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Members of the U.S. Senate are bracing for a difficult debate on health-care reform, following an unusual Saturday vote that cleared the way for consideration of the necessary legislation. It is a debate that could have a big impact on next year's congressional election. ith an eye to the 2010 election, senators are lining up on all sides of the health-care debate. Democrats drafted the legislation now before the Senate, and while some party members want to see signif icant changes, all voted to proceed with debate. Illinois Democrat Dick Durbin called the vote an amazing victory for President Barack Obama and the party leadership. But during an appearance on the NBC television program Meet the Press, he said it is only a beginning. "This senate should not avoid this debate. I hope in the end some Republicans will cross over and help us to put together a good bill that will serve this nation," he said. But Republicans are unif ied in opposition, saying voters are worried about the cost of reform and fear a possible government takeover of health care. Oklahoma's Tom Coburn told ABC's This Week the bill will not f ix what is wrong with the American health-care system. "We are treating symptoms, not the disease. And it is really malpractice what we are doing," he said. Unlike all other developed countries, there is no comprehensive national health-care program in the United States. The government
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Noam Shalit in front of poster calling for the return of his son Gilad. BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER
It is being reported that captured Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit is about to be released by the Hamas terror organization that had kidnapped him more than three years ago in return for some 1,400 terrorists in Israeli jails. hile all of Israel and Jews around the world pray for Shalit’s release, there is growing concern over exactly what Israel will have to give to the terrorists for his return. The National Union party held a news conference earlier this week, in which they warned Knesset members of the deal's risks and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Netanyahu is crossing (former PM Ehud) Olmert's red lines. Netanyahu does not stop at red lights; not even
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Olmert's red light," said National Union MK Arieh Eldad. MK Eldad continued to say, that if Damian Kerlik, who is accused of the recent murder of the Ushrenko family, would have escaped prison – many police off icers would have taken to the streets – suggesting that the government was about to release hundreds of murderers of the same magnitude. "The murderers that will be released killed between one and 65 people each. Start calculating how many Israelis might pay with their lives for the government's irresponsible decision," said Eldad. "Olmert said at the end of his term that there were red lines the government of Israel was not willing to cross," continued Eldad, "I have learned that the National Security Council was not asked t o
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Some anti-Israel professors at Columbia University allegedly received thousands of dollars to show their sympathy towards the Islamic Republic. BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF
An Islamic, Manhattan-based charity is suspected of being an illegal front for Iran that has been funding professors at US universities. he multimillion-dollar organization, known as the Alavi Foundation, had given hundreds of thousands of dollars to some anti-Israel professors at Columbia University and Rutgers University who teach Middle Eastern and Persian studies, encouraging them to show their “sympathy” towards the Islamic Republic. "We found evidence that the government of Iran really controlled everything about the foundation," the New York Post quoted Adam Kaufmann, investigations
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Anti-Fur Law Hurts Haredim Shtreimel Wearers BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF
MK Menachem Mozes, chairman of the United Torah Jewry faction in the Knesset, said that a change in the law against cruelty to animals that would prevent the importing into Israel of fur manufactured from some countries in the Far East would hurt the Haredi religious community. According to Mozes, the fur
is needed to make "shtreimels," fur hats traditionally worn by Hassidic Jews. Mozes raised his objections at a meeting of the Knesset Education Committee, which is discussing the law in preparation for its second and third reading. n his comments, Mozes cited Jewish traditions against changing traditional Jewish dress. “We will not change our traditional
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dress, regardless of whatever law is passed. There is no doubt that harming animals is a serious Torah prohibition, and Judaism has known for generations how not to harm animals." He added that the law would be impossible to carry out practically. "How will a customs agent know where the fur on my hat was made? Will they set up testing labs for people arriving at Ben Gurion Airport?"
A former high jumper who now lives in Queens saw her German national record restored, 73 years after the Nazis prohibited it because she’s Jewish. 'm very happy they finally did what they did, I was a damned good high jumper," Margaret Bergmann Lambert said. Lambert, who competed under the name of Gretel Bergmann, set the German high-jump mark of 5 feet, 3 inches on June 30, 1936. At the time, she was nominally a member of the German Olympic team, which was about to
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host the Berlin Games. The truth of the matter was that she was being used as a political pawn by Adolf Hitler. German government officials had discovered Bergmann’s talent when she won the 1934 British high-jump championships while attending school in England. The Nazis forced her to return to Germany by threatening to harm her family if she didn’t join the Olympic squad. "I didn't know if they would kill me. I didn't know what they would do," she said. Lambert knew that she would never be allowed to compete in the Olympics. At the time, the Germans were putting Jews on
their teams to pacify Americans who were threatening a boycott. The Nazi government pulled her off the squad at the last minute. "They waited until the Americans were on the boat, on the way," she said. "Nobody realized that these people had everything planned out." Teammates got a letter claiming she was injured. After the Games, she went to the United States with just $4 in her pocket. "Nobody dared pack anything else," she said. She then changed her name and settled down with her husband who she’s been married to for 71 years.
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Terrorist Barghouti’s Illegal Media Campaign BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF
National Union Knesset Member Dr. Michael Ben-Ari and his parliamentary aide Itamar Ben-Gvir issued an ultimatum to prison officials to punish convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti for breaking prison rules and conducting interviews with the media. arghouti is serving five life terms for planning deadly suicide attacks against Israelis, and conflicting rumors are ram-
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Int'l Experts Ponder How to Protect Israel's Heritage Sites
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Construction in Gilo Causes Diplomatic Stir
(IsraelNN.com) A gathering of international experts spent three days this week pondering how to protect some of Israel's most important and unique heritage sites from being destroyed by natural disasters -- and vandals. he Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israel National Commission for UNESCO (the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization) convened the workshop in Akko, the second in a Masada was one of the many Israeli series that began a year ago in Greece. sites that was discussed at the internaAmong those attending were experts from China, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Peru tional conference. and Tanzania, all of whom are recogcities in their wake in Israel and neighnized authorities in coping with risks and boring lands," explained Ra'anan natural disasters. Kislev, director of the IAA's "Israel is a center and important Conservation Department. junction in the history of the world," The last great earthquake struck observed the chairman of the Israel Israel in 1927, he said, and another one World Heritage Committee and could cause irreversible damage to culUNESCO representative, Professor tural heritage, especially at sites which Mike Turner. "It is our duty to preserve are situated just a few kilometers from these sites for us, and the generations the Rift. The Old City of Jerusalem, after us." Masada and Bet She'an are among the "Israel is located in a region that is sites most at risk, he added. highly susceptible to earthquakes Dr. Avi Shapiro, chairman of the because of its proximity to the [Syria- Inter-ministry Steering Committee for Africa] Rift Valley -- a region of active Earthquake Preparedness, concurred. faults where strong earthquakes have already struck that have left destroyed Continued on page 38
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Jerusalem Gilo neighborhood that stands on land that Palestinians want included in a future state. BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER With the announcement of the planned construction of 900 housing units in Gilo, Israel has stirred the pot of Jerusalem politics. ilo, is a Jerusalem neighborhood that lays just north of Bethlehem, on land that Israel liberated in the Six Day War in 1967. According to the Israeli government, Gilo should not be considered a settlement by any definition. When the world speaks about settlements in Israel they talk about Jewish settlements on Arab land. Gilo is very different than the settlements of Judea and Samaria. It is not in eastern Jerusalem as widely reported. Gilo is a Jerusalem neighborhood with a population of around 40,000. The land was bought by Jews before WWII and settled in 1971. It is located in the south west section of Jerusalem opposite Mount Gilo within the municipal borders. There is no inference whatsoever that it rests on Arab land. It has been reported that the current building approval was a deliberatel provocative political decision by Binyamin Netanyahu. But the truth is not so black and white. The plan to build an additional 900 housing units in Gilo was initiated a long time ago by the Israel Land Administration. Approval was given by Jerusalem's Construction and Planning Committee. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said in a statement released by his off ice, "Israeli law does not discriminate between Arabs and Jews, or between the east and west parts of the city. The demand to cease construction just for Jews is illegal, as in the US and any other enlightened place in the world. “ The Palestinian response to the proposed construction contained no surprises. Nabil Abu Rudeineh, a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, said the action threatens to kill the peace process. "This is a clear decision and a clear message, not just for Palestinains but for the American administration itself that Israel is not willing and is not ready to stop settlement activities and much more important than this, that
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they are not ready for peace," said Rudeineh. In Washington President Barak Hussein Obama, spoke out against the planned construction in Gilo, saying that it is detrenebtal towards the peace process. President Abbas' spokesman, Abu Rudeineh welcomed President Obama's criticism of the plans in Gilo. However, he said Washington needs to go further and toughen its stance or risk ruining the peace process. "The Americans should take seriously what is going on," he added. "The whole situation is deteriorating. The Americans this time should change their policy, the change which we have been promised by President Obama." Israelis point to the Palestinian refusal to recognize its historic legitimacy to the area as well as to the fact that according to international law, the Palestinians never had sovereignty over the West Bank nor east Jerusalem. Justice Stephen M. Schwebel, who spent 19 years as a judge of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, concluded that since Jordan, the prior holder of these territories had seized that territory unlawfully in 1948, Israel which subsequently took that territory in the lawful exercise of selfdefense in 1967, has better title to it. Jordan's illegal annexation of the West bank and east Jerusalem in 1948 was recognized only by Britain and Pakistan and Jordan now makes no claim to it. In terms of international law, between 1948 and 1967 this territory was terra nullius, or "land belonging to no one" over which sovereignty may be acquired through occupation. The concept of terra nullius is well recognized in international law. For example it has been a major issue in Australian politics and Norway occupied parts of uninhabited Eastern Greenland in the 1920s on the grounds of terra nullius. An un-named resident in Gilo said “Imagine the outcry if Israel decided to outlaw all new housing projects in the Arab sector.”
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A Thousand Terrorists For Shalit’s Freedom Stirs Israeli Debate Continued from Cover assess the situation or submit a recommendation to the government about what would happen in Judea, Samaria and Gaza as a result of this massive terrorist release." "The government has not exhausted every possible way of pressuring Hamas to release Shalit. I point my f inger at Netanyahu, whose government rejected my proposal to block Hamas prisoners' visitation rights until such rights are granted to Shalit," concluded Eldad.
"You ask if we have an alternative – the alternative to releasing prisoners is using all our economic power to prevent prisoners' benefits, stop supplies from reaching Gaza..." MK Yaakov Katz (National Union) called on Netanyahu to resign, saying "we decided to convene at the last moment. We are not naïve; we know that once a decision has been made, the chance of changing the government's mind is close to zero. MK Uri Ariel (National Union) also spoke about the repercussions linked to the release of terrorists: "Terror experts say that those who succumb to terror
Gilad Shalit in happier days, before his capture three years ago. will bring upon themselves much more terror. "You ask if we have an alternative – the alternative to releasing prisoners is using all our economic power to prevent prisoners' benef its, stop supplies from reaching Gaza, etc. I have no doubt these actions would bring a tremendous change in attitude toward Gilad Shalit. Netanyahu and (Defense Minister Ehud) Barak are giving in to public pressure – the worst kind of pressure," he said. In a meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Shas leader Minister Eli Yishai asked that in the upcoming deal for the release of Gilad Shalit, the government includes the release of a number of Jews serving prison terms for their acts of terror against Arabs.
It appears that Yishai may not be asking for their actual release, but a reduction in sentences for those sentenced to life in prison, in addition to other unspecif ied reductions in restrictions. He did stipulate he is only referring to those prisoners who have expressed remorse for their actions, those unconnected with the assassination of Yitzchak Rabin, and those in a process of rehabilitation. Opponents to the prisoner release, members of the right-wing, accuse Yishai of trying to “white wash” his support for the unacceptable release of Arab terrorists, and the release of Jews should not be used to seemingly give a “stamp of approval” to such a process. One MK, the head of the Ichud HaLeumi opposition party, MK Yaakov
Katz (Ketzaleh) is conf ident he knows the response to Yishai’s question, telling reporters that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu scoffs at Yishai, and there is no way he will comply with the request. One way to avoid the dilemma facing Israel now – releasing hundreds of terrorists in exchange for a kidnapped IDF soldier – can be avoided if there were no terrorists to release, said MK Nissim Zeev (Shas). Israel needs to implement the death penalty for terrorists who attack Israelis with the intent to kill them, he said. "Terrorists who try to murder Israelis cannot remain alive," said Zeev. "They need to be killed during defensive actions against them. There is no need to capture them alive." The fact that there are 1,000 such terrorists alive today is what gave Hamas the impetus to kidnap Gilad Shalit, Zeev concluded. Hamas for their part do not hide their future plans. They have recently put out a bounty of 1.4 million dollars, for the capture of any Israeli soldier so that they would have ammunition for any future terrorists that Israel might capture no matter what their dastardly deeds. There are some that see the deal with Hamas as a possible vehicle to get the US to release Jonathan Pollard. “If Israel is willing to go to such extremes to get the release of one captured soldier,” a Pollard supporter said. “Maybe they should talk to the American President Barak Hussein Obama, to set free Pollard as a sign of good faith.
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Convicts Help Rescue Neglected Jewish Cemeteries in Poland BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF Nearly a dozen Polish prisons and detention centers have signed up their inmates to an unusual form of labor rescuing overgrown, long-neglected Jewish cemeteries. ith few if any relatives left t o t e n d f a m i ly g r ave s , J ew i s h c e m e t e r i e s h ave f allen into a bad state of disrepair over the decades. The Polish interior m i n i s t r y ' s c e m e t e r y r e n ewa l program is now aimed at reversing this process. "For sure there is time here to reflect on our life mistakes and sins, but doing work for others like this also helps our selfesteem," said convict Andrzej, who would only give his first name as he swept leaves at the Trzebinia cemetery in southern Poland. Trzebinia is about 30 km (22 miles) northeast of Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi death camp where some 1.3 million people were murdered during the war. Local historian Andrzej Kostka said the prisoners had helped uncover lost tombstones and Hebrew inscriptions. "People come here looking for their grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and they are very glad when they manage to
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find here a grave belonging to a relative," Kostka said. Ten prisons across Poland are taking part in the program. Prisoners receive instruction in Jewish religion and culture before starting work. The work is not only physically demanding as they remove decades' worth of tangled vegetation and flotsam, it must also conform to stringent Jewish religious rules concerning the dead. They had to get special permission before touching gravestones. "The attitude of the prisoners involved can change while working here, they can discover new perspectives on life," said prison warden Tomasz Waclawek. "The aim of the program is to learn about our common culture and heritage and to build up respect and care for it," he added. Rabbi Szlomo Kucera, head of the Jewish community in the southern city of Katowice, praised the work of the convicts. "Respecting the dead is...a very important commandment in the Jewish religion, and looking after graves is a very big spiritual feat. Of course Jews should mainly look after a Jewish cemetery but given the situation in which we find ourselves in we are grateful for any help," he said. "Anybody who does something demonstrating respect for our dead will receive their reward in heaven."
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Yemen's Jews Stay Put in Sanaa BY AFP Forced to flee fighting between Shiite rebels and the army in the north, Yemen's Jews have found a new home in Sanaa, where they benefit from the special protection of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. ay God keep him alive," repeats Rabbi Yahya Yussef Moussa, the leader of the Jewish community of Al-Salem, every time he refers to the Yemeni president during an interview with AFP. Al-Salem is close to Saada in northern Yemen, which is the stronghold of the Shiite Zaidi rebels, who are also known as Huthis. Fighting between the Huthis and the army since 2004 has seen the exodus from the area of an estimated 150,000 people, including the entire Jewish community of Al-Salem. "He is the president of all Yemenis," Rabbi Moussa says surrounded by his family, housed inside a tourist resort in Sanaa, where the 45 Jews who fled their villages in the north in 2007 have been relocated. "We are 70 today because there were marriages and births," says Habbub Salem, the rabbi's cousin, garbed in the local dress and chewing on Qat, a euphoric drug used by the majority of Yemenis. "We were only nine families when we arrived and now we are 14," Rabbi Moussa says. His father, Rabbi Yussef Moussa, finds it
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difficult to speak since he had a heart attack. His mother Nemaa, wearing a black veil over a long coloured dress, nods her head approvingly while following the conversation. The many children of the rabbi and his cousin, who return from school, lighten up the large living room, which is also a place of prayer. The girls cover their heads with a white veil, which is part of their school uniform. If it weren't for their curls and their kippot, nothing would distinguish them from their compatriots of other religious persuasions. The males in the community tend to take up the trades of cabinetmakers or blacksmiths. "We lived quietly among the 4,000 or so Muslims," remembers Rabbi Moussa. "But things got bad in April 2007 when we received a written threat from the rebels telling us to leave. "Three days later, armed men came at night and asked us to leave our homes with only what we were wearing. We returned to Saada and they then destroyed our houses and our library which contained valuable Torahs," he explains. The main slogan of the rebels is: "Death to America, death to Israel and shame on the Jews." After being received by the provincial authorities, the Jews of Al-Salem were airlifted in helicopters to Sanaa, recalls Habbub Salem, who had never before set foot in the
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White House Chanukkah Party US Senate Braces for Guest List to be Cut In Half Tough Health-Care Debate BY HILARY LEILA KRIEGER As the White House prepares for its annual Chanukah party and candle-lighting, many previous attendees are going to find themselves left in the dark as the number of invitations is set to shrink to half of last year's. hough several Jewish leaders expressed understanding for the Former US President George W. economic and other reasons behind the cut, they acknowledged that Bush during aChanukah Reception in it would likely help feed feelings in the Grand Foyer of the White House. some quarters of the American Jewish community that the White House is giving them the cold shoulder. When asked about the decisions surIt comes as a different attempt at rounding the guest list and its trimming, outreach to Jews - an appearance by US a White House spokesman responded President Barack Obama before the that Obama "looks forward to celebratGeneral Assembly of North American ing Chanukah at the White House and Jewish Federations last week - was can- having many members of the Jewish celled so that the president could partic- American community at that event." ipate in a Fort Hood memorial service. One Jewish organizational head "I don't know which people will be apprised of the planning gave several more upset about," said one Jewish reasons, however, for the decision to leader, comparing the disappointment bring this year's guest list down to some of those who had expected to see 400 names. Obama speak with those who wouldn't He noted that that number was be getting an invitation to the Hanukka approximately the same as George W. celebration. Bush invited in his f irst year in off ice, Given the current climate, the Jewish though the guest list swelled to twice off icial continued, "The pressure on the that number over the course of his two White House to have the right people at the Hanukka party is going to be enorPlease turn to page 37 mous."
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Continued from Cover subsidizes coverage for the poor and the elderly, but most Americans rely on private insurance, which is usually provided by employers. Senator Diane Feinstein - a California Democrat - told Meet the Press affordabi lity and accessibility of care is restricted under the current system. She said Washington must step in. "America is in (has) serious problems with respect to health care. Virtually every other developed country has a better system than we do. Ours is
costly, in places it is ineffective, it is deeply troubled," she said. Republicans agree that some sort of reform is needed. But they say the Democrats are trying to do too much, too fast. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona told CBS's Face the Nation, that the American people deserve to know all the details. "The reality is this is a huge issue facing every American, and we do need to do it right. And the object is not to delay for delay's sake, but to have an opportunity for everyone to see what is in it and to know how much it costs and know how it is going to impact their lives," he said. After the late Saturday vote, senators headed home for a week-long Thanksgiving holiday break. Debate on the health-care reform measure will begin when they return, with the goal of completing work on the Senate version of health care reform by the end of December.
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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert C. Lieber and Department of Small Business Services Commissioner (SBS) Robert W. Walsh announced the City has placed New Yorkers in 20,000 jobs since the beginning of this year, up 42 percent from this time last year. Mayor Bloomberg set the goal of 20,000 After achieving a record job placements in his 2009 State of the high of more than 17,000 job placements in 2008, Mayor City speech. Bloomberg set the goal of 20,000 job placements in his 2009 government can’t end the national recession, but these job placements State of the City speech. show we can make a real difference for o achieve it, the City expanded its individuals and families. They are the Workforce1 Career Center hours, cre- latest indication that there are businessated new sector-based workforce cen- es in all f ive boroughs that are growing ters and focused on identifying job opportu- and hiring, and we’re doing everything nities in growth industries. Mayor we can to support them.” “Unlike other workforce systems in Bloomberg made the announcement at a 1010 WINS 5-Borough Business Breakfast the nation, we work directly with businesses to identify employment opportuat the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn nities and link the best candidates to Bridge in Downtown Brooklyn. “Despite the economic recession that these jobs,” said SBS Commissioner continues to plague the entire nation, Walsh. “Understanding the needs of the our Workforce1 Career Centers have businesses in our communities and our achieved the record 20,000 job place- direct relationship with jobseekers are ments we set out to achieve, and they’ve the reasons we have reached today’s done it ahead of schedule,” said Mayor milestone of placing a record number of Bloomberg. “Many New Yorkers are New Yorkers in jobs.” struggling to make ends meet or they’re Continued on page 39 worried about losing their jobs. City
For late-19th-century anarchists, terrorism was the "propaganda of the deed." And the most successful propaganda-by-deed in history was 9/11 not just the most destructive, but the most spectacular and telegenic.
