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Iran Cracks Down on Protestors as it Praises Revolution In Egypt

MK Rabbi Chaim Amsellem, Shaking up the Orthodox Community

Alan S. Jaffe, President, JCRC-NY

Letter to George Soros: Israel, a Stumbling Block or Shining Light? MK R. Chaim Amsellem recently came to the US to promote his revolutionary ideas about conversion, military service and employment in Israel. Iranian President Ahmadinajad, at a demonstration celebrating the revolution in Iran, protected by gun totting bodyguards. While he congratulated other countries for their ‘Islamic Uprisings’ he used military force against civilian protestors throughout Iran.

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As the popular demonstrations that started in Tunisia spread around the Arab world, several Iranian parliament deputies demanded that the country's opposition leaders be sentenced to death, Iranian State Television reported, for calling for similar demonstrations in Teheran. his demand came in light of renewed opposition protests in Tehran and at least five other cities, which were eventually suppressed by police. The protests were inspired by the unrest that has engulfed the Arab world, leading to the ouster of the presidents of both Egypt and Tunisia and demonstrations that persist in both Bahrain and Yemen. The opposition, led by former Prime Minister Mir-Hossein Moussavi and ex-parliament speaker Mehdi Karroubi, called for

solidarity demonstrations in support of popular uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia. The deputies shouted, "Death to Moussavi, Karroubi and Khatami," also condemning former President Mohammad Khatami, another opposition leader, the official news agency IRNA said. The opposition's rallying call was widely regarded as an effort to expose the hypocrisy of Iran's leaders by exposing that while the government supported popular uprisings in Arab countries, its domestic policies forbid such protests in Iran. An Iranian was shot dead in an opposition rally in Tehran on Monday according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Opposition supporters were blamed for his death. Iranian security forces clashed with sup-

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BY JIL SANDERS Sponsored by prominent members of the Jewish community in the United States, Israeli member of Knesset Rabbi Chaim Amsellem recently visited New York, where he was hosted at a UJA luncheon, addressed audiences at several area synagogues including The Sephardic Institute and Congregation Kol Israel, and was an honored guest in the enclave of Brooklyn’s Sephardic community. hese days, Rabbi Amsellem finds himself in the epicenter of the Israeli political scene, as he is engulfed in a maelstrom of sorts because of his polemical positions on government funding of kollel students and more lenient interpretations of laws pertaining to conversion of those who immigrated to Israel from the former Soviet Union. His unabashedly controversial statements have

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Egypt Begins Actions Against Former Government Members BY DAVID LEV (ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM)

Forty three senior members of the administration of former President Hosni Mubarak were notified that they will be prevented from leaving the country without a special permit. report in the Egyptian daily Al-Mitzri AlYom said that among those prohibited from leaving the country were former Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mafid Shahab, Information Minister Anas Alfaki, Foreign Minister Ahmed Abu al-Reit, Justice Minister Memudah Mar'ey, and Health Minister Hatam Al-Jabbari. In addition, Egyptian legal authorities are

preparing to prosecute some members of the former government, including possibly Mubarak himself, on violating the human rights of Egyptian citizens. For now, Egyptian banks have been instructed by the new military government to remain alert to activity in the bank accounts of a long list of former government officials and business people. The accounts are to be investigated for illegal transfer of government funds, especially in the waning days of the last government. Accounts for Mubarak and family members have already been frozen in Egypt, as they have in Switzerland, but reports over the weekend said that Mubarak had succeeded in transferring a large amount of his wealth to banks in the Gulf countries. According to a New York Times report,

Egyptian generals had urged Mubarak to step down days before he actually quit, and that Mubarak delayed doing so until he had managed to spirit billions of dollars out of the country. Meanwhile, Egypt appears to be gearing up for its first free elections in its history, and political parties have already begun staking out their ground. On Sunday, the the Al-Tahrir (Islamic Freedom) Party in Gaza, held a mass demonstration calling for Egypt to cancel the Camp David Accords, and to prepare to destroy the “occupation state” of Israel. The Camp David Accord is likely to be an important issue in the upcoming election; Presidential candidate Ayman Nour, head of the secular-liberal Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Party, on Sunday said that he would do away with the accords in their current form, if it were up to him.

House Votes to Extend Patriot Act The House on Monday agreed to a 10month extension of three key law enforcement powers in the fight against terrorism that some privacy advocates from both the right and left regard as infringements on civil liberties. he House measure, passed 275-144, would extend authority for the USA Patriot Actrelated provisions until Dec. 8. Common ground must be found with the Senate before the provisions expire on Feb. 28. At issue are two provisions of the post-Sept. 11 law that give counterterrorism offices roving wiretap authority to monitor multiple electronic devices and court-approved access to business records relating to a terrorist investigation. The third “lone wolf ” provision of a 2004 law permits secret intelligence surveillance of non-U.S. individuals not known to be linked to a specific terrorist organization. Last week the House, in an embarrassment for the new GOP leadership, failed to pass the same bill under an expedited procedure requiring a two-thirds majority. Twenty-six Republicans joined 122 Democrats in voting against it. Monday’s vote drew 27 Republican no

votes. The main objections are to what critics see as unconstitutional search and seize authority and big government intrusions into private lives. “I believe the American people have a legitimate fear of out-of-control government,” said conservative Republican Dana Rohrabacher, one of the GOP no votes. “And yes, they have a legitimate fear of out-of-control prosecutors and outof-control spy networks.” But House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, argued that the courts had consistently upheld the constitutionality of the provisions and that if Congress fails to extend them, “we will forfeit our ability to prevent terrorist attacks.” He said a temporary extension “is the only way to provide House members the time to study the law” and consider possible changes. This time the bill was brought up under a procedure requiring only a simple majority for passage. Democrats got only one chance at changing the bill: an amendment stating that investigations must comply with the Constitution and that courts must give expedited consideration when a U.S. citizen argues that his or her constitutional rights have been violated. It

was defeated on a party-line vote. In the Senate, Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., on Thursday plans to bring before his committee a bill that would extend the three provisions through 2013 while tightening disclosure procedures. Republicans have countered with a proposal to make the three measures permanent. There’s pressure on the two chambers to reach agreement this week because next week, leading up to the Feb. 28 deadline, Congress will not be in session. The White House has said it “does not object” to the 10-month extension proposed by the House but would prefer stretching the provisions through the end of 2013 because “longer duration provides the necessary certainty and predictability that our nation’s intelligence and law enforcement agencies require.” Laura Murphy, director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Washington legislative office, said it was a mistake to renew the three provisions without added safeguards for privacy. “We urge the Senate to reject this bill and instead make the necessary changes that will bring the Patriot Act in line with the Constitution.” The bill is H.R. 514.

US Ends Ban On Air Cargo from Yemen The United States has lifted its ban on USbound air cargo shipments originating in Yemen, the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday. global security alert was sparked in October by the discovery of explosives in two parcels posted from Yemen. The two potentially lethal parcels were

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“Following the disruption of an attempt last October to ship explosive devices on board aircraft bound for the US, TSA and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) took immediate measures to enhance existing protocols for screening inbound cargo, including grounding packages originating from Yemen,” the TSA said in a statement.

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Palestinian Cabinet Quits Minister Gidon Saar: No More in Bid to Stave off Unrest Lies, We’re Keeping Hevron Gripping Arab World BY MAAYANA MISKIN (ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM)

Israel must make it clear that Jews will remain in the city of Hevron, Education Minister Gidon Saar (Likud) said Tuesday. “We must not mislead the Arabs into thinking that one day there will be no Jews living in Kiryat Arba and Hevron,” he said during a tour of Judea.

The Palestinian cabinet resigned on Monday, in an apparent attempt by President Mahmoud Abbas to demonstrate political reform in the wake of the popular uprising in Egypt. he shake-up could bolster Abbas among Palestinians dissatisfied with the workings of a cabinet regarded by many as dysfunctional. The reshuffle had been demanded by Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, who has spearheaded efforts to create institutions for a Palestinian state. Fayyad will retain his post and select new ministers, officials said. "The cabinet resigned today and the formation of a new cabinet will take place as soon as possible," Ali Jarbawi, minister of planning, said. Financed by international donors and engaged in security coordination with Israel, the Palestinian Authority has a limited mandate in the occupied West Bank. It lost control of the Gaza Strip to Hamas Islamists in a 2007 civil war. Abbas' credibility has been further

______________________ “The cabinet resigned today and the formation of a new cabinet will take place as soon as possible.” ______________________ sapped by stalled talks with Israel on a deal to establish a Palestinian state. Hamas, which rejects permanent co-existence with Israel, said in response to the reshuffle that it was motivated by Abbas' fears that Palestinians would follow the lead of Egyptians in demonstrating for political change.

Jewish presence in the Biblical city is crucial “in order to maintain our ability to visit and pray in the Tomb of the Patriarchs, one of the most important places to the Jewish people,” Saar explained. He said he would act to bring all Israeli students to visit Hevron, particularly the Tomb of the Patriarchs. Currently, all Israeli students are to visit Jerusalem at least once during their school career. During his visit to Efrat, Hevron and other Israeli towns in Judea, Saar faced tough questions over his party's policies. Arutz Sheva's Hebrew-language news service asked Saar what he had to say to Jews in Judea who suffered under the Likud-led Judea and Samaria construction freeze. “We are in a very difficult and complex situation, diplomatically speaking,” Saar answered. “I am convinced that we know how to deal with the problems that stand before us regarding Jewish settlement.” The first step Israel should take is to renew construction in majority-Jewish regions of Judea and Samaria, known as “settlement blocs,” Saar continued. “It's absurd that there are no land sales in the cities of Efrat, Ariel, Maaleh Adumim, and Beitar Illit, at a time when building is taking place in Jewish villages in Judea and Samaria,” he said. Efrat has been waiting eight years for government approval to market 1,000 hous-

Abbas’ credibility has been further sapped by stalled talks with Israel on a deal to establish a Palestinian state. "Unless Mahmoud Abbas carries out serious security and political reforms, his authority will be subject to the wrath of the Palestinian people," Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said in the Gaza Strip. Although several anti-Abbas protests erupted in the West Bank after the upheaval began in Egypt on Jan. 25, he has not faced large-scale demonstrations in the territory, whose economy has strengthened in recent years. However, Abbas has faced public criticism over the functioning of the government. Of the 24 posts in the outgoing administration, only 16 were staffed. Two ministers resigned and six are marooned in Gaza. Abbas said the new cabinet should focus on "strengthening the preparedness of the national institutions for the establishment of the state of independent Palestine", according to the official news agency WAFA. The Palestinian Authority announced that it would call legislative and presidential elections by September. The last elections were held in 2006.

Minister Gidon Saar: “We must not mislead the Arabs into thinking that one day there will be no Jews living in Kiryat Arba and Hevron.” ing units. The Housing Ministry prepared the groundwork for the housing, spending tens of millions of shekels in the process, yet the government now refuses to give the project final authorization. Saar was also asked to explain the difference between the Likud's platform and that of opposition party Kadima, whose party head, MK Tzipi Livni, visited Judea several weeks earlier. Livni also said during her visit that Israel should allow construction in settlement blocs. “You would not want to be shown the difference between Likud and Kadima,” Saar warned. “Just the most recent documents revealed show that Kadima is willing to give up the very heart of Jerusalem.” Recently published documents show that the Olmert administration had been prepared to give Arab neighborhoods in Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority, and to put the Old City and the Temple Mount under international control.

Israel Welcomes Displaced American Students from Egypt In light of the recent unrest in Egypt, Masa Israel Journey programs have welcomed 21 displaced North American students to Israel to continue their Arabic language studies. Twelve students have enrolled in The Rothberg International School at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, eight in the International School at the University of Haifa, and one in Givat Haviva's Intensive Arabic Semester. A joint project of the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency for Israel, Masa Israel offers over 180 five-to-12-month academic, service and career development programs in Israel. he Rothberg International School worked closely with study abroad directors at Princeton University, Vanderbilt University, University of California Schools, Michigan State University, and Allegheny University to place students who had been studying in Egypt into its program. The International School at the University of Haifa worked closely with Elon University to absorb five of its students who were evacuated from Egypt to Turkey. "It's wonderful that these students can leave the instability in Egypt and come to Israel," said Avi Rubel, Masa Israel's North American Director. "Masa Israel will do everything we can to make sure their studies are equally fulfilling and that that they have an incredible experience in Israel." A representative from the University of Haifa met its new students at the airport, and both the Hebrew University and the

Students in Haifa, participating in Masa Israel Journey program that accepted the displaced students from Egypt. University of Haifa provided its students with special orientations to assist in their transitions to their new campuses. The University of Haifa, which has a 20 percent Arab student body, will offer its students the opportunity to take part in NGOs focused on serving the Arab Israeli population and human rights. One student, who planned to research the head coverings of Arab women, will continue her research with a professor at the University of Haifa. Aside from Arabic, students will also be able to choose from a wide variety of courses in the international schools. Students will receive full credit for their studies.

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PA Developer Vows to Uproot New Israeli Feat: Simultaneous Control for Different Drones Trees Donated by JNF BY CHANA YA'AR

For the first time, two different unmanned drones can be controlled simultaneously from the same control center. Israel’s Elbit Systems, manufacturer of the Hermes 450 and Hermes 900 drones, reports that in a test carried out recently, one of each was controlled from the same ground station, with intelligence information transmitted to the center via different communication channels.

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Developer Bashar al-Masri has vowed to uproot some 3,000 trees donated by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) to the new PA city of Rawabi, to be built north of Ramallah. The trees are conifers, which are hardy evergreens and are typical to the region. They are found throughout Israel, from the forests of the northern Galilee to the Joe Alon forest in the northern Negev to the south. l-Masri was responding to a fiery opinion piece written by a Jewish convert to Islam, Uri Davis. The Israeli-born convert scorned a decision by the Palestinian Authority to accept trees from a group whose mission “is the ‘redemption’ of lands in ‘Eretz Israel,’ including Israel, Judea, Samaria, Jerusalem, Gaza and beyond for Jewish settlement.” He especially slammed the selection of “typically political Zionist pinera (conifers), the most common tree planted by the JNF in the forests and recreational centers on the lands and over the ruins of Palestinian-Arab villages ethnically cleansed by the Israeli army.” He added that by accepting the donation in 2009, the PA “has implicated itself in the ethnic cleansing of Palestine alongside

______________________ “the natural beauty of the land is being lost to the ravages of war, neglect, development and climate change.” ______________________

PA developer shows no respect for the land as he uproots thousands of trees donated by JNF to beautify the countryside. the JNF and the Israeli army.” The piece by Davis, who was born in Israel, was published Monday by the Bethlehem-based Ma’an news service. Ma’an reported the next day that alMasri intends to replace the trees with indigenous olive trees. However, the developer also noted that there seemed to be confusion over the trees, explaining that pine trees near the site were actually in Area C, a zone under full Israeli control. The construction of Rawabi has not been without controversy in any event: early last month, 48 Knesset members agreed to boycott 20 firms involved in working on the new city. The companies had all signed a contract with the developer – Bayti Real Estate Investment Company -- that includes a specific clause prohibiting the use of products manufactured in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. “The Seller is prohibited from using and/or employing goods and/or services

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he Hermes 900, which can fly at 30,000 feet, is twice as large and twice as effective as the Hermes 450. Both feature long range, wide area real-time Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR). Elbit explains that the simultaneous control of two different unmanned drone systems is important for operational flexibility, enabling the drone type to be matched with

Hermes-900 drone the appropriate mission, and for the conduct of integrated missions.Training and infrastructure costs are also saved in this manner. “Elbit Systems’ drone families – Hermes nd Skylark – play a central role in the worldwide war against terrorism, both in Israel and around the world, serving armies and security forces in many countries,” Elbit says. IsraelNationalNews.com

Jordan Minister Urges Freedom for Murderer; Israel Livid BY DAVID LEV (ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM)

Israel's “cold peace” with Jordan got a little colder Monday, as Jordan's Justice Minister, Hussein Mjali, joined demonstrators outside his own office who were demanding the release of an imprisoned terrorist who killed seven Israeli teenage girls in 1997 – and as a result, Israel is up in arms. n a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that it saw the declaration by Mjali as “a serious matter. We are shocked and disgusted at the reports in the Jordanian press

on Mjali's comments concerning the Naharayim murderer,” the statement said, adding that they were especially shocking, “as they come from the minister responsible for law and justice.” The murderer Mjali and the demonstrators were seeking to free is Ahmed Daqamseh, who was a soldier in the Jordanian army when he opened fire on a group of students who were visiting the “peace island” of Naharayim on March 13, 1997. The students, 7th and 8th grade girls from the religious Amit school in Beit Shemesh, were on a class trip. Naharayim is

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UN Security Council Considers Trip to Middle East The United Nations Security Council is currently considering its first trip to the Middle East in over three decades in order to help the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. mbassador of the Russian Federation to the UN Vitaly Churkin said Tuesday he made the proposal to the Security Council during consultations late last week. Churkin said in addition to Israel and the Palestinian territories, the 15-nation Council should try to visit Egypt, Syria and Lebanon. The Security Council has not collectively visited the region since 1979. Russia is one of five permanent Security Council members, along with the United States, Britain, China and France, and is also

______________________ “The efforts to restart the Israeli-Palestinian talks are at an impasse, and the situation in the region is quite fragile...” ______________________ part of the Quartet of Middle East peacemakers, which includes the US., the UN. and the European Union. “We are making this proposal now because we are concerned about the situation in the Middle East,” Churkin said Tuesday. “As we all know, the efforts to restart the Israeli-Palestinian talks are at an impasse, and the situation in the region is quite fragile

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the UN, Vitaly Churkin, made a proposal for the Security Council to visit Israel and PA. and is fraught with further possible complications.” A Security Council diplomat told the Post, “Though the Council listened to the Russian proposal, serious questions were expressed by a number of countries about the timing and purpose of the trip. A number of Council members questioned whether such a trip would be harmful rather than helpful.” The diplomat said that the meeting concluded with an agreement that countries would revert to capitals, and that consultations would continue on the prospective trip.

EU Billionaire Mashkevitch: Time to Invest in Israel Israel is a solid investment due to its “strong, stable” economy, says Jewish European billionaire Alexander Mashkevitch, who announced Tuesday that he plans to begin investing in the Jewish state. ashkevitch said he made his decision for purely financial reasons, after seeing how Israel's economy remained strong during the global financial crisis. Mashkevitch, originally of Kazakhstan, is the head of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, and is also a major shareholder in the Eurasian National Resources Corporation. He spoke Tuesday at the European Friends of Israel policy conference in Jerusalem. Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer spoke at the event as well, and said that with a GDP per capita of $30,000, Israel's econo-

Jewish European billionaire Alexander Mashkevitch, announced that he plans to begin investing in Israel. my is now comparable to the economies of Europe. “Israel can fit in with the level of the economies of Europe, even if it would not be among the leaders,” he said. The Israeli economy remained relatively

______________________ “Israel can fit in with the level of the economies of Europe, even if it would not be among the leaders.” ______________________ stable during the financial crisis, and unemployment is back down after briefly rising, he said. However, he said, growth may slow in 2011 due to the rising cost of necessities, including housing.

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19 Year Old Syrian Girl Sentenced for Blogging Tal al-Mallohi was brought chained and blindfolded under heavy security on Monday to a special Syrian security court, which convened at a cordoned section of the Palace of Justice in the center of the Syrian capital and sentenced to a five year prison term. special Syrian security court sentenced Tal al-Mallohi to five years in prison. The 19-year-old Syrian girl wearing trousers and a cream colored wool hat, was accused of writing a blog filled with poetry and social commentary was convicted, "for divulging information to a foreign country" - at a secret, evidenceless spy trial. Tal al-Mallohi has been seen by her family only twice since she was jailed in December 2009 by Syria's thuggish security forces. The United States and international human-rights groups demanded the release of the girl, whose blog focused mainly on the suffering of Palestinians. She sat motionless and said nothing after hearing the sentence. Her mother, who was waiting in the courtyard, burst out crying after being told of the sentence. Lawyers said the Higher State Security Court judge who heard the case behind closed doors did not give evidence or explain why Mallohi was charged. Mallohi, the granddaughter of a former government minister, was not even formally charged until nine months after her arrest and imprisonment. Then in October, Syria's Al-Watan newspaper reported that the authorities accused her of spying for the US Embassy in Egypt. An official close to the court said, "She has leaked information that should be kept secret." He said Mallohi "deserved 15 years in prison, but her sentence was commuted considering her age." Al-Watan reported that her alleged spying triggered a November 2009 assassination attempt against a Syrian security officer on a Cairo street. The attack left the officer disabled. "Trumping up charges that imply treason as a lesson for others is quite old fashioned," said a rights defender who has followed the case.

"Sadly, the regime has not learnt any lessons from Tunisia or Egypt," the defender said, referring to the upheaval that brought down the Tunisian and Egyptian leaders in recent weeks. On Saturday, the United States condemned Syria for the A human-rights secret trial and defender, reacting appealed for Mallohi's to Syria's charges immediate release. against blogger State Department Tal al-Mallohi, 19 spokesman P.J. Crowley rejected what he called "baseless allegations of American connections that have resulted in a spurious accusation of espionage." Crowley called on Syria's government to release all prisoners of conscience and allow citizens to exercise their rights without fear of retribution. There was no official Syrian response to Mallohi's sentence yesterday. She had written articles on the Internet saying she yearned for a role in shaping the future of Syria, which has been ruled by one party for half a century. She also asked President Obama to do more to support the Palestinian cause. Her mother wrote a letter to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last year imploring him to release the teen, saying her daughter had dabbled in politics without understanding it. Her family said she does not belong to any political group. Mallohi's arrest has stirred a storm in the Arab blogosphere. But Syrian authorities routinely crack down on political activists, putting them on trial on suspicion of engaging in anti-government activities. Last month, the same security court sentenced Abbas Abbas, an 69-year-old leftist, to seven years in jail. A 75-year-old Islamist who issued a call over the Internet for Egyptlike mass protests was also arrested. The Syrian state has a long history of jailing political leaders. Leading opposition figure Riad al-Turk spent 25 years in prison, including more than 17 years in solitary confinement.

Russian Tycoon’s Trial Is Called a Sham An aide to the Moscow judge who convicted oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky said the judge didn't write the verdict and was under "total control" from senior officials throughout the trial. atalya Vasilieva, an assistant to Judge Viktor Danilkin and press secretary of the Khamovnichesky Court, said in an interview broadcast Monday that the judge's original draft of the verdict was rejected and that he was ordered to read one written by senior officials at the Moscow City Court. In this Dec. 27, 2010 photo, Judge Viktor Danilkin reads a verdict at a court room in Moscow, Russia. Judge Danilkin denounced the claims as "slander" in a statement to Russian news agencies confirmed by the Moscow City Court. Spokeswoman Anna Usacheva dismissed the allegations as "a provocation" and a "publicity stunt" ahead of the pending appeal of the December verdict. Ms. Vasilieva couldn't be reached for comment. Court officials said she was on vacation until next month. In the interview,

Ms. Vasilieva said she expected "consequences," including losing her job, as a result of going public with her allegations. "We won't conduct any repressions against her," said Ms. Usacheva, the Oil tycoon spokeswoman for the Mikhail Moscow City Court, Khodorkovsky noting that any criminal investigation of Ms. Vasilieva for slander or surrounding her allegations would be a matter for prosecutors. In the interview, which was broadcast on an independent Russian television network and carried on the Gazeta.ru news website, Ms. Vasilieva said, "I know for absolutely sure that the verdict was brought from the Moscow City Court." She said she hadn't seen the original draft. "Everyone in the judicial community understands perfectly that this is a rigged case, a fixed trial," said Ms. Vasilieva,

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Arabs, Leftists Force Bush to Scrap Speech to Swiss Jews BY TZVI BEN GEDALYAHU (ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM)

Planned disturbances by Arabs and leftists have forced former U.S. President George W. Bush to cancel a speech to the United Israel Appeal (UIA) in Switzerland, due to concerns for his security. he calls to demonstrate were sliding into dangerous terrain, Robert Equey, a lawyer for the UIA, told the Swiss daily newspaper Tribune de Genève. Bush was to launch the UIA’s annual fundraising campaign. The organization’s Geneva director, Nati Metuki, said that Bush’s appearance was called off after intelligence officials said that Arabs, anarchists and anti-Israel leftists planned to cause disturbances at the event. “Left oriented anarchist organizations, part of them Arab, part of them anti-Israel, all teamed together to block Bush,” Metuki told The Miami Herald, adding that Internet chatter pointed to the possibility of a protest similar to those “who threw Molotov cocktails in Davos, who come to just destroy.” Anti-Israel organizers also had called on demonstrators to bring a shoe to throw at Bush, copying a protest action by an Arab journalist when Bush appeared in Baghdad in 2008. The visit to Geneva was to be Bush’s first since the recent publication of "Decision Points," his memoirs that revealed his authorization to use simulated drowning on terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay. Human rights activists charge that the technique is a form of torture and violates international law. Amnesty International insisted that the cancellation was due to a threat to ask Swiss

Planned disturbances by Arabs and leftists have forced former U.S. President George W. Bush to cancel a speech to the United Israel Appeal (UIA) in Switzerland. authorities to arrest the former president for alleged crimes, but the claim was rejected by a spokesman for Bush and the UIA as being totally untrue and without foundation. Metuki said, “It’s all rubbish.” The former president enjoys immunity from prosecution for actions while he was in office, a Swiss Justice Ministry spokesman told the Associated Press. A spokesman for Bush confirmed that the United Israel Appeal decided to cancel his appearance at the fund raising dinner, which will be held without a keynote speaker.

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Mark Madoff's Widow Refused Icy Weather Closes 100 New England Jewish Cemeteries to Let His Mom Into His Funeral BY D. B. HOOREN Ruth Madoff flew from Florida to Greenwich, Conn., to attend a private memorial service for her son Mark after his suicide last December—but was turned away by his unforgiving widow, Stephanie. he first lady of fraud mourned at a friend’s house and sat shiva alone, a family source told People magazine. She passes most of her days and nights alone and numb, the friend said. “She told me, ‘At night, it gets to me— the shame, the disgrace, all the stuff that killed Mark.’ ” When Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme collapsed, Mark and his brother, Andrew, warned their mother: It’s him or us. Ruth, 69, chose her cherished sons, the source said—until Bernie Madoff was beaten in prison in 2009. She returned to the 72year-old swindler’s side, infuriating the two sons, who cut her out of their lives. The magazine says Ruth hides behind her maiden name, Alpern, and dyes her hair red when venturing out to rent dollar DVDs or

The harsh winter has made life difficult in myriad ways. Tending to the dead is no exception. eeks of heavy snowfall have overwhelmed graveyards across the region, clogging roads and completely covering rows of headstones. The thick layers of snow and frost have made burials far more costly and arduous, taxing understaffed town crews and forcing dozens of cemeteries to close their gates. In Derry, N.H., officials have suspended burials for at least the next month to give exhausted workers a break and to focus manpower on clearing roads. More than 100 Jewish cemeteries across Massachusetts, shrouded under a deep blanket of snow and ice, are indefinitely closed to visitors. “We don’t like to restrict anyone’s visitation rights,’’ said Stan Kaplan, executive director of the Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts. “But for the safety of the public, we have to do it.’’

Snow-narrowed roadways have left little room for cars to pass, and footpaths to graves are treacherous, Kaplan said. Cemeteries in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are continuing to perform burials. But the heaping snow piles and deep frost have appreciably complicated the process. “We have more than 18 inches of frost, and you have to jack-hammer certain spots to get through,’’ said Michael Fowler, director of public works in Derry. “It just reached a point where the effort was just too great.’’ Fowler estimated that digging graves this winter takes three times as much effort as under normal conditions. Burial specialists said cemeteries in much of northern New England, particularly small, rural towns, suspend burials during winter. Bodies are kept in cold storage facilities until the spring thaw. In Massachusetts, burials continue through the harshest winters, though at great toil and expense.

Ruth Madoff flew from Florida to attend a memorial service for her son Mark, but was turned away by his unforgiving widow, Stephanie. visit the public library. “If Ruth were able to feel that pain, in the magnitude that it’s actually there, I don’t know that she wouldn’t do what Mark wound up doing,” the friend said. Meanwhile, a Manhattan Bankruptcy Court judge ruled yesterday that New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg’s charitable foundation and other individual losers can’t sue Bernard Madoff’s brother over $7 million in losses until trustee Irving Picard finishes legal action against the fraudster’s family.

“Obama’s Rabbi” Tells President: Free Pollard Now BY DAVID LEV (ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM)

As Americans and Israelis besiege the White House with calls for freedom for Jonathan Pollard, an individual who might have a little more “pull” than the rest of us had gotten on board: Rabbi Capers Funnye is the first cousin once removed of Michelle Obama, and he, in recent days, sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting that Pollard be released. he man who was dubbed "Obama's rabbi" by the New Yorki Times, wrote the following to the President recently: “Jonathan Pollard has served 25 years in

prison for crimes for which he has since shown great remorse, publicly and privately,” Rabbi Funnye's letter said. “With great humility and familiarity with your feelings on matters of justice, I ask you to seriously consider a commutation of Jonathan Pollard's sentence.” Rabbi Funnye is only the latest in a long line of politicians and public figures who have been seeking freedom for Pollard. Among those who have expressed support for his release are former CIA head James Woolsey, former White House Counsel Bernard Nussbaum, former Deputy Attorney General Philip Heyman, former U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini, and Congressman

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Duane Reade to Sell Identigene Brooklyn Rampage Leaves DNA Paternity Test Kits in NY Four Dead and Many Wounded Identigene announced today that the Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit is now available in pharmacies in New York, allowing people for the first time ever to purchase paternity testing through a New York retail outlet. The Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit is available in Duane Reade locations throughout the state. ecause of the convenience, lower cost and quick results, purchase of the Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit

through a pharmacy has become the method consumers prefer. Identigene, the world’s largest provider of direct-to-consumer DNA paternity testing, created the new sales paradigm with the introduction of the paternity test kit into major pharmacy chains three years ago. The kit has been available in 49 states for over two years and is in more than 16,000 stores.

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The Eagles Have Landed: Hundreds Wintering Near NYC Roughly 20 miles or so north of New York City, bald eagles, once on the verge of extinction in the Lower 48 States, are now being counted in the hundreds. t suggests if we're serious about addressing environmental ills, we can be successful," said Christopher Letts of the Hudson River Foundation. Letts has been charting the eagles comeback in the Lower Hudson Valley for nearly 20 years now, and estimates this winter there are as many as 300 of them within 10 miles of one popular viewing spot, in the village of Verplanck. We saw them floating on ice floes in the middle of the Hudson River looking for a tasty fish to eat and soaring above the riverbanks as well as perched on tree limbs. "They're so impressive in their color, the bald head, the white tail--they're the national symbol," said Craig Stevens, a longtime bird watcher. Whenever they were perched nearby, people would crane their necks or take out cameras to photograph them, and the Lower Hudson Valley now has an annual EagleFest(though it was canceled this year, apparently due to bad weather). While there are a handful or two of year round nesting pairs in the Lower Hudson, most of the eagles spotted at this time or year have come south for the winter. Letts said this is where they can find the

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open waters to feed them through the long winter as opposed to the ice covered rivers and bays in the Canadian Arctic. But he also said that for many juvenile birds(which don't sport the distinctive white crown yet), this is the time and place for a little mating action, appropriate he said "on Valentine's Day." "For them, "It's their post graduate school," Letts said. When the ice recedes on the Hudson, most of them will head back north. But until then, hundreds of people are enjoying the sight of a bird almost killed off by the pesticide DDT. And the progress since Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring,' published nearly half a century ago is proof to the Hudson River Foundation's Letts that we can have "a grand success story."

Video Of ‘Fake Chasid’ Played During ‘Snatch Trial’ BY D.B. HOOREN According to the Manhattan DA’s office, not long before getting “robbed” by fake Hasidic Jews, a pair of financially desperate Diamond District jewelers cleared out their safe—replacing the contents with what appear to be empty boxes. The tape showing the owners emptying the safe was shown in a bombshell video played by prosecutors in Manhattan Supreme court. he footage is the DA’s smoking gun in the case against Atul Shah and Mahaveer Kankariya, accused of staging a $7 million heist that played out like the one in the Guy Ritchie movie “Snatch”— right down to the gun-toting thieves in black hats and bogus beards. On New Year’s Eve 2008, according to the jewelers’ account, two phony Chasids with real-looking guns tricked their way into their West 46th Street offices, destroying the surveillance video recorder, tossing empty jewelry boxes and fleeing with a fortune in gems. Trouble was, although a full bottle of

The snapshot from the video of Shah, 49, and Kankariya, 44 removing jewels from their safe and refilling it with what the prosecution claims are empty boxes. industrial-strength drain opener had been poured into the recorder, its motherboard endured. And the surviving footage shows Shah, 49, and Kankariya, 44, walking together into the kitchen where the video equipment is stored just two hours before the robbery. Immediately afterward, the video image from one of four cameras begins flickering before dying a slow death. But the surviving tape shows the pair removing jewels from their safe and refilling it with what the prosecution claims are empty boxes — allegedly to leave something behind for cops to find.

BY D.B. HOOREN A crazed knifeman, who allegedly murdered four people and stabbed four others in New York, has been dramatically arrested at Times Square. aksim Gelman was held by an army of police who swarmed the subway station at the tourist landmark as he tried to leave after stabbing his final victim. The shaven-headed 23-year-old said nothing and stared impassively into the distance as he was led away by a dozen armed police holding his bloodstained hands in handcuffs behind his back. The arrest marked the end of a 28-hour rampage in which Gelman is said to have knifed three people to death, fatally run another over in a stolen car and stabbed at least four others. Tributes also began to pour in for the innocent victims of what was one of the most brutal and astonishing campaigns of violence to hit New York in living memory. Gelman’s rampage is said to have begun at 5am on Friday morning when he knifed to death his step father Aleksandr Kuznetsov, 54, at the home they shared in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The ambulette driver is said to have refused to lend Gelman his Lexus, sending him into a wild rage. It is thought that his mother Svetlana was in the house at the time and dialled 911 when she saw the bloody struggle with a kitchen knife. Gelman is said to have made off in the Lexus and run down school safety Agent Adamantia Nikalaydakis, 41, at Avenue S and Ocean Avenue, leaving her for dead. She

When captured, Maksim Gelman was held by an army of police. was taken to hospital where her condition is stable. At 4.30pm that day he fatally stabbed exgirlfriend, Yelena Bulchenko, 20, and her mother, Anna, 56, at their home a few blocks away. According to the New York Daily News he plunged the knife into Miss Bulchenko more than a dozen times inside her apartment then followed her outside when she tried to escape, stabbing her many times more. Tributes began to pour in for the pretty dental receptionist on Facebook on a memorial page with friend Deestole Urgurl writing: ‘Your life didn’t even start and you had to go’. Kristina Podvisotskaya added: ‘Rest in peace, angel. May g-d be with you and your mom.’ Friends also told how she had only dated Gelman for a month and that he became ‘obsessed with her’. ‘Maksim is a monster,’ friend Violet

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WAR ON TERROR

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WAR ON TERROR Bank Accused of Laundering Drug Money for Hezbollah The Treasury Department on Thursday was blacklisting one of the largest banks in Lebanon, accusing it of being part of what one official calls a “mind-boggling” international criminal enterprise that is laundering hundreds of millions of dollar in illegal drug money every year for the benefit of Hezbollah. he action, which was being announced Thursday by Undersecretary of Treasury Stuart Levey, is the latest development in a four-year investigation that officials say has uncovered links between one of Columbia’s biggest drug traffickers, top leaders of Hezbollah and the Iranian government. As part of the alleged scheme, proceeds from the drug empire of Colombian trafficker Ayman Saied Joumaa, generated from massive shipments of cocaine to West Africa and then on to Europe, are being laundered through the Lebanese Canadian Bank, or LCB — a Beirut-based financial institution with $5 billion in assets and 35 branches, including an office in Montreal. Some of the money was then rerouted through about 50 used car dealerships in the United States, according to U.S. officials. As part of the alleged scheme, proceeds from the drug empire of Colombian traffick-

______________________ “We are exposing and disrupting this money laundering network and its connections to global drug trafficking and Hezbollah...” ______________________ er Ayman Saied Joumaa, generated from massive shipments of cocaine to West Africa and then on to Europe, are being laundered through the Lebanese Canadian Bank, or LCB — a Beirut-based financial institution with $5 billion in assets and 35 branches, including an office in Montreal. Some of the money was then rerouted through about 50 used car dealerships in the United States, according to U.S. officials. The profits ultimately benefit Hezbollah,

Pakistan Appears to be Expanding Nuclear Site Pakistan appears to be building a fourth military nuclear reactor, signaling its determination to produce more plutonium for atomic weapons, a U.S.-based think-tank said.

