three
days. Your defense: There’s no way you can keep up with all the germs that get spread when kids play. But eventually, you can teach your child to not touch his mouth, nose, or eyes when he’s outside so the germs he picks up can’t gain entry. While hand washing is best, if there are no facilities, bring alcoholbased hand sanitizer gel and have your child use it when you both leave. For the greatest germ kill, make sure your child rubs his hands together with gel for a
full 20 seconds—to the tune of “Happy Birthday” twice. It takes that long to dislodge stubborn germs. (Learn more about washing hands and hand sanitizers.) Bug magnet: Your pediatrician’s waiting room Don’t be fooled by the antiseptic smell. With all the runny-nosed, coughing, sneezing little patients who visit the doctor, especially during cold and flu season, you can bet your pediatrician’s waiting room is a virtual petri dish. Your defense: Wash your baby’s hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer before visiting the doctor so she’ll be less likely to pass something along to other kids. Even if she’s well, she could be harboring an infection but not yet showing symptoms. Use the well-child waiting room if she’s just coming in for a checkup. There’s bound to be less germ load there than in the waiting room for ill kids. If your child is ill, bring along toys to keep him occupied in the waiting room instead of playing with the toys provided. “Your own toys will be infected with germs from your house, but at least they won’t be infected with someone else’s germs, which could expose your child to a different illness,” says Andrew Nowalk, M.D., Ph.D., an assistant professor of pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
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Parashat Vayera 5770, 2009: “Avraham’s Recognition and Appreciation of G-d” BY RABBI DAVID ETENGOFF Dedicated to the sacred memory of my sister-in-law, Ruchama Rivka Sondra alehah hashalom and to the refuah shalaimah of Sarah bat Rachel, Yosef Shmuel ben Miriam, and HaRav Shimon ben Chaya Hakohen. vraham’s relationship to Hashem was unique among the Avot (Patriarchs). He is the only one of the three who is called both avdi (My servant, Sefer Bereishit 26:24) and ohavi (My beloved friend, Sefer Yeshiyahu 41:8) by Hashem. On the human level, very close friends are beloved, perhaps, because they know us and understand us. Somehow, they can appreciate and grasp what we are really saying, feeling, and even thinking. Since Avraham was Hashem’s ohavi and He, in turn was Avraham’s Yedid Nefesh (Beloved of the Soul or Soul Partner), he enjoyed an unequaled rapport with Ha Kadosh Baruch Hu. This enabled him to recognize two of the aspects that Hashem revealed to Man. Avraham was the f irst to call G-d “Hashem kale elyon konei shamayim v’aretz” (“Hashem the most high G-d who possess [i.e. created] the heavens and earth,” Sefer Bereishit 14:22). In
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doing so, he rejected Malki Tzedek’s Palestinian Amora) in Talmud Bavli, probable view of G-d as simply the Sotah 10a-b, suggests that Avraham highest god in a polytheistic pantheon used this term as a teaching device to of gods (Sefer Bereishit 14:19-20). all the wayfarers who stopped by his Avraham’s emphasis upon “Hashem” tent. Avraham’s goal was to eradicate spoke volumes to Malki Tzedek. In polytheism and propagate belief in doing so, Avraham threw down the Hashem. After they would refresh gauntlet in defense of the one true faith themselves with food and drink, and naturally thank and declared, as we their host, do each and every Avraham instructday, “Ki kol elohei ed them in clear ha’amim elilim and precise lanv ’ H a s h e m guage that all of shamayim asah” the name of the Holy One, the bounty of the (“For all the gods “… world came from of the other blessed be He, was called the one and only nations are worth‘G-d of the whole world.’ true G-d, the oseh less and false – shamayim v’aretz but Hashem made (the Creator of heaven!” Sefer the Heavens and Tehillim 96:5, the Earth). Thus translation my Reish Lakish o w n ) . opines: Additionally, by And he called there on the name of declaring Hashem to be the Possessor and Creator of the Universe, Avraham the L-rd, the G-d of the World. Resh was foreshadowing the second appella- Lakish said: Read not “and he called” tion that appears in our parasha, by but “and he made to call”, thereby which he would call G-d, “Hashem kale teaching that our father Abraham olam” (“Hashem the G-d of the World,” caused the name of the Holy One, blessed be He, to be uttered by the Sefer Bereishit 21:33) What exactly is the meaning and mouth of every passer-by. How was signif icance of the term “Hashem kale this? After [travelers] had eaten and olam?” Reish Lakish (third century drunk, they stood up to bless him; but, said he to them, “Did you eat of mine? You ate of that which belongs to the Gd of the Universe. Thank, praise, and bless Him who spoke and the world came into being.” (Translation, The Soncino Babylonian Talmud with my emendations to enhance readability) Rashi (1040-1105) summarizes the preceding passage, in combination with the parallel version found in Bereishit Rabbah 54:6, in the following fashion: “… the name of the Holy One, blessed be He, was called ‘G-d of the whole world.’ After they would eat and drink, he would say to them, ‘Bless the One of Whose [food] you have eaten. Do you think that you have eaten of my [food]? [You have eaten of the food] of the One Who spoke and the world came into being!’ (Translation, The Judaica Press Complete Tanach) Rashi’s summation of these Talmudic and Midrashic sources seems to emphasize the following two elements: 1. Avraham was far more than a mere preacher. He was, instead, a consummate educator by example. As a great teacher, he capitalized on the moment when people naturally wanted to express their gratitude and channeled it in the proper direction: Recognition of “the One Who spoke and the world came into being!” 2. Avraham was incredibly humble. Thus he stated to the passersby: “Do you think that you have eaten of my [food]?” This humility was born of the palpable presence of G-d in his life. In developing this essential middah (ethical characteristic), Avraham served as a role model for his great grandson, Yosef who unhesitatingly declared to Pharaoh: “biladai, Elokim yaaneh et shalom Pharoh” (“it is not through my wisdom [Onkelos] that I shall interpret
your dreams, G-d will provide an answer that will bring peace to Pharaoh”). (Sefer Bereishit 41:16) Make no mistake about it; Avraham’s task was an extremely diff icult one. He had to revolutionize Mankind’s thinking and teach the essential principal of faith that there is only one true G-d in the Universe. In addition, he had to convince them that the world was created yaish m’ayin (out of complete and absolute nothingness) and that it is not eternal. The Rambam (1135-1204) gives this idea extended treatment in his philosophical magnum opus known as the Guide for the Per plexed (Moreh Hanavuchim). Therein he writes: The f irst opinion, which is the opinion of all who believe in the Law of Moses our Master, peace be on him, is that the world as a whole – I mean to say, every existent other than G-d, may He be exalted – was brought into existence by G-d after having been purely and absolutely nonexistent, and that Gd, may He be exalted, had existed alone, and nothing else – neither an angel nor a sphere nor what subsists within the sphere. Afterwards, through His will and volition, He brought into existence out of nothing all the beings as they are, time itself being one of the created things. Maimonides underscores the doctrinal import of this belief, and its origin in the thought of Avraham, when he states: This is one of the opinions. And it is undoubtedly a basis of the Law of Moses our Master, peace be upon him. And it is second to the basis that is the belief in the unity [of G-d]. Nothing other than this should come to your mind. It was Abraham our Father, peace be on him, who began to proclaim in public this opinion to which speculation had led him. For this reason, he made his proclamation in the name of the L-rd, G-d of the world; he also explicitly stated this opinion in saying: Maker of heaven and earth. (The Guide of the Perplexed II:13, translation by Shlomo Pines, pages 281-282) The Rambam’s trenchant explication of Avraham’s contribution to the religious thought of Mankind enables us to recognize and appreciate our forebear’s role on the grand stage of world history. He was, in this sense, truly an “av hamon goiim” (“the father of many nations,” Sefer Bereishit 17:5) as well as our great spiritual progenitor. He was not only avinu (our father); he was, and remains until this day, one of the greatest teachers and spiritual leaders of all time. Whenever we follow in his footsteps by declaring the unity of G-d and His ex nihilo (out of absolute nothingness) creation of the world, we bear powerful testimony to the monotheistic revolution Avraham Avinu initiated. May it be Hashem’s will that we will always act as true b’nai Avraham (the children of Avraham) and thereby, like Avraham himself, sanctify His name in this world. V’chane yihi ratzon. Shabbat Shalom
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Jewish Voice Writer to Receive Journalism Award...Continued from page 23 to build a special place; a place where Jewish youths from the Diaspora could come together with Jewish youths from Israel with a common purpose; to rediscover our land, our heritage. A place that will teach real Torat Eretz Yisrael; a center that will demonstrate that Jews can use a shovel in the morning and sit and learn Torah in the afternoon." Mr. Busner added, "This year we elected to present Fern Sidman, an out-
standing and distinguished journalist with the "Balanced Jewish Journalism" award for her courage to consistently pursue and report the truth about issues pertaining to Israel and the Jewish People." Proceeds from donations to the dinner will go to the building of the B'Ahavat Yisrael Torah V’Avoda Ivrit Youth Center (Jewish Youth Center for Torah and Labor) in the Lower Galilee.
During the dinner there will be a presentation about a special business exhibition and a new and exciting program called 'Buy a Piece of Israel' which will allow Jews everywhere to purchase parts of agricultural plots in the Galilee with other Jews and have those plots managed by a Jewish owned company with Jewish laborers. Plots are either being bought from Arabs or from distressed Jewish owners who are about to
sell to Arabs. Every plot purchased is another plot saved by and for the Jewish nation. Proceeds from each plot will be divided between the management and the investors. For more information please contact Joel Busner at 718-686-7061 or by email at saybuzz@aol.com
The Museum of Jewish Heritage...Continued from page 23 Joshua Nelson has been performing at the Museum on December 25 for the past four years to sold-out audiences. Melding Hebrew tunes with African soul tradition, Nelson celebrates the spirit, tradition, and diversity of Jewish culture. His unique style and compelling voice have been proclaimed “the next big thing in music” by Oprah Winfrey. An African-American Jew known as the Prince of Gospel Music, Joshua has been praised by critics across the world for his unique voice, which bears a strong resemblance to the legendary singer Mahalia
Jackson’s passionate vocal stylings. He has performed in concert halls, synagogues, churches, both solo and with such musical luminaries as Wynton Marsalis, Billy Preston, Aretha Franklin, and Stephanie Mills; Gospel greats Albertina Walker, the Barret Sisters, and Hezekiah Walker; and late jazz greats Cab Calloway and Dizzy Gillespie, among others. Joshua performed for the first time at the Museum of Jewish Heritage with the Klezmatics in 2004. The concert, titled, Freedom Songs for Passover, was the beginning of collaborative works of
the two groups which would ultimately lead to a concert tour in Germany, and creation of the live album, Brother Moses Smote the Water. He was the subject of the 2000 documentary Keep on Walking. The 11 a.m. show is co-sponsored by the JCP. About the JCP Founded in 2001, the Jewish Community Project (JCP) is an open and organic Jewish community that enables individuals and families to become a creative force in the life of the organization, to explore their
An Interview with New York Film Festival Program Director Richard Pena...Continued RP: The New York Film Festival remains the single best platform in the United States, especially for foreign language subtitled f ilms. We have provided a launching pad for many f ilms and f ilmmakers and people are very grateful to us for that. ME: How are the festival awards decided? RP: The New York Film Festival have a policy of no awards. Every year, we are asked by someone to institute an Audience or Critique awards. We absolutely refuse. Over the years, I have heard from f ilmmakers say they come here and relax. They show their work, meet other f ilmmakers, see other f ilms, and not have to be involved in some competition. Because of that, I myself am very much against awards and as long as I have some say, I will never allow them to be a part of the festival. ME: Ever think of doing a best of the New York Film Festival? RP: Years ago before we had the Walter Reade Theater, we would do summer programs at Alice Tully Hall.
We did the f irst f ifteen years tribute of the New York Film Festival. We are a small festival and we like to think all our programs are the best. If we are showing a f ilm in one of the other programs that was in the New York Film Festival we always list it. ME: How is the festival different from others? RP: The difference from other festivals is size. Many festivals are really quite large especially in North America. Their approach is to be very encyclopedic and panoramic. We are a very small festival showing 25 f ilms yearly. We give a very bright spotlight, which means there are years when certain f ilms are not included for example, f ilms from a certain part of the world or the work of a certain f ilmmaker. Our festival selection committee has to make very tough choices. Every year, people have their own ideas of what should and should have not been in the festival making it seem personal. That happens all the time. If theirs an African f ilm in the festival is because we really love it
Jewish identity, and to connect to others through educational, cultural, social, and artistic programs. JCP’s mission is to meet the growing needs of the Jewish community in Lower Manhattan and to build collaborative partnerships among like-minded downtown organizations in order to maximize communal resources. JCP’s ultimate goal is to create a healthy and evolving community in which members have a strong sense of personal ownership, community connections, and Jewish identity.
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not because theirs an African slot we have to f ill every year. ME: What can you tell us about your personal life? RP: I’m married with three children living in the Upper West Side, New York. I divide my work time at The Film Society of Lincoln Center as program director, and chairman of the selection committee, and at Columbia University as professor in f ilm studies. ME: What upcoming projects are you involved? RP: Our latest project ITALIAN NEOREALISM at the Walter Reade Theater, runs from October 30 through November 25, 2009. It brings together 40 f ilms from the period 1943 till the early 1960s. It’s the f irst in dept look New York has had in many years of this most important influential movement. This project has taken a very long time to organize. I am happy it f inally came together. Thank you, Richard. Interview dedicated to the loving memory of Florence Perlow Shientag
(September 9, 1908 - October 7, 2009) Judge Florence Perlow Shientag born September 9, 1908 and raised in New York City, practiced in New York, Florida, and the U.S. Supreme Court. She received her law degree from New York University School of Law. In 1933, her career began as Law Secretary to New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. In 1934, she founded New York Women's Bar Association. In 1941, Shientag became Judge of the Domestic Relations Court, President, and mentor of New York Women's Bar Association. In 1943, Judge Shientag became the f irst female Assistant United States Attorneys, Southern District of New York, Criminal Division. In 1954, she established a private practice with off ices in New York, London and Paris. Retired Judge Shientag passed away peacefully at home in New York, on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 (3rd Intermediate Day of Sukkot).
Fifth Avenue Synagogue since 1973. He is also Distinguished Professor of Liturgical Music at the Philip and Sarah Belz School of Jewish Music, Yeshiva University. In 2004, he became the first Jewish cantor to be named a commander of Poland’s Legion of Honor (equivalent of knighthood) for his musical contribution to the international and Polish communities. More information on Cantor Malovany can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Joseph_ Malovany . His many recordings are available at
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collected the stones for his own construction, was aware of impending danger and therefore buried the valuable stones until such time as the tension abated," Stern said. However, according to Stern the cache of stones was not sold in the end due to the building's destruction in 1291
when Crusader Acre was conquered by the Mameluks and was completely devastated. The marble hoard was removed and transferred to the Israel Antiquities Authority for further study.
Chanukah Concert On Broadway...Continued from page 31 The ensemble has released four compact discs, two of them on the Universal Music label. A DVD was produced from their concert with Cantor Malovany and the Russian State Academic Symphony Orchestra for the 3,000th anniversary of the founding of Jerusalem, which took place in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. The verve and precision of the choir’s uptempo numbers and sublime beauty of its liturgical repertoire take the breath away, and its performances bring tears and cheers. The Toronto concert will include traditional liturgical melodies from the Sabbath service and
Kol Nidrei from Yom Kippur, such beloved Yiddish songs as the lullaby Rozhinkes mit Mandlen (Raisins and Almonds) and popular Hebrew songs like Yerushalim shel zahav (Jerusalem of Gold), as well as songs from Russia and Georgia, operatic excerpts, and American classic show tunes – which could include numbers by Irving Berlin, Sholem Secunda (Ba mir bistu Sheyn), a chorus from Fiddler on the Roof, and even Glenn Miller’s Moonlight Serenade. CANTOR JOSEPH MALOVANY Israeli-born, American tenor Joseph Malovany has been cantor of New York’s
13th Century Marble Pieces...Continued from page 5 wealth of its residents," Stern said. "Just as there is a trend today to incorporate wooden doors from India or roof tiles from old buildings in Italy in modern villas, at that time they used to integrate ancient architectural items from the Roman and Byzantine periods in their construction. And just like today,
people at that time also yearned for the classic and the exotic." She said that written sources showed that such stones, which were exceptionally valuable, were bought and sold to be reused in buildings. "We can assume that the owner of the hoard, whether he was a merchant or he
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People and Places BY PAUL STEINER
The Earth doesn't belong to People.People it belongs to the Earth." AM Indian saying. aul Weitzson of Susan Kohner, cowrote and directed Universal's Cirque du Freaks "The Vampire's Assistant." He is the son of famous fashion designer German-Jewish-born John Weitz, whom I knew very well. A NY Times correction about Wm. S. Burrough "...He was born into a wealthy family, he was not working class" House of Zion's auction of Judaica, Israel covers, stamps, autographs, etc., is Nov. 22 during Chicagopex Stamp Show. Info: 650-366-7589. Among items is a 1913 Zionist Fencing Club postcard, real unique. Dr. Harvey Manes autobiography, a captivating, perceptive narrative, brimming with levity, titled "It's My Life" is available again on Amazon & Barnes and Noble. His follow up book, "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Doctors" is an insightful exposition of our national health care crisis with a special focus on the medical profession.