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nd now its self-proclaimed architect, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, has been given by the Obama administration a civilian trial in New York. Just as the memory fades, 9/11 has been granted a second life - and KSM, a second act: "9/11, The Director's Cut," narration by KSM. September 11, 2001 had to speak for itself. A decade later, the deed will be given voice. KSM has gratuitously been presented with the greatest propaganda platform imaginable - a civilian trial in the media capital of the world - from which to proclaim the glory of jihad and the criminality of inf idel America. So why is Attorney General Eric Holder doing this? Ostensibly, to demonstrate to the world the superiority of our system where the rule of law and the fair trial reign. Really? What happens if KSM (and his co-defendants) "do not get convicted," asked Senate Judiciary Committee member Herb Kohl. "Failure is not an option," replied Holder. Not an option? Doesn't the presumption of innocence, er, presume that prosecutorial failure - acquittal, hung jury is an option? By undermining that presumption, Holder is undermining the
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fairness of the trial, the demonstration of which is the alleged rationale for putting on this show in the f irst place. Moreover, everyone knows that whatever the outcome of the trial, KSM will never walk free. He will spend the rest of his natural life in US custody. Which makes the proceedings a farcical show trial from the very beginning. Apart from the fact that any such trial will be a security nightmare and a terror threat to New York - what better propaganda-by-deed than blowing up the entire courtroom, making KSM a martyr and making the judge, jury and spectators into fresh victims? - it will endanger US security. Civilian courts with broad rights of cross-examination and discovery give terrorists access to crucial information about intelligence sources and methods. That's precisely what happened during the civilian New York trial of the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. The prosecution was forced to turn over to the defense a list of two hundred unindicted co-conspirators, including the name Osama bin Laden. "Within ten days, a copy of that list reached bin Laden in Khartoum," wrote former Attorney General Michael Mukasey, the presiding judge at that trial, "letting him know that his connection to that case had been discovered." Finally, there's the moral logic. It's not as if Holder opposes military commissions on principle. On the same day he sent KSM to a civilian trial in New York, Holder announced he was sending
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Labor Agreements on Public Projects to Reduce Costs, Spur Projects and Create Jobs BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF The city of NY announced a deal on four project labor agreements that will cover $5.3 billion in public projects comprising 32,000 construction jobs over the next four years. Collectively, the agreements, which run through the end of fiscal year 2014, will save the City approximately $300 million dollars over the next four years, all of which will be used for infrastructure projects that otherwise would have had to have been cut due to the economic downturn. he restored projects will create 1,800 construction jobs. Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor Skyler, Deputy Mayor for Education and Community Development Dennis M. Walcott, Gary LaBarbera and Reverend Jacques A. DeGraff of the Minority Business Leadership Council, also announced a series of commitments to ensure that minorities, women, returning veterans, and new high school graduates of the City’s public schools have access to construction jobs, increasing the accountability and transparency of existing efforts. “At a time when the public and private sectors throughout the country are struggling to f igure out how to move forward with long-term investments, New York City is leading the way,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “By working togeth-
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er with the Building and Construction Trades Council, we’ve arrived at a set of agreements that will save the City nearly $300 million, which we’ll use to fund major projects that otherwise would have been postponed, all while creating 1,800 construction jobs. And, thanks to the leadership of the Building Trades Employers’ Association, the Minority Business Leadership Council and other groups, New York City will do more than ever to ensure that New York City’s diverse communities benef it from those construction opportunities and jobs.” “The School Construction Authority’s new PLA will ensure that critical capital improvement work in our schools is completed in a cost-effective and eff icient manner, and it will help our M/WBE f irms and their employees to transition into the union workforce,” said NYC School Construction Authority President Sharon Greenberger. “These agreements prove that when organized labor and government work together, we can promote good job creation for New York City's middle class, break new ground with opportunities for minority and women owned businesses and save taxpayers millions of dollars,” said Building and Construction Trades Council President Gary
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Pro-Iranian Charity Funds US Universities Continued from cover chief at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, as saying.
“According to the New York Post, a $100,000 was given to Columbia University after the school hosted Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.” Feds are working to seize up to $650 million in assets from the Alavi Foundation, which they say also provides funds to a syndicate of Iranian spies based in Europe, the newspaper added. According to the New York Post, a $100,000 was given to Columbia University after the school hosted Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. "This is all about Iran laundering their policies through academe. And the ivory tower is prostituting itself for money," said Michael Rubin, an Iran expert at the American Enterprise Institute. In response, Rutgers professor Hooshang Amirahmadi Amirahmadi said, "Grants from Alavi are made to the universities, not to the professors."
According to the report, Amirahmadi, a former head of the school’s Center For Middle Eastern Studies and the president of the nonprofit advocacy group AmericanIranian Council, had expressed his theories that Hizbullah and Hamas were legitimate organizations and not terror groups. In addition, says the report, the foundation gave $351,600 to Rutgers from 20052007 to fund its Persian Studies Program. That allegation was corroborated by a spokesman for the university, but no other comment was offered on the matter. U.S. agents have begun confiscating as much as $650 million in assets from the foundation, according to the report It quoted Columbia spokesman Robert Hornsby as saying that said Alavi's donations rarely topped more than a few thousand dollars and that the school was surprised the foundation had direct ties to the Iranian government. In recent weeks, the American authorities raided institutions owned by the Alavi Foundation in New York, Maryland and California. In addition, authorities filed a request for the foreclosure of the fund's assets following suspicions of money laundering carried out by the fund for the Iranian regime. If the foreclosure is executed, it will be considered the largest in American history, and will include the bank accounts of Islamic centers including schools and mosques throughout the United States.
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NOVEMBER 27, 2009
WAR ON TERROR Yemen Foils Plot to Kill Jewish Leader
Mayors Against Illegal Guns Grows to 500
BY HAVIV RETTIG Yemeni security forces have foiled a plot to assassinate the head of the local Jewish community, Yahiya Ben-Yousef, Kuwaiti AlSiyasa newspaper said. ccording to the report, three armed Shi'ite rebels were arrested when they entered the Jewish compound in the Yemeni capital Sana'a. They were reportedly caught in possession of guns. Yemen's tiny Jewish comA family of Yemeni Jewish olim arrives at munity has been in a precarious position in recent years, Ben Gurion International Airport. underscored by the murder of Jewish teacher and community activist Moshe Yaish Nahari last year, in Post. "And between 20 and 30 want to Omran, north of Sana'a. Abdel Aziz stay." At the end of last month, The Wall Yehia Hamoud al-Abd, a retired Yemeni air force pilot, was sentenced to death Street Journal reported that the US State Department had recently spirited for the murder. In August, Israeli sources conf irmed nearly 60 Jews from Yemen and resetthat the overwhelming majority of the tled them in the United States. According to the report, nearly 350 f inal remnant of Yemen's ancient Jewish Yemenite Jews lived in the country community was looking to leave. before the operation. Those who have "About 120 of the Yemeni Jews want to move to Israel, 100 want to move to already moved to the US are likely to be joined by 100 more, while the remainthe US,' a source told The Jerusalem der will most likely move to Israel.
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The bi-partisan coalition of Mayors Against Illegal Guns asked House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Reid to keep guns out of the hands of potential terrorists. In response to the shooting at Fort Hood, the coalition called on Congress to close a loophole in federal law – known as the Terror Gap – that allows individuals on the terrorist watch lists to purchase firearms and explosives, and to repeal a provision in the federal budget – known as the Tiahrt Amendments – that require the FBI to destroy approved background checks of gun purchasers within 24 hours. Repealing the Tiahrt Amendments may have allowed the FBI to learn more about the gun purchase made by the Fort Hood shooter. Just last week, Attorney General Eric Holder endorsed legislation to close the Terror Gap. ur coalition strongly supports the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans,” said coalition co-chair and New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. “But, terrorists don’t have a right to carry a gun or buy explosives. Closing the terror gap in the gun background check system is a common sense step, endorsed by both the Bush and Obama administrations, which would allow the FBI to prohibit people who are too dangerous to get on a plane from buying guns and explosives.” “We have to do all that we can to strengthen our country’s gun background check system,” said coalition co-chair Mayor Thomas Menino of Boston. “The federal government has reported that suspected terrorist successfully bought guns and explosives 865 times in the last f ive years. Congress should not waste one more day before closing this glaring gap in gun and explosives background checks.” The coalition also launched a new website, www.CloseTheTerrorGap.org, to allow citizens to send a message to their legislators calling for the passage of federal legislation to close the Terror Gap. This month, at Fort Hood, Texas, Major Nidal Malik Hasan allegedly shot and killed 13 people, and injured more than 30 others. Published reports indicated that Major Hasan was investigated by the FBI for his links to an individual who was called the spiritual advisor to two of the 9/11 hijackers. In August, Major Hasan purchased a handgun used in the shooting rampage, and passed the federal background check designed to prevent criminals and other dangerous persons from obtaining guns. FBI counterterrorism off icials were not notif ied when Major Hasan purchased a gun. Under current federal law, terror suspects who are barred from flying on
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planes can legally purchase f irearms. According to the Government Accountability Off ice, in the past f ive years people on the terrorist watch list succeeded in purchasing guns and explosives from licensed dealers 865 times. Mayors Against Illegal Guns f irst highlighted the Terror Gap in September 2007 and has supported legislation introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Representative Peter King (R-NY) to close the gap. “It def ies common sense that the federal government is powerless to stop known and suspected terrorists from buying assault weapons,” said Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, sponsor of S.1317, legislation that closes the Terror Gap. “At a time when thousands of Americans are putting their lives on the line every day to f ight terrorism, my bill will give law enforcement a critical tool to prevent terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. I am pleased that the Obama Administration expressed support for my legislation and look forward to working with the Justice Department and my colleagues in Congress to close the Terror Gap in our laws once and for all.” “I can’t think of a more obvious disqualifying criterion from purchasing a weapon than being listed on a terror watch list,” said Representative Peter King, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee and the lead sponsor of H.R.2159, legislation that closes the Terror Gap. “It is unfathomable to me that we knowingly allow the transfer of f irearms to these individuals. Changing this policy should be a no-brainer.” The Tiahrt Amendments are provisions in the federal budget that restrict law enforcement access to critical data needed to combat gun traff icking. This year, after hearing from hundreds of mayors and police chiefs, the Obama Administration, in its proposed budget, removed one of the Tiahrt Amendment restrictions that limited local police access to crime gun trace data. Another one of the Tiahrt Amendments requires the FBI to destroy records of approved background checks performed on gun purchasers within 24 hours. Before the Tiahrt Amendments were put in place, approved background check records were maintained for 180 days. Maintaining these records gives FBI the ability to more fully investigate the “straw purchasing” of f irearms and instances where gun purchases were wrongly approved. “Mayors Against Illegal Guns has brought a formidable voice to the f ight against easy access to guns by criminals,” said Mayor Thomas McMahon of Reading, Pennsylvania. “In Pennsylvania alone, we have built a coalition of more than 150 mayors, and
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Iranian Threat 6 Powers Press Iran on Nuclear Issue BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF Senior off icials from six world powers say they are disappointed by Iran's failure to accept proposals meant to delay uranium enrichment and urge Tehran to reconsider epresentatives of six world powers urged Iran to accept a UN plan aimed at delaying its ability to build a nuclear weapon, as the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency warned Tehran not to miss the opportunity to resolve the dispute. An EU off icial said there was no mention of imposing sanctions against Iran for its refusal to halt nuclear enrichment activities at the meeting of senior diplomats from the UN Security Council's f ive permanent members plus Germany. "These things are a matter of timing, and this was not the right time for it," said the off icial who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter. The talks in Brussels involved political directors - foreign ministry off i-
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cials below ministerial level. The United States was represented by Undersecretary of State William Burns, and Russia by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. The talks came just a day after a day after President Barack Obama said the six nations will develop a package of serious new punitive measures in coming weeks. He did not give details. On Wednesday, Tehran indicated it would not export its enriched uranium for further processing, effectively rejecting the latest plan brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency and aimed at delaying Iran's ability to build a nuclear weapon. Under the IAEA plan, Iran would export its uranium for enrichment in Russia and France where it would be converted into fuel rods, which would be returned to Iran about a year later. The rods can power reactors but cannot be readily turned into weapons-grade material. A statement issued by the political directors expressed disappointment over
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Iran Releases Former VP on Bail in Mass Trial BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF Former Iranian vice president Mohammad Ali Abtahi was released on bail in the mass trial of opposition f igures accused of fomenting the country's post-election unrest, Iran's official news agency reported. btahi, who served as vice president during former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami's two terms from 1997-2005, was sentenced to six years in prison, his lawyer said. Off icial news agency IRNA quoted the Teheran prosecutor, Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi, as saying that Abtahi was released on a $700,000 bail after the verdict was delivered. His sentence was not specif ied. Abtahi is the most senior former off icial among more than 100 people on trial over the protests that followed the disputed June 12 presidential election. Last week, state television reported that f ive defendants in the mass trial were sentenced to death and 81 got prison terms ranging from six months up to 15 years.
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Abtahi made televised confessions after his arrest in which he admitted provoking people to riot. But his family and other opposition f igures said the statements were coerced and similar claims have been made about other defendants' confessions during the trial. Rights groups and opposition f igures in Iran have criticized the court proceedings as a "show trial." In the weeks following the June 12 election, the opposition led massive street protests that drew hundreds of thousands and supporters clashed with security forces. They claimed fraud after authorities declared Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the winner of a second term, and the protests were the most serious internal unrest in Iran in the 30 years since the Islamic Revolution . Iran's clergy-led establishment accused the protesters of trying to state a "velvet revolution." A harsh crackdown ended the demonstrations and a security sweep went far beyond rounding up just protesters on the streets,
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Key Senators Seek Changes Change Is Hard: Obama on US Health Care Bill One Year on From Election BY STEPHEN COLLINSON The tale of the turbulent year since Barack Obama's historic election win is told by his evolving political theme: once he promised "Change We Can Believe In" and now he warns that "change is hard". n November 4, 2008, Obama bathed in the adoration of a crowd of tens of thousands in a Chicago park, after beating Republican John McCain to the presidency in an election that promised to reshape his nation. They chanted "Yes we can" on that clear hope-f illed night in Obama's hometown, and tears streamed down thousands of cheeks as the presidentelect proclaimed America was still a place where anything was possible. "It's been a long time coming," Obama said. "But tonight, because of what we did on this date, in this election, at this def ining moment, change has come to America." A year on, the historic promise of America's f irst black president is being tested by the grim grind of governing a divided nation humbled by the worst recession in decades. Abroad, Obama's policy of engaging US foes has so far yielded few breakthroughs, and the president who came to power vowing to end one war, in Iraq, must now decide whether to escalate another -- in Afghanistan. Obama is battered, his political magnetism is dimmed and he stands accused by opponents of masterminding a disastrous government expansion. But despite everything, he is still standing, with his approval rating above the crucial 50 percent barrier that def ines a viable presidency, and some historic reforms tantalizingly within reach. Before the end of the year, the president may be celebrating a landmark health care reform bill and a foreign policy victory with a US-Russia deal to trim nuclear stocks. He can take comfort in shepherding the US economy back to growth -though rampant unemployment presents a grave political threat. His Nobel prize suggests he made good on a promise to rescue the US image abroad.
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BY ANDREW GULLY Key Democratic allies in the US health care battle warned that a Senate bill required major changes if it was to earn their support and give President Barack Obama a crucial victory on his top domestic priority. knife-edge ballot Saturday saw Democrats scrape the 60 votes needed for debate to begin November 30, but wavering senators Joe Lieberman and Ben Nelson sent a strong message that they would not back the bill as it stands. Lieberman, an independent senator from Connecticut who usually votes in line with the Democrats and did so on Saturday, opposes the creation of a government insurance program to compete
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with private f irms, the so-called "public option." "We have a health care system that has real troubles, but we have an economic system that is in real crisis," said Lieberman, who fears the government program would be too expensive for the cash-strapped US economy. "I don?t want to f ix the problems in our health care system in a way that creates more of an economic crisis," he told NBC's "Meet the Press." The US Thanksgiving holiday week was to be marked by bitter debate over the f ine details of the bill, from its costs in terms of tax increases and fees to the merits of the "public option." Divisive issues such as abortion
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"He has delivered more than most presidents, and more quickly than most," said Bruce Buchanan, a professor of government at the University of Texas. Had it not been for the huge expectations in the United States and abroad, Obama's f irst 10 months in off ice might seem more of a success. "Change is hard," Obama said as he signed a bill slashing wasteful defense spending last week. "Change isn't supposed to be easy," he said in Florida a few days earlier. "Change doesn't happen overnight," he told Democrats the next day in Virginia. Promises made in the monumental election campaign have proved tough to meet. Obama's political program, the most ambitious in decades -- with plans for landmark health reform, f inancial regulation and a battle against climate change -- has stumbled in Congress. The ugly political mood he promised to quell meanwhile rages louder than ever and dictated that only three Republicans voted for the 787-billiondollar economic stimulus bill passed in February. For now, passing that rescue package stands as one of Obama's top domestic achievements. Democrats say it revived the economy and created a million jobs. Republicans call it a colossal waste of money. Hanging over the Obama presidency in the next year, ahead of elections that could test Democratic control of Congress next November, is unemployment running at nearly 10 percent. Hopes for a swift rebound are tempered by tight credit markets, a massive def icit and a lingering mortgage crisis, and Obama must somehow divest the government of its huge crisis-induced role in the economy. Obama promised to close the Guantanamo Bay prison camp within a year. But that deadline will likely be missed. Where change has come, it has been incremental, not the stuff of a glorious presidential legacy. Obama lifted curbs on federal funding for stem cell research, banned tor-
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Tax Credits Fuel 10 % Surge in US Home Sales BY ROB LEVER A rush to cash in tax incentives helped boost sales of existing US homes 10.1 percent in October, according to data Monday showing fresh momentum for the sector at the heart of the economic crisis. he National Association of Realtors said sales of existing single-family homes and apartments rose to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 6.10 million units, well ahead of market expectations of 5.7 million. The data showed a small downward revision to September sales f igures, but the October level was 23.8 percent higher than a year ago, when the f inancial crisis had deepened. "Many buyers have been rushing to beat the deadline for the f irst-time buyer tax credit that was scheduled to expire at the end of this month, and similarly robust sales may be occurring in November," said association chief economist Lawrence Yun. "With such a sale spike, a measurable decline should be anticipated in December and early next year before another surge in spring and early summer." Many prospective buyers had been rushing to qualify for an 8,000 dollar tax credit for f irst time home buyers set to expire November 30. Congress however voted to extend the credit and expand it to include other home purchases as well. "We think the story here is that people were rushing to complete transac-
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A rush to cash in on tax incentives helped to push up sales of existing US homes by 10.1 percent in October. tions -- the numbers are captured at the point of sales closing -- ahead of the then-scheduled expiration of the f irsttime buyer tax credit on November 30," said Ian Shepherdson at High Frequency Economics. "We expect another strong number for November, then a sharp drop in sales immediately thereafter, followed by a gradual rebound in the f irst half of next year." Michelle Meyer at Barclays Capital said the report suggests buyers are coming back to real estate. "Although the data have been biased higher from policy measures, we believe
this sharp gain signals pent-up demand and a willingness to purchase homes, which is a good sign for the sustainability of the housing recovery," she said. The report showed home prices remained under pressure. The median existing home price was down 7.1 percent from a year ago to 173,100 dollars in October. The association said sales prices have been distorted by distressed properties, which accounted for 30 percent of sales in October. The glut of unsold homes fell in October, in a positive sign for the sector at the heart of the global f inancial cri-
sis. Total housing inventory at the end of October fell 3.7 percent to 3.57 million units, a seven month supply at current sales levels. "The supply of homes on the market is now at the lowest level in over twoand-a half years -- we're getting closer to a general balance between buyers and sellers," Yun said. The last time the relative housing inventory was this low was in February 2007. "In the second half of 2010, if home values show consistent stabilization or even a modest increase, then home sales could remain at normal healthy levels because consumers would no longer be worried about a price overcorrection," Yun said. The data showed sales of single-family homes, the largest segment, up 9.7 percent while apartments -- condominiums of cooperates -- climbed 13.2 percent. Aaron Smith at Moody's Economy.com said the latest report suggests "the housing recovery is back on track" after reports showing weakness in new construction. "Although some recent housing data challenge the forecast for continued increases in home sales and construction over the next few quarters, the latest report on existing home sales leaves us more conf ident that any weakness in demand will be temporary and that this forecast should be maintained," Smith said.
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Appeals Court Rules for Ratner, State in Atlantic Yards Eminent Domain Case BY MAXINE DOVERE For several years, progress on the Atlantic yards projects has been slow to stop. A major question that remained to be arbitrated was whether the State of New York, acting to progress the Atlantic Yards project, had acted legally when it seized certain lands needed for the integrity of the project by eminent domain. Tuesday, the New York State's Court of Appeals ruled, by a 6 to 1 margin, that the state had in fact, followed the law in seizing land needed for the $4 billion Brooklyn project. The Court further said that it's role was not to intervene in agency decisions, given the wide latitude in state law to decide on the definition of "blight."
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Atlantic Yards 2. 'm thrilled" said an enthusiastic Mayor Michael Bloomberg, commenting on the favorable ruling for the city and state. Bruce Ratner's project will help Brooklyn and all of New York." Stating that he would rather buy required properties than take them by eminent domain, the Mayor was enthusiastic about the "dynamic change" that would be affected by the court's ruling. Questioned about how the current difficult economic situation might effect the progression of the project, the Mayor responded saying "Many great things have been done in New York in tough times." Mirroring the response of Mayor Bloomberg, Bruce Ratner, principle of Forest City Ratner, said he "welcomed the court decision." “Once again the
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courts have made it clear that this project represents a signif icant public benef it for the people of Brooklyn and the entire City,” Mr. [Bruce] Ratner said. “Our commitment to the entire project is as strong today as when we started six years ago. Today, however, this project is even more important given the need for jobs and economic development.” Ratner, principal of Forest City Ratner, was pleased with the ruling of the Court of Appeals. He called the Atlantic Yards Development "even more important now " than it was six years ago. In a publicallly isssued statement, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz said "The ruling by the State Court of Appeals reinforces previ-
ous decisions supporting the numerous public benef its of the Atlantic Yards project—during these diff icult economic times and into Brooklyn’s bright future—including the creation of affordable housing, solid union jobs and permanent employment opportunities for Brooklynites who need work. Today’s decision from our state’s highest court marks what amounts to the f inal step in the legal process to make it happen. Finally, we will bring a national professional sports team and a worldclass facility back to our borough after 52 years! Eminent domain is def ined as a government entity's right to seize privately owned land for a public purpose, after paying compensation to the property owner. The application of eminent domain has been used to secure land needed for projects that will enhance the public good. against the project: Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman is of the opinion that causing “the sidelining of a public project on account of prolonged litigation...is what the Legislature sought to prevent when it enacted the
Eminent Domain Procedure Law.” The suit f iled by Daniel Goldstein of Develop, Don’t Destroy Brooklyn and others, according to the court, should be dismissed because it was f iled more than 30 days after the Empire State Development Corporation’s “determination and f indings” in favor of the developer, Forest City Ratner, past the f iling date. "We're disappointed but the f ight is not over," said Matthew Brinckerhoff, an attorney for the plaintiffs. He challenged the decision, saying. "We lost round 1 and now it's time for round 2." From its inception the Atlantic Yards Project has engendered controversy. Perhaps its most visible component is the planned basketball arena to be built for the Ratner's New Jersey Nets. In order to secure $700 million of low-cost tax-free debt, construction on the arena must begin before the end of 2009. He hopes to have the Nets play at the new arena, to be named the Barclays Center, in the 2011-12 NBA basketball season. The arena will be the focal point of a major development including a wide of off ice and apartment buildings. When completed, the project will change the physical and economic structure of a wide area of downtown Brooklyn. The creation of some 17,000 jobs during the construction phase and more than 8,000 permanent jobs is anticipated. About 70 million in annual tax revenue (and almost four times that amount during the construction phase) is anticipated. Ratner's plans, however, have met with
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In Whose Best Interest ? BY: MARTIN E. FRIEDLANDER, ESQ.