Hezbollah fighters parade during the inauguration of a cemetery for fighters who died while fighting Israel, in southern Beirut . a Lebanon-based Shiite Muslim group considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. government, which has used the revenues to rebuild its military arsenal — including long range rockets — that were damaged in its 2006 war with Israel, the officials said. As a result of Thursday's action, LCB has been designated as a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. Under a provision of the U.S. Patriot Act, Treasury is proposing to ban it from engaging in any transactions with U.S. financial institutions. That rule would take effect after 60 days unless LCB takes corrective action. “The Lebanese Canadian Bank for years has participated in a sophisticated money laundering scheme involving used cars purchased in the United States and consumer goods overseas,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “Thanks to DEA-led operations, as well as today's Treasury action, we are exposing and disrupting this money laundering network and its connections to global drug trafficking and Hezbollah.” In addition to the services it provides for Joumaa, officials had an additional incentive to move against LCB. According to a Treasury document, Hezbollah’s Tehranbased envoy, identified as Abdallah Safieddine, has facilitated Iranian access to LCB and key LCB managers. A United Nations criminal investigator tells NBC that Safieddine is considered one of the Hezbollah’s top moneymen and a cousin and close associate of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Safieddine’s brother, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, is the chief of Hezbollah’s executive director and has been considered a likely successor to Nasrallah.

he report came as India and Pakistan agreed to resume peace talks that were broken off by New Delhi after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, a move that should help ease tensions in the volatile region. The nuclear-armed neighbors have been under pressure from the United States to reduce tension because their rivalry spills over into Afghanistan, complicating peace efforts there. The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS), a think-tank specializing in nuclear proliferation issues, said it had obtained commercial satellite images from mid-January. They showed "what appears to be a fourth reactor under construction at Pakistan's Khushab nuclear site," ISIS experts David Albright and Paul Brannan said in the Feb. 9 report. "Pakistan is determined to produce considerably more plutonium for nuclear weapons," they wrote. Pakistan's mission to the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN nuclear watchdog, was not immediately available for comment. Pakistan has made clear its opposition to global talks to ban future production of nuclear bomb-making material, arguing that existing stocks of plutonium and enriched uranium should be included to counter India's advantage. India is believed to hold about 100 warheads and Pakistan 70 to 80, according to the Washington-based Arms Control Association Some analysts say Pakistan's nuclear arsenal and stockpile of weapons-grade material pose a risk in the region because of internal security threats from the Taliban and

Al-Qaida. Iran and North Korea, seen as major proliferation risks by the West, are believed to have benefited from a nuclear smuggling ring run by Pakistani scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan, the father of Pakistan's atomic bomb and a national hero. ISIS published images which it said showed a building relatively early in its construction at Khushab, about 170 km (110 miles) southwest of Islamabad. It added that "the footprint for the building is similarly sized to that of the second and third Khushab reactors." In imagery from late 2009, vapor could be seen rising from the second reactor's cooling tower fan blades, indicating it was at least at some stage of initial operation, ISIS said. "Vapor can again be seen rising from some of the second reactor's cooling towers in the January 15, 2011 imagery, though none can be seen yet over the third reactor's cooling towers." In 1998, Pakistan commissioned the first Khushab research reactor, which is capable of yielding 10-15 kg (22 to 33 lb) of weapons-grade plutonium annually. Pakistan, which embarked on a nuclear weapon program in the early 1970s, conducted nuclear tests in May 1998, shortly after India conducted its own weapon tests. Like India, Pakistan is not a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

U.N. Security Upgrade Costing US $100M Months after top New York City officials expressed intense behind-the-scenes frustration at the security vulnerabilities at the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, the U.N. is now planning to spend $100 million—donated by the U.S.—on the upgrade. hat has created a new controversy: critics want to know why the U.S. is footing the entire bill, and why that money is not being credited against U.S. dues for the following year. “If the U.S. overpays the U.N., those funds should be returned in full to the U.S. Treasury,” declared Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, RFla., who heads the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “To allow the U.N. to redirect those U.S. taxpayer dollars for unrelated projects is unjustifiable.” Moreover, she says, “by allowing the U.N. to reap the U.S. surplus as a slush fund for construction, the State Department wants to stick U.S. taxpayers with 100 percent of the cost, instead of the 22 percent that the U.S. would be respon-

sible for under normal procedures.” Ros-Lehtinen is leading a charge in the House of Representatives, with a bill that demands the U.N. refund not only the $100 million but the entire $179 million overpayment collected from the U.S. for the United

______________________ “The $179 million extra that the U.S. paid into the UN Tax Equalization fund should be refunded to the American people immediately.” ______________________ Nations Tax Equalization Fund (TEF), an obscure financial device used to reimburse U.S. citizens who work for the U.N. for U.S. income taxes they pay. (The U.S. is the only major country to levy income taxes on U.N.

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Iranian Threat Iran Cracks Down on Protestors IAEA Head Affirms Iran as it Praises Revolution in Egypt ‘Steadily’ Enriching Uranium Amano tells 'Washington Post' that nuclear agency is worried over Teheran's nuclear military intentions. ran is steadily producing enriched uranium despite the 2009 Stuxnet worm, International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukia Amano told The Washington Post in an interview published on Monday. The IAEA chief told the paper that the agency is concerned "over the possible use of nuclear materials for military purposes in the past and perhaps now." He said that the Iranian regime has well over 3,000 kilograms of enriched uranium and continues to stockpile it contrary to UN Security Council resolutions to that effect. Amano, however, admitted that the

A garbage container burned during protests in Tehran. Continued from Cover porters of the opposition in the central city of Isfahan and arrested dozens of protesters at a banned rally backing uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, a witness said. Thousands of people marched on Imam Hossein square in Tehran. The march was a test of strength for the reformist opposition, which had not taken to the streets since Dec. 2009, when eight people were killed.

______________________ Obama: “It’s ironic that the Iranian regime is pretending to celebrate what happened in Egypt. They acted in direct contrast to what happened in Egypt by using force against demonstrators.” ______________________ Large numbers of police and security forces wearing riot gear were stationed around the main squares of the capital and traveling in pairs on motorbikes around the city. There were minor clashes at some points across the sprawling capital city of some 12 million people, witnesses said. Mobile telephone connections were down in the area of the protests. "There were thousands of people walking towards Azadi Square. There were some scuffles. I saw smoke, but I am not sure if it was tear gas or not," said a witness. The demonstrators marched down Enghelab and Azadi (Freedom) streets, leading to Azadi Square, a traditional rallying point for protests in central Tehran dominated by a huge white marble arch. Hundreds of marchers also gathered in the cities of Isfahan and Shiraz, witnesses said. Iranian authorities have warned the opposition to avoid creating a "security crisis" by reviving protests that erupted after the vote, the biggest unrest in Iran since the 1979 revolution.

US President Barak Obama said it is ironic that Iran regime is celebrating what happened in Egypt, where the army practiced restraint, while using force against demonstrators. President Barack Obama slammed Iran for its harsh treatment of anti-government protesters and called on governments throughout the Middle East to avoid crackdowns on pro-democracy supporters. "The world is changing," Obama said in a message directed at autocratic rulers across the region. "You have a young, vibrant generation within the Middle East that is looking for greater opportunity. ... You've got to get out ahead of change; you can't be behind the curve." Obama was asked at a White House news conference about the mood of change sweeping the Middle East in sympathy with the opposition victory in Egypt. "It's ironic that the Iranian regime is pretending to celebrate what happened in Egypt," Obama said. "They acted in direct contrast to what happened in Egypt by using force against demonstrators. "We have sent a strong message to our allies in the region... Let's look at Egypt's example," Obama said. The U.S. president praised the Egyptian army, which is now in charge of the country, for reaffirming the Egypt's 1979 peace treaty with Israel. During Egypt's uprising, the military exercised restraint and did not fire on protesters. Buoyed by the Egyptian example, protesters also demonstrated in the relatively wealthy country of Bahrain and pressed for the ouster of the ruler in povertyplagued Yemen. Obama said there are limits to U.S. influence as people in the Mideast agitate for change. "These are sovereign countries that have to make their own decisions, he said."What we can do is lend moral support." "In Iran, in particular," Obama said, "America cannot dictate what happens." But he added that the US hope and expectation is that "we're going to continue to see the people of Iran have the courage to be able to express their yearning for greater freedom and a more representative government."

______________________ IAEA chief: “The problem with this facility was destroyed, cleaned up and a new building was built on that ground...” ______________________

Bushehr, the Iranian Nuclear facility. international nuclear regulatory agency doesn't have much expertise in estimating when Iran might be capable of building a nuclear weapon. "What we are doing is [tracking] how much enriched uranium they have," he said. When pressed about his analysis of the Iranian leadership's aspirations, Amano said he has the impression that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seems very determined to build a nuclear program. Discussing the reported Syrian nuclear

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POLITICS

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President Obama Unveils Rumsfeld Memoir: Blames $3.7 Trillion Budget for 2012 Others for Missteps in Iraq President Obama is sending Congress a $3.73 trillion spending blueprint that pledges $1.1 trillion in deficit savings over the next decade through spending cuts and tax increases.

It would be an exaggeration to say that in his hefty memoir Donald H. Rumsfeld admits to no mistakes during his years as Pentagon chief, but just barely.

bama’s new budget projects that the deficit for the current year will surge to an all-time high of $1.65 trillion. That reflects a sizable tax-cut agreement reached with Republicans in December. For 2012, the administration sees the imbalance declining to $1.1 trillion, giving the country a record four straight years of $1 trillion-plus deficits. Senior administration officials say Obama would achieve two-thirds of his projected savings through spending cuts that include a five-year freeze on many domestic programs. The other one-third of the savings would come from tax increases, including limits on tax deductions for high-income taxpayers.

e finds plenty of blame for others in the Bush administration and the military, but he also concedes he fell short or was just plain wrong on a few fronts. He writes, for example, of mild regret that he did not stop L. Paul Bremer, the chief administrator of Iraq in the early months of the war, from ordering the entire Iraqi army disbanded — a move that ran counter to recommendations that flowed from a series of military analyses earlier in the year. Rumsfeld says he had concluded that the benefits of disbanding the army — as part of a U.S. drive to wipe out Baathist influence in Iraq following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein — outweighed the risks. In hindsight, many critics believe that Bremer’s decision was one of the costliest mistakes of the war. On paper, Bremer worked for Rumsfeld, but in practice Bremer answered more regularly and directly to the White House. A formerly secret memo from a senior

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“We’re broke,” House Speaker John Boehner said Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press. ________________________________ Even before Obama’s new budget for 2012 was unveiled on Monday, Republicans were complaining that it did not go far enough. They branded Obama’s budget solutions as far too timid for a country facing an unprecedented flood of red ink that has pushed annual deficits to all-time highs above $1 trillion. “We’re broke,” House Speaker John Boehner said Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press. He was defending a Republican effort

Obama’s new budget projects that the deficit for the current year will surge to an all-time high of $1.65 trillion. not only to squeeze more savings out of Obama’s 2012 budget but also to seek $61 billion in cuts for the current budget year. House Republicans, many of whom were elected on an anti-deficit pledge, forced their own leaders to nearly double the savings they will seek in the seven months left in the 2011 budget year. Congress has been unable to pass a budget for the current year, and the government has been operating on a stopgap spending bill that expires on March 11. Jacob Lew, the president’s budget director, appearing on CNN’s State of the Union, refused to say what size cuts for 2011 would be acceptable to the administration. He stressed a desire to find a compromise that would avoid a government shutdown, something that last occurred during a protracted budget battle between Congress and the Clinton administration. Obama’s new budget will put forward a plan to achieve $1.1 trillion in deficit reductions over the next decade, according to an

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“The administration never made public facts about an active WMD production facility run by terrorists in Iraq.” ________________________________ Rumsfeld staff official, declassified at Rumsfeld’s request as part of a trove of papers posted Monday to his website (http://www.rumsfeld.com), says Bremer informed Rumsfeld on May 19, 2003, that he intended to issue an order dissolving the Iraqi military. Bremer signed the order four days later. “I was told of Bremer’s decision,” Rumsfeld wrote in his memoir, “and possibly could have stopped it.” Rumsfeld also conceded an inch or two on charges that he and others in the administration overstated the certainty of their claims that Saddam had weapons of mass destruction. He recalls his remark just days after the war began about the location of weapons of mass destruction stockpiles inside Iraq. “We know where they are,” Rumsfeld told a television interviewer. “They’re in the area around Tikrit and Baghdad.” In his book, he denied that he or any other administration official lied about WMD. “While I made a few misstatements — in particular the one mentioned above — they were not common and certainly not characteristic.” Rumsfeld revealed in his book that he urged a U.S. military strike on a suspected chemical weapons site in northern Iraq in 2003 and that he wanted the attack to coincide with Secretary of State Colin Powell’s address to the U.N. Security Council making the case for war. In his memoir, “Known and Unknown,” Rumsfeld wrote that the Joint Chiefs supported a strike, based on what Rumsfeld called extensive but not conclusive CIA evidence that the site housed an underground facility for testing chemical weapons. He called it a “fairly sizeable terrorist operation.” The prewar attack never happened, although the site was struck in the opening days of the war that President George W.

Bush launched in March 2003, about six weeks after Powell’s U.N. speech. The U.S. never found substantial evidence of an active Iraqi program to produce weapons of mass destruction, but Rumsfeld believed that the site near the Iranian border presented the best chance to prove they existed before the war began. “For whatever reason, the administration never made public these facts about an active WMD production facility run by terrorists in Iraq,” Rumsfeld wrote. He said he made his recommendation to Bush at a National Security Council meeting Feb. 3, 2003, in which Powell sketched out the presentation he was to make at the U.N. two days later. Rumsfeld quotes himself as telling the meeting, “We should hit Khurmal during the speech, given that Colin will talk about it.” Khurmal is the name of a village near the site. Powell objected. In his U.N. presentation, Powell described it as “Terrorist Poison and Explosive Factory, Khurmal.” Rumsfeld said Khurmal was operated by Ansar al-Islam, a Sunni militant group with ties to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a Jordanian extremist who later led the Iraq branch of the al-Qaida terrorist network. Rumsfeld wrote that he wanted to attack the site before Powell finished his presentation in New York because otherwise the site would be abandoned. Had Powell not stood in the way, in Rumsfeld’s view, the Bush administration might have gained conclusive evidence that Iraq had an active WMD site. “As expected, shortly after Powell’s speech was delivered, many of the terrorists fled Khurmal,” he wrote. An Associated Press reporter who visited the site a few days after Powell’s speech found a half-built cinderblock compound filled with heavily armed Kurdish men, video equipment and children — but no obvious sign of chemical weapons manufacturing. Much of the site was destroyed by American cruise missile strikes at the outset of the invasion. The Rumsfeld memoir covers the full span of his 78 years, including growing up in a small town outside Chicago, his Navy days, his years in Congress, a string of staff jobs in the Nixon White House, his first tour as defense secretary under President Gerald R. Ford, a period as a business executive and his return to the Pentagon in January 2001. He is the only person to have served twice as defense secretary; he also was the youngest to have held the job and the oldest.

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REAL ESTATE

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February 18, 2011

Massey Knakal Hires America’s Most Overvalued Industry Veteran to Lead - And Undervalued - Cities Capital Services Division Massey Knakal Realty Services announced the hiring of Garrett Thelander as a Managing Director to spearhead their entrance into Capital Services. or over two decades, Massey Knakal has focused exclusively on the New York metropolitan area specializing in the sale of investment and user properties. The firm is expanding their services by entering the commercial mortgage brokerage business with the launch of Massey Knakal Capital Services (MKCS). MKCS will provide unparalleled market knowledge that will allow it to develop the most creative financing strategies to meet client needs by matching project goals with the most favorable and efficient capital structures available in a timely manner. The goal will follow a marketing strategy which focuses on being the preeminent channel between users and providers of capital services for assets that are primarily located in the New York metropolitan area. According to CEO Paul J. Massey Jr., “Under Garrett Thelander’s leadership, MKCS will provide the exceptional level of service that Massey Knakal clients have come to expect while we expand our service delivery platform while deepening our relationships and developing a reputation as a

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Massey Knakal: “By continuing to provide ancillary financial service to building owners, Massey Knakal will strengthen its existing core business.” ______________________________ leading intermediary for capital.” Garrett Thelander comes to Massey Knakal from Anglo Irish Bank where he was Executive Vice President. During his tenure, he was part of the executive team responsible for hiring and strategic planning for what started as a two-person office into a 35-person team. Prior to Anglo Irish Bank, Mr. Thelander was the Director of the Mortgage Finance Group for Kimco Realty Corporation where he was responsible for the arrangement,

structuring and closing of all mortgage debt for this real estate investment trust, the largest owner of neighborhood and community shopping centers in the country. Additionally, Mr. Thelander held senior level positions at Euro Hypo Bank, Garrett Deutsche Bank and Thelander UFJ Bank. He has direct experience with borrowers, mezz lenders, A-Note holders, and special servicers of loans in all asset classes with major developers in all regions of the country including Thor Equities, The Carlyle Group, AREA Property Partners and Forest City Enterprises, etc He also has significant experience in the public sector having held the position of Senior Project Manager for NYC Financial Services Corporation and having received his MS in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University “The demand for this type of service is expected to increase as transactions become more complex and ever changing. In today’s marketplace, users of capital are faced with a growing number of available financing structures and capital sources,” added Massey. As a recognized leader in the marketplace, Massey Knakal has developed unmatched knowledge, both market and participant related. This knowledge base will provide a significant competitive advantage as potential clients already look to Massey Knakal as the most prominent transaction intermediary in the industry. Thelander states, “Massey Knakal’s long term relationships and market position as the #1 investment sales firm in New York City will allow us to provide our clients with the most competitive terms and most reliable executions in the market. Massey Knakal’s unique Territory System™ will help us garner a sizeable market share.” “By continuing to provide ancillary financial service to building owners, Massey Knakal will strengthen its existing core business,” said Massey.

The Gowanus Canal: Toxic Wasteland Or Real-Estate Hot Spot? Two weeks ago, the Environmental Protection Agency made it official: The Gowanus Canal is very, very foul. In its new study of the 1.8-mile Brooklyn waterway, declared a Superfund site last year, the Feds called it “one of the most contaminated water bodies in the nation,” laced with carcinogens, runoff, and sewage. Infrastructure work has made it less stinky than it was, but a Maui beachfront it is not. hich means the $3 million sale of a new house on Bond Street, one block from the canal, is big news. The price is a neighborhood record, by far, and the buyer, Dr. Idan Sharon, is confident that he’s made a good call: “People said, ‘Are you crazy?’ And I said, ‘Listen, go see the place.’ ” The house itself is definitely one-of-a-kind: 25 feet wide, sustainably built, with five stories (including a rental unit), a three-car garage, and a heated pool. “If this was in Manhattan, it’d be three times, four times the price,” Sharon says. Peggy Aguayo, whose firm handled the

sale, admits that “I had my doubts. The only houses being sold at that price were in prime locations.” They had a contract within two months. Yes, there’s a little Gowanus boom going on, driven by the usual proximity and culture. Artists have been settling here for some years, just as they did in the boho days of Tribeca and Williamsburg, and now they’re being followed by investors and a notable number of doctors. (Useful neighbors to have, if you make contact with the canal water.) Concert venues, galleries, and bars earned the neighborhood a nod last year in The Wall Street Journal as “the city’s unlikeliest cultural hot spot.” The area is cradled at the nexus of Park Slope, Boerum Hill, and Carroll Gardens, at a far more accessible price. Michel Cohen, a pediatrician, bought and renovated a house on Carroll Street about two years ago, intending to rent it out, but decided to move in instead. It reminds him, he says, of the Tribeca he knew twenty years ago—“like a little village,” says Cohen.

Las Vegas recently became one of the most overvalued cities in the U.S. Can a housing market simultaneously be the most undervalued in the nation and one of the worst housing buys? It can if it's Las Vegas. in City recently drew a rating of "Frankly Dangerous" -- the worst possible -- from Local Market Monitor, a North Carolina-based firm that provides investors with analysis on local conditions. The only other city to get that kind of thrashing was Orlando, Fla. Nationally, the great majority of housing markets are now fairly valued, according to Local Market Monitor. Eight markets are overpriced, and 15 are underpriced. That contrasts with the boom years: In mid-2006, 37 of the biggest markets were overpriced, six under and 57 fairly valued. Las Vegas received a paltry rating even though median home prices there are less $145,000, which is more than half of what they cost at the peak of the bubble and nearly 30% less than what Local Market Monitor calculates would be an "equilibrium price," or fair market value. The equilibrium price is based on economic and population growth, construction costs, vacancies, household income and interest rates with an "X Factor" thrown in. That's a value company founder Ingo Winzer comes up with based on 20 years of market data. Vegas home prices on the skids until 2032 The X Factor is a mathematical constant, unique for each metro area, that represents the premium or discount that buyers have paid for local homes in the past. It captures the tendency for buyers to pay more for homes in what they consider more desirable locations. A city like San Diego, for example, with its enviable weather and ocean-side location, commands more of a buyer's premium

than does, say, Buffalo, N.Y. The factors that make Las Vegas's rating so negative mostly revolve around issues of employment, according to Carolyn Beggs, COO of Local Market Monitor. "Las Vegas has a high concentration of jobs in sectors such as manufacturing and construction, which are considered volatile," she said. She contrasts that with the Stockton, Calif., housing market, where home prices are nearly 20% under the equilibrium price, but which the company rates as an average risk. "Stockton has a higher concentration of jobs in healthcare, education and government," Beggs said. Both Las Vegas and Orlando have a glut of homes for sale, thanks to years of overbuilding during the housing bubble. They're also two of the hardest hit foreclosure cities and have suffered outsized price declines, with Vegas values down 52% from their peak and Orlando 39%. Most crucially, the economies of both cities have a heavy reliance on development, which has taken a huge hit in both places. The most overvalued area right now is the Long Island, NY counties of Nassau and Suffolk, which are suburbs of New York City. The current average home value there of about $418,000 is 26% higher than the equilibrium value of $318,000. Even so, Local Market Monitor still gives it a "Typical Risks/Rewards," rating, an average score. One particular positive factor there is a bright economic picture with unemployment at only 6.9% and some job growth expected this year. Other overpriced markets include Los Angeles and Portland, Ore., both overvalued by 24%, and Santa Ana, Calif., 23%. Akron, Ohio, is the second most undervalued market at -22% followed by Cleveland and Warren, Mich., at -21%.

Akron, Ohio, is the second most undervalued market in the coutnry.

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When Buying a Home be Careful of the Missing Square-Footage Four years ago, Rishi Bhandari and his fiancée put down a deposit on Apartment 3T at 110 Livingston Street, the old Board of Education headquarters in Downtown Brooklyn, which was being converted to condominiums. The price was not exorbitant, $795,000, for a two-bedroom, twobathroom apartment. ut just before they were to close, Mr. Bhandari noticed that the living space seemed smaller than he had expected. He returned with a measuring tape, he said, and confirmed his suspicions: the bedrooms, living room and kitchen area covered only 634 square feet, even though the floor plans said they had 743. Most people view square-foot calculations with the same trust they put in milesper-gallon stickers and the weight-loss claims of diet pills. But Mr. Bhandari, a lawyer, wanted the price of his apartment reduced by the size of the discrepancy - or by what an appraiser calculated to be about $111,000. The developer refused, offering to return his deposit, $79,500, plus interest, and to let him walk away. Mr. Bhandari sued, claiming the plans

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“In a city where every square inch is precious, Mr. Bhandari’s case goes to the heart of one of the most contentious topics in real estate: how to measure the size of a home.” ______________________________ were deceptive. Real estate lawyers say it is extremely rare for such disputes to go to trial, but that is exactly what happens when the case of the missing 109 square feet begins in State Supreme Court in Brooklyn. “What they did was totally wrong,” Mr. Bhandari said in an interview. “We’re trying

The advertising photographs, which Two Trees Management used for selling apartments at 110 Livingston Street, Downtown Brooklyn. to do whatever we can so that it’s a level playing field.” In a city where every square inch is precious, Mr. Bhandari’s case goes to the heart of one of the most contentious topics in real estate: how to measure the size of a home. Some calculations include the closets; some count the space between walls; many, it seems, contain a few dozen square feet pulled out of thin air. There is no hard rule, and so lawsuits are uncommon. “It’s very rare that you see something like this,” said Jeffrey Schwartz, a lawyer who represents developers and co-op and condo boards. He said most cases resulted in “a return of the deposit or a price adjustment.” The state attorney general’s office, which oversees the sale of new condominiums, does not tell developers how to tabulate space, but requires them to disclose to buyers

how they do it and to abide by their stated guideline. (In co-op conversions, square footage is not required to be reported.) The developer in this case, Two Trees Management, is not disputing Mr. Bhandari’s numbers, but it has denied that its figures were deceptive. There is no dispute now about the overall size of the apartment, which was marketed at 1,137 square feet, including the bathrooms, closets and hallway. What is in dispute is the amount of space considered the living area. On Nov. 2, 2007, six days before he was scheduled to close, Mr. Bhandari wrote an email to Richard Shill, a Two Trees executive, telling him of the discrepancy, according to court records. Mr. Shill wrote back that the floor plans and offering plans “include a caveat that the square footage shown is approximate, based on construction draw-

ings, measured from points behind the boundary walls, and exceed the usable floor area.” After Mr. Bhandari complained to the attorney general’s office, the office contacted Two Trees about giving buyers the option to cancel their contracts at 110 Livingston. The company declined to say if any did. Mr. Bhandari said the missing space made it harder for him to live there. The master bedroom, for instance, measured about 52 square feet smaller than originally advertised, which meant that Mr. Bhandari, who is 6 feet 4, would have very little room to move about after his king-size bed was set up. But he still wants the apartment, at a lower price, since he and his wife have already spent so much time planning on moving in and making that apartment their home, he said. In addition, he wants the jury to award him at least $330,000 in compensatory damages for wasted closing and legal fees and “loss of use and investment return” from the apartment, as well as any punitive damages the jury might see fit to award him. Mr. Bhandari said he was also pursuing a principle: if he walked away, developers would continue to sell properties with inflated floor plans.

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Carolina Herrera’s Fall Fashions are Quite Appealing for the Modest Woman After a highly decorative collection for spring, Carolina Herrera chose to pull back a bit for her Fall 2011 collection. “It’s very simple and to the point,” she said, “but the lines are strong." Herrera’s lady is elegant with a dash of drama, and, her designs are perfect for the modest Jewish Woman! hile the designer held back on obvious embellishments, she made lavish use of fur accents. Her pieces are often rendered in posh, substantial fabrics such as flannels, bouclés and tweeds that infuse the lineup with a smart sportif. Herrera opened at the 2011 Fashion Week show on a note of high chic: a dark gray coat with an amethyst velvet belt. With its full

skirt shaped by generous folds, the piece introduced a key tenant that showed up in various incarnations for day and evening. Another such structural flourish, the capelet, put volume at the top of coats and jackets. Herrera also offered some lovely dresses and a great-looking dégradé sweater worn with a pleated skirt and sable scarf for a glam spin on collegiate chic. It’s not too soon to start thinking of a fine fall wardrobe, is it?

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JCRC HOSTS 32ND ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL BREAKFAST ity." She cited her participation in numerous demonstrations at the United Nations, and called for the U.S. to withdraw from its participation at the upcoming UN sponsored Durban III conference which has morphed into a global platform for "bashing Israel". She also decried the the Turkish sponsored flotilla fiasco, and insisted that there be no intermediary in the Israel/Arab peace process. Saying that it is a mistake for the United States to focus on Israeli "settlements" as a major issue in the peace process, Rep Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) representing the 8th congres-

BY D. B. HOOREN An overflow crowd of hundreds of people, including a formidable contingent of US representatives and senators from both sides of the aisle gathered at the offices of the United Jewish Appeal on Sunday morning, February 13th for the much anticipated 32nd annual Jewish Community Relations Council congressional breakfast. articipants enjoyed a bountiful buffet breakfast while listening to the addresses delivered by a bevy of congressional representatives from the New York delegation. Greeting the audience was Shlomi Kofman, the Deputy Consul General of Israel in New York who expressed his heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the State of Israel for continued American Jewish support, especially during these tumultuous times. As Deputy Consul General in New York, Israel’s largest mission, Mr. Kofman coordinates the political work of the Consulate in the tri-state area while developing relations with national, state and local officials. He

Charles Shumer, Senior US Senator fron NY also maintains regular contact with those following major foreign policy and strategic issues at major US think tanks and elite uni-

US Congressman Gary Ackerman at the podium, speaking to the crowd at the JCRC-NY’s 32nd Annual Congressional Breakfast. Israel Muslim Brotherhood will evolve into a significant political force in Egypt. "The Muslim Brotherhood is not as popular as some would think amongst the Egyptian populace but it will take a place in the political process." He expressed the opinion that, "young Egyptians admire Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, more than Allah" and suggested that America forge an alliance with the young protestors. Echoing the foreign policy strategy of President George W. Bush which called for "defense, diplomacy and development" Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) who is currently serving her eleventh term in Congress, representing parts of Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York's 18th congressional district agreed that, "the Egyptian protestors for freedom and democracy should be praised" and said that she believes that it is in the best interests of the United States to provide "continued funding for the new government in Egypt". Carefully navigating her course through the liberal laden Democratic party waters, Republican Congresswoman Nan Hayworth, representing New York's 19th congressional district, expressed a divergent perspective by citing, "great enterprise as the fuel for our freedoms and the freedoms of the world" and called for a less invasive government as it pertains to personal freedoms. Also weighing in on the future of the USEgyptian alliance, Rep Eliot Engel (D-NY)

influence in South America", he reminded the audience that Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez has recognized the legitimacy of a Palestinian state while continuing his policy of animus towards Israel."Let us not forget that the Hezbollah forces in Lebanon have re-armed and represent a constant threat to Israel", he added. Noting that there is "much to worry about" in respect to the rapidly changing events in the Arab world, Charles Schumer (D), the senior US Senator from New York said that he is "hoping for a positive outcome after the Egyptian revolution" and stressed that a stable Egypt is vital to the "cold peace" that Egypt has maintained with Israel for three decades. He cited Iran as a "bad

______________________ “Let us not forget that the Hezbollah forces in Lebanon have re-armed and represent a constant threat to Israel.” ______________________

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versities. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) representing New York's 5th congressional district tempered his address with the theme of inclusion when he spoke of, "the wide highway on which Jews travel" and intoned that "there must be room for everybody", with the exclusion of those whose raison d'etre is to de-legitimize Israel. Rep. Ackerman had previously found himself in a maelstrom of controversy, as he was severely criticized by those in the Jewish community for his support of J Street, an advocacy group that purports to be pro-Israel, yet consistently campaigns against Israeli government positions. Rep. Ackerman has since rescinded his support for J Street and continues to proudly represent Jewish interests and Israel in Congress. Turning to geo-political events, Rep. Ackerman addressed the attendant results of the historic revolution in Egypt by attempting to allay fears that the notoriously anti-

model", saying that its people are "fundamentally secular and pro-western" but have been "hijacked by a theocratic dictatorship which must be guarded against." Conversely, Senator Schumer presented Indonesia as the "good model" where Suharto, the dictator, was unseated by the army that stabilized the country and which eventually led to a secular democracy where militant movements have been shut down. He said that he "hopes that Egypt will follow that path" and declared that the greatest danger in today's world is a nuclear powered Iran. He also lauded the creation by Israel and the U.S. of the "Stuxnet" virus which succeeded in delaying Iran’s nuclear development by two years. US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) agreed that there are many questions concerning the future of Egypt, and that despite the effectiveness of economic sanctions, Iran remains a significant and dangerous threat. Speaking of her work on the Iran Human Rights Sanctions Act, she called for "the need for better transparency and accountabil-

Shlomi Kofman, Deputy Consul General of Israel in New York who represents New York's 17th congressional district in the Bronx and Westchester and is the co-chair of the Israel Allies Caucus in Congress cautioned that, "the United States must be a reliable friend and recognize that Israel is America’s only ally." While supporting democratic efforts of reform in Egypt and throughout the Islamic world, he warned that, "the Muslim Brotherhood is linked to Hamas which controls Gaza". In 2004, it was Rep. Engel who sponsored the Syria Accountability Act which held Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in check. Speaking of "the dangers of Iranian

Alan S. Jaffe, President, JCRC-NY sional district in Manhattan and Brooklyn, warned his audience about "loose nukes being available on the black market" and continued to excoriate the United Nations as a bastion of hatred for Israel. Rep Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) representing New York 14th congressional district, addressed the subject of the kidnapping of Cpl. Gilad Shalit and called for more US pressure to secure his release from his Hamas captors. She also addressed the issues surrounding the Gaza terrorist flotilla, the imposition of sanctions on Iran, and the upcoming Durban III conference. Expressing her support for Congressman Peter King’s homeland security efforts which have secured $100 million for NYC, Rep Maloney vowed to continue this important work until the threat of terrorism is vanquished. "As a black man, it is important for me to attend the JCRC breakfast in order to affirm the coalition between blacks and Jews which was so evident in the civil rights movement," declared Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) representing New York's 6th congressional district. As the last speaker at the congressional breakfast, Rep. Meeks applauded "Israel as

Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) being our strongest ally" and expressed his hope that " the cold peace America has had with Egypt will be replaced with a warm peace, implemented by the Egyptian youth." Adding that he is waiting for "the Arab leadership to acknowledge Israel’s right to exist", Rep Meeks concluded with a rousing reference to Martin Luther King's call for freedom for all people. Other speakers included Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Rep. Yvette Clark (D-NY), Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY) and Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY). Photos by Lindsay Aikman/Michael Priest Photography and by Tzvi Fishman

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Jews Take Five of Top Six Spots Achtung! (Attention) in Annual List of Top US Givers Germans Buying the NYSE

America’s most generous citizens gave less in 2010 than they have over the past decade, but Jews remained among the top givers, according to an annual survey by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

The Germans are about to buy the symbol of American capitalism—the New York Stock Exchange—in a spectacular deal that could end Wall Street’s claim to being the financial center of the world.

n 2010, the top philanthropists in the United States contributed approximately $3.3 billion to charity, according to the Chronicle’s Philanthropy 50, a list that tracks the largest gifts made by individuals each year. That number is some $800 million below 2009 and less than half of the total made up by the top 50 donors when the Chronicle first started keeping tabs a decade ago. At least 19 of the 53 individuals and couples named on the list are Jewish, including five of the list’s top six (the list included three ties). George Soros ranked No. 1 with $332 million donated in 2010, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was second at $279.2 million. Irwin and Joan Jacobs, Eli and Edythe Broad, and Leonard Blavatnik took spots 4 through 6, respectively, with $117 million to $119 million in donations. Jews traditionally rank high on such lists and figure prominently among the country’s elite philanthropists. Jews also make up more than half of the first 57 billionaires to join the Bill Gates and Warren Buffet Giving Pledge -- a group of ultra-wealthy Americans who have pledged to give away more than half of their assets during their lifetime. The Chronicle’s list, however, also offered more cause for concern for those in the Jewish nonprofit world who wring their

he Big Board’s parent company, NYSE Euronet, announced yesterday it is in advanced talks to be bought by Deutsche Boerse, the owner of the German stock exchange, based in Frankfurt. The combined megamarket would be the stock-trading home to companies worldwide worth about $15 trillion. But what that means to New York—and to investors concerned about higher trading fees—remains unclear. The basic outlines of the deal were hammered out in recent days and were to be announced next week before rumors about it forced NYSE Euronet’s hand. Among key points of the deal: * Deutsche Boerse would own 59 to 60 percent of the company. * It would maintain headquarters in both New York and Frankfurt. * The chief executive of NYSE Euronet, Duncan Niederauer, would be its CEO with Deutsche Boerse chief executive Reto Francioni its chairman. But other details—even the name of the new company and whether it will retain the iconic NYSE trading floor—have yet to be worked out or revealed. Officials said that by combining forces, the new company would save $400 million annually. The deal would have to be approved by stockholders and pass regulatory muster. It faces a challenge in Washington, where members of Congress are likely to object to foreign ownership of a company with so much influence over the US economy. “It’s going to get interesting,” Tabb said. NYSE Euronet cautioned that it wasn’t a done deal but also hailed it as a history-mak-

The following is the list of Jews who appear on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy 50 top givers of 2010, along with their rank on the list and their total philanthropic contributions in 2010. • 1. George Soros, $332M • 2. Michael R. Bloomberg, $279.2M • 4. Irwin M. and Joan K. Jacobs, $119.5M • 5. Eli and Edythe L. Broad, $118.3M • 6. Leonard Blavatnik, $117.2M • 9. Meyer and Renee Luskin, $100.5M • 10. Marc R. and Lynne Benioff, $100M • 10. Mark Zuckerberg, $100M • 17. William A. and Karen Ackman, $59.3M • 18. Charles E. Kaufman, $53.3M • 24. Lawrence J. Ellison, $45.1M • 25. Lee G. and Jane H. Seidman, $42M • 28. Lin Arison, $39M • 29. Herman Ostrow, $35M • 39: Stephen and Nancy Grand, $28.1M • 40. David M. Rubenstein, $26.6M • 41. Paul and Daisy M. Soros, $25M • 49. Iris Cantor, $20M • 49. Richard A. and Susan P. Friedman, $20M

T George Soros - great Jewish pilantropist, but extreme leftist hands about the lack of giving by Jews to Jewish causes. The Institute for Jewish and Communal Research had collected data showing that less than a quarter of all philanthropic dollars given by Jews go to overtly Jewish causes. For instance, while Soros gave $1 million to World ORT in September, and Bloomberg gave a smaller gift to the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged, their gifts to overtly Jewish causes comprise only a small proportion of their overall giving. This year’s Philanthropy 50 had one major exception: Stephen and Nancy Grand, who ranked 39th, gave more than $20 million of their $28 million in 2010 charitable donations to the American Technion Society, which supports the Technion: Israel Institute for Technology. In June, the Grands helped the Technion finish off a 14-year, $1 billion fundraising campaign with their mammoth gift to the school, to which they also had given $10 million to create the Stephen and Nancy Grand Water Research Institute. The Grands are very involved in the Jewish world and launched their philanthropy through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Stephen Grand is a board member of Birthright Israel, while Nancy Grand soon will be the president of the Jewish Federation in San Francisco and serves on the executive committees of the city's JCC as well as the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Among the other Jews on the list to watch are hedge fund manager William Ackman, who with his wife, Karen, gave away $59.3 million last year. At 44, Ackman already is one of Wall Street’s most significant players and a regular on the dais of the UJA-Federation of New York’s annual Wall Street dinner. He made his most significant Jewish contribution in the past year, leading an effort to bail out the Center for Jewish History in New York from its $30 million

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New York Stock Exchange changing not only owner, but also country of ownership ing event. “This transaction creates a group that is both a world leader in derivatives and risk management and the premier global venue for raising capital,” it said. Deutsche Boerse tried twice before in the last three years to buy the NYSE but negotiations collapsed, reportedly over issues like where the new company would be headquartered. The Germans are believed to have renewed talks late last year as the world’s financial markets recovered from the 2008 financial meltdown and as rumors of rival exchange mergers spread. Yesterday’s announcement came just hours after disclosure of another megadeal: The London Stock Exchange Group, which has a market value of nearly $4 billion, said it was buying Canada’s TMX Group, worth $3 billion. TMX Group owns the Toronto and Montreal stock exchanges. Curiously, both of the new mega-firms are claiming to be the world’s biggest exchanges. NYSE Euronet said its new venture would be “the world’s largest exchange operator” in terms of “revenues and profits.” The London-TMX would be the largest in terms of the number of companies traded on it, more than 6,700.