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Movie Talk New Yorker Mag. critic David Denley: "At the conclusion of their new movie, "A serious Man," the Cohen brothers pull off a neat little joke. The picture is devoted to the travails of an unhappy Midwestern Jewish family--a real menagerie--in the sixties, and, in the end titles, the Coens have inserted, after the names of hardworking laboratories, the words "No Jews were harmed in the making of this motion picture." First Run Features' "Four Seasons Lodge," a new feature documentary directed by journalist Andrew Jacobs, at
IFC Center. From the darkness of Nazioccupied Europe to the lush mountains of New York's Catskills, the award-winning "Four Seasons Lodge" documents what might be the f inal season for a community of Holocaust survivors who come together each summer to celebrate their lives. Beautifully photographed by a team of cinematographers led by Albert Maysles ("Gray Gardens"), this unexpectedly humorous f ilm takes on sobering topics like aging and the legacy of the Holocaust in a uniquely lifeaff irming way - capturing the Lodgers passion of living, in bracing contrast to lives harrowed to loss. Says Fran Lask, 82, a survivor of Bergen-Belsen: "This is our revenge on Hitler. To live this long, this well, is a victory." Jewelry News V-shaped necklaces, a continuation of the trend from spring 2009, the "V" shaped will continue to garner attention from the fashion minded. For this season, anything goes; meaning that designers are challenging themselves to roll out the most fabulous variations on the style necklace. This a perfect opportunity for designers to incorporate less expensive elements with those that are precious to keep costs low for the consumer. "Major Farran's Hat" by David Cesarani. In May 1947, 16-year-old Jewish activist Alexander Rubowitz was abducted in broad daylight from the streets of Jerusalem. At the scene, a gray hat was found. The major of the title was a British W.W.II here-turnedcounter-terrorism off icial and the discovery spawned an adventure worthy of James Bond. Cesarani tells Britain's use of violent and extralegal activities helped hasten losing its mandate in Palestine. NYC History. Hoping to f ind a shortcut to China, Henry Hudson, an Englishman in Dutch employ, arrived on the shores of Mannahatta in September 1609. Little did he know that his discovery, a verdant habitat for wolves, black bears, mountain lions, beavers, mink, river otters and 150 species of migratory birds would grow into the world's most bustling metropolis.
homeless Jewish person or child might be tempted to eat it and I will be help culpable for leading them to sin," and feel compelled to spend hours every day scanning the environs for potentially sinful temptations which need discarding. Some will check for proper placement of tfilin shel rosh dozens of times in the course of an hour, for fear lest their prayers for a refua shleima be rejected, and they be held responsible for someone's death. Most OCD sufferers feel they are losing control over their minds. Their intrusive self-doubts run counter to their values and beliefs. Even when they know their fears are unreasonable and behaviors excessive, they feel unable to stop. What's worse, they entangle friends and family, asking others to wash over again before reciting hamotzi or constantly ask for reassurance that they did not accidentally utter blasphemies while asleep. OCD is more than a mere nuisance; it is a serious condition. When left untreated, OCD is self-reinforcing and gets worse. Ironically and sadly, many religious OCD sufferers eventually can no longer attend shul, even on Yom Kippur, or engage in normal religious practices because their religious compulsions are simply too painful to endure. Many sufferers lose their marriages, their jobs, and their sanity. Some even take their lives. Fortunately, there is very effective treatment, without need for long term psychotherapy and often without medication. Hundreds of studies confirm the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral treatment for OCD. Cognitive therapy helps OCD sufferers to gradually overcome their fears by purposely exposing themselves to situations that trigger their anxiety and compulsions, but in small baby steps so as not to overwhelm the client, and in a way which respects their values. There is a big difference between true religious observance and an OCD ritual. Genuine observance is a heart-felt offering. The person wants to do a mitzva out of inspiration; it provides fulfillment, satisfaction, and consolation. One feels better after having made a sincere atonement. The holiday rituals are beautiful. By contrast, OCD sufferers are motivated by exaggerated fear. They feel compelled against their will to engage in repetitive rituals and even acknowledge that their behavior is excessive. Their confessions never bring closure, but only renewed self-doubting that leads to another exhausting and painful round of
double checking. Dos and Don'ts: Rabbis are potentially the most valuable link in an OCD sufferer's search for help. Unfortunately, they are often uninformed about the malady, and worse yet, despite all good intentions, they might exacerbate the OCD sufferer's condition by endlessly reassuring them. Alternatively, they might mistakenly recommend that the sufferer's disturbing thoughts are true and reflect underlying hostility toward G-d or loved ones and urge that the sufferer "search his ways." Finally, rabbis might throw up their hands in frustration and send the congregant away, leaving the sufferer feeling he can never disclose his problems to anyone. What should rabbis do? First determine if the congregant's behavior reflects his genuine belief or OCD. Here are some tipoffs: o Does the congregant himself acknowledge his behavior is a bit excessive or unreasonable, even by his own standards? Asking the congregant this directly might make him respond, "I know it sounds ridiculous, but I just can't stop and I feel like I'm going crazy!" o Is the individual motivated by overwhelming guilt or dread of some perceived imminent danger to himself or others, as opposed to heartfelt faith? o Do the rabbi, family, and others feel repetitively pressured to reassure the congregant or perform the same compulsions? It is not the behavior per se that makes it OCD, it is why the person engages in the behavior. Sincere religious observance, consistent with an individual's personal beliefs or cultural norms, is not OCD. If OCD is suspected, however, the congregant should be referred to a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist who respects clients' religious values. Dr. Steven J. Brodsky is an Orthodox psychologist who specializes in treating OCD and Panic in Manhattan, Monsey, and northern New Jersey. He has treated hundreds of OCD sufferers. He can be contacted at 19 West 34th Street, Penthouse, New York, New York 10001. (212) 726-2390, Web: www.OCDHOTLINE.com and www.ANXIETYHOTLINE.com . E-mail: sjbrodsky@aol.com. For more information about the religious manifestations of OCD and its treatment, clergy and congregants should feel free to contact Dr. Brodsky with their questions without obligation.
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Ben-Eliezer Alone at Turkish Reception...Continued from page 6 who know Turkey's geo-strategic position know about its importance. And, amazingly enough, we are also important to the Turks." There was currently a "cloud" hovering over the relationship, he said, adding that efforts must be taken to ensure that it passes. One senior Foreign Ministry official praised Ben-Eliezer's decision to attend the reception, saying that even though it seemed as if Erdogan was determined to set back the relationship, there were "many elements in Turkey" who wanted to preserve it and with whom it was possible to have a "rational dialogue." "Erdogan is trying to destroy everything," the official said. "And while he represents an important sector, he doesn't represent everyone."
The official defended the decision made by the other ministers, as well as Peres, not to attend, saying it was enough to send one minister to show that Israel was willing to "keep the door open" with Turkey. There was no need to "exaggerate" and send Peres, the symbol of the state, said the official, especially considering the way Erdogan treated him in Davos. And even as Israeli ministers stayed away from Turkish reception in droves, Erdogan said during a press conference in Iran that he would once again be willing to mediate indirect talks between Israel and Syria. "My country is interesting in mediating negotiations between Israel and Syria, if both sides are interested," Army Radio reported him as saying.
Following Erdogan's vicious criticism earlier in the year of Israel following Operation Cast Lead, and even before the current nosedive in relations sparked in large part by the Turkish prime minister's statements and actions, senior Israeli officials said that Erdogan had lost Israel's trust and confidence as an honest broker. Erdogan's comments about wanting to mediate again between Jerusalem and Damascus came after Syrian President Bashar Assad said earlier in the day that he was ready to resume peace talks with Israel, and that there was national support in his country for the negotiations. "As far as it concerns us in Syria we have national support to continue talks with Israel," Assad said in Zagreb after meeting
Croatian President Stipe Mesic. "However, there is a condition: that on the Israeli side we also have those who want to continue the negotiations." Assad hailed Turkey for its recent mediation efforts and said a "third side" would be necessary for the talks to restart. "We call on European countries to also give their contribution, to help Turkey but also us to be able to resume from where we have stopped," he added. Defense Minister Ehud Barak responded to Assad's comments, saying that while peace with Syria was a "central brick" in any stable regional settlement, responsible leadership from both Syria and Hizbullah was required to "prevent the dangers of deterioration in the region."
High Costs Discourage Europeans from Keeping Kosher...Continued from page 6 we employ 30 shochets [kosher slaughterers] full-time. That adds up to a lot of kosher food." According to Gold, there are factors that affect the prices of kosher food in Europe that do not apply in other countries. In many European communities there is a special tax imposed on the purchase of meat to help sup-
port the community's educational institutions. The panel decided to lobby the communities to lessen these taxes. "Unlike in the State of Israel where [Orthodox] religious services are funded by the government, in Europe the community has to fund its own religious services which means paying a hefty tax," Gold said.
The rabbis at the conference explained that the high food prices often place them at a disadvantage when they attempt to present Torah Judaism in a positive light. Many of the members of the Orthodox communities in Europe are not Torah-observant in their personal lives. When a rabbi attempts to persuade a
member to begin purchasing the kosher meat made available by his kashruth organization, he is often confronted with the question, "Why should I pay five times as much for the identical meat?" Rabbi Y. Reuven Rubin, rabbi of South Manchester, gave the participants a number of pointers to help deal with these challenges.
kilograms is the commonly accepted amount of low-enriched uranium needed to produce weapons-grade uranium for a single nuclear warhead. Teheran signaled this week it wanted signif icant changes in the UN deal and to be allowed either to buy the fuel for the Teheran reactor from abroad or to ship the material in small batches. That would not reduce fears about further enrichment to weapons-grade uranium, because Iran would be able to quickly replace small amounts it sent out of the country with newly enriched material. Ahmadinejad said the West had pushed for halting Iran's nuclear program in the past, but that now it was "ready for cooperation and participation on exchange of nuclear fuel and building power plants." The UN Security Council has slapped three sets of sanctions on Iran since the country refused to halt the uranium enrichment. But the world now recognizes Iran's nuclear right, Ahmadinejad claimed.
"We welcome the West's change in behavior," he said, adding that Iran was ready to "shake any hand that is honestly extended toward us." Also Thursday, a team of UN nuclear inspectors returned to the agency's headquarters in Vienna from a visit to the previously secret Iranian uranium enrichment site near Qom. It expressed satisfaction with the mission, but details have not been revealed. What the inspectors saw - and how freely they were allowed to work - will be key in deciding whether the six world powers engaging Iran seek a new round of talks with Teheran. Iran revealed it was building the Fordo enrichment site September 21 in a conf idential letter to the IAEA. Just days later, the leaders of the US, Britain and France condemned Teheran for having kept it secret. The West believes Iran revealed the site's existence only because it had learned that the US and its allies were about to make it public.
Congress Turns Up Pressure on Iran...Continued from page 11 that they are operating according to the non-proliferation treaty," he said, "and that is problematic for us." Barak said Israel was telling its allies that while it was a positive move to try to get Iran to transfer its enriched uranium abroad for processing, it was still very important to demand an end to any enrichment in Iran. Former Mossad head Danny Yatom told Israel Radio that a senior off icial in the US National Security Council had assured him that the US would not let up on the pressure to get the Iranians to stop uranium enrichment, even as they called on Teheran to transfer the enriched uranium in its hands abroad. But, Yatom said, this demand did not get forceful articulation in the agreement now on the table. He expressed concern that this agreement would lull the world to sleep and that the international community would be satisf ied with any kind of agreement after so many years of discussion about the matter.
Ahmadinejad's speech suggested that Iran would stick by earlier comments that supported the framework of the deal, but demanded some changes. A key point was how quickly Iran was willing to send its stockpile of lowenriched uranium outside the country for further processing. The Vienna-brokered plan requires Iran to send 1,100 kilograms of lowenriched uranium - around 70% of its stockpile - to Russia in one batch by the end of the year. After further enrichment there, France would convert the uranium into fuel rods and return them to Iran for use in a Teheran reactor that produces medical isotopes. Western powers say it's critical for Iran to send out the 70% in one load to eliminate - at least temporarily - its options of making a nuclear weapon. A signif icantly lower amount or gradual shipments by Iran could jeopardize a key part of the proposal, which was reached after talks last week that included the United States. About 1,000
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US Senators Attack Goldstone Report...Continued from page 12 have been eye opening for the state senators, who have learned about Israel's past, present and future pressing issues, he added. During a meeting at the Knesset on Wednesday, the senators heard an MK describe the battle of Jenin in 2002. In the midst of the second intifada, the IDF entered a refugee camp that had served as the launching site for many terrorist attacks. Rumors circulated that the ensuing battle had been a "massacre" against the Palestinian people. The Knesset member explained, however, that the army went door-to-door looking for terrorists rather than immediately bombing a suspected house. The IDF put soldiers at risk to save Palestinian bystanders. This was the
kind of information that slipped through many media reports, Balfour said. He added that during the Second Lebanon War in 2006, "People will read an article and say, 'Israel bombed Lebanon?!' What they do not know, however, is Lebanon sent 10,000 bombs [to Israel]," he said, referring to mortar shells and Katyusha rockets. If Mexico were to f ire rockets into the United States, Balfour said, the US would probably react after one or two rockets hit. Americans simply do not realize that thousands of rockets have been launched into Israel, prompting a reaction. In the case of Goldstone, many Americans are also not aware that the IDF warned civilians to leave areas
where gunmen were operating. Balfour praised the army for dropping leaflets and urging civilians to evacuate. "People don't do that kind of thing historically," he said. Moving forward, the problem facing politicians worldwide was how exactly to def ine a war crime, he went on. Balfour suggested a def inition, one from Operation Cast Lead itself. "When they set up terror missiles next to a school, on top of a hospital, in front of a kindergarten, that ought to be a war crime," he said. "When they set up missiles on schools and hospitals, you eventually have to take those missiles out." Meetings with Israeli off icials have enhanced the senators' understanding
not only of the Goldstone Report, but of how it directly impacts the Israeli people and government, he said. The delegation is focusing on education and cooperation, and meetings have been informational, without political pressure of any sort. The state senators will not only go home with a greater knowledge of Israel, but a greater knowledge of America, he said. "The goal of the trip is to become familiar with Israel - the issues and the country," Balfour said. "Israel gives us perspective on how to solve our problems. We will go back wondering and thinking how we can work similarly."
Iranian Regime Accused of Stealing Billions...Continued from page 11 import into the country between 2005 and 2008, the country's customs administration reports only $185 billion worth of goods to have actually arrived in the country. The report also found signif icant inconsistencies between the revenue the government reported as earned through exports of oil and other goods and the amount of money actually deposited in the country's central bank. While Iran's oil ministry recorded $255 billion in revenue generated from the country's oil sales over the past four years, Iran's Central Bank reported receiving a much larger sum of money, $280 billion, during the aforementioned period. A further $2.6 billion discrepancy in revenues from non-oil exports was reported and the Central Bank found a $3 billion discrepancy between the amount of money recorded as being in the country's foreign exchange reserves
and the amount of money actually there. Oil constitutes Iran's largest source of revenue, making up 80% of the country's foreign exchange revenues. Heavily dependent on oil, Iran's economy has been badly damaged by the recent fall in oil prices. Ahmadinejad's regime has been accused of misappropriating oil revenues for years, but some Iranian analysts said the recent issue had been overblown by local media, attributing the dispute to an internal government spat over accounting practices. "The two organizations at loggerheads over this are the Ministry of Oil and the State Audit organization," Dr Seyyed Mohammad Marandi, a lecturer at the University of Tehran, told The Media Line. "Neither side is accusing the other of fraud and while there are some newspapers who have talked about missing money, that's not what the agencies themselves have said... They just
have different ways of carrying out their auditing and I think they are trying to resolve their differences." Dr Marandi said it was unlikely Iranian off icials would be able to steal billions. "You can't manipulate statistics without it being discovered and auditing is not something a major government agency would fool around with," he said. "If you try to make a buck by getting out of a taxi and asking the driver to write you a receipt for $20 when you only paid $15, in any country that form of fraud or theft would be the most easy to discover. So usually if there's corruption, it's would be found at the middleman level in kickbacks or bribes for oil tenders." Other analysts argued that while the accounting inconsistencies may not point to corruption, they were likely the result of funds appropriated for illicit government initiatives.
