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BY MAAYANA MISKIN The Isreal Defence Force, spy case revealed Thursday began in late 2008, with the publication of an article in Haaretz. The article, by writer Uri Blau, accused the IDF of continuing a policy of targeted assassination of terrorists despite a Supreme Court order favoring arrests whenever possible. ources in the defense establishment who saw the article – and other pieces by Blau – realized that the writer's references to the timing and location of IDF arrest operations were unusually detailed. They suspected that Blau had somehow obtained top-secret military documents.
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Investigation launched The Chief of Staff requested an investigation, and the request was approved by then-Attorney General Menachem Mazuz. The Israel Security Agency (ISA), police and IDF began a joint investigation aimed at returning the classif ied material and f inding the person responsible for taking them. The investigation, which was kept under wraps, was subject to oversight by the court system and government
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Celebrating Israel’s 62 Years of Independence
BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER In hopes of reaching an agreement on the many nuclear related issues, President Barak Obama greeted Chinese President Hu Jintao at the beginning of the summit. US President Barak Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao in a summit warm-up session before the US leader sat down with his guests at a working dinner Monday night. fter the Hu meeting, White House national security aide Jeff Bader said Iran was a major topic of discussion at the 90-minute session. "They're prepared to work with us," Bader said, interpreting that willingness as "another sign of international unity on this issue." The upbeat assessment reflected a recent warming of US-Chinese diplomatic ties. Still, the meeting produced no breakthroughs. And Chinese spokesman Ma Zhaoxu did not mention sanctions in a statement on Hu's meeting with Obama. Ma said China hopes all parties will step up diplomatic efforts and seek ways to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue through negotiations. "China and the United States share the same overall goal on the Iranian nuclear issue," the Chinese statement said.
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In Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said: "China always believes that dialogue and negotiation are the best way out for the issue. Pressure and sanctions cannot fundamentally solve it." But she added that China supports a "dual-track strategy," combining diplomacy with the possibility of international sanctions against Iran. The US already has the robust backing of Great Britain, France and Germany in adopting further sanctions against Iran. Russia, too, has shown a willingness to join the sanctions effort, which, if China came on board, would produce the required clean sweep of permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Brazil and Turkey, which both hold nonpermanent seats on the U.N. Security Council, are studying an alternative proposal to deal with Iran's controversial nuclear program, Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said Monday. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da
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This week (Tuesday April 20th) Israel will be celebrating its 62nd year as an independent state. The festivities start the day before (Monday night) with the transition from the Israeli Memorial Day to Independence Day, when Israel remembers the soldiers that had fallen in the fight for independence and the struggle to survive the many wars and skirmishes with its many enemies. few years ago victims of Arab terror were also included in the memorial ceremonies in recognition of their sacrif ice to the Jewish nation. The main state celebration is held at the Grave of Theodore Hertzl in Jerusalem. The yearly transition from commemoration to celebration is very moving with ceremonies in most communities. On Tuesday Israelis will take holiday trips to Jerusalem and hikes to the national parks especially those that
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Thousands Attend March of the Living in Auschwitz Thousands of young Jews along with Holocaust survivors marched Monday at Auschwitz to remember those who perished in the Nazi death camp.
died in the gas chambers at Auschwitz or from starvation, disease and forced labor at the camp that German Nazis built in occupied Poland during World War II, which was only liberated at the end of the war in 1945. Many in Monday's annual march also wore black arm bands or carried black ribbons in memory of Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and his wife, Maria, who were killed in a plane crash Saturday along with 94 others en route to WWII-era observances in western Russia. Israeli Ambassador Zvi Rav-Ner read out a
he 10,000 or so people from around the world attending the annual March of the Living walked the stretch of about 3 kilometers (2 miles) between the red-brick Auschwitz compound and the death camp's wooden barracks section of Birkenau. At least 1.1 million people - mostly Jews -
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message in Hebrew, English and Polish saying this year's marchers were also paying homage to Kaczynski and the other plane crash victims. Lech Kaczynski and his wife were friends of the state of Israel and of the Jewish nation. Today we will march in solidarity with the entire Polish nation, Rav-Ner said while standing by the infamous gate with a sign reading Arbeit Macht Frei, or Work Makes You Free. By tradition, the march started with the blowing of the shofar, at the gate.
BY MAAYANA MISKIN The center-right and far-right won by a wide margin in Hungary's elections Sunday, initial results showed. The right-wing Fidesz party took 52.77 percent of the vote, and the far-right Jobbik party took 16.71. The incumbent Socialist party took only 19.29 percent. unoffs will be held later in the month in districts where no candidate received a majority of the votes. The results were a cause for concern for European Jewish groups, which have accused Jobbik of anti-Semitism and racial hatred. One Hungarian Jewish group labeled Sunday's election the first time “a movement pursuing openly anti-Semitic policies” has gained power in Hungary since the Nazi era. The victory for Fidesz and Jobbik came as Hungary faces increasing poverty and unemployment. The country recently turned to the International Monetary Fund with a request for aid, becoming the first European Union country
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‘Openly Anti-Semitic’ Party Gains Power in Hungary to seek an IMF bailout. On Sunday, Hungarian Jews protested in Budapest against the anti-Semitic climate in the country in advance of the elections. Recent antiSemitic incidents have included vandalism, a neo-Nazi rally, and an attack on a rabbi's home over Passover. In 2009, Jobbik candidate-for-parliament Judit Szima was accused of approving an article for publication that referred to anti-Semitism as “the duty of every Hungarian homeland lover,” and called to “prepare for armed battle against the Jews.” Another candidate, Krisztina Morvai, allegedly responded to criticism by saying, “I would be glad if the so-called proud Hungarian Jews would go back to playing with their tiny little circumcised tail rather than vilifying me.” The party's magazine recently ran a picture of a statue of a bishop holding a menorah instead of a cross. “Is this what you want?” the headline asked. Jobbik vehemently denies that it is an antiSemitic movement, and similarly denies charges that it has promoted hatred against the Roma
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(gypsy) minority. The party has denied that the statements attributed to Morvai were said by her. While the party denies charges of antiSemitism, it admits to being politically proArab. “The Movement for a Better Hungary has always been primarily sympathetic to the Palestinian cause... as Hungarian nationalists, we can sympathize more readily with a people who have had their land taken away from them, in order to form a new country,” Jobbik states on its website. Jobbik also states that Israeli companies “dominate the Budapest property market,” and says it wants to reduce Israeli firms' control in the Hungarian capital. Jobbik leader Gabor Vona is a founding member of the Hungarian Guard (Magyar Garda), a black-suited civilian patrol group accused by detractors of styling itself after Naziera groups. The Hungarian Guard was recently banned, but has not disbanded. Vona has promised to wear a Guard uniform when he is sworn in to parliament. (IsraelNationalNews.com)
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BY EHUD ZION WALDOKS No doubt anyone who visited nature spots here over the Pesach holiday noticed garbage left behind by picnickers. Every year, after every major holiday, the newspapers publish disappointing pictures of some of the country’s most beautiful areas covered with trash, along with disturbing statistics about litter. his year was no exception. For instance, several newly designated public beaches around Lake Kinneret were given the full inaugural treatment of littering and vandalism. KKL/JNF spokeswoman Orit Hadad told The Jerusalem Post, that 1.5 million people visited KKL’s ands and left 400 tons of trash “which is quite a lot.”
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“1.5 million people visited KKL’s ands and left 400 tons of trash ‘which is quite a lot.’ ” __________________________________ Nature and Parks Authority (NPA) spokesman Omri Gal said that the NPA routinely cleans up the nature reserves every night of the holiday in preparation for the next day.
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Children Collect 1.5 Million Buttons to Commemorate Holocaust BY MAAYANA MISKIN Schoolchildren in the city of Efrat, south of Jerusalem, are commemorating the Holocaust in an unusual way this year, by presenting a collection of 1.5 million buttons. The buttons represent the 1.5 million Jewish children murdered in the Holocaust. he project was organized by teachers Susan Weiss and Tali Samuel of the Aseh Chayil elementary school. It was inspired by similar projects in the United States and Europe. The purpose of collecting buttons is to help the mind grasp the concept of “1.5 million,” a number so large it is diff icult to comprehend, the teachers said. Buttons in particular are signif icant due to their individuality, which reminds viewers that each of those killed in the Holocaust was unique, they said. Among those who donated buttons to the children's project were former Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, who survived the Holocaust as a child, authors Uri Or Lev and Nurit Yovel, fashion designers Ronen Chen and Naama Betzalel, and various ministers and Members of Knesset. Former MK Shevach Weiss added his story to the project as well. The parents of fallen soldier Hagai Lev of Efrat donated a button from their son's IDF uniform. Hagai was killed by
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a PA sniper in Gaza in 2002. In addition to collecting buttons, students are collecting personal stories from Holocaust survivors. “The goal of collecting the stories is to bring home the fact that each one of the huge number of children who perished had their own story,” Weiss and Samuel explained. The buttons are now on display in Aseh Chayil, in nine large containers with clear walls. The stories and testimony have been gathered in an archive. One of the stories students collected, from a concentration camp survivor, was as follows: The winter of 1940 was particularly harsh, and we all suffered from the cold. Most people died, of hunger, cold, and various sicknesses. Because we didn't have coats, my mother decided to sew coats for my sister and I used the blankets we had brought. Nobody in the camp had
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legal advisors. In early 2009, investigators began their search. They soon discovered that Blau was in fact in possession of secret IDF documents. The ISA took the unusual step of making a deal with Blau, in order to ensure the return of the documents, and in order to respect freedom of the press, including the need for the reporter to protect his sources. It was agreed that Blau would hand over any classif ied documents in his possession; in return, the documents would not be used as evidence against him or against his source, and he would not be questioned as a suspect or asked to reveal his source.
Computer destroyed In late September, 2009, Blau returned dozens of classif ied documents to the military. His personal computer, on which he had stored classif ied information, was destroyed. Investigators continued to seek Blau's source, and soon afterwards identif ied her as 23-year-old Anat Kam of Tel Aviv, a media-affairs journalist at the Walla news portal. Kam was questioned, and revealed that during her military service in the off ice of then - Chief of Central Command Major-General Yair Naveh, she had stored thousands of classif ied documents on the computer provided to her by the IDF. Shortly before her release from service in June 2007, she stored more than 2,000 of the f iles on a 'disc-on-key' device. She then copied the f iles onto her personal computer at home, despite being aware that possession of the documents was a serious crime. The documents taken included top-secret f iles with information on special operations, intelligence reports, General Staff
meeting notes, ongoing IDF operations, troop deployment, and more.
‘Soldiers would have died’ Had the information fallen into enemy hands, it would very likely have led to the deaths of military personnel, military sources said. Investigators also discovered that Kam had attempted to give top-secret information to a different reporter before giving it to Blau in September and October of 2008. The reporter expressed interest in the documents, but Kam was unable to hand over the information as planned. On January 14, 2010, Kam was indicted for spying, handing out classif ied information in an attempt to undermine national defense, and gathering and possessing classif ied information with the intent of undermining national defense.
Danger Continues After discovering that Kam had sent Blau many of the documents in her possession, investigators suspected that Blau had returned only a small percentage of the information he had committed to return. Blau, who has been abroad since December 2009, was summoned back to Israel for questioning, but has not yet returned. The ISA negotiated with his lawyers in hopes of receiving the missing documents, but on April 6, 2010, realized negotiations were futile. Investigators fear that top-secret documents remain in the possession of unauthorized persons, and that if even a handful of the documents were to f ind their way into enemy hands, they could cause serious damage to Israel state security. (IsraelNationalNews.com)
Akko Residents Wanted Guns To Kill Jews AHIYA RAVED Two Arab-Israelis suspected of trying to purchase pistols men say they were heavily influenced by violence in Jerusalem and a speech given by Nasrallah. wo Akko residents were indicted for allegedly attempting to purchase arms and conspiring to commit a crime. According to the indictment, f iled with the Akko Magistrates' Court, Hassan Falah Hassan Id, 32, and Khaled Durgar Mustafa Kurdi, 28, planned to purchase f irearms and use them against Jews in case fresh riots break out in the mixed city. Fierce clashes erupted in October 2008 when an Arab resident of the city drove through a predominantly Jewish neighborhood on Yom Kippur. The two suspects were apprehended last month following the arrest of two Haifa residents who are suspected of
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trying to sell f irearms. During their interrogation, the Haifa men said Hassan Id had approached one of them and asked to purchase a number of pistols. However, the Haifa residents told investigators they called off the deal upon learning that the pistols were meant to be used against Jews in Akko. The main suspect, Hassan Id, told investigators that he had approached additional people with the intent of purchasing guns. Chief Superintendent Avi Maor, commander of the Galilee District Police, said the defendants admitted to trying to purchase pistols in order to harm Jews "in case additional clashes between Arabs and Jews break out". According to Maor, Hassan Id said he was influenced by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's speech on TV. The other defendant, Kurdi, said that as a devout Muslim he was heavily influenced by last month's riots in Jerusalem.
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Gaza Smugglers Import New Cars BY HANA LEVI JULIAN Gaza businessmen are now importing new cars - but the price tag comes with a hefty commission for the tunnel smugglers who bring them in through the rocky and sometimes dangerous underground network. obile phone footage obtained by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) this week showed conclusive proof of tunneling operations so advanced that entire cars are being imported deep underground, unscathed, into Gaza. __________________________________
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“Egypt has also closed its border with Gaza, only opening it occasionally.” __________________________________ The footage was filmed in a tunnel 6.5 feet high and 10 feet wide, bolstered by wooden supports, located under the border between Gaza and Egypt. It showed a bulldozer pulling a shining new car through roughly-cut walls, with dirt falling from the ceiling on to the satiny-smooth surface of the hood as it moved through the tunnel. It looked like one of the smaller subway tunnels in New York City. The BBC report tried to portray Israel as the villain, quoting Gaza City businessman Ahmed Bahloul saying that he wanted a new car, “but because of Israel's blockade, the only way I could get it is through the tun-
nels.” The British news service explained, “For the past three years, Israel has enforced a tightened economic blockade on Gaza, only allowing in limited humanitarian aid.” It failed to note that even at the height of Israel's war against the ruling Hamas terrorists who for years fired thousands of deadly rocket attacks at southern Israeli civilians, the Jewish State allowed daily deliveries of tons of humanitarian aid into the region, often at the expense of Israel's security. The report also did not mention that Israel's crossings with Gaza are opened daily for deliveries of tons of humanitarian aid, in addition to passage of Gaza medical patients into Israel, and traffic of nongovernmental organization staff both in and out of the region. It did note, though, that “Egypt has also closed its border with Gaza, only opening it occasionally.” The report noted that Bahloul's shiny new car cost $28,000, with an additional “surcharge” of $10,000 for the tunnel operators (read: smugglers) – a fee that the “successful businessman who owns a car garage” gladly paid, and was clearly able to pay, despite ongoing complaints about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza – in order to have his brand new car. "It's a lot of money, but I wanted a new car,” Bahloul commented. At least 200 such cars have been brought in to Gaza through the tunnels in the past three years, both before and after Israel's counter terrorist Operation Cast Lead, which allegedly crippled the region's economy. (IsraelNationalNews.com)
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Hamas Behind Plot To Kidnap Israelis in Sinai The Israeli security establishment is very concerned that a terrorist organization is trying to abduct an Israeli tourist from one of the coastal resorts in the Sinai Peninsula, announced this week. he head of the counter-terrorism bureau in the Prime Minister's Office, Nitzan Nuriel, said there was intelligence information about immediate plans to abduct an Israeli to Gaza. The organizations planning the abduction are thought to be working under Hamas instruction and funding. Due to the high alert, the counter-terrorism bureau released an unusually strong statement calling on all Israeli tourists in Sinai to return home at once."We call on all Israelis in Sinai to return to Israel immediately," the statement said. "Families of Israelis in Sinai are requested to contact them and inform them of this travel warning." Nuriel said this was probably the most serious alert in recent months. Egyptian security forces also launched an intensive effort to undermine the kidnapping, and sharply increased their contingents in popular Sinai resorts. A year ago, 50 terror suspects with alleged Hezbollah ties were arrested in Sinai. The suspects allegedly were planning terror attacks against Israeli tourists. Despite the bureau's earlier travel warning just before Passover, thousands of Israelis spent the holiday in Sinai. The Israel Airports Authority reported that departures to Sinai were up 36 percent compared to last year. Another 69,000 people passed through
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the Taba crossing over Passover. A source in the bureau said it was "regrettable that people ignore warnings and keep traveling to Sinai. In Sinai, the owner of a beach and restaurant resort told Haaretz his business was packed with Israelis throughout the holiday. Yesterday, an ordinary weekday, he had 10 Israeli couples staying at his resort. People heard about the new warning, but no one left," he said. "The Israelis don't listen to the warnings. They've been driven nuts for years now with alerts about how dangerous it is to come here." "I asked them to call their families and calm them down, and tell them everything's alright. Friends from Israel called me and told me about the new warning, but I think it's unreasonable. If something were happening, we'd hear about it or feel it. "We live in Sinai, the police are all over the place. It's a very safe place," he said. Yossi and Nira Gitai, from Jerusalem said that they had been planning a family holiday in Sinai with their five children for the past few weeks. They haven't been there in two years, but they became convinced it was safe after they talked to friends who had been there recently, and heard tens of thousands of Israelis were vacationing there. They had booked rooms and had their bags packed yesterday when they started receiving panicked calls from relatives. "There had been general warnings for years and we were a little worried, but once things got so specific we decided to give up the trip," Yossi Gitai said.
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Israel Mourns Loss of Polish Scottish Parliament To Go Leaders in a Plane Crush Ahead With Israel Exhibition TEXT & PHOTOS BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER
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President Lech Kaczynski of Poland his wife Maria and 94 other top Polish governmental, military and religious leaders were tragically killed on Saturday. The presidential delegation was traveling to Russia to commemorate the 70 anniversary of the mas- Polish Americans paying thier sacre of 22,000 Polish offi- Polish consulate in New York cers, including 444 Jewish officers, by the Russian Army in 1940 in the forest of Katyn. he loss to the Polish government and its people,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, “is the greatest tragedy since the Second World War.” The Jewish community of Poland will also greatly feel the loss as President Kaczynski and his wife. Both were supporters of the community and were frequent attendees at many Jewish related events in Poland. During the laying of the cornerstone of the Museum of the History Of Polish Jews, being built on the grounds of the Warsaw Ghetto, President Kaczynski remarked, “When studying Polish history one cannot ignore Jewish history and when one studies Jewish history one cannot ignore Polish history. The two people are intertwined, connected forever.” During a recent visit to NY the first lady of Poland Maria Kaczynski visited Synagogue Kehilat Jeshurun Synagogue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and spoke proudly of the rebirth of the Jewish community in Poland as well as the many projects to
The Scottish Parliament has refused to heed calls to cancel an exhibition it is hosting later this month that looks at Israel’s contribution to medicine, science and technology. rganized by the Scottish Friends of Israel, and sponsored by Labor MSP Ken MacIntosh, the exhibition is non-political and will run in the Scottish Parliament from April 27-29. “The exhibition comprises a series of pictures and narratives which presents a view of Israel beyond the conflict and focuses on what could be achieved, with peace, for Israel and her immediate neighbors, something that gets little or no acknowledgement in the UK media in general and Scottish media in particular,” said Stanley Grossman from Scottish Friends of Israel. “I’m very conscious that portrayal of Israel is often damaging and one-sided,” he said. “When violence and tension increases in the Middle East it tends to have an effect in this country thus for many reasons I was more than happy to sponsor the exhibition,” MacIntosh said. The MSP said he wanted to counter the damaging rhetoric and acknowledge the contribution Israel has made. “We have a lot of negative views on Israel that are not helpful, many are poisonous and damaging. Rather than responding to the rhetoric, I thought it would be better to show the ositive side of Israel and acknowledge the huge contribution it has made. “I hope the exhibition will help redress the balance, counter the negative and stereotype notions of Israel and broaden the debate,” MacIntosh said. Branding it a “shameless PR exercise,” radical fringe group Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign (SPSC) member Sofiah MacLeod initiated a petition on the parliament’s Web site calling for the exhibition to be cancelled. “Hosting this exhibition in the Scottish Parliament potentially implicates all of us in a whitewashing of Israeli crimes. Cancellation will send a clear message that Scots oppose the heinous crimes of Israel,” she said. MacLeod, who is also a member of the parliament’s Palestine cross-party group, is facing a charge of “racially aggravated conduct” with four other SPSC activists after disrupting a concert by the Jerusalem Quartet at the Edinburgh Festival in 2008. Judgement will be made on Thursday morning. At press time, the petition had attracted 945 signatures since its launch on March 22. A group of Scottish doctors have signed an open letter also calling for it to be cancelled. Using the exact same text as the petition,
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Maria Kaczynski, Lech Kaczynski commemorate the Past. During her visit she also attended the premire of the ply Irena’s Vow, starring Tova Feldshuh , about a Polish woman who saved a group of Jews during the Holocaust. Under the tutelage of President Kaczynski Poland was a staunch friend of Israel in the UN and other international forums. Mr. Sigmund Rolat, Chairman of the North American Council of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews said that President Kaczynski was a true friend of the Jewish community in Poland and Israel and he will surely be missed.
Scottish Pairlament interior. Dr. Kaye Alston, Dr. Jock McDougal and Dr. Muhammad al-Ashqar from Edinburgh and Dr. Alan Mackinnon and Dr. Ali Syed from Glasgow are among the 12 signatories of the letter. “Instead of seeking to mend the cracks on the road to peace, certain Scottish political factions and elements of the media appear to be more intent in singling out and vilifying Israel at every turn,” Grossman said. “That being so, it was considered appropriate to highlight contributions Israel has made to society and the world at large in the fields of medicine, science and technology in the short period of its existence.” Parliamentary authorities have refused the demands for cancellation, stating that the exhibition is non-political and that MSPs are entitled to host exhibitions. “Members are fully entitled to sponsor exhibitions in the parliament which have relevance to their parliamentary or constituency roles,” a Scottish Parliament spokesperson said. “Ever since the Scottish Parliament was established back in 1999, there has been no shortage of anti-Israel sentiment,” Conservative MSP Jackson Carlaw said. “That is why I tabled a parliamentary motion calling for politicians of all parties to be more responsible in what they say on the issue. “I feel the time has come to move on, and that the parliament should begin to be a bit more measured and realistic about how it portrays this highly sensitive issue,” he added. In January, the Scottish Parliament hosted an exhibition entitled “Gaza Now.” Organized by the charity Edinburgh Direct Aid, and sponsored by Labor MSP Pauline McNeil, it contained photographs and testimonies of Gaza residents and casualties during Operation Cast Lead. The exhibition caused controversy after an entry in the exhibition’s comments book called for Israel to be wiped off the earth. Appearing alongside an array of messages of support for the Palestinian people, the comment, by someone calling themselves “Raza from Glasgow,” said: “Israel must be (and will be inshallah) wiped off from the Earth!”
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French Shul Burns Down; Medieval Shul Uncovered in Locals Suspect Arson Northampton, England The central synagogue in the French town of Mulhouse was burnt down on Shabbat, and the local Jewish community suspects it was an act of arson ahead of the Holocaust Remembrance Day.
A survey of land underneath Kebabish and The Bear public House, both in Sheep Street, Northampton England, has found what experts estimate could be the remains of an ancient synagogue, dating back hundreds of years.
he building caught fire during Shabbat prayers and sustained heavy damages. Fortunately, there were no injuries. At approximately 11 am, while walking to synagogue, Mulhouse resident Mirriam Brown said she was surprised to see smoke billowing from the structure's windows. "It is a big synagogue and the smoke was rising from the area where there were no worshipers," she said. The worshipers present at the time were busy with their Shabbat Mussaf prayer, and did not notice the smoke and flames that were blazing through the synagogue basement. "I called the fire department, went into the synagogue and warned the worshipers," said Brown, "Everyone evacuated quickly and began removing the Torah books, prayer shawls and Chumashim. The worshippers were soon joined by fire fighters who helped with the evacuation." According to Brown, "The ancient synagogue sustained heavy damage and was completely obliterated inside – everything was burnt down." Brown added that in the foreseen future, the worshipers will have to wander to other synagogues due to the bad condition of their own place of worship. Mulhouse's Jewish community, which
he finds, which include brick walls and what appears to be a staircase, were confirmed using a state-of-the-art ground-penetrating radar. Historian and Northampton resident, Marcus Roberts, who is director of National Anglo-Jewish Heritage Trail (JTrails), said: "We've been working in partnership with Birmingham University and we were able to get ground penetrating radar to do a survey of the site. "We found what would appear to be the remains of a substantial masonry walls under the cellar walls of Kebabish. It also showed what appear to be two walls going down 14 feet underneath cellar level. "There was also a square or rectangular structure next to it which may well have been a stair well going down into the synagogue." Last year, an archaeological survey of what is now Lawrence Court, in Northampton, discovered what historians think is the site of a 12th century Jewish cemetery. Mr. Roberts, who is leading the search with Caroline Sturdy Colls, a PhD archaeology student at Birmingham University, warned he could not be certain what the latest finds were without excavating the site. However, he said all the historical records suggested Sheep Street was once home to a medieval synagogue. Mr. Roberts said: "I have looked through
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Mulhouse France-Shul-BurnsDown as a synagogue member rescues the Torah Scrolls. numbers a few thousand members, are awaiting the results of the investigation into the fire. Local Jewish sources said they fear the fire was deliberate, after the synagogue was already defaced earlier this year with antiSemitic graffiti slogans. "The largest concentration camp in France was built nearby during the Holocaust. There is a very anti-Semitic atmosphere around and I won't be surprised if it was arson," Brown's cousin, Ilan Shaked, said. "The proximity of the event to Holocaust Remembrance Day raises speculation, especially since there is a very large Muslim population around here," he added.
The Bear Public House in Sheep Street, Northampton England all the possible documentary sources for this and my research led me to conclude that this area of Sheep Street was where we would have found the Jewish properties in medieval Northampton. "We cannot say conclusively this is the synagogue. "But we thought we would find the synagogue there and what we have found is an extremely substantial medieval sunken building." Mr Roberts says the discovery, which was made possible thanks to the co-operation of the shop owners and Northampton Borough Council, could also prove to be of national importance. He said: "There are so few of these things around. "There are very few remains of medieval synagogues in England. "There have been some structures that have been destroyed and apart from one structure recently discovered in Guildford there are no other medieval synagogues structures that I know of in England."
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Connecticut Seeking to Strengthen Trade Ties with Israel
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Obama Administration Denies Visas to Israeli Nuclear Scientists
BY HANA LEVI JULIAN Connecticut business owners led by U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D) are in Israel this week to strengthen ties with the Jewish State. he Congressman from eastern Connecticut is joined by 18 representatives of state firms from the tourism and defense industries, among others. Also participating is Anne Evans, district director of the U.S. Commerce Department's export assistance center, located in Middletown, Connecticut. ___________________________________
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Dimona nuclear reactor. U.S. Representative Joe Courtney that exist.” Among the companies participating in the visit are United Technologies Corporation, Applies Physical Sciences Corporation, the Capewell Components Company and the Goodspeed Opera House. The group also plans to meet with Arab business owners and other representatives of the Palestinian Authority during its stay in the region. Courtney noted that until now, his state has not been very active in promoting its products overseas. (IsraelNationalNews.com)
The Obama administration is now denying U.S. visas to Israeli scientists who work at that nation’s Dimona nuclear reactor. ccording to a report in the Israeli newspaper Maariv “…. workers at the Dimona reactor who submitted visa requests to visit the United States for ongoing university education in Physics, Chemistry and Nuclear Engineering — have all been rejected, specifically because of their association with the Dimona reactor. This is a new policy decision of the Obama administration, since there never used to be an issue with the reactor’s workers from studying in the USA,
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and till recently, they received visas and studied in the USA.” Israeli defense off icials are stating these workers have no criminal records in the U.S. or Israel and have been singled out purely because of their place of employment. Moreover, nuclear materials for the Dimona reactor apparently do not come from the U.S. Zeev Alfasi — head of nuclear engineering at Israel’s Ben Gurion University — states that “the United States doesn’t sell anything nuclear-related to the Dimona reactor, and that means absolutely nothing. Radiation detectors, for example, have to be purchased now in France because the USA refuses to sell these to Israel.”
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Noach Dear Appointed to New York Supreme Court BY MAAYANA MISKIN Judge Noach Dear of New York City has been appointed to the New York State Supreme Court. Dear, a former NYC city councilman who is an orthodox Jew and openly pro-Israel, was appointed following two years in the civil court system. ear was a controversial candidate for the civil courts in 2007, after serving as a councilman for more than 20
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years. Gay rights activists accused him of being anti-gay, he was plagued by rumors of corruption, and the City Bar Association labeled him “unqualified” due to his lack of legal experience. However, after donning his judges robes in 2008, Dear became a surprise hit. In a city where almost half a million residents have been taken to court in consumer debt cases, Dear made a name for himself as the judge willing to take collection agencies to task. He insisted that agencies present clear evidence of their claims, often dismissing cases
if they failed to do so, and even bargained with collectors on behalf of financially strapped debtors. Legal rights advocates in New York praised Judge Dear for bringing the idea of due process into cases involving personal debt. Dear described his own approach as, “I like to fight for the underdog.” In his new role, Dear will continue to preside over debt cases, and will also preside in cases involving foreclosures and real estate equity.