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Two Million Baby Monitors Recalled After Two Deaths

President Barack Obama promoted plans to bring high-speed wireless to nearly all American households, pushing his domestic agenda in a small, snowy city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on a day of dramatic developments in Egypt. bama kept in touch with his security team throughout the trip and opened his remarks at Northern Michigan University with brief comments on the events overseas, where President Hosni Mubarak appeared close to resigning. "We are witnessing history unfold," Obama said. He then turned to the importance of investing in wireless technology, part of a new White House focus on innovation, competitiveness and infrastructure as a pathway to jobs and "winning the future." The president compared the goal of extending wireless access to important successes that connected previous generations of Americans: the building of railroads and the federal highway system. "For millions of Americans, the railway hasn't shown up yet," Obama said. "For our families and our businesses, high-speed wireless service: that's the next train station; it's the next off-ramp. It's how we'll spark new innovation, new investments and new jobs." Obama wants to make high-speed wireless available to 98 percent of the population within five years, a goal he set out in his State of the Union address. It's a lofty aim considering such technol-

______________________ Melody Barnes; “Obama wants more spending on Internet broadband because business leaders and emergency responders have told him more funds are needed.” ______________________ ogy is only now being built in major cities by AT&T, Verizon and others. And it will cost billions of dollars that Republicans now running the House signaled they may be unwilling to spend. But the president cast it as crucial for America's future prosperity and competitiveness with other nations. "This isn't just about faster Internet," the president said. "It's about connecting every corner of America to the digital age." Obama has taken a domestic trip each week since the Jan. 25 speech to promote different aspects of his competitiveness agenda; previous trips focused on highspeed rail and energy efficiency. Obama's wireless plan involves increasing the space available on the airwaves for high-speed wireless by auctioning off space

Summer Infant baby Monitors: nearly two millions recalled after two infants strangled on the monitor’s cord. President Obama: “For our families and our businesses, highspeed wireless service: that's the next train station; it's the next off-ramp. It's how we'll spark new innovation, new investments and new jobs.” on the radio spectrum to commercial wireless carriers. The White House says this would raise nearly $30 billion over 10 years, and the money could be spent on initiatives that include $10 billion to develop a national broadband network for public safety agencies and $5 billion for infrastructure to help rural areas access high-speed wireless. Portions of the plan will be in the 2012 budget Obama sends to Capitol Hill on Monday. Republicans sounded skeptical Thursday about the proposal, which needs congressional approval. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said billions had already been allocated for broadband services in the 2009 economic stimulus bill. "Before we target any more of our scarce taxpayer dollars for broadband, it is critical to examine whether the money already being spent is having an impact," said Upton, who is holding hearings on the topic. But Obama's proposals won applause from AT&T and other telecom companies. White House domestic policy adviser Melody Barnes said that Obama wants more spending on Internet broadband because business leaders and emergency responders have told him more funds are needed. "We know that this is the right thing to do," she said. Obama chose Marquette because the university town of 20,000 overlooking Lake Superior is becoming an example of how the Internet can bring opportunity and prosperity to far-flung locales. Numerous local businesses market online. Northern Michigan University also has a high-tech wireless program, which Obama saw in action, that lets students and teachers connect with other classrooms in the region.

Nearly 2 million Summer Infant video baby monitors were recalled Friday after being linked to the strangulation deaths of two infants. he Consumer Product Safety Commission says the electrical cords on the monitors can be dangerous for babies if placed too close to their cribs. According to the commission, a 10month-old girl from Washington, D.C., died in March when she strangled on the cord of a Summer Infant monitor camera that had been placed on the top of the crib rail. In November, a 6-month-old boy from Conway, S.C., strangled in the electrical cord of a baby monitor placed on the changing table attached to his crib. CPSC and Summer Infant are also aware of a 20-month-old boy from Pittsburgh who nearly strangled on a camera cord that was mounted to the wall in reach of the child. Commission Chairman Inez Tenenbaum says cords and kids can be a deadly combination. “I urge all parents and caregivers to put at least 3 feet between any video or audio baby monitor cords and a child in a crib,” she said. “This simple step can save your

child’s life.” In all, about 1.7 million monitors — more than 40 different models of handheld, digital and color monitors — are being recalled by Summer Infant, based in Woonsocket, R.I. The company is not offering to replace the products, but will offer new on-product warning labels and instructions about monitor placement. The monitors were sold at major retailers nationwide between 2003 and 2011. The commission first warned about the potential danger of monitor cords last October. Since 2004, seven children have strangled on baby monitor cords placed too close to a crib. In addition to the recall linked to strangulations, Summer Infant also is recalling the rechargeable batteries in another 58,000 video monitors exclusively sold at Babies R Us in 2009 and 2010. The commission says the batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure Video Monitors can overheat, rupture and possibly burn people. The company has received five reports of ruptured batteries, including three cases of property damage. For more information on model numbers of recalled monitors, consumers can contact Summer Infant at 800-426-8627.

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EDITORIAL

The Jewish Voice

February 18, 2011

THE PEOPLE’S VOICE EDITORIAL

Life In Egypt After Mubarak

Do you have something on your mind that you would like to share with our readers? Is there something you have read in our newspaper that you would like to comment on? The Jewish Voice welcomes your opinions, suggestions and insight. Please submit your letters to info@jewishvoiceny.com We look forward to hearing from you. ed in the Torah. There have been many books written on the subject, the most famous of which is ‘The Chariots of the God’ Is it so unusual that Hashem will reveal himself in some form that we don’t fully understand at this time of turmoil? How often have we been told that we are in the early days of when Moshiach will be revealed? Maybe this UFO is just the latest sign of that approaching revelation.

Editor, saw many people reporting with wonder the story about the UFO flying over the Har Habayit (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem. But UFOs in Judaism are nothing new. Any student of the Torah can tell you stories that are reminiscent of UFOs. There is the story of Ezekiel and the flying machine or Elija flying up to Heaven in a flaming chariot and how can we not include the revelation at Mt. Sinai that has been called by many a space ship with all the fire and thunder that is record-

The people of Egypt overjoyed and out on the streets rejoicing their victory, looking forward to better times ahead. It only took 18 days for the opposition forces in Tahrir Square in Cairo to successfully complete their mission of ousting their president from office after 30 years of draconian rule. Now that Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak is safely tucked away at his palace in the Sinai resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, just who will fill the power vacuum left in the wake of this historic insurrection? ith more than a bit of unease that Mubarak's decision has enabled a military junta known as the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to morph into a technocratic government taking charge of the day-to-day affairs in Egypt, since there is no constitutional provision for such a move, the people of Egypt now await civilian rule in "free and fair" elections. Thus far, the military rulers of Egypt under the leadership of Defense Minister Hussein Tantawi have abolished both the upper and lower houses of parliament, disbanded the cabinet and suspended the constitution. They have also declared their willingness to abide by the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty. The military will now have to take on arguably its most important role; that of the guarantor of a political transition to a

_____________________ “As poverty continues to proliferate unabated in Egypt, how long can the patience of the Egyptian people be stretched?” _____________________ democratic system of governance in Egypt. It announced in a statement that it will call for an end to 30 years of emergency rule, "as soon as the current circumstances end." The military will be intensely scrutinized. It will have to work on two tracks. First and foremost, to create enough confidence among the people to take them off the streets and bring normality back to the country; and second, to establish a national dialogue that includes all the main political parties and leads to agreement on constitutional and political reforms for the transition to free and fair elections. Moreover, the Egyptian junta

now has to grapple with the economic problems that fueled the revolt, including massive youth unemployment and economic underdevelopment. The demonstrations virtually shut down Egypt's economy, costing it vital tourism dollars as well. As the world waits and watches other such revolutions taking place in the streets of Algiers, Yemen and possibly in Iran, the question that arises is how long will it take for such purportedly genteel "social service" organizations as the Muslim Brotherhood to seize the reins of power in Egypt? As poverty continues to proliferate unabated in Egypt, how long can the patience of the Egyptian people be stretched? Even as officials hash out the details of Egypt's murky political future, public demands for change have rippled throughout the region. New protests at the headquarters of the National Bank of Egypt appear to have forced the ouster of that institution's chairman, Tarek Amer, and two top deputies, who submitted their resignations on Sunday. Egyptian state television announced banks would be shut down until Wednesday, and urged workers to consider the national interest. Bank workers complained that members of Mubarak's family put their allies into positions of power at the bank with grossly inflated salaries. Outside the Interior Ministry, hundreds of disgruntled police officers demanding higher wages, shorter hours, better benefits and more respect faced off with Egyptian troops. These factors and others like it are a formula for disaster in Egypt and will set the stage for yet another revolution, possibly a violent one that is fueled and fomented by the forces of such radical Islamists as the Muslim Brotherhood. The geo-political realities of such a scenario dictate the end of democracy in Egypt, the end of an US-Egyptian alliance and let us never forget that the Muslim Brotherhood has issued a call, "to go to war against Israel." Backed by the power of the people, the Muslim Brotherhood will have it within its power to overthrow the military junta and with billions of dollars of US arms at their disposal, how long will it take for Egypt to declare its enemy status with the US and an impending war with Israel? Food for thought as we watch the events unfold in the Middle East.

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we listen carefully to the words being read or sung to our children, we would rethink our complacency. We all know that we should not count on the entertainment industry to be responsible. That is the job of the parent. I know that as a mother, I’ve not always spoken up against the filth that fills our airwaves. I was not always brave enough to say “enough!” but I should have been.

Dear Jewish Voice, enjoyed reading about the article about Phyllis Blackman’s album “Happy To Be Me.” It is so nice to see that talented people are spreading positive values through their art. I advise parents to start their children on this path of listening to lyrics that are upbeat and educational while they are young. It is so easy to be lazy and just let them watch and listen to what is popular on TV and on the radio, but if

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such a way that she cannot remarry and she cannot bear children within her small window of opportunity were restrictions that applied to men, the rabbis would have “loop-holed” this problem out of the universe long, long ago. With all due respect, Name withheld.

Editor, In response to your article “Israeli Courts Sets Precedent by Upholding Right of ‘Aguna’” It is about time! This Aguna issue is complex and I do not pretend to know the intricacies of the halacha, but as a woman I do say this: If these laws which bind a woman in

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February 18, 2011

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Letter to George Soros: Israel, a Stumbling Block or Shining Light? BY DAVID SUISSA

_____________________ “Look, there’s an exception! This is what the protesters in Egypt are screaming for their rights and freedoms, just what Israel already offers!” _____________________ ally called Israel “the main stumbling block” to the hopeful evolution of an Egyptian democracy. Not just a stumbling block, but the main stumbling block! This, with due respect, is ludicrous. As if Israel has the magical power to “block” the evolution of democracy in Egypt or any other country, even if it wanted to. And as if some real and concrete stumbling blocks aren’t already there in Egypt, like a history of anti-democratic regimes that have ruled the country since before Israel was born; or the absence of myriad democratic institutions that are essential to the flourishing of a civil society; or the widespread dissemination of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism and anti-anything Western; or the fact that the only significant organized group in the country — the Muslim Brotherhood — is enamored more with the theocracy of Shariah law than the democracy of Thomas Jefferson. Aren’t these “made in Egypt” stumbling

In 1979, Western thinkers were quick to call the Ayatollah Khomeini ‘moderate’ and ‘progressive.’ BY BRET STEPHENS

he depiction of [Khomeini] as fanatical, reactionary and the bearer of crude prejudices seems certainly and happily false," wrote Mr. Falk. "What is also encouraging is that his entourage of close advisers is uniformly composed of moderate, progressive individuals." After carrying on in this vein for a few paragraphs, the professor concluded: "Having created a new model of popular revolution based, for the most part, on nonviolent tactics, Iran may yet provide us with a desperately needed model of humane governance for a third-world country." Whoops. The Times is at it again. Last week, the paper published an op-ed from Essam ElErrian, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood's Guidance Council, who offered this soothing take on his organization: "We aim to achieve reform and rights for all: not just for the Muslim Brotherhood, not just for Muslims, but for all Egyptians." Concurring with that view, Times reporter Nicholas Kulish wrote on Feb. 4 that members of the Brotherhood "come across as civic-minded people of faith." It's easy to be taken in by the Brotherhood: Eight decades as a disciplined, underground organization, outwardly involved in charitable social work, have made them experts at tailoring messages to separate audiences. The Brotherhood has also been careful to distinguish itself from the Salafist followers of Sayyid Qutb, himself a Muslim Brother who developed the concept of takfir, which allows one Muslim to denounce another Muslim as an apostate and treat him accordingly. "The thought of the Brotherhood doesn't have the tendency to take violent measures," Muhammad Habib, the Brotherhood's former deputy supreme guide, told me in Cairo in 2006. But if that counts for moderation in the context of intra-Islamic politics, it hardly makes the Brotherhood moderate by Western standards. Hassan al-Banna (1906-1949), the Brotherhood's founder, was an admirer of the fascist movements of his day, and he had similar ambitions for his own movement. "Andalusia, Sicily, the Balkans, south Italy and the Roman sea islands were all

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George Soros: Israel is the “main stumbling block” to democratic progress in Egypt. blocks big enough for you? You still had to find a way to squeeze in Israel as the main culprit? In a sense, I see where your obsession with blaming Israel comes from. It hit me the other night, when professor Micah Goodman of Israel was speaking at a private home about his new book, “The Secrets of the ‘Guide to the Perplexed.’ ” Our personalities and characters are guided by our actions, he said, not the other way around. We become our actions. You, Mr. Soros, have been criticizing Israel for so long that you have become that criticism. Even when you are presented with a glaring example of the value of Israel’s open and civil society, you refuse to give the country its due. You must criticize Israel, you must find a way to blame it, because this is what you do — and this is who you are. You are like many Israel bashers who call themselves “pro-Israel.” They’re so used to criticizing Israel under the guise of “tough love,” that when they see an opportunity to show a little pride, they, well … they quickly change the subject. Israel still hasn’t made peace with the Palestinians! Israel must make peace now more than ever! As if Israel doesn’t crave peace and has never made any offers or sacrifices for peace. G-d forbid Israel bashers should ever take a time-out from criticism and say, “Israel must spread its democratic values throughout the Middle East!” But no, that would make Israel look too good, and shift the attention to the 330 million Arabs who are not free, who are not under Israel’s rule, and whose voices have been drowned out for decades by the world’s obsession with blaming Israel for the ills of the Middle East. Well, thanks to the extraordinary human eruption now happening in the Middle East — an eruption that is about freedom and dignity and not the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — it will become harder and harder for people like you to make your “blame Israel first” arguments. I have no doubt, though, that you will try. So I am challenging you to a live debate: “Israel: Stumbling Block or Shining Light?” Because I don’t have a private jet, let’s do it in Los Angeles. David Suissa is the founder of OLAM magazine and OLAM.org. You can read his daily blog at suissablog.com and e-mail him at suissa@olam.org.

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Understanding the Muslim Brotherhood

It's what the good people on West 40th Street like to call a "Times Classic." On Feb. 16, 1979, the New York Times ran a lengthy op-ed by Richard Falk, a professor of international law at Princeton, under the headline "Trusting Khomeini."

Dear Mr. George Soros: saw that you wrote in The Washington Post last week that Israel is the “main stumbling block” to democratic progress in Egypt. You also said that “as a committed advocate of democracy and open society, I cannot help but share in the enthusiasm that is sweeping across the Middle East.” I’m writing to let you know that I share your enthusiasm for democracy and open societies, but I need to challenge your view of Israel. For many years now, I have been struck by the tragic absence of basic freedoms and human rights throughout the Middle East. You might have seen the latest findings from the independent Freedom House, which reports that “The Middle East and North Africa remained the region with the lowest level of freedom in 2010, continuing its multiyear decline from an already-low democratic baseline.” They define freedom based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Of the 18 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, 14 countries (population: 330 million) are “not free,” 3 countries (population: 39.3 million) are “partly free” and only one country (population: 7.6 million) is “free.” That free country is Israel. Since you are a world-famous liberal and the founder of the Open Society Foundations (it works “to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens”), I figured that Israel’s democratic success would be a source of pride. I hoped that you might look at the turmoil in the Middle East and then point with pride to Israel and say: “Hey, look, there’s an exception! This is what the protesters in Egypt are screaming for — their rights and freedoms, just what Israel already offers!” But you didn’t do that. Instead, you actu-

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Islamic lands that have to be restored to the homeland of Islam," he wrote in a message dedicated to Muslim youth. "As Signor Mussolini believed that it was within his right to revive the Roman Empire . . . similarly it is our right to restore to the Islamic empire its glory." Kamal al-Hilbawi on Iran's Al-Alam TV Today the Brotherhood has adopted a political strategy in keeping with Banna's dictum that the movement must not overreach on its way toward "[subjugating] every unjust ruler to its command": "Each of these stages," he cautioned his followers, "involves certain steps, branches and means." Thus the Brotherhood has gone out of its way in recent weeks to appear in the most benign light, making an ally of former IAEA chief

_____________________ “The Brotherhood's founder, was an admirer of the fascist movements of his day, and he had similar ambitions for his own movement.” _____________________ Mohamed ElBaradei and forswearing any immediate political ambitions. But that doesn't mean the Brothers don't have an idea of what they're aiming for. "We think highly of a country whose president is important, courageous and has a vision, which he presents in the U.N., in Geneva, and everywhere," the Brotherhood's Kamal al-Hilbawi told Iran's Al-Alam TV earlier this month, referring to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Holocaust and 9/11 denials. "We think highly of a country . . . that confronts Western hegemony, and is scientifically and technologically advanced. Unfortunately, these characteristics can be found only in the Islamic Republic of Iran. I hope that Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia will be like that." Nor should there be any doubt about what the Brotherhood is aiming against. "Resistance is the only solution against the Zio-American arrogance and tyranny," Muhammad Badie, the Brotherhood's supreme guide, sermonized in October. "The improvement and change that the [Muslim] nation seeks can only be attained . . . by raising a jihadi generation that pursues death just as the enemies pursue life." Such remarks may come as a rude shock to James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence who last week testified in Congress that the Brotherhood was "largely secular" (a remark his office later retracted). They may also surprise a coterie of Western

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COMMUNITY

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Greenfield Calls on Yeshivas to Register Parents to Vote Councilman David G. Greenfield called on yeshiva administrators across New York to register yeshiva parents to vote at the same time that they register their children for yeshiva. Councilman Greenfield sent a letter to administrators today stressing that yeshivas are facing tremendous economic challenges at a time when state and local governments are grappling with multi-billion dollar deficits. His letter explained that political engagement across the entire Jewish community is crucial to increasing access and resources for yeshivas during these difficult financial times. e all agree that helping yeshivas is of the utmost importance,” said Councilman Greenfield in his letter. “Sadly, that is not reflected in the voter registration of yeshiva parents. In some yeshivas as many as half of yeshiva parents are not even registered to vote. Simply put, this sends a message to my colleagues in government that yeshiva parents don’t care about yeshivas.” Councilman Greenfield went on to explain that the best way to combat that false perception and have government focus on the needs of yeshivas is to increase voter registration and participation in the political process. “If every yeshiva asks every yeshiva parent to register we can literally register tens of thousands of new voters,” noted Councilman Greenfield in his letter. “That achdus will send an unmistakable message to all elected officials.” To help facilitate this large-scale registration effort, Councilman Greenfield is partnering with TEACH-NYS, a leading educational advocacy organization committed to bringing resources back to private schools. Yosef Kanofsky, Director of Government

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Dershowitz Argues Judge’s Rush for Vacation Marred Borukhova Murder Trial BY D. B. HOOREN Celebrity lawyer Alan M. Dershowitz argued in an appellate hearing that the 2009 conviction of a Queens doctor for hiring a relative to fatally shoot her husband outside a Queens playground was marred by hearsay and a distracted judge who wanted to get to a tropical vacation.

Councilman David G. Greenfield wants yeshiva parents to vote . Programs at TEACH-NYS explained, “Having worked with Councilman Greenfield in his previous capacity as a leading education advocate, I know how important the issue of education is to him. This is a terrific idea and an exciting opportunity for yeshivas to increase their engagement with every level of government in order to advance the priorities of our yeshiva community,” said Kanofsky. Councilman Greenfield is requesting that yeshiva administrators add a question to their registration form, simply asking if parents are registered to vote. If the parents are not registered to vote, they will be encouraged to return the voter registration forms attached to their yeshiva enrollment forms. Via this simple method, thousands of yeshiva parents can register to vote. “In these difficult financial times, yeshivas cannot afford to have unregistered parents sitting on the sidelines,” Greenfield concluded.

r. Dershowitz, told a four-judge panel that his client, Mazoltuv Borukhova, was the victim of a judge who rushed the proceeding, and that there was no direct evidence that Ms. Borukhova paid a hit man, a key part of her conviction of first-degree murder. Mr. Dershowitz complained, that the hurried pace prompted Dr. Borukhova’s original lawyer, Stephen P. Scaring, to deliver “a terrible closing argument” during which he lost his place and train of thought. “You don’t make a decision that will affect people’s lives because you want to be sipping a piña colada,” Donna Aldea, the assistant district attorney defending the conviction, said the judge’s push for speed was motivated not by his vacation later that month but to prevent exhausted members of the jury from resigning; she also described Mr. Scaring’s closing as “eloquent.” Justice Robert J. Hanophy of State Supreme Court, who presided over the trial, declined through a spokesman to comment. The trial, which unfolded over seven months in a Queens courtroom, had provided a rare window into the previously obscure close-knit Bukharian Jewish community, where Dr. Borukhova and her husband, Dr. Daniel Malakov, an orthodontist, were respected as embodiments of immigrantsmade-good until their relationship turned deadly. The hearing returned to the spotlight a dark tale combining religion and vengeance that had riveted the news media and legal journals. Dr. Malakov and Dr. Borukhova had been embroiled in a long child-custody battle, and Dr. Borukhova was in the park the day Dr. Malakov was killed. He was killed execution-style as he stood with his 4-year-old daughter, Michelle, at a playground in Forest Hills in October 2007. Dr. Borukhova and a cousin, Mikhail Mallayev, who prosecutors said pulled the trigger, were both convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Dr. Borukhova’s brother, mother and three sisters attended the appellate hearing, staring blankly ahead as Mr. Dershowitz

Mazoltuv Borukhova, here in 2007, was sentenced to life for ordering the execution of her dentist husband. made his arguments. Dr. Malakov’s family sat in another row, with photos of him pinned to their chests. Mr. Dershowitz’s argument, lasting about 35, minutes was emphatic. “How was it,” he asked, “that Justice Hanophy forced defense lawyers to cram overnight to deliver closing arguments, while prosecutors had the whole weekend to prepare theirs?” He complained that Dr. Borukhova had not been allowed to answer any question that began with “why,” including why she bought a hidden tape recorder ahead of the murder and obsessively recorded private conversations. He insisted that there was no definitive money trail linking his client to the murder. Beyond the vacation, Mr. Dershowitz also complained repeatedly that Justice Hanophy had allowed hearsay to intrude in the trial, including a conversation in which Dr. Borukhova’s sister Sofia was purported to have warned Dr. Malakov’s father, Khaika, that his son would be killed if he did not return Dr. Malakov’s daughter, Michelle, to her mother, Dr. Borukhova. Ms. Aldea, the prosecutor, insisted that the conversation was relevant, and was part of an elaborate plan, concocted by Dr. Borukhova, to scare Dr. Malakov into bringing his daughter to the park and set him up for murder. She said the trial had proved Dr. Borukhova’s close association with the gunman, Mr. Mallayev, citing evidence that they had called each other no fewer than 90 times in the days leading up to the murder, after she learned she was losing custody of her daughter to her husband.

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Sept. 11 Memorial to Have Orthodox Assemblyman Limited Access for Years Supports Seven Year Old Teaneck Gymnast Over Shabbat The Sept. 11 memorial will open in the World Trade Center’s footprints by the 10th anniversary of the 2001 attacks, but for years afterward access will be limited to a set number of people and mourners will be surrounded on all sides by the noise of construction, the memorial foundation president said.

Assemblyman Gary Schaer has fired off a letter to USA Gymnastics, calling a decision not to allow a 7-year-old Orthodox Jewish gymnast to compete for an individual title at a states competition “unacceptable.” malya Knapp of Teaneck performed at the Level 4 States competition in Cresskill on Sunday, but her scores did not count toward any individual titles or rankings. The girls in her age group competed Saturday afternoon while Knapp Amalya and her family observed the Jewish Sabbath. Coaches at the U.S. Gymnastics Development Center in Leonia had asked USA Gymnastics - New Jersey to accommodate Amalya, but organizers said the best they could do was have her compete Sunday, without any prospect of a title. Schaer (, D-Passaic), the only Orthodox Jewish member of the New Jersey state Legislature, said he read about Amalya in The Record on Sunday and immediately penned a letter to Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics, the national organization. He strongly urged the organization to adjust its policies in order to “ensure all children in New Jersey are able to participate in your competitions.” "As New Jersey and the United States continue to try and include young people from all religious and racial backgrounds in our pluralistic society, making accommodation for religious observances must be among those efforts," Schaer wrote. "I'm sure you would agree about the critical importance in a child's life of both religious observance and athletic competition and that one should not come at the detriment of the

t will be years before the millions of people who want to visit the center have unfettered access to the memorial site, said Joe Daniels, president of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Ultimately, visitors will be able to approach the memorial and its green spaces and cobblestoned plazas from all sides. But for years visitors will be surrounded by construction of skyscrapers and a transit hub and may only use one entrance; organizers will observe strict capacity limits for safety reasons, Daniels said. Preliminary plans call for a limit of 1,500 visitors at a time. The foundation president, who presented details of the opening to a downtown Manhattan community board on Monday night, said that the first public visitors to the site would get spectacular views of the rebuilding. “When they look around, they are going to be seeing, column by column, floor by floor, the World Trade Center site being rebuilt,” Daniels told The Associated Press on Monday. “It’s the front-row seat of seeing the tallest building in the United States built.” The 1,776-foot 1 World Trade Center, formerly known as the Freedom Tower, is being built just northwest of the memorial site and won’t open until 2013. Hundreds of trees will still need to be planted, and cobblestones will need to be filled in to the 8acre memorial plaza after Sept. 11, 2011. A transit hub is under construction at the site until at least 2015, along with at least one other skyscraper planned for the site. A performing arts center initially was planned for

Assemblyman Gary Schaer other." Leslie King, a spokeswoman for USA Gymnastics, said that Amalya participated in the event, as outlined in the organization's rules and policies and reiterated that event organizers do their best to find competition dates that are convenient for all. "At times, these dates will conflict with personal commitments and other obligations for participants, but we do our best to provide alternate opportunities," King wrote in an e-mail. Chavie Knapp, Amalya's mother, said she felt encouraged by Schaer's letter. "I would like to be able to think, that just like any other child, she will be able to fulfill and maximize her potential," Knapp said. "It's hard to watch your child not be acknowledged for everything she's worked so hard for her over the last year, just because she's an Orthodox Jew. It's not fair." Had Amalya received an individual rank, she would have placed fifth in the state, Knapp said.

Ground Zero construction site the site. Daniels said visitors likely would not need hard hats to visit “Reflecting Absence,” the twin reflecting pools shaped in the footprints of the fallen twin towers and surrounded by parapets listing the names of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 2001 attacks and in the 1993 trade center bombing. The first visitors from the general public will be allowed in on Sept. 12, the day after a 10th anniversary ceremony at the site for invited guests. The “vast majority” of the 4 million to 5 million visitors expected to visit the memorial the first year are expected to get in, Daniels said. One corner of the memorial will remain under construction for some time after the opening, although it won’t prevent visitors from viewing the waterfall-filled pools. Daniels said that noise from the waterfalls might drown out the cranes and construction noise. “It’s created this absolutely beautiful white-noise separation” from the construction, he said.

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NEWS IN REVIEW

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NEWS IN REVIEW ISRAEL Olmert: I Surrendered Israeli Sovereignty over Kotel peaking Sunday in an interview with Channel Two, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that he had surrendered Israeli sovereignty over the Western Wall in negotiations with the PA. Olmert said he also surrendered Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley located along Israel’s eastern border. Olmert added that after all this, PA Chief Abu Mazen still refused to sign a peace agreement with Israel.

Site of Tomb of Zechariah Found he Israel Antiquities Authority has announced what it says is a major archaeological find. A Byzantine church with a large and beautiful mosaic floor was discovered at Hirbet Madras in the Judean coastal plain. Various scholars who visited the site believe it could mark the residence and tomb of the prophet Zechariah. In recent months an archaeological excavation was conducted at Hirbet Madras in the wake of an antiquities theft during which robbers attempted to breach and plunder an ancient

underground complex. Hirbet Madras is known as the site of a large, important Jewish community from the Second Temple period until its destruction during the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 135 CE.

Israeli Artists Set to Debut Album for the Gentile Ear sraeli artists are in the process of creating a compilation album intended for sale abroad, with the aim of familiarizing the gentile ear with Hebrew tunes. The album, called 'Mediterranean Grooves and Raw Sounds', is being produced by the label Audio Montage. It includes tracks by Carolina, Eyal Talmudi, a member of the hit band Balkan Beat Box, Boom Pam, Digital Me, The Ramirez Brothers, the hip-hop band Soliko, Tree, and Radio Trip. The album is set to debut at a festival in Israel dubbed "The First Israeli Groove Festival", which will host the numerous artists. It is set to be held at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv, with some of the musicians hitting the stage together for the first time.

Abbas: No Israelis in a Palestinian State hairman Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority (PA) said that when the PA becomes a state, no Israeli will be left, Muslim, Christian or Jew. Speaking at an event in Ramallah to mark the

birth of the prophet Muhamad, Abu-Mazen said, "We are ready for foreign citizens to supervise or be in the state but no Israelis."Abbas said he would not return to talks with Israel without a definite stop in settlement activity and recognition of international decisions calling for an Israeli return to the borders before 1967's Six-Day War. He said the government of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu renounced agreements made with the government of former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

shores until the problem is resolved,” Gaddafi said on Libyan television. Now is the time for PA Arabs to capitalize on the wave of Middle East revolts, he added. The purpose of the mass march would not be to declare war, but rather “to create a problem for the world,” Gaddafi explained. In the same speech, Gaddafi called on the Muslim world to unite against the nonMuslim world. The “Western world,” including the United States and Europe, has gone on the attack against the Islamic world, he said.

