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YU Hanukkah Dinner Honors Sen. Gillibrand, Business Leaders & Top Students

Israeli-American Groups Sponsor 'Israel Day' at NYSE and Awards Dinner

By Tzvi Allen Fishman ith Israeli Flags flying from the flagpole on Wall Street the opening bell on Tuesday November 29 signaled the start of a full day of activities in honor of Israel Day at the New York Stock Exchange.

The day was punctuated by a series of speeches and presentations by Israeli and American political leaders, business people and venture capitalists, each giving their take the special nature and remarkable success of the U.S.-Israeli economic partnership.

The day began with a breakfast and welcoming remarks by Kenneth Bialkin, Chairman of the America Israel Friendship League, Larry Leibowitz, CEO of

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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE NEWT GINGRICH’S RECENT REMARKS REGARDING PALESTINIAN NATIONALISM HAVE INFURIATED THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY, WHILE EARNING HIM THE ESTEEM OF ISRAEL SUPPORTERS

Newt Gingrich: Palestinians an “Invented People” GOP Presidential Hopeful Shatters Mid-East Myths, Discusses Palestinians, Iranian Threat, and Pollard

eshiva University’s 87th Annual Hanukkah Dinner and Convocation – which attracted nearly 700 guests to the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan on Sunday night – conferred an honorary doctorate on United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), who praised the institution for “inspiring its students to take on leadership roles and improve the world,” and went on to reiterate her firm commitment to Israel’s security. The event also paid tribute to a number of business leaders for their strong support of the school’s varied educational programs, and spotlighted the notable achievements of eight YU graduates, who each lit a candle on a large menorah to symbolize Yeshiva University’s “eight points of light” for the world at large.

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Newt Gingrich broke though taboos against challenging Palestinian Authority double talk and re-writing history, forcing Mitt Romney to admit he is right – but adding that saying so is "incendiary.”

Famed singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, delights attendees of the America-Israel Friendship League’s Partners for Democracy Awards Dinner

NYSE Euronext, Ambassador Dan Gillerman, Chairman of Israel Board of Directors AIFL Israel and Delaware Governor Jack Markell. The breakfast was followed by the opening bell ceremony and a tour of the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

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By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu & Elad Benari ingrich, who is leading the polls for the Republican presidential nomination, angered the Palestinian Authority with his remarks in a televised interview in which he stated that “an invented Palestinian people…are in fact Arabs.”

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad told reporters in response, “These are extremely trivial, demeaning and ridiculous remarks.

Even the most extremist settlers of Israel wouldn’t talk in such a ridiculous way. Our

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people have been here from the beginning, and they are determined to remain on their land until the end,” Fayyad continued, without defining what he meant by the “beginning.”

In a Saturday night debate in Iowa, Gingrich continued to show his oratory skills and thorough knowledge about Israel. He not only did not budge an inch from his position but also went further than other significant presidential candidates, virtually all of whom adopt the “two-state” solution, calling for the Palestinian Authority to reContinued on page 12

YU President Richard M. Joel at YU’s 87th Annual Hanukkah Dinner and Convocation (PHOTO COURTESY OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY )

»Chassidic Reggae Star Matisyahu Shaves Off Beard, Religious Future Uncertain

»Iran Indicts Alleged 'American-Zionist Spies,' Refuses to Return Captured U.S. Drone

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Syria Crackdown Death Toll Exceeds 5,000 The United Nations says the death toll from months of unrest in Syria has now surpassed 5,000 people. .N. human rights chief Navi Pillay said Monday her office has received credible reports from a variety of sources that indicate the death toll since the unrest began in March “probably exceeds 5,000.”

She released the statement shortly after a meeting with U.N. Security Council representatives in New York, where she said the violence should be examined by the International Criminal Court.

“So it is based on the evidence and the widespread and systematic nature of the killings, the detentions and the acts of torture that I felt that these acts constituted crimes against humanity, and I recommended that there should be a referral to the International Criminal Court,” she said.

Pillay also warned that sources fear a major assault on the flashpoint city of Homs may be imminent.

Meanwhile, Syrians voted Monday in municipal elections amid a general strike and an

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escalating crackdown on anti-government protesters. The elections cover more than 17,000 seats on local councils across the country’s 14 provinces. Witnesses say turnout was low.

The opposition does not consider the vote a legitimate concession by President Bashar al-Assad’s government, which has promised a series of political reforms to appease demonstrators.

Fierce clashes between Syrian security forces and army defectors continued in several parts of the country Monday.

The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also said seven people were reported killed Monday in the flashpoint regions of Homs and Idlib.

A general strike continued for a second day in several regions across Syria as activists push for an end to Assad’s rule through a campaign of civil disobedience.

The opposition Local Coordination Committee has urged citizens to gradually escalate

the protests by holding sit-ins, closing facilities and refusing to work in the public sector.

In Homs, an opposition leader said the government has warned protesters to hand in weapons and surrender defecting military members by Monday night or face bombardment.

CNN quoted Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Hamdo of the Free Syrian Army as saying the 72-hour warning was given Saturday.

Also Monday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said it is preparing for an influx of refugees to Jordan as the number of Syrian asylum seekers increases and violence in neighboring Syria shows no sign of abating.

Assad has been facing mounting international pressure to end a crackdown on dissent.

The uprising has turned increasingly violent in recent months, with defecting soldiers fighting back against the army and once-peaceful protesters taking up arms to protect themselves.

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Violence continues to escalate in Syria as forces supporting dictator Bashar al-Assad (above) continue to clash with dissidents.

Iran Indicts ‘American, Zionist Spies,’ Refuses to Return Captured U.S. Drone Iran’s official IRNA news agency says Iran has indicted 15 people on charges of “spying” for the United States and Israel. he report did not identify the suspects nor give any details of when they were arrested and under what circumstances.

Iranian officials have several times in the past announced the arrest of suspected spies for the United States but provided little information to substantiate the detentions or allegations.

The report comes with a war of words escalating and after Iran claimed to have captured a U.S. drone that entered Iranian airspace from neighboring Afghanistan. The Iranian government has accused the drone of being a “spy plane” and has refused to hand it back following a request from Presi-

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dent Barack Obama.

Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, said Tuesday that the aircraft is Iran’s property.

Also, state-run media quote Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast as saying the surveillance aircraft is a security violation and the U.S. should apologize for the incident.

“The United States of America needs to know that what it has done in violation of Iranian air space is a measure that can endanger global security and peace. The responsibilities and implications of this need to be accepted,” said Mehmanparast.

The RQ-170 UAV captured by Iran

President Barack Obama said the U.S. had asked for the drone back and would “see how the Iranians respond.” But Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that given Iran’s past behavior, “we do not expect them to comply.”

Obama, in a session with reporters Monday, refused to comment on what he termed “intelligence matters that are classified.” But news reports say the aircraft with advanced stealth technology either strayed into Iranian airspace from Afghanistan or was spying on Iran’s nuclear program.

Iranian says the drone was brought down by a cyber-attack just inside its eastern border. Officials say military experts are

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Iran says the aircraft is an RQ-170 Sentinel drone, designed to evade enemy radar during surveillance flights.

Relations between Iran and Britain are meanwhile strained over nuclear-related sanctions, diplomatic expulsions, and a mob raid on the British Embassy in Tehran.

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Chassidic Reggae Star Matisyahu Shaves Israeli Chief Rabbi Top Rabbinical Off Beard, Religious Future Uncertain Offered Post in UK Chassidic reggae singer Matisyahu – whose blend of reggae and hip hop music with religious Jewish themes has brought him fame in both the Jewish and secular worlds – generated shock waves on Tuesday when he sent out a message on twitter announcing that he has shaved his beard and will no longer be a “Chassidic reggae superstar.” process,” Matisyahu’s message read

By Boruch Shubert long with a photo that showed him with his newly clean-shaven face, the musician posted a brief statement describing his feelings about his newfound status.

“When I started becoming religious ten years ago, it was a very natural

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in part. “My journey to explore Jewish spirituality through real life. At a certain point I felt the need to submit to a higher level of religiosity. I felt that in order to become a good person I needed rules – lots of them – or else I would somehow fall apart.”

“I am reclaiming myself,” said the singer, adding that he is now “Trusting

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my goodness and my divine mission.”

Raised as a Reconstructionist Jew, Matthew Miller began exploring Orthodox Judaism during his teenage years, and, in 2001, became a ba’al teshuva affiliated with Chabad-Lubavitch. Taking on the name Matisyahu, he gained increasing popularity in the general music world, releasing hit albums such as Live At Stubb’s and Light, and hit songs such as “King Without A Crown” and “One Day.” In addition to appearances on television shows – just this past week, he had appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno looking as Chassidic as ever – the singer / rapper performed in concerts around the world, and had established a routine of performing multiple successive shows in New York City during Chanukah. In late 2007, Matisyahu revealed that he had moved away from Lubavitch and become close to the Karlin-Stolin chassidic group.

The latest announcement has brought an avalanche of comments on the Internet, with fans from the Orthodox community expressing consternation and wondering if the performer will continue to maintain his Torah observance.

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger to Replace British Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks in 2013

By Daniel Perez

Israel’s Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi and (IY”H) future Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Yona Metzger

srael’s top Ashkenazic rabbinical leader, Rabbi Yona Metzger, has accepted an offer to replace Lord Jonathan Sacks as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Commonwealth. The deal was confirmed by Rabbi Metzger’s office this week.

According to a spokesman for Metzger, a member of England’s Jewish community with “far-reaching connections to the royal court” made the offer to the Israeli chief rabbi.

Metzger’s term in Israel ends a year and a half from now. The London-born Lord Sacks, who has served as British chief rabbi since 1991, announced previously that he would step down from his post in the fall of 2013.

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Former Israeli President Katsav Begins Jail Sentence Opposition Leader Praises Israeli Justice System In a stark illustration of the way Israel upholds equality before the law, former President Moshe Katzav began his seven-year prison sentence last Wednesday (Dec. 7) following his conviction on charges of rape, sexual harassment and obstruction of justice. atsav will serve his sentence at a minimum security prison where his time behind bars will include social rehabilitation classes.

Commenting previously on the conviction of Katsav, the chief justice of Israel’s Supreme Court, Dorit Beinish, said the verdict proves the egalitarianism of the law.” It is a sad day, but it demonstrates the value of equality before the law,” she said.

“If the president goes to jail, then no one is immune to our system of jurisprudence,” opposition Kadima Party leader Tzipi Livni said.

“The only legitimate path is the straight one, one with strict adherence to the law, one that opposes sexual exploitation, rape, abuse of authority, bribery, and corruption,” she added.

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A Timeline of the Katzav Scandal July 2006: Katsav complains to Attorney General over alleged

blackmail attempt by a former employee, who says she will file a sexual harassment complaint against him. Attorney General opens criminal investigation, but Katsav changes his mind and says it is not necessary. After story reported, several more women report harassment by Katsav. Katsav now a suspect.

August 23, 2006: Katsav called in by police who interrogate him in connection to rape allegations.

Katsav denies allegations and says he remains as president.

October 15, 2006: Police pass file to Attorney General saying evidence warrants a charge sheet for the alleged rape of two women who worked for Katsav.

January 23, 2007: Indictment against Katsav filed, including allegations of rape, sexual harassment, forceful indecent assault, and forced sex with four women who worked for Katsav at different times.

January 24, 2007: Katsav

holds press conference and publicly denies the allegations. He accuses the media, the police and Attorney General of persecuting him.

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert calls on Katsav to resign.

January 25, 2007: Katsav goes on three month leave from presidency, which is filled by the speaker of the Knesset (Israeli parliament).

March 7, 2007: Katsav survives vote by Knesset House Committee to impeach him.

April, 2007: Katsav asks that his leave be extended until the end of his first term in July 2007.

May 2, 2007: Katsav and his lawyers meet the Attorney General to review the evidence against him.

June 28, 2007: Attorney General reveals Katsav’s lawyers agree to a plea bargain on reduced charges of sexual attacks against

only two complainants.

June 29, 2007: Katsav resigns only a month before the end of his term.

April 2008: Katsav case opens in the Jerusalem District Court with Katsav rejecting the plea bargain and choosing instead to proceed with the trial. Trial adjourned as prosecution, defense reorganize.

March 19, 2009: State prosecutor files new indictment again Katsav accusing him of rape, sexual harassment, forceful indecent assault, forced sex against three different women, and obstruction of justice.

September 1, 2009: Testimony begins at Katsav trial. Judges decide to hear witnesses via camera.

December 30, 2010: Court convicts Katsav on all counts.

March 22, 2011: Court sentences Katsav to seven years in prison, and orders him to pay 125,000 NIS (roughly $34,000) compensation to each victim.

August 7-11, 2011: Katsav appeals conviction to Israel’s Supreme Court, claiming he had consensual intercourse with one of his accusers.

November 10, 2011: Supreme Court rejects Katsav’s appeal and upholds the conviction.

December 7, 2011: Katsav enters prison to begin his sentence.

Jerusalem Arabs Hurl Rocks at Border Guard Officers Arabs in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat attacked Israeli Border Guard officers Sunday afternoon while on patrol in the area.

ozens of the attackers hurled rocks at the police officers. No one was injured, but several military vehicles were damaged in the attack.

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Rocket Fired from Lebanon at Israel A rocket fired from southern Lebanon toward Israel fell short and hit a Lebanese border village, Houla, late Sunday. A Lebanese woman was seriously injured, news reports said. he attack comes two weeks after several rockets fired from Lebanon exploded in Israel. It also follows an attack on UNIFIL, United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, in which five French soldiers were wounded Friday (Dec. 9). It was the third attack this year on an international force in Lebanon, the Associated Press reported.

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said Sunday that he believed the “pro-Syrian Hezbollah” was behind the bombing on UNIFIL. “We have very good reason to believe these attacks come from Syria,” he said on French radio. He called Hezbollah Syria’s “military arm in Lebanon.”

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Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese Shi’ite terror group, maintains close relations with Damascus. There are fears that Syria’s ongoing violence may be spilling into Lebanon, which is “deeply divided between supporters and opponents of the Syrian regime,” The Washington Post reported.

Pro-democracy protests have engulfed Syria for the past nine months. Syria’s ongoing violence and a possible new round of sanctions against Iran due to its illicit nuclear program could also be regional triggers of the rocket-fire on Israel.

“And on the background of the politicalsecurity predicament in Syria, the complexi-

ties of the relationship between Iran and the West, and the exchange of threats with Israel, with this reflecting in Hezbollah’s escalating tone” wrote Abdullah Iskandar in Al-Arabiya.

Speaking at a conference in Vienna Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s days are numbered. “The Assad family and its loyalists have to date killed more than 4,000 people across Syria and it is heading towards the end of its rule,” said Barak according to a media statement. He also noted that the Arab League has imposed sanctions on Syria and that a regime change in Syria would be a “blow to the Iran-Hezbollah axis.”

Israel’s Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Ya’alon echoed Barak’s sentiment at a briefing organized by

Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak speaking at the World Policy Conference in Vienna. Barak said the spread of democracy around the Middle East, and a Syria without Assad, would be a “blessing.” (Photo: Israeli Defense Ministry).

The Israel Project Monday: “I have no doubt that Hezbollah will be weaker as a result of the fall of Assad.”

Settlers Vandalize IDF Base in West Bank, Wound Officer Netanyahu, Barak Condemn Attack

By Boruch Shubert group of fifty settlers and right-wing activists broke into an Israel Defense Forces base in the West Bank on Tuesday and committed multiple acts of vandalism, wounding a senior officer in the process. The incident – apparently part of a series of “price tag” attacks committed lately by settlers opposed to a possible Israeli evacuation of West Bank settlements – occurred hours after the army evacuated twenty activists from an abandoned building near Is-

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rael’s border with Jordan. The settler violence was roundly condemned by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

After entering the Efraim Regional Brigade Headquarters near the Kedumim settlement, the activists punctured tires of military vehicles and threw rocks at the region’s brigade commander, Ran Kahane, and his deputy, lightly wounding the commander. Additionally, they blocked a main West Bank road, where they burned tires, spread nails and threw stones at both passing Palestinian vehicles as well as IDF soldiers. This

and other recent incidents have apparently been stimulated by rumors of an imminent eviction of several West Bank settlements. In September, the Israeli Supreme Court ruled that the largest outpost in the West Bank, Migron, must be dismantled. Migron’s population consists of 280 people.

The Defense Minister ordered the IDF to prevent new “price tag” attacks and to capture the perpetrators of the latest attack. Police reported that one person was arrested Tuesday morning for blocking the base’s entrance with stones. “This carries an air of self-made terrorism,” Barak stated. “I am Continued on page 7

Chairman of the Yesha Council of West Bank settlements, Danny Dayan, called the attack “an inappropriate and shameful act.”

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Turkish President Slams Israel, Hails Hamas Turkish president Abdullah Gül on Sunday said Israel should take advantage of the changes in the Middle East to achieve peace with the Palestinian Authority and the entire Arab world, the Turkey-based Today’s Zaman reported.

By Elad Benari peaking upon his return from Vienna, where he snubbed an official lunch on Friday because of the presence of Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Gül told local reporters that Israel had not yet understood the reason for Turkey’s anger with the Jewish state. He added that in order to return to normal relations with Turkey, Israel must achieve peace with the PA and other Arab countries.

Gül added that Israel should take advantage of what he called the “efforts for democracy” being made as part of the Arab Spring, and added that the period of Arab dictators

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backing the IDF operations in Gaza was over.

“As the democracy in the Middle East grows, Israel will eventually have to stop the violence in ‘Palestine’”, he was quoted as having said.

Gül also claimed that Khaled Mashaal, head of the Hamas terror group, is a supporter of democracy and is willing to live in peace alongside Israel. Gül based his remarks on statements made by Mashaal during a visit to Turkey in June.

On Friday, Gül refused to attend a formal lunch in Vienna after being informed that the event was attended by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, choosing instead to visit a residential neighborhood of Turkish

immigrants in the Austrian capital.

Both men were in town for the two-day World Policy Conference.