The Effects of the Ponzi Schemes on Divorce Settlements onzi schemes like that conducted by Madoff Securities or a recently reported scam aimed specifically at the New York/Brooklyn Orthodox community, have severely affected many Jewish families. How do these effect settlements negotiated prior to the realization that "considered accounts" in fact now have no value? What happens when assets have been divided with one's (ex)spouse retaining an account later found to be valueless, and the other (ex)spouse receiving liquid funds, real estate, or a trade off of some other asset of value? A law suit filed in New York County by Steven Simkin, a partner in a large New York law firm, who entered into a divorce settlement with his wife of thirty years in which they divided all their marital assets. Included among those assets was division of an investment of 5.4 million dollars with Bernie Madoff. In an agreement executed June 27, 2006, (a time period before the revelation that Madoff ’s "investments" were in fact a Ponzi scheme) Simkin paid his wife 2.7 million dollars in cash for the value of the account. In February, 2009 Mr. Simkin instituted an action against his ex-wife to recover the amount paid to her for her share of that account. This situation raises an interesting question of law: can one go back after an agreement was executed, based on new found evidence, and renegotiate or
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The worst of US job losses are expected to be over by March 2010 as the economic grows after a long recession. BY AFP The worst of US job losses are expected to be over by March 2010 as the economic grows after a long recession, a poll of business economists showed. S economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2009 is expected to be 3.0 percent, rising to 3.2 percent over the whole of next year, according to the consensus macroeconomic outlook of a panel of 48 professional forecasters of the National Association of Business Economics (NABE). "The recovery will not remain 'jobless' for long," the outlook report said. "With more than 7.3 million jobs lost since December 2007 (when the US plunged into recession), NABE panelists believe the end of net employment losses is near, with modest declines during the fourth quarter followed by a 'bottom' in the f irst quarter of 2010 and gains thereafter," the report said. The US unemployment rate shot up to 10.2 percent in October as another 190,000 jobs were shed, the government said earlier this month. The jobless rate, up from 9.8 percent in September, was the highest since 1983 but the number of jobs lost narrowed to the lowest level in over a year. Given the severity of employment losses during the past two years, most
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NABE panelists (61 percent) however did not expect a complete recovery of the previously lost jobs until 2012. Additionally, the unemployment rate is predicted to remain stubbornly high, averaging 9.6 percent in the f inal quarter of next year, they said. When asked to rank "concerns" over the next f ive-year period, panelists ranked high unemployment second only to the federal def icit. The US government announced last month that it had closed its 2009 f iscal year with a record budget def icit of 1.417 trillion dollars, up 962 billion dollars from the prior year. The White House forecasts the def icit to jump to 1.502 trillion dollars in f iscal 2010. President Barack Obama predicted that the United States economy would grow again in the f inal quarter of 2009, pulling further out of a long and crippling recession. The government said in its initial estimate that the US economy grew at a seasonally adjusted 3.5 percent annual rate in the third quarter from the previous quarter. The growth exceeded analysts expectations and marked the strongest quarter since the third quarter of 2007 when a US subprime mortgage crisis triggered a global f inancial meltdown.
recover assets then thought to be in existence? Here are the issues to be reviewed: one, did Mr. Simkin have reason to know, despite the fact that statements were issued detailing the balance of the account, that the returns were not in the "realm of reality" or in sync with normal rates of return? Did Mr. Simkin - or his attorney - have a duty beyond verifying the statement balance to know that the account and the funds it included were illiquid or unable to become liquid prior to the execution of the agreement? The case is pending. This column will keep you updated when a decision is rendered. The decision of the court will have far reaching effects, as many people have been effected by numerous schemes claiming "assets" that do not, in fact, exist. Accounts divided in marital agreements, may be found (even years later) to be non existent. Unfortunately, such occurrences have become regular news items. Further, there is always the danger that the spouse who received the "payout" may no longer have funds to recover. Investments revealed to be fraudulent are, however, a situation quite different from stock accounts which may loose their value due to market fluctuations. In such cases, one would have no right to seek recoupment.
Martin E. Friedlander, an attorney in private practice, specializes in matrimonial law. He is schooled in the integration of halachic considerations and can be reached at 212- 321- 7092 or by email at mef@mflawyer.com
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The Bronfmans' Opportunity to Clean Up Discount Bank BY NITZAN COHEN Israeli banks will soon report third-quarter results. The most interesting one will be Discount Bank's. iscount, the country's third-largest bank, wants to challenge Leumi and Hapoalim. But it has been deteriorating for many years, losing ground to the big two, while Mizrahi-Tefahot keeps gaining ground.
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“Nevertheless, the appointment of former Finance Ministry director-general Yossi Bachar as the new chairman gives Discount an opportunity to improve.” The real reason that Discount's controlling shareholders, the Bronfman family, sacked Shlomo Zohar, the bank's chairman, remains vague. Rumors that the recent Visa-Cal scandal has something to do with it have been denied by the Bronfmans,and the Bank of Israel has continued its antidemocratic tradition of keeping vital information hidden from the public. Nevertheless, the appointment of former Finance Ministry director-general Yossi Bachar as the new chairman gives Discount an opportunity to improve. Discount is suffering from several
serious diseases. Its credit portfolio is terrible, with billions of shekels of bad loans. It employs about 6,000 workers organized in a strong union. MizrahiTefahot operates more branches with a similar amount of assets, but has only 4,000 workers. Discount also suffers from an aging technology infrastructure, especially compared to the competition. The Bronfmans bought their shares in the bank from the state in 2006, after 23 years of government ownership. The state still holds 25 percent of the bank. Under the Bronfmans, the bank hasn't taken any serious steps to clean up its balance sheet or address its personnel problem. Instead, under the management of Giora Ofer, Discount has focused on increasing its share of the household-banking market and improving customer service.
“Next year the bank must comply with stricter capital regulations that require an increase in the capitaladequacy rate (the ratio between the bank's equity and the loans it makes) to 12%. Therein lies the problem: its substantial sour loans.”
Discount now has a good chance to deal with its problems. Under Bachar, it can take advantage of Leumi's internal control struggle and Hapoalim's managerial vacuum. The fund Discount runs to pay compensation to workers has performed well, and Bachar should use its high gains to encourage workers to take early retirement, despite any challenge from the union. However, Discount's biggest problem is its lack of capital. It recently sold its shares in Bezeq, Hot and the Harel insurance company, and that should help. But it's not enough. Next year the bank must comply with stricter capital regulations that require an increase in the capital-adequacy rate (the ratio between the bank's equity and the loans it makes) to 12%. Therein lies the problem: its substantial sour loans. Bachar and Ofer should aggressively write down those foul investments. The bank is supposed to present a higher provision against these bad loans in its third-quarter report. But beating the average of the local banking system won't be enough. Bachar should boldly clean up the portfolio to 2%, to represent the real state of loans that bear no income. The sale of the bank's holdings in Bezeq, Hot and Harel, along with capital gains from the rising capital markets, should provide a good cushion against the blow of more lost debt provisions. Even if it does that, Discount will likely need more capital. Bronfman was hoping to get extra cash through the liq-
uidation of more assets, such as selling its stake in First International Bank of Israel and making an initial public offering for Visa-Cal. But both of these options are on hold - the f irst because of a dispute with FIBI owner Tzadik Bino; the second might be affected by a scandal haunting Visa'sbusiness in Europe. But there is something else Discount can do without selling more assets. It can preserve its capital if the owners stop distributing dividends, and it can raise more capital by issuing bonds for investors. These bonds will increase the bank's equity, and while conditions in local capital markets are still favorable, it shouldn't be diff icult to lure investors with good yields. A decision to stop distributing dividends is never easy for shareholders. In fact, the Bank of Israel should stop banks from distributing dividends in such risky times for the f inancial system, but Governor Stanley Fischer is too busy buying dollars right now to care about it. The Bronfmans must understand that even without an off icial ban, preserving their bank's capital for future growth is in their own best interests. Whether they choose to do so is another question. It's up to Bachar to lead the way - for the benef it of his bosses and his customers - and turn his bank into a real alternative to the big two that rule local f inance today.
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To Deal, Or Not To Deal, That is The Question As we go to press, Tuesday night, it is being reported that there is a probable deal in the works to free Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. The only question that remains is, “Is the price of his freedom to risky for Israel.” n the past few days there has been a flurry of activity among those active in securing Gilad’s release. Shimon Peres was in Cairo to meet with President Hosni Mubarak. Guido Westerwelle, the new German foreign minister, was in Israel this week to meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. The Germans are acting as brokers between Hamas and Israel. Lastly, perhaps to stabilize conditions pending a prisoner exchange, Hamas said it had reached agreements with the other Gaza terror groups not to attack Israel without coordination. It is also only a few days before the Id al-Adha, the Muslim holiday marking the end of the Haj, when it is customary for Israel to free Palestinian prisoners as a sign of good faith.
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“In the past there had been a policy not to trade prisoners that have ‘blood on their hands’.” But opposition to the specifics of the deal of his release is growing throughout Israeli society. There is a movement by active and reserve soldiers serving in the Israeli army in which they are signing a document saying that if they are captured NO prisoner swap should be made on their behalf. In the past there had been a policy not to trade prisoners that have ‘blood on their hands’. This policy seems to have been
tossed out the window as unconfirmed reports say that among the terrorists to be released are the masterminds of the Sbarro, Moment Cafe and Dolphinarium bloodbaths, and of the Netanya Pessah Seder massacre. The only question holding up negotiations seem to be whether they will be required to seek asylum outside Gaza and the West Bank. The problem with the exile clause is that there is no guarantee that those killers will not get back into Gaza via the tunnels that are used to smuggle everything from livestock to weapons. Rami Igra, who served as head of the Mossad's Prisoners and MIAs department, warned in a recent interview that the release of so many terrorists, and such prominent ones, will change the situation in the Middle East. The Almagor terror victims association, says that terrorists released by Israel in the past have carried out some 30 terror attacks resulting in the deaths of over 180 Israelis Hamas is clearly trying to take advantage of Israel’s policy of returning every soldier at whatever cost. They have recently put a bounty on all soldiers, saying that they would pay over a million dollars to anyone that kidnaps an Israeli soldier. If Israel pays the ransom demand for Shalit, how many more Gilads will we see in the near future? As much as we ache to see Gilad Schalit home with his family, the emotional blackmail of those who say Israel should do "anything and everything" to achieve his release could unleash on Israel’s home front the very same sociopathic terrorist killers Israel's security forces worked so hard, risking their live, limbs and freedom, to capture in the first place.
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Finding Common Ground BY MENACHEM Z. ROSENSAFT At a time when Judaeophobia – a more accurate term than antiSemitism in the context of IsraeliArab or Jewish-Muslim relations – is on a stark upswing in the Arab street, it is important for us to pay tribute to the efforts of the handful of Jewish and Muslim leaders who are fighting against hatred and extremism on both sides of the chasm that separates the respective descendants of Isaac and Ishmael. Hardliners have long dismissed as naïve and utopian those Israelis and Palestinians who try to f ind common ground against the ongoing cycle of suicide bombings and rocket attacks followed by military reprisals. They have a point. The shrill, hatef illed voices of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his ilk continue to dominate the airwaves and shape the debate. Each time Ahmadinejad repeats his canard that the Holocaust is a “lie” and a “myth” purportedly invented by western leaders to justify the creation of the State of Israel, we retreat to our ideological
bunkers and reconcile ourselves to the disquieting probability that any perceived light at the end of the tunnel may well be a freight train heading straight at us. Still, a consensus appears to be growing that dialogue with Israel ’s sworn enemies may be inevitable. Shaul Mofaz, the former Chief of Staff of the Israel Armed Forces and Likud Defense Minister (now the second-in-command of the centrist Kadima Party) has not only presented an accelerated plan for Palestinian statehood but is prepared to negotiate with Hamas “if Hamas chooses and wants to sit at the negotiating table.” In this charged environment, those among us who remain committed to a political two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must recognize those individuals and organizations dedicated to bringing Jews and Muslims closer together, to shattering stereotypes and creating at least the beginning of a spirit of understanding and trust. Rabbi Marc Schneier, a Vice President of the World Jewish Congress, believes that “Muslim leaders have an obligation to help prevent the toxic spreading of anti-Semitism among the Muslim masses . . . . In the same spirit, I believe that more Jewish leaders must
speak out against Islamophobia, making clear that it is wrong to demonize an entire religion because of the hateful actions of a relative few.” Rabbi Schneier’s Foundation for Ethnic Understanding has “twinned” American and European mosques and synagogues, and is endeavoring to bridge the Jewish-Muslim divide by forging a dialogue Imams and Rabbis from the United States , Canada , Belgium , France , Germany , Italy , the Netherlands , Norway , Russia , Switzerland and the United Kingdom . The London-based Sheikh Dr. Muhammad al-Hussaini is taking part in this process because “it's absolutely critical at this juncture that there are Muslim voices that are willing to stand f irmly and practice in opposition to Islamic-inspired anti-Semitism.” In France , the Foundation for the Memory of the Shoah is sponsoring Project Aladdin whose purpose is to spread awareness of the Holocaust in the Muslim world. Project Aladdin translated the Diary of Anne Frank into Arabic and Farsi. When Al-Manar, the television station of the Iranian-sponsored militant Hezbollah, called on Lebanese judicial authorities to prosecute those responsible for “distribution and import” of the classic work, Project
Aladdin publicly condemned “this campaign of vilif ication and intimidation” and reiterated its conviction that reading the Diary “is a way towards the rejection of hatred, anti-Semitism, racism and xenophobia. Reading the Diary must be one of the basic rights of every human being in any society.” Project Aladdin’s Web site features Arab and other Muslim personalities who have written and spoken out about the importance of teaching the history of the Holocaust. Among them is Iraqi political analyst Bassem Mohammad Habib who denounced Holocaust denial as the result of “irrational doubt, promoted by certain parties under the guise of scientif ic inquiry.” Lebanese journalist Hazem Saghiya wrote in the daily pan-Arab newspaper Al-Hayat that Holocaust denial “is no longer tackled or discussed, except in intellectually retarded and educationally def icient circles. When the denial is being uttered by Arabs and Muslims, this adds another dimension, which is the inability to achieve any progress in reality, and then proceed to contest history with myth.” Abdulrrahman Wahid, the former
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Whither American Jewry? BY CAROLINE GLICK During a recent speaking tour in Canada, MK Nahman Shai (Kadima) shocked some of his hosts when he said that his primary goal in politics today is to bring down the Netanyahu government. Although indelicate, Shai's comment was not surprising. Kadima is in the opposition. And like all opposition parties in all parliamentary democracies, the primary goal of its members is to bring down the government so that they can take power. iven that this is the case, it is unsurprising that until this week, Kadima leader Tzipi Livni tried to blame Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for US President Barack Obama's hostility towards Israel. Far more newsworthy than her criticism of Netanyahu was her public rebuke of Obama this week for his attempt to strongarm Israel into barring Jewish construction in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood. On Wednesday Livni said, "Gilo is part of the Israeli consensus... and it is important to understand this for all discussions of borders in any future agreement." Indeed. There is an Israeli consensus. The Israeli consensus regarding Jerusalem is based among other things on the understanding that no nation can give up its capital city and survive. Livni wants to be prime minister one day. For that to happen, Israel must survive until she wins an election. And Israel will not long survive if it surrenders its right to its capital. One might have thought that American Jews could be counted on to stand by Israel on this issue. But then, one would be wrong. FOR THE past six years, Republican Senator Sam Brownback has repeatedly
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submitted a bill to the US Senate that, if passed into law, would revoke the presidential waiver that has allowed successive presidents to refuse to implement the 1995 law requiring the State Department to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. This year Brownback cosponsored his bill with Independent Senator Joseph Lieberman. As luck would have it, the BrownbackLieberman bill was submitted two weeks before Obama launched his latest campaign against Jewish building in Jerusalem. In the 1980s and 1990s, American Jews lobbied hard to get the embassy moved to Jerusalem. But now some American Jewish leaders recoil at the very notion. In response to the Brownback-Lieberman Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Act of 2009, the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle published an editorial last Friday titled, "Bad move, Senator Brownback." The newspaper's editors condemned their retiring senator and called his bill, "a cheap, grandstanding move by a conservative Republican on his way out the door, playing to Jews and Christian Zionists while trying to throw a monkey wrench into President Obama's diplomatic spokes." According to Sen. Brownback's off ice, the paper never had any criticism of the same bill when he submitted it during president George W. Bush's tenure in off ice. But now, as Israel's government and opposition stand shoulder to shoulder protecting Israeli control over Jerusalem from assaults by Obama, Kansas City's Jewish newspaper's editorial board willingly bucked what it acknowledged are the wishes of "Jews and Christian Zionists," in order to stand by their man in the Oval Off ice. Some of Israel's most high-prof ile supporters in the US are conservative talk radio and television hosts like Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck. But rather than thank
them for their support, the AntiDefamation League, which is supposed to be dedicated f irst and foremost to defending Jews from anti-Semitism, published a special report this week where it insinuated that they cultivate a climate of hatred and paranoia which could endanger Jews among others. The ADL report, "Rage Grows in America: Anti-Government Conspiracies," dubbed Beck the "fearmonger-in-chief," for his opposition to Obama's domestic and foreign policies. It similarly castigated the so-called "tea party" movement which has attracted millions of Americans opposed to high taxes, and the townhall meetings this past summer where millions of Americans peacefully argued against Obama's healthcare policies. The ADL's decision to issue a special report attacking Obama's political opponents and insinuating that Americans who oppose him cultivate an environment in which paranoid and dangerous fringe groups feel comfortable operating is strange given that the ADL never put out a similar report against parallel anti-Bush movements. As Commentary's Jonathan Tobin noted this week, the ADL was more likely to see overt and vicious anti-Semitic statements and placards being waved around at antiIraq war rallies than at anti-Obama healthcare and tax policy demonstrations. Ironically, the ADL has a specif ic institutional interest in combating leftist paranoia. A recent movie attacking the ADL called Defamation, by leftist, antiIsrael Israeli f ilmmaker Yoav Shamir, is currently hitting the f ilm festival circuit in the US and Europe. A major hit among anti-Israel activists and regular anti-Semites on the Left and Right, Defamation accuses the ADL of exaggerating the Holocaust and antiSemitism to justify what Shamir views as its nefarious aims. Apparently, tribal loyalty to the Left trumps the institu-
tional interests of the ADL. It certainly trumps the interests of New York University's Hillel director Rabbi Yehuda Sarna. As James Taranto reported on Wednesday in The Wall Street Journal, this week Sarna called for NYU's Jewish community to join NYU Muslims at a rally that both commemorated the massacre at Ft. Hood and denounced NYU professor Tunku Varadarajan for writing a column in Forbes magazine. In his article, Varadarajan committed the crime of stating the obvious fact that Ft. Hood terrorist Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was motivated by his Islamic beliefs when he shouted Allahu Akbar and shot some 40 people, killing 13. Given that people and groups like alQaida and Hamas that share Hasan's views assert that all Jews should be killed, it would seem that the good rabbi would not feel the need to attack professors who point out that Hasan's views are dangerous. But then, it is no longer strange to see Hillels on American university campuses behaving in a manner that is not in line with what might be considered the interests of either the American Jewish community or the Jewish people as a whole. Take UC Berkeley's Hillel center, for example. Since Ken Kramarz, Hillel's regional director for Northern California, started his job in June 2007, Berkeley's Hillel has adopted a hostile view towards Judaism and Israel. As pro-Israel community activist Natan Nestel notes, in the past year alone, Hillel held a dance party on Yom Hashoah, and it held a Cinco de Mayo barbecue on Remembrance Day for Fallen IDF Soldiers. It has also failed to holdcommunity Seders for the past two years. Instead, last year, its members hung signs in the Hillel building declaring, "Matza sucks." Beyond its derogatory treatment of
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Mofaz Promulgates 2 Stage Plan for 2 State Solution BY MAXINE DOVERE The patriotism of Shaul Mofaz cannot be questioned. A Kadima member of Knesset who has held the ministerial portfolios of Defense and Transportation, Mofaz was the 16th Chief of the General Staff of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) during a period of its f inancial and structural reform. Marred by the tragedy of the Second Intifada, his tactics were considered tough. The raid on Jenin and multiple raids into Gaza occurred under his watch. ofaz entered politics in 2002 as a member of the Likud party and was appointed Minister of Defense (twice) by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. In December, 2005, he followed Sharon to the new Kadima party. In May of 2006, he took the portfolio of Minister of Defense. His 2008 decision to run for the leadership of the party resulted in a lose to Tzipi Livni by a margin of less than 500 votes (of almost 35,000 cast). Mofaz spoke in New York detailing his two stage program for the establishment of Two States for Two People. The Mofaz Plan Calling on all the leaders involved to be "courageous and unafraid" Shaul Mofaz asked all to "adopt new policies and move forward." To that end, he is presenting his proposal for immediate negotiations to establish Two States for Two People to American Jewish leaders. His program would make each state "whole" - based on the land volume of the 1967 borders - at least as far as geopolitical reality will allow. It is a multi-faceted plan developed over a four month period, that Mofaz says "has a good potential for enhancing and pushing forward the negotiations and implementing the two state solution. "We have" he said, "a window of opportunity" stemming from the general agreement of Israel, Palestine, the European Union, and moderate Arab countries regarding the vision of the two state solution." The leaders who will be elected by the Palestinians in the upcoming election in the West Bank, says Mofaz are "our address, and we must start with them immediately." Questioning whether Israelis, Palestinians and international leadership actually have the courage to move forward with implementation, Mofaz
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L-R Rabbi Arthur Schneier of the Park East Synagogue, well known among international leaders, recalled a discussion concerning the fate of the synagogues of Gaza. He received assurances from then Minister of Defense Mofaz that "no Israeli soldier would destroy a synagogue." Mofaz said it is his belief that the lives of hundreds of soldiers have been saved because of the disengagement in Gaza. said action must be taken as immediately as possible. "The calm in the region is not an indication that the leaders of the radicals are not preparing for the next round. With Iran and Syria continuing to support Hezballah and Hamas rebuilding its power base in Gaza including the installation of long range missiles - it must be recognized that "they are preparing themselves for the next attack against Israel...and have the capacity to threaten populated areas....Israel should be prepared (to defend itself) but must do its best to move forward with a Palestinian pact ...driven by the political and physical security of the state of Israel ... and the basic right of the Palestinian people to rule themselves." "We have no more time to lose. We must forward in the national interest of keeping Israel as an independent and
L-R Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents, here with Israel's Consul General in New York, Assaf Shariv. Jewish state. The Mechanics Mofaz offers a double edged program. Even as he proffers the olive branch of a negotiated two state solution, he warns Hamas that a long range missile attack on Israel will precipitate the targeting of Hamas' leadership and elimination of the organization's control over Gaza. While emphasizing that while there is now "a consensus about the two state solution," he cautions that "the possibility of escalation is very high," The former general assures that "no case would allow that "future Israeli national and security interests be jeopardized." Recognizing the need to be sensitive to timing, Mofaz stressed that "Israel must initiate forward movement rather than be dragged into unwanted agreements... We should be very careful that the plans of others - which will not consider the Israeli security and national interests" - not be forced on the State. His program focuses on two stages: f irst, the establishment of the Palestinian state on the 60% of the West Bank that holds 99% of the Palestinian population in a form that would establish territorial integrity and freedom of movement. Establishment of an independent, disarmed Palestinian state within "provisional borders," would include territory "almost equal" to that
L-R Shaul Mofaz with Alan Solow, Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, Shaul Mofaz commented on the Goldstone Report during a recent press conference. The former general called it "unbalanced and against the State of Israel. "The State of Israel has a unique organization called IDF - the morality of our soldiers, our commandos, is the highest." earmarked by the '67 borders, by not def ined by those borders. Given the reality of "on the ground" changes, the proposed eastern border must include the large Ma'alleh Adomim complex. The proposal foresees the incorporation of Gaza into the Palestinian State as soon as its ability to govern itself is in place. In the interim, negotiations designating defensible borders for Israel will begin, and a f inal status agreement will be reached. Mofaz includes a proposal for a national referendum in Israel. "I believe the people of Israel will agree. A positive referendum will give more power to the government to implement Stage 1. Stage Two negotiations will include implementation of f inal status, the end of claims and conflict, and a discussion of Jerusalem. Mofaz envisions Jerusalem as the united
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Imagine Academy Paws for Autism Fashion Show BY, RENEE BEYDA If the success of a fashion event is judged by the appeal of its eye-candy of couture, we can say that the Imagine 2009 Fashion Show on November 12thwas a success. f the success of a fundraising event is judged by the amount of funds it raised for its cause, we can call the Imagine Fashion Show/party at the NYC club 1OAK was a success. If the success of an event is judged by the amount of people that attended, we can say that the Imagine Fashion Show, which hosted close to 500 smiling and socializing young adults, was a huge success! With its zigzag, black and white floor and cool club décor, the scene for this fantastic event was right on target. A red carpet was stretched in a “t” shape along the floor for the dressed, coiffed and painted models to walk upon. With clothing and jewelry on the latest fashion pulse, headbands dripping with design and faces painted in wild animal prints (in keeping with the “Paws For Autism” theme,) viewers had much to delight in.