"Economic mismanagement is a huge issue and one of the most unreported causes of discontent in the country," Dr Emanuele Ottolenghi, an Iran expert and the executive director of the Transatlantic Institute, told The Media Line. "There is liberal use of state revenue to fund activities that are not necessarily audited, such as nuclear procurement, terrorism and funding insurgencies abroad. These things don't appear in the state budget in a transparent fashion." "There is growing resentment among workers over state money being used to fund the Palestinians or similar causes rather than for infrastructure that would help the Iranian population," Dr Ottolenghi said. "So the fact that there is profound economic mismanagement, corruption and vast disparities in accounting is neither new nor surprising. What's signif icant is that somebody in the political system is using it as a tool to criticize the government."
We Need to Stand Up And Shout 'No'...Continued from page 21 'But we have just shown them that they can have the most frightening things happen to them, and we will throw trillions of dollars to protect them. I have big concerns about that.'" Financial institutions are making huge prof its as a result of having been saved by the taxpayers and TARP monies, and not having used those monies for lending purposes. They also know that our government still believes in the two axioms: "too big to fail" and "too big to jail." * * * The insurance companies, which last week told us that premiums would go up enormously under the Baucus-Obama comprehensive insurance proposal, are being threatened by the president. The Times of October 18 reports: “President Obama mounted a frontal
assault on the insurance industry on Saturday, accusing it of using 'deceptive and dishonest ads' to derail his health care legislation and threatening to strip the industry of its longstanding exemption from federal antitrust laws. In unusually harsh terms, Mr. Obama cast insurance companies as obstacles to change interested only in preserving their own 'profits and bonuses' and willing to 'bend the truth or break it' to stop his drive to remake the nation's health care system. The president used his weekly radio and Internet address to challenge industry assertions that legislation will drive up premiums." The insurance companies are being threatened for telling what in all probability is the truth, since they control the premiums to be charged. If former president George W. Bush had made
these threats, he likely would have been accused of making an enemies list. Apparently president Obama is capable of compiling an enemies list. Look at what the Obama administration is doing to Fox News Channel, which forcefully disagrees with the Obama insurance proposal. The administration is trying to pressure Fox into changing its coverage of Obama. The White House is saying that Fox is not a news station, thereby raising the specter of a licensing challenge. Our freedom of speech is in danger here. Other television and radio licensees should jump to the defense of Fox, and some have. When those in power seek to intimidate opponents, it is essential that the rest of us stand up and shout, 'No, you can't do this.' Speaking truth to those in power is essential if we are to preserve
our liberties. Indeed, why hasn't Obama sought long before to end the insurance industry's exemption from anti-trust laws? Why haven't he and the Congress pressed to allow consumers to cross state lines in purchasing insurance policies? Why haven't he and the Congress supported allowing volume discounts for Medicare? And why haven't he and the Congress moved for tort reform? The Congressional Budget Off ice has said that action would save $54 billion over a ten-year period. Many would say Obama and Congress haven't taken action because of campaign contributions. If that's true - and I believe it to be true - it is shameful.
in loving memory of her beloved husband Sandor Garfinkle. Tickets and Sponsorships For December 13th Event At Eden Roc Tickets for the December 13th for The National Foundation of Jewish Continuity, Inc.’s 70th Anniversary of the SS St. Louis Voyage, Passenger Reunion and Commemorative Event at the Eden Roc are $500 per person for Heritage level seating that includes a private meet, greet, and photos with survivors and dignitaries; $350 per person for premium seating; $250 per person for general
seating; $5,000 for a Heritage sponsor table of 10; $3,500 for a Premium sponsor table of 10; and $2,500 for table of 10 in general seating. Sponsorship opportunities range from title sponsor and event sponsors to hosting a surviving passenger for the weekend, hosting the Menorah lighting ceremony, etc. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, contact The National Foundation For Jewish Continuity, Inc., headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, at (561) 417-5099, email to info@foundationforjewishcontinuity.org
A Landmark Commemoration of...Continued from page 23 Continuity’s efforts to encourage Jewish adults and teens to contemplate the worth/value of their birthright and challenge them to participate in protecting and continuing to honor and extol the virtues of that birthright and legacy for future generations. Signing And Performance at Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County To Follow Eden Roc Commemorative Event As the commemoration at the Eden Roc developed, Kaye was moved to ensure that his own local community also had the opportunity to learn about the Steamship St. Louis and
to honor the surviving passengers. He found a home for the project at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County where the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Federation will be hosting a special evening in Boca Raton on Monday, December 14th, featuring a signing ceremony of United States Senate Resolution 111, and a private performance of Krakow’s “The False Witness” with the trial of Adolf Hitler. The Boca Raton event is made possible with generous support from Pamela & Howard Kaye, The Foundation for Jewish Continuity, Inc. and Rani H. Garfinkle,
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Windows 7: To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade? BY DONNA TAPELLINI Launch day for Windows 7 is just a few days away. So you might be wondering whether you need to plop down between $120 and $220 for the new OS, buy a new computer, or maintain your status quo. efore you make any decisions, you should check your computer’s compatibility, as well as that of your peripherals, with Microsoft’s Upgrade Advisor. Then, f ind the description of your situation below and proceed accordingly:
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“Most computer manufacturers are offering free Windows 7 upgrades to those who bought Vista-based computers from late June through this coming January.”
You’re happy with your current system and OS. Save your money, at least for now. Sure, Windows 7 has
released its free antivir us/antispyware software, Microsoft Security Essentials. You’re a Vista user frustrated with its performance. Get the upgrade if your system is compatible. Windows 7 is more stable than Vista and it’s got a good number of ease-of-use enhancements. And as a bonus, you’ll get a grip on those frustrating User Account Many are questioning whether upgrading to Controls, since Windows 7 is worth it or not. Windows 7 provides options for different some new interface tweaks that we levels of settings. think are pretty cool. But any time You recently bought a new comyou upgrade, there’s a potential for puter and qualify for a free upgrade. unpredictable problems. So why Get your upgrade. Most computer mess with success? Meanwhile, manufacturers are offering free however, always download any criti- Windows 7 upgrades to those who cal Windows updates. Make sure bought Vista-based computers from you’re using the latest version of late June through this coming your browser. And if you don’t have January. Be sure to register for the any security software running, upgrade, and keep in mind that you install a free antivirus program. We might have to pay shipping and recommend Avira AntiVir. other costs to have the software sent Alternatively, Microsoft just
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Visitng The Biltmore House In North Carolina BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF When visitors plan a trip to Biltmore, they often think first of Biltmore House with its 250-rooms of art and antiques, but there's so much more to George W. Vanderbilt's historic property in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Whether a guest's interest lies in food and wine, gardening, history, agriculture, family activities or just escaping the everyday, Biltmore has an event or activity to suit. Guests used to come to Biltmore , see the house, maybe have lunch and then head home," said Vice President of Marketing Communications Elizabeth Sims. "Today, the property offers so much to see and do, it's easy to spend two hours or two days and there's always something to come back and see another time. With special events year-round, outdoor adventures, food and wine offerings, specialty seminars and the estate's accessibility to other activities in the area, every visit can be unique."
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YEAR-ROUND EVENTS Whatever the time of year, Biltmore offers ever-changing ways to enjoy Vanderbilt's historic property. Each spring, the estate celebrates with a month-long Festival of Flowers and Easter weekend wouldn't be complete without the massive egg hunt on the Front Lawn of Biltmore
History buffs can spend hours exploring the Biltmore House and enjoying the glimpse it provides into life during the Gilded Age. Add to the pleasure of a visit by chatting with Biltmore House Hosts, knowledgeable in all aspects of the property. For an even more indepth look at George W. Vanderbilt's legacy, specialty tours are offered at an additional cost. House. Summer is packed with activities including Winery Summerfest Weekends offering great jazz and blues and Summer Evening Concerts bringing nationally known acts to the South Terrace of Biltmore House
for fabulous music under the stars. In the fall, Biltmore welcomes cooler weather with Harvest Celebration featuring crafters, music, dancing and children's activities. And then there's Christmas at Biltmore and Candlelight Christmas Evenings when the 250-room chateau is transformed into a fairytale castle with miles of evergreen garland, hundreds of poinsettias, dozens of Christmas trees and a magnificent 35-foot tall live Fraser Fir decked with lights, ornaments and gifts. LIFE ON THE FARM For those interested in learning about Biltmore's agricultural heritage, there's River Bend Farm, opened in April 2004. The village includes River Bend Barn, built in 1902 and restored in 2004 to communicate the rich farm life that the estate has supported for more than a century. In addition to displays of historic farm equipment, guests can explore the Kitchen Garden and meet draft horses, calves, lambs and chickens at the Farmyard. On select dates throughout the year, visitors can enjoy mountain music and see artisans including a blacksmith and woodworkers practice their craft.
GARDENS Gardeners and nature lovers can also find plenty to keep them occupied at the estate. Seminars are offered periodically on the property at A Gardener's Place along with garden craft workshops such as wreath making and holiday decorating. Guided garden walks are often offered during special events and when guides aren't available, guests can explore extensive trails on their own. Biltmore's walking trails are a testament to Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmsted's belief that the landscape should be enjoyed and admired by guests. Each path provides a new opportunity to discover nature and the estate's wildlife and bird community. Walk along what was once the main carriage drive on the Glen Road, or explore the estate's rustic side with the Bass Pond and Creekside Trails. In spring and summer, the Meadow Trail features wildflowers and grasses, while the Woodland Trail is ablaze with azaleas in spring. Even in winter, the Conservatory offers displays that allow guests to get a taste of summer while staying warm and dry. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES George W. Vanderbilt enjoyed living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina not only for the area's natural beauty, but also for the recreational opportunities it afforded. One hundred years ago, Vanderbilt's guests spent hours enjoying a variety of outdoor activities on the property during their visits. And now, those original activities, plus a few more modern adventures are available to today's guest. Guided by expert staff versed in outdoor sports as well as the history of Biltmore Estate, guests can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, float trips, carriage rides, flyfishing, Segway tours, sporting clays, day camps and the Land Rover Experience Driving School. "Programs offered through Explore Biltmore reflect growing interest in soft adventure and more active vacations," said Director of Outdoor Programs Lee Reading. "Whether guests are looking for a relaxing carriage ride or an exhilarating mountain bike outing, our guides will expose them to fascinating aspects of the 8,000-acre estate they might not encounter otherwise." The Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center is located in an historic estate farmhouse on the property. Required reservations for activities can be made at the outdoor center, at the estate's Welcome Center or at the Biltmore House Stable complex. An estate admission ticket, Twelve-Month or Vanderbilt Pass or inn reservation is required.
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Bursting With Color: Fall Foliage in New England BY CLIF CALDERWOOD Fall foliage in New England begins in August. The shortening daylight hours trigger the deciduous trees to begin the process of shedding their leaves. It happens all around North America, and all around the world. ut in New England it’s special. Why is fall foliage in New England so different then anywhere else? It’s a factor of many things but mostly an abundance of different types of deciduous trees, warm autumn days, and cool - but not freezing - nights. When these and a few other conditions are all mixed in the right proportions, then you get the world famous stunning shades of reds, yellows, oranges, and browns on the hills and mountain sides of New England. Between mid-September to lateOctober, visitors flock to New England to see the fall foliage. These six scenic drives offer some of the best autumn views available from anywhere on the planet.
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New Hampshire has beautiful forests ablaze with autumn colors and plenty of photo opportunities. FALL FOLIAGE SCENIC DRIVE – MOHAWK TRAIL MASSACHUSETTS The most popular fall foliage scenic drives in Massachusetts are along the famous Mohawk Trail. This trail rolls out through the northwestern part of the state on route 2, and winds through the hills and mountains of the Berkshires, touching picturesque towns like Williamstown, Deerf ield, Shelbourne, Colrain, Charlemont, and Shelburne Falls. Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts, offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and Mohawk Trail.
“This drive is considered by many to be the top fall foliage New England scenic drive.” FALL FOLIAGE SCENIC DRIVE – KANCAMAGUS HIGHWAY NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire has many scenic drives in the White Mountain National Forest but at the top of the list has to be the 34-mile Kancamagus Scenic Highway that runs along route 112 from Conway to White Mountains Visitor
Connecticut has in its own little corner of popular autumn leaf spotting sites. Center in Lincoln. This drive is considered by many to be the top fall foliage New England scenic drive. It has beautiful forests ablaze with autumn colors and plenty of photo opportunities with walks along gorges and streams, and with views of the highest mountains in the Presidential Range. FALL FOLIAGE SCENIC DRIVE – CENTRAL VERMONT AREA In Vermont nature planted all the high peaks in the south – although the North Kingdom has great color as well. But arguably Vermont’s best loved fall foliage drive is in the Central Vermont area, around Killington, and the towns and highways of Woodstock, Rutland and Ludlow. This is deep in The Green Mountain National Forest area, and not surprisingly offers spectacular fall foliage color and scenery. FALL FOLIAGE SCENIC DRIVE – LAKES AND LEAVES MAINE Parts of Maine are the f irst to display peak fall foliage color in New England. With Maine’s many driving loops to
choose from, it’s diff icult to single out one, but the Lakes and Leaves drive that touches the shores of Moosehead Lake on Route 15 before heading south on route 201 is ever popular. You’ll see unparalleled fall foliage views of the tree-lined banks of the Kennebec River, and the surrounding mountains on this Maine Scenic Highway.
“Not to be outdone during fall foliage the state of Connecticut has in its own little corner of popular autumn leaf spotting sites...” FALL FOLIAGE SCENIC DRIVE – RHODE ISLAND COAST Fall vacationers in Rhode Island have open roads and coastal drives to satisfy their leaf peeping. The 61-mile Rhode Island Coast Scenic Drive follows the coastline east from Westerly before
Vermont’s best loved fall foliage drive is in the Central Vermont area. turning north along Narragansett Bay, and eventually over Newport Bridge on route 138. The drive f inishes over the breathtaking Ocean Drive in historic Newport. A pleasant seaside twist to a fall foliage drive. FALL FOLIAGE SCENIC DRIVE – CONNECTICUT ROUTE 169 Not to be outdone during fall foliage the state of Connecticut has in its own little corner of popular autumn leaf spotting sites, with some of the most stunning scenic drives being on Route 169 in the glacial plains which are part of Quinebaug River bottomlands. Now matter where you choose to experience scenic views of Fall foliage, you will not be disappointed. Getting a glimpse of the fall’s beauty makes it that much easier to say goodbye to the summer.
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Fed Unlikely To Change Tack As Recession Ends...Continued from page 3 ning to raise rates. "The markets will undoubtedly look beyond the actual interest rate announcement, and focus instead on the tone and wording of the actual communique," said Millan Mulraine, analyst at TD Bank Financial Group. "In this regard, we expect the economic outlook to remain largely intact, with the Fed reiterating the improved outlook for the US economy, reflecting in part the encouraging tone in the recent economic reports, and in particular the policy-induced surge in GDP in Q3," he said. Economists underscored that inflation continued to be tame amid the frag-
ile recovery, well within the Fed's comfort zone. "The inflation outlook should also remain unchanged, with the committee noting that it expects inflation to remain 'subdued,' on account of the 'substantial resource slack' and stable longer-term inflation expectations," Mulraine said. The unemployment rate hit a 26-year high of 9.8 percent in September, according to the latest off icial data, and is expected to reach double digits in the coming months. The government reports October labor data Friday, with most analysts expecting the jobless rate to rise to 9.9 percent. A Fed staff projection used by poli-
cymakers at the September 22-23 FOMC meeting showed unemployment holding as high as 9.25 percent by the end of 2010 and then falling to about 8.0 percent by the end of 2011. Moody's Brusuelas predicted the FOMC statement would conclude that conditions will likely "warrant exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period," a phrase he noted had been in every statement since March. "But the Fed may be ready to tweak it soon, which would be signif icant," he said. "We will be watching to see if the Fed adjusts its commitment to keeping rates low for an 'extended period,' which
may signal the central bank will remove some monetary stimulus earlier than anticipated." Such a minor change to the Fed policy outlook could provide support to the depreciating dollar, while appeasing inflation hawks, he said. Some central banks have begun raising interest rates, such as Australia and Norway in October, putting additional pressure on the dollar. "So far, I am reluctant to assume that the Fed will raise policy rates in response to this pressure. The magnitude of imported inflation, while not minimal, is small," said Donald Ratajczak at Morgan Keenan.
from a larger perspective," Dotan said. "They connected it to the liberation of the Holocaust." Dotan and Radler visited the survivors at their homes where they took pictures of them in familiar surroundings. The exhibit is also on display at
the Jewish Community Center in Omaha. The Omaha Jewish community consists of about 6,000 people and used to include some 200 survivors, Dotan said.
