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ISRAEL DEFENDS ITS BORDERS AGAINST VIOLENT INFILTRATORS Assad attempts to deflect attention from massacres of own people PHOTO COURTESY IDF SPOKESPERSON
IDF soldiers prepare for the ‘Naqsa Day’ riots near the Quneitra Crossing on the Israeli-Syrian border.
Around 500 infiltrators, some of them armed, attempted to storm Israel’s border with Syria Sunday. The events coincide with the Palestinian ‘Naqsa Day,’ the anniversary of the Six Day War in 1967. he protesters tried to enter Israel near the northern Golan Heights’ town, Majdal Shams, primarily from the southwestern Syrian town of Quneitra. As they converged on the border fence, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called on the infiltrators in Arabic to cease progress before firing warning shots in the air. The IDF spokesperson told reporters that “soldiers shot into the air as dozens of protesters kept approaching the fences, despite warnings to stay away,” and that the IDF used “bullhorns to warn rioters in Arabic” to not approach the border fence. Indeed, in the hope of preventing loss of life, IDF personnel repeatedly issued the following warning via loudspeaker (a video of which can be found at IDFspokesperson.com): “Stop! You are breaching an international border. We warn you not to damage security infrastructure. Whosoever attempts to violate Israel’s sovereignty or security infrastructure
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ANTHONY WEINER: THE PICTURE WAS OF ME, I SENT IT BigGovernment.com, a website run by conservative activist Andrew Breitbart, posted a new photo from a second woman allegedly in contact with Weiner on Monday. Breitbart said the new photo was in a cache of intimate online photographs, chats and email exchanges the woman claimed to have. Breitbart came to Weiner's news conference took over the microphone and began taking reporters’ questions before the congressman entered the room. Breitbart said, that he had been accused of being the source of the material and hacking into the congressman’s account. “This is a continuing attempt to blame the messenger ... I'm being accused of being a hacker.” Breitbart insisted, “I'm here for some vindication.” Weiner apologized to Breitbart after being pressed by reporters at the news conference. RadarOnline.com a celebrity website, said a woman claimed to have 200 sexually explicit messages from Weiner through a Facebook account that Weiner no longer uses. Originally Weiner had said his Twitter account had been hacked and that he'd hired a lawyer and a private security firm to get to investigate the incident involving the underwear shot. But he could not say for sure if the underwear photo was of him. “I was embarrassed and I didn’t want it to lead to other embarrassing things," said Weiner of his initial denial of the story. "It was a dumb thing to do, to try to tell lies about it because it just led to more lies.” Weiner, 46, married Clinton aide Huma Abedin last July, with former President Bill Clinton officiating. He said Abedin, who wasn't present Monday, was aware of his online behavior prior to their wedding. "I love my wife very much, and we have no intention of splitting up over this," insisted the New York congressman.
BY JV STAFF After days of denials, New York Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner seemed on the verge of tears as he confessed Monday that he tweeted a bulging-underpants photo of himself to a young woman. “The picture was of me, I sent it,” he told a room full of reporters in Manhattan. einer said he intended to send the picture as a joke, but “I panicked, I took it down and claimed that I had been
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hacked.” Earlier in the day, the conservative website that started the furor over that lewd image, posted new photos supposedly from a second woman who said she received shirtless shots of the congressman. Weiner, said that he has no intentions of resigning from his seat in congress, he also admitted to additional, questionable online behavior at the news conference. Weiner said he has had “several inappropriate conversations with women I have met online,” he said there had been, “about six women over the past three years.” He claimed the exchanges took place before his marriage, but others happened more recently. "I have never met any of these women,” Weiner insisted. “The relationships never moved beyond online interactions... I've never had sex outside of my marriage." He said he did not know the ages of all the women, said that, “they're all adults, at least to the best of my knowledge.” The lawmaker said he did not believe use government property or congressional time to send these online messages. “I don’t believe I did anything here that violates any law or violates my oath to my constituents.”
______________________ Anthony Weiner: “I have never met any of these women. The relationships never moved beyond online interactions... I’ve never had sex outside of my marriage.” ______________________
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Israeli Foreign Ministry, Army Wrangle Over Attaché’s Expulsion from Russia
June 10, 2011
Could Kidnapped Soldier Gilad Shalit Soon be Free? INTERNATIONAL MEDIA REPORTS SAY DEAL MAY BE CLOSE GILAD SHALIT’S LONG NIGHTMARE SOON BE OVER?
Israel's Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are reportedly embroiled in a dispute over the circumstances that led Russia to expel a military attaché in Moscow last month, the Ha'aretz newspaper claimed last Thursday. inistry officials say the former attaché bears personal responsibility for having disregarded diplomatic codes of conduct, while senior IDF officials insist that the Russian government aimed to "send a message" to Jerusalem, the report said. Israel Air Force officer Col. Vadim Leiderman was detained for questioning by Russian security agents on May 12 while meeting with a Russian army officer. He was deported less than 48 hours later on accusations of espionage. Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said Leiderman attempted to obtain intelligence about Russia's military cooperation and arms deals with Arab and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) states while also "aggressively" promoting the interests of Israel's military industries in the local market. The IDF rejected the accusations as "baseless." But Israeli Foreign Ministry officials now hold that Leiderman had been cautioned on three occasions by the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding violation of diplomatic conduct. "There are codes of conduct for diplomats abroad, and they are the same in all countries," a ministry official told Ha'aretz.
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Israel Air Force officer Col. Vadim Leiderman was detained for questioning by Russian security agents while meeting with a Russian army officer. He was deported less than 48 hours later on accusations of espionage. "The Vienna Convention determines what each person in the embassy can do and who is responsible for what," the official said, hinting that the attaché may have overstepped the boundaries of his official role. IDF officials hastily rallied behind Leiderman and rolled responsibility for the affair back to the Foreign Ministry, saying that diplomats at the Israeli embassy in Moscow had not adequately briefed him about the Russians' concerns over his activities. The former attaché was interrogated by Israel's security services upon his return to the country. The IDF, along with the foreign and defense ministries, is expected to hold a more thorough investigation of the affair.
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Tel-Aviv University students protest unlawful holding of Gilad Shalit by Hamas. Hopes were raised again last week when media in several different countries reported that a prisoner-exchange deal may soon be reached to free the 24-yearold Israeli soldier kidnapped by the Iranian-backed terrorist group almost five years ago. here have been several such reports in the past -- but they have always turned out to be false. Hints of Gilad Shalit’s possible release came Thursday when Palestinian Envoy to Russia Mustafa Fayed told a Russian news agency that an agreement on Shalit’s release was at hand. The same day, Hamas’s official Web site also stated that one of its top officials was in Cairo to push for the deal, and on Wednesday, there were media accounts that the head of the Israeli Defense Ministry’s diplomatic security bureau also was in Cairo. Fayed reportedly told RIA Novosti that “negotiations between Israel and Hamas, ongoing in Cairo with Egyptian mediation, are close to completion." Shalit was kidnapped from inside Israel on June 25, 2006 by Hamas and the Al-Nasir Salah al-Din Brigades, the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees and The Army of Islam. The terrorist groups captured Shalit in an unprovoked attack on Israel Defense Forces troops in which two Israeli soldiers were killed and five others were
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wounded. Shalit, 19 at the time, was injured but Hamas has denied him medical attention or visits by any humanitarian group, a violation of international war conventions. Until Hamas released a video of Shalit in October 2009, Hamas offered few signs that Shalit was alive or details about his condition. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials, including
______________________ “Negotiations between Israel and Hamas, ongoing in Cairo with Egyptian mediation, are close to completion.” ______________________ Middle East Quartet Envoy Tony Blair, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have called for Shalit’s release. Netanyahu also has repeatedly brought his pleas to free Shalit to audiences and world leaders, but Hamas has refused, preferring to keep him as a bargaining chip. Shalit’s family has repeatedly asked the Israeli government to secure the release of the young soldier, including demanding that Israel withhold funding to the Palestinian Authority. Shalit has been promoted to staff sergeant while in captivity.
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Sammy Ofer Laid to Rest Israel Defends Its Borders Against Violent Infiltrators in Tel Aviv Cemetery OFER EULOGIZED BY HIS SONS EYAL AND IDAN, AND BY FORMER ISRAEL NAVY COMMANDER SHLOMO AREL BY GUY KATSOVITCH AND TAL MOISE Many prominent people from Israel's business world attended the funeral of Sammy Ofer at the Trumpeldor cemetery in Tel Aviv. Ofer died at his home in Tel Aviv on Friday aged 89. He had been fighting illness for some time.
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Sammy Ofer, a charismatic leader, blessed with a sense of humor, and with a trailblazing vision. then in Royal Navy uniform, took three ships that were hunting illegal Jewish immigrants to the Israeli side. In the Six Day War, he bought ships for the navy at his own expense for the war effort. Those ships served in the Suez Canal until the peace with Egypt." Idan Ofer was the last to speak about his father at the funeral. In a trembling voice and with tears in his eyes, he said, "It's hard, impossible, to part from you. Impossible to describe nine decades of unceasing activity. You were a great man, and a great businessman. To describe you is an impossible task. You had a unique personality, full of contradictions, A charismatic leader, blessed with a sense of humor, and with a trailblazing vision. When I was a child, you would take me to the office every Saturday, and I felt completely at home there." At this point, Idan Ofer broke off his eulogy in tears. Ofer is survived by his wife Aviva, sons Eyal and Idan, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
puts himself in jeopardy. Please return to Syria.” Once these warnings were ignored, the IDF were forced to fire towards the legs of those breaching the fence. The IDF could not confirm reports of dead and wounded. The protests are part of an orchestrated Syrian campaign to deflect attention from its killing of its own people. The Syrian regime, which has killed hundreds and injured thousands with Iran’s help, is thought to be deflecting attention away from its own domestic strife - including excessive violence against demonstrators, lack of internet and free speech - by focusing on Israel. In contrast, the Lebanese-Israeli border has maintained relative quiet while Jordan has urged residents not to march on Israel. Regarding Sunday’s incident, the U.S. State Department said in an official statement that “We are deeply troubled by events that took place earlier today in the Golan Heights… We call for all sides to exercise restraint. Provocative actions like this should be avoided.” The IDF maintains that they “arranged at least three cease-fires during the day with the Red Cross to allow the wounded to be
Protesters stormed Israel's borders with Syria on Sunday despite Israel's calls for them to cease. Video Capture from Channel 2 News who have migrated in recent years from the drought-stricken northeast Syria to the south. Estimates put the number at 250,000 impoverished migrants. “Information received cite [sic] the regime has paid hundreds of these farmers $1,000 each to show-up and $10,000 to their families should any of them succumb to Israeli fire. In Syria, an average salary is about $200 a month and to these impoverished farmers, such a one-time sum can keep them economically afloat for six months. “Such tactic (sic!) was used in the past by another defunct Ba'ath Party in Iraq, under PHOTO COURTESY IDF SPOKESPERSON
he Trumpeldor cemetery holds the graves of national poet Hayim Nahman Bialik, Moshe Sharet, and legendary Tel Aviv Mayor Meir Dizengoff. The cost of burial in the cemetery is estimated at NIS 100,000. Among those who attended the funeral were Rami Levy, Adv. Dov Weissglass, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Zadik Bino, Motti Zisser, Mizrahi-Tefahot CEO Eli Yones, PR agent Rami Rahav, Alfred Akirov, Silvan Shalom, Yitzhak Tshuva, and Bank Hapoalim CEO Zion Kenan. According to police estimates, about 500 people attended the funeral. "He was a great Zionist, and contributed a great deal. He felt that he had been wronged and that there was no-one to defend him," said Rami Levy, referring to the affair of the US blacklisting of Ofer's companies because his ships had allegedly docked in Iran. Ofer's son Eyal eulogized his father, saying, "Sammy could speak several languages, and knew how to approach everyone in his own language and at his own level. He was modest and shy. He loved people, and he loved the navy. In the words of the poet Natan Alterman: "The father's lips no longer move, but his voice shall yet be heard." Former commander of the Israel Navy General (res.) Shlomo Arel spoke of Ofer's relationship with the navy. "In 1948, Sammy,
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Israel Licenses First Arabic TV Station BY ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN Israel's Communications Ministry has just granted a license to the state's first independent Arabic-language TV station, to start broadcasting later in 2011. "Our mission is to give people some good information and entertainment, to be a mirror of the local Arabic community in Israel," says Jozef Atrash, executive director of HalaTV. Atrash, an Israel-Arab who lives in Haifa, explains that "hala" is Arabic for "hello." Most of Israel's 1,200,000 Arab households receive worldwide broadcasts in Arabic via satellite dish, and they get local Israeli channels as well, according to Atrash. About 10 percent of those households also subscribe to local Israeli cable stations HOT or YES. "But there are no local TV stations where they can learn about local issues," he stresses. "According to our research, people are waiting to have their own station that talks to them and about them," says Atrash. It's not for lack of trying. "The Communications administration, Minister Moshe Kachlon and myself wanted to build this channel for a long time," says Nitzan Chen, the ministry's chief regulator and chairman for cable and satellite TV broadcasting. "It is really sad that 20 percent of Israeli citizens don't have their own economic, social and cultural channel. The Israeli public-service channel is supposed to offer Arabic programming [several hours a day] but unfortunately nobody is really watching it because Arab citizens feel that public channels are not objective."
IDF soldiers prepare for ‘Naqsa Day’ riots in Majdal Shams near the Israeli-Syrian border.
‘People are waiting to have their own station that talks to them and about them,' says the Israeli-Arab executive director of the channel.
Businesses get behind Hala-TV Since cable and satellite stations aren't permitted to take advertising, two previous attempts to start an Arabic TV station were scrapped for lack of funds. So over the past three years, the Communications Ministry appealed to both Arab and Israeli businesses to invest NIS 20 million ($4.6 million) to launch a commercial, independent station. "We found eight organizations that came together and formed a board of deputies for this channel, and we hope and pray this time it will succeed," Chen tells reporters. "I feel this time it will." These are not just empty words. The ministry even changed its licensing requirements to give Hala-TV some commercial advantages. "For the first two years, they won't have to create news programs for themselves, but can buy programming from other
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evacuated, but each time demonstrators exploited the lull to try to break through the fence again. In one case […] protesters seized Red Cross flags to disguise themselves as medics.” Foreign nationals that try to infiltrate Israel are illegally trying to enter a sovereign nation. Much like other nations that defend their sovereign borders, Israel is trying to stop violent mobs from storming its boundaries.
______________________ If Assad really wanted the Golan Heights, he would walk the same peaceful path Anwar Sadat walked long before him.” ______________________ During the Naksa Day Riots, Syria’s Reform Party, apparently the last bastion of sanity in the strife-ridden nation, issued the following statement, giving a background explanation of the riots: “The Reform Party of Syria has learned today, from intelligence sources close to the Assad regime in Lebanon, that Syrians storming through the Golan Height next to the Quneitra crossing are Syrian farmers
Saddam Hussein, to pay Intifada-driven Palestinians the sum of $25,000 to their nextof-kin should they die throwing stones. That measure had a worldwide impact and it seems the Assad regime is using the same play from a twin playbook. “It is obvious, with this action, Assad wants to divert the attention of the world away from his own massacres and brutality that resulted in some 70 deaths yesterday and about 30 today in Jisr al-Shoghour. RPS expects, on the basis of today's success, for these operations of incursions to multiply in scope in the near future for two reasons: 1) Divert the attention away from Assad's barbarism and savageries, and 2) Stand tall again in the eyes of the regime's supporters whose morale has taken quite a beating the last 3 months because of the violence perpetrated by Assad against unarmed civilians. The RPS statement went on to say that they support Syrian ownership of the Golan Heights, but that they believe that the “repatriation” of the Golan can only be accomplished through peaceful negotiations. “If Assad really wanted the Golan Heights, he would walk the same peaceful path Anwar Sadat walked long before him,” says the RPS. “But then, if he does, how can he justify his own existence as the ‘Commandant de la Résistance?’ For Assad, winning through peace means also losing the war against his own people.”
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Former Mossad Chief Warns Netanyahu: “Don’t Attack Iran” Former Mossad head Meir Dagan defied the military censors in Israel making statements to the world press about Iran, Syria and the Palestinians. e contends that Israel’s top leaders lack judgment and that the anticipated pressures of international isolation as the Palestinians campaign for statehood could lead to rash decisions — like an air strike on Iran. Many of the statements that he made last week were at Tel Aviv University, where he said that a military attack on Iran would be “a stupid idea.” This was in addition to what he had said earlier at Haifa University where he agrued that such an attack would lead to a regional war. Mr. Dagan continued, complaining that Israel had failed to put forward a peace initiative with the Palestinians and calling the Israeli leaders foolish for having ignored the Saudi peace initiative that had promised full diplomatic relations in exchange for a return to the 1967 border lines. He worried that Israel would soon be pushed into a corner. For the first time last week he blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak, through state-
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______________________ “He [Dagan] is afraid that Israel’s isolation will cause its leaders to take reckless action against Iran.” ______________________ ment given to journalists. In the statement, he accused that his retirement and the retirement of other top security chiefs had taken away a necessary alternative voice in decision making. Besides Dagan, the military chief of staff, Gabi Ashkenazi, and the director of the Shin Bet internal security agency, Yuval Diskin, have also stepped down , In recent months,.
Mr. Dagan was quoted in several newspapers as saying that the three of them had served as a counterweight to Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Barak. “I decided to speak out because when I was in office, Diskin, Ashkenazi and I could block any dangerous adventure,” he was quoted as saying. “Now I am afraid that there is no one to stop Bibi and Barak,” he added, using Mr. Netanyahu’s nickname. It has been reported that while in office Dagan never spoke to the media but in his last week as head of the Mossad he held a press conference about his concerns over an attack against Iran But military censorship prevented his words from being reported. “Dagan wanted to send a message to the Israeli public, but the censors stopped him,” Ronen Bergman of the newspaper Yediot Aharonot said. “So now that he is out of office he is going over the heads of the censors by speaking publicly.” Mr. Dagan’s public and critical comments, at the age of 66 and after a long and widely admired career, have shaken the political establishment. The prime minister’s office declined requests for a response, although ministers have attacked Mr. Dagan. He has also found an echo among the nation’s left wing commentators who have been raising similar alarms. Ari Shavit wrote on the front page of the newspaper Haaretz Friday. “It’s not the Iranians or the Palestinians who are keeping Dagan awake at night but Israel’s leadership. He does not trust the judgment of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak.” “Dagan is really worried about September,” Mr. Shavit said in a telephone interview, referring to the month when the Palestinians are expected to ask the United Nations General Assembly to recognize their state within the 1967 border lines. The resolution is expected to pass and to bring new forms of international pressure on Israel. “He is afraid that Israel’s isolation will cause its leaders to take reckless action against Iran,” he said.
Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan defied the Military censors in Israel making statements to the world press about Iran, Syria and the Palestinians. Nahum Barnea, a commentator for Yediot Aharonot, wrote on Friday that Mr. Dagan was not alone. Naming the other retired security chiefs and adding Amos Yadlin, who recently retired as chief of military intelligence, Mr. Barnea said that they shared Mr. Dagan’s criticism. The Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot also commented on Dagan’s remarks Friday and remarked that the other recently retired security heads also held similar views. “This is not a military junta that has conspired against the elected leadership,” Mr. Barnea of Yediot Aharonot wrote. “These are people who, through their positions, were exposed to the state’s most closely guarded secrets and participated in the most intimate discussions with the prime minister and the defense minister. It is not so much that their opinion is important as civilians; their testi-
mony is important as people who were there. And their testimony is troubling.” Although Mr. Dagan is barred by law from elected office for three years, some suspect that he is laying the foundation for a political career. Science Minister Daniel Hershkowitz said that former Mossad head Meir Dagan was out of line with his comments that Israel did not have a military option in Iran. “I have no problem with his expressing an opinion for or against an attack against Iran to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, but for him to say that the IDF is unable to undertake such an attack is a very serious issue. This reveals Israel's capabilities, and harms our interests.” Hershkowtiz said that before every security meeting in the government, ministers are warned not to leak sensitive information, or face the consequences. In this case, he said, Dagan should also face the consequences for speaking out of place – by facing a tribunal to consider his harming of Israel's security if it is determined that this is necessary Although Mr. Dagan is barred by law from elected office for three years, some suspect that he is laying the foundation for a political career. Others, like Yossi Peled, a government minister from the Likud party and a former military commander, think he is doing more harm than good. Member of Knesset Robert Tiviaev (Kadima) initiated a bill on Monday that would keep senior security officials from speaking out in public for two years after leaving office. The bill follow's the comments by former Mossad intelligience chief Meir Dagan that Israel should not attack Iran over its nuclear development program. MK Tiviaev said, "The phenomenon of senior officers taking off their uniforms and then taking off their muzzles is unacceptable and it endangers democracy and government stability. Therefore it is proper to cool off the enthusiasm of those officers and prevent them from expressing themselves in public in a way that can cause harm to the citizens of the state of Israel."
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Syria to Target Gas Rigs in Next War, Warns Vilnai BY GIL RONEN Israeli’s Minister of Home Front Defense Matan Vilnai described an exceedingly harsh scenario of the next war between Israel and its Arab neighbors las week. Speaking to the heads of vital industries, Vilnai said that the next war will last at least a month and that Syria will target Israeli offshore gas fields. Details of Vilnai’s speech were published by Globes. n the next round of fighting, he said, hundreds of missiles with half-ton warheads will strike central Israel daily. In a conflagration with Hamas, the terror organization "will try very hard to hit Tel Aviv,” he assessed. “Not everything will reach here [Tel Aviv] and most will fall on the way, but some rockets will strike here too.” Accurate Syrian missiles will target Israeli economic interests like the offshore gas fields, he warned. “The Syrians do not need to fire dozens of missiles at these facilities,” Vilnai explained. “Their systems are accurate enough that by firing a few missiles – everything goes up in the air. The offshore facilities are a soft underbelly.” “The Arabs know how to learn lessons,” said Vilnai. “They are not cowards and they do not run away like we were all taught in the past. They know they cannot defeat the IDF in the field of battle so they intend to hit the heartland with missiles.” “We need to prepare for a war with Syria, with Hizbullah and with Hamas,” he told the industrialists. “In an all-out war, most of your employees have been called up to the various fronts, and simultaneously, hundreds of missiles fall in central Israel. Not thou-
Offshore gas platform. sands, hundreds. We checked this and measured it. We calculated how many missiles they have, how many we can destroy in attacks we initiate, how many we can intercept in mid-flight and more. They will fire thousands of rockets and missiles daily and hundreds will hit central Israel. And this will take at least a month, including Fridays and Saturdays, without rest.” The minister’s meeting with the heads of industry was coordinated with Industrialists’ Association chief Shraga Brosh, in preparation for a large scale home front drill that will include the vital industries. The drill – Turning Point 5 -- will take place in three weeks’ time and will include nighttime air raid sirens. Turning Point 4 took place in 2010, and Turning Point 3 in 2009. Both were the largest civil defense drills held in Israel to date. ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM
France Offers to Host Middle East Peace Talks rench Foreign Minister Alain Juppe announced the plan in a press conference after meeting Palestinian Prime
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Death Toll from E. Coli Outbreak Continues to Rise The outbreak of E. coli in Europe has now claimed 17 lives, with more than 350 new cases reported in Germany. The Czech Republic has confirmed one case of infection, and the Netherlands, five confirmed cases and 4 suspected cases. wenty-five percent of the new cases involved the hemolytic- uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication resulting from E. coli infection that affects the blood and kidneys, Germany's Robert Koch Institute said. The source of the infection has still not been identified. According to the data released by the Koch Institute, at present 470 patients are suffering from HUS due to the infection, raising concerns that the death toll could be even higher in the future. Germany's Agriculture and Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner defended Germany's previous alert on cucumbers from Spain last Wednesday. "The fatal strain of EHEC bacteria was indeed found on Spanish cucumbers. According to the European rules, a quick warning must be sent out," she told a local TV station. Laboratory tests in Hamburg last week overthrew the previous finding that Spanish cucumbers were the sources of the outbreak.
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Mubarak Trial Set for August An Egyptian criminal court decided last Wednesday to start the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons, Alaa and Gamal, on Aug. 3 on charges of intentionally killing peaceful protesters and corruption, state news agency MENA reported. ubarak, his two sons, and the fugitive businessman Hussein Salem, who had strong ties with the former president, will be tried by the North Cairo court and the trial will be presided over by Judge Ahmed Refaat. Egypt's General Prosecutor Abdel Maguid Mahmoud last week referred Mubarak and sons to the criminal court. They were accused of a range of charges, including premeditated murder of protesters during the nationwide anti-government demonstration that toppled Mubarak's 30year rule, misusing presidential power for private gains and profits, along with wasting public funds. The prosecution stated that Mubarak's illicit gains include several house properties in Sharm el-Sheikh estimated at 40 million Egyptian pounds (about 6.7 million U.S. dollars), in addition to the misuse of power and public funds, and the acquisition of commissions for facilitating business deals, MENA reported.
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Protesting farmers dump some 300 kilos (700 pounds) of fruit and vegetables outside the German consulate in Valencia, Spain. As a result of the alert, Europe and Russia imposed bans on Spanish vegetables, leaving Spanish farmers a loss of 200 million euros (287.5 million U.S. dollars) a week. Spain has expressed its intention to take possible legal actions against authorities in Hamburg and ask for compensations from Germany and the European Union.
______________________ “Mubarak, his two sons, and the fugitive businessman Hussein Salem will be tried by the North Cairo court.” ______________________ Mubarak was also accused of being involved with former petroleum minister Sameh Fahmy and other senior officials, together with Hussein Salem in exporting natural gas to Israel, squandering state funds and gaining illicit financial benefits estimated at 2 billion U.S. dollars.
Former President of Egypt Mubarak will be tried for murder and corruption. Alaa and Gamal were accused of abusing their influence as the president's sons to facilitate Hussein Salem's access to thousands of feddans of state land (a feddan is an Egyptian unit of measure roughly equivalent to 1.04 acres) for his tourist projects. The 83-year-old former president has been under custody in a hospital in Sharm el-Sheikh since April 12 when he suffered a heart attack after being questioned by prosecutors for the first time. He moved to the Red Sea resort after the 18-day protests forced him to resign on Feb. 11. Some 840 people were killed and more than 6,000 others were injured during the protests. The public prosecutor decided on Tuesday not to transfer Mubarak from the hospital to Tora prison in Cairo due to his unfit health situation as recommended by a medical committee. The committee said in a report that Mubarak suffered low blood pressure, blood circulatory problems in brain which led to loss of consciousness, and other heart problems that could cause a sudden heart attack, as well as deep depression and overall weakness. On Saturday, an Egyptian court fined Mubarak and two of his ministers a total of 540 million Egyptian pounds (about 90 million U.S. dollars) for damaging the economy with cutting off the mobile and Internet services during the protests.
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Final Landing for Space Shuttle Endeavour
June 10, 2011
U.S. Commander Voices Concern on Impending Afghan Drawdown A top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Thursday (May 2) said he's concerned about the impending drawdown of U.S. forces there, saying if the Afghan forces cannot take over the security responsibilities, Taliban could again gain a foothold in many parts of the country. ieutenant General David Rodriguez, commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force and deputy commander of U. S. Forces in Afghanistan, told a Washington conference that he is concerned that the drawdown is not aligned with the growth of Afghan Security Forces, Taliban could regain control. Speaking via satellite link, Rodriguez said that the drawdown, envisioned by President Barack Obama to begin next month, would emphasize pushing our
L Space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-134 mission made its final landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, June 1, 2011 Photo by NASA BY SUZANNE PRESTO The space shuttle Endeavour has returned to Earth for the final time, after completing a 16-day mission to the International Space Station. ASA welcomed home the Endeavour shuttle before dawn Wednesday, after the ship glided in from a safe re-entry and touched down one last time. "And so," said a U.S. space agency commentator, "after a journey of six-and-a-half million miles [10.5 million kilometers], Endeavour landing in darkness, but illuminated by the ingenuity and dedication of every astronaut, scientist, engineer, flight controller, mechanic and dreamer that helped it fly." Endeavour spent a total of 299 days in space before completing its 25th mission with a night landing on the brightly lit runway at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Astronaut Mark Kelly commanded the mission, which included installing a sophisticated particle detector on the International Space Station.
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"On behalf of my entire crew, I want to thank every person that has worked hard to get this mission going and every person that has worked on Endeavour," said Kelly. "It is sad to see her land for the last time, but she really has a great legacy." Endeavour is the newest shuttle in NASA's fleet, and it was built to replace the shuttle Challenger, which exploded shortly after liftoff in 1986. Schoolchildren nationwide competed for the honor of naming this shuttle. President George Herbert Walker Bush selected the winner - Endeavour, after an 18th Century research sailing vessel that explored uncharted land and waters in the South Pacific. Endeavour first launched in 1992, and its legacy includes a historic rescue of a stranded satellite. Upon retirement, the shuttle will be displayed at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. NASA's next and final shuttle flight is set for July 8, when the space shuttle Atlantis lifts off for the last time. NASA is retiring its shuttle fleet in order to focus on developing the next generation of spaceflight vehicles. VOANEWS.COM
______________________ Lieutenant General David Rodriguez: “Militants there have recently concentrated their efforts to conduct "sensational attacks," attacks on Afghan leadership, and infiltrating security forces.� ______________________ Afghan counterparts to take the lead. He said that U.S. forces would "thin out from bottom up," meaning foreign forces would first turn over day-to-day operations such as patrols to Afghans, while maintaining command centers and capabilities the Afghan side doesn't have, such as medical evacuation and some intelligence capabilities. According to NATO plans, the interna-
Lieutenant General David Rodriguez told a Washington conference that he is concerned that the drawdown is not aligned with the growth of Afghan Security Forces, Taliban could regain control. tional forces would transfer security responsibilities to Afghan side by 2014. Rodriguez said he expects a strategic security agreement between the U.S. and Afghanistan to be in place by then, when the two countries could transition their relationship from a war-time and contingency-based one to normalcy. Citing challenges facing the security environment in Afghanistan, Rodriguez said militants there have recently concentrated their efforts to conduct "sensational attacks," attacks on Afghan leadership, and infiltrating security forces. But he noted the death of Osama bin Laden didn't seem to have an impact on the battleground of Afghanistan.
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U.S. ANNOUNCES PULL OUT FROM Madoff Insider, Eric Lipkin, ANTI-SEMITIC U.N. SUMMIT Pleads Guilty DURBAN III Scheduled For New York City within Days of Ten-Year Anniversary of Sept. 11th
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand commended the announcement last week from the Obama Administration that the U.S. will refrain from participating in the United Nation's Durban III World Conference Against Racism. n December, Senator Gillibrand led a bipartisan effort urging the U.S. not to participate in the conference that will likely once again serve as a forum for antiSemitic and anti-American demonstrations. The Senators also expressed disappointment with the United Nation's decision to hold the conference in New York City on September 21st, 2011, just days after the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. "I commend the Obama Administration decision to withdraw from this event," Senator Gillibrand said. "It is an insult to America that the United Nations has decided to hold the Durban III conference in New York City just days from the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. We all witnessed how extreme anti-Semitic and anti-American voices took over Durban I and Durban II and we should expect the same thing to happen with Durban III." In what should have been a major step toward eradicating racism worldwide, in 2001, the General Assembly of the United Nations held the first World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Offences in Durban, South Africa. Despite its noble goals, the conference became a platform for anti-Semitic and anti-American demonstrations. Last year's Durban II was also marred by demonstrations of prejudice, forcing delegation from the U.S. and other nations to withdraw from the conference. On November 23, 2010, the General Assembly of the United Nations announced its decision to hold the Durban III World Conference Against Racism in New York City, on September 21st, 2011. Concerned that this conference will meet a similar fate
A man said to be a member of Bernard Madoff’s “inner circle” has pled guilty to helping the swindler cook the books, federal prosecutors said in a letter made public. ric Lipkin, a second-generation Madoff employee who worked at his secretive investment advisory business for 16 years, appeared in court Monday to admit his role in the epic fraud, prosecutors said in a letter to U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain. The letter said Lipkin pled guilty to a six-count criminal complaint that was be submitted to the court Monday and included charges of conspiracy, bank fraud and falsifying various financial records. Lipkin is entered the plea as part of a cooperation agreement with prosecutors, but the letter did not specify what sort of assistance he has been asked to provide. Lipkin’s lawyer, James Filan, declined to comment.