Synagogue Bomb Suspect Wanted To Kill Ten ‘Yahudis’ The lead terror suspect in last year's alleged plot to bomb synagogues in the Bronx claimed he wanted to shoot President Bush "700 times" and repeatedly called Osama Bin Laden "my brother," according to transcripts of FBI recordings filed in federal court. ederal prosecutors said James Cromitie approached the FBI informant claiming "I want to do something to America" adding "With no hesitation I will kill 10 Yahudis [Jews], and I'll have to think 20,000 times before I kill one Muslim. You understand?"
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Borough President Has Sugar Rush Over Domino Housing Plan Borough President Markowitz backed the controversial Domino Sugar redevelopment on Friday, praising the $2-billion condo plan at the abandoned waterfront refinery as “ambitious” and “vibrant” —even as he ordered up a few minor tweaks. verall, however, it was sweet relief for the Community Preservation Corporation, which hopes to turn the decrepit former factory into 2,200 units of housing, 30 percent of which would be set aside at below-market rates. “This plan celebrates Brooklyn’s waterfront and understands the need for affordable housing,” the Beep added. Markowitz’s conditions included the elimination of 782 parking spaces, a small
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“It is finally good to see someone take the responsibility to build what is needed in Williamsburg” __________________________________ He also demanded a supermarket on site and called on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to beef up service to handle what is expected to be tens of
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WAR ON TERROR No One Laughed at Qatar Diplomat’s Joke Richard Colvin Reid, commonly known as the shoe bomber, was a British citizen who converted to Islam and joined Al Quaeda. He was convicted by a U.S. federal court of attempting to destroy a commercial aircraft in-flight on December 22, 2001, by detonating explosives hidden in his shoes and is currently serving a life sentence without possibility of parole in a maximum security prison. He is the reason for having to remove ones’ shoes during airport security checks. hat is why it comes as no surprise that no one laughed when Mohammed AlMadadi, a 27 year old member of the Qatar Embassy staff in Washington, caught while illegally smoking in the bathroom during a jetliner flight, jokingly told air marshals who were alarmed by the smoke emerging from the closed lavatory that he
scrambled to escort the plane and President Obama was notif ied of the incident. It did not help that Al-Madadi was en route to visit an imprisoned member of al Qaeda. He was flying f irst class to
was trying to set his shoes on fire. Just smoking while in flight can cause a deadly explosion and is a federal offense, but the marshals were more concerned about terrorism. They detained him and alerted authorities on the ground. Two F-16 f ighter jets were
New details about the foiled Al Qaeda plot to blow up the city's busiest subways have emerged as a fourth suspect was quietly arrested in Pakistan. he unidentified man, who helped plan the plot, is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to be tried in Brooklyn Federal Court with Adis Medunjanin and Zarein Ahmedzay of Flushing, sources said. The cooperation of would-be lead bomber Najibullah Zazi has helped law enforcement officials piece together a fuller picture of the plan to kill innocent straphangers around the 9/11 anniversary last year. Zazi and his two Queens friends allegedly planned to strap explosives to their bodies and split up, heading for the Grand Central and Times Square stations - the two busiest subway stations in New York City. They then planned to board trains on the 1, 2, 3 and 6 lines at rush hour and position themselves in the middle of the packed trains to ensure the maximum carnage as they blew themselves up. During Zazi's brief visit to Queens from his home in Denver last September, he rode the subway multiple times to the Grand Central and Wall St. stations, scouting where to best spread death and mayhem, the sources said. Zazi has confessed that he, Medunjanin and Ahmedzay - all buddies from Flushing High School - traveled to Pakistan in August 2008 to fight with the Taliban against U.S. forces in Afghanistan. There they were recruited by Al Qaeda for the Manhattan "martyrdom" mission. They received military training at a terror camp in the Waziristan region, and Zazi was taken aside and given special bomb-making training because of his knowledge of the subway system. The attack was to take place on Sept. 14, 15 or 16 - as soon as the bombs had been assembled - with Sept. 14 the most likely date, sources said. Zazi acknowledged in court that the plan
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Mohammed Al-Madadi, the Quatar dimpomat with peculiar sense of humor. Denver for a consular visit with jailed al Qaeda member Ali Saleh Kahlah alMarri who is imprisoned at the Colorado “Supermax” penitentiary. AlMarri was arrested shortly after the 9/11 attacks and is believed to have been an al Qaeda sleeper agent. After questioning, law enforcement and counterterrorism authorities released him as they felt he posed no terror threat. Al-Madadi’s macabre sense of humor about the threats that have led to ongoing enhancement of airport security measures is offset by his full diplomatic immunity, so he will not face any charges. Federal off icials were quoted by ABC World News as saying that he “absolutely will not be charged with a crime. He has diplomatic immunity. He invoked it.” However, the diplomat is on his way back to Washington today and is expected to be sent out of the country soon, according to a senior U.S. off icial who spoke on the condition of anonymity. (IsraelNationalNews.com)
Exterior of Times Square subway station, the targer of the plot. was aborted when he became aware that the FBI and the NYPD were on to him. He discarded the bomb-making equipment and explosives he had gathered and flew back to Denver, where he was arrested a few days later. He began cooperating this year. Zazi, scheduled to be sentenced June 25, has been moved out of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to a secret location. New Yorkers on the 1, 2, and 3 lines were disturbed to learn that the bombers had picked their trains to be Ground Zero for the most serious terrorist plot in America since the World Trade Center attacks. "You hear about such things every day, and I guess this is closer and a little bit more scary," said Abraham (Ace) Bouchard, 21, of Brooklyn. But others said they felt confident the NYPD was doing a good job of keeping the system safe. "I don't worry about it [terrorism] because I trust our security and the Police Department," said Jeff Kasper 19, a student at the Art Institute of New York City. "In my opinion, I always see the police here," said Eddie Borukhov, 66, who rides the train to his shoe repair shop in the Clark St. station in Brooklyn Heights. "In Russia, I was scared more."
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Iranian Threat Nuclear Terrorism and Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi: Iran tested 3G Centrifuges Focus of Washington Summit Iran unveiled a third generation of domestically built centrifuges Friday as the country pushes ahead with plans to accelerate a uranium enrichment program that has alarmed world powers fearful of the nuclear program's aims. he new machines are capable of much faster enrichment than those now being used in Iran's nuclear facilities, and Iranian officials praised it as a step toward greater self-sufficiency in the face of international sanctions targeted at choking off the nuclear work. "Our capable experts at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran have managed to design a third-generation centrifuge and it has successfully passed all the mechanical tests," said Ali Akbar Salehi, the nuclear chief. Iran has periodically announced advancements in its efforts to build its own centrifuges, the machines at the core of its disputed nuclear program. The enrichment technology is of concern to the international community because it can be used to generate power or material for nuclear bombs. Iran insists it only wants to generate power, but the United States and its allies suspect the civilian work is a cover for a weapons program. In a ceremony Friday marking Iran's National Day of Nuclear Technology, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled one of the new machines to a crowd of assembled dignitaries. Iran says it will install more than 50,000 centrifuges at its enrichment facilities in the central town of Natanz. The international community does not have guarantees that sanctions could serve to
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Ali Akbar Salehi, the Iranian nuclear chief. change Iran’s behavior, but must continue to exert pressure on Teheran in hopes that the Islamic republic might reconsider the pros and cons of pursuing nuclear weapons, US President Barack Obama said in an interview aired Friday morning and communicated by the Reuters news agency. Speaking to ABC’s Good Morning America, Obama reportedly said the "the history of the Iranian regime, like the North Korean regime, is that … you apply international pressure on these countries; sometimes they choose to change behavior, sometimes they don't." The US president was quoted as saying that “consistent” international pressure would get through to a regime “which is not a stupid regime, which is very attentive.” Meanwhile on Friday, North Korea denounced Obama's nuclear policy as "hostile” and vowed to keep building and expanding its arsenal of atomic weapons. The blistering criticism from North Korea's Foreign Ministry was carried Friday by the official Korean Central News Agency in Pyongyang.
‘Iran To Go Nuclear Within a Month’ Iran will join the global nuclear club within one month, according to the deputy research chief of the Islamic republic’s Atomic Energy of Iran (AEOI). ars, Persian news agency on Tuesday quoted Behzad Soltani, who also serves as the secretary-general of the AEOI’s Scientific Cooperation Council, as saying that “no country would ever think about attacking Iran” once the nuclear threshold has been crossed. "We do not intend to use the peaceful nuclear energy merely for generating electricity and energy, rather our next step would be expanding use of this technology,” Soltani reportedly said. Radiation, he said, can ensure that “foodstuff, proteins and vegetables are preserved for a longer time and with a higher quality.” Soltani added that construction work on a large-scale nuclear powerplant and a smaller research reactor in the Iranian city of Arak is nearing completion and is now at 70 percent.
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Silva and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan talked about designing a strategy different from sanctions at a meeting Monday, Amorim said. Amorim told a news conference that Brazil agrees with the permanent members of the Security Council seeking a "diplomatic solution," but has a different perspective on how the issue should be approached. Erdogan said at a speech on the sidelines of the conference that his country does not want Iran or any other nation to have nuclear weapons. While the United States worries about Iran's nuclear program, Turkey has its own concerns about Israel's nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opted not to attend Obama's summit, and insiders said he had expected Turkey and Egypt to use the conference as a platform to challenge him over his country's widely assumed nuclear arsenal, which the Jewish state never has acknowledged. Iran's UN ambassador, Mohammad Khazee, said that Obama's new nuclear policy - which excludes Iran from a US pledge not to use nuclear weapons against countries that do not have them - an act of "state terrorism" because it threatens nations with weapons of mass destruction.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainians, who gave a major boost to arms control in 1994 when they agreed to surrender the nuclear weapons they inherited in the collapse of the Soviet Union, agreed to get rid of their weapons-grade fuel by 2012. Some details are yet to be worked out, including how and where the nuclear fuel will be disposed of, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said. The material could be sent to the US or Russia, but he declined to specify the amount, other than to say it was enough to make several nuclear weapons. The focus of the summit is tons of plutonium and highly enriched uranium thath are believed to be insufficiently protected from international criminal gangs and terrorist organizations. A new report from a Harvard nonproliferation expert, for example, finds that Pakistan's small but growing stockpile faces "immense" threats and is the worlds least secure from theft or attack. However, Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said his country's nuclear weapons are well-guarded. The officials at the summit are expected to sign a joint declaration to guide future work toward locking away and cleansing the globe of materials still too easily accessible to terrorists.
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Assemblyman Cymbrowitz’ Awards Local Students in Holocaust Remembrance Contest BY OSWALT M. HEYMANN Over 300 people – students, Holocaust survivors, community members, teachers, principals – joined Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz in remembering the Holocaust on Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Sunday, at a ceremony honoring the winners of the Assemblyman’s Holocaust Essay, Poetry, Performance and Art Contest. didn’t want to just remember those who perished in the Holocaust, as important as that is. I wanted to do more. This ceremony, like the contest, was dedicated to the children. As we honor the memory of the 1.5 million young victims of the Holocaust, we must work to protect the children of today. It is important that we use the horrors of the Holocaust to teach students about the dangers of hatred. My contest was designed to do just that by requiring students to study the Holocaust and then express their feelings using their personal talents,” Cymbrowitz explained. Winning artwork greeted ceremony attendees as they entered the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center and student performances were interspersed with speakers and a moving candlelight ceremony, to further focus attention on young people. The performances, which included a cellist, choral reading group, poet, films and chorus all explored themes related to the Holocaust. The three dimensional artwork vividly conveyed the horrors of the Nazi era with detailed depictions of concentration camps
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Assemblyman Cymbrowitz thanking the choral reading group from The Yeshiva of Manhattan Beach after they performed. (Photo Taken by Butch)
and even a small coffin with bones. “It was obvious from the quality of the written entries and artwork submitted to my contest from local public and parochial schools and yeshivas, that the young entrants truly understood what occurred during the Holocaust,” Cymbrowitz stated. “I was amazed at how well they were able to communicate their messages to others.” Included in the exhibit area was an exhibit on loan from The Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Archives, paying tribute to the “Diplomats of Mercy.” These individuals, stationed in various European embassies of Europe worked to save the lives of thousands of Jews, often without the permission of their own govern-
Assemblyman Cymbrowitz (L-R) with his parents, Sam and Sonia Cymbrowitz, who are Holocaust survivors, and Ruth and Jack Gruener, who spoke about how they survived the Holocaust.
ments. Many remained anonymous until very recently. New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli traveled from Albany to talk to the young audience about the dangers of hatred. DiNapoli pointed out that we can never let our guard down because hatred continues to be a part of the makeup of the world.
Assemblyman Cymbrowitz with Edward R. Murrow High School’s Women’s Chorus. The group sang The Star Spangled Banner and Hatikva, as well as a Holocaust related song.
Assemblyman Cymbrowitz congratulating Midwood High School’s Tehreem Riaz after she recited her moving poem. Other elected officials, including Rep. Anthony Weiner, State Senator Carl Kruger and Assemblyman Richard Brodsky echoed DiNapoli’s message, reminding the students that hatred is dangerous, even if it’s not on the scale that occurred during the Holocaust. Mill Basin resident, Holocaust survivor and author of “Destined to Live,” Ruth Gruener and her husband Jack, discussed their personal survival stories, putting human faces on the Holocaust’s statistics. Mrs. Gruener spent eight months hiding from the Nazis with a non-Jewish family, while her husband survived being a prisoner in ten concentration camps. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz told the students that, “Perpetuating the lessons that are to be learned from the Holocaust, as you have done by participating in this contest, is more important than ever because as we approach the 70th anniversary of the end of
the Holocaust, there are fewer survivors to provide firsthand evidence of the atrocities.” Over 600 students entered the contest, representing diverse religions and nationalities. The essays, poems, performances and artwork were judged on three levels – elementary, middle and high school. Every student entering the contest will receive an Assembly Certificate of Merit. The winning entries were awarded cash prizes, the students also received Holocaust books and the schools of the first place winners will receive computers. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz, who is a second generation Holocaust survivor, has sponsored the Holocaust Essay, Poetry, Performance and Art Contest annually for the past ten years. This year marks the first year that the ceremony was conducted as a standalone event. In previous years it was part of the Holocaust Memorial Committee’s Holocaust Gathering in June. “Since the contest and ceremony are for the children of this community, I wanted to expand the educational offerings. Today’s ceremony provides me with the opportunity of educating, as well as honoring, the young participants,” Cymbrowitz explained. The Holocaust Essay, Poetry, Performance and Art Contest is sponsored in conjunction with the Holocaust Memorial Committee, the Lena Cymbrowitz Foundation and the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center.
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Landlords Get Help With Managing Rentals BY PHOEBE CHONGCHUA Many landlords love the income they get from their rentals but hate the business of managing their properties. Meanwhile, other people are interested in becoming a landlord but are concerned that it's too much work. That's where Rentometer (a free service to compare rent rates) and its advanced product, RentometerPro (an automated rental management system) are helping ease the work load for landlords. e're essentially acting as an impartial third party for both people [landlord and tenant] to interact in a really convenient way that is up to date with the times," says Allison Atsiknoudas, CEO of Rentometer. Atsiknoudas says people who are interested in becoming landlords but also have some fear about the expense and cost of managing a property should note that there are simplified ways to manage your rental. "Now, there are options," says Atsiknoudas. "It's only been recently that there have been management solutions for people who own just a few units." That's good news for the approximately 90 percent of United States rental owners who each manage only a few rental properties. "The tool Rentometer itself is a way to compare actual active rental rates for the market in a specific area. One of the things that we focus on is being able to present rent comparables in a very close proximity," says Atsiknoudas. For tenants, it allows them to compare how their current rent rate compares in their local neighborhood. They enter an address on the website and a free report is instantly generated by Rentometer.com. "If you're an owner or a real estate professional and you wanted to find out what you might be charging these days for a vacancy, you enter the unit information and find out," says Atsiknoudas. "A majority of our clients are individuals or small partnerships and those folks really own a majority of the rental property in the United States. Most of the people who fall in that category are people who are in an industry other than real estate and they're just managing some properties on the side—their own properties as long-term or mid-term investments for additional income," says Atsiknoudas. The Rentometer tool and the rental management service that is provided by the company help landlords manage their properties easier and without all the loads of paperwork that often accompanies rentals. "The one thing that these people have
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“The tool Rentometer itself is a way to compare actual active rental rates for the market in a specific area.” ____________________________________ Here are a few other services offered by the company: Creating rental forms. Rentometer and EZLandlordForms.com provide a way for landlords to use a forms builder to create their own documents for their rental properties. Landlords can find forms such as lease agreements, lease renewals, rental applications and even eviction notices on Rentometer.com. Simplifying rent processing. "We do everything from the monthly invoicing of tenants, (both electronic and snail mail), to the acceptance of rents," she says. Atsiknoudas emphasizes that the company accepts all forms of payments from credit cards to paper checks. Automated late reminders. The payments are automatically posted to the landlords accounting ledger and to the tenants account. "Part of our automated system is that if you have late payments, [it] automatically sends out friendly reminders to people to pay their rent," says Atsiknoudas. Pricing starts at $7.99 per month for up to five units and increases for additional units with $50 a month buying unlimited access. "We'd like to be able to simplify management on every level," says Atsiknoudas.
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Hotels May Be First to Emerge in the Recovery BY RANDYL DRUMMER A number of analysts have recently boosted their outlooks on hotels and resorts, with a round of new reports citing evidence of stronger and faster than expected recovery in hotel fundamentals amid signs that economic activity and business travel are accelerating. hares of publicly traded lodging real estate investment trusts outperformed all other REIT sectors in the first quarter, increasing 20.7% compared to the cumulative 10% gain for the broader REIT sector through March 31, according to Citigroup Inc. Jones Lang LaSalle and Ernst & Young also released encouraging reports citing gains in revenue per available room (RevPAR), a possible bottoming of prices, the slowing of new supply and especially, a growing hunger for distressed hotel and resort assets by investors with a pent-up supply of cash. ________________________________
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“Hotels were first into this cycle and they're going to be the first ones to come out of it ...” ________________________________ "The lodging sector appears to be at a classically attractive part of its investment cycle, with cyclically depressed demand levels and low projected supply growth," Citi lodging analyst Joshua Attie wrote in Citi's quarterly portfolio managers update. "The combination of depressed demand and low supply has, in the past, led to periods of strong fundamental performance and relative outperformance for the stocks." A significant supply of capital, meanwhile, has built up on the sidelines - particularly from foreign investors - after two years of abysmally low sales volume. Several deals for upper-end and luxury properties have traded over the last several months at healthy valuations and Citi's Attie and other analysts expect transaction activity to accelerate in the next three to four months. "Hotels were first into this cycle and they're going to be the first ones to come out of it because they reset their leases nightly rather than every five to 10 or 15 years [like office, industrial and retail owners]," Guy Langford, leader of Deloitte's distressed asset practice in the U.S. "There's opportunity in gateway cities and 4-star and 5-star properties will start coming into demand." Although much of the interest so far is focused on upper-end properties, a Jones Lang LaSalle survey showed that investors in mid-priced business-oriented "select service" brands are optimistic in their outlooks for the first time in two years. More than half of the 300 respondents to JLL's most recent U.S. Select Service Hotel Investor Survey expect room rates to improve over the next six months -- a figure that increases to 85% over the next 12 months. According to the survey responses, more than 60% of investors are aggressively targeting distressed hotel assets as their first choice for investment and many investors feel it's a good time to scoop up properties at a discount. "Metrics like price per key and discount to replacement cost are compelling motiva-
One of the City's landmarks The New Yorker Hotel. tors for investors today," said Mark Fair, managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels’ select service division. International investors are showing an increasing interest in high-quality, branded, and well-located hotel assets. Asian capital in particular is expected to become more prevalent as investors seek to acquire prime assets at favorable prices. "The limited stock of quality assets available for sale is creating a synthetic sellers’ market, whereby there is significant equity competing for property, which is resulting in assets trading at low cap rates, albeit at deep discounts to replacement cost," Adler said. A report by Ernst & Young's Global Hospitality practice released last week at a conference in Berlin also concludes there's light at the end of the tunnel, with hotels again poised for growth as early as this year. "There are a number of trends that make up the proverbial silver lining for the industry, such as growth in tourism, advancing restructuring efforts and improving fundamentals," said Tim Behle, senior manager in Ernst & Young's Global Hospitality Advisory practice. "With restructuring efforts by owners and lenders further intensifying, the industry is poised to emerge on a stronger financial and operational footing. "From a fundamentals perspective, we are nearing the bottom. The shrinking supply pipeline coupled with strengthening demand will bolster the recovery of lodging sector."
Hotels Struggle With Cost-Cutting, Asset Valuation There are caveats, however. Operating companies will have to keep close watch on critical key trends and issues over the next year, including valuation, financing, government initiatives, tourism, restructuring and other factors, according to Ernst & Young's Global Hospitality Insights. Michael Fishbin, global leader of Ernst & Young’s Hospitality & Leisure practice, said determining the value of a hotel property or portfolio with accuracy remains a
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HISTORY
YOM ATZMAUT 5th, IYAR, 5708 -5770 (1948-2010) The Declaration of the State of Israel
ERETZ-ISRAEL - the Land of Israel, was the birthplace of the Jewish people. Here their spiritual, religious and political identity was shaped. Here they first attained to statehood, created cultural values of national and universal significance and gave to the world the eternal Book of Books. After being forcibly exiled from their land, the people kept faith with it throughout their Dispersion and never ceased to pray and hope for their return to it and for the restoration in it of their political freedom. Impelled by this historic and traditional attachment, Jews strove in every successive generation to re-establish themselves in their ancient homeland. In recent decades they returned in their masses. Pioneers, ma’pilim - immigrants coming to Eretz-Israel in defiance of restrictive legislation and defenders, they made deserts bloom, revived the Hebrew language, built villages and towns, and created a thriving community controlling its own economy and culture, loving peace but knowing how to defend itself, bringing the blessings of progress to all the country’s inhabitants, and aspiring towards independent nationhood. In the year 5657 (1897), at the summons of the spiritual father of the Jewish State, Theodore Herzl, the First Zionist Congress convened and proclaimed the right of the Jewish people to national rebirth in its own country. This right was recognized in the Balfour Declaration of the 2nd November, 1917, and re-affirmed in the Mandate of the League of Nations which, in particular, gave international sanction to the historic connection between the Jewish people and Eretz-Israel and to the right of the Jewish people to rebuild its National Home. The catastrophe which recently befell the Jewish people - the massacre of millions of Jews in Europe - was another clear demonstration of the urgency of solving the problem of its homelessness by re-establishing in Eretz-Israel the Jewish State, which would open the gates of the homeland wide to every Jew and confer upon the Jewish people the status of a fully privileged member of the comity of nations. Survivors of the Nazi holocaust in Europe, as well as Jews from other parts of the world, continued to migrate to Eretz-Israel, undaunted by difficulties, restrictions and dangers, and never ceased to assert their right to a life of dignity, freedom and honest toil in their national homeland. In the Second World War, the Jewish community of this country contributed its full share to the struggle of the freedom- and peace-loving nations against the forces of Nazi wickedness and, by the blood of its soldiers and its war effort, gained the right to be reckoned among the peoples who founded the United Nations. On the 29th November, 1947, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish State in Eretz-Israel; the General Assembly required the inhabitants of Eretz-Israel to take such steps as were necessary on their part for the implementation of that resolution. This recognition by the United Nations of the right of the Jewish people to establish their State is irrevocable. This right is the natural right of the Jewish people to be masters of their own fate, like all other nations, in their own sovereign State. ACCORDINGLY we, members of the Peoples council, representatives of the Jewish community of Eretz Israeland of the Zionist movement, are here asssembled on the day of the termination of the British NMandate over Eretz Israel and by virtue of our natural and historic rightand the strength if the resolution of the United NationsGenera Assembly, herby declare the establishment of a Jewish State in Eretz israel to be known as The State of Israel. WE DECLARE that, with effect from the moment of the termination of the Mandate being tonight, the eve of Sabbath, the 6th Iyar, 5708 (15th May, 1948), until the establishment of the elected, regular authorities of the State in accordance with the Constitution which shall be adopted by the Elected Constituent Assembly not later than the 1st October 1948, the People’s Council shall act as a Provisional Council of State, and its executive organ, the People’s Administration, shall be the Provisional Government of the Jewish State, to be called “Israel”. THE STATE OF ISRAEL will be open for Jewish immigration and for the Ingathering of the Exiles; it will foster the development of the country for the benefit of all its inhabitants; it will be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture; it will safeguard the Holy Places of all religions; and it will be faithful to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. THE STATE OF ISRAEL is prepared to cooperate with the agencies and representatives of the United Nations in implementing the resolution of the General Assembly of the 29th November, 1947, and will take steps to bring about the economic union of the whole of Eretz-Israel. WE APPEAL to the United Nations to assist the Jewish people in the building-up of its State and to receive the State of Israel into the comity of nations. WE APPEAL- in the very midst of the onslaught launched against us now for months - to the Arab inhabitants of the State of Israel to preserve peace and participate in the upbuilding of the State on the basis of full and equal citizenship and due representation in all its provisional and permanent institutions. WE EXTEND our hand to all neighbouring states and their peoples in an offer of peace and good neighborliness, and appeal to them to establish bonds of cooperation and mutual help with the sovereign Jewish people settled in its own land. The State of Israel is prepared to do its share in a common effort for the advancement of the entire Middle East. WE APPEAL to the Jewish people throughout the Diaspora to rally round the Jews of Eretz-Israel in the tasks of immigration and up-building and to stand by them in the great struggle for the realization of the age-old dream - the redemption of Israel. Placing our trust in the “Rock of Israel” we affix our signatures to this proclamation at this session of the provinsional council of the state on the soil of the homeland, in the city of Tel Aviv on this Shabbat Eve, the 5th Day of Iyar 5708 914th of May 1948).
David Ben-Gurion
Daniel Auster Mordekhai Bentov Yitzchak Ben Zvi Eliyahu Berligne Fritz Bernstein Rabbi Wolf Gold Meir Grabovsky Yitzchak Gruenbaum Dr. Abraham Granovsky Eliyahu Dobkin
Meir Wilner-Kovner Zerach Wahrhaftig Herzl Vardi Rachel Cohen Rabbi Kalman Kahana Saadia Kobashi Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Levin Meir David Loewenstein Zvi Luria Golda Myerson
Nachum Nir Zvi Segal Rabbi Yehuda Leib Hacohen Fishman David Zvi Pinkas Aharon Zisling Moshe Kolodny Eliezer Kaplan Abraham Katznelson
Felix Rosenblueth David Remez Berl Repetur Mordekhai Shattner Ben Zion Sternberg Bekhor Shitreet Moshe Shapira Moshe Shertok
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APRIL 16, 2010
The Jewish Voice
BMW Fends Off Audi To Remain World’s Top Premium Brand
BY DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC BMW outsold German rival Audi in the first quarter to hang on to its ranking as the world's top-selling premium brand. udi, a luxury unit of Volkswagen AG, was aided by a 35 percent advance in U.S. sales as it overtook MercedesBenz to finish second, just 1,709 units behind BMW. Global sales for the BMW brand increased 14 percent to 265,809 in the quarter, compared with 264,100 for Audi. BMW was helped by strong demand for the recently launched X1 small crossover and a 54 percent increase in sales for the 7-series sedan. Its U.S. sales rose 8 percent in a market that advanced 16 percent. "We are back on our growth track in nearly all the automobile markets,” BMW sales boss Ian Robertson said in a statement. “We intend to continue improving on last year's figures throughout the second quarter.” Robertson is counting on the new 5series sedan and revised versions of the 3-
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series coupe and convertible to lead the way. The 5 series was launched last month in Europe and goes on sales in the United States in June. The 5 series accounts for just over half of BMW's profits. Updated versions of the BMW 3-series models have been available to customers since late March. That and other new models are expected to help BMW Group, which includes the BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, achieve “healthy growth in the single-digit percent range to reach more than 1.3 million vehicles" for the full year, Robertson said. Last week, Audi for the first time passed Mercedes-Benz brand in global quarterly new-car sales. Audi's stated goal is to become the "most successful luxury automaker in the world by 2015," at which point it aims to sell 1.5 million cars a year. Audi finished 2009 in third place in global premium-brand new-car sales. BMW was No. 1 and Mercedes ranked second. Mercedes posted a 26 percent gain in first-quarter U.S. sales to become the leading luxury brand in the United States, ahead of Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus.