The deterioration in the relationship between the two countries began when Turkey demanded that Israel apologize for the deaths of nine Turkish nationals onboard the Mavi Marmara in May of 2010. The Turkish citizens were killed when Israeli soldiers who boarded the Gaza-bound ship were forced to open fire after being attacked by the activists on board with clubs and knives.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu refused to apologize for the incident, and Turkey responded by downgrading its diplomatic ties with Israel.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan further deteriorated the tense situation when he chose to verbally attack Israel on several occasions.

Turkish President Abdullah Gül

Syria Blames Oil Pipeline Explosion on Sabotage

A vital Syrian oil pipeline near the restive city of Homs has been blown up by what state media are calling an “an armed terrorist group.” he state-run SANA news agency called Thursday’s explosion an act of sabotage. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also confirmed the report, but gave no cause for the blast.

A spokeswoman for the group says they are investigating the incident.

A video on the Internet from opposition activists and pictures from the SANA news agency show massive flames and an enormous cloud of black smoke billowing into

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the sky outside Homs. SANA reported the fire burned for hours. Two similar explosions on Syrian oil pipelines occurred in July, and it remains unclear who was behind them.

This has been one of the most violent weeks in Syria since the pro-democracy uprising began nine months ago, with the Observatory reporting at least 63 people killed since Sunday.

It says 14 people were killed on Thursday.

Nine of those died by sniper fire and random

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determined to put a stop to such actions.”

Calling the attack “worthy of condemnation,” Prime Minister Netanyahu said that “security forces must concentrate on defending Israeli citizens, and not on such outrageous violations of the law.”

An IDF spokesman said that violence against soldiers would not deter it from conducting operations in the West Bank.

“We expect rabbinic and settler leaders to condemn the incident,” he added. Commenting on Army Radio, Brigadier-General Yoav Mordechai stated that the settlers responsible for this latest outburst of

shooting in Homs and two by gunfire in the northwestern city of Idlib. Three defected army officiers were also killed in the crossfire in a rural area outside the western city of Hama.

A Syrian Observatory spokeswoman Hivin Kako told VOA the escalating violence is the result of the Arab League›s increasing pressure on the Syrian government to allow an observer mission into the country. She said there was a mass execution in Homs on Monday.

«This is its reaction. Especially the way they killed 34 people, choosing to abduct some Sunni people and kill them and throw their bodies in an Alawite area,» said Kako.

«That›s just to push the country towards a civil war and try to oppress as much as possible,» she said.

The nine-month-old uprisings that began with calls for President Bashar al-Assad to step-down have turned even bloodier as protesters take up arms.

The United Nations reports that at least 4,000 people have been killed since the unrest erupted in March.

In an interview with a U.S. journalist, aired on Wednesday, Mr. Assad denied that he ordered the killing of thousands of antigovernment protesters.

Mr. Assad told ABC News he does not control the forces implementing his country›s brutal crackdown. The Syrian leader said there is «a big difference» between having violence had “crossed a red line,” and were trying to inject the army into political matters.

The chairman of the Yesha Council of West Bank settlements, Danny Dayan, joined those condemning the attack, terming it “an inappropriate and shameful act.” In the United States, the Orthodox Union released a statement that described the attackers as “Jewish criminals” and said in part, “Such actions undermine the security of Israel and the unity of Israeli society.”

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«a policy to crack down and having mistakes committed by some officials.»

Syrian activists are calling for a nationwide strike, beginning on Sunday, in an attempt to bring down the regime through civil disobedience. The Local Coordination Committee, which is behind the country›s peaceful protests, is urging citizens to hold sit-ins; to close shops, universities and public transportation; and to refuse to work in the public sector.

President Assad is also coming under increasing international pressure with sanctions imposed by Turkey, the European Union and the Arab League. The EU sanctions ban oil exports, significantly hurting the ailing economy.

The AFP reports that the Arab League will meet this weekend to make a decision on Syria›s request for sanctions to be lifted in exchange for allowing observers into the country to monitor the deadly unrest. The head of the 22-member regional bloc was in Iraq Thursday, urging the government to intervene in Syria.

Mr. Assad›s government said Monday it would conditionally accept an Arab League demand to let observers into the country to verify a pledge by President Assad to stop the deadly crackdown on opposition protesters.

The Arab League suspended Syria›s membership and approved a series of sanctions last month in response to Syrian defiance of a previous ultimatum to accept observers, end the crackdown and start a dialogue with the opposition. Syria had complained that a large observer mission would undermine its sovereignty.

The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes on the Syrian leadership.

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Torah Scholars From Around the World Issue Statement on Same-Sex Marriage In what one might call an “issur meah rabbanim” one hundred prominent rabbis from all over North America, Europe, and Israel, joined together last week to issue a response to what the media have dubbed the first-ever “Orthodox Jewish Gay Wedding,” held November 10 in Washington D.C.

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or those left scratching their heads at the use of the phrase “Orthodox Jewish Gay Wedding,” their confusion is well-founded. Since Jewish law expressly forbids homosexual activity, the phrase “Orthodox gay wedding” is an oxymoron.

All of this is clearly expressed in the rabbis’ statement, which we are presenting here in its entirety for our readers, with no further comment:

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Orthodox Rabbis Stand On Principle Recently, an American Jewish clergyman officiated at a matrimonial ceremony that is incorrectly being reported by some in the media as “the first time that an ordained Orthodox Rabbi has officiated at a same-sex marriage in the United States.”

We, as rabbis from a broad spectrum of the Orthodox community around the world, wish to correct the false impression that an Orthodox-approved same-gender wedding took place. By definition, a union that is not sanctioned by Torah law is not an Orthodox wedding, and by definition a person who conducts such a ceremony is not an Orthodox rabbi.

Jewish tradition unequivocally teaches that marriage can only exist as a union between a man and a woman, to the exclusion of a homosexual relationship. It is a distortion of

Torah to confound that sacred principle. We strongly object to this desecration of Torah values and to the subsequent misleading reportage.

We appreciate the sensitive nature of intimacy. We, as rabbis, lovingly play a crucial role in helping Jews who may be facing great personal challenges to feel comfortable and welcome in our communities. Rabbis are always available to discuss congregants’ personal issues, including intimacy.

We understand from our experiences in offering pastoral care that some individuals experience deep inner conflict as they seek a holy path to serve G-d and to fulfill their spiritual needs. As rabbis, we devote our lives towards helping all those in our broader community achieve their loftiest spiritual potential, while fully upholding the timeless values expressed in our Holy Torah.

The public should not be misled into thinking that Orthodox Jewish views on this issue can change, are changing, or might someday change. The Rabbinical Council of America recently declared that “the Torah, which forbids homosexual activity, sanctions only the union of a man and a woman in matrimony.” This is the only statement on this matter that can reflect Orthodox Judaism. Any claims or statements to the contrary are inaccurate and false.

SIGNED: Rabbi Elie Abadie – New York, NY Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein – Los Angeles, CA

Rabbi Eitan Allen – Fairfield, CT Rabbi Sol Appleman – Woodsburgh, NY Rabbi Yossi Azose – West Hempstead, NY Rabbi Moshe Averick – Chicago, IL Rabbi Ian Bailey – Silver Spring, MD Rabbi Yisroel Bendelstein – Brooklyn, NY Rabbi Etan Berman – New York, NY Rabbi Yehudah Black – London, England Rabbi Azriel Blumberg – Brighton, MA Rabbi Heshy Blumstein – Hewlett, NY Rabbi Avram Bogopulsky – San Diego, CA Continued on page 38

Congress: Iranian Threat Must be Stopped Ranking Democrat, Republican Agree on Iran’s Nuclear Threat, Declare “All Options are on the Table” oth parties in the United States Congress agree on the need to stop the Iranian nuclear threat, U.S. Reps. Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Peter Roskam (RIll.) said Friday (Dec. 9) at a press briefing sponsored by The Israel Project.

“It’s been [our] policy … to toughen sanctions on Iran while making sure all options remain on the table,” Lowey said. “One of the biggest obstacles it that you can’t have tough sanctions on Iran unless you involve China and unless you involve Russia.”

Lowey is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and serves as ranking Democrat on the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee Roskam echoed Lowey’s comments, saying, “I wholeheartedly agree…all options are on the table. It has to be really clear that all options are on the table means all options are on the table.” Roskam is the chief deputy majority whip – the fourthranking Repuplican leader in the House.

Both members of Congress also agreed that Israel does not have anyone to negotiate with as long as the Palestinian Authority pursues unity with Hamas, an Iranbacked terrorist group that refuses to recognize Israel and seeks its destruction.

During Roskam’s trips to Israel, he said,

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Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) and other U.S. Congressional leaders agree on the need to stop the Iranian nuclear threat.

“I got the sense that there was no one for the Israelis to negotiate with. You can’t negotiate with a group that wants to push Israel into the sea.”

Said Lowey, “Unless Hamas changes its tune and accepts the state of Israel, there can be no discussion.”

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AFSI Decries Destruction of Givat Aryeh by Israeli Gov’t On Sunday morning, December 11th, over 50 people gathered at the Israeli Consulate in New York to vocally express their revulsion at the recent decision by the Israeli government to demolish the community of Givat Aryeh. Organized by Americans For A Safe Israel (AFSI), its executive director Helen Freedman who just returned from Israel on the organization›s bi-annual Chizuk mission, told those gathered, "Just two weeks ago, we celebrated the dedication of a new Torah scroll that was presented to the residents of Itamar and Givat Aryeh in the Shomron by its sponsor, AFSI member Jack Ross. Now we are totally disheartened to learn that the destruction of this community was orchestrated by a decision of the Netanyahu/Barak government."

By Fern Sidman alling the decision to bulldoze the synagogue and the homes of those residents in the Givat Aryeh community a "craven, cowardly and sacreligious act", Ms. Freedman declared, "it is shameful and abhorrent that an ostensibly Jewish government in Israel would even consider destroying a holy Jewish synagogue, along with the homes and possessions belonging to its most loyal citizens."

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Among the speakers at the protest was Pastor James David Manning of the ATLAH World Missionary Church in Harlem who was joined by a contingent of his congregants. As an outspoken supporter of Israel and a fervent Zionist, Pastor Manning said, "The Bible states quite clearly that the land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people for eternity and no one has a right to take that away. My congregants and I unequivocally support the Zionist cause and as a Christian member of the clergy I remind everyone that who-

AFSI member Jack Ross (L) with Charlie Bernhaut, holding a Torah scroll at the Dec. 11 protest, reminiscent of the one Ross had restored and given to the people of Givat Aryeh in memory of the Fogel family of Itamar (HY”D)

Freedman added, "I had invited many rabbis and mainstream Jewish leaders to attend this demonstration. Many refused; saying that they didn›t believe in criticizing Israel in public. I responded by saying, "If your beloved is about to walk off a cliff, wouldn›t you reach out to restrain him?"

In a private interview with Israel National News, Ms. Freedman said, "I believe it is because of our great love for Israel that we venture out together on a bitterly cold Sunday morning in December to denounce actions that are suicidal for our Jewish homeland. It is dishonest and unJewish to shake off that responsibility while pretending that it is in the best interest of Israel when we know it is self-destructive. As we approach the Chanukah season, we would do well to remember the immortal words of the brave Matthias who said, "›All who are faithful to G-d, follow me!”

Demonstrators held aloft Israeli flags along with signs and banners saying, "Build Jewish Homes and Schools: Don›t Bulldoze Them," "A Two-State Solution is

ever blesses the people of Israel shall be blessed but those who curse Israel shall be cursed forever."

Echoing these sentiments was Raanan Isseroff, a representative of the ChabadLubavitch movement who reminded the protestors of the words of the Lubavitcher Rebbe who said that, "the land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel and is nonnegotiable. It is G-d›s gift to the Jewish people and there is no human being who can alter that fact."

With great emotion, AFSI member Jack Ross recalled that the Torah he had presented to the people of Givat Aryeh had been purchased and restored by him in memory of his parents who had survived the Holocaust. "I dedicated this special Torah to the memory of the murdered members of the Fogel family in Itamar and tragically, it was confiscated by the IDF on December 1st when both the community and synagogue of Givat Aryeh were destroyed."

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WAR ON TERROR American Islamist Promotes Jewish Conspiracy on Iranian Television

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Saalakhan has also made strongly antiAmerican comments. He claimed the Fort Hood massacre was “not an act of ‘terrorism,’

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slamist Mauri Saalakhan made claims about a “Jewish, Zionist” conspiracy on the Iranian government’s English-language news service, this past Saturday. These comments match a series of other extremist speeches by the leader of “The Peace and Justice Foundation,” which have made him a prominent figure in Washington D.C.’s Islamist community.

“They [the Republicans] are going to say and do anything that they feel will put them in favor with this very powerful lobby, Jewish organizations, Jewish leaders, institutes, they bend over backwards to please,” Saalakhan said on a cover story for Iran’s Press TV. “Unfortunately most of our political leaders in the United States are [sic] on both sides, in a sense unfortunately bipartisan, are slaves to the Jewish, Zionist lobby and all of its constituent parts,” he added.

Saalakhan also claims that the Jews exercise this power as part of “their aspirations for the presidency,” including controlling any debate over Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

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it was an act of war on the soldiers of a military installation (at war in the Muslim world),” in online comments. In the same commentary, he stated that “the call for a global jihad is warranted” according to Islamic religious texts; called for American Muslims to conduct a non-violent resistance campaign against America; and, attacked “genocidal U.S. policies” throughout the world.

‘Mock Rocks’ Hide Deadly Gaza Terror Bombs Mauri Saalakhan claims that U.S. political leaders are “slaves” to a powerful Jewish, Zionist conspiracy.

Saalakhan has stirred up controversy before, over his outspoken support for Middle East terrorist organizations and anti-Semitic comments. At a September 2009 rally in D.C., he told attendees that“people are scared in this country to say wrong is wrong because the Jewish lobby is powerful.” During a Friday sermon for the Islamic Center of Long Island, he told mosque attendees that Hamas was a “resistance organization – whose armed resistance is legitimized by clearly established international law!”

Gaza terrorists are taking a leaf from history and learning to hide their explosives in newer, more creative ways.

By Chana Ya’ar aza terrorists are taking a page from history and learning to hide their explosives in newer, more creative ways.

IDF Spokesperson Avital Liebowitz posted a photo Monday showing the latest terrorist ‘trojan horse’ on the Twitter social networking site -- a “mock rock’ that camouflages a far less innocent cache within its body.

“Fake rocks are commonly used against IDF soldiers near the Gaza Strip to hide explosives,” Liebowitz tweeted.

The photo showed what appeared to be large round plaster model of a hollowed-out boulder that from the outside, looked like an exact replica of rocks from the region.

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The hollow container was about the size of a very large beach ball -- large enough to hold a large bomb.

A “fake rock” such as the one depicted in the photograph is easily be hidden among others along the security fence separating Gaza from pre-1967 Israel, Liebowitz pointed out, and is one of the many ways used by terrorists to attack Israeli soldiers.

Weekend of Terror in Judea and Samaria Wave of Terrorist Activity Strikes Judea and Samaria, Including Use of Explosives Against IDF Forces ignificant increase in terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria was reported over the weekend, including use of explosive devices and repeated efforts to attack security forces and IDF soldiers.

On Friday (December 9), an explosive was detonated along the security fence north of Modiin, though no damage or injuries were reported. There were no casualties and no significant damage. It was later discovered that the explosion resulted from a gas tank hidden in a discarded tire.

In addition, explosives were thrown on Friday evening, near Nitzanei Oz. As a result, a fire broke out at a factory in the industrial area. Israeli and Palestinian firefighters worked together to extinguish the blaze. The event is currently under investigation.

Use of explosives continued throughout the weekend, including three explosives thrown at Border Police soldiers near Jerusalem. Three additional explosives were

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thrown at Route 443. No damage or injuries were reported and IDF soldiers began searching the area.

Approximately 100 Palestinians rioted near the Kedumim community Saturday (December 11), throwing rocks at security forces who responded with non-lethal riot dispersal means. The illegal and violent riot was successfully dispersed. Simultaneously approximately 25 Palestinians rioted near the Beita Ellit community. Security forces arrested two of the violent rioters and took them for further investigation Overnight, IDF soldiers discovered an improvised explosive located near the Nitzanei Oz community. While security forces detonated the explosive, approximately 20 Palestinians began rioting in the area.

Approximately 50 Palestinians rioted north of Modiin and threw rocks at security forces who responded with non-lethal riot dispersal means. No damage or injuries were reported.

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Faced With Chaplain Shortage, Army Lets Rabbi Keep Beard After All Rabbi Menachem Stern has wanted to be an army chaplain since August 2008, when he came across a Jewish news site that got him thinking it was the right job for him. Halfway through an introductory meeting, he texted his wife to tell her, “I think I’ve found what we’re looking for.”

By Karen Schwartz everal years and a lawsuit later, the graduate of Chabad-Lubavitch yeshivas expects to be sworn in next Friday and begin attending chaplain school in January. It could have happened sooner, but his beard got in the way.

In keeping with Jewish teachings regarding preserving a man’s facial hair, Stern does not cut or trim his beard. This previously stood him in opposition to official military codes for dress and appearance.

Back in 2009, he had received preliminary approval for a reserve commission in the U.S. Army, but he was twice contacted about errors that would delay his swearingin because the issue of his facial hair was not resolved.

The Aleph Institute, a Chabad-Lubavitch organization that assists Jewish military personnel, Jewish inmates and their families, and Sens. Charles E. Schumer, Kristen Gillibrand and Joseph Lieberman sought to persuade top brass that the rabbi should be able to keep his beard. They cited the case of Col. Jacob Goldstein, a bearded ChabadLubavitch rabbi and Army Reserve chaplain who has served with distinction in the reserves and National Guard on numerous international combat missions over the past 33 years.

When Stern was ultimately unable to

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Rabbi Menachem M. Stern, a father of three, filed suit against the U.S. Army for rescinding his commission offer over his full beard.

Stern has the support of several U.S. senators and the Aleph Institute.

secure the same exemption that Goldstein received years ago, he filed a federal lawsuit in December accusing the Army of violating his Constitutional rights to religious freedom and equal protection under the law.