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December 17, 2010 The Honorable Susan E. Rice U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations United States Mission to the United Nations 799 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 Dear Ambassador Rice, We write to express our dismay regarding the United Nations decision on November 23, 2010 to hold the Durban III World Conference Against Racism in New York City on September 21, 2011, just days after the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. We appreciate the United States' strong statement opposing the resolution on Durban III. However, we urge you to again refrain from participating in the conference as long as it undermines the very goal of fighting discrimination with a demonstration of antiSemitism. We applaud the Canadian government's decision to boycott the event. We believe that the United States ought to demonstrate leadership on these issues by removing itself from association with Durban III and encouraging other nations to do the same. Unfortunately last year the 2009 U.N. Durban Review Conference Against Racism (Durban II) proved to be a repeat of the 2001 controversial summit as extreme anti-Semitic voices took over Durban II, and the United States and our allies were forced to pull out. The United States had likewise withdrawn from participating in Durban I primarily because the conference was viewed as disproportionately focused on Israel and the United States. We are very concerned that Durban III will follow in the pattern of the two preceding conferences by serving once again as a forum for anti-Semitic and anti-American demonstrations, which would again taint this opportunity to combat the abhorrent practices of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related forms of intolerance. It is important that the United States send a strong signal that another anti-Semitic and anti-American Durban Conference particularly held so close to the tenth anniversary and location of the worst terrorist attack in American history is unacceptable. We can send this signal by making clear now that the United States will not participate in this gathering. Of course, we would welcome the United States' eventual return to the conference if it were to become a legitimate forum for combating discrimination - but that is a development that seems highly improbable to us. We respectfully ask that you keep us abreast of any developments and offer our assistance in efforts to combat racism and anti-Semitism.
______________________ “Lipkin pled guilty to a six-count criminal complaint that included charges of conspiracy, bank fraud and falsifying various financial records.” ______________________ In a civil lawsuit filed last year, the court-appointed trustee trying to unwind Madoff’s fraud called Lipkin a member of the “inner circle” who profited handsomely from the fraud and was an active part of attempts to cover it up. Lipkin’s father, Irwin, was one of the first people hired by Madoff when he start-
Eric Lipkin, a member of Bernard Madoff’s “inner circle” has pled guilty ed his investment business, and was one of the key workers who began building the firm from scratch in 1964, according to the lawsuit. Eric Lipkin followed his father into the company in 1992 and acted as a “lieutenant” to Madoff, as well as the company’s payroll manager. Court trustee Irving Picard accused both father and son of being aware of the Ponzi scheme and helping to conceal it, all while pocketing about $9.2 million in customer money through fictitious stock trades. The suit said that when the Securities and Exchange Commission briefly probed Madoff’s operation in 2005 and 2006, Eric Lipkin threw investigators off the trail by giving them bogus information and fabricating trade blotters. Lipkin, who lives in Ridgewood, N.J., is the third person who worked for Madoff to plead guilty to a crime. Madoff’s independent auditor and his long-time deputy have both previously admitted wrongdoings. Five other people who worked for the firm have been charged but pleaded not guilty. Madoff, 73, is serving a 150-year prison term after pleading guilty in 2009. At the time, he claimed he acted alone.
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WAR ON TERROR JIHAD HAS GONE DIGITAL Al-Qaida has long embraced the Internet and modern technology, but loosely-affiliated jihadists are hunting for new ways to fight the West in the Information Age. At the cutting edge of technology, from Apple IPad 2 to using new internet protocols, jihadists are carrying the 7th century idea of an Islamic Caliphate well into the 21st century. ecently, jihadi hackers have produced a magazine of their own and Islamist programmers have modified a shooting game for al-Qaida. A major jihadi commentator even released his first message to the 'brothers' on Facebook, a sign that Western social media is being used by those who want its destruction. Collectively, there is a growing jihadi reliance on high technology, social media, and the Internet. The "Magazine for the Technical Supporters of Al-Qaida for Information Security and Hacking," provides news about hacker attacks on high-level political and economic sites, as well as holes in security to
While al-Shishani claimed then that radicals "cannot easily infiltrate Facebook," the acknowledgement of Facebook activists by al-Hadushi suggests otherwise. "Jihad supporters and mujahideen are increasingly using Facebook… to propagate operational information, including IED recipes primarily in Arabic, but in English, Indonesian, Urdu
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An article about IPV6, the long-discussed replacement Internet protocol for IPV4 that is only just now making headway online, is also a topic of discussion. In addition to hacking, the magazine discusses technological innovations and attacks on the large-scale hardware that makes Internet possible. In one article, the magazine marvels about reports that a 75-year-old woman from Georgia accidentally cut Internet access to the entire country of Armenia. The article mentions the weakness of concentrated Internet lines in the territory of the former Soviet Union. Another article notes how Libyan rebels were able to build their own cell phone network, rerouting existing infrastructure to bypass Gaddafi's brutal crackdown on the flow of information. The development of "AlQaida-Strike 1.4," a modification of a popular but dated game called Counter-Strike, is one of several first-person shooter games developed by the group. Easily modifiable, this version of the popular series replaces secular music with jihadi nasheeds - or instrument-less songs and adds levels adapted to al-Qaida. A screenshot of the modified game's opening image shows links to a method to play on a
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local offline network and images from alQaida training camps. Critical to al-Qaida's needs, the modification contains another feature important to the group's needs. Chat rooms link players to one another, attracting those who glorify the group's violent aims. "The Media Organization of the Lion's Den," a group associated with al-Qaida web forum Shumukh al-Islam, also released a poem praising the brothers of the forum and Facebook. While the poem itself is relatively insignificant, senior commentator Umar bin Masud al-Hadushi recognizes that Facebook is playing an increasing role in organizing jihadists. A statement from Shumukh al-Islam, which has been on the forefront of embracing new technology, is symbolic of social media's importance to hardcore jihadists. "Active pro-jihad contributors to 'al-Faloja Islamic Forums' urged al-Qaida's supporters to "invade" Facebook in December 2008 by creating sympathetic groups—a feature available on the networking site—to spread the Salafi-Jihadi message," wrote Jamestown Foundation's Murad Batal alShishani in "Taking al-Qaeda's Jihad to Facebook."
One of the numerous America and Israel-hating pages. and other languages as well," said an internal DHS memo, "Terrorist Use of Social Networking – Facebook Case Study." "The majority of extremist use of Facebook focuses on disseminating ideological information and exploiting the site as an alternative media outlet for terrorist propaganda," the memo continues. "However, to a lesser degree, the site is used as a gateway to radical forums and jihadi sites with explicit radical agendas (and easily downloadable operational information) and as a platform to promulgate some tactical and operational information." REPORT BY IPT NEWS, WWW.INVESTIGATIVEPROJECT.ORG
Supreme Court: U.S. Muslim Cannot Sue Former Official BY KENT KLEIN The nation’s highest court has rejected a lawsuit against a former U.S. attorney general over the arrest of an American Muslim who says he was wrongly detained for more than two weeks as the U.S. government pursued the post 9/11 "war on terror." The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Abdullah al-Kidd cannot personally sue former Attorney General John Ashcroft. bdullah al-Kidd was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport in 2003 and released 16 days later without being charged. After being freed from jail, he was held under supervised release for another 14 months. Al-Kidd was held as a material witness under a federal law. The purpose of the law was to compel witnesses to testify in court. Al-Kidd said that instead of being treated as a potential witness, he was strip-searched,
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Knesset Committee Nixes Investment in Firms Trading with Iran BY ELAD BENARI The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved on Sunday a bill submitted by the chairman of the Knesset’s Finance Committee, MK Carmel Shama Hacohen, which prohibits investment in corporations that maintain a business relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran. he bill states that anyone who violates the law would be sentenced to one year in prison and a fine of five million shekels, or three times the expected profit - whichever is higher. It has been speculated that the reason for the bill is the recent political and media storm over the Ofer Brothers Group shipping company, Tanker Pacific, which was accused in the past week of having had its ships docked in Iran. The story came to light after the United States slapped sanctions on the Ofer Brothers Group over suspicions that it had violated sanctions against trade with Iran. However, MK Shama Hacohen denied Sunday that he submitted the bill because of the Ofer Brothers affair, saying: “the bill was submitted months ago and its support by the government proves that the uproar over the Tanker Pacific affair is because of Iran and not because of the Ofer Brothers.” Shama Hacohen added that “Israel must fall in line with the international community led by the U.S., and join in the effort to halt the Iranian nuclear program which
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ties, as anti-government protests ended Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule in Egypt, both Egyptian and Iranian officials voiced hope for normalization and improving the bilateral relations. Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil ElArabi told his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi that his country wants to open a new chapter with all other countries, on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting of the NonAligned Movement held in Bali, Indonesia. The two sides discussed the possibility of exchanging ambassadors, but Arabi said it's not the right time now to raise the relations to ambassador level, adding such decision will be reviewed by the next parliament after the scheduled election in September. Abdel Gawad said in the remaining time of the transitional period, making any decision regarding the relations with Iran will be difficult, since it will be regarded as an adventure with unguaranteed results. He said expelling the Iranian diplomat was a message to Iran that this was unacceptable in Egypt, which still has the security capabilities to protect the country despite political instability.
threatens our existence.” Meanwhile, it was still unclear on Sunday why Shama Hacohen had stopped the Finance Committee’s session to discuss the Ofer affair last Tuesday. Shama Hacohen had received a note during the meeting, after which he ended the meeting, but he refused to divulge its contents.
______________________ “Israel must fall in line with the international community led by the U.S., and join in the effort to halt the Iranian nuclear program which threatens our existence.” ______________________ Sources in the Knesset were quoted as saying on Sunday that “there was no legal or defense-related motive to prevent the session from taking place in the Finance Committee.” The London Times reported Sunday that the Ofer Brothers ships that reportedly docked in Iran were actually carrying IDF choppers for secret missions that may have included surveillance on Iran’s nuclear sites. ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM
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June 10, 2011
Mitt Romney Making Second NGO Monitor to U.S. Government: Don’t turn to Human Rights Run at U.S. Presidency Watch for Consultations
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has become the latest high-profile Republican to join the U.S. presidential race, hoping to deny President Barack Obama a second term.
omney launched his 2012 campaign last Thursday in the northeastern state of New Hampshire, telling supporters Obama "has failed America." He pledged to slash government spending, repeal President Obama's health care reforms, and make job creation a top priority. This is the second time Romney has run for president. In 2008 he lost the nomination to Senator John McCain from the southwestern state of Arizona. Romney has been laying the groundwork for months for another bid for the White House. Numerous polls show him as the slight leader for the Republican nomination against several other contenders, but with the support of only about one of every five party voters in what is considered a wide-open contest. Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, current Texas Representative Ron Paul and former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty have also announced their candidacies. Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has not said whether she will enter the race. She was the 2008 Republican nominee for vice president. Palin is currently on a bus tour of the U.S. East Coast and is expected to visit New Hampshire Thursday. President Obama's Democratic Party is already targeting Romney's candidacy, accusing him of changing his position on key issues, from the economy to health care, in a video posted Thursday on YouTube. When he was governor, Romney pushed through comprehensive health care legislation covering most of the state's residents.
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In response to recent statements that reflect racial animus by senior officials at Human Rights Watch (HRW), Jerusalembased NGO Monitor has sent letters to President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and other US officials calling on the U.S. government to reject further consultations with the organization until it implements reforms. learly, Human Rights Watch has morphed into a political advocacy organization characterized by double standards and bias – this is now widely understood,” says Professor Gerald Steinberg, president of NGO Monitor. “But the recent racially-charged Huffington Post article, which exploited the American Civil Rights movement to incite racial hatred in the Middle East, crosses new red lines even for HRW and falls far outside any definition of ‘legitimate criticism.’ Action must be ________________________________
“C Mitt Romney launched his 2012 campaign Thursday in the northeastern state of New Hampshire, telling supporters Obama "has failed America." That law became the model for the national health care bill supported by Obama and narrowly approved by Congress last year. Numerous Republicans are opposed to the national law because it requires most people to buy health insurance, the same provision as in the state law. Romney has had to defend his support for the Massachusetts measure. He says he does not support the national insurance mandate. Romney is credited with turning the scandal-ridden 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, into a success. He later became a venture capitalist and founder of a management consulting company. VOANEWS.COM
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taken because this type of language contributes to animosity and hate.” Steinberg adds, “Our letter demonstrates that ‘the inclusion of HRW in official United States government policymaking and consultation is entirely inconsistent with the moral principles of human rights.’” The inflammatory op-ed, authored by HRW’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) division head Sarah Leah Whitson, falsely accused Israel of “racial discrimination.” Whitson employed racial stereotyping in race baiting American Jews and Israelis. NGO Monitor noted that the words “segregate,” race/racist,” “discrimination” and “equal/unequal” are repeated 23 times in this short piece, as Whitson sought to justify her support for discriminatory boycotts against Israel. (The BDS strategy was adopted in the anti-Semitic NGO Forum of the UN's 2001 Durban Conference, in which HRW also played a central role.) Whitson’s article also stated: “In a week when the US paused to recall the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, President Peres might have considered King's message -- an end to segregation -and why such a system of racial inequality remains in place in the Occupied Palestinian Territories...” “This op-ed and other HRW statements recall efforts to pit Jews vs. African Americans, making a complete mockery of Dr. King’s legacy,” Steinberg notes. “Similarly, HRW's unjustifiable framing of the Arab-Israeli conflict as motivated by “Israeli racism” is a total distortion of the national and religious dimensions, and erases central peace and security issues from the agenda.” Ms. Whitson’s op-ed followed her 2009 fundraising trip to Saudi Arabia, in which she raised the specter of the pro-Israel lobby in order to solicit donations from Saudi elites, including members of the governing Shura Council. Whitson also embraced and helped market the Gaddafi regime, and in particular, Muammar Gaddafi’s son Seif
Professor Gerald Steinberg: “Clearly, Human Rights Watch has morphed into a political advocacy organization characterized by double standards and bias – this is now widely understood” Islam. In May 2011, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court requested an arrest warrant for Seif Islam on charges of crimes against humanity. In November 2010, Whitson praised “the Lebanese sophistication for human rights” and in May 2010, she visited with Hamas officials in Gaza to reassure them of HRW’s “impartial” reporting and promised that HRW’s next report would allege Israeli violations of international law. Such ideological bias is clearly inconsistent with the universality of human rights. Ken Roth, HRW’s Executive Director, has similarly displayed racial hostility, such as the offensive religious slur during the 2006 Lebanon War where he referred to the Jewish Bible as the “morality of some more primitive moment.” Other failures show HRW’s lack of moral clarity – in 2009, Marc Garlasco, HRW’s “senior military analyst” and author of many publications accusing Israel of war crimes, was exposed as an obsessive collector of Nazi memorabilia. And in January 2011, Shawan Jabarin, an alleged “senior activist” from the PFLP terror group (as pronounced by the Israeli High Court), was appointed to HRW's Mid-East advisory board. “The US government should look to other organizations for policy recommendations,” says Steinberg. “Race baiting is the antithesis of human rights values.” ___________________________________ NGO MONITOR LETTER TO U.S. OFFICIALS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA THE WHITE HOUSE 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20500 USA PRESIDENT OBAMA,
Human Rights Watch’s (HRW) disturbing use of racially-charged rhetoric directed at Israel and American Jews raises major concerns regarding the appropriateness of United States government consultations involving HRW officials. Attached is NGO Monitor’s statement HRW's Whitson Race-baits Jewish
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REAL ESTATE
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Gazit-Globe Chair: Home Prices in Israel Have Peaked Chaim Katzman: The real problems in the real estate market are bureaucracy and planning
BY INBAL OMER "Home prices have peaked because 30% of apartments are for investment," said Gazit-Globe Ltd. (TASE: GLOB) chairman Chaim Katzman at an economic conference in Tel Aviv last Thursday. ommenting on Minister of Finance Yuval Steinitz's latest tax measures in the housing market, Katzman said that the real problems in the market were bureaucracy and planning. He said, "It is necessary to immediately release the bureaucratic barriers. They are always talking about over-concentration, but Israel has
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a bigger problem: there are no long-term plans. This was reflected in the finance minister's remarks this week. I think that you don’t need a 5-kilogram or a 10-kilogram sledgehammer to deal with the economy. You don’t need hammers at all - that's going back to the 'wham, bam, thank you ma'am' method. You need a long-term strategy." Katzman also dismissed comparisons between the Israeli and U.S. real estate bubbles, saying that the two countries were in completely different places. He admitted, however, "Low interest rate contributed to the rise in home prices in Israel." PUBLISHED BY GLOBES, ISRAEL BUSINESS NEWS - WWW.GLOBES-ONLINE.COM
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Met Council 35th Annual Legislative Breakfast BY JV STAFF
Greek." Rabbi Joseph Potasnik received the Community Service Award and Congregation Or Zarua received the Chesed Award for the many works that they do within the community. Many members from the NYC Council were present to witness their colleagues
In what has become a longstanding pre-parade tradition, the Met Council on Jewish Poverty held their 35th annual Legislative Breakfast at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan. he Legislative Breakfast is when the Met Council honors those community leaders that have supported them in their work helping Jews of New York who are in need. While the Met Council is apolitical, it was a chance for many of the politicians present to voice their support for Israel in a prelude to the Celebrate Israel Parade on 5th Ave. 16 individuals received leadership awards for their support of the council's efforts to alleviate poverty in New York. Among the awardees were, US Senator, Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) who received the Woman of the year Award, who said, "Met Council
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Members of the State Legislature gathered at the podium in joining their colleagues who were honored by the Met Council.
Sen. Charles Schumer speaking to the Met Council Legislative breakfast before joining the Celebrate Israel Parade.
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Kristen Gillibrand: “Met Council does some of the greatest work in our communities to help those in need.”
Met Council CEO William Rapfogel Lookstein praised executive director and CEO William Rapfogel and President Joseph Shenker for their programs of relief for the Jewish poor.
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Domenic Recchia Jr., Daniel Dromm and Annabel Palma, receive their awards for City Legislative Leadership. Rep. Charles Rangel insisted that the safety of the United States depends totally on the security of Israel, which is "the only center of democracy in that part of the world." Sen. Charles Schumer maintained that settlements are not an impediment to peace. "Israel gave up settlements in Gaza and what happened? Hamas sent rockets into Sderot. The issue is that the Arabs do not believe in a two-state solution and do not believe in the right of a Jewish state to exist." The reason there is no peace, Schumer said, is because too many Palestinians and Arabs “still believe in the destruction of Israel." Mayor Michael Bloomberg too saw Israel
Among the awardees were, US Senator Kristen Gillibrand, who received the Woman of the year Award.
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik of NY Board of Rabbis received the Community Service Award. does some of the greatest work in our communities to help those in need..." Rep. Jerrold Nadler sounded the alarm of diminishing aid for the poor. He noted that some people believe government should have no role in helping poor people. "There is an intent to take away Social Security and
Medicaid," he said. "Whether this country regains its moral footing, to help those who work hard and still need help, is very much in question," he warned. Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, told the gathering, "No organization does a better job of getting support and assistance to those needy New Yorkers than Met Council." Bill de Blasio, New York City's Public Advocate said, "I have seen what Met Council has done for people who needed their help and they were there every single time." Rep. Carolyn Maloney was quite firm: "We will not allow subsidies to oil companies while cutting aid to Medicare." Of course, Met Council came in for an overabundance of praise. Rabbi Haskel
State Senator Sheldon Silver, Met Council Chair Merryl H. Tisch, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. At that point Senator Schumer declared, "Baruch Hashem there is a Met Council." Dean Skelos received the State legislative Award, after praising the work of the Met Council he joked that he has a lot in common with, Democratic State Senator Sheldon Silver, who he introduced by saying: "We are both Orthodox. Only he is Jewish and I am
surrounded by people who want to destroy it and said, "We don't negotiate with such people." City Council Speaker Christine Quinn went a step further when she said that "any attack on Israel is an attack on New York City. All of us stand firm on this position." After loading up at the scrumptious breakfast everybody went to the parade to further show their support of Israel.
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THE MAGIC OF MATISYAHU: MUSICIAN AND FOUNDER OF LAMPLIGHTER YESHIVA BY TZVI ALLEN FISHMAN “All my life I've been waiting for I've been praying for For the people to say That we don't wanna fight no more There'll be no more war And our children will play... One day, One day, One day”
Matisyahu at a concert recently in Jerusalem’s Binyamei HaUma Convention Center. Matisyahu responded by mentioning something that Rabbi Yom Tov had said to him a number of years ago: “If you go down from here, the whole world will go down and if you go up from here, you will bring the whole world up.” Perhaps Matisyahu’s approach to life, and to his musical career, are best summed up by his own lyrics. As Matisyahu sings in his smash hit “One Day”: “Keep on moving though the waters stay raging in this maze you can lose your way it might drive you crazy but don’t let it faze you no way…”
The lyrics to the award-winning song, “One Day” by Jewish reggae sensation Matisyahu provide a pure and unadulterated description of the personality of this incredible artist, writer, performer and Torah Jew. met Matisyahu a number of years ago at a concert that he was doing backup as a “not too well-known” singer for a Jewish Pop Group called Pey Daled. The next I hear of him, I am playing a CD of his songs borrowed from a friend and my “Islands” cleaning lady, overhearing the music, exclaimed: “Hey Mon, I love him, he is the real thing!” Wait—a Jewish boy, a BT (Baal Teshuvah, or “returnee” to Judaism), born Matthew Paul Miller in Westchester, Pennsylvania, who is currently sporting a black beard, tzitzis, large black yarmulke, and lives in Crown Heights surrounded by Lubavitcher Chasidim, and my cleaning lady says: He is the real thing! So what is the magic of this reggae performer? How is he able to be faithful to his Jewish roots, appeal to such a diverse crowd of people and still be real? I came to interview Matisyahu in advance of a benefit concert set for June 15th at Symphony Space in Manhattan. The concert is in support of a new Jewish school that he founded in Crown Heights, the Lamplighter Yeshiva. It’s a Friday morning I find myself at local vegan kosher restaurant where we had agreed to meet. In walks a pretty run-ofthe-mill-looking Chassidishe guy, and the waitress gives him a huge smile. I call out, “Matisyahu!” he says “yes,” and our journey begins. Wanting to get some idea of what makes Matisyahu tick, I ask him: what is a ChabadLubavitcher doing singing reggae music on Jimmy Kimmel Live? Immediately, He corrects me. “I am not specifically a Chabad Lubavitcher.” He goes on to explain that although he came into traditional Judaism though Chabad and found himself and his inner Jewish soul through Chabad, he also found that this soul needed to understand, be part of, and reach out to all kinds of Jews. Then I recalled that a mutual friend of ours in Israel, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser, talked about Matisyahu a lot. So I get Rabbi Yom Tov on the phone, and he reminds me of the concert where Matisyahu and I first met. It was about a decade ago, maybe 2002. Rabbi Yom Tov, a phenomenal singer and guitarist himself, was doing a concert at Aish HaTorah along with Pey Daled. They recommended a backup singer to him whom they brought along, and when Rabbi Yom Tov finished his set, he let Matisyahu do his thing. He did, and he brought down the house. So Matisyahu visits Rabbi Yom Tov in Nachalot, Jerusalem. Rabbi Yom Tov, a Pinsk Karliner Chasid, takes him along to the Pinsk Karliner Shul. It is there that Matisyahu discovers the ecstasy in Judaism he is looking for. Returning to the present, I asked Matisyahu what Lamplighter Yeshiva is all about, and why is he getting involved in building a Yeshiva in Crown Heights? He says his goal is to change Jewish education.
For more information on the lamplighters Concert, log in to Matisyahu’s website— http://matisyahuworld.com/lamplighters Or call the Symphony Space Box Office: 212 864-5400
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Chassidic Jewish reggae sensation Matisyahu Photo courtesy of Jared Polin Photography
As a parent of two children, he wants his children to grow up not just as knowledgeable Jews reaching out to others, but he wants them filled with excitement and ecstasy about their Judaism. Lamplighter is like no other Yeshiva for children is today. It’s a place where they learn Torah and are “instilled with a deep love for and knowledge of Judaism. The Torah stories, Jewish Holidays and Mitzvos themselves become a springboard for learning math and the sciences.” To put it another way, Lamplighter offers a truly integrative and holistic experience. On June 15, Matisyahu is doing an acoustic concert at Symphony Space in New York to raise money for Lamplighter Yeshiva. He will be doing a full acoustic set with songs from his whole career including Shake off the Dust, Youth and Live at Stubb’s. Of course, he will be doing “One Day,” the song which took America by storm, and which was the NBC theme song for the 2009 Olympic Games. I asked Matisyahu how he keeps the mitzvos and maintains Jewish observance while he goes on tour around the world. He gives me an example of his coming concert in Guam on the night of June 9. He has to be there right after Shavuos. He is going to Guam, bring kosher food and sit in his hotel room by himself, daven, learn and make Shavuos in order to be able to do his concert immediately following the holiday. I look at him and ask, isn’t that really lonely? He says no, “because that is what Hashem wants of me in order for me to be who I am and reach out to all the people and bring them to a higher level of ecstasy, by being closer to G-d.” Rabbi Yom Tov tells me that he ran into
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EDITORIAL
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THE PEOPLE’S VOICE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EDITORIAL Editor,
Germans during and after the War. We should also remember that the US also helped many Nazis escape justice and even brought German scientists to America for work on nuclear sciences as well as the space program. All countries and organizations should be held accountable for helping war criminals escape paying for their crimes.
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For the last several weeks the editorial page of the JV has been focused on international issues more so than what is happening in our own local community. This week I would like to discuss something that recently took place under our very noses – literally. I am of course referring to New York’s outdoor smoking ban, which went into effect late last month. The ban makes it illegal to light up in New York City’s 1,700 parks and on the city's 14 miles of public beaches. The new law also prohibits smoking in pedestrian plazas like Times Square.
where! Was that so difficult? Most smokers, being human beings themselves, are at least as likely as not to comply with a request, offered politely. Such an exchange sure seems a lot nicer than passing a law that aims to control smokers’ personal decisions, treating them like lepers. Requiring smokers to limit tobacco use to outdoor smoking areas makes sense. Getting rid of those smoking areas altogether crosses the line from legitimate health regulation to outright tyranny.
efore going off on a rant, allow me to be clear about one thing: The following is not an endorsement of smoking. Smoking is a disgusting habit, with side effects that run the gamut from making your clothes smell like garbage (you probably won’t notice, but everyone around you will), to slow, agonizing death. But for those who have already acquired the habit, or who have weighed the perceived benefits against the risks, and have decided to smoke anyway, I must object to the persecution of such individuals as a matter of principle. The primary rationale behind this new
If air pollution were the real concern here, operating a motor vehicle within New York city limits should be made illegal. But maybe it’s not about the smoke. Some have raised concerns over the litter smokers leave behind, in our parks, and on our beaches. But claiming the right to curtail a person’s individual freedoms on this basis is asinine. Smoking and littering are two different acts, and one doesn’t necessitate the other. If littering is the problem, then penalize littering, not smoking. There’s a lot of trash being left in our parks and on our beaches by nonsmokers. Why should cigarette butts be classified any differently from the other disgusting items inconsiderate people, smokers and non-smokers alike, leave behind? The fact that people don’t like smoking is not sufficient cause to punish smokers. As civil libertarian and judicial philosopher Zechariah Chafee Jr. famously said: “Your right to swing your arms ends just where the other man's nose begins.” And it seems to me that this basic principle of individual freedom should apply whether or not the arm in question has a hand with a cigarette in it. That’s not to say that one has the right to wave their cigarette in front of the other guy’s face, but rather, so long as the smoker isn’t forcing others to breathe their tobacco-tainted exhalations, they should be free to smoke to their heart’s content. If it were the government’s prerogative to illegalize any and all things that lend themselves to self-destructive behavior, we should be bringing back prohibition, and while we’re at it, shutting down every McDonalds, Taco Bell, and KFC in sight (not that this would affect our readers per se, but believe me, many of our fellow Americans would take to the streets, probably with torches and pitchforks). Nothing makes me sympathize with smokers more than the dictatorial measures being taken against them. In a certain
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_____________________ “What it really boils down to is a matter of derech eretz, that is to say, common courtesy.” _____________________ ban is that second-hand smoke kills – and apparently, what is true in a small, enclosed space, must also be true for an outdoor park. And hey, they might have a point. After all, if you stand close enough to someone, you’re breathing in enough of what they’re exhaling that this could constitute a real health hazard. Here’s the problem with that, though: If I’m smoking a cigarette (not really my thing, but just as a for-instance), and you can feel your poor, defenseless trachea being assailed by the tobacco smoke spewing forth from my black, shriveled lungs, suffice it to say that you will have seriously invaded my personal space well before that puff of smoke could waft its way to your delicate nose, and thence into your lungs. What it really boils down to is a matter of derech eretz, that is to say, common courtesy. Don’t like the smell of that guy’s cigarette? Take two steps back – or simply ask the smoker if they wouldn’t mind taking their cigarette break else-
he story about the Red Cross and the Vatican is not really new those that know have been decrying their participation in the escape of Nazi criminals since the end of the Shoah. It is time that with this new evidence that the Vatican lives up to their deeds and denies the sainthood that they are proposing for Pope Pius XII who many have accused of collaborating with many
You know what irritates me more than cigarette smoke? Fascism.
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June 5, 1967. While we are thankful for his support and interest in the Jewish communities around the world he has to be made aware that Jews the world over are concerned about Israel and if Obama wants to get on our good side, he should be more supportive of Israel.
Editor, see that President Barak Obama stopped off in Poland last week and made a point of meeting with the Jewish Community. He seems to be going out of his way to show that he is pro-Jewish after his astounding statements where he said that any Israel-Palestinian negotiations should start on the basis of the borders of
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of organized crime and Times Square had been a den of iniquity, both are now magnets for tourism that generates millions of dollars to the economy. Rudy is also a great friend of Israel who refused to host Arafat when he came to NY. I hope that he enters the race and is victorious. He will make a great president.