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“Five community designers “wowed” the crowd with their creativity.” Fashion coordinators of the show, Jessica Anteby and Alyse Beyda raided the closets of the boy models to create just the right look for their escorts. They chose the girls’ clothing from stores and designers who generously lent their wares for the event, and coordinated all of the outf its and accessories including headbands and jewelry. Five community designers “wowed” the crowd with their creativity. Whether it was Rinette Azizo’s headbands that graced the models with innovative uses of flowers and all sorts of trim, or the magnif icent evening gowns by Karen Sabag, the talent in our community was apparent. Kimberly Taylor’s sleek, silk designs, the original pieces by Jacqueline Gelb and Caroline Hedaya’s terrif ic array of clothing from her many
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Models Sonia Betesh and Tunie Betesh ready for the runway. diverse collections were appreciated by models and viewers alike. Other talents included hair designers Marielle Azar and Lisa Michell. Hair was teased and sprayed into such hifashion looks, that many whispers of awe arose from the audience.
“Participating stores and brands included Nirvana of the Pier Village in Long Branch, Reformation of Manhattan, What Goes Around Comes Around, Prodigal Daughter, Bradley Scott, and Veda.” Make-up artists Judi Edery, Jennifer Grossman and Patti Serure went wild, creating cat-scratching looks with painted stripes and rhinestones across the cheeks of the female models. Black feathered eyelashes batting to the crowd brought the cosmetic drama to the next level. Participating stores and brands included Nirvana of the Pier Village in Long Branch, Reformation of Manhattan, What Goes Around Comes Around, Prodigal Daughter, Bradley Scott, and Veda.
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Jewelry donated to the event by Hush, Janis Savitt, and Itay Malkin was an integral part of the show. Twisted chains and earrings enlivened each outf it and caused a glitter and swing as the models walked the runway. A Chinese Auction was tastefully displayed by one of the founders of Imagine Academy, Rebecca Harary. Packages included such treats as a day in Fashion Week and an autographed guitar by Steven Tyler (acquired by a chance meeting between his agent and Amanda Harary!) The $250 credit towards Dr. Gindi’s lazer hair removal treatment, a credit to Body By Mike and a $1,000 credit to Barney’s all enticed guests to participate. An open bar, Syrian-style hors d’ oeuvres served in large round platters and great music by Jacomino enlivened the atmosphere. Committee members Lillian Antar, Jessica Anteby, Joey Benhooren, Alyse Beyda, Laura Cohen, Adam Dayan, Judi Edery, Eli Hamway, Sari Hamway Amanda Harary, Rebecca Harary and Michelle Marcus worked tirelessly on this event, fulf illing this fashion, charity and social success of a night. A toast to them and their hard work! Proceeds will go to the Imagine Academy for Autism in Brooklyn, an institution that is dedicated to help children with autism reach their fullest potential, while improving the quality of life of families. Please visit imagineacademyforautism.org for more information.
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A Chanukah Gift Giving Guide
iP88GDual Dock Clock Radio & Audio System for iPhone & iPod
Electronic Wine Chiller
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BY JEWISH VOICE STAFF What better way to accessorize your home than with an assortment of new must-have items! From The Sharper Image you can find exciting easy-to-use items, such as a wine chiller and wine opener for when you have company over as well as iHome items that are wonderful for versatility in their uses. You can charge your iphone and ipod on these docking devices – from alarm clocks to speaker systems you are sure to stay in-tune in the comfort of your own home! or the wife and kids dress them head-to toe in Hershey’s Kiss Jewelry which is just as sweet as it sounds! Keep your babies warm with our BabyLegs legwarmers and tights for him and her! And lastly, we can’t forget about the men in our life – with Simmons Jewelry Co. men’s steel pieces, your man is sure to stay trendy.
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Stick Blender The Stick Blender is the ultimate, multitasking kitchen tool. It has a heavy-duty 2-speed motor and comes with a 3 cup mixing/measuring cup, blender and wisk. The chopper/grinder attachments turn the blender into a mini food processor. It has a 7 inch immersion depth and blade guards to protect and eliminate messes. Retail: $60 Electronic Wine Chiller The electronic wine chiller enhances enjoyment of all vari-
iHome Audio eties of wine. The attractive, brushed stainless steel device contains an electronic thermostat which brings wine to the optimal serving temperature. Just enter in the type of wine and the chiller quickly brings the bottle to the ideal temperature for enjoying that grape. Get the single for the single varietal lover and the dual for the wine enthusiast who can’t choose just one! Retail: Single $90, Dual $130 Motorized Wine Opener The Motorized Wine Opener effortlessly removes both natural and synthetic cork with a simple one-touch operation! The ergonomically designed opener has an attractive, brushed metal f inish with a rubberized comfort grip. It also comes with a built in foil cutter making opening a bottle a breeze. You’ll never have to
struggle with another wine bottle with this fully rechargeable opener. Retail: $40 iHome Audio: (All items are available at ihomeaudio.com) iP1 Speaker System for your iPod/iPhone: The iHome Studio Series is the f irst ever home audio system to feature the Bongiovi Acoustics digital power station. The iP1 featuring 100 watts of power will f ill your room with stunning sound. It will even make your iPod/iPhone video content come alive on any TV. iPhone Interface Features: Plays and charges iPhone and docking iPod models, Universal dock with inserts to fit docking iPod models. Remote Control controls iPhone and iPod menu functions certified by Apple. Retail: $299.99 iP88GDual Dock Clock Radio & Audio System for iPhone & iPod The iP88 is an innovative clock radio for iPhone & iPod that features two docks allowing you to charge both your iPhone and iPod simultaneously. The iP88 has several unique features, including a remote control, digital AM/FM presets, EQ controls, and even 3D sound for an enhanced audio experience. The iP88 also allows you to wake to your custom iPod playlist at different times on different days with our 7-5-2 feature, programmable snooze settings, and triple alarm. You’ll also enjoy phenomenal sound around the clock with our Reson8 stereo speaker chambers. Retail: $149.99 iHome Computer Accessories by LifeWorks Just launched this past summer now offers a wide range of computer accessories that integrates computer technology with the iPod and iPhone. These
Hello Kitty by Simmons Jewelry Co products are very stylish and will def initely f it into your home off ice and make great gifts for holiday! Key products include mice, keyboards, webcams, headsets, and USB hubs. All products and packaging are eco-friendly. Price Range: $19.99 - $299.99 www.life-works.com S i m m o n s Jewelry Co: Men’s Steel Collection: Style D P G 1 5 7 3 Diamond pattern stainless steel dog tag on 30” bead chain. Retail $150.00, Available at Kay Jewelers Hello Kitty by S i m m o n s Jewelry Co: Style HWL155W “Happy” rubber watch in 5 delicious colors at a very giftable price of $75, Available at Zales.com SpongeBob Squarepants by Simmons Jewelry Co: Style: NPU1010 Sterling Silver dog tag w/ multi color Swarovski crystals cropped eye artwork 22" sterling silver chain. Retail: $250 www.zales.com Hershey’s Kiss Jewelry: Hershey’s Kiss Jewelry, an exclusive white diamond and white gold alternative to the heart pendant available in various sizes and the retail price point ranges from $499.00- $7,999.00. Also available in sterling silver. Price range: $49-$100 www.worldtradejewelers.com
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NEWS IN REVIEW ISRAEL 270 NEW IMMIGRANTS ENLIST IN IDF The November 2009 draft will include the enlistment of 270 new immigrants to the Israeli Defense Forces, according to the IDF's Human Resources Branch. Most of them will be assigned to combat f ield units. At the entrance to the main IDF induction center at Tel HaShomer, Israel National News met four new immigrants – four new soldiers. As seen in the following video, the young boys are excited, nervous, and ready with all the "necessary" morale songs and military slang.
RUSSIA SURPASSES US IN NUMBER OF TOURISTS TO ISRAEL Slowdown in tourism from North America to Holy Land, signif icant rise in number of Russian tourists put Moscow in f irst place in tourists' entries in October After many years of being the country to send the highest number of tourists to Israel, the UnitedStates has been beaten recently by Russia, according to the statistics department at the Israeli Tourism Ministry. October saw the arrival of 58,243 tourists from Russia – an 18% rise compared to October 2008. The number of American tourists who arrived in October was 49,321 – a 9% rise compared to same month last year.
HIGH COURT: KASHRUT CREDIBILITY IS NOT JUDGED BY JEWISH LAW Supreme Court Chief Justice Dorit Beinisch has ruled that the Rabbinate of Ashdod may not negate the kashrut authorization of a restaurant merely because the restaurant owner belongs to a Jesus-believing cult of Jews. The ruling states that the Halakhic [Jewish legal] standards that measure when one’s personal kashrut claims may be believed are not part of the “hard core” of kashrut laws to which the State of Israel is obligated. Yad L'achim responded with outrage.
BEN GURION UNIV., TO HONOR RONALD LAUDER Ben Gurion University will award American Jewish leader and philanthropist Ronald S. Lauder with an honorary Doctoral degree as part of the annual Ben-Gurion Day commemorations next Monday. Four others also will receive
honorary degrees. Lauder is a former United States ambassador to Austria, and a foundation bearing his name is dedicated to rebuilding Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe. He is former chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, former president and now chairman of the Jewish National Fund Chairman of the International Public Committee of the World Jewish Restitution Organization and President of the World Jewish Congress. He also serves on the International Board of Governors of the International Society for Yad VaShem and is a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and the International Board of Governors of the Tel Aviv Museum.
INTEL PROPOSES NON-JEWISH SABBATH WORKERS Intel has proposed that it will only employ non-Jewish workers on Saturday at its Jerusalem plant, Israeli media are reporting. The move comes after more than 2,000 fervently Orthodox Jews protested the plant last Saturday, attacking journalists and the city's Haredi vice mayor. According to the proposal, only 60 employees, all non-Jewish, will work on Saturday in three shifts, Ha'aretz reported. The new, non-Jewish workers have already begun training and the company will also recruit fervently Orthodox employees, according to the newspaper. The proposal was reportedly presented to the leader of the fervently Orthodox United Torah Judaism party, Uri Maklev, Wednesday during a meeting led by Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin.
HAMAS-LINKED GROUP OFFERS CASH FOR ISRAELI CAPTURE A Gaza charity linked to Hamas is offering $1.4 million to anybody who captures an Israeli soldier. The Waad group sent an e-mail on Wednesday calling on people living in Israel to try take soldiers hostage. The organization, which supports Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, is headed by Hamas' Interior Minister Fathi Hamad. He did not return calls seeking comment. Waad's director, Usama Kahlout, says the offer is in response to an Israeli group's offer to pay Gazans for information on the whereabouts of captured IDF soldier Gilad Schalit.
promised a new extermination of “vermin” in a forthcoming “cleansing” of the Hungarian nation. He made the remark during a mass demonstration Sunday organized by the ultranationalist party commemorating the rule of Adm. Miklos Horthy, who authorized the deportation of some halfmillion Hungarian Jews to Auschwitz during the Holocaust. A crowd estimated at 5,000, as well as 450 to 500 uniformed members of the banned Hungarian Guard organization deployed in military formation, sought to march through downtown Budapest. Only the non-uniformed participants were allowed to proceed, however, after the Guard agreed to withdraw under police orders. There were 14 arrests.
Semitism. Hannah Rosenthal led the JCPA for f ive years and most recently was the vice president of community relations at the not-for-prof it WPS Health Insurance Company. The post has been vacant since Gregg Rickman left at the end of the Bush administration. The State Department in a Nov. 20 statement noted "a growing trend of anti-Semitic hate crimes and discrimination around the world." "As Special Envoy, Hannah will lead our efforts to focus our diplomatic energies on challenging these deplorable acts," the statement said. "As special envoy, she also will work with governments and civil society organizations across the globe to promote tolerance."
IRAN TO LAUNCH SATELLITE ON ITS OWN BY LATE 2011
RUBASHKIN DENIED BAIL REQUEST
Iran plans to launch a communications satellite by late 2011 with no outside help, a top Iranian off icial said Friday, after Italy and Russia declined to put it into orbit. The move reflected Tehran's frustration with the two countries as it tries to push ahead with an ambitious space program, which has worried world powers because the same rocket technology used to launch satellites can also be used for military purposes. Israeli media have claimed that the new Iranian satellite, named Misbah, or "Lantern" in Farsi, is a spy satellite. Iran says the satellite, which is to be launched into a low-earth orbit, is to assist in data communication.
TRIAL ENDS FOR SECOND YESHIVA STUDENT IN JAPAN Last week saw the last day in the two-week trial of Yosef Greenwald, one of the yeshiva students imprisoned in Japan. Among the witnesses brought in to testify on behalf of the young defendant was Rabbi Eliyahu Katz, a prominent member of the Satmar community in Eretz Yisrael. The closing arguments will be heard in about a month, and it is expected that sentencing will A critical phase of the trial the sentencing will be taking place, in about another month. With the prosecution and defense facing off, each working to win over the court's sympathy. Defendant Yosef Greenwald is also expected to play a role in the court proceeding.
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INTERNATIONAL HUNGARIAN POLITICAL PARTY PROMISES ‘CLEANSING’ OF COUNTRY A member of Hungary's Jobbik Party
EX-JCPA HEAD APPOINTED U.S. ANTI-SEMITISM ENVOY The former head of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs was appointed the U.S. State Department's special envoy to monitor and combat anti-
U.S. District Chief Judge Linda Reade Friday denied Sholom Rubashkin’s request that he be let out of jail on bail prior to his sentencing. Reade said Rubashkin’s actions while he was free on bail, coupled with the jury’s verdict prove to be “powerful incentives” for him to flee. Rubashkin was arrested in November 2008 after authorities say he told employees to destroy f inancial documents related to a bank fraud scheme. Reade acknowledged Rubashkin had wide support from the community, especially in Postville’s Jewish community, that he made a special effort to comply with his bail conditions and that he is committed to his family. But, she said, it wasn’t convincing enough to grant his release. Rubashkin is facing up to 1,255 years in prison. He is being held at the Woodbury County Jail pending sentencing.
CHANUKAH DISPLAY VANDALIZED Ten North Naples Middle School students were suspended last week after district off icials said they circulated an e-mail to classmates about kicking Jewish people. The e-mail came to the attention of school off icials told students that if they saw a Jewish person on Thursday, they should kick them. District spokesman Joe Landon said the 10 students received one day inschool suspensions, which were served on Friday. He said the parents of each student were also contacted and parent conferences were conducted. Landon said until further notice, the school will focus the f irst 20 minutes of each day on character traits, beginning with respect and kindness. Homeroom teachers will speak with the students about these traits and will focus on bullying prevention, he said. Videos on the topic will be sought out and used as part of the training, he said.
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Crockpot Delights: Marvelous Meals That Cook While You Are Away
Barley Vegetable Soup. BY GITTA BIXENSPANNER The clock was turned back one hour. Our days turned shorter and became darker earlier. Just the thought of having to come home when it is night already and then fixing dinner can be a daunting task. Wouldn’t it be marvelous if dinner cooked itself and was ready to serve to your hungry family as they step into the house? here is a way, and the crockpot is the answer. A marvelous little pot that does most of the job for you, freeing up your evening hours for more important chores. Most people use their crockpot only to cook their cholent for Shabbos, but it can also be used any other day of the week. Simple hassle free one-dish meals can be cooked with fabulous results. Just place all ingredients into the crockpot in the morning and let
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Lentil Pilaf. Suggested Cooking time Stove top 15 to 30 minutes 30 to 40 minutes 50 min. to 3 hours it do the rest. You will be happily surprised with the results- deliciously evenly cooked meals that are ready to be served at your whim. Almost any recipe that requires baking or stovetop simmering will work beautifully in the crockpot. Another advantage of cooking in a crockpot is that it does not allow for the nutrients to escape as they all stay sealed. To adapt a favorite recipe reduce the amount of liquid by approximately half. Remember that liquids do not boil away as they do in conventional cooking therefore less water is required. Do not overfill the pot or liquid will ooze out, especially if you chose
Gourmet Hungarian Goulash. Crock pot (low) 4 to 8 hours 6 to 10 hours 8 to 12 hours to cook on high. Generally, there is no need for preparatory steps. Onions and other vegetables do not need to be browned or sautéed first. Simply place all ingredients you have selected for your days meal in the pot and let it simmer all day. Change cooking times to meet your schedule. One hour on high generally equals two hours on low. The crockpot cooks gently, so don’t worry about length of cooking time. If you are in a hurry, cook on high for first 1 to 3 hours and then turn down to low for the remaining time. Try not to remove the lid during the cooking process, for that will cause steam to escape and cooking will take longer. Lately I have been taking meals out of the freezer, one bucket of rice and another of beans and warming it in the crock pot, with delicious results, especially since it is ready when I am, and it is not necessary to scramble to warm up my food the last minute. The meal feels more lavish when it is ready ahead of time. A single dish served with a healthy tossed salad is all you need for a perfect meal accomplished to perfection with little effort. Barley Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1 cup regular pearl barley 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 3 large carrots cut in rounds 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 cup fresh or frozen corn 2 cups frozen green beans (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 Tbs Braggs Amino acid 1/2 inch piece of Ginger Instructions Place all ingredients in a 5 to 6 quart crockpot in the order given. Do not stir. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Before serving stir soup, adjusting salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serves 10 Succulent Chicken Dinner Ingredients 1 onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic minced 4 chicken bottoms (legs and thighs) 2 Tbs mayonnaise 2 Tbs ketchup 2 Tbs sugar free apricot jam
Succulent Chicken Dinner. Crock pot (high) 1 ½ to 2 ½ hrs. 3 to 4 hours 4 to 6 hours 2 medium potatoes 2 sweet potatoes 1 cup water Instructions Peel and cube potato and sweet potato and place over onions. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Pour water into the pot. Lay chicken over the potatoes. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup and jam until well combined. Spread over chicken. Turn on your pot on low for 6 hours. After 5 hours add a package of your favorite frozen vegetables and turn it into a complete delectable meal. Gourmet Hungarian Goulash This is one dish that the family loves. The recipe is really easy to make. It can be cooked in a pot but the slow cooker always brings out the best in any recipe. Prepare it the night before and refrigerate overnight and then just plug it in the morning. Ingredients 800g /2 lbs. round steaks, cut in 3 cm /1 inch cubes or goulash meat or spare ribs 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tablespoon Flour 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper 1−1/2 Teaspoon Hungarian Paprika 1/4 Teaspoon Dried thyme, crushed 400g/14 oz can tomatoes 1 cup brown rice rice Instructions Put steak cubes, onion, garlic in the slow cooker. Stir in flour and mix to coat steak cubes. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well, cover and cook on low for 8−10 hours Add your favorite frozen vegetables and 1 cup brown rice 1 hour before serving, and stir in thoroughly. (High: 4−5 hours, stirring occasionally.) Lentil Pilaf Ingredients ½ onion finely diced 1 clove garlic 1 cup green or French lentils (pre soaked 6-8 hours) 1 large carrot chopped 1 zucchini ½ sweet potato 1 thinly sliced leek (checked and washed) 1 rib thinly sliced celery. Instructions Put all ingredients in crockpot and set on high for about 3 hours. Add salt to taste. Add 2/3 cup whole-wheat spiral or elbow macaroni for the last hour of cooking while on low flame. Enjoy your hot meal when you are ready! Preparation time 20 minutes Serves 6.
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DINING GUIDE
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MANHATTAN Abigael’s
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Mendy's Restaurant
Cuisine: American/Sushi/Middle Eastern
212-576-1010 61 East 34 Street (Corner of Park Ave.) New York, NY 10016
Mike's Bistro Cuisine: Contemporary Gourmet 212-799-3911
212-732-1728
228 West 72nd Street (Bet. Broadway & West End Ave) New York, NY 10023
Cafe Classico
Mr. Broadway
212-355-5411
212-921-2152
35 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019
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Circa Restaurant
Nargila Grill
Cuisine: Italian / American / Middle Eastern / Sushi
(bet. 5 & 6th Ave)
22 W 33rd St NY 10001 212-244-3730
Diamond Dairy Cholov Israel 4 W. 47 St. Off 5th Ave. On Mezzanine overlooking Jewelry Exchange (212) 719-2694 212-535-3700
Eden Wok 43 E. 34th St Corner Madison Ave
212-725-8100 Chinese, Sushi Bar, Vegetarian Soups
Cuisine: American/ Deli/ Mediterranean/Chinese/ Sushi
Glatt Kosher
1599 York Avenue New York, NY 10021 Between 84th and 85th Streets 212-535-3700
The Great American Health Bar
35 West 57th Street (bet. 5th & 6th) (212) 355-5177 asa Superb Vegetarian Dishes, Hearty Sandwiches, Soups,Salads, Exquisite Dinner, Pasta Menus, All Day Delivery & Distinctive Catering For All Occasions. Under strict Rabbinical Supervision - Open Sudays
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212- 692-9292 60 East 49th St (bet. Park & Madison)
Estihana Manhattan Cuisine: Japanese/Asian Fusion
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New York, NY 10024
Kosher Delight GLATT KOSHER FAMILY RESTAURANT
1395 Broadway, New York, NY
Vabene
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Kosher Deluxe
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Cuisine: Moroccan & Italian
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New York, NY 10017
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BROOKLYN Benny's Glatt Fine Dining
Le Bagel Café
1785 Ocean Avenue (M&N) Brooklyn, New York
CUISINE:Breakfast, Omelettes, French Toast & Pancakes, Israeli & Syrian Specialties, Fish Spreads & Smoked Fish, Panini Toast Sandwiches
718-787-0080 Rabbi Y.P. Gornish
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718 336 1206 Rabbi Babad,Tartikov
Carlos and Gabby's
1376 Coney Island Avenue Brooklyn, New York
718-337-8226 David’s Restaurant Mid-Eastern and Israeli
539 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 718-998-8600 Under supervision of VAAD HARABANIM OF FLATBUSH
Dougies BBQ Brooklyn 718-686-8080 4310 18th Avenue
(bet McDonald Ave. & East 2nd St.)