The Army just recently settled the case.

According to Stern, from the military’s point of view, there’s a shortage of Jewish chaplains, while a cadre of bearded rabbis

like himself are lining up for the chance to serve. Ultimately what matters, he said, is the ability of a Jewish soldier to be served by a rabbi sensitive to their needs and spiritual concerns. He believes others in the military will respect him for holding fast to his principles.

“A soldier, whether they’re Jewish or not, will see someone who is serious and standing by his faith without compromise,” explained Stern. “They’ll respect that person and come to trust him.”

Rabbi Sanford Dresin, a career Army chaplain for more than 26 years who now serves as director of military programs for the Aleph Institute, said it has been a long road, but that he is happy the Army was able to work things out with Stern. He pointed to the rabbi’s academic skills and physical prowess as contributing factors, and added that he hopes the case will set a precedent for other rabbis and in the other branches of the military.

“Currently, there are only nine Army rabbis on active duty throughout the world,” he stated back in March, “and about 37 Jewish chaplains in the entire U.S. armed forces, including the reserves.

“Many Chabad rabbis would be willing to serve,” continued Dresin. “The military would benefit from the selflessness exhibited by emissaries like the Holtzbergs in Mumbai and other young couples who would go anywhere.”

Stern’s next step is his formal commission ceremony, which will take place at the Aleph Institute’s headquarters in South Florida. After chaplain school, he wants to request active duty.

“There’s always the possibility of being deployed somewhere overseas,” said Dresin.

But Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries are willing to go anywhere for the sake of their mission, “which is exactly what chaplaincy is all about.”

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Greek Air Force Commander Visits IAF bases Cooperation between IDF and Greek Military Continues, with Official Visit from Commander of Greek Air Force Greece Air Force Commander, Gen. Constantinos Maniatis landed in Israel as IAF Commander, Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan’s guest. en. Maniatis, visited the “Ramon” Airbase where IAF Helicopter Squadrons Commander, Brig. Gen. David Barky, showed him a squadron and let him try out one of the aircraft.

Continuing to “Palmachim” Airbase, Gen. Maniatis visited the training squadron at the Airbase where Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and helicopter flight simulators are operated. After a briefing of the training facilities and their abilities, Gen. Maniatis tested the “UH-60 Blackhawk” simulator himself.

The visitors also viewed a presentation

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by the “Cobra” helicopter operating squadron. The Greek and Israeli air crew members discussed the training of pilots on fighter helicopters and further training following their respective pilot training courses.

“Cooperation with Greece has been very successful so far, so there is much justification in my eyes to continue the joint exercises,” said Brig. Gen. Barky. “Greece is important to us: it is close by and utilizes platforms similar to ours. It’s crucial to exchange theories, ideas and evolve together.”

In the past, the IDF held several joint

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training exercises with the Greek military, including a combined training exercise of naval forces from both Israel and Greece at the Aegean Sea last August (2011). The IAF marine helicopter squadron participated as well, training in naval warfare in a variety of settings.

Air force cooperation with Greece has continued to grow since last April, when Greece participated in a combined training exercise with the Israeli Navy and ships from the 6th U.S. Army Fleet, used for anti-submarine warfare.

Additionally, at the beginning of July, another drill with Greece took place involving several different IAF squadrons.

The Greek Air Force commander previously came for an official visit in Israel last May, during which he visited the IAF Headquarters as well as two air force bases at Hatzerim and Ramat David.

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turn to the “negotiating table” and declaring their “solid” support for Israel.

In the debate in Iowa, Gingrich said, “Is what I said factually true? Yes. Somebody ought to have the courage to tell the truth.

These people are terrorists. It’s fundamentally time for somebody to have the guts to stand up and say, ‘Enough lying about the Middle East.’

“When the president keeps talking about a peace process while Hamas keeps firing missiles into Israel, if we had a country next to us firing missiles, how eager would we be to sit down and negotiate?”

In an attempt to somewhat tone down Gingrich’s remarks, his spokesman R.C. Hammond said. “Newt Gingrich supports a negotiated peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, which will necessarily include agreement between Israel and the Palestinians over the borders of a Palestinian state.”

However, Gingrich did not back down from his message, despite accusations by PA negotiator Saeb Erekat that “these statements of Gingrich’s will be the ammunitions and weapons of the Bin Ladens and the ex-

tremists for a long, long time.”

Knesset Member Danny Danon, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset, applauded Gingrich, whom he said “understands very well the reality we live in the Middle East.”

In Gingrich’s televised interview Friday, he stated that the term “Palestinian” did not become a common term until after 1977.”

This is a propaganda war in which our side refuses to engage and we refuse to tell the truth when the other side lies.”

Ron Paul, who is in hot water with Republican conservatives for wanting to cut foreign aid, including that to Israel, also admitted that Gingrich knows what he is talking about, but – like Romney – added reservations.

“Technically and historically, yes, you know, under the Ottoman Empire, the Palestinians didn’t have a state, but neither did Israel have a state then, too,” Paul said.

Newt Gingrich’s remarks regarding the Palestinians are not the only ones making headlines, nor are they the only ones earning him the goodwill of Jewish voters. One day prior to the aforementioned interview (Thursday, Dec. 8), Gingrich declared that if he is elected President, he would consider freeing Jonathan Pollard.

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich(Photo credit: Gage Skidmore)

Speaking with CNN, Gingrich said, “I’m prepared to say my bias is towards clemency and I would like to review it.

He’s been in [prison] a very long time, but we’re pretty tough about people spying in the United States, and I also have a study under way to compare his sentence with comparable people, who have been sentenced to very long sentences for comparable deeds.”

Gingrich thus added his voice to the hun-

DECEMBER 16, 2011 dreds of others who have appealed for Pollard, who has been imprisoned for 26 years, to be released.

In the same interview, Gingrich also promised that as President, he would help Israel plan an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

“I’ve said publicly that I would rather plan a joint operation conventionally…If the Israelis told me in advance [of a planned strike on Iran], I would say, ‘How can we help you?’” he said. “I’d provide them intelligence, I’d provide them logistics support.”

He added, “An Iranian nuclear weapon is potentially a second Holocaust. Israel is a very urban country. Two or three nuclear weapons wipe out most of the Jews who live in Israel. I believe [Iranian President] Ahmadinejad would do it in a heartbeat. When you have people who put on bodysuits to walk into a crowded mall to blow themselves up, you’d better believe they’d put on a nuclear weapon.”

“I think the world needs to understand: Iran is not going to get a nuclear weapon,” Gingrich said. “All the world can decide is whether they help us peacefully stop it, or they force us to use violence. But Iran is not going to get a nuclear weapon.”

Gingrich also expressed support for Israel at a gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Washington last Wednesday, where he said that, if elected President, he would move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

NCJA Calls on Obama Administration to Remove ‘Dangerously Clueless’ Amb. Gutman from his Post The National Conference on Jewish Affairs (NCJA), a coalition of Jewish leaders and heads of Jewish, pro-Israel organizations, expressed its dismay over current U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Howard Gutman, who it says is “trading on his ancestry and the tragedy of his familial suffering in the Holocaust to sanitize his double-headed affront regarding anti-Semitism.” t a time when there are well-documented increases in European antiSemitism, including arson and other attacks on synagogues, defacements of Jewish cemeteries, physical violence against those wearing outwardly Jewish symbols, and anti-Semitic aspects to public protests on unrelated topics, Gutman›s claim that there isn›t any increase in anti-Semitism simply attests to his “ostrich-like qualities,” say NCJA spokesmen. Even worse, his pronouncement

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that Israel itself is at fault for a different kind of anti-Semitism, because of its “failure” to achieve peace with the Arab Palestinians, has left Jewish community leaders stunned.

"It is time for Jews to stop using their ancestry as an imprimatur of validity for their own anti-Israel views, and to their dangerous minimization of the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and around the world," said Lori Lowenthal Marcus, Z STREET president and chair of the NCJA executive committee.

US Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman

"When the ‹partner› with whom Israel is supposed to make peace refuses to recognize the Jewish nation›s existence and continues naming public squares and soccer teams for murderers of Jews, it is grotesque for Gutman to blame anti-Semitism on Israel›s ‹recalcitrance›," said Marcus.

Beth Gilinsky, executive director of NCJA, asked "How can it be that the official representative of the United States is telling the world that, despite all palpable evidence to the contrary, anti-Semitism is not on the rise?" Gilinsky, a long-time advocate for Jewish causes, said, “Gutman is a disgrace for having made those statements both because he officially represents the views of the United States and because he is a Jew." Dr. Herbert London, president emeritus of the Hudson Institute and member of the NCJA

executive committee added, “Gutman has demonstrated in his misguided commentary that he is gutless, yet another pol who myopically blames Israel for the violent behavior of Hamas and Hizbollah.”

The National Conference on Jewish Aff airs is an umbr ella organization of A merican Jewish leaders and gr oups which w ork to uphold the A merican C onstitution and liber ty, pr omote a strong and safe Israel and Jewish rights in the Land of Isr ael, initiate positiv e relations with our non-Jewish friends, protect our Jewish young people in educ ational institutions, and assert the rights and securit y of Jewish P eople across the globe . NCJA is adamantly opposed to making concessions to terrorists in the M iddle East, or anywhere else across the globe. The NCJA calls on this U.S. Administration to recall Amb. Gutman from his post.

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Step 2: Location Suppose you want to buy a home in Yerushalayim. Yerushalayim has over 75 neighborhoods! Where to begin? Take a deep breath. First, let’s determine where you will feel most comfortable. Are you observant? If so, would you define yourself as Yeshivish, Centrist, Modern, Chassidish? Answering these questions, you have already pared down your neighborhood choices to a manageable number. Second, let’s focus on location; issues to consider include proximity to friends and family, religious and cultural institutions, shopping, transportation and parks.

Step 3: Usage How will you use the property? If as a vacation home, then you may want to be within walking distance of the Kotel. Or perhaps the kitchen size or room count might be secondary to the need for a sukkah balcony. However, if you are buying the property as an investment and planning to rent it out, proximity to the Kotel or the existence of a sukkah balcony might not be as important, as the premium paid for such benefits is usually not recouped in the apartment’s rental rates. Another point: If you purchase an apartment for your own personal use, it may be a marvelous idea to buy a renovated unit. However, if you plan on renting it out, you may prefer to spend less money and buy an un-renovated apartment, as most tenants do not treat their homes with the same kid gloves as would an owner.

Now’s a good time to create a list of your apartment priorities in descending order, including apartment size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, parking spot, sukkah porch, garden, views, etc. Once you have

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If you’re looking for a vacation home, then you may want to be within walking distance of the Kotel. Or perhaps the kitchen size or room count might be secondary to the need for a sukkah balcony, like the ones above.

prioritized your wish list, we can determine how much it will cost to fulfill your dream.

Step 4: A G ood La wyer is Worth his/ her Weight in Gold You have found the right apartment; the next step is to choose the right attorney.

Unlike the United States, there is no title insurance in Israel, nor is there a standard industry contract, so you need to retain a seasoned attorney who is current on all real estate issues in your neighborhood.

Step 5: Post Closing Once you own the apartment, you must ensure proper oversight of your property. If it will remain empty between your trips to Israel, I highly recommend hiring a property manager to collect the mail, pay your bills, represent your interests at building meetings, and regularly inspect your apartment.

The issues we discussed above may sound daunting, but don’t despair. There are excellent and honest real estate professionals who will diligently represent your interests. If you surround yourself with the right people, they will help you avoid potential pitfalls and make your home-buying process a positive experience.

Gedaliah Borvick is the founder of My Israel Home, a real estate agency helping people from abroad buy and sell homes in Israel. You may contact him at gborvick@myisraelhome.com. To read previous articles, please visit his blog at www.myisraelhome. com.

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Environmentalists Lose Battle to Block Desert Hotel Near Eilat Israel’s Southern Regional Planning and Building Commission Approves Hotel Near Timna National Park Environmental organizations have lost the battle to block a hotel project in Sasgon Valley near the Timna National Park, 30 kilometers north of Eilat, in the Arava. The Southern Regional Planning and Building Commission approved the project by developer Igra Group Ltd. ects, such as a swimming pool and

By Michal Margalit he Israel Union for Environmental Defense, Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, Green Course and local residents all opposed the project, whose approval contravenes the position of the Ministry of Environmental Protection. Minister of Environmental Protection Gilad Erdan asked the Southern Regional Planning Commission to approve an alternative plan further south. He said that a hotel in the Sasgon Valley would destroy its nature, vistas, and environment.

In line with a court order, the Building Commission told Igra Group to amend its plan, reduced its building rights to 24,000 square meters and limited peripheral proj-

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recreational areas, in order to minimize the hotel's environmental impact.

The Israel Union for Environmental Defense said in response, "The court ordered the commission to discuss the environmental impact of the plan, but the commission members ignored the objective expert report, which concluded that no hotel should be built in the Sasgon Valley and pointed to a total violation of the public interest. As far as we're concerned, we will renew the struggle with all our power and demand that the issue go to the National Planning Commission, and if necessary, we will take legal action.

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FEATURE

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

Magen David Yeshivah Launches Sephardic Heritage Program Hundreds Attend Film Screening, Followed by Discussion Panel Magen David Yeshivah High School recently launched their Sephardic Heritage program on Friday, December 2. What better way to initiate this program than to gather the entire student body and staff to view the documentary film produced by our community’s own Mr. Joseph Sitt?

Three thousand community members had the opportunity to attend the premiere of the inaugural film last year at Lincoln Center and since then thousands more have seen it at several other venues. It was now time to introduce our students to a piece of their awesome legacy. Rabbi Joey Haber planned Friday’s event and worked diligently with both MDYHS Staff and The Sephardic Heritage Foundation to put together an incredible program. To supplement the film, the school invited a panel of prestigious guest speakers to attend the screening and to answer questions from the audience.

By Audrey Nasar

The distinguished panel featured Steven Ashear, Fred Bijou, Harry Catton, Joe Faham, and Ralph Shamah

crowd of 700, comprising the entire High School and the 8th grade, were captivated as they learned their own history from community leaders and from the interviews captured on film. The program began with a short analogy by Rabbi Joey Haber in which he defined a true Yankee fan; one can only claim to be a fan if he knows who Babe Ruth was and how many championships the Yankees won in their history. So too, our children, as proud Sephardic Jews, must know the who’s, what’s, when’s and where’s of their community’s illustrious history.

Before viewing a film about the challenges Sephardim faced when immigrating to America and entering the confusing world of the Lower East Side of Manhattan, students were reminded that many Syrian Jews were sent here on their own at a very young age, some as young as 12, by their parents who remained behind. The founders of our community were, in many cases, as young as the students in the audience.

Addressing the students, Mr. Joseph Sitt explained his goals for The Sephardic Heritage Foundation. His ongoing projects include, producing a series of documenta-

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Joseph Sitt, the film’s producer, addresses the students of MDY.

ries, building a museum with thousands of artifacts and writing textbooks for use in our community schools. Inspiring the students with his commitment to preserving our past, Mr. Sitt spoke about the pride that each and every one of us must have as members of the world-renowned Sephardic community.

After viewing the documentary, the distinguished panel took their places on stage and took turns answering questions from the students.

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EDITORIAL

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

The people’s voice Editor:

Jewish Lemmings Stay Behind Obama f history is an accurate barometer to gauge humanity’s evolution, then the Jewish people stand out as one nation that has remained painfully and perpetually stagnant in several regards. The seemingly inborn propensity towards self-destruction has remained a dominant theme throughout Jewish history with its genesis in the Torah and biblical literature. As far back as the Enlightenment period when Jews—who were now afforded the opportunity to obtain a university education—embraced a skewed form of liberalism, alliances have been forged with those individuals, governments and philosophies that are patently antithetical to Jewish interests.

More contemporary scenarios are replete with Jewish "lemmings" of all stripes but none is as remarkably striking than those Jews who continue to make it their mission to throw their unwavering support behind President Barack Obama. In 2008, exit polls showed that President Obama received 78% of the Jewish vote and he is counting on a replication of that stunning victory. Most recently a $30,000 per head fundraiser for Obama's re-election bid was held at the New York City home of American Jewish Congress chairman Jack Rosen. Pandering to the bevy of prominent Jewish supporters gathered there, the president said there is "enormous tumult" in the Middle East because of the Arab Spring but that the U.S. stands firmly "on the side of democracy" and on Israel's side. "We don't compromise when it comes to Israel's security and no ally is more important than the state of Israel."

Really?!

While the White House has a penchant for portraying President Obama as a staunch supporter of Israel, the Pennsylvania Avenue spin just doesn't cut it anymore. His handlers are always quick to defend him against the charge that he has weakened U.S. support for America’s closest ally in the Middle East, but the reality, however, is very different. To say that the relationship between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu has been unremittingly tense is a gross understatement. When you factor in the President's abysmal track record on supporting Israel, along with his latest bout of foreign folly, (as manifested in the "hot mike" incident at the G20 summit in Europe, when President Obama corroborated his disdain for Netanyahu with the more blatantly offensive comments of French President Nicolas Sarkozy), the image of President Obama as an Israel basher following in the footsteps of Jimmy Carter, is even further entrenched.

This kind of evidence, however, does not serve to deter the mighty legions of Jewish lemmings. Just ask the folks at the National Jewish Democratic Council, an ostensible lobbying organization for Israel in the Democratic Party, with its stated mission of "promoting pro-Israeli policies within the Party, and promoting the Democratic Party within the Jewish community." According to its blog, the NJDC has stated its trust in Obama's support for Israel and has charged other organizations like the Republican Jewish Coalition of "distorting information about Barack Obama and his support for Israel."

The time is long overdue for a Jewish reality check. When Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta lambasted Israel for not getting back to "the damned table" in peace negotiations with the Palestinians, he was clearly evoking the President's call back in May for Israel to structure a peace deal predicated on the clearly indefensible 1967 borders. While Jewish memory is sometimes short-lived, we're sure we can also recall that President Obama raked Israel over the coals in a public and humiliating tirade in March

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of 2010 when it was announced that 1600 housing units would be built in Ramat Shlomo in East Jerusalem.

