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BY TZVI ALLEN FISHMAN The State of Israel commemorated the tenth anniversary of 9/11 at an exclusive photo exhibition by photographer Robby Berman entitled “Ground Zero for 30 Days” at the House of Quality art gallery in Jerusalem. The exhibition is meant to display the unique friendship between Israel and the United States.
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Bob Turner delivers his victory speech in Queens, New York, on Tuesday night, Sept. 13. ming from the pro-Israel sentiments of his BY DANIEL PEREZ, WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY FERN SIDMAN
In an historic special election, Brooklyn and Queens voters have chosen a Republican to represent New York’s 9th Congressional District, a district that has rested securely in the hands of the Democratic Party since 1923 (and in fact, has only elected two Republicans since 1874). ome see the election of a GOP candidate in what has long been a liberal stronghold as local citizens’ way of rejecting certain policies of President Barack Obama’s administration, in particular the administration’s approach towards Israel. Ironically, Turner’s victory, partially stem-
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new constituency (approximately half of which is Jewish) means defeat for his Democratic counterpart, David Weprin, who is himself an observant Jew. Turner is not Jewish, but has been outspoken in his support for Israel, whereas Weprin is seen as toeing the party line. Weprin has, in fact, protested President Obama’s Israel policy, saying at one point that “I’m a Democrat, but I’ve been very strong opposing President Obama’s statement about going back to the pre-’67 war boundaries,” but party politics being what they are, Weprin can only step so far out of line before losing the support of his fellow Democrats. Indeed, his support for New York’s same-sex marriage legislation has alienated local Orthodox Jews, who make up
he program was punctuated by the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the new American Ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro, who both delivered passionate speeches. The event featured the photographs of Mr. Robby Berman, who was at Ground Zero when the second tower collapsed. Upon hearing about the collapse of the first tower, Berman, who is the founder and director of The Halachic Organ Donor Society, ran downtown to help out. He witnessed the full effects of the fire, explosions, dust, and debris raining down on Lower Manhattan. Prime Minister Netanyahu, looking exhausted, addressed the audience, speaking of the “great struggle of our time between civilization and barbarism,” saying, “the past decade introduced the world to terrorism and militant Islam. 9/11 then launched a decade in which two American
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American Jewish Leaders Petition Cuban Officials for Release of Alan Gross The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations announced this week that it is joining with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington, Alan P. Gross’ home community, in circulating a petition requesting his release from Cuban jail before the upcoming Jewish High Holy Days. Mr. Gross, a U.S. citizen, was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for his work providing cell phones to improve the communications capacity of the Cuban Jewish community. rganizations can join as co-sponsors of the petition at www.ConferenceofPresidents.org and individuals can sign the petition at www.jcouncil.org/gross. Regarding Mr. Gross’ case, Richard Stone, Chairman, and
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Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents, released the following statement: “Alan Gross’ actions in Cuba were never intended to harm the government of Cuba, but rather to help the island’s Jewish community. In his remarks to the Cuban court, Alan said, ‘I do deeply regret that my actions have been misinterpreted as harmful and as a threat against the security and independence of Cuba. Surely, this runs counter to what I had intended.’ ” “Alan’s incarceration weighs heavily on him and his family. He has already served nearly two years in prison under difficult conditions, lost 100 pounds, and is in a weakened physical state. Moreover, his mother and daughter are battling cancer and his absence adds to the difficult burden the family is carrying.
“With the advent of the new Jewish year, we are praying that President Raúl Castro and his government will act on humanitarian grounds and allow Alan to be reunited with his family. “We are grateful to all who have expressed their concern in the past, and hope that this petition will communicate the depth of feeling and concern of the American Jewish community as well as the American people. “Together with Ron Halber, Executive Director of the JCRC, we have maintained a close connection to the Gross family. With other organizations, we have worked close to two years to gain Alan’s release. Support has come from many religious and civil leaders, as well as public officials. We must continue to do all we can to make sure that Alan’s case is resolved promptly,” said Stone and Hoenlein.
With the advent of the new Jewish year, we are praying that President Raúl Castro and his government will act on humanitarian grounds and allow Alan [Gross] to be reunited with his family.
Iranian President Says U.S. Hikers to Soon See Release Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. And, clearly, what we're witnessing here is again part of this infighting in the regime, where on the one hand President Ahmadinejad would want to
BY EDWARD YERANIAN Two Americans imprisoned in Iran since July 2009 and recently convicted of spying are about to be released, according to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. A lawyer for the pair indicates that bail of half a million dollars has been set for each man. he declaration Tuesday by President Ahmadinejad that the two imprisoned American hikers were about to be released comes as a hopeful sign that the men's 25-month-long ordeal may soon be over. It was not, however, the first time that Ahmadinejad had made such an announcement, before hopes were later dashed. Americans Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal were given eight-year prison sentences last month after an Iranian court convicted them of espionage. The pair was detained, along with a third American, Sarah Shourd, for illegally entering the country in July 2009 after hiking in the vicinity of the Iraq-Iran border. Shourd was released on bail of half a million dollars last September and left Iran. An attorney for Bauer and Fattal told several news agencies Tuesday that bail for the same sum had been set for the two men. Sarah Shourd told VOA recently that her two friends were innocent of the charges and that she hoped they would soon be released: “I close my eyes and I can see them in my mind, all the time. I know that they're still in that cell, they don't know when they're going to get out, and they're two beautiful people, two innocent people that don't deserve to be
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A picture released by Iran's state-run Press TV shows U.S. hikers Shane Bauer (L) and Josh Fattal (R), detained in Iran on spying charges, during the first session of their trial, February 6, 2011 there, that should never have been there in the first place,” she stated. According to Iran's Fars News Agency, Iran's President Ahmadinejad is due to address students at New York's Columbia University this month, during an expected visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Analysts expressed caution amid the hopeful signs of the hikers' release.\
Iranian-born analyst Alex Vatanka of the Middle East Institute in Washington thinks that an internal struggle between President Ahmadinejad and others in the Iranian power structure, including the country's supreme leader, may derail the release of the U.S. captives: “The Iranian judiciary does not answer to President Ahmadinejad. It's beholden and answers only to the Supreme Leader
make certain gestures towards the United States, Vatanka said. "The supreme leader on the other hand, wants to contain Ahmadinejad and certainly does not want the president to be in the lead in terms of negotiations with the United States.” The head of Iran's judiciary, Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, was appointed by Iran's supreme leader and along with his brother, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, has clashed repeatedly with President Ahmadinejad in recent years. Still, the attorney for the U.S. hikers, Masoud Shafii, told VOA's Persian News Network on Tuesday that while the case is not yet dropped, Tehran's appeal court said it will accepted the half-million bail payments. Relatives of the hikers in the U.S. have yet to comment. But Shafii says if the sum is paid, the men will be released "as soon as possible." VOANEWS.COM
Fatah Official Says Palestinians Will Seek Full UN Recognition Palestinian leaders appear ready to pursue full recognition from the United Nations despite American warnings that such a move would be counterproductive to Middle East peace efforts. senior Fatah official said Tuesday that the Palestinians will go ahead with their bid for full U.N. membership next week at the annual meeting in New York. Mohammed Shtayyeh's comments at a
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of U.S.-led talks last year after Israel resumed settlement construction on land Palestinians want for a future state. Israel opposes a unilateral move towards statehood by Palestinians (who have yet to recognize the Jewish State’s right to exist – ed.). Meanwhile, Turkey's prime minister said Tuesday that the time has come for the Palestinian flag to fly at the United Nations. Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Arab ministers meeting in Cairo that Turkey will support the
Palestinian bid, saying it is not an option, but an "obligation." Erdogan's visit to Egypt is part of an Arab tour that will also include Libya and Tunisia. U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday he would "object very strongly" to a possible push for U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state, promising that the U.S. would use its veto if the motion reaches the U.N. Security Council.
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Assad, Lebanese Defense Minister Meet amid Regional Turbulence
The Syrian regime, currently facing its sixth month of protests, has killed more than 2,600 Syrians and jailed thousands. The picture above shows demonstrators in Damascus, Syria's capital. Syria, Iran and Lebanese-based Hezbollah terror organization represent an anti-Israel triumvirate in the region. (Syriana2011) Lebanon’s Defense Minister Fayez Ghosn met Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus on Monday (Sept. 12) to discuss cooperation and coordination between the countries’ armies, SANA, Syria’s official news agency, reported. The Syrian Defense Minister Dawood Rajiha also attended the meeting, during which the “brotherly armies” discussed cooperative relations and “means of enhancing them,” SANA stated. yria, Iran and Lebanese-based Hezbollah terror organization represent an anti-Israel triumvirate in the region. Syria often acts as a conduit between Iran and Hezbollah, enabling the transfer of funds and arms from Iran to the organization. Lebanon and Syria also receive arms and funding from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Damascus, Syria’s capital, is home to Hamas’ political leadership. The meeting comes after nearly six months of ongoing social demonstrations in Syria—during which some 2,600 Syrians have died and thousands more have been jailed by the Bashar al-Assad regime. Hezbollah, which dominates the Lebanese government, has reportedly helped Assad try to quell the ongoing domestic upheaval. While EU and U.S. leaders have called
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for Assad to step down and stop the slaughter of civilians, Russia has rejected calls for wider sanctions against Damascus. The Syrian Revolution 2011 Facebook page called on Russia to not support the regime and its “killers.” Saudi Arabia and Iran – who usually fall on opposite sides on regional issues - have both called for Syria to stop the use of excessive violence. Saudi Arabia pulled its ambassador from Damascus, calling the situation “unacceptable.” Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad fell short of calling for Assad’s departure but did say that the resolution of problems should come through dialogue rather than violence, the Tehran Times reported. In what may be another sign of political floundering, Syria is reportedly ready to cooperate with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) investigators regarding the alleged nuclear site, Dair Alzour. Despite Syria’s assertions that the site is not a military facility the IAEA contends it was “very likely” to have housed a nuclear reactor before it was bombed in 2007. Reports suggest that Israel carried out the bombing although it has not been corroborated by Israel. Russia and China have opposed Syria’s cooperation with the IAEA, according to Reuters.
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Experts: Israeli-Turkish, Israeli-Egyptian Ties Crucial for Region ISRAEL AND TURKEY NEED EACH OTHER, DECLARES MK SHAUL MOFAZ Top Israeli leaders, former intelligence ______________________ chiefs and military heads, unanimously expressed support for Israel’s relations with Egypt and Turkey at a counter-terrorism conference Sunday (Sept. 11). The Arab Spring, they agreed, makes Israel’s ties to Egypt and Turkey essential—particularly if the movements coalesce into an ‘Islamic Winter,’ referring to the idea that extremist Islam could potentially fill the vacuum created if people are left frustrated and disappointed after the Arab Spring.
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Aharon Ze’evi-Farkas: Egypt is a counterweight to Iran’s regime that is “about six months” away from nuclear weapons capabilities. ______________________
srael has maintained peaceful ties with Egypt since 1979, when then Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin signed a comprehensive peace treaty. Danny Yatom, former head of the Mossad, Israel’s overseas intelligence agency, said that while each country in the Middle East is different there is a domino-effect in the region. “Israel must do all it can to preserve peace with Egypt,” Yatom explained, which could mean agreeing to Egypt’s deployment of more forces in Sinai and strengthening the Egyptian-Israeli border. Over the weekend, thousands of Egyptians stormed the Israeli embassy in Cairo, adding to fears of instability between Egypt and Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded that the Israeli embassy in Cairo is Israel’s “axis of peace” and that Israel will do all it can to maintain peaceful relations. Israel’s former head of Military Intelligence Aharon Ze’evi-Farkash echoed the same propeace sentiment, saying that Egypt, a predominantly Sunni-Arab country, is a counterweight to Iran’s Shi’ite-Islamic regime that is “about six months” away from nuclear weapons capabilities.
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Iran, one of the Middle East’s strongest players, vows to destroy Israel and funds, arms and trains Hezbollah and Hamas, proxy-groups in Lebanon and Gaza, respectively. “Change comes from the bottom-up. It comes from numbers. It comes from strength of the people demanding jobs, industry and better education,” Ze’evi-Farkash added, pointing out that changes in the Middle East are not coming from the terror regimes but from the people on the ‘Arab street.’ Chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Shaul Mofaz added that the Turkish-Israeli relationship is critical and that he believes good ties will be restored. “Israel needs Turkey, and this is an important moment, but Turkey also needs Israel. There are a lot of strategic interests at play here,” explained Mofaz. Turkey and Israel’s relations became strained last year after Israel killed nine Turkish nationals who tried to reach Hamas-controlled Gaza on the Mavi Marmara last May. Israel said it regrets the loss of life but did not issue a formal apology to Turkey, causing relations to sour even further, last week.
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Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan embarked this week on a four-day visit to Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. Analysts believe Turkey’s actions vis-à-vis Israel and its growing interest in the Arab Middle East is part of what an American diplomat termed Turkey’s “new, highly activist foreign policy.” Turkey’s Prime Minster Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been supportive of Islamic movements - particularly the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran-backed Hamas – and is seeking a larger role in geopolitics. Erdogan is visiting Egypt, Tunisia and Libya this week. The trip points to Turkey’s desire to expand its influence in the region during this period of political flux.
PLO TO REMAIN ‘EVEN AFTER STATEHOOD’
THE PLO WILL CONTINUE TO REPRESENT THE 'PALESTINIAN DIASPORA' EVEN AFTER THE CREATION OF A PA STATE 'JUST LIKE THE JEWISH AGENCY.' right of each Arab represented by the PLO who lives in diaspora to return to his homeland. "The issue of the Palestinian refugees is very complicated. Each case will require different
BY GAVRIEL QUEENANN The Palestinian Liberation Organization will remain the sole representative of the 'Palestinian nation' until statehood is realized and will continue to be the representative of the Palestinian Diaspora, according to Zakariyah Al Agha, head of the Palestinian Refugees' Affairs Department.
______________________ Many experts in international law have cautioned that a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state will nullify the so-called 'right of return' for Arabs with PA citizenship to Israeli territory.” ______________________
n an Arabic-language interview Al Agha, also known as Abu Ammar, said the PLO will remain relevant even after statehood just as the Jewish Agency still represents the Jews in Diaspora. The Jewish Agency, however, was a strictly political and administrative body, whereas the PLO has long been an active terrorist organization Addressing the 'Palestinian Diaspora,' Al Agha said the creation of a PA state will not weaken their position. "On the contrary, the future state will support them and play a central role in defending their rights wherever they live," he said. Al Agha insisted that it is the fundamental
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have cautioned that a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state will nullify the so-called 'right of return' for Arabs with PA citizenship to Israeli territory as they could no longer be categorized as 'stateless refugees.' Many experts have also noted host nations for 'Palestinian refugees' were obligated to grant the now multi-generational 'refugees' residing in their nations citizenship decades ago, but Arab nations have refused to meet those obligations as a means of maintaining diplomatic leverage in their war with Israel. In Cairo, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan told a meeting of Arab League foreign ministers that the recognition of a PA state was "not an option but an obligation." Erdogan also condemned Israeli policies in his address to a meeting of the Arab League in Cairo on Tuesday. The Turkish prime minister was visiting Egypt at the start of a North African tour aimed at cementing Turkey's standing in the region following the "Arab Spring" uprisings. HTTP://WWW.ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM/
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FATHER OF THE BRIDE Rabbi: Religious Cadets ARRESTED ON TEMPLE MOUNT Unfairly Ejected from Course A JEWISH MAN ACCOMPANYING HIS DAUGHTER TO THE TEMPLE MOUNT ON HER WEDDING DAY WAS ARRESTED FOR PICKING UP DUST BY MAAYANA MISKIN
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______________________ “Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick accused police of ‘doing everything to make life difficult for Jews who ascend the Mount.’” ______________________ when Shlomo picked up a small quantity of dust, three police officers immediately arrested him and accused him of carrying out a religiously significant act - which when done by a Jew, is considered to have “potential to disturb the peace,” and is thus forbidden. Shlomo was detained for three hours
BY DAVID LEV Four members of an exclusive IDF cadets' course have been expelled from the course because they refused to be part of an audience where a group of women were singing. That the cadets were observing a principle of Jewish law and that the IDF has displayed understanding on the sensitivity of the subject in the past makes the incident all the more shocking, says Rabbi Haim Druckman, head of the Or Etzion Yeshiva and Director of the Bnei Akiva Yeshivot in Israel.
A Jewish man who accompanied his daughter to the Temple Mount on the morning of her wedding day was arrested and detained for three hours. His crime – putting a pinch of dust in a matchbox as a keepsake. he incident took place on Monday, when Shlomo Neeman took his daughter Rivka to the Temple Mount. Shlomo is a senior employee with the Jewish Agency who lives in Carmei Tzur; Rivka, his oldest daughter, was just hours before her wedding. The two were approved by police to ascend the mount, which according to Jewish tradition is the holiest site on earth. However,
FOUR IDF SOLDIERS WERE THROWN OUT OF AN EXCLUSIVE CADET COURSE OVER A POINT OF JEWISH LAW - UNFAIRLY, SAYS RABBI HAIM DRUCKMAN
At least six women have been arrested on their wedding day over the past two years for allegedly moving their lips in prayer while visiting the [Temple Mount], he added. while his daughter waited. He was ultimately released with a warning that he is barred indefinitely from accessing the Temple Mount. He has visited the Temple Mount regularly for more than 20 years. Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick accused police of behaving like “bullies” at the holy site, and of “doing everything to make life difficult for Jews who ascend the Mount.” At least six women have been arrested on their wedding day over the past two years for allegedly moving their lips in prayer while visiting the holy site, he added. Monday’s incident followed a police promise to provide Jews with greater access to the site after protests over widespread anti-Jewish discrimination. WWW.ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM
he whole thing is unbelievable, expelling top members of the course because they did not want to hear a woman singing,” says Rabbi Druckman. “The event in question was not a ceremony for Independence Day or Holocaust Day, where it could be argued that a musical component would be in place. The event was a discussion on the lessons learned from Operating Cast Lead (the 2008 IDF operation in Gaza). What place does singing – by a man or woman – have in such an event?”
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______________________ “There are no orders in the army to listen to music, what if the soldier doesn't like music? You can be a great commander without liking music.” ______________________ The four cadets were members of a group of nine that left the event on Monday night when a group of female singers got up to sing. According to Jewish law, men are not supposed to be present at live singing performances by individual women, in order not to dwell on sexual thoughts. While not widely observed in the secular world or even among many modern Orthodox Jews, many yeshiva students and Orthodox Israelis observe this principle as part of their efforts to achieve a higher level of closeness with G-d
and the Torah; the nine cadets that left the room are graduates of post-high school institutions of rabbinic Jewish study, and take issues of Jewish law very seriously. When they left the room, the commander of their unit went out of the room as well and demanded that they return to the performance. The cadets said that they were acting out of religious principles and that the practice was common, but the commander refused to accept their arguments, and continued to demand that they return to the performance – and if they continued to refuse, he charged, they would be brought up on charges. Meanwhile, the performance ended, and the soldiers returned to their seats. On Tuesday, the matter was discussed by top IDF commanders and members of the IDF Chief Rabbinate, and it was decided that the cadets would be given an opportunity to apologize for leaving the performance. Five of the cadets took the deal, but the other four refused, saying they had nothing to apologize for – and on Wednesday, they were booted out of the course. Two of the cadets are members of the Nachal Hareidi unit, and one is the son of a prominent hareidi religious rabbi. Rabbi Druckman said that, Jewish law aside, the idea of throwing a soldier out of a course for refusing to listen to music was ridiculous. “There are no orders in the army to listen to music, what if the soldier doesn't like music? You can be a great commander without liking music.” He added that the unit commander who pursued the matter was “someone with a silly opinion. I would not rely on his judgment as a commander. They asked to be excused from the event and were refused. I am waiting for someone to explain to me what connection music has to Operation Cast Lead.”
Chabad Youth Check Mezuzah, Find Cross
CHABAD YOUTH CHECK ISRAEL’S MEZUZAHS, FIND ONLY 40 PERCENT KOSHER. ONE SCROLL WAS COVERED IN CHRISTIAN IMAGERY BY MAAYANA MISKIN The Chabad Chassidic movement is helping Israelis prepare for the New Year by offering to check mezuzahs, the scrolls with select Torah passages that are traditionally attached to the doorposts of a Jewish home. oung Chabad men told Channel 2 that they found an extreme case of a mezuzah not suitable for use this year. The scroll was found to contain the usual verse – but with Christian crosses drawn on various parts of the scroll, including on the name of G-d. “You need to be ‘more pious than the Pope’ to open a mezuzah, draw crosses on it, and return it to its place,” one said. The family that owned the mezuzah was completely unaware of the issue, he explained. Overall, the Chabad volunteers have found that just 40 percent of the mezuzahs they check are “kosher,” suitable for use. In 11 percent of cases, mezuzah covers are found not to contain a scroll.
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G7 Nations Pledge $38 Billion World Leaders Condemn Attack to Arab Nations on Israeli Embassy in Cairo Israel: Peace Treaty Remains Intact
International financial institutions have promised $38 billion more to four Arab countries trying to transition to democracy, nearly doubling a previous pledge. rench Finance Minister Francois Baroin announced the pledge Saturday at the second day of talks involving finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of Seven nations, plus Russia, in Marseille, France. He said the $38 billion will be made available to Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco and Jordan from 2011 to 2013. The pledge compares with $20 billion announced at a meeting of G7 nations, plus Russia, in May. Separately, the International Monetary Fund said it will recognize the Transitional National Council in Libya as the country's official government. IMF chief Christine Lagarde told reporters of the decision Saturday in Marseille, paving the way for the council to benefit from IMF aid. In other news in Marseille, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said he wants his deputy, Joerg Asmussen, to replace Juergen Stark on the executive board of the European Central Bank. Stark, who has been critical of the bank's bond purchases, resigned on Friday. Officials from Libya, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia are explaining to G8 nations how they plan to launch their economies and hear what help they can expect from the world's major economic powers. The Marseille discussions began one day after U.S. President Barack Obama addressed a joint session of Congress in
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French Finance Minister Francois Baroin: the $38 billion will be made available to Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco and Jordan from 2011 to 2013. Washington and proposed a $447-billion plan to ease U.S. unemployment, which stands at around 9 percent, and revive the economy. Since Mr. Obama took office in 2009, Republicans in Congress have rejected almost all of his economic proposals, objecting to increased spending and deficits. Elsewhere, there are reports that Greece is about to default on its sovereign debt. Greek officials have denied them as speculation intended to hurt the euro. Last year, Greece received a $159-billion bailout from the IMF and European Union. VOANEWS.COM
IAEA Chief ‘Concerned’ About Iraninan Warhead Experiments The head of the U.N. nuclear agency says he is "increasingly concerned" about new intelligence on Iran's controversial nuclear program. nternational Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano said Monday, at the start of a five-day board meeting, that the agency is worried about Tehran's possible warhead experiments. He added that while Iran had shown "greater transparency" than usual, it was not providing the U.N. agency with the "necessary cooperation" on nuclear matters. The U.N. Security Council has imposed four sets of sanctions on Tehran for its uranium enrichment activities and lack of cooperation with international inspectors. Iran says its nuclear program is devoted only to the generation of energy. For the past nine years, Tehran has failed to provide the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency with the requested guarantees that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Iran on Monday marked the delayed launch of its Bushehr nuclear power station the first in the country. Iranian energy officials and their Russians counterparts attended the ceremony. The plant had missed its late August start-up date due to delays Iranian lawmakers blame on the plant's Russian builders. Last week, Iranian officials said the Bushehr plant had been connected to the national electricity grid with a power of about 60 megawatts. The IAEA's 35-member board is expected to approve steps to boost global nuclear safety standards during this week's meeting in Vienna, although some diplomats reportedly fear the proposed regulations may be watered down. The European Union has also ordered so-called stress tests for all the region's nuclear reactors.
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International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano is worried about Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Amano gave an update on the Fukushima disaster in Japan, saying the Japanese reactors are "essentially stable," six months after the tsunami-caused breakdown. The IAEA board is also discussing possible nuclear proliferation activities by Syria and North Korea. On Syria, Amano said the country had offered to cooperate with U.N. nuclear inspectors. He said a meeting on the issue was proposed for October. Earlier this year the IAEA concluded that it was "very likely" that Syria's Dair Alzour complex was intended to be an undeclared nuclear reactor. Israel bombed the site to rubble in 2007.
Burning an Israeli flag outside the embassy in May 2011. World leaders roundly condemned Friday’s attack on the Israeli embassy in Cairo. n anti-Israel mob entered the building late in the day when only half a dozen guards were on duty inside. The guards were eventually rescued by Egyptian forces. All of the embassy staff and their families are now safely home in Israel, apart from one official who is dealing with vital issues in Cairo. “Israel will continue to honor its peace treaty with Egypt,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a news conference on Saturday night. The incident ended in the best possible way for all the Israeli Embassy staff, he said. He also praised the Egyptian commandoes who “prevented a disaster.” “President (Barack Obama) expressed his great concern about the situation at the Embassy, and the security of the Israelis serving there. He reviewed the steps that the U.S. is taking at all levels to help resolve the situation without further violence, and to call on the Government of Egypt to honor its international obligations to safeguard the security of the Israeli Embassy,” read a statement from the White House on a call from Obama to Netanyahu. Other leaders also denounced the actions of the Egyptian mob. “I strongly condemn the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo. We have urged the Egyptian authorities to meet their responsi-
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______________________ Benjamin Netanyahu: “Israel will continue to honor its peace treaty with Egypt.” ______________________ have reassured us that they take these very seriously,” United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron said on Saturday. “The Egyptian authorities have previously said that they will uphold Egypt’s international agreements including its peace treaty with Israel. We welcome this and look to Egypt to honour this commitment. We urge both countries to work together to resolve current tensions and enhance regional stability,” he added. The embassy offices were reportedly ransacked by the horde with confidential papers among those strewn on the floor. Egypt has promised to try those involved in the break in. One Egyptian report suggested several Egyptian government ministers including the premier were considering resigning as a result of the breach. The Israel Project reaches out to Egyptians and others in the Arab World in its People-to-People Peace Program. The organization’s Facebook page in Arabic has received more than 15-million page views – over than half of them from Egypt.
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NATIONAL
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Cheney: Israel Will Bomb Iran Reactor if Need Be FORMER U.S. VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY SAYS ISRAEL HAS THE WILL TO ACT IF IT CONCLUDES IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM POSES AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT officials confirmed the nature of the al-Kibar site when they reported, "significant natural uranium particles of anthropogenic origin." According to the IAEA, "Imagery taken prior to and immediately after the bombing indicates that the destroyed box-shaped building may have had underground levels. Its containment structure appears to have been similar in dimension and layout to that required for a biological shield for nuclear reactors, and the overall size of the building was sufficient to house the equipment needed for a nuclear reactor of the type alleged." U.S. intelligence officials noted the Syrian site was an approximate copy of the unique North Korean nuclear site at Yongbyon at the time, saying they "measured the footprint of the Yongbyon reactor building and compared it to that of the suspected reactor building in Syria and found the two footprints were approximately the same."
BY GAVRIEL QUEENANN Former U.S. vice president Dick Cheney said Monday that Israel is likely to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities if it proves necessary in order to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. think Iran represents an existential threat, and (Israel) will do whatever they have to do to guarantee their survival and their security,” Cheney told Newsmax. Asked whether he based his prediction on a specific source, Cheney said he cannot attribute it to any one Israeli source, and "wouldn’t want to do that.” However, the former vice president noted
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Former vice-president Cheney: “I still worry more than anything else really about the possibility of a group of terrorists acquiring really deadly capabilities.” Republic's 1000-megawatt Bushehr reactor in southern Iran with celebrations and fanfare.
Similar Situation In his recently released autobiography, "In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir," Cheney mentions another state with nuclear ambitions – Syria. In an interview with The New York Times last month, Cheney claimed President George W. Bush rejected his advice in 2007
to bomb a suspected nuclear reactor site at al-Kibar in Syria, and that he was "a lone voice" for military action against the country. According to Cheney, other advisers were reluctant because of "the bad intelligence we had received about Iraq's stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction" before the 2003 invasion of that country. Ultimately, it was Israel who bombed the Dair Alzour complex at al-Kibar on 6 September 2007. The following year International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
A Viable Threat In his interview with Newsmax, the former vice president referred to the 10th year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, saying “I still worry more than anything else really about the possibility of a group of terrorists acquiring really deadly capabilities.” “When we got hit on 9/11 there were 19 guys armed with airline tickets and box cutters. The next time around I worry they may have a nuclear device or biological agent of some kind and would be in a position to inflict far greater damage and loss of lives than anything we experienced on 9/11. I think that’s still a very real threat.” ISRAELNATIONALNEWS.COM
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OVER 500 ATTEND 9/11 FREEDOM RALLY NEAR GROUND ZERO BY FERN SIDMAN
______________________ “We must show the jihadists we are unbowed in the defense of freedom.” ______________________
On the afternoon of September 11th, over 500 people gathered at Park Place and West Broadway in lower Manhattan to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that left close to 3,000 Americans dead. he gathering, named the 9/11 Freedom rally, was organized by the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), a human rights organization headed by author and activist Pamela Geller, who achieved notoriety for spearheading the campaign against the construction of a mosque at Ground Zero. The rally featured members of the clergy, New York City firefighters and police, 9/11 first responders, and 9/11 family members who were barred and/or not invited to the official ceremonies that took place earlier in the day. The decision to exclude religious leaders,
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Best-selling author Robert Spencer and popular blogger Pamela Geller at the Freedom Rally. Spencer is Director of Jihad Watch (a program of the David Horowitz Freedom Center), and Geller writes the prominent conservative blog Atlas Shrugs.