US Base to Host Holocaust Exhibit...Continued from page 3 Dotan, 52,000 people saw the display. The museum directors were also interested in buying the exhibit and putting it on permanent display alongside the museum's other artifacts, which include some of the strategic bombers and f ighter jets used by the US Air
Force and its predecessor, the US Army Air Corps, throughout the last century. The museum recently held a fund-raiser to purchase the exhibit. "They see it as a possibility to connect to their educational theories and philosophies and to talk about the war
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TRUMP PARC ~106 CPS~ Mint!1 Bed/1.5 Bath Reno Granite Kitchen w/ Cherry Wood Cabinetry + Top-of-the-Line, Stainless Steel Appliances, Hi Ceilings, Lg Walk-In Closets, W/D in Apt $995K, Ronit Uziel @ Uziel Group 212-891-7136 Prudential Douglas Elliman
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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
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Condo For Sale Sheepshead Bay, East 12th Y+2: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bths, parking, 15 yr tax abatement, $545K. Owner 347-219-0884
Sackett Lake Front: 4 BR, 2 bth, LR, DR, kitchen combo, master suite, great view, dock on lake, near shuls, shopping and more! Asking $325K www.resortrealtyny.com. Call 845-791-5945
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
SULLIVAN COUNTY, LAKE Huntington: 15 minutes west of Monticello. 6 BR, 7 bth on 5 acres, city sewer, well water. $265K neg. 914-237-9653 or 917-844-8794
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Ave L/E 21: Luxury 1 bdrm bsmt apt. Ave I/E 29: Luxury 2 Bdrm apt. Call cell: 347-489-4485
CO-OP FOR SALE-BK Marine pk, 4 br tudor, 40x100 Lot, pvt drv, 1 car gar, fin bsmnt. COAST TO COAST REALTY. 718-787-9200; 917-468-2633
Bensonhurst: co-op for sale, Sat&Sun, 2-7 pm, 2 BR, co-op for sale. MAny clostes, huge lr, nice kit, new cabinets, doors, windows & terrace. Great views. G&E incl. Near all. Owner: 646-361-2101
Lovely 2 story colonial w/ 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ bths, hardwood floors throughout, working fireplace, ceramic tiles in bathroom and kitchen w/corian countertops situated on corner lot in a well sort after area, easy access to all major transportation, mins to Hudson River and fine restaurants. 914-805-1734 Asking 289 K.
BRONX Co-op for sale/ Bronx Co-op sale! Newly renovated 1 bdrm, Nr, Yankee Stadium, gated building, No brokers. Please call 718-793-1331 Barry or Lillian @ 718-993-3446, $175K
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
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
LONG ISLAND 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
STATEN ISLAND Staten Island-Condo for sale 2 bedroom, 1 bth condo, Rossville, bottom Floor, corner unit, central air, eat-in kitchen, living room, washer, dryer, pool, tennis court, parking space, $189k 917-693-8239
NY STATE Albany Area: SUPER LOCATION, beautifully restored 1840’s farmhouse with 16,000 sq ft barn on 15 park like acres. Turnkey business available. 15 minutes from Downtown Albany. Call Betty at 518-732-2436 or 518-423-9996. Must see to appreciate.
S FALLSBURG, NY Lg, 3 Br house, 3bth, Brand new, pvt in ground pool. Avail July. Call: 914-737-3915
Monticello Monticello: Beaut ranch, 4 Br, 3 bth, kosher kit. ½ acre, bkyrd. Walt to dist to falkof. For pesach Summer. Call 718-679-4339
Sidney NY: Large 4 bdrms, historical hom,e on 2 acres, near schools, places of worship + college needs TLC,. Great investment. $85,000. Ernie 607-563-1020
Sacandaga Lake in Upstate NY 184’ of sandy shoreline w/ gradual grade/ gorgeous panoramic views, 2 BD/ 1.5 bth, ranch on level lot. Close to Marinas/ yacht club, 3 hrs from NYC, nr Saratoga + Albany. Own a piece of paradise for $525K. Contact 518-661-5358 View@ www.426lakeside.com
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
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 Root/ Montgomery Co. 70 Acres + Trailer Hse with barn, water + electricity. 3 hrs from Man $250K. Call Owner 718-617-7799
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
Small Bungalow colony 70 beautiful acres to buildings, a ring around swimming pool, needs TLC. Features a small lake with historic store den, waterfalls, streamhills, 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
Newburgh: 2500 expandable to 4200sf. Walk out basement. New 4BR loft, style home, 5 acres, nr thruway. $384,900. Owner 914-213-3902
Fallsburg: New 3 BR, 2.5 bath, 3 acres w/ lake + waterfall. Near shul. For sale by owner. 718-938-4130
Vacations homes for sale Liberty/ Loon/ Sheldrake: Open house, June 28th, noon to 4 pm, 2 BRs, 2 bths, CAC, deck, YD crowd, heated pool, extras. 845-436-9212 Vacation homes for sale Sackett Lake: Totally renovated 3 BRs, 1 bath, deeded lake nights, walk to orthodox shul. 516-662-3045 Forshay: Home for sale by owner, owner relocating needs to move soon. 6 BR colonial, park like property on cul-de-sac, new windows, bsmt apt, deck pool + hot tub near shills. 6.30K Call Bruce 845-494-3199
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For Sale MONSEY exclusives: Large Home with Shul. Beaut 8000sf, 80 acres, Bais med seats 150-200. Comm’l kit, parking 30+ cars, 6 BR’s, 4 bths, lrg EIK, pvt study w/ sep entr. Large DR, LR, Mbth w/jcz, huge succah rm w/retractable roof, intercom, surveillance, alarm & much more! Must see! NEWLY RENOVATED HOME, Spectacular 4000sf high ranch, 60 acres, nr R’Schlessingers shul, 7 br, 4bths, new granite EIK, heated flrs, SS applncs, sky lites, deck, sparkling above inground pool. All new windows, heating, AC, boiler & roof. 2 car att gar. Must see! $779K CHOICE RESIDENTIAL BLDG LOT 1.02 acres, quiet cul-desac, near R’Schlessingers shul, this one of a kind loc will not last! THE WORLD REALTY GROUP 908-355-1717 OR 845-356-6088
Shilo Rd.: 4 Bedroom, 2.5 baths, CAC, fenced yard with a large patio and hot tub on ¾ acres. Reduced 4,400,000 Please Call:l 732-536-4767
OPEN HOUSE 09.13.09, 12-2pm 24 LARK AVENUE, White Plains-House for sale in prestigious area. Hi ranch, 5 bedrooms, central air throughout, walk to temple. Solomon Schecter 1/3 acre. $625K. Contact Betty Imperial Realty. 914-592-9562
COUNTRY CUSTOM RANCH HOME 3+ -3 Opt, Inlaw apt. DBL Garage, 4+ acres, Handicap friendly. $309,900 Neg. 607-286-9074 www.realestatecooperstown.com
SULLIVAN COUNTY, LAKE Huntington. 15 mins west of Monticello. 6 BR, 7 bth on 5 acres. City sewer, well water. $265K Neg. 914-237-9653 or 914-894-8794
Catskills: Camp and bungalow colony-For Sale Brand new, kosher kitchen, stunning grounds for sale by owner. Call evenings 347-576-4712 or 718-782-4742
MASSAPEQUA, MERRICK RD: 3400 sf, High Visibility Sale for rent 516-798-9338
UPSTATE NY TROUT STREAM! 5 acres – was 32,900, NOW $24,900 Apple trees, pines, 300 ft stream front! Gorgeous setting! No closing costs! Hurry! 888-354-5006 Oceanside: 3BR, 3 ½ BA, new cherry/ granite kit, CAC, 1 car, hdwd, total reno, full bsmt, deck, porch. MUST SEE! New to mkt! $599K. Owner 516-250-3538
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Chemango County: Hunt on your own land, 3 bdrms plus .64 acres, sauna Jacuzzi, steam unit, wood burning stone fireplace, wrap around deck, built in garage, screened Florida rm. View wildlife. Broker Julie 347-370-6421. Asking $249,900. Neg
Corcoran Real Estate PRIME MIDWOOD 2 FAMILY 1341 East 14th Street (Aves M & N) 2 family, 3 BRs over 2 BR, finished basement, private driveway, backyard. Good condition. Price reduced! Steal a 2 family in Midwood!! PRIME CROWN HEIGHTS 1 FAMILY, 1371 Union St. (Brooklyn, NY) Right near 770 Eastern Parkway & Kingston Avenue. 3 BRs. Needs work. Asking $689K negotiable. WE CO-BROKE WITH ALL BROKERS! See these listings online at www.corcoran.com/aweider . Call or email me today! Alan 347-403-3200 Alan.wieder@corcoran.com THINKING ABOUT SELLING? FOR WUICK RESULTS CALL ME TODAY.
599K Oceanside, 1Family+Dr.office+swi mming pool Det. Colonial: Lot Square Footage: 6000, Building Size: 2565Sqft, 6 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths , 1 Garage, 4 cars parking Driveway, Full Finished Basement for legal Dr. Office, back yard with Deck & Pool. 3 blocks to south Nassau communities hospital; 10 min to long beach; best school district. Must see!!! Open house: 8/16/2009 (Sun. 2:004:00 PM)
Vacation Village: All Year Pleasure! End unit townhse. 4 BRs, 3.5 bths, fplc, CAC, decks. Great deal. $152K. Others from $139K. View photos: www.estyhomes.net Esty 516-946-0766 www.century21yve.com 800-228-YVEN
Liberty, NY: Garage warehouse for sale or rent 2nd Fl, 4,500 sq ft (per fl) Drive in garage, plus office building on North Main Street. Heat included (for rent or sale) Contact: 914-548-4668
Woodbridge, NY: 5 bedrooms, 2 bths, den , living room, dining room, fireplace, bsmt, near shops. Calling all investors + buyers seller A1 property. Call 888-799-9391 Price Neg. Low 500’s.
Monticello: pvt home on hill, 3 plus BRs, 2 bth. Renov 2009. 2.5 acre. Walk to kosher supermarket. LG pool. $273K. Also… Monticello: Magnif home, 5 plus BRs, 4 bth, LG pool. 9 acres. On Sacket Lake. Built in 2008. $949K. Call Jil, agent. 845-798-4117
Owner says sell~ Upstate, NY! 7 acres/BARN/POND-Was $149,900, NOW $69,900! 40x200ft barn, spring fed pond, gorgeous, Catskill mountain views, unbelievable setting! MAKE AN OFFER! HURRY! 888-620-0738
No Woodmere: One of a kind decorator showcase. Fully renov in & out. 4 BR, 3 bth, maid’s rm. Must see. $995K Owner 516-791-7359
BROOKLYN Midwood: JR4, totally renovated, like new, asking $269K. Prudential Douglas Elliman, RE 917-679-2685
Flatbush: Open house Thur 10/08, 1pm-5pm; 807 E 19th (bet Ave H- Glenwd) Super sz det 1 fam triplex, 5 BR, 4.5 bths, xlrg D/R, lrg L/R w/fireplace, big EIK, parq flr, w-in closets. Pvt drv 2 car gar, pvt bkyd w/deck, htd pool + hkup gas bbq. BO’s Prime Realty 718-272-6500 or 917-952-7771
FOR SALE BY OWNER Brick 2 family, 2 bedroom duplex, wa;l-in. 2 bedroom apt. totally renovated. Sheepsead Bay, Gravesend Area. 646-644-8802
Midwood: Open House Thursday 10-29, 7-9pm & Sun 11/01, 12-2pm 858 E13th St. (I & Dead End), Brand new luxury duplex 4 & 5 bdrm condos for sale, 3 baths, mod kit w/ granite counters, S/S appliances, hrdwd flrsm balcony, deck or roof access & much more. Must come & see!!! Come or call David at 914-262-0417 or 718-627-8800 x251 COLDWELL BANKER SHAYOVITZ RE SEE 100’s if LISTINGS AT WWW.CBSHAYOVITZ.COM
Sheepshead Bay: 25,000 square ft bldg used as synagogue, build, expand or use as is. Great location! Call for details Asking $3,500,000. D. Greenwod RE 718-769-4448 Brand new luxury condo, Brighton 7th Street + Neptune Avenue. 2 duplex penthouses w. pvt roof decks, beautiful views, washer/dryer hook up, and much more. All nearby shopping + public transportation, Must See! Call owner 917-406-5232 Bed Stuy: House for sale All new, 2 fam, additional walk in apt. rent roll overs, mortgage, walk to trains, shops, parks school. Asking $549K. Call owner 516-413-7400 or 917-623-9603
BORO PARK, 53rd St/10th Ave: 5 fam house, 23x71, 3 stories + fin basement, Can convert to 3 fam. Asking $1.288M. Mint cond 917-509-6154 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
Contact: Leah 917-642-2773 liutaoli@yahoo.com 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
CANARSIE, 1 FAMILY 30X100. EXCELLENT CONDITION. PERFECT FOR PROFESSIONALS, INVESTORS OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, SEMI COMMERCIAL STREET. 347-260-7838 Ave J/ Low East 2 family 30x100, detached 6/5 rooms, 3/2 bedrms, Den, Full Bsmt, Driveway, Granite kitchen Call Shirley Hanan 917-771-7447 Small one family house with extra lot for sale. Lot is ideal for building. Call 718-927-0600 Or 646-753-1400 Marine Park brick attached 1 family, 2 bath, Large yard, garage. Won’t last. Asking $430,000 Many other properties available. Mill basin, Marine Park, OMB, BR. Ask for Miriam. NATIONAL BROKERAGE. 718-377-1500 Midwood: 3428 Bedford Avenue (B/w M & N) 40x100, 4 BR, 2 BTH, LR, DR, Large kitchen, private drive garage. Asking 1.25M. Please Call 917-930-9013. No Brokers. Property for Sale Six family, Bay Ridge location, low 80’s, below 5th avenue, excellent income, several renovated apts, Good Rent Roll-Basement. Asking price 1050 Mill. Contact Mr. Bill Hionas, RE at 718-921-2383 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
Have Property on CT? Growing RE Management Co in CT seeks landlords in need of exceptional management services. Commercial/ Residential, HUD/ Section 8 WE RUN IT LIKE WE OWN IT! Call 203-776-6363, Mendy
PAGE 48 House For Sale Boro Park, 20 Av 53 St. Newly renov 1 fam, 3 Brs, new kit, bsmt, drv. Nr Stores, shuls, F train. 718-258-4824
House for sale in the heart of Sephardic community, Gravesend. Please call: 718-755-6349
Boro Park: 53 St/ 10 Ave. 5 fam house. 23x71, 3 stories + fin bsmt. Can convert to 3 fam. Ask $1.288M Mint cond. 917-509-6154
Boro Park: Webster/ Seton: Corner brick house, 21 x 10, six 2 BR apts $075K. Call after 8pm 347-576-4712 or 718-782-4742
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
2 family detached, 1. 2 bedroom, 1 bth. 2. second floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bth w.porch, close to trans and synagogue. Call now, asking low 600’s 646-217-8252
Williamsburg: Classic Wmsbrg TH for sale. 3 units, 3400sf bldg + bsmt, lrg yard, heart of wmsbrg, 3 blocks form L train, excel cond, 100yr old details preserved, 2 frplc ea flr, $1,575,000. Brokers welcome. 888-423-5242. www.williamsburgtownhouse.com
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
Huntington: Newly renovated, new roof, ac system, driveway + siding, single story, 2 BR, frplc, deck with yard. $450K negotiable 516-523-4653
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
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CLASSIFIEDS House For Sale 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
House For Sale 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 718-776-0080 leave message.