Erupting in fury, the President described the decision to expand Ramat Shlomo as an "insult" that undermined peacemaking efforts and demanded that it be reversed.

When meeting with Netanyahu at the White House, Obama's mood furthered soured when his Israeli counterpart refused to acquiesce and his guest was treated to a series of slights that included a ban on official photographs and a thumbs down to an Israeli request to issue a joint statement at the meeting's conclusion.

In the space of just a few short years, Barack Obama has managed to significantly damage relations with Israel, while currying favor with practically every monstrous dictatorship on the face of the earth. The doctrine of "smart power" has evolved into the shameless appeasement of America's enemies at the expense of existing allies. There is nothing clever about this approach as it will ultimately diminish U.S. global power and strengthen the hand of America's enemies, who have become emboldened and empowered by Obama's naive approach.

Case in point: The President's policy of engaging Iran when Teheran threatens a nuclear holocaust against Israel. The Obama administration has gone out of its way to establish a congenial relationship with the genocidal regime of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad which continues to pose an existential threat to Israel. Taking almost every opportunity to appease Teheran since it came to office, the Obama administration has been extremely slow to respond to massive human rights violations in the rogue state and refuses to institute sanctions with teeth that will cripple the regime such as taking on Iran's central bank or the petroleum industry.

The President has also drawn a horrifying parallel between Jewish suffering during the Holocaust with the current plight of the Palestinians. In his Cairo speech to the Muslim world, President Obama condemned Holocaust denial in the Middle East but compared the murder of six million Jews during World War II to the "occupation" of the Palestinian territories, in a most egregious example of moral equivalence.

In his appalling speech to the UN General Assembly in September of 2010, President Obama dedicated five paragraphs to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, without once referring to Palestinian terrorism by name, but declared to loud applause, "America does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements.” He also heaped generous criticism on the Israeli "occupation" and drew a connection between rocket attacks on Israeli civilians and living conditions in Gaza.

If this isn't enough to dissuade Jewish liberals from supporting Obama, let's also remember that Wall Street Journal has noted that, "the Obama administration seems increasingly of the view that Israel is the primary cause of instability in the Middle East."

Let's also remain cognizant of the fact that despite the fact that Syria remains the main state sponsor of terrorism in the region, the Obama administration has sought to develop closer ties with the Assad regime while Syria remains a major backer of Hamas and Hezbollah.

Those Jews who have chosen to support President Obama's re-election might do well to thoroughly digest these facts and not resort to labeling them as "distortions". The truth may not be palatable to those "lemmings" who, for some strange, inexplicable reason want to self-destruct but it must be told. President Obama must be defeated in 2012!

My heart sank when I read about the recent SAT cheating scandal here in New York, and that it involved several of our own. I wonder which is the bigger disgrace: That there are Jews out there, yeshiva students no less, who would cheat on their exam, or that they would even feel the need to cheat on something like the SAT. Let’s hope that these kids getting caught sends our kids a message, that it’s not okay to “work the system” so dishonestly, and even if it were (it’s not), it’s not worth the risk!

CHAYAP, QUEENS, NY

Editor: I saw your report last week about the DA’s efforts to extradite Yitzchak Shuchat to try him for a hate crime, allegedly committed when he was responding to a distress call as a volunteer for Shmira. I keep hearing that the DA is in the pocket of the orthodox community. They say that’s why alleged child molesters within that community aren’t being tried in humiliating public spectacles. So, where’s that corruption I keep hearing about? If Hynes is chasing after someone in Israel whom even State Senator Adams says does not believe to have committed a “bias crime,” where’s all that super-secret orthodox Jewish influence? We could use it right now.

JACOB S, BROOKLYN

Editor: So what’s going on with this whole drone thing? We lost a drone aircraft over eastern Iran. We said it was a technical malfunction. The Iranians claim they shot it down (ha!), now they’re saying they “hacked” it remotely? It’s hard to tell which is more asinine – the fact that we managed to lose such a sophisticated piece of equipment to a hostile regime, or the ridiculous ways Iran is trying to take credit for its capture!

Maybe our boys in Iraq can go pick it up on their way out. It’s on their way anyway, right?

HAIM C, BROOKLYN, NY

[Editor’s note: The following message was received in response to last week’s editorial, “Ads Targeting Israeli Expats Strike a Nerve.”]

Editor: The “American Jewish outcry” regarding these ads is an outrageous, head-in-the-sand denial of obvious truth. Of course, the message implied in the ads (that being in Israel is sufficient to avoid assimilation) is not really true either, but the myopic, ridiculous reaction exemplifies the relevance today of what Rabbi Kahane wrote about 40 years ago. He dissected these issues so well.

ARI JERUSALEM

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Op-Ed: Kudos to Newt Gingrich! At Last, the Truth!

What Gingrich said about Palestine was once accepted Israeli policy.

Golda Meir said it. Arabs admitted it. Let’s go back to the truth.

By Ronn Torossian n an interview with The Jewish Channel last week, Republican Presidential contender Newt Gingrich said, “It’s fundamentally time for somebody to have the guts to stand up and say enough lying about the Middle East.”

He went on to call the Israeli-Palestinian peace process “delusional”.

Kudos to Newt Gingrich for standing up and telling the truth!

Unfortunately, Gingrich is being attacked for these statements.

The Jewish community and all true people of peace should simply review the facts – and realize there is no question Gingrich is of course correct.

When I was National President of the Betar Zionist Youth Movement – an organization linked to today’s Likud Party – it was a part of mainstream Jewish and Zionist education in the 1980’s and 1990’s that this was Israel’s accepted position. I recall many proIsrael rallies with simple chants “2, 4,6,8: Israel is a Jewish state – 3,5,7,9: No Such thing as Palestine.”

As Yasser Arafat and his PLO gained more acceptance, the “There is no such thing as a Palestinian” seemed to be a lost Public Rela-

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tions fight, and post-Oslo peace accords the issue was dropped.

The concept is really quite simple – as the late Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir said: "There is no such thing as a Palestinian people." If one was born in “Palestine” before the state of Israel was founded, they received a “Palestinian” passport – and naturally there were “Palestinian Jews.”

All of this is common knowledge – and the Republican Presidential frontrunner is today being attacked by Palestinians and certain Jewish “leaders” for saying that Palestinians are an “invented” people. What substance can they possibly have for attacking him?

It’s a fact as Gingrich the historian noted – there has never been a state of Palestine. “I think that we’ve had an invented Palestinian people who are in fact Arabs, and who were historically part of the Arab community,” said Gingrich. “And they had a chance to go many places, and for a variety of political reasons we have sustained this war against Israel now since the 1940s, and it’s tragic.”

The land of Israel and the Palestinian territories was part of the Ottoman Empire before being taken over by Great Britain. Mandated Palestine, as it was known, was then partitioned by the United Nations in 1947.

In the history of the world, Palestine has never existed as a nation. The region known

as Palestine was ruled alternately by Rome,

by Islamic and Christian crusaders, by the Ottoman Empire and, briefly, by the British after World War I. The British agreed to restore at least part of the land to the Jewish people as their ancestral homeland. It was never ruled by Arabs as a separate nation.

The world may not know it – but there’s never been in the history of the world a "Palestinian" nation, a "Palestinian" kingdom, a "Palestinian" capital, a “Palestinian” language, culture, food – you get the idea.

In fact, even in ١٩٧٧, the Dutch newspaper Trouw published an interview with PLO executive committee member Zahir Muhsein.

Here’s what he said: “The Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that we posit the existence of a distinct “Palestinian people” to oppose Zionism. For tactical reasons, Jordan, which is a sovereign state with defined borders, cannot raise claims to Haifa and Jaffa, while as a Palestinian, I can undoubtedly demand Haifa, Jaffa, Beer-Sheva and Jerusalem.”

Pretty clear, no? Lets review the words of Azmi Bishara, the Arab former Knesset member- "I don›t think there is a Palestinian

Hilarious Hillary Clinton is making a fool of herself because she is buying into the propaganda of the English version of Ha’aretz. She is not the only victim. Does she know that separate seating on haredi buses is the rule in New York State?

By Dr. Emmanuel Navon illary Clinton recently expressed concern about the future of Israeli democracy because the Knesset is considering curtailing foreign governments’ funding for Israeli NGOs, and because some rabbis in Israel say they want men and women to seat separately on buses.

Does Hillary realize how hypocritical she is? In the Unites States, NGOs that receive money from foreign governments are considered foreign agents. And why is separate sitting between men and women on “haredi” buses a threat to democracy in Israel but not in New York (a common practice in Clinton’s home state)?

Less than six months ago (in July 2011), the FBI arrested Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, a U.S. citizen accused by the Department of Justice of not informing the U.S. government that he was in the pay of Pakistan while lobbying for the Kashmir cause and donating funds to Congressmen. Fai, who is director of the Washington-based NGO Kashmiri American Council (KAC), allegedly received millions of dollars for the KAC over the last two decades.

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Fai is accused of a decades-long scheme with one purpose – to hide Pakistan’s involvement behind his efforts to influence the U.S. government’s position on Kashmir.

His handlers in Pakistan allegedly funneled millions through the Kashmir Center to contribute to U.S. elected officials, fund highprofile conferences, and pay for other efforts that promoted the Kashmiri cause to decision-makers in Washington. If found guilty, Fai could face up to five years in prison.

U.S. law states that any American citizen or organization that receives money from foreign governments must register as a foreign agent. The foreign agent must report all its income and spending, and the Attorney General can demand, at any time, the list of the agent’s donors.

Many Israeli NGOs receive money from foreign governments in order to influence the policy of Israel’s government. In the United States, such NGOs would have to register as foreign agents, and their books would be scrutinized by the government.

Why is the United States, a super-power no longer threatened by communism, entitled to take self-protecting measures from political NGOs funded by foreign governments, but not Israel, a tiny country that faces existential threats?

Clinton is making a fool of herself be-

cause she is buying into the propaganda of the English version of Ha’aretz. This radical newspaper read by 1% of the Israeli population (it prints 70,000 copies a day for a population of 7 million) is the Bible of foreign journalists and diplomats –the very people who write about Israel and who report to their capitals.

Clinton is not the only victim of the “Ha’aretz effect.” A few months ago, President Sarkozy said that a state cannot be Jewish just like a table cannot be Catholic. He was repeating almost word by word what Amos Oz regularly writes in Ha’aretz.

Ha’aretz has been writing that it is undemocratic to curtail foreign governments’ funding for Israeli NGOs bent on influencing the policies of Israel’s government; that only in autocracies and in third world countries do the executive and legislative branches have a say on the appointment of Supreme Court Justices; and that fining journalists for lying intentionally is contrary to the freedom of speech.

Ha’aretz knows that it is writing nonsense, but its ideological agenda comes be-

PAGE 19 nation. I think there is an Arab nation, I think that this (the term "Palestinian nation") is a colonial invention. Palestine, up to the end of the 19th century was southern Syria.

Of course, leave no time for the Palestinians to threaten violence in response to words - “This is the lowest point of thinking anyone can reach,” reacted lead negotiator Saeb Erekat. The comments only “increase the cycle of violence.” More absurd talk came from those who said even the Prime Minister of Israel supports a Palestinian state.

Having formerly worked as a spokesperson for the Likud Party, I can assure you that PM Netanyahu doesn’t wake up and dream of a Palestinian state –it is solely because of world pressure.

The Jewish community, and true peace seekers worldwide should recognize that these comments strengthen the hands of the Jewish people and the state of Israel.

Danny Danon, deputy speaker of Israel›s parliament, said Gingrich "understands very well the reality we live in in the Middle East" and said his statement on the Palestinians is shared by "most of the Jewish people, not just in Israel."

Instead of deflecting the issue, the world should focus on the substance of Gingrich’s comments. He correctly asserted that President Barack Obama’s treatment of Palestinians is “favoring the terrorists".

"When the president keeps talking about a peace process while Hamas keeps firing missiles into Israel, if we had a country next to us firing missiles, how eager would we be to sit down and negotiate?" he said.

Owning a PR agency, I wish more politicians would utilize the media to speak truth to power. Kudos to Newt Gingrich.

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fore the truth.

Hillary Clinton obviously knows that in her country Supreme Court Judges are appointed by the President and that organizations that receive funding from foreign governments have to register as foreign agents.

Is Clinton simply being hypocritical, or is she orchestrating a campaign against the Netanyahu Government, just like her husband did when he was President?

The second possibility does make sense, since Tzipi Livni was quick to come to Hillary Clinton’s defense. Livni justified Clinton’s statements despite the fact that Clinton went as far as to compare Israel to Iran –or maybe because of it: after all, Livni is about to lose her job as Kadima’s Chair to the Iranian-born Shaul Mofaz.

The problem with reciting the content of Ha’aretz and of The New York Times is that it makes you look smart in front of Ha’aretz and New York Times readers (the kind of people who attend the Saban Forum), but it also makes you look like a fool in front of the rest of the world.

The fact that Livni expressed support for Clinton’s obnoxious and cretinous comments goes to show that Clinton and Livni deserve each other.

But it also goes to show that both Israel and America deserve better.

Dr. Navon teaches at Tel-Aviv University’s Abba Eban Graduate Program for Diplomacy Studies, authored From Israel with Hope, is a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Communication at Bar-Ilan University, a board member of EMET (a Washingtonbased pro-Israel think tank), and an Associate with the Ariel Research Center for Defense and Communication. He will be running in the Likud primaries.

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

Challenging The Economist’s Anti-Israel Bias

By Giulio Meotti n contrast to most newsmagazines, like the moribund Time and Newsweek, The Economist has a circulation of 1.2 million copies weekly around the world. Its correspondents have entrance to decision-makers of all levels in Washington and Europe.

This most prestigious British weekly, extremely influential in elite circles in the U.S. as well, prides itself on being neither right nor left. It has, in fact, endorsed candidates in Britain and the United States from both sides of the political divide.

But on the Middle East, The Ec onomist has a radical anti-Israel agenda. For years, Jewish groups and media critics have aimed their fire at Israel bashers on CNN, the BBC, in The New York Times and cultural media outlets such as the London Review of Books.

But The Economist is more subtle about it. Ec onomist editorials and feature articles are published anonymously, giving the impression of being much more reputable and sophisticated.

A recent article titled “The Bedouin Under Israeli Rule” went beyond the usual slant, accusing the Jewish state of ethnic cleansing and promoting the imperialist-colonialist narrative. The CAMERA media watchdog denounced the fact that “The Ec onomist presents the Israeli government’s resettlement of Bedouin into cities as part of a program driven purely by ethnic chauvinism”.

The magazine writes that “the nomads have been easy for Israel to divide, conquer, shift and, at least in the Israeli state’s early days, expel...” It goes on to say that “plans are

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afoot to transfer some 2,000 to the edge of a rubbish dump to make way for more Jewish settlers east of Jerusalem”.

In 2004 The Economist hosted a debate in London on the motion “The Enemies of AntiSemitism are the New McCarthyites,” meant to demonize the few journalists and professors who denounced the rampant anti-Semitism in the UK. Last year The Economist asked in an editorial about Teheran’s nuclear program: “To what extent does the Holocaust obsession irrationally distort the Israeli perspective on Iran?”

Last March, the week after the massacre of Fogel’s family in Itamar, The Ec onomist published a cartoon comparing Israel’s construction of 400 apartments in the “settlement blocs” to Qaddafi and Assad, who massacred their own people. In the same number, The Ec onomist denounced “the new, supremacist form of Israeli ‘Jewishness’.”

While the magazine has no problem with “IRA terrorists” or “Kurdish terrorists”, it does not say “Hamas terrorists.” The difference is not accidental. There is a semantic and a legal distinction between branding a group terrorist and merely charging it with terrorist acts.

Says The Ec onomist: “Palestine does not fit the September 11th template. For this is terrorism harnessed to a deserving cause: the independent statehood that America itself has taken pains to say it supports.”

The magazine described Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti as “an inspiring resistance leader” who has been “being tortured” in an Israeli jail.

About Jenin’s battle during the Second

Intifada, The Economist gave credence to the accusations with its surprisingly melodramatic dispatches. “In the razed heart of Jenin refugee camp”, it reported, “Palestinians were shoveling out their decomposed dead.... The danger of epidemic is real.” “Like earthquake victims,” it added, “the Palestinians in Jenin, Nablus and elsewhere in the West Bank need massive humanitarian help.” But that help, it reported, “is hindered by the Israeli army’s sieges.”

Last year the magazine embraced the Palestinian propaganda reporting that “Israeli archeologists are scraping away the eastern parts of the city’s Arab surface in search of a Jewish past.”

About Judea and Samaria, the magazine opposes “‘indigenous’ Palestinians” to Israel’s “colonization”.

Last spring The Ec onomist urged U.S. president Barack Obama to “impose” a peace agreement on Israel.

Hizbullah, Iran and “sometimes Hamas,” are acknowledged to be implacable opponents of the Jewish state. “But,” The Ec onomist explains, “it is the unending Israeli occupation that gives these rejectionists their oxygen.”

The magazine’s “books and arts” validates anti-Israel slant of “apartheid” by reviewing and promoting titles like “The New Intifada: Resisting Israel’s Apartheid,” “Palestinian Refugees: The Right of Return”, “Against the Wall” and “Palestine/Israel: Peace or Apartheid.”

In a review of Amity Shlaes’s book “The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression,” The Economist uncritically quoted Henry Ford about the Jews in America.

The section in question in the book review read: “Ms. Shlaes tends to look at the depression in terms of the conflict between business (good) and politics (bad). At the time, though, Roosevelt’s view that the ‘lack of honor of men in high financial places’ was at the root of the trouble seemed like a statement of the obvious, rather than a political pose. Even Henry Ford had been uttering warnings that ‘the Jews of Wall Street,’ as he so nicely called them, had stored up trouble in the 1920s. The depression appeared to prove him right.”

Last August even the Washington P ost castigated The Economist’s bias on the Jews. In a review of the biography of one of contemporary Islam’s most radical thinkers, The Economist downplayed Sayd Qutb’s anti-Semitism, as something not worth mentioning.