INTERNATIONAL

King Warned Obama Saudi Could Fund Egypt

Yemenis Stage New Protests to Oust Their President emeni police clashed Sunday with anti-government protesters staging a third-consecutive day of demonstrations calling for political reforms and the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Several thousand protesters, many of them university students, tried to reach the central square in the capital of Sanaa, but were pushed back by police using truncheons. Witnesses said several protesters were injured and 23 were detained by police in Sunday’s clashes. The protesters, chanting “people want to overthrow the regime”, tried to reach Hada square in downtown. Yemen is the Arab world’s most impoverished nation and has become a haven for al-Qaida militants. Critics accuse the government, which has little control outside the capital, of being riddled with corruption. The US finds itself in a delicate position in Yemen, where it is seeking to balance between democratic reforms and stability in a country that has become a key ally in the fight against Islamic militants.

Gaddafi to Arab 'Refugees': March on Israel ibyan dictator Muammer Gaddafi has called for a mass Arab march on Israel, in an attempt to force Israel into accepting Arab demands. He directed his call to Palestinian Authority Arabs and to the millions of Arabs who define themselves as “Palestinian refugees” that seek to “return” to Israel. “Fleets of boats should take Palestinians... and wait by the Palestinian

audi Arabia's King Abdullah told U.S. President Barack Obama that his country would prop up Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak if the United States withdrew its aid program. Abdullah told Obama not to humiliate Mubarak, who is under pressure from protesters to quit immediately. Obama's administration has wavered between support for Egypt in Washington's conflict with militant Islam and backing for Egyptians who have been protesting for weeks to demand Mubarak and his government quit. The United States has long nurtured its alliance with key ally Egypt, giving billions of dollars in aid as it seeks to influence affairs in a region whose autocratic rulers are struggling to contain social discontent. On January 28, the White House said the United States would review $1.5 billion in aid to Egypt. Officials later said no such review was planned currently.

Thousands in Protest against Far Right in Dresden housands have formed a human chain in Dresden to protest against a farright march on the 66th anniversary of the Allied bombing of the city in World War II. City authorities say 17,000 people formed the chain Sunday. News agency DAPD reported that they included Germany’s interior minister and Saxony’s state governor. Three waves of British and U.S. bombers on Feb. 13-14, 1945, set off firestorms and destroyed Dresden’s centuries-old Baroque City Center. Up to 25,000 people were killed. Deputy mayor Detlef Sittel says Dresden is remembering the victims while recalling “nights and days in which Warsaw,

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NEWS IN REVIEW Rotterdam and Coventry were earlier reduced to rubble by German bombers.” Farright groups have long sought to exploit the bombing. A few hundred neo-nazis gathered for their march at Dresden’s main station.

Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, said there was already cooperation with anti-terror warfare and missile threats but said there could be more done regarding strategic and intelligence cooperation.

Former Nazi Death Camp Changes Domain Name

Wikileaks Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

n official at the former nazi death camp of Majdanek says the memorial has switched its website from a Polish to a European domain name. Danuta Olesiuk, deputy director at Majdanek said Thursday that the memorial site changed its Internet address to www.majdanek.eu from www.majdanek.pl after a request from the government. Poland’s Culture Ministry appealed to Auschwitz and other nazi memorial sites in the country to change their domain names. Poles do not like to associate themselves with the camps built by the Germans on their soil during World War II. They fear being blamed for nazi war crimes.

Norwegian lawmaker says he has nominated WikiLeaks for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. Snorre Valen of the Socialist Left Party says the secretspilling website has promoted human rights, democracy and freedom of speech just like last year's winner, imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo. The 26-year-old legislator wrote on his blog Wednesday that WikiLeaks has exposed "corruption, war crimes and torture" through its releases of classified documents. He also cited disclosures of nepotism and corruption in Tunisia's presidential family, saying WikiLeaks "made a small contribution to bringing down" that regime. The prize committee typically receives more than 200 nominations. The nomination deadline for the 2011 prize was Tuesday.

Piles of Tires Dumped at Glasgow Jewish Cemetery lytippers have been slammed for turning a Jewish graveyard into a “junkyard”. Vandals dumped more than 30 tires beside a path at Sandymount Cemetery in Springboig Scotland. The Glasgow City Council has appealed to the public for help in finding the culprits. The burial ground is one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Scotland. Besides serving the local Jewish community the cemetery is also the resting ground for more 178 fallen heroes from the world wars - with 67 graves from World War I, 110 from World War II and one French war grave. The vandals have been slammed by local residents for showing little respect for the dead. As well as the stack of dumped tires, trash was littered throughout the cemetery. One resident said: “My friend’s father is buried there. The irreverence the people who dumped these tires has shown beggars belief. This is a cemetery; it’s supposed to be a place of eternal rest - not a junkyard.”

NATO Chief Calls for More Cooperation with Israel ATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen called for more cooperation with Israel during an official visit. Rasmussen, who met with Prime

Bahrain Steps Up Security amid Protest Calls ahrain’s security forces set up checkpoints and fanned out on patrols Sunday as opposition groups blanketed social media sites with calls to stage the first major anti-government protests in the Gulf since the uprising in Egypt. The wideranging clampdown appeared directed toward Bahrain’s Shiite majority — which had led the drive for Monday’s rallies — and reflected the increasing worries of the Sunni rulers who have already doled out cash and promised greater media reforms in an effort to quell the protest fervor. A prominent human rights activist predicted “chaos and bloodshed” if attempts are made to crush the planned demonstrations. The tiny kingdom of Bahrain is among the most politically volatile in the Gulf and holds important strategic value for the West as the home of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. Bahrain’s Shiites — accounting for nearly 70 percent of the population — have long complained of systematic discrimination by the ruling Sunni dynasty.

NATIONAL Former Vice President Quayle Calls on Obama to Free Pollard n an historic move that further solidifies a growing bi-partisan coalition that is urging the White House to free Jonathan Pollard, former Vice President Dan Quayle sent a letter to President Obama in which he called for a commutation of Pollard’s sentence. Quayle, who served with President George H. W. Bush from 1989-1993, urged the President to release Pollard, who has spent the past 26 years in a federal prison for passing classified information to Israel. Prior to becoming the 44th Vice President of the United States, Quayle served as a U.S. Senator and a U.S. Representative from Indiana. “I write this letter urging you to consider commuting the sentence of Jonathan Pollard,” wrote Quayle. “I believe that a life sentence for the crime committed is very extreme. Though his crime was very serious, I hope you will once again look very carefully at this pending request.”

Bloomberg Addresses Where He Was During December Blizzard ayor Michael Bloomberg addressed the controversy surrounding his whereabouts during the December blizzard, after the Wall Street Journal published a story that essentially confirms that he was in Bermuda during the storm. The mayor reiterated that where he goes when he does not have a public schedule is private and that he is not required to disclose his whereabouts. “The mayor has to be able to have a private life and not disclose where he is,” said Bloomberg. “We’ve set up a policy day one, we’re going to tell you whenever there’s a public event. Bloomberg said that he has never deputized anyone to be mayor while he was away. He said that he pays for lodging and food for the police escort whenever he is traveling for personal reasons. He went on to say that there will be no compromise on legislation that is making its way through the City Council that would require the mayor to notify the City Clerk whenever he leaves the city.

Lawsuit on Hamas Slayings Lingers in US Court long and tortuous case over whether the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority can be forced to pay more than $116 million for a Hamas terrorist attack that killed a US citizen and his wife may be coming to an end. It's been nearly 15 years since a machine-gun attack by Hamas militants killed US citizen Yaron Ungar and his pregnant wife, Efrat, as they drove home from a wedding in Israel. Their relatives sued in American courts under a statute allowing US citizens and their estates to seek damages for overseas acts of terrorism.

New York Public Library Gets a $50M Facelift for 100th Birthday hat did the The New York Public Library get for it's 100th birthday? A $50 million renovation. The three-year project is finally complete, and now one of New York's most grand and iconic buildings is spic and span for the big day. So what did the facelift entail? A crew cleaned all the buildings' white marble and also repaired more than 7,000 areas of deteriorated facade, while the Fifth Ave. building's roof, sculptures and window frames were also restored. The new facade was unveiled Wednesday and there will be a ceremonial party on the NYPL's actual birthday, May 23rd. The structure was completed in 1911 and is located at Fifth Ave. and 42nd St.

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Reb Mendel Reichberg, Z"TL, the Eldest Son of Polish Tzadikim

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FILM: March 10-16, 15th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival at the Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, NYC (except where noted). The 2011 slate of films includes critically acclaimed and award-winning films, as well as classic feature films and documentaries presented by filmmakers from differing global perspectives. For a full listing of films and ticket information, please visit: www.sephardicfilmfest.org.

MUSEUMS: National Museum of American Jewish History

Reb Mendel Reichberg restored many ohalim throughout Poland including that of Rabbi Elimech of Lijensk (top) and that of Yechezkel Halberstam in Shinava.

BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER This week marks the shloshim of Reb Mendel Reichberg, whom many consider the eldest son of the tzadikim of Poland. This honorarium is in recognition of his work in restoring many holy gravesites throughout Poland. here is a custom of building monuments over the graves of family members that goes back to biblical times, as we see when Abraham buys the Maarat Hamachpela in Hebron for his wife Sarah. Today the tradition can be seen in the cemeteries that mark almost every place where Jews have lived. In Poland, with its thousand year history of Jewish habitation, Jewish cemeteries dot the landscape at about 1,500 locations. During the Shoah and while Poland was under the thumb of the Communists, many of the cemeteries were either destroyed or fell into bad disrepair. While most of the exact locations of private graves were lost over time the gravesites of famous tzadikim that had been visited by thousands were ingrained into community memory. Since the end of the communist era in Poland there has been a resurgence of the Jewish community. With that resurgence came a sense of responsibility to those that remained in Poland along with the rebuilding of the living community they started to rebuild the cemeteries to honor the past generations. But there was one exception that stood out and often fought against tremendous odds to resurrect that heritage even during the communist era and beyond. That exceptional person was Reb Mendel Reichberg. Mr. Reichberg was born in Bochnia, near Krakow Poland in the year 1922. He survived the Holocaust as a young man being forced to work for the nazis first in the local ghetto, then the Plaszow concentration camp and participated in the death march from Auschwitz into Germany, from where he was liberated. After the war, he made his way back to his home town where he had witnessed mass murders of fellow Jews. Even then he went to work marking the graves that he could identify including a mass grave that he had been forced to dig. Soon afterwards he moved to the US and over the years he repaired over 15 tombstones and personally paid for 50 new ones. While he started with his hometown of Bochnia, Reb Mendel, realized that there

were many other graves that needed repair. Realizing that he could not repair the whole of Poland he took it upon to do as much as possible for the tzadikim of Poland. His first, and to him the most important project, was that of Rabbi Elimelech Weissblum, zt"l (1717-1787), Lijensker (Lijask) Rebbe and author of Noam Elimelech. During the Shoah, the Germans maliciously razed the Ohel to the ground and contemptuously opened the tzaddik's tomb. The body of the Noam Elimelech was uncovered. He had died in 1787, more than 150 years earlier. Apparently, the body was in perfect condition, flawlessly preserved by nature. As the tzaddik's opene eyes stared at the perpetrators, penetrating their very souls, sheer terror took hold of them and they fled in panic. Local legend has it that they lost their minds. The Germans never dared to tamper with the grave again and, in fact, never again did they return to the cemetery, which became a safe haven for Jews for the remainder of the war. Reb Reichberg built the Ohel (mausoleum) over the grave as well as a fence surrounding the entire cemetery. If this had been the only project that Reb Reichberg had done in Poland, he would have been eligible for every honor that could be heaped upon him, but he did not stop there. he built ohalim for tzadikim in Alexander, Bochnia, Brigel, Dinov, Dombrova, Gribov, Lanzut, Lublin, Ropshitz, Radashitz, Reisha, Rimanov, Sanz, Shiniva, and Tutshin. In some cases he not only built on ohel for a tzadik but he also fenced in the cemetery and even paid for a Polish caretaker. Repairing the graves though was not the end of the story for Reb Mendel. In an interview in his nondescript travel agency in Borough Park he told me that if we ignore the graves of our forbears in Poland, there soon will be nothing left and they would build apartment buildings on the cemeteries. It was in the 70’s that he started bringing Jews on pilgrimages to Lezajsk. The first year only 8 people made the difficult trip. Every year the numbers grew until last year, the last time Reb Reichberg was able to make the trip, he was joined by more than 10,000 Jews from all over the world. Today restoring the cemeteries in Poland and other countries of Eastern Europe that had been devastated during and after the Shoah is nothing new. There are many organizations that have taken up the call but it was Reb Mendel Reichberg that led the way. Reb Mendel Reichberg passed away last month, survived by his widow, six sons, three daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He leaves behind a legacy an example of honoring our forbears that will last forever. He will surely be met in the world to come by the many great tzadikim of whose graves he has restored.

Steps from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, the National Museum of American Jewish History is dedicated to chronicling the American Jewish experience. On the Museum's second floor, "Choices & Challenges of Freedom" (1945-Today), visitors have the opportunity to use video recording booths and tell their stories, share their traditions, or talk about their ancestors. Among the stories which visitors have recorded in the "It's Your Story" booths are those about Sephardic heritage, mitzvahs, holiday customs and family dinners. 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia (215) 923-3811

ON STAGE: Through March 20: “The Whipping Man” by Matthew Lopez opened this week at the Manhattan Theatre Club City Center Stage I, 131 W. 55th St. This suspenseful, searing new play, portrays a unique celebration of Passover in the South just after the Civil War triggers a re-examination of the horrors of slavery in America. Performances are Tuesday and Sunday evenings at 7 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., and weekend matinees at 2 p.m. For tickets, $80, call CityTix at (212) 581-1212 or visit www.nycitycenter.org. Till March 5th: “Long Story Short” at the Helen Hayes Theater In this play, Colin Quinn takes audiences through his version of the history of the world in 75 minutes. From his personification of Caesar as the original Italian mobster to his complaints about Ancient Greece and Antigone giving way to Costco and Snooki, Quinn uses satire to take on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that toppled the world's most powerful nations. Visit telecharge.com or call Telecharge at 212 239 6200 for tickets. “The Road to Qatar” is a musical play that shows what happens when two American musical theatre writers are commissioned by the Emir of Qatar to create the first American musical to premiere in the Middle East. Visit yorktheatre.org or call 212935-5820 for details.

LECTURES: Feb 22 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM “40s & 50s:Discovering Your Professional Mission: A workshop for Professional Singles” Sponsored by American Friends for Magen David Adom JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave and 76th St Visit www.jccmanhattan.org or call 646-505-5708 for more info.

Feb 20 2011 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM “Resilience in Tough Times: Coping Mechanisms from Our Tradition” at the Park Slope Jewish Center 1320 8th Ave, Brooklyn For more info, log onto jcprograms.org/connect-to-care or call(212) 632-4602 Organization: UJA-Federation of NY’s Connect to Care at JBFCS Free

Concert and Celebration: Sunday, March 6, 5:30 pm Celebration 18: Chabad of the Upper East Side's Chai Anniversary Auction & Concert featuring Avraham Fried at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, NYC The chairman of the evening is Peter Schwalbe; Guests of Honor are Deborah & Joseph Aronow; and Parents of the Year are Kim & Jonathan Kushner. There are 58 amazing raffle prizes in the auction, including a Hawaii vacation, diamond jewelry, an iPad and much more! To view the prizes or buy entrance tickets please visit: www.chabaduppereastside.com

Sunday, March 20, 5:00 pm Chabad of the Upper East Side invites you to Purim in the Wild West at PS158-1458 York Ave., NYC Featuring a western style buffet dinner, the "Cowboy Keith" show, western games and activities, masquerade and much more! $36 adult/$12 child./$75 family RSVP: 212-717-4613 or online at www.chabaduppereastside.com

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Mazal Tov Times Chai-18 “We didn’t make a conscious decision to have 18 children,” said a Jerusalem mom who belongs to the Belz Hasidic movement. “They came one by one – thank G-d.” This 44-year-old mom, we only know as Rivkah, just had her 18th child, who incidentally, was born an uncle. Another point for pride for this super mom/grandma – her 18 children are divided equally between the two sexes: Nine girls and nine boys. Rivkah wears a bracelet stamped with the names of her children, with a few more spots for future additions…. “I used to think the more kids you have – the more stressed the parents. Today I see that people who have fewer children are more stressed than me. Children aren’t a reason for hardship or anger. It all depends on the person and how much he works on his or her character. “I believe that you need to get up every morning and thank God for each and every soul he has given us. They are all healthy and whole, and that only gives me strength, it doesn’t take it away.”

Sandler is a Star with a Star On the heels of his new movie “Just Go With It” and under the heels of Hollywood tourists and residents, comes a newly placed star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to honor Adam Sandler. His is the 2,431st star awarded on the famous walk Adam Sandler in front of the W Hollywood Hotel. During his acceptance speech, his daughters stole the show, saying,”I love my Daddy!” Judging by the box office, they are not the only ones... The new romantic comedy has taken first place in Canada and the US, earning 31 million for Sony Corp.

Streisand’s Kin Hopes His Case Will Win Even with her powerful vocal chords, Barbra Streisand may not be able to convince Israel to accept her cousin’s request to make aliyah. Dale Streisand’s appeal to make the Holy Land his land Barbra Streisand has been rejected because his Facebook page shows that he had been previously involved in Christian missionary activity. The interior minister can prevent a Jewish person from making aliyah under the Law of Return if they "work against the Jewish people" or have been proven to have converted from Judaism. Streisand, 57, has lived in the Philippines for the last year, since he moved there to get married. His wife is pregnant and he said that he wants the baby to be born in Israel. He has since created a new Facebook page that features an Israeli flag as his profile picture, is friends with Chabad of the Philippines, is newly religious and is studying Jewish texts.

For Sale David Zarin, president of Zarin Fabrics and stepson of Jill Zarin, a main personality on The Real Housewives of New York, is putting up his prewar home at 12 W. 72nd St. for David Zarin

sale. The asking price for the two bedroom co-op is $1.395 million.

From Friend to Stalker Mark Zuckerberg’s billions may make him seem pretty godlike, but to a California man claiming to be reaching out in an attempt to save his ailing mother, Pradeep Manukonda, Zuckerberg IS the Mark ALL POWERFUL. In Zuckerberg his letters to the billionaire, he writes, “At present I am looking at almighty for the help and I see you as my almighty.” In addition to sending letters, the stalker also shows up to his home and his office, sends him flowers, and even sends messages through a modern-day social network called Facebook!

Worth Waiting For “Spielberg is in the building!” was the phrase spoken into walkie-talkies throughout the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Thursday to signal the start to the festivities at the EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Steven Spielberg Fund event. Apparently, organizers did not want the presentation to begin until the highly esteemed Steven Spielberg was in place. Undoubtedly one of the most influential film personalities in the history of film, Spielberg is perhaps Hollywood's best known director and one of the wealthiest filmmakers in the world. He has countless big-grossing, critically acclaimed credits to his name, as producer, director and writer.

“Vidal Sassoon: The Movie” Looks Good Vidal Sassoon’s real “rag to riches” tale is told in a newly released feature documentary titled “Vidal Sassoon: The Movie”. He began as an orphan in Jewish East London and made it to international success with his hair Vidal Sassoon styling scissor wizardry, marketing savvy and celebrity status. In the newly released 93 minute documentary, the camera follows him through key locations of his youth: the orphanage where he was sent after his father left; the synagogue where he sang in the choir; the streets where he fought against Oswald Mosley and his followers in their post-war fascist rallies. As a stylist, Sassoon, now 83, focused on geometric shapes and angles that literally changed the way women look, and ushered in the social revolutions of the 60's. His slogan, "if you don't look good we don't look good" became a famous catch phrase for the entire beauty industry.

From the Mike to the Bike Spotted: Saturday Night Live new anchor Seth Meyers participating in the

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s Cycle for Survival indoor cycling fund-raising event about ten days ago. Wearing a teeshirt that read “Cycle for Survival”, Meyers pedaled hard for the cause at Equinox Graybar on Lexington Avenue. So far, the event has raised $75 million to battle cancer. Founder of the organization, Jennifer Goodman Linn, is proud to say that 100 percent of the money goes directly to research.

He Left Jackson for Clinton The snow at Jackson Hole may not have melted, but it seems that Marc Mezvinsky’s heart is certainly warming back up to his wife Chelsea Clinton. He is back from his extended solo ski trip Marc Mezvinsky and was seen back in New York with Clinton this past weekend having a romantic dinner for two.

Lohan Tweets a Political Message Tweeted: Actress Lindsay Lohan sent out a political message to her multitude of fans: “I pray Egypt sets the trend for its neighbors to create peace with Israel and the Lindsay Lohan entire region,” Nice, Lindsay, The Jewish Voice votes no wristslapping for this latest move.

A Colder Draft Most of us like a cold beer in a frosted glass mug, but Mayor Bloomberg has revealed that he likes a few cubes of ice in his brew as well. We are not sure if this is an old habit or if it’s been inspired by the abundant snowfall, which has caused Hizzoner many a problem this winter.

HUMOR

Aunt Zelda’s Rules for Jewish Living... 1. Never take a front-row seat at a bris. 2. If you can't say something nice, say it in Yiddish. 3. The High Holidays have nothing to do with marijuana. 4. Pork is forbidden, but a pig in a blanket makes a nice hors d'oeuvre. 5. Always whisper the names of diseases. 6. Never leave a restaurant empty-handed. 7. The important Jewish holidays are the ones on which alternate-side-of-the-street parking is suspended. 8. A bad matzoh ball makes a good paperweight. 9. Without Jewish mothers, who would need therapy? 10. If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it. But if you can, make sure you tell everybody what you paid. 11. The only good thing more important than a good education is a good parking spot at the mall. 12. It's not whom you know, it's whom you know that had a nose job. 13. WASPs leave and never say good-bye. Jews say good-bye and never leave. 14. Israel is the land of milk and honey; Florida is the land of milk of magnesia. 15. If you don't eat it, it will kill me. 16. Anything worth saying is worth repeating a thousand times. 17. Next year in Jerusalem. The year after, how about a nice cruise? 18. Spring ahead, fall back, winter in Miami. 19. Laugh now, but one day you'll be driving a big Cadillac and eating dinner at four in the afternoon. 20. There comes a time in every man's life when he must stand up and tell his mother that he is an Adult. This usually happens at around age 45.

THE WEEKLY SUDOKU How to play Sudoku? One simple rule: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 TIPS FOR THE BEGINNER SUDOKU PLAYER • Make sure you have some free time ahead. • Resist the temptation of guess and use logic instead! • Solving time for the Sudoku is typically from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on your Soduku skill and experience, so don’t quit if you’re Sodukuing for 5 minutes and getting nowhere. • Use a pencil, you will make mistakes.

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MK RABBI CHAIM AMSELLEM, SHAKING UP THE ORTHODOX COMMUNITY IN ISRAEL Continued from Cover raised the ire of the powerful ultra-Orthodox Shas Party, which is heavily dominated by the Lithuanian influences of such parties as the Agudas Yisroel and Degel HaTorah and now, Rabbi Amsellem is considered person

_____________________ Rabbi Amsellem: “They are ready and want to convert and live according to Torah to a certain degree. I ask you, what did the rabbis of our past do? We caused assimilation among these people. If we say no, you can’t convert, what happens?” _____________________ non-grata in their tightly knit circles. Rabbi Amsellem was officially ejected from the Shas party subsequent to the interview he granted to the Israeli daily Maariv in which he was highly critical of his party and its leadership. The official Shas newspaper even went so far as to describe Rabbi Amsellem as “Amalek,” the biblical embodiment of all evil. He spells out his views on conversion in the book he spent four years researching entitled, "Zera Yisroel" (Seeds of Israel) and its content is aimed at easing the problems of conversion in Israel among those who immigrated to Israel under the Law of Return from the former USSR and other countries. Born in Algeria in 1959 to a Sephardic family, Rabbi Amsellem made aliyah to Israel in 1970. He has also served as rabbi of Sharsheret and Netivot in Israel and as a congregational rabbi in Geneva. He was first elected to the Knesset in 2006, and retained his seat in the 2009 elections, having been placed 10th on the Shas list. He obtained rabbinical ordination through former Chief Sephardi Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, who also served as his personal mentor. A renowned Talmudic scholar and foremost halachic authority, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef currently serves as the spiritual leader of the Shas political party in the knesset and his halachic responsa are highly regarded within Orthodox circles and are considered binding in many communities, among whom he is regarded as "the most important living halachic authority."

“The great tragedy” for Rabbi Amsellem on a personal level in his campaign of late has been his being “cut off,” he says, from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef who he has known since he was 17 and who had brought him into the Shas party. Rabbi Amsellem has also enjoyed open access to his mentor until he began speaking out against Shas positions. “The moment I offended them, a wall was created between us,” he said with sadness, blaming a small coterie of followers close to Rav Ovadia who influence his thinking and keep him isolated. While in New York, Rabbi Amsellem was the featured speaker at a widely-attended luncheon at the UJA Federation of New York, hosted by the Mission of the Commission on the Jewish People, Task Force on Hareidim in Israel. According to an article by Gary Rosenblatt in The Jewish Week, Rabbi Ansellem, told those gathered at the UJAFederation that those who have lauded him for his “progressive ideas” have it wrong. “I try to explain that my ideas are not progressive, they are halachic positions based on a long tradition of applying the Torah” to real situations, he said. “When academics tell me they try to view Jewish problems through a social lens, I tell them I have a Torah lens, and that provides the answers.” Steven Fleischer, Task Force Chairman

Rabbi Chaim Amsellem at the UJA Federation of New York luncheon. quate services to poverty stricken communities. These sentiments were echoed in a December 29th article in the New York Times that indicated that there is deepening worry about “whether Israel can survive economically if it continues a culture of not

Rabbi Chaim Amsellem, Gabe Zetouinie and Rabbi Nissim Elnecave. noted that the late Prime Minister David Ben Gurion had approved government stipends in 1940 for 400 scholars to spend their time learning. Today, there are more than 60,000 Hareidi men, or about 60 percent of the Hareidi population, receiving such stipends in Israel, causing a deleterious effect on the Israeli economy that has resulted in inade-

Rabbi Eli Abadie (with hat) posing with the proud supporters of Rabbi Chaim Amsellem. Left to right: Isaac Hazan, Morris Bennun, Gaby Khezrie, Victor Tawil, and Salomon Bendayan. unity leaders at the event.

working.” “The reality is that a large portion of society is studying Torah and they cannot support themselves. This standard did not exist in the life of Jewish communities around the world,” said Rabbi Amsellem. “There was always a small group who devoted themselves to Torah study, but scholars supported by the community were the exception.” According to Rabbi Amsellem, it was the tradition of even the greatest rabbis to earn a living with some kind of trade. “The reality in all of the Jewish communities around the world is people work and rabbis were business people who practiced medicine, were scientists, astronomers and involved in every occupation. This was the reality everywhere. People who studied Torah also supported themselves,” he said, citing the writings of the Rambam as an example. He also mentioned that Talmud lists more than 70 professions appropriate for those who learn Torah. “Men in the Sephardic community knew how to combine Torah study with parnassa (livelihood) and it is not a coincidence that the Talmud teaches us that a father is responsible to teach his son a profession.” Rabbi Amsellem is a staunch advocate of Hareidim serving in the military and enrolling in vocational training classes in order to acquire skills required for professions that will allow them to engage in gainful employment. Rabbi Amsellem has eight

children, two of whom have already served in the military. He is currently planning to form a new political party that will encourage Hareidim to fulfill their required military service and join the workforce. “If you love Israel, you have to make a contribution to the country that supports you. According to halacha, we are supposed to solve problems, not create them,” said Rabbi Amsellem, who insists that those who exhibit exceptional academic abilities in Torah study along with the leadership skills of a Torah scholar should be supported. “But everyone else should combine Torah study with work. Otherwise in Israel we are polarized. The system has become ugly.” Sephardic community member Salomon Bendayan helped sponsor the rabbi’s visit. He and some successful businessmen from the Sephardic community are planning to gather in Israel next month to launch Am Shalem (A People United), a non-political, educational organization that will promote Rabbi Amsellem’s social platform, with the goal of fostering Jewish unity, according to the Jewish Week. Bendayan said he wants to create an educational center in Israel that will provide high-quality secular educational opportunities for yeshiva students to promote their transition into the work field. He told the Jewish Week that he only met Rabbi Amsellem three months ago but had previously followed his work. “I was motivated by what he has been saying, and I was sickened by the level of separation among Jews.” Rabbi Amsellem has also spoken out forcefully in favor of easing the conversion process for Israelis from the former Soviet Union. More than 1 million people from the former Soviet Union were admitted to Israel under the Law of Return but more than 400,000 of them do not meet the halachic requirements of being considered Jewish because their mothers were not of Jewish ancestry. These individuals are citizens of Israel serve in the military and pay taxes. According to Rabbi Amsellem, they have assimilated into Israeli society but they cannot marry (Israel has no civil marriage), and they are not being permitted to convert. Sources in Israel reveal that the prohibition against marrying has seen a great majority of these new immigrants living in common law relationships with Israeli women sans the benefits of legal marriage. This scenario of course, raises the volatile issue of creating "mamzerim" (illegitimate children) and the attendant halachic ramifications thereof. “They are ready and want to convert and live according to Torah to a certain degree,” said Rabbi Amsellem. “I ask you, what did the rabbis of our past do? We caused assimi-

February 18, 2011 lation among these people. If we say no, you canâ€™t convert, what happens?â€? A Jewish boy brings home a nice girl who fasts on Yom Kippur, keeps Passover and Shabbat and kashrut. After a time, after encouragement from his father, the boy asks her to marry him and they learn the mother is not Jewish. The father tries to break them up. We have manufactured a new group that is not Christian, not Muslim and not Jewish. There are more than 400,000 people in this category." Rabbi Amsellem continued, â€œI am an expert on conversion and I believe that there must be a solution for those who reside in Israel, who came to Israel under the Law of Return, who serve in the military, and live by halacha.â€? The escalating scrum that currently swirls around Rabbi Ansellem's positions on these

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hot button issues has prompted responses from those in the Orthodox world who maintain a different view. Commenting on the conversion issue, Rabbi Avi Shafran, Director of Public Affairs of the Agudath Israel of America said, "The position of the recognized Torah leaders and arbiters of the generation are what determine halacha regarding contemporary issues. If those religious leaders feel that a conversion system's standards are sub-par, then that alone makes it an ill-conceived venture. All Jews have to realize that it is counterproductive to Jewish integrity and unity to have people among us who are considered "Jews" to some of us but not to others. Only the highest common denominator of conversion standards can ensure that a convert, as he or she deserves to be, is recognized as a Jew by all other Jews." Responding to Rabbi Amsellem's posi-

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According to Amsellemâ€™s plan, many more haredim will be passing through the gates of the IDF induction center.

tion on the cessation of government stipends to those learning in kollel and not seeking employment, Rabbi Shafran said, "I do not live in Israel and so I cannot speak authoritatively about social issues there, but what I do believe is that Israel's ultimate security doesn't rest on military might, and that the Torah study of Jews in the Holy Land is crucial for the protection of the entire populace. Some may feel that Israel's army and weapons are invincible and what matter in the end. A believing Jew, however, perceives that what truly protects Israelis and Jews everywhere is our merit in heaven. And Torah study is one of the most powerful of such merits." Taking aim at the media for their role in creating divisiveness and fomenting unrest amongst various religious factions of Jews in Israel, Rabbi Shafran said, "Much of the problem is exacerbated (if not created whole) by the media. As an American organization,

Agudath Israel of America isn't really in a position to address it, other than to point out that it is a common occurrence for the media in Israel and in the U.S. to misrepresent the religious community in Israel, but the media, by their nature seek conflict and strife, and that isn't likely to change, unfortunately." He suggested that personal encounters amongst Jews of various stripes might well serve as a deterrent to the campaign of alienation. "Concrete change will come about despite the efforts of those who seek to sell papers or who hate religious Jews. It will come when Jews "on the street" meet other, different "Jews on the street" and recognize their commonality. There are religious "outreach" groups in Israel that seek to bring that about, and have succeeded in breaking down barriers between Jews. Their work, and individuals' determination to copy it in their personal lives, I think, is the most powerful boon to Jewish unity."

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Exciting Recipes from TheJewishHostess.com So many women in the Jewish community are renowned for their gracious hostess skills. Their tables are set beautifully, their cooked food and intricate delicacies are formed with taste and grace, and their homes are perfect models of expert entertaining. Marlene Mamiye, founder of chic website The Jewish Hostess, recognized this treasure trove of talent amongst many of her peers and wanted to share their expertise with others. arlene says, “I wanted a place where Jewish women can go to share and inspire one another with recipes, tabletop tips and hosting ideas, so I created The Jewish Hostess, an online community that celebrates tradition with a modern twist.” With the brightest, boldest and most cheerful pictures one can imagine, color bursts from the online pages of this site. There, you can easily find recipes that will inspire your next meal. Here is a perfect one for a cold winter’s night.

SHEPHERD’S PIE It was sent in to The Jewish Hostess by Esther Mosseri who said, “It’s a great warm winter dish. All you need is a salad, and you have a complete meal!” • 1 lb chopped meat (or ground turkey) • 1 onion finely chopped • 4 servings of mashed potato flakes prepared according to box • Allspice • Cinnamon • Paprika • Salt and pepper 1. Sauté the onions in a little oil until soft sprinkle with salt and pepper 2. Take out half and combine with potato

mixture 3. Put chop meat in pan with onions and brown sprinkle with some allspice and a drop of cinnamon and salt and pepper 4. Then start layering in a sprayed Pyrex, first with half of the potato mixture, then all of the meat, then the remaining potatoes. 5. Sprinkle top with paprika and bake in 375 degree oven for 45 min uncovered. (For more inspiration, check out the quick video by Gordon Ramsay on the Jewish Hostess website. Notice how he doesn’t measure, but adds a few more ingredients for extra flavor. Of course delete his cheese addition (!!!), but use the video as a reference for endless Shephard’s pie possibilities.)

And for dessert…

Chocolate Almond Biscotti (Sent in to Marlene Mamiye at the Jewish Hostess by Esther Serouya) In Italian, the word “biscotto” means “biscuit” or “cookie.” The root words “bis” and “cotto” literally mean “twice” and “baked.” Bakers shape the dough into a log, bake it, evenly slice it into cookies (hopefully they stay in one long piece), and then toast and turn the cookies again until they are perfect. Biscotti have a great shelf life of at least a week, but they stay even longer if you seal them in an airtight container in the freezer. They are margarine and oil-free so treat yourself to one after dinner! Great to keep in

the freezer for an unexpected guest! • 1 1/2 cups whole almonds • 2 cups flour • 1 tsp baking powder • a dash of kosher salt • 1 cup sugar • 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips • 3 eggs • 2 tsp vanilla • 1 tsp almond extract 1. Place 1/2 cup of the almonds into a food processor, grind and set aside. 2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar. Add the almonds. With the paddle attachment beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extracts. Add chocolate chips and remaining almonds. 3. Shape into thin logs and place on greased baking tray. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven. When they are warm (not completely cooled), slice thin at a diagonal angle and re-toast for 5 minutes. 4. Keep in airtight container Log onto thejewishhostess.com to watch a video of an authentic Italian grandma knead her biscotti dough. She has all the time in the world and puts real love into that dough! Brings back memories…

Visit The Jewish Hostess at www.thejewishhostess.com for an eye-full of other treats and a bounty of exciting entertaining ideas! If you would like to contribute recipes, photos or entertaining tips to The Jewish Hostess, please email Marlene Mamiye at marlene@the jewishhostess.com.