The 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, an AW Drivers Log BOB GRITZINGER If your tastes run to serious, macho, off-road vehicles, but you need some room for the brood and would like your kidneys to continue functioning past that 72nd payment, this four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the way to go. put the vehicle through its paces over a long weekend, including wide-ranging duty from towing the duck boat to the marsh and back, to driving the family to church on Sunday, to making an all-highway run to take a child back to school to complete the trifecta. The vehicle towed our lightweight duck boat like it wasn’t there and made easy work of backing the trailer down a steep embankment to put in and pull out the boat. I clicked into 4WD HI, but I’m not sure it was really necessary with the traction afforded by the giant treads in this truck’s tires. We did encounter some stowage issues with the swinging rear gate and protruding rear spare-tire mount hitting the trailer and limiting access to the cargo bay. I’m not sure how to best resolve that conflict short of removing one of the impediments--in our case, unhitching the trailer each time we needed full rear-bay access. Otherwise, the vehicle performed as expected in harsher conditions without flaw.
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At the same time, the vehicle is surprisingly civil and steady on paved roads, with its longer wheelbase eliminating the usual Jeep “buckboard” bouncing we’ve all experienced at one time or another. And while a Wrangler will never be a highway star, it wasn’t tiring getting behind the wheel for a three-hour freeway roundtrip drive. Yes, the steering requires some attention, but it’s nowhere near as tough to keep on a straight course as Wranglers of old. Yes, the engine is little underpowered, but it’s not that often that you have to make the V6 scream to get up to speed in a hurry. Buyers expecting all the creature comforts may want to spend some time in and around one of these before making the final decision. Heat, navigation, power windows and locks, killer sound system--all are good. But little things like free-swinging doors, which may seem all Jeepy and cool as first, soon lose their appeal. It doesn’t take too many doors swinging back into your face while getting in and out or while trying to load gear that you wish for a simple door détente like every “normal” vehicle. And don’t bother looking for a power mirror adjuster, or even a manual one. Just reach out and adjust it by hand. As long as you’re good with some of those shortcomings-which many would list as good Jeep attributes--by all means consider the Wrangler Unlimited. If not, take a look at something in the Grand Cherokee line.
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Rising Tuition? Little-Known Resources Can Help (AR)- Students are boycotting the rising tuition costs in California, but most students across the country are forced to shell out the money to cover the increasing costs of their education. wo-thirds of students are in debt at graduation. Most college graduates struggle for a decade or more to pay off their student loans. The College Board reports that student borrowing more than doubled in the past decade to $86 billion. In 2008, the average debt for graduating seniors was $23,000. I was always told that education was the most important, no matter what the price,” says Stephanie Cluff, 26, who graduated last year. “Now I find myself feeling completely overwhelmed by all of my student loans.” Students who have a lot of debt are usually the same ones who don’t know how to secure free money from grants and scholarships, in addition to getting parental support. Rebecca Porter, director of enrollment at Indiana University, says “part of the problem is that students coming in as freshmen do not understand smart borrowing habits. “Students fail to understand rapid increasing interest as well as fees that are a percentage of the total loan. Interest on federal loans starts at 5.8 percent and runs considerably higher for private loans.
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Whatever Happened To The 5 Minute Tax Form? More than 20 million taxpayers either pay a professional or shell out money for income tax software but don’t owe any income tax at all. ccording to a Government Accountability Office report, of the 138 million tax returns filed in 2007, 116 million either paid someone to do their taxes, or bought tax software programs like TurboTax to help them navigate the thicket of forms, rules, exemptions, credits and so on. But that year, only 96 million filers owed any taxes. The rest either owed nothing, or got more money back in credits than they paid in taxes. This year the picture is even worse. The IRS says that 80 percent paid a preparer or bought software to figure out their taxes, but only 53 percent owe any taxes, according to the Tax Policy Center. Since there will be about 144 million tax filers, that means 38 million will pay for the privilege of learning that their tax bill is zero. The tax code is so complicated that that almost two-thirds of low-income families had to pay someone to help them figure out their taxes, the Tax Policy Center found. It’s so complicated that the IRS itself complains about complexity, calling it “the most serious problem facing taxpayers.” And so complicated that the IRS commissioner doesn’t even do his own taxes. It’s so complicated that taxpayers spend more than $300 billion a year just to figure out how much they owe the federal government, according to the Tax Foundation. __________________________________
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“Two-thirds of students are in debt at graduation.” Fifty percent of the students who graduate without debt took advantage of university or national scholarships and Pell Grants. Porter continued, “If students took the time to see what scholarships and grants they are eligible for, there would be a whole lot less student debt.” Online resources like ClassesandCareers.com can help students learn more about scholarships, grants and financial aid. The Web site has helped more than 50,000 students enroll in universities and get on the right track. Education counselors are available to assist prospective students in financial planning. Let ClassesandCareers.com answer your questions about your financial aid options. Visit their site and submit your information to talk to a professional academic adviser.
It’s Easy to Cut Your Electric Bill
“Since there will be about 144 million tax filers, that means 38 million will pay for the privilege of learning that their tax bill is zero.” __________________________________
As temperatures start to rise, so might your electricity bill. But you don't have to be stuck with just one utility company anymore. Instead of always relying on the most familiar names like Con Edison and Long Island Power Authority, you can choose your own energy service company, or "ESCO." nd yet, few people do. Only twentyfive percent of Con Edison's customers rely on a third party company to provide their electricity and/or gas. Karim Aldilemi, a homeowner in Astoria, Queens and Con Edison customer, believes "it would be helpful to reduce my bill." It's easy enough though, to switch your energy company. Your choice is just a mouse click away. Sites like PowerYourWay.com list ESCO's that are approved by the Public Service Commission. You can then shop rates, and choose the company that best fits your needs, whether you're a residential or a business customer. Queens resident Chris Copeland didn't know about the option, which has been around
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for twelve years. Copeland says "if I knew there were other companies I could go to, I would definitely price shop around." The "Power Your Way" program from Con Edison is featured in customers' monthly bill. And Adrienne Austin, a Retail Choice Section Manager for Con Edison, says customers who choose to switch their energy supplier now have an incentive: a seven percent discount for two months. "There really isn't any risk involved," said Austin. "Con Edison continues to deliver the electricity and gas. We respond to the emergencies." The program began as a way to open the electric industry to competition. But some customers, like Maria Cantinella of Astoria, is standing firm with her utility company, Con Edison. She says "I've been with them for so many years and I have no problems." Austin says some ESCO's are now offering free movie tickets or frequent flyer miles to lure new customers. To make your own power choices, all you have to do is contact your own utility company and shop around!
As the IRS’ Taxpayer Advocate Service put it in its 2008 annual report, “if tax compliance were an industry, it would be one of the largest in the United States.” During his campaign, President Barack Obama promised to end the madness, at least for many. In his “Blueprint for Change” campaign
book, Obama said he would “dramatically simplify tax filings so that millions of Americans will be able to do their taxes in less than five minutes.” That would be a relief, since according to the IRS, you need an average of more than 20 hours just to fill out the form 1040. Even the so-called 1040 EZ takes eight hours to fill out and file. Perhaps Obama could bring back the original 1040 - surely a model of simplicity. So why is it so difficult to figure out how much you owe the government? The main culprit is the fact that politicians love to jam social policy through the tax code, mainly as a way to make new spending programs look like tax breaks. Just last year, lawmakers added a “making work pay” tax credit, a new deduction for car taxes, a firsttime homebuyer credit, a credit for “nonbusiness energy property” and an electric car credit. The IRS says there are almost a dozen special education tax breaks, and at least 16 for retirement savings. Each of these special breaks comes with its own set of eligibility rules and restrictions, different phase-out rates and, just to make it more fun, they sometimes interact with each other in complicated ways. Many of them create narrowly focused but intense special interests, making getting rid of them politically challenging. But tax reform that makes life simpler for taxpayers can be achieved. Back in 1986, President Ronald Reagan pushed through — along with the support of both Democrats and Republicans — a sweeping tax reform bill that traded lower top marginal rates and fewer tax brackets for an end to many of the breaks and gimmicks that had larded up the tax code. It’s long past time for another overhaul. One idea, put forward by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Judd Gregg, R-N.H., would cut the tax brackets back from six to three, eliminate the dreaded Alternative Minimum Tax, and jettison a raft of special interest tax breaks. That effort won’t go anywhere without focused and committed leadership from the White House. It’s time for Obama to dust off his overlooked tax simplification promise and give taxpayers the break they deserve.
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APRIL 16, 2010
Intel Net Profit Up Nearly Four-Fold
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Ex-WaMu Execs Defend Bank’s Actions Before Failure
Intel, the world's biggest computer chip maker, posted a nearly fourfold rise in quarterly net profit on Tuesday.
The former CEO of Washington Mutual, the biggest U.S. bank ever to fail, defended the bank's actions to reduce risks from the looming housing bust on Tuesday.
he Santa Clara, California-based technology bellwether said net profit rose by 288 percent in the first quarter compared with the same quarter a year ago to 2.4 billion dollars. Revenue rose by 44 percent to 10.3 billion dollars in the quarter that ended on March 27, better than the 9.8 billion dollars forecast by Wall Street analysts. Earnings per share of 43 cents were better than the 38 cents expected by analysts. While revenue rose year-on-year it was down three percent in the f irst quarter compared with the previous quarter. Intel chief executive Paul Otellini lauded the company's "best f irst quarter ever" and said "looking forward, we're optimistic about our business as Intel products are designed into a variety of new and exciting segments." "The investments we're making in leading edge technology are delivering the most compelling product line-up in our history," he said. Intel forecast revenue of 9.8 billion
erry Killinger, who led the Seattlebased thrift, also argued that WaMu had adequate capital and shouldn't have been seized by the government and sold for a "bargain" price of $1.9 billion in September 2008. The bank "should have been given a chance to work its way through the crisis," Killinger testified at a hearing by a Senate panel. The panel's 18-month investigation found that WaMu's lending operations were rife with fraud and that management failed to stem the deception despite internal probes. Killinger rejected that conclusion. He argued that even before the crisis struck with force, the government treated WaMu unfairly. He noted it was excluded from a list of large financial firms whose stock couldn't be sold short under a temporary government ban in July 2008. In short-selling, traders bet a stock price will drop and use borrowed shares to profit from any decline. "For those that were part of the inner circle and were 'too clubby to fail,' the benefits were obvious," Killinger said. "For those outside of the club, the penalty was severe." Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., head of the panel investigating WaMu's failure, asked two other former senior executives why they failed to act when they were aware of loan fraud at the bank.
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dollars to 10.6 billion dollars for the current quarter. Analysts had forecast 9.69 billion dollars. Intel shares gained 2.68 percent to 23.38 dollars in after-hours electronic trading after closing at their highest point in a year. As the world's top chipmaker Intel's fortunes are closely linked to those of the computer market and overall technology spending.
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David Schneider headed WaMu's home loans division. And David Beck was in charge of selling mortgages packaged into securities to Wall Street investors. "You knew all this," Levin told Beck. "You're telling us you didn't notify the investors" that loans with a high chance of default were being sold to them as securities, he said. Beck replied that while he didn't notify the investors of problems with the loans, it's possible the loans weren't as risky as company officials had indicated in e-mails. Two former chief risk officers of Washington Mutual said they tried to curb risky lending practices by the bank. But they said they met resistance from top management when they brought their concerns to them. Fueled by the housing boom, Seattlebased Washington Mutual's sales to investors of packaged subprime mortgage securities leapt from $2.5 billion in 2000 to $29 billion in 2006. The 119-year-old thrift, with $307 billion in assets, failed in September 2008. It was sold for $1.9 billion to JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a deal brokered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The former WaMu executives appeared before Congress for the first time since the bank's collapse. As the housing bust deepened in late 2007 and early 2008, "I was increasingly excluded from senior executive meetings and meetings with financial advisers when the bank's response to the growing crisis
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EDITORIAL
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APRIL 16, 2010
THE PEOPLE’S VOICE EDITORIAL
Here’s To You Israel At 62 This week Israel will be celebrating its 62nd year since it was established in 1948. Since that time the citizens of Israel have had many occasions to celebrate its many accomplishments and victories, tempered with the need to commemorate many tragedies. srael never wanted to fight a war. Even before the establishment of the state its leaders were willing to accept a compromise that cut the promised homeland of the Jewish people in half ceding half of the land to create a state for the Arabs. It was the Arabs who refused to compromise. They attacked without mercy even before the British left the country. Attacking outlying settlements and laying siege to Jerusalem. But Israel prevailed, they brought over a million immigrants to its shores, even in harsh economic times, a process that is still ongoing. They turned the desert into flowering gardens and productive f ields with a high yield of produce. They became leaders in the computer and technology age. Their scientists are highly regarded in the f ield of medicine and they are a source of knowledge to developing countries. They are also the smallest nation to launch a homemade satellite into orbit. Having to counter a ban by some European nations that refused to sell them arms, even as they were f ighting for survival, Israel built a weapons industry that has developed some of the most sought after equipment in the world including sophisticated drone aircraft. In times of natural disasters such as the recent earthquake in Haiti, Israel has been recognized around the world as a leader, even outpacing the United States, in rescue efforts. For a small country that is surrounded by enemies Israel has an amazing record as having the highest number of doctors and scientists per capita in the world.
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But even as the world recognizes Israel’s accomplishments they blame Israel for all the evils in the Middle East. Israel was created not as a result of the Holocaust, but because the Jewish nation belongs on that small strip of land on the East coast of the Mediterranean. The Arabs themselves recognize that Avraham, Ibraham in Arabic, was a shared forefather of both the Jews and Arabs and that he is buried in Hebron. Yet they deny that his burial place, The Tomb of the Patriarch, should be on the list of Jewish Heritage sites. The Torah is accepted by Jews and Christians as history, yet the world agrees with the Palestinians that Israel should not build any settlements in Judea and Samaria. Shilo is mentioned in the book of Joshua as being the f irst capital of Israel, where Joshua divided the land for the twelve tribes and brought the Mishkan (Tabernacle), where it resided for 369 years. How can they deny that Shilo is part of Jewish Heritage? The Christian nations of the world seem to have blinders on even in regard to the old city of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. According to their bible, it was in the Jewish temple that J… preached in Jerusalem. No matter how many times the Arabs of the world try to deny it, the Beit Hamikdash did exist in Jerusalem thousands of years before Mohammed ever dreamt of Islam. By denying the Jewish connection to Jerusalem the Arabs also deny the Christian connection as well. The existence State of Israel is the only sure f ire protection against the Islamic attempt to rewrite history in its own image.
Chazak V’Amatz-Be strong and be courageous Happy Birthday Israel
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Editor, think it was anti-terrorist Steve Emerson who said this (and possibly Daniel Pipes as well): You cannot defeat the enemy if you cannot even name him. This was with reference to Obama policies, which have just taken a turn for the worse with regard to naming the enemy. All religious terms such as "jihad" and "Islamic extremism" will now be removed from a central US document outlining America's national security strategy. That document, which was established during the Bush years, currently states: "The struggle against militant Islamic radicalism is the great ideologi-
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train before he was found by a transit police officer. It might be a good idea for people that have the slightest danger of getting lost such as those suffering from autism or Alzheimer’s have a GPS tracking device with them so that their loved ones will always know where they are and keep them safe. Sammy Maza
was so glad that last week’s near tragedy with the lost boy, Raymond, ended happily. The fact that the community came together even on a holiday night to help search for the boy is an amazing Kiddush Hashem. I find interesting that Raymond made it all the way to the last stop on the A
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House for the “perceived” snub against Netanyahu was that the talks were very sensitive and secret therefore held behind closed doors. Is the White House saying that the talks with Netanyahu were more important than talks on the world nuclear security? Well I guess we can all look at Obama and say, “GOTTCHA”
t was only a few weeks since President Obamas shameful conduct towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This week he will be meeting with some 40 other heads of state. I ask, will there be a group picture? Will Obama get up in the middle of the negotiations and have a dinner with his family ignoring his guests? The reason given by the White
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APRIL 16, 2010
The Jewish Voice
70 Years of Solidarity With Israel BY LEWIS KRINSKY, National Chairman,American Friends of Magen David Adom
The headlines here in the US don’t tell the day to day story, but in Israel’s western Negev all eyes are on the sky. Just before Pesach, a rocket f ired from the Gaza Strip killed a farm worker in Ashkelon, as Palestinian groups in Gaza continue to fire mortars and missiles at Israel. fter months of quiet, residents throughout the region are again anxious, knowing the Qassams are targeting them, their loved ones and their homes. “If not for Magen David Adom, no one could live in Sderot,” a shop owner there observed. “The MDA medics are on duty day and night and race to the scene of every attack. I can only sleep at night because they are watching over us and will be there if we need them.” Magen David Adom (MDA) personnel are on alert, not only in the western Negev but throughout the country, where they answer the call for every conceivable medical emergency, from births to heart attacks, every day of the year, day and night. In Israel’s north, where citizens remember all too well the barrages of Katyushas f ired at them by Hizbollah during the 2006 war and the occasional rockets that still strike their region, they also hear the threatening words of Lebanon’s leaders who just this week expressed hostility to Israel and strong solidarity with the Shiite terrorist organization. Remembering Magen David Adom’s heroism during the war, they breathe a sigh of relief because they know MDA is there, with them. We’ve seen MDA’s brave personnel in action on CNN and in the American media when attacks against Israel have been too terrible for the press to ignore. Yet, all too often, their heroic and often lifesaving efforts are lost in the larger story. Even further in the background are the hundreds of thousands of our US donors who have helped to build the State of Israel over the past 70 years by supporting this brave corps of trained rescue personnel with a worldwide reputation for rapid respond, expertise and eff iciency, and a willingness to partici-
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pate in disaster relief elsewhere, most recently after the Haitian earthquake. American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA, formerly known as ARMDI) – the home for those of us who respect, honor and support this Israeli institution – begins its eighth decade committed to seeing that its tremendous work continues and that the tens of millions of dollars donated each year equip MDA to continue its critical work for everyone living in Israel. In the last f ive years alone, AFMDA has raised $120 million to build new state-of-the-art MDA facilities, supply ambulances and emergency vehicles, train f irst responders and others, equip and modernize the nation’s blood services and provide a wide array of emergency equipment and medical supplies as well as protective gear for MDA personnel who often “answer the call” while the bombs, rockets and bullets are still being aimed at Israel’s people. Magen David Adom is a pillar of Israel’s social and civil structure, exclusively mandated by the Knesset to serve as the nation’s emergency and f irst responders with medical, disaster, ambulance and blood services. And each dollar donated to American Friends of Magen David Adom further and most decisively underscores the unbreakable bonds of unity and solidarity between Israelis and Americans, the shared commitment by each to Israel’s independence this Yom Ha’atzmaut and to the mitzvah of Pikuach Nefesh, the saving of human life. American Friends of Magen David Adom sent $21 million to MDA Israel in 2009 and is seeking to exceed that f igure in 2010 with a strong campaign, increased cooperation with our friends in MDA and completion of essential projects. On this 62nd Yom Ha’atzmaut, AFMDA thanks its supporters throughout the US and expresses profound pride - in the trust we have earned from our donors, our seven decades of working closely with MDA Israel and our record of achievement as MDA’s primary and strongest supporter in the world. __________________________________ Lewis Krinsky, National Chairman of American Friends of Magen David Adom, lives in Houston, TX. He has been involved with the organization since 1974.
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A Call for Jewish Leadership to Step Forward BY BETH GILINSKY AND RABBI ARYEH SPERO umanity sympathizes with a strenuous aspiration. It can’t have respect for people who lack self respect." Pierre Van Paassen - “The Forgotten Ally” We have been receiving numerous communications from the People of Israel expressing how demoralized and abandoned the Jewish People in Israel feel by the lack of any strong and meaningful statement and vigorous, public demonstrations sponsored by any of the major and established Jewish organizations in support of Israel's position regarding Jerusalem. They feel that the treatment of Israel during the last three weeks by President Obama, Hillary Clinton, and spokesmen for the Administration has been an unprecedented humiliation of the Jewish State and a willful isolation of it among the community of nations. In addition, they are alarmed at the silence of the Jewish community in light of how the Obama Administration has been making statements and taking measures that everyone knows give license for the Arab population within Israel and on its borders to renew intifada and rioting that will severely harm the individual Israeli, as is already being done. Furthermore, the brazen and humiliating way in which the Prime Minister of Israel, the de facto representative of the entire Jewish People, was treated by the entire staff of the White House in front of all the eyes of the world should not be tolerated. It is encouraging other Western countries, as well as Arab countries, to treat Israel as a diplomatic pariah and even question Israel's legitimacy as a state itself. The Israeli People are not looking for yet another statement from the establishment Jewish community as to how we are in favor of a peace process, a "two-state solution", or that the last three weeks of humiliation "disrupts" further peace negotiations. What they are looking for, and what the establishment Jewish organizations should do, is to express their outrage at the mistreatment and humiliation of the Jewish State and attempts to portray the Jewish State as being the sole entity blocking a successful War on Terror. This is reminiscent of previous blood libels throughout history, where the Jewish People have been accused that their existence, rituals, or means of survival has been the cause for the loss of Muslim or Christian life. The Jewish world is awaiting your affirmation that the entire city of Jerusalem is to be under Jewish sovereignty and is its eternal, united capital. Furthermore, it is apparent that the Obama Administration, from the President to Mrs. Clinton, to David Axelrod, and the President's spokesmen are engaging in an attempt to overturn the will of the Israeli People who voted for the current Prime Minister and his coalition partners. They view it -- and rightly so -- as a belittlement not only to their sovereignty, but also to their right to determine who their leaders should be. On so many fronts, the past three weeks have been an absolute and unwarranted, yet purposeful, humiliation of the Jewish People and the State of Israel. We would expect that the establishment Jewish organizations and leaders would have the courage to stand up, with pride, for the Jewish People and its
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state. Instead, we are witnessing a silence that conveys the message that the leadership of the Jewish community is more interested in being friends with the Administration than doing its duty by announcing to the world that this cannot be tolerated. We look for the Jewish organizations and its leaders to speak Truth to Power. The silence of the established Jewish organizations on this matter, in contrast to the outspokenness from J Street, has elevated and allowed J Street to become the most visible and prominent organization speaking out about these issues within the Jewish community. No doubt, many of our leaders are working behind the scenes to repair the rupture of the last three weeks. In this case, however, that is simply not enough and evades the real issue. The world at large has seen a public humiliation and rebuke of the State of Israel go unanswered. Unless it sees a profoundly public rebuke of such treatment, it will assume that such humiliating treatment of Jews and the Jewish State are now acceptable and de rigueur. ___________________________________
“The World must hear. The World must see. It takes little courage to meet with other leaders behind closed doors.” ___________________________________ The World must hear. The World must see. It takes little courage to meet with other leaders behind closed doors. The courage that is needed now is one where the world sees that Israel, its representatives and the Jewish People cannot tolerate that which no other nation or community would tolerate. Failure to do so openly and in public will guarantee that this will happen again, even if this particular crisis is "smoothed out." Leaders are not simply men and women who work behind the scenes. Leaders of a community are those who have enough conviction and pride in the profile of their community that they boldly, with enthusiasm, defend their People when unjustly humiliated. Doing so stops the slide of demoralization in its people and restores their confidence in themselves as a People, a people with a legitimate destiny. The American Jewish Community expects that type of leadership from those who claim to be its leaders.
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Yom Hashoah At Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun with Ramaz and Emunah This past Sunday thousands joined together at with Emunah of America, The Jossi Nerger Holocaust Study Center the and The Ramaz School to commemorate Yom Hashoah at Cong. Kehilath Jeshurun. he evening’s program entitled “The Spirit of Survival” was a tribute to the courage, strength and achievements of the survivors of the Shoah. Six survivors were honored representing the six million Jews who were murdered by the Germans during the Second World War. Mr. Sigmund Rolat, was born in the central Polish city of Czestochowa and was a child forced laborer in a munitions factory. The sole survivor of his family he came to the US where he became a successful business man. Using his passion and wealth he became involved in numerous activities promoting the memory of the Jewish community and way of life that was destroyed during the Shoah. He serves as chairman for the North American Council for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, as well as being a board member of the David S. Wyman Institute of Holocaust Studies, The Taube Foundation, and is a supporter of the Jewish Cultural Festival in Krakow. Mr. Rolat spoke movingly of the tragedy that befell Poland over the
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the East with the German onslaught and came to America after surviving by being hidden in an attic by a non Jew. While in America they strived to become part of the American scene eventually becoming successful and have been active in many Jewish organization such as the Joint and HIAS. Fanya Gottefeld Heller, born in he
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“We the survivors,” Mrs Laufer said, “can only hope that we are leaving a legacy of courage, determination and Heroism,”
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Stage and film actress Tova Feldhuh reciting excerpt from Irena’s Vow. weekend recalling how the late President Kaczynski and his wife were close personal friends and promoted strong ties between Poland and Israel as well as being supporters of the Polish Jewish community. Fran Laufer , came out of the ruins of her European Jewish community to establish with her husband Simon, numerous Jewish Isntitutions including the Rivkah Laufer Bikur Cholim they also support many other institutions including The Great Synagogue in Jerusalem, and Mesivta Tiferet Jerusalem. Mrs. Laufer is the auther of the book ‘A Vow Filf illed’. “We the survivors,” Mrs Laufer said, “can only hope that we are leaving a legacy of courage, determination and Heroism,” The Engelberg Sisters, Sally Frishberg, Lola Goodstein and Miriam Silver, were born in Poland and fled to
Mr. Sigmund Rolat, talking about the death of the Polish President Lech Kazcynski, to his right Mrs. Doris Hirsch of Emuna woman, co-chairm of the evening, Mrs. Mindy Stein National President of Emuna Of America and Cecilia Margules co-chairman of the evening.
Ukraine Mrs. Heller is a survivor, philanthropist and author. Among her books are A teenage Girl’s Holocaust Memoir (KTAC 1993), Love in A World Of Sorrow (Devora Publishing 2005). Mrs. Heller is also on the board of the Jewish Museum, Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women, The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research and many other organizations. Hedy and Dr. Joseph Heller Hedy survived eight concentration camps including Auschwitz and managed to escape during a death marc to Ravensbruk. She spent the last few weeks of the war hiding in a farmhouse and came to America after f inding out that she was the sole survivor of her family. Her husband Joseph was born in Lemberg (Lvov) . He joined the Russian Army to f ight the Germans and was the only member of his family to survive the Shoah. Henry Wilner was born in the Galitzian town of Debica Poland, he escaped from the train that was taking him and his family to the infamous Belzec Death Camp. He joined the Polish underground and achieved a high rank enabling him to help many Jews who were in dire straits. Henry’s life and successes afer the war were shaped by his optimistic nature and beliefe that the best form of revenge was to build a strong family and work steeped in Jewish values and traditions. International stage and f ilm star Tova Feldshuh, recited parts of Irena’s Vow, a
The Ramaz Mixed Choir performing at the Yom HAShoah Remembrance Day. recent play in which she portrayed a woman who successfully saved a group of Jews in the basement of a German off icers house. Adding to the evening the Ramaz Middle, and Upper School choirs joined with the RAmaz Adult Community choir in singing Holocaust themed songs. The program ended with a communal counting of the Omer El Maleh Rahamim and singing of Ani Ma’Amim. Other Holocaust Remembrance day events happened around the city the country and around the world. The Museum of Jewish Heritage, a Living memorial to the Holocaust held their memorial at Temple Emanuel with the participation of many local political f igures including Senator Charles Schumer.