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718-677-1515 Specialty: Prime beef, Malaysian Chicken, Portabella Steak, Sushi, we cater sheva berachot and private parties
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Coverage of Sold Out Four Seasons Lodge World Premiere at IFC Center, NYC
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Sy Syms, Educated Consumers Were His Best Costumers Sy Syms, 83, founder and chairman of the apparel chain SYMS Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMS), died on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in New York City, according to his daughter Marcy Syms, CEO of SYMS Corp. Mr. Syms died of heart failure.
BY MARIA ESTEVES The Sold Out World Premiere of FOUR SEASONS LODGE, directed by New York Times journalist Andrew Jacobs commenced on Tuesday, November 11, 2009, 8:00 PM, at the IFC Center, New York. Arrivals included industry professionals, producers, journalists, cast members, and their guest. A special Q&A session with director Jacobs, producer Matt Lavine, cast members Hymie Abramowitz, and Carl Potok, moderated by IFC Center promotion manager Harris Dew, preceded the exquisite world premiere gala at the Village Trattoria. OUR SEASONS LODGE is a powerful, heartfelt, and uplifting, documentary. Set in the summer 2006 at the Four Seasons Lodge, Catskills Mountain, New York. The film shot in the
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raw graciously depicts a group of NYC seniors (holocaust survivors of Polish and German descent) that gather for the past 25 years at their summer bungalow colony to celebrate life! Sharing their harrowing experience through strong family bonds, attending Shabbat services, endless card playing, and joining in live comedy, singing, and dancing until the wee hours in the heart of the Borscht Belt is indeed is a spiritual resurrection and celebration of life. FOUR SEASONS LODGE (www.fourseasonsmovie.com), directed by Andrew Jacobs | Feature Documentary | USA | 2008 | English | 97 min.| released by First Run Features, winner of Audience Award for Best Documentary, 2009 Miami Jewish Film Festival.
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r. Syms was involved in many philanthropic endeavors and educational programs. He was the Founding Board Member of the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University and served on the Yeshiva University Board of Trustees. For 15 years, he served on the Executive Board of State of Israel Bonds, the last two years as its Chairman. He was a board member for the Better Business Bureau of Greater New York, and until 2008, was a trustee of the Inner City Scholarship Fund of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York, which also honored him for his many contributions.
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“His generosity also backed new ventures and charities around the world, from a home for Hispanic immigrants in the Bronx to tennis centers for orphans in Israel.� The Sy Syms Foundation, which Mr. Syms established, has endowed many philanthropic institutions, including The American Heart Association (which honored him in 2002 with a Heart of New York Award), Boys Town of Jerusalem, Children's Cancer Center & Blood Foundation, Congregation Emanu-El (where he was a member), Friends of the Israel Philharmonic, Parkinson's Disease Foundation, UJAFederation of New York, and Public Television including Thirteen/WNET. SYMS was the f irst retailer to underwrite Public Broadcasting, beginning with Frontline. Through the Foundation, Mr. Syms also supported many schools and universities including The Allen-Stevenson School, Boston University, Parsons School of Design, Columbia University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Monmouth University, and Bryant University. His generosity also backed new ventures and charities around the world, from a home for Hispanic immigrants in the Bronx to tennis centers for orphans in Israel; from biotechnology companies to the f irst company to create a digitized history of the f ilm industry Mr. Syms wealth was founded on his business which he started in New York's f inancial district in 1959. He was the f irst retailer to sell off-price high end men's clothing. He created the wellknown slogan, "An educated consumer is our best customer," which he narrated in his f irst television commercial in 1974 and is used to this day. In 1983, when SYMS had expanded to 11 stores, Mr. Syms took the company public. He
Sy Syms. remained CEO of SYMS Corp. until 1998, when he was succeeded by daughter, Marcy. Mr. Syms continued as the company's chairman until his death. Today, SYMS Clothing has 30 stores in 13 states. In June 2009, SYMS acquired Filene's Basement. The company currently operates 52 stores under the SYMS and Filene's Basement brands. SYMS branched out in 1980 to acquire the luxury haberdasher A. Sulka & Company, which it sold in 1989. "My father had an uncanny talent that made him sensitive to the needs of his customers and the changes in the marketplace," says Marcy Syms. "He knew the time was right for off-price retailing. Certainly he was ahead of his time." Sy Syms was born Seymour Merinsky in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 12, 1926. The family changed their surname to Merns when Mr. Syms' father and older brother opened a store on Vesey Street called Merns. Mr. Syms attended Brooklyn's Midwood High School, served in the U.S. Army, and attended New York University under the GI Bill. He was a sportscaster in Maryland and West Virginia before returning to New York in 1950 to join the family retail business. In 1959, he opened a rival store around the corner on Cortland Street, which he named after himself: "Sy Merns." After losing a court battle, he was forced to rename the new store and decided on "SYMS," which later also became his legal surname. Mr. Syms is survived by his wife, Lynn Tamarkin Syms. His f irst marriage, to Ruth Glickman Merns, ended in divorce. Mr. Syms is the father of six children. Mr. Syms was predeceased by his son, Stephen in 1998 and his daughter, Adrienne, in 1999. He is survived by his children Marcy, Robert, Richard, and Laura, two stepchildren, ten grandchildren, and three sisters.
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Symptoms and Signs of the Enlarged Prostate When you suspect something is wrong but you just can’t put your finger on it, most people consider going to the doctor. Once there, you describe what you experienced that led you to believe that something was wrong. he things you experienced are called the “Symptoms”. The things the doctor finds as a result of the physical examination are called the “Signs”. If you don’t tell the doctor, all the symptoms you experienced, you will likely be asked a series of questions to jog your memory and bring out more details about your symptoms. Men are often unaware that the symptoms they experience are due to a prostate condition because the changes in their urination can slowly develop over a long period of time with no sudden or dramatic occurrences. Also, they may get just one or a few of the symptoms at a time. Further, each symptom may occur only once in a while and with varying degrees of intensity. The seven symptoms associated with prostate enlargement are straining to urinate or hesitancy in starting, a dissatisfied feeling of incomplete
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emptying, an interrupted or intermittent stream, frequent urination, a weak, dribbling or split stream, urgency of urination and interruption of sleep caused by the need to urinate. Each of these seven symptoms may be experienced with varying degrees of frequency of occurrence from never to always. There are very many different possible combinations of symptoms and different frequency of occurrence of each symptom that may be present. There is no single pattern of symptoms and no requirement that all seven symptoms be present. As a matter of fact, only rarely will a patient have all the symptoms. The urologist, taking a careful history, performing a complete physical examination and utilizing modern diagnostic techniques such as sonography, uroflowmetry and urodynamic studies will be able to properly establish a correct diagnosis. Once the diagnosis of benign prostate enlargement is established, initial treatment frequently consists of the use of two types of medications to reduce the resistance to the outflow of urine: one type to shrink the glandular portion of the prostate and another type to relax the muscular portion of the prostate. Many men are happy to use these drugs for a lifetime. However, if either or both of these medications must be discontinued because of a drug interaction or a gradual lose of effectiveness or if a side effect occurs such as
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Alzheimer’s Awarness at Maimonides Medical Center BY EILEEN TYNION As many as five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a progressive and fatal brain disease that profoundly affects not only the lives of those who suffer from it, but also their family members and other caregivers. The neurology team at Maimonides Medical Center urges everyone to learn more about this devastating disease, especially the early warning signs. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS The first warning sign of Alzheimer’s is often memory loss, which usually progresses to symptoms that include: • difficulty performing daily tasks • trouble communicating clearly • confusion about time and place • misplacing things • struggling to make basic decisions • other fundamental changes in personality If someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it is important that they see a doctor. Alzheimer’s Disease destroys brain cells, causing a steady loss of memory and affecting thinking, behavior and communication. These problems typically become severe enough over time to significantly interfere with a person’s regular daily activities, including work, hobbies and social interactions. Today it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the most common form of dementia. “Though we continue to learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease, the treatment options unfortunately remain rather limited,” says Dr. Marshall Keilson, Director of Neurology at Maimonides. “We believe it is critical to not only focus on the patient’s health and quality of life, but also that of his or her caregiver, beginning at the time of diagnosis. We work closely with caregivers to ensure that they remain emotionally, spiritually, financially and physically capable of playing their essential role.” Testing for Alzheimer’s typically involves questioning to test memory and other cognitive skills, in addition to a physical exam and sometimes a CT or MRI scan to test for any physical changes to the brain. While there is no cure for Alzheimer's Disease, there are medicines that may slow its progression and alleviate some of the associated cognitive and behavioral symptoms, including depression and emotional distress. “I urge anyone who believes they are observing some of these changes in a loved one’s behavior to make an appointment with a physician, and not just assume they are witnessing the
Dr. Marshall Keilson, Director of Neurology at Maimonides Medical Center, reviews a patient's brain scan. typical aging process,” adds Dr. Keilson. “We can’t cure or reverse Alzheimer’s Disease, but there is a lot we can do to improve the day-to-day quality of life for both the patient and caregiver.” RISK FACTORS The biggest risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s is aging – as you get older, your risk increases. Most vascular risk factors for heart disease and stroke, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, have also been shown to be risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer’s. Other risk factors include diabetes, smoking, obesity and a family history of the disease. Researchers are looking for new treatments to alter the course of Alzheimer’s and improve the quality of life for people diagnosed with this disease. Studies have shown that some drug and non-drug treatments may help with both cognitive and behavioral symptoms, and various services can help improve the quality of life for those suffering from Alzheimer’s. The Division of Neurology at Maimonides includes many distinct centers of excellence, including: The Headache Center, The Linda Morgante MS Care Center, Balance Center, The Center for Memory Disorders and The Stroke Center. For more information on neurology services at Maimonides, please call 718-2837470.
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US Senators Target Plastic US Government Brushes Surgery in Health Overhaul Aside Breast Cancer Report BY AFP Americans opting to have surgery to suck out fat, grow or shrink breasts, shape their nose or banish wrinkles may pay for a health care overhaul that was unveiled by US Senate Democrats. he White Housebacked plan would impose a f ive - p e r c e n t t a x o n The Facebook A Consumers Guide to Plastic elective cosmetic sur- Sugery. gery that is estimated to raise an estimated The global economic recession has not 5 . 8 b i l l i o n d o l l a r s ove r 1 0 ye a r s dented US demand for cosmetic surgery towards the 849-billion-dollar plan. procedures, which were up three percent in The measure exempts plastic surgery 2008 to 12.1 million procedures, according done to remedy a deformity arising from, to the American Society of Plastic or directly related to, a congenital abnorSurgeons. mality, a personal injury resulting from an But breast augmentations were down accident or trauma, or disfiguring disease. 12 percent from 2007, to 307,230, while Individuals who seek purely elective wrinkle-banishing Botox injections were procedures, which are typically paid for up eight percent to just over five million directly out of patients' pockets, would procedures. have to pay the new tax starting in January The legislation does not exempt US 2010. lawmakers.
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BY AFP The US government distanced itself from a report that has triggered an outcry here after it recommended that women under 50 should not be routinely screened for breast cancer. he doctors and scientists on the US Preventive Services Task Force which issued the report "do not set federal policy and they don't determine what services are covered by the federal government," Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a statement. "The Task Force has presented some new evidence for consideration but our policies remain unchanged," she said. She urged American women to "keep doing what you have been doing for years -- talk to your doctor about your individual history, ask questions, and make the decision that is right for you." The task force issued a report Monday recommending that breast cancer screening in women should start at the age of 50, as opposed to 40 as has been the case for many years in the United States. It further said that women between
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Parashat Vayetzei 5770, 2009: BY RABBI KALMAN PACKOUZ
Someone once said, "The problem with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat!" We live in hectic times. Perhaps more hectic, intense, frenzied, pressured, multitasking, pulled in all directions at once than any time in history. With the cell phone, blackberry, instant messaging, WI-Fi we are connected 24 hours a day. Even our vacations are scheduled and crammed to milk every last experience out of our time away from the grind. Is it true that he who dies with the most toys wins? Is this life? Running on a treadmill and only getting off when you fall off dead?
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or thousands of years the Jewish people have had the secret to balancing life - Shabbat! One day a week from before sunset on Friday to after the stars come out Saturday night the Jewish people have celebrated Shabbat ("Shabbat" in Sephardic pronunciation of Hebrew; "Sabbath" in English). For 24 hours no telephone, no televisions, no traff ic, no rushing. Shabbat is a time to reconnect to the Almighty, to things spiritual and to put the material world in proper perspective. For as the Almighty said, "You shall
“A sense of peace spreads over the household. A special quiet. A spiritual warmth.�
observe My Sabbaths for it is a sign between Me and you for all generations to know that I am the Lord, Who makes you holy" (Exodus 31:13). It used to be that the norm for the Jewish people was to celebrate and observe the Shabbat. The declination in observance is not because we know more or are better educated in our heritage than our ancestors. Perhaps in secular knowledge we know more than our forebearers, but a Jew in our age can have a Ph.D. in physics and be on a kinder-
garten level in his Torah knowledge. For many Jews of our generation, observing Shabbat is considered perhaps quaint, possibly medieval, even antiquated. One might hear comments like "Ridiculous! Not turn off and on lights? Not answer the telephone? It could be important!" There is even a fear amongst some non-Shabbat observers about trying to observe a Shabbat - "I'll be embarrassed because I don't know what to do! I might make a mistake!" I'd like to paint a picture of what Shabbat is like in the mind of a Shabbat observer: All week long it's work hard, run around, accomplish ... but in the back of one's mind it's 4 days to Shabbat, it's 3 days to Shabbat, it's 2 days to Shabbat, tomorrow's Shabbat! And then on Friday, it's preparation to f inish off the day's work in time to come home in time to shower, change into Shabbat clothes (what in America they used to call "Sunday go meeting clothes") and help with the last minute preparations. Eighteen minutes before sunset, the candles are lit and if it's a mother who is lighting them she will say a special prayer and then give each of her children a blessing. A sense of peace spreads over the household. A special quiet. A spiritual warmth. That's it; the work week is over. Whatever was supposed to be accomplished was accomplished. What didn't get accomplished will just have to wait until Shabbat is over. Shabbat has been called an Island in Time ... peace and tranquility, a time for
family and friends. A time which puts life in perspective. The Friday night meal starts with Kiddush prayer said over wine or grape juice. Then comes the motzie, the blessing for bread over the 2 Challahs. Why 2 Challahs? The Torah tells us that on Shabbat during the 40 years in the desert, we received a double portion of maneh on Friday to last through Shabbat. The meal may go on for 2 to 3 three hours starting with questions for the kids on the week's Torah portion, special Shabbat songs, words of Torah giving insights into life ... and talking and being with the ones you love! And all of that punctuated by delicious courses of food - soup, f ish, salad, chicken, kugels, drinks, desserts. Shabbat is special and every effort goes into making it special, particularly the food. Want to bring Shabbat into your life? The easiest way is to f ind a Shabbat observant friend and ask him if you could come for a meal. Don't be hesitant. He will be thrilled that you ask! Avraham, our forefather, had a tent with 4 doors open to all directions so that passersby could come for a meal. He instilled the value of kindness and hospitality into our Jewish nature. Probably if a friend asked if he could come to your home for a meal with your family, you would be happy; don't think your friend's reaction would be any less than yours! As you see how different families celebrate the Shabbat, you can incorporate into your own Shabbat celebration the foods, customs and even songs.
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Whither American Jewry?...Continued from page 21 Jewish and Israeli holidays, Berkeley's Hillel has allowed an extremist group called Students for Justice for Palestine to participate in its organizational meetings. SJP calls for Israel's destruction through unlimited Arab immigration. It also advocates for UC Berkeley to divest from Israel. Edgar Bronfman, Hillel's International Chairman, has characterized SJP umbrella organization as "anti-Israel... anti-Semitic [and] alarming..." No doubt owing in part to Berkeley Hillel's decision to permit SJP members to spread their propaganda at its organizational meetings, Hillel's student leaders and members participated in SJP's Israel Apartheid Week this past March. The student meeting that SJP participated in at Berkeley's Hillel was sponsored by a group called "Kesher Enoshi." This group describes itself as "a progressive Jewish community that engages directly with Israeli civil society. We do this by educating ourselves and others about the day-to-day struggles of people in Israel by making direct connections with human rights /social change organizations in Israel, linking their struggles with those on campus and in the wider community, and building a community
of active participants in social change in Israel." This mission statement, which says nothing about Zionism, sounds an awful lot like the goal of the New Israel Fund. This month, three Arab "civil society" groups supported to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars by the NIF published a poster depicting an IDF soldier touching the breast of an Arab woman with the caption, "Her husband needs a permit to touch her, the occupation penetrates her life every day." The poster was issued to publicize a conference in Haifa called "My Land, Space, Body and Sexuality: Palestinians in the Shadow of the Wall," whose purpose was to demonize Israel using postmodern jargon. Unlike Hillel, NIF is widely recognized as a far-left fringe group. But as Arab Israeli NGOs use the dollars of American Jewish NIF donors to advance their "civil society" programs aimed at delegitimizing Israel's right to exist, the Reform Movement - which is not a fringe group - decided unanimously two weeks ago to criticize and pressure Israel for what its leadership views as Israel's unfair treatment of its Arab citizens. As this column goes to press, if its board members don't cancel their meet-
ing, the San Francisco Jewish Federation will be grudgingly voting on a resolution that would prohibit it from sponsoring events that denigrate or demonize Israel or supporting organizations that partner with organizations that call for divestment, sanctions or boycotts against Israel. The resolution follows the Jewish Federation of San Francisco's decision to co-sponsor the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival last summer. That festival featured Shamir's Defamation, and the egregiously anti-Israel f ilm Rachel, about the late pro-terror activist Rachel Corrie. The f ilm festival was also sponsored by the anti-Zionist Jewish Voices for Peace group, the American Friends Service Committee , which hosted a dinner for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in New York last year, the Rachel Corrie Foundation and other radical anti-Israel groups. If the vote takes place, it will be a great victory for a small group of local Jewish activists. These individual Jews have banded together because they are deeply disturbed by the federation's willingness to usecommunity funds to advance events whose basic message is that Israel should be destroyed. KADIMA'S INTERESTS as a political party place it at loggerheads with
the government on almost every issue. But its leaders this week were rational enough to recognize that they must support Israel's sovereign rights in Jerusalem despite the fact that doing so placed it on the government's side. Their display of sanity is a clear indication that Israeli society today is healthy and capable of meeting the challenges it faces. It is clear that most American Jews believe that it is in their interests to support the Democratic Party and the Left. But like the anti-establishment Jewish activists in San Francisco, American Jews ought to realize that on issues like Israel's survival and their own survival as Jews they ought to stand by their interests even when they seem to clash with their leftist and Democratic loyalties. And they ought to stand by their friends on these issues, even when their friends are conservative Republicans. It can only be hoped that the San Francisco pro-Israel upstarts' campaign against the federation was successful yesterday. Then, too, if the American Jewishcommunity is to long survive, these San Francisco Jewish activists' demand that their community support Israel's right to exist must be joined by their fellow American Jews throughout the country.
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Mofaz Promulgates 2 Stage Plan for 2 State Solution...Continued from page 22 capital of Israel with full freedom of movement for all to each of the holy sights. Of all the problems to be solved, perhaps the most sensitive is developing an "international mechanism (that) will f ind a solution for the refugee problem without having that population returned to Israeli territory....We need a limited time frame before international mediation would begin to close any gaps." Mofaz refers to the Canadian master plan that proposes assistance to provide a better life to the refugees where they live. Some 20 billion dollars would be allotted to "improve the lives of the refugees within Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank. "Having the support of the international community and...improving the lives of the Palestinian refugees in the locations
where they are will minimize their interest in moving to any other place. Mofaz calls on the governments of Israel and Palestine to end the current stagnation and work towards the immediate establishment of a peaceful solution, as "true partners" who must f ind viable solutions to the obstacles "on the challenging road to peace." "If the State of Israel is to remain a Jewish State, it is essential that an agreement about the two state solution be established." He cautions that "the most dangerous situation to the state of Israel is that, one day, there will be discussion of a one state solution for two nations. Within 10 to 15 years, the majority of the people will be not Jewish. Israel's national interest is to keep Israel as a Jewish, democratic nation. "If the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is not solved,
it means that the current Israeli leadership did not do its job. There will be another 16 years of negotiations and more and more bloodshed." The need for an immediate, negotiated settlement is being acknowledged at the highest diplomatic levels. At a November 22, 2009 meeting between President Shimon Peres of Israel and President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, both spoke of the need to end the political deadlock. Mubarak said: " I renew my call for a just, permanent agreement within a f ixed time framework, an end to the siege of Gaza, and an increase of improvements for the Palestinian people. Israel must make courageous decisions to complete the process." Peres commented that "there is no other way of resolving the differences between the two sides than serious negotiations
which will in the end determine the permanent borders and the framework of the Palestinian state that will be established. Jim Hoagland, writing in the Washington Post, Says "Outsiders cannot resolve this conflict: Only an Israeli decision to end that occupation in fast order can lead to the security Israelis need and deserve, and to the dignity that Palestinians seek through a state of their own." Could the plan offered by Mofaz provide the possibility of a breakthrough? Certainly, the hour has come for the logic and honest effort that has been missing on both sides of the negotiating table to begin to guide a sincere approach to securing a permanent settlement.
than brick and mortar issues,” said Reverend Jacques A. DeGraff of the Minority Business Leadership Council. “The promise of contracts and job opportunities presented today will be subject to an unprecedented accountability review. This will ensure that all New Yorkers can participate in the economic lifeblood of our city.” Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg,
Deputy Mayor for Operations Edward Skyler, NYC School Construction Authority President Sharon Greenberger, Department of Design and Construction Commissioner David J. Burney and Building and Construction Trades Council President Gary LaBarbera today.
knife edge and the Islamic Republic has snubbed Obama's "open hand." H i s e ff o r t s t o f o rg e I s r a e l i Palestinian peace hit a brick wall, Nor th Korea tested a nuclear weapon and Afghanistan has deteriorated.
But Obama's promise to pull all US troops from Iraq still seems on track, though it may take longer than suppor ters hoped.