Helen Freedman, Executive Director of Americans For a Safe Israel. rescue workers, police officers and other key first responders as program participants was defended by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who claimed space and security
issues, saying, "We just don’t have room for them.” In a tone of defiance AFDI Executive Director Pamela Geller declared, "While White House guidelines forbid official 9/11 ceremonies from mentioning who attacked the U.S. on that day or why, our 9/11 Freedom Rally features more honest speakers. We are here today to honor our war dead and stand for freedom against the deception and lies being used to subdue us. We must show the jihadists we are unbowed in the defense of freedom." Joined by Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch, Ms. Geller introduced such speakers as George Demos, New York Congressional candidate; Anders Gravers of Stop Islamization of Europe (SIOE); Sudanese ex-slave and freedom fighter Simon Deng; war hero and North Carolina Congressional candidate Ilario Pantano; popular radio host Joyce Kaufman; and Helen Freedman, Executive Director of Americans For a Safe Israel (AFSI), among many others. Speaking on behalf of the 9/11 family
Hundreds gathered at Park Place and West Broadway in lower Manhattan for the September 11 Freedom Rally.
members were Rosaleen Tallon, sister of hero firefighter and reservist in the United States Marine Corps, Sean Tallon, who was killed in the 9/11 attacks; Nelly Braginskaya, who lost her son Alex; Sally Regenhard,
mother of hero firefighter Christian Regenhard and an American activist who has become one of the leading voices for the families of the victims of September 11; Maureen and Al Santora, who lost their hero firefighter son on 9/11; and Alan DeVona, 911 first responder. Reflecting on political realities that have been engendered over the last 10 years and taking aim at the current administration in Washington for its directives to whitewash the true motives of the 9/11 attackers, Helen Freedman of Americans for a Safe Israel said, "The Obama leadership today would still like us to be asleep. We are lulled with the myths of mindless multi-culturalism. Interfaith dialogues are encouraged to promote inter-denominational understanding. In today’s modern world, there has been no lack of understanding amongst Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and so forth. What the Obama world is promoting is engagement and understanding of Islam as a peaceful religion, deserving of having its mosques built throughout the United States, its chaplains preaching in our prisons, and everyone respecting the sanctity of the Koran, while all along the war is being waged under our noses."
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WAR ON TERROR
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WAR ON TERROR TERROR’S EVOLVING THREAT: THE AL-QAEDA NETWORK IN 2011 In addition to shock and grief, fear gripped Americans in the hours and days after the World Trade Center and Pentagon were attacked by al-Qaeda terrorists in hijacked airliners. The next attack seemed imminent and of even more horrifying magnitude. en years later, American officials can barely contain their confidence that a sustained program of drone attacks, arrests and the May 2 killing of Osama bin Laden may have knocked al-Qaeda down for the count. "We can take great pride that since 9/11 we have achieved very significant success in going after al-Qaeda, in going after alQaeda's leadership," Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday after visiting the new 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero. Some of that enthusiasm has been checked with reports of a credible, but unconfirmed plot involving three suspects hoping to set off bombs in Washington or New York on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. But last weekend's arrest in Pakistan of top operative Younis al Mauritani, as he reportedly plotted attacks on American economic interests, including oil pipelines, is considered to be yet another major blow to the terrorist organization. Days earlier, a drone strike killed the latest in a series of No. 2 al-Qaeda leaders. Before reports of the new plot surfaced, White House talking points advised govern-
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Army Pfc. Naser Abdo, who had a copy of bomb-making instructions from al-Qaeda's magazine, Inspire, told police that "he intended to conduct an attack against Killeen and Ft. Hood." ment officials to "minimize references to AlQaeda" in comments surrounding the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Weakened militarily and ignored in the mostly peaceful Arab Spring revolutions, the organization, they say, is becoming irrelevant. That's not just politicians bantering. Concern over a new potential plot
notwithstanding, Bin Laden's death, and additional gains made since, offers "the prospect of a strategic defeat, if you will, a strategic dismantling, of al-Qa'ida," Gen. David Petraeus said in July, when he was head of American forces in Afghanistan. "If they're worrying about their security ... they're going to have less time to plot and plan," White House terrorism advisor John Brennan said earlier this month. "They're going to be constantly looking over their shoulder or up in the air or wherever, and it really has disrupted their operational cadence and ability to carry out attacks." Sadly, al-Qaeda's murderous ideology remains alive and well, inspiring a series of "lone wolf" jihadists who to carry out seek mass killings on their own, and through a growing number of al-Qaeda offshoots, or franchises. "We have definitely weakened AlQaeda," U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., told CNN last weekend. "But I think it's very important for us to understand that the enemy that we face in this war on terrorism is not a particular group, Al-Qaeda. It is an ideology, a violent ideology of what I call Islamist extremism," said Lieberman. "And it appears in a lot of different names, in a lot of different places, and sometimes through lone wolves here in the United States. And that's why, unfortunately, this particular unconventional war is going to go on for a while." Thus far, aggressive steps by law enforcement officials have interdicted budding terrorist plots, largely through the use of sting operations. Though Islamist organizations and others cry entrapment, the sting approach has stopped a number of people willing to push the button to detonate explosives in hopes of creating mass casualties. Many have admitted their guilt. The United States has seen a spate of potential lone wolf attacks, many influenced by al-Qaeda propaganda, starting in 2009. Some were thwarted by law enforcement sting operations, while others were uncomfortably close to killing innocent Americans. Two of those plots claimed American lives. Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan
shot and killed 13 people at Ft. Hood, Tex. on Nov. 5, 2009. Hasan had exchanged emails with a radical al-Qaeda cleric named Anwar al-Awlaki. Awlaki, born in New Mexico, is an example of an American who adopted radical Islamist ideology. Four months earlier, Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhmmad, a convert to Islam, opened fire on a Little Rock Army recruiting office, killing a private and wounding a second. He was sentenced to life in prison in July after pleading guilty in the case. Muhammad spent time in Yemen and claimed to be a part of al-Qaeda's franchise there, writing that he committed a "jihadi attack on infidel forces." Evidence showed he also scouted other targets for attack, including a child care center, a Baptist church and Jewish organizations. He even shot at what he thought was the home of a Nashville rabbi. He told police that he was angry at American soldiers, just as he would be at "anyone who was doing this to our religion." Almost two years later, Army Pfc. Naser Abdo was arrested in Killeen, Tex. and charged with possessing an unregistered weapon. Abdo, who had a copy of bombmaking instructions from al-Qaeda's magazine, Inspire, told police that "he intended to conduct an attack against Killeen and Ft. Hood." In May 2010, Pakistani American Faisal Shahzad left an explosives-filled Nissan Pathfinder in Times Square and attempted to detonate it remotely. His attempt failed, and a bystander reported the smoking car to the police. The FBI estimated that the bomb, had it detonated properly, could have killed thousands. The al-Qaeda-linked Pakistani Taliban was later confirmed to have underwritten the plot. Last fall, sting operations revealed lone wolves were willing and ready to detonate explosives at a military recruiting center in Maryland, near the D.C. Metrorail and at a tree-lighting ceremony in Portland, Ore. Attacks like those both plotted and carried out on Fort Hood underscore Lieberman's remarks that the war on terrorism is a war on a violent "ideology" that can inspire lone actors. But a failed attack on Christmas Day 2009 demonstrated that al-Qaeda still has the ability to orchestrate, not just inspire, attacks. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab attempted to detonate a bomb in a plot designed by the Yemeni-based al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) aboard a Detroit airliner. The attack demonstrated what a U.S. government report would later conclude. The 2010 State Department Country Reports on Terrorism found that al-Qaeda's core in Pakistan has become weaker, while al-Qaeda's franchises, especially AQAP, have grown stronger. Al-Qaeda "remained the preeminent terrorist threat to the United States in 2010," said the report. The group "developed stronger relationships with its affiliates in the Middle East, North Africa‌" AQAP was also behind a 2010 plot targeting cargo flights headed from Yemen to the United States. REPORT BY IPT NEWS, WWW.INVESTIGATIVEPROJECT.ORG.
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New Tech Lets Turkish Planes JEWISH GROUPS SEND 300 MORE NCSY BENCHERS TO KUWAIT, Label Israel Enemy AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ AND KOREA
Turkey is replacing a system that prevented its warplanes, ships and submarines from targeting Israeli craft
The Orthodox Union, which fulfilled a request of military chaplains to provide 300 NCSY Benchers to Jewish troops in Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq and Korea for the High Holy Days last year, is now sending 300 more via koshertroops.com, an organization dedicated to sending kosher food and holiday gift baskets to the armed forces. Koshertroops conveyed last year’s request as well. ver one and a half million copies of The NCSY Bencher have been distributed since its first printing in 1982, making it one of the best-selling Judaica publications of all time. The iconic OU/NCSY publication contains all the mealtime blessings, prayers and songs recited every day, on Shabbat and on Jewish holidays, as well as the blessings after a meal and a wide range of songs. It is an immensely popular choice for use at weddings, bar/bat mitzvah and other celebrations. NCSY is the international youth movement of the Orthodox Union. According to Ava Hamburger of Monsey,
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Turkish F-16 Jet. BY MAAYANA MISKIN
he new system, developed in Turkey, will allow the Turkish military to decide which targets to label as friend-
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s regime. The system was declared ready just days after Erdogan suspended defense trade with Israel and termed Israel a “spoiled child.” Among the planned deals canceled by Erdogan’s boycott of trade with the Israeli government may be a $141 million upgrade of Turkey’s F-16 fighter jets. The jets are to be one of the craft released from the automatic definition of Israel as friendly. Erdogan arrived Monday in Cairo, where he is working to establish ties with the provisional military regime. He was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd chanting, “Allahu Akbar!” and “Egypt, Turkey, one fist!”
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In yet another sign of the deterioration in Israel-Turkish ties, Turkey’s Star Gazete reported Tuesday that the military is installing new technology that will allow warplanes and ships to target Israeli vessels. Previously, Turkish planes, ships and submarines used American technology, which automatically classified Israeli equipment as “friendly.”
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13 Hamas Terrorist Cells Uncovered in Judea and Samaria Over the past six months, the Israel Security Agency, in cooperation with the IDF and Israeli Police, has uncovered 13 Hamas terrorist cells in Judea and Samaria.
were involved in recruiting prisoners towards the end of their sentences, organizing them into terrorist cells and providing training and instructions to conduct attacks. The Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center noted that these revela-
ozens of Hamas operatives have been arrested in recent months and terrorist cells have been broken up during various stages of preparations to carry out attacks. Questioning of detained terrorists has revealed that they were ordered to conduct kidnapping operations for the purpose of bargaining for the release of prisoners. Some of the terrorist cells were planning large-scale attacks. One attack was carried out. In March 2011, a terrorist cell based in Hebron planted an explosive device at a bus stop next to the International Convention Center in Jerusalem. The explosion killed one person and wounded dozens of others. A number of other attacks were thwarted by Israeli security forces before they were carried out. Questioning of detainees has also revealed the involvement of terrorist leaders and operatives abroad and in Israeli prisons in terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria, including the transfer of weaponry and money. It has become clear that terrorist cells received guidance from Hamas leadership in Syria and the Gaza Strip, in terms of logistical and financial assistance. Hamas leadership in Gaza planned to smuggle weapons to Judea and Samaria via the Sinai Peninsula. Terrorists were also aided by Hamas operatives imprisoned in Israeli jails, who
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tions show intensive efforts by Hamas to rehabilitate its military infrastructure in Judea and Samaria, for the purpose of carrying out attacks against Israel, relying heavily on prisoners in Israeli jails, most of whom were Hamas operatives in the past. The revelations indicate Hamas' high level of motivation to carry out attacks in Judea and Samaria, particularly kidnapping operations, as well as Hamas' high level of readiness to carry out such attacks. The Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center report noted that Hamas' motivation to carry out attacks has increased leading up to the Palestinian Authority's planned steps to seek recognition of statehood at the United Nations. REPORT BY IDF NEWS SERVICE, WWW.IDF.IL.
Jewish U.S. Servicemen: “Now we can start singing zemiros again on Friday nights at the chapel.” NY, co-founder of Koshertroops with Sara Fuerst, also of Monsey, the Benchers “were mainly included in our Rosh Hashana packages. The rest are sent in the Shabbat packages to individual soldiers with challah, grape juice, kiddush cup, candles and other goodies. We will use your next donation in the same way.” “On behalf of the Jewish military personnel of Korea,” Chaplain Shlomo Shulman wrote to Koshertroops: The NCSY Benchers look great! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You don't want to know what we've been using. These are fantastic; the NCSY version is the best. Now we can start singing zemiros again on Friday nights at the chapel.” David Olivestone, Senior Communications Officer of the OU, who edited and translated the NCSY Bencher, said, “It’s a great privilege for us at the OU and NCSY to be able to help our troops celebrate Shabbat and yom tov, and to bolster their observance of Judaism in this way.”
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POLITICS
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Destruction of Israel Reps. Michael Grimm, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Promote Reform, “Would Not be a Tragedy” Accountability at U.N. Says New Israel Fund Leader
Congressman Michael G. Grimm (RNY) joined Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and other members of Congress on Tuesday in a press conference in support of H.R. 2829, the United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act, which places conditions on U.S. funding to the United Nations (UN) in order to reform it.
t a time when American families are struggling to put food on the table, we cannot continue to blindly waste taxpayer dollars funding the UN’s ineffective and misguided programs,” said Grimm. “Last year, the U.S. sent $7.7 billion to the UN, which continues to push an antiIsrael agenda and puts human rights violators like Iran and Cuba in positions of power. Americans should not have to foot the bill for these programs. This legislation eliminates the ‘no strings attached’ policies of the past and brings accountability to the funding structure by letting the U.S. fund the programs it deems effective. In doing so it allows the U.S. to support programs that work, and provides an incentive for other programs to improve.” The legislation would fundamentally change the way the U.S. and other member states fund the UN. Currently, most UN activities are paid for through a general budget, funded through mandatory contributions from UN member states. However, some organizations, including UNICEF and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, are separately funded through voluntary contributions. The legislation makes all funding on a voluntary basis (rather than the current assessed basis), allowing the U.S. and other member states to choose what they fund at the UN, and what they do not. The legislation also prohibits U.S. contri-
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has renewed its calls for American Jews to reconsider their support for the so-called New Israel Fund (NIF), following stunning revelations that the NIF Associate Director in Israel, Hedva Radovanitz, said that “she believed that in 100 years Israel would be majority Arab and that the disappearance of a Jewish state would not be the tragedy that Israelis fear since it would become more democratic.”
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he admission came in one of several U.S. diplomatic cables summarizing discussions at meetings between U.S. officials and leaders of NIF, B’Tselem, and the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), published by Wikileaks. (The late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin once described ACRI as the Organization for the Rights of Hamas Terrorists). Radovanitz, who manages grants to 350, often fiercely anti-Israel NGOs, totaling about $18 million, also noted the “disappearance of the political left wing” in Israel. She said that ACRI membership had dropped from 5,000 when she had headed ACRI’s Tel Aviv office, to a mere 800 today.
T Congressman Michael G. Grimm attended a press conference in support of the United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act butions to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Goldstone Report, and the Durban process, and would cut off contributions to any UN entity which upgrades the status of the Palestinian mission to the UN. “I find it disgraceful that the Palestinian Authority is pushing for UN recognition as a state in an attempt to bypass direct talks with Israel, and while refusing to recognize Israel’s right to exist,” said Grimm. “I believe the U.S. has a duty to stand with Israel in opposition to this maneuver and this legislation allows us to do so.” H.R. 2829 currently has 74 cosponsors and Rep. Grimm is an original cosponsor. Rep. Grimm is a co-chair of the House Republican Israel Caucus and chairman of the Republican Policy Committee’s Task Force on Foreign Policy.
BDS “as a strategy or tactic … we will not reduce or eliminate our funding for grantees that differ with us on a tactical matter. NIF will … support organizations that conform to our grant requirements if their support for BDS is incidental or subsidiary to their significant programs.” ZOA National President Morton A. Klein said, “It has been clear for some time that the New Israel Fund pursues an anti-Israel, antiZionist agenda of funding and supporting numerous organizations that are working hard to demonize Israel in the international arena and also working diligently within Israel to hamper Israel’s ability to defend its citizens and even to maintain itself as a Jewish state. Now, we have it straight from the horse’s mouth that NIF leaders are not only comfortable with Israel as a Jewish state disappearing, but in fact would welcome this
The leaked cables also reveal the following:
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• Leaders of these anti-Israel NGOs told U.S. officials the Israeli legal system is incapable of investigating claims against the Israeli government and military, despite Israel’s judiciary being among the world’s most independent. • Limor Yehuda of ACRI argued that military police investigations could not resolve the main issues of how Israel conducted the operation Cast Lead in Gaza in 2008-9 and that “she believed only international pressure could influence the GOI [Government of Israel] to create an independent investigation that could hold senior leadership accountable for alleged violations.” • Jessica Montell, the head of B’Tselem, said she wanted the senior Israeli leadership to be shackled by world opinion in all military decisions, including the Military Advocate General. “Her aim, she said, was to make Israel weigh world opinion and consider whether it could ‘afford another operation like [Operation cast Lead].’ • Montel estimated her 9 million NIS ($2.4 million) budget is 95% funded from abroad, mostly from European countries. (Noah Pollak, ‘Wikileaks Bombshell: New Israel Fund Official Endorses End of Jewish State, Commentary, September 6, 2011). The NIF for years has held itself out to be a liberal, pro-Israeli group, righteously promoting the building up of civil society and aiding minorities in Israel, is a leading promoter of organizations that advocate boycotting, divesting from, and imposing sanctions upon, Israel (BDS). Last year, NIF even admitted on its website that, while it opposes
development as a positive outcome. “It is clear from the leaked cable that the NIF’s associate director is falsely stating Israel is not genuinely democratic. This is of course nonsense. Israeli Arabs not only enjoy more rights than Arabs in neighboring countries, but enjoy the rights of all Israeli citizens to vote, to be represented in the Knesset, to belong to trade unions, to form political parties and to attend universities like other Israeli citizens. Twelve Arabs sit in the Knesset, an Arab judge sits on the country’s Supreme Court, numerous Arab judges sit on lower courts, there have been Arab government ministers, the current Knesset Deputy Speaker is an Arab MK and Arabs have represented Israel abroad as diplomats. “NIF misleads many sincere, liberal supporters of Israel into thinking that, in supporting NIF, they are supporting Israel, but this isn’t true. If NIF were honestly a proIsrael organization, it would exclude groups that seek to boycott, divest from or promote imposing sanctions upon, Israel. Above all, its leadership would be dedicated to Israel’s well-being, not its eventual non-being. The NIF, just like J Street, wants to tell the Jewish world that they are pro-Israel when their policies and actions show they are not. “American Jews need to be aware of the actual causes that the NIF have been lavishly funding for years. The ZOA renews its call for American Jews who have made contributions to NIF to reconsider their support in light of the latest stunning revelations surrounding NIF and some of its egregious grantees.”
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REAL ESTATE
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SKY-HIGH LIVING FOR SKY-HIGH PRICES
Carnegie 57 as seen from Central Park Central Park and its surroundings “for the BY JV STAFF No bricks have been laid but two penthouses atop a luxury building next to Carnegie Hall are already being shopped around by the city’s biggest brokers. The price: a cool $98.5 million. Each. Gary Barnett, president of Extell Development Company, expects the price tags to jump 25 to 50 percent after the building is completed. ormerly known as Carnegie 57, the building is located at 157 West 57th St. It will now be called ONE57. James Gardner of the Real Deal Online calls the tower a “goliath.” Designed by Christian de Portzamparc , it is a thing of “pharaonic immensity” that will be, at 90 stories, the tallest residential tower in the city, topping the current leader, 8 Spruce Street (76 stories). Even half-finished, it gives off an air of consequence. The ONE57 website proclaims, “not only do you live at the center of the universe, you overlook it.” The website also provides stunning aerial images of
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purpose of presenting prospective purchasers with possible views from certain Units within the Building when complete.” The penthouses, which have not yet been built, are the most expensive preconstruction condos ever, according to real estate sources. The condo on the 90th floor will be 10,932 square feet, while the one on the 75th floor will be 13,554 square feet, according to Jennifer Gould Keil of the New York Post. The building itself will contain 135 residential units, designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, and will rise above a 210-room Park Hyatt Hotel. Exclusive services for residents will be provided by the Park Hyatt. Construction is not scheduled to be completed for two years; the building is not yet visible from the park or the Upper East or West sides. When it is, the skyline looking towards Central Park will inevitably be changed. Either this behemoth will stand out as the exception, or its height will spur developers to build higher, as Rockefeller Center’s GE Building did in the early 1930’s.
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Talpiot Mizrach: A Revitalized Community BY GEDALIAH BORVICK Talpiot Mizrach (East Talpiot) was originally –and is still today – referred to as Armon Hanatziv, which literally means “the Commissioner’s Palace.” It was named after the British High Commissioner's compound built in 1930 in this neighborhood. Officially established and annexed to Israel in 1973, Talpiot Mizrach is nestled in southeastern Jerusalem, within walking distance and of Arnona and Baka to the east, and a forty minute walk north to the Kotel. he neighborhood, which is 2.5 miles from the city center, is built on two slopes facing one of the valleys leading to Nahal Dragot which flows east into the Dead Sea, and many of its homes offer beautiful views of the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. Tourists and residents alike enjoy Talpiot Mizrach’s famous Haas, Sherover, and Goldman Promenades which overlook most of Jerusalem and offer spectacular panoramic views of the Old City, “new Jerusalem,” and Midbar Yehudah. The Peace Forest is another tourist attraction, as are a number of archaeological sites, including a sophisticated ancient aqueduct that brought water to the Temple Mount from “Solomon’s Pools” near Bethlehem. It was from this neighborhood that the Jerusalem Brigade set out to retake the Old City in the Six Day War. Originally separated by orchards from Arnona (also known as Arnona Hatzeirah) to the west, since 2000 the fields have been sold off to developers, and there is now con-
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In recent years Talpiot Mizrach became an aging community, only now being revitalized due to its location and low prices. Its population has grown to over 17,000 residents and is slated to expand to 20,000. tiguous housing between Talpiot Mizrach and Arnona. Armon Hanatziv is bounded on the east by villages populated by workingclass Arabs. With most of its original population settling in the neighborhood after the Six Day War, in recent years Talpiot Mizrach became an aging community, only now
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being revitalized due to its location and low prices. Its population has grown to over 17,000 residents and is slated to expand to 20,000. Many young families – including native Israelis, English speakers and French olim – have moved in. The neighborhood is mostly secular but the percentage of religious resi-
dents is now over 20% and rising. There are fifteen shuls in the community, including a Young Israel, and approximately 20% of the residents are native English speakers. Talpiot Mizrach has local shops and is only ten minutes from bustling Talpiot, which is chock full of retail malls, stores and other commercial establishments. The community has bus lines connecting it to the rest of Jerusalem. The light rail, which only recently began operations, has future plans to add a line to service this community. We believe that Talpiot Mizrach presents a long-term financial opportunity, as it is one of the last attractively priced neighborhoods in Jerusalem. Whereas 1,600,000 NIS (under $450,000) can buy you a 1-bedroom apartment in Rechavia, 1,600,000 NIS can get you a three to four bedroom unit in an older building or a 2-bedroom luxury apartment in one of the new developments in Talpiot Mizrach. While currently still in “development mode,” we expect that within five years Armon Hanatziv will be considered “mature” and its pricing will rise accordingly, as recently witnessed in neighboring Arnona. For buyers on a budget who want to purchase an apartment in Jerusalem, this community is an excellent option. “My Israel Home” is a real estate agency focused on helping people from abroad buy and sell homes in Israel. To read previous articles, please visit Gedaliah Borvick’s blog at www.myisraelhome.com. Gedaliah will be running complimentary workshops in Jerusalem’s Prima Kings Hotel on Chol Hamoed Sukkos, Sunday October 16th at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. For more information, you may contact him at gborvick@myisraelhome.com.
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September 16, 2011
‘HAREDI MAFIA’ TERRORIZING LOCAL BUSINESSES IN MEAH SHEARIM BY TOVA KRAUSZ
refuse to remove high-heeled shoes from their selection. Most businesses along Meah She’arim Street display a laminated sign on their doorways requesting that only modestly dressed customers enter their stores, one of the demands by the Sikrikim. Others, such as the Feldheim Superstore, a large establishment near Or Hachaim that also has large English-language signs outside and many English books, said it negotiated an agreement with a member of the Sikrikim soon
According to extensive coverage by failedmessiah.com, a highly controversial Jewish blog run by off-the-derech former Lubavitcher Shemarya Rosenberg, businesses in the ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem neighborhoods of Meah Shearim and Geulah, and in the city of Beit Shemesh, are struggling against a wave of attacks by a haredi group called the Sikrikim who are known as the "mafia" of Meah Shearim. he Jerusalem Post, the Israel Religious Action Center, and several popular Jewish blogs are also following this tale of Jew against Jew. Any visitors to the Meah Shearim area of Jerusalem are warned by others as well as the large sign at the entrance to dress modestly and respect the laws upheld by the community. Those who ignore these tenets will find themselves spat upon, cursed at, and, in extreme situations, with their clothing covered in bleach. The Sikrikim take it a step further, vandalizing homes and businesses of those who fail to comply with their standards of modesty and Torah observance. The group has even developed a reputation for violence, in once instance shooting and killing a young Arab man in retaliation for stoning Jews at their holiest shrine, the Western Wall. Small in numbers but powerful, the Sikrikim take their name from the Sicarii, a Jewish faction that rebelled against the Roman occupation of ancient Judea, during
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the period A.D. 6-73. The name is derived from Latin, and roughly translates to “dagger men.” The Sikrikirn, as they are known in Hebrew, used short daggers, concealed in their clothing, to assassinate their enemies, usually using large crowds (during religious festivals, for instance) as cover. The Sicarii also terrorized Jews who openly cooperated with the Romans; their methods were said to be quite effective. According to Emile S. Siman, a writer for the Washington Report on Middle Eastern Affairs, the modern Sikrikim are “a terrorist group,” who, like their namesakes, use terror tactics and level threats against those who do not agree with their policies, whether spiritual or political. The Sikrikim an extremist splinter sect
associated with the notorious antiZionist group Neturei Karta. They are estimated to be no larger than 60100 people, but their influence and thug tactics reverberate throughout the neighborhood. Israel’s Ynet News reported on a riot that took place on Memorial Day: “As Israel collectively mourned its fallen soldiers on the eve of Memorial Day Monday, a few dozen ultra-Orthodox insulted the memory of the fallen when they rioted in Shabbat Square.” The demonstrators set garbage cans and dumpsters on fire, blocking the area to traffic. Police had to be called in to control the scene. The Sikrikim took responsibility for this and other acts of violence, including vandalizing a bookstore popular with English-speaking residents. Since the bookstore, known as Or Hachaim/Manny’s, opened in March 2010, men have smashed its windows several times, glued its locks shut, thrown tar and fish oil, and dumped bags of human excrement inside. Failedmessiah.com claims that Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger was harassed and had stones thrown at him while leaving the store last year. Why? Because the bookstore did not accede to the Sikrikim’s demands, which include putting up a sign asking customers to dress modestly, removing all English-language books, signs and advertisements, and closing its website, which is in English. All of these demands were calculated so as not to attract tourists, who are often dressed immodestly. Haredi media reported last year that Sikrikim in Beit Shemesh have targeted shoe stores in ultra- Orthodox neighborhoods that
after opening a year ago. When Or Hachaim sat down to negotiate and refused to acquiesce to demands, all of its windows were smashed on a Friday afternoon 10 minutes before Shabbat. A guard had to be hired to keep watch on the store over the weekend. There are many more examples of extreme violence, segregation, and attacks. However, not all choose to negotiate and/or accept the conditions of the Sikrikim. One writer, identifying himself as Rafi G., in an article posted by a blog called “Life in Israel” reported that the Eida has called on people to oppose and reject the Sikrikim. Moshe Gafni has spoken about the need to demonize them and not praise them, possibly not even using the word ‘Sikrikim,’ as it has a more romanticized and idealized tone to it. The Israel Religious Action Center reported on a protest that took place at Kikar Shabbat that was nothing short of a historical precedent. About 30 women, as well as a few men, marched in the haredi neighborhood, as close as possible to the Meah She’arim entrance, under heavy police guard. They were protesting gender segregation, what the organizers called “rules that discriminate against and humiliate women” which recently reached new heights when Toldot Aharon put up fences on the main street, separating women from men during the evenings on Hol Hamoed Succot. The fences were erected after the leaders of the Eda Haredit issued a decree forbidding entry to the neighborhood to any woman who did not reside there. Non-residents of the neighborhood were to be asked to disembark from the buses that crossed Meah She’arim and get back on from the side street. The group, including religious women, such as members of Kolech and city council member Rahel Azaria (Yerushalmim), decided that things had gone way too far this time. These are encouraging signs in a commu-
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EDITORIAL
The Jewish Voice
September 16, 2011
THE PEOPLE’S VOICE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EDITORIAL
Sacred Grounds for Arrest There are numerous reasons that many Americans have a special place in the hearts for Israel. Most Jews, for instance, recognize the Land of Israel as their ancestral and spiritual homeland. As such, many see the reestablishment of Jewish sovereignty over the land (despite a general disregard for Jewish Law), as the reishit tzmichat geulateinu (the “beginning of the flowering of our redemption”). Many Americans feel linked to Israel on account of its connection to a sort of Judeo-Christian heritage. nd though some of us are hesitant to employ the term on theological grounds, there is certainly no denying Christianity’s Hebraic roots. But perhaps the one aspect of modern-day Israel that makes it so easy for us Americans to identify with is its democracy. Although it is something we take for granted in most of the Western world, Israel is an oddity in the Middle East. It is distinct among all the nations of the world for being Jewish, but it is distinct among its neighbors for being free. It used to share (to some extent) a secular, democratic approach to government with Turkey, formerly its one true ally in the region. Sadly, the ascendancy of Turkey’s so-called Justice & Development Party (ironically named, since it promotes neither justice nor development), has set the nation back nearly a century in political terms—and unless another Atatürk comes along to banish the dreaded specter of Islamism whence it came, we don’t see Turkey recovering anytime soon (though this editor would be absolutely thrilled to be proven wrong). So to sum up, many Americans feel a stronger connection to Israel than other foreign countries, be it as a result of cultural, spiritual, or ideological affinity. Those first two are primarily the domain of Jews and Christians (and liberal Muslims whose reading of the Qur’an allows them to see a Jewish Israel as anything other than an affront to G-d), but that last one is open to any patriotic American. As for the question of how a Jew can long for a divinely-ordained messianic kingdom while pledging allegiance to the great democratic republic that is the United States without losing one’s sanity to cognitive dissonance, this is a subject we addressed in last week’s editorial (available for viewing at Facebook.com/JewishVoiceNY and elsewhere). So Israel is an easy country with which to identify because it is a government of the people, and it defends the rights of its citizens. And what rights are more sacred to us in America than those enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees our freedoms of speech, assembly, and religion. Anyone who would doubt that Israel safeguards free speech within its borders clearly has never spoken with an Israeli. But perhaps more impressively, Israel, despite being home to a myriad of religious factions that are often embroiled in violent conflict, is a staunch defender of everyone’s right to worship as they please …just so long as they aren’t Jewish. The Israeli government allows the ecclesiastical authorities of each faith to administer their own holy sites and shrines, while “freedom of access and worship is ensured by law” (I am quoting
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Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs here). That looks great on paper, until you realize that the Temple Mount is listed as an Islamic holy site. Interestingly, they still refer to it as the “Temple Mount” acknowledging it as the site of the original Jewish Temple, while simultaneously spurning their birthright by giving it to those whose scimitar-wielding forebears conquered the land of Israel and built a mosque atop its most important site—in this case, the Holy of Holies—as was their custom. Okay, history class is over. Israel’s bungling of religious affairs for the sake of appeasing groups hostile to it is nothing new. At least, under Israeli law, anyone can access these holy sites shared by more than one faith, and worship as they see fit, right? Try telling that to Shlomo Neeman, who (with special permission from the Israeli government) accompanied his daughter Rivka to the Temple Mount on Monday, the morning of her wedding. And then he did the unforgivable: He picked up a pinch of dust from the ground, and placed it in a matchbox as a keepsake—that monster! Witnessing his heinous deed, the ever-vigilant Israeli police leapt into action, arresting
____________________ “When your version of religious freedom means banning any physical manifestations of faith by one group because the act of picking up a few specks of dust will incite riots by a bigoted minority, that’s not freedom at all.” ____________________ Neeman. You see, taking a few grains of holy soil is deemed a “religiously significant act,” not unlike whispered prayers (at least six young Jewish women have been arrested in the past two years for having the nerve to “move their lips” while on the Temple Mount) or self-flagellation (hey, to each his own). An act that has the potential to “disturb the peace.” It would seem that Palestinian Muslims have more faith in the power of Jewish prayer than the Jews themselves. But let’s make one thing clear: When your version of religious freedom means banning any physical manifestations of faith by one group because the act of picking up a few specks of dust will incite riots by a bigoted minority, that’s not freedom at all. Shlomo was detained for three hours, and released with the warning that he was banned from the holy site indefinitely. (Presumably, when the messiah comes and the Temple is rebuilt, the ban will be lifted.) Some of us might argue that it’s time for Israel to stop harassing its own citizens while pandering to those who deny her very existence. But that probably won’t happen anytime soon, so just remember: Israel guarantees your freedoms of speech and worship. But if the place you hold sacred is also claimed by Muslims, just keep your mouth shut and don’t touch anything, and you’ll be fine. …probably.