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Pesach Comes Alive In Boro Park When one thinks of the term “Baal Chesed” (master of kindness), the name that surely comes to mind is Rabbi Chaim Prussman; founder and director of Beth Shifra, a charitable organization dedicated to helping all Jews in need. For nearly a half-century the names Chaim Prussman and Beth Shifra have been synonymous with housing the homeless, feeding the hungry and clothing the poor. his Passover season, as in years past, thousands of Jews throughout New York City and the surrounding areas were recipients of Rabbi Prussman’s largesse as free Pesach dedorim were held at Georgie’s Grand Ballroom in Boro Park along with fre meals for the entire eight days of Passover, as well as the distribution and delivery of food packages to those who are home bound. In addition to providing for those hardest hit by economic stresses, the staff of Beth Shifra volunteers also conducted Torah classes, Discovery seminars, as well as delivering timely Divrei Torah at each meal. One volunteer, Jenny Baden, of the Jewish Voice said, “It was my pleasure to meet Rabbi Prussman while volunteering during Pesach serving meals. It was a very rewarding experience to be involved with such chessed. Not only were they concerned with feeding the body, but also feeding the soul. What I saw was a group that fed not only the needy, but put children in yeshivas and helping to get Jewish boys and girls out of jail and back on the right path.” The sedorim were conducted under the aegis of Rabbi Shmuel Gershbein, a noted attorney in the tri-state area as well as a civil rights activist and champion of the rights of the mentally impaired and physically hand-
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icapped. He has dedicated much of the past five years to sharing the riches of Judaism with the mentally challenged community and has designed more inclusive synagogue rituals within the parameters set forth by the Igros Moshe, the Tzitz Eliezer and HaRav Soloveitchik, ZT"L. Assisting Rabbi Gershbein were Rabbi Alexander, Rabbi Avner Bitton (shamash to Rosh Yeshiva Yisroel Belsky), and Rabbi Yaakov Faucci. The educational program at this year's Passover program included such luminaries as HaRav Eliyahu Brogstein of Aish HaTorah, who led an awe inspiring Discovery Seminar and esteemed Torah scholar, Rabbi BenTzion Greiper who spoke of the paramount importance of developing proper middos in our everyday lives. Rabbi Brogstein's seminars have become an annual Chol HaMoed tradition at Beth Shifra and hundreds gathered to hear his electrifying message. Rabbi Greiper is the author of the recently published book, "Living With the Parsha Everyday - Becoming the Best You Can Be" and is a talmid of HaRav Avigdor Miller, Zt"L. Rabbi Gershbein delivered a Gemorrah shiur on Pesachim 119b and a class entitled, "Ahad Ha'Am and the Six Zechirot". Frank Vasile, New York City's leading expert on bedbugs and a consultant to six exterminating companies served as the chief operations officer for site maintenance and security. Cooking the meals for the throngs of attendees during the entire Passover holiday was chef extraordinaire and culinary maven, Simone, who does not use a last name. One elderly widow, who spoke in
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Israel - Yom Ha’atzmaut Quiz BY RABBI YONATAN KAGANOFF, www.OU.org 1. How many members are there in the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset)? A. 100 B. 120 C. 150 D. 200 E. 250 2. Who of the following was NOT a Chief Rabbi of Israel? A. Rabbi Avraham Isaac Kook B. Rabbi Shlomo Goren C. Rabbi Tzvi Yehudah Kook D. Rabbi Ovadia Yosef E. Rabbi Meir Lau 3. Who of the following was a President of Israel? A. David Ben Gurion B. Zalman Shazar C. Golda Meir D. Moshe Dayan E. Menachem Begin 4. Which is the highest point (above sea level) in Israel? A. Mount Arbel B. Mount Carmel C. Mount Hebron D. Mount Hermon E. Mount Meron 5. Which is the lowest point (above sea level) in Israel? A. The Silwan Valley B. The Dead Sea C. Eilat D. Emek Yizre'el E. Zichron Yaakov 6. Which is the largest city in Israel? A. Tel Aviv B. Haifa C. Beer Sheva D. Jerusalem E. Eilat 7. Although Israel does not have a formal constitution, it does have _____ which serves the same purpose. A. An activist Supreme Court B. The Basic Laws C. An informal constitution D. A President E. A Prime Minister 8. Which of the following countries do not border Israel? A. Lebanon B. Syria C. Egypt D. Iran E. Jordan 9. How big is Israel? A. 6,245 Square Miles B. 8,367 Square Miles C. 15,378 Square Miles D. 22,143 Square Miles E. 31,498 Square Miles 10. Which of the following is not one of the four holy cities of Israel? A. Haifa B. Hebron C. Jerusalem D. Safed (Tzfat) E. Tiberias (Teveriah)
11. What is the Northern-most point in Israel? A. Shebaa Farms B. Beirut C. The Kinneret Sea D. Kiryat Shemonah E. Mount Hermon 12. What is the official language of the State of Israel? A. Hebrew B. Arabic C. English D. A & B E. All of the above 13. What is the Israeli internet TLD (top level domain)? A. .is B. .ir C. .il D. .ey E. .rl 14. What is the citizen population of Israel? A. 5.5 Million B. 6.4 Million C. 7.3 Million D. 8.8 Million E. 10.3 Million 15. What is the population of the West Bank (residents and citizens)? A. 700,000 B. 1.1 Million C. 2.6 Million D. 5.5 Million E. 7.3 Million 16. How often are Parliamentary elections in Israel? A. Every four years B. Every two years C. Following the death or indictment of the Prime Minister D. Following a no conf idence vote by a majority of the members of the Knesset E. A & D F. B & D 17. What percent of world Jewry lives in Israel? A. 20% B. 33% C. 40% D. 60% E. 80% 18. Who was the first Israeli to win the Noble Prize in Literature? A. Chaim Nachman Bialik B. Shmuel Yosef (Shay) Agnon C. Naomi Shemer D. Yehudah Amichai E. A. B Yehoshua 19. Who was the first Israeli to win the Noble Peace Prize? A. Moshe Dayan B. Golda Meir C. Menachem Begin D. Shimon Peres E. Yitzchak Rabin 20. What fruit tree is on the official seal of the State of Israel? A. Oranges B. Dates C. Olives D. Pomegranates E. Grapes
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NEWS IN REVIEW ISRAEL Merhavia: 50 Gravestones Found Smashed round 50 gravestones have been found smashed at a cemetery in Merhavia. Residents of the Jezreel Valley moshav made the discovery on Thursday evening. Afula police launched an investigation of the incident and suspect that it was non-violent-terror motivated.
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Misezhnikov: Bar Yohai Tomb On Mt. Meron Has Great Potential ourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov, who coordinates the annual Lag Ba’Omer celebrations at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yohai on Mount Meron, called on the government Thursday to invest in the site, saying it has "great tourism potential." The Tourism Ministry recently formulated a NIS 31 million multi-year plan for the development of the tomb complex. Maximizing the tomb's potential, Misezhnikov said, "requires comprehensive and unequivocal government commitment."
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Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Tuesday that Israel has "no aggressive intentions towards Lebanon” and called on "everyone to remain calm." But he said, the transfer of Scud missiles to Hezbollah "undermines the balance of power and threatens regional stability and calm."
Spanish Court Drops Case Against Ben-Eliezer ndustry, Labor, and Trade Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, who served as defense minister when Hamas leader Salah Shehade was assassinated in 2002, praised the Spanish Supreme Court's decision to close the case against him and other senior Israeli officials. Ben-Eliezer also thanked the Israel's foreign and justice ministries for their efforts, as well as the Spanish government. "Common sense won out. The State of Israel will continue to defend the right to life of its citizens and will continue to pursue while incurring minimum damage to innocent civilians."
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Har Bracha Yeshiva To Turn Into Kollel
Anti-Semitic York University Student Expelled
ar Bracha yeshiva announced it will not try to reach a new arrangement with the IDF, and will instead turn into a kollel (an institute for full-time, advanced study of the Talmud and rabbinic literature), which will require its student to reject military service. The yeshiva stated it will assist students who wish to remain in the Hesder program register with other yeshivas. In December, Defense Minister Ehud Barak decided to cancel the military's arrangement with Har Bracha yeshiva, after its head Rabbi Eliezer Melamed refused to
n anti-Semitic student at Toronto's York University has been expelled, University officials said. Salman Hossain had been running a website calling for the death of Jews, and the school decided to expel him after a disciplinary hearing. Hossain is now being questioned by Ontario police officials. The Canadian Jewish Congress praised the University and police for their action in the case. In a statement, the group said that the University “made the only logical decision that could be reached in this case.”
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his March a record-breaking 313,000 people entered Israel as tourists, the Tourism Ministry said.The ministry says the number marks a 56% increase when compared with March 2009. Since the beginning of the year 747,000 tourists have visited the country, a 54% increase since the same time period in 2009.
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Syria arming Hezbollah with Scuds l-Rai Al-Aam cited American, Israeli and Western sources, saying that Syria recently shipped Scud missiles to Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon and has trained them to fire the missiles. The Kuwaiti newspaper also reported that the Obama administration postponed the announced appointment of a new ambassador to Syria, who was supposed to be approved on Monday, following news of the transfer. Israel reportedly warned Syria through third parties that it would attack Lebanese and Syrian targets if the missiles actually reach Hezbollah. The United States also called Syria's ambassador in to warn that war could break out in the region if the shipments were successfully carried out, the newspaper said.
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ome 300 people rallied in Paris in protest of the City's intention to name a promenade after Israel's first premier, David Ben Gurion. The demonstrators said naming the boardwalk after Ben Gurion "supports the siege on Gaza." The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for Thursday morning, with President Shimon Peres in attendance.
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'Openly Anti-Semitic' Party Gains Power in Hungary he center-right and far-right won by a wide margin in Hungary's elections Sunday, initial results showed. The right-wing Fidesz party took 52.77 percent of the vote, and the far-right Jobbik party took 16.71. The incumbent Socialist party took only 19.29 percent.
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IFCJ Sends Monetary Aid To Jews Of Kyrgyzstan he International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) on Thursday sent monetary aid to Jews
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trapped in politically unstable Kyrgyzstan, where the opposition overthrew the government following a series of violent protests. Rabbi Yehiel Eckstein approved the special budget. Rabbi Aryeh Reichman, a representative of a Jewish organization headed by Lev Leviev, is currently in the country, trying to contact Jews. There are about 2,000 Jews living in Kyrgyzstan, most of them in the capital, Bishkek.
Alleged Holocaust Soap to Be Tested bar of soap that its owner claims was made from Jewish corpses during the Holocaust has been seized by police for tests. Montreal police last week took possession of the soap from Jewish shop owner Abraham Botines after he tried to sell the alleged World War II relic from his curiosity shop on the city's trendy St. Laurent Boulevard. The police will conduct an inhouse chemical analysis of the bar of soap, which has a swastika stamped on it, to determine whether it was made from the corpses of Holocaust victims, the Montreal Gazette reported. Botines was willing to sell the bar for $300. The store owner claims he bought the bar of soap from a retired Canadian soldier who found it in a concentration camp. Botines' son Ivan, who co-owns the store, said its ingredients are a mystery. "I can only tell you what [Abraham] told me, which is it was probably made from human fat or grease," he told CTV News. Botines said he tried to sell the item to a Holocaust museum, which refused the offer.
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NATIONAL N.J. Gets Involved in Shaimos Site he New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has gotten involved in a "shaimos" site a burial site for Jewish religious artifacts on private property, which contravenes state law. The state's environmental regulators ordered the site to be cleaned up, following complaints by area residents, but it will allow the nearly 2,000 trash bags of religious texts and ritual clothing to be buried, according to the Asbury Park Press. The Jewish religious texts and clothing, called shaimos, was collected from Jewish residents of Lakewood for burial in the days leading up to Passover, according to the newspaper. Wolf Skacel, the department's assistant commissioner of compliance and enforcement, told the newspaper that the burial is a temporary solution until the department identifies a more "proper location." Creating a landfill requires a public hearing, county planning and a permit application to the Department of Environmental Protection.
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CEO Sued for Anti-Semitic Remarks former employee of an online baby equipment retailer is suing its CEO for allegedly making frequent antiSemitic remarks. In his suit against BabyAge.com, Shlomo Hecht claims that in January 2009 company CEO Jack Kiefer told
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Hecht “in an angry tone that he did not want a 'Jew Boy Club' in the office” and made it clear that he did not want Hecht observing Jewish holidays, the Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Times Leader reported. The suit further alleges that Kiefer and other executives “plotted to eliminate all Jewish employees in high level positions, and that Kiefer told Hecht a certain employee was fired because he was a 'typical (expletive) Jew, that is corrupt through and through.'” Hecht says he was let go last Aug. 25 because of his religion. He is seeking $225,205 for breach of contract and $11,925 for legal expenses stemming from a lawsuit brought by BabyAge in 2009 against Hecht that eventually was voluntarily dismissed. Calls to BabyAge.com for comment were not returned.
Most Republicans Support Israel; Only Half of Democrats recent Gallup poll survey has found that support for Israel has climbed to an incredible 85% among Republicans but stands at only 48% amongst Democrats. Overall the survey found that that 67% of Americans have a favorable view of Israel.
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Orthodox Schools in Fed $core rthodox Jewish schools hit the jackpot when federal stimulus funds were handed out last year around the state, collecting more than $1 million through school lunch-program grants, while the city's Department of Education snared just $2 million -- although it has 10 times as many students. Records show that the state received just under $6 million late last year from the Department of Agriculture to distribute to schools enrolled in the National School Lunch Program. The money was targeted for schools where more than 50 percent of students were eligible for free lunches, meaning the neediest. Jane Briggs, a state education spokeswoman, said the yeshivas did well because, "based on the poverty levels in the schools, their eligibility was high."
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Boro Park Resident Gets Maximum Sentence in Molestation Case aruch Lebovits was sentenced to 10 years and eight months to 32 years in prison this week by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango. He received consecutive sentences on eight counts of sexual abuse. Lebovits, the father of seven and grandfather of 24, declined to address the court before the sentence was pronounced. Lebovits , who owns a travel agency in Borough Park, was convicted early last month of sexually molesting the Jewish teen in 2004 and 2005. The victim, now 22, testified in court that Lebovits assaulted him in his car several times over a 10-month period, luring him into the vehicle with promises that he could drive. Lebovits told authorities that he had been a victim of sexual abuse as a youngster, according to Lebovits' probation report, which was read in court. Lebovits is awaiting trial on charges of molesting two other minors.
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Resurgent Kosher Meat Market Faces New Market Challenges New York…The stage is set for the return of glatt kosher beef from Agri Star Meat and Poultry to many supermarket shelves, but the circumstances are far different than those that the company’s predecessors Agriprocessor left behind nearly two years ago. ndustry sources say that there is no shortage of either glatt kosher poultry or beef in the marketplace, with the exception of several small markets that the former Agri served but other producers do not consider cost effective. In fact, the industry has experienced significant change since the ill-fated federal raid and subsequent bankruptcy of Agriprocessor, most notably the emergence of several new players in the industry, particularly in poultry. Agri Star, under the management of Jewish businessman and philan-
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thropist Hershey Friedman, had been producing as many as 20,000 chickens a day contributing to what industry sources say is a “major glut of poultry products” and what has emerged in many markets as an unprecedented price war. The anticipated return of the beef from the Postville, Iowa plant was praised by local cattle farmers that have suffered as a result of the Agri shutdown of its beef production. The company itself is touting the resumed production as offering “extremely high quality” meat products. It also speaks of supporting the local Jewish community, which was developed and nurtured by the Rubashkin family. Agri Star is also embroiled in controversy in the aftermath of the resignation of Rabbi Menachem M. Weissmandl of Monsey, who sources say, dropped his kosher certification of Agri products because of a poor working relationship with Mr.
Friedman and his team. Said one source: “Mr. Friedman’s inexperience in the business did not augur well for his relationship with the supervising rabbis.” Rabbi Weissmandl has been replaced by Rabbi Yechiel Babad of Tartakov. It is uncertain what effect the change will have in the marketplace. Agri Star products, like those of the predecessor company, are also certified by the Orthodox Union (OU). The source wondered about the fate of the shochtim (kosher slaughterers), many brought here from Israel by Rabbi Weissmandl, which only added to the many questions about the future of Agri Star in the marketplace. The shortages in the marketplace just after the demise of Agriprocessor have long been replaced by existing giants like Alle Processing and many newcomers, including imported beef products from South America, primarily Uruguay. Some caterers are still smarting over the loss of “real quality glatt
kosher beef ” that the market had become accustomed to, but one caterer told KosherToday “there are some really good cuts out there.” The kosher meat and poultry market in the US in 2009 was estimated at approximately $550 million, with less than half labeled as mehadrin or glatt. Even Hebrew National which produces kosher but not the higher standard glatt is said to have upgraded its kosher standard in recent years. According to rabbinic sources, under Rabbi Aryeh Ralbag of the Triangle K, “the kosher meat now meets the standard of being kosher.” The recast kosher poultry market includes more than a dozen brands, with one supermarket showcasing seven. This has cut into the sales of some of the established poultry producers. An industry source says “that the pie got only slightly larger but the number of chickens significantly greater and you can figure out the rest.” His reference appeared to be the effect on the long-time large producers.
Kosher Food Sales for Passover a Mixed Bag, Survey Shows When all the numbers are in for kosher food sales, Passover 2010 may show an 8% - 10% increase, but there were some markets that were described as “soft.” n interviews with more than a dozen retailers, manufacturers and distributors, the big story appeared to be some of the subtle changes in the behavior of consumers. One noticeable trend was the move to healthier eating with more whole-wheat and spelt matzohs sold. The recession appeared to still have a hold on many customers as they avoided overbuying and shunned more expensive items. The grocery sources said
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they also noted a stronger demand for ingredient items, indicating more home-cooked items. Sales were stronger in the New York area than they were in other parts of the country. Kosher sources say that natural growth and the addition of significant numbers of out of area guests contributed to a 12%-15% sales increase in some areas in New York. In some areas, new items again drove margins to offset losses on such loss leaders as Matzoh and grape juice. One Brooklyn retailer credited the calendar for his strong season “I love it when Shabbos is free-standing and in the middle of the holiday as it was this year, giv-
ing me three shopping spurts within the holiday. Sales of all categories of Matzoh were believed to flirt with the $90 million mark but some stores said that their biggest sales were not in specially produced Passover foods. One retailer said that he had sold a record number of full cases of potatoes, onions and eggs, as more families seemed to stay at home. But at the same time, operators of special hotel programs all over the country said that they had done far better this year than in the preceding two years, but were still shy of the numbers recorded in 2007. The market as a whole seemed to deal far better with the customary annual shortages than in the past, albeit that there were many reports
of shortages of Matzoh, particularly whole wheat and gluten-free in the New York area. Even those retailers that categorized their 2010 Passover sales as “soft” seemed to indicate that they had at least matched last year’s sales and one said that “he only realized a 2%-3% increase.” He blamed the weaker sales on the early Passover, which he says always effect his sales. Another retailer in the Midwest blamed the ongoing recession, while a retailer in the South said that every few years “there is an unexplained adjustment.” Distributors say that they believe that nationwide Passover sales will at least increase by 8%-10%.
Food Maven Leads Tours of New World of Kosher in Midwood, Brooklyn BY MENACHEM LUBINSKY Shoppers on some of Midwood’s main commercial strips (i.e. Avenue J, Avenue M, Kings Highway) have a good chance of bumping into Arthur Schwartz, known as the The Food Maven and labeled as “a walking Google of food and restaurant knowledge” by none other than the New York Times Magazine. hances are that there might also be some 12-20 people in tow, participating in one of Mr. Schwartz’s periodic shopping tours of some of the better known kosher stores in Midwood. His favorites include Pomegranate, Isaac’s Bakery, Gourmet on J and Mabat Restaurant. Schwartz’s tours typically begin with “one of the best bagels in town” with cream cheese and coffee at his Park Slope home and then proceeds to what Schwartz considers the “new world” of kosher. A cursory glance at Schwartz’s resume confirms the coveted title of Food Maven. He is the author of seven cookbooks, including Jewish Home Cooking: Yiddish Recipes Revisited, the food writer for Newsday for nine years, the Daily News for 20 and the host of a popular radio show on WOR radio. Schwartz also operates a cooking school in Italy. Most of his groups find the visit to Brooklyn in itself an eye-opener, explains
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Mr. Schwartz. Their concept of Brooklyn as a crime infested borough with many pockets of slums is immediately shattered “when we travel down Albemarle Road or pass some of the large houses in Brooklyn.” But what they are unprepared for is the quality of the kosher food (ah the herring samples in Pomegranate!) that they could not even fathom existed. Schwartz has an interesting take on the development of kosher. He believes that this new age of kosher has only taken hold in the last five years. “Look at the ingredients, the quality of the Balsamic Vinegar, and the prepared foods, not to speak of the cookware” and you see that a new generation of kosher consumer is here. He even refers to the popularity of Sushi as the “new gefilte fish.” Although he refers to himself as being semi-retired, he is a consultant to the Liberty Science Center in planning a permanent cooking exhibit (with satellite exhibits around the country) and busy with many other projects, but the tours are “simply fun.” He is planning a kosher shopping tour for donors of the UJA of Central Jersey and is anxious to talk up a storm about the new world of kosher for any group that is interested in retaining him. Shopping tours have become increasingly popular in many parts of the country. It is an effective program for Chabad in interesting Jews in kosher. But as Schwartz’s participants will tell you there is nothing like a tour with the Food Maven himself.
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North African Jewish Cuisine The Nations of the Maghreb The four major nations of the Maghreb, the corner of North Africa that houses Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Libya, have made two major contributions to the lifestyle of Israelis: first, in the large number of immigrants who brought their culture and lifestyles to Israel and second, to the often complex and delicious cuisines that those immigrants brought with them. o taken for granted have many of these dishes become that many of the second, third and even fourth generation children of those immigrants are now convinced that they evolved in Israel.
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Tunisia - Some Like It Hot Few people celebrate religious festivals, weddings or other joyous family occasions with more culinary gusto than those Israelis who have their roots in Tunisia. In traditional homes, such festivals or other celebrations are perceived as reasons for entire families to gather together. On arrival, each family member is greeted with a cup of hot, sweet tea - even before having entered the home. Once settled, hot savory pastries and hors d'oeuvres are passed around on huge copper trays, candied almonds and stuffed prunes are served hot from the oven and an incredible amount of tea is consumed. The actual celebratory dinner starts only when the oldest member of the family invites everyone to take their place at the table. Tunisian cuisine is not as exotic as some may imagine. If there is a single major descriptor appropriate for the food of Tunisia it is that the people like their food hot. In fact, Tunisian Jews probably have as many recipes for making hot sauce as Russian and Polish Jews have for borscht. The Tunisian kitchen, although based on a country-style cuisine, is a rich one. Especially popular dishes both in Tunisia and Israel include tagines - meat or poultry stews often cooked together with fruits; fish dishes that rely on subtle seasonings and vegetables; couscous; merguez, a sausage that comes in what seems to be an infinite variety of flavors and of hotness; and a collection of marvelous sweet pastries and cream desserts.
Tagine with Chicken and Fruits Tagine Wusla al Habib 1 large or 2 small chickens, cut into convenient serving pieces 2 onions, chopped finely 1/4 cup parsley, chopped finely 2 - 3 Tbsp. parve margarine 1/4 tsp. ground ginger salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 kg. (1 lb.) pears, apples, prunes or a mixture of these (pears and apples should be peeled, cored and sliced) Place the chicken, onions and parsley in a large pot, pour over water to cover, add the margarine and ginger and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and then simmer gently, covered, until the chicken is very tender (about 1 hour). Add the fruits and continue to simmer until they are just tender, taking care not to let the fruits disintegrate. Serve with rice or couscous.
The Road to Algiers It has been reported that thanks in part to General de Gaulle, there are more and better Algerian restaurants within the confines of the cities of Paris and Tel Aviv than in Algiers. What confounds the French, but what Israelis have taken for granted for many
years is that the foods found in the homes of former Algerians is so variegated one might easily be convinced that Algeria boasts three completely separate culinary styles. The solution to this puzzle is simple enough. What is put on one's table depends on whether the restaurant one has entered is owned by someone whose roots are Saharan, urban Moslem or Jewish. Even though there are commonalties, there are also enormous differences in the cookery of the three groups. The major culinary contribution of the Algerian Bedouins to cuisine is the delicious mechoui, whole very young lamb rubbed with spices and spit roasted. Urban Moslems devised an enormous variety of delicately herbed stews (tagines), and the input of the Jews was in adapting French sauces and cooking methods to traditional North African cuisine. The following recipe is suitable for serving 4.
Spiced Eggplant Betanjal M'Charmel 1 kg. eggplant about 1/2 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. lemon juice or more to taste 1 Tbsp. sweet paprika 4 - 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp. ground cumin harissa sauce for serving From each eggplant, cut out 3 vertical strips of skin, leaving it with a striped effect. Slice the eggplant into 1/2" (1 cm) thick slices, salt and let drain in a colander for 1/2 hour. Rinse well and squeeze gently. Pat dry using paper toweling. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and fry the slices, several at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper toweling and then mash the eggplant, garlic and spices together. Return this mixture to the skillet and fry until all of the liquid evaporates and only oil and vegetables remain. Stir often during cooking. Pour off the oil and season with the lemon juice. Correct the seasoning with salt to taste and let come to room temperature. Serve with the harissa sauce. (Serves 6 - 8).
Libyan Cuisine Simple but Tasty Often referred to as "tent cookery", the cookery of Libya is not sophisticated but is tasty and healthy. In addition to staples which include milk, oil, semolina, rice, dates, vegetables and pasta products, meats are generally cooked in ways that make for easily digestible dishes. In this devotedly Moslem land, many eating habits are governed by strict tradition. At dinner, for example, each course is served on a common platter and guests are expected to eat by helping themselves from around the edges of the platters. The food in the very center of each tray is never eaten as it is intended as an offering to heaven. In the most traditional homes, beverages are not served with meals. Only after the last tray has been cleared from the table, a communal vessel (guerba) containing spring water or milk makes the round of those participating in the meal. The person drinking should not breathe into the bowl, and must remove it from his lips before beginning to breathe again. After everyone has drunk his or her fill, meals are concluded with coffee and a pipe of tobacco. Because the dietary laws laid down in the Koran are similar to those maintained by
Chicken and fruit over rice. Jews, maintaining kashrut was not a problem in Libya, and Moslems and Jews enjoy similar diets. Each of the following recipes will serve 6 - 8.
Workers' kitchen, Jerusalem Spiced Sausage 1 kg. ground beef or lamb 1/2 cup beef stock 1/2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp. each salt and black pepper beef or sheep intestines as required 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp. parsley, chopped finely 1/2 tsp. hot paprika (or more or less to taste) 1/2 tsp. each grill spice and dried oregano juice of 2 lemons In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with the beef stock, bicarbonate of soda and 1/2 tsp. each of the salt and black pepper. Mix well. Clean the intestines well, cutting off any fat that may cling and washing thoroughly. Stuff the intestines with the ground meat mixture and by using kitchen string form sausages about 6" (15 cm) long. Heat 3 Tbsp. of the oil in a heavy skillet and fry the sausages until dark brown on all sides. Transfer the sausages to a saucepan with a small amount of boiling water and cook, maintaining a low boil, for 15 minutes. Remove from the water and refrigerate overnight. Shortly before serving, place the sausages in a slow oven and heat through. Prepare a sauce by combining the remaining olive oil with the remaining salt and black pepper, the paprika, grill spice, parsley, oregano and lemon juice. Serve with the sauce in a gravy boat.
Morocco - Arabic Cookery with a Difference Maimuna celebration, Jerusalem Although the best and most popular dishes of Morocco have their roots in peasant and working-class homes, this is a cuisine that shows a remarkable level of sophistication. The subtle use of spices and herbs and the frequent combination of meat and fruit make for an interesting and tasty table and, as in the case of other nations that have contributed large numbers of immigrants to Israel, these dishes have become as beloved in Israel as they are in North Africa. In perusing the recipes for the dinner that follows, one should not be surprised to find almonds used in three of the dishes.
Sometimes used as a fruit, sometimes as a seasoning and sometimes as a condiment, the effect of the almonds is quite different in each case. The dinner is designed to serve 4.
Fried Olives with Mushrooms 250 gr. mushrooms, cleaned and chopped finely 1 hot red pepper, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 250 gr. green olives, pitted and chopped finely 1 large onion, chopped coarsely 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. black pepper toast points or cocktail crackers for serving Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onions until translucent. Add the mushrooms, hot pepper, black pepper and garlic and continue sauteeing until the onions are golden brown. Add the breadcrumbs and olives and saute for 2-3 minutes longer, stirring constantly. (Add a bit of olive oil if the mixture becomes overly dry). Serve hot on toast points or cocktail crackers.
Chicken with Almonds Djej bi Looz 1 chicken, about 1 1/2 kgs., quartered 2 medium onions, chopped 100 gr. whole blanched almonds about 1/2 cup olive oil 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped 8 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp. pepper or more to taste pinch or two of saffron salt as required Make a paste by grinding together 1 Tbsp. of the salt and half the garlic cloves. Rub the chicken parts on all sides with this mixture. Rinse well and then pat dry with paper toweling. In a mortar, combine the remaining garlic with the parsley and pound to a paste. Moisten the mixture with 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil and add the saffron and pepper. With this mixture rub the chicken thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for about 24 hours. Heat 4 Tbsp. of the oil in a heavy flameproof casserole and saute the onion until just golden. Add the chicken and continue to saute until the chicken is golden brown on all sides. Add about 2 cups of water, bring to the boil, cover, reduce the flame and simmer gently for about 45 minutes, turning the chicken several times. Add water if necessary to prevent the casserole from drying out. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a skillet and fry the almonds until golden brown. Drain on paper toweling. To serve, spoon the almonds over the chicken, garnish with the hard-boiled eggs and serve hot.