Editor, inally we have a GOP candidate that will possibly be able to do a good job as president. I was very happy to read that Rudy Giuliani is considering on throwing his hat in the ring and running for president. He did a great job as mayor in NY when he cleaned up the streets of crime and prostitution. The Fulton Fish market had been a haven
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The Audacity of Reality BY LORI LOWENTHAL MARCUS Obama, let's start with the freedoms and personal and economic security for the average Tom, Dick, and Muhammad on the street, and let Palestinian government grow organically out of peaceful communities. espite the avalanche of articles analyzing U.S. President Barack Obama's May 19, 2011 Middle East speech, one irony has not been mentioned. The president laid out a magnificent blueprint for the countries in the region to follow in order to ensure dignity, freedom, and hope for their citizens. But all the president had to do was look reality in the face, and find his vision reflected in Israel. Yet Israel was the only country which the president wants both to shrink, and away from which he told Arabs to turn. Obama's refusal to credit Israel's freedom as a value for Arabs as well as Jews is symptomatic of an epic error: the insistence on acting on political ideology rather than asking what's really best for the people on the ground. Even just focusing on what's really going to help the Arabs in the Disputed Territories has been submerged in place of the fixation on establishing a Palestinian Arab State. Let's call those afflicted with this mindset the Palestinian Statists. Earlier this month the grassroots organization Z STREET held a one-day summit in Washington, D.C. where speakers rewound this tape and tried to address the real issue of how to do the most good for all of the people who live in the Middle East. At that conference -- RETHINKING THE END GAME: Improving Lives in the Middle East -- the focus was on whether a Palestinian State would be a positive step not for Israeli Jews, but for Arab Palestinians. The seven Z STREET speakers -- people who for decades have studied or lived in the Arab and Jewish quarters of that region of the world -- argued, as did President Obama, that peace in the region will be built upon the pillars upon which all of Western Civilization is built: freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, economic dignity, entrepreneurship and inde-
pendence, and respect for and the assurance of the equality of women and minorities. But in his speech President Obama took Israel -- which should have been his Exhibit A because it is the sole country in the region that embraces and ensures these freedoms and opportunities for all its citizens -- and demanded that it: • give over territory that it has governed, with all of these freedoms, for both Arab and Jew, and hand that territory to regimes under which none of these freedoms will be respected for either Jew or Arab; • attempt to make peace, and share "security arrangements," with regimes that are sworn and publicly committed to immolating their own children (never mind the Jews' children) in a bonfire of war against the Jewish State and to undermining security arrangements with their neighbor Israel. In his impatience to "press the reset button" on the Middle East "peace process," as if it were a malfunctioning video game, President Obama and all those other Palestinian Statists ignore the real impact of this proposal even on the people they claim they most want to help: the Arab Palestinians.
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How to Block the Palestine Statehood Ploy CONGRESS CAN TAKE A CUE FROM JIM BAKER IN 1989 AND THREATEN TO CUT U.S. MONEY FOR THE U.N. BY JOHN BOLTON
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_____________________ “Israel [...] should have been (Obama’s) Exhibit A because it is the sole country in the region that embraces and ensures these (democratic) freedoms and opportunities for all its citizens.” _____________________
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All President Obama had to do was look reality in the face, and find his vision reflected in Israel. You see, the Palestinian Statists have the causation reversed. They think that the Arab Palestinians should start a state, which will then create freedom and personal security. What these people ignore is the fact that a Palestinian State will be run, right out of the block, by men who oppose those very freedoms, think their country should be ruled by Sharia -- not as a democracy that guarantees human rights -- and who daily sacrifice their peoples' security in a never-ending war with the Jews. The hard-headed reality is that the causation works the other way round: start with the freedoms and personal and economic security for the average Tom, Dick, and Muhammad on the street, and let government grow organically out of peaceful communities, composed of free men and women and safe children, oriented towards education and prosperity instead of martyrdom and murder. Another dose of reality: there is only one government anywhere in the Middle East that has ever provided freedom and security to the Arab on the street: that country is called Israel. The Z STREET speakers provided a host of cold, clear statistics and examples of the sharp contrast in quality of life for the Arabs. George Gilder discussed the higher standard of living enjoyed by Arab Palestinians within Israel and in those disputed territories that Israel has governed. This he compared to radically lower standards of living for Palestinian Arabs in any surrounding Arab country. Those at the Z STREET conference heard about the complete dependence -upon Israel, not Jordan, or Syria, or Lebanon, but upon the only engine of free market capitalism in the Middle East -- of the burgeoning Palestinian Authority economy. The political economist Gal Luft explained that a huge source of wealth for the PA economy comes from Israel's transfer to the PA of millions of shekels. The PA isn't actually entitled to this transfer, because they've never recognized the state of Israel. As of now, the PA only has this deal via the Oslo Accords, the tattered remnants of which will be completely abrogated by a Palestinian State created before the incitement ends. Luft further revealed the pitiable level to which the PA economy will sink if it is torn from its interdependence with Israel for many reasons, including their current use of the Israeli shekel which is stronger than the dollar, the yen, or the euro, and certainly stronger than any fiat currency of a Palestinian State. From Steve Rosen, who has studied the Middle East for decades, we learned that all optimistic estimates of Palestinian governance rests on Salam Fayyad, whom Hamas, which Fatah recently remarried, has said it will not support. Nonie Darwish, an Egyptian-born and Gaza-reared human rights activist, described
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Now that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his recent sparring partner Barack Obama are back in their corners, the next Arab-Israeli political flash point could be this fall at the U.N. General Assembly. The Palestinian Authority is lobbying Assembly members to legitimize its claim to international status as a "state." ecognizing "statehood" does not mean U.N. membership, but it would nonetheless be a major Palestinian success. A resolution recognizing a Palestinian "state" could also declare its boundary to be the 1967 borders (in actuality, merely the 1949 armistice lines), with or without President Obama's caveat about "agreed upon swaps" of land. The obvious Palestinian objective is to remove the issues of statehood and boundaries from the realm of bilateral negotiations with Israel, making them fait accompli. Last fall, the Palestinians focused on obtaining a Security Council resolution for this purpose. They believed, for whatever reason, that Mr. Obama would not order an American veto, as his predecessors would have done without hesitation. Many thought the administration might even vote "yes" rather than abstain. When it became clear that U.S. opposition in the Security Council was likely, on statehood or on U.N. membership, Palestinian attention shifted to the General Assembly, where there is no veto. General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, and that body has no authority to recognize states, although its actions can be politically
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_____________________ “Recognizing "statehood" does not mean U.N. membership, but it would nonetheless be a major Palestinian success. ” _____________________ powerful, as the 1975 "Zionism is racism" resolution demonstrated. This is déjà vu all over again. In late 1988, Palestinians issued a "declaration of statehood," changing their U.N. observer delegation's name from "Palestine Liberation Organization" to "Palestine" to sound more like a state, which scores of countries recognized. The Palestinians then campaigned to join U.N. bodies like the World Health Organization, reasoning that since U.N. agency charters allow only states as members, the admission of "Palestine" would prove that it, too, was a state. Ridiculous in the real world but not in the U.N., the PLO effort gained overwhelming support there. George H.W. Bush's new administration and Israel protested that "Palestine" manifestly did not meet customary international law definitions of statehood, such as having a clearly defined territory and exercising a government's legitimate domestic and international responsibilities. Third World countries rallied almost unanimously to the PLO, and Europe's response was weak. European diplomats believed Washington's opposition was merely pro forma due to the "Jewish lobby." Faced with the near certainty of defeat, Secretary of State James Baker warned pub-
Secretary of State James Baker: “I will recommend to the President that the United States make no further contributions, voluntary or assessed, to any international organization which makes any changes in the PLO's status as an observer organization.” licly: "I will recommend to the President that the United States make no further contributions, voluntary or assessed, to any international organization which makes any changes in the PLO's status as an observer organization." No politician of Mr. Baker's skill would publicize his proposals unless he knew that the president would accept them, and this reality was rapidly understood internationally. Although defeating the PLO campaign required further maneuvering, Mr. Baker's statement was the death knell of the "statehood" push. The lesson for today is plain. If President Obama wants to block a General Assembly Palestinian statehood resolution, he should act essentially as Messrs. Bush and Baker did. Yet Mr. Obama is highly unlikely to do anything so decisive, which is why many in America and Israel remain gravely concerned about this latest Palestinian diplomatic ploy. Accordingly, we should turn to Congress, which has a rich history of dealing with U.N. actions it doesn't appreciate. Rather than wait for a Baker-like threat, Congress should legislate broadly that any U.N. action that purports to acknowledge or authorize Palestinian statehood will result in a cutoff of all U.S. contributions to the offending agency. If the General Assembly ignored this warning, all funds would be cut off to the bloated Secretariat in New York, but not to separate agencies like the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and others with their own governing bodies and funding mechanisms. The logic is the same today as it was in 1989. Moreover, our current federal budget deficits provide another attractive reason to reduce U.N. contributions. If political realities make it impossible to cut off funding completely, perhaps a partial reduction, say 50%, might be a suitable compromise. Although the General Assembly will not convene again until September, there is no time to waste. Fatah's coalition with Hamas already provides statutory grounds (since the U.S. lists Hamas as a terrorist organization) to eliminate funding for the Palestinian Authority. Reducing U.S. funding to the U.N. is the next available, highly visible, target of opportunity. It presents the U.N. membership with a fascinating question: Would they rather recognize Palestinian statehood, or keep America's money? Mr. Bolton, who served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006, is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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While IAEA Dithered, Israel The Larger Mid-East Picture Destroyed Syrian Nuke Facility BY IPT NEWS Already under fire for murderous assaults against his own people, Syrian President Bashar Assad and his regime may face censure by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for illicit nuclear activities. n a May 24 report to the agency's board of governors, IAEA Director-General Yukiya Amano referred to a building destroyed by the Israeli Air Force in a Sept. 6, 2007 raid. Amano said the IAEA "concludes that the destroyed building was very likely a nuclear reactor and should have been
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nors may formally declare Syria in noncompliance with the treaty, putting the question before the United Nations Security Council and potentially resulting in sanctions. The IAEA's record in dealing with the subject is decidedly mixed. Bennett Ramberg, a Bush Administration State Department official, writes that IAEA inspectors did fine work in eventually thwarting a large-scale cover up by Damascus. But for close to a decade, the IAEA was asleep at the switch. First, the agency failed to detect construction of a Syrian plant designed and engineered by North Korea. Even today, the IAEA doesn't know whether Syria has a secret reprocessing facility to extract plutonium for weapons or if it intended to export the spent fuel to North Korea for reprocessing. The IAEA was slow to investigate evidence of Syrian cheating. For months, IAEA Director-General Mohammed El-Baradei ignored media reports that Syria built the reactor and claimed that governments failed to provide the IAEA with information. "By the time the agency began its investigation in mid-2008, Syria had demolished the remnants of the plant, carted away the debris and built a new non-nuclear structure to conceal evidence of the old," Ramberg writes. El-Baradei also blasted Israel for destroying the Syrian site before notifying the IAEA. But in reality, "the agency's reputation for timidity prompted Israel's attack. After years of watching the IAEA fret with Iran, Israel had no confidence the agency would forcefully deal with Syria." Had Israel not acted, the Syrian regime brutalizing its people today might have atomic weapons in its arsenal. WWW.INVESTIGATIVEPROJECT.ORG
An Israeli and Palestinian talking near the infamous Israeli “wall,” normally depicted as much more dramatic and imposing. News agencies typically only show only those segments where the wall is built higher, as an obstacle to terrorist snipers. BY DAVID BEDEIN As events in the Middle East unfold, it is hard to gain perspective on the larger picture of what is developing. After forty years of Israel and twenty five consecutive years of full-time media work with the major media, the time has come to provide that perspective. hen you hear a standard report on what is going on in Israel you often hear the following assessment: “Israel is in the midst of a peace process. All is quiet on the northern and southern fronts of Israel, after two short wars, in the North in the summer of 2006 and in the South in the winter of December 2008- January 2009. Meanwhile, the Palestinian economy is booming. An Arab Spring in the offing . Peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan have lasted for three decades and two decades respectively.” A dose of reality produces different results. The Arab League remains in a full state of war to obliterate Israel since 1948.
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______________________ “Despite Israel's peace treaties with Jordan and Egypt, both regimes have facilitated official school curricula which promote war with Israel.” ______________________ The Palestinian Liberation Organization, fostered in 1964 by the Arab League to mobilize the Palestinian Arab population against Israel, never ratified the Oslo accords, even if Arafat signed those accords. That means that PLO and its progeny maintain that state of war to liberate all of Palestine, in stages, in accordance with the PLO Covenant. All you have to do is to witness the PA war preparations is to review the Palestinian Authority curriculum, established in 2000, which does not mince words in the inculcation of the destruction of Israel as the central theme of Palestinian Authority education. And despite Israel's peace treaties with Jordan and Egypt, both regimes have facilitated official school curricula which promote war with Israel. The Israeli Arab population, emulating their Palestinian brethren, is in throes of a quiet insurrection against Israel, following the 2007 Haifa declaration, when the leadership of the mainstream Israeli Arab organizations called for Palestinian Arabs to reclaim their lands lost in 1948, and for a Palestinian Arab state to replace the state of Israel. However, the PLO has softened Israeli passions. PLO operatives have bought their way into the Israeli economy, resulting in $25 bil-
lion shekels of Israeli investment in the Palestinian Authority, giving Israelis the illusion that a prosperous Palestinian Authority economy will buy peace. Besides, it is a matter of human nature that it is difficult if not impossible to imagine yourself making war on your business partner. What most Israelis do not know is that half of the Palestinian population lingers in the squalor of UNRWA camps, under the specious premise of their right to reclaim Arab villages from 1948 that no longer exist. As the PA relegate the grandchildren of Palestinian refugees to the confines of refugee camp life, the Palestinian Authority does not allow UNRWA camps to benefit from any Palestinian economic boom. It is not only terrorist groups who plan to 'rush the fences' of Israel to take back lands from 1948. The UNRWA “popular committees” coordinate the efforts to “rush the fences,” to reclaim these villages, even if they no longer exist. And despite the illusion that the Fatah dominated Palestinian Authority has been in conflict with the Hamas, the Fatah and Hamas have been working together since 1995, coordinating armed forces agreements, combining a school curriculum and sharing an Islamic constitution, while the PA armed forces are now being trained by the US, Canada and the EU. Hamas in Gaza has never ceased its assaults on southern Israel, launching 800 aerial attacks since the cease fire in January 2009, while readying an arsenal of more than 10,000 missiles,stored in schools and mosques throughout the Gaza Strip. Hizbullah has acquired more than 15,000 missiles that threaten northern Israel, UN guarantees notwithstanding. At the same time, the Islamic Brotherhood, the entity that allied itself with the Nazi movement a generation ago, is set to take over Egypt, promising to renege on any peace accord with Israel. Yet with all of this sobering reality, the Arab League may focus its attention elsewhere. Libya is mobilizing towards a counterattack against the West, after massive NATO bombing. Libya possesses vast WMD capability that it acquired from German firms more than 20 years ago. If Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi survives, Libya will undoubtedly galvanize a radicalized Islamic Arab League into a war with the west, and a multiple front war against Israel will be sidelined. It is hard to predict anything further. Journalism is not the prophecy business. Suffice it to say that most Middle East News Analysis which has followed the Oslo Process has been characterized by wishful thinking rather than hands on reporting. David Bedein is the director of the Israel Resource News Agency & The Center for Near East Policy Research Ltd. His website is www.IsraelBehindTheNews.com.
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Con Edison Ready for Summer Heat
Company Invests $1.1 Billion For Greater Reliability
Con Edison said it is ready to handle the summer heat and urged consumers to take advantage of energy-efficiency programs to reduce usage and save money. The company said it has invested $1.1 billion to strengthen its electric delivery systems for the upcoming hot season and beyond (conEd.com/summerprep). “We want people to learn about our energy efficiency programs and how they can save money this summer,” said Craig Ivey, president of Con Edison. “Reducing energy usage enhances system reliability and protects the environment.” Since Con Edison launched its “Green Team” energy-savings programs (conEd.com/greenteam) last summer, nearly 41,000 homes and small businesses have enrolled, with close to $20 million in customer incentives paid out to date. The programs are designed to help customers reduce their energy usage and cut their monthly bills. One customer, Steinway & Sons of Astoria, Queens, received a free energy survey showing it could save an estimated
______________________ “We want people to learn about our energy efficiency programs and how they can save money this summer.” ______________________ $6,700 annually through lighting upgrades. Con Edison reimbursed 70 percent of the $24,000 installation cost, and the famed piano maker expects to recoup the remaining costs in about a year.
Infrastructure Investments & Demand Forecast This year’s electric delivery system improvements included $814 million for cables, transformers, and network protectors; $63 million on transmission upgrades; and $212 million on new substation installations and related equipment. “Our highly trained work force prepares continuously through the fall, winter and spring to get our system ready for the summer season,” Ivey said. “Fortifying our infrastructure helps make Con Edison the most reliable utility in the country. These efforts directly benefit our customers.” Electric power supplies are adequate to handle electric demand this year. The electric peak demand forecast for this summer in Con Edison’s service area is 13,275
megawatts (MW), with a projected peak of 11,505 MW for New York City and 1,770 MW for Westchester County. The record peak – 13,141 megawatts – was set at 5 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2006. In-city power supplies are more than sufficient to meet the 81 percent in-city generation requirement, which is 1,095 MW above required levels.
Energy-Savings Programs Here are more details about Con Edison’s energy efficiency programs: For Homeowners (one- to four- family homes) • $30 rebates for new Energy Star window air conditioners. • Rebates up to $1,000 for installing eligible energy-efficient heating and air conditioning equipment. • Free programmable thermostats (a $300 value) for central air-conditioning systems. • $30 rebates for recycling old, second working refrigerator For Apartments, Condos, or Co-ops (5 to 75 units) • Free surveys to evaluate building common areas and individual units for lighting, cooling- and heating-efficiency improvements, and incentives for these improvements. • Incentives for new Energy Star refrigerators and air conditioners, and free recycling of old, inefficient refrigerators and air conditioners.
For Small Businesses • Free energy surveys • Free upgrades such as CFLs and water-heater thermostats • Big incentives up to 70 percent for major lighting, heating, and cooling upgrades • Free programmable thermostats (a $300 value) for central air-conditioning systems
For Large Commercial and Industrial Customers • Partial funding for energy study • Rebates and performance-based incentives for high-efficiency equipment More energy savings tips are available on Facebook at Power of Green, on Twitter@ConEdLiz and @Con EdSara and by downloading the company’s Power of Green iPhone app.
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“JERUSALEM: UNITED FOREVER” - THEME OF ISRAEL DAY CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK you know as a black man, I understand your struggle and share with you my undying support for the one and only Jewish state." Says Cain, "My support for Israel started way before I decided to run for the presidency. It started with the old testament of the Jewish people and the biblical significance
BY JV STAFF The 18th annual Dr. Manfred R. Lehmann Memorial Israel Day Concert in Central Park set the tone for an ebullient celebration of Israel's 63rd birthday, as premiere entertainers and prominent speakers appeared before thousands at the Summer Stage in the park. Thousands of "Celebrate Israel" parade participants and spectators filed into Central Park after the conclusion of the 47th annual parade for some traditional Jewish entertainment and enlightenment. his year's concert was dedicated as a memorial tribute to Carl Freyer, z"l, the founder of the Israel Day Concert in Central Park. A magnanimous supporter of numerous causes impacting every aspect of Jewish life and the State of Israel, Mr. Freyer was also a founder of the Arutz Sheva web site, a founder of the National Jewish Outreach Program and a leader in the nationalist camp for many years. Also remembered for their generous support of Israel were noted Jewish activists and philanthropists, Dr. Manfred R. Lehmann, z"l, and Rose and Reuben Mattus, z"l of the Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Company. As in previous years, the Israel Day Concert was organized by renowned gastroenterologist and Jewish activist, Dr. Joseph Frager, and serving as chairpersons of the concert were long time Jewish activists Dr. Paul and Drora Brody. The special guest speaker at the concert was Likud MK Danny Danon, chairman of World Likud and Deputy Speaker of the Knesset. He was introduced by Dr. Paul Brody, who quipped, "Mr. Danon signals right and he turns right." Reiterating his support for a united Jerusalem, Mr. Danon declared his staunch opposition to U.S. pres-
______________________ Herman Cain: “I don't agree with the President Obama in terms of Israel making any more territorial concessions for an elusive ‘peace.’” ______________________
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Danny Danon, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset and Chairman of the Committee for Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs, talking to the thousands crowded into the Israel Day Concert on Central Park’s Summer Stage. sure on Israel to retreat to the 1967 borders, which Israeli diplomat and politician Abba Eban, a”h famously dubbed the "Auschwitz lines." "80% of Israelis polled are against compromise of any form on the status of Jerusalem as Israel's capital", said Mr. Danon, adding that, "David Ben Gurion moved the Knesset from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Levi Eshkol did not differentiate between East and West Jerusalem or who lived there before 1967 and who lived there after that.” Echoing Mr. Danon's sentiments were New York State Assemblyman David Weprin
who also strongly chastised President Obama for insisting that Israel relinquish Judea and Samaria in the hopes of attaining an enduring peace with the Palestinians. "As long as the terrorist Hamas organization represents the Palestinian Authority, peace will never be achieved. If we want to get some inkling what will happen, let's just look to Gush Katif and we will get some idea of the kind of false "peace" we are in store for," he warned. The featured musical personality at the concert was long time Jewish singer and songwriter Avraham Fried who regaled the audience with some of his classic hits of faith in Hashem and the Jewish people's longing for redemption. Singing several sets of songs including, "Jerusalem" and "Only You", Mr. Fried got the crowd on its feet as hundreds sang along and danced to lyrics praising Hashem and the land of Israel. "Every moment of our lives, every moment of our history is directed by the Yad Hashem (Hand of G-d)", said Mr. Fried in a private interview. The musical stylings of Elram Amram and Shlomi Aharoni from Israel were also showcased as well as singers Avi Peretz and Ouri Bitan. The exceptionally talented New York Boys Choir made their debut and the Israeli national anthem, Hatikva was performed by Chazzan Chaim Dovid Berson, who also delivered an inspiring rendition of "Exodus - This land is mine - G-d gave this land to me." Rabbi David Algaze of the World Committee for the Land of Israel and the Chavurat Israel synagogue in Forest Hills, New York said, "Israel has tried to reach out in genuine peace on so many occasions and the last ridiculous attempt was during the 1993 Oslo accords. There is no clearer statement than this that peace cannot be purchased. The Arabs cannot be bought and Israeli will be surrounded by enemies. Hamas does not want to accept the existence of a Jewish state. The danger that we face is proximate and real. A Palestinian state means suicide bombers and rocket launchers in Hebron, but the greater the threat, the greater the danger to Israel also means the greater the salvation from Hashem as it says in Psalm 92." Introduced by Dr. Joseph Frager was Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain. Having officially announced his candidacy on May 21st, Mr. Cain has been wellreceived in Republican/Tea party circles. He is a businessman and former chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza, a newspaper columnist, and radio talk show host from Stockbridge, Georgia. He is also a former deputy chairman (1992–94) and chairman (1995–96) of the civilian board of directors to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. "I am here for two reasons", Mr. Cain told the audience. "[To] congratulate the State of Israel on this momentous occasion and to let
of that great nation. I am greatly disappointed in President Obama. He has thrown Israel under the bus, and I can assure you that I will never throw Israel under the bus. The president should not be defining terms of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians; but rather he should leave Israel's borders alone,” Cain, whose comments were met with thunderous applause, then added that,
Nachum Segal of JM in the AM served as the concert’s MC. "Jerusalem should remain united as the capital of the great State of Israel. I tell you today that I don't stand behind Israel, but I stand beside Israel as the great democracy it is in the Middle East." If elected president, Mr. Cain said, "I will tell those nations that threaten Israel's survival that if you mess with Israel, that means that you mess with the U.S.A. – and you don't want to mess with the U.S.A." In a private interview with the Jewish Voice, Cain said, "I don't agree with the President Obama in terms of Israel making any more territorial concessions for an elusive ‘peace.’ The bigger issue here is that Hamas has now partnered with the Palestinian Authority and negotiating with a terrorist organization will go nowhere.” “I think it is downright arrogant,” said Cain, “for the president to even suggest that our loyal friend and stalwart ally, Israel, has to jeopardize its own security to appease our enemies in that region of the world."
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DAF YOMI AND SHAVUOT
It is rare that the learning of the Daf Yomi, the custom of Jews all around the world learning the same folio of the Talmud every day, coincides with calendar events. This week is one such rare instance. We learn in Menachot 87b the idea of placing dots and other embellishments to the Torah, just in time for the Shavuot holiday when we celebrate the revelation at Mt. Sinai. he question brought in the Talmud is regarding the nikud, dots, that are found on some of the letters in the
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Torah. What do the mean? Who put them there? When were they added? How were they allowed? The subject has long been debated/explained by the rabbinic commentators over the years and following is a sampling of the various answers given. Nekudot are found in ten places in the Torah and they are counted in Avot deRabbi Natan (ch. 34) with their interpretations. Avot deRabbi Nasan (ibid; see Pitskei Tosafos on our sugya, cited in the Taz, Y.D. 274, s.k. 7) says that the nekudot were added by Ezra. As for the halacha, Rambam
______________________ “Signs [in Torah] whose content is unclear without an oral explanation are not regarded as having an independent content and therefore they do not disqualify a Sefer Torah.� ______________________ (Hilchot Tefillin Umezuzah Vesefer Torah 7:8) and the Rema (Y.D. 275:6) rule that the nekudot are required when writing a Sefer Torah as it a tradition that has been handed down through the generations. However, the Taz writes (274, ibid.) that if the scribe had not added the nekudot, the sefer Torah is kosher as the additions were instituted by Ezra and the kashrut of a Sefer Torah does not depend on it. The Rema of Pano, Responsa, 38, wrote that he had fear of the errors which could occur in Sifrei Torah because of the nekudot when, after a time, some will err that these nekudot are possibly the letter yud and will write a yud instead of the nikud, thus disqualifying the scroll. Because of this fear, he declares, "praise the Sefardim, who refrain from adding the nekudot." It seems from his statement that there are those who, as a preference, refrain from adding the nekudot.
Although that is depends mainly on the community. It is well known that a scribe is not allowed to add even the slightest mark to any letter in the Sefer Torah whose format was given to Moshe Rabbenu by Hashem, we must understand how Ezra was allowed to add the nekudot. The question becomes less understandable from that cited in Piskei Tosafos (ibid.): "When Ezra wrote the Torah, he added nekudot and said, if Moshe Rabeinu would ask 'why did you add nekudot?' I would respond 'but I didn't erase.'" What does "I didn't erase" mean? Would that reply satisfy Moshe Rabbenu? Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (Responsa Iggrot Moshe, Y.D., III, 117) explains that Ezra was worthy for the Torah to be given through him if not that Moshe Rabbenu preceded him (Sanhedrin 21a). Therefore, he was allowed to add nekudot in the Torah to hint at halachot passed down which, in his opinion, ought to be alluded to in the Torah. However, said Ezra, if Moshe Rabbenu contends that he also could have added nikud but did not do so because the interpretations that you want to be determined from the nekudot should remain part of the Oral Torah and not be explicit, I (Ezra) will reply that I only added the nekudot on condition: If he agrees to the nikud, then fine. If not, the nekudot should not be treated as something which limits the meaning of the words but as insignificant, as the nekudot are not mixed in the words but hangs between the lines and it is not obviously part of the written Sefer Torah. Rabbi Feinstein uses this idea to decide between different opinions about certain sifrei Torah of Yemenite communities. These Sifrei Torah have special signs marked with an iron nib, without ink, between the lines to ease the reading and mark the ends of verses. Some poskim disqualified such Sifrei Torah, as ruled by the Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 274:7): "A voweled Sefer Torah is disqualified, and the same applies to a sefer divided into verses." In other words, if the end of a verse is marked by ink, the sefer is disqualified, as we mustn't change the form of the Sefer Torah as given down to us by Moshe Rabbenu (Beis Yosef in Ramban's name). However, Rabbi Feinstein contends that the marks in the Yemenite Sifrei Torah do not disqualify them, as they were not made with ink and only appeared between lines. This is not the usual way to add nekudot to letters and should not be regarded as an addition to the writing. Without an exact explanation, no one would know their meaning. As mentioned regarding Ezra, signs whose content is unclear without an oral explanation are not regarded as having an independent content and therefore they do not disqualify a Sefer Torah.
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NEWS IN REVIEW INTERNATIONAL Jewish Politician Attacked by Anti-Semite in Finland inland’s most prominent Jewish politician, Parliament Speaker Ben Zyskowicz, has been assaulted by a man shouting a racial slur against Jews. Zyskowicz, a member of the National Coalition Party who was recently appointed as president of the “The situation was quite out of nowhere. He came directly at me and tried to hit me in the face. However, I managed to swerve,” the newspaper quoted Zyskowicz as saying. He said the assailant had called him a ‘jutkuksi’, a Finnish slur against Jews. The 57-year-old politician was not injured in the incident. Zyskowicz is the first member of the 1,500-strong Jewish community of Finland to be elected to parliament.
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Sobibor Saved from Closing by Polish Government Nazi death camp museum in Sobibor, eastern Poland, was threatened with closure because it has not received enough funding from the regional government to remain open, the museum spokesman said. The Polish government announced at the last moment, that they will be supplying money to ensure that the museum at the
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death camp will not close. Some 250,000 people, mostly Jews, were killed at the Nazi German extermination camp Sobibor, located in occupied Poland during World War II. John Demjanjuk, sentenced last month to five years in prison as an accessory to more than 28,000 murders, was a guard at the camp. The Ukrainian-born 91-year-old was freed pending a possible appeal and was moved to a nursing home near Munich. The museum requires some 1 million zloty (361,000 dollars) a year to keep running, but has only received some 420,000 zloty this year, reported the daily Rzeczpospolita. The exhibits and tours cannot remain open because museum staff has been reduced by about half. The facility was slated to become a state museum in 2012 and receive funding from the Ministry of Culture, but discussions with the ministry have not yet brought any results.
Al Qaeda calls for Attacks in West against Jewish Targets n a new video, an American-born spokesman for Al Qaeda urged Muslims in the West to initiate attacks against Western and Jewish targets. The English-language appeal from Adam Gadahn, the Qaeda spokesman, came in a 100-minute video that included clips of a half-dozen other Qaeda leaders and was posted Thursday on militant Web forums, according to the Site Intelligence Group, which tracks jihadist communications. “Muslims in the West have to remember that they are perfectly placed to play an
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important and decisive part in the jihad against the Zionists and Crusaders and to do major damage to the enemies of Islam,” Mr. Gadahn said in the video. “America is absolutely awash with easily obtainable firearms.” The video echoed a message from the terrorist network after the killing of Osama bin Laden on May 2, which similarly urged individual jihadists not to wait for instructions but to attack whenever and wherever they can.
Teacher Sacked for Telling Students to be Respectful Like Jews n Arab school teacher in Kuwait was sacked after she rebuked two quarrelling students by saying they should follow the Jews’ example and respect each other, a newspaper in the oil-rich Gulf country reported. The unnamed teacher had already triggered controversy inside the school management when she reprimanded a school girl for shouting at a female cleaner working at the school, saying the cleaner must be respected as she belongs to a more civilized and technologically advanced country and that she could be “considered by our Lord as a better person.” Alanba newspaper reports “After a few days, that teacher saw two school boys quarrelling…she stopped them and told them they must respect and love each other in line with our Islamic principles…she told them, "If the Jews respect each other, why can’t we learn from our Prophet and respect each other,” the paper said. “She was asked by the head mistress to sign a report saying that she told the two students that the Jews are better than us…she refused to sign it, after a few days, the ministry of education sent her a sacking letter,the ministry refused to consider her appeals to restore her.”
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Dutch Ask Germany to Lock Up Elderly Nazi Fugitive he Dutch government asked Germany on Wednesday to jail an 89-year-old Dutch Nazi who escaped in 1952 from a Dutch prison where he was serving a life sentence for killing Jewish prisoners at a Nazi transit camp. The Netherlands had already tried to extradite former SS soldier Klaas Carel Faber using a European Arrest Warrant—a European Union-wide agreed extradition
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mechanism—but a court in Munich turned down the application on the grounds that Faber is now a German citizen. Dutch Justice Minister Ivo Opstelten wrote to his German counterpart on Wednesday saying that under European rules, Germany should impose on Faber the life sentence he had been serving in the Netherlands. Faber was sentenced to death in 1947 for the killing of at least 11 people in the Westerbork camp in the Netherlands, a staging post for Dutch Jews on their journey to concentration camps in Germany, Poland and Ukraine. His brother, who was also a member of the Dutch SS, was shot by firing squad after the war, but Faber’s sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. He escaped from the prison and fled to Germany in 1952.