Has Coke’s Secret Original Recipe Been Uncovered? The only secret more closely guarded than Kate Middleton’s wedding dress designer is the recipe for Coca-Cola, specifically, the ingredients in the mythic flavoring mixture known as Merchandise 7X. n Friday, This American Life reported that they came across a 1979 newspaper article that showed what seemed to be the original recipe for Coke. Buried on page 2B of the Feb. 18, 1979,

edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a columnist reported finding the recipe, written by hand in a pharmacist’s notebook – not so strange considering Coke was invented by pharmacist John Pemberton and originally sold in pharmacies. The notebook had allegedly been passed down by various pharmacists and was in the hands of Everett Beal at the time the column was written. Investigative reporter Mark Pendergrast, who wrote “For God, Country & Coca-Cola”

in 1993, told the radio program that “only two people at any given time know how to mix the 7X flavoring ingredient … it’s this carefully passed on secret ritual.” Pendergrast published a purported recipe for Coke in his book, but the company has always denied that it was accurate. ThisAmericanLife.org shares the recipe from Everett Beal’s book, and notes that all ingredients can be bought online.

Prepared Foods are Latest Profit Centers for Kosher Food Retailers

It’s a well-known secret amongst kosher retailers that prepared foods are “profitable and an important part of a kosher grocery store or supermarket.” At Brooklyn’s Pomegranate, the prepared food section is positioned near the entrance of the store and by all accounts appears to be the busiest section in the store. braham Banda, the store’s owner, says he invests a great deal into constantly improving his prepared foods, even

retaining a world-class chef to improve every one of his dishes. Upscale stores like Landau’s in Boro Park have also recently upgraded their prepared food sections in an effort to attract younger customers and to boost profits. In interviews with a half dozen retailers, Kosher Today has learned that the prepared foods section offers the retailers margins they do not realize in other sections of the store. One of the retailers said that prepared foods represent nearly 28% of his store’s revenues, up from 10% just five years ago. Other retailers gave figures of 15% - 25%. The retailers agree that they have experienced a dramatic increase in demand for a broad array of prepared foods by younger customers. “Their very busy lifestyle means that they will be dividing their week between home cooking, serving prepared foods, and eating out,” said one retailer. “We are also catering to a new generation of kosher food-

ies who covet themed prepared foods.” The retailers say that another significant change is the demand for a more diverse menu that goes beyond the traditional Shabbos foods. “I sell almost as much cholent on a Wednesday than I do on a Thursday or Friday, but the big news is how much of the exotic dishes I sell almost everyday” said one of the retailers. He admitted that markups often exceed 100% and are a good way to balance the tiny margins realized in other sections of the store. Some like Banda said that margins were still not great because of the high cost of research and development as well as labor. In mainstream supermarkets, there has been a major shift towards healthier prepared foods. Whole Foods Market has recently stepped up its prepared foods offerings. Its new “Health Starts Here” initiative plans to offer healthier pre-fab options, limiting addons such as refined flour, sugar, oil and

processed ingredients. If there is one complaint by kosher consumers it is that there are not enough “healthier” prepared food options. Convenience is a key driver for U.S. consumers who are increasingly turning to prepared foods purchased at the supermarket deli for in-home suppers, reports market research firm The NPD Group, whose recently released “DeliTrack” study finds easy at-home meals to be the top-ranked reason that consumers buy supermarket prepared foods. According to NPD’s “DeliTrack,” about one in five adults purchases a prepared food item in a typical week. When making prepared food purchase decisions, consumers’ top picks are chicken or turkey items, sandwiches, deli salads such as potato salad, and leaf salads. These four types of foods account for just over half of all deli-prepared food purchases. In kosher stores, the popular dishes include fish, dips, salads, and many side dishes.

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quality and well- timed entrance into the market has shown that even during a challenging economy, consumers are willing to trade up to the right brand.” According to 2010 data compiled from IMPACT, Crystal Head Vodka reached the one million bottle mark faster than Grey Goose, Belvedere and Choppin vodkas. Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, OU Kosher’s Vice President, Communications and Marketing, was gratified to “welcome Crystal Head Vodka to the ever-growing list of the high class vodka and liquor products that have gained OU certification in recent years.” The striking skull-shaped bottle celebrates the mystical legend of the 13 Crystal Heads possessed by tribal cultures such as Aztec, the Mayan and the Navajo and recalls the celebration of the Mexican “Day of the Dead” tradition. Rated 91 by The Tasting Panel Magazine, Crystal Head Vodka continues to gain distribution across the country and can be found in restaurants, clubs and bars as well as wine and spirit shops. Crystal Head Vodka can be enjoyed in its purest form, shaken over ice with a squeeze of lime, in a classic martini or in a variety of cocktails. For more information or to contact directly, please visit www.crystalheadvodka.com.

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Chevrolet Rolls Out Revamped C-Class Coupe to Limited-Edition Camaros Feature Two New Engines

Chevrolet used one heritage name when it introduced the 2012 Camaro ZL1 at the Chicago Auto Show. Chevrolet will introduce a limited edition Camaro model approximately every six months in an effort to generate buzz for the nameplate. n coming years, Chevrolet plans to reintroduce names synonymous with the Camaro's performance past. "Our plan is to keep evolving the Camaro," said Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer for the Camaro. "That is the beauty of the Camaro. It has so much of a rich heritage that we can put together the right combination of content. We have a lot of rich names to choose from." Chevrolet used one heritage name when it introduced the 2012 Camaro ZL1 at the Chicago Auto Show. The car will be powered by a supercharged aluminum-block 6.2-liter V-8 producing an estimated 550 hp. The name is taken from the 1969 Camaro ZL1, which had an aluminum block 440-hp 427-cubic inch V-8. "At the time, it was the fastest Chevrolet car ever produced," Oppenheiser said in an

interview at the show. Although Oppenheiser would not confirm it, Chevrolet is expected to offer a limited edition 2012 Transformers edition, linked to the Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie that opens in July. This spring Chevrolet will offer 500 replicas of the 2011 Camaro SS convertible pace car for the Indianapolis 500 race. Also, the limited edition Camaro

_____________________ Oppenheiser: â€œ Camaro has so much of a rich heritage that we can put together the right combination of content. â€? _____________________ Synergy model will return this spring. The model is aimed at V-6 buyers who want performance equipment at a lower price.

The all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class coupe will debut next month at the Geneva Auto Show and go on sale in the United States in September. The all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz Cclass coupe will debut next month at the Geneva Auto Show and go on sale in the United States in September. he two-door, four-seat coupe will be available as the six-cylinder C350 and the four-cylinder C250. "By extending the C-class portfolio, we are consciously targeting new customers," said Joachim Schmidt, head of sales and marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars. Mercedes-Benz is expected to add more C-class derivatives when the model is reengineered in 2013. The coupe's front end is similar to that

of the sedan, but the coupe has a lower silhouette and a narrow C-pillar. The coupe will have a new generation of telematics with large displays, a phone book transfer feature, Bluetooth wireless audio streaming and a USB interface in the center armrest. The coupe will be available with two new direct-injection gasoline engines mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. The 3.5-liter V-6 engine has 302 hp and 273 pounds-feet of torque. Average combined fuel economy is an estimated 22 mpg. The turbocharged 1.8-liter inline fourcylinder engine has 201 hp. Average combined fuel economy is an estimated 24 mpg.

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2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster: More Power and Faster Looks for the Baby Aston It’s almost as if Aston has taken a page from the Porsche 911 Guide to Model Proliferation in creating the V-8 Vantage S: start with a base car, add some power, and give it the looks of a more expensive model.

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“Aston Martin is committed to getting everything it can out of its models. When the results end up like this, you won’t hear any complaints.”

n fact, this Vantage S reminds us a lot of Porsche’s new 911Carrera GTS model, which provides Carrera S performance in a Carrera 4 body. The Aston packages a more powerful version of its V-8 with some of the V-12 Vantage’s aggressive bodywork.

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The V-8’s Advantage In the S, Aston’s 4.7-liter V-8 has been massaged to produce 430 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque, increases of 10 and 14. There’s a new single-clutch automatic, dubbed Sportshift II, which adds an extra ratio (for a total of seven) compared to the non-S V-8 Vantage. The new engine-and-transmission combo ought to improve on the last V-8 Vantage we tested with the sixspeed Sportshift transmission, which hit 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. A Sport button activates a quicker shift map and increases throttle sensitivity while also keeping the exhaust’s bypass valves open across a wider swath of the rev range. The automated transmission is standard (read: no available manual) because, Aston tells us, a majority of V-8 Vantage buyers opt for the paddle-shifted Sportshift automatic already. Chassis changes include a steering rack that’s quicker (15:1 versus the non-S car’s 17:1), and a suspension that has been recalibrated with new springs and dampers. The front brake discs are larger and now feature

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster six-piston calipers. Looks Fast, Top-Down Version The Vantage S, which is available as a

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and Gelman got out and ran off, leaving Mr. Fullerton with cuts to his neck. Hours later he carjacked Shelden Pottinger, 25, who had parked his Nissan Maxima outside a church on Eastern Parkway near Rockaway Ave. Gelman stabbed Mr Pottinger then sped off with him half-hanging out the window before forcing him out. The rampage came to an end at 9am on Saturday morning when Gelman slashed a 40-year-old man on the subway at the 96th St. and Broadway station on the Upper West Side. According to the New York Post Gelman had banged on the subway train driver’s door, yelling: ‘My girlfriend ruined my life’. When the driver refused to let him in, he attacked a random passenger on the No.2 line train. Police believe he got off the train at Times Square station then crossed over to an uptown No.3 train where he was grabbed by an army of armed officers. Gelman’s arrest brought to an end a frantic manhunt in which he played a game of cat and mouse with police who rushed to at least one sighting of him only to find he had already fled the scene.

Understanding the Muslim Brotherhood... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 analysts who are convinced that the Brotherhood is moving in a moderate direction and will only be further domesticated by participation in democratic politics. Yet the evidence for that supposition rests mainly on what the Brotherhood tells Westerners. What it says in Arabic is another story. In 2005, candidates for the Brotherhood took 20% of the parliamentary vote. Gamal al-Banna, Hassan's youngest brother, once told me they command as much as 40% support. Neither figure is a majority. But unless Egypt's secular forces can coalesce into serious political parties, the people for whom Islam is the solution won't find the fetters of democracy to be much of a problem. Write to bstephens@wsj.com

Bret Stephens: Deputy editor, editorial page, The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Stephens writes the Journal's "Global View" column on foreign affairs, which runs every Tuesday in the U.S. and is also published in the European and Asian editions of the paper. He is a deputy editorial page editor, responsible for the editorial pages of the Asian and European editions of the paper, the columnists on foreign affairs, and the Far Eastern Economic Review. He previously worked for the paper as an op-ed editor in New York and as an editorial writer in Brussels for The Wall Street Journal Europe. “Reprinted with permission of The Wall Street Journal © 200 (insert year article was published) Dow Jones & Company. All rights reserved.”

New Yorkers Want “Last In, First Out” OUT... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 37 way to evaluate teachers for mer it-based deci sions," voters are told. "Other people say that this law should be overturned and that teachers should be kept or laid off based entirely on merit, not tenure. They say that this last-in, first-out law will hurt schoolkids by forcing good, young teachers out of our public schools in favor of less-effective, longer-term teachers."

After hearing the dueling claims, 72 percent of voters said the law should be changed and only 26 percent said LIFO should be kept as is. Voters were asked if they were more or less likely to pull the lever for their representative in the next election, if he voted to keep LIFO. A solid majority -- 58 percent -said they were less likely to back the incumbent. Only 23 percent said they were more likely to vote for their legislator.

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University and the Yeshiva Science Olympiad, said that the 12 events in this year’s Olympiad will address various aspects of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and applications of engineering and technology. Teams consisting of 15 students in grades 9 through 12 will be required to answer a series of questions as well as build projects in advance based upon specified engineering requirements, and then test them. There is also a technical writing component called “Write It Do It.” In this section, Ms. Padwa explained, students pair up, with one person writing the specifications for an object and his or her partner building the object based on those specifications. “One of central components of the Olympiad is that teamwork is a requirement for almost all of the events, as it is in most scientific careers today. The Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances,” Ms. Padwa said. First, second, and third prize medals are awarded for each event. Overall trophies are given for teams that finish in first, second, and third place.

Dr. Schloss explained that a decade ago, observant Jewish students were not able to participate in the national Science Olympiad because it was traditionally scheduled on a Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath. In order that observant Jewish students could take part in this event, the Yeshiva Science Olympiad was instituted by Judy Oppenheim, associate director of the Yeshiva and Day School Division, in 2002. Information about the National Organization can be found at their web site, www.soinc.org, and information about the New York State Science Olympiad can be found at their web site, www.newyorkscioly.org. The Yeshiva Science Olympiad website can be found at www.regionalquizbowl.org/bje. Lander College for Men/Beis Medrash L’Talmud, located in Queens, N.Y., is committed to the pursuit of excellence in Jewish and academic studies in a personalized environment. Established in the fall of 2000, the purpose of LCM is to provide a superior college education for students committed to serious Beis Medrash learning in an atmosphere of Torah.

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Parshat Ki Tisa: From a High Roof BY RABBI DR. TZVI HIRSH WEINREB It is hard to sustain a spiritual high. Those of us who are committed to religious observance know that long periods of successful adherence to our standards are sometimes rudely interrupted by sudden, seemingly inexplicable lapses. Longenduring spiritual experiences yield to momentary temptations and vanish in a flash. xperts in the psychology of religion, some of them within our own Jewish tradition, understood this. They have warned us that the experience of closeness to God waxes and wanes comes and goes. It is a process of advance and retreat, of approach and withdrawal. The Sages of Talmud refer to this phenomenon with a telling metaphor: "From a high roof to a deep pit, me'igra rama le'bira amikta." Parents often witness this strange process in their children and are perplexed by it. A child commits himself to good behavior, cleans his room and does his other chores for months on end without complaint. Then, out of the blue, he fails to come home by curfew one evening, and a panic-stricken call to the police ensues. As a former psychotherapist, I can attest to the experience of all my fellow practitioners, especially those who deal with adolescents, of long periods during which the patient or client maintains a long streak of weeks of healthy adjustment, which are followed by moments of profound crisis. I remember well a teenager I saw early in my training, when I was thankfully still under the supervision of a senior professional. The young man, from an affluent family, was arrested after many incidents of shoplift-

ing. I worked with him and his family, and he seemed to have developed insight into his actions and great self-control. Months passed by, and then, one rainy night, I was summoned to the police station because he had shoplifted again. "From a high roof to a deep pit." In this week's Torah portion, Ki Tisa, we have a dramatic example of this puzzling phenomenon. For the past many weeks, we have read of a people making political and spiritual progress. They are freed from slavery. They witness wonders and miracles. They experience the revelation of the Almighty and the giving of the Law. They donate generously to the construction of the Tabernacle. They enjoy the manna, the "bread of heaven." And then, one fine day, their leader Moses returns a little late from his rendezvous with the Lord Himself, and the bubble bursts. Gone is the exhilaration of freedom, and gone are their cries of commitment to a new way of life. Yesterday: “We will do and we will heed.” (Exodus 24:7) Today: “Let us make for ourselves a Golden Calf.” (Exodus 32:1) In all of my years of Torah study, of carefully reading the weekly parsha, it is this sudden backsliding that confounds me more than any other narrative. And of course, I am by no means the first to be amazed by this rapid deterioration of commitment, by this utter transformation of a people from a faithful, grateful, self-disciplined folk into a wild crowd, dancing and singing in orgiastic enthusiasm around an idol. Every year, I attempt anew to resolve this puzzle to find an answer for myself and for those who looked to me to help them understand the Bible. This year, I find myself contemplating a new answer based upon a very unusual source. A few weeks ago, on January 8, 2011, the Wall Street Journal carried an essay by one

Amy Chua. The essay was entitled Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior. The author describes her own experience as a Chinese mother, and the strict expectations she has of her adolescent daughters. This column evoked strong reactions all over the world. Many believed that her approach was the correct one and represented a much-needed corrective antidote for the permissiveness of American parents. Others found her approach to be nothing short of cruel and even sadistic. While I personally found some of her prescriptions worthy of consideration, I believe that most of them are excessive. But in her article, she makes an astute remark that I find to be memorable and useful, despite, or perhaps because of, its simplicity. "Chinese parents understand that nothing is fun until you are good at it. And you can only be good at it if you work at it." We all would like our activities to be fun and our lives to be enjoyable. But the roads to fun and the paths to joy are effortful ones. Hard work and persistence are necessary in all fields of endeavor, and religion and spirituality are no different. They too require diligence and toil. No wonder, then, that we are capable of many months of perfect religious behavior, of adherence to the highest moral standards, and of spiritual edification. But it's hard work, as promises of "easy fun" often surround us and seduce us. There is an insight here that can help parents, teachers, and psychotherapist deal with the unpredictable shifts in the behaviors of those they work with. There is also a profound lesson here for those who look for an explanation of the Golden Calf episode in this week's Torah portion. The way of life that the Jewish people were just beginning to learn is a wonderful and rewarding one. But the wonder and the rewards, the fun, come only when we are

Summary of The Haftorah:

Haftorah Ki Sisa Melochim I - 18:1 his week's Haftorah relates the famous story of Eliyahu on Mt. Carmel. Around the year 3021 740 b.c.e. King Achav and his wife Ezevel ruled the 10 Tribes with an iron fist advancing the worship of idols throughout the kingdom. Eliyahu, the fearless servant of G-d, challenged Achav's hold on the people by demanding a showdown on Mt. Carmel between himself and the false prophets of the Baal. The scene is one of the more spectacular events recorded in the Navi. Eliyahu, displayed absolute trust in Hashem and challenged the false prophets of the Baal to a public refutation. In the end, just as Moshe's return proved the falsehood of the Golden Calf, so too, Eliyahu proved the falsehood of the belief in the Baal.

"good at it", when we work hard to perfect our lives. We all are well advised to be on guard against the promise of "easy fun". The Golden Calf took no work at all. The verse in Exodus 32:34 suggests that the Jews had to only cast their gold in to the fire and the Golden Calf effortlessly emerged. The Golden Calf imposed neither moral restrictions nor ethical standards. Just dancing and singing. Fun? Amy Chua teaches us that that's not fun. Having real fun in life requires that "you be good at it", good at life. And that takes work. To read more articles and essays by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hirsh Weinreb, visit his blog at www.ou.org/rabbi_weinreb.

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Diet Soda Tied to Stroke Risk, but Reasons Unclear BY D. B. HOOREN It's far from definitive proof, but new research raises concerns about diet soda, finding higher risks for stroke and heart attack among people who drink it every day versus those who drink no soda at all. he beverage findings should be "a wakeup call to pay attention to diet sodas," said Dr. Steven Greenberg. He is a Harvard Medical School neurologist and vice chairman of the International Stroke Conference in California. A simple solution, health experts say, is to drink water instead. Doctors have no chemical or biological explanation for why diet soda may be risky. It could be that people who drink lots of it also fail to exercise, weigh more, drink more alcohol or have other risk factors like high blood pressure and smoking. However, the researchers took these and many other factors into account and didn't see a change in the trend. "It's reasonable to have doubts, because we don't have a clear mechanism. This needs to be viewed as a preliminary study," said lead researcher Hannah Gardener of the University of Miami. But for those trying to cut calories, "diet soft drinks may not be an optimal substitute for sugar-sweetened beverages," she said. The numbers come from the Northern Manhattan study, which enrolled about

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“Diet soft drinks may not be an optimal substitute for sugarsweetened beverages.” _______________________________ 2,500 adults over 40 in the New York area from 1993 to 2001 through random phone calls. Half are Hispanic and one-fourth are black, making it one of the few studies to look at these risks in minorities, who have higher rates of stroke. Participants filled out a standard survey about their diets at the start of the study, and their health was tracked for nearly 10 years. In that time there were 559 strokes or heart attacks, 338 of them fatal. Daily diet soda drinkers (there were 116 in the study) had a 48 percent higher risk of stroke or heart attack than people who drank no soda of any kind (901 people, or 35 per-

One of the Diet Coke ads, supporting awareness for woman with heart health programs. cent of total participants). That's after taking into account rates of smoking, diabetes, waistline size and other differences among the groups. No significant differences in risk were seen among people who drank a mix of diet and regular soda. Earlier studies have tied diet and regular soda consumption to greater risk of diabetes and a group of weight-related problems called the metabolic syndrome. Some diet soda critics have suggested it can promote a sweet tooth, affecting behavior and how much of a person's diet comes from sugary sources rather than healthier fruits, vegetables and grains. These sorts of studies just observe groups of people and are not strong enough evidence to prove risk. "It's too preliminary to suggest any dietary advice," but other big studies should look at this question, Gardener said. Greenberg, of the stroke association, called it "a real-world" look at possible risk. Dr. Maureen Storey, senior vice president of science policy for the American Beverage Association, said in a statement that there is no evidence "that diet soda uniquely causes increased risk of vascular events or stroke." "The body of scientific evidence does show that diet soft drinks can be a useful weight management tool, a position supported by the American Dietetic Association. Thus, to suggest that they are harmful with no credible evidence does a disservice to those trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight." The beverage group's statement also noted researchers didn't adjust their results for family history of stroke. Gardener, the researcher, said that's not "a substantial weakness."

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Tel Aviv Study: Computer Games and Memory Improvement BY HILLEL FENDEL (ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM)

A study carried out at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center shows that certain computer games improve cognitive capacity better than others. he results of the study, which examined 155 subjects aged between 61 and 75, have been published in the latest edition of Neuro-epidemiology Journal. The study was overseen by Prof. Nir Giladi, MD, of the Center’s Department of Neurology. The purpose of the study was to check the oft-stated claim that cognitive training can result in cognitive gains in healthy older adults – and specifically, whether personalized computerized cognitive training provides greater benefits than those obtained by playing conventional computer games. For a three-month period, subjects were assigned to either a personalized, computerized cognitive training or to a computer games group. They engaged in three 20-

minute computer sessions each week. Cognitive performance was assessed before and after the three months by a neuropsychological assessment battery. The assessments found that both groups improved in cognitive performance – but in the personalized cognitive training group, the improvement was significant in all eight cognitive domains, while improvement in the computer games group was significant in only 4-6 domains The researchers stated that further studies are needed to evaluate the ecological validity of these findings. Prof. Giladi stated, “The research shows that computer exercises improve cognitive performance, apparently on the basis of exercises that require problem solving, decision making, providing speedy and correct responses, dealing with variable spatial data, [and more].” The games and exercises used in the research will be available to the public at a planned “computer games fair” at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Ichilov Hospital on February 28.

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Touro College to Co-Sponsor Yeshiva Science Olympiad Touro College’s Lander College for Men (LCM) and The Jewish Education Project (formerly Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York) will cosponsor the Yeshiva Science Olympiad on Sunday, March 6, 2011. LCM will also host the competition at its Queens campus in Kew Garden Hills, N.Y., marking the first time Touro has co-sponsored and hosted the event. he Yeshiva Science Olympiad is part of a national Science Olympiad designed to assess high school students’ abilities in science, technology, and engineering in ways that are rarely tested in a classroom setting. “It is vital to recognize and nurture young people who show unusual aptitude in the sciences,” said Dr. Moshe Sokol, dean of LCM. “We are both honored and excited about being a co-sponsor of such a significant event and we look forward to hosting _______________________________

“The Olympiad recognizes and rewards the best of our budding scientists, who will , have a profound impact on our world of tomorrow ” _______________________________ these talented young men and women on our campus.” LCM also sponsors the annual national Jacob Goldfinger Memorial Mathematics Contest and the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Competition, both designed for yeshiva high school students. “Through these

competitions, LCM seeks to identify the most talented yeshiva high school students around the country in order to cultivate their ability and interest in mathematics, science, and business,” the dean said. The Jewish Education Project is a notfor-profit organization that pioneers new approaches in Jewish education. Rabbi Dr. Martin Schloss, director of the Division of Day School Education of The Jewish Education Project, who has been a visiting professor at Touro College for many years, said that over the years, he has met with many of the students involved in the competition. “I’ve been extremely impressed by the depth of their knowledge and skills,” Dr. Schloss said. “The Olympiad recognizes and rewards the best of our budding scientists who will undoubtedly, have a profound impact on our world of tomorrow. The future of our world lies in our classrooms of today.” The 10 yeshiva schools competing in this year’s Yeshiva Science Olympiad are The Frisch School in Paramus, N.J.; Hebrew Academy of Long Beach-DRS Yeshiva High School of Boys in Woodmere, N.Y.; Ma'ayanot in Teaneck, N.J.; North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck, N.Y.; Ramaz School in Manhattan; SAR High School in Riverdale; Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls in Hewlett Bay Park, N.Y.; Torah Academy of Bergen County in Teaneck, N.J.; Samuel H. Wang Yeshiva University High School of Girls in Holliswood, N.Y.; and The Yeshivah of Flatbush. Linda Padwa, director of both the Science Education Program at Stony Brook

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New Yorkers Want “Last In, First Out” OUT New York state voters overwhelmingly oppose the "last in, first out" law, which forces schools to fire the most recently hired teachers during a budget crisis -- regardless of classroom performance, a new poll shows. f the 800 statewide respondents surveyed, 61 percent said they rejected the seniority-based LIFO policy while 37 percent supported it, according to the poll conducted for the advocacy group Education Reform Now. The opposition was broad-based -- 63 percent of men and 61 percent of women gave thumbs down, as did 60 percent of Democrats, 61 percent of Republicans and 66 percent of registered independent voters. And by a 2-to-1 ratio, New York City voters gave the LIFO policy a failing grade. "New York voters clearly understand the difference a good, effective teacher makes in the public-school classroom for schoolkids. And, it is exactly that sentiment that is driving voter support to change the current 'last in, first out' law," said pollster Neil Newhouse of Public Opinion Strategies, which conducted the survey from Jan. 29 to 31. "Voters want the best teachers teaching, regardless of whether they are veterans or rookies," Newhouse said. "Simply put, there is a statewide consensus that changing the system will be better for the kids." Mayor Bloomberg has pushed to scrap LIFO, arguing that layoffs based on seniority would disproportionately hurt schools with the most disadvantaged students because they employ more junior teachers. Influential allies of the mayor run Education Reform Now. Former city Schools Chancellor Joel Klein, now the CEO of News Corp.'s education division,

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_______________________________ is the group's chairman. (News Corp. also owns The Post.) Deep-pocketed financiers who support charter schools and other reforms to curb union power contribute to the group. The survey also asked: "Which do you believe would be better for the state's public-school students? To leave the last-in, first-out rule the way it is, or to change it to a merit-based system?" Nearly three quarters -- 74 percent -said move to a merit-based system. Only 23 percent said keep LIFO. The poll claims that opposition to LIFO and support for a merit-based layoff policy increased when voters heard more detailed arguments from both sides. "Some people say that LIFO law should be kept because it protects longerterm teachers against favoritism, nepotism, and inside deals from school ad ministrators, and because there isn't a proven

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PA Developer Vows to Uproot Trees Donated by JNF... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 and/or resources manufactured and/or originating from Israeli settlements towards achieving any of the objectives of this Agreement, or in relation thereto,” the clause reads. Included in the definition of “settlements” are Jewish communities located in Judea, Samaria, Gaza, the Golan Heights and

parts of Jerusalem restored to the capital following the 1967 Six Day War. On the website for Rawabi, however, there remains a section for prospective investors, business owners and residents named “Grow a Tree in Palestine.” The section, characterized by a photograph of a pine

tree branch bursting with pine cones in the sunlight, symbolizes the hope for growth and optimism for the future reflected in the rest of the site. “The Palestine of our parents’ generation was lush with fruit orchards and flowering trees – olive, oak, citrus, nut and evergreen

varieties ornamented the Palestinian landscape,” explains the developer in his description. “Today, however, the natural beauty of the land is being lost to the ravages of war, neglect, development and climate change.” Investors are encouraged to grow a tree in the area – without reference to species.

Security Council, hangs directly over the East Side’s FDR Drive, while an exit ramp from the same thoroughfare curves around the south end of the complex, near the U.N. library. On the west side of the complex, U.N. buildings are only a few yards away from busy First Avenue. While no-one is likely to object to the security changes, the U.S.-U.N. deal on the financing of the changes is unlikely to satisfy U.N. critics like House Foreign Affairs chairwoman Ros-Lehtinen. “The U.N. and the [Obama] Administration are treating this overpayment like found money, but it’s not,“ she had already declared in a press release, pointing

to the U.N. rule that says the money should be used as a payment against next year’s U.S. dues. “The $179 million extra that the U.S. paid into the UN Tax Equalization fund should be refunded to the American people immediately.” Brett Schaefer, a U.N. expert at the conservative Heritage Foundation, agrees. “The fact that the U.S. has failed to make such a simple request is a disservice to the American taxpayer.” New York City officials, however, are likely to weigh that against a feeling that something finally is being done to end a bureaucratic impasse that threatens the city.

U.N. Security Upgrade Costing US $100M... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 salaries.) Ros-Lehtinen calls the refund demand “a small step toward restoring sanity to our U.N. policy and government spending.” Few expected the bill, which required two-thirds approval, to pass — and it didn’t, failing 259-169. But it is an early salvo in House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s online YouCut campaign to get public backing behind the Republican push to cut the mammoth U.S. deficit. Voters pushed the measure to the head of the queue in an online poll used to set YouCut’s weekly priorities. There was at least one additional problem with the proposed measure: the $100 million in security money is no longer in the TEF, a

senior State Department official told said. It has already been moved by the U.N. into a separate security account. The remainder of the TEF balance will apparently be spent as U.N. financial rules say it should be, as a credit against U.S. dues for U.N. membership next year. According to the U.N., a previous U.S. overpayment was used exactly in this fashion, in 1997. While the battle over funding the U.N. grows heated, New York City officials are relieved that something is finally going to be done about some of the U.N.’s glaring vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks. Among other things, the U.N. complex Conference Building, which houses the

Jews Take Five of Top Six Spots in Annual List of Top US Givers .. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 debt with a $6.8 million gift. Qualcomm’s founder, Irwin Jacobs, is one of San Diego’s most generous men. Aside from propping up the San Diego Symphony with a $100 million-plus gift last decade, he and his wife, Joan, have decided to give away most of their money through a donor-advised fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, where Joan Jacobs is a board member. Last year, according to the Chronicle, they gave the fund $39.1 million, which will be distributed to Jewish and nonsectarian causes. Cleveland car dealers Lee and Jane Seidman gave $42 million in 2010 to land

them at No. 24 on the list. Most of their giving went to University Hospitals, but Jewish charities played heavily among their contributions to more than 40 charities, including the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Some money came from a surprise bequeathing. Charles Kaufman, an executive at Merck, was something of an unknown to this annual mega-donor list. When he died last September at age 97, he left $53 million to charity, according to the Chronicle. Of that, $50 million went to a fund he and his late sister established at the Pittsburgh

Foundation. Jewish health care is listed among the primary concerns of the fund. He also left $3.34 million to a variety of other charities, including those that deal with Jewish life and culture, among them $300,000 to Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Pittsburgh and $50,000 to the Jewish National Fund. Others on the Chronicle’s list have established track records with certain Jewish charities. Blavatnik, who came in at No. 6, sits on the board of Tel Aviv University, the Center for Jewish History and the 92nd Street Y. Richard Friedman, the head of Goldman

Sachs Merchant Banking Division who ranked No. 49 with $20 million in donations, is a board member of the Central Synagogue in New York. The biggest question may be whether the youngest person ever to appear on the list, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, will become a giver to Jewish causes. Zuckerberg came in at a tie for No. 10 with Ackman, having made his first significant charitable donation in 2010 with a $100 million gift to his Startup: Education foundation, which will go to help the struggling school system in Newark, N.J., a nonJewish cause.

Dershowitz Argues Judge’s Rush for Vacation Marred Borukhova Murder Trial... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 “It is not required that if you hire someone to murder your husband that you pay

with a check,” Ms. Aldea told the appellate judges. “People can have that money under

the mattress.” Nathan Dershowitz, Mr. Dershowitz’s younger brother and the main author of the appellate brief, said he had recently visited their client in prison, where she was finding solace in the Talmud, rabbinical texts and frequent prayer. He said she received regular visits from her family, including her daughter.

Khaika Malakov said he was confident that his former daughter-in-law would spend the rest of her life behind bars. “Nothing will be changed,” he said. “She is guilty. She must pay for her crimes. I lost my son and nothing can bring him back.” Speaking outside the courthouse after the proceedings.

IAEA Head Affirms Iran ‘Steadily’ Enriching Uranium ... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 reactor destroyed in an air raid in 2007, the IAEA chief said that Damascus has consistently denied the agency access to the site. "The problem with this facility was destroyed, cleaned up and a new building was built on that ground." On Egypt, Amano expressed confidence that there is little to worry about in the recently tremulous state. "I don't have particular concern about the nuclear research facil-

ity in Egypt," he said, adding that "Egypt is different than Syria or Iran." Asked to discuss his predecessor in the international nuclear agency, Mohamed ElBaradei, Amano said he respects him but strongly emphasized that "there is a difference in style." "I want to be as clear as possible and I am very firm," he added, before declaring herself "the guardian of non-proliferation."

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“Obama’s Rabbi” Tells President: Free Pollard Now... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Anthony Weiner. Rabbi Funnye is the rabbi of Chicago's Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian

Hebrew Congregation, which has over 200 members, many of the African-Americans. Rabbi Funnye is also a member of the

Chicago Board of Rabbis, serves on the boards of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and the American Jewish Congress

of the Midwest, and is active in the Institute for Jewish and Community Research.

Diet Soda Tied to Stroke Risk, but Reasons Unclear... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 The same federally funded study also looked at a more conventional health risk — salt. It found higher risks for people eating more than 1,500 milligrams a day. That's the limit the American Heart Association recom-

mends, but last week's new dietary guidelines from the government say it's okay to have a little more. Researchers found that stroke risk rose 16 percent for every 500 milligrams of salt con-

sumed each day. Those who took in 4,000 or more milligrams of salt had more than 2.5 times greater risk of stroke compared to those who limited themselves to 1,500 milligrams.

A teaspoon of salt contains about 2,300 milligrams of sodium. About three-fourths of the salt we eat, though, comes from processed foods, especially tomato sauce, soups, condiments, and canned foods.

Jordan Minister Urges Freedom for Murderer; Israel Livid... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 located right on the Jordanian border, and Daqamseh opened fire on the girls from the Jordanian side. He killed seven of the students, and wounded six others. Daqamseh was sentenced by a Jordanian military court to life in prison – with defense lawyers claiming that he was “mentally wounded” and could not be held directly responsible for his actions.

As it turns out, Mjali was one of the attorneys who had defended Daqamseh. “I'm committed to be here with you as his lawyer,” Mjali told the protestors, who consider Daqamseh a “hero,” as does Mjali. Speaking to AFP, Mjali said "I support the demonstrators' demand to free Ahmad Daqamseh. He's a hero. He does not deserve prison. If a Jewish person killed Arabs, his country would have built a statue for him instead of

imprisonment." He added that as far as he was concerned, the case was not over, and that he would continue to defend the murderer. A report said that Israel's ambassador to Jordan, Daniel Nevo, had demanded that the Jordanian government issue a condemnation of the statement, but Jordanian officials would only say that Mjali did not represent the government.

In a statement, the Almagor terror victims organization Monday night demanded that the Foreign Ministry haul in the Jordanian ambassador to Israel for a clarification of his government's position. Almagor also urged the Justice Ministry to sue Jordan in the International Court in the Hague for aiding and abetting war crimes, by not taking stronger action against Daqamseh.