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Intel Unviels Mind Reading Technology With 90% Accuracy
CONSUMER\TECHNOLOGY
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Toyota Halts Sales of Lexus GX 460 After Report
Consumer Report: Don’t Buy Lexus GX 460 SUV - Safety Risk
Mind reading may no longer be the domain of psychics and fortune tellers — now some computers can do it, too. Software that uses brain scans to determine what items people are thinking about was among the technological innovations showcased by Intel Corp., which drew back the curtain on a number of projects that are still under development. he software analyzes functional MRI scans to determine what parts of a person's brain is being activated as he or she thinks. In tests, it guessed with 90 percent accuracy which of two words a person was thinking about, said Intel Labs researcher Dean Pomerleau. Eventually, the technology could help the severely physically disabled to communicate. And Pomerleau sees it as an early step toward one day being able to control technology with our minds. _______________________________
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“The vision is being able to interface to information, to your devices and to other people without having an intermediary device” _______________________________ "The vision is being able to interface to information, to your devices and to other people without having an intermediary device," he said. For now, the project's accomplishments are far more modest — it can only be used with prohibitively expensive and bulky fMRI equipment and hasn't yet been adapted to analyze abstract thoughts. The system works best when a person is f irst scanned while thinking of dozens of different concrete nouns — words like "bear" or "hammer." When test subjects are then asked to pick one of two new terms and think about it, the software uses the earlier results as a baseline to determine what the per-
son is thinking. The software works by analyzing the shared attributes of different words. For example, a person who is thinking of a bear uses the same parts of the brain that light up when he or she thinks of a puppy or something else furry. A person thinking of a bear also shows activity in the amygdala — home of the f ight-or-flight response. While Intel primarily makes computer processors and other hardware, it often works to develop and demonstrate new technologies in an effort to stimulate the market and advance its reputation. Other innovations on display at Intel's event in Manhattan included: _Cell phone technology that would use motion, GPS and audio data gathered through users' cell phones to track what they're doing and who they're with. The technology can distinguish activities such as walking, giving a business presentation and driving. It also compares audio readings from different cell phones to determine who is in the same room. This would allow users to share their activity information with their close friends and watch avatar versions of their friends throughout the day. It would also let users track and analyze data about how they spend their time. _"Dispute Finder" technology that monitors users' conversations and Internet browsing to warn them when they encounter contested or inaccurate information. The software mines the Internet to f ind instances in which writers have claimed something is untrue. It then uses speech recognition technology to monitor conversations. _A transparent holographic shopping display that could be used in department stores to point consumers to featured items. Shoppers could also use the giant screen to search the store's inventory, call up maps, and send item information to their cell phones. _A TV set-top box that connects wirelessly to your laptop and monitors your Internet search history, as well as your TV viewing, to offer relevant video.
Consumer Reports has judged the 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV a Don’t Buy: Safety Risk because of a problem we experienced during our standard emergency-handling tests. When pushed to its limits on our track’s handling course, the rear of the GX we bought slid out until the vehicle was almost sideways before the electronic stability control system was able to regain control. e believe that in real-world driving, that situation could lead to a rollover accident, which could cause serious injury or death. We are not aware, however, of any such reports. All four of our auto engineers who conduct the test experienced the problem in an exercise used to evaluate what’s called lift-off oversteer. In the test, as the vehicle is driven through a turn, the driver quickly lifts his foot off the accelerator pedal to see how the vehicle reacts. We perform this evaluation on every vehicle we test, which includes the 95 SUVs in our current auto Ratings. No other SUV in recent years slid out as far as the GX 460, including the Toyota 4Runner, which shares the same platform as the GX. To conf irm our results, we paid for the use of another GX 460 from Lexus and experienced the same problem. In real-world driving, lift-off oversteer could occur when a driver enters a highway’s exit ramp or drives through a sweeping turn and encounters an unexpected obstacle or suddenly f inds that the turn is too tight for the vehicle’s speed. A natural impulse is to quickly lift off the accelerator pedal. If that were to happen in the GX, the rear could slide around far enough that a wheel could strike a curb or slide off the pavement. Either of those scenarios can cause a vehicle to roll over. And because the GX is a tall SUV with a high center of gravity, our concern for rollover safety is heightened. Like almost all current SUVs, the GX has standard ESC. That system is designed to prevent a vehicle from sliding out in a turn and has generally worked very effectively in the vehicles we’ve tested. It does that by applying individual brakes and cutting engine
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power to help keep the vehicle on its intended path. But the GX’s system doesn’t intervene quickly enough to stop the slide, and the rear end swings around too far. As a result, we are urging consumers not to buy the GX 460 until the problem has been f ixed. The GX 460 has been on sale for about three months and about 5,000 vehicles have been sold. We have notif ied Toyota, Lexus’ parent company, of the problem. We urge the company to develop a remedy as quickly as possible and implement it in new vehicles produced at the assembly plant and those already purchased. In an e-mail response, Toyota spokesman Joe Tetherow said, “We're concerned with the results of Consumer Reports' testing of the Lexus GX 460 and the suggested buyer recommendation. Our engineers conducted similar tests during the development of the new GX and had no issues. However, we will try to duplicate the Consumer Reports test, quickly evaluate the results and determine what appropriate steps need to be taken. It's important to remember that the 2010 GX 460 meets or exceeds all Federal Government test requirements. Customer safety and satisfaction are our highest priorities. We are taking this very seriously and appreciate Consumer Reports bringing it to our attention.” We have also informed the National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration. The designation is rare for Consumer Reports; the last time we judged a vehicle’s performance not acceptable was with the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Limited in the August 2001 issue of Consumer Reports magazine. Current GX 460 owners: If you own a 2010 Lexus GX 460, we recommend exercising care when exiting the highway or traveling twisty roads. Obeying the speed limit and being alert for potential road hazards should limit the risk of experiencing a problem, like that recorded at the test track. We hope that Toyota can quickly develop a software update for the stability control system and update current models with revised programming.
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Best Options for Finding a Decent Kid’s Bike
Always Wear A Helmet BY JV STAFF In New York City it is a law that anyone under the age of 14 has to wear safety helmet it is also advisable for adults to also wear a helmet. Head injuries can occur even with a simple fall off a bicycle even those not caused by a collision. elmets must protect the head against impacts, so the primary concern is stability and close fit. Most helmets now have a thin hard shell that protects the foam against the sun and cuts. Good helmets also have a web molded into the foam that keeps the helmet from disintegrating on impact (I once had a bunch of styrofoam fragments held together by this web after a crash, it really works). There should be plenty of air holes and thin padding strips. Avoid helmets with padding strips in front,
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where they can get soaked with sweat and cause sweat to run into your eyes. Different vendors sell different shapes; if one doesn't fit well and needs the thickest set of pads to stay in place buy from another vendor. For example, Bell helmets seem to be wider than Giro helmets. Always tighten the strap until you can just barely open your mouth all the way. It needs readjustment every once in a while. Helmets that slip due to loose straps are no protection! Make sure that you can't pull the helmet back when the strap is closed. Some people attach mirrors to their helmets and swear they won't punch through their eyeballs in a crash. They don't work for me because I ride road bikes, and all I can see in the mirror is my shoulder. It may work better for more upright riding positions.
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BY DAVID FIEDLER, When my nine-year-old son's BMX bike, inherited from a neighbor kid, died a long overdue death, it was time to buy him a new bike. But yikes, what a dilemma. Did I want to drop several hundred bucks on a good quality bike that he'll outgrow in 18 months? Or go against my very nature and buy a cheapie mass-market clunker, hoping it'll last until he's done with it? t can be hard to find a decent bike for a kid. So what to do? Here are some options for finding that perfect kid's bike.
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1. Go Used - Locally: Thrift shops and Pawnshops Say somebody is cleaning house and giving away lots of stuff. Maybe it's an estate sale or a downsizing to a condo. What do these people do with these items? Frequently they get donated to charities. That means you can also sometimes find good used kid's bikes at Goodwill and other thrift shops. It's not as easy or quick as clicking around a website, but if you make a point to pop into the local thrift shops from time to time, you can sometimes find terrific bikes for a song. Same with pawnshops. People who don't know one bike maker from another will slap the same $15 tag on every bike, regardless of the brand. 2. Go Used - Craigslist There are a number of online sources for used bikes. The Craigslist site for your city is an immediate choice, but the trick there is to have the stamina to watch and wait for just the right bike. Be forewarned - you might have to watch a seemingly endless parade of used $25 Huffys before the right one comes along. And when it does, you need to move fast. Example: I spotted a terrific Trek kid's BMX bike, a 1990's model called the Trek SubDude listed for only $40. Alas, even though I called on it immediately after it was posted at 8:30 pm, some lady had
snatched it up by 7 am the next morning. But all's well that ends well. Not long after that, I found an even better bike, a basically brand-new Gary Fisher BMX, for just $50. 3. Go Used - Other Online Sources While Craigslist seems to get scoured pretty thoroughly by people looking for bikes, other on-line listings may prove fruitful simply because they don't have the same massive audience. Try the classified section of your local paper - either the print or electronic version. Our local rag has a "bargain box" listing of free ads for items less than $200, and there are always lots of kids' bikes listed there, though often they are the varieties that you find from the big-box retailers. So, it's a matter of finding the gem among the coal. An additional place to check is the websites of your local bike shops. Many will have a classified section where people can list stuff for sale, though there won't typically be many kids' bikes listed. 4. Go Used - Bike Shop In NYC there are plenty of bicycle shops that also deal in used bicycles. One of the most popular shops in Manhattan is Frank’s Bike Shop located at 533 Grand Street has an excellent selection of bicycles and a very knowledgeable staff. They have many used bikes as well as the latest models in new equipment.
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Bicycling in New York: Rules Of The Road
With the first warm days of spring bicycles become one of the favorite modes of transportation in New York City. The city has a vast network of Bike Lanes that divide road lanes marking a safety lane for bicycle enthusiasts. But before we, or our children hit the road it is important that we learn the rules of the road. icycling in New York is governed by a series of laws and rules. They are found in the State’s Vehicle and Traffic Law. Bicycles have the legal right to share the road on most public highways and bicyclists must comply with governing laws. Bicyclists can be ticketed for violations. In the case of children, parents or guardians may be held responsible for any fines. Here is a summary of the principal requirements for bicyclists under New York law: • Bicyclists must ride with traffic and thus travel in the same direction as motor vehicles. • Bicyclists may travel side-by-side on the road, but must ride in single-file when other vehicles need to pass. • A bicycle is a vehicle and as such must observe all traffic laws and obey all signals, signs, and pavement markings. • If there is a bicycle lane in the roadway, the bicyclist must use it except to avoid a hazard or to turn left. If there is a separate parallel path, the bicyclist may use either the path or roadway. • Bicyclists must signal to turn on a roadway, a bike lane or bike path. • Bicycling is not allowed on interstate highways and expressways. Local jurisdictions can prohibit bicycles elsewhere, for example parkways or sidewalks.
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• Helmets must be worn by those under 14 years old. Localities may have additional requirements for those over 14. • Bicycles must be properly equipped with workable brakes, a bell or horn, reflectors and, if driven at night, a headlight and taillight. • A bicyclist cannot wear more than one earphone when listening to a radio or other audio device. • A bicyclist may not grab onto or otherwise attach to a moving motor vehicle. • A bicycle cannot carry more people than the number it was designed to carry. The law also calls for motorists to exercise “due care” to avoid collision with bicyclists. Bicycle accidents involving death or serious injury have to be reported within ten days.
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Russian Tourists Favor Israel in Travel Poll
A recent poll conducted by the Tourism Ministry has found that 65% of Russians who travel are interested in spending their vacations in Israel. The poll found that the number of Russian tourists who visited Israel in February of 2010 was twice that recorded in the previous year. ltogether 400,000 Russian tourists visited Israel in 2009, and the ministry is set to launch a spring campaign aimed at drawing more people from the country in 2010. According to the poll, Israel’s main attractions are its beaches, the Dead Sea, and holy sites. However the state loses points for what tourists feel is a lack of sense of security and high prices. The poll was conducted online among 400 Russians who had been abroad in the past three years or intend-
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ed to go abroad soon. Of them, 21% said they had watched the Tourism Ministry’s campaign video and 88% of these said it was convincing. Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov is scheduled to open Israel’s stand at Moscow’s most important tourism fair, the MITT. Not long ago, at the world’s largest tourism fair in Berlin, Israel was awarded f irst place in all categories. More than 90,000 people are expected at the fair during the four days it will be open, around 3,000 of these being representatives of 157 different countries. Misezhnikov claims a recent decision to allow Russians to enter Israel without a visa “has lifted the bureaucratic barricade and made Israel a close, accessible, and attractive destination, and despite the global economic crisis demands to visit Israel have grown in the past year.”
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...Parshas Tazria-Metzora RABBI M. KAMENETZKY There is an underlying theme to the message of the Metzora. This spiritual disease that causes discoloration of the skin or of hairs upon the skin, in unpredictable patches is caused by sins of speech gossip, slander and the like. When a person notices the discoloration, he is to immediately approach a kohen and show him the abnormality. t is up to the kohen to not only to determine the status of the affliction, but to actually invoke the status of impurity on the man through his rendition of his adjudication on the matter. The physical affliction of tzora’as is definitely not a contagious one. In fact, the Torah teaches us that there are times that the kohen can hold off on his declaration; e.g. a groom during the week of wedding festivities is spared the humiliation of isolation. If tzora’as were a communicable disease it would
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surely warrant immediate isolation despite the circumstances. Yet when a man is declared as tamei (impure) he is kept in isolation. The Torah explicitly explains: “All the days that the affliction is upon him he shall remain contaminated; he is contaminated. He shall dwell in isolation; his dwelling shall be outside the camp” (Leviticus 13:46). The question is simple. If the sins of antisocial behavior cause the malady, why is the man isolated? Would it not be better if he is embarrassed within the community and learns to better himself through communal interaction? How will solitude help him cure his societal ills? There is a classic tale of the gentleman who purchased a plane ticket from New York to Los Angeles. The man was quite finicky about traveling, and asked the agent for a window seat. Somehow, he was not placed by the window, rather in the aisle. During the entire trip, he fidgeted and squirmed. Immediately after the long journey the man went straight to complain.
EthicsCHAPTER of theTWO Fathers FROM CHABAD.ORG . Rabbi [Judah HaNassi] would say: Which is the right path for man to choose for himself? Whatever is harmonious for the one who does it, and harmonious for mankind. Be as careful with a minor mitzvah as with a major one, for you do not know the rewards of the mitzvot. Consider the cost of a mitzvah against its rewards, and the rewards of a transgression against its cost. Contemplate three things, and you will not come to the hands of transgression: Know what is above from you: a seeing eye, a listening ear, and all your deeds being inscribed in a book.
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.Rabban Gamliel the son of Rabbi Judah HaNassi would say: Beautiful is the study of Torah with the way of the world, for the toil of them both causes sin to be forgotten. Ultimately, all Torah study that is not accompanied with work is destined to cease and to cause sin. Those who work for the community should do so for the sake of Heaven; for then merit of their ancestors shall aid them, and their righteousness shall endure forever. And you, [says G-d,] I shall credit you with great reward as if you have achieved it.
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when it is beneficial to them, but they do not stand by a person at the time of his distress. .He would also say: Make that His will should be your will, so that He should make your will to be as His will. Nullify your will before His will, so that He should nullify the will of others before your will. ________________________________
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“And do not say ‘When I free myself of my concerns, I will study,'’ for perhaps you will never free yourself.” ________________________________ Hillel would say: Do not separate yourself from the community. Do not believe in yourself until the day you die. Do not judge your fellow until you have stood in his place. Do not say something that is not readily understood in the belief that it will ultimately be understood [or: Do not say something that ought not to be heard even in the strictest conf idence, for ultimately it will be heard]. And do not say "When I free myself of my concerns, I will study,'' for perhaps you will never free yourself. The second chapter of Perkei Avot has a total of 17 Mishnayot, we will continue with the following Mishnayot in the next cycle of the learning of all the 6 chapters.
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“I specifically asked for a window seat,” he exclaimed. “Your agent in New York assured me that I would be getting a window seat. Look at this stub. It placed me right in the aisle!” The customer relations agent in Los Angeles was not fazed. She asked the man, “Did you ask the person in the window seat to trade places?” This time the man was irate. “I was not able to!” “And why not?” “There was no one in the seat.” My grandfather, Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetzky, of blessed memory, in his classic work Emes L’Yaakov explains. People often blame the ramifications of their doings on everyone else but themselves. Truth be told, a person who is afflicted can circumvent confinement by not reporting the negah to the Kohen, or even by pulling out the hairs that are discolored. It is akin to a man who is sentenced to house imprisonment. His hands are tied together with the rope attached to his
teeth. He is told to watch himself and not escape. In essence, a negah is merely a Divine wake-up-call. It is heaven’s way of letting an individual know that there is something wrong. It is a personal message and must be taken personally. And so in solitude the man sits and ponders what exactly needs correction. If a person wants to correct himself, he need not cavort with others to do so. If one can remove the barriers of false flattery and social mendacity, he can do a lot better for himself: because self-improvement is dependent upon self-motivation. Without the truth meeting the self, any attempt toward self-improvement may lead to nothing more than self-destruction. Dedicated in memory of Judah Leib (Jerry) Lipschitz by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lipschitz. Copyright © 2002 by Rabbi M. Kamenetzky and Project Genesis, Inc.
Haftorah Tazria/Metzorah II Kings 7:3-20 This week's Haftorah is from Kings II Capt. 7. It took place during the reign of Yehoram who ruled over the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Yehoram was a sinful king whose actions resulted in Aram laying siege to the capitol city Shomron causing a terrible famine. The famine was so severe that mothers were eating their own children. ehoram confronted the prophet Elisha demanding that he bring an end to the siege and the hunger. Elisha told Yehoram that G-d would perform a miracle the next day and there would be so much food that the food market would bottom out. There were four lepers (the most obvious connection to our Parsha) who had been
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banished too outside the walls of Shomron. Like the rest of the people, they were starving from the famine and decided to chance approaching the enemy camp in hope of begging some food or at the very worst, a quick death. During the night Hashem had performed a miracle and the massive forces of Aram had fled during the night leaving behind their tents, horses, and supplies. The Lepers returned to Shomron and informed Yehoram about the miraculous events. Yehoram investigated the report and confirmed the miracle. The people of Shomron were allowed out of the besieged city and plunder the vacated enemy camp. The massive amount of food was so great that the price of food immediately plummeted and bottomed out as Elisha had prophesied.
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Jewish Books Featured at the NY Antiquarian Book Fair BY JV STAFF While this week’s New York Antiquarian Book Fair is not necessarily known for its large collection of Judaica, among the thousands of antique manuscripts, books, ephemera, autographs that were offered some very a number of samples of Judaica were on display and offered for sale. ric Chaim Kline, offered the first Chumash printed in Yiddish, (Amsterdam 1677). The Chumash came from the library of Rabbi Mayer Schwartman of Winnipeg Canada. The introduction written in Hebrew and Yiddish explains that the volume was published for the Polish Jewish refugees who had moved to Amsterdam to escape the Chelmineki massacres. Another offering from Eric Chaim Klinen was the Amsterdam Haggadah with the first map of Israel printed in Hebrew. Going from one booth to another one has to be careful not to overlook such treasure as Jewish Weights and Measures from the Cumberland press in England in 1636 that
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was published less than 50 years after Jews were officially allowed to live in England. A rare 1928 volume labeled Leaders of Chasidim was found tucked away behind a number of books about European history. Anti-Semitism Throughout the Ages, by Count Richard Coudenhowe Kalergi dated 1935 and published by Hutchinson press. This book discusses the plight of the Jews as they traveled through time from the destruction og the temple in Jerusalem to the beginning of Nazism in Germany. Sokol Books, of England, had interesting Jewish historical books. Rabbi Samuel (Alphonsus Boni Hominis) published in 1498 in Nuremberg was an Epistolary, a guide to Jewish converts on how to convince other Jews to convert to Christianity. Being printed around the time of the Spanish Inquisition the book has very important historic connotations. While there were many Jewish related books either hidden or on proud display there was also some material of more personal nature. Many booths dealt with ephemera autographs and postals. There numerous signed letters by David Ben Gurion, the first prime
Eric Chaim Kline examining the Amsterdam Haggadah with the first printed map of Israel in Hebrew. minister of Israel, letters from Albert Einstein and even Theodore Hertzl. Walking around the spacious Park Ave. Armory where the event took place is like
walking through a museum with hidden treasures, the difference being that if one can afford the price a person can take home some amazing pieces of history.
Intellectuals Welcome Tariq Ramadan To Cooper Union I
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On Thursday evening, April 8th, the vaunted hero of the American left and the denizens of the "politically correct" intellectual enclaves made his return appearance at Cooper Union in New York City.
n a panel discussion entitled, "Secularism, Islam and Democracy: Muslims in Europe and the West", Tariq Ramadan, the formerly "exiled" professor of contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University took center stage at the forum sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Association of University
Professors, PEN American Center, the American Academy of Religion and Slate Magazine. The audience of approximately 600 people consisted of those who call him “slippery,” “double-faced,” “dangerous,” yet his left-wing apologists describe him as “brilliant,” a “bridge-builder,” and a “Muslim Martin Luther.” Controversy has swirled around Ramadan, for the better part of his adult life. He is the grandson of Hassan al Banna, who in 1928 founded the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and is the son of Said Ramadan who is credited with bringing the Muslim Brotherhood to Germany where it eventually spread throughout Europe. Born in Switzerland, when his father was exiled from Egypt by Gamal Abdul Nasser, Ramadan studied philosophy, literature and social sciences at the University of Geneva and pursued a Master's degree in philosophy and French literature. He received his PhD in Arabic and Islamic studies. Many hail Ramadan as a preeminent Muslim thinker encouraging greater engagement between Islam and the West, but others say that he is a radical whose extremist view of Islam is often masked by academic-speak. His passive and ostensibly reasoned posture while speaking to Western audiences betrays his bellicose commitment to the furtherance of Sharia law that he reserves exclusively for Muslim only gatherings. The web site of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy says of Ramadan: "Ramadan is a self proclaimed Salafireformist whose version of reform appears to basically be a modernization of the political system prevalent at the time of the Prophet Mohammed rather than advocacy for individual liberty and the separation of mosque and state. A 'rock star' among the many European Muslims, namely Islamists, Ramadan is considered the most cited individual on Islam in Europe. Ramadan eloquently uses language that supports the precepts of non-violence and involvement in western society, yet he does not distance himself in any way or nearly adequately from the supremacy of political Islam and the concept of the Islamic State. His excuse is that he is speaking "from within Muslims". But this prevents a real understanding of his ideas on political Islam, the Islamic state and Sharia versus constitutional republics and the establishment clause. It prevents a real understanding of his position on the Muslim Brotherhood and thus becomes actual tacit support of the agenda of the Muslim Brotherhood." Ramadan accepted the tenured position
of Henry R. Luce Professor of Religion, Conflict and Peacebuilding at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at Notre Dame University in February 2004, but that August, U.S. Customs officials denied Ramadan entry into the country under the "ideological exclusion provision" of the Patriot Act. The university filed a petition on Ramadan's behalf but hearing nothing from the government, he resigned from the post in December 2004. Ramadan was later denied other attempts to get visas so he could honor speaking engagements with the ACLU, the American Association of University Professors and the PEN American Center being among the groups wanting to host him and arguing on his behalf in the ensuing legal wars. After a federal judge ordered the government to make a decision on Ramadan's pending visa request, his application was denied in September 2006, with a U.S. consular officer concluding the academic's actions "constituted providing material support to a terrorist organization." The government's evidence was $940 Ramadan gave to two charity groups that the U.S. Treasury Department linked to Hamas in August 2003 On January 20, 2010, the American State Department had decided, in a document signed by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to lift the ban that prohibited Ramadan (as well as Professor Adam Habib from South Africa) from entering the United States. And now, Ramadan has triumphantly returned to the US for what some call the "Tariq Ramadan American Islamist Victory Tour 2010". The panel was moderated by Jacob Weisberg, the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of The Slate Group, which publishes Slate Magazine and other web sites. Weisberg introduced the other members of the panel, but noted that the evening would focus on the philosophies of Tariq Ramadan and that he'd be asking some hard hitting questions. The other panel members included Dalia Mogahed, a Senior Analyst and Executive Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies and the co-author of a book entitled, "Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think", George Packer, a staff writer for The New Yorker and the author of "The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq", and Joan Wallach Scott, professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advance Study and the author of the "Politics of the Veil". She is known internationally for writings that theorize gender as an analytic category.
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A Sage once said "Man is the only creature on Earth who could find something to do when there is nothing to do." id you notice that it rains almost every Friday? And if it doesn't it just proves the rule as the old saying goes; "The question is, how does G-d know about our week?" One never knows where NY Times puts the obituaries; sometimes in the Business Section, sometimes in the Sports Section. Do you know why NYC Transit city buses do not accept paper money? They use giant vacuum hoses to empty the fare boxes, a process that would shred paper money. The Fancy Food Show at Javitz
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Center in June, is already alerting people to attend. ENK's circuit fashion show is May 3-5 at Hudson Piers 92 and 94 with top designers attending. Israeli pianist Victor Goldberg will play at Weill Hal Apr. 21; look for Pro Musicis as producers. Sharon Stone and Rob Reiner came to MoMA to see the Tim Burton Show. Korea Music Foundation will present a top violinist and pianist Apr. 20 at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie. Henri-Cartier Bresson "The Modern Century," a photo show, at MoMA that will run until Jun.28 is organized by Peter Galassi, chief curator of photography for MoMA. A book with the same title is available, a classic amongst the giants of photography.
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Borough President Has Sugar Rush over Domino Housing Plan... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 thousands of new residents along the Kent Avenue corridor in the next 10 years — the fruit of a 2005 upzoning that encouraged just this type of development. Community Preservation Corporation Resources President Michael Lappin was delighted with Markowitz’s support, saying that the Beep supported the company’s “balanced approach” to mixed-use development. “Maintaining that responsible balance, including maximum affordability, parks and open space, access to the waterfront,
as well as the restored Refinery, is fundamental to the New Domino,” said Lappin. Since 2004, developers Community Preservation Corporation Resources and the Katan Group have sought to transform the 11.2-acre industrial property containing the landmarked factory into a 2,200unit residential and retail behemoth. Markowitz’s support is the first real good for the project as it has made its way through the public-review process. Community Board 1 rejected it by a twoto-one margin in March, and Councilman
Steve Levin (D-Williamsburg) has made it clear that he does not support the project — and his vote will be key as the development seeks a final approval from the Council later this spring. Locals’ reactions to Markowitz’s “yes” recommendation were mixed. “Give us a break,” said Community Board 1 Land Use Committee Chairman Ward Dennis. “Why should the city, which is broke, the MTA, which is even more broke, and the community, which his already suffering from overburdened infrastructure, be forced to pay the true
cost of a private developer’s boondoggle? “Instead, they just throw their hands up and tell the city ‘it’s your problem, f ix it!’” But Community Board 1 member Rob Solano praised Markowitz for emphasizing affordable housing and job creation over density and infrastructure as the neighborhood’s most pressing need. “It is f inally good to see someone take the responsibility to build what is needed in Williamsburg,” said Solano. “How sweet it is.”
Nature Spot Heads Ponder How To Train Public To Clean Up ... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Both Hadad and Gal stressed that when families come out to the parks to picnic, it’s understandable that they will produce trash. The question was how they disposed of it when they were done. When Independence Day is right around the corner, what can be done to reduce the phenomenon? KKL’s Hadad said a two-year pilot project being conducted in the Jerusalem forests looked very promising. So much so, that KKL is planning to expand it nationwide in the coming years. “We conducted a study which showed that when people see trash cans, they leave the garbage next to it because they think someone else is going to pick up after them,” she said. That’s a problem in areas where wild animals can get at the bags and rip them apart before morning if they’re not inside sealed metal trash bins. “So we removed all the garbage cans from the forests and even the parking lots. We put up signs telling people to take their
trash with them and we put one large trash bin at the exit of the park. The project has succeeded tremendously,” she enthused. NPA’s Gal said more people were beginning to use the trash bags which were provided at various information spots. Still, some people did leave the bags full of garbage in the reserve rather than put them in the trash, he acknowledged. Gal also made a distinction between the nature reserves and untended open spaces. “Nature reserves are cleaned every night and people are more inclined to keep a place clean when they receive it clean,” he said. He also cited the increased willingness of local NGOs to help out afterwards in cleanup efforts as indicative of a growing awareness of the problem. A spokesman for the Union of Cities Around the Kinneret told the Post that the organization was in the midst of drawing conclusions from Pessah with an eye toward Independence Day. He said their analysis would be completed by Monday.
MK Dov Henin (Hadash), the premier environmental legislator in the Knesset and head of the Social and Environmental Caucus, had a few specific suggestions. “What shouldn’t be done is to hand the beaches back over to private organizations to supervise. The public has a right to nature and it should be in their hands,” he told the Post. Several beaches were recently reclaimed for public use after years of being appropriated by private interests. “There’s no doubt they didn’t prepare well enough for the influx of crowds over the holiday. They didn’t prepare well enough to prevent vandalism,” he said. “The first thing that should be done is to create trash disposal sites that are close to the beaches and easy to get to. It’s not enough to distribute garbage bags if the public has nowhere to throw them away,” he contended. “The other thing that should be done is to fine offenders very heavily as a deterrent,” Henin said.