Yemen - President ‘Injured’ in Attack emeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh was wounded when opposition tribesmen determined to topple him hammered his palace with rockets Friday in a major escalation of nearly two weeks of fighting with government forces. At least four guards were killed and seven top officials were also wounded, an official said.
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ISRAEL Blind athletes defeat MKs at Goalball on 'Blind Day' n honor of "Blind Day," Israel's day of identification with the blind community, MKs played sports with blind people on Monday. Among the MKs wearing blindfolds and playing Goalball, a team sport for blind athletes, were MK Uri Ariel (National Union) who organized the event, MK Eitan Cabel (Labor), MK Orly Levy (Israel Beiteinu), MK Tzipi Hotovely (Likud), and others.
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Boat Named After Obama’s Book To Join Gaza-Bound Flotilla n American ship carrying 34 passengers, some Jewish, is set to join the new Gaza-bound flotilla in June, according to a New York Times report. Writer and Pulitzer Prize winner, Alice Walker, 86, whose parents died in the holo-
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NEWS IN REVIEW caust will also board the United States ship. The American ship, named “The Audacity of Hope” after US President Barack Obama’s book title, is intended to send a message of hope according to Leslie Cagan, a political organizer who is the coordinator of the boat. A coalition of pro-Palestinian groups said the flotilla will set sail in the third week of June. Israel has vowed to stop any attempt to breach its sea blockade of Gaza.
Vatican Calls for the Establishment of Palestine ust days after Jerusalem Day the Vatican on Friday called urgently for a just and lasting peace between peace between Israel and the Palestinians, which it said can be brought about through and independent Palestinian state. "Soon, the State of Israel and the Palestinian state must live in security, at peace with their neighbors and within internationally recognized borders," the Vatican said in a statement issued following a meeting between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. The Holy See added that any solution to the conflict must be capable of ensuring "respect for the rights of all," calling the current situation "troubled."
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Syrian Troops Make Jokes Over Corpses new online video has the Syrian opposition up in arms. It shows a group of soldiers making jokes over the dead bodies of civilians killed by fire from security forces. Opposition members claim that the clip, of unknown origin, was filmed on the roof of a mosque in the southern town of Dara'a, where anti-government protests first erupted. The full-length film, includes horrifying footage of soldiers entertaining each other with snide remarks. "Your father told you to watch out, but you didn't," one soldier says to a corpse of a man who apparently took a bullet to the head from close range.
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Jewish Agency to Close for Two Weeks to Save Money he Jewish Agency for Israel will close for two weeks over the summer and deduct several days' pay from employees' paychecks in a bid to close a budget gap of some $3.5 million. The deal was worked out between the
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agency, which is one of the two main overseas conduits for money from the Jewish Federations of North America, and its employees union as an alternative to laying off 50 workers, the Jewish Agency said in an announcement Thursday. As part of the agreement, the union also will contribute $500,000 to the agency's budget. The furlough, affecting the entire organization, will take place Aug. 21-Sept. 4. Employees will lose the pay from six of those business days at the rate of a day per month over the course of six months; the four remaining business days will be deducted from their vacation allotments. The agency said the cuts were a one-time measure.
NATIONAL Palin sports Star of David on Jerusalem Day in NY arah Palin visited New York tourist spots sporting a large Star of David around her neck last week. Palin, who visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with her daughter Piper, told WNBC-TV that she was wearing the Star of David in honor of Jerusalem Day, which marks the city’s reunification under Israeli sovereignty during the Six-Day War in June 1967. Observers have suggested that she wore the necklace in order to drum up support among Jewish New Yorkers for a possible 2012 bid for president. The former Alaska governor also wore a Star of David around her neck during a brief visit to Israel, including to the Western Wall and a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Bikers Rally for Shalit in DC aving flags with Gilad Shalit’s face, 50 Israeli motorcyclists joined the Rolling Thunder annual rally that raises awareness for prisoners of war in Washington, DC. The annual Memorial Day rally has been taking place since 1987, drawing hundreds of thousands of bikers from all across the US to tour the capital's various memorial sites. Waving Israeli flags, and ones bearing Shalit's face, 50 Israeli bikers joined the rally this year. "Last year I did it on my own, joining the American riders as a lone biker," Oren Poleg said. "This time I decided to join other Israeli bikers, and organize a journey of solidarity for Gilad Shalit." The Israeli Embassy in Washington spon-
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sored the Israeli riders and helped with publicity, along with The JCRC of Greater Washington, DC. The rally began at the Pentagon and proceeded down Pennsylvania Avenue toward Capitol Hill. From there the bikers headed to the city's war memorials.
Bush and Cheney Among ‘Five Worst People Ever’ he Russellville Middle School in Arkansas included an interesting little feature in its yearbook this year: the Top 5 Worst People Of All Time. They are, in order: Adolph Hitler, Osama bin Laden, Charles Manson, George W. Bush, and Dick Cheney. School administrators say they don’t know how the former president and vice president ended up in the book, and the school district covered the list with a piece of black tape when parents spotted it after its printing. Still, some parents are outraged. Superintendent Randall Williams called the list “an oversight.” He expressed surprise when told the tape can be pulled off. “Well that’s disappointing because the yearbook supplier told us this was a definite fix,” he said.
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Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 9.1 Pct mployers hired only 54,000 new workers in May, the fewest in eight months, and the unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent. The Labor Department report offered startling evidence that the U.S. economy is slowing, hampered by high gas prices and natural disasters in Japan that have hurt U.S. manufacturers. The pace of hiring has weakened dramatically from the previous three months, when the economy added an average of 220,000 new jobs. Private companies hired only 83,000 new workers in May — the fewest in nearly a year.
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PATH Train With Potential Bomb Allowed to Proceed Tunnel to WTC n a glaring security breach, a Port Authority police supervisor allowed a PATH train with a potential bomb aboard to travel from Jersey City to the World Trade Center, sources told The Post. Lt. James O’Neill gave the train the green light Wednesday, despite pleas from subordinates that he wait for a K-9 officer who was
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on the way to check the suspicious package left under a seat. “It was a clear dereliction of duty,” a police official said, charging that O’Neill needlessly imperiled the crew and could have endangered two prime terror targets—the Hudson PATH tunnel and the WTC site itself. Patrol cops were notified and evacuated passengers, but crew members, including the engineer, brakeman, flagmen and conductors, remained on board. PAPD K-9 Unit Officer Bryan Fitzpatrick and his bombsniffing German shepherd, Max, had been dispatched and were about five minutes away.
Inmate Sues over Prisons' Decision to Stop Serving Kosher Food n Orthodox Jewish prisoner filed a class action lawsuit last week that claims officials with the Nevada Department of Corrections are violating the First Amendment with their decision to end kosher food options for inmates. “This is a matter that’s been well-litigated,” attorney Jacob Hafter said. “Nevada is clearly on the wrong side of the issue. And so we had to file suit because they won’t work with us.” Hafter represents Howard Ackerman, an inmate at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. Ackerman’s lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas. He claims the Department of Corrections is violating his First Amendment right to free exercise of religion. Ackerman, 50, was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole in a kidnapping case. Hafter said he understands the views of those who say people should not commit crimes if they do not want to lose their rights.
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Vandals Damage 15 Headstones in Egg Harbor Township Jewish Cemetery olice are looking for vandals who toppled about 15 gravestones at a Jewish cemetery in south Jersey. The vandalism at Rodef Sholom Cemetery in Egg Harbor Township happened just before the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Groundskeeper Dennis Kraus told The Press of Atlantic City he doesn’t believe it was a hate crime. He believes the damage was done by people who come to the cemetery to drink or do drugs. Vandals caused more than $35,000 in damage at the 110year-old cemetery in 2006.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS IVRI LIDER ELECTRONIC TRIO THURSDAY JUN 9 2011 11:00 PM AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION 158 BLEECKER STREET NEW YORK, NY WEBSITE: WWW.AICF.ORG/E-748.HTML
The winner of Israeli Male Singer of the Year, Ivri Lider, nominated by countless national radio stations and music magazines, the singer/songwriter will finally showcase his immense talents to a broader audience with the global release of his album Fly/ Forget. _______________________________________________
WALKING TOUR JEWISH HARLEM TOUR SUNDAY JUN 12 2011 11:00 AM $35 CONTACT WEBSITE: WWW.92Y.ORG
Harlem was once home to the second-largest Jewish community in the US. Take a fascinating guided journey through the sites of Jewish life in the remarkable urban settlement of Harlem. _______________________________________________
JEWISH FUN EVENTS SUNDAY JUN 12 2011 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM 56 E. PALISADE AVE. ENGLEWOOD, NJ SUNSCAVHUNT@GMAIL.COM OR 201-264-9515 COST: $15 WITH RESERVATIONS, $20 AT DOOR
Jewish Fun Events presents a Scavenger Hunt for Jewish Singles ages 30+ It's a fun interactive way to meet other singles and win great prizes. Bring your cell/phone digital camera as you team up to photograph and hunt for things. Join the search and you may find something more! Sunday, June 12, 2011. Registration 12:30pm, Scavenger Hunt begins at 1:00pm sharp! Is-A-Berry (yougurt store). Special rain date offer: $15 with reservations, $20 at door. Everyone receives a water bottle, nosh, and more! _______________________________________________
INTRO TO YIDDUSH MONDAY JUN 13 JUNE 20 2011 MONDAYS @ 7-8PM 313 WEST 83RD ST. NEW YORK, ORGANIZATION: AISH CONNECTIONS CONTACT: 973-773-5782
Nothing says summer in the Hamptons like Yiddush! Pre-registration is a must for all classes. $10 weekly charge. To register, call Esther Hirsch at 973-773-5782 _______________________________________________
TALMUD WITH REB JOSEPH WARREN MONDAY JUN 13 2011 9:00 PM SIXTH STREET COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE 325 E. SIXTH ST.NY NY CONTACT WEBSITE: SIXTHSTREETSYNAGOGUE.ORG/SPECIAL-EVENTS/#ACCB051511
Beginning Monday May 9 and each Monday after that, the Sixth Street Community Synagogue will be offering a Talmud class , taught by Reb Joseph Warren, for men and women. Masechet (tractate) Megillah is a wonderful excursion through many fascinating topics. These include, of course, the background to the institution of the Purim holiday, but also the nature of sacred writing in general, torah reading, translation, the role of women, and even a classic rabbinic discussion on the use of alcohol… plus many side trips through the byways and backwaters of the stories and wisdom of our sages. No experience necessary, but all levels will enjoy this class. Don’t miss it! Every Monday, 9PM to 10PM. _______________________________________________
MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL JEWISH, SINGLES, JEWISH MUSEUM 235 EAST BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10002 TUE 6/14, 6-9 PM.
One day a year, for the past 32 years, nine of the country's finest museums, all ones that call Fifth Avenue home, collectively open their doors from 6pm - 9pm for free to New Yorkers and visitors for a mile-long block party and visual art celebration. On View at The Jewish Museum: Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World) Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore Live Music: Michael Winograd Klezmer Trio Admission: Free Follow for Updates & Offers: More Info: www.MuseumMileFest.com 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128, Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. _______________________________________________
26TH ANNUAL HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL GATHERING SUNDAY JUN 12 2011 12:00 PM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMITTEE 718.648.8143 WWW.THMC.ORG HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL PARK, AT SHEEPSHEAD BAY BETWEEN EMMONS AVENUE AND SHORE BLVD.
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMITTEE & SURVIVOR ORGANIZATIONS INVITE YOU TO OUR 26TH ANNUAL HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL GATHERING SILENT NO MORE! The world was silent when Hitler killed six million Jews. WHY? The world is silent when missiles strike Sderot. WHY? Hundreds of tombstones were desecrated in Brooklyn’s Washington Jewish Cemetery. WAS ANYTHING DONE? Nuclear-armed Iran is threatening to wipe out Israel from the map. WHERE IS INTERNATIONAL OUTCRY? Massacre in Itamar did not happen 100 years ago - IT HAPPENED NOW! ARE WE GOING TO STAY SILENT AGAIN? We say - SILENT NO MORE! JOIN THE MEMORIAL MEETING AND CALL FOR ACTION! STAND UP AND BE A VOICE! SUN OR RAIN, BE THERE ANYWAY! For further information or to inscribe names in the Holocaust Memorial Park please contact: The Holocaust Memorial Committee 60 West End Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11235 tel: 718.743.3636 fax: _______________________________________________
ANDY STATMAN TRIO AT THE CHARLES STREET SHUL TUESDAY JUN 14 2011 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM VENUE: CHARLES STREET SYNAGOGUE 53 CHARLES STREET NEW YORK, NY 10014 CONTACT WEBSITE: WWW.ANDYSTATMAN.ORG CONTACT: INFO@ANDYSTATMAN.ORG
World reknowned Klezmarist, Andy Statman will be leading the Andy Statmen Trio (with Jim Whitney and Larry Eagle)at the Charles Street Shul for an evening of wonderous Klezmer Musical entertainment. _______________________________________________
ACOUSTIC CONCERT WITH MATISYAHU TO BENEFIT JEWISH EDUCATION WEDNESDAY JUN 15 2011 8:00 PM CONTACT WEBSITE: WWW.SYMPHONYSPACE.ORG/EVENT/6789-AN-ACOUSTICEVENING-WITH-MATISYAHU
Jewish Hasidic reggae artist Matisyahu will perform a benefit concert on June 15th at Symphony Space in NYC to help raise money for Lamplighters Yeshivah, a new and progressive school in Crown Heights that he founded. As a parent of two children enrolled in the school, he is personally invested in the vitality and success of Lamplighters and is on a personal mission to improve the overall quality of Jewish education. _______________________________________________
HEALING WITH WORDS: THE POWER OF SPEECH WITH RABBI YITZCHAK GINSBURGH WEDNESDAY JUN 15 2011 6:45 PM - 9:30 PM VENUE: SOUL ENRICHMENT CENTER 40 FULTON ST. (CORNER OF PEARL ST.) 28TH FLOOR NEW YORK , NY 10038 GAL EINAI INSTITUTE CONTACT WEBSITE: SOULENRICHMENT.COM COST: $36 (PRE-REGISTRATION)
The word for "healing" (refuah) is composed of the same letters as those of the phrase, "the light of the mouth" (or peh). The physician's sympathetic advice and reassurance to his patient radiate healing light and energy. This ability is something each one of us can actualize. _______________________________________________
AN EVENING WITH RABBI NACHMAN OF BRESLOV WEDNESDAY JUN 15 2011 8:15 PM - 9:30 PM VENUE: TOWNHOUSE OF DAVID AND DINA REIS. 322 WEST 75 ST NEW YORK, VIEW ON MAPQUEST CONTACT WEBSITE: WWW.EXCITINGJUDAISM.COM CONTACT: EXCITINGJUDAISM@GMAIL.COM ORGANIZATION: WWW.EXCITINGJUDAISM.COM COST: $5.00 SPONSORS: DAVID AND DINA REIS.
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SUMMER LECTURE SERIES: RABBI BENJAMIN BLECH THURSDAY JUN 16 2011 8:15 AM CONTACT WEBSITE: WWW.YU.EDU ORGANIZATION: YESHIVA UNIVERSITY
Join us as we kick off our Summer Lecture Series with Rabbi Benjamin Blech, a maggid-shiur at Yeshiva University, author and lecturer, who will be speaking on the topic of "The Hidden Jewish Messages in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescos." RSVP is required. Email alumnievents@yu.edu for further detail. Have you missed any of our previous lectures? Check them out at YUTorah. _______________________________________________
FLEA MARKET, CLOTHING DRIVE & CHESSED FAIR SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 11:00AM-5:00PM CONGREGATION TALMUD TORAH OF FLATBUSH: 1305 CONEY ISLAND AVE. (BET. AVE I & J), BROOKLYN
A fun and chessed-packed event open to all! Flea Market & Vendor Fair- Gently used and donated items such as jewelry, picture frames, books, games, CDs, electronics, kitchen & bedding items, etc., will be on sale at greatly reduced prices with proceeds going to tzedaka. Vendors will also be on site selling new wares such as handbags, sunglasses, jewelry, make up, headbands, etc. Clothing Drive- Bring bags of your unwanted or nolonger-needed clothing (in good condition) and we will have them distributed to people in need. Tax receipts are available. Chessed Fair- representatives from local chassadim will be on hand to discuss different chessed opportunities in the community and to sign-up volunteers. *There will also be food, music and a festive atmosphere for your enjoyment!* To arrange pick-up of flea market items or for more info: chessed@youngbrooklyncommunity.org; 718-377-2528 _______________________________________________
‘REFLECTIONS ON A RIGHTEOUS GRANDFATHER’ – AN EXHIBITION BY SEBASTIAN MENDES THROUGH JULY 24TH, YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY, 15 W. 16TH ST.
The grandfather of the artist Sebastian Mendes makes for monumental source material: Aristides de Sousa Mendes was the Portuguese consul general in Bordeaux, France, in1940, and helped rescue an estimated 30,000 Jews from Nazi persecution. Sebastian hascreated a new exhibit that includes drawings, sculptures and occasionally in-gallery per-formances dedicated to Aristides’ life. For more info: (212) 294-8330. _______________________________________________
LETTERS FROM MY GRANDPARENTS: RUTH SCHREIBER JEWISH, SINGLES, YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM JANUARY 9 - JULY 24, 2011
Israeli artist Ruth Schreiber's sculpture installation is her attempt to come to know her grandparents through copies of the letters they sent to their children who left Germany for England following Kristallnacht in November 1938. The paper masks made from the letters and stretched over mold's of Schreiber's children's faces, are complimented by a historical exhibition on the experience of her family as told in their own words. Schreiber's work will resonate with anyone who seeks to know something of always-to-be unmet people in the past. . 15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, 10011, 212-294-8330,
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Singer Yehoram Gaon Offered Part in Brad Pitt Film net has learned that the producers of the film "World War Z," starring Brad Pit, are interested in casting Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon in the role of the Mossad chief. If Gaon accepts, he will join Israeli actress Daniela Kartes, who is cast to play an Israeli Yehoram Gaon soldier.
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Kushner Accepts Honorary Degree ony Kushner won a Pulitzer Prize for “Angels in America,” his epic play about the AIDS epidemic, and is a New York literary fixture who has received more than a dozen honorary degrees from American colleges and universities. So it was a shock when the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York voted last Tony Kushner month to withhold a promised honorary degree after a trustee said the playwright was anti-Israel. CUNY later backtracked under a barrage of criticism, and Kushner accepted his degree on last week. Kushner is still smarting over how a seemingly uncontroversial invitation to a
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graduation ceremony ended up with trustee Jeffrey Wiesenfeld blasting Kushner as “a Jewish anti-Semite” and a “kapo,” a term for Jews who worked for the Nazis in concentration camps.
Orthodox Jewish Nobel Laureate Dies at 89 osalyn S. Yalow, a medical physicist who persisted in entering a field largely reserved for men to become only the second woman to earn a Nobel Prize in Medicine, died on Monday in the Bronx, where she had lived most of her life. She was 89. Undeterred, she went on to carve out a renowned career in medical research, largely at a Bronx veterans hospital, and in the 1950s became a co-discoverer of the radioimmunoassay, an extremely sensitive way to measure insulin and other hormones in the blood. The tech- Rosalyn S. Yalow nique invigorated the field of endrocrinology, making possible major advances in diabetes research and in diagnosing and treating hormonal problems related to growth, thyroid function and fertility.
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Rahm Emanuel Defendes Barak Obama S President Barack Obama's call for a Palestinian state to be based on 1967 lines with mutually agreed land swaps does not mean a return to the these borders, according to a Washington Post oped by Chicago mayor and former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel. "[Obama] reminded us that every presi-
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dent and many Israeli elected leaders have recognized that the borders are one starting point for negotiations, not the end point," Emanuel wrote. "That statement does not mean a return to 1967 borders." Emanuel contin- Rahm Emanuel ued: "No workable solution envisions that. Land swaps offer the flexibility necessary to ensure secure and defensible borders and address the issue of settlements."
Israeli Dance Festival Coming to NY nnual La MaMa Moves Festival to celebrate work of Israeli artists, groups for four days starting June 8. The La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York will celebrate a week of Israeli dance in June, as part of the annual La MaMa Moves Festival. The festival will include performances by Israeli artists and groups active in Israel and in the United States. The presence of Israeli artists of different fields in New York is nothing new, but Israeli choreographers and dance groups have yet to conquer the American cultural capital. The Contemporary Israeli Dance Week, which opens on June 8 for four days, will include the work of Arkadi Zaides, Idan Cohen, Yossi Berg and Oded Graf, Maya Brinner, Maya Stern and Tomer Sharabi, who are active in Israel.
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Kiri Te Kanawa Performs in Jerusalem amed Soprano Kiri Te Kanawa performed over the weekend at Jerusalem's Binyanei Hauma Convention hall. The Israel Festival offered a rare opportunity to hear her in a recital The singer, born in 1944, is gradually leaving the concert stage. "I am antici- Kiri Te Kanawa pating the visit to Israel with great excitement," said Te Kanawa. "I sang the program I sang in Denmark, songs and arias by Handel, Richard Strauss, Jake Heggie who wrote the operas 'Dead Man Walking'
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and 'Moby Dick' - and Terry "McNally." In the Jerusalem recital Te Kanawa was joined by a young baritone, also of Maori originthat she brought with her from her native New Zealand. "I am bringing him to Israel. It's important to me to present the talented young people to the audience," she says. "Agents and opera houses don't always find the right singers and my aim, both in the master classes I hold around the world and in the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation I have established, is to present these great young talents to the world.
Asaf Avidan, Rickie Lee Jones to Join Dylan t might not be the Rolling Thunder Review, but Bob Dylan’s June 20 show at Ramat Gan Stadium is beginning to fill up with special guests. First, Rickie Lee Jones, the veteran, American jazzy singer/songwriter and a favorite of local audiences on her many visits here, was added to the bill, performing her own set as well as joining Rickie Lee Jones Dylan for some duets. Then on Monday, local rock sensation Assaf Avidan and the Mojos were announced as the show’s opening act. Avidan is one of the country’s most creative and electric performers, and will very well give the audience of Dylan fans a glimpse of what seeing the master in his 1966 prime might have been like.
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Rep. Weiner Skips Israeli Day Parade ep. Anthony Weiner was a no show at the Israel Day parade for the first time in years and the congressman addmitted on Monday that he did indeed send the inappropriate picture of himself that appeared on his Twitter account. He also said that he did nothing illegal and said that he will not resign. Weiner, who married a Muslim in 2010, is famous for walking down the parade route every year and yelling “Am Yisroel Chai” (Jewish Nation Live) on a megaphone”. Several of his fellow Democrats and Anthony Weiner political rivals questioned why the congressman was nowhere to be seen. “It has become a huge distraction,” said former city Controller William Thompson Jr., a likely Democratic mayoral contender. U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) said Weiner should have attended the parade up Fifth Ave. “He cares about Israel and he ought to be here.”
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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 Soduku-ing for 5 minutes and getting nowhere. • Use a pencil, you will make mistakes.
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FEATURES
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June 10, 2011
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey, the Westchester Hebrew High School, the Solomon Schechter Schools of Queens, Manhattan, Nassau County, Bergen County, Monmouth County, Raritan Valley and
BY FERN SIDMAN Fashionable Fifth Avenue in New York City was transformed into a sea of blue and white on Sunday as tens of thousands participated in the annual "Celebrate Israel" parade, while hundreds of thousands of onlookers cheered on the litany of synagogues, schools and organizations that participated in the jubilant march. Reports indicate that the attendance was the largest in its 47-year history. ormer Soviet dissident and Israeli Minister of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora, Yuli Edelstein served as the Grand Marshal and New York City Mayor
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Executive VP & CEO of the JCRC Michael S. Miller with his granddaughter Lilly watching as the parade goes by.
Yuli Edelstein Israeli Minister for Public Diplomacy and the Diaspora Minister with publisher of the Jewish Voice David Ben Hooren.
The Jewish Agency for Israel float brought inspiration to all the hundreds of thousands of people that lined Fifth Ave to watch the Parade. Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Horowitz marched with Friends of the IDF in honor of their son who is serving as a lone soldier in the Israeli Army.
Westchester were well represented with their entire student bodies as were many others. A plethora of floats and marching bands were also on hand with sound systems playing Hebrew music and traditional Israeli songs relating to the cultural and religious legacy of the Jewish state. Float sponsors included El Al Airlines, Bank
Photo by David Karp
Michael Bloomberg along with Michael Oren, the Israeli ambassador to Washington, led the parade down its route to 74th Street. A veritable who’s who of local dignitaries made appearances including Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D) of New York's 8th congressional district, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon
_____________________ “Today, we have people of all faiths and nationalities represented here who support the vibrant democracy of Israel.” _____________________ Silver, as well as leaders of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), and the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) representing various Jewish communities. The flag of Israel was a ubiquitous sight as well as America’s own star-spangled banner, thousands of which were held aloft by participants in each group. Such schools as Yeshiva of Flatbush, Magen David Yeshiva, Shulamith School for Girls, Yeshiva Derech HaTorah, the Rambam Yeshiva, the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR), the North Shore Hebrew Academy, the Jewish Foundation School, the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, the Frisch School, the Ramaz School, the Joseph Kushner Hebew Academy, the Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva of Edison, New Jersey, the
A large contingent from the Orthodox Union proudly marched down Fifth Ave celebrating Israel.
Teachers and school administrators of Flatbush Yeshiva, led one of the largest contingents from the many Jewish schools that participated in the parade. HaPoalim/Bank Leumi, American Friends of Magen David Adom, the 92nd Street Y, the Jewish National Fund, RAJE - Russian American Jewish Experience, the AmericanIsrael Friendship League, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the UJA Federation of New York. The predominant theme of each participating group was the centrality of Israel to the collective Jewish identity as well as calls to maintain the holy city of Jerusalem as
Magen David Yeshiva of Brooklyn marched proudly, celebrating their love of Israel.
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6,500 Runners in Support of Israel in Central Park AT FIRST ANNUAL “RUN FOR ISRAEL” BY TZVI ALLEN FISHMAN In a remarkable display of their support for Israel, 6,500 men, women and children, many of them members of the famed New York Road Runners Club, took part in the first “Celebrate Israel Run” in Central Park on Sunday morning June 5, prior to the “Celebrate Israel Parade.” he runners, many of whom were not Jewish, came out in the wee hours of a beautiful spring morning to don their “Celebrate Israel” t-shirts and numbered tags
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and run a four mile marathon course through Central Park amidst a flurry of Israel Flags and other Celebrate Israel decorations. Participants treated to a variety of goodies like “Bisli” snacks from Israel and El Al Frisbees. At the tattoo booth there was a long line of runners of every nationality, putting Israeli flags on their arms, faces and legs and also taking gift bags with Israeli Flag Banners. Everyone was truly in the “I love Israel” spirit, so welcome at this time when Israel is being so unjustifiably criticized by people around the world. Burly men with numerous
The finish line of the four-mile Celebrate Israel Run.
Ms. Michal Brickman, Celebrate Israel Run Co-Ordinator (Center) with winners of raffle of trip to Israel and NY Mets game tickets.
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tattoos proudly added the Israel flag tattoo to their arms saying they want to “fight for Israel’s right to exist.” The Run was part of the re-branding effort by The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, (JCRC-NY), the sponsors of the Celebrate Israel Parade, who are giving the parade a new, younger and more inviting look and feel. The name of the Parade was therefore changed from the “Salute to Israel Parade” to the “Celebrate Israel Parade.” Mr. Michael S. Miller, Executive VicePresident and CEO of the JCRC-NY, stated that: “The feeling was that the young world wants to celebrate and the leadership felt that they wanted to show that Israel is something
to celebrate and enjoy. Celebrate its culture, art, history, faith, and its warm and welcoming people.” In support of this decision, Michael Miller personally participated in the four-mile Run for Israel prior to putting on his suit and tie and running off to the parade. The celebration continued in Central Park where the runners ended their run with a Raffle Ticket attached to their credentials for a free trip to Israel and with Israeli music at the band shell. The Run was sponsored by The JCRCNY, the Metropolitan Jewish Heath System, UJA Federation, J Runners.org, Hadassah, Armitron Watches, New York Road Runners, Central Park Conservancy and the City of New York Parks and Recreation and Marathon Asset Management.
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KASHRUT
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June 10, 2011
“What’s Bugging You?” Checking Vegetables for Insects
BY RABBI DAVID BISTRICER OU KOSHER RABBINIC COORDINATOR
Q: Are there any kashrut concerns with plain vegetables? A: Yes. Different varieties of certain fresh or frozen vegetables could potentially contain insects, which are considered not kosher and prohibited. Vegetables that have this concern must be checked before they are prepared or consumed, to ensure that there aren’t any insects hiding in cracks, crevices, or grooves of the vegetable. Moreover, canned vegetables could potentially be cooked in equipment that also processes genuinely non-kosher products, such as pork and beans. Vegetables that are from Israel are also subject to additional requirements of mitzvos hateluyos be’aretz. The prohibition of eating insects is very serious, as multiple Torah level transgressions are associated with consuming even a single insect. Q: What types of vegetables need to be checked for insects? Which kinds do not require checking? A: The vegetables that most commonly require checking are the green, leafy vegetables or herbs. This commonly includes, but is not limited to: asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuces (bibb, boston, iceberg, and romaine), and spinach. The herbs that are most often found to contain insects include, but are not limited to: basil, cilantro, dill and parsley. Berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries also must be checked beforehand. Some examples of produce that are assumed not to require checking are fruits, such as apples or pears, or vegetables, such as potatoes and tomatoes. There are others; this isn’t an exhaustive list. Q: What determines whether a fruit, vegetable, or berry requires checking? A: This depends on the likelihood that the produce could contain insects. If there is a halachically significant chance that a particular type of fruit, vegetable, or berry may contain insects, it must be checked. However, if the probability is considered halachically insignificant, even if the theoretical possibility exists, checking is not required. What is considered halachically significant or insignificant is a point of dispute. The underlying assumption is that in order to be considered significant, the occurrence must be consistent and expected. Rav Yaakov Karliner in Mishkenos Yaakov suggested that a chance of 10% or greater is considered significant. Other authorities take a more stringent approach and set the
standard at an even lower rate of consistency. Q: What about dry goods, such as beans, nuts, pasta, and rice? Is there an insect issue? A: In the U.S., generally speaking no, assuming that they are stored properly. If kept under dry and clean storage conditions, there should be no problem. However, if someone is concerned, they should check for any visible signs of damage or lacking cleanliness, which could also be a sign for insects. In certain parts of the world, dry goods routinely develop storage pests and require checking. Q: Is it necessary to use a magnifying glass or light box to check vegetables for insects? A: There are varying opinions amongst authorities whether it’s necessary to use magnification. Many respected halachic authorities, such as Rav Shlomo Kluger in Tuv Taam VeDaas, Rav Avraham Danzig in Chochmas Adom, and Rav Moshe Feinstein in Igros Moshe, write that magnification is not necessary. Nevertheless, there are authorities that disagree. That is the opinion of Rav Yaakov Emden and Chazon Ish. A light box is intended to provide a good source of light to facilitate checking. It’s a useful tool that gives ample light, which is understandably important if you are looking for something. If a light box is not used, vegetable checking must be done carefully in a well-lit area. Q: Can anyone check vegetables for bugs? How does one become qualified? A: Yes, with enough experience. It’s important to become accustomed to know what you are looking for. This can be done through a neighbor, friend or relative who has experience. But some people are actually able to intuitively pick up this skill quite well on their own. It takes time and patience, though. There are books and manuals available about vegetable checking that can serve as excellent guides and are very helpful. The OU published a guide entitled, “The OU Guide to Checking Fruits, Vegetables and Berries.” The book may be obtained on the OU Press website, www.ou.org/oupress/category/1676, or by contacting the OU Kosher Consumer Hotline at 212- 613-8241. To submit questions for future columns, please send them to KosherQ@ou.org, or call the Kosher Consumer Hotline, at 212613-8241.