Labor Agreements on Public Projects ...Continued from page 9 LaBarbera. “I commend the leaders of our aff iliated unions, and Mayor Bloomberg and his Administration, which has worked so hard over the months of negotiations involved in this process, because these efforts will save thousands of jobs in the building and construction Trades and do it in a f iscally responsible way.” “This agreement will serve as a
major boost to New York City’s economy, providing new business opportunities for contractors, generating badly needed jobs and tax revenue, and resulting in new and rehabilitated public buildings and infrastructure throughout the City,” said Building Trades Employers’ Association President Louis J. Coletti. “These agreements address more
Change Is Hard: Obama...Continued from page 12 ture, outlawed pay discrimination for female workers, reined in predator y credit card companies and launched a push for a g reen energy economy. On the inter national front, he has transformed the climate for US
d i p l o m a cy, a n d p r o m i s e d a " n ew beginning" with the Muslim world during a powerful speech in Cairo. But Republicans said he was on a global apology tour. Nuclear talks with Iran are on a
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People and Places BY PAUL STEINER I've never seen money being put into an ATM machine nor have I seen a rat go in or out one of those black boxes put in front of buildings. Have you? n Nov. 11, NY Times ran a final correction: ...billions not trillions." For The times and its non-editors, millions, billions, trillions, is now all the same. At the annual commemoration of AM Intern. Societies for Yad Vashem, Portuguese reporter Susana Marques told me that she is writing a book about the Spanish-Portuguese Synagogue on Central Park West, one of NYC's oldest.
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Art News Vincent Desiderio, Marlborough Gallery, to Dec. 31. Free! Art photographer Gilda Cao modelled for him for some of his earlier portraits. As for the Moslem terrorist attack at FT Hood, Texas, this writer was stationed at the Camp Hood and has a diploma from the Tank Destroyer Communications School there. Reel Life "The Slammin Salmon" a top Miami restaurant, starring Michael Clarke duncan, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Cobie Smulders, April Bowlby and Olivia Munn with Vivica A. Fox
and Morgan Fairchild, is the latest comedy from Broken Lizard (the creators of Supertroopers and Beerest). Michael Clarke Duncan is a former Heavyweight Champion of the World turned celebrity owner of a high end Miami seafood restaurant, The Slammin' Salmon. At Primary Stages Jan. 26-Mar. 6, 2010, "Happy Now?" a New York Premiere by Lucinda Coxon, directed by Liz Diamond. A chance encounter at a hotel play upon Kitty's mind as she struggles to balance personal freedom with family life, fidelity and a demanding job. Her husband is more interested in misplaced apostrophes than in their marriage, her parents are looking down the barrel of oblivion, and although she toys with the idea of joining a gym, Kitty's running out out of time for big changes. Happy Now? dares to ask just that, in this truthful, darkly comic take on contemporary life and how to survive it. Political History In 1812, Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signed a redistricting bill allowing his party to rig the drawing of district boundaries in their favor. This practice is commonly known as gerrymandering today. After the 2010 census, support removing the redistricting power from both the Senate and Assembly leadership along with the Governor.
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Appeals Court Rules for Ratner...Continued from page 15 repeated delays largely stemming from area residents' protests and lawsuits, and complicated by f inancing and even design problems since the project was proposed. The ruling by the New York State Court of Appeals resolved a lawsuit brought by local opponents to the project, including several Brooklyn landowners and a number of grass roots groups who protested the state's application of the right of eminent domain to obtain contiguous properties and clear land for the project. The lawsuit "claimed the state had abused its right of seizure under eminent domain for a
project that will benef it Forest City Ratner, a private developer, and questioned "whether the state has the right to seize homes that are not blighted or not in areas that are economically depressed, and whether it was misusing powers reserved for replacing slums with low-income apartments." The Court commented that any such limitation upon the sovereign power of eminent domain as it has come to be def ined in the urban renewal context is a matter for the Legislature, not the courts.
Finding Common Ground...Continued from page 21 President of Indonesia , and former Israeli Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, jointly declared Holocaust denial to be “the most visible symptom of an underlying disease – partly political, partly psychological, but mainly spiritual – which is the inability (or unwillingness) to recognize the humanity of others. In f ighting this disease, religious leaders have an essential role to play. Armed with the knowledge that God created religion to serve as rahmatan lil 'alamin, or a blessing for all creation, we must guard against efforts to demonize or belittle followers of other faiths.” There are precious few positive developments these days in the ArabIsraeli conflict. If we condemn Ahmadinejad and other patrons of ter-
rorism, we must, with equal force, commend those Muslim intellectuals and religious leaders who have the courage to speak out publicly against the continued fomentation of Holocaust denial and other manifestations of Judaeophobia in their midst. They may yet prove to be one of the most signif icant factors in the elusive search for peace in the Middle East . Menachem Z. Rosensaft is Adjunct Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, Vice President of the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants, and a former National President of the Labor Zionist Alliance.
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Int'l Experts Ponder How to Protect Israel's Heritage Sites...Continued from page 4 "The last time a powerful earthquake occurred in the region of Bet She'an was in 746 CE. This means that a tremendous amount of energy has accumulated in the region and is waiting to be released," he said, adding that such an event could occur "in the near future, in geological terms." Such an earthquake could affect a radius of 70 kilometers,
he noted, with tremors reaching as far as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Recent vandalism by angry Bedouin Arabs at the Nabatean city of Avdat, in the Negev, Kislev noted, "demonstrates the need to protect heritage sites from intentional damage by establishing suitable guard and security systems" as well. The vandals knocked over ancient
columns and destroyed priceless artifacts, causing NIS 10 million (approximately $2.25 million) worth of damage. Four Bedouin Arabs were arrested in connection with the destruction, which police suspected was motivated by the desire to take revenge for the recent demolition of the family's house, which had been built illegally on government
land. "The test of the organizations responsible in the State of Israel for saving the sites that are among the most important to mankind will be in preliminary interministerial coordination and preparedness -- and not in an investigation the day after," said IAA director Shuka Dorfman.
White House Chanukah Party Guest List to be Cut In Half...Continued from page 7 terms. The Obamas want to have room for "natural growth" of the list over the next few years, he said. Reducing the number will be a particular challenge, though, as the Republican Bush faced lower demand for tickets to start with. While there were only three Jewish Republican members of Congress in 2008, there are over 10-fold more Democratic ones now. And the number of Jews with strong ties to the Democratic Party is signif icantly larger that those close to the GOP. Still, the Jewish off icial said, "They want it to be more intimate," explaining that "the president and Mrs. Obama do not want to sit around for 800 photos." But the major factor he gave, as did others who spoke toThe Jerusalem Post, was cost. Given the current economic downturn, Jewish off icials said the White
House was loathe to be seen spending substantial sums on holiday parties. The issue, they noted, was exacerbated by the need to serve kosher food, with one off icial calculating that this increased the price tag by 33 percent. "A lot of people who were invited year after year will not necessarily understand that there's a cost with having kosher food, and not understand why they're not getting their photo with the president," noted one Jewish leader. And despite the expense of kosher food, another said that cutting down the guest list could be viewed as a snub by the Obama administration at a time when many American Jews are sensitive toWhite House slights. "It f its the narrative that he doesn't really give a hoot, but I don't know that it's fair that it f its in," he said. "I think it's simpler than that ‌ in these recessionary times."
But William Daroff, Washington director of the Jewish Federations of North America, said that size isn't what matters. "It's not about how many people are in the doors. It about the fact that the event is happening," he said. "It speaks to our place as a Jewish community in the mosaic of American society that the leader of the free world, in the house that represents freedom and democracy around the world, has the front door wide open to theJewish community, that we are celebrated as a people and a vital part of American society." Nathan Diament of the Orthodox Union expressed displeasure at those who would criticize the smaller number of invitations. "As we know from Biblical times, we Jews are very good at complaining," he said. "People shouldn't complain. It's
very nice that President Obama is having a Chanukah party. "People can choose to gripe about the guest list or any aspect of it, but the fact is this White House is going to continue this practice, which is a lovely thing." And Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Chabad's representative in Washington, said having a kosher spread is a key part of welcoming in the Jewish community as part of that tradition. He described the spread as "the works," including traditional Chanukah treats such as potato pancakes and sufganiyot. Pointing to the food's importance in the White House Chanukah ritual, he added, "People might think this way or that way on whatever issue, but everyone agrees on a good latke."
Kill as many civilians as possible on American soil and Holder will give you Miranda rights, a lawyer, a propaganda platform - everything but your own blog. Alternatively, Holder tried to make the case that he chose a civilian New York trial as a more likely venue for securing a conviction. An absurdity: By the time Obama came to off ice, KSM was ready to go before a military commission, plead guilty and be executed. It's Obama who blocked a process that
would have yielded the swiftest and most certain justice. Indeed, the perfect justice. Whenever a jihadist volunteers for martyrdom, we should grant his wish. Instead, this one, the most murderous and unrepentant of all, gets to dance and declaim at the scene of his crime. Holder himself told The Washington Post that the coming New York trial will be "the trial of the century." The last such was the trial of O.J. Simpson.
Travesty in New York...Continued from page 8 Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, mastermind of the attack on the USS Cole, to a military tribunal. By what logic? In his congressional testimony Wednesday, Holder was utterly incoherent in trying to explain. In his November 13 news conference, he seemed to be saying that if you attack a civilian target, as in 9/11, you get a civilian trial; a military target like the Cole, and you get a military tribunal. What a perverse moral calculus. Which is the war crime - an attack on
defenseless civilians or an attack on a military target such as a warship, an accepted act of war which the US itself has engaged in countless times? By what possible moral reasoning, then, does KSM, who perpetrates the obvious and egregious war crime, receive the special protections and constitutional niceties of a civilian courtroom, while he who attacked a warship is relegated to a military tribunal? Moreover, the incentive offered any jihadi is as irresistible as it is perverse:
Iran Releases Former VP on Bail in Mass Trial...Continued from page 11 snatching up rights activists and journalists, as well as pro-reform politicians. The government has stopped short of indicting the most visible opposition leaders, presidential candidates Mir
Hossein Mousavi and Mahdi Karroubi, but there have been signs in recent weeks that could change. The opposition says Mousavi is the rightful winner of the election. Abtahi's lawyer Saleh Nikbakht said
he planned to appeal the verdict and he has 20 days to do so. Iran has accused the defendants in the trial of a range of offenses from security violations, agitating against the Islamic republic, violating law and
order, damaging public and private property, and assaulting civilians and security forces.
Key Senators Seek Changes on US Health Care Bill...Continued from page 12 funding could also come to the fore while some Democrats may also seek funding for pet causes in their states in return for passing what amounts to the biggest shake-up of US health care in four decades. The leading Democrat in the Senate, Harry Reid, faced three possible defectors in addition to Lieberman, any one of whom could have deprived him the 60 votes necessary to prevent Republican parliamentary delaying tactics. Those senators -- Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, and Nelson of Nebraska -- have signaled a willingness to join Republicans if their proposed changes to core provisions of the bill are defeated. Before falling into party line on Saturday, Landrieu and Lincoln repeated their strong opposition to the "public option." Nelson indicated Sunday that he could
be persuaded on the issue, although he prefers that states be allowed to choose if they could join the program, rather than having to opt out. "We could negotiate a public option of some sort that I might look at, but I don't want a big government, Washington-run operation," he told ABC television. Nelson has also demanded tougher restrictions on federal money subsidizing abortions, mirroring language the House of Representatives added to its version of the bill when it approved it in a 220-215 squeaker November 7. Democrat Charles Schumer, speaking on CBS, appeared confident that the bill would pass. "The wind is at our back," said the New York senator. "There is no intent for it to compete unfairly with private insurance," Schumer said. "This is a modest public option." The New York Times reported that the Obama administration was continuing to
court two moderate Republican senators from Maine, Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, hoping to win them over and break up the united Republican opposition on health care. Debate in the Senate is expected to last at least three weeks, but Republicans hope to kill the bill or delay the battle into next year with the expectation that the 2010 midterm elections may make it harder for moderate Democrats to support it. Senators voted 60-39 Saturday to formally start debate on legislation aimed at extending coverage to some 31 million Americans. As well as the public insurance option, the Senate bill includes restrictions on dropping care for pre-existing ailments. It is estimated to cost 848 billion dollars through 2019, but cut the sky-high US budget deficit by 130 billion dollars over the same period.
A successful final vote -- expected a month away at the earliest -- would force the Senate and the House of Representatives to reconcile their rival versions of the bill and vote again on whether to send it to Obama. The United States is the world's richest nation but the only industrialized democracy that does not provide health care coverage to all of its citizens, about 36 million of whom are uninsured. Several US presidents since Theodore Roosevelt in the early 1900s have sought to overcome the traditional US suspicion of a wider government role in health care. The United States spends more than double what Britain, France, and Germany do per person on health care, but lags behind other countries in life expectancy and infant mortality, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
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Yemen's Jews Stay Put in Sanaa...Continued from page 6 capital. Since then, they have been living in tightly guarded accommodation provided by the government. President Saleh visited them on October 4, making an indelible impression on the small community. "It was a major visit by a great man,"
Rabbi Moussa says emphatically. "We are well in Sanaa and we will not leave our country," he answers when asked whether they plan to emigrate. "One does whatever one wants," he says, referring to the recent emigration of 60 Yemeni Jews to the United States. "Those are the people of Raydah who left. The 300 who
remain (in Raydah) refuse to move (to Sanaa) as the government proposes." Raydah is not far from Harf Sufyan, where the rebels have been entagled with the army in conflict since August 11, tagged as the sixth round of fighting since 2004. A Jew from Raydah was assassinated in December 2008 by an army officer, who was
then condemned to death, and 10 Jews of this community left for Israel in February, 2009. Of the 60,000 Jews or so who lived in Yemen at the time of the creation of Israel in 1948, some 48,000 left for the Jewish state in the three years that followed. There are less than 400 Jews left in Yemen today, according to Rabbi Moussa.
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Record 20,000 Job Placements in 2009...Continued from page 8 Since the beginning of this year, the Workforce1 Career Centers have made 20,620 job placements, with 5,362 placements in the Bronx; 3,557 placements in Brooklyn; 3,203 placements in Manhattan; 6,669 placements in Queens; and 1,829 placements in Staten Island. Centers have connected jobseekers to positions in f ields such as healthcare, retail, accommodation and food services, transportation and warehousing, and educational services, among others. The City is on pace to place New Yorkers in about 23,000 jobs by the end of 2009. The 20,000th placement occurred at AJ Wright, an apparel and home fashions retailer which – with signif icant support from NYC Business Solutions’ recruitment services – today opened its 4th location in New York City and f irst in Brooklyn. NYC Business Solutions, in partnership with the Workforce1 Career Centers, the New York State Department of Labor, and other community partners, hosted several recruitment events for AJ Wright which resulted in the hiring 119 new employees for its new Brooklyn location. “The staff at Workforce1 was very professional and gave me all the support
I needed. They helped me every step of the way in f inding a new job,” said Edward Broomf ield, the 20,000th New Yorker placed in a job this year. After being laid off from his job of 20 years in September, Broomf ield starts his new job as a merchandise associate at AJ Wright today. “The team at NYC Business Solutions Center gave us a great deal of support by helping us to identify qualif ied candidates from the community and assisting us in building a great staff for our new store,” said Bill Hernandez, District Manager for AJ Wright. Since the beginning of this year, SBS, through the Workforce1 Career Centers and NYC Business Solutions centers, has worked with more than 4,000 New York businesses to recruit candidates for their openings. In the Bronx, SBS supported The Home Depot in opening a new store helping the company hire over 90 new employees, and it helped TGI Fridays hire 60 new employees for its new location. Other companies that have been assisted in the hiring process include Montef iore Medical Hospital, Worksman Trading Corp, a bicycle manufacturing company, Saramax Apparel Group, a clothing
manufacturer, and many others. Last month, the City opened its second sector-based center, the Workforce1 Healthcare Career Center in Queens, to connect New Yorkers to advanced training and employment opportunities in a growing f ield. The sector approach focuses on growth sectors and leads to higher wages for workers and better outcomes for businesses. In June 2008, The Mayor’s Center for Economic Opportunity worked with SBS to launch its f irst sector-based career center, the Workforce1 Transportation Career Center in Queens. To date, the center has placed customers in over 1,500 jobs. In the next month, the City will continue to scale up this successful approach and open a third sector-based center in Brooklyn that will focus on placing New Yorkers in jobs in the manufacturing industry. Last October, Mayor Bloomberg pledged to create jobs and support the City’s workforce, small businesses and homeowners. As part of the plan, the Administration has implemented several initiatives including: expanding capacity at existing Workforce1 Career Centers; creating Careerlinknyc.com, a comprehensive website to assist laid-off
workers; upgrading Workforce1 Career Center technology infrastructure by investing nearly $3 million to enhance the process of matching jobseekers to job opportunities; and opening new sector-based career centers. NYC's Workforce1 Career Centers reach New Yorkers across the City's f ive boroughs. New Yorkers can f ind and prepare for employment with free services, including career counseling; advice on how to interview for a job; assistance creating resumes and cover letters; job placement services; career workshops; employer recruitment events; and connection to occupational skills training. New Yorkers can f ind their nearest Workforce1 Career Center by calling 311. Providing job training for New Yorkers and helping place them in jobs is a central part of the Bloomberg Administration’s Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan, a comprehensive strategy to create jobs for New Yorkers today, implement a long-term vision for growing the City’s economy, and build affordable, attractive neighborhoods in every borough. To learn more about the plan, visit nyc.gov
Mayors Against Illegal Guns Grows to 500...Continued from page 10 the momentum is growing. We stand together, united behind a message of common sense reforms to reduce the supply of illegal guns that fuel violence in our communities. Too often, opponents try to cloud this issue with rhetoric. As Mayors, our voices can cut through that confusion. This is not about limiting anybody’s Second Amendment rights. This is about law enforcement, and individual responsibility. As mayors, we are responsible for the safety and prosperity of our communities. It is our duty to speak out on this important issue and to seek remedies.” Since its inception in April 2006, Mayors Against Illegal Guns has grown from just 15 mayors to more than 500 members. Mayors Against Illegal Guns has united the nation’s mayors around common goals: f inding new way to
strengthen the enforcement of existing laws, protecting their communities by holding gun offenders and irresponsible gun dealers accountable, demanding access to trace data that is critical to law enforcement efforts to combat illegal gun traff icking, and working with legislators to f ix gaps, weaknesses and loopholes in the law that make it far too easy for criminals and other prohibited purchasers to get guns. The following examples of acts committed by terrorists with guns show the importance of closing the Terror Gap: LITTLE ROCK MILITARY RECRUITING STATION June 1, 2009 Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad attacked a military recruiting station in Little Rock, Arkansas, shooting one private to death and wounding another. The FBI was investigating Muhammad at the time of the shooting, but he passed a
background check and was able to buy a gun. FORT DIX, 2007 Six terror suspects were caught training with various f irearms and plotting to attack Fort Dix in New Jersey. When they attempted to buy additional f irearms such as M-16s, AK-47s, and handguns from a government informant, law enforcement off icials were able to arrest the terror suspects before they could strike. One of the six terror suspects pleaded guilty to providing f irearms to illegal aliens and the other f ive suspects were convicted of conspiracy to kill U.S. military personnel. BROOKLYN BRIDGE, March 1, 1994 As a van containing 16 students was returning from a prayer vigil, Rashid Baz opened f ire on them with a fully
automatic weapon on an on-ramp to the Brooklyn Bridge, killing 16-year-old Ari Halberstam and wounding two others. Baz was armed with a machine gun, a 9 mm pistol, and a “street sweeper” shotgun. CIA HEADQUARTERS, January 25, 1993 Mir Aimal Kasi walked into traff ic stopped at a red light near CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Shooting from point blank with an assault rifle he purchased from a gun dealer in Virginia, he killed two CIA employees and wounded three others. Kasi then fled to Pakistan, where he remained at large until his arrest in 1997. He had been on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List as a result of this shooting.
6 Powers Press Iran on Nuclear Issue...Continued from page 11 Iran's failure to engage in intensif ied dialogue since a promising meeting on October 1 in Geneva. The West says Tehran agreed in principle to export that amount in one shipment during the Geneva talks - something Iranian off icials have denied. The statement also noted that Tehran had not responded positively to the IAEA proposal. "We urge Iran to reconsider the
opportunity offered by this agreement ... and to engage seriously with us in dialogue and negotiations," the statement said. The off icials said they would hold a follow-up meeting around Christmas. In Berlin, Mohamed ElBaradei, the UN nuclear watchdog agency chief, pressed Iran to work with the international community. "I would hate to see that we are mov-
ing back to sanctions," ElBaradei said. "Because sanctions, at the end of the day ... really don't resolve issues." He said the IAEA had not yet received a formal reply from Tehran to its proposals, although Iranian off icials had told him they would not send uranium for reprocessing abroad unless they f irst received promised fuel rods. "Well, that to me is an extreme case of distrust," ElBaradei said. "And what
we are really trying to do is replace distrust by a degree of trust." Iranian Foreign Minister Manochehr Mottaki on Thursday played down the threat of sanctions saying embargoes had proved ineffective in the past and that he didn't believe they would be tried again.
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Thanksgiving Weekend Outings For Children cultural experiences and the performing arts. Every CMOM program is based on research, evaluation and testing.
BY PAULA PINTO Excited children look forward to extended holiday breaks with enthusiasm but unless parents are properly prepared with ways to keep them busy, they will forever be trying to cure their little one’s cabin fever. Luckily, New York is loaded with attractions, various events and opportunities for families to venture outdoors. hether its giving them an educational outing at the American Museum of National History, enticing their imagination at a creative puppet show or amazing them with wildlife at the Bronx Zoo, there are list of things for children to see and do over Thanksgiving weekend.
The Aquarium
Prospect Park Zoo 450 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11225 (718) 399-7339 Take a nature walk down Discovery Trail to meet kangaroos, prairie dogs, otters, and hawks. Keep your eye out for migrating birds as they pass through our woodlands. Warm up with the baboons and Pallas's cats inside Animal Lifestyles.
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Ice Skating Rinks The Butterfly Conservatory exhibit is back for the 11th time at the Museum of Natural History. Take children on a tour to see celebrate the eleventh annual return of this re-created tropical forest environment f illed with over 500 live butterflies. Children’s Museum of the Arts 182 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10013 Tel 212.274.0986 Children's Museum of the Arts maintains a permanent collection of over two thousand paintings and drawings of children’s art from around the world including China, Pakistan, Argentina, Norway, Australia, Indonesia, Senegal and Russia. Included within this collection are 19 rare and exciting works done by children during the 1938 Works Progress Administration (WPA) Children's Art Project under President Roosevelt. Seen through the expressive viewpoint only children can create, these works are a unique view into New York City’s style, architecture and landmarks of the 1930’s.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Most popular section of the route is along Central Park West and Marches Down South towards Macy’s Herald Square on 34th Street in New York City. For the past 80 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has welcomed the holiday with a parade like none other! The parade, which is loved by children because of towering balloons in the form of children’s favorite cartoon characters, musical performances that has everyone dancing, and exquisite floats that make their way down Manhattan’s city streets, are just some of the reasons why Thanksgiving in New York truly unique! Museums Jewish Children's Museum 792 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11213 • 718-467-0600 A place of learning and wonder, the Jewish Children’s Museum is a unique institution where children and their parents – from all segments of the community – can explore Jewish history and heritage in a stimulating and interactive environment. American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th St., New York, NY 10024 • 212-769-5100
Stroll the nature trail along the Bronx Riverwalk to admire the fall foliage, have a picnic at Bear Overlook, attend a tiger enrichment session, and warm up inside Madagascar! or Jungleworld.