“I passed an environmental enforcement law which empowered local authority inspectors to collect fines for environmental violations. This could be a huge source of income for the local authorities [which would give them the incentive to enforce cleanups]. Imagine what a local authority could do if you fined 10,000 people NIS 1,000 each?” he said. In the longer term, it may be that the next generation will have been indoctrinated not to litter in nature preserves. NPA, KKL, the Environmental Protection Ministry and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) all run educational programs targeting schoolchildren. The programs teach the kids not to litter and also bring them to help with cleanup efforts. Previous public awareness campaigns over the years, such as the one which asking the public not to pick wildflowers, have aparently achieved remarkable success.
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Synagogue Bomb Suspect Wanted To Kill Ten ‘Yahudis’... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Cromitie was charged last May with recruiting three others to try to carry out attacks on Jewish temples in the Riverdale section of the Bronx as well as plotting to shoot down airplanes at Stewart Air base in Newburgh. The four men have pleaded not guilty and defense lawyers have claimed the group was set up by an FBI informant. The defense last month asked a federal judge to dismiss the charges alleging misconduct by the informant and his government handlers. Prosecutors f iled their response to the defense motion stating Cromitie along with suspects David Williams, Onta Williams and LaGueerre Payen
acted on their own. "These four defendants actually showed up and placed what they believed to be Improvised Explosive Devices in front of a synagogue and a Jewish Community Center," prosecutors said. Investigators said the three other suspects were not known to the FBI informant when Cromitie allegedly recruited them for the plot. Prosecutors called Cromitie a "hate-f illed, virulent anti-Semite who wanted to commit attacks against Jews and the United States ..." who claimed it was "for a cause, not just because." The suspects are charged with conspiracy to use a weapon on mass
destruction, conspiracy to kill U.S. military off icers and conspiracy to acquire anti-aircraft missiles. Investigators said Cromitie f irst met the informant on June 13, 2008 and spoke of his family in Afghanistan. Cromitie allegedly said he wanted to strike at the U.S. because of American military involvement there. "If the Muslims want to take the United States down, they can do it. With the regular Muslims here, all somebody has to do is give a good Fatwa [religious edict] to the brothers and make sure that they understand. They are taking down our Islamic countries ... So, we start taking something
down here" he said according to a wiretap transcript. Last month, defense lawyers claimed the FBI informant had offered $250,000 to Cromitie to help in the plot. Court papers identif ied the informant as Shaheed Hussain who had claimed to be a member of a terror group from Pakistan. If not for the offer of cash, defense lawyers claim the men never would have gotten caught in the FBI's sting. A spokesman for U.S. attorney Preet Bharara declined to comment on the court f ilings. Cromitie's lawyer Vincent Brecetti did not immediately return a call.
Children Collect 1.5 Million Buttons to Commemorate Holocaust... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 thread. We gathered the clothes of those who had died, and removed the stitches from their clothing. Buttons were worth a lot, more than expensive jewelry. Each button was guarded like a treasure. Those who had buttons were “rich.” A button could be exchanged for a piece of bread, a bowl
of soup, a needle, or even paper and a pencil. Most importantly, whoever had buttons stayed warm in the winter, because a button could keep a shirt, sweater, or jacket closed. After a long time the jackets were ready. The only thing missing was buttons. The only thing of value my mother
had left was a silver thimble she had received from her mother, who had made aliyah to the land of Israel two years earlier. With this treasure, my mother hoped to fulf ill her wish: buttons for the two coats for my sister and I. In the end she found two red buttons and two black ones.
My sister and I wore those coats when we were freed from the camp. Buttons have a special signif icance for me. A small, simple thing like a button can teach us that nothing can be taken for granted, and to rejoice in what life offers us. (IsraelNationalNews.com)
room rates to fill beds, and in some cases, letting go of distressed properties to clean up their balance sheets. On Tuesday, Washington Real Estate Holdings, a Seattle real estate investment firm, announced it has taken equity control of the five-star St. Regis Monarch Beach golf resort in Southern California in a deal valued at $235 million. The owners of St. Regis, the infamous property in Dana Point where AIG sponsored a luxury retreat after receiving federal bailout money, were in default on a $70 million mezzanine loan from a real estate unit of Citigroup. The 400-room resort faced low occupany ast summer, forcing it to offer deeply discounted room rates to fill empty rooms. While Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST), Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) and other REITs have posted gains in recent weeks, they are also seeing a disconnect between rising stock prices and moribund property financial performance. Even as Marriott's shares rise, for example, the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown Hotel -- which had filed for bankruptcy protection last year -- was scooped up by Chinabased Shenzhen New World Group Co., Ltd. in a deal that closed a few days ago. "While economic indicators suggest that the economy and the lodging industry have begun a tentative recovery in the wake
of the difficult recessionary environment in 2009, we believe that several factors, primarily uncertainty in the strength and sustainability of an economic recovery and persistently high unemployment, will continue to negatively affect lodging industry fundamentals in 2010," Host Hotels & Resorts said in its annual report released last month. "We do not anticipate a significant improvement in the lodging industry until key economic indicators - particularly GDP, business investment, employment, corporate profits and consumer spending experience sustained quarter-over-quarter growth." Host Hotels said occupancies would eventually start to improve due to the backlog of demand from long-delayed meetings and travel. However, several factors will mute the recovery in occupancy, the company said. Concerns over business travel budgets will continue to cut into booking activity and chill attendance at group events, resulting in lower banquet, food and beverage and other revenues. The reduction in corporate travel budgets and costs will likewise continue to negatively affect transient business and leisure travel, and continued downward room rate pressure in the lodging industry will also offset gains in occupancy.
Hotels May Be First to Emerge in the Recovery?.. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 challenge in the wake of the global financial turmoil. But with the sector nearing a peak in cap rates, "we expect some recovery in underwriting and a rise in transaction activity this year as investors and sellers come to a consensus around value," he said.
More caveats emerge in the annual reports released by hotel companies over the last month. Companies echoed common strategies they've adopted to survive the steep drop in occupancies and revenue, including cutting employee headcounts and other property level costs; discounting
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Intellectuals Welcome Tariq Ramadan To Cooper Union... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 Ramadan took the lectern and thanked the sponsoring groups for championing his free speech rights and then went on to say that while he is sharply critical of American policy vis-a vis Iraq and Afghanistan, he is not anti-Western and feels that Muslims in Europe can maintain a pro-Western lifestyle while closely adhering to their Islamic beliefs. He said that Islamic women were now taking their place in the forefront of those who frame the debate on the dual role of Muslims in a secular European culture and those who remain faithful to Koranic principles. "Islam is really a Western religion and Muslims in Europe can and should be loyal citizens of the countries in which they live. Many people are scared of the Muslim presence in Europe but we know that we can integrate diversity through secularism, humility, respect and consistency. Muslim women are informing the process and if you look at them you think they're oppressed but when you hear the way they think and speak, they're clearly a driving force in Islam", said Ramadan. Ramadan's detractors view his rhetoric quite differently. "Tariq Ramadan's entry into America needs to be met with open dialogue from the Muslim Community, non-Muslim organizations and the media on the real
threat of Political Islam," says M. Zuhdi Jasser, the president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD). "It is incumbent on all Americans, especially American Muslims, to engage Ramadan at any opportunity to demonstrate that the US Constitution trumps the construct of the Islamic State." He went on to say, "To give Ramadan an unfettered platform for his dissimulation while also perpetuating his message of victimization is to give him and his clerical colleagues a status which will forever retard real reform within Muslim thought. Real reform comes from those Muslim leaders with the personal strength of character to call for an end to the Islamic state and the separation of mosque and state. Ramadan has not. Rather he is a soft tongued global instrument of political Islam against the bulwark of real freedom and liberty as we know it in the United States." Pajamas Media columnist and prolific author, Phyllis Chesler stated in a March 25, 2010 article entitled, "Bin Laden Threatens America, NYC Welcomes Tariq Ramadan", "Ramadan is not my problem, I know him for the snake he is. Rather, it would be the sight of so many Americans who’ve glamorized him, who are fooled by him, who have come to worship Death at his feet." Panelist George Packer of The New
Yorker magazine asked Ramadan why he never roundly condemned his grandfather, Hassan al Banna, for his unyielding support and succor of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem who spent years in Nazi Germany and advocated the mass extermination of the Jews. Ramadan danced around the question saying that his grandfather was misquoted and that he never advocated a totalitarian or fascist regime but only supported the Mufti in terms of his fierce opposition to the creation of the State of Israel. Packer pressed Ramadan on this point and asked how his grandfather could flagrantly align himself with someone who extolled such a pernicious philosophy of classical anti-Semitism. Ramadan refused to admit that the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem was anti-Semitic but rather claimed that he was righteous in his position that Palestine should not be colonized by the Jews of Europe or the West. Charges of anti-Semitism have dogged Ramadan since he penned an article in 2003 entitled, “Critique of the (New) Communalist Intellectuals.” Ramadan’s main argument was that “French Jewish intellectuals” — like Bernard-Henri Lévy, Alain Finkielkraut, Bernard Kouchner, André Glucksmann and Pierre-André Taguieff (in fact not Jewish at all) — who used to be “considered universalist intellectuals” had
become knee-jerk defenders of Israel and thus “had relativized the defense of universal principles of equality and justice.” Ramadan was trying to turn the tables on those who accuse Muslims of obsessing about their victimhood by accusing “Jewish intellectuals” of doing precisely that, thinking of just their own tribal concerns, while Ramadan’s pursuit of justice for Palestinians was supposedly part of a universalist project. The evening concluded with the reading of several pithy questions from audience members that were read aloud by the moderator. It was not at all difficult to see that Ramadan had not fooled everyone as challenging questions were presented to him by the audience and several people commented that in order to understand the real Tariq Ramadan, they should read such books as "The Islamist, The Journalist, and the Defense of Liberalism: Who's Afraid of Tariq Ramadan?" by Paul Berman and "Brother Tariq: The Doublespeak of Tariq Ramadan" by Caroline Fourest. Ramadan continues his charade in the next few weeks in such cities as Chicago, Detroit, Washington and Garden Grove, California. May the forces of truth have the temerity to boldly confront this purveyor of mendacity.
amongst those who dedicate their entire lives to the needs of Klall Yisroel." Rabbi Prussman stated, "We consider this year to have been a tremendous success. Despite the economic realties under which we all live in this country, we still managed to obtain, cook and serve thousands of portions of chicken, soup, and fish. We went through more than three
hundred Kosher for Passover cakes. Now, with the donations which we hope will come in, we will pay for this year's Pesach meals and begin preparing for Pesach 5771. It is our fervent hope and prayer that Klall Yisroel will have the zchus of ushering in Moshiach in the coming year and that next year our sedorim will be in Jerusalem."
Pesach Comes Alive In Boro Park... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Yiddish on condition of anonymity, said that "If not for Rabbi Prussman, I would not have food for Passover. And, more important to me, even if I somehow obtained the food to eat, I would surely have no one to eat it with." She added that Rabbi Prussman has created a way for her to have Passover and not feel alone during those eight days. The holiday - instead of being a time of loneli-
ness and sadness - is now a time of joy for her. "Rabbi Prussman," she sobbed through tears of happiness "has made it for me a z'man cheiruseinu." Rabbi Gershbein said, "Our time in this world is measured in how we choose to spend those moments, for a Jew, there is nothing more meaningful and rewarding than helping others and I am humbled to be
Ex-WaMu Execs Defend Bank’s Actions Before Failure... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 was being discussed," Ronald Cathcart, who helped oversee risk until April 2008, testified at the hearing. By January 2008 he was "fully isolated" and was fired by Killinger a few months later, Cathcart said. The other risk officer, James Vanasek, testified that he tried to limit loans to those who were unlikely to be able to repay and the number of loans made without verifying borrowers' income. But his efforts fell flat "without solid executive management support," Vanasek said. Levin has said the panel won't decide
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Celebrating Israel’s 62 Years of Independence Continued from Cover have a connection to the battles for independence, such as Gush Etzion, the site of the massacre of Jewish defenders by the Arab Legion on the day before Israel declared its independence. The site became a rallying point for survivors between 1948 and 1967, with the families vowing to return to their homes. After the Six Day war Kfar Etzion became the f irst settlement reestablished by the children of the original settlers. Other people make a point of going to places that they had never visited before to better acquaint themselves and their family with the land of Israel. The religious community adds special prayers to their daily devotions including Hallel and readings from the Torah.
Touring Israel From Dan to Be’er Sheva and Beyond This week as we celebrate Yom Atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, many people will be traveling to Israel on vacation and often they concentrate on the two main cities of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Rarely do most visitors venture out to see the many wonders that make up the fullness of the Jewish State. The Israeli Ministry of Tourism has put together a ten day itinerary that includes Jerusalem and Tel Aviv but also takes the visitor to lesser traveled areas of the country. While the itinerary covers most of
Jerusalem Panorama with Migdal David, the Citadel in the foreground. the major attractions there is always something new around every corner to discover in the fascinating country that Jews have been calling home for thousands of years. The ten day itinerary is for those traveling with a family by car and leaves it up to the traveler to f ind food and lodging. For suggestions regarding food and lodging throughout Israel go to the Ministry of Tourism web site, goisrael.com
10 Day Itinerary of Jewish Interest Day 1 Begin your Jerusalem experience on the Mount of Olives, with its panoramic view of the Old City and its ancient Jewish cemetery. Then, it’s time to begin your tour of the Old City. Start with the Ramparts Walk – a walkway atop the Old City walls offers a unique panoramic view of the Old City and its surroundings and is a shutterbug’s delight. (Entry points: Citadel moat, Jaffa and Damascus Gates). Continue to the Western Wall, Judaism’s most sacred site. You can see Bar Mitzvahs on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays). While at the Western Wall, arrange your schedule to join a public tour of the Western Wall Tunnels by enquiring at the Western Wall Heritage Foundation (www.english.thekotel.org). Visit the Southern Wall Excavations, walking on the original two thousandyear old street and climbing the ancient steps. At the Davidson Center, in the basement of an eighth-century-CE palace. Look into the possibility of seeing its virtual-reconstruction, high-definition interactive model, and enjoy the high-def inition f ilm open to all visitors that depicts ancient pilgrimage to the Temple in a unique way. On Mount Zion, visit King David’s Tomb, a site of Jewish pilgrimage since the Middle Ages.
Overnight in Jerusalem Day 2 Begin the day at the City of David, where Jerusalem started, includes exploring Warren’s Shaft, the new Visitor’s Center and Hezekiah’s Tunnel, through which water has flowed since the days of King Hezekiah some 2,700 years ago. Then, it’s time to discover the rebuilt Jewish Quarter including the old Sephardic synagogues, the Cardo, the Broad Wall, the Burnt House with its captivating audiovisual presentation, the Herodian Mansions, and more.
Visit the Tower of David Museum showcasing the history of Jerusalem from its beginnings to modern times. Wander the Old City markets, steeping yourself in its sights, sounds and aromas, and try your hand at hunting and bargaining for treasures.
Overnight in Jerusalem Day 3 Today is devoted to the New City, beginning the day with a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. Walk through the astounding new Museum with its new and moving focus on the individual in the Holocaust, the Children’s Memorial and Hall of Remembrance. Drive through the New City viewing old and new neighborhoods, the Knesset (The Israeli Parliament) (open for visits on Sundays and Thursdays) and the beautifully designed Supreme Court building. At the nearby Israel Museum, among many other fascinating exhibits you can discover the mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book and see the Model of ancient Jerusalem. Stroll through the city’s venerable ultra-Orthodox Me’ah She’arim quarter (modest dress required) to get a sense of Jewish life of yesteryear. At picturesque Mishkenot She’ananim, in Jerusalem’s Yemin Moshe neighborhood see the f irst Jewish houses built outside the city walls, named after the philanthropist Sir Moses Montef iore. Montef iore’s reconstructed carriage stands in a displaywindow next to the famous windmill, with the bonus of a beautiful view of the Old City walls. End the day along the pedestrian malls of Ben Yehuda St. and Nahalat Shiva, restored quarter of shops, galleries and cafes.
Overnight in Jerusalem Day 4 Drive down to Jaffa, beginning your day with a tour of Old Jaffa, the ancient seaport, enjoying the galleries and shops and Visitor Center in the renovated Old City. Tour the Tel Aviv’s White City to see the preservation of buildings of
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Jewish city destroyed during the Great Revolt against the Romans (66-70CE.), as protected Griffon’s vultures soar overhead. Cross back into the Galilee mountains to spend the afternoon in Safed, one of the four holy cities in Israel and the home of Lurian mysticism,a branch of Jewish mysticism conceived by the 16th Century Rabbi Isaac Luria, the traditional author of the seminal mystic work, the Zohar. Stroll along the lanes of the Old City and see its many synagogues, as well as its unique artist’s colony.
Overnight in the Tiberias area Day 8 Tiberias: The tomb of Maimonides. Bauhaus architecture (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Independence Hall, where BenGurion declared independence in 1948. Sheinkin Street is famous for its fun shopping, dining and people-watching in a youthful atmosphere, while the open-air Carmel fruit and vegetable market is a treat for all the senses. On Tuesdays and Fridays, the Nahalat Binyamin pedestrian mall comes alive with stalls selling handicrafts of every type. Choose from a variety of muse-
Overnight in the Haifa Area Day 6 Begin the day at Acre, a historic walled port-city with continuous settlement beginning in the Phoenician period. The remains of the Crusader town, dating from 1104 to 1291, lie almost intact both above and below today’s street level, providing an exceptional
Get an early start today and drive south to the Dead Sea and Masada, taking the cable car to the top to view the ruins of King Herod’s mountaintop fortress and the last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against the Romans in 73 CE, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the new museum in the Visitor Center, which reveals the secrets of the daily life of the rebels, the story of the excavations, and understand how the site became one of Israel’s most important symbols. At the Ein Gedi Antiquities National Park see the remains of the Talmudic village with its synagogue and mysterious mosaic floor. End the day with a dip in the Dead Sea, the “greatest outdoor spa in the world” and the world’s lowest, saltiest body of water.
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Overnight in the Dead Sea area Day 9 It’s on to Eilat today, Israel’s southernmost resort town on the Red Sea. Snorkel at the Coral Beach Nature Reserve visit the underwater observatory, swim with the dolphins, go birdwatching, camel riding, hiking, chose from a host of other fun activities, or just veg out on the beach.
Overnight: Eilat Day 10 Drive up the Arava Valley to the Hai Bar Reserve, where biblical animals are being fostered and take a safari-like drive through the reserve and see its reptile enclosure, nocturnal animals and other four-footed and winged surprises. Then, head up to the central Negev and Mitspe Ramon, located on the edge of a unique geological wonder. It is a phenomenon known as a Makhtesh: a huge crater developed by water erosion on top of a mountain ridge. There are three Makhteshim in Israel, which are the only formations of their kind in the world. As you continue north, pay your respects at the tomb of Israel’s f irst prime minister, David Ben-Gurion and his wife Paula, overlooking magnif icent Nahal Tsin near Kibbutz Sde Boker before driving north via Be’er sheba.
When In Israel Make Dan Hotels Your Home Away From Home When In Jerusalem... The Ari Synagoge in Tzfat. ums, including the Tel Aviv Art Museum, the Eretz Israel Museum, the Palmah Museum and the Diaspora Museum, among others. Take a walk through Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park and head to the nearby Tel Aviv Port for sunset and a f ish dinner.
Overnight in Tel Aviv Day 5 Leaving Tel Aviv, head north for your f irst stop of the day, Caesarea National Park, magnif icent remains of Herod’s city, the Roman capital and port and fortif ied Crusader town. Tour the Roman theater, hippodrome and, walk the promenade to the renovated port area. Then, it’s on to Haifa, Israel’s third largest city with its highlights, including The Baha’i Shrine and GardensWorld center of the young Baha’i faith with its magnif icent terraced gardens that are a Haifa landmark, the panorama of the city and the bay from the Louis Promenade, the gentrif ied old German Colony, with its galleries and restaurants and an unusual accent: the Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art.
picture of the layout and structures of the capital of the medieval Crusader kingdom, along with touches of the Ottoman fortif ied market town Acre was during the 18th and 19th centuries. Explore the Knights Halls, the Al-Jazaar Mosque, the bathhouse with its multi-media display, and the new ethnic museum, built right into the rooms of the old wall. Continue to the Tiberias, the historic resort town on the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) and one of Israel’s traditional “four holy cities.”
Overnight in the Tiberias area Day 7 Drive north this morning through the Hula Valley and take the historic crossing of the Jordan River at the Daughters of Jacob Bridge, to the Golan Heights’ “capital city” of Katsrin, home to the Golan Winery, a Talmudic village, and an archaeological museum. History and nature buffs will want to continue to Gamla National Park, for a view of the dramatic ruins of a fortif ied
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Celebrates April Cherry Blossom Season 2010 From April 3 to May 2, Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) celebrates Hanami, the Japanese cultural tradition of viewing each moment of the cherry blossom season, from the first buds to the pink blossoms that fall like snow. uring Hanami, visitors can take a free Seasonal Highlights Tour (Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.) focusing on the ethereal beauty of BBG's Japanese plant collections and specialty gardens, including the more than 220 exquisite flowering cherries, the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum, and the Tree Peony Collection. Brooklyn Botanic Garden's curator of the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, Brian Funk, will also host a Meet the Curator session (Wednesday, April 14, at 4 p.m.). Throughout Hanami, the cherry display will be tracked in real time on BBG's web-based CherryWatch feature, which maps the entire collection and provides daily blossom updates. The four weeks of Hanami culminate in the Garden's legendary two-day festival Sakura Matsuri—popularly referred to as "New York's rite of spring"—a thrilling tribute to the Garden's iconic collection of flowering cherries. Sakura Matsuri is scheduled for May 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, with over 60 performances, demonstrations, and exhibits—many of which are new and specially commissioned for the
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dynamic weekend celebration. Visitors of all ages are welcome to Sakura Matsuri, the nation's largest event in a public garden. During Hanami, visitors can also enjoy a selection of special Japanese entrées at BBG's Zagat-rated Terrace Café and discover the Hanami Collection at BBG's Gift Shop (both onsite and online at shop.bbg.org), featuring handpicked items inspired by the Garden's blossoms and Japanese aesthetics. Brooklyn Botanic Garden encourages all visitors to share their cherry blossom images in the Garden's Hanami photo pool on Flickr.
About BBG's Flowering Cherries and Hanami Hanami is the Japanese term for cherry blossom viewing, around which there are long-established customs, such as strolling among the trees and capturing falling cherry petals in open palms. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is the nation's f inest site to experience Hanami, with more Japanese flowering cherries in one place, and a more diverse collection of cherry species, than anywhere else in the world outside of Japan. BBG's flowering cherry trees can be found throughout the Garden, with extraordinary concentrations on Cherry
Cherry Blossoms. Esplanade, a broad f ield featuring a double allée of bright pink Prunus 'Kanzan'; Cherry Walk, a meandering tree-lined path east of Cherry Esplanade; in the cherry cultivar area between Cherry Walk and Cherry Esplanade; and the Japanese Hill-andPond Garden, where weeping Higan cherries (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula') drape their blossom-heavy branches over the water.
CherryWatch Cherry Watch is a web-based feature of bbg.org that tracks the blossom season in real time and provides a detailed guide to the history, cultivation, and care of BBG's 220-tree cherry collection. With 42 species blooming at different times to create a spectacular f iveweek display, this is a great way to learn when f irst blossoms of each species appear and to plan visits throughout Hanami.
Sakura Matsuri 2010: May 1 and 2 Over the course of its 29-year history, Sakura Matsuri has evolved into one of the city's most anticipated weekend events, as tens of thousands of visitors come to experience not only the breathtaking beauty of the cherry trees' fleeting blossoms but also to learn about Japanese culture, traditional and contemporary, through two days of music, dance, martial arts, manga and anime art, workshops, demonstrations, and guided tours of the Garden's plant collections. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 1; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. All activities take place rain or shine, with indoor locations provided for most activities in the event of rain. A detailed schedule of the festival will be available at bbg.org/sakuramatsuri, and information is available by calling the public events hotline (beginning late March) at 718623-7333. Admission fees will be charged all weekend, including Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. (On all Saturdays without public programs scheduled, the Garden will continue to extend free admission from 10 a.m. to noon.)
Sakura Matsuri highlights: • Performances and demonstrations highlighting elements of traditional Japanese culture, including classical dance by Sachiyo Ito; urasenke and sohrenyu-style tea ceremonies; ikebana flower arranging; a thrilling karate demonstration with international dojo World Seido Karate, and earth-shaking taiko drumming • An electric performance by taiko drummers and rhythmic tap dancers COBU (founded by and featuring members of STOMP!); the return of Samurai Sword Soul and its original action dramas; and concerts by Brooklyn-based Japanese gypsy rock band Kagero and Okinawan-pop luminaries happyfunsmile • The return of the Sakura J-Lounge, featuring the best and brightest in manga and anime-inspired art and performances, including an Artist Alley with renowned manga creators like Misako Rocks!; a high tea for the Victorian maidens, boho bo-peeps, and Tokyo goth girls; an "Iron Cosplay" costume competition, and DJs spinning J-pop hits • Hands-on workshops for kids, inspired by both horticulture and Japanese culture, including an exploration into tea, taiko drumming, creating blossoms out of recycled materials; plus a kodomo hanagasa odori flower hat parade in which kids can join in
Visitor Services With the exception of Sakura Matsuri, all Hanami programming is free with Garden admission. For same-day ticket information, visit bbg.org or call 718-623-7200. Visitors can also take home Japanese and cherry blossom themed items like sushi pillows, haiku books, and sugarcane confections, plus Japanese treasures from the Garden and Gift Shops, or order from the online gift shop at shop.bbg.org. For more information on Hanami and Brooklyn Botanic Garden's cherry blossoms, please visit bbg.org/exp/cherries/.
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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 Proper ties Realty LLC Rebecca M Mason 212207-1803 Cell 917-861-3111
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
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MANHATTAN Midtown: Heart of Midtown East Corner store 52nd St/ 2nd Ave. Excellent location 1400 sq ft, high traffic. Good for any type of business.917-868-2623 24hrs
OFFICE/ SHOWROOM FOR RENT NYC 25th St W#151 3rd flr. Sublease, 3,000sf showroom/ offices. Excellent condition, avail 9/1. No reasonable offer refused. Call 718-257-9101 Ask for Lloyd.