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AUTO
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June 10, 2011
Survey: Consumers Believe Gas Prices Will Go Down Or Stay the Same
According to the latest Kelley Blue Book survey regarding gas prices, new cars and used cars, consumers feel gas prices will improve. n a recent May 2011 survey by KBB, more than half of car shoppers (52 percent) say they think gas prices will either stay the same or go down in the next 30 days. As well, consumers that said gas prices would affect their choice of vehicle has decreased by five percent from April (35%) to May (30%). “Prices at the pump have halted their steep rise and now gas prices are slowly going down in many parts of the country, and the latest kbb.com survey results show that car shoppers are taking note,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s
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June 10, 2011
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Crazy Unimog Concept to Celebrate 60 years
The Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks (MBS) unit, which includes the product ranges Unimog, Econic and Zetros, presented a spectacular design concept on the occasion of the ceremony "60 Years Mercedes-Benz Unimog" on 3 June 2011 at the Daimler plant in Wörth. It has an impressive, dynamic and extremely expressive "face" corresponding to the future form language of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle design. he design concept combines the past and future of the Unimog in an extremely avantgardist way. "We have taken the Unimog-DNA with its unique concept features to 100 percent into consideration when creating this design concept," says Bertrand Janssen from the Daimler department for commercial vehicle design. Furthermore, this design concept gives the observer sufficient room for thought to interpret its technical innovations. To cut a long story short, it is literally an unsually idea to make one think about the Universal-MotorGerät (Unimog) of the future. And Yaris Pürsün, Director of the Mercedes-Benz Plant at Wörth and Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, is visibly enthusiastic about this new interpretation of the Unimog idea by the commercial vehicle designers and the project team responsible. "The result is a complete success. At Mercedes Benz Special Trucks we decided to construct a design concept because we are of the opinion that such a vehicle will act as a bridge between the progressive strength of self-renewal that has distinguished the Unimog programme for 60 years and the future design of the coming generations of products." The concept vehicle shows that even after 60 years – and including the 26 product ranges during this period – the Unimog is still able to renew itself. Just as its innovative power has left its mark on the MercedesBenz Unimog and driven it forward until the present day, the "Concept Design 60 Years Unimog" has shown impressively that a great deal of innovation is still possible in
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the engineering of future Unimog generations. This concept vehicle will no doubt surprise everyone who sees it, experts and enthusiasts, users and customers alike. The design concept is based on the Unimog U 5000 chassis with its outstanding off-road capabilities. The traditional and well-known unique selling-point of the Unimog, its coil springs, are painted red in the concept vehicle, whereas Bertrand Janssen and his team have let its hulk of a bonnet with its typical Mercedes-Benz line and the mudguards shine out in a fresh green. When selecting the colours used, the designers in Bertrand Janssen's team were inspired by an unusual amphibian, the poison dart frog: Just like the Unimog it is also extremely mobile both in water and on land. And furthermore in this point it is once more the link between past and future as green was the colour of the very first Unimog and numerous follow-up generations of the vehicle. The headlights are like stage lights, which focus the beam of light. The clearly visible, sweeping lines of the frame have been finished with high-grade trims cut from aluminium blocks. The four same-size wheels make a strong optical impression with their five star alu-rim design. Bertrand Janssen emphasises, " On no account did we work in an atmosphere where our ideas were divorced from reality. Here we have a vehicle which is puristic, but still clearly true to concept – with the claim, that some of its details will turn up in coming product ranges in future. We continued to take up the most important Unimog features which have characterised the vehicle for the last 60 years and which will also characterise it in future – features such as portal axles, coil springs or the frame concept." The design concept "60 Years Unimog" is not however a prototype for a new product range. But it becomes quite clear that the Mercedes-Benz Unimog will still continue to have an innovative character in future and will still possess a high degree of versatility in design and type of construction. It is after all a unique vehicle concept.
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Mini Coupe Spied Ahead of Official Debut
The all-new eagerly anticipated MINI Coupe is almost here. The all-new twoseater coupe is described as being an important competitor within the compact sports car class, a greater focus on performance compared to other MINI models. MINI describes its fine balance of the selection of engines, chassis set-up, weight distribution and aerodynamic properties, delivering optimum performance and superb driving pleasure. he MINI Coupe will offer the Cooper, the Cooper S and the John Cooper Works Model. Surprisingly there will be no engines changes for the Coupe. Power will remain the same at 122-hp(base), 180-
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hp(S) and 208-hp(JCW). Both the Cooper and Cooper S Coupes are available with an optional six-speed automatic transmission or the six-speed manual transmission that comes fitted in all models as standard. An active rear spoiler is also offered on all Coupe models. Outside, the car still retains the same MINI styling, but comes wrapped in a more aggressive package. Interestingly, the Coupe is actually based on the MINI Convertible, but with added bracing on the rear and sills, making it even stiffer than the current hatch. Pricing and weight have not yet been announced but we will soon have more information in the next few days.
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ART & CULTURE
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June 10, 2011
ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR ISRAELI WINE Golan Heights Winery is the first Israeli producer to capture a Gran Vinitaly Special Award as ‘world's best wine producer’ BY ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN If only Victor Schoenfeld could have learned the secrets of his ancient forebears' winemaking enterprise in what is now the Golan Heights. ut the Roman conquest put an end to winemaking here back in the eighth century, and grapes were only reintroduced to the rich soil of the Golan Heights in 1976. So Schoenfeld, who learned his trade at the University of California-Davis, has spent 20 years building up the old-new business from scratch as head winemaker for Golan Heights Winery. At this winery, which claims much of the credit for igniting the Israeli wine revolution of the past decade or two, Schoenfeld oversees an expensive and sophisticated operation. Soil mapping, weather stations, precise irrigation systems and other innovative methods are employed to get what he calls the "maximum personality" from the grapes into internationally praised wines. These efforts have paid off handsomely. In the latest of a string of accolades, Golan Heights received the Gran Vinitaly Special Award as the best wine producer out of 1,000 competitors from 30 countries at the 19th International Vinitaly 2011 Wine Competition earlier this spring in Verona, Italy. The award is given to the wine producer achieving the best overall results. Golan earned two of Vinitaly's 16 coveted Grand Gold Medals, for its 2009 Yarden Chardonnay Odem Organic Vineyard and its 2008 Yarden Heights Wine. A panel of 105 leading winemakers and wine journalists selected the winners in blind tastings. "We are extremely proud of being the first Israeli winery to be named the best wine producer at Vinitaly - the top award at one of the world's most prominent wine competitions," said Anat Levi, CEO of Golan Heights Winery. Levi singled out Schoenfeld for "implementing our vision of quality and excellence for two decades." An important accomplishment for Israel "Israel has been getting more and more recognition internationally as a quality wine
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Tending the vines at the Golan Heights vineyards. producer," Schoenfeld says. "This award is another stage is this development. I think it is an important accomplishment for Israel." The Zichron Yaacov-based Carmel Winery won a 2010 Decanter World Wine Awards trophy and the Psagot Winery took gold and silver medals home from the March 2011 Vinalies competition in Paris. British wine critic Oz Clarke's significant Pocket Wine Book 2010 includes two Israeli wineries, Domaine du Castel and Yatir. Golan Heights Winery was founded in 1983 by eight collective farms, and markets its Yarden, Gamla and Golan brands to Japan, Hong Kong, China, Scandinavia, Germany, Poland, France, Italy, the US, Brazil and Costa Rica. It also owns the Galil Mountain Winery. Managing a staff of about 20 winegrowers and winemakers, Schoenfeld celebrated 20 years on the job in April. "Over that time, the winery has gotten roughly three times larger ... and we are a higher quality wine producer than we were 20 years ago," he says. "We invest hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in development projects, in order to improve grape and wine quality." Under Schoenfeld's guidance, the winery has introduced new varieties. About a third of the six million bottles produced by the three labels each year are exported. Overall,
A bottle of 2005 Yarden Heights dessert wine.
more single vineyard wines, wines that reflect a very specific geographical spot. Wine lovers have found these to be very interesting and gratifying." Within the prime Mediterranean winegrowing region, Israel is blessed with a unique combination of latitude, elevation and volcanic soil - all key factors in winemaking. Latitude and elevation affect temperatures, and differences of just a few degrees among its vineyards account for the ability to make a range of wine styles. Golan Heights Winery has won past Vinitaly Grand Gold Medals for its Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling wine, Chardonnay and dessert styles, and was named best foreign winery at the Prague Trophy 2008 international wine competition. The head winemaker
Golan Heights Winery’s Odem vineyard. Israel's hundreds of wineries export about $18 million worth of products annually. "We don't make each wine every year, on principle," Schoenfeld explains. "It depends on the character of the harvest. But we generally make 30-plus different wines each year, and we have come to learn where the different varieties thrive. Over the last decade, we have started to make more and
says he is "confident that our wines will be even better in five years than now, and the wines will be better in 10 years than in five years from now. We have a winegrowing region that is exceptional and we are still working to exploit the potential of the Golan Heights." ISRAEL21C.ORG
70 Years After Iraqi Kristallnacht BY HILLEL FENDEL (ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM)
June 1 marked not only reunited Jerusalem’s 44th anniversary, but also the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht – the one that happened in Iraq. istorian Robert S. Wistrich has written an article remembering what he calls “the most dramatic and violent pogrom in the Arab Middle East during World War II.” Known in Arabic as the Farh d, this devastating pogrom in Baghdad left approximately 150 Jews dead, hundreds more wounded, and nearly 600 Jewish businesses ransacked. The anti-Jewish violence was led mainly by Iraqi soldiers, as well as members of the police and young paramilitary gangs, who, Wistrich writes, were “swiftly followed by an angry Muslim population that went on the rampage in an orgy of murder and rapine.” Iraq’s 90,000-strong Jewish community had been the most prosperous, prominent and well-integrated Jewish presence in the Middle East, with origins going back more than 2,500 years. By the 1930’s, however,
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anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist sentiment was growing strong, under the influence of the rise of Nazi Germany. Though the British Mandate in Iraq ended in 1932, the British returned briefly during World War II - and stood by during the 1941 pogrom, doing nothing. The British “could easily have intervened,” Wistrich writes, “but [they] chose not to do so... The British behaved in a similar fashion on several occasions in Mandatory Palestine, in Libya (November 1945) and in Aden (December 1945) – standing by as Arab mobs killed defenseless Jews.” The Farh d has been ignored or downplayed in most accounts of history, Wistrich asserts, but it in fact “exposed with shocking clarity just how vulnerable the Jews in Arab lands really were and what their fate was likely to be under any decolonized Arab regime in the future… Despite the ‘Arab Spring,’ not much has changed for other minorities in the Middle East in the last 70 years. As for the Jews, from Morocco to Iraq and Iran they would be 'ethnically cleansed' after 1945 by their Muslim rulers..." "The reinforcement of a strong Israel was and still remains the only viable long-term answer to the repetition of such horrific atrocities in the future," Wistrich concludes.
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Parshat Beha’alotecha: A Second Chance BY RABBI DR. TZVI HERSH WEINREB I was in a total fog during my first year in high school. I am convinced that my experience then was not unique. I entered a strange school, much larger than the one I had attended previously, and was not given the benefit of any orientation to the new environment. I did not know what to expect, and I was not informed about what was expected of me. struggled academically and socially. But I knew one thing, and that was that I liked to write, and I sought to learn how to do
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Toward the end of the year, I learned that there was a special track in the English department for those who were interested in writing. The track was called "Journalism for Sophomores" and was open to those who did well in their freshman English courses. But, as I said, I was in a fog that freshman year and was merely passing freshman English. Nevertheless, I applied for entry into the journalism class. I was turned down. But I persisted and made it my business to arrange for an interview with Mr. Joe Brown, the instructor for the journalism class, and also the advisor for the student newspaper. I will never forget Mr. Brown, because he was impressed by my perseverance and gave me a second chance explaining that many freshmen often become overwhelmed by the _______________________________
“Moses, having the kind of access that none of us has today to the Divine, said to them, ‘Stand by, and let me hear what instructions the Lord gives about you.’” _______________________________ novelty of their new environment and don’t always excel to their full potential. He would allow me into the elite journalism class with the condition that I would prove myself by doing extra essays, and doing them well, during the first six weeks of the semester. I fulfilled his conditions and spent not one, but three years in the special journalism section under his tutelage. I enjoyed it, learned a great deal, became one of the editors of the prize-winning student newspaper, and was elected editor-in-chief of the senior yearbook. To this day, every time I put a pencil to paper or fingers to a computer keyboard, I think of Joe Brown. In this week's Torah portion, Parshat Beha’alosecha, we read of a group of people who, like me, were unable to fulfill their responsibilities the first time around. In their case, it was the mitzvah of bringing the Passover offering on the 14th day of the month of Nisan, which they failed to do. For
them, it was not the strangeness of a new school that prevented them from doing the mitzvah properly. Rather it was because "...they were unclean, having come into contact with a dead body, so that they could not keep the Passover on that day." (Numbers 9:6) They could easily have taken the approach of shrugging their shoulders and saying something like, "We tried our best, but circumstances were such that we were unable to perform the Passover sacrifice. We have a good excuse, so let's move on." But that was not their reaction. Instead, "...they came before Moses and before Aaron on that day." They wanted, nay demanded, a second chance. "Unclean though we are by reason of a corpse, why must we be debarred from presenting the Lord's offering at its set time with the rest of the Israelites?" (Numbers 9:7) They persisted and insisted upon having the same benefits of the rest of the people, those who did not suffer the set of circumstances that denied this particular group of men this type of privilege. Most fascinating is the fact that Moses did not know what to tell them. As far as I can tell, this is the first time in the Bible, and quite possibly the first time in the history of the human race, that a group of people asked for a second chance. Moses was unaware of a precedent for the privilege that this group was requesting. So Moses, having the kind of access that none of us has today to the Divine, said to them, "Stand by, and let me hear what instructions the Lord gives about you." (Numbers 9:8) The Lord gave them a second chance. He told Moses that forevermore in the history of the Jewish people, when individuals are faced with circumstances that prevent them from bringing the Passover offering in its proper time, "they shall offer it in the second month..." God, in His infinite mercy, gave a second chance, a kind of a do-over session, to a group of people who could have easily given up, but who did not want to be left out and therefore persevered in their search for a spiritual privilege. There is so much to be learned from this story. Although we cannot play God, we can certainly emulate Him and give others a second chance. We need not strictly enforce all of our rules but can recognize that there are circumstances in the lives of men that prevent them from doing the right thing the first time around and who, therefore, require a little "slack.” But the great lesson for me in the story is the value of perseverance, of not taking no for an answer but continuing to knock upon the doors of opportunity. These men who were "unclean because of their contact with a corpse" are among the heroes (in their case, unnamed heroes) of the entire biblical narrative. Had they not persevered, we would never have learned of the Almighty's provision of a Pesach Sheni, an opportunity to compensate for the excusable failure to do it right the first time.
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Summary of Haftorah:
Beha’alotecha (Zechariah 2:14-4:7) This haftorah contains a vision of the golden Temple Menorah, whose daily kindling is discussed in the opening of this week's Torah reading. his prophecy was communicated by Zechariah shortly before the building of the Second Temple. The haftorah opens with a vivid depiction of the joy that will prevail when G-d will return to Jerusalem: "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for, behold! I will come and dwell in your midst, says the L-rd." The prophet then describes a scene in the Heavenly Court: Satan was seeking to incriminate Joshua, the first High Priest to serve in the Second Temple, because of the "soiled garments" (i.e. sins) he was wearing. G d himself defends the High Priest: "And the Lord said to Satan: The Lord shall rebuke you, O Satan; the Lord who chose Jerusalem shall rebuke you. Is [Joshua] not a brand plucked from fire?" I.e., how dare Satan prosecute an individual who endured the hardships of exile? "And He raised His voice and said to those standing before him, saying, 'Take the filthy garments off him.' And He said to him, 'See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I have clad you with clean garments.'" G-d then proceeds to outline the rewards awaiting Joshua if he and his descendents follow G-d's ways. The ultimate reward is, "Behold! I will bring My servant, the Shoot, " an allsion to Moshiach, the Shoot of David. Zechariah then describes a vision of a golden seven-branched Menorah. An angel interprets the meaning of this vision: "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel [descendent of King David, one of the protagonists in the building of the Second Temple], 'Not by military force and not by physical strength, but by My spirit,' says the Lord of Hosts." Meaning that Zerubbabel's descendent, Moshiach, will have no difficulty in his task, it will be as simple as lighting a menorah.
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So I learned much from Mr. Joseph Brown about how an empathic teacher can bring out the best in a confused youngster. But I also learned, very early in my own life, about the value of persistence. 'Tis a lesson you should heed, Try, try again. If at first you don't succeed, Try, try again. I am tempted at this point to hold a contest and offer a prize to the reader who can identify the source of that famous quote. But I will forego that temptation and tell you that it was first published in A Teacher's Manual, by early 19th century educator Thomas H. Palmer.
Or in the words of another relative unknown, William Ward: Four steps to achievement: plan purposefully, prepare prayerfully, proceed positively, pursue persistently. Or, finally, in the words of the famous Goethe: In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm; In the real world, all rests on perseverance. To read more articles and essays by Rabbi Weinreb, visit his blog at www.ou.org/rabbi_weinreb.
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HEALTH
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June 10, 2011
HHC Urges People Suffering from Health Effects of 9/11 to Seek Care A decade later, WTC Environmental Health Center continues to evaluate and treat victims of the tragedy. he New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) is urging people who were living, working or going to school in Lower Manhattan on 9/11 and in the months that followed to seek medical care if they believe they may have a health problem related to the disaster. The HHC WTC Environmental Health Center assesses and treats WTC-related medical and mental illness in adults and children. More than 5,000 patients have received health services at the WTC clinic locations at Bellevue Hospital Center and Gouverneur Healthcare Services in Manhattan, and Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens. “Ten years later, children and adults are developing symptoms or have illnesses that may be connected to 9/11 and have gone undiagnosed,” said Dr. Elizabeth Fiorino, a pediatric pulmonologist in the Bellevue clinic. Doctors said they see patients suffering from respiratory ailments such as asthma and mental health issues including post traumatic stress disorder. “We see patients with persistent symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, stomach problems, skin problems, depression, anxiety and nervousness,” Dr. Fiorino said. The exposure to 9/11 could have been direct or indirect, especially in children whose parents were first responders or who worked clearing away debris and
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“The exposure to 9/11 could have been direct or indirect, especially in children whose parents were first responders.”
_______________________________ came home covered in 9/11 dust. Under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Law, which will take effect on July 1, federal funding will be available for the next five years through a reimbursement system that will cover 9/11related health services. Doctors at the WTC clinic are specialists and sub-specialists who work with patients’ primary care physicians. If a patient doesn’t have a primary care doctor, HHC will connect them to one. Treatment and medications for WTC-related illness are available with no out of pocket costs to patients. Anyone who believes they or someone in
their family might have a health problem related to 9/11 may call toll free at 1-877WTC-0107 (1-877-982-0107). When you call, you will reach a person who will ask a few questions about your health problems to see if the program is right for you. If you do not speak English, you will be able to speak with someone in your language. Information is also available on the HHC website, www.nyc.gov/hhc or by calling 311.
About HHC The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) is a $6.7 billion integrated health care delivery system with its own 400,000 member health plan, MetroPlus, and is the largest municipal health care organization in the country. HHC serves 1.3 million New Yorkers every year and more than 450,000 are uninsured. HHC provides medical, mental health and substance abuse services through its 11 acute care hospitals, four skilled nursing facilities, six large diagnostic and treatment centers and more than 80 community based clinics. HHC Health and Home Care also provides in-home services for New Yorkers. HHC was the 2008 recipient of the National Quality Forum and The Joint Commissions John M. Eisenberg Award for Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality. For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/hhc.
Israeli Hospital Touts Mistletoe Against Cancer Meds’ Side Effects Israel's Rambam Hospital is developing a new preparation based on mistletoe that significantly improves the quality of life for cancer patients. adiation and chemotherapy are common cancer treatments, but many patients find the side effects, like extreme nausea, unpleasant. Rambam's researchers have found that injecting patients with mistletoe extract can reduce the treatment's symptoms, according to a statement from the hospital. Under the direction of Dr. Gil Bar Sela, head of the Unit for Supportive Oncological Treatment, 40 patients received injections of mistletoe extract three times a week, while another 40 did not. According to interim results, the extract significantly reduced chemo-caused symptoms in all the patients tested. In a related test, other patients afflicted with colon cancer, who did not respond well to other treatments to lessen side effects of chemotherapy, showed a 40 percent improvement in their symptoms.
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At a day-long seminary last month, Rambam also presented its vision of the future of the operating rooms. The seminar focused on the fast progression of robotics used in surgery, including improvements like wireless equipment to allow surgeons more mobility, and a much greater reliance on robotic assistance. Speakers at the seminar said that operating rooms of 2030 could have more robots than humans operating on a patient, according to the press release.
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Student Activism for Israel Starts in High School 1500 Student Leaders Attend AIPAC BY NANCY MILLER AND CHANA MILLER More than 1500 College and High School students from 400 Campuses and all 50 states attended and actively participated in the 2011 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington DC from May 22-24. Although this was not the first time that AIPAC had students at its annual conference, the large number and the level of participation was the largest so far.
explained that “this trip is giving us an introduction into how this political process works, and giving us something important to take back to Magen David students and their families.” Gindi added that the conference is
Foreign Companies from doing business with Iran, particularly with the Iran military. Missry stated that “this is a pivotal time period and it’s great to be a part of it.” Magen David teacher Audrey Nasal worked with the
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_______________________________ advocacy. This fall AIPAC partnered with select Jewish Day Schools, synagogues, youth groups, and teen leadership organiza-
Students and Teachers from Magen David High School Brookyn at AIPAC 2011, Left to Right: Alfonse Missry, Sarah Harari, Rachel Tawil, Jacqueline Zaccai, Audrey Nasal, Janice Mizrahi, David Gindi, Dr. Richard Altabe. teaching all the students how to have “a stronger voice for Israel.” Aside from attending the various Plenary and Educational Breakout sessions at AIPAC 2011 and hearing the remarks of President Obama, Prime Minister Netanyahu and many of the U.S. Senators, Congressmen and political experts in attendance, the Magen David group was very excited about meeting their local Congressman Gregory W. Meeks on Capital Hill on Tuesday, the last day of the conference.
Students interfering with Anti-Israel Demonstration at AIPAC 2011 by doing a spoof counter-demonstration to block the public view of demonstrators. tions to train 400 outstanding high school students and their chaperones. A praiseworthy local example of this student activism can be found among the students of Magen David Yeshiva High School of Brooklyn. Under the leadership of the school’s principal Dr. Richard Altabe, and thanks to the fundraising efforts of High School Junior David Gindi, the students raised $6,500 dollars to enable the trip to happen. When asked how he put this AIPAC Conference trip together, Gindi replied, “all the help added up and got us here,” and
1) Building relationships with Congress 2) working on electoral political relationships of the student(s) choice, and
IPAC tries to foster Student activism for Israel stating in High School. The Schusterman Family Foundation has allowed AIPAC to bring outstanding high school student leaders to Washington, D.C. for political activism and high-level Israel advocacy and training. Through its High School Summit, AIPAC identifies and mentors high school students from across the country who are considering academic, internship, and career tracks in the arenas of politics, public policy, media, and Israel
David Gindi: “[The AIPAC Conference trip] is giving us an introduction into how this political process works, and giving us something important to take back to Magen David students and their families.”
are not Jewish. The student programs follow AIPAC’s model with 3 principles:
Magen David Junior Jacqueline Zaccai had previously met with Congressman Meeks on the topic of Gilad Shalit, and updates her BBM (blackberry messenger status) daily about the number of days of Shalit’s captivity. Zaccai and her fellow students including Sarah Harari, Rachel Tawil and Janice Mizrahi prepared for their meeting with Meeks on Capital Hill with topics such as Iran sanctions, Hamas involvement with the PLO and foreign aid to Israel. Magen David student Alfonse Missry was well prepared to speak to Meeks about Iran sanctions and preventing American and
students prior to and during the conference and gave them the educational material needed for their work. AIPAC has had a comprehensive student program for over the past 30 years. It is a professionally run, year-round program that aims to help secure Israel’s future by grooming its future leaders. Interestingly, and very importantly, 40% of the student participants
3) Educating campus leaders via student governments, local campus organizations such as Hillel, and fraternities and sororities, on the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Many of the current AIPAC student leaders went through various campus programs such as the High School Summit, the Saban Leadership Seminar, and the Diamond Summer Interns program. Students who participate are “hand-picked” in a very competitive process, and these students are among the “cream of the crop” paving the future for Israel. Following his speech to the full AIPAC Conference plenary, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu took the additional time to separately address the AIPAC Students, who were seated in a separate Banquet Hall. He thanked them for their commitment and dedication to defending Israel’s right to exist and its right to be properly heard in the college and high school campuses of America. The students gave the Prime Minister a two minute round of applause followed by cheers and shouts of “Bibi, Bibi” to which he replied, “How come you guys weren’t in the Main Hall? You should have been there!” No doubt, by virtue of these students’ hard work and dedication, in the years to come, that’s exactly where they’ll be, defending the Jewish State both in our nation’s capital, and in their home towns across the nation.
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France Offers to Host Middle East Peace Talks... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Moreover, the new initiative sets a oneyear timeline for Israel and the Palestinians to agree on the status of Jerusalem and resolve the issue of Palestinian refugees. Obama also talked about the two issues without setting a timeline, noting instead that progress made during talks on borders and security can lead to progress on the issues of Jerusalem and the refugees.
Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians were halted last year, when Israel resumed construction in Jewish settlements in the West Bank. If Israel doesn't stop construction and recognizes the 1967 borders as the baseline for negotiations, the Palestinians will go to the United Nations in September to seek recognition as an independent state.
Juppe called for resuming the negotiations, saying the current stalemate should not continue. He also warned that the situation will be "difficult" for all parties if nothing positive happens by September. Meanwhile, Juppe said his country is ready to organize a conference to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process on the sidelines of an economic conference in France late in June. The aim of the economic con-
ference is to discuss aid to the Palestinian National Authority for the coming three years. Fayyad welcomed the French proposal to add "political dimensions" to Paris conference. He said that the political dimensions were needed to "push towards ending the occupation and the birth of the independent Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem."
Supreme Court: U.S. Muslim Cannot Sue Former Official... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 majority also rejected the merits of al-Kidd's case. “The majority, led by Justice [Antonin] Scalia, went out of its way to say that even with immunity, al-Kidd could not have won on the merits, because Ashcroft did not, in fact, violate his Fourth Amendment [constitutional] rights.”
Vladeck said it was a narrow ruling, which is not likely to have a broad effect on future government efforts to prosecute terrorism suspects. “That is unfortunate for al-Kidd, but insofar as broader legal developments going forward, I suspect this decision will actually have a negligible impact,” he said.
The professor said the ruling was the latest in a decade-long trend in court decisions. According to Vladeck, damage suits against the government arising out of counterterrorism policies have been difficult to pursue. “This decision, like many of the decisions before it, really does not put that much of a deterrent on this or any future government
when it comes to aggressive counterterrorism policies, and I think that may be where there is matter for concern,” said Vladeck. Eight of the nine justices took part in the ruling. Justice Elena Kagan did not participate, because she had served as the Obama administration’s solicitor general before being named to the high court. VOANEWS.COM
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So if the first part of President Obama's May 19th speech, the part about encouraging and enshrining western values of tolerance, freedoms, and economic entrepreneurship was correct -- and there were few if any critics of that portion of his speech -- then, it follows, that Israel which is the sole regional repository of those values, should be strengthened, and ties to it should be encouraged. Rather than Israel being told that the world cannot wait much longer for the creation of a Palestinian State, perhaps those
Palestinian Statists should be called upon to answer the following: why condemn Palestinian Arabs to live in a new, third world, Sharia-ruled, economically impoverished country, and deprive them of access to the economic powerhouse and western values-driven nation of Israel? Force them to answer to the audacity of reality. Lori Lowenthal Marcus is a journalist and recovered lawyer.
The Audacity of Reality... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 the brutal misogyny evidenced by polygamy, female genital mutilation, and honor killings forced on Arab women under the system that will prevail in a Palestinian State -- not the Bill of Rights, but Sharia. And we learned as well that the freedoms President Obama sings about are protected -- for women, and gays and lesbians, and atheists, and journalists -- only in the Israeli territory that Palestinian Statists are so eager to shrink. Arab Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh writes for Western news sources for the simple reason that they let him tell the
truth as he sees it, while the PLO house organ he originally worked for only permitted journalists to take dictation from the official propagandists. Abu Toameh told the Z STREET audience about the dashed hopes of Arab Palestinian journalists anywhere but in Israel for freedom in the media. He also informed us that every second person he meets in Gaza and in the territories want to move to Israel, not because they are Zionists or believe in Herzl or Jabotinsky, but because they want a better life. His bold assertion is backed up by recent polls.
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Jersey Shore Beach Rules Under Attack... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40 their homes. The state rewrote its beach rules earlier this year after a court struck down old ones requiring access points every quarter-mile along the shore, as well as parking and bathrooms nearby. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the south Jersey beach town of Avalon that claimed the state overstepped its bounds by requiring too much public access, as well as unreasonable requirements such as 24-hour, round-the-clock access to beaches and marinas. The new rules ask — but don't require — coastal towns to adopt a public access plan spelling out exactly where the public can get to the beach. For towns that balk, the state has several punishments it can mete out. One is cutting the town off from funding to help municipalities buy and preserve open spaces. Another is ranking that town lower on the state's funding recommendation list for money to replenish beaches, which often
erode through frequent use, storms and other natural processes. And a third is denying the town permits for beach and dune maintenance. The agency wants to work cooperatively with towns to guarantee beach access. But many fear that the state will let local governments make it more difficult, if not impossible, for outsiders to use their beaches. Joe Woerner, a surfer and member of the Surfrider Foundation, predicted that some of the local access plans adopted by municipalities will be challenged in court and said the state won't provide legal help. "You will be fighting it yourself with your own tax dollars," he said. David Brogan of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association praised the new rules for freeing businesses from costly public access requirements, saying the proposal "brings back sanity and common sense." Several marina owners also praised the DEP for scrapping a requirement that their businesses provide 24/7 public access.
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Israel Licenses First Arabic TV Station... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 sources. In the third year, they should have their own news department. We wanted to encourage them to take the risk," says Chen. The station will run 24 hours a day, offering family programming, entertainment, "infotainment," sports, reality shows - anything that will resonate with the Israeli-Arab sector, with no government interference.
"From my point of view, after I give them a license all I care is that they will be objective and law-abiding," says Chen. "All the rest is open content." He has no illusions that Hala-TV could ever overtake the popular Arabic station AlJazeera, which reaches more than 220 million households in more than 100 countries,
with 65 international bureaus. "But at least it can be a ‘blue and white' Arabic channel to cover issues in a more objective way." Atrash, formerly CEO of Newsound Interactive, one of the shareholders in the project, thinks his fellow Israeli-Arabs will welcome Hala-TV. "We believe no one will be against it because it will be of the com-
munity and about the community, and maybe even give rise to a local [broadcast] star." He expects the new station to provide direct or outsourced work for about 50 to 100 people, including employees of existing production companies who will be recruited to support it.
the measures undertaken by anti-smoking activists is even worse. Teaching our kids to guard themselves from the dangers of smok-
ing shouldn’t come at the cost of exposing them to, and thereby ingraining in them, such noxious character traits.