President Obama Unveils $3.7 Trillion Budget for 2012... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity in advance of the formal release of the budget. Two-thirds of those savings would come from spending reductions including $400 billion in savings from a five-year freeze on spending in many domestic government agencies. The other one-third of savings would come from tax increases. The biggest tax hike would come from a proposal to trim the deductions the wealthiest Americans can claim for charitable contributions, mortgage interest and state and local tax payments. The administration proposed this tax hike last year but it never advanced because of widespread congressional opposition. In addition to cutting deficits, Obama’s new budget would increase spending in

selected areas such as education, infrastructure spending and research and development — areas where the administration believes spending must be boosted for the country to remain competitive in the global economy. Republicans have called these proposals nonstarters, saying the government can’t afford spending increases and should only be debating how much to cut. They have also challenged Obama’s five-year freeze on many domestic programs, saying that the president wants to freeze spending at 2010 levels, after two years of sizable spending gains. They are pushing to take spending back to 2008 levels, before spending ballooned in response to a deep recession. “Americans don’t want a spending freeze at unsustainable levels,” said Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. “They

want cuts, dramatic cuts.” Boehner said that Obama’s budget “will continue to destroy jobs by spending too much, borrowing too much and taxing too much.” Obama’s budget calls for $78 billion in reductions to Pentagon spending over the next decade by trimming what it views as unnecessary weapons programs such as the C-17 aircraft, the alternative engine for the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and the Marine expeditionary vehicle. Administration officials said that the savings from limiting tax deductions for high income taxpayers would be used to pay for keeping the Alternative Minimum Tax from hitting more middle-class families over the next two years. Another $62 billion in savings would be

devoted to preventing cuts in payments to doctors in the Medicare program over the next two years. Congress has for several years blocked the cuts from taking effect, but the effort drove the deficits higher because lawmakers did not find offsetting savings. While the administration’s budget will propose freezing domestic programs that account for about one-tenth of the total budget, some programs in this category will also see sizable declines in spending. The budget will propose $1 billion in cuts in grants for large airports, almost $1 billion in reduced support to states for water treatment plants and other infrastructure programs and savings from consolidating public health programs run by the Center for Disease Control and various U.S. Forest Service programs.

could discredit the Russian verdict and spur court-ordered compensation Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who was president when the oil tycoon was arrested in 2003, has repeatedly defended the prosecutions as lawful, comparing them to big white-collar-crime cases in the West. But in the interview, Ms. Vasilieva said the latest trial was carefully stage-managed. Judge Danilkin "was obliged to consult with the Moscow City Court on all the controversial issues that happened in the courtroom," she said, including which witnesses to allow the defense to call, she said. "Danilkin started writing the verdict and I suspect what was in that version didn't suit the higher-ups," she said. "As a result, he got a different verdict, which he had to read." Ms. Vasilieva said the start of the read-

ing of the verdict in the latest case had to be moved from Dec. 15 in order to allow the new version to be written and not to conflict with a televised call-in show with Mr. Putin set for the next day. In that program, Mr. Putin defended the prosecution of Mr. Khodorkovsky, saying, "a thief should sit in prison." Judge Danilkin began reading the text of the verdict on Dec. 27. Ms. Vasilieva said sections of the text weren't ready until after he began the multi-day process and that the final text was edited by aides after he read it. Ms. Usacheva, the spokeswoman for the Moscow City Court, said Ms. Vasilieva got her law degree only in 2009. "Before that, she was a cook at the Kursk Railway Station," Ms. Usacheva said. "She thought the Khodorkovsky case could change her life."

Russian Tycoon’s TrialIs Called a Sham... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 adding that she had decided to go public with her allegations because she had become disillusioned with the judicial system. Defense lawyers welcomed her allegations, saying they confirmed their charges that the case wasn't tried fairly and that much of the verdict was copied directly from the indictment, ignoring evidence presented at trial. Ms. Vasilieva's claims support the widespread view that the latest trial of Mr. Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man and the former owner of oil giant OAO Yukos, was politically motivated. Kremlin officials have repeatedly denied those allegations. But courts in several countries in Europe have ruled in related cases that the prosecution of Mr. Khodorkovsky and the court-ordered breakup of Yukos appeared driven by the Kremlin's desire to scotch Mr.

Khodorkovsky's political ambitions and nationalize his company. Mr. Khodorkovsky was already serving an eight-year sentence for fraud and tax evasion, when Judge Danilkin convicted him and his business partner, Platon Lebedev, of embezzlement, fraud and money laundering in a second criminal case. Counting time already served, the latest sentence would keep Mr. Khodorkovsky in prison until 2017. The Moscow City Court will hear an appeal of the verdict in the next few months. The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, meanwhile, is expected to rule this year on a number of challenges to earlier judgments by Russian courts against Mr. Khodorkovsky and Yukos. Those claims include allegations that the prosecution was politically motivated. A court finding against the judgments

Duane Reade to Sell Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kits in NY... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Unlike other states, New York requires a physician or attorney’s authorization for a paternity test and requires that the sample collection process be witnessed. This policy has required people to undertake the individual steps in the testing process--often at dif-

ferent locations--and then to wait a prolonged period for results. This ultimately increased the amount of time and money people spent. “Now, there is a solution for New Yorkers seeking a fast and certain answer to their

paternity question--and it reduces the cost by about two-thirds,” said Steve Smith, executive director of Identigene. “Results are typically available in three days and can be viewed online by the physician and customer through a login ID and password.” The Identigene DNA Test Kit for New York can be purchased at Duane Reade clinics or stores for $29.99. The complete service, which includes the laboratory fee, physician authorization and collection witness fee, will cost customers approximately $300,

hundreds of dollars less than the traditional paternity testing process. The New York state department of health has audited and certified Identigene’s laboratory, which is one of the most highly accredited laboratories in the world. Founded in 1993, Identigene is the world’s largest provider of direct-access DNA paternity testing. Identigene was the first DNA testing laboratory in the world to commercially use modern STR technology for paternity testing, and it is the only company to sell a paternity test through major retail outlets.

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ADL Honors Polish Woman Who Sheltered Jews During the Holocaust The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) posthumously honored a Polish Catholic woman who at great personal risk sheltered a group of Jews on her farm during the height of the Nazi occupation of Poland. n honor of her in recognition of her bravery and selfless acts during the Holocaust, the League honored Francisca Halamajowa with its Courage to Care Award. Halamajowa and her daughter, Helena, hid 13 of her Jewish neighbors from Sokal in a hayloft of their pigsty and a hole dug under their kitchen floor for more than two years while German troops camped on their farm. The award, which honors rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust era, was presented to Halamajowa’s granddaughters, Grace Kucharzyk and Jolanta Steron, during the ADL’s National Executive Committee meeting in Palm Beach, Florida. “After the war, there was still enough fear and hostility that Francisca never told her story about how she had cared for and saved these Jewish individuals from certain death at the hands of the Nazis,” said Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director and a Holocaust survivor who was also hidden by a Polish Catholic woman. “Francisca’s granddaughters only learned the truth in full after they had moved to the United States decades later. But the Jewish families that were saved and their descendants knew the truth.” Halamajowa passed away in 1960. A 2009 documentary film, No. 4 Street of Our Lady, which recounted her story, was inspired by a diary kept by Moshe Maltz, one of those saved by Francisca and her daughter. At the outbreak of the Second World War, the town of Sokal, then in Poland, had a Jewish population of 6,000. That number started steadily diminishing as Germans, with the help of Ukrainians, began persecuting the local Jews. During several mass roundups, thousands were deported to extermination camps where they were immediately killed. Just before the Sokal ghetto was liquidated, 13 Jews, including three men, five women and five children, fled the ghetto. For close to two years, Halamajowa and her daughter hid their Jewish neighbors. Even when local Poles were fleeing from the atrocities being perpetrated by the local

Abraham H Foxman (left), ADL National Director and Robert G. Sugarman (right), ADL National Chair present Grace Kucharzyk (holding the award) and Jolanta Steron, granddaughters of Francisca Halamajowa, with the ADL Courage to care Award. Ukrainians, Halamajowa stayed in her home to care for the hidden Jews. “Without hesitation, Francisca took the families,” her granddaughter, Jolanta Steron, said in accepting the award. “In a true act of humanity, she simply felt in her heart that she needed to help, that this must be done.” “It is still hard to imagine how she was able to keep their big secret for so long, and even harder to imagine what these people went through,” she added. Thanks to Halamajowa and her daughter, the Jews they were sheltering were saved when the area was liberated by the Red Army in July 1944. Only 30 of the Jews of Sokal survived the war, and nearly half of them were saved by Halamajowa and her family. “Francisca was one who had the courage to care,” said Mr. Foxman. “She upheld the honor of the human race and the conscience of the world. She lived the Talmudic admonition: ‘Save One Life, Save the World.’” Halamajowa was recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations in 1986. In 1987, ADL created a unique award to honor rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust era. The ADL Courage to Care Award is a plaque with bas-reliefs depicting the backdrop of the rescuers’ exceptional deeds – the Nazis’ persecution, deportation and murder of millions of Jews. The Courage to Care program is sponsored by Eileen Ludwig Greenland.

South Floridians Arrested in Medicare Fraud Case Federal agents Tuesday morning arrested as many as 16 people who are accused of participating in the nation's largest mental health care racket. mong those charged with Medicare fraud in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are doctors, health care administrators and other employees who worked for Miami-based American Therapeutic, according to sources familiar with the case. The defendants are expected to have their first appearances on Tuesday afternoon in Miami federal court. In October, the federal grand jury indicted American Therapeutic and four senior executives, accusing them of scheming to loot $200 million from Medicare by billing the program for purported counseling sessions that were either not necessary or provided. Three of the executives were also

charged with paying kickbacks to patient recruiters. The case is headed for trial in August. American Therapeutic's one-time owner, Lawrence Duran, 48, and former chief executive, Marianella Valera, 39, are being detained at the Miami Federal Detention Center, as the FBI and IRS try to account for much of the $83 million that the notoriously lax Medicare program paid to their sevenclinic company since 2003. The couple's detention came after details surfaced on how they and other employees allegedly changed the diagnoses and medications of patients. They would make the changes at "charting parties" to dupe Medicare into believing that the psychotherapy was necessary when, in fact, it wasn't, Justice Department lawyers say. The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami, the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General.

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GETTING READY FOR SPRING BREAK IN SOUTH BEACH, FLA South Beach for spring break this year is turning into a happening thing -- continuing last year's trend, Miami is more of a hot spot for spring break 2011 than it's been for many years. Some of South Beach's spring break popularity this year is thanks to everyone's cents-savings efforts but it's also partly because this little part of southern Florida is just exceedingly cool. outh Beach's heating up hostel scene (check out Jazz's South Beach hostel) is a sign of the student-friendly times in this sweet city by the sea and the bay, as are some South Beach spring break packages. What South Beach isn’t: you will not find "Girls Gone Wild" kinds of craziness. What you will find there is a very cool club scene is the order of the night in South Beach -you'll want to dress for success. Just east of Miami, South Beach is bordered by Biscayne Bay on one side and the Atlantic on the other (which is where you'll find the beaches you'll like). And just up the sand is Miami Beach, where things are distinctly more casual (and distinctly cheaper). Get some great ideas on where to stay and what to do in South Beach for spring break: South Beach is often referred to as America's Riviera, South Beach is trendy and hip. The place to see and be seen in Florida... especially during spring break! South Beach is also a magnet for celebrities either appearing in films or television series being filmed on location. During the day, you might see rollerbladers, models, celebs, vintage cars and Harleys promenade around the streets while tourists gawk from one of Ocean Drive's outdoor cafes. By night the clubs sizzle. Spring break in South Beach is like flying first-class instead of coach. It's first rate and classy. That's not to say it isn't fun. The

“Spring break in South Beach is like flying first-class instead of coach. It's first rate and classy. That's not to say it isn't fun.”

party's definitely on... but it's definitely toned down from other spring break locations.

Dos and Don’ts of Spring Break in South Beach Before the invention of air conditioning, and subsequently the invention of the $800 electric bill, the only people who lived in Miami were the real outcasts of society. People who didn’t mind living in a backwater swamp with unbearable humidity, alligators around every corner, and mosquitoes larger than your average fourth-grader. Basically, shady people who were running from something and didn’t want to be found. And in 100 years, not a lot has changed. South Floridians, we are a crooked lot. If you do not come from a country where corruption is as much a part of daily life as feeding your pet rooster, you are an American

who moved to avoid bankruptcy or Child Support, possibly both. Either way, those of us who live here are pretty much always looking for ways to get money from someone else while doing as little work as possible. The problem, of course, is that it is very difficult to con a con man. And in a city full of con men (and women) that leaves only one group of people on whom to prey: The tourists. Yes, fortunately South Florida has managed to strike that ever-so-rare combination of a completely morally bankrupt populous and a completely perfect climate. So what we get are a new crop of naïve outsiders showing up here every week just waiting to be taken for at least a small sum of cash. Some do it on a large scale and rather blatantly. They are known as “hotels” and “nightclubs” who are very upfront about conning you out of your money and will justify it by throwing out fancy words like “supply” and “demand.” Others of us tend to get more creative. But nearly every tourist who has ever crossed the Dade County Line has been scammed or conned at some point. And very often you don’t even know it. So, as a service to you, the tourist, and as a great disservice to all my fellow South Floridians. Here are some common scams you must watch out for while Spring Breaking in Miami. Beginning at the airport. Tip #1 - Make Sure Your Taxi Ride Does Not Cost More Than Your Airfare The most important thing to know when taking a taxi from MIA, Miami International Airport (Not Missing in Action as many parents think) is that there is a flat rate fare when you are going to South Beach. That is to say they can’t charge you more or less than this amount no matter which route they take. So if your driver wants to take you to South Beach via the Everglades, that is his business but he’s only getting the $32. If for some reason you are staying north of 63rd Street, you are no longer in South Beach, you are an idiot and you should be charged more than the $37 flat rate. If you are staying north

of there you are most likely staying with your grandparents so just have them pick you up. If they are too senile and insist you take a cab, inform them that it will be $37 before 159th Street and $52 after. But at this point you are not really on Spring Break, you are on a family visit. Tip #2 - After Nine Shots, It All Tastes The Same So you think you are a discriminating alcoholic and can tell the difference between Grey Goose and Walgreen’s Charcoal Filtered Vodka? Not if you’re on Spring Break, you can’t. Listen, frat boy, Drunk kids from out-of-town flat-out can’t tell. Just do yourself a favor and order the cheap stuff no matter how cool you are trying to look. Because you’re going to be hungover either way. _______________________________

“South Beach is often referred to as America’s Riviera, South Beach is trendy and hip.” ______________________________ Bartenders, while having a steel trap for a memory when it comes to people who do not tip, somehow develop early onset Alzheimer’s when it comes to the price of a drink. Your first rum and coke may cost you $6. Then for some reason the second is $8. Then the third is $6 again. Then it’s $10. Always inspect your itemized bill and if you didn’t order top shelf like a moron, you shouldn’t have to pay for it. TIP #3 - Oh, Did I Forget To Mention The Tip Was Included? Due to our over-abundance of tourists from Europe, South America, Great Brittan and a lot of other places where the word “Tip” is used most often to describe the end of a pencil, many fine dining establishments (such as Johnny Rockets) have instituted what is known as an Automatic Gratuity. They call this a “service charge” in other countries but here we pretty much cut the bullshit and say “guess what? Here’s what you’re tipping your waiter. You don’t like it? Too Bad.” Sometimes stated in Spanish. It helps a server so that Heinrich from Heidelberg does not get up from the table leaving the exact amount for his food and nothing for the waiter. It hurts a server when someone who may have tipped more sees 18% added on to the bill and just leaves it at that. So what do servers do to counter this problem? They do what every other selfrespecting Miamian does and cheats tourists out of money. A favorite technique is giving you an initial bill without the gratuity on it, then running your credit card for the amount including the tip. Then not giving you the original bill, just your credit card slip. If you aren’t checking the amount, you will end up tipping twice.

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Delta, American Airlines Boost Some Air Fares by Up to $120 Delta and American are raising the price of some tickets favored by business travelers up to $120 per round trip. are experts said Delta started the increase on Monday and was matched by American. It’s the second big increase in fares in as many weeks. Airlines eliminated many flights when oil prices were high and the economy was weak, giving them power to raise fares now that planes are more crowded and travel demand is rebounding. JP Morgan analyst Jamie Baker said it made sense for Delta and American to target corporate travelers, who are considered less sensitive to price increases. He said it also might indicate that airlines have raised vacation fares as much as they can without causing a loss of revenue — presumably by hurting ticket sales. American Airlines spokesman Ed Martelle said the increases covered firstclass, business-class and 7-day advance-purchase tickets. Flights up to 500 miles were boosted $20 each way, those from 501 to 1,500 miles were raised $40 each way, and flights longer than 1,500 miles increased by $60 each way, he said.

“We’re responding to the Delta initiative,” Martelle said when asked why American, a unit of AMR Corp., was raising prices. Delta Air Lines Inc. did not have an immediate comment. Last week, United and Continental led an increase of $20 to $60 per round trip on pricey tickets typically bought by business travelers. Delta and American both matched that hike last week. Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com, said that like last week’s increase, the Deltaled boost on Monday was aimed mostly at high-end fares — about $800 per round trip — that are typically bought by corporate travelers, not vacationers.

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February 18, 2011

Winter Attraction to Bring Ice Hockey, Ice Shows and Skating to Jerusalem

Artist’s rendering of the ice skating rink in Jerusalem’s Safra Square Next month, Jerusalem's Safra Square will be turned into a large ice skating rink. Organized by the city's event management company Ariel, the rink will be open to the public (Ages 6 and up) from March 10th to April 14th between the hours of 10:00 am and 11:00 pm, including during the Purim and Passover school holidays. he attraction will include the 500 square meter ice skating rink as well as a further 200 square meters of coffee shops, retail booths and more, inside a 1000 square meter marquee. In addition, the rink will include music for the skaters to enjoy. The site will host different attractions including ice hockey competitions and famous guests from around the country and abroad.

The skating rink will officially open with an artistic skating performance featuring Israel's best skaters and a young hockey team with a display demonstration. In addition, the Israeli Ice Hockey Federation (NHL)'s- night hockey league will be holding a night hockey tournament over the course of four nights which will be open for the general public to watch. The Jerusalem educational establishment will also take part in the festive ice celebration. Primary and high school students will be invited to learn about competitive skating and the basics of ice hockey. Ariel's CEO, Mr. Zion Turgeman said "The ice skating rink will be a unique attraction that the city's residents and visitors will be able to enjoy; even if it doesn't snow this year, Jerusalem will be bringing snow and ice specially for its residents".

Israel Junior National Hockey Team Coming to NY BY SHMUEL BEN ELIEZER Years ago the thought of an Israeli hockey team was an impossible dream to the many Jewish hockey fans that have made aliya. But times have changed, with the influx of nearly 1.5 million immigrants from the former Soviet Union there has been an upsurge of interest in their former national sport of Ice Hockey. n 1989 the Ice Hockey Federation of Israel was formed as part of the Winter Sports Federation. The program includes both senior and youth teams that have over the years gained a measure of respect in the international Ice Hockey scene. This march, the youth division will be sending a squad of 20 players and 4 coaches to play in the Youth Hockey International Hockey Championships being held in Mexico City. On the way to Mexico they will be stopping over in New York City to practice and play a few exhibition games. Felix Kozak, one of the team’s coaches, explained that they will be doing two sessions of practice a day and are scheduled to play in two games as of this printing.

Israel Youth Hockey Team While they will be in NY they will be hosted in Brooklyn by the Jewish Hockey League led by Avi Lax. The JHC will also be pitting a team to play a practice game against the Israeli champs. The games and all practice sessions will be held at the Aviator Sports Complex where the team will also play in a featured double header against the Brooklyn Ducks. Tickets to the games $12- are available through The Israel Ice Hockey Federation N. American Office 646-641-8292, all proceeds will be going to pay for the needs of the team that include ice time, food, travel expenses etc. Come out bring your family and friends and support this unique Israeli Hockey team.

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2020 Midwood: 1325 East 29th St, Stylish, 3 BR colonial with both classical & Contemporary updates. Large rooms at a spacious interior. Accentuate this lovely home. Close to all shopping & houses of worship. Century 21 AMIABLE 718-479-5600

East 7th Street/ Ave T: Modern elevator building, 1 BR, windowed kitchen and bath, low floor, shabbot entrance, price $189K. Call owner 917-751-7974

2020

2020 Boro Park: 58th St/ New Utrecht Ave, 2 story frame plus basement and lot. R5 zone building 20x60 plus lot 20x62 Total lot 40x62 Asking 999K. 4 Seasons RE 718-238-8222 2050 PRE-SCHOOL FOR SALE: Marine Park area. Amazing opportunity. Licensed, equipped, all set to go for this year. Call today 201-898-8977

2050 Flatbush: 6 story, 40,000 sf warehouse + 7,500 sf parking. 1 blk Flatbush Ave. Sale or lease. Cell income $100k. Owner 718-667-7777 2020 Marine Park: Low East 30’s S/D, 1 farm, 3 BR duplex, master bath, full DR, full DR, Kosher EIK, finished bsmt w/full bath, C/A Mic, no brokers. 718-637-1386

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REAL ESTATE 2020 Ave L/ E.32: Excellent condition, 3 BR, 1 ¾ baths, modern kitchen, LR, DR, fin bsmt, gar, new vinyl siding, all Anderson windows. Asking $510K. Call James 718-938-3326

Midwood/ Marine Park. Ultra modern s/det brk, fin bsmt, 3BR duplex, $735K. Legal 2F. 917748-7780 bkr 2020:

EAST NY, BROOKLYN: Large 2 Family Brick, semi quiet block, needs work. Asking low $3K 646-753-1400 2020

New cubicle space in the heart of Boro Park. 2nd floor officw with 4 cubicles, each comes with internet, telephone and all util incl. Fax & copier avail on per use basis. Bath & kitchenette available As well. $350/mo 212-400-7934 ext703 2040

PROFSNL OFC FOR RENT. BORO PARK: 55 ST/ 16th Ave. Mod wlk-in lvl dental ofc. Also suitable for podiatry. 1-3 treatment rms, fully equipped. Pan x-ray. Days avail flex 718-851-0700 2040

Atlantic Ave Area Lot: Classen & Pacific Fenced lot for rent. $1800/MO. Please Call 917-495-0786 2050

2020 Boro Park: 2305 12th Ave, open house, every Sun 3-5pm. Asking 1.369M or best offer. 5-2BR apts at $1250/mo + Store @ 1700/mo. Please Call: 347-554-8282

CANARSIE, 1 FAMILY 30X100. EXCELLENT CONDITION. PERFECT FOR PROFESSIONALS, INVESTORS OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, SEMI COMMERCIAL STREET. 347-260-7838 -OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY 12-2PM Midwood 1385: E 2nd, 2 Fam + Fin Bsmt, 3 kitchs & 3 baths. Madison 1432E 2nd, 1 fam det 3BR Duplex. 33x100. Madison 1640 Madison Place. Det Brick 5 BRs, 3 bths, 38x100 Lot. Century 21 SAVALOT 718-336-1144

9080 Williamsburg: 5000sqft warehouse for rent on Spencer Street between Park and Myrtle Avenue, suitable for school, shul/retail/ warehouse. Please call: 718-998-2767

Ave U/ East 7th: Renovated approxiametly 350 sf, storefront, prime location. Ideal for professional office or small store. 718-938-9899 2040

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BROOKLYN 2040

Ave J/E13 St: NEWLY RENOV PVT OFFICE $1000 ALSO SHARE OFFICE FOR $500 917-309-6601

2040 Williamsburg: Beautiful office for rent. 1,200sqft. Ready to move-in. Price Negotiate. Call 917-250-4899

Educational & profl space for rent. 4 Classrooms, 2 offices & use of gym. Corn Ave I / Coney Isl Ave. Bus stop on corn. For info call Alice 718-377-4400 or Mr. Weiss 917-301-2898

2040

VIDEO CONFERENCE ROOM available for daily and/or weekly rentals. 26 Court St. Downtown Brooklyn. Joe Schacter 646-529-3632 2040

Marine Park: detached rare extra, 2 family, 3 BR, $695K. Midwood: Semi Detached. 3 BR, 2 bth, $415K. 514 Ocean Pkwy: Co-op, 1BR, $165K. Call Robert 917-399-6374 or 718-646-3600 Coldwell Banker. Mid plaza

2040

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BROOKLYN Boro Park: Hi 30’s for sale by owner, corner building. 1 story, 80x85 lot. 1.5M Call: 347-424-1500 Lv Msg

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Boro Park, 13th Ave: Top location, professional offices for rent. 2000sf and 1400sf for rent, elevator building and parking. 718-438-3736

2050

Williamsburg: Heart of 111 Lee Avenue: Bts Keap and Hooper. ALSO doctor’s office wanted. Call 917-335-6001

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Boro Park: Beautiful office/warehouse avail. 1,000-12,000sf. Also 28,000sf avail on ground flr. 12 ft hi ceil. Sep entrance optional. Call 845-270-1213 or 718-855-2000 2050

East 2nd/ Ave P: 99Cents + Up business for sale. In business for many years. Good location. Near shopping, transportation and more. Great potential. Reasonably priced. 45K, negotiable. Call 718-943-1483 2050 Boro Park, 18th Ave + 54th St: Warehouse/ retail space for lease/ rent. 7,000 sqft. Building for sale. Call owner 917-440-7280

Flatbush: 6 Story, 40,000sf warehouse +7500sf parking, 1 blk Flatbush Ave. Sale or Lease. Income $100K. Owner 718-667-7777 2050

BORO PARK: 18th Ave & 54th Street: Wrhse/retail for lease. 7000sf also option 29,000sf building. For sale. Owner 917-440-7280 2050

Bankruptcy Auction Sale MYC & ASSOCIATES, INC. US BANKCRUPTCY COURT, EDNY RE: 1210 UTICA AVENUE REALTY CORP. CASE NO 07-42474 (ESS) SELL THURS DEC 9 @ 11 AM AT THE PROPERTIES. COMM’L PROPERTY + VACANT LOT KNOWN AS 1084-1090E 92ND ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11236 BLOCK 8160, LOTS 79 & 81. RICHARD E. O’CONNELL, CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE. FOR QUESTIONS & COMPLETE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE. PLEASE CONTACT MARC P. YAVERBAUM. VICTOR M MONEYPENNY, AUCTIONEER, DCA 1243694. 347-273-1257 myccorp.com

2050 Boro Park: 39th Street/ 13 + 14th Ave S, brick building, 6000sq ft, 2 offices, conference room, 5 baths, vault room, 2 car gar, central heat, central air for sale. Call Sam 917-804-4156

East Flatbush. 2 Family plus store. Store vacant. $70 OBO. Call 917-803-8702 2050

Williamsburg: Heart of 111 Lee Avenue: BTW Keap and Hooper ALSO Doctor’s office wanted. Call 917-335-6001

2050

Rare opportunity! Motel for sale. 40 large rooms with kitchens. Ideal for yeshiva or institution. Call 917-365-2037

2050

GRAVESEND: New const 1000sf, full bth, adjacent to physical therapy ofc, ideal for medical. 718-382-8881

Rare Oppty! Motel for sale, 40 large rooms with kitckens. Ideal for Yeshiva or institution. Call 917-365-2037

EAST, NY: Kid Kelly boxing gym space available for karate, yoga, aerobics or fitness class. Call 718-495-5710 or 917-589-6568

2050 Flatbush: 6 story 40,000sf warehouse +7500sf parking. 1blk, Flatbush Ave, sale or lease. Income $100K. Owner 718-667-7777

Medical business + RE for sale. Medical Office + 3BDRM House, det pvt drvwy, 40x100 lot, 15,000 patient database. Perfect business oppty. All offers considered. Dr. retiring. Broker 718-377-7085 2050

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BROOKLYN Sheepshead Bay: Newly renovated 3BR, Duplex house, front and Back porch, LR, DR, EIK all Applncs. Private parking Included. Curtis 516-316-8658 2035

2010 Kings Hwy/ Ocean Pkwy: Beautiful 3 BR + 2 BR apts w/ parquet floors. Large LR, DR, EIK. Built in closets. Call 347-492-6053

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 2060

GEORGETOWN: 1 BR for rent newly renovated and furnished. Excellent condition, good location, near trans, shopping + more. Short/long term available. Call 917-696-0000 2010

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

East 2nd/Aves N+O: Garage for rent. Good for 1 car. Shomer Shabbos. 718-614-9233 or 718-627-6155

2010

QUEENS/BRONX 2060 Bayside: Hollis Court CO-OP- 1BR Garden Apt, upper corner, 1BA, 2 AC’s, W/D, near express, bus + shops, $164,900 w/optionto purchase garage. OWNER 917-939-5064 LOW MAINTENANCE

2010

Midwood: 1174 East 18th Street, 719K. Semi detached 2 family, upgraded extra large. Kitchen, granite countertops, new mechanics. 5 BR, 3bth, separate entrance. Call bkr 917-912-8669

2010

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2050

Brooklyn warehouse for lease by owner. Ground flr, loading docks for three 50ft trucks. High ceilings, brick bldg, 24 hr surveillance, pvt entr, plenty of parking space, minyan in bldg. Exceptional oppty 3,100 sf $3000 or 2,000sf $2500. Free heat! Free electric! Tenant must build own office inside space. Price is not negotiable! Only serious enquiries please. Contact: 718-940-1597 2050

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)

E 7/ Bet 18th & Ditmas, sound – proofed, large 1 BR BSMT w/washer, dryer. $875 util incl. 718-972-5058 2010

Midwood/ Ave O: East 3rd & 4th Sts, Newly renov 1 BR in 3 fam, top floor. Near F train & shops. Owner: 347-672-0874 or 917-662-6456 2010

DUMBO 133 Water Street, Brooklyn NY. 2BRs, 2 bths $4000. Huge studio $2600 per month. Exc loc, lux bldg. Owner Sherry. Many amenities 516-395-3017 or 718-523-9700 2010

Brooklyn Room Furn: TEMPORARY LODGING MOSSAIC SUITES. Fully serviced – Internet. As low as $65 Daily, $385 Weekly 718-972-4377 2010

Sheepshead Bay: 1 BR co-op apt near shopping, lovely community. Call Linda 718-332-0777 ext6319

2010 Ave M/ Ocean Pkwy: 1 fam detached 4 BR, 1.5 bth, LR, DR, EIK, MIC, near shopping, transportation and all. Asking 800K-neg. Ask for Connie 917-674-7136

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QUEENS/BRONX 3000 STORE FOR SALE, 10,000sq ft in Bronx, NY corner of Pelhalm PKWY and White Plains Rd. Two entrances, Very busy location. Unbelievable rent. Contact Alex 917-957-4313

2010

2010 Ave X/ E.7, Newly renov 2 BR apt, EIK. Close to beach, Q & F train & express bus. No pets. 718-332-2849

2010 East 68th Street: 3 BR duplex apt $1800/mo includes parking, heat and gas. Call 947-412-5184

2010 Ave L/ E18th: Beautiful 1BR, MIC, East 13th/ J&K, 1 BR apt, Ocean Ave/ Ave J. Studio apt. Call owner 718-236-3199 NO FEE. 2010 Boro Park: 54th St/ 16th Ave, 2 BR furn bsmt, full kitchen, 1.5 bth $1150/mo negotiable. W/D avail. Call 732-901-8947 2010 Brooklyn, 60th Street: Bet 8th + 9th Ave. 1 BR, 2nd flr, totally renov, close to N train. $1100/mo 718-600-6317 2010 Bensonhurst: 2 BR, 1 bth, EIK, LR, 2nd flr. No elevator, near houses of worship, transportation, shopping + more. Great location! No smoking/ no pets, credit and unemployment check. 1250/mo heat included. Call owner 646-346-0951 2010 Marine Park: 1 BR apt $1050/mo. Call 212-752-2070 Ext 321 M-F 9-5

3000 City Island: Historic landmark Victorian mansion immaculate. 8 BDRM/ 4 bth on 100 x 200 Lot on the border of Westchester, ideal for large family or a profession group of doctors. Close to “the Shul by the Sea” & schools, unique purchase. $1M negotiable. City Island, NY best kept secret. Call port of Kall Realty for CI. Waterfronts, cottages & condos 718-885-1166 Web ID NS1101191127 of The NY Times

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent

3060

QUEENS/BRONX EAST TREMONT AVE: STORE FOR RENT. Top retail location, high pedestrian traffic, 3000sf, can be divided. For details: Rafi 718-364-1400 or 347-495-0614 3060

Continental Ave, Forest Hills: 2nd flr walk up, 1500sqft, currently insurance co. Debre Rosenfeld. 212-604-4744 3060

3060 LIC Warehouse Bldg for sale. 4100sf, overhead door, hi ceilings. Additional development rights. $1.3M MSparks@ergpa.com 646-253-0904

Riverdale, 1 BR Apt: Private entrance, patio, wooded area, close to trans, renovated, dishwasher, eat-in kitchen. $1190 1st/Last/ 1 mo sec. Credit check required. NO FEE 646-269-0587 1060

2060 KEW GARDEN HILLS: Hyde Park Gdns, spacious 1st fl, 1 BR coop, wd flrs, 24 hrs security, near all. $1200/mon utils incl. 1 mon sec. Call OWNER 718-481-7752

BAYSIDE: Mint COOP Junior, 20 min to Manhattan! New kit, wd fl, lndry and storage area in bldg. $225,000. Prudential DE Re, Call Susan 516364-2491 spassannante@elliman.com 2060

FLUSHING/ GEORGETOWN MEWS 2060-Beautifully custom renovated 1 + 2 Bd Apts, including a duplex. You choose all finishes + we renovate to your taste. Everything brand new. By prospectus only. Sales office. 718-575-1332

Apartment For Rent 2080

QUEENS/BRONX SPRINGFIELD GDNS: Make my home your home, compl furn, xlrg rooms, newly decorated, exceptionally clean, near all prkwys/airports/ public trans lots of parking, ref’s req’d 718-723-8063 2080

Fresh Meadows: 71-44 160th Street: Condos for rent 1-2 BR duplex, 2 bth, LR, DR, EIK, extended backyard large recreation area $1800/mo. No pets/ 21BR, 2 bth with porch$1300/mo, no pets. Call owner 718-810-0001 or 617-304-9050. Both Avail Feb 1st 2080

2080 Forest Hills: 2 BR, newly renov, dishwasher, 2nd flr, newly carpeted, very private and quiet. Express bus to Manhattan. Owner 347-545-2665 2080 Main St/ 70 Ave: 2 BR apt, good condition, EIK, 2nd flr, no smoking, no pets. Avail immediately. 718-757-4433 -After 5pm

Washington Heights: Easy access to transportation, next to Ft. Truimph Park. Internet access, 6 months only, no couples, Women only. 1 BR room for rent. Call 646-305-7678

2080

NEW LISTING $1100-$1400 NORWOOD: 3133 Rochambea Ave Revenue, new kitchen and bathrooms, clean building, 24 security, near botanical garden, Montifore Hospital, forham University and shopping. 1 Bdrm, 2 Bdrm. Call Property Manager. PAUL 646-319-2373 2080

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 KGH/Briarwood: Studio short walk to subway (F train), quiet building, first flr asking 950/mo, security deposit and references required, all utilities included, no fee. 9am-9pm. Ask for Mr. Henry 718-281-4890 2080

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QUEENS/BRONX 3020 Kew Gardens: 1 of a kind. West of Main Street, semi detached 23x100 Lot. 4BRs, LR with fire place, charm circle. Call Vera, Coldwell Banker. 917-853-5455

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

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LONG ISLAND 5065 Far Rockaway: 2BR, 1st FL, porch & patio, own thermostat, near shuls & schools. Avail Nov 15th. 516-643-9204 5065 ROCKVILLE CENTRE new kitchen, new carpet, 2 BR, attic/storage area, walk LIRR, parking, $1850 plus electric. Call 516-250-8604 5065 Central Islip/ Hauppauge: LG 1 BR ground floor, no pets/cats, W/D, AC, near NR, RR, exit 57, LIE, 1200/mo+ Security deposit. Includes gas/heat/water. Owner 631-757-6959 5000 ATLANTIC BEACH 3 Bdrm, 2 full bths, LR, DR, Kit, Sun room, Gar, Storage, walk to the beach. $3000/mo. 1 mo sec + 1 mo rent. Owner 561-745-2329 or 561-704-6748