On October 7, 2000, when the Israeli restaurants and buses began to blow up, The Economist wrote that “Israel is a superior country with superior people: its talents are above the ordinary. But it has to abate its greed for other people’s land.”

In a George Orwell essay titled “AntiSemitism in Britain” we read that “there has been a perceptible anti-Semitic strain in English literature from Chaucer onwards.” Should we include The Economist in this dark tradition too?

Giulio Meotti, an Italian journalist with Il Foglio, writes a weekly column for Arutz Sheva. He is the author of the book “A New Shoah”, that researched the personal stories of Israel’s terror victims, published

by Encounter. His writing has appeared in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Frontpage and Commentary.

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Israeli Entrepreneur Rami Levi Set to Corner Cell Phone Market With New Service Rami Levi has already gained widespread respect and appreciation in Israel for dramatically cutting prices on food items in his supermarket chain, as well as for such magnanimous good deeds as supplying all the long-term food needs of the surviving members of the Fogel family terrorist massacre at no charge. Now he’s taking similarly beneficial action in a new sphere of marketing – cell phones – and he’s likely to seriously undercut Israel’s three major cell phone service providers by offering rock bottom rates.

By JV Staff evi’s new service is a mobile virtual network that utilizes the existing cell phone infrastructure to sell his services to the public. In contrast to his competitors – Pelephone, Cellcom and Orange, which all require customers to sign on to complex plans and inevitably higher rates overall – Levi will offer a “pay one price” plan of 20 agurot per minute for talking, and discounted rates for text messaging and Internet use.

Customers of Levi Communications will only pay for the minutes they actually use, and

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they will not have to sign on to any contracts requiring them to remain with the company.

Expecting to ultimately sign up approximately 250,000 new subscribers, Levi’s strategy is to set up sales and service centers within his network of supermarkets, and to offer mobile services to the two million people who visit them each month. Several hundred people already signed on to the new service on its first day of operation.

At a recent grand opening celebration held at the Givat Shaul branch of his supermarket chain and attended by Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon, Levi termed the lowering of cell phone prices a “mitzvah.”

Rami Levi adds discounted cell phone service to his business portfolio.

He went on to say, “Once we’ve lowered the price for people who could not pay the high price of the big companies, it’s also an important mission.” Levi also claimed that many cell phone users find it difficult to negotiate with the mobile service carriers. “The

Going beyond street view Israel’s VisionMap makes advanced 3D aerial photo systems for applications from disaster relief to security to urban planning.

capacity and wide field of view ensure that each object is photographed many times and from many different directions, at very high resolution.

If you’ve successfully located a specific pizza parlor; the source of a forest fire; or an accident victim needing rescue, VisionMap may be the company to thank.

By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel 21c

he Israeli company founded by a computer-science whiz kid makes some of the world’s most advanced solutions in constantly updated, accurate 3D aerial photography.

The applications for VisionMap’s A3 system—two blazing-fast, rotating mapping cameras that do the work of dozens of static cameras—are almost without limit, says CEO Yaron Vilan.

“Information from imagery creates possibilities for much better decisions in many areas,” Vilan explains.

“In disaster relief, it can tell you who needs to be helped, which buildings are about to collapse and where to focus relief efforts. In urban planning, particularly in BRIC [Brazil, Russia, India, China] countries, it tells

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VisionMap’s A3 photo system does the work of dozens of static cameras.

you how to develop smartly. It has uses in environmental monitoring, agriculture, forestry, security and defense, navigation and location-based services.”

Founded in 2004 in Tel Aviv, VisionMap recently opened a sales and support branch in South Carolina to better serve its many customers in North and South America. VisionMap is not without competitors, but according to the CEO it offers some unique innovations.

“In any interesting business you’re never alone,” Vilan reflects. “This market has been dominated by German and Swiss technology companies. But we are using newer advances in electro-optics and computer vision that make it possible to provide better performance.”

Boy genius Michael Pechatnikov was only 22 when he founded VisionMap. It was his second startup. His first, the location-based services company Telmap—begun when he was just 17—was acquired by Intel in September. But Continued on page 23

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Like Xbox “Photogrammetry,” the technical term for VisionMap’s field of expertise, is the science of measuring and locating objects using pictures. Originally a theoretical discipline, photogrammetry has become a rapidly growing applied science with the evolution of optical sensors and computer vision.

“It’s the same thing behind products like Xbox Kinect,” explains Vilan. “There’s a frame and you want to measure what’s going on in it. Computer vision allows you to do this by replicating what the human mind does with images. You have two eyes that give you two different perspectives. The brain transforms them into a 3D image and this provides distances. Computer vision is how we try to do the same thing using computers.”

The A3 system’s extremely high pixel

rule of ‘you spoke, you pay’ is precisely for the people who cannot work out a deal with the current carriers.”

A salesman in the first branch of Rami Levi Communications in Givat Shaul called Levi’s new cell phone service a revolution.

“Before this company, everything was complicated,” said Yosef Binyamini. “A customer was being sold something he doesn’t really need and does not really understand. We are going to sell something that’s simple to understand. You only pay for what you use.”

Binyamini further explained that – in similar fashion to the business mode of the Levi supermarket chain – the goal of the new communications company is to earn less profit, but sell to more people. “People are happy that finally someone is changing the market,” he claimed. “From now on, the market will be better for the customer.”

Levi avowed that he will provide the best service at the best price. “All our customers are ‘gold-level’ customers,” he said. “There is no ranking of more equal or less equal.”

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YU Hanukkah Dinner Honors Sen. Gillibrand, Business Leaders & Outstanding Students Continued from page 1

Following her acceptance of the special honor from YU President Richard Joel during the Convocation, Senator Gillibrand regaled the audience with a story about a young Jewish man who, while a counselor in camp, took special interest in a boy whose stuttering problem had given him a severe lack of self-confidence. As the Senator explained, the boy was extremely grateful at the end of the summer for his mentor’s consistent display of compassion and successful strengthening of the boy’s emotional resilience. “That young man is now a Speech Pathology major at Yeshiva University,” Gillibrand revealed.

“The type of hope that he has provided is what this school stands for.”

Focusing on the Jewish state, Senator Gillibrand spoke movingly about her visit to the West Bank town of Sderot, and her empathy for the children who are forced to periodically reside in bomb shelters due to missile strikes from the Hamas-run Gaza Strip. “I cannot imagine how it must feel to have to live under such stressful conditions,” the Senator said. She then lauded Israel’s remarkable accomplishments in science – noting the just-announced Nobel Prize-winning Israeli scientist – and described the U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperative Agreement as an excellent source of research programs for renewable energy.

Turning to the current volatility in the Middle East, Gillibrand criticized the Palestinian efforts to use the United Nations as a

forum for establishing an independent state.

“The only path to a Palestinian peace treaty with Israel is through direct negotiations,” she avowed. The senator further noted that Congress is working on a new bill to significantly increase sanctions against Iran, whose president has threatened to destroy Israel – “We will never tolerate a nuclear Iran,” she declared – and called for the immediate ouster of Syrian President Assad, whose military has been using deadly violence to suppress dissenters within his country.

YU President Joel separately awarded honorary degrees to several leading members of the business world whose philanthropic efforts have played a major role in the college’s continued progress. The recipients included Philip Friedman, CEO of Computer Generated Solutions, an international technology company with 18 global offices, who in 2009 endowed a scholarship fund that awards five need-based scholarships to Yeshiva University students; Ira Mitzner, president and CEO of Rida Development Corp., a successful and innovative real estate development and investment firm, who – as a Trustee of the university – has established a Chair in Talmud and Jewish Law at the YU in Israel campus and a Deanship at the school’s Center for the Jewish Future; and Stephen B. Siegel, chairman of global brokerage for CB Richard Ellis, one of the country’s most successful and respected real estate brokers. In his role at the company, Mr. Siegel served as a negotiator for the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority in the acquisition of

President Joel (right) awards Sen. Gillibrand an honorary degree at Yeshiva University's 87th Annual Hannukah Dinner.

the land for Giants Stadium, and spent more than a decade helping transform New Jersey’s Meadowlands section into an office and industrial state. Siegel’s impressive professional resume includes stints as chairman and CEO of Insignia/ESG; head of Chubb Realty Inc.; and twenty-seven years at Cushman and Wakefield, where he eventually became chairman.

Demonstrating his profound commitment to the betterment of society, Siegel has served as president of American Friends of Rabin Medical Center, co-chair of the National Jewish Medical and Research Center, member of the Business Leadership Council of CUNY, director of Foundation Fighting Blindness, and trustee of the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, among many other voluntary roles. At Yeshiva University, Siegel has created an Endowed Scholarship Fund and established a Program in Real Estate Law – both at Cardozo Law School – and he has chaired the Cardozo Real Estate Committee,

which enabled the law school to undergo a major facility renovation. “Yeshiva University is an institution that blends Jewish life and education in a way in which I am proud to be associated,” Siegel stated in conjunction with his honor at the Convocation.

During the Dinner portion of the evening, YU President Joel called up to the stage eight students whose unique accomplishments in multiple academic and professional endeavors earned them the opportunity to light one of eight candles on a large menorah, as Joel outlined their stellar qualities. The eight “points of light” included Joseph Bensmihen, a member of the college’s Board of Overseers whose perseverance has enabled him to transcend cerebral palsy and become the successful owner of a home care services company; Heather Wright-Bliss, who has not allowed a diagnosis of cancer to prevent her from becoming a school social worker and Continued on page 39

Infamous Holocaust-Denying ‘Rabbi’ Faces Eviction from Boro Park Apartments “Rabbi” Moshe Aryeh Friedman – infamous for his Neturei Karta-like virulent denunciation of the Jewish state of Israel and Zionism, and especially for his participation in a conference sponsored by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that questioned the authenticity of the Holocaust – is facing eviction from two apartments in Boro Park for nonpayment of rent. the state of Israel. He became even more noBy Boruch Shubert ast week in housing court, Judge Bruce Scheckowitz ruled that Friedman – who rented two apartments on 13th Avenue for $1550 a month each after moving from Vienna, Austria to Brooklyn in 2007 – has not paid his rent this entire year, thus obligating him to immediately pay $17,050 in back rent payments or face eviction. Friedman claimed in court that he had never signed any leases for the apartments in question, and that – in exchange for helping the owner obtain financing for the building – he was given permission to reside there at no charge.

Judge Scheckowitz described Friedman’s version of the situation as “creative at best.”

Although not officially a member of the chareidi anti-Zionist group Neturei Karta, Friedman – whose status as a rabbi has been called into question by Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona Metzger and Jewish Community of Austria officials – has in the past repeatedly expressed his strong opposition to the creation and continued existence of

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torious when he traveled to Iran in 2006 to participate in the International Conference to Review the Global Vision of the Holocaust in Tehran, a two-day symposium wherein participants discussed so-called “scholarly opinions” casting doubt on the documented belief that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. Speaking at a forum during the event, Friedman praised the Holocaust denial conference as advancing “knowledge” about the Holocaust, and claimed that the latest research shows that “only” a million Jews were killed in the Holocaust, and not six million. The number six million, in his opinion, was taken from a prophecy by Theodore Herzl.

Additionally, at this same forum, Friedman publicly kissed the Iranian President.

His attendance and actions at this event aroused significant anger among members of the Jewish community, including leaders of the Satmar chassidim, who – although equally anti-Zionist – are opposed to the idea of Jews consorting with avowed enemies of the Jewish people.

Friedman’s embrace of Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmedinejad made headlines.

At the Iran conference, Friedman presented a plan that would have Israel dismantled, followed by the return of all Jewish residents to their places of birth. Earlier that same year, he met with a Hamas leader and an acting Minister of the Palestinian Cabinet in Sweden, where he announced his intention to build a joint coalition of Hamas and anti-Zionist Jews, as well as to send humanitarian aid to the West Bank.

In a 2009 interview with Zev Brenner, Friedman renounced his anti-Zionist activism, saying “I’m ready to renounce the title for me as the anti-Zionist chief rabbi,” adding “there is no such thing as Jews against Zionists.” He denounced claims that there are more than a handful of actively anti-Zionist orthodox Jews, and expressed regret for offending his fellow Jews by attending the Iranian Holocaust conference.

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Israel-America Chamber of Commerce and AmericaIsrael Friendship League Continued from page 1

Ofra Strauss, Chairperson of the Israel-American Chamber of Commerce and Chairperson of the family owned Strauss Group Israeli food conglomerate along with James Tisch CEO of Loews Corporation opened the business discussions. A moderated Panel Discussion followed with Pimm Fox of Bloomberg Television, Matthew Bronfman Controlling Shareholder of Israel Discount Bank and Ikea Israel, Esther Levanon CEO of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Ofra Strauss. The discussion centered on the enormous success of Israel’s economy and its public markets.

The Israeli economy has been quite resilient in the past years.

Despite the downturn in the world economy, Israel’s economy has grown significantly, and the U.S. mortgage crisis and European financial crises have not had the same effect on Israel as the rest of the world. This is probably the result of the Israeli banking system not falling prey to the same mistakes committed by U.S. banks and the offset of Israel’s rapid growth nullifying the effects of the European default fears. Esther Levanon pointed out that the Israeli public

markets continue growing and the number of Israeli companies being listed on both the Tel Aviv and New York Stock Exchanges continues to grow.

A “fireside chat” with Arianna Huffington, President and Editor in Chief of the Huffington Post and Israeli Entrepreneur Dr. Yossi Vardi, followed by a powerful PowerPoint presentation by Consul General and Ambassador Ido Aharoni clarified to all present why Israel has become a technological and economic powerhouse.

A moderated panel discussion entitled “Innovation One on One” chaired by Pitango managing Partner Chemi Peres explored the unique experiences of two business owner/CEOs, Daniel Birnbaum of Soda-Stream and Robert LoCascio of Live Person, Inc. Also, leading American internet entrepreneurg Jeff Pulver, and Joshua Keirnan, Head of Israeli Practice at White and Case Law Firm added their perspectives.

Pulver related how he started his career as an amateur radio operator and was an early adopter of social networking by speaking to people all over the world.

One day he started communicat-

At the America-Israel Friendship League Dinner (L to R): Jonathan Medved, CEO of Vringo; Dan Senor, Co-author of Startup Nation; Ambassador Dan Gillerman, and Mayor Ed Koch, in a lively panel discussion about Israel, a great economic power, but one menaced by the UN and most of the world.

(Photo credit: Tzvi Allen Fishman)

Representatives of the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce and America-Israel Friendship League mark “Israel Day” at the New York Stock Exchange

ing by utilizing the internet for making phone calls using Internet Protocol packet transmission.

He had no idea that he would be starting a revolution that would eventually become the standard for modern telecommunications and that he would become the spokesman for that standard. He related that he was often asked to be an expert spokesman testifying to lawmakers about the legal issues of VOIP and he really “knew nothing” about it. He said that he just moved forward and made believe he really knew what he was talking about. The regulators listened and the world listened. That is the philosophy of the Israel business entrepreneur, forging ahead with chutzpah and convincing everyone that they are experts.

The day moved forward to the Plaza Hotel for an elegant dinner with the primary sponsor of Israel Day, the America Israel Friendship League. A proclamation was presented to Israel President Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrating Israel as a Start-Up Nation in honor of the 64th anniversary of the UN Vote to partition the British Mandate

Going beyond street view Continued from page 21

its founder had long since moved on, setting up VisionMap immediately following his three-year military service.

“He hooked up with a couple of other talented people from high school,” says Vilan, referring to a Tel Aviv school for students gifted in math, physics and computer science. Many of these teens compete in international Olympiads, and Pechatnikov pulled together some Israeli medalists to start playing around with ideas and technologies. Vilan joined them a year later to

formulate a business plan and find funding.

Their basic idea was to provide accurate, updatable mapping to maximize GPS technology. The team made a prototype of a car-mounted camera that used algorithms to convert the video frames into a map automatically. Once they thought to mount the camera on an aircraft, purchase orders from all kinds of service providers started rolling in.

Finding a leaky pipe VisionMap systems, manufactured in Ramat Gan, are practically flying off the virtual

into a Jewish State. The theme of the evening, “Start-Up Nation,” was in recognition of the now famous book of the same name by Dan Senor and Saul Singer. The proclamation, presented by AIFL’s Chairman Kenneth J. Bialkin and President Harley Lippman and accepted for the State of Israel by Consul General Ido Aharoni, reminded everyone of the success of Israel’s high tech sector and the “Israeli spirit” which allows this success to occur against all odds. It read, “We celebrate Israel, as a Start-Up Nation, which has led the world against all barriers as a light amongst nations and has shown what a free people, committed to freedom and participatory democracy can accomplish to improve the human condition.

An exciting panel discussion moderated by Jonathan Medved CEO and Co-founder of Vringo, a successful Israeli software provider , topped the evening. The panel included Start-Up Nation Co-author Dan Senor, UN Ambassador Dan Gillerman and former New York City Mayor Ed Koch.

The key question asked was why, despite all Israel’s efforts and achievements for its citizens and

shelves in Israel, North and South America, Europe and Australia.

Russia is one of the company’s biggest markets. “Russia is so huge, with so many resources have to be monitored,” Vilan points out. “Imagine trying to find a leak in thousands of miles of pipeline.”

VisionMap’s cameras and processing system are helping with that, and also are helping to accurately mark boundaries between property lots in Eastern European countries that have never been officially partitioned for sale.

The market isn’t as easy to enter in China and India due to strict regulations on private photographing of land. “But that is transforming, and we’re positioning ourselves to

the world, the Jewish State is still menaced at the UN and the world with threats of boycotts and divestments.

Ambassador Gillerman related how he walks though the UN with his head held high and knows that he represents the best of the best of nations. He stated that anti Israel sentiments are just anti-Semitism dressed up in another package. “Israel is the Jew amongst the nations, it is the canary in the coal mine.”

Mayor Koch agreed and added “our greatest problem is other Jews” who attack Israel unfairly and single out the Jewish State.

Dan Senor focused on the Israel as an economic success story. “Stop talking about Israel as a conflict and start seeing it as a country whose successes are changing the world.”