Dear Editor: ver the last couple of years, we have seen a dramatic rise in crime in our neighborhood. On a personal level, I have had my copper gutter leaders stolen from my house three times. We even provided detectives from the 61st Precinct with still images, video footage, and the license plate number of the perpetrator taken off our surveillance cameras. Of course the detective has promised to keep me informed of the progress, we have tried many times to reach her- It has been over two years since the last incident and nothing has been done. This is an ongoing problem, and a number of other homes on the block have also been victims of this crime. Over the past six months, four homes have been robbed on our block alone. Also, my cars are being broken in to on a regular basis. I try to file a police report when I can, but unfortunately, it is such a common occurrence that I find it unnecessary to file yet again with no results. This past December the vehicle was severely vandalized, costing the insurance company $7500. More recently, this past Thursday my wife witnessed a burglary in progress. At 4 AM a drunken derelict broke into our vehicle and removed shopping bags full of
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my personal belongings. Once again, detectives from the 61st Precinct were not even interested in obtaining the footage from our video cameras. We questioned why they did not use the beer bottle and lighter the burglar left in my vehicle as evidence. They replied with ringing laughter that this entire process—including filing the actual police report was a "waste of time." As a frustrated citizen I am bringing my personal experiences to your attention so that perhaps something can be done to improve the system. I am sure that my situation is a minor representation of what it happening on a bigger scale throughout the neighborhood, and that many other people are getting similar unsatisfactory response from the police. It seems that the police department is more interested with traffic infractions and issuing parking violations which generate revenue than actually protecting NYC citizens and crime prevention. It is my sincere hope that the police department can understand our concerns and prioritize its resources so that this alarming rise in crime in our neighborhood can be reversed. Truly yours, Danny Bergman Brooklyn,NY
The following letter came in response to the editorial from our September 9 issue, entitled “Loyalty Shouldn’t Be Optional” Dear Editor: As a loyal, patriotic Jew, you belong home in Israel! es. Jews should be loyal to the country of their citizenship/residence. Yes, democracy is the best form of government extant in the world today. Yes, the U.S. allows the
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observance of the ritual mitzvot (not connected with the Land). The obvious question for you is: why are you living in Golus when you could be Home in the Land of Israel? We need right-thinking Jews who recognize the danger of our internal Arabs. Anonymous Israel
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COULD ISRAEL AND In Praise of NYC’s TURKEY GO TO WAR? Muscular Counterterrorism BY SONER CAGAPTAY
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The Arab Spring and recent dramatic deterioration of Turkish-Israeli ties present Israel with a uniquely threatening security environment. Since 1949, Israel has always had the comfort of having Turkey, one of the two major Levantine powers, as its friend. This is no longer the case. In fact, conflict seems to be looming between Turkey and Israel. n the aftermath of the 2010 Flotilla Incident, Ankara attempted to intimidate Israel by saying its warships would escort missions to Gaza. Now Turkey and Israel are at dangerously opposing ends of Levantine politics. Not only is Ankara no longer a trusted friend of Israel, but it has also begun to emerge as the key regional actor opposing Israel. When Turkey became the first Muslimmajority country to recognize Israel in 1949, Israel took comfort in the fact that it had the backing of one of the Middle East's most influential players. The strength of the Turkish military allowed it to become and remain a friend of Israel despite Islamist opposition to it. Following the Camp David Treaty in 1978, Israel established a cold peace with Egypt, bringing the second major Levantine power closer to its side. Whereas in the 1960s Nasser's Egypt represented the center of opposition to Israel in the region, Cairo ceased to pose a threat to Israel in the wake of Camp David. This security environment is all but gone. For starters, Turkey has become like the old Egypt under Nasser - positioning itself as the regional center of opposition to Israel. Meanwhile, Egypt is becoming like the old Turkey. The outcome of the forthcoming Egyptian elections is far from certain. Yet it is very likely that the Muslim Brotherhood will emerge as a power to be reckoned with in the Egyptian polls this fall. Even if the Egyptian military stands for maintaining ties with Israel, the Muslim Brotherhood will push for limiting those ties. Accordingly, Egyptian-Israeli ties will continue to become more cold and tenuous with each passing day. For the first time, the two major states of the Eastern Mediterranean are aligning against Israel. This is the most important shift in Levantine politics since Camp David or even since 1949 when Turkey recognized Israel. This new balance is a serious threat for Israel, which must now consider an increasingly hostile Turkey and an ever colder and unfriendly Egypt when it evaluates its security environment. Yet, the new balance carries risks for
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Following the Camp David Treaty in 1978, Israel established a cold peace with Egypt, bringing the second major Levantine power closer to its side. Whereas in the 1960s Nasser's Egypt represented the center of opposition to Israel in the region, Cairo ceased to pose a threat to Israel in the wake of Camp David. This security environment is all but gone. Turkey, too. Ankara's September 8th announcement that its warships will escort new flotillas to Gaza bears the potential of armed conflict between Turkey and Israel. What if the Israelis decide to stop the next Turkish navy-escorted flotilla as they stopped the Turkish-backed flotilla in 2010? Will the Turkish navy ships choose to react? As chilling as this scenario sounds, it is not unlikely. If the two countries fail to slow the escalating situation, they could well find themselves in conflict. The specter of conflict also hangs over gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkey objects to Israel's desire to drill in its exclusive economic zone in the Mediterranean Sea largely because it hopes to block the Greek Cypriots from having the precedent of an exclusive economic zone in which they could drill for gas to the detriment of the Turkish Cypriots. The latest escalation between Turkey and Israel might just pour oil on the political flames of gas exploration in the Mediterranean Sea. Perhaps Ankara is only bluffing to bring Israel to its knees, and perhaps the Israelis would rather let Turkish navy-escorted flotillas sail to Gaza than risk regional war. But one thing is clear: The Arab Spring and the Turkish-Israeli Winter are churning up the Mediterranean. Soner Cagaptay is director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute. © 2011 The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
U.S. law enforcement agencies have generally responded to 9/11 with a pretend counterterrorism policy. They insist that naming the enemy as Islamism causes terrorism, that Islamist violence is just one of many co-equal problems (along with neo-Nazis, racial supremacists, et al.), and that counterterrorism primarily involves feel-good steps such as improving civil rights, passing anti-discrimination laws, and displaying goodwill to Islamists. nd then there is the New York Policy Department, an institution uniquely spurred by 9/11 to abandon its former laxity and get serious. The department that had mishandled prior terrorist incidents (e.g., the assassination of Meir Kahane) quickly transformed itself into a serious counterterrorist agency under the remarkable leadership of Raymond Kelly. (Andrew McCarthy calls him a "godsend.") Unlike others, NYPD names the enemy, acknowledges the predominant threat of Islamist violence, and built a robust intelligence operation. The public saw first hints of these changes in 2006, in the course of the Shahawar Matin Siraj trial. The government convicted Siraj, an illegal Pakistani immigrant intending to blow up a subway station, on the basis of information from two NYPD Muslim spies: a paid police informant, Osama Eldawoody, and a pseudonymous
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_____________________ “An Egyptian NYPD officer undercover in New Jersey had a major role in Operation Arabian Knight, the June 2010 arrest of two New Jersey Muslims who pleaded guilty of planning to join the Somali terrorist group.” _____________________ undercover detective, "Kamil Pasha." The latter testified about his serving as a "walking camera" among Muslims living in Brooklyn, to "observe, be the ears and eyes" for the NYPD. Christopher Dickey provided the fullest picture of the department's achievement in a 2009 book, “Securing the City: Inside America's Best Counterterror Force--The NYPD.” Now, just in time for the 10th
Note the New York Police Department security camera, upper left, outside Masjid at-Taqwa in Brooklyn. anniversary of 9/11, the Associated Press has published a series of breathless investigations by Adam Goldman on the department's methods, focusing on NYPD cooperation with the Central Intelligence Agency and bringing the department under intense and critical scrutiny. Goldman reports that the department dispatched officers to Pakistani neighborhoods and "instructed them to look for reasons to stop cars: speeding, broken tail lights, running stop signs, whatever. The traffic stop gave police an opportunity to search for outstanding warrants or look for suspicious behavior. An arrest could be the leverage the police needed to persuade someone to become an informant." It established the Terrorist Interdiction Unit to handle these informants, including "mosque crawlers," "café crawlers," shopkeepers, and nosy neighbors. It established the Special Services Unit to handle operations outside of New York City, despite NYPD lacking jurisdiction, including several American states and eleven foreign countries. The effort has its share of successes; for example, an Egyptian NYPD officer undercover in New Jersey had a major role in Operation Arabian Knight, the June 2010 arrest of two New Jersey Muslims who pleaded guilty of planning to join the Somali terrorist group al-Shabab and to kill American troops. It established the Demographics Unit to "map ethnic residential communities within the Tri-State area [New Jersey, Connecticut, New York State]" and to send undercover police officers, or rakers, to monitor Muslims in this region. Made up of 16 offi-
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ISRAEL’S PREDICAMENT BY BRET STEPHENS What is Israel's predicament? It is this: It is surrounded on nearly all sides by enemies who are aggressively committed to its destruction. And too many people who call themselves its friends are only ambivalently committed to its security. Consider the month that Israel has just had: • On Aug. 18, eight Israelis were killed in a sophisticated cross-border ambush near the frontier with Egypt. • From Aug. 18-24, some 200 large-caliber, factory-made rockets and mortars were fired at Israel from Gaza. • On Sept. 1, the head of Iran's atomic energy agency announced that it was moving the bulk of its enrichment facilities to a heavily fortified site near the city of Qom. • On Sept. 2, the United Nations released a report on the May 2010 Turkish flotilla incident, which defended Israel's right to enforce a naval blockade on Gaza and noted that Israeli commandos faced "organized and violent resistance." The Turkish government responded by yanking its ambassador from Tel Aviv and expelling Israel's from Ankara. • On Sept. 4, the U.S. made a final appeal to the Palestinian Authority to drop its bid to seek statehood recognition at the U.N., a bid that sends to the rubbish bin decades of international agreements that a Palestinian state can be established only on the basis of nego-
Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation, Gholam Reza Aghazadeh announced that it was moving the bulk of its enrichment facilities to a heavily fortified site near the city of Qom. tiations. The PA rebuffed the American entreaties. • On Sept. 8, Turkey's prime minister announced that Turkish warships would escort future Gaza-bound flotillas. • On Sept. 9, thousands of hooligans stormed and nearly sacked the Israeli embassy in Cairo. Israel evacuated nearly its entire diplomatic mission from Egypt the following morning. One other item: On Sept. 5, an organization called NGO Monitor reported that an
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associate director of the New Israel Fund, cited in a February 2011 State Department cable released by Wikileaks, said that "the disappearance of a Jewish state would not be the tragedy that Israelis fear since it would become more democratic." The NIF describes itself as a group "dedicated to a vision of Israel as both the Jewish homeland and a shared society at peace with itself and its neighbors." Maybe the case of the (now former) NIF official is a relatively rare one. Or maybe it's just rare to have such off-the-record candor find its way into the public domain. Not rare, however, is the idea that Israel's legitimacy is a function of its moral performance, and that judgment of its performance lies in the hands of its foreign critics and their designated Israeli scolds. Should the legitimacy of Pakistan or Zimbabwe be called into doubt on account of the wretched mess they have made of their existence as self-governing states? Nobody says this. Nor do many people say that the Palestinian Authority—half of which is ruled by a terrorist group and the other half by a president whose elected term in office expired more than two years ago—hasn't quite earned the moral right to statehood. Only Israel is on perpetual trial. Only Israel, by way of this or that policy, is routinely held to moral account for the terrorist outrages committed against it. Only the Jews, as Eric Hoffer put it in 1968, are expected to be "the only real Christians in the world." But then the argument is made that Israel is occupying somebody else's country. And risking its own future as a Jewish democracy, on account of well-known demographic trends. And all of this is corrosive, so it is often said, to Israel's soul. Yet the purported concern for Israel's soul would be more convincing if it were joined by some decent respect for Israel's mind. Israel today labors under the invidious stereotype that it is too clever to blunder militarily or politically—and therefore that any such blunders are, in fact, acts of malice aforethought. But Israel also labors under the stereotype that it is too stupid or shortsighted to recognize its own strategic interest in coming to terms with a Palestinian state. Will it some day dawn on Israel's socalled friends that 18 years of abortive efforts to come to terms with the Palestinians—the spurned statehood offers in 2000 and 2008, the withdrawal of the settlers from Gaza in 2005, the experience of what a "liberated" Gaza soon became—has soured Israelis on the idea of a Palestinian
state? Or that the long-term demographic threat is worth risking in the face of the immediate threats of a near-nuclear Iran, a newly hostile Egypt, and a still-irredentist Palestinian leadership? Or that a professed commitment to Israeli democracy means, among other things, some regard to the conclusions Israelis have drawn about the prospects of peace by way of their electoral
______________________ “Only Israel is on perpetual trial. Only Israel, by way of this or that policy, is routinely held to moral account for the terrorist outrages committed against it. Only the Jews, as Eric Hoffer put it in 1968, are expected to be ‘the only real Christians in the world.’” ______________________ choices? No democracy in the world today lies under a darker shadow of existential dread than Israel. And the events of the past month ought to demonstrate that Israel's dread is not of shadows only. Israel's efforts to allay the enmity of its enemies or mollify the scorn of its critics have failed. But is it too much to ask its friends for support—this time, for once, without cavil or reservation? Write to bstephens@wsj.com Reprinted with permission of The Wall Street Journal © 20011, Dow Jones & Company. All rights reserved.
Bret Stephens: Deputy editor, editorial page, The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Stephens writes the Journal's "Global View" column on foreign affairs, which runs every Tuesday in the U.S. and is also published in the European and Asian editions of the paper. He is a deputy editorial page editor, responsible for the editorial pages of the Asian and European editions of the paper, the columnists on foreign affairs, and the Far Eastern Economic Review. He previously worked for the paper as an op-ed editor in New York and as an editorial writer in Brussels for The Wall Street Journal Europe.
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Bloomberg Announces Grants Google Begins Collecting to Help Small Businesses Expand Israel Images for Street View and Create Jobs in NYC BY ROY GOLDENBERG
Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) today began collecting images for Street View in Israel. Google launched the project at press conference outside the walls of the Old City in Jerusalem, in the presence of Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel and Small Business Services Commissioner Robert W. Walsh announced this week the latest round of NYC Business Solutions Training Funds to four businesses in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. he grants help businesses train new and existing employees to give them the up-to-date skills they need to grow their businesses. So far in 2011, the Department of Small Business Services has awarded nearly $700,000 in grants to 16 businesses, providing training to 300 New Yorkers and resulting in 45 new hires and an average wage increase for existing employees of 13 percent. Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Walsh made the announcement at Terrafina, a wholesale food manufacturer in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which is expanding, adding 25 jobs and seeking to relocate to a larger facility in New York City. They were joined by New York City Economic Development Corporation President Seth W. Pinsky, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Council Member Sara M. González and Terrafina owner James Locke. “Creating jobs is the primary goal of our economic development strategy, and the most effective way we’re doing it is creating conditions for growth and making it easier for businesses – large and small – to locate and expand in New York City,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “These workforce training grants give hundreds of small businesses like Terrafina the capacity to hire and train New Yorkers and increase their wages. It’s just one of the things we’re doing to help businesses and New York City’s economy grow, and it’s working.” “Successful businesses invest in their people, and we want to make it as easy as possible for the small businesses that often cannot afford to create dedicated training programs to succeed and expand in New York City,” said Deputy Mayor Steel. “These training grants allow entry-level workers to get the skills they need to be promoted, which means better wages for those workers and more openings for new entrylevel workers. This combination of public and private investment is a win-win-win for employees, businesses and the City.” “As the business climate gets tougher and more competitive, employers will need their workers to develop new skills,” said Commissioner Walsh. “NYC Business Solutions Training Funds enable businesses to invest in their workers, helping them acquire valuable skills that allow businesses to grow in New York City while creating new jobs and paying workers higher wages.” The awards announced today – totaling
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Mayor Bloomberg: “Creating jobs is the primary goal of our economic development strategy, and the most effective way we’re doing it is creating conditions for growth and making it easier for businesses – large and small – to locate and expand in NYC.” more than $180,000 – will be matched by employer contributions of more than $104,000 and will be used to train 63 New Yorkers, resulting in 15 new hires and projected wage increases averaging 10 percent for currently employed trainees. Since the program’s inception in 2005, New York City has awarded more than $8.1 million to 117 companies to train nearly 5,000 workers. The awards have been matched by more than $7.7 million in employer contributions. The Center for Economic Opportunity, established by Mayor Bloomberg in 2006 to implement innovative ways to reduce poverty in New York City, provides two-thirds of the program’s funding, with the federal Workforce Investment Act providing the remainder. Training Funds primarily support businesses engaging in training for the following reasons: investment in new equipment or software; investment in new products or markets; teaching employees to perform new or different jobs; updating obsolete skills or teaching advanced occupational skills. Applicants are judged based upon their ability to impact economic activity in New York City, provide entry-level and current workers with career advancement opportunities, and increase trainee wages. The most recent NYC Business Solutions Training Funds were awarded to: • Terrafina LLC, a Brooklyn-based wholesale food manufacturer, will use a $27,824 Training Funds award, to train 12 incumbent employees in lean manufacturing, food safety training and English as a Second Language. The program is projected to result in an average wage increase of 10 percent for all trainees. The award will be matched by an employer contribution of a
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State Department Lifts Sanctions on Ofers U.S. Gov’t in Process of "Clarifying Culpability” The Associated Press reports that the US is lifting sanctions it imposed on Ofer Brothers Group which it accused of selling an oil tanker to Iran. In a brief statement today, the State Department said that it is clarifying culpability for the 2010 sale. his action clears our name," a statement from the Ofer firm said. The family said in a statement, "We are relieved that the U.S. State Department has made this important clarification. This is an important step forward." The news comes three months after the death of Ofer Holdings Group owner
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erusalem will be the first Israeli city in which Google will collect images for Street View. In the coming weeks, Google cars and tricycles will drive through Jerusalem's streets, including the Old City and the Mahane Yehuda open air market. Later, the vehicles will collect images in Tel Aviv, Haifa, along the Kinneret and Dead Sea, Makhtesh Ramon in the Negev, Nazareth, and other towns. Google launched Street View in 2007, and it is currently available in 30 countries. It allows users to explore virtually and navigate neighborhoods and historical and cultural sites through panoramic street-level images. It is also available in Google Earth and on Google Maps for Mobile. Street View enables users to virtually navigate along streets, neighborhoods, and historic sites through panoramic images taken by 360-degree cameras, and experience the locales as if they were present there in person. For Street View, Google applies faceblurring and license plate blurring to protect people's privacy. Once images are available, people will be able to request additional blurring of themselves, their home or their car by clicking on 'report a problem' on the bottom left hand corner of the image. The times of the image-taking are available at a special website, called “Google Maps - where is Street View?” Google's clarifications were made in response to criticism from around the world that the service harmed privacy. Individuals and privacy protection advocates said that the images
Sammy Ofer, and two days after the death of his brother, Yuli Ofer, the owner of Ofer Investments Ltd. The late brothers were 89 and 87 respectively. AP says that "The surprise U.S. move Tuesday followed months of lobbying on behalf of the two Israeli brothers who were among that nation's richest men. The billionaire Ofer brothers claimed that the $8.5 million deal, small for their massive conglomerate, was conducted unwittingly with an Iranian shell company. Nonetheless, the company said it was embarrassed." REPORT BY GLOBES, ISRAEL BUSINESS NEWS - WWW.GLOBES-ONLINE.COM
harmed the privacy of passers-by. Additional criticism was levied after a flaw in Street View vehicles inadvertently collected data from unsecured mobile networks, including private data of individuals. The flaws were corrected, and Google deleted or transferred most of the images to local authorities. Google Israel, South Africa & Greece managing director Meir Brand, said, “Jerusalem is a major site of pilgrimage for all three major world religions, and Israel’s cultural and historical heritage touches the lives of billions of people around the world. In a few months time, when the Street View imagery becomes available online, Israel will be on the digital map - and the whole world will be able to see and experience its unique character." Barkat said, "More than three billion people of faith around the world are interested in Jerusalem and wish to visit at least once in their lifetime. Soon, Jerusalem will join many cities around the world that can be visited virtually." He added, "Since taking office, I have set a goal of reaching 10 million visitors to Jerusalem annually within a decade. Google Street View is an important tool to increase the number of tourists to Jerusalem and to open up the doors of Jerusalem to the entire world." REPORT BY GLOBES, ISRAEL BUSINESS NEWS - WWW.GLOBES-ONLINE.COM
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COMMUNITY
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BOB TURNER WINS ELECTION ISRAEL BONDS NEW LEADERSHIP GOP CONGRESSIONAL VICTORY SEEN AS TO WELCOME YOSSI VARDI, REBUKE TO OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ISRAEL’S HIGH-TECH VISIONARY Yossi Vardi, the widely acclaimed visionary behind Israel’s world-leading high-tech sector, will be the featured guest at a New Leadership cocktail reception taking place Thursday evening, September 22 at 6 pm. at 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 10th floor. he reception is in keeping with New Leadership’s keen interest in today’s forward-looking Israel, a hotbed of technological development. Israeli wizardry and today’s tech-savvy generation make for a perfect fit, and New Leadership participants are especially eager to be impressed by their Israeli counterparts. In fact, during a recent Israel Bonds leadership task force to Israel, the New Leadership contingent was as awed by high-
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Bob Turner (center) addresses his supporters on the night of the election. Assemblyman Dov Hikind (R), and former NYC Mayor Ed Koch (L), both Democrats, endorsed Turner’s campaign. tives have imbued the election, an idea Continued from Cover reflected in the remarks of both Koch and a not insignificant segment of the 9th District electorate. In any case, Weprin is seen as a representative of his party, with which many New York voters have become disenchanted over the course of Barack Obama’s presidency. The mood at Bob Turner’s campaign headquarters was electric. Even before the announcement of Turner’s victory, former New York City mayor Ed Koch, a (Jew and) Democrat, voiced his adamant support for the GOP candidate, stating in no uncertain terms the motivation for his endorsement. “This election is sending a message to the government that Israel is a very important issue,” said Koch. “What is intolerable is that President Obama has thrown Israel under the bus, and I dedicated myself to Bob Turner’s campaign because I wanted to stand up for
Hikind. Speaking to the Jewish Voice reporter Fern Sidman on the night of the election, a rabbi from Boro Park named William Handler said that Weprin was “worse than Anthony Weiner.” “Whereas Weiner disgraced himself,” Handler said, “David Weprin disgraced the entire Jewish community by betraying his values, by not only voting for same-sex marriage in the New York State Legislature, but by marching in the gay pride parade.” “When he displayed his utter contempt for Jewish values, his actions were both arrogant and stupid,” he added. During his victory speech, Turner praised the Orthodox Jewish community for their efforts, saying that he saw a great deal of “community organization, knowledge, and
_____________________ “The Yossi Vardi event is part of a series of programs being developed by Israel Bonds New Leadership, with the goal of establishing a connection with Israel.” _____________________ tech incubators as they were by the nation’s ancient sites. Vardi was an instrumental figure in
Yossi Vardi New Leadership, with the goal of establishing a connection with Israel not only through investment in Israel bonds, but also via peerto-peer contact with young Israelis who are not only changing Israel, but also influencing culture and technology around the globe. Development Corporation for Israel/State of Israel Bonds, which has been consistently praised by international ratings agencies Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, as
Members of the Israel Bonds New Leadership Division.
Congressman and Mrs. Turner, surrounded by their children and grandchildren. that issue,” he added. Koch also made note Turner’s assurance that he would not lead congressional efforts to privatize Social Security or Medicaid, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the solvency of those and related government programs. New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who, like Koch, is both a Jew and a Democrat, also crossed party lines and echoed the former mayor’s sentiments. “It’s incredible that the people of this district, in which Democrats outnumber Republicans three to one, voted for what’s best for their community,” he observed, adding: “The people of the 9th Congressional District are broadcasting the message across the breadth and length of America that we are sick of the policies of the Obama administration.” Indeed, the Turner campaign has been seen by many as a “national rallying point for Republican activists,” as has been pointed out by political blogger Micah Sifry. As of Tuesday night, Bob Turner’s online support dwarfed that of David Weprin, with nearly 5,700 Facebook fans to Weprin’s 3,900. However, as Sifry notes, some 1,400 of Weprin’s fans are in New York City, compared to just 600 for Turner, reaffirming the national significance with which conserva-
know-how” to bring out the vote. He further declared that he is “proud to be unifier of Jews and Christians with shared values.” “Tonight we lit a candle, but soon it will be a bonfire,” he said. “We sent a strong message to Washington: Mr. President, you are on the wrong track. The people are tired of fiscal irresponsibility, of unemployment, and exploding national debt.” “Mr. President, we have had it with your treatment of Israel,” Turner declared. Directing his words to the crowd that came out to show their support, Turner expressed his belief that “The only hope is our voice; and our voice is reaching those in Washington,” staying true to his populist roots. “Look, I’m still Bob. I am a citizen candidate,” he said. “I am your guy, and your voice.” EDITOR’S NOTE: The Jewish Voice, which has expressed its support for Congressman Turner during his campaign, wishes Bob continued bracha v’hatzlacha (blessing and success) in his endeavors. May he merit to fulfill his duties with wisdom and integrity, and may he deal kindly with his countrymen, and particularly the Jewish people, both here and in Israel. As he has pledged, so may he be given the strength to do.
Israel’s emergence as a high-tech superpower. He founded and helped build over 60 high-tech companies in the fields of software, energy, Internet, mobile communications, electro-optics and water technology. Over the past 15 years, Vardi has been particularly active in new Internet companies and start-ups, and has been credited as an inspiring role model for young Israeli entrepreneurs. The Yossi Vardi event is part of a series of programs being developed by Israel Bonds
well as the IMF, offers securities issued by the government of Israel in the United States. Israel has never defaulted and maintains a perfect record on payment of principal and interest on securities it has issued. Capital realized from the sale of bonds has been utilized to develop every facet of Israel’s economy. For more information about the New Leadership’s upcoming event, please contact Galia Chanoch at 212-446-5805.
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Touro College and Mass Pro-Israel Hudson Institute to Host Demonstration Planned in Anti-Bigotry Conference NYC for September 20th The Touro College Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, in conjunction with the Hudson Institute, announced that it will host a one-day conference entitled “The Perils of Global Intolerance: The United Nations & Durban III.”
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According to a press release disseminated by Amcha-Coalition for Jewish Concerns, (an umbrella organization of Jewish activists) a massive display of civil disobedience will be held in New York City on September 20th as a vocal protest of the Palestinian-Hamas bid for statehood at the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting. The protest will also spotlight the continued animus that the world body holds for Israel and its nefarious campaign aimed at demonizing the Jewish state.