MANHATTAN 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
Comm 4 Sale Restaurant for sale NYC Restaurant for sale, fully equipped, full liquor license $200,000, 10yr lease $4600 mo. Owner 917-698-1650
For sale-Only kosher supermarket, Uptown, 10 yrs in business. Excellent location next to Yeshiva college. Big mixed community, very busy all day. enough for two families. Very low rent. 10 yr lease. Very high income, Mark up 45-50 pct. Rent $3500/Utils $3K Price Neg 917-674-2291 Internal medicine practice for sale in Midtown, Manhattan. If interested. Please call 347-742-2524 or email: sony1.435@yahoo.com Kosher coffee place/ Eatery in the Upper Westside, with great lease for sale at $120K. profitable, fully equipped, established clientele. 917-660-6005
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
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 Sheepshead Bay: 3 BRs, 1 bth, 100% co-op building utilities included, 4 new A/Cs, all new windows, new dishwasher, stove and refrigerator, night security guard, laundry room w/new washers & dryers, indoor/outdoor, parking, short waiting list. Asking
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
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
Business for sale Travel agency for sale. Call 212-994-2033/Marc 14 yrs in business, NYC location Business for sale Resraurant: Classic running, cozyFrench/Brazillian, well located, 74 seatbar and outside terrace, 5 to 10 yrs lease option. Call 347-753-0427
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BROOKLYN TRUMP PARC ~106 CPS~ Mint!1 Bed/1.5 Bath Reno Granite Kitchen w/ Cherry Wood Cabinetry + Top-of-the-Line, Stainless Steel Appliances, Hi Ceilings, Lg Walk-In Closets, W/D in Apt $995K, Ronit Uziel @ Uziel Group 212-891-7136 Prudential Douglas Elliman
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
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BROOKLYN HOMECREST 2ST OFFERING E 17TH ST: Semi det 2 family, 7/6 rooms, gar, excellent condition. KEYSTONE RE $890,000. 718-677-6770 MANHATTAN BEACH DETACHED HOUSE, 40X144, OCEAN VIEW, WALK TO BEACH, PRIVATE QUIET BLOCK. 718-316-7980
East 5th Street: 1 family fully detached, 4 BRs & housekeepers room, 2.5 custom baths, large EIK, finished basement, private drive, MIC. Must see! Asking 1.8M. Call 917-902-6400
OPEN HOUSE 2922 Nostrand Avenue 5F Sunday 12-3:00pm March 28th 2010 917-403-4760 East 5th, 2 fam, fully detached, 3 brs + 1 BR finished basement, 2.5 custom bths, LG, EIK, Fin Bsmt, pvt drv, MIC. Must see! 1.8M, No brokers please! 917-902-6400 Mill Basin: Hi-Ranch. Corner 1 fam det in MIC..3 BR over fin walk-in w/sep entr. Cust granite kit, 2.5 baths, lg rms, pvt drv, all garage. $1.2M. Joe Kingsview RE 646-522-1838
E 3rd St & Ave J: Walk to Boro Park! Prime 1 fam, renovated, semi-att, 24x100 new windows, alarm, gas, heat & water. Huge L/R, formal DR Lg kitch & dinette, deck, yard, 3 flrs & bsmt, 7 BR, 4 bth, 2 porches. Semi-fin bsmt. Pesach kit, playroom. $899K, Won’t last! Call now! 718-252-0575 East 8th/ Aves L & M: 1 fam det. 3 BRs, 2.5 bths, fin bsmt. MIC. $785K. No brokers. Call 718-813-9286
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 CANARSIE, 1 FAMILY 30X100. EXCELLENT CONDITION. PERFECT FOR PROFESSIONALS, INVESTORS OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, SEMI COMMERCIAL STREET. 347-260-7838
Small one family house with extra lot for sale. Lot is ideal for building. Call 718-927-0600 Or 646-753-1400
House for sale Seagate Brooklyn, 3 family detached brick with finished basement $689k 917-769-4776 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 BROKER-
AGE. 718-377-1500
BORO PARK, 2-3 fam hse, central Loc. New heating system, upgraded Elect system, fin bsmnt, $1.3M Serious bids only. Appts for Sunday only No realtor: 201-669-1779 Boro Park, 20 Av 53 St. Newly renov 1 fam, 3 Brs, new kit, bsmt, drv. Nr Stores, shuls, F train. 718-258-4824 House for sale in the heart of Sephardic community, Gravesend. Please call: 718-755-6349 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
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 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
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 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 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
6920 13th Avenue: Store + 2 family, excellent condition, 3 BR apts. Call Albert. Remax Metro. 917-733-7230 or 718-439-1110
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BROOKLYN GARAGE FOR RENT Coney Island Ave bw S&T Fitting commercial van Please call: 347-405-0553
BROOKLYN: 11th Ave/63rd St: beautiful, flexible space for rent. 3000 sq ft office/ showroom/retail. Call 718-869-2005pm. Office for rent Bensonhurst, good for services, good condition, close to subway, shopping & schools. Block off 86th St. Price negotiable. 646-944-5209
OFFICE SPACE KngsHwy Between East 3rd & 4th St Entire floor/ one flight up 4 rms/ 1 bth Private entrance, contact 718- 243- 2748 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 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
Williamsburg: 5000 sft warehouse for rent on Spencer St. bet Park & Myrtle Avenue. Call 718-998-2768
Boro Park. Corner 15 Ave/48 St Newly renov medical ofc approx 1,200+sqft. Reception +5 offices+ Kitchenette. Gloria: 212-725-6481
Junction, Crnr FLATBUSH/ NOSTRAND. Access from subway & Bklyn Coll. Offices/ Suites.Reas.. Call Mr. Jack 646-872-2992
Boro Park, 12 Ave/43 St. Storefront office For rent Approx 60x20 good for professional or medical offi. Call 917-435-9274
East Flatbush: 5000sq ft. Garage/warehouse. East Flatbush area. Call broker 718-252-2424 Avenue J/ E14th Street: Renov approx, 400 sf. Prime location, heavy foot traffic. $2500. Avail now! Bkr 917-204-0301 BORO PARK: Commcl warehouse for rent, 2500sf Hi ceil, loading dock, 24 hr access. 917-681-0151 Open Space for Rent Available in the Mill Basin/Canarsie area. Open for truck parking and truck repair shop. For more information call (917) 756-5545 BAY RIDGE/ Ridge Blvd/ 90’s Corner, Medical Office, 1000 S/F. Ground level. High traffic loc 2 entr, handicap accessible. Reception area. Will build to suite. Kitchenette w/granite, radiant heat, ductless A/C, use with paved yd. $3500/mo incl pkng. Owner 631-220-5706 Boro Park 60th St/13th Avenue Office with parking for trucks Call 718-438-7103 16th Ave, 49th Streetbrand new bsmnt, For professional use, 860 sq ft, 9 ft, ceiling, Central A/C, many windows. Call: 718-435-9366
Madison, Flatlands/ East 35th. 2600 sqft storefront, high traffic area, ground level, Central a/c & heat. Available now $2200. 917-330-6929 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 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 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 Garage for Rent Brooklyn Bedford. Garage avail. For storage. Ave S+T, secure w/alarm, AC and heat. 917-295-5166
SPACE BROOKLYN Brooklyn Navy Yard, 2000 Sf Storage/Warehouse space for rent Freight Elevator 917-678-8269 Ave N/E 14 St. 1600 sf 1st flr priv Entrance 15 s. freshly painted, move in condition. Call: 718-908-7764 STORE FOR RENT IN VERY BUSY AREA IN GRAVESEND. NEWLY RENOVATED, PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS: 718-998-7600 SPACE FOR RENT-BROOKLYN 51st Street close to 18th avenue Basement suitable for storage High ceilings Call for more information: 908-330-3677 Ave U 2 Stores For Rent 700 sq ft and 1000 sq ft top location reasonable price call owner 917-797-1427
Boro Park-Professional Ofc spaces, prime location Newly renov. 917-494-7987 REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE Court St. Brooklyn, 3rd flr, 900sf. Offices 2 refrigerated 800sf. Each 2 Freezers 800sf each 5000 sf. Storage, 15 ft high, Fright elevator Ground Floor 2000 sf., with loading dock, Total 11,000 sf. Call 917-407-4006
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BROOKLYN Ditmas Park, corner det 1F, 51x131 lot. 3 flr, 13 rooms, drs office on ground flr. Good for daycare or living…$1.25M GOSEN PROPERTIES 718-598-7374
Glatt kosher restaurant in Brooklyn, Established 4 years. Long lease w/low rent. Exc oppty. Ask $69k. 718-810-5323
EXCELLENT DEAL! Boro Pk restaurant for sale $65k Flex; Prime location in Boro Pk. Serious inqs only. 917-626-2927
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
Ob/gyn Practice for sale: Brooklyn, ideal for Orthodox Jewish MD. Receipts 700k. Call Mr. Weissen at 631-281-2810 or email gnw1@buysellpractices.com Busy dental practice in heart of Boro Park 3 networked, fully equiped ops, seller motivated best offer accepted 917-416-3681
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
Premiere House/Avenue I and Ocean Avenue Spacious, stunning, 2 BR with view large terrace, 24 hour doorman, Pool, shbbos elevator, playground area 1895/mo Iris B 917- 405-6119 Also for sale 399K very desirable building
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
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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 BORO PARK NEW UTRECHT/47TH ST 450 sf good for both store and office 19800 sf also available Call: 718-437-3126 lv msg 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 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 Bed-Stuy-Vacant Interior: LOT (LAND LOCKED) 18*35 BLOCK 1687, LOT 144, R-6 ZONE, $20K. PRINCIPALS ONLY. OWNER 917-848-7735 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
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BROOKLYN 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) 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
Apartment For Rent 2010
Apt for rent East 15th street between Avenue I + Avenue J, one bedroom, fully renovated, 3rd fl. $900 per month principals only 718-575-9600
Apt for rent Kings Highway, Studio apt, 2nd flr, near Q train, buses + shops, includes heat/ hot water. Credit check $1300. Owner 347-385-4198 2 bedroom apartment, all new, new kitchen, 1st floor. Heat & hot water included on Homecrest Ave $1800 per month. 917-440-3857 Bay Ridge/ 11th Avenue & 63rd St: Remodeled beautiful 1 BR, LR, EIK, Apt building $990. No fee, 3rd flr walk-up ( 2 flights) Call 718-645-0707
Crown Heights 2 family, move-in condition large backyard, 1 Br/1 Br/1 Br, finished basement. $425 neg. Call Owner: 917-880-9839 Park Slope/ Hts-Studio. Mod Kit/ bth closets, elev lndry, nr pk/ trains. Jan 1st, owner $1400/mo. 310-213-1334 ronaldbarrett@hotmail.com EAST 3RD ST/ DITMAS + COURTELYOU: Nice 3 room basement for office or apt. Private entrance. Shomer Shabbos. Please call: 718-851-1720 or 718-258-5366
Seepshead Bay 3BR 1BTH Co-op Building utilities include 4 new A/C, all new windows, New dishwasher/stove/refrigerator, night security guard, laundry room w/new washers & dryers, indoor/outdoor parking, short mailing list, asking $1265k neg call owner 917-561-0075
Ave L/E 21: Luxury 1 bdrm bsmt apt. Ave I/E 29: Luxury 2 Bdrm apt. Call cell: 347-489-4485 Apt for rent/ BKLYN Flatbush: 3 BR apt, recently renovated, 1 bthrm, rent is $1550, near prospect park & subway. 917-287-7857 NOSTRAND AVE/ I & J: Brand new1, 2 & 3 BR apts. Near Brooklyn College. 917-796-9184
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REAL ESTATE SHEEPSHEAD BAY: Luxury 2 Bd, 2 bath, duplex apt. waterfront on Emmons, balcony overlooking pool, trees, high end appliances, washer/ Dryer, gym, sonar, storage. Near all $1975/mo. 718-404-8404 OR 718-332-3819
Sheepshead Bay: 1BR, 1 ½ bth, EIK in large 2 bedroom apartment looking for mature female near all transportation, convenient shopping $500/mo + 1 month security includes heat and electric. References required available. 1/01/10 no pets, no smoking, no calls after 9pm. 718-891-4178
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
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E. 14/ Ave N 3 Fam. Brk s/alt 19 years old, landlord. Apt, east KIT, CAC 3 Br 1 ½ bth. Split. EIK W/D fin bsmnt. Car port, many Extras no Bkrs. Asking $1,250 516-791-1566 Sheepshead Bay. 1 BR remodeled Apt. No section 8. No washer/dryer Call after 6 pm. 718-769-1318 East 4th St/ M&N: 2 BR basement apts, ceramic flrs, 1 BTH, LR, near shuls, shopping, tran and more! $1200 including utilities. Call 718-382-0623 Apt for rent-Bklyn DYKER HEIGHTS2 BR w/terrace Modern, LR, EIK, new fridge, W/D hookup $1750. NO Fee.Call 646-734-6053 718-238-3200 Ave. L-M/Ocean Pkwy 1 BR (full sized) EIK,LR,DR. Move in cond. 6th flr. P/T drmn bldg 917-771-6923 E. 2/Ave Y. Newly renov 2 BR apt. Mod luxury kit, bath w/Jacuzzi. Lg LR & DR. Dishwasher,Wash & Dry. Unfurnished 718-902-7375, 347-587-7944 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 KENSINGTON: 3 room apt, 1 bath for rent. Freshly painted. Near shopping and trans. Call: 424-202-1152 Bklyn Apts unfurn. Bensonhurst- Apartments 6 rooms, 2 large bedrooms, 1 ½ bathrooms, refrigerator included, small pet ok, house avail. Now, roommates preffered, no programs. Call owner: 917-805-8324 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
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Bakery/ Café, Queens Coutny, New & successful! Partner disagreement forces sale. Janney 917-696-2345 or 917-696-2345
Buying or selling a home? Inspect it first! Certified home inspections Long Island, Queens & NYC $100 OFF. 516-851-5833 www.HomeInspectorINC.com
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Crown heights 1 bedroom $950.00 Owner 646-338-7003 or 917-518-9928
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
QUEENS/BRONX 4 Retail space for rent/Queens Laurelton Merrick Blvd, 2000 sq ft for rent, 6000 sq ft air space available. Call owner 917-750-0966
Apartment For Sale
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 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
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
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LONG ISLAND Oakdale/55+ Condos. New construction on Oakdale Bohemia Rd. 2 BR, 2 ba, models now open from $385,000. 631-472-2242 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
Apartment For Sale
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QUEENS/BRONX Brairwood: Village Mail Towers Condo, 3 BR, BA, close to tran, 24 hr doorman, outdoor pool, full gym and lots more. Sale by owner. $487K 917-297-3233 Forest Hills: lux high rise bldg, 1 BR, designer kitchen. Near subway & LIRR. Tax abatement 25 years. Doorman, fitness center & lounge. Vera, Coldwell Banker 917-853-5455 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
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QUEENS/BRONX Kew Gardens/ Richmond Hill North: 3BD, 2 ba, new bldg $1800, 1 BR, $1400 ALSO ROOMS AVAIL. Close to transp. 718-850-8111 or 917-538-1052 FRESH MEADOWS: SPAC 3BR, 1.5 BATH, MOD KIT, 2ND FLR, WASHER/DRYER. NR SHOPS & TRANS. CALL 917-687-9928
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 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
Kew Garden Hill fully Renovated 1 Family det home 4 bedroom 2.5 Baths fin Basementdriveway asking 770k 917-519-6110 Bronx house for sale 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 Parkchester: Huge 2 fam brick hse, 4br On 2nd flr, 3br on 1st flr,high ceiling fin bsmt.price reduced. Owner 917-312-9170 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 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.
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LONG ISLAND CO-OP FOR SALE L.I. Cedarhurst: FALL IN LOVE, beautiful large 2 Bd, 2 bth, co-op. All new kitch+baths. W/D in Apt. locked storage, balc, gar. Just reduced moving $369K Call: 516-812-9160 Atlantic Beach 2BR, 1.5 bth Condo, Patio CAC Walk to Private Beach, Boardwalk + Temple Private parking, Low Main. $399K 516-596-7305 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
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LONG ISLAND Long Island: 3 motels for sale. 140rm, 7 acres. Near major attractions. Triple net 99 year lease. Buy as a package or buy 1 only. GW REALTY. 718-376-5252 OR 917-449-3902
Established Glatt Kosher restaurant/ take-out/ food store for sale, good location w. parking, 5 towns area. Partners avail 516-581-3930
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LONG ISLAND West Hampton: 6 BR, 3 BA, large pool, nice amenities. Close to town and beach. Photos avail. Memorial day to Labor Day. $20K. July $10K. Call 646-734-7399
Amagensett Dunes 400 feet to ocean beach Access. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. AC. Labor Day. $50, 000 or avail monthly. Call: 631-655-9319
Long Island Medical Office For Sale/ LI Fully equip’d rehab gym, 5 treatment rooms, 2 MO’s office, admin ofct, waiting room. Hempstead (206) 337- 3821 MEDICAL PRACTICE FOR SALE PRIMARY CARE. FIVE TOWNS. Successful. Terms Negotiable. Contact 516-612-2444
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NASSAU / L.I. Newly renov fully equipped turn-key. Glatt Kosher LI. Catering hall, seats 300, long lease, reas rent, attractive terms. 212-243-9808 or 516-450-7323 NASSAU REAL ESTATE Cedarhurst New Construction by Rami 4200 s.f corn, top quality $900’s Call Builder 917-541-7013 Rocky Point Route 25A. 13,000-2,100 ft; Turnkey condition. $10 per ft, gross rent. Please Call: 516-298-7890 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 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 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 CEDARHURST: DENTAL OFFICE THUR-SUN. ALSO SUITABLE FOR PODIATRIST, PSYCHOLOGIST OR SPEECH THERAPIST. CALL 516-316-3360
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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 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 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 BABYLON: With high ranch. 3 over 3 BR, 3 ba, or income of 2 apts $2700, hdwd flrs, newly updated. Beaut design. Great for investors. 1 GS $385,000. call owner Liz direct and say where you saw the ad. 631-671-1289
House for sale LI Spacious 200 sf. 1 bdrm, 1 bth. Dining area, balcony, out door pool, Custome kitch and bth. Prime doorman, Building and loc, walk to shul, shopping, LIRR. Shown by apt only, $375k 954-558-3133
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STATEN ISLAND BAY TERRACE Fully renovated detached high ranch. 4br, 2.5 bath. 2 ktchns w/ new appliances, central AC garage. 40x105 crnr ppty. 4 blcks to park, beach, bus, train. MANY XTRAS!! $649K 718 980-4273
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Nassau Lawrence: Elegant and spacious one-of-a-kind custom build contemporary 5 BR ranch, 3 ½ bths, circular driveway, grand entry leading to formal living room, formal dining room, den & huge EIK w/ breakfast room overlooking large, beautifully landscaped property. MBR suite w/master bath, hi ceilings, tanersized rooms. 1 acre Call Agent 516-413-8421 Ask about home buyers discount. 74 Mill Hill Lane East Hampton Village. Principals only. Original owner immediate closing. 631-324-6024. Have current CO & Survey.
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 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
STATEN ISLAND Staten Island-Condo for sale 2 bedroom, 1 bth condo, Rossville, bottom Floor, corner unit, central air, eat-in kitchen, living room, washer, dryer, pool, tennis court, parking space, $189k 917-693-8239
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STATEN ISLAND (New Dorp) 2000 sq ft office space. Near train.Convenient to all. Pat 646-369-9457 Port Richmond-3 office suites w/reception area. All brand new, fully renovated C/A. full bsmt 2,700ft w/dual bthrms, new carpet. Please call: 347-424-7809
OFFICE FOR RENT/ STATEN ISLAND-Guyan Ave.1500 sq, ft of comm. space excellent for prof. office. Busy area-near transp. Easy access to major roads, highways. Call Gus: 917-750-3898
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NY STATE Spring Valley: 1 blk to Monsey, KENNEDY DY arms, beautiful, 1BR, LR, sep lg DR w/door, lg terrace, parking, washer/dryer $1400 monthly. Call Owner 718-680-9633 Upstate house for Rent Beautifull New 3 BR, 2bth House in Harris NY near Monticelo NY quiet location with outlook on woods large kitchen w/s-steel applce, Master bath w/ 6 foot long with pool tub, high speed internet in every room! $1200 / month + utilities. Joshua (516) 449-9891 FORSHAY: 2-4 BR bsmt apt for rent. Reasonably priced. Call 845-354-4845 VACATION HOMES FOR RENT MONTICELLO: HIDDEN RIDGE HOMES AT KUTSHERS DESIGNER DELUXE HOMES. SALE/ RENT, 2 BR, 2 BTH, BEAUTIFUL, FURNISHED. CALL BROKER OSCAR PAVLOFF. WE HAVE KEYS. 845-794-3720 OR 845-434-7792 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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NY STATE SULLIVAN COUNTY HOTEL FOR SALE. CALL JOHNATHAN AT THE SUNSHINE. 845-796-1200 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
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REAL ESTATE 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
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NY STATE Catskills: Prop for sale 40 acres approved for 50 units in South Fallsburg bordering. Raleigh Hotel & Alpine Acres. Please call 718-387-4177
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 Hancock/Upstate NY 9 room LR,DR & 5 Extra rooms for guests, EIK, near transportation, shopping, Schools & more, walk to houses of worship. Call 917-340-8489
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NY STATE Vacation property for sale Summer getaway 1 BR cottage loc in serene Sylvan Lake summer comm.. 1hr fr NYC. Amenities incl private lake, tennis & more. $25K 845-282-1687 Glenwood, NY: 1,899 sq ft home, 3 BR, 2 bth, hardwood flrs and basement on 2.92 acres with small lake and waterfall, exit 109. Asking $179K. Call 917-754-8984 Fallsburg: New 3 BR, 2.5 bath, 3 acres w/ lake + waterfall. Near shul. For sale by owner. 718-938-4130
Co-op Redding: FOR NATURE LOVERS! Secluded, unique Swiss chalet log house, 1 hr fr NYC on 4 ac in old forest. Tennis court, pool, Jacuzzi, $425K. 646-423-2352 Albany Area: SUPER LOCATION, beautifully restored 1840’s farmhouse with 16,000 sq ft barn on 15
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
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 culde-sac near R Schlessingers shul, this one-of a kind loc Will not last! The World Realty Group 908-355-1717 845-358-6088 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
park like acres. Turnkey business available. 15 minutes from Downtown Albany. Call Betty at
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 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 Sacrifice wow! Must sell! At kutsher’s Hidden Ridge, designer 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, fully furnished, heat/ Air/ Pool/ New Playhouse, golf & tennis at Kutchers. Aksing $79K. Call Broker Oscar Pavloff 845-434-7992 Root/ Montgomery Co. 70 Acres + Trailer Hse with barn, water + electricity. 3 hrs from Man $250K. Call Owner 718-617-7799
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
518-732-2436 or 518-423-9996. Must see to appreciate.
S FALLSBURG, NY Lg, 3 Br house, 3bth, Brand new, pvt in ground pool. Avail July. Call: 914-737-3915 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 Homes for sale 4 Bedroom, 3 bthm only $55,000!. Priced to sell!! Won’t last!! For listings call: 800-366-0412 xT472
Monticello Monticello: Beaut ranch, 4 Br, 3 bth, kosher kit. ½ acre, bkyrd. Walt to dist to falkof. For pesach Summer. Call 718-679-4339 Sidney NY: Large 4 bdrms, historical hom,e on 2 acres, near schools, places of worship + college needs TLC,. Great investment. $85,000. Ernie 607-563-1020 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
HORTON & COLLEGE Spacious 7 BR,3 BTHS, 6 yr young, Huge DR/LR, 9 ft. ceilings, eat in kosher kitchen, C/A, appliances,deck,closets galore,ideal mother/ Daughter or home/business. MIC Price Reduced Call Owner 845-356-5566 HORTON & COLLEGE Westchester Rockland, NY-Townhouse 3 Br + 2 extra rms bsmt, d/washer, dryer, a/c kit, leisure rms, nr local trans. $289k 845-426-0836 Vacation homes for sale Sackett Lake: Totally renovated 3 BRs, 1 bath, deeded lake nights, walk to orthodox shul. 516-662-3045
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 Newburgh: 2500 expandable to 4200sf. Walk out basement. New 4BR loft, style home, 5 acres, nr thruway. $384,900. Owner 914-213-3902 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 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
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OUT OF STATE Cape Cod: 17 acre Private Island you can drive ontu. 4 bdrm residence, dock, huge boathouse, plus marine railway. $995,000. Century 21 Bourne 800-439-2524 www.16jonsisland.com
Cape Cod Oceanfront 2 Deep water docks 3+ acres, stables, pasture. Two 6 bedroom houses. Idyllic beachfront privacy $6M. Century 21 800-439-2524 www.46winship.com
Co-ops & condos Louisiana: NEW ORLEANS: 3BR-3.5B-2000 sq ft twnhse, pool, pkg, patio, gdn dist, parades, gated, sec, min to French Qtr, $485,000 504-897-2226
Out of state property South West Virginia Bland County. Antique farm house built in 1890 250 acres with beautiful separate home, great mountain views. Hunter’s Paradise. FSBO. $950K. Contact 276-496-5200 Beliz, Central America: 60 acres, riverfront property title. Owned, asking $300,00. Please Call 646-506-6084 Pennsylvania Reading, PA: Reduced by 1/2 , owner financed, remodeled single. No credit questions. Immediate Occupancy. Business allowed 610-743-4777 or 888-835-4836 Conneticut Stanford – Serene Settings, 2 lots sub-dividable: 21 plus acres, surrounded by conservation, ideal for family compound or private horse farm. For more info: Contact Danielle Claroni (203) 570-8110 or New England Land Company Limited (203) 661-6004 ext 345 Delaware, lighthouse Road 54 East Fairagamow Lake under sketching 80% clear. Lease or sale, price 9M. Call
Alaska waterfront. 11.6 acres-very private & secluded estate! Ideal corporate executive retreat! By owner, 10,000 sq ft Beachfront home on the shores of cook inter & in the mouth of the Kenia River, home of the World Famous Trophy King Salmon! Comes with airplane hanger & access to air strip, and only 15 minutes from a Commercial Airport. A bargain just $7.9Million US Dollars. Call Rosetta Dragseth: 1-907-283-9281 Selbyville, Delaware: 37.9 acres on Lighthouse rd nr Fennick Island, DE. Lots of road frontage, sewer + water. Best offer. Contact 302-846-3982 Email Skidder.1@netzero.com Periera, Columbia Appx 50,000 mtrs Best lux residential area. La Julita close to Pinares de San Martin $12M US 860-514-1813 Mackinac Island, Waterfront Property Located in the exclusive Stonebrook waterfront, association this 1/3 acre lot boasts incredible views of Lake Michigan, Big Mac Bridge and includes access to all utilities. The lot borders state park woodlands, extends right to the beach and water, has mature trees and privacy being the last lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. Price $525K. Call 573-756-2623
302-846-0137 or 302-846-3982 HOUSE FOR SALE, VA Waterfront/ Painter: 3BR dream house with lg mstr ste, 2 bth, huge EIK, DR, 2-car. 300’ water frntg. On 3.69 ac with vu of Nandua Creek, 2500 sf living space, 625K, tax $1900/yr 757-463-0256 Bristol, CT-31 unite RR $250k. price $2mil. Great potential and opportunity. Owner: 718-258-6096 Leave msg, Frank. 20 Million oz discovery so far @ Money Knob. Livengood, Alaska www.ithmines.com Last 10 claims for sale. Contact Bob 907-457- or email cinabar56@hotmail.com MARTHA’S VINEYARD Beautiful 3 bedroom contemporary home. Near beaches and town. Affordable weekly rental. 800-356-3210 Anguilla, BWI: 1995 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
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
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
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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 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 Los Angeles: Lrg 2 story, 5BR, 4bth home avail for summer. Granite kosh kit. Lg bckyrd. Nr shuls. 310-735-3310
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
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OUT OF STATE SEDONA AZ at your feet spectacular red rocks from every room, walls of glass, quiet gated community, 3 Bed, 3.5 bths plus den. $1,350,000. Be a LAND BARON income rentals from 10 nearby properties for additional $1,200,000. 1928-282-1775 janell17@npgcable.com FOR SALE, Exceptional Subdivisional Route 1, South Kingstown Preliminary approval on four prime lots near water, 5+ acres each! Rolling meadows with trees. Rural but close to town. High & dry, standard septic. Horses allowed. Some second-story water views. Walk to water and marina. $1895M
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RENT TO OWN Newly built 4br log house in the hide out with central water and sewer lines 20 miles east of Scranton, PA Own/Rent $2000 mo include utilities (845) 856-7016
Brairwood: Newly renovated 2 BR apt EIK, LR, DR, 1 BTH, 4 walk-in closets. Close to all transportation, no pets, non smoker. References & credit check required. Call 718-526-4191 MARTHA’S VINEYARD Beautiful 3 bedroom contemporary home. Near beaches and town. Affordable weekly rental. 800-356-3210 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
PENNSYLVANIA Lake Ariel, NE PA INVEST! RETIRE! RELO! VACATION! Complete renov! 3 BR 2 bth ranch on 1 acre. 1500+ sf, fin bsmt, w/ sep entry. All New: kitchen cab, applcs, floors, wndws, siding, gutters & more! Quiet neighborhood, no fees/ dues. WW SD. Low taxes! GREAT OFFER @ 184k. Call for open house. Details Owner 516-322-4009
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OUT OF STATE Business Opp, running Mediterranean Restaurant share for sale (1/3) in Washington DC, Dupont Circle. Great partners. Great for chefs or investors. $330K Contact 202-203-8400 Night club/ Bar for sale in San Antonio, Texas earning $1.3M to $1.7M per year + Restaurant which was never used $1.2M. Contact 210-325-2208 Email: Lyle07@hotmail.com
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 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
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Alan J Brown CPA: All business and personal taxes, bookkeeping, payroll and general accounting services.
Business person to negotiate. I have 2 inventions. Great money making opportunity. Interested? Call Janet 347-439-8968
Over 30 yrs experience.
Partner/salesperson for jewelry mfg business. Knowl of internet sales. Willing to travel. 212-575-9590
On time with your mortgage? Struggling to pay? Facing foreclosure? We can HELP!!! Our Lawyers will carefully review your foreclosure matter to ensure that your lender complies 100% with the law. Our firm of Attorneys law practice focuses on representing individuals against financial institutions in matters of foreclosure defense including negotiating mortgage modification and restructure. Our goals and priorities at Foreclosure Defense Law Center have been to maintain the integrity of service we provide. Call for FREE consultation 718-307-5684.