The evening included a songfest by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame. They included songs introduced in AIFL supported schools in Israel to teach tolerance. The evening concluded with awards presented to Dan Senor and Saul Singer for writing Start- Up Nation and Shai Agassi and Idan Ofer for creating Electrical Vehicle provider Better Place.

be relevant when the transformation takes place,” says Vilan.

Most of VisionMap’s customers are private companies that provide aerial surveys for governments or private clients. It also has some government contracts under its belt.

“We want to dominate the market with automated technology that quickly and accurately reconstructs the world in 3D,” says Vilan.

It’s actually more like four dimensions when you add the element of time. “Our equipment lets you see what has changed over time, so that better data can be provided. This is where we are taking our product.”

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Holland May Cut Funds to UNRWA Holland is reviewing its policy of funding the UNRWA agency for Arab “refugees,” which treats them differently from other refugees.

In reply to a question from Speaker of the legislature Hans Ten Broke, Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal said the government will “thoroughly review” its annual contribution of approximately $30 million, according to the European Jewish Press.

Holland is the sixth largest contributor to the United Nations agency, which was set up to deal with Arabs, most of whom were encouraged to flee Israel by Arab countries who promised they would quickly return after the anticipated annihilation of Israel in the War for Independence.

Canada last year decided not to renew its $10 million funding for UNRWA, which is financed mainly by the United States, Sweden, Norway and Britain.

“UNRWA uses its own unique definition of refugees, different to the UN’s. The refugee issue is a big obstacle for peace. We therefore ask the government acknowledge this discrepancy, which leads to the third-generation Palestinian refugees,” speaker Hans Ten Broeke was quoted as saying.

Rosenthal said, “I understand many involved parties regard UNRWA’s approach as highly important as it helps clarify matters and bring them into focus.”

Unlike the UN High Commissioner for Refuges (which is responsible for all refugees in the world aside from those in the Land of Israel), UNRWA extends the definition of “refugee” from generation to generation instead of acting to resettle Arabs and also retains the “refugee” status even after citizenship is granted.

Jordan is the only Arab country that has accepted the Arabs from Israel as citizens, while other countries and UNRWA cooperate to keep them in “refugee camps” as part of a political strategy to resettle them in Israel and reduce the number of Jews in the country to a minority.

Iran Mocks Obama Who ‘Begged’ for Drone Iran is having a field day over the latest downed Drone, saying that President Barack Obama “begs to give him back his toy plane.”

“Obama is hoping that the Iranian government is in a Christmas mood because he has asked Tehran to send him his Christmas present. Iran mocks Obama who ‘begged’ for [his] Drone back,” chided the semi-official Fars News Agency.

“We have asked for it back. We’ll see how the Iranians respond,” Obama said following a meeting at the White House with Iraqi Prime

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Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

Iran said last week it downed an advanced RQ-70 drone. The Obama administration initially denied the report, but later admitted it had lost a drone.

“Given Iran’s behavior to date, we do not expect them to comply,” U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. President Obama reportedly turned down proposals to try to bomb the drone or retrieve it, fearing such an act would be considered an “act of war.”

“This is not only an intelligence victory for us, but a defeat for our enemies,” said a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps.

The RQ-170 has special coatings and a batwing shape designed to help it stay undetected by radar.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast lambasted Obama, saying that ”it seems that he has forgotten that Iran’s air space has been violated, espionage operations have been carried out, international laws have been violated and Iran’s internal affairs have been interfered with.”

Iran now claims that the United States has lost 90 drones since 2007.

“The Drone Crash Database of the global research says thirteen drone crashes have taken place over the past ten months, including the stealth drone in Iran,” Fars reported.

4 Killed, 123 Wounded in Attack in Belgium Four people have been killed and 123 others wounded in an attack carried out by a gunman in the eastern Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday.

Belgian officials say the gunman lobbed hand grenades and fired a rifle at a bus stop in Saint Lambert Square, a busy shopping area in Liege.

Authorities identified the attacker as Nordine Amrani, who has been convicted in the past of drug and illegal arms possession, among other crimes. He was among the four people killed, with witnesses saying he committed suicide.

Authorities have not explained his motive for the attack, but they say he had been summoned for police questioning.

After the attack, police sealed off the area as emergency rescue teams responded to help the victims.

Syrian Defectors Kill 7 Security Force Members in Revenge Attack Rights activists say Syrian army defectors killed seven government security force members while ambushing a patrol following an army raid that cost 11 civilian lives earlier Tuesday.

The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says both incidents took

place in Idlib province, a restive area that borders Turkey. The observatory and other groups report that security forces and progovernment “shabiha” militiamen swept through villages and attacked infiltrators at the border, wounding dozens.

The Associated Press, quoting activists, reports a senior Syrian officer was killed in a retaliatory ambush by anti-regime fighters. Syrian state-run media also reported that border guards clashed with a group of 15 “terrorists” attempting to enter the country from Turkey, killing two of them.

About 7,500 Syrians have fled across the Turkish border to escape the brutal government crackdown. Military defectors from the Free Syrian Army have found shelter among the refugees and often launch cross-border raids into Syria.

Hezbollah Lambasts Lebanese Judge for Releasing ‘Israel Collaborators’ Hezbollah launched a furious media salvo at Military Appeals Court presiding Judge Alice Shabtini for releasing four members of the Al-Alam family convicted of collaboration with Israel.

“Some members of the Lebanese judiciary committed a dangerous precedent by releasing a group of hardcore Israeli agents who spent only a year and a few months [in jail] for verdicts that sentenced them from five to 15 years in prison. The reasons for the release of the agents remained unknown as much as they are suspicious,” Al-Manar said.

“Why did Judge Shabtini do what she did at this time? Yet the most dangerous question is: To whom does Judge Shabtini present her credentials while she is one of the candidates to the presidency of the Higher Judicial Council?” Al-Manar asked.

Shabtini responded in an interview with the An-Nahar newspaper on Monday saying military courts “do not discriminate in their verdicts” and added the three released were “very sick” and that it cost the state money to hold and treat them during their retrial.

“We cannot discriminate between one accused and another. It is not true that I was the one who released them. There are four officers with me in the court. There is an agreement within the court as a whole to release them. Also, Prosecutor General Saeed Mirza deemed that the matter be left to the court [to decide],” Shabtini said.

“I am against Israel and I have no enemy but Israel. But when we want to issue a verdict on people, all must be treated [equally],” Shabtini added.

Iran Warns Citizens: Beware Western ‘Offers’ Iran’s foreign ministry has issued a travel warning to Iranian citizens. The warning

DECEMBER 16, 2011 cautioned them not to fall into “traps” set by Western governments to entice them into giving up information or to turn them into “spies” for Western intelligence agencies. The Ministry said that the warning was necessary because of numerous instances in which it says that intelligence agencies offered Iranians money, residence permits, or even citizenship for acting against Iran.

“A number of Iranian nationals have walked straight into the traps laid by Western intelligence and security organizations in recent years,” The government-controlled Mehr News Agency cited a release issued on Sunday.”Iran’s Foreign Ministry therefore urges Iranians who intend to travel abroad to pay particular attention, and turn down financial, job, trade, residence, citizenship as well as other tempting offers from strangers.”

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Netanyahu Addresses Knesset on 50th Anniversary of Eichmann Trial The PM spoke at the special Knesset session marking 50 years since the Eichmann trial. “The joint Mossad-ISA operation to trap Eichmann and bring him to justice proved that there is justice and accountability,” said Netanyahu.

“Eichmann advised his superiors in the 30s against allowing the Jews a state in their homeland. He was a critical component in the Final Solution but also one of its originators. Not only was his punishment important, the moral of the episode was important as well – that the Jews must defend themselves and be committed to their continuity.”

Breslov Hassid Lightly Wounded at Joseph’s Tomb A Breslov Hassid was lightly wounded early Tuesday morning after being scratched by a bullet fired by a Palestinian Authority Arab policeman near Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem.

According to a report on the website Hakol Hayehudi, the PA officer was chasing a group of Breslov Hassidim who entered Joseph’s Tomb and opened fire at them. The worshippers fled the scene and IDF troops entered the city of Shechem to investigate the incident.

IDF Commander: Hezbollah Will Take Over Assad’s Missiles The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime will result in Hezbollah’s taking over his arsenal of advanced missiles, warns Major General Yair Golan, head of the Northern Command. His worried prediction contrasts with comments made by Ministers Ehud Barak and Moshe Ya’alon, both former IDF Chiefs of Staff, that the fall of Assad would be good for the Middle East as a whole, includ-

DECEMBER 16, 2011 ing Israel. His comments were quoted in Defense News in Israel by Globes.

Oldest Zoo Elephant Dies in Ramat-Gan Safari The oldest elephant in captivity anywhere has died. She was 50 years old. She arrived at the Ramat-Gan Safari from the old Tel Aviv zoo. The elephant didn’t survive a recent infection, despite ointments and antibiotics.

She was buried at the edge of the open African area.

Population Forecast: Hareidi Majority by 2059 Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics released a population forecast on Monday which predicts a significant rise in Jewish state’s hareidi-religious population by the year 2059, making them the plurality of Israel’s population, and a majority of its Jewish citizens.

The forecast was prepared at the request of the Finance Ministry’s Budget Division, which had sought a long-term forecast of Israel’s population for the coming fifty years.

The forecast was divided into three main parts: low population growth, medium population growth and high population growth.

According to the forecast, between 13 and 20 million people will live in Israel in 2059. According to the high population growth forecast, non-hareidi Jews will make up about 37% of the population in 2059, the Arab population will make up about 20% of citizens, and the hareidi-religious population will grow to make up about 41% of Israeli citizens.

In contrast, data from 2009 showed that non-hareidi Jews made up 70% of the population and hareidim only made up about 10%.

The study notes that “it should be remembered that a population forecast is a forecast

The Jewish Voice of the people’s behavior, and people may change their behavior when they see its consequences.”

As such, the study noted, the forecast will only be accurate if past trends continue. “One of the significant assumptions in making the projections was the assumption that net migration will be zero. However, it is reasonable to expect that factors will pull and push the country and the world over the next 50 years, leading to increased periods of aliyah or, alternatively, increased immigration to places outside of Israel.”

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Occupy Protesters Target U.S., Canadian Ports Anti-Wall Street protesters are trying to shut down West Coast ports in the U.S. and Canada, as part of a nearly three-month-old movement against what they say is corporate greed.

The protests Monday took place in U.S. cities including Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, and Seattle, as well as in the Canadian city of Vancouver.

In Los Angeles, at least one person was arrested after several hundred people demonstrated at the Port of Long Beach. Port spokesman John Pope said the protest had minimal effect on the port’s operation.

In Portland in the northwestern state of Oregon, hundreds of protesters blocked entrances at two terminals preventing trucks from entering. Workers from the terminals were told to stay home from work.

The demonstrations, called “Wall Street on the Waterfront,” are targeting SSA Marine, a shipping company that is partially owned by investment bank Goldman Sachs. Protesters accuse the company of unfair labor practices and union busting.

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Goldman Sachs has been a regular target of the anti-Wall Street campaign.

The Occupy Wall Street movement began in New York in September. It says it represents the “99 percent” - those outside the top 1 percent of wealth holders.

Last week, Occupy protesters in Washington joined thousands of people, including jobless and underemployed Americans, for three days of demonstrations to press an agenda of jobs and economic equality.

lation and send it to President Barack Obama this week.

The White House had previously warned of a veto for any bill that challenges or constrains the president’s authority to collect intelligence, incapacitate terrorists, and protect the nation. The Obama administration argues that the military, law enforcement officials and intelligence agents need flexibility to act on a case-by-case basis in dealing with terror suspects.

U.S. Congress Moves Forward With Massive Defense Bill

Obama Administration Cuts Production of Presidential Coins

The U.S. Congress is moving forward with a massive defense bill with a controversial provision on the military detention of certain terror suspects.

Lawmakers say they made revisions to the detainee provision in an effort to avoid a threatened presidential veto.

The $662 billion bill authorizes funding for the Defense Department and the national security programs of the Energy Department.

It provides money for military personnel, weapons systems, and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year that began in Oct. The bill requires military detention, subject to a presidential waiver, for foreign alQaida terrorists who are captured plotting to attack the United States. A change to the detainee provision exempts American citizens.

But the bill does not guarantee suspected terrorists, even U.S. citizens, a trial and leaves open the possibility for indefinite detention.

The legislation prohibits the transfer or release of Guantanamo detainees to or within the United States, and prohibits the use of funds to house Guantanamo detainees in the United States.

Lawmakers in both the Senate and House of Representatives hope to approve the legis-

The Obama administration says the U.S. Mint will stop production of the presidential $1 coins for circulation.

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden announced the decision Tuesday during a Cabinet meeting on cutting waste and eliminating misspent dollars across the federal government.

A White House statement said nearly 1.4 billion surplus dollar coins are sitting in Federal Reserve vaults due to a lack of demand.

The statement said that by halting “this unnecessary production,” the Obama administration will save taxpayers at least $50 million per year in production and storage costs.

Officials also say the administration still will be required by law to produce a small number of the coins for collectors.

In 2005, the U.S. Congress enacted the Presidential $1 Coin Act, which mandated that the U.S. Mint issue the coins containing the likeness of every deceased president. The statement, however, said more than 40 percent of the coins have been returned to the Federal Reserve because nobody wants to use them.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says putting a stop to the minting of surplus $1 coins represents a significant opportunity to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

Calendar of Events Yoga Teacher Training Course for Torah Observant Women

Nittle Nacht (Xmas Eve) Radical Jewish Culture Blowout Benefit

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Yoga Alliance Certified 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Geared towards Torah Observant Women (i.e. no classes on Shabbat or anything else that might conflict with Judaism/Halacha) For exact times and other details, call (347) 834-9776 or email crownheightsfitness@ gmail.com $200 Finder's Fee for each person who signs up due to your referall!

Flicks and Faith: Understanding Judaism Through Film!

Featuring: John Zorn and the Aleph Trio Cyro Baptista’s Banquet of the Spirits playing Masada Book II, Rashanim meets Hasidic New Wave’s Rabbi Greg and Frank London, and The Ayn Sof Arkestra and Bigger Band with Jake Marmer of Jazz Talmud Cost: $25 For more information: sixthstreetsynagogue.org/special-events

MONDAY DEC 19 2011 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM LOCATION: MANHATTAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE 131 W. 86TH ST, MANHATTAN

JICNY Volunteer Day at the Met Council

Come meet young Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30's, schmooze, and eat 'til you’re stuffed. At 8 PM we'll be watching a short clip from "Bruce Almighty" and then having a meaningful discussion with the dynamic Rabbi Mark Wildes. Register Now at http://jewishexperience.org/register/event/88/Flicks-and-Faith. Registration fee includes light dinner and wine.

Topics/Movies include: Happiness - Trading Places, The Pursuit of Happyness Shabbat - Up in the Air Chanukah - 8 Crazy Nights Life After Death - Defending Your Life

SUNDAY DEC 25 AT 11:45 AM LOCATION: HOUSING SITE 385 3RD AVE BETWEEN 27TH AND 28TH STREET, MANHATTAN

Chanukah on Ice 2011 TUESDAY DECEMBER 20, 1 6:00 - 9:00 PM VENUE: TRUMP WOLLMAN RINK IN CENTRAL PARK Join us for an evening of skating fun and unity as we celebrate Chanukah in the heart of the city on Tuesday, December 20, the first night of Chanukah, from 6 - 9 PM. Watch us light the Ice Menorah, dinner, donuts and more! Starring the MACCABEATS! For more information, visit www.chanukahoniceny.com.

Class: Writings of the Maharal from Prague WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 AT 8:00 PM LOCATION: YOUNG ISRAEL OF THE WEST SIDE 210 WEST 91ST ST, MANHATTAN The Maharal from Prague was held in great esteem by his contemporaries and has had a profound impact on all streams of Judaism. Rabbi Kook stated that the "Maharal was the father of the approach of the Gaon of Vilna on the one hand, and of the father of Chasidut, on the other hand." He has been described as a Kabbalist who wrote in philosophic garb.

Come taste the richness of his writings and change the way you experience the world.

For more information, call 212-787-7513 or visit www.yisw.org.

Concert: Moshav, Soulfarm, & DeScribe THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 AT 7:00 PM VENUE: THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM 431 W 16TH ST, MANHATTAN After releasing and selling close to 50,000 of its self-produced albums, Moshav eventually caught the eye of producer Ron Aniello (Lifehouse, Guster, Barenaked Ladies). Together they released the album Misplaced in 2006 to highly favorable reviews. In 2010, Moshav teamed up again with Ron Aniello and Clif Norrell (R.E.M., Jeff Buckley, Sting) to create the group’s latest album, Dancing in a Dangerous World. The band fuses Middle Eastern melodies and religious music with American rock. Soulfarm was founded in Israel by Grammy Awardwinning lead guitarist C. Lanzbom and guitarist and lead singer Noah Solomon Chase. The group’s sound has been dubbed as New American music, featuring full melodic songwriting and progressive modern arrangements. Soulfarm’s live shows are full of Mediterranean flavor with captivating guitar leads, dance rhythms, and strong percussion breaks. Rapping with redeeming words of struggle and redemption is the unmistakable sound of DeScribe.

The observant Jew is opening the eyes of all religions and races to a new sound, successfully intertwining spirituality with the street. DeScribe’s unique soul-searching melodies, fused with bass-heavy hip hop and reggae beats, are pulsating and vibrant.

Cost: $20 in advance, $23 at the door Contact info@shemspeed.com to learn more.

Join JICNY Volunteer Day at the Met Council. The Metropolitan Council has a senior lunch program at their low income housing site on 3rd avenue. They get around 25 seniors and need volunteers to set up, serve the food, socialize with the seniors, pass out food to seniors who are unable to come and clean up.