______________________ “Given the events that Durban III is intended to commemorate, the U.N. will sadly serve as a global platform to promote the inverse of its original purposes and principles.” ______________________
alling on "Israel's supporters to stand proud and strong as they say a resounding ‘no!’ to a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state," the organizers said that the protest will be led by a sizeable contingent of rabbis who will gather along with participants at 10 am at 40th Street & First Avenue on September 20th. Other participating organizations will be listed as the date approaches. Longtime Jewish activist and national president of Amcha-CJC, Rabbi Avi Weiss of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale said, "Those who choose will step into the street as a moral act of conscience to block traffic to the UN. We will show the world that the UN's anti-Israel 'business as usual' cannot continue. When the police order those in the street to step aside, those who choose to remain on First Avenue will be subjected to
obel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton, former governor of Arkansas and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, former Israeli U.N. ambassador Dore Gold and Harvard professors Ruth Wisse and Alan Dershowitz are among the distinguished guests scheduled to speak. The conference will take place at the Millennium U.N. Plaza Hotel, located at 1 United Nations Plaza on 44th street between First and Second Avenue in New York, on
September 22 between 9 AM and 6 PM. The Perils of Global Intolerance conference is intended to coincide with Durban III,
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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel is among the distinguished guests scheduled to speak on Sept. 22 at “The Perils of Global Intolerance: The United Nations & Durban III.” the highly controversial U.N. event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the gathering that took place in Durban, South Africa. The final product of that conference – the Durban Declaration – charged Israel with racism, the only one of the U.N.’s 192
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Rabbi Avi Weiss: “Those who choose will step into the street as a moral act of conscience to block traffic to the UN.” peaceful arrest. We urge all who are concerned about the security of our brothers and sisters in Israel to join us." Event coordinator Glenn Richter said, "Tuesday, September 20th will be a dramatic date in the history of our people. The Palestinian Authority will ask the United Nations General Assembly to endorse a
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NEWS IN REVIEW INTERNATIONAL Richardson Leaves Cuba Without Seeing Imprisoned American Jew ormer New Mexico governor Bill Richardson left Cuba on Wednesday after failing to secure the release of an American contractor currently serving a 15year prison sentence on the island for crimes against the communist state. Richardson told reporters on Tuesday that his conclusion is that perhaps the island's government has decided it does not want to improve ties with the United States. Richardson said he was disappointed at how he was treated on a private visit he said was made at Cuba's invitation. Richardson traveled to the Caribbean island last week Wednesday. The former governor, who has often served as a diplomatic troubleshooter in Cuba and North Korea, says freeing Gross is “the key” to improving frosty relations between Washington and Havana. Richardson visited Cuba a year ago on a similar trip, meeting with Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez to discuss Gross's imprisonment. At that time, Richardson said he was told the case against Gross was at a very sensitive investigatory and legal point. At the time of his arrest, Gross was working for a private firm that contracted with the U.S. Agency for International Development. He was accused of distributing Internet equipment and satellite phones to Cuban dissident groups. Gross said he was trying to improve Internet access for the island's small Jewish community and that his actions were not meant to be a threat against Cuba's government. The United States and Cuba do not have formal diplomatic relations, only interests sections that are technically part of the Swiss embassies in each other's capitals.
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Threats Force Cartoonist Westergaard to Leave Norway Tour anish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard, who inflamed Islamists with his caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad,
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says he cut short his book tour in Oslo, Norway after being told of a possible threat. The 76-year-old Westergaard returned from Oslo to Denmark late Monday after Norwegian and Danish security agents warned of a possible plot against him. The official reason given for his early departure was that he was suffering from heart trouble. But Westergaard says he is actually fine. Westergaard has lived with round-theclock security since his 12 caricatures of Muhammad were published in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten in 2005. The cartoon that provoked the most ire was one of Muhammad wearing a turban shaped like a bomb with a lit fuse. Since then, Westergaard has received numerous death threats. Last year an axewielding Somali was sentenced to at least nine years in prison for breaking into Westergaard's home.
French Police Question Strauss-Kahn rench police have questioned former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn about an alleged rape attempt in Paris. Police officials spoke with Strauss-Kahn for about three hours Monday about allegations by a French journalist that he tried to rape her in 2003. Strauss-Kahn returned home to France earlier this month after separate sexual assault charges against him were dropped in the United States. He resigned as the IMF's managing director in May after he was arrested at John F. Kennedy International airport and charged with the sexual assault and attempted rape of a hotel maid in New York City. U.S. prosecutors later dropped the case, saying they did not trust the accuser, Guinean immigrant Nafissatou Diallo. Strauss-Kahn has denied wrongdoing in both cases.
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Turkey’s PM Warns of Syrian Civil War as Crackdown Continues urkey's prime minister has warned that Syria could descend into a sectarian civil war, as the unrest there continues. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the Egyptian newspaper Al-Shorouk Tuesday that he fears the crisis engulfing
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Turkey's southern neighbor will end in conflict between the Alawites and the Sunnis. Syria's ruling elite belong to the minority Alawite sect–an offshoot of Shia Islam– while most of the country's citizens are Sunni Muslim. In separate comments before several thousand people in the Egyptian capital Cairo, Erdogan said civilian deaths have increased in Syria, but reforms have not followed. He said that neither the Syrian people nor the Turkish government believe anymore in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Earlier Tuesday, activists said Syrian security forces carried out sweeping arrests and raids in areas outside the capital, Damascus, and in a string of cities including Daraa, Latakia and Banias. The day before, government troops killed at least 17 people — mostly around the central city of Hama. In Cairo, the Arab League called Tuesday for “immediate change” in Syria, urging Assad to end the violence and launch a comprehensive national dialogue. Arab foreign ministers demanded that Syrian authorities implement measures agreed upon during a visit to Damascus last week by the league's secretary-general. Qatar's foreign minister, who chaired the meeting, said that the current situation remains critical and that Syria must stop what he called its “killing machine.” The United Nations estimates that 2,600 people have been killed in Syria's six-monthlong uprising. An aide to Assad disputed the U.N. figures Monday, saying that 1,400 have died. A Syrian government spokesman said the casualties have been evenly split between government forces and opposition activists.
NATIONAL U.S. Colleges Could Get Sued for Tolerating Anti-Semitism nti-Semitism has risen sharply at U.S. universities in recent years, with administrators and university leaders taking little, if any action, to prevent incidents of name-calling, rock-throwing, and outright violence. In doing so, says Attorney Nitzana Darshan-Leitner of the Israel Law Center, the universities are violating not only their trust
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– they are violating the law. And if they refuse to observe the law and prevent attacks against Jews on their campuses, the Law Center will hold them legally responsible. In what she hopes universities will see as a “word to the wise,” the Law Center last week sent out letters to some 150 university and college presidents across the U.S. - “the most well known and prestigious schools, including Ivy League schools,” DarshanLeitner says. “We picked universities which have a large concentration of Jewish students and where there were a plethora of attacks. Those are also the schools in which the media is most interested, so hopefully the word will filter down to other schools that they must immediately take steps to prevent antiSemitic attacks on Jewish students.” Many members of the Jewish community–who are not in college–are under the impression that anti-Semitism is not a major problem on campuses, although many campuses are known to be virulently anti-Israel. So far, no university president has responded to the letters, says DarshanLeitner, adding “I am hoping that sending the letters will be the only action we need to take on this matter. Unfortunately, the way things are going today, I am afraid a university will find itself in court, sooner or later.”
Feds on Alert for Car Bombs Near White House hreatening messages on the White House Facebook page have promoted authorities to heighten alerts for possible car bombs in Washington D.C. and New York. The National Terror Alert Response Center said the threats were “specific” and "credible” although not confirmed. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) said it has not found any unusual purchases of chemicals or other materials that could be used for manufacturing bombs, but a security bulletin last week warned that AlQaeda may be planning to attack with bombs in vehicles. Three terrorists from Pakistan may be traveling to the United States or may have arrived to carry out an attack, officials said. Last year, a terrorist's gas canisters were found in Times Square in New York. Messages on the White House Facebook page have been taken seriously. One warned, "We'll come back U.S.A. One day only 11/9/2011," the European style of denoting
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NEWS IN REVIEW the date September 11. "We'll come to u white house sooooooooooon," said another post, and a third one stated, "We'll come back 11/9/2011 to kill u all.” All of the posts were removed soon after they appeared and are being investigated by the Secret Service. "They process it, make an assessment and determine what the next step is," Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan told NBC. Surveillance also is in force at bridges, tunnels and subways, and a national alert was in effect on Sunday, the 10th anniversary of the Al Qaeda attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. A fourth aerial suicide team failed to reach its target, the White House, on that day. Federal agents have questioned more than 100 people after scouring airline passenger records, but they did not discover any direct links with intended terrorist attacks or plots.
ESPN Dumps Online Game Leagues with Anti-Semitic Names Television sports network ESPN has removed several leagues from its online Fantasy Football websites with anti-Semitic names. The network undertook the move after complaints by the Simon Wiesenthal Center that some of the leagues on the site had names like “Jews are Immoral” and “Jews Are Terrible,” with one site including ban-
ners reading "Burn Jews Wherever Possible" and, “Jews love pennies.”
ISRAEL Five Life Sentences for Fogel Killer akim Awad, 18, was given five life sentences for his role in the horrific slaughter of the Fogel family in Itamar earlier this year. Awad was convicted by a military court for the murders of Ehud, 36, Ruth, 35, and their children Joab, 11, Elad, 4, and a newborn daughter. Judges wrote in the sentencing that Hakim Awad’s actions “shock the conscience and leave any civilized person open mouthed.” Awad admitted to the charges against him in the indictment, according to which he and another youth, his cousin Amjad Awad, murdered the Fogel family in March. Just before sentencing, Awad attempted to justify the mass murder saying it was "because of the occupation." "I don’t regret what I did, and would do it again,” Amjad Awad told reporters in May. “I’m proud of what I did and I’ll accept any punishment I get, even death, because I did it all for Palestine,” he added. The verdict in the trial of his cousin, also from the village of Awarta, has not been handed down due to his status as a minor at
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the time of the murders. It is expected in the coming months. Hakim Awad was also convicted of weapons offenses and various other security offenses.
MK Hotovely: Migron is Government's Fault K Tzipi Hotovely was the only Knesset Member who participated in a demonstration by residents of Migron outside the Knesset Tuesday. She told the protesters: "It is easy to lay responsibility on the government clerks, the State Attorney and the High Court, but the truth is that the responsibility rests with the Government of Israel above all." "Under the guise of human rights, state authorities traumatize children who are sleeping," she said. Not to give back stolen property to its owner, but to fight the settlers of Judea and Samaria."
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Edelstein: Annexing Judea and Samaria is On the Table inister of Information and Diaspora Yuli Edelstein participated Tuesday in a briefing to dozens of foreign journalists organized by the Government Press Office in the community of Beit Aryeh in Samaria. During the briefing Edelstein clarified that the option to annex areas of Judea and
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Samaria is on the table if the Palestinian Authority goes through with its unilateral statehood bid.
Nationalist Group Rewards Soldiers Who Refused to Expel Jews n anonymous donor has given 20,000 shekels to the family of a soldier who refused orders during the expulsion of three families from their homes in Migron. The gift was part of an ongoing campaign sponsored by the Our Land of Israel organization. The goal of the campaign is to counteract IDF pressure. “The IDF commanders will know that punishment will not deter those soldiers who wish to remain loyal to their love of the Land of Israel – they will know that for every day in jail, they will get 1,000 shekels,” explained Our Land of Israel head, Rabbi Shalom Dov Wolpe. The prize is also an award for soldiers' parents, for raising their children to love the land of Israel, he said. In addition to its reward campaign for soldiers who do not carry out expulsions, Our Land of Israel has previously been involved in campaigns to promote the rebuilding of the Temple, and to keep land in northern Israel under Jewish ownership. It is now part of an initiative to prepare Judea and Samaria Jews to stay in their homes even in the event that the Israeli government decides to withdraw from parts of the region.
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VERED ART GALLERY & CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EAST HAMPTON AT JEWISH EXHIBITION SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011, 10:00AM VERED GALLERY, 68 PARK PLACE, EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK
Vered Art Gallery and Chabad Lubavitch of East Hampton invite the community to come and share, listen and explore individual experiences from our collective Jewish Heritage while enjoying bagels and lox and the exhibition, A Stitch in Jewish Time. This fabulous exhibit is on display as the artists expand our perception of contemporary art and enhance our understanding of Jewish history, experiences and values. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your Jewish identity. Come with a story of your personal Jewish Heritage, Holocaust, Communist Russia, America - pre war, North Africa or the European Shtetel. Whatever it is, share it with us in 2-5 minutes in this meaningful surrounding. RSVP: For more information please email Hamptons@jewishLI.com or visit www.veredart.com. _______________________________________________
ATERET COHANIM/JERUSALEM CHAI YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FALL KICK-OFF WEDNESDAY SEP 21 2011 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM VENUE: THE EDISON BALLROOM 240 WEST 47TH ST, MANHATTAN
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The collecting of fine wines is a well-established and highly cultivated field in the auction world. As the development of sophisticated kosher wines has exponentially grown, Kestenbaum & Company is proud to pioneer the introduction of kosher fine wines to the auction block. Each projected auction will feature internationally renowned kosher wines from the world’s most prestigious vineyards. Premier vintages to be offered will have been carefully selected by our experts and meticulously stored in the most optimum of conditions. ______________________________________________
THE DELEGITIMIZATION CHALLENGE: THE FORECAST FOR THE JEWISH STATE
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TUESDAY NIGHT LEARNING PROGRAM AT OZ TUESDAY 7:00 PM VENUE: CONGREGATION OHEV TZEDEK - OZ 118 WEST 95TH STREET NEW YORK, NY CONTACT 212.749.5150 WEBSITE: WWW.OZNY.ORG
7:00 - 7:30 PM - Introduction to Halacha with Moshe Schwartz 7:30 - 10:00 PM - Open Beit Midrash, Chavruta Learning Partner Learning You pick the subject and we will match you with a chavruta.
September 16, 2011 7:45 - 8:30 PM - THE WOMEN’S CHABURA: Join the women from the community as we study the classic work of Sefer Hachinuch. With Rabbi Akiva Willig. 8:30 - 9:10 PM - AHAVAT YISRAEL FOR WOMEN with Dr. Nava Silton-Brandwein. 8:30 - 9:30 PM - UNDERSTANDING THE DAVENING: The Vocabulary of Prayer. Hebrew Class with Joel Goldman. Learn Hebrew and become familiar with the key and common words of the prayer book to make your prayers more meaningful. 8:30 - 9:30 PM - GUEST SPEAKERS: To be announced— Check your e-mail inbox for updates. 9:00 - 10:00 PM - CHABURA CLASS FOR MEN with Rabbi Akiva Willig. _______________________________________________
TALMUD WITH REB JOSEPH WARREN EVERY MONDAY 9:00 PM VENUE: SIXTH STREET COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE, 325 E. SIXTH STREET, NEW YORK, NY CONTACT WEBSITE: SIXTHSTREETSYNAGOGUE.ORG/CLASSES/
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! _______________________________________________
JASA CLUB 76 120 WEST 76TH STREET, THIRD FLOOR, 212 712-0170
JASA Club 76 is open Monday through Friday 8pm-4pm and provides a full range of activities including Theater Workshop and Improvisation, Yoga, Exercise and toning Tai Chi, Hebrew Language class, creative writing, Current Events Discussion Groups, Walking Club, Lectures, cultural events, parties trips and man other exciting opportunities. JASA 76 serves delicious hot Kosher breakfasts and full course Kosher lunches for a modest suggested donation.
PEY DALID “ROOTS ROCK REGGAE” LIVE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 11:00 PM TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 12:30 AM VENUE: THE BITTER END, 147 BLEECKER STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10014 (GREENWICH VILLAGE) MORE INFORMATION: WWW.PEYDALID.COM OR WWW.BITTEREND.COM
Pey Dalid performs a unique blend of musical styles, incorporating Roots, Rock, Reggae and many other popular genres into a unique mix of worldly sounds. Their upbeat and funky melodies are sung both in English and Hebrew and the band's live shows are high-energy and intense, bringing audiences to their feet singing and dancing. ________________________________________________
THE ISRAEL AMERICA FOUNDATION PRESENTS “DAYS OF AWE AND THE HARVEST HOLIDAYS” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, 1:30 PM TO 4:00 PM VENUE: 108 W. 39TH ST. (AT 6TH AVE.), NEW YORK, NY 10018 RSVP: 212-869-9477
The month of Elul, usually coinciding with September, is traditionally a time for introspection and a comprehensive review of one’s deeds and spiritual progress over the past year. It is also the time to prepare for the upcoming “Days of Awe”—Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The program features “The Mysticism of the Shofar” with Rabbi Meir Leifer of the Pelham Parkway Jewish Center; Piano Selections and Singing for the Holiday with Ms. Lori Leifer; “The Meaning of the New Year” with Rabbi Paul Levenson; and “64 Years in the Israeli State” with Ms. Elaine Levitt. Complimentary kosher refreshments will be served. ______________________________________________
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Angeles, the mayor liked the idea that “Curb” came east this season. David, a native of Brooklyn, recently said he’d consider moving back if he could find a way to golf year-round.
Israeli Supermodel Bar Rafaeli’s Father Convicted by Israeli Court over Paparazzi Punch-Out ccording to the Associated Press, a Kfar Saba magistrate's court convicted the father of Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli on Thursday of malicious damage over an altercation with news photographers in 2007. According to court documents, Rafi Refaeli received a call from his daughter complaining that she was being followed by photographers while driving to his house in Tel Aviv. The documents say he broke Bar Refaeli one of the photographers' cameras and damaged one of their motorcycles when they reached his home. A date for sentencing has not yet been set.
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Galliano Convicted, Fined for Anti-Semitic Slurs ormer Christian Dior top designer John Galliano was first fired, then convicted by a Paris court for antiSemitic comments made during two bar fights some months ago. According to reports from Bloomberg news and the Wall Street Journal, Mr. Galliano sought to distance himself from his actions, claiming he had been under the influence of drugs and alcohol. However, as the law in France
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states that making public insults about someone’s ethnic origin, race, or religion is a crime punishable by up to six months in prison and fines up to 22,500, Mr. Galliano was ordered by Judge Anne-Marie Sauteraud to pay 13,500 (about $19,000). The fines were in civil John Galliano damages to three victims and five associations, including an anti-bigotry group. Now that Mr. Galliano’s case is closed, Dior will be looking for a new designer to succeed him in the coming weeks. According to fashion insiders, Marc Jacobs, who designs for Louis Vuitton and happens to be Jewish, is in the running.
Mel Gibson’s Next Move: An Action Movie about Judah Maccabee ewYorkMagazine.com reports that when Mel Gibson announced his next project, a movie based on the story of Judah Maccabee, Hollywood, the media and many, many Jews reacted with bewildered astonishment. The same Mel Gibson who in 2006 drunkenly slurred that Jews were “responsible for all the wars in the world” now wanted to make a Jewish war movie? Where a Jew will be the heroic central character? Gibson’s production company, Icon Productions, has already made a deal with Warner Bros. to develop the movie, but as one Warner Bros. producer who is familiar with the project said, “Setting up this movie is not the problem.
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Getting it made is the problem.” While Gibson has always been sought after as a filmmaker, he explains, other actors and directors balk at working with him. While it is easy to look upon this project as a big-budget apology, don’t. The fact Mel Gibson that the film features Jews may be entirely incidental; NewYorkMagazine.com reports that Gibson told The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg that he wanted to take on the tales because they're "ripping good reads." Apparently the goal is to create “a Jewish 300,” but as of now it is just a pitch with no script. It may not end up being made at all, especially since the news has angered some Jewish leaders, including, the ChicagoTribune.com reports, Abraham Foxman, national director of the AntiDefamation League, Rabbi Marvin Hier, dean and founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and The American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors and their Descendants.
Mayor Bloomberg Shows off His Acting Skills he Mayor may not watch much TV, but he can act natural when called upon. Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Sunday season finale featured a cameo by hizzoner, where the Mayor kicks the show’s star (and creator) Larry David out of New York City. The comic was mistakenly perceived to be mocking Michael J. Fox at a Parkinson’s charity fundraiser. New York Daily News reports that the Mayor shot the appearance back in August of 2010. He actually had to reschedule after President Obama requested that the Mayor play golf with him in Martha’s Vineyard on the first scheduled day of shooting. Fortunately, David was able to work Mayor Bloomberg into the shoot a day early. He nailed the scene in “four or five takes” and even improvised Michael the line that ends the Bloomberg final scene: “This guy is trying to put Parkinson’s out of business,” the Mayor referred to Fox, “and I am here to put you out of this city. Get out of town!” Though the show usually shoots in Los
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National Radio Talk Show Host Dennis Prager Leads Group of Listeners to Israel elebrated American radio talk show host Dennis Prager and wife Sue flew EL AL Airlines with their family to lead a group of 170 listeners from his nationally syndicated radio show on a 10 day trip to Israel. The group is traveling throughout the country and visiting the most significant historical and religious sites. They are also Dennis Prager meeting with Israeli government leaders, clergy, and leading Israeli decision makers. Prager has lectured in Israel and has visited the country more than a dozen times. The Dennis Prager Show is nationally syndicated and airs live Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon (Pacific Time) from his home station which is based in Los Angeles.
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Israeli guitar virtuoso Itamar Erez performs with Turkey’s best-known musician tamar Erez, Israeli virtuoso guitarist, expressed regret and frustration after returning home from a concert tour of Turkey. Israel21c.com reports that the musician had been sharing the stage with Turkey’s leading name in world music, Omar Faruk Tekbile. A week after the tour was over, Israel’s diplomatic relations with Turkey crumbled. Erez has performed in Turkey many times previous- Itamar Erez ly, saying he “never encountered a single problem until this year. I have always felt welcome there … [recent events] do not reflect the mood of the majority of the Turkish people.” Erez wishes to help mend the rift, expressing the desire to organize an event to bring the Israeli and Turkish people together. Perhaps an evening of music featuring Israeli and Turkish artists, which he realizes may be “very difficult.” Erez claims that music can help bridge the gap between the two societies. Perhaps Erez, who received warm applause after performing in Istanbul, will be the performer who does.
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RABBI, CHAPLAIN, DOCTOR AND PATRIOT Shehebar Sephardic Center Grad Shines in New Mexico Spanish & Portuguese families who have lived there for more than a century. There are also many Israeli ex-patriots and workers. The New Mexico Jewish community is small and diverse yet there is no old established Jewish congregation. Rabbi Ritch de Herrera’s shabbatons attract Jews who need spiritual wellness. His strength is in creating a warm environment, organizing the community and attracting the many unaffiliated Jews in the community, along with many
BY SARINA ROFFÉ Sephardic New Mexico will be at a loss when Rabbi/Dr./Captain David Ritch de Herrera ships out for Afghanistan this month as a field surgeon for the U.S. Army’s First Infantry Division. Rabbi David Ritch de Herrera graduated from the Shehebar Sephardic Center in Jerusalem in 2008. hile in Afghanistan, Captain Ritch de Herrera will also be serving as a civilian military chaplain (apparently the U.S. Army can’t have him be both a chaplain and a doctor). He will be helping fulfill the needs of Jewish soldiers during the coming holiday season, holding services, obtaining kosher food, and helping out Rabbi/Lt. Henry Soussan, also an SSC graduate, who serves currently in South Carolina as the head of the chaplaincy school there. Sephardic New Mexico is one of the only Torah-observant Jewish institutions in Albuquerque, a city of 20,000 Jews. Launched in 2008 by Rabbi Ritch de
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Rabbi /Doctor/Captain David Ritch de Herrera with Senator Joseph Lieberman.
Rabbi and U.S. Army Officer David Ritch de Herrera in his standard-issue combat uniform. Herrera, the new congregation has attracted unaffiliated Jews – Sephardic, Ashkenazi, Orthodox, Conservative and Reform – who felt they had no real Jewish center in Albuquerque. Albuquerque is a simple and welcoming community and Sephardic New Mexico proudly offers classes in Torah, Sephardic Traditions, Mussar, and other areas. While Rabbi Ritch de Herrera has done an amazing job as the part-time rabbi, he juggles his rabbinical duties with his medical career and work in the U.S. Army. In the coming year, Ritch de Herrera hopes to open the community’s new synagogue and welcome a rabbinical graduate from the SSC as the fulltime community rabbi. When Dr. Ritch de Herrera arrived in New Mexico, he learned that American Jewish Soldiers in New Mexico had no Jewish Chaplain. As a former reconnaissance soldier, he saw the need to help them out and became a U.S. Army chaplain. In the ensuing three years, he has helped American Jewish Soldiers obtain kosher food, opened the community as a place of prayer and learning for them, and helped them to find services like marriages, brit milah, and zeved habat (naming ceremony
for newborn girls). Sadly, the ongoing wars have also meant helping families through the loss of their beloved sons. Shehebar Sephardic Center is proud of the accomplishments of Rabbi Ritch de Herrera. Born in San Francisco to a Sephardic Jewish military family, his genealogical roots are of Spanish, Portuguese and English descent. Their presence in North America dates back to the American Revolution where they were members of the first three Sephardic synagogues. As a child, he learned the Sephardic traditions his family had preserved since their time in Spain, Portugal, as well as the Great Sephardic Communities of Amsterdam and London. Growing up in a military family that moved around a good deal, Ritch de Herrera had no formal Jewish education. After each move, his father would find a local rabbi or hazan to tutor his seven children. Following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps, Ritch de Herrera joined the U.S. Army at 17 and served as a reconnaissance soldier for several years before attending university and then medical school, graduating in 2004 from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. While attending medical school, Dr. Ritch de Herrera had the honor to learn from
such great men as Rabbi Abraham LopesCardozo A”H and Rabbi Albert Gabbai of Mikveh Israel, also a rabbinical graduate of Shehebar Sephardic Center. These rabbis sparked his interest in serving fellow Sephardim and he sought a formal yeshiva education. Ritch de Herrera sought and received permission from the Army to take a break from medical studies and began to devote time to Torah learning. It was Rabbi Gabbai, who referred Ritch de Herrera to Rabbi Sam Kassin, Dean of the Shehebar Sephardic Center. He immediately felt at home at Midrash Sephardi (SSC’s rabbinical college), learning learned Talmud with Rabbi Ezra Kassin, while working all night at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center. This rigorous schedule left him with very little time for formal classes. Seeing his gift and quench for knowledge, Rabbi Sam Kassin himself would personally sit and teach Ritch de Herrera, inspiring him with sagely advice. In 2008, Dr. Ritch de Herrera was placed at a hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Knowing that the 20,000 Jews of Albuquerque had no full-time Orthodox rabbi, Rabbi Kassin encouraged him take the rabbinical ordination exams so he could
_____________________ “Shehebar Sephardic Center is proud of the accomplishments of Rabbi Ritch de Herrera.” _____________________ build an Orthodox community in Albuquerque. Ritch de Herrera received his rabbinical ordination in 2008 and has been the only Orthodox rabbi in Albuquerque since then. In between his work as a doctor and U.S. Army field surgeon with the rank of Captain, Ritch de Herrera began work as a civilian chaplain, making sure the Jewish soldiers had their needs met. He was successful at putting up a 6-foot menorah at Kirtland Air Force Base last year and conducting a lighting ceremony. The event was also attended by Jewish World War II veterans. The rabbi has been instrumental in building Sephardic New Mexico. Captain Ritch de Herrera’s knowledge of English, German, Spanish and Hebrew helps in this ethnicallydiverse city. There are Turkish, Yemenite,
Rabbi Ritch de Herrera in civilian attire, and a dapper hat. Orthodox, who had not found a home. Rabbi Ritch de Herrera helps them to maintain cohesion, share in traditions and learn Torah together. He shines. New Mexican culture places the highest importance on welcoming guests and visitors. It is a breathtakingly beautiful country, with wooded mountains, ski resorts, vineyards, quiet, peaceful desert. The region boasts some of the finest fishing waters in the world. When in New Mexico, visitors feel as if they are walking in Sepharad or home in Israel. The Jewish community has a special relationship with local hotels and they are happy to help arrange a visit for any guest! To reach Rabbi Ritch de Herrera, email him at davidharofe@gmail.com. Since its inception in 1980, the Shehebar Sephardic Center has grown into a world renowned institution with an outstanding reputation for high quality programs, as well as a resource for Sephardic communities worldwide to identify rabbis, dayans, teachers, mohels, shochets and spiritual leadership. The SSC has trained more than 150 rabbis, 15 dayanim, 60 teachers, 40 mohalim, and 25 shochetim. These spiritual leaders now serve Sephardic Jews in 70 cities on five continents around the world. Seen as the global source for Sephardic training, the SSC receives calls daily from Diaspora Jewish communities looking for rabbinic leadership to build a kahal, lead holiday services, to teach in a school, or to oversee the kashrut of a restaurant. No matter what the need, the SSC fills the gap by sending its graduates to the remotest towns or the most highly populated cities, to serve and inspire the people there. To find a rabbi visit Ssc.org.il or email info@ssc.org.il.