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Property for sale, VA Randolph- 53.29 acres, cutover, road frontage on 2 sides. Includes well + septic nr hwy. 746+hwy 750, quiet + peaceful. $135K. Contact 434-454-6374
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
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
250 Acre farm in SOUTHVIRGINIA, Bland county + (I) Home + A old farm house which was built in the 1900’s. beautiful views. Hunter’s Paradise. Please contact 276-496-5200 WEST
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
New Hyde Park: Herricks, 4 BR, 1.5 Ba, huge fin bsmt, IGS, prvt lg yard, updated, MINT $535K. Neg. 516-698-1650
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 House for sale, Staten Island Mint, large family, semi 3-4 BRs, EIK, LR/DR, OAK cabinets, throughout koitchen, central AC, ceiling fans, hardwood floors, nice size attic, 2 car gar, fenced lrg backyard, plenty of storage space, move-in cond freshly painted. 460K, ask for owner. 718-980-0587
QUEENS/BRONX CO-OP FOR SALE, HOWARD BEACH Spacious, 3 Bed/ 2 Bth, Lindenwood garden apt, located on 1st floor, new galley kitchen, dining area, sun-filled living room, parking avail, laundry, rec room, near houses of worship. Asking $229K, Parkshop Realty of Queens. 718-846-3008. Parksiderealt@aol.com
Co-op for sale BAYSIDE: 1 bedroom co-op for sale. $165K. Call 718-454-2911 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 Far Rockaway/ Neponsit: 2nd house from beach overlooking ocean. 4 BRs, 60x100 lot, 3 ½ baths. 917-742-7779, Klarise
Deep Dale Gardens, Little Neck: Rare upper corner unit, fully renovated, 2 BR, 3 ACs, DW/WD, newly caroeted, low maint. 960 sq ft, brand new 1.5 bths. Contact Felice 718-631-8913
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
PENNSYLVANIA Butler PA: Single fam $575,000. 4 large BRs, high & EIK, DR, great rm, LR, office, Laundry rm, Fin bsmt, in-law apt, CAC, all totally redone, basement garage + new 2 car heated garage/workshop, large lot on quiet street, near shopping & schools, spacious home in mint condition. Asking 575,000. Make offer, Call 570-785-2305 PA, for sale All one acre house, 3 homes, 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths each, 2 homes have 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bths each. Three ranch style. Two log homes. Price 255,000825,000. ALL BRODERING CAMP D. GOLDEN
PA SALES Harvey’s Lake: 5 BR, 5 full + four ½ baths, 8000sf home + two 2 BR condos, (1700sf each) 2.2 acres, 215’ of lakefront, 2 finished docks (total 2600sf), tennis court 11 garages. Can be subdivided. $2,197,000. 570-714-9234. MLS#09-2791 tour at: www.lewith-treeman.com
OUT OF STATE Naples: Large mobile home, 2/2 55+ gated community, windjammer Village 5 Star park, 2 bdrms/2 bths, new appliances + W/D, corner lot, lg lanai, dbl driveway over awnings. Century loc, well maint, pool, tennis ownland. Maintenance $100, $109,000.00 or best offer. Contact 239-643-6020
Beliz, Central America: 60 acres, riverfront property title. Owned, asking $300,00. Please Call 646-506-6084
Newfound Land, Oceanfront: Million $$ View. Historic town, grt for nature lovers. 4 br/ 4.5 bath, EIK, LR, DR, den cozy frplc, garden all updated + renovated. Come watch the wales/ cruise ships + the lobstermen. US $429K. Contact 205-299-5692
Directly on water with Atlantic Ocean access, boater + Surfers drea. Commercial + Residential permits also. 360’ view from marina. Contact Toni at 203-258-2529
Inv Prop Unique 3 in1 land, investment, 165 acres, mineral rights in marvelous shade zone, 41 acres, blach cherry timber all residentially zoned with all utilities onsite. Northwest PA. Alleghanyoudoors.com 814-598-1354
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Out of state, VA 250 Acre farm in Southwest Virginia, bland county + (1) home + Old farmhouse which was built in the 1990’s. Beautiful views. $995K. Please Contact 276-496-5200
OUT OF STATE Waterbury, CT: Cozy 1 family, split level, have totally renovated home area, 3 BR, 1 bth, granite hardwood flr, garage, 80 miles to NYC. 139,900. Call 917-418-6421
CARIBBEAN/ Lots & acreage. Belize-Caribbean Pvt Isl for sale: 30 acre island, crystal clr blue water, exotic coral reef. Great snorkeling , diving and fishing, water sports$1.5 mil. Also for sale 5,000 acre ranch, 5 miles scenic riverfront, $2000 per acre. Can sell 50 acre lots. Great fishing, boating, horseback riding, hunting-A tropical paradise. For more info, please see website: www.belizewaterfrontprope rty.com or call 646-732-2669
3 Bedroom Apt locataed on East 3 Street bet w &x Granet floor and Kitchen Marble tiles in Bthroom freshly painted Hardwd floor throughout W/D Hookup,stainless steel Appl. Heat n hot water incld,pvt parking $1800,Contact Owner 917-519-4862
Bristol, CT-31 unite RR $250k. price $2mil. Great potential and opportunity. Owner: 718-258-6096 Leave msg, Frank.
MARTHA’S VINEYARD Beautiful 3 bedroom contemporary home. Near beaches and town. Affordable weekly rental. 800-356-3210
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
Available For Rent Bold Forest hills birthwood towers, JR4 28th floor beautiful top floor views,927 sqft very clean ,renovaded /modern other amentites pool,laundry,24 hr doorman parking playground ,small pets near the subway and shuls,shopping and hospital please call 718-606-8383 Ditmas Plaza corner east 5th street Ditmas avenue 400 square ft grounded level and basement and 250 bold square ft available and basement can be used for office or retail store please call owner at 732-580-5327 Crown heights 1 bedroom $950.00 Owner 646-338-7003 or 917-518-9928
Bensonhurst: 2 BR, pvt house, LG LR, Kitchen, backyard, deck, parkway flr, heat/ hot water incl, pets? Freshly painted absentee LL. 1,600. Owner 718-755-2595
Gerritsen Beach for Lease Totally renovated store front set up for office space or store Central Air, New gates,parking everywhere $1950 D Greenwood R.E. 718-769-4448
Homecrest Ave/Ave V. Renov 2 Br apt,new Windows ,pvt hse,2nd flr, washer hook-up, drvwy avail $1350 incl heat.Owner, 917-703-3331
Flatbush Open House Thur 10/8 1pm-5pm 807 E 19th (bet) Ave H Glenwd} super sz det 1 fam triplex 5Br 4.5bhs,xlrg D/R irg L/G w/frpic,big Elk parq flr. W in closets Pvt drv 2 car gar,pvt bkyd w/deck htd pool +hkup gas bbq bos prime reality 718-272-6500 ot 917-952-7771
Williamsburg 5,000 sft warehouse for rent on Spencer St bet park & Myrtle Ave. Please Call: 718-998-2767
Brooklyn Ave S/E17. Newly built 3 br apt. Lrge LR & DR. Call: 718-902-7375 347-587-7944 THREE 3 FAMILY HOMES ON 80X100LOT ASKING $975K ALSO 3 BR APT FOR RENT. R7A ZONE. CALL BROKER 646-207-7151 6920 13th Avenue: Store + 2 family, excellent condition, 3 BR apts. Call Albert. Remax Metro. 917-733-7230 or 718-439-1110
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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
Astoria: By owner, 2 BR, 2 bthm living room, NEAR all transportation, $2300 neg. Available Immediately 718-216-6943
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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
Vacation property for rent S. HAMPTON Furn, fridge, micro, cable, ut incl. $800/mo+sec 631-537-2900 Enclave Inn. www.enclaveinn.com
Amagensett Dunes 400 feet to ocean beach Access. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. AC. Labor Day. $50, 000 or avail monthly. Call: 631-655-9319
NASSAU/ SUFFOLK Huntington/ Melville: Newly décor 2 BR, A/C, Ceramic Bath, SS EIK, DR, LR, full bsmt, workshop, fam room, W/D, garage. $2275+. Please Call: 631-948-3400
Huntington Village, LI: 2 APTS 4 Rent, 2 BR, newly reno, new kit + Ba, W/D, no pets/ smoking. Nr all $2000/mo. 516-523-4653
Vacation property Southampton Waterfront Estate7BR w/5 master BR suites, pool, tennis, volleyball courts, boat/dock, elev, game room/gym. 917-418-6872. View website homerentals.com Property ID 40506
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
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Small studio near SI ferry H/HW Inc. Credit Check req’d, 1 mth rent & sec. $700 718-273-4995 or 347-645-8449
Yonkers, East: (2) BR, (1) BA, 1300 sq ft apt, EIK, DR, LR, SR. Close to all, $1500 per month + sec, 914-965-9624
2 ROOMS & PRIVATE BATH SHARED KITCHEN for mature woman. Single mom OK. FREE RENT in exchange for housekeeping in exch for housekeeping duties in Staten Island. Call after 1p. 718-273-4995 or 347-645-8449
Wesley Hills: Live your dream, 1.1M, this majestic residence is uncompromising in quality, craftsmanship. Greta location for new office 5600 s.f., upscale detail throughout. Outfitted with Anderson windows, Central AC, Fireplace, dock floors, etc. Call Helen Simon, Century 21 Grand 914-263-5226
QUEENS Richmond Hills, Queens: 4 rooms on second floor. Furnish + unfurnish, near E-train, share bath, kit & LR. Reasonable rates! 917-238-5324
Kings Point, Delray Beach: CONDO Capri Deplux, 2 BR, 2 bath, Newly Renovated, unfurnished. Yearly Lease. $800/month. 201-286-3056
Kew Garden Hills. 2 STORY DET HOUSE. RECENT RENOVATION. EXCEL LOCATION. 718-261-4156
FORSHAY: 2-4 BR bsmt apt for rent. Reasonably priced. Call 845-354-4845 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
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
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Alan Wieder Salesperson Corcoran d: (718) 422-2520 f: (212) 230-4475 m: (347) 403-3200 241 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn NY, 11211
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Vacation Rentals Rockport Texas: Dalton’s landing at Copano Bay. On the Water Bayview- 3 nights/weekdays & 1 night FREE! 4 bedroom/ 3 bath Getaway 800-299-1686 www.daltonslanding.com donbelled@gmail.com
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)
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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
Office Space Professional Medical office for rent up to 7 rms, $600 per room + free reception area on Church Ave between 15th + 16th Street. Contact Moshe 646-436-3320
Ave N/E 14 St. 1600 sf 1st flr priv Entrance 15 s. freshly painted, move in condition. Call: 718-908-7764
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 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 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
East 35th St/ Kings Hwy: 1 BR bsmt apt, freshly painted, private entrance. Gas & electric included. $850 718-677-5759 or 347-262-3853
BROOKLYN Gravesend, East 3rd St: 3 BDRMs, EIK w/ granite top, stainless steal appl, washer/dryer, marble bathroom, LR, Heat/Hot water included, parking, 1,800. Sorry NO PETS. Owner 917-519-4862 E5th & 18th Avenue: Girl lookin to share 2 bdrm apt on 1st floor with other shomer shabbos working girl. Good condition. Freshly painted. Please call landlord. 718-687-7262
Kensinton/Boro Park: 3 bedroom, lg living room, eat in kitchen, dining room, lg porch w/awning, plenty of winsows, incl gas/ heat/ hotwater, 2nd flr in 2 fam house, 2,100 Nego. No pets, no washer/ dryer/ dishwasher. Owner Ozzie 917-753-2580
Sheepshead Bay: 1 BR apt, private entrance on ground floor, modern kitchen, fully tiled bthrm, close to shopping & trans. Move in condition. Avail Sep 1st. Call Sue 917-648-4112 Credit check req.
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
FRESH MEADOWS: SPAC 3BR, 1.5 BATH, MOD KIT, 2ND FLR, WASHER/DRYER. NR SHO[ & TRANS. CALL 917-687-9928
KGH: Newly built furnishes, 1 BR BSMT apt, full kitchen & bath, sep entr. Non smoker 917-301-4119
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 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 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
Ave U-Brand new luxury 2 bdrms, 2 bths granite custome kit, walk-in closets, sep laundry room, DR, LR, elevator. $2,500. Call: 917-757-5060
Apt to share furnished: Ocean parkway K/L Super sized master bedroom, EIN Kitchen, Elevator, laundry room, air condition, young senior to share refrences on request 1 month rent, 1 month security Avail Now! Owner 917-771-6105
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 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
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
Boro Park: 49 St Corner 12 Ave New on market! Completely renov 1 BR. New kit, all new applncs. 400 sq ft. $1,650 neg. OWNER 718-435-2603
PA - Circa 1860 Center Hall, elegant, stately, 15 rooms, 7 bedroom, 3 ½ bath, 9ft ceilings, new kitchen, new furnace, wood floors, front and rear stair case, detached carriage house with apartment, formal gardens, commercial use permitted, 90 min to GWB or Holland, Broker Owned, by appt, $675,000 610-972-8510
LONG ISLAND
NYC, Brooklyn, Williamsburg theater w/ lot size of 17,500 sq ft for investors (1) option is to use 58,000 BSF for commercial community + residential BLDG Zoning is R6 with C1-3 Perfect for condos, co-ops or a renovated theater architectural drawings will be provided. View www.renellirealty.net or call Rene at 917-657-2090 Property for sale by owner, 25 ft x 100 ft, 2500sq ft warehouse, 20th Street and 3rd Ave, Brooklyn. 4000 Net lease. Neg. Call 718-238-2352
BROOKLYN: 11th Ave/63rd St: beautiful, flexible space for rent. 3000 sq ft office/ showroom/retail. Call 718-869-2005pm.
QUEENS
Babylon West 631-376-1510 COUNTRY LAKE VILLAS ADULT COMMUNITY, New Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms, washer/dryer in each unit
Bakery/ Café, Queens Coutny, New & successful! Partner disagreement forces sale. Janney 917-696-2345 or 917-696-2345
OUT OF STATE
NY STATE
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
SULLIVAN COUNTY HOTEL FOR SALE. CALL JOHNATHAN AT THE SUNSHINE. 845-796-1200
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
BROOKLYN HIGH CLASS REALTY SB 718-333-0700 MEDICAL/COMMUNITY FACILITY, NEW CONSTRUCTION! Buy, Rent or/and option to buy possible. MIDWOOD 1168 sq ft. Asking $430K, basement 800sq ft avail. COMMERCIAL, COMMUNITY, MEDICAL FACILITY. BENSONHURST: KINGS HWY/WEST 10ST. 6000+ sq ft. $250$325/sq ft. 24 Ave. 5800 sq ft. $275/ sq ft. Gena917-669-1482
36-Hole golf course, excel cond; 18-hole par 72, 6900 yards: 18-hole par 67, rated best in Niagra Falls, ONTARIO, CANADA, $7.5M 904-910-1126
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
PA, Comm Prop Reading-40 x 100 vacant warehouse w/2nd flr & bsmt; 3 auto repair garages (rented); 1 parking lot fitting 34 cars (rented); all are contagious w/ parking lot in the center 610-780-1550 or 914-548-4668
Busy dental practice in heart of boro park 3 networked, fully equiped ops, seller motivated best offer accepted 917-416-3681
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
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
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent
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
BROOKLYN Retail Space BAYSIDE Storefront for rent 1000 sq ft, w/ prkg. Great location for any type of business. Nr all transp. Call owner 718-224-8903
FUNERAL HOME for rent/ sale in the heart of Wlmsbrg 197 Franklin Ave corner of Willoughby. For info pls email es@almod.com or Call 718-801-0341
OFFICE SPACE KngsHwy Between East 3rd & 4th St Entire floor/ one flight up 4 rms/ 1 bth Private entrance, contact 718- 243- 2748
Office for rent Bensonhurst, good for services, good condition, close to subway, shopping & schools. Block off 86th St. Price negotiable. 646-944-5209
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
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
SPACE BROOKLYN Brooklyn Navy Yard, 2000 Sf Storage/Warehouse space for rent Freight Elevator 917-678-8269
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 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 STORE FOR RENT IN VERY BUSY AREA IN GRAVESEND. NEWLY RENOVATED, PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS: 718-998-7600 SPACE FOR RENT-BROOKLYN 51st Street close to 18th avenue Basement suitable for storage High ceilings Call for more information: 908-330-3677 Ave U 2 Stores For Rent 700 sq ft and 1000 sq ft top location reasonable price call owner 917-797-1427
Boro Park-Professional Ofc spaces, prime location Newly renov. 917-494-7987 REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE Court St. Brooklyn, 3rd flr, 900sf. Offices 2 refrigerated 800sf. Each 2 Freezers 800sf each 5000 sf. Storage, 15 ft high, Fright elevator Ground Floor 2000 sf., with loading dock, Total 11,000 sf. Call 917-407-4006 Boro Park. Corner 15 Ave/48 St Newly renov medical ofc approx 1,200+sqft. Reception +5 offices+ Kitchenette. Gloria: 212-725-6481 Office for rent Ave M, Corner E 19th St. Large office small office. Rms aailable, light, airy, reasonable. Please call: 718-336-4351/ 718-336-8995/ 718-490-5170 Boro Park, 12 Ave/43 St. Storefront office For rent Approx 60x20 good for professional or medical offi. Call 917-435-9274
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QUEENS/BRONX 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
Goshen, NY: Restaurant for lease. The ground floor incorporates a magnificent restaurant and cocktail lounge. Includes large windows overlooking the Gosher Kitchen historic track first turn. For details contact 845-394-6911
CENTER NEW YORK STATE, close to I90, 58 Acres land, 18,000 sq ft of new building, newly equipped restaurant. 315-822-5816. Email: Murdock10windstrend.com
STATEN ISLAND (New Dorp) 2000 sq ft office space. Near train.Convenient to all. Pat 646-369-9457 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
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
NASSAU / L.I. Madison, Flatlands/ East 35th. 2600 sqft storefront, high traffic area, ground level, Central a/c & heat. Available now $2200. 917-330-6929
Commercial Property/Nassau CEDARHURST beautiful building Near JFK, showroom offices And warehouse, loading dock, approx 16,000 sq ft Call: 516-448-4393
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
LAND for SALE Lot size is 150x50 Selling combined or individual lots of 50x150 Information: 212-777-7488 x846
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Business Opportunity • Financial Services • Legal Services Business Opportunity Medical Cabinet Factory 31 Years $500K of state of the Art Machinery inventory ,Gw Materials Owner /seller Retiring 1st year free rent asking $165k Norwalk, Connecticut 203-858-2907
Producing oil wells in texas Earn up to $10,000/mo asking $1m Owner financing available 1800-340-8444
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Loans /Loans Need a Loan Financial Instituation approving all types of loans apply today Contact (888)792-7105
Recession Proof NY Bagel Café. Prime locs avail. Franchise fee of $27,500 buys two. 888-550-8020 ext100.