Join JICNY to help them! YOU can make a difference. If you are interested in leading this trip email events@jicny.com JICNY requires donations to fund its oper ations. If y ou want to sponsor this e vent, contact us at events@jicny.com

Chinese and a Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark & Jurassic Park SUNDAY, DEC. 25, 2:00-7:00 PM VENUE: 92Y TRIBECA 200 HUDSON ST, MANHATTAN Instead of eating Chinese take-out alone at home and hoping something besides A Christmas Story is on TV, head to 92YTribeca for good company, good eats and action-packed movies. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet and two Spielberg adventure classics, with booze available at the bar.

2 pm - Doors • 2:30 pm – Raiders of the Lost Ark • 4:30 pm – Jurassic Park Food from 2 pm until it is all gone.

Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door For more information, call 212-601-1000 or visit 92ytribeca.org.

Young Professionals Chanukah & Billiards SUNDAY, DEC. 25, 7:30-10:30 PM HOSTED BY CHABAD ISRAEL CENTER, WWW.CHABADIC.COM/JPI Join JPI Young Professionals for our annual Chanukah Billiards party!

Premium Open Bar** (1st 2 drinks Free). (The Bar will be rented out entirely & exclusively for this specific 100% Kosher event). Unlimited Pool playing, Menorah Lighting, Music, Dinner, great company and Chanukah treats. (21 -39's only - Photo ID required) Wishing you a wonderful, peaceful & happy Chanukah! Cost: $25 ($35 at the door) For more information, call 212-831-2770 or e-mail programs@chabadic.com Pictures of last years Chanukah Party viewable at: www.chabadic.com/1067944

Sunday Nite Live featuring MODI, the Headlining Comedy Sensation!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 AT 7:00 PM LOCATION: YOUNG ISRAEL OF AVENUE K 2818 AVENUE K, BROOKLYN Back by popular demand, a fun-filled evening of clean comedy and good old fashioned fun - four course dinner catered by Classic Caterers. Boutiques and buffet beginning at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to support EMUNAH’s projects in Israel For r eservations or inf ormation c ontact Barbar a Hirsch: 718-253-3692 or Harriet Saperstein 718-676-2235

DECEMBER 16, 2011 We all Scream for (Ben & Jerry’s) Ice Cream!

A scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream certainly tastes like heaven, and for company co-founder Jerry Greenfield, the business of making ice cream has a spiritual side as well.

“There is a spiritual aspect to business, just as there is to people,” Greenfield told a crowd of 300 last week at an event for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

The ice cream company known for its colorful pint-size containers, funky flavors, and creative marketing has applied smart business practices that have advanced its good-spirit corporate culture.

Raised on suburban New York’s Long Island, Greenfield, 60, and his longtime friend and business partner Ben Cohen met in gym class in junior high after discovering a shared dislike of running track. They were chubby kids who always enjoyed eating, Greenfield said, and both attended Hebrew school and had their bar mitzvahs at the Reform Congregation of Merrick.

Though a self-described “cultural Jew,”

The Jewish Voice Greenfield said that his religious education helped make him aware of discrimination, marginalization and the needs of “other people in society and around the world.”

In 1978, with $12,000 collected from loans and savings, they opened Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc. in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vt. Their single storefront gamble would grow eventually into a $300 million global ice cream empire owned by the Unilever Corp.

In 1985, the company made a public stock offering and also established the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. It began donating 7.5 percent of pretax profits to nonprofit organizations – the highest percentage of any publicly traded company at the time, he said.

“As you give, you receive,” Greenfield said. “As you help others, you are helped in return.”

He added, “And just because the idea that the good that you do comes back to you is written in the Bible and not in some business textbook doesn’t mean that it is any less valid.”

Say it Ain’t so, Ryan The Jewish Voice reported a couple of weeks ago that Ryan Br aun was the first baseball player of Jewish descent in nearly five decades to win a Most Valuable Player award. Now it turns out he reportedly has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

Braun is disputing the results and dismissed the reports as untrue.

“There are highly unusual circumstances surrounding this case which will support Ryan’s complete innocence and demonstrate there was absolutely no intentional violation of the program,” said a Braun spokesman in a statement published by ESPN. “While Ryan

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Braun, the son of an Israeli-born Jewish father and a Catholic mother, was named the National League MVP last month. He received 20 of 32 first-place votes and 388 points in voting announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Los Angeles center fielder Matt Kemp was second with 10 first-place votes and 332 points.

Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1963 was the last Jewish player to win the award. Other Jewish players who have been named MVP are Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers in 1940 and Al Rosen of the Cleveland Indians in 1953.

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pearing in the final installment of the multimillion dollar grossing “Harry Potter” films. It took a crossover into musical theater to push him to the top. Radcliffe is starring in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” with John Larroquette. The Tony Awardwinning production recently celebrated its 250th show on Broadway.

The stretch into musical theater has paid off well for Radcliffe. Though he didn’t earn any Tony nominations himself, he received (mostly) positive reviews and was also named MTV’s “Actor We’re Most Thankful For” in 2011. Times theater critic Charles McNulty wasn’t a fan of the production, but he had nothing but praise for the star’s ef-

forts, writing, “Radcliffe gets an A for effort, but he doesn’t have the theatrical stature to pull together this choppy production.” But the time to see the entertainer of the year live is drawing short. Radcliffe will be leaving the production on Jan. 1. He’ll be replaced for three weeks by “Glee’s” Darren Criss, and then Nick Jonas will take over the role for six months, beginning Jan. 24. Michael Urie from “Ugly Betty” and Beau Bridges will also be joining the production next year.

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KASHRUT

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Kosherfest Exhibitors Offer Up Delicious Goodies & Festive Items For Chanukah 2011 This year the 8-day holiday of Chanukah starts Tuesday night, December 20 through Dec 28, and there is plenty to help make the holiday festive & delicious from Kosherfest. Kosherfest is the largest kosher food, lifestyle, beverage, and wine and spirits trade show, held annually. With the 2011 show behind us, Kosherfest (www.kosherfest.com) is now heading into its 24th year. rom among the more than 350 Kosherfest exhibitors, comes lots of epicurean delights specifically for this holiday, celebrating 8 days of light from merely one day’s worth of oil.

They also offer up complementary holiday lifestyle items.

Gourmet Kosher holiday chocolate abounds, with both parve (non dairy) and dairy varieties. MICHEL CLUIZEL (www.chocolatmichelcluizel.com) offers a large parve chocolate menorah that looks as good as it is to eat. They make a large assortment of chocolates and pastries handcrafted by a master chocolatier. SUGAR PLUM (www. sugar-plum.com) offers Belgian milk or dark chocolate 5” menorahs.

From kosher cook Jamie Geller comes the Chanukah issue of her JOY OF KOSHER magazine, chock full of recipes (latkes with balsamic reduction), serving suggestions, decorating ideas, and even “eat light” diet ideas. Check out her free online kosher cooking newsletter, JoyofKosher eNewsletter (koshercom@newsletter.kosher.com).

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EDUCATION

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Yeshiva University Students Take to Capitol Hill, Lobby for Tougher Iran Sanctions More than 200 Yeshiva University students participated in a lobbying mission to Washington, DC on November 30. Organized by the Yeshiva University Political Action Committee (YUPAC) and AIPAC campus liaisons Ethan Wasserman and Dina Muskin, the mission offered students the opportunity to lobby their congressmen and women on issues relating to Israel. ithout Congress’ support, Israel would be a very different country than we know today,” said Dina Muskin. “The good news is that members of Congress care what we think and as long as we make our voices heard, we have a good chance at seeing our opinions and passions turn into policy. That’s exactly what the lobbying process allows us to do—it gives us, Jewish American college students, the ability to affect change on a global level. That ability cannot be underestimated.”

The day’s programming, organized by YUPAC board members and AIPAC staff, included an array of speakers. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the first Jewish woman to represent the state of Florida and chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, started off the morning emphasizing that Israel must remain a bipartisan issue and that there is an urgent need for young leadership. “I love talking to young people,” said Wasserman Schultz. “I love to interact with young people who are supporters of a strong US-Israel relationship because you represent the future of our community and our country, and we’re counting on you to move America forward.”

Recounting her own rising to the House of Representatives at the age of 26, Wasserman Schultz encouraged students to get involved on campus. “What’s important is that you’re passionate about the issues that are close to your heart,” she said. “Use that

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Ethan Wasserman believes YU students’ lobbying efforts had an immediate impact. “The day after we all lobbied, the Senate voted (by a 100-0 vote) to pass the amendment regarding Iran sanctions that we pushed for,” he said.

Says Yeshiva University’s AIPAC campus liaison Dina Mushkin: “Without Congress’ support, Israel would be a very different country than we know today.”

passion to stand up for the things that you believe in.”

After a presentation by AIPAC’s Jonathan Kessler and Ester Kurz, students proceeded to Capitol Hill to meet with senators, congressmen and policy advisors, to call attention to pressing matters. “Issues on the table included $3 billion in aid to Israel, tougher Iranian sanctions, and urging our government to not agree to the Palestinian bid for statehood and instead talking directly with Israel,” said Ethan Wasserman.

Participants also heard from House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, the highest-ranking Jewish member of Congress in history. “These are momentous times for Israel and certainly for the United States,” he said. “Israel is facing [an enemy that is] absolutely unwilling to accept it as a Jewish state, to accept our respect for human life and decency. Until we get over that, there will be no peace. The problem in the Middle East is not that Israel will not extend a hand in peace.

The problem has always been of her neighbors refusing to accept her right to exist.”

Students on both sides of the political spectrum spoke excitedly about their meetings with representatives. “Our meetings were an effective and timely reminder that the ‘issue’ we’re lobbying for may be overseas, but [that] we cannot risk ‘out of sight, out of mind’ here,” said Leora Niderberg, president of the Torah Activities Council (TAC). “Iran is literally a time bomb that needs to be dealt with immediately and can’t be left on the

back burner like so many other forgotten bills.”

Wasserman believes that the students lobbying efforts had an immediate impact.

“The day after we all lobbied, the Senate voted (by a 100-0 vote) to pass the amendment regarding Iran sanctions that we pushed for,” said Wasserman. “It is crucial that we show Congress how important it is to us that they keep voting for pro-Israel legislation. We can make a difference and it is our responsibility to do so. ” The 2011 YUPAC Lobby Mission was sponsored in part by the following organizations: ICC Israel Advocacy Grant Program, AVI CHAI Foundation, SCWSC, TAC, YSU, YCSA, and SYMS Student Councils.

The author, Avital Chizhik, is studying English and journalism at Stern College for Women as part of the S. D aniel Abraham Honors P rogram at Y eshiva Univ ersity. She is curr ently president of the Isr ael Club and sec tion editor at The YU Commentator.

New Tax Exemption Saves Millions for New York’s Non-Public Schools Local community leaders including Councilman David Greenfield (D-Brooklyn); Councilman Eric A. Ulrich (R-Ozone Park); Rabbi Mordechai Besser, Principal of the Manhattan Day School; Rev. Msgr. Kiernan E. Harrington, Vicar for Communications for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn; Rabbi Mordechai Besser, Principal of Manhattan Day School, and Sam A. Sutton, Co-President, TEACH NYS (a statewide advocacy group for non-public schools in New York), gathered on the steps of City Hall last Wednesday (Dec. 7) to applaud the decision to exempt private and parochial schools from the MTA payroll tax. rior to Tuesday’s agreement between Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, only public schools were exempt from the tax.

The decision will save an estimated $8 million annually for the non-public schools covering the 12 counties of New York City and the vicinity, with 400,000 students -including 100,000 students in Jewish day schools and yeshivas.

The announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is timely and beneficial when schools and

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families are struggling. Since the MTA tax first went into effect two years ago, TEACH NYS has consistently advocated fairness for the non-public schools, since public schools were already exempt. In a recent media statement, they expressed their gratitude to “our partners in the Jewish community and among the New York State Catholic Conference.”

Spokespersons for TEACH NYS expressed their hope that “this latest act of fairness – since public schools are already exempt from the MTA Payroll Tax – demonstrates the willingness of State Government to alleviate some of the strain on taxpaying

Councilman David G. Greenfield (D-Brooklyn), Councilman Eric A. Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), Rev. Msgr. Kiernan E. Harrington, Vicar for Communications for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, Rabbi Mordechai Besser, Principal of Manhattan Day School, and Sam A. Sutton, Co-President, TEACH NYS, on the steps of City Hall, Dec. 7 2011

parents who choose religious or other nonpublic educational options for their children. We encourage our elected officials to

also consider including reimbursement for the MTA taxes already paid by non-public schools, as well.”

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Why you get Fat Being a Couch Slouch Israeli researchers find that inactivity prompts fat precursor cells to pile on the pounds twice as fast, regardless of calorie intake.

By Karin Kloosterman, Israel 21c

arathon movie nights, video games until dawn on the weekends, long hours seated at the office: All this inactivity doesn’t just contribute to obesity, suggests new Tel Aviv University research, but actually creates fat double time.

Long periods of inactivity, according to the research by biomedical engineering scientist Prof. Amit Gefen, encourages more fat to be laid down in existing fat cells.

Being a couch potato creates “mechanical stretching loads” on fat cells, and this lack of movement piles on the pounds more than the sheer value of calories we eat, Gefen explains.

Working in his engineering lab with MRI scans and test-tube science, Gefen and his PhD student Naama Shoham found that preadipocyte cells – which give rise to fat cells – have a quicker turnaround when the body has long periods of inactivity, sitting or lying down. Some 50 percent more fat can be produced this way, they reported in a recent article in American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology.

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Giving fat cells a long languid stretch The effect of long hours at the PlayStation, on the couch zoned out in front of the TV or at the office desk is “more than just an imbalance of calories,” Gefen says.

Prof. Amit Gefen in his Tel Aviv University biomedical engineering lab

the weight of the body when sitting or lying, has an impact on increasing lipid production.”

But what about calorie counting?

We usually count calories when we diet, but Gefen’s research paints a very clear picture – even though only in a test tube – about what happens to our body’s cells if they sit in place for an extended period of time. As much as we count calories, we should also be mindful about what our body is doing with them, he tells ISRAEL21c.

Gefen is not a physician, he stresses, but he is comfortable saying that 20 minutes of cardio exercise four times a week is recommended to keep a body fit.

Next he plans on looking at exactly how long a person can sit or sleep without coaxing a fat-storing cell to make more fat. This could help us know just how many back-toback episodes of House we could watch on the couch without worrying about weight gain.

Standing for the Internet?

Sitting (or laying) inactively for long period doesn’t just contribute to obesity, it actually creates fat.

When cells that are responsive to the mechanical environment around them aren’t stimulated, the fat cells in our bodies produce more triglycerides, faster.

The research came about while Gefen was studying the effects of muscle atrophy by looking at the MRI scans of the muscles of patients paralyzed after spinal cord injuries. Gefen found an unusual invasion of fat cells into these tissues and decided to have a closer look.

In the lab environment, the researchers stimulated the fat precursor cells, the preadipocytes, with insulin or glucose to turn them into fat cells and then gave them a long stretch in the Petri dish to simulate inactivity. A group of control cells was not stretched.

After time, both groups showed lipid droplets in the cells, but those stretched continuously developed much more fat – 50% more, once the cells were mature.

“There are various ways that cells can sense mechanical loading,” Gefen points out. “It appears that long periods of static mechanical loading and stretching, due to

Meanwhile, a new trend in America is to work at the computer while standing. Does Gefen think this could help bust fat in the office? There are some risks for the elderly or pregnant women to stand up for long periods of time, he points out, but generally working or gaming while standing should be more healthful than sitting down without moving, he says.

“We have to be careful in interpreting the results and extrapolating to the full human body from research done in cell cultures,” he cautions. “In cell cultures, if you expose the cells to sustained loading this could happen if you sit or lie down for very long periods during the day. The cells respond to mechanical loading and respond by making more fat.

“Now if you ask me intuitively, I would think there is benefit to working standing up. When you stand up you are not confined to the chair, and the likelihood increases that you would move. I would expect this could contribute to the cells sensing a more dynamic load when standing up as opposed to sitting.”

He believes this is true for the gameaholic kid as well, and he strictly limits his own children’s video game play because “a kid sitting down would be similar to an adult working in the office.”

At the end of the day, just how much to exercise, or work while seated or standing is all a matter of balance, Gefen concludes.

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Sephardic Music Fest to Delight Music Fans for 7th Straight Year This Hanukkah Festival to Take Place in NYC From Dec. 20-27 he Seventh Annual Sephardic Music Festival will be lighting up the eight nights of Hanukkah in venues around New York from December 20-27. The first Jewish music festival to focus on Sephardic music, the festival showcases Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), Mizrahi (Middle Eastern/North African), and Yemenite and JudeoArabic music. In addition to Sephardic folk music, the festival also offers a platform for artists who fuse traditional Sephardic rhythms, melodies, and motifs with modern musical styles such as electro, hiphop, and dance music.

The kick-off event, held at Le Poisson Rouge on December 20, features an all-female line-up of performers: Persian Jewish performer Haale, Middle Eastern fusion artist Pharaoh’s Daugh ter, and sultry Latin-Arabic music star Nuriya.

The next evening showcases talented Sephardic and Flamenco musicians and dancers at the historic Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue. December 22 brings together L.A. based group of expatriate Israeli musicians — Moshav with rising hasidic pop sensation, DeScribe. The 22nd is also the worldwide CD Release of “Shalom Haters,” the newest record by Israeli hip-hop superstar and newest Shemspeed artist, Shi 360 which will be fully streamable at www.sephardicfest.com during the 8 days of Chanukah.

The Mega E vent, co-produced by Sivan Hadari of ISRAMERICA, will be the highlight of the festival, importing an Israeli legend, Miki Gavrielov, to one of the hottest venues in New York.

Hadari says that “the audience will

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get a chance to truly indulge in one of the greatest Israeli artists that established the Israeli music scene from the ground up. Miki Gavrielov’s music is a fusion of creative elements that is drawn from his own Turkish background and incorporated with Israeli Rock, Bulgarian as well as Gypsy music.

It’s what makes his sound unique.”

The concert will be followed by the infamous HEEBONISM party hosted by New York-based Heeb Magazine and Shemspeed Records. Touted as “one of the largest, glitziest, rowdiest and most untamed shindigs in the world,” by the Travel Channel, Heeb’s Xmas Eve “Heebonism” event is back this year with a World Music and Electronica spin.