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JERUSALEM MARKS TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 ATTACKS understand our pain and no people who can help us live and rebuild more than the people of the State of Israel.” The Ambassador, who spoke in both Hebrew and English, reminded all those present of the special bond that exists between the Israeli and American peoples. The event concluded with Robby Berman explaining how being at the scene of the collapse of the Twin Towers changed his life permanently. A freelance photographer, his initial intent was to help those injured with medical training acquired during his stint in the Israel Defense Forces. Upon reaching the downed World Trade Center buildings, Berman soon realized that there was little he could do as a rescue worker. He could contribute much more by attempting to convey the pain and horror of that black day in his
Continued from Cover Presidents were engaged in this confrontation.” Netanyahu applauded President Obama for ridding the world of Osama Bin Laden. He spoke about the great threats of the coming decade, among them that of a nuclear Iran, which could give the most dangerous people in the world access to the most dangerous weapons in the world. “This cannot be allowed to happen,” Netanyahu
Israel commemorated the tenth yahrzeit of September 11 with a special photo exhibition entitled “Ground Zero for 30 Days” at the House of Quality art gallery in Jerusalem. The Jewish Voice was granted special access to the exhibit and permission to share some of Photos by Robby Berman. its contents with our readers.
emphasized. The Prime Minister reminded the audience that in Egypt, Syria, Libya, and Yemen militant Islam is trying to hijack the “Arab Spring” and the dreams of those who are seeking a better future for themselves and their people. He said, “They want to return to their glorious past when a caliphate stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Tigris River, from the horn of Africa to the gates of Yemen.” Netanyahu then spoke about the recent attack on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo. He praised the chief security officer for displaying amazing coolness of judgment in impossible circumstances. Netanyahu further thanked President Obama for his help during the attack , saying ” I want to take this opportunity to convey a special thanks to President Obama for helping safeguard our people.” The Prime Minister ended by telling the audience that the 9/11 commemoration is
photographs. After shooting 300 rare photos over a period of two days, Berman stopped when it became apparent that no photos or words could adequately express what his was seeing. It was then that the seeds of Berman’s Halachic Organ Donor Society were planted. Berman decided to dedicate his life to making sure that those who need organ transplants would have a chance at life by making organs available from volunteers. much more than a memorial to those who died at the World Trade Center. “It is meant to remember those who attacked America and why. We honor the memory of all those who have been felled by terrorism, especial-
ly the thousands of soldiers who died defending the world against it.” In his speech, the new American Ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro, expressed that “there are no people who
Berman’s photographs depicting the pain and horror of 9/11 will be on display at The Jerusalem House of Quality throughout September. For more information on the Halachic Organ Donor Society (HODS), see their Website, www.hods.org
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Rosh Hashanah Black Eyed Peas IN LIEU OF A SHABBAT RECIPE THE JEWISH VOICE BRINGS YOU THE FIRST OF ITS ELUL-SERIES OF HOLIDAY RECIPES, COURTESY OF ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS BY SIMA HERZFELD Inevitably, at some point over the next month, Jewish women all over the world will panic. They will all be repeating a mantra that will probably sound something like, “The holidays are coming, all those meals, all the company coming, what on earth should I make?” The best way to avoid this panic is to plan ahead. his article is the first of the Elul series that will focus on foods for Rosh Hashanah, with the intent of helping all of my readers to plan ahead. I am introducing this series with a dish that is both delicious and historically fascinating. This dish started out as a traditional Jewish Rosh Hashanah meal and over the centuries it developed into a secular New Year dish eaten by many Americans, especially in the South. The Seder for Rosh Hashanah is first mentioned in the Babylonian Talmud. The Talmud lists foods that should be eaten on the New Year citing their ability bring good fortune. These include the apple, pomegranate and fish head (or sheep head) found on the Ashkenazi table still as well as pumpkins, dates, leeks, black-eyed peas, and beets which are also still found on the Sephardic table. In Israel, more and more Ashkenazi families are including this wider variety of symbols in their Rosh Hashanah Seder. The recipe below includes four of the symbolic foods from this list; pumpkin (butternut squash)-kara, black-eyed peas-rubiya, beets (or beet leaves)-salka, and leeks-karti. Other than that this recipe includes so many of the Rosh Hashanah simanim (symbols), what fascinates me about this dish is its history. Following the development of this dish shows how foods and culture merge, travel, and develop their own symbolisms and traditions. This dish, once a uniquely Jewish New Year tradition is now commonly eaten at midnight December 31, and is becoming part of mainstream American culture. One study traces this development to the Caribbean Jewish community. The African slave population in the Caribbean copied the Jewish practice of eating this dish on Rosh Hashanah and would eat it instead on the secular New Year, January 1. From the Caribbean slave population, it then moved to the slave population in the South where it stilled retained the symbolic connection to their new year. Instead of the traditional Jewish blessings however, the food was given a new symbolism, the beans representing coins and the greens representing the American dollar bills. Apparently, the general population has either found this dish to be too delicious or the symbolism to meaningful, because over the years this tradition has spread throughout the United
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States and has become multi-cultural. For me, an Ashkenazi Jew married to a Sephardic Jew, serving this dish involves a sense of Jewish nationalism and pride. I am reclaiming an ancient tradition as well as acknowledging our long exile where the “wandering Jew” spread Jewish traditions throughout the world. The bonus is that it is quick and easy to prepare and can feed a lot of people rather inexpensively. There are two options below, a vegetarian option which uses mushrooms or a meat recipe which uses lamb.
Ingredients: • 1 cup black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and drained • olive oil • 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into large cubes • 1 bunch of beet greens or collard, sliced into large pieces • 1 leek, chopped • 1 onion, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, chopped • 1/ inch/2 cm ginger, grated • 2 cups water • 1/2 bunch of coriander • 1 box porcini mushrooms OR 1/2 kilo of shoulder of lamb cut into cubes • salt and pepper • 1/4 tsp cumin • 1/2 tsp turmeric Use the olive oil to coat the bottom of a large pot. Add the onion, leek, garlic, ginger and spices and sauté for 1-2 minutes being careful not to burn the spices. Add the mushrooms/lamb and sauté for five minutes more. Add the beet greens and sweat them until they are limp. Add 2 cups water, the blackeyed peas, the squash and the coriander. Cover the pot and bring the stew to a boil. Simmer closed for 30 minutes, and then uncover the pot and then continue to simmer on a low flame for another 45 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated and you are left with a thick stew. Serve warm on a bed of rice. Serves 6-8. Enjoy!
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BMW Takes a Page from James Bond with Laser Beam Headlights BMW i8
BY JV STAFF As if LED lights weren’t enough, new cars being developed at BMW will now feature laser beam headlight technology. According to a recent BMW press release, this evolution is the “logical next step” in car light development. Just as halogen begat LED, LED begets laser lights. What could possibly be next? Built-in grenade launcher? Passenger side ejector seat? We love the future! ut don’t take out word for it! Straight from the horse’s mouth, as it were, the following statement was released by BMW earlier this month: Following the introduction of the full LED headlight, laser light is the next logical step in the development of vehicle headlight technology. BMW is planning this step, thus further expanding its lead in innovative light technology. As a globally successful carmaker within the premium segment, the BMW Group attaches the utmost importance to advanced technology in all sectors of automotive manufacturing. Exclusive innovations and technological leaps secure BMW's lead amongst the competition. In the field of exterior vehicle lights, BMW also leads the way for example with full LED headlamps for the BMW 6 Series and with new developments such as the "Anti-dazzle High- Beam Assistant," as well as with "Dynamic Light Spot." The term "Dynamic Light Spot" stands for a marker light system that automatically illuminates pedestrians in good time, thereby guiding the driver's attention. After LED technology, laser light is the next logical step in car light development. BMW engineers are currently already working on the introduction of laser light as a further pioneering technology for series production within a few years. Laser light could then facilitate entirely new light functions for even more safety and comfort and at the same time contribute significantly through its higher degree of efficiency towards a saving in energy and fuel respectively.
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By definition, laser lighting is radically different from sunlight, and also from the various types of artificial lighting in common use today. For a start, laser lighting is monochromatic, which means that the light waves all have the same length. And it is also what is known as a "coherent" light source, which means that its waves have a constant phase difference. As a result, laser lighting can produce a near-parallel beam with an intensity a thousand times greater than that of conventional LEDs. In vehicle headlights, these characteristics can be used to implement entirely new functions. Also, the high inherent efficiency of laser lighting means that laser headlights have less than half the energy consumption of LED headlights. Simply put, laser headlights save fuel. The intensity of laser light poses no possible risks to humans, animals or wildlife when used in car lighting. Amongst other things, this is because the light is not emitted directly, but is first converted into a form that is suitable for use in road traffic. The resulting light is very bright and white. It is also very pleasant to the eye and has a very low energy consumption. Completely safe laser lighting technology is already in use in a variety of consumer products, though in many cases this is a product feature that goes unnoticed by the customer. That won't be the case when this technology is used in cars, however, as planned by BMW. Here the whole point is that the advantages should be noticeable and visible. A further feature of laser technology, which has important implications, is the size of the individual diodes. With a length of just ten microns (µm), laser diodes are one hundred times smaller even than the small, square-shaped cells used in conventional LED lighting, which have a side length of one millimeter. This opens up all sorts of new possibilities when integrating the light source into the vehicle. The BMW engineers have no plans to radically reduce the size of the headlights however, although that would be theoretically possible. Instead, the thinking is that the headlights would retain their conventional surface area dimensions and so continue to play an important role in the
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Breakthrough Device Helps Alzheimer’s Patients Regain Cognitive Skills BY ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
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HHC Health Center Has Treated Nearly 6,000 Patients Suffering From Health Effects of 9/11 On the 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation’s (HHC) World Trade Center Environmental Health Center has treated almost 6,000 people who lived, worked or went to school in Lower Manhattan and have suffered the medical and mental health effects of 9/11.
Israeli development stimulates areas of brain responsible for memory and learning, leading to improvement in cognition and decision-making in Alzheimer's patients. new electromagnetic stimulation system has been developed in Israel that appears to change the course of the degenerative Alzheimer's disease and allows patients to regain faded cognitive skills. The non-invasive NeuroAD system, developed by Yokneam-based Neuronix, is the first medical device in the world to receive approval for treating mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, a terminal brain disease affecting about 30 million elderly people worldwide. Scientific advisory board member Prof. José (Martin) Rabey, chief of neurology at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center in Tzrifin, unveiled NeuroAD in July at the annual International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Paris. The company's solution is based on a patent-pending technology dubbed NICE (Non-Invasive Cortical Enhancer), which electromagnetically stimulates areas of the brain responsible for memory and learning, making them receptive to simultaneous tailored cognitive training. This double-barrelled approach is hoped to induce LTP (long-term potentiation) associated with learning and memory processes.
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tatistics from the WTC health center show a patient population that is young – the average age is 47 – and has more than doubled in the last three years alone, from 2,759 in 2008 to 5,800 patients today. “Although this event occurred 10 years ago, it’s had a lasting health impact on tens of thousands of New Yorkers,” said HHC President Alan D. Aviles. “The federal Zadroga law provides funding that allows us to offer continued treatment to those affected and who need care.” Other notable patient demographic data include: • 50% of patients were local workers at the time of the attacks. • More than 20 % were local residents. • 10 % were both residents and local workers. • Almost 10 % were cleanup workers who went into the area after the attacks to clean offices and buildings and remove debris. • 4 % were passersby or commuters who happened to be in the area. • 3 % were students. • 76% of patients suffer from lower
S Neuronix device. patients." Baror reports that the concept is wellreceived in the worldwide medical community. "Wherever we go, physicians are eager to hear about this new technology because nothing else is available to help patients," he says. The initial two trials took place at Assaf Harofeh, resulting in "statistically significant results." In May, new studies began under the supervision of Neuronix scientific advisers at Assaf Harofeh and at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.
Starting trials in the U.S. next year "We hope to open one or two more sites in Europe this year," says Neuronix Marketing VP Orly Bar. Following meetings with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration later this year, the company also expects to expand its American clinical testing sites to 15 during 2012. Trial participants undergo an MRI scan of the brain to pinpoint affected regions, and then receive five one-hour sessions per week for six weeks, in addition to long-term maintenance and follow-up. The treatment is painless and non-invasive, and can be repeated after its effects begin to wane, Bar adds. The company, which was founded in 2008, has 12 employees, half of them engaged in the engineering side of the enterprise. Funding comes from private investors and the office of Israel's Chief Scientist. Baror cannot yet predict the pricing of the made-in-Israel machine, but "our goal is to make it very affordable for all patients," he
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HHC WTC Environmental Health Center. respiratory disorders including cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest. • 47 % suffer from upper respiratory disorders including sinus and nasal congestion. • 44 % suffer from digestive disorders including gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD). • 51 % suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.. “Lower Manhattan is a very diverse area in terms of culture, language, and ethnicity,” said Terry Miles, Executive Director of the WTC health center. “And 10 years later, everyone who lived there or worked there on 9/11 still deserves care.” Of those WTC health center patients who provided their race, 27 percent are
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THE SNOWY DAY AND THE THE LOST SEPHARDIC ART OF EZRA JACK KEATS MUSIC OF TURKEY Opens at the Jewish Museum September 9 - January 29
FIRST MAJOR U.S. EXHIBITION PAYS TRIBUTE TO AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR The Jewish Museum, located at 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street, is having an exhibition showcasing the art of Ezra Jack Keats. It is the first major United States exhibition to pay tribute to award-winning author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats (1916-1983), whose beloved children’s books include Whistle for Willie (1964), Peter’s Chair (1967), and The Snowy Day (1962). Published at the height of the American civil-rights movement and winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal, The Snowy Day became a milestone, featuring the first African-American protagonist in a full-color picture book. The Snowy Day went on to inspire generations of readers, and paved the way for multiracial representation in American children’s literature. Also pioneering were the dilapidated urban settings of Keats’s stories. Picture books had rarely featured such gritty landscapes before. he Jewish Museum exhibition is part of a wide-scale celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Snowy Day. Following its New York City showing at The Jewish Museum, The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats will travel to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA (June 26October 14, 2012); the Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, CA (November 15, 2012-February 24, 2013); and the Akron Art Museum (March-June 2013). The exhibition explores Keats’s multifaceted oeuvre in six sections preceded by an introduction and followed by an epilogue. Ezra Jack Keats was born Jacob (Jack) Ezra Katz in Brooklyn in 1916. His parents were Eastern European Jewish immigrants and very poor. Although he briefly studied
BY TOVA KRAUSZ A writer for the Forward was recently in Turkey with his wife, and met an Israeli historian in the lobby of the Hotel Residence in Istanbul. They were headed for the nearby island of Buyukada, which Daniel, the historian, told them was once called “Yahudikada” on account of the number of Jews residing there. o more, however. Most of the Turkish Jews, whether by choice or by force, have fled the country, taking their music with them. While the Ottoman Empire essentially gave birth to the Eastern Sephardic music tradition, which the Forward writer calls “a richly seasoned stew of Iberian, Turkic, southern European, Mediterranean and Romani ingredients,” very few traces of it remain in Turkey itself. In fact, the writer and his wife could not find much traditional Turkish music at all, either classical Ottoman or Romani dance music. This is unsurprising considering the Turkish government razed one of the oldest and largest Roma settlements of the world in 2010 in preparation for Istanbul’s turn as cultural capital of Europe. Sephardic music has its roots in the musical traditions of the Jewish communities in medieval Spain. After the expulsions, it picked up influences wherever Sephardic
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painting in Paris on the GI Bill after serving in World War II, Keats was primarily selftaught. He drew upon memories of growing up in East New York, one of the most deprived neighborhoods of New York City. Keats’s experience of anti-Semitism and poverty in his youth gave him a lifelong sympathy for others who suffered prejudice and want. His work transcends the personal and reflects the universal concerns of children. The exhibition has been organized by Claudia Nahson, Curator at The Jewish Museum. The exhibition installation design was created by Barbara Suhr. Kris Stone designed the reading room and a theatrical backdrop.
Album cover from TurkishJewish music group Sefarad. the iconoclastic Folkways label in 1958. Ms. Levy had learned the songs from her mother Emilie, who had grown up in Alexandria. The songs were done in a Westernized "folk song" style, with Ms. Levy accompanying herself on guitar and her mother playing the mandolin. This recording introduced Sephardic music to many folk performers and their audiences. And then, for performers not lucky enough to have been born into Sephardic families, the publication of Léon Algazi's Chants séphardis in 1958 and the first volume of Isaac Levy's Chant JudéoEspagnols in 1959 offered a rich mother lode of songs. Today, though their numbers continue to decline, Turkey is still home to a community of native Ladino speakers, some of whom have grown up in this music tradition. While there are more traditional recording artists such as Los Pasharos Sefaradis and Jak and Janet Esim, by far the most unusual example
Album cover from Los Pasharos Sefaradis.
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Jews settled, such as Morocco, Argentina, Greece, and, of course, Turkey. Lyrics were preserved by communities formed by the Jews expelled from the Iberian Peninsula. These Sephardic communities share many of the same lyrics and poems, but the music itself varies considerably. There are three types of Sephardic songs—topical and entertainment songs, romance songs and spiritual or ceremonial songs. Lyrics can be in several languages, including Hebrew for religious songs, and Ladino. As with other MiddleEastern urban music genres, Sephardic music was based on a system of makam (Turkish plural: makamlar), which is sometimes translated as "mode," but actually embraces a broader series of musical elements. Songs which are song by women are traditionally sung while performing household tasks, without accompaniment or harmony. Tambourines and other percussion instruments are sometimes used, especially in wedding songs. Men have added oud (a small, lute-like instrument) and kanun (basically a Middle Eastern zither) to the instrumentation, and more modern performers incorporate countless other imported instruments. While this music is hard to find in Turkey itself, thanks to the folk music revival’s “discovery” of Sephardic music and the world music boom, these songs are not completely lost. At the end of the 1950’s, according to Joel Bresler of SephardicMusic.org, three publishing events of recorded Sephardic music went a long way towards preserving the tradition and introducing Sephardic music to a wider audience. The first was a release of Ladino songs by Gloria Levy on
Members of Los Pasharos Sefaradis. of Sephardic music in Turkey comes from a group named Sefarad, according to Bresler. Fronted by three young Jewish musicians, Sefarad has sold hundreds of thousands of copies of recordings containing Sephardic music, and even hit the Turkish pop charts – unheard of anywhere else. In the double CD Sefarad, Volume 2 songs are presented twice on different CDs, once in Turkish and once in Ladino. (The arrangements, backbeats, running times, etc. are all the same.) Quite simply, these are the best selling Sephardic recordings in the world. With the help of groups like Sefarad and Los Pasharos Sefaradis, the Sephardic music tradition in Turkey is not lost. Rather, it is in the process of being preserved and adapted for a whole new generation.
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Parshat Ki Tetzei
The Torah Written On Stone Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8
TRANSLATED BY RABBI ZVI BELOVSKI Moshe and the elders of Yisrael commanded the people, saying, "Keep all of the mitzvah which I am commanding you today. And it shall be on the day on which you pass over the Jordan to the land which the L-rd your G-d gives to you, you shall erect for yourselves great stones and coat them with plaster. nd you shall write on them all the words of this Torah when you have passed over, in order that you shall go into the land which the L-rd your G-d gives to you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as the L-rd, the G-d of your forefathers, said to you. And it shall be when you have passed over this Jordan that you shall erect these stones which I am commanding you today on Mount Eival, and you shall coat them with plaster...And you shall write on the stones all the words of this Torah very clearly." (Devarim 27:1-4,8) Let us consider this most unusual mitzvah, the writing of a Torah not in the normal manner, but instead on stones. It is noteworthy that the normal material on which the text of the Torah is written is parchment, the skin of a kosher beast, which comes from the animal kingdom, whereas on this occasion it was to be written on stone, an inanimate substance. This fundamental difference holds the key to understanding the purpose of this one-time mitzvah, which was performed as klal Yisrael entered the land. My holy father noted that the whole function of writing a sefer Torah (1) is to fix the ideas contained therein firmly in the heart of the writer. This is expressed by the following verse: "...write them upon the tablet of your heart." (Mishlei 3:3) Indeed, the parchment which is used for a sefer Torah is intended to reflect this great aim. The hide of the animal must first be treated before the writing may commence. If the untreated skin is used, the whole exercise is futile, as the writing is invalid. This symbolizes the fact that one needs preparation before Torah can be successfully received. Just as the skin needs refining before the writing will be valid, so too, one needs to take steps to remove any traces of personal defilement before beginning one's Torah development. The problem with this is that it is Torah study itself which enables the person to overcome any intrinsic character defects: Come and see! No man is ever purified except with the words of Torah. (Zohar HaKadosh 3:80b) How, then, can this vicious circle be broken? It seems that to achieve purification one needs Torah, but to learn Torah requires prior purification!
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most fundamental aspect is the seat of the Divine soul; this is completely undefilable and impervious to alien forces. The second, more external manifestation of the Jewish heart is much more impressionable; it is able to receive influence from outside. This means that while it can receive good influences, it is also defilable by bad influences. It is this secondary aspect which one is enjoined to purify. This will enable it to accept and retain Torah knowledge and ideals. The way this works should be clear. The inner aspect of the heart is always capable of instigating a program of Torah study and mitzvah observance. By stimulating this inner, godly element, one will enable its influence to spread to the coarser, outer manifestation, which will have a cleansing and purifying effect. Once this stage has been reached, even the secondary aspect of the heart will be ready to receive the Torah. Without this prior purification, nothing positive will result. It is the first stage to which the Zohar refers, in which the inner core of the Jew grasps the Torah and allows it to spread to the rest of the personality. The second step is similar to the writing of a sefer Torah, in which the skin is prepared before the writing commences. The hide hints at the outer part of the personality, which must first be prepared before it can successfully receive the Torah. This is hinted at by the very requirement to write a sefer Torah on parchment, the product of an animal. The animal world is subject to change. The passage of time affects the animal, and the processes of nature ensure that after a certain period the animal's cells are replenished. This symbolizes the outer part of the heart, which is also subject to change, for through the influence of the inner, undefilable part, it can be improved and sanctified. However, the inner, intrinsically holy part of the personality is unchanging and unchangeable. As such, it is represented by stone, which is the least changing entity in the creation. When klal Yisrael were about to enter Eretz Yisrael, they were making a new start in a new land. They needed a tangible reminder of the correct way in which to begin their service of G-d. Thus G-d required them to erect stones and write the text of the Torah upon them. This indicates that the first element of Divine service comes from the innermost, unchanging part of the personality. They were to try to arouse the holy attachment to Torah which lay deep within them and allow it to pervade and purify the rest of their personalities.
NOTE 1. Note that there is a mitzvah to write a Torah scroll, which is incumbent upon each individual (Devarim 31:19), and an additional obligation on the Jewish king to write a second scroll (ibid. 17:18). This d’var Torah, courtesy of Aish HaTorah (www.aish.com), was excerpted from Shem MiShmuel by the Sochatchover Rebbe, rendered into English by Rabbi Zvi Belovski, published by Targum Press.
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Haftarah for Ki Teitzei (Isaiah 54:1-10) This week's haftarah is the fifth of a series of seven "Haftarot of Consolation." These seven haftarot commence on the Shabbat following Tisha b'Av and continue until Rosh Hashanah. orsaken Jerusalem is likened to a barren woman devoid of children. G-d enjoins her to rejoice, for the time will soon come when the Jewish nation will return and proliferate, repopulating Israel's once desolate cities. The prophet assures the Jewish people that G-d has not forsaken them. Although He has momentarily hid His countenance from them, He will gather them from their exiles with great mercy. The haftarah compares the final Redemption to the pact G-d made with Noah. Just as G d promised to never bring a flood over the entire earth, so too He will never again be angry at the Jewish people. "For the mountains may move and the hills might collapse, but My kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall the covenant of My peace collapse."
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SOLAR WINDOW IS ‘GREEN’ GAME-CHANGER BY DANIEL BEN-TAL A new solar window from Israel can generate power, reduce energy consumption, and let in daylight, promising a green revolution to the construction industry. he dream of constructing a net zeroenergy building has yet to become a reality, but now an Israeli company has come up with an idea that could make it possible. The innovative product from Pythagoras Solar can be described as a solar window that combines energy efficiency, power generation and transparency. The world's first transparent photovoltaic glass unit (PVGU) has been designed to be easily integrated into conventional building design and construction processes. This means that existing office blocks can be retrofitted with the new material instead of energy-seeping glass windows - a process that will pay for itself within five years. "What we have today - this is what we hear from architects - is very unique," Pythagoras Solar CEO Gonen Fink says. "The high transparency makes for aesthetically pleasing building designs. "There are many companies today doing energy-efficient windows or energy generators using photovoltaics such as skylights, but this is mostly to show you can produce energy from the building's envelope. This is the first time somebody has actually combined the advantages in one product." In June, Pythagoras Solar's breakthrough was selected from nearly 5,000 entrants as a winner of the prestigious GE Ecomagination
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new commercial buildings in the coming years will include power generation and energy efficiency. It is going to become a standard," says Fink. Having developed the product, the company carried out pilot projects last year in several commercial buildings in the US and Israel. "We took existing buildings, such as the Sears Tower in Chicago - a small part of it, just two windows to begin with - and showed that it works. Then we went to the next stage, which is commercial installation and expanding our manufacturing capacity. We are working with some of the largest glass companies in the world," says Fink. Pythagoras is based in Silicon Valley, and much of the production takes place in Los Angeles. The company's R&D center is in Israel. "The company is about to take off," Fink says confidently. "There's a good reason for my optimism. This is the first time we can bring power generation to green buildings. Until now it's all been about reducing energy consumption. Ours is the first product that actually combines both. By combining this facet with power generation, we can change the equation." WWW.ISRAEL21C.COM/
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Touro College and Hudson Institute to Host Anti-Bigotry Conference... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 state members so accused. It prompted Congressman and Holocaust survivor Tom Lantos representing the U.S. and Israel, to walk out in disgust. The original Durban event ended on Sept. 8, 2001, three days before the tragic events of September 11, and was billed as an “anti-racism” event. “Given the events that Durban III is intended to commemorate, the U.N. will sadly serve as a global platform to promote
the inverse of its original purposes and principles,” said Anne Bayefsky, the director of the Touro College Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust. “It is imperative to deny legitimacy to prejudice and its Durban Declaration.” Other prominent speakers at the Perils of Global Intolerance conference include Touro College President and CEO Dr. Alan Kadish; former New York City Mayor Ed Koch;
Academy-Award winning actor Jon Voight; Israel Minister of Information and Diaspora Yuli Edelstein; psychiatrist Wafa Sultan, one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people; Sudanese human rights activist Simon Deng; veteran award-winning journalist Khaled Abu Toameh; Hoover Institution fellow and National Humanities Medal recipient Shelby Steele; bestselling author and award-winning UK journalist
Douglas Murray; Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney; and president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy Zuhdi Jasser. For further information please contact Gabe Kahn at 212-463-0400 x 5404 or at gabriel.kahn@touro.edu. For a free live webcast, visit www.DurbanWatch.com.
Mass Pro-Israel Demonstration Planned in NYC for September 20th... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Palestinian state. Palestinians will march en masse inside and around Israel. Now is the time for those who truly love Israel and are deeply concerned about its future as a Jewish state to translate their convictions into real action. We are calling upon anyone over the
age of 18 to join us as we vehemently protest the endorsement of a Hamas-led terrorist state in Judea and Samaria." Adding that the Jewish people have a choice of either passively witnessing history unfold before their very eyes or taking con-
crete action to change the course of history, Richter said that it would be "more than a shame not to present a viable Jewish response. Israelis live under the constant stress of terrorism and threats every single day of their lives and the least we can do is
devote one day of our lives in support of our holy land and our brethren." For further information please contact Amcha-CJC at (718) 796-4730 or e-mail actforisrael@aol.com.
Breakthrough Device Helps Alzheimer’s Patients Regain Cognitive Skills ... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 says. A graduate of the Israel Defence Forces’ prestigious Talpiot program, which allows promising young scientists and mathemati-
cians to pursue higher education to further military research and development, Baror came to Neuronix with management experience at other medical device companies.
"LTP is known to degrade in patients with Alzheimer's disease and can be re-stimulated by high frequency electro-magnetic pulses," he says. With LTP reactivated, targeted cog-
nitive training can be delivered with an enhanced and long-lasting effect, temporarily reversing the progress of the disease."
HHC Health Center Has Treated Nearly 6,000 Patients Suffering From Health Effects of 9/11... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 white, 20 percent are Asian and 13 percent are black. More than one-third are Hispanic. Unlike other WTC health programs, which are geared to first responders and are overwhelmingly male, the HHC WTC patients are evenly divided between male and female. “Some patients do get better, but others have chronic conditions,” said Dr. Joan Reibman, Medical Director of the WTC health center. “For those with chronic disease, we help them keep their symptoms at bay so they can get on with their lives.” Under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which went into effect July 1, the WTC center, founded in 2005, is moving from a grant-based program
paid for with city and federal money, to one with more long-term funding and federal dollars available through a combination of contracts and a fee-for-service system for the next five years, with a possible sixth year if money remains. HHC is expected to receive approximately $10 million annually. Patients can get treatment regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. The law also provides the opportunity to do research and the WTC center has gotten approval to do a study on lung function changes in the WTC patient population over time. The WTC Environmental Health Center works closely with a special Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to ensure its
responsiveness to the needs of the people affected by the health impact of 9/11. Committee members include representatives of community-based organizations, advocacy organizations and labor groups that serve this population, as well as individuals and WTC EHC patients. Anyone who believes they or a family member might have a health problem related to 9/11 may call toll free at 1-877-WTC0107 (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. Information is also available on the HHC website, www.nyc.gov/hhc or by calling 311.
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BMW Takes a Page from James Bond with Laser Beam Headlights... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 32 styling of a BMW, while the size advantages could be used to reduce the depth of the headlight unit, and so open up new possibilities for headlight positioning and body styling. A further advantage of laser lighting technology, and one which the BMW engineers intend to use to full effect, is its high inherent efficiency. A single statistic will make this clear: whereas LED lighting generates only around 100 lumens (a photomet-
ric unit of light output) per watt, laser lighting generates approximately 170 lumens. With statistics like this, it is not surprising that BMW is also planning to take advantage of laser lighting technology to increase the efficiency of the overall vehicle. And appropriately enough it is in a concept vehicle from the new BMW i sub-brand, the BMW i8 Concept, that laser lighting will get its first airing. After all, BMW i stands for a new premium concept that is strongly orient-
ed towards sustainability. Safety is a key consideration in the development of laser lighting for use in passenger cars. For BMW, the complete eye safety of this technology for all road users and its complete reliability in day-to-day use have top priority. Importantly, therefore, before the light from the tiny laser diodes is emitted onto the road, the originally bluish laser light beam is first of all converted by means of a fluorescent phosphor material inside the
headlight into a pure white light which is very bright and pleasant to the eye. As a result, in future it will be possible to use laser light to implement all the familiar – including more recent – BMW lighting functions such as Adaptive Headlights, the "Dynamic Light Spot" spotlighting system and the "Anti-Dazzle High-Beam Assist". It will also be possible to use BMW laser lighting to implement completely new functions, which will have only minimal power consumption.
‘Haredi Mafia’ Terrorizing Local Businesses in Meah Shearim... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 nity that has long been strictly closed to outsiders. Azaria, a Modern Orthodox mother of three who runs an organization for agunot, was involved with the protest and the campaign against segregated buses. She has received a considerable number of phone
calls, e-mails and letters from haredi women and men complaining about the methods of the Sikrikim. She says that “they absolutely want the police to intervene. While for years the leaders in Meah She’arim were scrupulous about not allowing the police inside,
today it’s different. They expect the police to do their job, to free them from these bullies who have turned their lives into a nightmare.” However, according to failedmessiah.com, the police have done nothing. Perhaps it is up to the people of the neigh-
borhood to stage more protests and keep denouncing the Sikrikim’s tactics. A solid rejection from within instead of negotiation and bargaining may bring across the message that no one wants to put up with this brand of violence anymore.
ly disdain NYPD tactics and hope to water them down. But these tactics have protected New York from thirteen failed or thwarted terrorist plots, Commissioner Kelly stands by them, and they garner wide political support. New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg praised the NYPD for a "very good job" and John Brennan, Obama's counterterrorism adviser, lauded its "heroic job." U.S. Representative Peter King (Republican of New York) rightly commended its methods
as a model for the federal government, King is right: the methods adopted by the country's most effective counterterrorism force should spread to every other Western law enforcement agency.
In Praise of NYC’s Muscular Counterterrorism... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 cers speaking among them Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, the unit lists 29 "ancestries of interest," all of them predominantly Muslim, including one described as "American Black Muslim." In all, NYPD identified 263 of what it calls "ethnic hot spots" in the city, plus 53 "mosques of concern." Rakers filed daily reports on life in New York's Muslim neighborhoods. Goldman and co-author Matt Apuzzo note that they "visit-
ed Islamic bookstores and cafes, businesses and clubs. Police looked for businesses that attracted certain minorities, such as taxi companies hiring Pakistanis." They got personal, Goldman goes on: "If a raker noticed a customer [in an ethnic bookstore] looking at radical literature, he might chat up the store owner and see what he could learn. The bookstore, or even the customer, might get further scrutiny." Goldman and the Associated Press clear-
Mr. Pipes (www.DanielPipes.org) is president of the Middle East Forum and Taube distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. © 2011 by Daniel Pipes. All rights reserved.