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Clearing the Air... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 sense, maybe it’s my own Jewishness that has me empathizing with people being kicked around for no good reason. Smoking may be
unpleasant to those exposed to it, but the arrogance, the bullying, the scapegoating, and the outright tyranny that characterizes
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE.. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 Israel's eternal, united and undivided capital. The subtle undercurrent of geo-political realities also permeated the parade route as many remained shocked and outraged over the dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy as it pertains to Israel. "I'm a black Christian woman who loves Israel and what she represents to the free world. I roundly condemn, in the strongest of terms, President Obama's arrogant and hostile posture towards the only stable democratic ally we have in the Middle East. How dare he even entertain the ludicrous notion of Israel retreating to the clearly indefensible 1967 borders?” declared Coretta James of the Christians United for Israel organization, as she stood on the sidelines watching the parade. She then added: “It is clear as day that this president would love nothing more than to see Israel destroyed by her enemies.” Approximately 50 pro-Palestinian apologists representing an alliance of left-wing political factions and Islamist movements along with other anti-Zionist agitators of the Chareidi Neturei Karta organization gathered on 5th Avenue between East 58th Street and 59th Streets to express their vitriol towards Israel. Rolling out banners and posters carrying the same hackneyed and mendacious slogans that have been used in previous years, the protestors accused Israel of "ethnic cleansing" of the Palestinian population and called for the establishment of a state called Palestine with boundaries running from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean sea, thus nullifying Israel's existence. Directly across the street stood pro-Israel
counter demonstrators including Barbara Kaufman of the Human Rights Coalition Against Radical Islam (HRCARI) who said, "If there are peaceful Islamists (sic), why are they not here today at this parade? Why are they not actively involved in condemning radical elements of Islam who are responsible for terrorist attacks around the world? Today, we have people of all faiths and nationalities represented here who support the vibrant democracy of Israel. We have Hindus, Christians and Buddhists here who speak out vociferously against the purveyors of lies and grotesque falsehoods." Other parade goers and spectators carried signs calling for the release of Israeli Staff Sergeant Gilad Shalit, who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists five years ago at the Kerem Shalom crossing near Gaza. Despite the fact that several human rights organizations have stated that the terms and conditions of Shalit's detention are contrary to international humanitarian law, to date, the only contact between Sgt. Shalit and the outside world since his abduction has been three letters, an audio tape, and a DVD that Israel received in return for releasing 20 female Palestinian prisoners. In addition to Shalit, calls for the immediate release of Jonathan Pollard also took center stage. A former civilian American Naval intelligence analyst, Pollard received a life sentence in 1987 on charges of spying for Israel. Pollard was never indicted for harming the United States, nor was he indicted for compromising codes, agents or war plans, and he was never charged with treason. Israeli activist groups, as well as high-profile Israeli politicians including Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu have lobbied for his release, but he has continued to languish in
federal prison for close to 25 years and is in ill health.
NGO Monitor to U.S. Government: Don’t turn to Human Rights Watch for Consultations... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Community; Exploits US Civil Rights Movement (April 17, 2011). We analyze the article by Sarah Leah Whitson, director of HRW’s Middle-East and North Africa Division, in the Huffington Post (“A Matter of Civil Rights, April 15, 2011), falsely and repeatedly accusing Israel of “racial discrimination and segregation.” This distortion is amplified by offensive stereotypes and generalizations about American Jews. This is not an isolated example, but rather reflects a pattern of behavior. HRW employed an obsessive collector of Nazi memorabilia (Marc Garlasco), who wrote many of the reports targeting Israel. Other examples of HRW’s exploitation of human rights and moral language include a Saudi Arabia fundraising trip led by Whitson to combat pro-Israel “pressure groups”, and the embrace of the Ghaddifi regime. (See www.ngo-monitor.org). And in response to the killing of Osama bin Laden, HRW issued a statement drawing equivalence between
terrorists and their victims (“US: Osama Bin Laden Killed in Shoot-out,” May 2, 2011), and Executive Director Ken Roth posted on Twitter that killing bin Laden was not “justice”. On the basis of this immoral behavior, it is our position that the inclusion of HRW in official United States government policymaking and consultation is entirely inconsistent with the moral principles of human rights.
We look forward to your response, Sincerely, Prof. Gerald Steinberg President, NGO Monitor
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Pallone Calls for U.S. to Officially Recognize Jerusalem as Undivided Capital of Israel Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (DNJ) last week called for action on The Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act which would recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of the State of Israel and recognize that the U.S. Embassy in Israel should be established in Jerusalem no later than January 1, 2013. t’s time for the U.S. government to take action on this issue,” said Pallone. “We must move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and leave no doubt that we support an undivided Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This bill will do just that.” In celebration of Jerusalem Day, Pallone was joined by the International Israel Allies Caucus Foundation, Congressman Trent Franks, Congressman Eliot Engel, Congressman Doug Lamborn and Congresswoman Shelley Berkley who all joined in the call for action. Pallone is a cosponsor of the legislation that amends the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 to eliminate the President's waiver authority that has been repeatedly exercised to keep the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv. It requires any official U.S. document that lists countries and their capital cities to identify Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The bill also includes language which limits appropriations for the U.S. Embassy in Israel to ensure the embassy can and will move to Jerusalem. “By making it the explicit policy to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital, the U.S. makes a strong statement of where
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Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (DNJ): “We must move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and leave no doubt that we support an undivided Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This bill will do just that.” we stand on this issue. I am committed to working with these great champions of Israel and their Jewish constituents to sign-on many more members in support of this legislation in the House over the coming weeks and months,” Pallone added.
Jersey Shore Beach Rules Under Attack Fishermen, surfers and beach lovers gave a "thumbs down" to proposed changes in New Jersey's beach and waterfront access rules at a public hearing on Long Beach Island last week. ore than 150 people packed the Long Beach Township courtroom and most of them seemed opposed to the state Department of Environmental Protection's proposal to give shore and waterfront towns more flexibility in meeting standards for public access. "Don't let them take our rights away," Margaret O'Brien, who owns a bait and tackle shop on Long Beach Island, told the crowd facing the state hearing officer. Historically, shorelines have belonged to everyone, and not to private property owners. Traditionally the public must have reasonable access to them. Hundreds of New Jersey residents have
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packed four public hearings, the overwhelming majority of whom blasted the rules, saying they don't trust the state to fight for the public's right to reach the beach. They say giving more authority to local towns will let them side with wealthy oceanfront homeowners who want the public kept away from
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Vacation in Comfort with Kids
It takes a special person to travel with kids – a parent. Children have their own needs. Their idea of a vacation is more “adventurous” than a parent’s. They need constant stimulation and they can get as tired as they are tiring. here are many top ten type lists of tips for traveling with children: how to ensure they eat well and drink enough, how to dress them for weather forecast variances, how to provide the stimulation they need, how to make sure they don’t drive off with the family car and leave you stranded in the Mojave Desert, etc. This list is how to travel in comfort – without tying the children to the roof rack — which hopefully will reduce your stress.
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Make sure you have plenty of room while traveling. This is easier said than done. On a plane, everybody is cramped. On a train, everybody is cramped, although a little less so. On a bicycle... don’t even try it. If you are driving, get a mini-van. Sure, you might be more of a “car” type, and you might have resisted buying a mini-van so far. But pick up a rental van for the vacation just to give the kids a little more room for fighting. (Make sure it has a roof rack, just in case.) Accommodations along the way can be tricky. Usually it involves a cramped motel for just long enough to sleep, then back in the cramped car (or somewhat cramped mini-van). This is not anybody’s idea of a home away from home. An accommodation alternative is to camp. When not sleeping, you have all the space in the world (unless you have to huddle under the tarp while the storm passes through). I love camping, but not everyone enjoys a good early morning wake-up wrestle with a grizzly as much as I do, so a motel might be required.
Make sure you have plenty of room when you “get there.” My childhood vacations, often involved wandering around lost. Assuming you are actually heading for a destination, make sure to have lots of room when you get there. This part is easy. But it requires thinking outside the box. Forget hotels, motels, and inns. Look for private rental homes. Probably the biggest destination for families is Walt Disney World in Florida. Good news – Orlando, Kissimmee and the surrounding area is just teeming with private vacation homes for rent. In Florida they call them vacation villas, and they offer all the space of home (without having to fix a leaky sink or oil the door hinges or mow the lawn.) Here are some examples of vacation home rentals in the Disney area.
Sharon Baillie is a private villa owner in the Kissimmee area outside Orlando, just a few miles from Disney World. “Our guests enjoy the spaciousness of our 6-bedroom home. They love the private pool and the private yard in which they can relax,” she says. “Parents love the space for children to run around outside, and we leave a box of toys in the garage. So while the parents rest, the children play – and let their parents rest!”
Be prepared for “children being children” events. Sometimes, stress hits you from behind when the unexpected happens. Like a cut or a scrape ... or a child getting sick. Sharon Baillie told me that is why she tells all her villa rental guests where the first aid kit can be found, and exactly where to go for medical attention. This is particularly helpful for her many guests from abroad, who are unfamiliar with the US healthcare system. _______________________________
“Not everyone enjoys a good early morning wakeup wrestle with a grizzly as much as I do, so a motel might be required.” _______________________________ She also makes sure her guests are informed about local pollen and viruses in Florida, so that parents can be prepared. Stress is so much more enjoyable when you are prepared for it, don’t you think? Booking tickets to theme parks and making reservations for just about everything in advance makes the trip less stressful. There is little more difficult than managing young children while trying to get into a theme park or show that requires prior booking. And to prevent wandering around lost, pick up a AAA Triptik in advance – not that it ever helped us.
Try having your children baby-sat. This might mean bringing along a nanny, such as a grandparent (It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it.). The car might be more crowded, but if you’ve rented a spacious home for the week, it could just be doable. The other option is to hire a local baby-sitter once or twice. Vacation Home owners can set this up for you, and some hotels might be willing to, too. When you are single, you can go on adventure vacations. When you are a parent, you get little vacation adventures. So there you have it. Four ways to reduce the stress of traveling with kids, so you can actually relax on vacation. After all, isn’t that what vacations are supposed to be about?
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GOT THE TRAVEL BUG? NYM CAN HELP WITH TRAVEL MEDICINE SERVICE It’s almost summer, and for many people this means an antsy, excited feeling known as the travel bug. But world tourists do need to protect themselves against actual viruses and infections that may be prevalent overseas. To aid in the journey, New York Methodist Hospital has instituted an outpatient Travel Medicine Service with expert physicians who can provide advice and preventative treatment for those planning a trip to a foreign country. hese physicians have the most up-todate information about immunizations and vaccines, and can offer countryspecific advice for disease prevention. NYM’s Travel Medicine Service can provide immunizations against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, yellow fever, typhoid, rabies, hepatitis A and B, and pneumonia, among others. Even if the destination country does not have any specific health risks, it’s still advisable to include a visit to a physician for pretravel preparations, including refill prescriptions. “Often a physician can spot potential health issues that a patient might not consider, such as high altitude travel or precautions on extended airline flights,” said Natalya Goldshteyn, M.D., who with Steven Colby, M.D., provides the Travel Medicine Service. Ideally, an appointment with a doctor at the Travel Medicine Service should be scheduled four to six weeks before the trip. Some vaccines must be given in a series over the course of days or even weeks, and most take time to become effective in the body. But even if time is short because of lastminute travel preparations, there are still benefits to be had from shots and travel advice before take-off. For more information or to schedule an appointment with a travel medicine specialist at New York Methodist, please call 718246-8600.
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Natalya Glodshteyn, M.D., one of the physicians providing the new Travel Medicine Service at NYM. New York Methodist Hospital (NYM), a voluntary, acute-care teaching facility located in Brooklyn’s Park Slope, houses 651 inpatient beds (including bassinets) and provides services to over 36,000 inpatients each year. An additional 300,000 outpatient visits and services are logged annually. The Hospital, founded in 1881, has undergone extensive renovation and modernization over the years. NYM offers Institutes in the following areas: Advanced and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Asthma and Lung Disease; Cancer Care; Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery; Digestive and Liver Disorders; Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders; Vascular Medicine and Surgery; Family Care; Neurosciences; Orthopedic Medicine and Surgery and Women’s Health. New York Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Cornell Medical College and is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System.
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ISRAELI ATHLETES CONTINUE TO BEAR BURDEN OF ANTI-SEMITISM ABROAD WIESENTHAL CENTER REQUESTS CHANGE OF VENUE FOR ISRAEL-SWEDEN HANDBALL MATCH
BY JULIE MORIN Athletes preparing to compete abroad can anticipate many exciting experiences: the joy of competition, the possibility of winning a medal for their country, socializing with fellow athletes, and traveling to another part of the world. ut for Israeli athletes, the hard-earned rewards of competition are often dimmed by darker concerns. Will other athletes refuse to play against them? Will their destination country refuse them a travel visa? Will they be met by hostile protesters jeering anti-Israeli or anti-Semitic slogans? Will their matches be held in isolation, ostensibly to protect them from hostile crowds? Will they be forced to spend the games holed up inside their hotel rooms with a guard outside the door? Israeli athletes have faced these difficult situations for years, notably with composure and dignity. In locales as diverse as New Zealand, Dubai, and Australia, they have sought to maintain their competitive focus despite belligerent crowds and unnecessary red tape. In the coming weeks, the prospect of violence against athletes from the Jewish state may rear its ugly head once again, this time at a men’s handball qualification match between Sweden and Israel scheduled for June 12, 2011 in Karlskrona, Sweden. Karlskrona is a city of 33,000 on the southeast coast of Sweden. According to Dr. Shimon Samuels of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Paris, neo-Nazis and radical Islamists are planning to protest the match with a “Day of Rage” that threatens to turn the small city “into a mecca for far right and left extremists, together with radical Islamists…endangering Jews, moderate Muslims and the Swedish general public." Considering what happened at the 2009 International Tennis Championships held in Sweden, one could argue it just might be déjà vu all over again. In the city of Malmo, thousands of organized and angry spectators came to shout hate slogans at the Israeli team, overturn police cars, and throw cobblestones and even bicycles. The Israeli team was forced to play their match in an empty 4,000 seat stadium behind closed doors, while guards stood outside. Samuels vows to do his best to prevent another Malmo, explaining that “radical hatemongers from all over Sweden have already confirmed a massive attendance” at the Karlskrona handball championships. In a letter to Hassan Moustafa, president of the International Handball Federation (IHF), he has requested the championship be moved ______________________________
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“In the coming weeks, the prospect of violence against athletes from the Jewish state may rear its ugly head once again, this time at a men’s handball qualification match between Sweden and Israel.” ______________________________ out of Sweden. A similar request was also made to Monika Flixeder, Event Coordinator of the European Handball Federation in Vienna, as well as to the nine corporate sponsors of the games. He urged all parties to support tolerance in sports and to intervene “directly to ensure that agitation be forestalled in Karlskrona and that the scheduled extremist abuse of handball be stopped by removing the 2011 IHF Championship from Sweden.” A lead organizer of the Karlskrona protest is Per Garhton, chairman of the Swedish Palestine Solidarity Group. Garhton, who helped orchestrate the Malmo fiasco, plans to address the crowd one hour
before the European Men’s Handball Qualification match begins. The handling of the Malmo demonstrations had been widely criticized. Many concluded that Malmo law enforcement was well equipped to handle the rowdy crowd, and that insisting the Israelis play against the Swedes in an isolated arena was an unnecessary action encouraged by some members of the Malmo city council who wished to treat Israel as a pariah nation. This view was augmented by a statement by the mayor of Malmo, Ilmar Reepalu, who averred at the time, “My personal opinion is that one should not play a match against Israel at all in this situation (referring to Israel's Gaza operation).” In what seemed like a preference for appeasement over ethics, he also said, "A large part of Malmö's population is from the Middle East . . . I understand they are uncomfortable about this and want to demonstrate. This is not a match against just anybody. It's a match against the State of Israel."
his family to Israel in May, 2010, because “the local authorities have little desire” to deal with the problem of hate crimes against Jews. Judith Popinski, 86, who said she was treated with great kindness when she first arrived in Malmo after being rescued from a Nazi concentration camp, now said she was afraid due to the increasing tenor of hostility from some segments of Malmo’s Muslim community. She added, “Muslim schoolchildren often ignore me now when I talk about my experiences in the camps,” she said. “It is because of what their parents tell them about Jews. The hatreds of the Middle East have come to Malmo. Schools in Muslim areas of the city simply won’t invite Holocaust survivors to speak any more.” Israeli athletes also faced hostilities in February, 2009, when tennis players Shahar Pe’er and Andy Ram were denied visas by the United Arab Emirates to participate in the Dubai Tennis Championships. When U.S. tennis players Andy Roddick and Venus Williams threatened to withdraw in protest, the UAE quickly produced the visas. Even so, Pe’er did not get to enjoy the championship on an equal footing with her competitors. She was forced to lodge in a
captain Meir Tapiro. As if the bottle-pelting were not enough, the Israeli team was ordered to return to the court to play the game after the stadium was emptied of spectators. When the Israelis refused, the judges awarded the Turkish Telecom team a “technical victory,” and the Israeli team a “technical loss.” It was a decision Eidad Akunis, the Israeli team chairman, called “scandalous.” “After such a trying ordeal, there was simply no point in playing. The players were just concerned for their safety. We were also given instructions by the Israeli embassy staff, who were monitoring the situation, not to play.” In other situations, Israeli athletes have arrived at a competition only to learn that their assigned opponent has refused to compete against them. This is particularly true of the Iranians, who have bowed out of competition against Israelis in swimming (the 2008 Bejiing Olympics) and judo (the 2004 Athens Games). There has been speculation that protests against Israeli athletes, at least in the Muslim world, have less to do with politics and everything to do with Muslim athletes fearing a loss to Israeli athletes, not to mention the retribution they would be subjected to by their countrymen when they returned home. With the 2012 Olympics in London coming up, many in the Israeli sports world are concerned. Efraim Zinger, secretary general of the Israel Olympic Committee, hopes to preclude any untoward events by fostering harmony between teams beforehand. In a statement on May 5, 2011, he called on Palestinians and Arabs to cease refusing to compete against Israelis. As a measure of goodwill, he invited the Palestinians to train
Dr. Hassan Moustafa President of the IHF The match was played, albeit to a truncated group of invited guests. In what some called poetic justice, Israel beat the Swedes 3-2. The International Tennis Federation penalized Malmo by banning Davis Cup games in the city for the next five years. A member of the Israel team, Andy Ram, called the situation in Malmo a “war-like atmosphere,” adding, “Politics won over sports. That’s sad. You don’t see that very often in tennis.” Another player, Harel Levy, said, “Maybe they (Sweden) lost this tie from the lack of support from the spectators. After all, it affected them more than it affected us. Hopefully it won’t happen again.” Gert Weisskirchen, a member of the German Bundestag and former Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-inOffice for Combating Anti-Semitism, said sport “took a backseat in Malmö” and that “…members of the local left-wing party took part in the demonstrations….the left-leaning city council had beforehand decided to allow no audience at the match, supposedly for security reasons. The social democratic mayor had even gone so far as to call for a boycott of the game. These events are all the more troublesome if one for a moment considers what would have happened if, say, Saudi Arabia or Iran had played in Malmö.” “Would there have been calls for a boycott and civil unrest because of the atrocious violations of human rights that occur in these countries on a daily basis?” he asked. “Most likely not!” Malmo has since been the scene of a rash of anti-Jewish hate crimes that have caused an exodus among many in the city’s small Jewish population. Law firm associate Marcus Eilenberg, a Swedish Jew whose parents found refuge in Sweden in 1945, moved
Politician Per Gahrton Chairman of the Swedish Palestine Solidarity Group. different hotel apart from other players, and play all of her matches on a remote outer court. Tournament director Salah Tahlak refused to allow her on the tournament grounds, claiming her presence “would incite anger in the Arab country.” But Pe’er graciously gave credit to Venus Williams for standing up for her. “She was always really supportive for me, always on my side – (she) was the only one, and Andy Roddick, who refused to play there that year, who spoke up.” The following year, at the 2010 Dubai championships, Pe’er was granted a visa but once again placed under severe restrictions, forced to practice in a separate gym and not fraternize with other players. Yet her composure under these tension-building conditions drew admiration from many of her competitors, including Venus Williams. One of the more violent episodes to greet Israeli athletes in recent years occurred in January, 2009, when Turkish spectators in Ankara pelted the Israeli basketball team, Bnei Hasharon, with bottles and shouted “death to the Jews.” Heavy police escorts were required to usher the team safely into the dressing rooms, and later to their hotel. "The fans raced on to the court and ran towards us like madmen, but the police stopped them. It was really scary," said team
Dr Shimon Samuels of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Paris in one of Israel’s high tech training centers. The most heinous act against Israeli athletes occurred at the Munich Olympics in 1972, when eleven Israeli athletes were kidnapped and murdered by Palestinian terrorist group Black September. The specter of that grievous tragedy has lived in the minds of Israeli team supporters ever since. Oded Yaakov, a former Israeli Davis Cup captain, is disturbed by the pattern of recent hostilities on Israeli athletes. “There has been a crossing of a line, an escalation. The players feel a lack of safety, and a lack of confidence, and it definitely affects their game as well. The distance between what is going on and someone causing physical harm to the players is not great.” For many Israeli athletes, the intimidation by protestors has hardened their resolve to compete at the highest possible level, to handle untoward events with dignity and reason, and to make their homeland proud. Perhaps Efraim Zinger summed it up best when he said, “Our best answer to this is in the spirit of the Olympic slogan: faster, higher, stronger.”
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~Tower 53 Condo~ @ 159 W 53 – 15H Corner Huge Lux 2BR/1.5Baths Windowed Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appliances + DA w/ BuiltIn Marble Server’s Bar Low Maint + Tx. Utilities Included. $859K Lisa Mansour @ Uziel Group 212-891-7282 Prudential Douglas Elliman ~THE MILAN~ @ 300 E 55 - 26C New to Market! Mint 3 Beds/3 Bath + DA, Hi-Floor Amaz City + River Views, Top-of-the-Line Windowed Kitchen + Custom Built-Ins W/D in Apt ~ $11,500 Ronit Uziel @ Uziel Group 212-891-7136 Prudential Douglas Elliman
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2020 Marine Park: 3807 Avenue R: East 38/ Ryder: Detached private driveway, yard, 4 BR, 1 bth, 1800sf + 589K. 646-732-6620 2020 Boro Park: 58th St/ New Utrecht Ave 2 story frame plus basement and lot. R5 Zone, building 20x60 plus lot 20 x 62. Total lot 40x62. Asking 699K. 4 Reasons RE 718-238-8222 2020 Gravesend: OPEN HOUSE – Sun 1-3pm: May 22nd 702 Gravesend Neck Rd. 2 family corner, 5 rms/ 5 rms/ 5 rms new finished bsmt. 2 car garage. Reduced $789K. Fran Rizzo agt 646-207-5087
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REAL ESTATE 2021 Midwood: For sale, 1 family, 4 bedrooms detached. 40x100 lot Bedford Ave. BY OWNER. No Brokers. Please call JOYCE 917-721-3438
Open House 3/20 2147 59th st btwn. 1+3 Fully detach brick Owner motivated Joseph 917-613-1443
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2020 Midwood: $695,000 Great 3BR semi, DR, 2bth, 113 lot. Neuhaus Realty 718-979-3400 www.neuhausrealty.com
Brooklyn/Midwood: 1 Fam house. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bth, LR, DR, EIK. Near Ocean Ave & Ave M. $1900 + Gas & electric. Call 718-894-7728
East 20’s/ M&M: 1 Family detached 40x100, finished attic, private drive. Nice block, great neighbors. 917-863-4708 2020
CROWN HEIGHTS New York State Public Auction JUNE 22, 2011 Min Bid $700,000 836 Prospect Place, Crown Heights 3200 SF 3 story residence 5 bdrs, 2 bths, 2 car garage fenced yard OPEN HOUSES May 4 & 24, June 9th 11:00am to 2pm Also available at auction Camp Gabriels in the Adirondacks, Schenectady Armory, Schenectady house FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. NYS OFFICE GENERAL SERVICES 518-474-2195 www.ogs.state.ny.us 2020
SEAGATE: Beautiful 2 family, new construction, semi detached house. Private drive. 3 BRs/ 1 BR terrace. Full basement. Ask $759K Call agent 718-680-9633
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Bedford Ave/ Near Madison HS: 2 fam, large LR, DR, EIK, den, finished basement, private drive. 3 gar with full multiple unit above. Rouff Realty. 718-945-3362 2020
2020 Midwood: 1325 East 29th St, Stylish 3 BR, colonial with both classic and contemporary updates. Large rooms at a spacious interior. Accentuate this lovely home. Close to all shopping and houses of worship. Century 21 Amiable 718-479-5600
Marine Park: 3807 Avenue R. East 38/Ryder OPEN HOUSE SUN 4/17 2-5 PM, detached private driveway, yard, 4BR, 1 bath, 1800sf. $589K 646-732-6620 Fisk Terrace: OPEN HOUSE: Sun, March 6th 2:00 – 3:30pm 807 East 19th Street $910,000 #583 853 East 18th Street. $850,000 #586 www.MaryKayG.com 718-282-3141 2020
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
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VERY LRG VICTORIAN HOME ON BEST STREET. WPAR-AROUND PORCH, EIK, 7BRS, 4 BTHS, PVT DRV. NEEDS SOME UPDATING. IT'S A WONDERFUL HOME. JUST RED $999K.
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BROOKLYN 2040 Boro Park 17 Ave/55th Street Mod dental/medical office available P/T or F/T. More than 2000 square feet. 4 operatories. Fully computerized and equipped. Nice waiting area + reception desk, kitchen and storage room. C/AC and heat. Excel oppty with no investment. Rent negotiable. Security deposit required. Credit check. Lease. Available June 1. 718-435-0045
Kings Hwy/ E 9th: 2nd Flr, corner building, 18 x 24. 750sf, c/9 $1800. Also 18x24 430sf $1,000. Izzy 917-533-7889 2040
Boro Park: 1000 – 3000sqft, beautiful space. Serious inquiries only. Please call management. 718-855-2000 or 845-270-1213 2040
Midwood: OPEN HOUSE Sunday 10/17, 2-4:30pm, 1503 East 22nd St. Detached 1 family with office, 5 BR, 3 bth, kosher kitchen, parking broker 917-912-8669
BORO PARK 42nd Streer/12th ave double car garage. rent for storage only. $300/mo. call owner 917-593-0707
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
OCEAN PKWY & CHURCH AVE: Medical space y owner. From 500sf to 400sf. Rent from $1000/mo 718-338-6300 artesq@gmail.com Brokers Welcome
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2050 PRE-SCHOOL FOR SALE: Marine Park area. Amazing opportunity. Licensed, equipped, all set to go for this year. Call today 201-898-8977
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 2020
2020:Midwood/ Marine Park. Ultra modern s/det brk, fin bsmt, 3BR duplex, $735K. Legal 2F. 917-748-7780 bkr 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
EAST NY, BROOKLYN: Large 2 Family Brick, semi quiet block, needs work. Asking low $3K 646-753-1400 2020
-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 2020
CANARSIE, 1 FAMILY 30X100. EXCELLENT CONDITION. PERFECT FOR PROFESSIONALS, INVESTORS OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, SEMI COMMERCIAL STREET. 347-260-7838
Williamsburg: Beautiful office for rent. 1,200sqft. Ready to move-in. Price Negotiate. Call 917-250-4899 2040
2040 VIDEO CONFERENCE ROOM available for daily and/or weekly rentals. 26 Court St. Downtown Brooklyn. Joe Schacter 646-529-3632
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
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2040 SCHOOL SPACE: 4 large bright clsrms plus gym plus offices. Ave I & Coney Island Ave. Avail September. Call Alice 718-377-4400 or Mr. Weiss 917-301-2898
PARK 58TH STREET/ NEW UTRECHT AVE 2 story frame plus basement and lot 20x60 plus 20 x 22 total 40 x 62 Asking 699K 4 SEASONS RE 718-238-8222 Avenue U/East 4th St: Concession space available together with Love to Dress, behind Coquette Kids. Call owner: 917-913-0000
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GRAVESEND: New const 1000sf, full bth, adjacent to physical therapy ofc, ideal for medical. 718-382-8881 2040
Psychiatrist seeks office sublet for Wednesdays in Boro Park. Private waiting area necessary. Call 516-330-9776
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2040 Office For Rent. MARINE PARK OFFICE SPACE. Corner bldg, 1200sq ft. Good for professional/ day care, etc. Delivered vacant. Long term lease avail. $2500/mo + utils. Owner 646-3025001 or 646-302-5003
STORE FRONT / SUNSET PARK: Prime office/Retail space, 900 sq ft great location, prime bus area, split level business, 2 flrs, very busy intersection, 39th St + 5th Ave. Bus stop on every corner. $2600 a mo includes tax/ lease term. Call mgmt 718-288-2922 Warehouse for rent, near BROOKLYN COLLEGE. 4000sq ft with 20ft ceilings. 2nd flr office space. Currently has refrigerated storage. Call 718-258-0006 2040
BUSINESS FOR SALE: TRENDY WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE. Brooklyn. Great location. Very busy. Near nail salon. Established clientele. Fully equipped. Must sell – Moving out of state. Great price! Call owner: 347-424-7460 or 718-513-6664
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2050 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST 9TH ST 2nd floor coner office space for rent new c/a 18x42, 750 sf, $1800. Also 18x24 430 sf $1000 Izzy 917-533-7889
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EAST, NY: Kid Kelly boxing gym space available for karate, yoga, aerobics or fitness class. Call 718-495-5710 or 917-589-6568 2040
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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 2020
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
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2040 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
Williamsburg: 5000sqft warehouse for rent on Spencer Street between Park and Myrtle Avenue, suitable for school, shul/retail/ warehouse. Please call: 718-998-2767 9080
2040 Ave U/ East 7th: Renovated approxiametly 350 sf, storefront, prime location. Ideal for professional office or small store. 718-938-9899
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BROOKLYN Boro Park: 18th Ave/ 54th St: WAREHOUSE / Retail space for lease / rent. 7,000 sq ft. Building For sale. Call owner: 917-440-7280
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ESTABLISHED Daycare: FOR SALE. Great Opportunity! Call 718-339-0755 or 718-677-7028 2050
PIZZA SHOP: For Sale in Midwood, Brooklyn. By owner. Call 718-253-1896 or 347-522-8896 2050
Rare opportunity! Motel for sale. 40 large rooms with kitchens. Ideal for yeshiva or institution. Call 917-365-2037
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GREENPOINT COMMERCIAL BUILDING – FOR SALE. Approved kitchen . 2 floors plus basement / Hi ceilings 14,000 sq ft, fully equipped. Everything in TOP CONDITION. 917-331-0671 2050
For sale or rent – Rstrnts, Bars & Clubs Kings Plaza – Brooklyn, NY – 6yr old bar / restaurant, 10 yr lease w/option , back yard, full kitch, 1400 sf + bsmt, open options, $200K/business, $4000/rent + 9500sqft, bar also avail. Contact Joe 917-862-5214 2050
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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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
2035
For Rent
BROOKLYN 2035 Madison/Bedford Ave/Btwn R+Quentin: Price reduced! Large rooms, EIK, LR, DR, 4 BR, 3bth, 40x100lot. Legal rental. Over garage. $1.1M. Negotiable. Ruoff Realty 718-945-3362
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) 2035 Bergen Beach: 6.5 rooms, 3 BRS, 1.5 bths, good condition. $1600 utilities not included. 718-238-6381 or 917-968-5684
Sheepshead Bay: Newly renovated 3BR, Duplex house, front and Back porch, LR, DR, EIK all Applncs. Private parking Included. Curtis 516-316-8658
Apartment For Rent 2010
BROOKLYN 2010Midwood: Furnished room in private house FOR RENT Male preferred $400/month, Utils included Near Q & F trains (917) 841 5821
2050
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
2050
2050 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
SEAGATE: Hotel Services available for weekend get togethers (ie: shabbatorim, simchas, events, meetings, etc) Reasonably priced. Avail imm. Call owner 718-714-0028 7050
2010 Bergen Beach 1 BR walk in LR, DR, EIK near transportation, shopping and more $1100 including heat call owner. 718-209-2146 or cell 347-713-2619
Sheepshead Bay: 4.5 room apt in 2 family house. No washer/dryer/ no smoking/ no pets. $1400/mo 718-648-0466 Lv Message
2010
2010 Georgetown: 1 BR for rent, newly renovated and furnished excellent condition. Good location near transportation shopping and more short/long term avail. Call 917-696-0000
Apt for rent Brooklyn: Madison / Midwood / Sheepshead Bay. Studios 1,2,3 BD’s $800-$2600 Courtland Real Estate. Jack 917-596-6507 Mark 646-359-6323
2010
2010
SUNSET PARK
RENTALS Newly renov 1BR apt, $1150. 41st between 4th and 5th Ave. Must meet income & credit req. Heat & Hot water incl. Call Mgmt: 212-994-2246 or 212-994-2247 2010 Dahill Rd/ Ave P Vicinity: Great location! Near F train, 1 BR apt, 2nd flr, private house, credit references. MIC. Reasonably priced! Call owner 516-633-2969 For details.