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BUSINESS FOR SALE: Becket Mass: 1790 Post + Beam, B+B, ski theaters, 12 rms, 7 Bdrms w/baths, 12 acres, sub dividable, antique store. $849,900.00 Jeff 413-329-8090
B”H Investment Opportunity Great opportunity to make millions of dollars on a patented product. Private presentation givern for serious accredited investors. We truly believe that this is a once in a life time opportunity. Investment needed from $1mill return on investment is enormouse, more than 30% w/in the 1st year. Call 718-701-4098 Presidents & VPs ONLYsm Custom marketing services for senior executives wishing to reach decision makers world-wide. Our confidential service does all contact work directly. See our recent testimonials at www.dwic.com RECENT SUCCESS President, Foreign Sub. $280K base++ Repeat client David Werner International Corp. Email: dwerner@dwic.com 212-682-8888
If you are really serious about a home based business and would like to see yourself in the sx figure category with a minimum investment of $2,000. then contact Gary Schechter. Call 917-345-3202 or 888-274-2933 for more details. You will not be sorry
Capital to Invest NY allows public stock offerings without “Registration”. John Kenny 401-831-7050
A 14 yr old bio-tech, debt free, on TSX, going global, USA wide open. Flagship product: Kosher, proven to optimize you rimmune system, antiaging product, 70 method of using patents (pharmaceutical), 34 published peer reviewed clinical trials, listed in the USA PDR drug guide, natural, safe for all ages, 25 years of clinical research at McGill University Medical Center & Jewish Genera lHospital, Montreal Canada. Call 866-831-8431 free cd/dvd Win big in this economy Get quality bank owned properties (REO) (For cents on the dollar) Nationwide, unlike others, by us you get what you order-Rare opportunity. Call Hillel at 551-580-0857 Mark IV Programming Ad Hoc reports/ BI Data Mining Custom Reports Custom Datasets MG Miller Programming Inc. Call 216-381-6753 Moreno Miller Email: reno40@sbcglobal.net 198 Delux room Motel LOCATED IN THE MIDWEST Completely renovated in 2006. Tropical Pavillion Lge indoor POOL, Whirlpool Priced @ $26,000 per room. $5,148,000.00. 40% of replacement cost. Arrange own financing principles only. 877-599-8526
Partner with famous NY Billionare. Starting new home based biz “No guts no Glory” Looking to work with new business protégé. Will you be one of them? Contact: 866-600-3728 WWW.Donaldsbigbiz.com
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#1 MONEY MAKING online mall. Borkers/ Lenders wantedBig $$$ Great support! 888-556-6121
CAPITAL WANTED Movie partner wantedBiggest film 2009 Global buzz already done Title, Madoff movie View website: www.madoffwithamerica.com Contact 310-245-4217 Email: Edmond@madoffwithamerica.com
HI RETURN, LO RISK Long term investment grade annuity-Type cash flows. 8-10% IRR. Top Insurance and utility credits. 888-254-2102
For safety, Invest in Gold. Operating mine needs larger equipment. Call mine owner 702-501-4267
Costa Rica tour business. New 110ft Catamarran all permits, 150 day and 60 overnight. Net over 1 million/yr. professional crew. Operating now. Buyer or investors needed. 1.2 M. Call 800-797-5759 for info John Peterson
Trade stcks? Leverage 20x intra-day, 10x over-nite. Full service broker, low commissions. Call 212-422-1122
FINANCIAL SERVICES comemrcial lending, private funding, boutique and hard moeny programs available including lines of credit, equipment leasing and re-fi’s from $400,000 & up. Viable projects both domestic and overseas friendly countries. Expansion, Franchises & Medical are desirable. Bill Morgenstein Marquesa Funding & Consulting Corp. Ph: 800-753-7840 F: 561-433-0893 Email: bill@marquesafunding.com www.marquesafunding.com FOR SALE, Exceptional Subdivisional Route 1, South Kingstown Preliminary approval on four prime lots near water, 5+ acres each! Rolling meadows with trees. Rural but close to town. High & dry, standard septic. Horses allowed. Some second-story water views. Walk to water and marina. $1895M
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BILLION $ BREAKTHROUGH MAJOR UNIVERSITY DISCOVERY OF YOUTH. Tropical Serum stops aging at source! FORTUNES WILL BE EARNED! Dan McCormick 602-332-9858
Investors wanted (15%) Fifteen Percent Secured by real estate Contact 405-735-3906
Glatt Kosher Restaurant & next door grocery w/ pizza in central Florida. 386-566-1471, Ask for Yehuda 1st TIME EVER ON VEGAS STRIP -National Sweepstakes -Slot Tournament -TV Game Show -Extremely High Yield -Seeking $500K -High Risk 877-603-4160 Established Glatt Kosher restaurant/ take-out/ food store for sale, good location w. parking, 5 towns area. Partners avail 516-581-3930
Architect seeks financial partner for 114 Room Hotel/ Restaurant in Western NY. Project near completion. Lend or equity position. 631-451-7799
Obgyn Practice for sale: Brooklyn, ideal for Orthodox Jewish MD. Receipts 700k. Call Mr. Weissen at 631-281-2810 or email gnw1@buysellpractices.com
A breakthrough in Parnasa. Have the time and money for whats vital in your life. Worj from home simple system training and support. www.behappylivelife.com 888-415-1474 Capital wanted $2.5M To facilitate a 413 acre oceanfront liquidation, Puerto Rico USA. Land MAI Appraised @ 186M, July 2007. Earn $6M from equity participation in sales. Secured 1st lien. 202-756-4808 Business person to negotiate. I have 2 inventions. Great money making opportunity. Interested? Call Janet 347-439-8968
BECOME A SUCCESFUL CONCERT PROMOTER Call: HMI, New York (800) 836-1691
NOVEMBER 2, 2009 Tutoring LIC Proff/ Retail Spaces Beautiful brand new storefront. Completely finished w/ ceramic flrs. Ideal for proff office space, retail a commercial, each unit separate entrance. 900 sf each. Commercial/ residential area..Near Vernon Blvd. Call for details, Bonnie 917-751-8239
NASSAU REAL ESTATE Cedarhurst New Construction by Rami 4200 s.f corn, top quality $900’s Call Builder 917-541-7013
Bed-Stuy-Vacant Interior: LOT (LAND LOCKED) 18*35 BLOCK 1687, LOT 144, R-6 ZONE, $20K. PRINCIPALS ONLY. OWNER 917-848-7735 AUCTION 18 Hole Golf Course Oct 10th 2009-12:00 Noon 9259 West Fork Road Georgetown, Ohio 45121 126 acre public golf course located 45 min southeast of Cincinatti. 6070 yards, family owned for over 48 years, ½ mile from Brown Co. Airport, Ohio D5 Liquor Licnese, full restraint, pro-shop, Driving range, Tennis court, practice green, Starting bid set at $900K. Campbellauctioneers.com 973-392-4308 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 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
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
Tutoring 1st Mortgage Maui Jewish family request $1.5M for refinance. Secured by prime 250 acres in Wailuku, Maui. Recent ultra conservative appraisal $6.45 million. Very generous terms. Very secure. Please contact David @ 808-463-2691 or David@waiehukalo/com Shalom
Investor wanted, upscale gentlemen’s club with complete restaurant/ sushi bar in the heart of times square. Multi million $ gross. Contact 973-786-5688
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
New voice studio in Upper Manhattan, Inwood, private classical voice lessons. www.christina-asher.com 212-304-0242
Help Offered I offer MATH SUPPORT for HS and College students, I lecturer in math at Yeshiva University, & prepare students for PSAT/SAT 718-869-9034 Talmud Tutor + Coach Available for your sons. Bklyn and SI only. Contact Josh 646-498-7830 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 Piano lessons,-all levels. Instrument provided free of charge. Reasonably priced. Call: 718-207-5981 Call: 212-496-9148
Caregiver Playgroup: Madison age 2-6. Morah Leora, early/late dropoff. Quality care. Summer/all year. 718-646-9368 Household Positions Wanted Nurse Highly Educated, spec, in Alzheimer’s & dementia. Takes care of People w/various illnesses. Exc refs.10 yrs exp. Fluent in eng & 4 euro langs. Exc travel companion 914-960-4374 Patient Care to work w/elderly 8hrs day. 2 days/wk 15 yrs experience. Good credentials & refs. 347-702-7121 SITUATION WANTED NURSE WITH EXPERIENCE LOOKING TO CARE FOR ELDERLY COUPLE OR PERSON. SPEAKS HUNGARIAN & A LITTLE ENGLISH. HAVE NYS DRIVERS LICENSE. 203-243-0601
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WOMAN SEEKING POSITION AS
$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
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
A CAREGIVER OR ELDERCARE,
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MUSIC LESSONS GIVEN AT YOUR HOME, TUFTS UNIVERSITY. GRADUATE WORKING JAZZ MUSICIAN. CAN TEACH KLEZMER + OTHER JEWISH MUSIC, CLASSIC POP. CALL 917-971-9027 ALEXCL123@GMAIL.COM
COMPANION/ CLEAN, COOK, LAUNDRY, REFERENCES AVAILABLE.
PLEASE CALL ELAINE 631-896-0849
Caregiver, seeking fulltime position, many years experience. Excellent references. Live in/ out. Call 718-645-5128 or 347-495-2773 NANNY
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EXP LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN POSITION.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL DORA AT: 440-339-0991 EMAIL: DBDUIGOV@YAHOO.COM 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
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NOVEMBER 2, 2009 Help Offered I am a responsible, honest person seeking position as home health aide for elderly or housekeeping. Ref avail. Call Barbara 718-926-1414 Companion/Caregiver Companions/caregiver available Exp. compassionate caregiver seeks position. Live in/out. Excellent ref. Call Beverly: 917-757-5363
Help Offered Mature multilingual available Private driver w/ car avail to service all your needs. Local and long distance-Servicing NY, NJ, CT + LIServicing weddings, airport, mountains, etc. Reasonably priced. Call: 646-331-9229 Hebrew teacher, 30 yrs experience, will teach adults reading, writing & conversational Hebrew. Also will help students in all Hebrew subjects, homework & tests. Sundays & eves. Boro Park 646-484-1484 Eldercare caring experienced , home aid/Companion, daily or live-in Excellent Ref. Jean: 347-678-5836 DEVOTED CAREGIVER w. 18 years exp caring for the elderly will provide trans, days or nights, peal prep, housekeeping, personal care & much more! Exc work & character refs. Call Phyllis @ 732-851-5894
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 ELDERLY CARE GIVER Able, energetic, industrious, shows initiative. Has lots of experience. 917-496-7701/ 718-699-1920 AID/ COMPANION/ CHILDCARE with more than 12 years experience, seeks position. Excellent checkable references. Please Call: 718-284-7637 Situation Wanted, Help offered: Exp nurse with A1 refs. Seeking a position to care for the elderly. P/T, F/T or nights. Prefer the Maryland, Virginia or DC area. Contact 301-455-1221
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ARTIVIA AGENCY We specialize in HHA/ CAN/ LPN/ RN WE PROVIDE GENERAL/ HEAVY DUTY CLEANING, GARAGES, OFFICE, HOMES, ETC. NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL, SERVING ALL 5 BOROUGHS AND BEYOND 877-545-3062 FOR ALL OUTSIDE BOROUGHS CALL 718-652-0099
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
Need a Rabbi? Recently retired, excellent speaker, superb cantorial skills. Available fulltime or part time. 610-348-9965 RETIRED CONSERVATIVE RABBi Available for high holy holidays. Warm and engaging personality. Dynamic and eloquent speaker. Timely and relevant sermon. Torah reader. Rabbi1826@gmail.com Available for repair and installation of telephone and computers. Call Isaac at 718-213-7533 I AM A CARPENTER LOOKING FOR WORK. Spackling, sheet rock, tile, doors, bathrooms, kitchens, painting etc. Call @ 718-363-8994 ZEVULAN partner to support my Learning for one year, only $20K Call: 646-385-2259 NEED A RABBI !!! A dynamic experienced Modern Orthodox Rav will lead your shul. Baal Koreh and more, great speaker and educator. Email : evereadyrav@yahoo.com Or call 702-673-7180
HAMPTON SWIMMING INSTRUCTION (LIFEGUARD FOR PARTIES) ALL AGES: INFANTS, TODDLERS, SWIM TEAM, HANDICAPPED ENERGETIC INSTRUCTORS, 33 YEARS EXPERIENCE. RESULTS GUARANTEED. CONTACT KIM *82-631-681-6042, VICKI *82-631-839-7946 VLBONAGURO@OPTONLINE.NET Research study Upscale senior Jewish males wanted to participate in research study for book about male sexuality. All interviews will be conducted personally by young female author. All responses will be private and confidential. Contact 646-387-3801 Home attendant Fulltime or part time. Felxible hours. Live in or out. Experience required. Good salary. Call 917-676-1309 or 347-512-8229 Cosmetician Stay smooth by Galit Avigail. Waxing, electrolgins and infrared laser/low prices Georgetown Location. 718-214-5046
KEL NAH REFA NAH LAH “PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME” Frum woman, mother of two children, four grandchildren, in desperate need of Kidney-Type B G-d gave us two kidneys, so we can donate ONE. And Gd will bless you for saving my life. Call 732-996-0036 Legal secretary P/T or F/T, Must have legal experience. Short-hand or speed-writing preferred. Salary negotiable. Sheepshead Bay area 718-646-2600 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
Handyman Help Wanted Chef, P/time for new upcoming Catering hall, in queens, exper pref, Call bet 10-6pm. 917-696-7879 HELP WANTED/ BKLYN Dental hygienest Boro Park dental office. P/T Fridays 718-854-3333 Help wanted Cosmetician, exp’d-F/T knowl of selling cosmetics & fragrances a must. Sal + commish. 718-645-0166 Salesperson Hardware/ Lumber, Inside/ Outside salesperson needed for hardware/ Lumberyard/ Manufacturer of metal studs. Located in Astoria. Call 718-726-4040 or Email info to: hiringservices555@hotmail.com
Handyman
RAJA Appl repair. All major brands, Frig, A/C, micrwv, oven/stove, D/W, W/D, reas, reliable 718-377-1428
HANDYMAN AVAILABLE!!! Carpentry, Tile, Plumbing, Landscaping, Painting, Furniture, Asembly. Reasonable rates, Friendly service Call Orrin 646- 671- 3906 ingramo@earthlink.net
*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
Cleaning Services Cleanout commercial & residential. Big or small odd jobs we do it all Call for free estimate Mark 917-682-2247 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 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
Handyman At Handyman, very clean organize bsmts sets ,bathroom,ceramic tiles. Shelving draws, kitchens, ceiling, floors, doors, Resonable. Shomer shabbos. Call 718-209-1909 Electrician All electrical needs. New lines Trouble shouting fixtures. Call Yahuda: 347-631-0481 Junk Removal Will clean out unwanted items from House, apt, garage, basement,& office. Will also broom sweep. Call Waymon 917-330-2854 718-444-1877
All types of work, small or big jobs, many yrs exper, free est, sh shab. Call Itzhak 917-365-3340 All types of work, small or big jobs, may years exp, free est, sh shab. Call Itzhak 917-365-3340
HARPER’S HANDYMAN SVC. All types of home repair A-Z Done with pricle by dependable, reliable craftsman Call 732-216-7323 D.L.M CONSTRUCTION Licensed and Insured New Construction, Extension and Complete Renovation, 25 Years Experience Free Estimate 917-968-6809
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
Exact Masonry. All types of Masonry Specializing in stone & concrete Residential & Commercial Restoration work *Steps *Foundatations *Chimneys *Patios *Pool decks *Sidewalks, and much more! Over 25 years Experience! 732-785-7767
BATHTUB, TILE REGLAZING + WATERPROOFING Unbeatable price guaranteed. 10% off with ad 718-866-6124/ 917-335-3798