Fatah Official Says Palestinians Will Seek Full UN Recognition... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 It remains unclear whether Abbas will seek full recognition from the Security Council as a member state of the U.N., or instead seek "non-member status," which only requires a simple majority from the 193-member General Assembly. Palestinians currently hold observer status at the world body. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland argued Monday that neither
course of action would lead to a "stable, secure state," saying that Palestinians and Israelis "have to do this through negotiations." European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said the EU had not "formulated a position" because Palestinians had not yet put a resolution on the table. Arab League members have said that Arab countries had agreed to apply to the
U.N. for a "full-fledged" Palestinian state. Last week, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for a return to negotiations,
saying that an "independent, sovereign" Palestinian state was "long overdue."
Bloomberg Announces Grants to Help Small Businesses Expand and Create Jobs in NYC... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 $15,900. • Abtron Associates is a Brooklyn-based business environmental contracting and demolition firm. Abtron will use a $100,131 Training Funds award to train 26 employees in advanced asbestos and lead remediation techniques and specialized computer software. The program is projected to result in 11 new hires and an average wage increase of 12 percent for all trainees. The award will be matched by an employer contribution of $57,218. • Jamaica Physical Therapy, a Queens-based physical therapy and rehabilitation office, will use a $29,785 Training Funds award to train 10 employees in electronic records management, billing and coding, and business communications. The program is projected to result in an average wage increase of 16 percent. The award will be matched by
an employer contribution of $17,020. • Rennert International (Wall Street Languages), a Manhattan-based English and foreign language school, will use a $25,007 Training Funds award to train 15 employees in graphic design and advanced management skills. The program is projected to result in an average wage increase of 7 percent for all trainees. The award will be matched by an employer contribution of $14,290. An additional $500,000 in Training Funds are available. Applications for this round of funding are due Thursday, September 15 and pre-applications for the next round are due November 14. New York City businesses can apply at www.nyc.gov/training, or by calling 311 and asking for "NYC Business Solutions Training.”
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EDUCATION
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September 16, 2011
OU GIVES GRANTS TO SPUR “INNOVATIVE” RESPONSES TO DAY SCHOOL AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGE
A typical class in a Jewish day school, one of many who are being challenged by lack of affordability . In response to the Jewish educational affordability challenge confronting Orthodox Jewish families, the Orthodox Union announced last week challenge grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 for up to three-years to develop “innovative and replicable solutions to address day school affordability.” pplications are now open to receive grant proposals from schools and communities, with a deadline for submission of October 28, 2011. Award decisions will be announced on December 4. According to Yehuda Neuberger, Chair of the Orthodox Union’s Tuition Affordability Task Force, who is coordinating the organization’s response to the tuition challenge, the purpose of the grants is to “catalyze new community thinking,” to “encourage thinking out of the box,” and “to develop ideas which have broad communal support,” and “can be implemented and likely replicated in other communities.” “The OU believes we must support efforts that challenge the status quo and develop innovative approaches to address the affordability challenge through experimenta-
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“The day school tuition challenge is no longer something that looms on the distant horizon; it has arrived. ” _______________________________ tion with different revenue and cost control models,” he said. The OU has set aside funds to spur new thinking in addressing this issue, and it is hoped that grantees can obtain funds from local Federations, Foundations and other philanthropic sources to match the OU funding. The OU response to the challenge has occupied much of the time and thinking of OU President Dr. Simcha Katz, since he took office in January. “There is no question that one of the most daunting challenges facing Jewish communities in North America is the high cost of living an Orthodox lifestyle,” he wrote in his column in the Summer issue of Jewish Action, the Orthodox Union’s quarterly magazine. “Particularly in these difficult economic times, when so many are
either unemployed or underemployed, the financial demands seem overwhelming.” “The number one expense for most traditionally observant families is, of course, tuition,” Dr. Katz wrote. “The day school tuition challenge is no longer something that looms on the distant horizon; it has arrived. Consider a family with four children earning $200,000 a year. Only 3.5 percent of Americans earn more, and yet such families are having difficulty paying tuition bills that typically exceed their mortgage obligations!” Schools as well as families are suffering he noted, with the Avi Chai Foundation’s most recent calculations finding an across the board enrollment decrease of three percent. “Our schools are under enormous pressure as they struggle to deliver both a quality Torah and secular education to our children,” Dr. Katz continued. “The stress factor is filtering down to families; it deteriorates simchat hachayim (joy of living) and it erodes shalom bayit (domestic tranquility). This problem has been decades in the making, and we are now facing a broken and unsustainable system. Our success in dealing with this issue is going to be crucial in determining what Orthodox Judaism in America will look like 25 years from now,” Dr. Katz wrote. The challenge grant is one aspect of the OU’s response, with the legislative arena, particularly on the state level, being an important area for the organization’s involvement. These efforts are coordinated by the OU’s Institute for Public Affairs, based in Washington, but with staff members assigned to local government as well. Even as efforts in Washington and the state capitals go on, and even as Dr. Katz encourages Orthodox Jews to register and vote in greater numbers than they are doing now, the challenge grant proposal gives each community – through its day schools/yeshivot and synagogues – the opportunity to become actively involved in dealing with the challenge. For more details about the OU Challenge Grants, requirements and application process and application form, see OU Day School Affordability Grants at www.ou.org. For the text of Dr. Katz’s President’s Message columns, see Jewish Action Online, at the OU website.
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GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE OUTLINES EDUCATION REFORM AGENDA Furthering his commitment to bold education reform, Governor Chris Christie today called the initial report of the Education Transformation Task Force a strong first step in the process to develop a new accountability system for New Jersey schools, and to reduce the regulatory burden in order to make it easier for schools and educators to focus their efforts on innovation and results for children. These recommendations, to be followed by a final report submitted by the Task Force on December 31, 2011, constitute a critical element of the Governor's focus on four Building Blocks for Success in New Jersey's Schools, including reforms to address performance and accountability, academics and standards, talent, and innovation in New Jersey's education system. he Task Force was commissioned by Governor Christie to take an unflinching and candid look at how well New Jersey's education system was meeting its primary goal of helping all students graduate from high school ready for college and the workforce. Its two basic tasks were to examine ways to eliminate burdensome regulations so that New Jersey's educators will be given the freedom they need to employ the best strategies in the classroom, and to review accountability systems, including the state's Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) and federal No Child
comply with regulations that were perhaps well-intentioned but lack a focus on outcomes for students. For example, current code requires each teacher to log 100 hours of approved professional development every 5 years. The Task Force recommends changes to help this regulation drive innovation in student learning by allowing districts to experiment with different approaches to professional development, such as Professional Learning Communities. A full catalogue of the initial recommendations, including all 45 regulatory recommendations, can be found in the full report attached to this release. These recommendations are preliminary and the Task Force will continue to solicit public input before the final report in issued at the end of December. Following the release of this initial report of recommendations, the Task Force will submit a final report to the Governor by December 31, 2011. Upon the issuance of its final report, the Task Force will be dissolved
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“Alleviating onerous regulations will give school leaders the flexibility they need to drive innovation in the classroom and deliver quality educational outcomes for New Jersey’s 1.4 million students” _______________________________ Left Behind (NCLB) law. The report provided recommendations to fundamentally reform the accountability system in state education by moving to a single, streamlined system, focusing on what matters most - student learning - and eliminating deficiencies in the two current accountability systems of QSAC and NCLB for New Jersey schools. The changes, which would be sought through a federal waiver of NCLB and statutory changes, will replace the current accountability scheme in New Jersey with a system more meaningful in its measures and assessments and less administratively burdensome for districts. The plan is to cut as much red tape as possible in order to focus every possible resource on critical priorities like student learning and performance, rather than compliance. "Alleviating onerous regulations will give school leaders the flexibility they need to drive innovation in the classroom and deliver quality educational outcomes for New Jersey's 1.4 million students," said Department of Education Acting Commissioner Christopher Cerf. "To do that we must refine the partnership between accountability for results and the empowerment of educators to determine the right strategies to achieve those results."
Recommendations for a More Effective Accountability System The Task Force has recommended the development of a single, unitary and stream-
Governor Chris Christie speaks about needed education reform for New Jersey schools. lined accountability system consisting of the best and most practically important aspects of both QSAC and NCLB - those that focus on measures of student learning and achievement - and eliminates the deficiencies of each system. This new system would serve as the basis of a waiver request to the federal government from NCLB. The new accountability system would focus on the following principles: • Focus on schools, more than districts, as the accountable unit • Emphasize "outcomes" (graduation rates, achievement gains) rather than "inputs" • Measure success by high standards directly correlated to college and career readiness • Recognize academic progress, not absolute achievement levels, as the proper benchmark for success • Consist of considerably less paperwork and fewer bureaucratic demands on districts, so that schools can focus on what matters most • Include a clearly articulated schedule of interventions for schools experiencing persistent educational failure Recommendations for Regulatory Reform to Focus Schools on Performance Rather Than Compliance The Overly Prescriptive and Burdensome Regulatory System in New Jersey Education New Jersey's public schools are governed by an astoundingly dense and complex array of laws and regulations. Many of these are appropriate and worthwhile, setting standards for learning results, transparency, and health and safety requirements. But in many instances, the host of statutes, rules and regulations has gone too far. Embedded within 1,200 pages of statutes and 1,000 pages of regulations is a host of rules that needlessly burden our educators. In some cases, such as the regulation specifying how districts must store student records, these policies are hard to understand and even harder to justify. These overly prescriptive rules and regulations inhibit the initiative of teachers, school leaders and administrators and stifle creativity in schools and central offices throughout the state. While the review of these thousands of pages of regulation continues to take place, the Task Force has evaluated and made initial recommendations for the elimination of regulations that do not directly advance student learning, safety or fiscal integrity, and that have served to hinder schools' flexibility and resources to operate. 45 Initial Recommendations for
Regulatory Changes or Elimination The recommendations in this report range from the simplistic to the fundamental, including such basic changes as removing restrictions on what type of paper districts can print their report on and allowing districts to move toward electronic record keeping and storage, rather than hard student records. Other recommended changes will help districts drive innovation rather than simply
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EILAT KEEPS THE BEAT WITH SPORT AND MUSIC FESTIVALS THROUGH APRIL 2012
Eilat, southern Israel's seaside resort town, announced this month a new list of sport and music festivals now through April 2012, including:
26.2-mile run in the seaside resort town of Eilat. www.israman.co.il • European Triathlon Championships (April 19-22): Thousands of athletes are expected to
• Eilat Triathlon (October 28-29): A predecessor to the European Triathlon in Eilat attracting amateur and professional athletes from around the world: www.triathlon.org.il/en • Epson Red Sea World of Underwater Images Competition (November 14-19): A
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North and South America, "which will provide some additional excitement for travelers arriving in Israel through next spring." Also, Israel will open a new international airport in Timna, just 11 miles north of the southern seaside resort town of Eilat in late summer 2014. For more information on travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com.
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September 16, 2011
THE ALLURE OF FANTASY FOOTBALL
BY ANDY GERSHMAN When the NFL lockout was going on, numerous calls were made to sports talk radio and many articles were written in newspapers all over the U.S. and the world. But why? Were these articles written because people would miss the excitement of the most popular game in America, or was it the fact that these same callers and writers would not be able to play fantasy football? Most likely it was the latter, as over 25 million people in North America play fantasy football, making it the most popular fantasy sport of all. hat has happened to fantasy football over the years? I remember “back in the day” sitting in a room with 5 friends, drafting and looking up results in the newspaper to see who won for the week. The next league I joined was a 40 team league, 4 divisions, a playoff system more complex than the NFL and the draft was held at a Moose Lodge in Massachusetts. And now 10 years later I am set to draft again. Changes, I would say. I am ______________________________
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“Fantasy Football is here to stay, so if you can’t beat ‘em, why not join? There are free online leagues through ESPN, Yahoo and others.” ______________________________ in a league with guys from Gibraltar, Israel and the U.S. We will draft online through ESPN. Most of the guys in the league I have never met and probably never will. So why play? Why do so many people all over the world enter into this world of Fantasy Football? Some get involved for the gambling aspect, putting up money and hoping their team makes it far enough to get paid. Not me! I am in a free league. Some play to hang out with friends at a draft or use it as a way to bond for 17 weeks with old friends that they rarely see. I don’t even know half the guys in my league. I play to make the Brown-Bengals games interesting. Can I get excited over the Raiders playing the Seahawks? Usually not, but if I have Darren McFadden or Tarvaris Jackson, I may watch to see how this meaningless game helps my
fantasy football team. The negative aspect of fantasy football is obvious. Work productivity drops as men and women all over the world spend countless hours of “work time” making fantasy decisions. On average a fantasy player spends over 9 hours a week of work time making fantasy decisions, costing employers millions if not billions of dollars a year. Who to start, who to sit, who is the free agent that has slipped through the cracks, should I approve a trade, and other nonsense that we all become wrapped up in. This is not to mention rooting for a team you cannot stand just because you happen to have one of their guys on your fantasy team. I can’t wait to see all those Redskin fans rooting for Dez Bryant as he trots down the field and helps their fantasy team as he kills their beloved Skins, or the J-E-T-S fans rooting for Tom Brady as he cuts through the vaunted Jet defense. The bottom line with Fantasy Football is that it is here to stay, so if you can’t beat ‘em, why not join? There are free online leagues through ESPN, Yahoo and others. If you want to make it more personal, get some friends together and have a draft of your own. You will thank me when you look up and the Carolina Panthers are playing the Arizona Cardinals in week 1. Andy Gershman is co-founder of IsraelSportsRadio.com. As a sports radio show host, he has interviewed such famous athletes as NFL offensive lineman Alan (Shlomo) Veingrad, Israeli basketball star (now playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers) Omri Casspi, and Orthodox Jewish proboxer Yuri Forman. Andy and his wife Aviva along with their two boys Jonah and Ariel made aliyah in August of 2009 and currently live in Jerusalem.
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF ADJOURNED SALE SUPREME COURT, KINGS COUNTY, JPMCC 2006LDP6 ROCKAWAY AVENUE, LLC, Plaintiff, v. 830 ROCK LLC, CHAIM MAYER, ABRAHAM ROSENBLUM, USHER STEINMETZ, PARK LUMBER YARD INC. a/k/a PARK LUMBER YARD CORP., ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE CITY OF NEW YORK, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Defendants, Index No. 24272/2008. Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 29, 2010 and entered in the above-entitled action on July 14, 2011 (the “Judgment”), I the undersigned Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder in Room 261 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Kings, located at 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold. The premises will be offered for sale, as one parcel, on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 3:00 P.M., and are more particularly described as follows: Parcel A: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, known and designated as Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 in Block 3614 on Plan of lots called “Waverly” surveyed for Wood Harmon & Co., June 1901 by Fred L. Bartlett filed June 8, 1906 as Map #1498, which said parcels are more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Newport Avenue with the westerly side of Rockaway Avenue; RUNNING THENCE southerly along the westerly side of Rockaway Avenue 80 feet; RUNNING THENCE westerly and parallel to Newport Avenue 100 feet; RUNNING THENCE northerly and parallel to the westerly side of Rockaway Avenue 80 feet to the southerly side of Newport Avenue; RUNNING THENCE easterly along the southerly side of
Newport Avenue 100 feet to the corner, the point of place of BEGINNING. Parcel B: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Rockaway Avenue distant 80 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Newport Avenue with the westerly side of Rockaway Avenue; RUNNING THENCE westerly parallel with Newport Avenue, 100 feet; THENCE southerly parallel with Rockaway Avenue, 120 feet; THENCE easterly parallel with Newport Avenue, 100 feet to the westerly side of Rockaway Avenue; THENCE northerly along the westerly side of Rockaway Avenue, 120 feet to the point of place of BEGINNING. The above-described premises are located at (a) 830 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11212, designated as Section 12, Block 3614, Lot 37 on the Tax Map for the County of Kings; and (b) 842 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11212, designated as Section 12, Block 3614, Lot 41 on the Tax Map for the County of Kings. The premises will be sold subject to the provisions of the filed Judgment, Index No. 24272/2008, and the Terms of Sale, all of which are available from plaintiff’s counsel upon request. The approximate amount of the Judgment, for the property referred to therein, is $4,565,177.03 plus interest and costs, as provided in the Judgment. The successful bidder will be required to deposit 10% of the bid by certified or official bank check, unendorsed, made payable to the Referee. John J. Walsh, Esq., Referee. (718) 646-2658 Herrick, Feinstein LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 2 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016 (212) 5921461, Attention: Scott T. Tross, Esq.
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REAL ESTATE 2045 OCEAN PARKWAY AVENUE I AND FOSTER 1 BR 1BTH 4 ROOMS CO-OP BOARD APPROVAL WITH APPLICATION PLUS NON REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE MINIMUM 1 YEAR AVAILABLE NOW 1100/MO INCLUDING UTILITIES CALL MORRIS 917-804-3016 2045 2 spacious and modern co-ops 1BR 1530 East 8th Street Asking $165K 545/mo maintenance. ALSO 1170 Ocean Parkway Asking $195K 1,000/mo maintenance Please call David 718-336-2021 2045 Co-op Midwood 1680 Ocean Avenue 4BR, 1.5 bath. Totally renov $425,000 Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Robert Nicoletti 917-679-2685
Boro Park: 22 Webster Ave #3C Open House, Sun 4/10, 14PM. Spacious 1BR, new modern EIK with appliances, LR, large DR, extra closets, low maintenance. Priced to go!! 718-501-4003 2045
Ocean Pkwy / Ave L: *Mint L-shaped Studio…$75K also for rent $1100. *Front 1 BR, new kitch/bath…$109K *Sunny Jr 4 with large patio…$199K All apts in luxury 24 Hr doorman bldg with pool & CAC. Maint incl all util. OCEAN PKWY/ AVE M *Sunny mint 1 BR, low maint…$185K *Mint 1BR, patio, low flr & mnt $199K *Huge front 3BR, patio, low flr & mnt $375K All apts in drmn bldg with garden area. Close to trans & shopping. BRIDGEVIEW RLTY 718-375-1920
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BROOKLYN House for sale/ BKLYN, Marine Park. One Family. 3 bed, 2 bath, Pvt. Driveway garage backyard. Call owner for appt Leave message. 718 376-5113 FA 2020
FLATBUSH/ BORO PARK Border, by 47th St. Old brick house For Sale. 3 apts. & a basement, 82’ x 511’ lot, 34’ x 41’ house. Nice front yard, near trains, shopping, All conveniences 718-851-0825 2020
Marine Parkway: 1650 MARINE PARKWAY: Amazing deal! Beautiful spacious home, new renovations throughout private driveway, near shuls and park, shopping, trans and more! 5 BR, 4 bth, 2 kitchen, finished basement, guest room, family room. Asking $929K. Call 848-525-7703 2020
FORSHAY OPEN HOUSE SUN 8/7 3-8PM ONLY DAY HOUSE WILL BE SHOWN TONS OF KIDS GALLORE! LOVELY WOODED CUL DE SAC HUGE BLACK BACK YARD 32 HOME 1 ENTRANCE DEVELOPMENT 5BR INCLUDING HUGE MBR SUITE 4 FULL BATH CATHEDRAL CEILING THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM. NEW KOSHER KITCHEN NEW APPLIANCES PESACH KITCHEN MOTHER DAUGHTER SET UP HUGE FINISHED BASEMENT WITH WET BAR WALK TO DOZENS OF SHULS 2 EVENING MINYANIM IN DEVELOPMENT 659K NO BROKERS OWNER 845-354-0276 OR CELL 845-825-7500 2020
Boro Park: 50’s Dahill Rd. New on market. 8 rooms, 2 family brick. $779K negotiable. Krone Realty. 646-286-6208
2020
EAST 28TH / AVE N 2 FAMILY BRICK 30 X 100 PLUS RENTABLE BASEMENT CAN BE LARGE 1 FAMILY GOOD CONDITION. NO BROKERS. 917-757-7256
2020
GRAVESEND: East 2nd/ Ave S: Detached large 2 family brick,, basement, 2 car gar. Attached lot Owner 914-552-3126 2020
Marine Park: Prime, 1 block from park, renovated, semi det. Tudor home, 3 BRs, 1.5 bths and windows, new porches, fin Basement, driveway. Asking 639.9K. Call owner 917-873-3395 2020
Marine Park: 3807 Avenue R, East 38th, Ryder detached private driveway yard, 4 BR, 1 BTH 1800sf + 589K. 646-732-6620 2020
2020 Flatbush, Ocean Pkwy: Foreclosure exclusive 30,000 sf, land approved ready to build for many condos. Parking avail. Call Yvette at Magic Realty 516-702-6300
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
Ave N-O/ East 23rd St: Newly renovated, 1 fam semidetached brick, 3BR, 3 bath, LR with fireplace, finished basement w/full bath, private drive/garage. 917-596-6932 2020
Marine Park: 3807 Avenue R: East 38/ Ryder: Detached private driveway, yard, 4 BR, 1 bth, 1800sf + 589K. 646-732-6620 2020
East 20’s/ M&M: 1 Family detached 40x100, finished attic, private drive. Nice block, great neighbors. 917-863-4708 2020
Boro Park: 12th Ave + 42nd Street: Double garage for rent, for storage only. $300 per month. Call 917-593-0707 9050
2020 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
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
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 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
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
2020
East 23rd St/ Ave S: Beautiful, 1 fam det 3 BR, near shuls, By owner, No brokers. $650K. OBO Must sell. Call 305-751-0412
2020
East 7th Street/ Ave T: Modern elevator building, 1 BR, windowed kitchen and bath, low floor, shabbot entrance, price $189K. Call owner 917-751-7974
2020
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 2020
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
2020 EAST NY, BROOKLYN: Large 2 Family Brick, semi quiet block, needs work. Asking low $3K 646-753-1400
DITMAS PK, FISKE TERRACE 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.