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 TRADE STOCKS? Leverage 20x intra-day, 10x over-nite. Full service broker, low commissions. Call 212-422-1122
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Swim school: Unbeatable loc & reputation, profitable, profitable & rewarding, 5 or 10yr lease. Large customer base. Smithtown. Owner retiring. $90,000. 631-366-2735
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Help Offered
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VOICE LESSONS Highly Trained & experienced teacher. All levels & styles; Proper posture & breathing. Produce superior results; Free consultation. Contact T Landon at 212-481-9144
Home health aide with many years experience. Licensed since 1984. Can operate wheelchair. Hospital & home care experience. Driving available. Excellent references. Male/ Female. Call 347-678-5594
Accompanist Music Director Need a pianist? Vocal coach? Music director? I’ll find songs, music-direct shows, plays, auditions. Transcription, no problem! Reasonable rates. Call Stephen Cornine 212-799-7976
A dynamic and experienced Rabbi/ Torah reader/ cantor. Youth & teaching available. Call 347-754-1979
Piano lessons, jazze latin 30 yrs perf & teaching exp. (Mongo Santa Maria, Sonny Rollind, Dave Valentin & others) Go to website: www.billo’connell.net For more info 845-642-3071
Westchester Head lice removal services/ salon. All natural. My business svcs 5 boros. Westchester, LI, NJ & CT. 100% satisfaction guaranteed & very affordable. 914-424-1367 Email: DLong2758@aol.com Website:www.liceofFine.com
Challenge your voice For opera, Broadway & concert field. Concentrated studies of Italian/ Swedish techniques, breath control, focus, TC. Peabody Coservatory BA, former MET opera. Broadway background. S. Jasinski 212-874-0972 JOSEPH VENEZIA VOICE TEACHER: Opera, Musical Theater. Vocal training using proper laryngeal position with high frontal projection. Experience solid technique! Professional & beginners. 212-595-4933 veneziavocalstudio@gmail.com Music Instruction Berkeley College of music professor available for private drum lessons. Conatct: 617-835-6404 Piano lessons,-all levels. Instrument provided free of charge. Reasonably priced. Call: 718-207-5981 Call: 212-496-9148
Tutoring
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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
Rabbi Aharon Y. Leiman Certified Mohel Many happy babies with satisfied parents. References available. 347-628-6198 or 718-339-1531 “4 Sale My Unique Imagination” THOUGHTS 4 NEW & REMAKES OF OLD MOVIES. CHILDREN BOOKS, SONGS AND SIMPLE USEFUL INVENTIONS. ALL IDEAS 4 SALE. DON’T WANT THE RECOGNITION, JUST WANT TO BUILD HOUSE FOR MOM. CALL 505-908-0743 1-6PM MST 4U I am but a small piece of the universe. As a small piece; I am a world within a being, a soul that has a heavy heart. I am tired of the questions of every day life and the answers that don’t come easy. I am me and me is the world that won’t shut down. I exist 4 u.4 U
If you need someone to do light work in your organization or business please. Call Solomon 347-632-6012 POSITIONS WANTED I am a Certified Home Health Aide wih own transportation and 20 years exp. Live-in or live out position. To care for the elderly. Ref avail upon request. Call 973-4935108. Can also drive
I am certified nursing assistant with over 30 yrs of experience. I provided direct care to individuals with their everyday needs as well as accompanying them to their doctor visits. 718-251-5756 I am a professional Male CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AID. I am looking for a job. 516-450-0696 Companion-Certified HHA with many years experience, seeks hob as a companion. Live in/out. Excellent references. Please call 646-750-9585 Pro Bass Gtr & upright. Singer for hire. Over 30 yrs Exp. Have gear & transp. 914-522-8465 For bio visit www.eddiedenis.com Hungarian lady, home health aide, 10 yrs exp, feed tube, sectioning, respirator, medications, F/T- P/T, night/ day, hospital, nursing home, excellent references. Call 917-586-5021 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 Simply the best: Employment agency, we offer eldercare, companions, housekeepers, babysitters. All with excellent references and experiences. Licensed + board agency. Live in/ Out 718-332-7608 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 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.
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
Home Care Agency Serving In Home Supportive JEWISH Services In The CAREGIVER / 5 Boroughs of NY. Brooklyn Home Care Agency is Seeking
COMPANION For the Jewish Elderly all over the NY Area. Full/Part Time with Benefits. Please call us at 718-336-7110 ext 288 Jeffrey
We Have Live In And Live Out Skilled Home Attendants To Assist With Activities of Daily Living And Housekeeping. This Support Allows Many Older People To Remain In Their Homes.
(718) 336-7110 ext 215
Caregiver, seeking fulltime position, many years experience. Excellent references. Live in/ out. Call 718-645-5128 or 347-495-2773 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 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 Eldercare caring experienced , home aid/Companion, daily or live-in Excellent Ref. Jean: 347-678-5836 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 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 RETIRED CONSERVATIVE RABBi Available for high holy holidays. Warm and engaging personality. Dynamic and eloquent speaker. Timely and relevant sermon. Torah reader. Rabbi1826@gmail.com Available for repair and installation of telephone and computers. Call Isaac at 718-213-7533 I AM A CARPENTER LOOKING FOR WORK. Spackling, sheet rock, tile, doors, bathrooms, kitchens, painting etc. Call @ 718-363-8994
BETTER
ZEVULAN partner to support my Learning for one year, only $20K Call: 646-385-2259 NEED A RABBI !!! A dynamic experienced Modern Orthodox Rav will lead your shul. Baal Koreh and more, great speaker and educator. Email : evereadyrav@yahoo.com Or call 702-673-7180 HAMPTON SWIMMING INSTRUCTION (LIFEGUARD FOR PARTIES) ALL AGES: INFANTS, TODDLERS, SWIM TEAM, HANDICAPPED ENERGETIC INSTRUCTORS, 33 YEARS EXPERIENCE. RESULTS GUARANTEED. CONTACT KIM *82-631-681-6042, VICKI *82-631-839-7946 VLBONAGURO@OPTONLINE.NET Situation Wanted Aide/ companion/ nanny available immediately. Days/ nights. Experience with Kosher rules. Call 516-214-6577-or 516-316-2817 BOOKKEEPPER in Brooklyn looking for position. 15+ years experience, bi-lingual. I work efficiently and with extreme accuracy. Kindly call or email: 718-216-7842 or email Mmariaoro@optonline.net
Help Wanted
8015
Work from home Complete training & support. Contact Sammy 646-812-2574
Real agents wanted superior real estate Real estate commission Split 7-30. Will train & help. Call 917-992-7239 917-748-7780 or 347-554-8282
HELP WANTED Saleslady with some sales exp needed for fabric Store. Call 718-436-5849 or 347-743-7339 Dental Lab In Bensonhurst looking for office help with dental office experience. Good computer skills helpful Call 718-331-2241 or fax resume 718-331-2251 KOL HAOLAM NEWS SEEKS ADVERTISING REPS % BASED. CALL 347-678-0925. E-mail/text kolhaolam@yahoo.com
Cleanout commercial & residential. Big or small odd jobs we do it all Call for free estimate Mark 917-682-2247
Cook Wanted LAKEWOOD Restaurant looking for experienced cook Please call 917-453-6776, 845-893-3719 or 732-363-3636
Clean outs & rubbish removal, attics, bsmt, garage, bus, free quotes! Call glenn 917-662-4330 motoglennm@gmail.com
Manager Wanted LAKEWOOD Restaurant looking for heimishe manager. Please call 917-453-6776 or 845-893-3719
I&Y CARPET CLEANING Expert in all carpet, rug & upholstery cleaning. Pesach special. Free est. 646-736-8474 Sh Shab www.mr-carpet-cleaner.com
Help Wanted Chef, P/time for new upcoming Catering hall, in queens, exper pref, Call bet 10-6pm. 917-696-7879
Joy Carpet Cleaning Emergency flood service Free estimate! 718-650-0270 SPRING SPECIAL Free cleaning with purchase of 2 cleaning services or more www.joycarpetcleaning.com
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
Partner/ Salesperson for jewelry mfg business. Knowl. of Internet sales. Willing to travel. 212-575-9590
hardware/ Lumberyard/ Manufacturer of metal studs. Located in Astoria. Call 718-726-4040 or Email info to:
Home attendant Fulltime or part time. Felxible hours. Live in or out. Experience required. Good salary. Call 917-676-1309 or 347-512-8229 Help wanted Secretary f/t Sun-Thurs Midwood, phones, Filing, comp, lit, photoshop knowl A+ Hebrew A+ Call: 718-998-9301 Simply The Best Employment Agency. We offer eldercare, companions, housekeepers, babysitters,. All with excellent references, Licensed and Board Agency \. Live in/out (718) 332-7608
THAN BONDS
Want a long term bed rock investment that won’t crumble? This smooth running niche Florida business made a profit while others failed. Needs only minimum monthly communication oversight. Cost $1.8M Contact: Peter Dieterich 941-662-9369
Passover Special: 3 hours with our eco-friendly,non toxic, hypoallergenic supplies ONLY $89.95. Additional hours at the same discounted rate. Recession special:$20 per hr with your supplies Brownstone Maids: www.brownstonemaids.com 888-7ny-maid (888-769-6243)
hiringservices555@hotmail.com
Cleaning Services
8045
Willing hands maid service We do residential and commercial cleaning. No job is too small, we specialize in bathroom and kitchen cleaning laundry + cooking. We also do window + wall washing. Call now 347-295-3348 or 347-599-6833 and let willing hands do it for you!
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 Prof’l OrganizerDeclutter Now! Pre-post Pesach special Free Consultation 917-940-3039 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 Dependable, reliable, professional cleaning services. We do offices & homes. Fully insured & bonded. 347-663-1400 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
Begolli Brothers RESTORATION SERVICES MARBLE•GRANITE•TERRAZZO Floor - Counters - Bathrooms - Walls Polishing - grinding - Diamonizing & Repairs
We also do installation Please call for an estimate 516-476-6166 10% Off on the First Job!
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SERVICES & MISCELLANEOUS Iron Works
8080
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
Home
Improvement 8081
All phases of construction. No job too big or too small. Free estimate. 25 years experience. Call Jerry: 917-202-5524 SERVICE Ephraim Glass Serving the community for over 30 years specializing in store fronts Mirrors, table tops, doors, windows, shower doors, screens (718) 435-4664 Professional painting Specializing meticulous big and small jobs interior. Reg & fully insured. At your service 24/7. Galen Manly 646-401-4430 Micolosi Bros. FLOOR REFINISHING, INC. *SANDING * STAINING* *PICKLING Reliable, Professional, courteous, fully insured. 516-593-0022, 718-843-2400, 718-227-2074, 718-468-2780
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
Handyman
8080
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
Lighting/Electroinics Track by Jack 1-91774-Track (87225) Track Lighting Specialists Design/Installation/Sales Update old cans with small inexpensive heat & energy Efficient, Low Voltage Halooens. Everything Stocked
Donations 9028
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 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
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
Donate your car 100% tax deduction + Great mitzvah. Help Jewish causes, holiday programs, students & elderly education. Same day pickup. Free day + night hotel stay. Outreach programs. Jews of all backgrounds. Accepted any condition. 866-776-5463
HARPER’S HANDYMAN SVC. All types of home repair A-Z Done with pricle by dependable, reliable craftsman Call 732-216-7323
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
Exterminators
Autos
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
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 SELL YOUR VEHICLE FREE QUOTES!!! ANY CONDITION NEW OLD JUNK NOT TITLE NO PROBS SAME DAY PICK UP. FREE TOWING!! CALL 718-864-2872
Selling 9040
Boat for sale Partnership share (1/4) of 25 sailboat at the Jersey Shore. $1495. All the fun of sailing at a fraction of the cost. Great family fun. Docked near Lakewood, NJ. No experience necessary. Call 732-364-3356
Antique furniture and chandeliers. Going out of business after 28 years. Closing in 3 weeks. Most items 50% off. Call before coming 646-894-4569 3905 13th Avenue
BALDWIN GRAND PIANO R Series, ebony color, modern, straight legs + bench. Excellent condition. Needs tuning. $8000 Neg. Contact 718-372-3161
Pets 9035
Poodle Pups: Standard size, gorgeous and rare. Parti colors, black/ white, apricot/ white, silver/ white. 10 weeks old. Call 410-829-0733
STEAMBURG SMOKES. Tax free cigarette brands delivered to your front door for less than expected. 18+ 1877-783-2685 NYJV NEW YEARS
PACKAGE,
ROSE BOWL PARADE, Puppies for Sale Cockapoo’s/ Yorkiepoos/ Puggles/ Chorkie/ Lab ShiChow/ Shihtzt/ Morkies $300 & Up CC pet 717- 548- 2989
8 TKTS,
RESERVED
GRAND STAND, SEATING/ GAME
TKTS
UNIVERSITY
OF
OREGON VS. DAY PARK-
$2K. CONTACT
559-269-7507
Puppies for Sale 2680: Masonry Old-world Quality Masonry, concrete & brick work. Show us your designs. Sono Construction, Joseph or Frank. 646-772-0471 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
8075
NATURAL GINESIS NO MORE BUGS! 100% NATURAL PLEASE CALL: 800-807-9357 www.naturalginesis.com
Rescue Pest Control RATS* MICE* ROACHES *ANTS *SILVERFISH *TERMITES. Contact Keith.
BATHTUB, TILE REGLAZING + WATERPROOFING Unbeatable price guaranteed. 10% off with ad 718-866-6124/ 917-335-3798
D.L.M CONSTRUCTION Licensed and Insured New Construction, Extension and Complete Renovation, 25 Years Experience Free Estimate 917-968-6809 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
Tel: 718-348-1141 Cell: 718-930-9393 Fax: 718-348-1141
M&K Pest Control Special price for bedbugs-
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies Descended
9030
Motor Home For Sale Shlomo Hamelech’s tour of the US! Motor home rv trips for free on condition of purchase of electronic batteries and groceries Total price $2500 on condition that you acquire entire rv for additional $1500 Call (917)216-8379 1997 Lexus SC 400 gold package 93,000 miles, clean 8500. Contact: 631-944-1669 Motorcycles. Mopeds/ Go carts DIRT BIKES, OLD WANTED ANY MODEL/Cond. Contact Mark 516-794-8375
from the UK’s most winning whole color bloodline genetic guarantee offered. $2000 Call for Health Info: 309-736-7951 Dogs for sale Italian Mastiff: Cane corso, amazing pups, AKC, tail, ears, shots, female dogs, 100 pets, mates, 140 pets, loyal dogs. Man’s best friend, will protect you and your loved ones from home invasion and burglaries, better than any alarm system. Call Vincent at 516-444-0703 or 516-432-3750
5000 Comic Books for sale from 1950” To 1990”s for Best Offer contact JBEC48@OPTONLINE.NET NEW SEFFER TORAH, 6 INCH, 1/ARON KODESH,
Love horses? Invest with no bills! Single investment of $50,000, purchases 11% ownership of 8 well bred in foal thoroughbred mares on 350 acre Bluegrass farm with –out board bills. Mares & foals to be sold at major bloodstock sale Noc 2010. Proven track record, exceptional references, for info: 859-983-1109 carriebrogden@aol.com Steinway Piano: Original ivory keys + matching bench. (Model M) Signed by S. Rachmaninoff. Excellent condition. $28,500.00 804-380-5659
Joe’s gold buying serv. We buy your unwanted gold, diamonds, sterling silver/ bronzes, paintings, rugs, coins and high end watches. We also do partys. General Comm and food allowne. For info call Joe 516-849-8826 Art for Sale Works of Art for Acquisitios Judaica & Landscapes (917)204-5058
READY FOR SIYUM.
Buying
718-627-0915,
9045
917-449-6125 Judaica Store out of business! SELLING ALL MERCAHNDISE AND CONTENTS OF STORE. 347-713-5340/ 646-210-7174 Valley thrift store: (Nonprofit.) 949 Amsterdam Ave. Men, Women & children; House wares, books, videos, DVD, CD, many other items. Mon-Fri 10am5pm, Sat noon-4pm. 212-222-2600
Old watches & watches wanted. Toy collector, regardless of condition. Highest prices paid 212-517-8725 MOST CA$H PAID FOR Judaica, Artwork, Antiques, Silver, Gold, Coins, Estates, Jewelry, Paintings, Records, Sculptures, Cameras, Collectibles, Instruments. Call Aaron 917-923-6580 Collector of Jewish Art. Call Ted: 201-575-0055
Mattress & Box spring Queen, Pillow top Still In Plastic $350 (631) 716-0174
BETWEEN
OHIO STATE + ALL ING.
3
NEW YEARS PACKAGE, 8 TKTS, ROSE BOWL PARADE, RESERVED GRAND STAND, SEATING/ 3 GAME TKTS BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF OREGON VS. OHIO STATE + ALL DAY PARKING. $2K. CONTACT 559-269-7507
Sports + Tickets Buy/ Sell tickets/ Yankees/ Mets/ Knicks/ Rangers/ Giants/ Jets and all concerts sports and theater. 800-764-1560 www.arentix.com Lost hse in NJ fine furnishings, collectibles, coins, paintings, rugs. Cents on the dollar. 646-379-3566
Do you have merchandise you can’t sell? We’ll buy entire warehouse. Please call: 347-496-1626
Other 9050
PRICELESS CORP. Movers. No hidden charges credit card OK. 7 days Lic#32623 718-667-6751 or 800-499-6751 Are you looking for love? Or asking for trouble Confidential background checks by retired NYPD detective. 212-866-4300 www.remprivateinvestigators.com World famous psychic Karen. Guaranteed to reunite lovers. Help with career, finances, health. Free reading by phone. 214-334-0037 Gifted and Inturtive
Steinway Piano-Original ivory keys + matching bench (Model M) Signed by S. Rachmaninoff. Excellent condition. $28,500.00. Contact
Consulting in business Health children and family Relationships Excellent energy Treatment provided in
804-380-5659
need of Yeshiva Call 347-625-1440
Spring special! Senior citizen discount. Reasonable and reliable services. Licensed & insured. Call 917-304-8777
Electricians Electrician All electrical needs. New lines Trouble shouting fixtures. Call Yahuda: 347-631-0481
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New Jersey Apartment For Sale 9055
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 Kensington: Spac 2 BR/2bth, terrace, 1st flr. Elev bldg, lndry rm, indoor prkng. $399K Call 732-604-3060
Apartment For Rent 9060
Lakewood, NJ: 1 BR, 1.5 bth, newly renovated apt, LR, DR, EIK. Reasonably priced, near shopping and houses of worship. Call 732-904-1921
Little Falls, NJ Spacious 4 bedroom central hall colonial. Large rooms, great for entertaining. Situated on almost 2 parklike acres with fully fenced backyard for complete privacy plus a large front porch. Little Falls is ½ hour from NYC and has busses and trains into NYC. One or 2 yr leases. $3000 per month. Available 5.01.10 973-445-8654
Lakewood: 1 BR, 1.5 newly renovated apt, LR, DR, EIK. Reasonably priced! Near shopping + houses of worship. Call 732-904-1922 Denville, NJ: (off Rt 80, exit 39) Beautiful quiet nished studio w/ sep kit, full
Monmouth Beach:
across the street, off street
Oceanfront, breathtaking 2
parking. Large closets, laun-
building, furnished or unfurbth, walk to NYC bus & train. Shopping center
BR, 2 bth, kitch, lg LR
dry room on floor, sale
w/dining area, huge deck,
price $169,900. rental
indoor/outdoor pool, 24-hr
$1995, plus electric/month.
security, easy bus/ ferry com-
Call Joan at :
mute NYC, $2500/mo
631-286-4959
Parsippany: Lak Hiawatha-1 BR condo quiet building, 2nd flr, walk-up, updated appliances in EIK. Renovated bath, new windows, new electric, good closet, space storage bin + laundry room on-site ample parking, great nearby park and ride. 2 miles, no pets, no smoking. $875 monthly. Call 973-207-0860 Owner.
heat & hot water, lrg closets. $1,150 201-659-5574
Proper ty
For Sale
9065
New Jersey – SEAVIEW HARBOR MARINA Waterfront location @ Great Egg Harbor Inlet Bay + Intercostals Between
Newark, northward 263 Verona Ave . Business commercial, for any business store or warehouse16x19 f rollup steel doors $500 month 551-358-9372 or 973-687-9270
Red Bank Downtown office space available 1350sqft. Vaulted ceilings, fios Internet. Parking available. Call Art 732-222-3553
201-825-2646
Apartment for rent, NJ, 2nd floor in private house. 2 BR, Lrg LR, lrg kitchen. Includes
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 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
Atlantic City & Ocean City 08403, Sea NY Times Web ID NS 100208201 $4,499M. Contact (610) 304-8307 yburns2080@comcast.net Spring Lake Heights: Builders/developers, Land for sale: Zoned Residential 908-482-0528
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
PROPERTY FOR RENT/ SALE NEW JERSEY NEW JERSEY/ WESTWOOD 3 BDRM, 2 BTH elegant, grand classic home with 4 usable floors. Ideal for office space, counselor/ lawyer/ photographer/ artist etc. Beautiful views for rent $3,995 Neg or for sale. Contact 949-812-9155
Deal/ Wayside Area Classic 1928 Two level Dutch colonial on one acre corner lot-private. In private corner lot-20 minutes from beach. 4 BR, new carpets, 2.5 bthrms, Jacuzzi, large kitchen, den w new hrdwd flrs, LR with fireplace, private sun room, office. New 2 zone, AC/heating, new 220 elec serv, new Weil, Mclain furnace, finished basement with LG Trom Washer & Dryer SS, sink, finished attic, burglar system. Private 20 x 40 heated In ground pool, lighted large entertainment area, cabana with fireplace. Near Sephardic Comm Cntr, Chabad house, Hillel Yeshiva, Jewish comm. Center, orthodox, reform, conservative temples-Erub of Jersey Shore. Ten minutes from RR-close to NYC RT 35-66-33-195 GSP. Price $1,144,900.00 For sale by owner, principals only. Call Avrum 732-695-1046. Avail in June.
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
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
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
AREA, GREEN TENNIS COURT, CLOSE TO NJ TURNPIKE. MUST SEE, CALL
732-329-9631
Brick Cherry Quay Area: Lg 5 BR,3 Full BTH On Cul-de-sac,den, 2 fr pool,near schools,
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent
9075
Irvington, NJ 21500 sq ft near airport, $6500 mo loading dock with enough room for two trailers to back up. Call (917) 804-8442
bch +shops. $650K 732-616-7278
Linden: 824 E st GEORGES
Family friendly neighborhood
AVE, 2600 sq ft. Good exposure w/40 ft front & drive in.
Deal Lake Jersey Shore Home Lake views throughout the house. A beauty on the outside; Needs work On the inside. 5 bdrms, 3 ½ baths. Located on Senic Edgemont Drive in Loach Arbour. 4 blocks to Ocean. $1,200,000 Call Owner 732-918-1216 Residential/Commercial Howell, NJ Near Lakewood, 20,000 sq ft asking 650k. Reasonably priced! Call now Dominick 908-415-2299 or Sal 718-853-3629
$1950/mo. Loc on busy Rte 271. Call Victor 610-248-0044 Jersey city warehouse space Available. 10,000+ sf. Call Joe or Ben, 718-947-5037
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
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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
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Florida & Israel Real Estate
For Sale
9080
Looking to buy multi family buildings and hotels in Miami. 305-781-0779 noyafelix@yahoo.com
House for sale in Gordon Beach on the beach!! 6 Bedrooms, 4 bathroom, new furnishing, pool, 10 min walk to synagogue. 305-404-2900
Winston Towers: Onsite Resale office. Winston Twrs100: 2/2. Penthouse completely remodeled, ask $240’s Winston Twrs 200: 2/2 on the water ask low 200’s. convertible. $179K Winston Twrs 500: 1/1.5, Estate sale. Winston Towers Realty. 305-935-1500
APT FOR SALE Condo for sale/FA MAGNIFICENT Penthouse, apt for sale $1.3 million. A DREAM COME TRUE 4 beautiful BDRMs, 4.5 bthrms, marble flrs, drmn bldg, pool spa, 1 block from orth syn. Every room has a terrace, floored to ceiling, slide in glass doors. Beautiful views overlooking the oceans, next to golf course. Must see! Call DAVIDA 305-613-6688 N. Miami Beach: Home for sale/rent Completely renovated 3-4 BR, 2 new baths, ceiling fans, crown moldings, spacious LR, DR, Family room, new pool, driveway, patio, new roof & AC, walk to many shuls, 429K. Call 610-247-4989 email: Tstoleberg@gmail.com Miami Bch Blue Diamondoceanfront Completely renovated 2BR/2BTH+Den. Lo Floor No agent necessary. Asking $729K. Please call 786-200-6900 2 luxury condos each with 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms, one in Boca Raton for $79,900 one in Boynton Beach $119K 802-782-0721
Condo/ Co-op, for sale, FL Delray/ Gleneagles CC: 2 prof golf courses & 21 tennis courts both w/full memberships, 2BR, 2 bth + den. 1750 sf wrap deck beaut f urn, upstrs unit. FSBO, 167.5K 516-650-2366
Boca Raton: Century Village, 5 BR, mins to Miami Beach, beaut 2 BRs, 1.5bths. Excel kept facilities, extras incl pool, gym, tennis etc. 305-308-8517 Boca Raton: Designer furnished, 3 bedroom townhouse, 2 ½ bth, 2 car gar, equity membership mandatory. Golf view. 595K. Call 561-756-3248
North Myrtle Beach for sale1 bdrm, 1 bth, pool. Asking $85,000 Call: 718-661-1286
Hdale Hemispheres mint Studio, Furnished Custom Murphy Bed high floors 7x18 Ft. Terrace Intercoastal and Ocean views free ac/cable Amen Rest,Beauty salon,gym pools must see $115,900 (516)377-7970
For Rent or Sale
Orlando: Furnished Condo 2 BR, 2 Bth, 2nd floor, club house, pool tennis court $150k negotiable 813-390-5008
Sleeps 6 Comfortably 2Bths Walking distance to Shul Beautiful Gym, Jacuzzi,
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 Boca Raton: Country
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
Village (BOLD) 2BR, 2 Full Baths,No Furn,2 pools, clbhouse,$875/mo.Yrly only.646-321-5177. 646-318-9265.
(954)457-9910 (516)297-1078
in Florida 2BR, w/ amazing bay view
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
Aventura/N. Miami. 3BR penthouse.Fully
Jacksonville: New built 2009 townhouse, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, pool,
renov,furn.For seasonal/yr round rent.For photos or info call 718-217-4426
walk-in closet. $200K. Owner 843-538-4315 or 718-213-2422. mgcheetah@gmail.com
Real Estate
For Rent
9085
Cottage Lauderdale: “By the sea” (2) Master Suites 1st Flr 50 Steps to Ocean,
Hollywood: 13,000sf on
Granite + Marble Back
lg lot. Upscale furn d home
Porch + garden. Heated
w/elevator. Private 2nd
pool, includes covered park-
wing great for classes & lg events. Superbly located nr YI, I-95, airport & beaches. $1,575,000.00 Call 954-839-0075
ing/ shuffle board, 9 hole
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
putting green (well equipped)/ Webber gas grill + car wash area. Contact 561-745-8242 or Email: kathi.kmm@att.net
MICCO- LIVE + WORK IN
Excellent opportunity!
GATED PRIVATE PROPERTY
Fountainbleau Hotel:
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
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 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
10,000 SQ FT UNDER AIR CUS-
Miami Beach,
Condo for rent
TOM HOME WITH SEPARATE
Magnificent square feet stu-
Dadeland: 2/2 condo in
dio, sleeps 4. renting
the beautiful towers of
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
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
daily/weekly. Available short/ long term. Summer special. Please call: 347-804-4666
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
Tampa: 3 BR, 2Bth condo. 2nd floor , Built 2006 Clubhouse pool,$150k Nego. 813-390-5008
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
Condos for rent Kosher condo Sarsota, FL Fully equip. kitchens, 3 Br, 2 BA, Sleeps 6, washer, 1 dryer, walking Distance to worship, near pool, whirpool, Fitness & business center. Avial now December 2008- 3k/mo special rates July–Oct 2008 Call: 612-220-2382
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale/Rent
$1800. 786-512-7068
Pesach Rental in Miami FL Miami Bch: Indian Creek,
& land in Israel. ALL CASH OFFERS. Please call 646-2748-4699
Two bedroom apt. Ramot Shlomo oppty for extension, stunning view. $400,000.00 Contact Yael 050-411-4504. Call after Pesach.
9090
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
Jerusalem Private Suite in 5 Star Ramada. Sleeps up to 8. In/ out pools $250/night. Albert 514-803-8838 www.5Starjerusalem.com Nahalaot/ Rehavia Private house, extremely rare,15 rms Prking,elevator, garden,
Excellent Opportunity! Fountain Bleau Hotel: Miami Beach. Magnificent 800 sq ft, studio sleeps 4, renting daily/ weekly. Available short/ long term. Call 347-804-4666
shelter 054-2382016 No5floor@gmail.com
Lev Yerushalayim Hotel: 2BRs, 2 bths, kitchen, terrace. 972-3-673-7330 Email:
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
ISRAEL
9095
Lev Yereshalayim: Hotel 2 BRs, 2 bths, 2 Bths, kitchen w/Terrace. 972-3-673-7330 arusi-ez@zahav.net.il For sale Israel KIryat GAT Near Beersheva- 2 Brs, KItch, L/R, 400 sq ft, front yard, playground.$80K Call 917-804-4158
Dadeland, 5th floor east view of the dadeland area
WWW.KGNEWYORK.COM
is looking to buy property
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
King David Towers. Lux
Arusi_ez@zahav.net.il
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intercostals waterway. Custom home builder (FL License CGC 151265) Review floor plans and features at www.stoughtonluxuryhome.co
Hallendale: La meron, beautifully furnished 1500 sf condo, 2 BR, 3 bth, restaurant, beauty salon, state of the art gym, pool. Reasonably priced, nego-
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
tiable, asking $325k. Near Diplomat Hotel, shopping, trans and more. ALSO 1 BR, 1,000sf furnished and ready to move-in. Call: 954-458-2280
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
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