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
2045 FLATBUSH Brooklyn College lg brand new 1BR w/balcony, lg LR, wood flrs, doorman, near trans. No fees. $1595/mo 917-494-1520 or 917-337-5307
E 7/ Bet 18th & Ditmas, sound – proofed, large 1 BR BSMT w/washer, dryer. $875 util incl. 718-972-5058 2010
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
Brooklyn Room Furn: TEMPORARY LODGING MOSSAIC SUITES. Fully serviced – Internet. As low as $65 Daily, $385 Weekly 718-972-4377 2010
Ave T , West 4th St: House for rent. Upstairs + Downstairs. 2 BR, 2 bth. Newly renovated, nr trans (F+N Trains). Backyard & driveway (backyard parking avail) also near shopping. $3000/mo. Call owner 718-266-0496 2010
2010 Kensington: 3 BR, 1.5bths heat incl, 2 flights up, balcony, 3rd flr, private brick house. Reasonable. Shomer shabbos. 718-972-3473
East 2nd/Aves N+O: Garage for rent. Good for 1 car. Shomer Shabbos. 718-614-9233 or 718-627-6155
2010
Georgetown: 1 BR apt, new kitchen, new windows. Parquet floors. $1200 Call owner. 917-412-5184 or 718-306-2582 2010
2050 East Flatbush. 2 Family plus store. Store vacant. $70 OBO. Call 917-803-8702
2010 Ave X/ E 7th: 1 BR apt, EIK, close to beach, Q + F train + express bus, refrigerator, brand new stove. Mint condition private house asking $950/mo 718-332-2849
2035
2050 Rare Oppty! Motel for sale, 40 large rooms with kitckens. Ideal for Yeshiva or institution. Call 917-365-2037
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
House
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 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
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
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QUEENS/BRONX
Retail space for rent/Queens Laurelton Merrick Blvd, 2000 sq ft for rent, 6000 sq ft air space available. Call owner 917-750-0966 LIC Warehouse Bldg for sale. 4100sf, overhead door, hi ceilings. Additional development rights. $1.3M MSparks@ergpa.com 646-253-0904 3060
NEW BRONX BAKERY FOR SALE. Close to precinct, 3 schls in immediate area. Fully optional, most equip new. Asking $110K 646-496-7885 3000
Machpelah Cemetery: RIDGEWOOD QUEENS: Two cemetery plots. Price $1,000 each including perpetual care. Call 732-657-7120
Apartment For Sale
9050
2010 East 68th Street: 3 BR duplex apt $1800/mo includes parking, heat and gas. Call 947-412-5184
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 3000
Kew Garden Hills: One of a kind. West of Main Street. Semi Detached 23x100 lot. 4 BRs, LR with fireplace, Charm Circle. CALL VERA. COLDWELL BANKER. 917-853-5455
3000
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
2060
QUEENS/BRONX Kew Garden Hills: 3BR co-op with attic. Prime location, Motivated seller. $250,000 908-998-4992
2060
1060 MIDWOOD 2 spacious and modern coops. East 8th Street. 1 BR $165K. Maint $545. 1170 Ocean Pkwy 2BR, $215K Maint, $1,000. Dave owner 718-336-2021 2060 OPEN HOUSE – 3133 Rochambeau Ave : Saturday and Sunday. 11am -2pm Great renovations, clea and new fixtures. Near Bronx Botanical Garden, Montifore hospital. – 1 Bedroom - $900-$1100 PAUL 917-659-4255
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
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 2060
Apartment For Rent
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/ 2-1BR, 2 bth with porch$1300/mo, no pets. Call owner 718-810-0001 or 617-304-9050. Both Avail Feb 1st 2080
CALL
718-268-7777
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent
3060
QUEENS/BRONX *HUNTS POINT WAREHOUSES FOR RENT* 3200 sq ft 15,000sq ft multiple options/Owner 917-662-2425 3060
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
For Sale
QUEENS/BRONX Kew Garden Hills: One of a kind. West of main street semi detached 23 x 100 lot 4BR, LR with fireplace, charm circle. Call Vera Coldwell Banker 917-853-5455 Ridgewood Queens: 6 family building FOR SALE. Brick 12 Bdrms, 6 BA. New plumbing, windows, roof, sidewalk, Walk to subway. Asking $879K. Call owner 917-714-0779 3020
Belle Harbor 2nd from ocean 60x100 Views galore! 5800sf 4 Brs, WB frpic, cust ElK 3.5 bths call for details & appt…$1.9m L.Keating Realty 718-945-9267
Far Rockaway: 239 Beach 3rd Street. FOR SALE. 20,200sq ft WATERFRONT. DEVELOPMENT SITE. 200+ FT, fronting canal – marina. Ideal for luxury 1+2 family homes. Also suitable for temple, school, etc. Asking $525K or best offer – Broker protected. Foreclosure. Agent 718-748-5858 3020
QUEENS/BRONX
4000SQFT, PVT DINING , LICENSED LIQUOR BAR, 50 TABLES, SALAD BAR, BSMT FOR STORAGE. GOOD INCOME. ASKING 525K.
House
3020
3020
2080
FOREST HILLS KOSHER RESTAURANT FOR SALE:
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
FRESH MEADOWS: SPAC 3BR, 1.5 BATH, MOD KIT, 2ND FLR, WASHER/DRYER. NR SHOPS & TRANS. CALL 917-687-9928 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
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
House For Rent
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 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
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 Melville Condo For Sale by Owner (62 and older). 2-Bedroom/2- Full Baths unit is big & bright with walk-in closets. Totally up-graded with granite, tile & more. VERY LOW TAXES & Maintance costs. Gated community has Private parking. Clubhouse has pool, fitness, kitchens & more. Five minutes from restaurants, parkways, shopping, golf course, Republic Airport. Forty-five minutes to N.Y.C. or The Hamptons $469,000. Call 516-456-6445 or lindaann919@yahoo.com 5000
5065
LONG ISLAND FAR ROCKAWAY: 1 + 2 BR apts, some with balconies, new kichens, closets, 24 Hour doorman, security cameras. Walk to all trains. Call Sherr @ Weissman RE 516-791-6100 or 516-297-7995
5065
North Woodmere: All new 2 BR apt heat & electric included. Shomer shabbot. Close to Shuls and shops. 917-642-7879 Shay 5065
5065 Far Rockaway: 2BR, 1st FL, porch & patio, own thermostat, near shuls & schools. Avail Nov 15th. 516-643-9204
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
Amagensett Dunes 400 feet to ocean beach Access. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. AC. Labor Day. $50, 000 or avail monthly. Call: 631-655-9319 ROCKVILLE CENTRE new kitchen, new carpet, 2 BR, attic/storage area, walk LIRR, parking, $1850 plus electric. Call 516-250-8604
5000 ROCKAWAY BEACH: Beach 2 BR condo for sale in a 4yr old building. Eff kitchen, LR, DR area & terrace. Beautiful views of Manhattan & 1 block from the boardwalk. Asking price is $255K. Call Gisela of Century 21 Amiable 917-601-2489
5000 Woodmere: C/H col on ABC St. 6BR, 5 full bths, full kosher kitch, wood floors throughout, full finished basement with BR. Total house Renovation in 2004. Call 516-640-8646
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
5080
LONG ISLAND CANDY / ICE CREAM/ COFFEE SHOP: Eastern Long Island, Busy, Great Buy. $139,900 516-523-4678 5080
Why rent, when you can own for less? 750sq ft liquidation sale. LYNBROOK office/ co-op for sale. Completely renovated, 2 offices, 1 conference roo,, waiting area, bathroom, pool, gym, walk to LIRR. $119K must sell. $749 monthly maint 70% tax deductable. 516-359-4489 5080
SUSHI RESTAURANT TURNKEY - Already Set-up. Just needs Sushi Bar. Very Busy Port Jeff area. Low Down-payment. Required. Pete 631-944-2067
5080
Central Ave, Lawrence: 3000sf good condition, busy corner. Parking attached. Approved for food establishment. Call 917-975-7062
5080
WESTBURY – Commercial space 241 Post Ave. 2 story building. $350K 917-301-1625 5080
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
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent
6000
SUFFOLK / L.I. House
For Sale
5040
LONG ISLAND 5040 Hewlett: 4 BR cape, beautiful wood floors, EIK, large finished basement. 1 block from Yeshiva. Walk to train and town. Sale $299K or for rent. 347-539-7332 or 718-938-4517.
Lynbrook, NY: House for sale, 4 BR, 2bth, LR, DR, EIK, great location. Reasonably priced, call owner. 516-945-5268
5040
5040 Lawrence: Elegant Center Hall Colonial set back on 1/3 ACRE PRIME LOCATION, all shuls, LIRR, 12 rooms, 5 BR, 3.5 bth. Oversized BR, 3 walk-ins, fireplace, FDR, Pesach kit, circular driveway, maid’s room. Sunroom, decks, All systems. Central Air; Many more features. Email: elegantcolonial@hotmail.com Call 718-974-6766 5040 SOUTHAMPTON: 3BR/2BA: Cottage By The Sea. Across the street from pvt beach, contemp, fplc, 2 car gar. Large 2nd story deck on treed ½ acre. Low taxes, 3 zone heat. Ask $769,000 Pete 631-283-5499
Hewlett: 4BR cape, beautiful wood flrs, EIK, large finished basement, 1 block from yeshiva. Walk to train and town . Sale $299K or for rent. 347-539-1332 5040
5040 HUNTINGTON WEST HILLS: 1 acre, beautifully landscaped, country col, updated 4 BR, 3.5 bth, FLR, DR, den, new kit, fin bsmt, 2 car, IGS. 631-692-9160 5040 Hewlett 2 family house, $529K visit www.monicamohanst udio.com/1792Broad way/ or call 917-6487682 By owner SD14
Nassau/ Suffolk: Co-ops & condos. ATLANTIC BEACH3 BR/ 2.5Ba renov townhse in “PebbleCove”. Resid-only Beach, pool, 24HR Sec. Stunning Ocean view. Low tax $1.399M Agent 516-808-5927
5060 Cedarhurst: 4BR, duplex apt, private laundry, kitchen, closets galore plus LR, DR. Unlimited parking. Garage/ backyard. Avail Jan 1st. Call 516-996-1955
House
For Sale
4020
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 4020
Apartment For Sale 3080
1000-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
Apartment For Rent 3065
STATEN ISLAND Staten Island-Condo for sale 2 bedroom, 1 bth condo, Rossville, bottom Floor, corner unit, central air, eat-in kitchen, living room, washer, dryer, pool, tennis court, parking space, $189k 917-693-8239
5040
5040 Bayswater: Brand new 2 family brick 3 over 3 bdrms, basement driveway, stainless steel appliances. Walk to Shul. Only $5400 down. No closing costs. Owner / builder. 718-755-2135
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent
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
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
Property
For Sale
5070
LONG ISLAND
5065
5070 GREAT NECK land for sale, 3 res lots on wooded pvt cul-de-sac. Builders/ principals only. 516-443-2700
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NY STATE Liberty, NY – 2 – Story comm. Bldg for Retail or Warehouse On Main St. Surrounded by municipal parking. 2 x 5000sqft. Originally was a super market. $300,000/neg. Ask owner about finance options. 914-584-2982 1024
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6090
NY STATE Monticello: Beaverlake Est: large BRs, 4 bths, 2 large open porches. Shomer Shabbat day camp on premises. 2 pools + Sport amenities. Call 718-208-8286 6090
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
Montefiore Cemetery: 1 Grave, lot 187. Section H. Asking $900 or best offer. Call 310-246-9666
6090
6080 MONTICELLO: Morning acres. 5BR, 4bth house. Avail for July. Excellent location. Friendly colony. Heated pool and day camp. Call 718-377-6662
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
STUDIO FOR RENT. Newly renovated, near trains + buses. $750 a month plus security. 914-879-7083 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
For Rent
6080
6090 Monticello, NY: 23 acres, 5 ranch houses on property + one main house with 6 apartments, swimming pool, underground pool and electric cables, well water, walking distance to walmart and shul. 718-848-6974 cell: 917-601-3002
Monsey: Assisted living for elderly includes personal, home care. 3 meals/day, etc. 718-924-8067
6080
NY STATE Woodridge Sullivan County Summer rental Apt in private home on 2 acres 2BR/ 1 bath/ large living room/ modern kitchen/ Private entrance walking distance to worship. Minimum one month. Call Harriet. 212-284-5262 6080
FOR SALE RETAIL CENTERS METRO MEMPHIS, TN 47,290 SF
METRO NASHVILLE, TN 78,105 SF Lewis K. McKee, Jr. McKee and McFarland, Inc.
901-680-7700 macm@mckeeandmcfarland.com
6080 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
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6060
NY STATE COMMERICAL PROPERTY FOR SALE, UPSTATE NY MOBILE HOME PARK FOR SALE IN ULSTER COUNTY, NY 9 UNIT, 2FAMILY BRICK HOUSE, 2CAR GARAGE, 4.70 AC, NICE AREA, ASKING $525.K HOLD MORTGAGE BANK RATE. CONTACT (347) 672-0989 6060
SWANLAKE: Winterized House 50x120 lot, $1200 maint/ tax year needs renovation quick sale $37K. Near shopping, transportation and shuls and kosher pizza. Wigs and wig machine for sale. Call 718-972-6068 6060
6060 Kimball & Yonkers Ave: Houses for sale $359,000 – 1 Family. 2 BR’s, living room, dining room & kitchen on 75 x 100 lot in 2 family zone. Finished basement with separate entrance. Garage. CAPOBIANCO REALTY 914-963-5522 6060 Sullivan County: Monticello Country 4/bed 3bth home 4sale in the Catskills. 2 car gar, hrdwd flrs, all appl incl. Water View. COME TAKE A LOOK. 845-807-2486 See WEBID NS1104014930
Ballstan Spa – Ranch Model Home. Shocase of the home winner 4/ 2 ½ baths, central air, beautiful features. Costume made $525K 518-309-4707 or 518-894-2234 6060
6060 Sackett Lake: Waterfront, magnificent views. Private road. 6BR, 4bth, fireplace. Near shul. 917-434-0349 or 845-406-4564
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
Woodridge: 2 story 2BR home, 2 bths, large deck inground swimming pools, views. 2.56 acres. Walk to town. Price 225k. Call 845-791-0945 www.resortrealtyny.com
6060
6060 NEW LISTING: Lakewood Indian Park. 51,977sf 22-28 ceiling height. 4 loading, 1 drive in docks, $95sf. Principles only. 732-905-5606 or email at mehgh2011@yahoo.com
Monticello: Triple net lease of Catckills, bungalow, colony. Lovely grounds with pool. 55 units. Price negotiable. Subject to owner Approved credit report. Carol 626-394-2378 Carol@acmecos.com 6060
Vacation Village: 4 BR townhouse, 2 full baths, C/A fireplace, new siding and roof, large deck, in/ out pools, tennis courts. 718-614-9233 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
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 NEW ROCHELLE. OWNER FINANCING. Renovated 3 BR/ 2 BTH w/new bright. 1 BR/ 1 BTH in-law $724,000. 914-715-3494 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
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 6060
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
For Sale Retail centers Metro Memphis TN 47,290 SF Metro Nashville, TN 78,105 SF Lewis K. McKee, Jr. McKee and McFarland, Inc. 901-680-7700 maem@mckeeandmcfarland.com
NEW YORK STATE – HOUSES FOR SALE Adirondock Park – 2,500 sqft, 4 BDRM, 3 bth, large loft 7.84 acres w/river front, open floor plan, deck, attach -garage, private, quiet. 937-689-5990. WESTCHESTER COUNTY: BEDFORD CENTER NEW LUXURY HOME IN BEDFORD-7500SQ FT-TASTEFULLY FINISHED-SPRING OCCUPANCY-FAVORABLE BUILDER-FINANCINGBROKERS. PROTECED. 914-245-9000 See WebID NS110220832 6060
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
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 DOWNTOWN DENVER – REAL ESTATE Match our $4 million equity for 50% & receive cash flow from rentatls plus upside on sales for 2 downtown townhome communities & vacant land up to 144 units for details call 303-295-0177 Email: build@summitlegend.com 7060
Belleville – 2 fam all brick house w/4 lg rms on ea flr, w/sunroom on 1st flr, fin bsmt, lg yd, pvt, dr/way & 2 car gar near NJ Trans. Grt income producer. Make an offer! 973-707-5590
7030
7030 SOUTH CAROLINA Acreage 5.2 acres also 0.84 acres which is No.11 843-426-4723 or 843-244-8657
7060
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
Available For Rent
7065
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
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 7065
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 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
6060
Myrtle Beach, SC: Two family house. Built in 2002 3 BR, 2.4 bth, gar on each side. 5 miles to the beach. $115K per side. Call owner: 843-283-3383
Property/House
For Sale
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
7060
OUT OF STATE For Sale Retail centers Metro Memphis TN 47,290 SF Metro Nashville, TN 78,105 SF Lewis K. McKee, Jr. McKee and McFarland, Inc. 901-680-7700 maem@mckeeandmcfarland.com 7060
7060 Vocational School Federally accredited vocation school for sale. By owner in the Midwest two campuses. 219-765-3941
7030
OUT OF STATE 7030TIMESHARE WINDHAM NATIONAL HARBOR Washington DC area $85,000 Neg Call 718-375-9220
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
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY • FINANCIAL SERVICES • LEGAL SERVICES Business Opportunity
Business Opportunity SEEKING WORKING CAPITAL Boston subcontractor SeekingShort term funding 10% or more on return tomsloane2003@yahoo.com Thomas P. Sloane 617-799-2404
7070
7070 KOSHER MARKET ESTABLISHED, 45 yrs, lower Westchester, seeks working partner to expand in new direction. Experienced, talented + Computer savvy. Call Mr. Cohen 914-373-1802
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY “WONDERFLOWERS” – UNIQUE BULBS, TURN A $500. CASE INTO $3,000. – SELL AT FARMERS AND OR/ FLEA MARKETS, HARDWARE STORES, PRODUCE STANDS & MORE. CONTACT AL (317) 408-4118 AND EMAIL FLOWERBULBKING@YAHOO.COM
7070
BELIZE – Ambergus Caye – N San Pedro. Thirty American condo owners want you to own their resort. We will let you rent them out! Tom 406-580-5568 or Email: STC1006@QWESTOFFICE.NET 7070
7070
Great Opportunity! Home phone, business phone services for only $39. Tax included. Unlimited USA/Canada. All features included. Call 845-637-7352
7070
VENTNOR: Singles 40-50 Block from beach Long Season All amenities Laurel 215-219-9358
7020
6% - 7% INTEREST ONLY 7070
Paid Monthly Lend on an interest only apartment building note/ mortgage, 1st lien position. Properties located in AAA area's in Miami-Dade. Loan to Value below 70% and DSCR greater than 1.5. Yields Paid Monthly via ACH to your bank account. Inspect properties, rent roll, and profit statements. Call for more details:
Absecon 4 Plex 2 commercial and residential with parking lot. Three already rented $330,000 609-377-7109
305-858-4058
Capital Wanted. 60% GROSS to investors FILM: Industry Pros producing for cable Int’l, VOD & DVD. Bug $705K. MI 250K. GP $3M. SIO 860-490-2866
Investors Only
PIZZA SHOP: For sale in Midwood, BKLYN. By owner. Call 718-2531896 or 347-522-8896 7070
Excellent Business Opportunity Property is excellent for Multiple Business. Owner retiring. 2+ Million in sales yearly, Full Service Liquor license and business operating for 43 years. 7,000 +/sq ft bldg, 2 ac of land. May include 3 bedroom house, also zoned Commercial. $1,500,000. Nino Trujillo 505-456-8179 Mike Liguori 505-620-7166 7070
7020
8.5% Return European Microfinance Geocapital Secured – Short Term Investment $5K - $60K Accounts Available invest@geocapital.ge 800-276-1468 www.geocapital.ge 7070
7070
Sale: Mineral Rights +/- 1,428 acres Shark Island, Vermilion / Weeks Bay inner coastal Iberia Parish, LA $20K per acre. For details: jpscholes@cox.net
7070
$$$CASH$$$ for Diabetic Test Strips. All major brads accepted. Top prices. Call now. 212-453-9847 7070
7070 FOR SALE – Commercial insurance company serving businesses in Manhattan for details. Call 646-438-9186 or 917-797-0360
For sale: Commercial Maintenance and Repair Company serving businesses in Manhattan. For details Call 646-438-9186 or 917-797-0360 7070
7070 RACING MUSEUM CONTENTS – Nevada vintage open wheel racing museum; Indy, sprint, midget, aviation. Cars & memorabilia $2.5 million www.vintageopenwheel.com 702-530-2610
Manufacturer of automatic car wash equipment is looking to put you into your own cash business. Find your site and we do the rest. No franchise fees. Visit us on the web at www.washngo.com or call 800-344-8700 New distributors welcome! 7070
Own your own business. County Resource Guide Licenses Available Nationwide. $35,000 complete. Financing available to qualified persons. Training provided. 877-826-1515 7070
Professional NASDQ/Futures day trader seeking serious investor to make huge profits averaging 300%+ low risk. Call Mark 917)825-0053 DORE BARS $32,000 per kilo (92% - 22K) Hand delivered to NYC - FMI: gold@amefricaltd.com 7070 Online Auction Alabama I-65 Building *Freeway Access* Sells to highest bid TheRealEstateClearingHouse.com 800-499-9378 7070 Capital Wanted Investors wanted secured by CMO + CMB invest $5Mil, will have return of 7% of your investment w/in 6months. Secured by the instruments. Call Sheridan Capitals LLC. For further details. Contact 347-785-5980
Need additional income? Learn to operate a mini-office outlet from home, free online training, flexible hrs, great income. www.ziporasnolimits.com Call 416-785-0206 7070
Lines Distribshps. Wtd. Distributors needed in your area for the world’s leading company in reshaping nutrition, skin care, unmatched diet plan and green products. Amazingly you can lose 2.3 Dress sized in 10 mins. you can dress a new beautiful you. products can be purchased 877-403-2721 www.ardysslife.com/pioneerlife 7070
WANT TO EARN A 6FIGURE INCOME FROM YOUR HOME? I CAN SHOW YOU HOW. 1-800-676-1264 7070 GOLD MINE – Profitable, operating placer mine seeks capital /loan/JV/equity for expansion and permitting of additional mines in Oregon and Nevada with proven reserves. $2 million minimum. Geologist reports and proven reserves. Principals only. Paul 503-670-1093 www.paulvaden.infop www.aumine.com
Auto body business partnership looking to buy 40% of business. I have been in business over 25 years. Excellent returns. Call owner 914-316-3141 7070
7070 Looking for a kosher line of food to sell at our Deli + country store in Stratford Ct. Please call Richard. 203-522-4265
7070 Hardworking Intelligent young man wants to buy a multi-family dueling needs $765,000. Can afford to pay 6% interest. Will sign personally! Please call Zack at 718-344-5109
9050 Capital wanted: GOLF,tennis, all sports. #1 sports scientist has world's best high-tech systems. By far. We can OWN entire world of sports training. More info: CambridgeGolfScience.com 617-682-0470
Financial Services
7080
FUND ANY PROJECT 10 Million to 1 Billion Call Bill 334-435-6013 7080
CREDIT REPAIR & DEBT RELIEF: Settle your credit card for as low as 10% of your balance. Repair your credit and get a 740 credit score. We settle business loans as well as Business credit cards. Call 718-874-0178 7080
Investment Opportunity
1110
Capital Wanted, Seeking JV funding ($50$100MM) for Central America projects, Costa Rica & Panama; Infrastructure complete. Call 858-768-9956 7070
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
7070 Recreational Watercraft Rental. Business FOR SALE on ATL area lake CF $210K/Sale price $795K. 770-540-8199
7070 LIME, OREGON DREAM PROPERTY: Scenic Mountain for sale with river frontage. Previous limestone quarry with reserves of 250 million tons of spec lime. Fully permitted for any kind of industry. 950acres 80 miles from Bois, ID. Only 60 acres have been used. 80 acres suitable for development. On/off frontage to highway I84. Functional 1.5mi rail spur. 1MW power in place. Water rights. Commercial capacity gas pipeline. Can support 5MW wind power. Scenic area. 4 cement silos 9” thick x 60’.8s silos 9” thick x 25’ x60’. Price $2 million. Paul Vaden 503-670-1093
Tutors
3005
SAT tutoring in your home, all areas. Math/ Verbal/ writing strategy. Reasonable rates. Call 516-524-0949
3005
3005 HEBREW TUTOR: Manhattan, Brooklyn And Queens. Beginner or advanced. 347-480-0950 Email: shanibengal.nyc@gmail.com
A unique Method of skill based teaching together with the healing powers of reflexology. Will help your child gain all age appropriate academics + developmental skills. Individual + group sessions available. Special introductory rates. Contact Chaya 347-756-0205
3005
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
Uri! Uri! AWAKEN! AWAKEN! Prana Mandir Yoga Studio 4 West 43 rd Street, 501
Meditation Class: every Monday at 6PM
Shabbat Service: every First Friday at 8PM
Psychotherapy: Rabbi Robert Teixeira, L.C.S.W.