New York Aquarium 602 Surf Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11224 at W. 8th St. 718-265-4740 Since its 1896 opening, the city's only aquarium—and the oldest in continuous operation nationwide—has grown from 150 to 8,000 specimens and moved from a modest home in Battery Park to 14 seaside acres in Coney Island. Zoos It wouldn't be winter without gliding on the ice at some of New York’s most celebrated ice-skating rinks! The Pond at Bryant Park Located in Midtown Manhattan between 5th & 6th Avenues in New York City 212-768-4242
The Living Torah Museum 1601 41st, Brooklyn, NY (718) 851-3215 The Living Torah Museum hosts a collection of items and artifacts dating back to biblical times. With over 900 artifacts, the museum in the U.S. dedicated solely to biblical archeology. Included in the collection is the oldest extant copy of the Ten Commandments in the world (not the original). It is approximately 2,500 years old. Visitors can see everything from a large colorful water jug from the time of King Hezekiah, King of Judea (600 B.C.E), to a 3500-year old toy chariot, to ancient lamps and weights and measures. The Children's Museum of Manhattan The Tisch Building 212 West 83rd Street New York, NY 10024 212-721-1223 The mission of the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) is to inspire children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs. Every week over 80 workshops, classes and performances are offered free with admission to the Museum, deepening the CMOM experience with related literacy-based activities, diverse
Wollman Rink at Prospect Park Located near the Parkside Avenue/ Ocean Avenue entrance of the park in Brooklyn, NY. (718) 965-8951 Abe Stark Rink 902 W 19th Street Brooklyn, NY 11214 (718) 946-3135 Rockefeller Center 45 Rockefeller Plz New York, NY 10111-0100 (212) 632-3975 Central Park Zoo 64th Street and Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10021 (212) 439-6500 Fall is a great time of year to visit the zoo. Watch penguins, sea lions, and harbor seals bulk up during daily training and feeding demonstrations. Meet the coolest cats in town at the new Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit and warm up in the Rainforest, where the tropical climate makes for a real getaway. Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York 10460 (718) 220-5100
Other Activities Chelsea Piers West Side Hwy. at 23rd St., New York, NY 10011 212-336-6666 Give children a chance to rock climb, ice-skate, play basketball, take a swing in the batting cages or have a good game of bowling among other activities that are sure to delight children at Chelsea Piers. The Puppetworks, Inc. 338 6th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 965-3391 Puppetworks presents
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225 718-623-7220 More than 100 years ago, Brooklyn Botanic Garden's founders envisioned
Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride in Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriages are a wonderful way to experience the beauty of the Park. They can be found all year
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Brooklyn Bridge Promendade and Pierrepont Playground Furman Street at Pierrepont Place, Brooklyn, NY Take a family stroll and check out some of the most memorable views of the city. Don't forget to wave to the Statue of Liberty or to stop by the playground to take advantage of its great climbing structures and swing sets.
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Business for sale Travel agency for sale. Call 212-994-2033/Marc 14 yrs in business, NYC location
Retail space Manhattan 1st to 5th ave #93 Nassau St, sorner Fulton, Huge selling bsmnt avail. Corner windows Pedestraian only mall. Huge foot traffic. Good Many uses. $9950.00/mo. Neg. 212-687-4017/ 212-292-2704
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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NYC Office for rent NO FEE!!! 1650 Broadway Office in central Midtown. Approx 150 sq ft south facing 24 hr bldg access. Rent includes electric & nightly cleaning. 1 or 2 year lease avail. Security TBD Caran Properties Realty LLC Rebecca M Mason 212207-1803 Cell 917-861-3111
H’Dale Hemispheres, mint studio, furnished hifloors, intercoastal and oceanviews. Free AC, Cable and Amens. Must see, $115,000. Owner 954-457-9910 or 516-297-1078
Midtown Manhattan: Beautiful 4 story building, 10,500 sq ft with 3 flrs of night clubs, 1 kitchen, 3 bthrms, 3 DJ booths, 4th flr, 1000 sq ft, owners apt. building can be delivered vacant. 516-483-6045
Dental specialty practice-Manhattan Multi specialist practice seeks specialist Partners and/or practice purchaser. Conv Picturesque loc with good referral base, lease And equip 212-228-2505; Fax (212)228-2585
15th Avenue, Near Kengsington- 6 fam apt building, 3 vacancies and 3 RS. No rent control. Priced for quick sale. Call: 845-658-1007 10am-4pm
Co-op for sale Kensington, BK: Beverly Rd., Sunny + spacious, 2 Bedroom has corner terrace w/ double exposures, 3 a/c’s, 24 hr doorman, indoor parking, wait list., maintenance, $683, asking $375,000, neg. Call Effie 917-886-2496
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Midwood Co-op For Sale Junior 4 Apt Renovated $259,000 Studio Apt Renovated $149,000 1171 Ocean Pkwy Robert Nicholerti (718)840-2033 Prudential Douglas Ellman
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
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
LOGAN STREET: Brand new 3 family house, beautiful 1.5 BA, wood floors, porch and driveway. Call: 347-683-1923
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
Ave. L-M/Ocean Pkwy 1 BR (full sized) EIK,LR,DR. Move in cond. 6th flr. P/T drmn bldg 917-771-6923
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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
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
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For Sale Midwood: Open House, Sun Nov 22, 12-2. 721 Avenue M, 4 BR, 3 bth. 1400 sf row hse. Fin bsmt w/bth. Sep ent. Backyard, deck & patio. $649K. E Stack 516-428-5024
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
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Ave k / E8 Legal 2 fam can be used as 1 fam Wlk in fin bsmt, nice back porch & more,good cond.mid $500’s Also E32nd & Kings HWY Det 1 family on 30x100 lot 4br, 3 bths,fin bsmt,pvt drv/gar. Good cond Mid $500’s Also E36 Flatlands 2 fam brk mid $500’s Owner 718-419-9306 490 lake street totally detached newly renovated asking 500k baywater bold 1368 Dickens street asking 300k
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 House for sale Seagate Brooklyn, 3 family detached brick with finished basement $689k 917-769-4776
Boro Park: OPEN HOUSE SUN Noom- 4 pm 115049th Street. All brick 2 family 20x52 building 20x100 lot. Khalid Ahmed 917-753-5422 Joanna Pavlatac. Exit Top Properties. 443-856-8386 Bklyn House for sale Ave P/E 7, 1 fam s/det, LR, DR, EIK, 3 BR, 2 ½ bath, lg bsmnt, driveway, garage. Price rduced $715 K. NO BROKERS! Please call: 718-998-7231
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
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3 Bedrooms, 1bth, 100% co-op building, utils inc 4 new air cond, all new windows, new dishwasher,stove & refrig, night security guaro,laundry room, w/ new washers & dryers, indoor outdoor pking ,short waiting list Asking $265,000 neg Call Owner (917)561-0075
Neponsit Beaut Beach Block Owner relocating! All brk Colonial. 5Br,4.5bths, 1br apt in bsmt,fully renov,cust kitch,radiant heat,huge Lr w/gas frpic,wet bar & ocean view. FDR,lrg family room, 60x100 secluded prob.many xtras $1.895m L.Keating Realty 718-945-9267
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 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: 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!
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
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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
BROOKLYN E. 9th Street/Off Avenue T: 1 BR, new kit & bth. LR, all new excel cond. Shom Shab. Non smokers. 718-810-6427
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
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. 2:00- 4:00 PM) Contact: Leah 917-642-2773 liutaoli@yahoo.com
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
Commercial Space Avail. GERRITSEN BEACH-Lot for lease. Storefront on Gerritsen Avenue, zone heat, 2 baths, plenty of prkg. $20/sq ft. Can divide. D.Greenwood RL 718-769-4448
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
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
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
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
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
KENSINGTON: 3 room apt, 1 bath for rent. Freshly painted. Near shopping and trans. Call: 424-202-1152
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
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
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For Rent 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. 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 East 4th St/ M&N: 2 BR basement apts, ceramic flrs, 1 BTH, LR, near shuls, shopping, tran and more! $1200 including utilities. Call 718-382-0623 Ave L/E 12: 2 family + basement, 2 car garage. 20x58 (25x90lot). REALTOR 646-391-4211 Foster Ave, East 30th: 2 fam, 4 BR, 2 bth, bsmt. 17.83x40 (17.83x82 lot) 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
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
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
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
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
Belle Harbor 2nd from ocean 60x100 Views galore! 5800sf 4 Brs, WB frpic, cust ElK 3.5 bths call for details & appt…$1.9m L.Keating Realty 718-945-9267
Far Rockaway: Brns new constr, 3 & 4 BRs, 2 bths, custom kosh kitch, W/D hook-up, C/A, balcony for sukkaj, parking, no rental fee. WEISSMAN REALTY 516-791-6101
Far Rockaway: On beach. Brand new building. 1 & 2 brs avail. Granite kits balconies, waterviews, shab elev. W/D hookup. No renters fee. WEISMAN REALTY. 516-791-6100
FAR ROCKAWAY: 1 &2 BR apts, some w/balcs, new kitchens, closets, 24 hours doorman. Security cameras. Walk to all & train. Call Sherri @ Weissman RE 516-791-6100 or 516-297-7995
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
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PAGE 47 Apartment For Rent 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/ 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
QUEENS/BRONX Kew Garden Hill fully Renovated 1 Family det home 4 bedroom 2.5 Baths fin Basementdriveway asking 770k 917-519-6110
Bronx house for King Bridge open house sat &sun 12-4 pm 2296 loring place North New Contruction 2 fam brk,parking,gar,3/3 4bths,low down 419k Owner 646-431-0105 (516)439-6803
Kew Hill: Fully Renovated 1 Family house Det Home 4 Bedrooms 2.5Bath Fin Basement Bklyn drwy 770k 917-519-6110
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
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. 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
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Apartment For Rent 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
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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
Huntington: Newly renovated, new roof, ac system, driveway + siding, single story, 2 BR, frplc, deck with yard. $450K negotiable 516-523-4653
FORSHAY: 2-4 BR bsmt apt for rent. Reasonably priced. Call 845-354-4845
Amagensett Dunes 400 feet to ocean beach Access. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. AC. Labor Day. $50, 000 or avail monthly. Call: 631-655-9319
BABYLON: With high ranch. 3 over 3 BR, 3 ba, or income of 2 apts $2700, hdwd flrs, newly updated. Beaut design. Great for investors. 1 GS $385,000. call owner Liz direct and say where you saw the ad. 631-671-1289
Vacation 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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Parkchester: Huge 2 fam brick hse, 4br On 2nd flr, 3br on 1st flr,high ceiling fin bsmt.price reduced. Owner 917-312-9170
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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 Vacation property for rent S. HAMPTON Furn, fridge, micro, cable, ut incl. $800/mo+sec 631-537-2900 Enclave Inn. www.enclaveinn.com
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
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LONG ISLAND 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
Long Island East Willston: 79 Bengeyfield Drive, newly updated, 3 BR, 1.5 Bath, attached garage on big lot (62x130). Granite kitchen, wheatly schools. Call 516-343-4084
House for sale LI Spacious 200 sf. 1 bdrm, 1 bth. Dining area, balcony, out door pool, Custome kitch and bth. Prime doorman, Building and loc, walk to shul, shopping, LIRR. Shown by apt only, $375k 954-558-3133
Floral Park Open House, 27 Lesior 4 Br, 3 bth, 2 car gar, new kitchen Sun 3-4 pm FSBO www.livehere-now.com Call: 516-364-2033
STATEN ISLAND Apartment For Rent Staten Island-Condo for sale 2 bedroom, 1 bth condo, Rossville, bottom Floor, corner unit, central air, eat-in kitchen, living room, washer, dryer, pool, tennis court, parking space, $189k 917-693-8239
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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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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
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.
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
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S FALLSBURG, NY Lg, 3 Br house, 3bth, Brand new, pvt in ground pool. Avail July. Call: 914-737-3915
No Woodmere: Open house, 918 Glenridge Avenue, Nov 22nd 3-4:30 pm. All updated hi-ranch, 5BR,m 3bth, low taxer, near all, entry foyer, LR, formal DR, EIK, priced at $649K. Call PRIDENTIAL DOUGLAS ELLIMAN. Call Judy 516-633-6464
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
Champlain, NY: 385 surveyed acres, 2 min off I-87, some borders, black top road, ½ open & wooded, exclnt hunting, 40 min to Montreal. $250,000. 518-594-7535
Staten Island 1869 Richmond Terr. M1 Zone. 26,947 sq ft. Please CallFor more information: 718-258-4222
Parksville: Wooded acresMust see! Family owned since 1917 minutes from route 17 never lodged wildlife abundant natural underground spring. Hunters paradise. Priced to sell at $170K negotiable. Call Susan 203-270-9235
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
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
Hewlett: Open house, Nov 22nd 12-1:30 424 Shelter Avenue, 3 bth, come sit & relax in oversize yard! LR, DR, EIK 2 car gar, near house of worship + more! Once in a lifetime opportunity priced to sell at $649K. Call 516-242-7788
4 bdrm, 2bth, large living room Family room, kitchen, den Two Story detached garage. New windows, insulation, siding and roof on all Please contact Michelle 716-462-6478 Or look at the website: GIL8.com under Village Gem Asking $129,500.00 MONROE Grand Mansion estate. 33 acre lake front parcel w/7k square foot mansion, pool, tennis court, 2 guest houses and more. 1 hour from NYC. $3.5M CALL: 212-206-9939 www.camelotrealtygroup.biz
Homes for sale 4 Bedroom, 3 bthm only $55,000!. Priced to sell!! Won’t last!! For listings call: 800-366-0412 xT472
HORTON & COLLEGE Spacious 7 BR,3 BTHS, 6 yr young, Huge DR/LR, 9 ft. ceilings, eat in kosher kitchen, C/A, appliances,deck,closets galore,ideal mother/ Daughter or home/business. MIC Price Reduced Call Owner 845-356-5566
Root/ Montgomery Co. 70 Acres + Trailer Hse with barn, water + electricity. 3 hrs from Man $250K. Call Owner 718-617-7799
NY STATE Yonkers, East: (2) BR, (1) BA, 1300 sq ft apt, EIK, DR, LR, SR. Close to all, $1500 per month + sec, 914-965-9624 Ghent, NY: 80 acre Hudson River Valley, fruit farm…Prosperous Wholesale-Retail-Pick your own operation. Historic Center Hall Colonial. Contact 518-567-3460 or 518-567-2259 View website www.loveapplefarm.com
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
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
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
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
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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
A private Oasis Grt New listing! Cameo Ridge, Extended remodeled split lots of character!Gourm Elk 2nd kitch,mster suite w/whrpl tub+wlkin closet Huge Fr grt rm library/loft l/g pool cabana fountain Multpl decks hot tub wet bar entertainment home on dbl lot.
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
GREEN COUNTY Ny 37 Acres per tested, views $225,000 20 minutes to Ny Thruway, Build ,Divide or Hunt. Please call 518-634-7842
Moving must sell! Wesley Hills, 1 br colonial,custom Kosher Milch Miller 914-414-3619 Rivky Kagan 845-659-2056 Kagan Realty
Monsey Exclusive Large Home with Shul Beaut 8000sf 80 acres bals Med seats 150-200 Comm kit,prkg 30 + cars 6br, 4bths lrg granite elk,pvt study w/sep entr.lrg lr, mbth w/jacz,huge succah rm w/retractbl roof,i ntercom/ video surveillance, alarm & much more!must see! NEWLY RENOVATED HOME Spectacular 4000sf high Ranch 60 acres,nr R’schlessingers shul 7br 4bths,new granite Elk healed flrs, ss appincs skylites,deck sparkling Above grnd pool. All new wndws heating A/C Boiler & roof 2 car attgar 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 845-358-6088
COLONIAL DREAM An open hse-Sun 11/8,24pm, 3 Baker ln Wesley hls New listing! Elegant spacious 5br on 1 +acr priv cul-de-sac ig Gourm Elk mstr ste,cath ceil Wic huge bsmt only $599k FORSHAY FANTASY Beaut 5br split on magnif prop, Hot tub & gorgeous deck! Upscale Custom Col 9br in hrt of monsey 3 kitchs, priv office huge fin w/0 bsmt. Call Lonna 914-548-0870 RODEO REALTY,INC
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 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
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.
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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
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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
INV PROP/Bensonhurst. DISTRESS SALE! Unfurnished condominium project or can be sold as two. 3 family homes on 60x100 property! 65% complete, tax abated. All offers will be considered. Call owner. 917-776-8810
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 SPACE KngsHwy Between East 3rd & 4th St Entire floor/ one flight up 4 rms/ 1 bth Private entrance, contact 718- 243- 2748
16th Ave, 49th Streetbrand new bsmnt, For professional use, 860 sq ft, 9 ft, ceiling, Central A/C, many windows. Call: 718-435-9366
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
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
LAKE GASTON (NC/VA) UNIQUE LIMITED OFFERING MULTI-ACRE (2.8-7+AC) CUSTOM LAKEFRONT HOMESITES; BEAUTIFUL WOODED PLOTS, PRIVACY, GREAT VIEWS & LOCATION EASY ACCESS VIA 1-85 & 1-95 CALL 252-578-2628 WWW.ROANOKERESERVE.COM
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 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
FOR SALE BY OWNER Johnson, PA: 3 BR, 1 bth garage, flat yard, needs TLC price slashed from $60,000 to 20,000 Buttle, MT: 2 BR, 1 bth garage, car port, solarium, fireplace, partly brick, everything new, ready to move in. $360,000. For appt call 406-491-0333 Principle AUCTION 4 BR, 4 BA Home-Views Sugarbush ski on/ski off 454 S. Village Blvd. #78, Warren, VT. Thursday December 3 at 11AM. THCAuction.com; 800-634-7653 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
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
OUT OF 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
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
Alan Wieder Salesperson Corcoran d: (718) 422-2520 f: (212) 230-4475 m: (347) 403-3200 241 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn NY, 11211
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
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
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
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
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
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
Commercial Real Estate FOR SALE Non-profit organization sell all kinds -Warehouse Apartment complexes -Hotels. 50%-70% of appraised value. Call 732-905-9047
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
Busy dental practice in heart of boro park 3 networked, fully equiped ops, seller motivated best offer accepted 917-416-3681
Commercial Property for Sale Garage/Warehouse for Sale/Rent. 20,000 sq. ft. E. 15 St. off Ave. L 917-554-5640 lv msg if no answer PROFESSIONAL SPACE FOR SALE CO-OP. NEWLY RENOVATED. MOVE-IN CONDITION. PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE. UPPER BAY RIDGE AREA. PRINCIPALS ONLY. CALL BETWEEN 10 AM & 5 PM 718-490-1263
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
BROOKLYN: 11th Ave/63rd St: beautiful, flexible space for rent. 3000 sq ft office/ showroom/retail. Call 718-869-2005pm. 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
Automobile Repair & Gas stations. Computerized car wash renovated in (summer) 2007, shell gas, 6 pumps, C-Store and 2 bay repair/quicklube. Brooklyn. $1,350,000. Call 914-774-7571
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
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
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
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Ave U 2 Stores For Rent 700 sq ft and 1000 sq ft top location reasonable price call owner 917-797-1427
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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
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
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
I am seeking a job as a companion for the elderly or disabled. I have many years of experience. Excellent references. Live in/out 631-896-0849, Willing to work 6 days a week.
Available For Rent Ave N/E 14 St. 1600 sf 1st flr priv Entrance 15 s. freshly painted, move in condition. Call: 718-908-7764
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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
Boro Park, 12 Ave/43 St. Storefront office For rent Approx 60x20 good for professional or medical offi. Call 917-435-9274 Madison, Flatlands/ East 35th. 2600 sqft storefront, high traffic area, ground level, Central a/c & heat. Available now $2200. 917-330-6929
Retail space for rent/Queens Laurelton Merrick Blvd, 2000 sq ft for rent, 6000 sq ft air space available. Call owner 917-750-0966 East Rockaway: Store for rent By owner, 35 Min St. 900 sq ft, bsmt, new heating & AC & roof. Great loc for office or restaurant. $1700/month. Call Marian 516-652-7136 Bakery/ Café, Queens Coutny, New & successful! Partner disagreement forces sale. Janney 917-696-2345 or 917-696-2345
NASSAU / L.I. 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
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
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
STATEN ISLAND (New Dorp) 2000 sq ft office space. Near train.Convenient to all. Pat 646-369-9457
I offer MATH SUPPORT for HS and College students, I lecturer in math at Yeshiva University, & prepare students for PSAT/SAT 718-869-9034
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
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
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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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
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
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PIANO 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
Talmud Tutor + Coach Available for your sons. Bklyn and SI only. Contact Josh 646-498-7830
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VOICE INSTRUCTOR OPERA & MUSICAL THEATER, ACHIEVE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL. ALLISAGRIMALDI.COM 212-679-3461
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
SULLIVAN COUNTY HOTEL FOR SALE. CALL JOHNATHAN AT THE SUNSHINE. 845-796-1200
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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
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
Position Wanted I am Seeking Position As Home Health Care Provider live-in or Live out Taking Care of Elderly 19 yrs Exp Excellent Ref Call Pam 718-877-8116
I am a Mature woman seeking to care for elderly, disabled or babysitting, housekeeping and cooking as well. References on Request Call 347-312-4723
A CAREGIVER OR ELDERCARE, 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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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 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
Certified HHA looking for job in evening/night shift. Call 646-321-3773
LAND for SALE In the heart of Flatbush, on Ocean Parkway between Ave R n Ave S Ideal for Condos, Synagogues, or 1 Family homes. Lot size is 150x50 Selling combined or individual lots of 50x150 Information:
212-777-7488 x846
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SOLAR & GENERATOR Become a proprietor in delveloping industry. Product/ Training /Start-up/ Support WWW.selectsolgen.com 888-558-9989
B’’H Investment Opportunity Great Opportunity to make millions of dollars and patented product, private presentation given for serious Acredited investors We truly belive that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity investment needed from 1 million.return on investment is enormous more then 30%w/in 1st year Call 718-701-4098
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
Business for sale Williams, MA: Golf-SkiViews, energy efficient. 6 rms, 2 ½ baths, all new kitchen, granite tops. Cherry cabinets. $389,000.00 Jeff 413-329-8090
B”H Investment Property. Great opportunity to make millions of dollars on a patent product. Private presentation given for serious accredited investors. We truly believe that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Investment needed from 1 million. Return on investment is enormous (more than 30% w/in 1st year) Call 718-701-4098 Cash Cow Market Prestigious Travel Club. $100K or more. Travel in style. Beboss, fun & profitable! 24/7 800-600-3410 Mortgages 2nd Mortgage wanted: Prime Manhattan, Upper West Side (Low 90’s) residential brownstone property. Looking for $750K second mortgage, money behind $1.1M first. 60% LTV. Good Credit.888-282-0155
Producing oil wells in texas Earn up to $10,000/mo asking $1m Owner financing available 1800-340-8444 Capital Wanted: Private successful investment club buys comm. RE bldgs leases to and guaranteed by the US fed govt on long term lease seeks qualified investors. 888-246-0606
BUSINESS FOR SALE FASHION JEWELRY DESIGNER SUNGLASSES OVER 100K INVENTORY OWNER MOVING TO FL ASKING $15k 203-858-2907
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.