CEDARHURST NO FEE: Modern 1 BR, 2 BR & 3 BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, private entrance, indoor parking, near all, starting at $1450. 1 month Free rent! 516-860-6889/ 516-852-5135

5065

5065 Central Islip/ Hauppange: Large, 1BR, grand floor, no pets/cats. W/D, A/C near trans, exit57 LIE, 1200/mo + security deposit includes gas/ heat/ water. Quiet building, retirees. Serious inquiries only. Call owner 631-757-6959

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REAL ESTATE 5065Cedarhurst, NO FEE Modern 1 BR, 2 BR & 3 BR. CAC, W/D, Storage, private entrance, in-door parking, near all. Starting at $1450. 516-860-6889 or 516-852-5135

Amagensett Dunes 400 feet to ocean beach Access. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. AC. Labor Day. $50, 000 or avail monthly. Call: 631-655-9319 5065 Central Islip/ Hauppange: Large, 1BR, grand floor, no pets/cats. W/D, A/C near trans, exit57 LIE, 1200/mo + security deposit includes gas/ heat/ water. Quiet building, retirees. Serious inquiries only. Call owner 631-757-6959

5080 GARDEN CITY: 3000+ sqft, high traffic area, priv parking, retail, prof/ w wrhse will divide, 20ft ceiling. OHD Will partner with doctor For urgent care centert. 631-404-9845

VALLEY STREAM: Office building, 4300 sq ft, 1 block to LIRR and Sunrise Highway. Potential rent roll $81K. Ideal for Prof’l or medical 516-695-7222 5080

TANNING SALON Affluent area North Shore/Nassua. Estbl’d over 15yrs. Ministrip Ctr. 14rms, Relocating. **Reduced for QUICK SALE** $59K 516-763-2090 6000

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5040 $795000/4-5BR – FSBO Lido Beach Colonial (Lido Beach – Bayside) Walk to the beach from this newly renovated 4-5 BDRM, 2.5 bth colonial. Located on a quiet block and even boasts bay views from the master. Beautiful wd flrs & crown molding throughout. New master BR, CAC, windows w siding. Large EIK, LR, DR. Renov backyard, update 1.5 car gar, alarm sys. Walking Distance to synagogue. Truly move-in ready! By appointment only: 516-318-3345. More info & photos, www.lidohouse.info Buyers agents OK, NO listing requests, pls. 516-318-3345

6000

Apartment For Rent

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

Apartment For Sale 5000

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

WAREHOUSE for rent Patchogue VIII 3000sq ft 25’ ceiling, heat, clean, bright, bathroom, large roll up door $1500/mo Tom 631-942-9745 6000

6000 OCEANSIDE: Operatories available in A per diem basis in modern, multidisciplinary dental office, prime loc. Five Towns Area. 516-536-5777 or 917-559-8712

Professional Offices: Nassau/Suffolk. Hampton Bays: Psychiatrist office available, 3 days per week. Hampton Afrium Medical Center. Speak with Robert Stafford 631-728-0432 6000

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5070

LONG ISLAND GREAT NECK land for sale, 3 res lots on wooded pvt cul-de-sac. Builders/ principals only. 516-443-2700 5070

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

5080

LONG ISLAND SUSHI RESTAURANT TURNKEY - Already Set-up. Just needs Sushi Bar. Very Busy Port Jeff area. Low Down-payment. Required. Pete 631-944-2067

5080

LONG ISLAND Hewlett 2 family house, $529K visit www.monicamohanst udio.com/1792Broad way/ or call 917-6487682 By owner SD14 5040

5060 Cedarhurst: 4BR, duplex apt, private laundry, kitchen, closets galore plus LR, DR. Unlimited parking. Garage/ backyard. Avail Jan 1st. Call 516-996-1955

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STATEN ISLAND STATEN ISLAND HOUSE FOR SALE// ROYAL OAKS “The best house in the best borough of the best city in the best country in the world” GO TO www.FRENCHMANORON CLOVELAKES.COM 917-622-3728

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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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4060

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

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4020 Staten Island 2271 Hylan Blvd. Open House. Wednesday Nov 10. 11am-2pm Large retail space with parking, high volume location. 16,000SF+18,000 SF parking + Full bsmnt incl. CROSSTOWN REALTY 718-937-8100ext109 /110

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

Apartment For Sale 3080

STAPLETON Applications for the waiting list for rental units in Staten Island will be available to families with limited income, based on section 8 qualifications, beginning on April 19th 2010, call between 10am & 3pm 516-466-6527 Ext15&/26

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NY STATE 20%+RETURNonSTUDENT RENTALS! BINGHAMPTON N.Y. 2 Sorority houses side by side net 70k, price 350k. 1-10 bedroom net 33,700, price 169k all full now BU students*signed 2011-2012 leases more available but lower net return…ROYCEREALESTATE 607-222-7323 6080

BRAIRCLIFF MANOR: Mansion from the American Gangster movie, $12,500/mo nego plus utils, 6 BR, 5.5 bath, 7000sq ft, 20 acres, Hudson River view, 1-3 year rental with option to buy. 914-319-7835; Email voharha@aol.com 6080

STUDIO FOR RENT. Newly renovated, near trains + buses. $750 a month plus security. 914-879-7083 6080

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House Summer Rental/SALE/Monsey N.Y. 13 bedroom, 40 beds, mansion available weekends/wk pool/gym. Large Backyard. Near Shule. Available For extended families. Call (914) 646-3164 6080

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

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6090 Montefiore Cemetery: 1 Grave, lot 187. Section H. Asking $900 or best offer. Call 310-246-9666

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

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NY STATE Monticello: Triple net lease of Catskills. Bungalow colony, lovely grounds with pool. 55 units, 165K + 10% security. Subject to owner approved credit report. Carol 626-394-2378; carol@acmecos.com 6060

6060 South Fallsburg: Bungalow Colony, 29 units, for lease to camp/ group with option to buy. Please call: 347-350-5208 or 718-854-3434 6060 Catskills: Private New Country Cottage. Reduced to $159K. 1 BR, sleeping loft, nr Windhamm Ski Mtns. Min fr hiway. Owner 646-330-0927 or 914-235-1684

6060 Wesley Hills/ Pomona: 4BR, 3 Bth split, mint cond, w/many updates, .5 acre, on dead end street, wlk to shuls, $435K 347-992-1009 6060 NEW ROCHELLE. OWNER FINANCING. Renovated 3 BR/ 2 BTH w/new bright. 1 BR/ 1 BTH in-law $724,000. 914-715-3494

Wesley Hills, Monsey, New Hempeasd. Are you dreaminf to be in country all year round instead of just for the summer. Move to the beautiful Monsey. Great prices to buy or rent with pools and large homes and gardens. Call now before the housing market goes up. Access to foreclosure homes. Call now Shane and Rivka Ronay 845-222-5842 or sign at our website www.RONOAYREALTY.com Email:Rivkasold@gmail.com 6060

Small bungalow colony. 70 beautiful acres to buildings and in ground swimming pool needs TLC features a small lake with historic stone den waterfalls, stream hills, valleys and lots of trees, less than 35 miles from the George Washington Bridge in scenic Sullivan County asking $499K. Call Joyce David 718-875-2000

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Root/ Montgomery Co. 70 Acres + Trailer Hse with barn, water + electricity. 3 hrs from Man $250K. Call Owner 718-617-7799 7020 WARWICK, NY: (Orange County)2 Story,resid’l/comm’l bldg, 9 units, large lot, parking, great income, owner financing avail, $850,000 845-651-2275 Brkr/ int

6060 FRANKFORT, NY: Owners Relocated. Magnificent 7200 sq ft Custom home on 35 rolling acres. This house has 4 extra large bedrooms and 4 baths, fireplaces, Top of the line everything. Exit 31 on the NYS thruway. Call Gina Caleca 917-204-0096

6060 Woodmere, NY: Brand new house, new construction, 6 bdrms, fin bsmt, top of the line appliances, Italian kitchen, 5 bthrms, Don’t miss it! $699,000. Call 516-395-9847 Call Dora. Call for open house, call Galiete. One Stop Realty

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 6060Ulster County: Ellenville secluded wooded, ½ acre, 3 BDRM, 1.5 bth, new oak kitchen, hardwood flrs, fire place, open view of mountains, walk to shuls. Contact 516-538-8536

Homes for sale 4 Bedroom, 3 bthm only $55,000!. Priced to sell!! Won’t last!! For listings call: 800-366-0412 xT472

6060 Mountaindale: 3BR house, 2 full baths, mint cond, fireplace, finished basement, new roof, finished decks, new driveway, near houses of worship + community centers. Call 917-453-6926 6060 COLOMBIA COUNTY. Pine Planes: House for sale, 6 bdrm, 3 bth, 21 acres w/pond, horse friendly, great family Get Away. Great for hunters. Must see. Asking $675,000. Contact Christine 718-644-2040

NEW HEMPSTEADJUST LISTED! Spac 4 BR, 2.5bth Col Btful wooded .93acre FW brk FP, huge bsmt, terrif loc. Motiv. Seller! E. Ingber RE 845-354-6060 6060

Monsey, 13BR lg hse w/pool & gym lk bckyd. Avail weeks/wknds. Ideal for extended families. 914-646-3146 6060

6060 Ottsville/ Orange County, NY: House for sale. Lovely well maintained, low maintenance, 3 BR home approximately 1700 sq ft on 1.3 private wooded acres, large cedared deck. 5 mins to Metro North station, asking $265K. Call owner 845-386-3608

FINGERLAKES SKANEATELES, NY

CUSTOM 5300SF 4BD, 4.5BA, 3 CAR GAR WALK TO LAKE. TOP SCHOOLS. CHEFS KITCHEN, SOLARIUM, MEDIA, REC, OFFICE $749K

315-730-8484 SEE WEBID

NS1007281920of the NY Times 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

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

Central Ave, Lawrence: 3000sf good condition, busy corner. Parking attached. Approved for food establishment. Call 917-975-7062

5080

5080 CEDARHURST: BUILDING FOR SALE on CENTRAL AVENUE. 2 Story plus basement. 516-568-2170 – Owner

5080 WESTBURY – Commercial space 241 Post Ave. 2 story building. $350K 917-301-1625

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REAL ESTATE 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 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 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

Vacation homes for sale Sackett Lake: Totally renovated 3 BRs, 1 bath, deeded lake nights, walk to orthodox shul. 516-662-3045 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

Property/House

For Sale

7030

OUT OF STATE Massachusetts, MA Winthrop by the Sea. Brand new 900sq ft, 2 BR condo. Incredible Ocean Views, minutes from Downtown Boston. FSBO $275K. 781-581-0031 7030

BALTIMORE: MAGNIFICENT CONDO! 3 BR, 3.5 BTH condo w/over 3,000sf. Convenient to shuls, shopping & bus, elegant LR & DR, huge den, kosher kitch, laundry in unit. SHARON ZUCKERBROD Long & Foster C: 410-599-5303 O 410-583-5700

7030

Mt. Pocono LOT ON LAKE Pocono Country Place Gated Commun. w/ Amen. $45.5k. Call 570-688-5334 or 718-447-8448 7030

7030 Virgin Islands: St John Weston Resort, 1BR condo, March 512, sleeps 4, $2500. Call 412-561-3966

7030 EXCLUSIVE APARTMENT Luxury garden apartment in new building on Ariozorov St. Stunning 3 bedroom apartment with private registered garden, luxurious finish, beautiful built-in carpentry, fully furnished, 2 full bathrooms, private covered parking, storage room elevator. Dov Shapiro 052-5533-739 Ilana Nelson 0545-341-403

ISLA VERDE, PUERTO RICO: Luxury apt by the beach 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1 parking, 24 hour security. Call 787-727-7762

Available For Rent

7030

7030 Elkins Park, Breyer Woods. Move in ready! 1st flr master suite. LR w/fpl, DR, eat-in-kit w/ island. 2 car att gar, 3 BR, 2.5BA. Loft 2500 sqft. NEW PRICE….$380,000 ALSO AVAILABLE FOR RENT AT $2,000 PER MO + UTILS. PICTURE PERFECT TOWNHOUSE. Handsome amenities t/o LR, gas, fplc, DR, E-I Kit. 2BD, 2.5BA. Full unfin bsmt. 1 car gar. Tennis crt. Asking $299,000 CALL ALICE R. FICHER. WEICHERT REALTORS 215-885-8100 OFFICE 215-803-5908 CELL

DISTRESSED MULTIFAMILY REO – Jackson, MS, 296 units, unpirced – market to set the price. Built 1974, C-asset. Rehab/management play with tremendous upside. Call 601-790-3321 Marcus & Millichap 7030

CA – BEVERLY HILLS, 3 HOMES 8,000$8,850,000; 10,000sf - $7,700,000 13,000sf (brand new) $10,800,000 Call 818-244-9111 7030

7065

7065 AC WARWICK: Large unfurnishes 1 BR condo, new carpets, Ocean View, yearly rental $1275/mo, includes utilities, storage cable, parking. Call 856-596-1816 Long term only.

OUT OF STATE 7065 Boyton Beach: Lovely courtyard home 3BR/3ba; Enclosed pool, separate cabana private end lot; Lake View Shutters, New A/C, 2 car gar, EASY walk to local Chabad. Call 561-738-9772

7065

Pikesville: 3 BR, 2.5 bath FOR RENT. All appliances. W/w carpet $1500 + 1 mo Security deposit. Call 443-326-1081

7020 Putnam County/ BREWSTER: 12,600sf warehouse for lease, 3 landing docks, 26 ceils, truck parking, flex lease terms, may divide nr I-684 & I-84 Brokrs protected 845-278-6525

7065 Myrtle Beach, SC. Myrtle Beach Resort. 2 BR, 2 bth, ocean front condo. 32 acre family complex. Winter rental $700 month. ALL INCLUDED also weekly/ Weekends. Long term. Prices on request. Website www.MyrtleBeachResort.com Contact: 704-880-0764

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

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

7065

7030 Costa Rica: 100 Meter of Beach front property on 1 ½ acres of land on the pacific side of Costa Rica. Includes kitchen/ 2 bdrm with air conditioner, 1BTH, fully furnished. Good for up to 6 people for rent or sale $500K. View website CostaRicaparadiseIsland.com Contact 516-931-9726

7030 Independence Missouri: 45,000sf net building on 6 acres, leased to best buy. 4+years remaining yearly. Gross $536,559. Price: 3,550,000 Principals only. Owner 805-969-3966

VIRGINIA – BEAT THE BANK!! Distresses real estate portfolio REO prices on prime properties. MUST SELL!! Residential lots 200+ cannot replicate 25ac Commercial @1 Million below appraisal. High growth & employment area 100% Bank financing available 540-840-7614 OWNER

Shalom Memorial Park: Crypt in Mosada 3. Includes interment open and closing. Asking $2,900. 215-480-3622 7060

Warehouse 15,000sqft, 34-44 W. Green St. Hazelton, PA Central Commercial Zone, 2 story, basement & store front. 15 parking spaces, loading ramp in the rear. Concrete and steel building. $149,900. Daisy N Rubio 305-228-0085 or 305-302-9142 dnrubio@bellsouth.net 7060

7060

Lower Makefield: 4300sqft, 2 sty French Colonial, 4 Bdrms, 4 Ba min to shopping train, hospitals, golf course…$3,250 DAVID FIORI INC. 215-757-1000

BANKRUPTCY AUCTION 5,226 Acres Rare Hrdwood Timberlands in Hilo, Hawaii. This unique property contains the largest privately held stand of Acacia Koa in the world. In addition it has a sustainable harvesting in perpetuity. Bids Accepted Until: March 16, 2011 Contact: Sadie Dressekie Sadie@arlie.com 541-344-5500 WWW.hiloauction.com 7060

OUT OF STATE Kosher deli/ Restaurant for sale in Waterbury, CT. $25K Call Michael 203-528-7382

7060

250 Acre farm in VIRGINIA, Bland county +(I)Home +A old farm house, built in the 1900’s. beautiful views. Hunter’s Paradise. $850K Please contact 276-496-5200 SOUTHWEST

7060 SHAWNEE, PA Timeshare. Ridge Top and 1 week in July. Nego. Call 321-726-0504 or 516-884-3745

Mexico-Isla Mujeres Island CARIBBEAN ISLAND LOT. Double lot on bluff overlooking stunning Cancun Bay. Unrestricted views. Fantastic value! Listed at $449,000.00 Email: AirlineEconomics@msn.com or Call 281-799-4120

9080 Exchange Opportunity or Direct Purchase. Acre on Intracoastal Waterway in Merritt Island near Cocoa Beach with 5/4 main house and 1/1 guest house. Seller will rent property for 2yrs if desired. Residential. $550K. 321-795-3806. See:www.post1031.com/arch ives/2376

7030

Cost Rica: Col style mansion in fashionable gated nghbrhd, 2.35ac, grdns, 12,375 sf home, 4 BR, 6 BA, LRs, lib, afc, serv grtrs, 17 car prkg, pool, etc. $2.8M. 877-746-3868 tom@c21jaco.com

7030

7040 SWITZERLAND, Condo for sale in the town of Aeschi. Above LAKE THUN close to interlacken + spiez BDRM/ Kitchen/ Dining/ LR/ additional pull down bed beam ceiling + doors to wrap around balcony. Underground Parking + storage, $150,000. Contact 732-560-1648

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.16JobsIsland.com

Aruba Oceanfront: Marriott Surf Club. 2BR 2BA deeded time share. Buy Easter week $36,900, others avail. Rent week before Easter. $36,000 419-360-7319 7030

Elizabeth: Going on Aliyah, 4 BR, 1.5 bths. Price negotiable, near shuls, yeshiva, mikvah, restaurant and shops. Call Javier 908-463-3063 7030

7030 Puntarenas, Costa Rica: Vacation/retire in Costa Rica. 1 Block from beach, short walk to town, cunning 2BR cottage, lrg Jacuzzi, pvt, quiet & secure. 4 apts generate rental income for min cost of living. For pics go to: http://public.fotki.com/happy dayapts $200K. FSBO No agents 203-987-8603

Wakefield, RI: Fam owned home on pond, w/ ocean access, completely reno-built in 2000, 3 BR, 2.5ba, deeded dock rights, 1 of a kind. $999,000. 860-514-4330

7030

7030 Trump Tower Toronto: Hotel Unit. Very motivated!! $899,000 Ryan P. Coyle, Bkr Broker. RE/Max Unique Inc. 416-646-2010 or 416-904-0664 Must sell. Ryancoyle.com

South Carolina: Single Tenant Net Leased Investment. Strong Tenant. 10-Year Lease w/ 2% annual rental increases. $8,100,000; 8.54% Cap Rate. High Bridge Properties, LLC. pgradeff@highbridgeproperties.net 414-945-2475 Principals Only

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Propriety School, the first of its kind in NYS. Licensed by the Dept of Education seekes investor/ partner. Call 917-821-8684

7070

CAPITAL WANTED . Earn 11% - 15% NOW ON RE. Feldman Prop Prntrs needs several investors to purchase upscale foreclosure homes. Deals avail now. Investment returned w/i 9 mos. 20 yrs exp. 201-726-5016 7070

THE FASTEST GROWING FOOD SECTOR ON THE PLANET A Canadian owned & estab aquaculture company in the Baja California, Mexico $50 - $60 million. Potential/yr 5 years out. $Ms invested & most infrastructure in place. Proven management. Mex gov is fully supporting. The future of global marine food production. lapazaqua@gmail.com 7070

CAPITAL WANTED. Wanted gold & silver, mining projects. INVESTORS WANTED. Southeast of Reno. Production to start in April 2011. Please Contact 212-470-6300 EmaiL drfennelli@fennelligoldcorporation.com 7070

Recreational Watercraft Rental. Business FOR SALE on ATL area lake CF $210K/Sale price $795K. 770-540-8199 7070

7070 Help wanted: Great opportunity! Looking for entrepreneurial and ambitious woman to partner with in my home-based business. High income potential. Call 646-222-7104 7080 PATENTS FOR SALE US #7833117 + Other & Ancillary Patents for major Intl companies. This unique handle invention can be manufactured into all types of hammers; and all garden tools; into 20 different sports & hardware items. www.CoolRackets.com Coolrackets@sympatico.ca 416-252-9644

need Additional income? Learn to operate a mini office outlet from home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income, www.ziporasnolimits.com Call: 416-785-0206

7070

Ready for financial freedom? Visit www.inklingswealth.c om Don’t miss this! Call 786-472-5601 or 727-642-3300 7070

7070 Retail store in Lawrence looking for investor of 25K. excellent for growth oppty. Call 347-529-2206

Ground floor opportunity in pain relief! Now selling territories for FDA, OTC approved medical device. Bring a proven, noninvasive solution for pain to your market. 877-751-7665

7070

Lifetime: Be your own boss! Soup to nuts! Complete contents of greeting cards store, thousands of gifts, cards, toys, balloons, shelving, racks, register, etc. Retiring after 35 years. Call 347-884-3459, 718-745-5666 No offer refused! One price takes all! 7070 Capital Wanted, Seeking JV funding ($50$100MM) for Central America projects, Costa Rica & Panama; Infrastructure complete. Call 858-768-9956

7070 Two sister companies in Columbus, OH and Dubai, UAE looking for business opportunity. Import/ Export, commodities, Goods + services. Contact 614-260-2041 or fax 614-473-9795 Email: Idris_Anis@hotmail.com 7070 FOOD FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY. Operating store working partner. Be your own boss Phda & Cherry Hillarea, must love restaurant operations. Call Carol 305-525-7025

MONEY, HAPPINESS, FREEDOM! CEO INCOME FROM HOME! DON’T BELIEVE IT; DON’T CALL 800-304-6716 7070

7070 FOR SALE Patent Rights for US patent #6966725 and trademark for a unique highway shoulder maintenance machine. One prototype machine available in the package for sal. Contact: Norman Cochran 419-294-7420 Fax 419-674-4260

Route of self service Car Wash Air + Vacuum Machines on Gas Stations. Easy hours, cash accounts. High value equipment included. Price is $495K. Net $140K. Contact 718-559-7470 7070

7070 An amazing opportunity: New start up business, looking for MLM leaders and distributors. To sell Omega 3 from sage product. Call 347-564-8932

EARN A POTENTIAL $10K+ MONTHLY simply by inviting people to our special Six Figure Webinar! NO selling. NO explaining. NO convincing. NO closing. FAST EASY MONEY. We do all the WorkYOU make all the $$$’s! Watch the FREE webinar right now: www.WebinarTycoon.com – Then Call Dave on: 404-277-3536 7070

Attention Property Owners

We are looking to purchase (off market deals) elevator and walk up apartment buildings in five bouroughs. –Top dollar paid –No Brokers to Pay –No Mortgage Needed. We can close this year 2010. Whitestone Realty Group INC. 105 East 34th Street New York, NY 10016

212-662-1300 Fax 212-662-1355

Phone Email

Moneytobuy@gmail.com

212-662-1300

URI! URI! AWAKEN! AWAKEN! Prana Mandir Yoga Studio 4 West 43rd Street, 501 Meditation: Every Monday at 6PM Shabbat: Every First Friday at 8P

7070 Join a Gifting Activity that is very affordable and gifting rapidly. Sizzle call 206-888-4956 www.JoinNewHope.com 347-406-2965

7070 Deli & Country Store in Stratford, CT area looking for new products to sell. Interested vendors please call Richard 203-531-5940 Mention ad in the Jewish Voice & receive a FREE cup of coffee @ Richard’s Corner Deli. 525 Nichols Ave. Stratford, CT. Contact 203-522-4365 RESIDUAL INCOME CAREER OPPURTUNITY Inside sales for health, life and Medicare products.Paid Training for unlicensed associates. Licensed agents welcome. Salary plus commission.hard work and dedication = 6 figure income.Contact Andrew 516-918-5718 or Lou 516-918-5709

SEEKING EQUITY PARTNERS *Double Digit Returns *Real Estate *Nationwide *No Minimum Call Brian

800-991-0229 Business Opportunity WANTED Investor wanted for Highend Automobile $1,000,000 + WANTED Formula 1 Auto Import For detail call WAEL 201-344-8993 7070 US owned in China: US company for sale in China. The company is a WFOE (Wholly Foreign Owned) 8 months to setup. Transfer time to new owner is about 1 month depending on office is located in the SIP section of Suzhou, China ( 20 min train ride from Shanghai). The company is a consulting firm, but the focus of the company can be easily ch. You have any questions Please call Jacob 212-913-9357 or Email: U.S.owned@hotmail.com

7070 Returns of 8% to 10% Annually IRA approved accredited investors only. 866-323-2596 Lv msg w/name Email: researchedinvestment@gmail.com 7070 Unique Bazaar has retail space available for select vendors in our New York and New Jersey locations. We offer monthly license agreements in our clean, well maintained facilities. Tri-County Unique Bazaar 3041 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY 11756 516579-4500 Unique Bazaar (Gertz Plaza Mall) 162-10 Jamaica Ave.Queens, NY 11433 651-773-8077 Unique Bazaar 188 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07505. 973-742-2020

Investors wanted (15%) Fifteen Percent Secured by real estate Contact 405-735-3906 Divorce sell: Tabriz 12x15 Almost new! $13,000 Call 301-299-3192 RESIDUAL INCOME CAREER OPPURTUNITY Inside sales for health, life and Medicare products.Paid Training for unlicensed associates. Licensed agents welcome. Salary plus commission.hard work and dedication = 6 figure income.Contact Andrew 516-918-5718 or Lou 516-918-5709 Project 2010-Designing your year of success. 3-Day workshop. January 8-10 2010-NYC 646-593-8901 proect2010@designingyourdash.com

Financial Services

7080

VALLEY STREAM office building. 4300 sq ft. 1 block to LIRR and Sunrise Highway. Potential rent roll ideal. Ideal for prof’l or medical. Selling price $495K 516-695-7222 7080

7080 CPA-CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT HANDLES ALL AREAS OF TAX PREPARATION & ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS. CALL 718-229-1553 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

COMMUNITY LENDING Services Get a Loan, avoid bankruptcy. Pay your bills, outstanding loans, credit cards, auto, personal, business, home Debt consolidation. All credit welcome. No fees! Quick! 1-877-627-6886 7080 LOUISINA GOT MONEY? Check out: www.BIGASSCAMP.com Louie Vielee 225-955-0648

FORECLOSURE BANKRUPTCY Cash in on the current economy. Collect fees for services and acquire real estate. www.MortgageRescueUS.com LIVE WEBINARS 214-335-9057

Investment Opportunity

1110

7070 MAKE MONEY!!! I buy time on television. at pennies on the dollar. Quick and very hi return Guaranteed in writing 10K Min. Investment SFT PRODUCTIONS 917-498-6899 rafesft@gmail.com

Health

7090

23 PEOPLE NEEDED TO LOSE 5-100 LB . Call: 800-237-0414 www.loseweightnow.com/ cwilson1 For more info also call 718-531-5380

9050

7090 Massage + Reflexology for complete relaxation and relief from aches + pains. Contact Chaya WOMEN ONLY 347-756-0205 8010 COUNSELING: Talk Therapy, Personal Counseling, Vacational Guidance. 25 Years of Experience in the Above. Susan Teeman 917-881-1583

Tutors

3005

BEST PRIVATE ENGLISH LESSONS.SAT, SHAT, COOP, vocabulary, test-taking technique, writing, ESL, grade school, all levels. Rates incl, all materials provided by excellent Prof w/25 yrs exp. Call 347-206-6481 Small group discount! 8005

AwakenAwaken.org

Private lessons in both English and Hebrew appropriate individual teaching for all levels and ages. Efficient, practical method. Reasonable rates affordable for you. 866-608-4043 Jennifer 3005

11/19

10% DOWN GOOD NEWS TO INVESTORS. YOU CAN GET YOUR PROJECTS FUNDED NOW WITH JUST 10% DOWN – REAL ESTATE, ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, MINES AND MORE. PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS 1) BUSINESS PLAN 2) PROOF OF DOWN-PAYMENT FUNDS.

Contact Lester Phillip for detail. lester@sikamangroup.com Office: 212-695-1716 www.sikamangroup.com

A+ Certification Course $339 INTRO TO COMPUTER $49.95 718-261-1900 Bring this ad as 1st time coupon. 3005

Retired university professor, math, chemistry, physics “My motto is: Basics come first” Manhattan, Upper West Side. Please all: 212-662-2324 Tutoring for all levels! 3005

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JOBS WANTED & SERVICES OFFERED Music

8000

8000 Kol Hasameach Orchestra. We turn your simcha into an unforgettable experience. Our musicians are the best! MP3 files + references available yisroelthedrummer@gmail.com 856-345-4258 8000 JEWISH MUSIC LESSONS: Guitar, Piano, Bass & Drums. Individual or group lessons for all ages. In my Queens studio or I will travel to your home. Credentials include a BA in Music performance, a MS ED in Music Education, NYS Certification and 20+ yrs of performing & teaching music. Rates are $40 for 40 min lesson & $50 for a 1HR lesson. Excellent refs avail. Call Yerachmeil at 917-373-9613

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Piano lessons all levels + ages Professional musician + experienced teacher Call (917) 459-1228 8000

Music Instruction Berkeley College of music professor available for private drum lessons. Conatct: 617-835-6404

Tutoring

3005

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

Help Offered

8010

Live-in. 7 Years exp. Very good ref. Would consider live in/out. Call 347-869-1956 8010

Home Health Care Aid seeks job, experienced, references, live in/out. Brooklyn or Manhattan. Call 646-359-1299

8010

Mature Nurse Aide seeking a job to care for elderly. 15 yrs exp, live in/out. References furnished Upon request. Call 347-860-1656 or 347-533-4135

8010

Seeking job to take care of the elderly. Home health aid, 16 years experience. Please call 718-882-5244 8010

8010 I am a certified HHA: Companion/ Aide seeking job to care for the elderly. 14 years experience. Loving and caring. Live in only. Excellent references. Loving and caring. Live-in only. Excellent references available. Willing to start immediately. Call 973-592-608

Responsible and honest: HHA/ CAN with over 16 years experience , looking for a job to care for the elderly. Live out only. Excellent references. Willing to start immediately. Call Monica 347-451-4409 or 718-469-1798 8010

Have my own gorgeous super luxury JAGUAR SEDAN, looking for an exclusive contract with a family. Solid refs + I speak many languages (amazingly talented person) 917-771-3405 8010

Responsible and honest HHA/ CAN with over 16 years experience. Looking for a job to care for the elderly. Live out only. Excellent references. Willing to start immediately. Call Monica 347-451-4409 or 718-469-1798 8010

8010 I am a certified and licensed HHA with many years exp. Seeking job to care for the elderly, willing to cook, clean etc. Excellent references. Live in/out. Call Jennifer 347-965-4506

CHAUFFER: Driver, courteous, reliable with a clean driving record. Solid Refs. Seeking a position. (Amazingly Talented Person) Contact 917-771-3405

8010

8010 CAREGIVER with 10 years experience to care for sick or elderly. Have own car, good references. Call 267-236-5664

NURSE looking for private duty CNA/ LPN position. 25 years of experience. Day or night. References available. Call 917-573-1937 or 718-479-7113 lv msg. 8010

8010 Administrative / Executive Assistant Part time/Full time. 19 years experience. 718-805-1448

8010 SMALL GROUP DAYCARE Experienced warm loving care. Ex-RN from Israel willing to care for children from 0 to 2 years old, in my home at Ave M + East 5th Street Transportation avail 347-283-5516

8010 Dating & Relationships Group. Develop communication skills for social and intimate settings. Weekly group sessions led by psychotherapist Phyllis Tompkins Ph. D. 917-741-1120

Health Care Aide, CNA. Grateful family would like to place their late mother’s former caregiver, extremely competent & pleasant lady, is avail immed in Broward or Dade City, FL. Ms. Alexandra 706-284-4906

8010

8010 NESI, ( Nonpublic Educational Services Inc.) has provided much needed educational programs to atrisk youth across the country for more than 30 yrs. We are seeking part-time Title I teachers for our Title I Program in NYC. Successful candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and/or teacher certificate. CAR/ SAVE (Chile abuse, Violence Intervention and prevention) workshops required. Seeking part-time Middle & High School math teachers also. Please email resume to mlee@nesieducation.org or mail to: 1212 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11230. Attn: M. Lee.

8010 I am a certified HHA seeking live-in/live-out 5-7 days a weeks. Many years experience. Excellent references, familiar with Kosher dietary laws. Valid drivers license. Available immediately. Call 646-737-6685 Throughout The Tri-State Area.