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 NATURAL GINESIS NO MORE BUGS! 100% NATURAL PLEASE CALL: 800-807-9357 www.naturalginesis.com
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Donate your car 100% tax deductible & a great mitzvah! Help many Jewish causes: -Holiday Programs -Students & Elderly -Children & Education -Outreach Programs -Jewish Background 718-365-770-5463
Mercedes Benz 2003 CLK: Convertible EXCELLENT CONDITION 40K miles. Asking: $19,500. Contact Ron Schwartz 914-666-2220
Chevy Malibu 2000 Tan 4 door Well maintained clean in/out. Good Ac Cd cassette player Call owner 718-712-1505
Shalom Moving Best service, best price. Can help you move anytime, anymore. Alex 646-407-5950
1997 Lexus SC 400 gold package 93,000 miles, clean 8500. Contact: 631-944-1669
E & J MOVING Lowest Rated from NY to Florida and in between. www.ejmovers.com USDOT T37637 877-445-4111
Autos/ Police Impounds!! $500 Police Impounds!! Honadas, Chevys, Toyotas & more!! Please call for listings 800-366-0124 x 2305 Auto for Sale MERCEDES 2003 ML500 Blk, 59K, fully loaded, excel cond. $35,582 917-498-1716 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 MUSTANG 2006 ROUSH GT, STAGE I, W/ROUSH STAGE II SUSPENSION, OFF ROAD EXHAUST, 5 SPEED SHORT THROW BILLET SHIFTER, GT 40 RACING START BUTTON, DRIFTER RIMS, GARAGED, TRIPLE MINT COND. SIGNED BY JACK ROUSH HIMSELF. $21,900 13,000MI 516-633-9500
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 SELL YOUR VEHICLE FREE QUOTES!!! ANY CONDITION NEW OLD JUNK NOT TITLE NO PROBS SAME DAY PICK UP. FREE TOWING!! CALL 718-864-2872
Moving & Storage
Shalom Moving Best service, best price. Can help you anytime, anywhere. Call Alex 646-407-5956
MAZEL TOV Moving and Storage Special rates for the holidays Lic & Ins DOT # 10587 718-443-7700 MOVING SERVICE www.heftyroy.com we bring a careful, friendly touch to res’d moving. Mention Jewish Voice & Get $25 discount! 347-852-5439
Beauty Hadar’s Glow, hair removal center Safe & painless, special low prices. Guaranteed results 718-708-2822 www.hadarsglow.com Board certified psychiatrist: Sun hours65 CPW 66 st, NYC. Dr. Klien. Call 516-662-4722
HEALTH INSURANCE for the self employed or sole proprietor. Doing business in any of the 5 boroughs of NYC & making at least 15K per year? Please call me to obtain highly competitive HMO or POS comprehensive health insurance quotes at group rates for yourself and your family. Stanly Samms, CFP Licensed Insurance Broker (NY, NJ & CT) T: 201-227-7676
PAGE 52 Health/ Fitness HEALTH + FITNESS Tired, listless or stressed out? + Reiki, energy blanket, SCENAR and cold laser can provide an energy makeover. 347-570-2126 or visit www.energymakeoverservices.com
Change your life for the better with quick, powerful & natural healing. Dissolve stress trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, ocd, post partum depression, Miriam Langsam MS, EFT-AdvCH www.chooseemotionalfreedom.com 718-854-3808 Change your waterChange your life DO YOU SUFFER FORM THE FOLLOWING? Obesity, high blood pressure, asthma, acid reflux, high cholesterol, fatigue. 347-406-2965 or h2origin.com/geneg LEARN solutions to these conditions. MALE GENITAL ENLARGEMENT Adult Stem Cells & laser breakthrough www.drgiunta.com 703-845-7400
Weight loss solution To loose weight + inches but NOT MUSCLE. Start cinching, deliciously, easy. 718-851-9478 or 718-645-2744 Live Well Counseling Ed Bacigalupo lcsw156 5th Ave,suite 718 newyork, ny 10010 646-842-1406 Empower yourself & change your life. Reduce anxiety & stress & increase self-esteem Licensed Master Reiki, Professional massage T:718-236-5861 C: 917-292-6075 Body Work Sport & Swedish massage Shiotsu, foot reflexogy Stress relief & relaxation.
Pets Pets Supplies & Services WHEN DOODY CALLS Pet Waste Clean-Up Service. Is your dog’s poop a pain in the grass? 732-495-7667 www.whendoodycalls.com SOMEONE PLEASE LOVE US!! We are desperately looking for a good home!! Our names are Bindi & Jeremiah- we are 2 Pitbull mixes who were rescued from a horrible home in GA 2 years ago by our NYC “moms”. I’m Bindi, a small girl who loves to jump and play. I weigh only 35 punds and am about 3 yrs old. I am Jeremiah, a pit/boxer mix who is a lovebug. I am 3 ½ yrs olf and weigh 55lbs we are both vetted and have had training!! PLEASE WE ARE BEGGING FOR A LOVING & FOREVER HOME!!! Please contact Monica at 516-315-0900 or Darlene at 516-205-0421. We require ref., a home check and adoption fee. Puppies for Sale Cockapoo’s/ Yorkiepoos/ Puggles/ Chorkie/ Lab ShiChow/ Shihtzt/ Morkies $300 & Up CC pet 717- 548- 2989
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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
Computer Suppor / Repair: P.C. tuneup Viris Removal clear up clutter Transfer files from old P.C. to P.C. Backup/Restore Documents Contact Dan Schneider (917)488-9300
Travel
Collector of Jewish Art. Call Ted: 201-575-0055
Merchandise Wanted Urgently looking for any: CANTOR LEIB GLANTZ Live/ prvt recordings, concerts, weddings, radio, lectures, services, etc. Video & photo material; letters, newspapers, posters, music scores and manuscripts, stories anecdotes. If you have or know somebody who has any such materials pls contact me at 845-228-8577 or 347-833-3050 leibglantz@gmail.com
CLOSEOUT SWEATERS WHOLESALE QUANTITIES Suitable for discount stores, street vendors, internet sales, home businesses. *Name Brands * Low Minimum Quantities *Individually Packaged * High Profit Margins Call 917-716-3018
Travel /Vacations Airline Ticket Anywhere,half priced Intl also available.last min Ute ok!!! Economy/1st class Vouchers 646-464-8747 or 732-939-0894 Affordable Trvln25 Yr in business Carrib,Mex Cruises, Europe,US Domest ticket cheaper then web Air/hotel worldwide 718-331-1090
Merchandise Insulation for sale 8 ¼ InsulationOwens Corning R-30C 917-913-0000 STEAMBURG SMOKES. Tax free cigarette brands delivered to your front door for less than expected. 18+ 1877-783-2685 NYJV
Solar & Generator Become a pro-prietor in delveloping industry.Product in developing indutry.Product/ Training/Start-up/Support WWW.selectsolgen.com 888-558-9989 GET YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIRS, POWER SCOOTERS, HOSPITAL BEDS AT ABSOLUTELY NO COST TO YOU! FAST DELIVERY AVAILABLE. CALL TOLL FREE TO QUALIFY. 800-470-4567
5000 Comic Books for sale from 1950” To 1990”s for Best Offer contact JBEC48@OPTONLINE.NET Old Watches & Watches Wanted Toy Collector Regardless of Condition Highest prices paid 212-517-8725
I BUY OLD PAINTINGS CALL ART 732-261-3269 SEALED BID SALE By order of owner US largest woven Blanket manufacturer Biederlock of America Corp. 11501 Bedford Rd. Cumberland, MD 210502. assets being offered as a goig concern in sealed bid package 1000 has a close date Oct. 14th 2009 at 5:00pm. Bid on entirety or incremental parts; Certain tangible and intangible Assets. Incl, Real Prop., Web pages/ phone product Design Patterns, Customer List, Raw Mat’ls Invent, finished goods invent., mach & eqt for terms & conditions & sealed bid package visit:www.americanaai.co m Email: dicklowry@americanaai.com to register and receive a bid package & inspection dates. American Auctions & Appraisals, Inc 410-876-8210 NEW SEFFER TORAH, 6 INCH, 1/ARON KODESH, READY FOR SIYUM. 718-627-0915, 917-449-6125
Motorcycles. Mopeds/ Go carts DIRT BIKES, OLD WANTED ANY MODEL/Cond. Contact Mark 516-794-8375 Judaica Store out of business! SELLING ALL MERCAHNDISE AND CONTENTS OF STORE. 347-713-5340/ 646-210-7174
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
Position wanted Reliable home health care aid or housekeeper available. Ref avail. Looking in all five boros. Please call Pauline 718-380-0736
Sifrei Torah, newly written 6 inch w/ aron kodesh ready for siyu, ktav ari + bais yosef. Very reasonably priced. Call 718-336-6866 or 917-499-6125
Home Schooling Yeshivah
Mattress & Box spring Queen, Pillow top Still In Plastic $350 (631) 716-0174
Sports + Tickets Buy/ Sell tickets/ Yankees/ Mets/ Knicks/ Rangers/ Giants/ Jets and all concerts sports and theater. 800-764-1560 www.arentix.com
Do you have merchandise you can’t sell? We’ll buy entire warehouse. Please call: 347-496-1626
Piano, Baldwin Concert Grand, 7 ft, selling $12,500, appraised $25,000 631-277-1937
Lost hse in NJ fine furnishings, collectibles, coins, paintings, rugs. Cents on the dollar. 646-379-3566
Joe’s gold buying serv. We buy your unwanted gold, diamonds, sterling silver/ bronzes, paintings, rugs, coins and high end watches. We also do partys. General Comm and food allowne. For info call Joe 516-849-8826
Motor Home RV Trips for free on Condition of purchase of electronic batteries &Groceries. 917-216-8379
Call Rabbi Gedalia Max 718-436-3664
Audition for: THE ALISSA GRIMALDI PERFORMANCE SERIES. The 2nd Friday of each month 8:00 pm @ the new church, 114 East 35th Street (Between Lex & Park Ave) NYC $10.00. Enjoy an evening of opera arias PLUS How to audition at audition@alissagrimaldi.co m or contact 212-679-3461 A simcha you can afford in congregation Poile Zedek’s, historic landmark, our magnificent, sanctuary and party room are available for you remarkable affordable place. Price centrally located @ 145 Neilson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 732-545-6123 4 sale. My IMAGINATION. Ideas for movies, songs, inventions and everything in between. Would like to build house 4 MOM. Call 505-908-0743 7-11pm MST.
Other Services
World Wide Psychic Karen, Free reading by phoneGuaranteed to Reunite lovers. Are you confused? Unhappy? Results in 24 hours. Contact Karen for a better tomorrow. 214-434-8869
Travel Services *GREAT VACATIONS!* WHOLESALE PRICING World’s Best Travel Club Call Bonnie at 888-402-9080
Machine Shop: Machine Tool and die repair, turning, milling, drilling, grinding. Custom tooling machine fixtures. Enrique: 718-840-7241 enrique.425@hotmail.com
Attention smokers!! Deeply discounted cigarettes!. 16 brands (premium brands $27dollars) 18 free usps delivery 1866-962-5255 www.cigarettegirl.net
Looking to buy rare Hebrew books from before 1900 and Rabbinical correpondence from 1950 and rabbinical Correpondence from 1950 and earlier Call: 800-242-0324
Other Services Shaimes, Buried K’holacha. Very reasonable. No charge for good usable books, we accept posul sifrei Torah tefflin and mezuzas. Call Mr. Pinter. 4408 14th Avenue 718-871-2260 or 917-589-5992 MUST SELL Atlas Storage 40 Cindy Ln, Ocean Twp. Magnificent mantle for frpl, 60” Orig $4000. Must sell $300; Queen Ann Chairs $200, Carved hand-made mahogany chairs $100; Magnificent book shelf, orig $4500, now $600; corner cabinet w.rounded glasses shelves orig $2500: $300; rare Persian carpets & original oil paintings fraction of orig cost. Call for appointment 908-489-4675 or 646-379-3566 ask for Jack.
PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL ORGANIZER Organize your financial life, pay bills, cleanup medical claims, set up a filling system and more. Call evenings718-793-3489
Jewish Singles NEW! Jewish single speed dating NYC www.thespeeddating.us Tel 646-845-0799 Pls note 11/01/09 ages 34-50 @ Honey 243 W 14th Street, NYC @ 7:30pm/ 11.08.09 Flute Bar 205 W 54th St, NYC @ 7:30pm ages 28-40
Getting married in Vermont or the Berkshires and need a Rabbi? I am Rabbi Howard A Cohen www.vermontjewishweddin gs.com 413-652-7086 ravfirefighter@gmail.com
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Free road test if you don’t pass. You only pay when you pass, restrictions apply. CDL & Cars. LLC 777 10th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205
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RONDON Home Improvement, Inc. • ROOFING & GUTTERS REMODELING & REPAIRS • PLUMBING ELECTRICAL• TILE • PAINTING free estimates
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Spring Lake Heights: Builders/developers, Land for sale: Zoned Residential 908-482-0528
Oak Manor, Lakewood: 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, natural gas fireplace, updated, newly renovated, kitchen & bathrooms, carpet & tile throughout the entire house. All new windows, great location, boys school near ridge ave. Easy commute to NYC! Asking $219,900. Call 732-370-5758 After 6pm
FARMINGDALE/WALL (NJ) 2 levels, approx. 11,000 sf. Warehouse, office, storage, back-up generator, many upgrades. $9.50 sf + NNN. Call Bruce/Gary 732-938-4499.
Mother Daughter Ranch style home, 2 apts, single family, two new kitchens, ceramic tiles, 2 full baths, new deck, fully insulated. All new windows, gas, hot water, base board heat, hrdwd flrs, wooden lot, quiet neighborhood. 359K. 732-899-4821
For sale, beautiful townhouse in Basking Ridge, Patriot Hill. 3 BRs, 2.5 baths with Jacuzzi, 1 car garage, big basement, beautiful area. By owner $594,500. Call Owner 908-226-0884 or 908-753-6743
House for sale or rent to own-Newly renovated ranch, ceramic tiles in kitchen, 2 bths, 4 brdrms, one master sweet, family room, c/ air throughoutGas Heat, double driveway, large deck, wood burning stove, hrdwd flrs, quiet family neighborhood, close to shopping, min to beach and Atlantic City, Owner. 609-978-8313 349K
Branchville, NJ: 25 acres 5 acre pond. 3 BR + bilevel, 2.5 baths, $450K Firm owner 973-9485-4762 or 201-317-6766
Condo for sale NJ HUDSON + NY VIEWS 1200 sf, 2 BR,/ 2 bth condo, renovated, pogenpohl kitchen, new baths terrace/ parking $349K. Photos at Weichert.com MLS ID # 90007942 (Condo) Contact 917-319-4321
If your planning to purchase or rent a home in Northern New Jersey, please call me with your requirements or visit my website to see and select property listings. Website: www.stanleysammsrealty.c om Tel: 201-227-7676 Stanley E Samms, Realtor
ELIZABETH: 2 Fam, Handyman Special. Asking $95K. Owner 347-234-3922, More properties available
Condo for sale Hudson + NY views 1200 sf, 2 BR/ 2 BTH condo, renovated, pogenpohl kitchen, new baths terrace/ parking $349K. Contact 917-319-4321
Mountclair (Upper): Charming + Elegant, 8 BDRMs, 5.2 Bthrm, 9 fireplaces (Albaster/ Marble/ Wood) Original woodwork/ Inground pool + extra large patio/ 4 car gar. Kio pond, totally reno. 1890’s Victorian views of NYC + separate carriage, house rental, reduced by $300K to $1.699M. Contact 917-846-3101 or 973-934-8881
Wayne: Large brick colonial beautiful view 4 BR, 3 ½ bats, family room, volted, ceilings, skylights + fireplace. 4 zone, heat, hot water base bored, central air + vac. Aderson Cament Window, hardwood floors + ceramic, floor finished, basement open house. Every Sunday 973-767-7224
Adult Community, For sale Toms River: Adult community, $239,000 8 miles to ocean! 8 Francios Ct. Large ranch with underground sprinklers on cul-desac. New stamp concrete driveway and front entrance. Completely remodeled kitchen w/ corian countertops. Mexican tile floor. Huge enclosed pantry. Flat top range & double door refrigerator. Large dining room leading to new 20’ Florida room with heat and air. Large 20’ living room. Large bedrooms w/3 large closets. 15’ garage with remote. Brand new front load W/D. Fans installed in all rooms plus air. Baseboard gas heat throughout. Home completely painted in 2009. Immaculate. Call before noon or after 6pm 732-608-0130
Jackson: 7500 SF NEW BOILET! Heat/ elec with 1250 SF office. $5000 month, included, tax, water and sewer. Nights 732-7766575 or 732-547-8166
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
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 732-329-9631
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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.