212-961-1745 Info@AwakenAwaken.org
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
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JOBS WANTED & SERVICES OFFERED Music
8000
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
8010 Health – HHA & CNA w/ good references & 16yrs in field. Take care of your loved ones, w/dementia & or other illnesses. Avail ASAP! Call 917-807-4766
I am looking for a job: Those who are struggling to get a honest (110%), smart, responsible and respectful employee. Yes I am here! I can help & handle any business owner to bust their business. Pl call 212-470-9611 mdlitonkhan@gmail.com 8010
Educated lady with 8yrs experience with elderly seeks companion job. Experienced in medical/ non medical area of care. Excellent references From employ. Call 347-998-1170
8010
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
3005 Tutor Available: Experienced New York City Board of Education. Teacher will tutor your child. Elementary and middle school levels preferred. Please call 347-866-4774 Reasonable rates
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
NESI (NonPublic Educational Services, INC) has provided much needed educational programs to atrisk youth across the country for more than 30 years. We are seeking part-time Title I teachers for our Title I program in NYC. 8010
Successful candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and/or teacher certificate. CAR/ SAVE (child abuse, violence intervention and prevention) workshops required. Seeking part-time Middle and High School Math teachers also. Please email resume to mlee@nesieducation.org or mail to 1212 Avenue M, Brooklyn NY 11230 ATTN M. LEE CERTIFIED, RELABLE CNA/HHA seeks job to care for the elderly. Many years exp Excellent References. Available immediately. (917)741-3583
8010
SALES New York Life Insurance Co is looking for isurance and financial services sales representatives. Sales experience helpful but not necessary. Comprehensive training program management oppty for qualified candidates. Equal oppty employeer. M/F/D/V. For Information, please call George at 646-227-8171 8010
Experienced Lady Seeking to care of the Elderly / Housekeeper 718-703-1730 8010
A nanny – Experienced NANNY sks FT, live out position. Loving & caring. Certified infant care. Checkable references. Please call Clair: 347-721-4056 or 718-221-4419
8010
8010 Seeking job to take care of the elderly. Home health aid, 16 years experience. Please call 718-882-5244
Position Wanted: Experience in banking compliance research administration. Oral + written. Communication skills. 718-968-3213 8010
Reliable Nurses’ Aide w/10 yrs exp. Will care for you in your home. Refs & good driving record. Seek job Asap. Call Babs 407-936-4863 8010
PROFESSIONAL LIGHTHOUSE HOME SERVICES. Compassionate Home Care FOR THE ELDERLY IN NYC. Lic Agency providing the finest in home care for your loved ones. Email: rbecker@lighthousehs.com or call 718-389-3304 We accept Medicare /Medicaid/private pay 9050
8010 Nurse LPN. Medicaid provider seeks private duty or Medicaid case. Good references available. 718-581-9786 8010 Goldstein Home Care Service. Live in/ Live out or hourly. Companion Aide 732-788-1974
Companion Aide. Live in, Good references. Kosher experience. 17 years, experience. 973-592-6081 8010
I am a LPN – private provider w/8 yrs of hospital & home care exp. Seeking a private duty or Medicad homecare case – pediatric or adult. Days/ Nights, Any boro. Have car, Will travel. Call 718-581-8570 8010
8010 Live-in. 7 Years exp. Very good ref. Would consider live in/out. Call 347-869-1956
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
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
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
Administrative / Executive Assistant Part time/Full time. 19 years experience. 718-805-1448 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
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 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
CHAUFFER: Driver, courteous, reliable with a clean driving record. Solid Refs. Seeking a position. (Amazingly Talented Person) Contact 917-771-3405 8010
Chauffer: 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
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
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 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
An extraordinary loving companion Great skills and dependable. FT/PT 212-579-9692
8015
8015 EXPERIENCED Lady Lifeguard available for the summer. LTI and WSI certified. Call 347-782-7714 8015 A loving nanny with excellent reference seeks full-time/part time position in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Riverdale. Call 917-674-2445
Expert on Israeli Politics + Policy w/ Rich editorial exp. Seeks employment mobile: 917-225-7665
8015
REAL ESTATE SALES AGENTS: Make extra money! Astor brokerage. Real Estate Center. Serving the Kew Garden Hills Community is seeking local agents. We will train you! Call Chanita for info 718-263-4500 8015
Rabbi / Partner wanted for completed development adjacent to Oorah in Stamford, NY. Call 607-652-3387
8015
REGISTERED NURSE: 30 YRS experience seeking employment in community health facility, private practice, senior center or home care. Call 718-634-8029 8015
8015
Serious keyboard player needed for gigs & showcases around the world. Youtube.com “Project 6 reunion” Call 973-207-2604
Successful busy PIZZA SHOP Located in UPPER EAST SIDE is looking for experienced. Mashgiach to start immediately. Call 212-987-9130 8015
Help Wanted
8015
8015 Warm responsible woman looking to be a shadow for your child in Boro Park/ Flatbush/Manhattan. Call 718-437-9152 or cell 917-627-3542 Many years exp. Avail for summer or winter
A CNA experienced in elder care IRISH woman. Prefer Mahattan, lv-in/out. References and information. 914-272-9590 8015
A Certified Nurses Aide/ HHA available to care for the sick or elderly or childcare. Kind, caring people person. Lv-in/ out, day or night. Also cleaning, cooking & laundry. Recent Checkable refs. Call Joyce 516-334-7859 or 516-236-2833
8015
Free Luxury Motor Home Tours on a condition of buying electronics, batteries + groceries. Staring price $700+ up plus gas and tolls. Also get a discount on the purchase of the 201 MCI 47 passenger bus. 917-216-8379
Professional Nasdaq / futures day trader seeking serious investor to make huge profits averaging 300%+ Low risk. Call Mark 917-825-0053
8015
8015 OUTSIDE SALES. Commission based. Great opportunity! Call 347-850-0770 8015 Looking for religious Jewish workers in the “HASHGACHA” field Kosher supervision. Option for training top become a “SHOCRET” Opening available for fully Certified SHU”B Midwest locs: NE, MN, WI Call: 303-810-8011 Email: moshedenver@aol.com
9030
8015 In fashion magazine is looking for experienced motivated salesman to sell advertisements. Great opportunity! Big commission payouts. 718-676-1186
TEACHER DIRECTOR with NYS teacher’s certificate in edu. For small Brooklyn daycare center. Call 718-385-0571
8015
TEACHERS NEEDED. Boys middle and HS in Queens, math biology, social studies, Hebrew language, 15 minutes from Brooklyn. Call 347-204-8658 or 718-732-1200 For appt. please fax resume to 718-732-1900 Leave name and contact number. 8015
8015 Clothing store in North Carolina & Tenn. are looking for motivated sales people experience preferred. Long term, room to progress, must have valid US working papers. Eldar 818-325-7555 eldar_benlo@walla.co.il or 865-430-3310
Looking for religious Jewish workers in the “HASHGACHA” field. Kosher supervision. Option for training to become a “SHOCHET” opening availale fully Certified SHU”S Midwest locs: NE, MN, WI Call 303-810-8011 moshedenver@aol.com
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
HHA looking for live in/ out position to take care of elderly. Call Yvonne 240-595-5626
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
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 8015
8015
8015 Drivers/ Delivery/ Courier: Mail dispatcher needed P/T Mail out envelopes all over the US $150 weekly. James Flanagan 718-705-4889 8015 DOMESTIC HELP WANTED. HOME HEALTH AIDE NEEDED. Certified experienced 5 days/week, must have car. 516-3794283 Merrick, NY
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
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
AARP FOUNDATION WORKSEARCH Are you…age 55 and older? Unemployed? Low income? Unemployed? Low income? Resident of Queens? Looking for permanent? AARP Foundation WorkSearch, Senior training Program can help! Please call 718-433-0010 Ask to speak with an employment specialist. 8015
ADVERTISING SALES PRO WANTED Top commission! Experience required. For phone interview. Call MR. Haggerty @ 877-665-6618 www.123adsales.com
8015
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
Food Co. sks experienced sales people. Draw against comm + expenses. Call 347-561-9744 Berish
8015
Office manager/ Buyers & sales agents with Experience for busy RE management office. Call 917-921-3467
8015
Work from home Complete training & support. Contact Sammy 646-812-2574 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
Partner/ Salesperson for jewelry mfg business. Knowl. of Internet sales. Willing to travel. 212-575-9590 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
Cleaning Services
8045
Bonded and insured kosher trained polish/English speaking European Expert care. Licensed Home Care Agency. Elderly care – house keeping. RNs, CPN, HHA, PCAs. Live-in/ out. Avail call 718-349-0099 8045
8045 Pesach Cleaning: All kinds of cleaning services, floor polishing, carpets cleaning, cars + sanitizing 718-552-5778 8045 CRYSTAL CLEAR CLEANING – For jobs neat and slick, don’t hesitate to call Nick. Good refs, reasonable rates $20/hr, 4hr min. Manhattan only. Call 347-788-9678
S+S Rubbish Removal: All clean up. Yard / Basement/ garage. Free estimate. S+S Rubbish Removal, Demolition. Shomer Shabos. Call 347-404-1643
9015
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
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Improvement 8081
8081 LICENSED & INSURED ALG AWNING When the sun gives you a fight, We make it alright. Free InHome Estimates Free InHome Renderings 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL RETRACTABLE AWNINGS, PATIO AWNINGS, RCOVERS, ALUMINUM AWNINGS, CAR PORTS, REHANGS/TAKE DOWNS, TRUCK LETTERING, GRAPHICS, RAILS, GENERAL WELDING tel: 718-909-7195 toll free: 888-853-0442 web:algawning.com email: info@alg-awning.com 2943 Falcon Ave., Far Rockaway NY, 11691 SPECIAL DISCOUNT IF YOU MENTION THIS AD WHEN YOU CALL
8081 INTERIOR PAINTING FAUX FINISHES & MURALS MON – SAT 10AM – 6PM CALL 917-589-9601 www.colorwisedesignsllc.com
ROOFING & SIDING OCEANFRONT CONSTRUCTION CORP. *QUALITY FULL SERVICE* ROOFING – SIDING – LEADERS – GUTTERS JOHN NIES, Owner 347-680-6782 Licensed & Insured. Member BBB – A+ Rating
8081
8081 One source Home Inspection serving the NY area. From foundations to the roof. Anthony 917-577-8464
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
8080 Contractor: All kinds of jobs plus windows, plumbing, carpentry, painting. Call Baruch 215-725-9161 8080 Mike’s Home Improvement/ Roofing Sheet rock/ tiles, Kitchen/ Bath, Gutters + Leaders. 718-426-2167
I AM A PLUMBER (Boiler & Heating) LOOKING FOR WORK. Henry 718-809-6150 Reasonable rates! 24HR Service 8080
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
Exterminators 8075
BED BUG SPECIALIST Professionally Dry Clean: Clothing – Linens – Drapes. Discreet and reliable. Pick up and delivery/ Unmarked van. Call toll free! 1-888-241-2199 8075
M + K Pest control: Special price for bedbugs, senior discount. Reasonable + reliable services. Licensed and insured. Call 917-304-8777 8075
Handyman: Quick service at low prices, carpentry, sheet roc, plastering, painting, electric + plumbing. Replace old toilets, sinks, electric fixtures and windows 917-385-8587
8080
9000 Painting, sheetrocking: 20 years Experience. Insured. No job too big or too small. For quality, Call John today at 718-898-7560 or 917-359-4579
HANDYMAN AVAILABLE!!! Carpentry, Tile, Plumbing, Landscaping, Painting, Furniture, Asembly. Reasonable rates, Friendly service Call Orrin 646- 671- 3906 ingramo@earthlink.net
9035
PETS FOR SALE – DOGS AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES HYPOALLERGENIC READY 6/15, TAKING DEPOSITS, EXCELLENT REFS. $1500. EACH. LOCATED IN SOUTHERN CT www.abbaspoodles.com (203) 937-6937 9035
9035
9040
8065
Autos 9030
9030 Bala Cymoyd: 3 BR, 2 BA brick colonial, full bsmt, attached garage. Asking $430,000. Call 973-985-8789 9030 AUTO FOR SALE – 2008 Toyota Sienna, good condition, one owner. 56K miles 347-965-4842 Asking $13,000
NATIONAL MOTOR CLUB: Auto and personal injury coverage. Anywhere in the US, Mexico, Canada. $18/month, 60% off prescription medications. Call Francisca 347-320-3890 Salesperson wanted.
9040 COLLECTIBLES AMERICANA COLLECTION – American Mechanical Muscle:1850-2000. 140 + Die Cast Models, 200 + Plastic Kits. 98% NIB; 290+ItemDescriptive & Historical Books. $24K/OBO Contact Eric @ (860) 683-2140 Lv name, phone # & best times for callback.
MOVING, MUST SELL ALL! FURN, APPLIANCES, HOUSEWARES, SACRIFICE! CALL 718-450-4879 9040
Collectibles – 1961 WORLD SERIES BALL – W/signatures incl. Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Whitely ford, etc. in box; also NASCAR. Winston Cup Poster + vintage comic books. Antique hand embroided quilts. Rare record albums. Contact 205-670-9044 9040
9030
9030 MUST SELL! 2009 BMW 335d Like new condition. More pictures at robertbrown201@yahoo.com Robert Brown: 361-237-4612 9030 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 20 PASSENGER MINI-BUS YEAR 2000. PLUS ELECTRONIC HANDICAP DOOR. EXCELLENT CONDITION. GREAT PRICE 917-482-5580
9040 Beautiful custom designer L-shaped sofa (1yr old) salmon color, two tone fabrics, seat depth 41”, Length on one side (sections) 108” (68”x40”) and 100” (60”x40) condition perfect, Original price $25,000 must sell, Asking $3,000. Contact 646-642-8666
Whole House: Contents includes 4 BR sets, living room, dining room, den and more! Excel quality. 718-757-0975
9040
Oceanside Private Sale. Auto BB’s, pics, all sports cards, dolls, hot wheels, xmas décor + more!! For appt Please Call: 516-678-1394
9040 Kawai Baby Grand piano. Ebony satin finish, excellent condition. Contact 978-505-0971
Commercial gym equipment (4), hammer strength (2) nautilus (1) cybex – 2 yrs old original cost 18K asking 8K. Call owner 516-661-9639 9040
Motorized Scooter. Lynx L3, bright red brand new, used once, battery operated, holds up to 300lbs. $800 215-499-6226
9040
9040 Beautiful mahogany dining room set with breakfront, 8 chairs, 2 couches, set of coffee tables, 2 end tables and console, children’s new BR set. 917-771-6669 9040 BETH ISRAEL MEMORIAL PARK: Woodbridge, NJ . 4 graves with perpetual care $1250 each or best offer. 941-320-0945 Cell or 941-535-7886
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
9040 Aerostar Aircraft 600 1975 New Paint , new interior updated avionics, many extras. Hangared $195,000/ 954-873-5169 or 954-434-6222
9040
9040 2011 Dimension one hot tub, brand new, 3 year warrantee, seats 6 (2 pumps) Stainless steel jets. The #1 rates hot tub for energy efficiency. Originally $8839. Sale $5997 631-681-4400
DRY CLEANERS for sale in Boro Park. Asking $95K. Please call 347-585-6943 9040
Furniture Kew Garden Hills: Italian and French DR, BR, breakfront, Hi-riser, chandelier and Paintings. Call 917-836-0146
9040
PETS FOR SALE – DOGSAKC Labrador Retrievers: Pups ready for pick-up CH. Bloodlines bred for temperament, up to date on shots. Call and visit, BiGi’s Labradors. 973-993-9006 9035
Selling
Electrician All electrical needs. New lines Trouble shouting fixtures. Call Yahuda: 347-631-0481
8080
Pets
Electricians
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
Handyman
CHEVY 1996 IMPALA SS Rare green Immac. 21k $28,500 516-383-6326
9030
BROOKLYN’S BEST BED BUGS, RATS. MONTHLY PEST CONTROL. RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE. FRANK 718-415-6920 8075-
9015WE MEET OR BEAT ANY PRICE. Interior demolition, One stop backyard basement clean out. Stop violations. Same day 24/7. Licensed & Insured. 718-243-2525
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
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 9030
PETS FOR SALE–DOGS Tawny briard puppies INTL Championship bloodlines Long Island, NY available to approved homes. Contact #631-537-5346 Website: www.briards.com
TRACK BY JACK 917-748-7225 74Track 914-725-0785 TRACK lighting specialist, Installation, Sales. Update old cans with small efficient, low voltage halogens wholesale bulbs delivered.
D.L.M CONSTRUCTION Licensed and Insured New Construction, Extension and Complete Renovation, 25 Years Experience Free Estimate 917-968-6809
9030 2003 Toyota Forara, fully loaded interior immaculate silver bodied. 45,000 miles routine maintenance. Price negotiable – 8,500 CD changer, leather heated seats, premium JBL sound system. Call owner 516-297-4583 or email bnespola@gmail.com
ANTIQUES FOR SALE - Morgan Silver Dollars 1878, 1882, 1889, 1895 & 1897 609-494-0900 9040
Machpelah Cemetary, Ridgewood, Queens NY. Two cemetery plots. Price $1000 each including Perpetual care. Call 732-657-7120
9040
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
9040 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
AIRLINE TICKETS / VOUCHERS 50% DISCOUNT OFF FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 646-464-8747 OR 828-246-2388 9040
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 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
Buying
HEADSHOT 2 GO…$150 Super 8X10 print & CD in one session Agent-Mgr-Casting Dir.APPROVED Fully guaranteed. Midtown-See web for details, samples: www.headshot2go.com Also-Artistic & Executive Portraiture 212-564-4005
9045
US Coins Wanted Especially interested in Govt proof/ mint sets. Orig boxes. Rare coins / Estate Jewelry 212-642-4324 Midtown 9045
9045 WANTED: HENREDON 1980s Chinese bedroom set. Need bed, lighted canopy, 2 pier armories, will also buy matching pieces and wall unit/ carved chest + cabinet. Contact 201-664-6983 lve msg
Other 9050
9050 Reputable moving, excel prices. Quality service. DOT #2104954 ELI’S MOVING SERVICE. 718-338-MOVE
9050 MOVING: Custom handmade pool table, handcrafted, wall units, oak finish, fits up to 52” TV. Technics stereo w/JBL speakers. Apt size washer. Best offer 215-338-5301
Roosevelt Memorial Park 2 adjoining single plots in very desirable section, across from Mausoleum. Sec B 10, LOT 157 Single plot only $2800 will sacrifice both only $4900. 561-479-0790 9050
9050 New Mercedes Sprinter van bought 11/10. 15K Many extras. Mint condition Priced for quick sale. 718-387-6571
$50,000 REWARD for the evidence leading to the conviction of the person or persons who used my identity to create an account in my name at the Bank of America leading to credit card charges over $48,000. Eugene Bivins, 3475 S. Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL. 33480 561-493-4875
9050
Machpelah Cemetery, Ridgewood, Queens: Two cemetery plots. Price $1,000 each including perpetual care. Call 732-657-7120
9050
MASSIVE VINTAGE BASEBALL CARD COLLECTION From 1900 – 201 HUGE DISCOUNTS Call JACK at 203-557-0856 9050
9050 Top Security! Alarm and camera system phone and intercom system. computer working and all electrical needs. new line fixtures call now for free estimate Reuben 718-431-4408 Free Estimates & Low Prices! 9050 Beth David Cemetery Elmont, NY One Plot asking $1750 negotiable. 540-846-6380
9050 Ask the expert. Harav shlomo Fogel. Any problems with social security, SSI + medicare. Call 718-252-0336
SEAGATE: Hotel services avail for weekend get togethers (ie, shabbatonim, simchas, events, meetings, etc) Reasonably priced. Avail immediately. Call owner 718-714-0028
9050
9050 Mt Ararat: Farmingdale, 8 burial plots for sale $12,000. Best offer. 516-466-4432 or 631-466-1635 9050 OLD WATCHES CLOCKS WANTED By Collector Regardless of condition Highest prices paid 212-517-8725
Ford Workplace Solutions Seminar Professional Women’s Network Overcoming Barriers in the Workplace Ms. Ford, MPA, Seminar host & founder, will examine the history and growth of women in the workplace. Come network with women from all professions. Tues. May 24, 2011 6-8 pm 110 Wall Street, 11th Flr, NY, NY RSVP/ID: two photos for security. Fee 40.00 Call: 212-709-8081 9050
Essential sharing – Licensed Massage Therapist. Spoil your every need. Up-close and personal, come see me! Call 212-702-9872 9050
Ask the expert: Harav shlomo fogel: Any problems with social security. SSI + Medical. Call 718-252-0336 9050
DIVORCE IN ONE DAY: No court appearance, guaranteed, from $995 978-443-8387 365 Boston Post Road #241. Sudbury, MA 01776 www.divorcefast.com
9050
Tag sale - Artbook collection over 500 books, porcelains, record, light fixtures, fudogs, modern furniture, minerals, outdoor furniture. 1950’s memorabilia, huge collection of snow bulbs. Call 516-625-0396 9050
9080 AUCTIONS/ COMMERCIAL OUTCRY RESERVE AUCTION 5/2011 commencing @ 3:30 pm opening Bid at $1,000,000 Chance to reopen a unique business in paradise. Manatee, Tarpon, and Snook in your backyard miles of undisturbed waterways. Located off the 18 mile stretch mile marker 113, 45 min south of MIA. 1st in the keys 1 acre, Penthouse with unobstructed views a total 6 rental units Bar fully equipped commercial kitchen, restaurant, room for bait and tackle store 1200ft of concrete and wood docks, must preview and register by 5/2011. Broker participation welcome. Call 305-345-4830
9050 Excellent Sofer Musmach, shamayim. Expert in writing and checking mezuzahs. Tefillin. Please call: 347-406-1999
9050 BASEBALL: Lifelong Met/ Yankee fan from BP/ Midwood. Looking to join along with a baseball group ( age 45-64) That attends games. Call 718-232-6553 Ask for Howard 9050 Psychic readings by Valencia. Spiritual consultant. Healer of mind and spirit. Stop being lost. I can help you walk in the right path of a new beginning, find your true destiny in love, courtship, reuniting, separated and prosperity. Call now 917-957-0298 “Thank you and God bless you until I speak with you”
SEAGATE: Hotel services available for weekend get togethers (ie, shabbatonia, simchas, events, meetings, etc) reasonably priced. Avail immed. Call owner 718-714-0028 9050
HAIR AND WIG TRAINING Register for many classes. 347-432-2000 9050
9050 Did you live or someone you know live AT THE BARBIZON HOTEL IN NYC PRIOR TO 1981? Do you have stories to tell? Please contact researcher doing background for a film 212-675-2625
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!!
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AC Berkley: Luxury condobuilding on boardwalk. 1BR furnished. Parking yearly. $1050/mo, pool, fitness center, WID. Call 609-335-7855 9055
Margate Rancher (bold) Large lot. 2 Bedroom large seperate garage. Fenced dog run. large driveway upgrades. near boards and beach. Block and half from dog park $285,000 609-377-7109 9055
Passaic Park: Open hse, Sun 5/15 11-4; 358 Brook Ave. MIC, 5BR, 2.5bth, very lg LR/DR, H/W fls. Huge kshr EIK opens to deck. Lg bkyd, 2c gar. fin bsmt/attic $649K. Nr shuls/trans. For sale by owner. No agents, Owner has RE referral lic 973-773-2103 9055
9055 Marriott Fairway Villas at Seaview, Absecon, NJ: 2BR, 2 baths, floating week, Elizabth Arden spa, pool, golf on premises. Atlantic City Beaches nearby. 908-431-5157
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
Red Bank Downtown office space available 1350sqft. Vaulted ceilings, fios Internet. Parking available. Call Art 732-222-3553
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 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.
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
Philadelphia, PA
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9065
Beth Israel Cemetery Wood bridge, NJ Burial plots. With grave sites $2,000 Must be sold together. Call 917-371-4871. 9050
9065 Clifton Patricia Loop: Move in condition! 3BR ranch, EIK, updated full bath. $329,900 FSBO 973-220-9116 www.zillow.com
Rockaway Township, NJ: New construction New Jersey. ( 2) story colonial. Lakefront property. Walking distance to temple. Contact 973-983-9527 9065
TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE WOODLAND PARK, N.J. 3 LEVEL RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE 3BDRMS/2 FULL BATHS AND 2 HALF BATHS. NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN WITH NEW GRANITE COUNTER TOPS/ S.S. APPLIANCES. FIRE PLACE/ L.R. MOVE IN CONDITION. NR HIGHWAYS & NYC TRAINS. $500.K CONTACT (973) 417-9638 FOR PHOTOS PLS EMAIL ROBERTVARGAS@OPTONLINE.NET 9065
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 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
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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
June 10, 2011
9065 Ringwood: 1 acre wooded lot, 280’ of frontage. Beautiful area. 180 Magee Rd $229K 406-522-0325
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
HOUSE FOR SALE Bergenfield/ Teaneck border 5+1 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. Renovated side hall colonial. Large master suite with vaulted ceilings, large walk in closet and spa like bathroom. Wood/granite/ Stainless steel modern. Kosher eat-in kitchen, lrg LR, large DR (can seat22), lrg FR. Close to many shuls and right near 2 parks. Asking $749K, 2010 taxes $13,333K OPEN HOUSE 3/27 11-1PM 69 Wilbur Rd. 917-930-4057 9065
Lakewood: Corner store for rent, good location. Call 732-513-9470
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
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
9075
Alpine Treetops: 9 miles from GWB. 4bd/4bth amazing updated modernist on 2 private ac. Views, pool, 13K taxes, best schools. $2,974,000. See WebID NS110210769 Alpine 9 mi to GWB. 4bd/5.5 bth, 1.5 private acres. Best site, architecture, finishes, appliances. Energy efficient. Taxes 15k. $3.85M 201-750-0372 See Web ID NS1102091197 9065
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
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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Available For Rent
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. Amp/480Volt 215-990-1252
7065
Help Offered
8010
AC WARWICK: Lg unfurn, new carpets, Ocean View. Yrly rental $1275 per month, includes utils, storage cable, prkg. 856-596-1816 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 7065
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.
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
7030
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
Teaneck: Totally renov 4 BR, 2.5Bth with finished basement in prime w Engelwood location. $739K Vacant 201-483-8901
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
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
9050
Spring Lake Heights: Builders/developers, Land for sale: Zoned Residential 908-482-0528
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Israel
9000
9000 Jerusalem/ Lev Yerushalayim: 2 BR, furnishes, sleeps 6. Available 6/27 – 7/25. Reasonable, Jack 561-414-7998 jm@erspec.com
Lev Yerushalayim: Hotel. 2 BRs 2BTHS, Kosher kitchen, terrace. 972-3-673-7330 e-mail: arusi-ez@zahav.net.il 9000
9000 SPECIAL DEALS 1. King Solomon: Jerusalem & Tiberias 2. Prima Kings: Jerusalem 3.Selection of hotels throughout Israel & abroad 4.Early bird specials Grossman Tours Tel: 052-624-4733 or 052-624-8189
Talbeih: Exclusive Bartenura St: Very big 210 sqm, 5 rms completely renovated apartment. Private garden, parking etc. $1,950,000. Serious seller. DWELL, JERUSALEM. 02-567-0607 Reuven 050-523-1478. We have many more properties. 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 owner 248-214-9573
9000
Designer living in JERUSALEM: Beautiful 1 family house with a view to die for. You’ll never leave home, high ceilings, amazing gardens/ patio for entertaining and huge succah. Spacious LR and master bdrm suite. Big DR, full kitch, book lined den. 5 BRS, CAC, oil heat and advanced solar heating and advanced solar heating. Private covered parking. Contact owners. Michael and Sara at MikeWid@netvision.net.il or 011-972-2532-23868 9000 THE PREMIER CHOICE FOR JERUSALEM PROPERTY SERVICES. – Long term rentals – Short term rentals – Renovations – Buying a property assistance Shia Getter Property Management +972-77-234-6011 sg@shiagetter.com or www.shiagetter.com 9000 Kosher Services Worldwide: Malcolm Green Events from the dryer of the angl-saxon caterers for all your Glatt Kosher catering needs in Israel and throughout the Caribbean and the wider world. Call 052-244-8709 or 9-862-6442 Email: koshercaterer@yahoo.co.uk
Luxury rentals for short/ long term in Herzelia. The apartments are furnished and newly renovated. They are avail for individuals or families. Call 011-972-54-942-1444 or www.99yafit.com
9000
Jerusalem: Private suite in 5 Star Ramada, sleeps up to 8. In/out pools $250/nite Albert 514-803-8838
9000 Beautiful apartment for sale in the old city of Jerusalem with unique view. Call 011-972-52-462-8913
9000 Tallbieh: Exclusive Bartenura St. Very big 210 sqm, 5 room completely renovated apt. Private garden, parking etc, $1,950,000. Serious seller, DWELL, Jerusalem. 02-567-6607 Reuven 050-523-1478 We have many more properties!
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
9000
9000 Beautiful apartment for sale in the old city of Jerusalem with unique view. Call 011-972-52-462-8913 or see www.apt-oldcity.com
New villa. Very high quality. Stunning 210 sqm corner center of Omer, 2 floors. 052-758-8102
9000
9000 Haifa: Luxurious, new, 8-room house in Alonei Abba (15mins from Haia), option for 2 separate units for clinic/office/ dwelling. Immediate. Tel 052-220-0207
Israel Nadlan Cachol Lavan: In the western section 430/270sm newly renovated and unique penthouse. Very attractive, good conditions. 6,900,000 NIS. Negotiable Yigal 052-253-5746
9000 Jerusalem: Lux 3 BR hotel apt, 20 min walk to kotel, kit, DR, LR, pool. Avail for Pesach 347-721-7722
9000 Jerusalem: Best location 3 min to plaza and great synagogue, 5 min to Mamilla and 15 min to kotel, stunning 3BR luxuriously furnished balcony with stunning view, private elevator, 2 car gar. Available holidays! VIEW ONLINE: www.akivaiz.com or call owner 917-582-9441 9000 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 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
NEGOTIATOR: EXPERIENCED NEGOTIATOR AVAIABLE TO REPRESENT YOU ANYWHERE IN ISRAEL. CALL TOLL FREE. CONSULTATION 052-773-0076
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
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
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 REAL ESTATE IN ISRAEL. INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT. MORTGAGES FROM 7096 AND UP. Simcha Teitelhaum 917-474-7440 simchatb@gmail.com
9000 All types of properties available. Looking to buy apts or invest in Israel? Many options available. Call my new number. 011-972-52-763-1845
HERZILYA PITUAH. For sale, rare and wonderful villa, 10 rooms, 500/750 sq m., modern architecture, new meticulously designed and built with perfectionistic quality at the highest level possible, located in quiet and tranquil surroundings, exciting and one of a kind. 050-620-0000, zvicohen3@gmail.com
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9000 WHAT! My family in a luxurious Lev Yerushalayim Hotel Suite holiday apt (sleeps 5) best location, all amenities, daily maid for just $100/night? (7night min) Private owner Tel/Fax 011-772-8-633-4758 Zevwand@yahoo.com 9000 Ramot Beit: Charming spacious 6+ rooms cottage spectacular view, garden patio, quiet lane, in amazing anglo-saxon, modern Orthodox community! 050-873-2442 or 02-586-3242
Retire in Jerusalem? 3.5 room unique penthouse in “Hod Jerusalem“ retirement home (self ownership - no deposit required!)
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9000 DESIGNER LIVING IN JERUSALEM: Beautiful 1-family house with a view to die for. You’ll never leave home. High ceilings. Amazing gardens/ patio for entertaining and huge succah. Spacious living room and master bdrm suite. Big dining rm. Full kitchen, book-lined den, five bdrms. Ctrl AC, oil heat and advanced solar heating. Private covered parking. Contact Owners – Michael and Sara at mikewid@netviosion.net.il or 011-972-2-5322-868
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9080 MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP: 1000 to 2150sqft Close to Oxford Valley Mall, Across from supermarket, Walgreens, Bank. Imm Occupancy. Rent Reduced. Must be seen. DAVID FIORI, INC. REALTORS 215-757-1000
David Fisher Loves Naples, Florida and thanks you will too! Condos – Villas – Homes southwest Florida Had it ALL! Call Now! David Fisher Residential Real Estate Cell 215-740-4745 Office 239-732-7837 millindale@aol.com
Main Line Valley Forge Reduced from 2.5 million to 1.9million 6400 sf 3.91ac 4/3.5 Private Gated Driveway 2000 sf Decks and Stone Patios, 4 fireplace, wine cellar, kitchen, DR, LR Great Room, exercise, library, billiard rooms, 3 car garage. 215-783-3122 www.huffequities.com
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Central Florida. Very private Estate Site 240 acres. Mile from paved road surrounded by Gov’t property, one well/ 2 barns / 3 stocked fishing ponds. 24x24ft, sleeping quarters. Abundant Wildlife. Contact 407886-4922 Email: Kenggn@hotmail.com 9080
Main Line Valley Forge Reduced from 2.5 million to 1.9million 6400 sf 3.91ac 4/3.5 Private Gated Driveway 2000 sf Decks and Stone Patios, 4 fireplace, wine cellar, kitchen, DR, LR Great Room, exercise, library, billiard rooms, 3 car garage. 215-783-3122 www.huffequities.com
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Bal Harbor, FL: Luxurious 1 BR condo with terrace, Ocean and city view, heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, gym, valet, kosher kitchen, 24/7 security, walking distance to shul and shop. Call owner 305-761-0537 9085
Central FL. Land with Greenhouses, 20 acres deeded (some in lake) Highway + lake frontage. Business w/nice lake front. Home site, low real estate tax/ Low sales tax. No state income tax. Zone for park recreation/ Church/ Synagogue. Can be changed to suit. Contact Ken 407-886-4922 Email:Kenggn@hotmail.com 9080
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
Condo for sale Boca Raton: 55+ community with active clubhouse + theater, swimming, pools, gym, tennis courts + (2) synagogues. 2 BDRM/ 1 ½ Bth completely renovated, all tile, custom counter tops. New bathroom, $65K Contact Marty 914-953-8988 Will email pictures. 9080
Tampa Triple Net Lease: Quick lube, 649K Cap 8.25% strong tenant, 13+yr left. 10% incrs 813-546-2766
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FLORIDA REAL ESTATE The following propertied are located in Clearwater area, near Gulf of Mexico. For more information, or pictures, on any of the 3 properties, call Virgil at 727-410-1205 9080
Immaculate townhouse two blocks from beach. 2 BR/2bth, fireplace. 2 car garage, furnishing included. Reduced to $209,900 Attractive “Florida” 2BR/2bth home. 4 minutes to bch. Screened lanai. Orange trees. 30 golf courses in 30 miles. $237,000. One BR/1 bath condo. Safe neighborhood. Walk to restaurants, grocery, hospital, etc. five minutes to bch. Reduced to $39,900 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 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
Hollywood Beach Florida: Oceanfront Trump Condo, 3 BR/ 3.5 BA, new ad beautiful $1,350,000 786-390-7340 9080
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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 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
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 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
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: 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
9085 For sale: One of the largest Glatt kosher supermarkets in southeast FL. Catering, butcher, deli, produce dept. huge potential. 561-317-0274
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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Boyton, FL: Direct Intercoastal million $$ views 2BDRMS/ 2BTHs, 55+ close to beach + shopping. 3 month rental @ $2600 a month. Contact 203-453-3164 9085
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
Miami Beach: 41st, 1BR, 1.5bth furnished, cond o for rent or sale. Large LR and porch. Beautiful view. 914-522-4636
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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.
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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Very successful restaurant in Hollywood, Florida. Asking 500K Call owner 954-809-5998 Not on Shabbat
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Miami, FL: A luxurios apt avail for rent in tower 41 for Passover or Monthly or weekly 514-991-3964
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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 9085 Boca Raton/ Century Village: Beautiful 1 BR, 1.5 bth, new appliances, enclosed porch. Great location. Call 917-749-7135
9085 Miami Beach: Collins Ave/ 36th St, beautiful 3.5 room condo ready for pesach, 2 bath, Porch facing ocean. 305-534-6706
Miami, FL: Tower 41 Luxury Apt. Monthly or weekly. 514-991-3964 9085
9080 INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Temple Triple Net Lease quicklube, 649K, Cap 8.25% strong tenant, 13+ yr left, 10% incrs 813-546-2766
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
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