Seeking position as a home health aid, more than 15 yrs experience, excellent references. Avail day or night 5-7 days a wk, starting immediately. Call 646-339-1702 8010

8010 I am looking to work for a single retired gentleman, no pets, excellent exp & excellent references available January 2011 or earlier 845-568-7928

Attn: Small business owners! Get you’re A/P,A/R, & PR done for a flat monthly fee – less than you would pay for a bookkeeper’s weekly salary. Over 30 years experience. Pick-up and Del service. Synagogue experience. Call or email for info & rates: (732) 503-4343 or efficientbooks@comcast.net

8010

8010 24/7 Live-in Avail, able to start immediately 23yrs exp. Highly educated, grt refs, pls note patients who have bedsores, I can cure them within THREE days. Contact 973-580-7321 Email: TorfriedVLet@comcast.net

Caregiver Exp excellent references cert fixed positions as caregiver. Exp in Alz and Dementia. Call Marilyn 646-520-8625 or 718-573-0584

8010

8010 DRIVER- Retired law enforcement pro seeking position as Driver/ Body guard for Executive or family. 6 yrs exper w/ References. Call Jim 914-261-1084 8010 POSITION WANTED. HONEST CARING Lady to care for elderly or children. Live in or out. Excel ref’s willing to work in any of the 5 boroughs. 347-541-1615 or 347-454-9346

BUTCHER 30 years experience with major supermarket chain, looking for position with shops, restaurants, etc. Call Ed 646-387-2617

8010

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

HHA looking for live in/ out position to take care of elderly. Call Yvonne 240-595-5626

8015

TEACHER DIRECTOR with NYS teacher’s certificate in edu. For small Brooklyn daycare center. Call 718-385-0571

8015

Buyer/ managing partner wanted for newly renovated fully equipped Turn-Key. Glatt Kosher, LI catering hall. Seats 300 long lease, reasonable rent. Attractive terms. Call 516-450-7323 8015

Drivers/ Delivery/ Courier: Mail dispatcher needed P/T Mail out envelopes all over the US $150 weekly. James Flanagan 718-705-4889 8015

ADVERTISING SALES PRO WANTED Top commission! Experience required. For phone interview. Call MR. Haggerty @ 877-665-6618 www.123adsales.com

8015

8015 Truck driver with experience, no CDL required. Duties include loading/ unloading, must live in the 5 Towns. Call 917-682-3541 8015 P/T office assistant. 3 days a week. Experience using Quickbooks. Business office in Flatbush. Send resume by email pcpccomp@msn.com pr Phyllis 917-533-2326 8015 Buyer/ managing partner wanted for newly renovated, fully equipped turnkey. Glatt Kosher LI catering hall. Seats 300. Long Lease, reasonable rent. Attractive terms call 516-450-7323

FUNDRAISERS FOR ESTABLISHED TAX EXEMPT YESHIVAS IN JERUSALEM. SOLICIT FUNDS THROUGHOUT USA. EXCELLENT TERMS

8010 8015 Buyer/ Managing partner wanted for newly renovated. Fully equipped. Turnkey Glatt Kosher, LI catering hall. Seats 300, long lease reasonable rent. Attractive terms. Call 516-450-7323 8015 Buyer/ Managing partner wanted for newly renovated, fully equipped turkey Glatt Kosher LI catering hall. Seats 300, long lease. Reasonable rent attractive terms. Call 212-243-9808 or 516-450-7323 8015 Work From Home Earn cash generate $500 daily to your home returning phone calls. 888-345-9849

917-692-7191

Equity and forex traders wanted. Work from home. Call 917-881-1311 or Email:wallst0101@gmail.com 8015

8015 Buyer/ Managing partner wanted for newly renovated fully equipped turnkey. Glatt kosher LI catering hall. Seats 300 Long lease, reasonable rent. Attractive terms. Call 212-243-9808 or 516-450-7323 8015 Partner needed: Exciting new kosher pizza shop Orlando, FL. Need working/ investing partner. Call Dave 407-696-8873

Food Co. sks experienced sales people. Draw against comm + expenses. Call 347-561-9744 Berish

8015 Babysitter wanted P/T Mon-Fri, from 2:30-5pm in Marine Park, Brooklyn. Please call Lauren: 646-529-3030

Personal Assistant wanted: P/T Upper East Side Manhattan. Female business woman needs male assistant. Great opportunity for the right person. Please call for an interview. 646-387-3801

8015

Truck driver with experience. No CDL required, duties include loading/unloading. Must live in the five towns. Call 917-682-3541

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 Saleslady with some sales exp needed for fabric Store. Call 718-436-5849 or 347-743-7339

8015

Office manager/ Buyers & sales agents with Experience for busy RE management office. Call 917-921-3467

8015

8015 Hardworking, honest reliable woman, certified HHA seeking a job to care for the elderly. Over 20 Yrs Exp. Will clean house, live-in/out. Excellent refs. Call 914-476-2846 Or 646-235-5450

Great company looking for great people for energy consultants. Are you a professional looking to break into a Billion $ industry? Here it is! Unlimited Income Potential, flex schedule, Adv opty. O: 518-478-8588 F: 888-841-7774 8015

Licensed electrician in New Jersey and Long Island looking for partner. Call Zvi at 646-739-8771 8015

8015 SALES PEOPLE NEEDED For a local BKLYN business. Must be energetic, reliable + enthusiastic, base salary, Plus commission. Great Opportunity. Please Call Joe: 646-619-2822 x6100

Cleaning Services

8045

8045 Simply the best: Employment Agency, we offer eldercare, companions, housekeepers, babysitters, al with excellent references and experience. Licensed and board agency.Live in/out 718-332-7608 9015 Brooklyn Sanitation Rubbish removal, backyard cleanouts, apartment cleanouts. Specializing in both. Commercial and residential. Same day service. Shomer Shabbos. Call 718-243-2525

Top quality cleaning services for your home, apartment, office or business. Call 646-500-1156 www.wix.com.astyte123/cleaning

8045

8045 Get your bathrooms + kitchens CLEANED TODAY. It’s not clean until I do it! Call 347-653-7086 www.CITYOFERRANDS.com

8045 Maid 4 YOU. We can help. Call + you’ll have a maid. We provide full/part time or temporary help. Housekeepers, baby sitters/ day workers/ elder care. Located in the 5 Towns. 917-574-2306 or 516-569-1786

Work from home Complete training & support. Contact Sammy 646-812-2574

8045 KING’S LAUNDROMAT of NY @ 622 KINGS HIGHWAY. Manager special. MON, TUES WED… ..$0.69 per pound, Regular $0.89 per Pound, launder shirts $1.50 special. Professional Drop-off service. 718-339-1200

Partner/ Salesperson for jewelry mfg business. Knowl. of Internet sales. Willing to travel. 212-575-9590

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

8015

8015 Real Estate Agents: Make Extra Money! Astor brokerage real estate center, serving the Kew Garden Hills community is seeking new local agents. We will train you call Chanita for info at 718-263-4500

CORPORATIONS, LLC, LLP, D/B/A/ , IN EVERY STATE WITHIN 24 HRS PUBLISHINGS OF LLC’S, LLP’S NOT FOR PROFIT OR RELIGIOUS EXEMT ORGANIZATIONS TRADE MARKS, COPY RIGHTS, PATENTS TRUSTS NEW DEEDS PROBATE WILLS NAME CHANGES LANDLORD & TENANT CASES, AND ALL COURT CASES COLLECTING COURT JUDGEMENTS

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I AM A PLUMBER (Boiler & Heating) LOOKING FOR WORK. Henry 718-809-6150 Reasonable rates! 24HR Service

20 PASSENGER MINIBUS YEAR 2000. PLUS ELECTRONIC HANDICAP DOOR. EXCELLENT CONDITION. GREAT PRICE 917-482-5580

HANDYMAN AVAILABLE!!! Carpentry, Tile, Plumbing, Landscaping, Painting, Furniture, Asembly. Reasonable rates, Friendly service Call Orrin 646- 671- 3906

9030 Silver 2001 BMW Z8 Excellent condition. 28500 miles. 6 speed, transferable warranty. Two cars in one-hard top roadster with rag top underneath. Garaged in Hilton Head area, find at $90,000. Simply breathtaking. 203-803-6273

8080

Improvement 8081

Avoid leaks before they happen!! Specializing in grout bathroom tiles, loose tiles, ceramic tiles and all house repairs and Painting. Call 516-302-6748. Selling all 5 Boros + LI 8081

NATURAL GINESIS NO MORE BUGS! 100% NATURAL PLEASE CALL: 800-807-9357 www.naturalginesis.com ALFA CONTRACTING -Custom Cabinetry -Kitchen remodeling -Home offices -Home Entertainment -Space Efficiency -Free Estimates -We’re in the neighborhood “NO JOB TOO SMALL” $100 off WITH THIS AD www.alfacontractingny.com 212-234-5878 rosstfrench@aol.com 8081

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8080 Mike’s Home Improvement/ Roofing Sheet rock/ tiles, Kitchen/ Bath, Gutters + Leaders. 718-426-2167

Exterminators 8075

8075 M + K Pest control: Special price for bedbugs, senior discount. Reasonable + reliable services. Licensed and insured. Call 917-304-8777

BROOKLYN’S BEST BED BUGS, RATS. MONTHLY PEST CONTROL. RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE. FRANK 718-415-6920 8075-

WE MEET OR BEAT ANY PRICE. Interior demolition, One stop backyard basement clean out. Stop violations. Same day 24/7. Licensed & Insured. 718-243-2525

9015

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 D.L.M CONSTRUCTION Licensed and Insured New Construction, Extension and Complete Renovation, 25 Years Experience Free Estimate 917-968-6809 Giannotti Contracting All pases of home improvements INC. * Finished Basements * Sheetrock * Taping * Extensions * Masonry * Kitchens * Bathrooms * Roofing * Siding * Windows & more. Call Dominick 718-256-9393

Handyman

8080

Contractor: All kinds of jobs plus windows, plumbing, carpentry, painting. Call Baruch 215-725-9161

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

Donations 9028

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

9030

9030 Lexus LS 600h L: 2008 Virtually hndmd from Japan, golden almond metallic ext, cashmere leather int/ med brown walnut trim, 14,240mi. Garage kept. Beautiful, LIKE NEW! (Look up online for all top details) Tel 973-714-9604

9030 Lexus 2003 LS 430: Black exterior/ Interior 48,000 miles, V8 engine, good to very good condition, garage kept. $15K. Call 917-992-4004

CHEVY 1996 IMPALA SS Rare green Immac. 21k $28,500 516-383-6326

9030

1998 Lincoln Towncar, Cartier Edition, Black, 99K miles, leather int, power seats, Windows, moon-roof, excellent shape, Totally remodeled! $2500 Call 718-415-6920

Pets 9035

PETS FOR SALE – DOGS: Min Schnauzer Pups Born 9/9/2010 home bred 1 f black + tan 4 m black silver + tan hypoallergenic friendly playful very protective watchdogs. Raised around grandchild. $700 570-972-5741 9035

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

THE MENCH OF AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN. SPECIALIZING IN ALL FORMS OF HOME IMPROVEMENT KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, BASEMENT, ROOFING, SIDING, CAC, STORM DOORS, WINDOWS & ENTRY DOORS. LICENSED & INSURED. CHECKABLE REFS AVAIL. SEE PICS ON FACEBOOK. AFFORDABLE MENCH. CALL 516-297-4316 ALFONSVAINO@YAHOO.COM 8080

TRUCK FOR SALE: 2003 Ford Crew Cab Model #450 with utility body 30,000 miles. 4xs4 with fisher stainless steel plow diesel $19K. Plus 2005 Ford Crew Cab Model #350 4x4 Diesel tool box + racks. New seats, also hare ladder racks. Owner retiring. Contact 201-207-5533 or 201-436-0447 2010 Lincoln Town Car dark blue, light tan interior. 5 months old, low mileage, one owner. Perfect condition $38K. Contact Alex 203-746-0181. Lv Msg. 9030

MISC HOME FURNISHINGS: Bed Adj Fll, latex mattress, remote & massage. Must see! $1000 631-786-1514

9040

MOVING SALE!! EVERYTHING MUST GO! *Gorgeous pewter accent table 2yrs old when new…$1500-Asking $750 or best offer.*Beautiful 7 piece king size, master BDRM det, originally $6500-Must be seen! Asking $2000 or best offer *Glass & chrome attaché 42x78 $350 or best offer *Glass cocktail table w/black base originally $1500 asking $700 or best offer *Kitchen table with matching swivel bar stools $1300 or best offer *2diff boys 6pc drm set 500 and 550 or best offer. Call owner 732-536-2474 or 732-740-8417 9040

AIRLINE TICKETS / VOUCHERS 50% DISCOUNT OFF FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 646-464-8747 OR 828-246-2388 9040

JAZZ LOVERS! Over 1,000 jazz greatest records, excellent cond, negotiable. Ellington, Vaughn Parker, Holiday + Fitzgerald, just to name a few + Many more. Contact718-379-6401

LARGE REWARD LOST AFRICAN GREY PARROT RUBY

9030

Wooden Dining Room set, table with 8 chairs, china cabinet and buffet + server. Only 3 years old. Great condition. Also leopard/ wood coach 80x10 area rugs. Side tables with marble, 2 leather living room chairs etc. Call 917-364-5272 9040

9040

8080

Autos

9040 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE: 2 Knudson seemless gutter on machine 5” type hold 4 coil clean + painted $4000 – 6” seamless road 6” Gutter and 16 Flange Type $9K. Owner retiring, clean + well maintained. Factory maintenance. Contact 201-207-5533 or 201-436-0447

LOST IN GRAVESEND/BENSONHUR ST ON 2/13/11 PLEASE CALL ANYTIME

917 204 9170

Selling 9040

HUGE QUANTITY of porcelain and ceramic tile leftover from large job. Call Vlad at 561-222-3221 9040

9040 Cemetery plots. Sharon gardens, Kensico cemetery located in Vahalla. 4 grave plots for sale, price negotiable. Speak with Robert Stafford 631-728-0432 or Stafford88@optonline.net 9040 Antiques for Sale. 5 piece large bdrm set/ dining rm + China + circa 1900 Sunburst Oak, excel cond. Pieces can be sold separately. View website: http://tinyurl.com/39mo7go Click collectables + Antiques can view. Approx 37 photos/ Contact732-937-9167

Oceanside Private Sale. Auto BB’s, pics, all sports cards, dolls, hot wheels, xmas décor + more!! For appt Please Call: 516-678-1394

9040

9040 WAREHOUSE SALE: Thanksgiving table sale through 11/24. 20-30% off. Knock on wood again, 4 taft St. Norwalk Ct 06854 203-899-9877

HUNTING FISHING WARM FISHING VACATION In South Texas, nice accommodations. Terrific fishing for trout, redfish, drum, red snapper etc. Cheap vacation. Starting at $1,600 for two for 1 week. For more info: 956-742-5502 To book: 956-577-3801 or www.merrybandresort.com Mt Ararat, Farmingdale: 8 Burial plots for sale. $12,000 Best Offer 516-466-4432 or 631-466-1635 9050

9040 Aerostar Aircraft 600 1975 New Paint , new interior updated avionics, many extras. Hangared $195,000/ 954-873-5169 or 954-434-6222 9040 PARKER 2005 PILOT HOUSE-25’ 9’6”beam, 250 Yamaha 4strk on bracket, low hrs, all electronics, outriggers, saltwater washdown, windlass, new trir w/ electric winch & fishing equip. Asking $54,000. Call 631-909-3582 WILL DEMO IN WATER!! 9040 ELEGANT Mint Condition FULL LENGTH MINK FEMALE PELTS, CHAMPAIGN TOURMALINE. CLASSIC, LINES-SIZE 14. CONTINOUS COLD STORAGE. 480-221-0704 Scottsdale, AZ Email for photos TMHARTWIG@GMAIL.COM

MINT CONDITION 2009 Fountain Executioner FOR SALE Twin 700 horse power engines. Low hours = Minimal use. Land dockage (Never kept in water) Make offer!!! John Tramutola 917-992-5540 9040

9050 Psychic sessions by Fallon. Specializing in deep meditation. Healing, crystal and clairvoyant readings. Are you worried confused, depressed or just need advice. 2 convenient locations. Call immediately for session 347-600-0749 All readings are private and confidential.

WE BUY PRINTING PRESSES & EQUIP: Heidelberg, AB Dick, Multis, Ryobi, Hamd, Polar etc. Call Isaac 718-312-9912

9050

STEINWAY GRAND PIANO “M” Louis XV, walnut, 4 years old, serial # 574197. Current value 117,900; asking 75,000. Call 609-980-5555 Email WilliamBurris@comcast.net 9040

Contractor- All kinds of jobs plus windows, pluming and carpentry, painting. Call Baruch 215-725-9161

9050

9050 FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS. Planning a business trip or a family vacation? Great travel deals, compare prices, book hotels/ villas and more/ visit www.tripyourself.com 347-631-5349

Dyslexia? Reading, writing or spelling problem? Alpha reading solutions Expert individualized reading therapy for children and adults. Exp’d Cert affordable. 215-663-8932 www.alphareadingsolutions.com 9050

Buying

9045

Top quality cleaning services for your home, apartment, office or business. Call 646-500-1156 www.wix.com/astyle123 /cleaning

8045

Other 9050

KORN’S TORAH TRUCK - We provide Truck/ Generator, Music, Sound System, Shupah (on wheels), signs, torches, Flags + peck lach (for the children) Music in your shl. Music at the Seudah. SHULEM PAYSACH KORN: 845-642-7204 OR 845-354-5591 WWW.TorahTruck.com 9050

9050 AIRLINE TICKETS. Greyhound/ Amtrak 50% discount off tickets to anywhere in the world. Call 646-464-8747

9050 Vintage Bicycles Plus: Bicycles and adult tricycles Pre-owned. 419 Jacksonville Rd, Hartboro. Hours: Mon – Fri 1 to 7pm. Saturday, 10am to 5 pm. Plenty of free parking! We can sell your bike on consignment surrey’s. Delivery for tricycles for the physically challenged available. Call 267-981-2740

9050 Palstering ans Drywall expert: All types of Home Improvements. Call Al 215-676-2861 LicC87434 9050 $$ OLD PHOTOS WANTED$$ Negatives, prints, slides, archives, all subjects, NYC + antiques. 516-808-1214 9050 Shiva employment agency: Now has cleaning ladies, nannies, caretakers, etc available. We are currently seeking certified and licensed individuals. Please call 718-928-3832 CREDIT CHECK DONE

Hair & wig training. Register for Dec & Jan classes. 347-432-2000 9050

9050 Washing machine, 2 dresser + mirror set, end table, bed optional. Also beige dining room. Set 8 chairs available. Call 718-338-1664

Attorney in Catskills (Orange, Sullivan, Ulster + Delaware Counties) Evictions…$500 plus costs. Speeding tickets…$300 and up. Sale of Property…$500 and up. WILLIAM A. BRENNER, ESQ PO BOX 369. Grahamsville, NY 12740 Tel: 877-638-6011 Toll Free or 845-985-7411 9050

9050 TIME SHARE LIQUIDATION. Rentals and resales, Holiday specials. 866-396-4616 9050 Spiritual readings by Briana. Tells past, present, future, love & career. Specializing in Tarot cards, kaballah, palm + auro readings, etc. Located in NYC 561-255-8707 9050 Shlomo Hamolech’s Tour of the United States: Motor home RV trips for free on condition of purchase of electronics, batteries and groceries starting price of $6,000 over a period of time on condition that you acquire entire RV for additional $94,000. You also get a new 2010 black Mercury, high breed car plus groceries for 10 years provided I am the driver, minimum 30 day tour. Call 917-216-8379

9050 Loving young Jewish couple wishes to share their life with your newborn baby & give life-long happiness. Expenses paid. Call Elissa & Seth 877-897-3616 9050 New internet & ecommerce business to serve your personal and individualized specifications. Courteous service reasonably priced. For more info Please call Yaakov 718-705-2173

Jewish Education from Home. Cantor health Rosenzweig 917-749-7275 HebrewEducation.info

9050

Young Israel shul seeks Yeshiva w/10+ post HS students to occupy 6500sqft bldg in great nghbrhd, 2 kitchens, classrooms & mikveh. Avail 11/01. FREE RENT FOR 1st YEAR. 2 hrs from Washington, DC. Call 804-288-8816 9050

9050 To the person who brought my storage unit on 7/19/10 @ Cropsey Ave., Brooklyn. Please call Christine 646-209-2434 9050 REWARD $50,000 for evidence leading to the conviction of the person or persons who used my account in my name at the Bank of America leading to charges over $48,000. Eugene Bivins 3475 S. Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach FL. 33480 561-493-4875

9050 LOST & FOUND- LOST, GOLD CHARM BRACELET. Sentimental value, 14 charms of grandchildren. Reward. Lost East 60’s in Manhattan. Please Call: 212-734-8991

9050 Tree Available: Wholesale Douglas far sheered healthy. $50 foot, will make deals, brokers welcome. Boughs available, can shop. Call 570-275-4049 www.peney/tucky.webs.com

Motorcycle, brand new, never driven 2010 Vespa bike. Limitd edition Ed Hardy pink. Price neg 646-996-1278

9050

Are your water bills too high? We can settle it. 718-599-1925

9050

Singer looking to form band for CD project, as well as performing at simchas. Jewish and secular music. Call Zev 347-593-4591

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9055 Manalapan: True mother/daughter colonial, 2 kitchens, 2 LR, total 6 BR, 3 bths, many upgrades, lg pool, C/Vac, large lot 732-792-1143

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

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 Red Bank Downtown office space available 1350sqft. Vaulted ceilings, fios Internet. Parking available. Call Art 732-222-3553 Monmouth Beach: Oceanfront, breathtaking 2 BR, 2 bth, kitch, lg LR w/dining area, huge deck, indoor/outdoor pool, 24-hr security, easy bus/ ferry commute NYC, $2500/mo 201-825-2646 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.

Elizabeth, NJ: Historic Center: Newly renovated brick/ vinyl one family house- 8 Bedrooms/ 3 bths, family room, bonus rooms, eat-in-kitchen, new roof, siding, windows, boiler, water heater and porchhardwood floors and new carpeting -$280,000. Call owner 908-688-7262 7030

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 Apartment for rent, NJ, 2nd floor in private house. 2 BR, Lrg LR, lrg kitchen. Includes heat & hot water, lrg closets. $1,150 201-659-5574

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For Rent

Teaneck: Totally renov 4 BR, 2.5Bth with finished basement in prime w Engelwood location. $739K Vacant 201-483-8901

9050

9065

Far Hills: 14 Acres trees/ Stream BEDMINSTER Horse County. Foundation Built holds 7000 sq ft. Home Well Septic patio/pool/ spa Driveway. Contact 908-234-1743 or 908-399-2100 9065

9065 Elberon, NJ: Townhouse for rent. $2,200 per month, 4 BDRMs, 2.5 bths, LD/DR Ocean View, 3 balconies, fireplace. Central air conditioning, laundry room. 1800 sq ft 732-768-8005

House For Rent Triple A Jersey Shore Rentals ATLANTIC CITY: Boaters Dream, 3 Blocks to beach/ boardwalk, bay front with deck for 40ft boat. Spectacular 4 bdrm/ 3.5bth. Newer home on the intercoastal. Large outdoor entertainment area. Rent $16K/mo or available weekly. Contact owner 609-703-2273

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For Sale

9065

9065 CEMETARY PLOTS. 2 ppairs of cemetery plots at MT. Lebanon Cemetary, Iselin NJ. 1 pair with prepaid pre-needed internment. hannabe@juno.com 732-545-6373 or 732-896-6230

9065 Clifton Patricia Loop: Move in condition! 3BR ranch, EIK, updated full bath. $329,900 FSBO 973-220-9116 www.zillow.com

175,000 Co-op Apt For Sale: Great Size Bedrooms. Too many upgrades to mentrion! Ready to move-in. Close to GWB. Call Angela 201-328-6603 9065

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 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

Spring Lake Heights: Builders/developers, Land for sale: Zoned Residential 908-482-0528

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

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9075

CLEAN ROOMS. SEMI CONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING. Mercer County, NJ. 9,000 SF Class 10K 9,000 SF class 100K. Expansion to 27,000 SF (1) 2,000 AMP)/ 13,200 Volt primary. Power service. 201-488-4000 www.sorce.com

9075

DATA CENTER AVAILABLE Mercer County, NJ (1)2,000 AMP/480 Volt service (1) 2,000 AMP / 13,200 volt Primary Power Service 201-488-4000 www.sorce.com 9075 Lakewood: Corner store for rent, good location. Call 732-513-9470

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale

9070

5000sqft restaurant in Monmouth County. Elegantly designed seats 115 people with (8) apartments + (2) additional. Retail spaces. Contact 908-902-7828 9010

2 pairs of plots at Mt. Lebanon Cemetary, Iselin, NJ. 1 pair with pre-paid pre-need internment. hannabe@juno.com 732-545-6373 or 732-896-6230 9050

Teaneck: Garden apt, land 3BRs, renovated kitchen. $1150-1395 including heat and hot water, 2 blocks to NYC transit. 1 lock to kosher Shops. No fee. Call 201-836-8745

9050

Apartment For Sale 9055

9055 Spring Lake, rent/buy, A+ condo hotel, 2 units furn, new designer décor, quality details, marble bth, custom clsts, 1 BD + LR; 1BD + Porch lake view, pool, 3 blks Beach, Zagat rest. 215-990-1252

7065 AC WARWICK: Lg unfurn, new carpets, Ocean View. Yrly rental $1275 per month, includes utils, storage cable, prkg. 856-596-1816

BUY FORECLOSURES Potential 60% Discounts 12% + Returns 602-421-1101

7060

WholesaleForeclosures4Investors.com

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For Sale

7030

7065 Lower Makefield: 4300sqft, 2 sty French Colonial, 4 Bdrms, 4 Ba min to shopping train, hospitals, golf course…$3,250 DAVID FIORI INC. 215-757-1000

Help Offered

8010

8010 Loving Caring couple, both certified and licensed, wife is practical nurse and husband is seeking jobs as companion for the elderly. Handyman w/HHA Certifications. Excellent, many years experience. References available. Call 516-330-3429 Have own car.

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7065

7050 Soliel | Sotheby’s International Realty. For unique shore homes search…soleilsir.com 9202 Ventnor Ave., Margate Ph 609-487-8000

9070 Lakewood: Corner store for rent. Good location. Call 732-513-9470

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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9000

Great opportunity: Lots for sale in Rosh Pina, lots for sale in Even Yehuda, also apartments for rent in Ezilya Pituach. Call 408-340-1125, 011-97-50-529-3777, 011-972-77-575-1170 irit0110@hotmai.com Lev Yerushalayim: Hotel suite, Kosher Kitchen $89 yrock3@gmail.com 972-77-234-5672

9000

Ramat Bet Shemesh: Ramat shilo, 2 BR, fully furnished, A/C, w/d ground floor, no steps, 2 min walk to mercaz. Short /long term 248-214-9573 9000 BAKA: Wonderful duplex penthouse very bright and beautiful finish…220 meters. 2.2 millions us or $5000 rent www.aviadrealty.com

Harlap: Lovely bright renovated 4 room apartment porch, equipped kitchen, 1st floor, 9000nis,///GERMAN COLONY 4 rooms, furnished. 9000 nis, meny other rentals. Eva Aviad. Malcha: Fabolous bright townhouse of 3 levels…250 meters. 300 meter garden, private parking, elevator, must see. www.aviadrealty.com Mekor Chaim: Very bright new 6 room duplex penthouse. 3 full bathrooms, guest toylet. Huge terrace, parking / storage asking $1.2 million. Eva Aviad OLD KATAMON: Breathtaking duplex garden apartment 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, wonderful outside garden / deck, patio, parking, details w/EVA AVIAD TALBIEN: FOR SALE luxury bldg, investors wanted for 200 sqm apt. EVA AVIAD

054-499-9043 9000 REAL ESTATE IN ISRAEL. INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT. MORTGAGES FROM 7096 AND UP. Simcha Teitelhaum 917-474-7440 simchatb@gmail.com

Jerusalem Center: 16 King George, furnishes, 3BR penthouse duplex, 2.5 bth, 4 porches, Shabbat elevator, short / long term. 718-776-3282 http://dennydaniel.com/israel 9000

8 rooms, 2 bth, large EIK, porch, good location. 011972-3-677-6127 yoram1123@gmail.com

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Lev Jerusalem hotel apt suite. Best location. All amenities included. Daily maid, sleeps 4. Reduced $120/Day (5 day minimum). Private owner. Tel/fax 011-972-8-633-4758 zerwand@yahoo.com

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Jerusalem: in a central prime location at 60 Jaffa Street apt for rent! On then new light right pedestrian mall route, cute 2 room apartments in a new building, fully furnished, AC, lift, wireless wi-fi, for long + short term. Within short walking distance to primary sites. (Kotel, Geula, Machine Yehua market) Frank 0505-344478 Wise 0505-34448 9000

J MARK INTERIORS INC. JERUSALEM/NEW YORK Design a dream home in Israel From purchase & construction to Planning, implantation, Furnishing & design. Jeffrey@jmarkinteriors.com Israel 972-52-1230 New York 516-295-0856, 516-295-0881 Jerusalem: Private suite in 5 Star Ramada sleeps up to 8, in/ out pools. $250/night. Albert 514-803-8838

Lev Yerushlayim: Renov 1 BR furn apt. Sleeps 4. All amens. Avail 9/7-10/16, part or all. 937-304-4026 Nahalaot/ Rehavia Private house, extremely rare,15 rms Prking,elevator, garden, shelter 054-2382016 No5floor@gmail.com

Jerus, central. New 4 BR lux apt in 18 unit bldg. incl all linen, applncs, Kitch ware. Kosher & sh shab. Short Term rentals. 416-782-6791 For sale Israel KIryat GAT Near Beersheva- 2 Brs, KItch, L/R, 400 sq ft, front yard, playground.$80K Call 917-804-4158 New Villa very high quality. Stunning, 210sq M corner center of Omer, 2floors 052-758-8102

Retire in Jerusalem? 3.5 room unique penthouse in “Hod Jerusalem“ retirement home (self ownership - no deposit required!)

Call 972-50-5920507 firmdew@hotmail.com

Jerusalem Center: 16 King George, furnished, 3BR penthouse duplex. 2.5 bth, 4 porches, Shabbat elevator, short term/ long term. 718-776-3882 http://dennydaniel.com/Israel/ 9000

Leisure Time Travel. Special Deals for PESSAH 2011 1.King Solomon, Jerusalem & Tiberias 2.Prima Kings, Jerusalem 3.Selection of hotels throughout Israel & abroad Earlybird Specials GROSSMAN TOURS Tel: 052-624-4733 or 02-624-8189 9000

9000 162 Hanasi Street: 5 rooms plus asement, price $1,650,000 USD. Call 054-348-1277 Not on Shabbat 9000 RAMAT BET SHEMESH: Ramat Shilo, 2 BR, fully furnished, AC, WD, Ground floor, no steps, 2 min walk to Mercaz, Short/ long term. Call 248-214-9573

Amazing professional medical masseuse, reflexology, deep tissue, massage, liberating and very relaxing treatment which will make your day. Call 052-325-6536 Or 03-571-0251 Luxury rentals for short/ Long term in Hertzelia, the apartments are furnished and newly renovated. They are available for individuals or families. Please call 011-972-52-860-6663 www.aayafit.com

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Holiday Rentals: THE premier choice for Jerusalem Vacation Accommodations. Lux, spacious, pleasant, fully-equipped apts. Call: Shia Getter Property Mngmt, England, 020-3-5140457, USA 718-473-3950, Israel: 972-03-912-5867 Email: sg@shiagetter.com , www.shiagetter.com 9000

Zefat: In The Old City: 4 rooms in modern building 95sqm + 2 large balconies (70 sqm) Amazing view to Rashbi. NIS 1,000,000 Tel: 052-762-7672

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9000 Jerusalem: Private Suite in 5 star Ramada sleeps up to 8. In/Out pools $250/night. Albert 514-803-8838

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Florida Real Estate

For Sale

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9080 Delray Beach: Int’l Club Condo (Huntington Lakes/ Clubhouse) 55+. Move-in ready, spac corner unit, 2BR, 2bths, EIK, enclosed porch. Steps from shopping w/glatt kosher supermarket and orthodox shul. Motivated seller 201-981-8094 or 561-715-7086

DAVID FISHER LOVES NAPLES, FLORIDA AND THINKS YOU WILL TOO! CONDOS – VILLAS – HOMES. Southwest Florida has it all! CALL NOW! DAVID FISHER PREMIER PLUS. RESIDENTIAL REALO ESTATE. CELL 215-740-4745 OFFICE 239-732-7837 MILLNDALE@AOL.COM 9080

9080 Palm Beach, FL: REDUCED PRICE for this INTOWN PRIVATE PARADISE. 3BR/4.5BA townhouse featuring 3851SF, elevator to luxurious master suite. Bonus room EIK, pool. 2 car gar. Close to beach. $1.499M. Walking distance to shul. Stan Gordon 917-864-5321

9080 8 acres for sale Levy County, FL. SR-24 – Approx 15 miles W of Gainsville. 1200ft of highway frontage. Power + water throughout the 8 acres. ½ grass/ ½ large oak trees. Very beautiful, must see to appreciate $180K OBO. Call 352-495-9810

Lot For Sale on Lake Forest, at West Colligan Lake, Poconos/PA. Private community where you can enjoy many activities ranging from indoor/outdoor pool, tennis court & much more. Financing available with down payment. 10% discount for members! Call 917-843-9068 9080

Hollywood Beach Florida: Oceanfront Trump Condo, 3 BR/ 3.5 BA, new ad beautiful $1,350,000 786-390-7340 9080

INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Temple Triple Net Lease quicklube, 649K, Cap 8.25% strong tenant, 13+ yr left, 10% incrs 813-546-2766 9080

CONDO FOR SALE. Miami Beach, The Alexander, 5225 Collins. Newly renov all marble 2 BR, 2 bth. Spectacular south side Ocean Bay view. All new SS appliances, closets & wsh/dryr. 516-369-0419 9080

9080 Boca Raton, FL: CC/4Golf courses-2b/2b furnished, 1st flr condo, 1,250+ sq ft, All golf view/ Ask $67,000 + Equity. SAMJ121@aol.com Call 561-479-2841

Tampa Triple Net Lease: Quick lube, 649K Cap 8.25% strong tenant, 13+yr left. 10% incrs 813-546-2766

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9080 Florida: 52ac Riverfront/Equestarian lot St. Johns County www.flriverfront.blogspot.com 904-860-4500

9080 Lauderhill, FL: Luxurious 3BR, 2 bth in gated community. Dbl car garage, 2000sf, newly renov. Ceramic tiles. $189K neg. owner 954-552-4520

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

9080 ADULT COMMUNITIES. FL, FORT MYERS 0.9%. 10year Fixed Rate (1.41% apr) NEW HOMES from the $160’s 55+ Active Adult CALL 239-689-8790 or visit www.55PlusMyCascades.com 2 luxury condos each with 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms, one in Boca Raton for $79,900 one in Boynton Beach $119K 802-782-0721

Miami Beach: 41st, 1BR, 1.5bth furnished, cond o for rent or sale. Large LR and porch. Beautiful view. 914-522-4636

9085

9085 Boca Raton/ Century Village: Beautiful 1 BR, 1.5 bth, new appliances, enclosed porch. Great location. Call 917-749-7135 9085 Delray Beach: (Palm Beach County) VACATION CONDO in a beautiful well established community. 1 & 2 BDRMS available-Fully Equipped- Jan. Feb or March 2011. www.ALRFLORIDA.COM Info@alrflorida.com 800-336-6925 Aspen Leaf Realty, INC.

Miami Beach/54th St Collins Ave: Fabulous, 1 BR condo on top Floor Overlooking ocean, Shul in building. Avail Daily/weekly or monthly. 917-349-9471 9085

Boca Raton, Yarmouth: For rent seasonal or yearly 2 BR, 2bth, beautifully furnished. Bedding & mute. Lakeview near pool. Walk to temple and clubhouse. Call 561-883-1168 or 845-807-7468

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9085 Miami Beach: Beautiful newly renovated apt in tower 41. Bay view with balcony and gorgeous view of downtown Miami, 1 spacious BR with master bath newly furnished DR/LR area w/guest bath, state of the bed. Call 917-838-1528

Secluded 38.46 acre between Oak toner/ Gainsville cross fence 9,995 per acre that includes 998 double wide 3 BR, 2 bth, central air and heat, screened porch, pole barn and shops, 98 GMC, pick up and more. Owner 352-546-3258 9085

9085 Delray Beach, FL: Kings point. 2 BR, 2 bath condo. Beautifully renov apt, including new kitche. Furnished. Short walk to clubhouse and pool (indoor & outdoor), golf, tennis, activities, entertainment. 55+ community. Synagogue walkable. For rent seasonal/ monthly. 917-922-8113 or 201-739-9534

Delray Beach/ Kingspoint: Beautiful furnished large 1BR, 1.5bth, Jacuzzi tub, W/D, D/W, Central air/ heat parking, clubhouses/ pools near shuls, yearly 550/mo. Seasonal 925/mo. Utilities included. Call 516-632-9192 9090

9085 For sale: One of the largest Glatt kosher supermarkets in southeast FL. Catering, butcher, deli, produce dept. huge potential. 561-317-0274

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

Real Estate

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Miami, FL: Tower 41 Luxury Apt. Monthly or weekly. 514-991-3964 9085

9080 Excellent Oppt: Fountainbleau Hotel, Miami Beach, magnificent 850sq ft studio, sleeps 4-6 renting daily/weekly. Avail short/long term. Call 347-804-4666

9085 Miami Beach: 54st/ Collins: 3 fabulous 1 BR condos overlooking ocean. Shul in building, available daily/ weekly/ monthly. Sale avail. Pesach 917-349-9471 9085 Miami Beach 41st/ Alton: 6th FL, 1BR, 1.5Bth, furnished condo for rent or sale. Large LR and porch, beautiful view near shuls, shopping Transportation and more! Call 914-522-4636

Kings Point, Delray Beach: 2 BR, 1.5 bth apt for rent. Short term/ Long Term. Weekly/ yearly. Call 845-536-1080

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9085 Boyton, FL: Direct Intercoastal million $$ views 2BDRMS/ 2BTHs, 55+ close to beach + shopping. 3 month rental @ $2600 a month. Contact 203-453-3164

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