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
Commcl Prop Newark, NJ: Nice commercial gated-in building, safe area in iron bound section FOR RENT, 16ft ceiling. Up to 120,000 sq ft can be easily divided. 1st flr also available. Big parking lot, easy access & loading. Plenty of space wired & ready. Surrounded w/ heimishe businesses, daily minyonim, close to highways & transportations. Excellent prices. Call 917-771-3140, If no answer, lv msg.
Adult community for sale Cedar Grove: By owner, custom fully furnished, totally upgraded, 9 rooms, condo, building 5 yrs old, 3 BE, 2 BTH, eat in kitchen with stainless, granite, 2 gas fireplaces, cath ceiling & cover, molding Jacuzzi in master bath, custom flooring + lighting, 2 terraces, 2,602 sq ft, 6 chandelier, custom made drapes 16x18, dining rm 22” + 30”, must see a special home for a special person. Asking $790,500. Call 917-303-3370
Commercial Property NEWARK, NJ: Nice commercial gated-in building, sale area in iron-bound section FOR RENT. 16 ft ceiling. Up to 120,000 sq ft can be easily divided 1st floor also available. Big parking lot, easy access & loading. Plenty of office space, wired & ready. Surrounded w/ heimishe businesses, daily minyonim, close to all highways & trans. Excellent prices. Call 917-771-3140, If no answer lv msg.
Residential/Commercial Howell, NJ Near Lakewood, 20,000 sq ft asking 650k. Reasonably priced! Call now Dominick 908-415-2299 or Sal 718-853-3629
House for sale, Rockland County Wesley Hills, Powderhorn area: Nearly new 4 BR, 4 Bth C/H, 1 acre Lot on culde-sac. Porch, deck, maids rm, 2 car gar, beaut 3 rm walk-out fin bsmnt. Many extras. Principals only. 845-354-1495
Livingston: Very desirable location. Totally renovated, 4 BRs, 3 full baths, move in condition. Includes large office/ finished basement/ playroom, oversized deck. Eat in kitchen, new roof & windows throughout. Close to houses of worship + NYC buses. Goes to the highest offer, starting @ $585,000 Bids start now and ends on 8/26/09. To view photos email Sam2652@gmail.com
Long Branch: Unique 5 BR/ 5 bath charming home. Includes gourmet kitchen w/ top of the line appliances/ granite countertops/ terracotta frls. 2 sunrooms, outside porch/ sunroom off master bdrm. Open floor plan. Custom wood work throughout. Backyard w.fishpond/ shed/ swingset. Back up generator/ close to ocean. House of worship/trans. $949K. Contact Burke + Manna Real Estate Agency 732-455-5420
Are you looking for a clean remodeled 3BR, 2 ba shore house colonial 2.5 blocks from the beach. New roof, kitchen & bath, parks 5 cars. Asking $339,900. Call 973-464-5561
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
Old Ridge: Rural 3+ ac custome 5 br, 2 ba, full base, deck, walk to NY bus, $535, 000. Owner 732-207-8869
Marlboro: 3 BR, 2.5ba in Millponds, pool, rent. $2000/mo 732-583-6244
OCEAN COUNTY Memorial Park: Private sale, mausoleum crypt, bldg 11, west patio, Row E, Crypt #18 (single) Family has moved to Atlanta $4700. 770-856-5999 Apt for rent Oradel: Renov Victorian 3 BR/ LR/ DR/ EIK, 1.5 bth sun room/ 2 car gar + includes aupare apartment w/ EIK full bath/ mini kitchen/ LV Bdrm. Close to trains/ Bus. $3300.00 Contact 203-241-2243
Newark: 2 family ask 345K, Large 2 family, oversized lot, hardwood flrs, ceramic tiles + 2 car garage attached. 8K sellers, concession. Call owner: 973-444-9174
For Sale, NJ White Township, NJ: 4 BR, 2 bth, $369K www.discount-travel-packages.us Call Marleny 908-246-2457
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
Commercial Property Red Bank: Downtown, office space available 1350 sq ft vaulted ceilings. Fios internet ready, parking available. Call Art 732-222-3553
Office Approx 4500 sq ft divide + construct to small units to your need. Second floor, elevator bldg, close to all major highways. Many incentives! 201-934-1600
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
Apartment For Sale 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
Business for sale Health food store for sale in Northern, NJ in growing location. Gross income $750K yearly owner will train, asking price $850K or best offer. Contact 908-850-1470, Lv Message.
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
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Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
Kings Point, Delray Beach: CONDO Capri Delux, 2 BR, 2 bath, newly renovated, unfurnished. Yearly lese $800/month. (201)286-3056
Business for sale Health food store for sale in Northern, NJ in growing location. Gross income $750K yearly owner will train, aRed Bank: Downtown office space available. 1350 sq ft vaulted ceilings Fios Internet ready, parking available. Call Art 732-222-3553
Children’s hope charities-ACar donation is tax deductible, free pick-up, any condition. 800-6921221. For NJ call 973-504-6215. Not an endorsement
Property Management Experience company serving MICHIGAN, OHIO AND INDIANA Call Shepherd Properties 248-217-5040
Jersey city warehouse space Available. 10,000+ sf. Call Joe or Ben, 718-947-5037 HELP WANTED-NJ Pharmacist position available in Lakewood, NJExc, salary. Pleasant work envirnment. Gershon: 732-666-1748
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 CEDARHURST: DENTAL OFFICE THUR-SUN. ALSO SUITABLE FOR PODIATRIST, PSYCHOLOGIST OR SPEECH THERAPIST. CALL 516-316-3360
Linden: 824 E st GEORGES AVE, 2600 sq ft. Good exposure w/40 ft front & drive in. $1950/mo. Loc on busy Rte 271. Call Victor 610-248-0044
Travel vip for life inc. want to get away for cheap use this coupon valid for anytime of the year for $79.99 a night in a six star resort incl. junior suite sleeps 2-4 people a room call now to reverse
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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
St Lucie, FL: Large modern home, built in 2005. 6 Bdrm/ 3 full baths, corner lot. Large master BR/ includes bath/bidet + his/ her, close to large living room + 2 dining rms/ kitchen with granite counters/ fully tiled flrs throughout house, accordion hurricane shutters. Solar water heater/ solar screened pool/ Jacuzzi. Front/ back porch. Driveway, with private fence. Sprinkler system/ well with fruit + palm trees + much more. Close to St. Lucie with synagogue. $295K. Contact 772-409-4110
Lovely condo in WEST PALM BEACH to rent from Dec, April, fully furnished, 3 BR, 2 BA, 3rd BR used as office, 1st floor, garage and parking. Pool overlooking intercoastal healthclub, convenient to Palm Beach, city place and Downtown. Asking $2800 per month. Please Call 561-671-9952
Palm Coast, FL: New home construction, located along northeast Atlantic coast and features at www.stoughtonluxuryhomes .com summer building. Call for details 386-586-5665, ask for Will or John, M-F 9am-5pm, w/e 10am-4pm Jacksonville: New built 2009 townhouse, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, pool, walk-in closet. $200K. Owner 843-538-4315 or 718-213-2422. mgcheetah@gmail.com NAHALAO’T/ REHAVIA: Private house, extremely house. 15 rooms, parking, elevator, garden, shalter. 054-238-2016 no5floor@gmail.com
Century Village, Boca Raton: Furnished, 2 BR, 2 full bths, LR, DR, enclosed porch, kosher kitchen, close to temples, second floor. Min of four months. 518-438-8003
Boca Raton: Cent Vill Ainsie sect, 1 BR, 1.5 bth. Closest to shul. Annual. Seasonal. Furn/unfurn. 800-329-5297
Del Ray Beach, Kingspoint: 1 BR, 1.5bth, annual/ seasonal. Furn/ Unfurn. Pool & Clubhouse 800-329-5297
Boca Raton: For sale or rent, 3 Bdrm, 2bth, single family home with garage. Manotya Circle. Nr Shul, just upgraded. Contact 561-627-0550
For sale: KING SOLOMON MEMORIAL PARK: 2 plots for sale located in the Israel section, block 6, plot 1, graves 2&4. Great buy at only $1500 each or for $2500. Seller will pay transfer fees. For details or questions call 760-403-2137
Lev Yerushakyim: Hotel, 2 BRs, 2 bths, kitchen, terrace. 972-3-673-7330 Email: arusi-ez@zahav.net.il
Hollywood: 13,000sf on lg lot. Upscale furn d home w/elevator. Private 2nd wing great for classes & lg events. Superbly located nr YI, I-95, airport & beaches. $1,575,000.00 Call 954-839-0075
MICCO- LIVE + WORK IN GATED PRIVATE PROPERTY
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
2/2 WATERFRONT CONDO COCONUT CREEK (WYNMOOD VILLAGE) NORTH BROWARD COUNTY, FL Furn’d optional. Glass encl, terrace. 2d of 4 flr elevator. Gated comm.. Laundry storage, mail rooms, pools. Jacuzzi. Fitness center. Tennis. Free buses. Eligible for golf club. Cable TV available now annual ($800/mo) October seasonal ($1,800/mo) Photos apartments.com Karen 305-794-6387 karen@orlnlaw.com Century Village, Boca Raton: Nicely furnished 1 BR, 1.5 BA ground floor $1400/mo, 4 mo min, 305-255-3985 or 305-775-2635
AUCTION 60± New Luxurious FLORIDA Ocean View Condos-20 Units sold ABSOLUTE to the highest bidders, regardless of price. 3 Bedroom UnitsBeach Access-Guard Gated Golf Community-Buy One or More! Ocean Dunes Condos 110 Warsteiner Way, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 3% Broker Participation Sat., Oct. 10th @ 11 am fisherauction.com 800.331.6620/ 954.942.0917 Preview Center Open 10am to 6 pm daily Subject to all terms of sale Lamar Fisher/ AU93;AB106
Palm Coast: New home construction location along northeast Atlantic, East and Intercostals Waterway. Custom home builder (FL license CDG 1516268) Review plans and features at www.stoughtonluxuryhomes.com summer building incentives apply through August 31 2009. Call for details 386-586-5665 ask for Will or John M-F 9AM-5PM w/e 10am-4pm
FT. PIERCE/ SPANISH LAKES FAIRWAYS RENTAL, 2 beds/2 bath, open & airy, Huge Florida rm, new furniture, pool shopping all over. Plus much much more!!! Avail Oct-March. $2K/mth 631-369-6468
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
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
Tampa: 3 BR, 2Bth condo. 2nd floor , Built 2006 Clubhouse pool,$150k Nego. 813-390-5008
Orlando: Furnished Condo 2 BR, 2 Bth, 2nd floor, club house, pool tennis court $150k negotiable 813-390-5008
3/2.5 Glorious sundronched country, Club home, w/ soaring ceiling, frplc, stunning kitchen, huge yard, screened patios. 325K. United Realty Group. 954-520-1896
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
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
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
Condo for sale FL Jupiter/ Ocean BluffsN: Gated 2 BR, 2 bth, condo, steps to pool, bch, kitchen, DR, LR, FL/R, Ldry/R titled porch, nice view/RED. Lowest in Bluffs $270k. Contact 561-746-6446
Palm Coast FL: New home construction located along northeast Atlantic coast and intercostals waterway. Custom home builder (FL License CGC 151265) Review floor plans and features at www.stoughtonluxuryhome.co m Summer building incentives apply through August 31st 2009. Call for details 386-586-5665, ask for will or John, M-F 9-5pm w/e 10AM-4PM
Boca Raton/ Boca Lago: 2 BR, 2.5 bth townhouse, lakeview from (2) glass enclosed porches/ new tile/ furnished/ all community amentities. Motivated seller. Price reduced to $114.5K. For sale or rent by owner. Must see 561-852-7090
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
Lakes of Delray Delray Beach, FL: Gated community, 2 BRs, 2 B, fully furnished, Active Clubhouse, pool and Tennis Courts, Lakeview. December to March. $1,800 Monthly. Call 617-482-3198 Email: plevine@stanzlerlevine.com
FL WESTERN ST. LUCIE COUNTY: 51 ac, improved land, fenced w/pond. Includes farm animals, cow pens, goat houses & sheds.$210,000. 772-409-4110
BAY HARBOR ISLAND Large 1/1.5 Pool, 4th Flr, A/C, Long term Available Walking Dist. from Bch 914-960-6789
Delray Beach/ Pal Green: Decorated Furnished, 2 bdrm/2 bth, 2nd flr, new kitchen + appliances/ Lake Golf View. Sensational or Annual. $995.00 Annually. $1500.00 seasonal. Contact 561-968-5400
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
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. 954-224-9315 or whwcz@att.net
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
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
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
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent Fort Myers: Restaurant/ Night Club, large entertainment area with outside bar. 3 acres + 15000 sq ft bldg, excellent location in S Fort Myers nr Cape Coral. Contact Mr. Anulli 239-810-1806 Tudor Villa Realty
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
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
MIAMI BEACH, Portugal Towers, Ocean view, 2 BRs. Weekly or monthly Rental. Call: 718-753-4479
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
Hallandale: 1817 S. Ocean Dr. Large, 1 BR, 1.5 bth, unfurn, Bay&Ocean views. $950 a month, yearly. Call owner: 954-457-8570
CAREGIVER, FL COMPASSIONATE, HONEST, EXPERIENCED CNA WITH LOTS OF REFERENCES WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR ELDERLY PERSON IN MY BEAUTIFUL HOME IN ORLANDO FL, CAN BE SEEN ON REQUEST. 407-461-8383
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For Rent Atlantic Beach 2BR, 1.5 bth Condo, Patio CAC Walk to Private Beach, Boardwalk + Temple Private parking, Low Main. $399K 516-596-7305
Vacation Rentals Naples, FA Condo, $2,000. Seasonal 2 BR, 2 ba, Turnkey finished. Avail Oct 2009 to June 2010. Except March. $2000/mo negotiable 973-208-3265
Kings Point, Delray Beach: Monaco, 1/1.5 furnished on canal. Tiled $550/mo+ or buy. 303-328-5202
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
Delray Beach: 2/2 condo, gated rent/ sale, nicely furn, lots of activities, bull service available, near golf courses, shopping & more. Contact 561-684-5840
NW Broward County Las Vistas in Inverrary 2/2 Furn. New renov, frsh/ cln. All tile, EIKit, new appl, 55+ gated elev building. Cbl tv included/ stps to w/d, pool, active clbhs. Nearby golf, balc garden view. Kosher avail/xtra. Walk to Chabad. 4s/RBO. $90K. Annual$1100. Seasonal $1600. Pixs/info 561-721-1761 values91447@mypacks.net
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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
For sale: KING SOLOMON MEMORIAL PARK: 2 plots for sale located in the Israel section, block 6, plot 1, graves 2&4. Great buy at only $1500 each or for $2500. Seller will pay transfer fees. For details or questions call 760-403-2137 Lev Yerushakyim: Hotel, 2 BRs, 2 bths, kitchen, terrace. 972-3-673-7330 Email: arusi-ez@zahav.net.il
Apartment For Rent
NAHALAO’T/ REHAVIA: Private house, extremely house. 15 rooms, parking, elevator, garden, shalter. 054-238-2016 no5floor@gmail.com
Jerusalem: Private suite in 5 star Ramada, sleeps up to 8. in/out pools. $250/night. Albert 514-803-8838 www.5starjerusalem.com
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