CALL JEANNE AT HOUSE-N-KEY REALTY
718-921-0500 718-7483741 2050 PRE-SCHOOL FOR SALE: Marine Park area. Amazing opportunity. Licensed, equipped, all set to go for this year. Call today 201-898-8977 2020:Midwood/ Marine Park. Ultra modern s/det brk, fin bsmt, 3BR duplex, $735K. Legal 2F. 917-748-7780 bkr 2020 Marine Park: Low East 30’s S/D, 1 farm, 3 BR duplex, master bath, full DR, full DR, Kosher EIK, finished bsmt w/full bath, C/A Mic, no brokers. 718-637-1386 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 Boro Park: 2305 12th Ave, open house, every Sun 3-5pm. Asking 1.369M or best offer. 5-2BR apts at $1250/mo + Store @ 1700/mo. Please Call: 347-554-8282
CANARSIE, 1 FAMILY 30X100. EXCELLENT CONDITION. PERFECT FOR PROFESSIONALS, INVESTORS OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, SEMI COMMERCIAL STREET. 347-260-7838
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent
2040
BROOKLYN 2040 Medical Office for Rent CROWN HEIGHTS STERLING PLACE CORNER TROY AVE. 3500 sq ft, willing to divide, 4-car parking, perfect for medical or other prof’l Offices, can also be used as storefront. Owner 718 238-6381
9040 Marine Park: Storage only excellent condition finished basement runs length of house $275 negotiable, references required, 1 month rent plus 1 month security call owner 718-375-8785 If you can’t leave a message please call again
9080 Williamsburg: 5000sqft warehouse for rent on Spencer Street between Park and Myrtle Avenue, suitable for school, shul/retail/ warehouse. Please call: 718-998-2767
OCEAN PKWY & CHURCH AVE: Medical space y owner. From 500sf to 400sf. Rent from $1000/mo 718-338-6300 artesq@gmail.com Brokers Welcome 2040
2050 BORO PARK 17THAVE/55TH STREET modern dental medical office available part time or full time more than 2000 square feet operations. Fully computerized and equipped. Nice waiting area plus reception desk kitchen and storage room. Central air and heatExcellent opportuninity with no investmen. Rent negotiable security deposit required. Credit check. Lease. Available june1. 718-435-0045
2040 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
Ave J/ East 13th St. 2 BR apt, Avenue J/ 718-236-3199
Avenue U/East 4th St: Concession space available together with Love to Dress, behind Coquette Kids. Call owner: 917-913-0000
2040
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
BORO PARK 42nd Streer/12th ave double car garage. rent for storage only. $300/mo. call owner 917-593-0707 2040
2040 Boro Park: 1000 – 3000sqft, beautiful space. Serious inquiries only. Please call management. 718-855-2000 or 845-270-1213
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
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
2040
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
Educational & profl space for rent. 4 Classrooms, 2 offices & use of gym. Corn Ave I / Coney Isl Ave. Bus stop on corn. For info call Alice 718-377-4400 or Mr. Weiss 917-301-2898
2040
2040 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
Marine Park: detached rare extra, 2 family, 3 BR, $695K. Midwood: Semi Detached. 3 BR, 2 bth, $415K. 514 Ocean Pkwy: Co-op, 1BR, $165K. Call Robert 917-399-6374 or 718-646-3600 Coldwell Banker. Mid plaza
2040
Warehouse for rent, near BROOKLYN COLLEGE. 4000sq ft with 20ft ceilings. 2nd flr office space. Currently has refrigerated storage. Call 718-258-0006 2040
2040 Williamsburg: Beautiful office for rent. 1,200sqft. Ready to move-in. Price Negotiate. Call 917-250-4899
2040 VIDEO CONFERENCE ROOM available for daily and/or weekly rentals. 26 Court St. Downtown Brooklyn. Joe Schacter 646-529-3632 2040 EAST, NY: Kid Kelly boxing gym space available for karate, yoga, aerobics or fitness class. Call 718-495-5710 or 917-589-6568
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
2040 Ave U/ East 7th: Renovated approxiametly 350 sf, storefront, prime location. Ideal for professional office or small store. 718-938-9899
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
2050
BROOKLYN BORO PARK 58th Street New Utrecht Avenue 2 story frame plus basement and lot R% zone building 20 x 62 total 40X 62 asking 699K 4 Seasons RE 718-238-8222 2050
Boro Park: 18th Ave/ 54th St: WAREHOUSE / Retail space for lease / rent. 7,000 sq ft. Building For sale. Call owner: 917-440-7280
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
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 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
Boro Park, 13th Ave: Top location, professional offices for rent. 2000sf and 1400sf for rent, elevator building and parking. 718-438-3736
2050
2050 Rare Oppty! Motel for sale, 40 large rooms with kitckens. Ideal for Yeshiva or institution. Call 917-365-2037 2050 East Flatbush. 2 Family plus store. Store vacant. $70 OBO. Call 917-803-8702 2050 Bankruptcy Auction Sale MYC & ASSOCIATES, INC. US BANKCRUPTCY COURT, EDNY RE: 1210 UTICA AVENUE REALTY CORP. CASE NO 07-42474 (ESS) SELL THURS DEC 9 @ 11 AM AT THE PROPERTIES. COMM’L PROPERTY + VACANT LOT KNOWN AS 1084-1090E 92ND ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11236 BLOCK 8160, LOTS 79 & 81. RICHARD E. O’CONNELL, CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE. FOR QUESTIONS & COMPLETE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE. PLEASE CONTACT MARC P. YAVERBAUM. VICTOR M MONEYPENNY, AUCTIONEER, DCA 1243694. 347-273-1257 myccorp.com
2050 Boro Park: Beautiful office/warehouse avail. 1,000-12,000sf. Also 28,000sf avail on ground flr. 12 ft hi ceil. Sep entrance optional. Call 845-270-1213 or 718-855-2000
2050
PIZZA SHOP: For Sale in Midwood, Brooklyn. By owner. Call 718-253-1896 or 347-522-8896
Williamsburg: Heart of 111 Lee Avenue: Bts Keap and Hooper. ALSO doctor’s office wanted. Call 917-335-6001
2050
2050
Rare opportunity! Motel for sale. 40 large rooms with kitchens. Ideal for yeshiva or institution. Call 917-365-2037
2050
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
2050
2035
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BROOKLYN Ocean Ave. Street level MEDICAL OFFICE. 718-236-3199 2035
2035 MIDWOOD OCEAN AVE OFF AVE M 1 FAMILY SEMI DETACHED HOUSE WALK TO ALL 3 BRS EIK DR LR 1.5 BTHS IDEAL FOR PROFESSIONAL FOR SALE OR RENT. NO BROKERS. CALL 917-445-5293
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REAL ESTATE WAREHOUSE FOR RENT/GARAGE Boro Park/ Bensonnhurst 4000 sq. ft. 23 ft high ceiling has office and two bathrooms. M-1 zone. Call (845) 932-7819 (718) 356-0900 2035
Bergen Beach: 6.5 rooms, 3 BRS, 1.5 bths, good condition. $1600 utilities not included. 718-238-6381 or 917-968-5684 2035
Crown Heights: 574 Maple Street: BTW Albany and Kingston Ave, 2nd FL, front BR with large LR & DR, EIK & wood floors, reduced rent $1290. 1st mo rent fee and ($648) Security dep required $3225 to move in. Hold for $1935, first month rent upon move-in RENKEN RE 646-235-4368
OCEAN PARKWAY / DITMAS AND 18TH AVE CO-OP BUILDING 5TH FLOOR LUXURY 1 BR APT WITH NEW FURNITIRE AND NEW KITCHEN 1400/MO CALL OWNER 917-723-7611 2010
2010 BENSONHURST 4 NEWLY RENOVATED LARGE ROOMS 2BRS CALL 718-259-1654. LV MESSAGE
2010
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
East 37th Street/ Ave J huge spacious 2 BR apt. private house, parquet floors EIK many windows balcony 2nd floor parking option $1650 Utilities included 347-702-9800 2010
Sheepshead Bay E 24th St, Av X Newly renovated 1 Bd Bsmt apt in quiet neighborhood. New Kit, New Bath, w/d, dishwasher. Credit check a must. $1100/month. 718-376-1833 2010
AVE T AD WEST 4TH (BOLD) APARTMENT FOR RENT NEWLY RENOVATED 1BR, LR, EIK, CLOSE TO SUBWAY AND F TRAIN SHOPPING AND MORE $1300/MO AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY CALL OWNER 718-266-0496 COUPLE MATURE PREFFERED 2010
Bensonhurst 4 newly renovated large rooms 2BR call 718-259-1654 Leave message
2010
CO-OP FOR SALE $175 2BR 1 BATH COOP 144 B. 121 ST BEACH BLOCK BY OWNER NO BOARD APPROVAL CAN BE IN BEFORE SUMMER ENDS 650 SQ FT 11 WINDOWS HIGH CEILINGS WOODEN FLOORS GALLERY KITCHEN WITH NEW APPLIANCES AND CABINETS $642 MAINT. INCLUDES PARKING TAXES HEAT AND WATER QUIET 7 UNIT BUILDING. STEPS FROM THE BEACH CALL DENISE 347-727-6994 2010
Rockaway Park 2BR 2BTH duplex apartment in private house 1st Floor mint condition all new appliance close to transportation call for appt by owner 347-642-3115
Apartment For Sale 2060
QUEENS/BRONX Kew Garden Hills: 3BR co-op with attic. Prime location, Motivated seller. $250,000 908-998-4992
2060
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
EAST FLATBUSH – 3 bedroom, 3rd Fl of 3 family. Close to trans & shops. $1700 mo. Credit ck. Principals onlyOwner 917-613-7545 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 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
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
3000
QUEENS/BRONX 9050
Montefoire Cemetery 1 plot memorial lot A perpetual care. Call 941-488-2374
NEW BRONX BAKERY FOR SALE. Close to precinct, 3 schls in immediate area. Fully optional, most equip new. Asking $110K 646-496-7885 3000
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent
3060
QUEENS/BRONX HUB Area of the BRONX4 stories Mixed Use Property Lg 1st fl Comm & 3 2 bdr apts. Asking $425K neg. Morrisania Sect. of the Bronx 47 Units 6 storey multiple dwelling Asking $32M neg. For further info contact: Broker 646-721-4736 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
Kensington: 3 BR, 1.5bths heat incl, 2 flights up, balcony, 3rd flr, private brick house. Reasonable. Shomer shabbos. 718-972-3473 2010
Continental Ave, Forest Hills: 2nd flr walk up, 1500sqft, currently insurance co. Debre Rosenfeld. 212-604-4744 3060
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
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
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
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
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2060 KEW GARDEN HILLS: Hyde Park Gdns, spacious 1st fl, 1 BR coop, wd flrs, 24 hrs security, near all. $1200/mon utils incl. 1 mon sec. Call OWNER 718-481-7752
Apartment For Rent 2080
3020
For Sale
1060
QUEENS/BRONX Far Rockaway 239 Beach 3rd Street For Sale 20,200 Sq ft waterfront development site 200 plus ft fronting canal marina Ideal for luxury 1 and 2 family homes all suitable for temple, school, etc asking $525K or best offer – broker protected Foreclosure agent 718-478-5858 3020
2080 13 room apt 1BR both have 1 bedroom in a 2 room apt with 1BR gas and electric included 2 rooms/ 850/mo 3 rooms /1080/mo call 718-350-5867 2080 1 3 room apt – 1 BR both have 1 bedroom in a 2 room apt with 1 BR. Gas & electric included. 2 Rooms/ $850/ Mo. Call 718-350-5867 2080 Kew Garden Hills Beautiful sunny large 1 BR near queens, college and Q65. 24 hour security elevated $1375 602-717-0163 2080 Rockaway Park: Furnished rooms, 1 block from beach. Kitchenette, close to A train. All utilities $750/Mo Call Agent 516-297-1534
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
Main St/ 70 Ave: 2 BR apt, good condition, EIK, 2nd flr, no smoking, no pets. Avail immediately. 718-757-4433 -After 5pm 2080
WOODLAWN Studio Co-op Apt in elevator secure building $725 / month 516-633-3368 2080
2080 122nd Street/ Rockaway Park: Airy Sunny room for rent. Room for a kitchenette, shared bath, looks like studio, utilities included. Fully furnished, clean, quiet house, great location. Half a block to the beach. Asking $750/mo. Call owner 917-287-6876
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
5065 Far Rockaway: 2BR, 1st FL, porch & patio, own thermostat, near shuls & schools. Avail Nov 15th. 516-643-9204
Amagensett Dunes 400 feet to ocean beach Access. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. AC. Labor Day. $50, 000 or avail monthly. Call: 631-655-9319 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 5065
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
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
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
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 5000
5065 ROCKVILLE CENTRE new kitchen, new carpet, 2 BR, attic/storage area, walk LIRR, parking, $1850 plus electric. Call 516-250-8604
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
House For Rent
5065
LONG ISLAND 5065 BLUEPOINT : 1 BR Spacious Bsmt Apt., Pvt entrance w/Patio, EIK, Lrg LR, DR, full bth, $1000 mo, all utils incld, 1.5 mo sec & 1 mo rent. 631-363-5095
5065 Central Islip/ Hauppauge: LG 1 BR ground floor, no pets/cats, W/D, AC, near NR, RR, exit 57, LIE, 1200/mo+ Security deposit. Includes gas/heat/water. Owner 631-757-6959
5000 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
Property
For Sale
5070
LONG ISLAND CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE Desirable single plot at Mount Ararat, Long Island. Price Negotiable. Call 646 249-5612
5070
8095 Hewlett 4BR cape beautiful wood floors EIK large finished basement, 1 block from yeshiva Walk to trash and town Sale $299K or for rent 347-539-1332 or 718-938-4517 5070 GREAT NECK land for sale, 3 res lots on wooded pvt cul-de-sac. Builders/ principals only. 516-443-2700
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent
5080
LONG ISLAND Buyer wanted for glatt kosher LI catering hall seats 300 long lease, reasonable rent, attractive terms. 516-987-1979 5080
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
3020
QUEENS/BRONX
5065 FARMINGDALE MINT 2BR’s AC, W/D, Modern Kit. Balcony, Private yard, Garage, Parking, Available 9/15 $1800/mo 516-795-1810
Atlantic Beach 2BR, 1.5 bth Condo, Patio CAC Walk to Private Beach, Boardwalk + Temple Private parking, Low Main. $399K 516-596-7305 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
5080 BALDWIN 5 unit apt house + 5 car garage & parking, 4- 2BR, 1 3BR, new windows/granite kit/bath, new heating, sep utility meters, centrally loc. $925K 631-478-7003
5080 BALDWIN 5 Unit apt house & 5 car garage & prking, 4 2BR, 1 3BR, granite kit/ba, new heating, sep meters, centrally loc. $122 K Gross $899 631-478-7003 5080 Buyer wanted for Glatt kosher LI catering hall seats 300 long lease reasonable rent Attractive terms. 516-987-1979 c8trr62@gmail.com 6000 SEAFORD RENT 2400SF Below Market Value, Merrick Rd, 3 mons/NO CHARGE, prime local, Busy area, Parking, Ideal for Office/Retail. OWNER 516-735-6288
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
5080
LONG ISLAND 5080 NORTHPORT FOR SALE BY OWNER Lot on Main Street, West of Church, NEAR ALL! 65’w x 153’d. Asking $190K/neg CALL OWNER 631-379-8987 5080 WESTBURY – Commercial space 241 Post Ave. 2 story building. $350K 917-301-1625
5080 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
Central Ave, Lawrence: 3000sf good condition, busy corner. Parking attached. Approved for food establishment. Call 917-975-7062
5080
House
For Sale
5040
LONG ISLAND 5040
CEDARHURST
Modern updated 3Br, 1.5Bth ,gourmet kitchen ,hardwood floors ,basement, large yard, Low Taxes $399K _____________________ Updated Brick SH Colonial 4Br, 2.5Bth ,jacuzzi, kitchen w/granite & SS appliances,hardwood floors, finished basement,detach garage $525K Owner 631-835-6077 5040 Long Island Homes for Sale HEMPSTEAD Legal 2 family $190K Bohemia Mobile home $25K Deer Park 5 bd home $205K Call for private showing, Morning Star Realty One, Alejandra, 631-484-1997
House for rent Long island N WestHampton Summer Home Rental available from August 1-September 5 3 bedrooms= 2 bath Central AC and Pool Basketball court and Spacious grounds. Walk to House of Worship Asking $15,000. Call Donald (516) 652-9508 or Cindy (516) 641-7340 5060
North Woodmere: All new 2 BR apt heat & electric included. Shomer shabbot. Close to Shuls and shops. 917-642-7879 Shay 5065
MEDICAL OFFICE FOR LEASE OR SUBLEASE BY MD LOCATED AT 4111 18TH AVENUE BORO PARK PLEASE CALL DR. GERSHKOVICH TEL: 646-338-2422 EMAIL: ROBIT61@AOL.COM
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REAL ESTATE 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
Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent
4020 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
Apartment For Sale 3080
STAPLETON Applications for the waiting list for rental units in Staten Island will be available to families with limited income, based on section 8 qualifications, beginning on April 19th 2010, call between 10am & 3pm 516-466-6527 Ext15&/26 1000-
Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale
(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
Apartment For Rent 3065
STATEN ISLAND WADING RIVER RETAIL SPACE WADING RIVER DRY CLEANERS FOR RENT AVAILABLE AUG 1ST BUSY SHOPPING CENTER. BELINDA 631-929-8400
Restaurant for Sale Well Established Full Service Restaurant on 1 Acre in Beautiful Catskill NY $800,000 Contact Jimmy 518 755-0810. See Full Ad on Craigslist: http://newyork.craigslist. org/mnh/bfs/25120144 11.html. View our website at: http://www.tatianasitali anrestaurant.com 6090
4060
NY STATE
4060
STATEN ISLAND
BUSINESS FOR SALE RESTURANT & CATERING 16,000 SQ. FT. Restaurant , Catering & Night Club on 6.6 Acre Land for Lease, Fully Equipped, 400 Seat Restaurant & Catering in Operation. Mid Hudson Valley Area. $850,000 Contact (914) 204-0329
6090
COMMERICAL PROPERTY FOR LEASING OR SALE ULSTER COUNTY KINGSTON NY – REPUTABLE HISTORIC PROPERTY Perfect for Corporate Relocation. Great Location, near all Highways. Previously Operated by IBM, 212,000 SQFT. Extremely Low Operating Cost. Willing to Neg. For Leasing/ Sale for more info. Contact (917) 892-1090 Ali
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
6090 DUTCHESS COUNTY DALTON FARM – 1400 SQ FT TOWNHOUSE Furnished, 2 BDRM / 1.5 BTH, Country Setting (2) Floors, Garage, A/C, Fire Place, Pool, Tennis. Equestrian Area on Site.One Hour North of White Plains. $160./Month Fee. Taxes $7K $258,000.00. Contact (914) 472-3651
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 6090
For Rent
6080
NY STATE
6000
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
House
For Sale
4020
STATEN ISLAND Staten Island/ Willowbrook: Detached 6 BR, 3 bth all brick, 1 block from young Israel. Near express bus city. My owner 718-698-8425 or 917-576-6312 4020
Property
For Sale
6090
NY STATE Beth David Cemetery Elmont , NY save 50% off cemetery list. Choice location. $2500 each (the 5 plots available are together) with discounts for multiple plots. Call 718-541-1251 or e-mail:penguin@bway.net 9050
6090 Bensonhurst/Boro Park Warehouse/garage for lease 4,000 sq ft 23in high ceiling m zone 845-216-4407 6090 CLIFTON PARK, NY. Three Yr old Brick House w/3 adjacent approved building lots. Amenities Galore! Potential Family Compound. Open to reasonable offers – Owner’s cost $2.2 Million – Call 518-320-4960
Monsey: Assisted living for elderly includes personal home care, 3 meals, day etc. 718-924-8067 6080
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
6080 New Rochelle 3 Bd apt on 2nd & 3rd Fl in 2 Fam, 1.5 bths, Freshly painted, 2 car parking space, Nr Metro North Sta. H/HW incl., $1650/mo. Owner 212-518-1912/ 914-636-6716
6080 MONTICELLO: Morning acres. 5BR, 4bth house. Avail for July. Excellent location. Friendly colony. Heated pool and day camp. Call 718-377-6662
Monsey: Assisted living for elderly includes personal, home care. 3 meals/day, etc. 718-924-8067
6080
VACATION HOMES FOR RENT MONTICELLO: HIDDEN RIDGE HOMES AT KUTSHERS DESIGNER DELUXE HOMES.
SALE/
RENT,
2 BR, 2
BTH,
BEAUTIFUL, FURNISHED.
CALL
OSCAR PAVLOFF. WE HAVE KEYS. 845-794-3720 OR 845-434-7792 BROKER
For Sale
6060
NY STATE 6060 HOUSE FOR SALE, UPSTATE NEW YORK SWAN LAKE – 1800s Colonial Home, 11 Rooms, 4 BDRMS/2.5 BA 1900 SF, on One (1) Acre, Full Basement, 1 Car Garage with Storage, Fenced Yard, Extra Lot & Bungalo Included $350,000.00 Contact (845) 701-5517 6060 House for Sale/ Catskill NY : 3 family Income property on 4 and one half acres, highway commercial land w 700 ft. on a state road. 350 ft frontage on country road. Call Jimmy (518) 755-0810
COMMERCIAL OFFICES 4356sf on 2.79 acres.
Fishing, Hunting, Surfing, Wake/Boarding
PREFERRED HOMES & PROPERTIES (845) 482-4300 Email: diane@preferredhomes.net
www.mybrm.org
Email: L.houck@bresnan.net 406-761-1851 or 9697
Sackett Lake: Waterfront, magnificent views. Private road. 6BR, 4bth, fireplace. Near shul. 917-434-0349 or 845-406-4564 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
WESTCHESTER COUNTY:
MONTANA
RESIDENCE WATERFRONT
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
BEDFORD CENTER NEW
House
Currently medical officescan easily be reconfigured into any usage. 11,100sf parking area w/room to expand. Great location, easily accessiOnly $399,900 ble to Rt. 17(I86)
WATERFRONT PROPERTY
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
LUXURY HOME IN BEDFORD-7500SQ FT-TASTEFULLY FINISHED-SPRING OCCUPANCY-FAVORABLE BUILDER-FINANCINGBROKERS. PROTECED. 914-245-9000 See WebID NS110220832 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
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
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
VACTION RENTAL OUT OF STATE MASSACHUSETTS RENTALS CAPE COD/CHATHAM Available Aug. 20th Aug. 27th , 4 BDRM/ 2 BTH, Large Deck, Walk to Town and Beach. Contact (781) 848-3754
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
Cape Cod 17 acre private island you can drive 4br residence, dock, huge boathouse, plus marine railway $995,000 Century 21 Bourne 800-439-2524
6060
6060 South Fallsburg: Bungalow Colony, 29 units, for lease to camp/ group with option to buy. Please call: 347-350-5208 or 718-854-3434 6060 NEW ROCHELLE. OWNER FINANCING. Renovated 3 BR/ 2 BTH w/new bright. 1 BR/ 1 BTH in-law $724,000. 914-715-3494
Property/House
For Sale
7030
OUT OF STATE Longport Beachblock Just steps to quiet point beach this home offers 5BRs, 3Bths, plenty of parking and great views!! Best availability location – easy to see – call today asking $2,199,000 Longport new construction – 2luxury homes offering 6BRs ocean and bay views and outstanding quality and design. Call today and you can be in it to enjoy our best timmme at the beach!! Builder is ready to negotiate. REMAX Platinum Properties 609-822-3300 Call Denise Gibbons 609-335-6181 cell stc 7030
7030 WATERFRONT PROPERTY Estate $429,000. Berkshire, MA Four (4) Season Home W/Beach 2 BDRM, Fire Place, Great Room, Most Furnishings. Motivated Seller! Contact (413) 329-8090 RW
Margate: 1BR beautiful updated unit 19th floor panoramic kitchen and views newer kitchen views asking 485K price negotiable call Libby Epstein 609-709-2606
7030
HOUSE FOR SALE, VIRGINIA FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA Gorgeous Custom Built Log Home Full Basement, Attached Garage, 6000 + SQ FT. Located 1.5 Mile from the Blueridge Parkway, 3BDRM/2.5BATH, 74 Acres W/Pond & Separate WorkShop/Garage Area. A Steal for just $430K! Contact (540) 3652004 or (540) 3520373 Email: hazelwortman@embarqmail.com
7030
7030
6080 POCONO CONDO 2BR, 3BA 1300 square foot furnished walk to lake for swimming and fishing, Delaware national Park and ski nearby. $75K. 631-398-1725
7030 Cape Cod Oceanfront 2 Deep Water Docks 4 acres two bedroom house. Idyllic beachfront privacy 6M Century 21 800-425-2524
7030 Longport Beachblock with ocean and bay views dulex with units 2brs, 1 and ½ baths each could be a condo rehabbed to single family or erect all new “McMansion” ALSO wntnor – Bay front lot ARGUS RE contact 609-432-0460
PROVIDENCE, NC – Historic Andalusian Horse Ranch, 2 homes, 85 acres, 3 barns, 19 stalls, 8 horses, $595K, Ross Gregg: 904-608-0580 info@gregglifttrucks.com
7030
Your BLOCK ISLAND project. Yes, there is a safe real estate market
7030
Last year was the best year ever for Block Island real estate sales – ready to invest? Secluded pond frontage. Walking distance to ferry, village & two beautiful beaches. Five carefully-sited cottages built on this property will be the least expensive, most marketable new homes on the Island. Details: Peter H. Maxwell 860-202-0219
KOSHER BAKERY IN NORTH MIAMI BEACH FL for sale Excellent investment opportunity call for details 954-9597 7030
7030
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
macm@mckeeandmcfarland.com
FOR SALE COFFEE SHOP RESTAURANT KOSHER DAIRY RESTAURANT KOSHER DAIRY/ UPPER WEST SIDE VERY GOOD TERMS
ASKING $70k
CALL OWNER 917-660-6005
7030 N.CAROLINA – WATERFRONT PROPERTY 1.7A in Subdivision on Pamlico Sound Carteret County, Opposite Town of Oriental. Pay Mortgage Price $115,000.00 + 10% Comm. Contact (508)845-8011 Email jshirp@townisp.com
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY • FINANCIAL SERVICES • LEGAL SERVICES Business Opportunity
SEEKING GOLD MINING JOINT VENTURE Asking $575 MM joint venture from serious investors to mine 530 Sq KM of high concentrated gold mining land in Ghana. Investors receive 55% equity, or lender takes 25% free equity on top of principal/interest payments. Principals only apply. Aurum.Celebrus@gmail.com 7070
7070
HOUSES FOR SALE IN PENNSYLVANIA LET’S MAKE A DEAL! Retired Owner: Seven (7) Single Family Homes. AS IS! Investment Package $115,000. Contact (484)332-0247RW
7070
7070 BUSINESS OPTY RESORTS 360#1 TEAM 40K Ad Campaign Just Launched. Lots of Leads. Make $1000. - $5000. Wk
WWW.WORKWITHRON.COM
1-800-479-4876
BUSINESS OPPTY FUNDING AVAILABLE – Use Our Equity to Fund Any Project 10M – 1B. QUICK CLOSING IN THE UK. Call World Business Ideas @ 1(800) 615-5994 7070
7070 Fund any project 10 million to 1 billion Call Bill 334-435-6013
BUSINESS OPPTY GOLD INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY PRINCIPAL SEEKS $1.0 MILLION PARTNER. FULLY SECURED. $1.7 Billion Plus Potential Request details @ dougcannday@hotmail.com or Contact Doug (303) 681-6920 7070
BUSINESS OPTY Make $1,000.$5K/ MO. Doctors & Pharmacies Pay You! PHARMACY DISCOUNT PROGRAM CALL 1-866-233-4215 www.TimFreeBenefits.com/jv
TIRED OF BIG OIL RIPPING YOU? Save 20% on Fuel – Really! Not a Gimmick, Gadget, Tablet or Card. Real Fuel Science that Really Works or $ Back. Contact (260) 637-5775 (DIST. WANTED) 7070
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS FOR SALE ATHLETIC TRAINING FRANCHISE IN CLIFTON PARK, UPSTATE NEW YORK. Seeking Doctors, Chiropractors, Phyiscal Therapist. Day Hours Unused & Still Profitable. PROTECTED CAPITAL DISTRICT TERRITORY. $750K Contact Jack (518) 879-4002 Website:WWW.ATHLETICREPUBLICCP.COM 7070
Business Opportunity INVESTOR WANTED – $500K, Guarantees. Well established Automotive Rebuildable Business. Invest your Money in a most Liquid Commodity in the World. Contact (646) 287-1402 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 OIL AND GAS LEASES Producing Oil & Gas Leases with Semi Proven Development. Drilling Acreage Locations. All Leases Bears 100% W.I. 75% Revenue. Call (325) 668-6000 7070
7070 For sale coffee shop/ restaurant kosher dairy/ upper west side very good terms asking $70k call owner 917-660-6005
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CAPITAL WANTED – INVESTORS NEEDED FOR MUSICAL SHOW. ESTABLISHED LAS VEGAS MUSICAL SHOW IS EXPANDING. EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. YOU WILL DOUBLE YOUR INVESTMENT IN ONE (1) YEAR. CONTACT (212) 537-9205 EMAIL: INFO@AMERICASSOULM USIC.COM 7070
VENTNOR: Singles 40-50 Block from beach Long Season All amenities Laurel 215-219-9358
7020
INVESTORS NEEDED FOR BRIDGE LOAN A 13 yr old business seeks a $150,000 bridge loan to manufacture 1st shipment of patented product. Loan secured by product and patent assignment only. Send contact info and requirements to vcifunding@gmail.com
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY FOR SALE Located in Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. 44 Beds on 3 Acres. For info Call 570-269-4060 7070
CAPITAL WANTED NEWPORT, R.I. DEVELOPER CONDO CONVERSION PROJECT. Seeking Equity Partners, Returns in Excess of 20%. Proof of Funds Required. (401) 619-4112 or (518) 878-9320 Tkupetez@gmail.com 7070
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
8.5% Return European Microfinance Geocapital Secured – Short Term Investment $5K - $60K Accounts Available invest@geocapital.ge 800-276-1468 www.geocapital.ge 7070
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:
305-858-4058 Investors Only
Great Opportunity! Home phone, business phone services for only $39. Tax included. Unlimited USA/Canada. All features included. Call 845-637-7352
7070
PIZZA SHOP: For sale in Midwood, BKLYN. By owner. Call 718-2531896 or 347-522-8896 7070
Absecon 4 Plex 2 commercial and residential with parking lot. Three already rented $330,000 609-377-7109 7020
US PATENT for Sale #6526612 for Unique travel pillow w/speaker for MP3’s, I-Pods, etc. 917-968-1048 or email uspatinfo@cs.com
7070
7070 South Shore only glatt kosher take-out & butcher shop in town for sale. 15 yrs in Busn. No competition. Best Loc. Low rent. Excel income. Grt Oppty. Priced for quick sale. 347-517-8818
7070
7070 8% on Very Safe $170K Mortgage, House sold for $335K, 51% Loan to sales price, 3200 sq ft home in gated comm. All due in 4 yrs. Why earn only 2% on CD’s? OWNER 817-579-5222
7070
7070
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 100,000 RX Cards Placed in 80 Pharmacy Locations @ .03 each. You Earn $1.50 for each new & $.75 for Refills. Compounding Residual Income. Contact (877) 308-7959 X 231 Website: WWW.FREERXADVANTAGE. COM
INVESTOR(S) NEEDED INVESTOR(S) NEEDED FOR SHORT TERM BRIDGE LOAN A 13 yr old business seeks a $150,000 bridge loan to manufacture 1st shipment of a soon to be patented product. Loan secured by product only. Send contact info and requirements to
vcifunding@gmail.com.