SEEKING INVESTORS PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENT IN 2000 ACRE CALIFORNIA, USA RANCHING OPERATION. 30% NET ANNUAL RETURN. SEEKING INVESTMENTS UP TO $5 MILLION WWW.PRIMELAMBRANCHES.COM TEL: 559-994-2838
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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
Never before… $28,000 In days, not weeks…returning calls. No selling! IRS approved. 1-888-266-4224 “My best week since joining the program in $17,000.”Anne, Single mom, WA
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
#1 Opp!!! $15K+ Per week potential! Giant international Co. Exploding in the US. Contact 800-399-0447
PRE-LAUNCH! Once in a lifetime oppty. Exclusive membership to a private Sovereign Association. Increase your earning ability. Call Richard now for free details. 864-329-5602
Investors wanted (15%) Fifteen Percent Secured by real estate Contact 405-735-3906
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
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 $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
Looking To: Sell Your House? Sell Your Car? Post A Job? We Can Help! If You Would Like to Place a Classified Ad With Us, Please Call: 718.998.7600
ODYSSEY GENERAL PARTNERS Seeking capital for investment opps In detressed Real Property & Notes. 25 yrs exp; Finance & Construction Mgmt Team; providing financial/ project oversight & implementation. 20+% returns. Inflation Hedge. pskrade@eastmancp.com
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
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
Very Active Brooklyn Law Practice For Sale. Only Law Firms with at least 3 Attorneys need Apply. Terms Negotiable. Please Call 718-336-3938 AFTER 6pm
EXCELLENT DEAL! Boro Pk restaurant for sale $65k Flex; Prime location in Boro Pk. Serious inqs only. 917-626-2927 Glatt kosher restaurant in Brooklyn, Established 4 years. Long lease w/low rent. Exc oppty. Ask $69k. 718-810-5323
Partner/salesperson for jewelry mfg business. Knowl of internet sales. Willing to travel. 212-575-9590
No Stress: No boss. More time & fun. All this working from anywhere using your laptop & mobile phone. www.theharco.com 800-840-1611
NYC Based Food Service Importer/ Distributor 10yrs in business. (3) + (4) Star restaurant, clientele. $500K in sales (47) percent gross margin. Owner retiring. Contact 631-324-8729 Once in a lifetime oppty. Exclusive membership in a private sovereign association, increase your earning potential. Call 888-596-1006 Invest in infomercials! Make 5K to 15K a month pot’l! Limited positions! 5K investment! Call 888-205-3241
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Help Offered I am a housekeeper with over 16 years exp. Seeking a PT position as a day worker or office. References are available. Call 212-926-0645
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
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Lots 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
Eldercare caring experienced , home aid/Companion, daily or live-in Excellent Ref. Jean: 347-678-5836
Cosmetician Stay smooth by Galit Avigail. Waxing, electrolgins and infrared laser/low prices Georgetown Location. 718-214-5046
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
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
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
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
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 HELP WANTED Saleslady with some sales exp needed for fabric Store. Call 718-436-5849 or 347-743-7339
I AM A CARPENTER LOOKING FOR WORK. Spackling, sheet rock, tile, doors, bathrooms, kitchens, painting etc. Call @ 718-363-8994
TRAINING WANTED, PAPER FOLDING TECHNIQUES, CALL TO DISCUSS RATES. 201-264-6536. LEAVE NAME AND NUMBER.
ZEVULAN partner to support my Learning for one year, only $20K Call: 646-385-2259
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
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
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
PAGE 51 Caregiver KOL HAOLAM NEWS SEEKS ADVERTISING REPS % BASED. CALL 347-678-0925. E-mail/text kolhaolam@yahoo.com Cook Wanted LAKEWOOD Restaurant looking for experienced cook Please call 917-453-6776, 845-893-3719 or 732-363-3636
Manager Wanted LAKEWOOD Restaurant looking for heimishe manager. Please call 917-453-6776 or 845-893-3719 Help Wanted Chef, P/time for new upcoming Catering hall, in queens, exper pref, Call bet 10-6pm. 917-696-7879 HELP WANTED/ BKLYN Dental hygienest Boro Park dental office. P/T Fridays 718-854-3333 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
SPOONER’S DOMESTICS General Celaning 4 Hrs $72 Heavy Duty 4 Hrs $80 Elderly care, sitters. Bonded. 7 days 718-320-5112 Spoonersdomesticservice.com Spoonersdomestic@yahoo.com 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
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At Handyman, very clean organize bsmts sets ,bathroom,ceramic tiles. Shelving draws, kitchens, ceiling, floors, doors, Resonable. Shomer shabbos. Call 718-209-1909
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
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
BATHTUB, TILE REGLAZING + WATERPROOFING Unbeatable price guaranteed. 10% off with ad 718-866-6124/ 917-335-3798
Mercedes 2004 CL500, silver, absolutely like new, gar’d, 5K. $44.995. 516-330-6900
NISSIM’S IRON WORK (PH) 718-854-1777 (Cell) 718-404-2171 1125 48th Street, Brooklyn NY 11219 -Fire Escapes -Security Gates -Beams Steps -Porches -Cellar Doors -Violation Removal FREE ESTIMATES Reasonable Prices
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
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 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
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
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
Chevy Malibu 2000 Tan 4 door Well maintained clean in/out. Good Ac Cd cassette player Call owner 718-712-1505
1997 Lexus SC 400 gold package 93,000 miles, clean 8500. Contact: 631-944-1669
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
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 Mercedes Benz 2003 CLK: Convertible EXCELLENT CONDITION 40K miles. Asking: $19,500. Contact Ron Schwartz 914-666-2220
Moving & Storage E & J MOVING Lowest Rated from NY to Florida and in between. www.ejmovers.com USDOT T37637 877-445-4111
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
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Hadar’s Glow, hair removal center Safe & painless, special low prices. Guaranteed results 718-708-2822 www.hadarsglow.com 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
Reflexology and body massage for men only. Experienced home attendant. Evening hours, Zolton 917-202-0534 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 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.
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Dedicated to implant dentistry. Implant free, patients only responsible for superstructures. Interested in patients who desperately can't stand wearing plastic in mouth. Hrs. by appointment only. Location: 1729 E16st1fl. (half block from kings highway subway.)
Tel: 718-998-0879 Mob: 917-500-4344
GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppy’s for Sale Excellent European lines,show out of Triumph Gucci see Whirlingthunder.com for information on the puppy’s. Contact lida: 620-232-2655 , 0r Russ 620-232-1078
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
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
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Auto 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
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
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
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
Collector of Jewish Art. Call Ted: 201-575-0055
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NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Moving & Storage 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
Closeout: 60,000 men’s ties, over 100 designs, normal retail $2-$5, entire lot .15cents per tie/scarves + 30,000 women’s one meter poly/sick. Normally retail for $5-$10. Close to price .65C. Other gift items. No mail sample. Inspection in Philadelphia 610-617-7865 or 484-802-5887
Poster hanging: Get your posters hung and fliers distributed in Far Rockaway, 5 Towns, Brooklyn, Queens and Man. For lowest rates, list of shuls and stores and for biggest advantages. Call or text Shlomo 646-752-0431 We sell triple net lease buildings and shopping centers. Contact retail specialist. Call 516-426-3008.
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Judaica Store out of business! SELLING ALL MERCAHNDISE AND CONTENTS OF STORE. 347-713-5340/ 646-210-7174
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
PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL ORGANIZER Organize your financial life, pay bills, cleanup medical claims, set up a filling system and more. Call evenings718-493-3489
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
Valley thrift store: (Nonprofit.) 949 Amsterdam Ave. Men, Women & children; House wares, books, videos, DVD, CD, many other items. Mon-Fri 10am5pm, Sat noon-4pm. 212-222-2600
Mattress & Box spring Queen, Pillow top Still In Plastic $350 (631) 716-0174
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
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
WANTED TO BUY BUYING ANTIQUES Furniture* Paintings *Bronze and marble Items Statues * Vases *Silver. TOP PRICES FOR QUALITY. CALL ANYTIME 917-698-5536
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 Attention smokers!! Deeply discounted cigarettes!. 16 brands (premium brands $27dollars) 18 free usps delivery 1866-962-5255 www.cigarettegirl.net STEP UP TO A BETTER CAREER WITH A POWERFUL NEW RESUME. Professionally written resumes and cover letters + career and interview coaching to help you land your next job. Me2B Resumes and Career Coaching. www.me2bresumes.com info@me2bresumes.com 718-887-9868, Member of National Resume Writers Assoc. of Resume Writers and Career Coaches Career Directors International. Jewish Singles NEW! Jewish speed dating NYC www.thespeeddating.us Tel (646) 845-0799 Pls Note, Thurs 11/12/09, Marrakech Hotel Bar 2688 Broadway, NYC Special event for Russian speaking Jewish Americans, Age 25-40, 11/15/09, Stir 1363 1st Ave @ 73rd St, NYC-Age 40-55. Both $35
Art for Sale Works of Art for Acquisitios Judaica & Landscapes (917)204-5058
Gifted and Inturtive Consulting in business Health children and family Relationships Excellent energy Treatment provided in need of Yeshiva Call 347-625-1440
IN BROOKLYN -Devices Kff kotstovo Correction Collector Funeional state ccfs is anti parastic program keeps you healthy and young brun your phat Sturture Water Sheild the body against Electric Magnetic Radiation Call Natalie (347)713-2798 When you need somebody to talk to …… Anytime, anywhere,teens/adults,get your Shimchas Hachaim back and Call Avi Weinberg 845-558-4027 References available (Free Trials)
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 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
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We fix what your husband won’t! Power washing•Tile Retouch•Redo Bathroom•Drywalls •Gutter Cleaning•Painting•Installing Locks, Blinds, Curtains, Molding & Trimmming•Fixtures•Change Bulbs •Shabbat Locks•Etc. Eli Zonana
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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
Send old or broken laptops to be recycled for free!!! On site remote tech support for business + consumer. We can transfer all data on all computers + computer repairs, Contact 866-848-0756 EGT Network, INC. www.egreenetech.biz
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Professional services Want fast delivery service? Available in 5 boroughs, call Jude 347-697-8230. door to door reliable & affordable for small & big deliveries.
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Spring Lake Heights: Builders/developers, Land for sale: Zoned Residential 908-482-0528
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
Morris Township: FOR SALE BY OWNER Cromwell Hills Area. 5 BRs, 2.5 bth, Eat in Kitch, finished basement, fireplace, central air, H/W floors, garage, easy access to highways, pool bond included. $560,000 Call 201-669-2399
Elizabeth/Elmora, Large 1 bedroom, bedroom, 12x16, new hardwood flrs, walk-in closet, large living room with carpet, eat in kitchen, quiet building, close to shopping & trans, heat & hot water included. $835 monthly, no pet. Call 973-539-7827
ROYCEFIELD TRADES PARK, Hillsbourough, Somerset County, NJ. Easy access to routes 206, 202, 22, 287 and 78. CommercialIndustrial buildings and commercial condo units from 2,500 sf to 15,000 sf, outdoor storage and parking, purchases, leases or lease purchase, brokers protected starting at $110.00sf. Tel 908-874-6424
Bogota, NJ: 2 BR, 1.5 bths, LG EIK, 6 drvwy, central AC, new furnace w/3, zone heat. Close to all buses. Fast sale $259K OBO Owner 201-820-4391
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
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
Lots: Mullica Hill: Real Estate Auction-Mullica Hill, NJ. 40 lots, approved and improved, ready to build. Buy one, buy all, bidders choice!! Saturday, Nov 21 at 1pm. Registration 11AM-1PM, ABSENTEE and Pre-sale bids acceptable. Bartus Auction. MGT Group, Bill Bartus, AARE 267-772-0390. For details: WWW.AUCTIONZIP.COM ID# New Jersey house for Sale Brick / Cherry qyayArea Lrge 5 bedrooms 3 full bath col on culde sac den 2 Family Rooms inground pool. Near schls, beach, shop Family oriented Neighborhood Asking 700k Call 732-616-7278
Monmouth Beach: Oceanfront, breathtaking 2 BR, 2 bth, kitch, lg LR w/dining area, huge deck, indoor/outdoor pool, 24-hr security, easy bus/ ferry commute NYC, $2500/mo 201-825-2646
House for sale White Township,Nj 4br 2bth $396k,www.discount travel packages us call marleny 908-246-2457
Brick/cherry Quay Area lg 5br 3full bth col on cul de sac, Den 2 fr I-g pool. Nr schls beach shops. 700k (732)616-7278 family friendly Neighborhood
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
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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
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
Commercial Property Newark, NJ: Nice commercial gated-in building, safe area in iron-bound section FOR RENT. 16 ft ceiling. Up to 120,000 sq ft can be easily divided. 1st flr also avail. Big parking lot, easy access & loading. Plenty of office space, wired & ready. Surrounded w/heimeshe businesses, daily minyonim, close ti highways & transportation. Excellent prices. Please call 917-771-3140. If no answer lv msg.
Commercial Property Red Bank: Downtown, office space available 1350 sq ft vaulted ceilings. Fios internet ready, parking available. Call Art 732-222-3553
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
LIVINGSTON: By owner, 973-900-2143, 5 BR, 2 BTH, FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE, LAUNDRY ROOM, KITCHEN, DR, LR, RECENTLY RENOVATED. BEST PRICES FOR BIL EVEL HOME. BEST IN TOWN, LEVEL LOT. ASK 519K. CALL OWNER. Residential/Commercial Howell, NJ Near Lakewood, 20,000 sq ft asking 650k. Reasonably priced! Call now Dominick 908-415-2299 or Sal 718-853-3629
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
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
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
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
For Sale, NJ White Township, NJ: 4 BR, 2 bth, $369K www.discount-travel-packages.us Call Marleny 908-246-2457
Apartment For Rent Sussex County, Hamburg: Newly renovated, 1 BR apartment. Available immediately. 973-827-0432
LINDEN: 4 & 5 room apts $980-$1200. 2 BRs, newly painted & renovated. No pets, no smoking. 1 ½ month security. Call after 9am 908-862-5444 Email: ndc@comcast.net Elizabeth: Delmora, large 1 BR, BR 12x 16, new hardwood floors walkin closet, large living room with carpet, eat in kitchen, quiet building, close to shopping and transportation, heat & water included. $835, monthly, no pets. 973-539-7827 Kings Point, Delray Beach: CONDO Capri Delux, 2 BR, 2 bath, newly renovated, unfurnished. Yearly lese $800/month. (201)286-3056
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 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
Apartment For Sale Glen Cove, 4 Rooms, lg LR, lovely kit, 2 BR, W/D hook-up, free storage & parking. Near beach. $1500/month + util. 516-676-0324
Office space for rent. 1,300-2,500 sq ft. Prime grnd flr, reception area + 9 modern ofc. $30ft. 581 Middle Neck Rd. Owner 212-874-4477
Apt for rent Somerville, spacious, 1 BR. Available immediately, rent includes heat & hot water, on-site laundry, easy to commute to NYC. Ask about move-in specials. 973-854-1107
Condos/Co ops/NJ Hoboken-$1.15 m secluded carriage house, 3 firplaces, luxury, appliance package, patio +w/trellis+hot tub, terrace 3 flrs 201-400-3986
FOR SALE, 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
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 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
Commercial property HBWE REALTY Ranway/Linden NJ Warehouse 15,000, 30, 000& 40,000 22 ft high, plenty of parking space, Avail for imm purchase or lease! Call Barry Littman 917-363-3974
Jersey city warehouse space Available. 10,000+ sf. Call Joe or Ben, 718-947-5037 HELP WANTED-NJ Pharmacist position available in Lakewood, NJExc, salary. Pleasant work envirnment. Gershon: 732-666-1748
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.
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
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Cedar Grove:
Route 23 South, 20 mins from NY. Building 5 years old. Condo 2608 sq ft, 9 rooms, 3 bed, 2 bth. This home is to be sold AS IS, FULLY FURNISHED. All brand new furnishings and newly renovated. Includes exclusive furnishings, Persian Rugs, large chandelier in formal dining room plus 6 chandeliars throughout. Cathedral ceilings and cove moldings. Each room has its own décor and is custom furnished accordingly, including special lighting and Tiffany lamps. Home has 2 granite fireplaces, custom created. Eat-in kitchen with granite tops and stainless steel appliances, open floor plan into recreation room including 11 foot entertainment center, matching granite fireplace, dry bar, recessed storage. There are a number of exclusive pictures on walls throughout. Dining room wall unit filled with exquisite silver, crystal pitchers and glassware including champagne, red and white wine, water goblets. Kneed walls are onyx topped and display Italian Morani pitchers. Master bath has his and her matching granite vanities and 6 ½ brand new Jacuzzi. 2nd bath has floor to ceiling custom tile and marble. Separate laundr room with high end LG washer and dryer, two large terraces. Daytime 973-575-8635, 973-303-3370 Sell Price...$795,500
Property Management Experience company serving MICHIGAN, OHIO AND INDIANA Call Shepherd Properties 248-217-5040
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 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 lvg Message
Position: Director of Community Development Description: Growing, special needs yeshiva serving the Sephardic community, is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and self-motivated individual with a passion for Jewish education to assist the Board of Directors and administrative team in developing new financial resources for the school. Strong communication and organizational skills a must. Sales/marketing experience preferred. Hours: Flexible schedule (FT or PT) Salary: Performance-based compensation package Location: Brooklyn, Manhattan Contact: Rabbi Kanefsky (732) 460-1700 extension 156
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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
Boca Raton: For sale or rent, 3 Bdrm, 2bth, single family home with garage. Manotya Circle. Nr Shul, just upgraded. Contact 561-627-0550
North Myrtle Beach for sale1 bdrm, 1 bth, pool. Asking $85,000 Call: 718-661-1286
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
Kings Point, Delray Beach: Monaco, 1/1.5 furnished on canal. Tiled $550/mo+ or buy. 303-328-5202
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
Glatt Kosher takeout/catering in No. Miami Beach for sale. 30 years in business. Long Lease. 305-992-0045
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
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 CUSPalm Coast: New home construction, located along northeast Atlantic coast and intercoastal waterway. Costume home builder (FL license CGC 516265) Review your floor plans and features at www.stoughtonluxuryhome s.com Summer building incentives apply through august 31, 2009. Call for details 386-586-5665, ask for Will or John. M-F 9 am to 5 pm.
W Palm Beach, FL. 1 BR condo, 1 ½ bth, corn apt, immac. Sr gated commun, wlk to shul $30K. 917-453-5225
West Coast, FL living at it best, 2 BR and 3 BR, double wide manufactured homes in gated adult community, land lease. 40 and over, lot of activities, near beach, major attractions. Golf and more large clubhouse, gym & pool. Near Tampa Area. Call Side Kixx @ 727-359-4547 or 727-810-0233 Sidekixx@tampabay.rr.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
TOM 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
RE for sale. Hamburg area. Newly renovated 1 BR apt. Available immediately. 973-827-0432
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
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
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
330 SE 2nd St, Gulfstream Gardens: Fully furnished, 1 bed, 1.5 bths, includes cable, pking, pool, close to library, post office, race track. 55+ Community, $825/Mo, 1325 seas Neg. Call Richard 954-457-3862
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 Atlantic Beach 2BR, 1.5 bth Condo, Patio CAC Walk to Private Beach, Boardwalk + Temple Private parking, Low Main. $399K 516-596-7305
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
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
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
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 Ocean Front Front Condo Ocean Condo
Hillsboro Beach, Florida Hillsboro Beach, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 deeded Florida 3garage bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 spaces, 2675 sq. ft; deeded spaces, 0 minutes to garage The Boca Resort an 2675 sq. ft; 10 minutes to Club, 25 minutes to Fort Lauderda The Club, andBoca PalmResort Beachand airports. 25 minutes to Fort $719,000 Lauderdale Palm Beach Contact: Garyand Birmingham, SVP airports. $719,000 Rutenberg Realty 954.464.4336 Contact: Gary Birmingham, www.garybirmingham.com
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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
Specializing in Luxury Ocean Fron 954.464.4336 Condos and Estate Homes in www.garybirmingham.com Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, “Specializing in Luxury Highland Beach, Beach Ocean Hillsboro Front and Fort Lauderdale Beach.” Condos and Estate Homes in
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Florida Condo for sale Orlando New 5 star resort, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bath townhouse. All Amenities, 5 minutes to Disney/universal. $125/night. Chuck 908-874-7018
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
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
Seasonal Rentals, South Florida: Hemisphere 2/2, 15 condo furnished and equipped. Min 3 months rental from $1800 per month. Contact- Pepe & Martha Peña. 305-905-4392 www.oceandreamsrealty.com
Miami Beach, Carriage House. New lrg 2 BR, 2 bth w/ocean vu. New ksher kit-shabbat mode. Shab elevator, shul in bldg. Winter rental and or Pesach. Call 201-8369642 or email: stevenschiefer@hotmail.com
Wynmoor Coconut Creek, FL: Furn 2 BR/2 full bth, elev bldg, golf, tennis, swim, movies, bus svc, deli on premise. Full security, emergency med. Rent for 4 mo/ Get 6 mo deal. Call Ralph 215-957-7680
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
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
MIAMI BEACH, Portugal Towers, Ocean view, 2 BRs. Weekly or monthly Rental. Call: 718-753-4479
Hallandale: 1817 S. Ocean Dr. Large, 1 BR, 1.5 bth, unfurn, Bay&Ocean views. $950 a month, yearly. Call owner: 954-457-8570
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
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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
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
Shabbos in Maimi! Tasty Heimishe shabbos meals. When craving a good heimishe home cooked meal for shabbos. Call Schmulie Fried 347-242-4955
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For Rent 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
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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
NAHALAO’T/ REHAVIA: Private house, extremely house. 15 rooms, parking, elevator, garden, shalter. 054-238-2016 no5floor@gmail.com
For holidays + year vacations Penthouse in Ashdod, fully furnished on the beach. 4 rooms, good for 6 people. From 2 weeks to 3 months. 646-413-3826 jacomogador@yahoo.com
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
Jerus, central. New 4 BR lux apt in 18 unit bldg. incl all linen, applncs, Kitch ware. Kosher & sh shab. Short Term rentals. 416-782-6791
Lev Yerushlayim: Renov 1 BR furn apt. Sleeps 4. All amens. Avail 9/7-10/16, part or all. 937-304-4026