7070 SEEKING FUNDING Attractive Interest Return Seeking Working Capital Boston Subcontractor seeking short term funding or 10% more on return tomsloane2003@yahoo.com Thomas P. Sloane 617-799-2404
Fund Any Project 10 million to 1 billion Call Bill 334-435-6013
7070
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
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
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 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 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
7070 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
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
7070 For sale: Commercial Maintenance and Repair Company serving businesses in Manhattan. For details Call 646-438-9186 or 917-797-0360
ASK THE EXPERT RABBI SHLOMO FOGEL
Financial Services
ANY PROBLEMS WITH SOCIAL SECURITY, DISABILITY, SSI AND MEDICARE
7080
718-252-0336 First Consultation only $40 Satisfaction guaranteed
FINANCIAL SERVICES OLIVE BRANCH COMMERICAL CAPITAL WE FUND ALL TYPES OF COMMERICAL LOANS CONTACT: (877) 770-4447
7080
WORKING CAPITAL VITAL CASH FLOW.BIZ UNSECURED Working Capital in 72 HOURS! 1-888-465-0247 7080
7080 POWER FINANCE Fully Insured Structured Business Loans for Qualified Ventures. $25M Minimum. Closing in UK, 60-90 Days. Agents Needed/ By Contract . Contact (850) 259-1162
FUND ANY PROJECT 10 Million to 1 Billion Call Bill 334-435-6013 7080
Tutors
3005
The academic edge the math and English specialists total preparation for ELA, PSAT, SAT specialized high school exams, GRE, expert tutoring and regents prep in English writing math professional guidance in writing the college essay we meet your child’s needs individual or small group sessions call Doreen or stu at 718-646-6876 or 917-957-7416 stc 3005
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 Individualized Guitar Lessons Geared for all skill levels by a professional musician in your home Philadelphia & South Jersey 201-723-2225 stc 8000 JEWISH MUSIC LESSONS: Guitar, Piano, Bass & Drums. Individual or group lessons for all ages. In my Queens studio or I will travel to your home. Credentials include a BA in Music performance, a MS ED in Music Education, NYS Certification and 20+ yrs of performing & teaching music. Rates are $40 for 40 min lesson & $50 for a 1HR lesson. Excellent refs avail. Call Yerachmeil at 917-373-9613
MUSIC INSTRUCTION Piano lessons all levels + ages Professional musician + experienced teacher Call (917) 459-1228 8000
Music Instruction Berkeley College of music professor available for private drum lessons. Conatct: 617-835-6404
Health
7090
HEALTH MASSAGE & REFLEXOLOGY TO Heal Back Pain, Sleeping Disorders, Digestive Problems & More or Simply for Relaxation. Call Chaya (347) 756-0205. Treatments for Women & Children Only. Home Visits & Gift Certificates Available. 7090
Brazilian Bodywork Swedish, Deep Tissue, Full Bodywork, Done byMale Masseur. (917) 435-4418 9050
7090 THERAPUETIC MASSAGE Looking for relaxing stress free, therapeutic massage? You can drop into my place. For ½ hr $50, 1 hr $75. 8:30 am – 7:30 pm 917-544-7900
7090 SUSAN TEEMAN: Life coach, help one find Oneself. Em Body both Work & pleasure. Call 212-744-7837
7090 Life Coach SUSAN TEEMAN LIFECOACH. Free one hour Phone Consultation •Find balance in work & life •Set & Execute goals to overcome obstacles •Improve business & personal relationships •Discover what you should be doing •Become your BEST self susanteeman.com 646-481-2520
MELT 2-5 LBS PER WEEK. Try it for $4.95 For 2 weeks. For details call ANN 347-561-6030 7090
8010 Sales new York life insurance company is looking for insurance and financial services sales representatives. Sales experience helpful but not necessary. Comprehensive training program management opportunity for qualified candidates. Equal opportunity employer For further information call George at 646-227-8171stc 8010 ELDERCARE / COMPANION, Nurse’s Assistant, Live In/Out, EXPERIENCED, Lic. to drive, Good References, 732-313-6829 732-277-9271MK
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Babysitter / Nanny / HHA / Housekeeper / Office Cleaner Available-ReliableTrustworthy Affordable rates 347-785-0181
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BABYSITTING Very caring mother wants to take care of kids in her own home. Very clean environment & a loving atmosphere. Newborns to 2 yrs old. Available Mon – Fri & weekends too. 718-591-9164 8010
MATURE SINGLE LADY seeks room $450-$500 per month in Bensonhurst, Bath Beach or Gravesend area. Also SEEKING EMPLOYMENT as: Caregiver / Housekeeper / Babysitter 718-266-7295 8010
24 Hr DAY CARE Mon – Fri Queens Village-centrally located. From 6 wks to 12 yrs. Licensed, CPR, First Aide Certified, Clean, Video Camera, Meals provided. In business for 10 yrs. Affordable prices. 718-217-7666 8010
CAREGIVER SERVICE 30 years experience with references & own transportation. Will live in or fit your schedule. BUCKS County area only. Call 215-674-3339
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8010 Tree Service, Gardening, SUKKAH Clearance, Free Estimates, 24/7 Emergency Service, Construction Clean outs. 347-889-8602 / 718-857-0549 8010 Marketing manager (bold) great working environment in Brooklyn Mill Basin Job position available for team leader, product uploads customer service of managing ebay and amazon account Please call Levi 917-855-7169
SEEKING HOUSEHOLD POSITION HEALTH – LICENSED HOME CARE PROVIDER – Former Nurse, HCP Certified, Home Total Care, Geriatrics Specialty. 10 + Years Exp, Reliable. Best References. CONTACT: (718) 460-5272 or (917) 995-2404 8010
8010 EUROPEAN LADY (American citizen), looking for a live-in Caregiving job, I am exp’d & have exc. Refs & drive my own car. Call 908 937-0768
Janitorial services family owned and operated over 15 years in NJ & PA Free estimate. Call 856-396-5915 9050
8010 Caregive, HHA. 5yrs USA experience. Live-in, looking for Position in Queens. 718-506-2548
MARKETING MANAGER GREAT WORKING ENVIRONMENT IN BROOKLYN MILL BASIN JOB POSITION AVAILABLE FOR TEAM LEADER PRODUCT UPLOADS CUSTOMER SERVICE OR MASNAGING EBAY AND AMAZON ACCOUNTS PLEASE CALL LEVI 917-855-7169 8010
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SOURCE AGENCY Hiring RETAILSALES / HOST/ STOCK/ CASHIERS. Upscale retail client, temp openings. Must be reliable, dedicated friendly. Open interviews @ The Source Mon – Fri 10am to 1pm. 295 Madison Ave. 8th Fl. Resume & 2 IDs required 212-949-8287 8010
8010 HOME HEALTH AIDE – (Private) Hardworking, reliable, personable, licensed, many years of experience, excellent refs. Call BARBARA 347-383-5462. Exp in kosher homes. 8010 HELP OFFERRED COMPANION/ELDERLY CARE – Look no Further, we Highly Recommend this Honest and Kind Caregiver for your Elderly. Refs. Upon Request. Contact (917)968-0112
8010 Experienced CNA looking for full time employment licensed seeking to take care of elderly 7 days a week. Specializing in Alzheimers and bed ridden patients. Good references. Please call 862-218-3880
Experienced Lady Seeking to care of the Elderly / Housekeeper 718-703-1730 8010
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
HOME HEALTH AIDE Experienced CNA Eldercare / Baby care 347-469-2767 Available ASAP
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CERTIFIED, RELABLE CNA/HHA seeks job to care for the elderly. Many years exp Excellent References. Available immediately. (917)741-3583
Seeking job to take care of the elderly. Home health aid, 16 years experience. Please call 718-882-5244 8010
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 8010 SALES New Y ork 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
Position Wanted: Experience in banking compliance research administration. Oral + written. Communication skills. 718-968-3213 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
HELP OFFERRED NURSING ASSISTANT – (Private) Hardworking, Reliable, Personable, Licensed, Many Years of Experience in Kosher Homes. . Excellent Refs. Contact Barbara (347) 383-5462 8010
HELP OFFERRED NURSE, MALE – Seeking Job in Priv Residence to Care for Adult or Child Highly Qualified. Available NY, NJ, CT & LI. Contact (954)588-3139 8010
8010 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
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
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8010 Companion Aide. Live in, Good references. Kosher experience. 17 years, experience. 973-592-6081 8010 Goldstein Home Care Service. Live in/ Live out or hourly. Companion Aide 732-788-1974 8010 Nurse LPN. Medicaid provider seeks private duty or Medicaid case. Good references available. 718-581-9786 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
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
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
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 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
Expert on Israeli Politics + Policy w/ Rich editorial exp. Seeks employment mobile: 917-225-7665
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8015 Experienced certified HHA seeks position to care for elderly with Alzheimer’s, stroke etc… Live-in 7 days/WK. Good references. Call 862-218-3880
8015 Experienced & Certified teachers for Yeshivah HS Science – Biology, Physical Sci, Earth Sci – Regents courses & Special Ed Substitute Teacher – Ivrit – Hebrew Lang & Lit (September – Mid October) Excellent terms & Salary Please send resume to: szeit1026@yahoo.com
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
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
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
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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
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8010 Administrative / Executive Assistant Part time/Full time. 19 years experience. 718-805-1448
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
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 718-263-4500 8015 SIMPLY THE BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY we offer eldercare, companions, housekeepers, babysitters, all with excellent references and experience. Licensed and board agency live in/out 718-332-7606
8015 Real Estate Sales Agents Make Extra Money! Astor Brokerage (bold) Real Estate Center serving the Kew Garden Hills community is seeking new local agents. We will train you Call Chanita for info (718)263-4500
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
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8015 An experienced young orthodox chazzan baal tefillah became available for the yomim noraim references. Available Call 347-645-1240
Caregiver kind and honest for sick/elderly live oout. Own car executive references call me 215-909-3222stc 8015
Serious keyboard player needed for gigs & showcases around the world. Youtube.com “Project 6 reunion” Call 973-207-2604
An extraordinary loving companion Great skills and dependable. FT/PT 212-579-9692
8015
Professional Nasdaq / futures day trader seeking serious investor to make huge profits averaging 300%+ Low risk. Call Mark 917-825-0053
8015
TEACHER DIRECTOR with NYS teacher’s certificate in edu. For small Brooklyn daycare center. Call 718-385-0571
A CNA experienced in elder care IRISH woman. Prefer Mahattan, lv-in/out. References and information. 914-272-9590
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
DOMESTIC HELP WANTED. HOME HEALTH AIDE NEEDED. Certified experienced 5 days/week, must have car. 516-3794283 Merrick, NY 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
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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
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8015 EXPERIENCED Lady Lifeguard available for the summer. LTI and WSI certified. Call 347-782-7714
A loving nanny with excellent reference seeks full-time/part time position in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Riverdale. Call 917-674-2445 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
Help Wanted
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Physical therapy Office looking for Physical therapy Assistant (PT/FT) In Five Towns. If interested please Call (516) 650-5756 8015
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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
8015 REGISTERED NURSE: 30 YRS experience seeking employment in community health facility, private practice, senior center or home care. Call 718-634-8029
Rabbi / Partner wanted for completed development adjacent to Oorah in Stamford, NY. Call 607-652-3387
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ARI’S CLEANING MOLD REMOVAL AND INSPECTIONS COMPLETE WATER RESTORATION CERTIFICATION TECHNICIANS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES 347-743-3940 9050
9015 JANITORIAL SERVICES family owned and operated. Over 15 years in NJ and PA. Free estimate call 856-396-5915
S+S Rubbish Removal: All clean up. Yard / Basement/ garage. Free estimate. S+S Rubbish Removal, Demolition. Shomer Shabos. Call 347-404-1643
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9015 Brooklyn Sanitation Rubbish Removal Backyard cleanouts apartment specializing in both commercial and residential same day service shomer shabbos Call owner:718-243-2525
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
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GENERAL HOME REPAIR HONEST PLUMBING RELIABLE HEATING AIR CONDITION AFFORDABLE SHEETROCK/PLASTER/PA INT 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE ODDS AND ENDS ARYEH CALL 347-232-3700 8081
We meet or beat any price interior demolition one stop backyard basement clean out stop violations. Same day 24/6 licensed insured call 718-243-2525 9050
Painting, sheetrocking 20 years experience Insured No job too big or small. For quality Call John Today at 718-898-7560 917-359-4579
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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
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One source Home Inspection serving the NY area. From foundations to the roof. Anthony 917-577-8464
8080 Mike’s Home Improvement/ Roofing Sheet rock/ tiles, Kitchen/ Bath, Gutters + Leaders. 718-426-2167 8080 I AM A PLUMBER (Boiler & Heating) LOOKING FOR WORK. Henry 718-809-6150 Reasonable rates! 24HR Service
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
9030 AUTO FOR SALE FORD FUSION 2010 4 Door Sedan, 7,000 Mi, Original Owner, Asking $17.K Contact (516) 242-5833
CHEVY 1996 IMPALA SS Rare green Immac. 21k $28,500 516-383-6326
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Exterminators 8075
8035 M AND K PEST CONTROL SPECIAL PRICE FOR BED BUGS SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT REASONABLE AND RELIABLE SOURCES LICENSD AND INSURED CALL OWNER 917-304-8777
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
BROOKLYN’S BEST BED BUGS, RATS. MONTHLY PEST CONTROL. RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE. FRANK 718-415-6920 8075-
Electricians TRACK BY JACK 917-748-7225 74 TRACK 914-725-0785 TRACK LIGHTING SPECIALISTS INSTALLATION SALES UPDATE OLD CANS WITH SMALL EFFICIENT LOW VOLTAGE HALLOGENS WHOLESALE BULBS DELIVERED
9030 Bala Cymoyd: 3 BR, 2 BA brick colonial, full bsmt, attached garage. Asking $430,000. Call 973-985-8789
9040 Kawai Baby Grand piano. Ebony satin finish, excellent condition. Contact 978-505-0971
9030 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.
ESTATE SALE / HOME FURNISHINGS HOME – TAG ALONG ESTATE SALESCOLLEGE ROAD,RIVERDALE, N.Y. Thursday Aug. 4th 4:00 to 8:00 PM Friday Aug. 5th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hudson River Oil Painting, Chickering Baby Grand Piano, Crystal Silver China, Books, Linens, Adams Style Gilt Mirror, Painted Chest, + Lots More. Contact (914) 261-0095
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
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
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Pets 9035
TOY POODLES AKC 2 Male 1 Female ready to go Tails docked, 1st shots, 1st heart guard, 1st front line. Champion sire, Dam on sight 203-881-0072 www.shamerspoodles.com 9035
8081
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
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
D.L.M CONSTRUCTION Licensed and Insured New Construction, Extension and Complete Renovation, 25 Years Experience Free Estimate 917-968-6809
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!
Electrician All electrical needs. New lines Trouble shouting fixtures. Call Yahuda: 347-631-0481
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
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
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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 8080
Handyman: Quick service at low prices, carpentry, sheet roc, plastering, painting, electric + plumbing. Replace old toilets, sinks, electric fixtures and windows 917-385-8587
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9030 TOYOTA SIENNA 2007 Tan color, auto start, DVD, CD, all pwr, good condition, 39K mi, All wheel, ask . 917-853-9023, 718-217-7666
AUTOS WANTED CASH CASH CASH Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted $600 & up FREE Pick-ups! 718 657-6900 9030
9030 SEEWALD USED CARS New! Preview over 4,000 vehichle odessy mini vans 12-6passanger vans 718-773-CARS 773CARS@gmail.com
snowbirds your car is waiting for you at the airport gently transported valid driver’s licensed/insured Linda’s Transport 215-244-2662
9030 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
CALL NOW ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Accepting cars, trucks, vans & farm Equip. Any condition. Cash Pd 7 days/wk. (732) 915-7989 9030
ISLAND PACKET 1987, 31’, 2nd owner, comfortable cruiser $54,900 631-283-6853 9040
9040 ESTATE SALE – WOODBURY Antique DR Table/6 chairs, other chairs, Lamps, etc. Costume Jewelry Call for appt. 646-734-3886
PIANO FOR SALE YAMAHA BABY GRAND Like New, Lightly Used $12,000.00 Contact (631)666-7439 or (516)972-6277 9040
PIANO 5ft upright/w bench, $750 Cherrywood-marble-mirror hall tree, $700, 5 pc office furniture $650, corner curio cabinet, $150 631-736-2195 9040
9040 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE-COLLECTABLES: ROSEVILLE COLLECTION 60 Pieces, All Patterns, Shapes & Sizes, Beautiful $8,000.00 + ARMOIRE – 1875 Italian, Perfect Condition, Breaks Down in (5) Sections, Elegant $8,000.00 . Contact (212) 741-3887 or (646) 267-7391
9040 COLLECTIBLES AMERICANA COLLECTION – American Mechanical Muscle:1850-2000. 140 + Die Cast Models, 200 + Plastic Kits. 98% NIB; 290+ItemDescriptive & Historical Books. $20K/OBO Contact Eric @ (860) 683-2140 Lv name, phone # & best times for callback.
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
For Sale Hair Dryer, Punch Bowl, TV Cart, Set of dishes, Blender, Antique Chair, Dehumidifier, Washer and Dryer, Desk Fan Laundry Hamper, Complete Day Bed, Crock pot. 718-337-3867 stc
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JUDAICA museum quality collection others silver, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, enamels Call 914-235-8300 stc 9040
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9030
9030 AUTO REPAIRS BILLY’S AUTO REPAIR 3651 Danbury Rd., Brewster, NY 10509 Specializing in Complete Automotive Repairs & Service Front-End Brakes Tune –up Electrical Wheel Alignment, etc. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Call 845 278-2628 24 Hr. Towing
Americana Collection American Mechanical Muscle 1850-2000 140+ Diecast Models, 200 + Plastic kits 98% NIB 290+itemdescriptive & historical books$20K/OBO Eric @ 860-683-2140 Leave name, phone # & Best times for callback 9040
9040 13K 100% Cotton Men’s dress shirts, assorted cuffs, shipped from NJ. Regular, Big & Tall sizes. Close out prices. Call 917-497-5070 apparelgroupny@gmail.com
9040
I buy old paintings Call Art at 732-261-3269
ESTATE SALE /HOME FURNISHINGS HOME – TAG ALONG ESTATE SALE Old Greenwich Water Front Estate Rocky Point Road. August 12th & 13th From 10:0– 4:00 PM Steinway Grand Piano, Rugs, Furniture & Antiques + Lots of Books. Take I 95 N to Exit 5 Old Greenwich, Right on US1 1ST Right on to Sound Beach Ave. thru Town, Right on Shore Drive, 2nd Left Rocky Point Road. (914) 261-0095 9040
9040 MOVING, MUST SELL ALL! FURN, APPLIANCES, HOUSEWARES, SACRIFICE! CALL 718-450-4879
Commercial gym equipment (4), hammer strength (2) nautilus (1) cybex – 2 yrs old original cost 18K asking 8K. Call owner 516-661-9639 9040
Machpelah Cemetary, Ridgewood, Queens NY. Two cemetery plots. Price $1000 each including Perpetual care. Call 732-657-7120
9040
Motorized Scooter. Lynx L3, bright red brand new, used once, battery operated, holds up to 300lbs. $800 215-499-6226
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 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
HOUSE WATCHER/ N.J. I’am there when you are not. Weekly inspections of your house when you are away, Also for service calls, deliveries, installations and contractors. Experienced . retired realtor, references available. Monmouth county area. Lorraine. (609) 713-9926 Cell Lrbc73@gmail.com FA
9050
9050 Need either printer or fax diagnostic and repair(will gladly come to your location.) For immediate response at very reasonable rates. Call 908-444-2418 stc
9040
ANTIQUES FOR SALE - Morgan Silver Dollars 1878, 1882, 1889, 1895 & 1897 609-494-0900 9040
Furniture Kew Garden Hills: Italian and French DR, BR, breakfront, Hi-riser, chandelier and Paintings. Call 917-836-0146
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 9040
DRY CLEANERS for sale in Boro Park. Asking $95K. Please call 347-585-6943 9040
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
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 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
9045
9050 OLD WATCHES CLOCKS WANTED BY COLLECTOR REGARDLESS OF CONDITION HIGHEST PRICES PAID. 212-517-8725
9050 Baaal Tokeah, Baal Koreh and some tefilot for Yomom Noraim. Many years experience call David 718-853-4119 or 917-224-3303 stc
9050 CASH FOR FIGURINES We buy Hummels, LLadros, Royal Doultons, Wee Forest Folk, Anris, Toby Mugs & More 516-489-6004, 516-457-0130 MK
9050 10th Annual CARLEBACH SHABBATON BY THE SEA Aug 19 & 20, Av 5771 Parshas Eikev GREAT DAVENING, SINGING, LEARNING, and DELICIOUS FOOD Davening and meals will take place at The Young Israel of Long Beach, NY 120 Long Beach Blvd With a special tribute to our friend Shimmy Silver, A”H, Whose extraordinary life of chesed & Friendship Was exemplary of Reb Sholomo’s teachings with Reb Nossen And Rebbetzin Channah Schafer. Dr. Moshe Rothkopf Reb Itzik Aisenstadt Oneg Shemesh Reb Yossi Fuchs Dr. Uri Levy and Dr. Baruch Kahn Chaim Dovid (Eric) Targon Roberta Flatow And Moshe Dovid & Chaya Adler Poretsky And many more of our Chevra.
JANITORIAL SERVICES FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. OVER 15 YEAR IN NJ AND PA FREE ESTIMATE CALL 856-396-5915
9050
9050 HOUSE WATCHER/ NJ I’am there when you are not. Weekly inspections of your house when You are away also for service calls, deliveries, installations, and contractors. Experienced retired realtor, ref. available. Monmouth County area. Lorraine. 609 713-9926 Lrbc73@gmail.com
I am looking for my uncle’s children and grandchildren. My uncle, Stanley A. Gray lived or worked in Weehauken, New Jersey in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Please contact me at: suzysdistribution@hotmail.com
9050
MONTEFIORE CEMETERY 1 grave lot 187 section H Asking $9000 or best offer Call 310-246-9666
9050
32 foot carver sleeps 6 excelent condition low hours on motors ’86 asking 35K call owner 954-938-2685
9050
9050 COLLECTORS DREAM First ever 24 karat gold I oz coin minted by US gov’t in proof condition, never touched by human hands, plus other gold coins. All graded M5 Proof 69 by NGC. Also I have several silver coins 1 oz graded Proof 69 by NGC. Plus ½ dollars pre 1964. Plus valuable reprints of Ty Cobb & Lou Gerhig & many others & Action Comics #1Superman. No dealers please. Call Allen 718-474-6188
9050 MUST SELL 40 CINDY LANE OCEAN TOWNSHIP MAGNIFICENT MANTLE FOR FIREPLACE 60” ORIGINAL $4,000 MUST SELL $300. QUEEN ANNE CHAIRS $200 CARVED HAND MADE MAHOGANY CHAIRS $100. MAGNIFICENT BOOKSHELF ORGINAL $4500 NOW $600 CORNER CABINET WITH ROUNDED GLASS SHELVES ORIGINAL $2500, $300, RARE PERSIAN CARPETS AND ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS FRACTION OF ORIGINAL COST CALL FOR APPT 908-489-4675
7096 SIMPLY THE BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY WE OFFER ELDERCARE COMPANIONS HOUSEKEEPERS BABYSITTERS AL WITH EXCELLENT REFERENCES AND EXPERIENCE LICENSED AND BOARD AGENCY LIVE IN/OUT 718-332-7606
ASK THE EXPERT MR SHLOMO FOGEL ANY PROBLEM WITH SOCIAL SECURITY DISBAILITY SSI AND MEDICARE 718-2520336 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 9050
REPUTABLE MOVING COMPANY EXCELLENT PRICES QUALITY SERVICE DOT #21049454 ELI’S MOVING COMPANY SERVICE 718-338-MOVE
9050
SEEKING WIND FARM INVESTMENT SEEKING 2 MILLION INVESTMENT IN CONSTRUCTION READY 80MW WIND FARM WILL PAY 15% RETURN ON INVESTMENT PLUS 5% EQUITY OF THE RPOJECT ONLY ACCREDITED INVESTORS/FUNDS PLEASE CONTACT SLATEF@BANCCORP.COM 9050
9050 TABLE PADS NEW EXTEND YOUR TABLE UP TO 5 FT AND ADD 8-10 PEOPLE WITHOUT TABLE PAD XTENDERS GOLDBERG CENTURY TABLE PADS 856-489-1400
9050 Fig trees purple, white and giant black Call owner: 732-663-0918
US Coins Wanted Especially interested in Govt proof/ mint sets. Orig boxes. Rare coins / Estate Jewelry 212-642-4324 Midtown 9045
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
Other 9050
9050 Merchandise Wanted. Buying All Diabetic Test Strips. Cash paid. Nicotine Patches/Gum. Fast NY/NJ pickup 646-400-5270
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New Jersey Apartment For Sale 9055
ENGLEWOOD 3BR COL NEAR HOUSE OF WORSHIP $425K 3BR CAPE UPDATED WALK ALL 499K 5BR SPLIT LARGE PROPERTY WALK 725K 3BR TONHOUSE NEAR ALL 725K AARON RE 201-569-1606 9055
9055 Passaic Park 358 Brook Avenue MIC 5BR 2.5 BTH very large LR DR Hardwood floors Huge kosher EIK opens to deck. Large backyard 2C garage finished basement/attic $649K. Near shuls/ Transportation. FSBO No agents owner has RE referral lic 973-773-2103
AC Berkley: Luxury condobuilding on boardwalk. 1BR furnished. Parking yearly. $1050/mo, pool, fitness center, WID. Call 609-335-7855 9055
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 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 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
Middletown Township 1000 to 2150 sqft close to oxford valley mall, across from super market, Walgreens, bank immediate occupancy. Rent reduced. Must be seen. DAVID FIORI, INC. REALTORS 215-757-1000 9065
9070 New Jersey MIDDLETOWN – Rt. 36, Join CVS & P.O. in high traffic location, 1400 – 4200 S.F. 732-996-4354 9070 New Jersey JACKSON- Prof. 2 rm ofc approx. 500sf $650/mo+ elect. Private entrance 732-995-3271 9075 New Jersey FREEHOLD TWP Class “A” Office Space 400 W. Main St. 1500 s.f. (5 rms incl. kit. & recep). Elev., marble lobbies, 24-hr. access, Daily janitorial, Immed occ. 732-780-0900
9050 AC Boardwalk: Ocean Club Beautiful Decorated 1 BR 1 ½ BA 2 TVs Cable kit w/d Sleeps 6 All amenities. Monthly or Season. Call owner: 201-670-9015
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9065
9050 NEW LISTING LAKEWOOD INDIAN PEERS 51,977 SF 22-28 CEILING HEIGHT FORLEADING 1 DRIVE IN DOCKS $95 SF PRINCIPLES ONLY 732-905-5606 OR EMAIL AT MEHGH2011@YAHOO.COM
Beth Israel Cemetery Wood bridge, NJ Burial plots. With grave sites $2,000 Must be sold together. Call 917-371-4871. 9050
Philadelphia, PA
9065 Clifton Patricia Loop: Move in condition! 3BR ranch, EIK, updated full bath. $329,900 FSBO 973-220-9116 www.zillow.com
HOUSE FOR SALE , NEW JERSEY OCEAN/ DEAL / ALLENHURST AREA – Completely Renovated High End Six (6) Bedroom, Four (4) Bath Home Set on Almost One (1) acre, Shows Like New Construction! Quiet Neighborhood of High-End Homes with over 4,500 SF (+ 1,500 SF Walk Up Attic) Extensive Moldings, Amazing Floor Plan, Huge Chef Inspired Gourmet EIK W/ 12’ Vaulted Ceiling Overlooking F/R and Backyard. An Amazing Home for Entertaining both Inside & Out. Three (3) Fire Places, Two (2) Laundry Rooms, Three (3) Car Garage, 20’X 50’. Inground Pool & Maids Quarters!Around Corner from Hollywood Country Club, Beach & Numerous Houses of Worship.$995/K . Contact (732) 689-2517 9065
LOTS FOR SALE LYNWOOD, NJ 2 beautiful lots on new private cul de sac street Kassina drive one huge lot 28,000 square feet and another lot 850 square feet all utilities available drastically reduced make offer call owner 609-926-0220
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
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
9050
Rockaway Township, NJ: New construction New Jersey. ( 2) story colonial. Lakefront property. Walking distance to temple. Contact 973-983-9527
Elizabeth, NJ: Historic Center: Newly renovated brick/ vinyl one family house- 8 Bedrooms/ 3 bths, family room, bonus rooms, eat-in-kitchen, new roof, siding, windows, boiler, water heater and porchhardwood floors and new carpeting -$280,000. Call owner 908-688-7262 7030
9065 Ringwood: 1 acre wooded lot, 280’ of frontage. Beautiful area. 180 Magee Rd $229K 406-522-0325
9075 Lakewood: Corner store for rent, good location. Call 732-513-9470
7065 AC WARWICK: Lg unfurn, new carpets, Ocean View. Yrly rental $1275 per month, includes utils, storage cable, prkg. 856-596-1816
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
Apartment For Sale 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
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8010
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
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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.
PHILADELPHIA FOR SALE Kosher MidEastern Restaurant (due to owner’s retirement) Over 20 yrs in business Great location in Center City (downtown Philadelphia) 856-524-3384 7060
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9070
HEWITT ESTATE FOR SALE Newly renov, new septic, 2 bldgs Occupied, 16X60’ gar, w/3br apt, 3BR, 2.5 bth, 2 LR, 2 kits on 1.3 acs, Circ dvwy, barn & 2 sheds. 10 mins ski resorts, 40 mins NYC $450K. Call owner 973-835-3916MK 9070
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
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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
Israel Apt in Talbiah Nr Inbal short walk to kotel. 2BR 2Bth kosher W/D, A/C, sleeps 6 + short term only. Parking. 718-544-7571 stc 9000
9000 Israel Lev: Yerushalayim hotel 2BRs 2BTHS kosher kitchen terrace 972-3-673-7330 Email: arusi_ez@zahav.net.il 9000 Israel amazing professional medical masseuse reflexology deep tissue massage liberating and very relaxing treatment which will make your day call 052-325-6536 9000 Israel Rechavia, Jerusalem Beautiful new fully furnished 2BR 2BTH apt. Available short term. Washer/Dryer. Hadar 347-306-1552
Ramat Beit: Charming spacious 6T rooms, cottage spectacular view. Garden, patio, Quiet lane in amazing Anglo-Saxon modern Orthodox community 050-873-2442 or 02-586-3242 9000
9000 Israel Lev Yerushalayim renovated 1 BR furnished apt sleeps 4 all amenities available 8/22-09/26, Part of all call 937 304-4026 054-689-7803
9000 Lev Yerushalayim Hotel 2BRs 2 BTHs kosher kitchen terrace 011-972-673-7330 email arusi_ez@zahav.net.il
Talbieh: Exclusive Bartenura St. Very big 210sqm, 5 room completely renov 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
9000 Lev Yerushaky: Hotel, 2 BRs, 2 bths, kosher kitchen, terrace 972-3-673-7330 Email: arusi-ez@zahav.net.il
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
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!
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 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
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
Jerusalem: Private suite in 5 Star Ramada, sleeps up to 8. In/out pools $250/nite Albert 514-803-8838
9000
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
9000
New villa. Very high quality. Stunning 210 sqm corner center of Omer, 2 floors. 052-758-8102
9000
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
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
Beautiful apartment for sale in the old city of Jerusalem with unique view. Call 011-972-52-462-8913 9000
9000 Jerusalem: Lux 3 BR hotel apt, 20 min walk to kotel, kit, DR, LR, pool. Avail for Pesach 347-721-7722
Retire in Jerusalem?
3.5 room unique penthouse in “Hod Jerusalem“ retirement home (self ownership - no deposit required!)
Call 972-50-5920507 firmdew@hotmail.com
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 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 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 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
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
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
ww.perfectvilla,info NUMBER ONE VILLA ISRAEL Herziliya Pituach Luxury unique villa prime location seaview 100/square meter built 8 million euro. 972-3-549-7810 9000
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
NEGOTIATOR: EXPERIENCED NEGOTIATOR AVAIABLE TO REPRESENT YOU ANYWHERE IN ISRAEL. CALL TOLL FREE. CONSULTATION 052-773-0076 9000 REAL ESTATE IN ISRAEL. INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT. MORTGAGES FROM 7096 AND UP. Simcha Teitelhaum 917-474-7440 simchatb@gmail.com
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
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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
9000 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.
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9080
Palm Coast, FL For sale by owner, asking $179K 14 Woodglen Pl, 4 Bd, 2 full baths, pool, cul de sac, golf, beach, shops, rests. 386-446-9032 https://sites.google.com/sit e/14woodglenplace/ 9080
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
ADULT COMMUNITIES. FL, FORT MYERS 0.9%. 10year Fixed Rate (1.41% apr) NEW HOMES from the $160’s 55+ Active Adult CALL 239-6898790 or visit www.55PlusMyCascades.com 9080
9080 FLORIDA PALM COAST, FL. FOR SALE : 2500 SQ FT 2BDRM / 2BATH (Possibly 3rd BR), Granite Counter Tops, New Appliances, on Wide Canal, Owner Retiring $334,000.00. Email dsenne5318@aol.com or (904) 591-3136
AS IS REAL ESTATE INC. WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 909 E29ST, UNIT #4K BROOKLYN, NY 11210 WWW.AS-IS-REALTY.COM Tel: 718-252-0141 Fax 347-713-4241
9080
CEDAR GROVE (BOLD) ROUTE 23 SOUTH 20 MIN FROM NEW YORK BUILDING 5 YEAR OLD CONDO 2608 SQUARE FEET 9 ROOMS, 3 BED 2 BATH THIS HOME TO BE SOLD AS IF FULLY FURNISHED SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM WITH HIGH END LARGE WASHER DRYER TWO LARGE TERRACES ASKING $795k CALL 973-575-8635 973-303-3370 9080
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
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
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
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
Tampa Triple Net Lease: Quick lube, 649K Cap 8.25% strong tenant, 13+yr left. 10% incrs 813-546-2766
9080
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.
North Myrtle Beach for sale1 bdrm, 1 bth, pool. Asking $85,000 Call: 718-661-1286
9080
Margate/Ventnor Beautiful home 3 houses off beach 4BR 3 full baths magnificent view. Elegant furnishings, no pets no smoking. Great location. Close to restaurants. July 6 – August 5th Available September – May 2012 9 month lease. Asking $990/mo Call 856-663-0671 9080
9080 Palm Beach, FL: REDUCED PRICE for this INTOWN PRIVATE PARADISE. 3BR/4.5BA townhouse featuring 3851SF, elevator to luxurious master suite. Bonus room EIK, pool. 2 car gar. Close to beach. $1.499M. Walking distance to shul. Stan Gordon 917-864-5321
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
Real Estate
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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
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 9080
9080 INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Temple Triple Net Lease quicklube, 649K, Cap 8.25% strong tenant, 13+ yr left, 10% incrs 813-546-2766
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 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
Florida: 52ac Riverfront/Equestarian lot St. Johns County www.flriverfront.blogspot.com 904-860-4500 9080
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 Hollywood Beach Florida: Oceanfront Trump Condo, 3 BR/ 3.5 BA, new ad beautiful $1,350,000 786-390-7340
9080 Lauderhill, FL: Luxurious 3BR, 2 bth in gated community. Dbl car garage, 2000sf, newly renov. Ceramic tiles. $189K neg. owner 954-552-4520
2 luxury condos each with 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms, one in Boca Raton for $79,900 one in Boynton Beach $119K 802-782-0721
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MIAMI BEACH (OLD) COLLINS AVENUE BEACHFRONT 2 LARGE BRS 7TH FLOOR, BALCONY 305-866-5581 9085
9090 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE, FLORIDA: HUNTING LEASE 16,000 AC LEASE. Complete with Lodge, Cabins, Tennis Skeet/Trap, Sauna. Exclusive Quail Hunting Courses with Kennels & Buggies. Beautiful Native Florida Land. Contact (863)441-2922
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
9085 For sale: One of the largest Glatt kosher supermarkets in southeast FL. Catering, butcher, deli, produce dept. huge potential. 561-317-0274
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
Miami Beach/54th St Collins Ave: Fabulous, 1 BR condo on top Floor Overlooking ocean, Shul in building. Avail Daily/weekly or monthly. 917-349-9471 9085
Boca Raton, Yarmouth: For rent seasonal or yearly 2 BR, 2bth, beautifully furnished. Bedding & mute. Lakeview near pool. Walk to temple and clubhouse. Call 561-883-1168 or 845-807-7468
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BRADENTON, FLORIDA Condo Rental, (2) BDRM, (2) BATH, Furnished, Age 55+, No Pets, Includes Pool, Tennis, W/D, A/C, Elevator, Car Port & Bird Sanctuary. Western View of Sarasota Bay. Annual $1,000. Per Month or Seasonal (Min. (3) Months ) $2500.00. Available Aug. 1st. Contact (941) 761-4098 9085
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
RESTAURANT FOR SALE
Very successful restaurant in Hollywood, Florida. Asking 500K Call owner 954-809-5998 Not on Shabbat
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