The festival wraps up with Gerard Edery, Asefa and Philly-based Sephardic fusion group, Oudblues at the Sixth St. Synagogue on December 26th, followed by the debut of the S ephardic Stor y Slam featuring celebrity judge Vanessa Hidary aka The Hebr ew Mamita and hosted by Comedy C entral’s Ophira Eisenber g on December 27th featuring stories presented by the Israeli-American artists of ISRAMERICA at The Triad Theatre.

The Sephardic Music Festival aims to increase understanding and appreciation of Sephardic culture, which has been given scant attention among popular perceptions of Judaism dominated by Ashkenazi images and symbols – bagels, gefilte fish, and klezmer.

Such references do not accurately reflect the totality of the Jewish experience.

The Sephardic Music Festival showcases the remarkable diversity that exists within the Jewish

presented. Other Jewish music festivals have mostly been dominated

by Ashkenazic (Eastern European) beats and melodies, whereas the SMF is the first to exclusively focus on Sephardic tunes and culture.

The festival attracts a diverse audience of hipsters, pr ofessionals, and music lovers of all ages , denominations, and ethnicities .

It also serves as a platform for the preservation and continuation of Sephardic heritage by promoting a variety of music styles, such as Ladino which is nearly extinct as a spoken language. The goal of the Sephardic Music Festival is to give people the opportunity to learn and enjoy this rich, sensual tradition that has the power to make hips shake and souls soar.

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community. It presents a colorful tapestry of music and culture as rich, vibrant, and diverse as the Jewish world itself.

All times and venue information can be found at www.sephardicfest.com. The website features a tantalizing taste of the music on Sephardic Music Fest Radio and a sneak peak of the festival on the promo video.

SFM to Release First Compilation Album: The Sephardic Music Festival’s first compilation album is set for release on November 30. It is an eclectic mix of Sephardic folk songs, as well as electro, hip hop, and dance music inspired by traditional Sephardic tunes, themes, and beats. The compilation features artists from around the Jewish world. Gr ammy Nomina ted artist Matisyahu combines a suite of Middle Eastern inspired hip hop riffs with a time-honored Yemenite chorus sung by Yehuda Solomon.

Yasmin L evy’s impassioned song “Mi Korasón” (My Heart) emphasizes the underappreciated romantic side of the Ladino language.

Moshav – an L.A. based group of expatriate Israeli musicians – contributes a powerful rendition of the Yemenite wedding song “Abba Shimon” in Judeo-Arabic. In addition, world renowned Sephardic performer Yair Dalal – who appeared at the 1994 Nobel P eace P rize Gala in Oslo – offers a memorable interpretation of the classic Shab-

bat song “Ya Ribon.”

Like the Sephardic Music Festival itself, this compilation offers a taste of the amazing depth and breadth of Mizrahi and Sephardi inspiration, culture, and creativity. Album tracks incorporate Jewish liturgical and ceremonial texts, Shabbat songs, and classic love poems, as well as original compositions inspired by traditional themes. The album presents a tapestry of harmonies, rhythms, and motifs as rich, vibrant, and diverse as the Jewish world itself.

More info is av ailable at http:// sephardicmusicfestival.com/cd

MORE ABOUT SMF: The Sephardic Music Festival (SMF) aims to increase interest in and awareness of Sephardic cultures, including Mizrahi, Y emenite, and Ladino traditions.

The festival showcases the latest Sephardic musical talents from all over the world. Artists at the forefront of the Sephardic music scene as well as artists inspired

by Sephardic music, perform at numerous venues around New York City during the eight nights of Chanukah. The SMF highlights the diversity that exists within the Sephardic branch of Jewish culture and history by showcasing today’s Sephardic musical talents in the United States. Part of the festival is the Sephardic Scholar Series which assembles a panel of ethnomusicologists and performers to discuss the roots of sounds being

Shemspeed is an independent recording label and artists’ promotional agency devoted to world Jewish music. Shemspeed works with cross-over artists with strong positive and unifying messages.

Shemspeed promotes over 15 dynamic Jewish artists, representing a wide range of music genres including Hip-Hop, Reggae, and Rock. These artists include, but are not limited to, Y-Love (revolutionary Jewish Hip-Hop), Diw on (Yemenite / Sephardic Hip-Hop, Israeli Music, and more), DeScribe (Soul Awakening Hip-Hop, R & B, Soul), Electro Mor occo (Israeli Rock, Dance Music), and Eprhyme (Kabbalistic Hip-Hop, Party Music).

Shemspeed is the brainchild of the Founder/Director Er ez S afar, an American-Israeli DJ/Producer extraordinaire (his musical persona is Diwon). His vision of an entrepreneurial venture devoted to Jewish music with a strong educational and social message has evolved into Shemspeed, a company becoming synonymous with unifying people through culture and education, celebrating diversity and common ground.

As a Jewish social entrepreneurial venture, our mission extends far beyond selling CDs and booking concerts. Shemspeed combines passionate performances by cutting-edge musicians with powerful, thought-provoking, innovative programming. Shemspeed’s repertoire of programs is always evolving. Current offerings include the 40 Days and 40 Nights College Tour, Jewish High School Music Project, The Keffiyeh Project, and our longest running program – the Sephardic Music Festival. By way of this work, we are also attempting to put forth a public Jewish face to multi-cultural, interfaith, creative, and collaborative bridge-building.

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Parshat Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23) A Dreamer Meets Reality There is a difference – to put it mildly – that is outlined clearly between Yosef and his brothers in this week’s parsha. Yosef is the quintessential dreamer, his head in the stars and his youthful exuberance and certainty in the truthful outcome of his dreams becomes very irritating to his brothers.

By Rabbi Berel Wein ince his head is in the clouds in a world of Eisav and Shechem the brothers feel it to be the height of impracticality, if not even irresponsibility, to be a dreamer. The brothers have their feet firmly implanted on the ground, in the reality of the world in which they exist, with clear recognition of the inherent dangers and threats inherent.

Yosef feels the brothers have been unjust for rejecting his dreams immediately and they in turn are convinced that he and his dreaming constitute a veritable danger to the unity and survival of Yaakov’s family. It is not only the contents of Yosef’s dreams – that he will dominate the family – that disturb the brothers. It is the very fact that he is dreaming that raises their suspicions and fuels their enmity towards him.

In the struggle between Yosef and the brothers, the conflict is between the lofty and inspirational theory of Judaism and its sometimes mundane practice of hope and actual reality - of what can be achieved even though it is not exactly what one dreamt of achieving. The conflict between Yosef and his brothers is never really ended. It is compromised by both sides recognizing the validity of the position of the other and living with that reality.

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severely chastened by his brothers’ enmity, slavery and imprisonment in Egypt. Even after he seemingly has them in his grasp, it is still a contest of wills.

Again, Yosef’s dreams are finally realized but only after he has been subjected to many hard years of unpleasant reality. The brothers, realists to the end, are shocked to see that the dreamer has emerged triumphant.

The dreamer saves the world from famine while the realists end up being its customers. Thus the Torah teaches us that we need both dreamers and realists within our ranks.

A nation built exclusively on dreams, without

practical reality intruding, will find that reality rising to foil the realization of the dream.

A nation that ceases to dream of reaching greater heights will stagnate and not survive. So, both the brothers and Yosef are “right” in their pursuit of building a nation and of spiritual growth. We need a healthy dose of both values and views in our Jewish world today as well.

D’var Torah courtesy of Torah.org Rabbi Berel Wein- Jewish historian, author and international lecturer offers a complete selection of CDs, audio tapes, video tapes, DVDs, and books on Jewish history at www.rabbiwein.com

Haftarah Summary for Vayeshev (Amos 2:6-3:8)

An artist’s interpretation of Yosef’s dream.

ficult history have somehow been able to combine the spirit and dreams of Yosef with the hardheaded realism of his brothers. Both traits are necessary for our survival and accomplishments, both as individuals and as a nation. Someone without dreams and ambition, who refuses to reach heavenward and conquer the stars, will never be a truly creative or original person.

But if this drive is not tempered by a realistic sense of the situation and the society that surrounds us, then all dreams are doomed to eventually disappoint. Yosef’s dreams are realized only after he has been

This week’s haftarah contains an allusion to the sale of Joseph by his brothers, an incident discussed in this week’s Torah reading.

Amos opens with a rebuke to the Jewish People. Gd had been patient with them notwithstanding their transgression of the three cardinal sins – sexual impropriety, idolatry and murder. Their fourth sin, however, crossed the line – the mistreatment of the innocent, widows, orphans and the poor.

Gd reminds the Jewish people how He lovingly took them out of Egypt and led them through the desert for forty years and settled them in the Holy Land. There, He bestowed the gift of prophecy on some and inspired others to become Nazirites.

Yet the Jewish people did not respond appropriately, giving wine to the Nazirites and

instructing the prophets not to prophesy.

Amos then goes on to describe Gd’s punishment for the errant behavior: “And the stout-hearted among the mighty shall flee naked on that day, says the L-rd.”

The haftarah ends with an admonition from Gd, one that also recalls His eternal love for His people: “Hearken to this word which the L-rd spoke about you, O children of Israel, concerning the entire nation that I brought up from the land of Egypt. ‘Only you did I love above all the families of the earth; therefore, I will visit upon you all your iniquities…’” As opposed to other nations to whom G-d does not pay close attention, G-d’s love for His nation causes Him to punish them for their misdeeds, to cleanse them and prod them back onto the path of the just.

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Hilchot Iter Yad: The Laws of Leftand Right-Handed People The following is the continuation of a series of articles on Jewish law, specifically those that pertain to left- and right-handedness.

Hygiene BATHING: When cleaning the hands, the right hand should be washed first. (Mishna Berura Siman 2:7) When showering or otherwise washing the entire body, the head should be washed first, as it is the king of all the limbs, and is then followed by the right hand, left hand, right foot left foot. (ibid. and Halichot Shlomo, Tefilah, Perek 2 footnote 30 in Dvar Halacha. See also Rambam Hilchot Dei’os Perek 4:16) All of the aforementioned Halachot apply equally to righties and lefties. (See Mishna Berura Siman 2:6 and Siman 4:22. See also Shu”t Be’er Moshe Vol. 2 Siman 3:1) Many Poskim are of the opinion that today’s days it is not necessary to wash in any particular order. However, many Poskim do say that if possible to stick to this order it is still praiseworthy. (See Magen Avraham Siman 2:4, Halichot Shlomo ibid.)

USING THE RESTROOM: After using the restroom, a right handed person should not use his right hand to clean himself. (Shul-

chan Aruch Siman 3:10) One reason for this is that the right hand is used to tie the Tefilin onto the left hand, and thus should not be used for such an unclean task. Also, the right hand is used for eating, writing and for assisting the Ba’al Korei in reading the Torah and other holy tasks.

(See Talmud Brachot 62a and Rashi there, Aruch HaShulchan Siman 3:7 and Mishna Berura Siman 3:17) Even when using the left hand, the middle finger should not be used as the strap of the Tefilin is wrapped around that finger. (Mishna Berura ibid. quoting the Shla HaKadosh) A left handed person, who uses his left hand to tie the Tefilin onto his right hand, should use his right hand to clean himself and not use the middle finger. (Regarding an ambidextrous person, see Biur Halacha Siman 3 Dibur Hamaschil Yemin) According to some Poskim, today’s days when we have toilet paper, it isn’t necessary to follow the above guidelines, and they

maintain that it is better to use the stronger hand rather than risk soiling the hands by using the weaker hand. (See Shu”t Tzitz Eliezer Vol. 7 Siman 2:2. However, the Kaf HaChaim Siman 3:22 maintains that this is in effect today as well. Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita also rules that it applies today as well.)

According to some Poskim, the above applies to women as well, even though they do not wear Tefilin, as there are other Kabalistic reasons for this as well. (See Ben Ish Chai Parshas VaYeitzei Siman 14 and Kaf HaChaim Siman 3:23. Other Poskim, including the Chida and the Har Tzvi, are lenient and rule that women need not be concerned with this and may use any hand) HANDWASHING: When washing the hands upon rising in the morning (Negel Vasser) the cup should be held in the right hand and filled with water (or if it was already filled from the night before, it should initially be picked up with the right hand), then transferred to the left hand and the water poured on the right hand first. (Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim Siman 4:10) According to some Poskim, this applies to all washings of Netilat Yadayim throughout the day, and not just to Negel Vasser.

(See Shu”t Be’er Moshe Vol. 2 Siman 3:3)

A left-handed person follows the above mentioned order as well and washes the right hand first, as the primary reason the right hand is washed first is Al Pi Kabala, as we want the Ko’ach of the right hand (Chesed) to overpower the Ko’ach of the left hand (Din). (See Mishna Berura Siman 4:22 and Kaf HaChaim Siman 4:35)

Donning the Tallit When a man puts on his tallit in the morning, the tallit should initially cover his face, until his mouth. Those that throw the majority of the tallit over themselves and have it reach down way beyond their mouth are not doing a proper Atifa, wrapping.

(Mishna Berura Siman 8:4. See also Shulchan Aruch HaRav Siman 8:5 and Aruch HaShulchan Siman 8:5) During this procedure, part of the tallit must be on the back. If the entire tallit is draped over the neck like a shawl, the obligation has not been satisfied. (See Be’er Heitev Siman 8:3 quoting the Magen Avraham. Unfortunately, I often observe people not being careful with this. Additionally, in certain communities the tallitot are small and worn Continued on page 39

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Six in Ten Americans Still Likely to Cut Back on Dining and Entertainment

TABLE 1

NOT LIKELY (NET)

Not that likely

Not at all likely

Decrease spending on eating out at restaurants

Somewhat Likely

Base: All adults

Very likely

SPENDING/SAVINGS OVER NEXT SIX MONTHS “How likely will you be to do the following within the next 6 months?”

61

31

31

39

21

18

%

Reduce spending on entertainment

%

58

28

30

42

22

19

Save or invest more money

%

51

20

30

49

21

28

Take a vacation away from home lasting longer than a week Have more money to spend the way you want

%

29

13

16

71

19

52

%

26

7

20

74

27

47

Buy a new computer

%

23

7

17

77

21

55

Move to a different residence

%

14

5

8

86

13

73

Buy or lease a newly manufactured car, truck or van

%

12

4

8

88

12

76

Purchase a house or condo

%

7

2

5

93

9

84

Start a new business

%

6

2

4

94

9

84

Buy a boat or recreational vehicle (e.g. trailer, motor home)

%

3

1

2

97

6

91

TABLE 2

May 2009

Sept. 2009

Dec. 2009

May 2010

Sept. 2010

Jan. 2011

May 2011

Nov. 2011

SPENDING/SAVINGS OVER NEXT SIX MONTHS - TREND “How likely will you be to do the following within the next 6 months?”

Percent saying “Very/Somewhat Likely” March 2009

a week in the next six months (29%) while seven in ten say they are unlikely to do this (71%). This expected travel has dropped from 34% who said they were likely to take this type of vacation in May, which should be noted was right before the traditional summer vacation months.

Some other areas that Americans say they are unlikely to spend money on in the coming 6 months include: Buying a boat or recreational vehicle (97% unlikely); Buying or leasing a newly manufactured car, truck or van (88% unlikely); Moving to a different residence (86% unlikely) or purchasing a house or condo (93% unlikely); and, Starting a new business (94% unlikely).

Technology manufacturers and retailers may not be pleased that as the holiday and gift-giving season approaches over threequarters of Americans say they are unlikely to buy a new computer (77%). And, many others who rely on seasonal spending this time of year may also be worried as a majority of Americans say they are unlikely to have more money to spend the way they want (74%). The percentage of Americans who say they will have more money to spend (26%) is down from the 28% who said so in May 2011 and the 30% who said so in January 2011 and is at its lowest point since Sep-

LIKELY (NET)

-- For the last several years the economy has been one of the hottest topics, and one everyone—including politicians, economists, retailers, business owners, employees and consumers—has been following closely.

Much has been said about Americans’ cutting back, budgeting, and possibly, a “new normal”. The Harris P oll has been tracking Americans’ spending and savings plans for over three years and on the whole has not seen a tremendous amount of change. This month, similarly to the last time the questions were asked in May 2011, six in ten U.S. adults say they are likely to decrease spending on eating out at restaurants (61%) and on entertainment (58%) within the next 6 months.

These are some of the results of The Harris P oll of 2,499 adults surveyed online between November 7 and 14, 2011 by Harris Interactive.

Despite reducing their spend in these non-essential areas, Americans do not seem to indicate, overwhelmingly, that they will be saving or investing more in the coming 6 months—51% say they are likely to, and 49% say they are unlikely to do so. These numbers remain generally constant since November of 2008 when 49% said they would save or invest more money.

This month only three in ten say they are likely to take a vacation lasting longer than

tember of 2009, when only 25% said they would have more money.

So What?

As the economy fluctuates and Americans continue to feel pessimistic about employment prospects, it only follows that non-essential spending would continue to

Nov 2008

Only half say they will save or invest more money in the next six months

be scrutinized. While spending in some of these areas, including on major purchases and travel, could provide a boost for the struggling economy, Americans will likely continue to hold back until they feel more comfortable. And, any extra spending that is done this time of year is usually on holiday presents, and January tends to be when consumers cut back spending to pay of those bills. Thus, as it stands now, the cycle of bad feelings and decreased spending does not look like it’s positioned to change anytime soon.

Decrease spending on eating out at restaurants

%

65

74

66

67

62

64

66

63

61

61

Reduce spending on entertainment

%

64

74

64

67

58

62

62

59

59

58

Save or invest more money

%

49

50

53

50

53

52

52

49

51

51

Take a vacation away from home lasting longer than a week Have more money to spend the way you want

%

29

35

36

28

35

36

31

36

34

29

%

25

21

26

25

27

27

28

30

28

26

Buy a new computer

%

22

22

21

19

23

20

21

22

25

23

Move to a different residence

%

18

20

19

14

17

19

17

21

19

14

Buy or lease a newly manufactured car, truck or van

%

12

11

12

10

12

12

12

14

14

12

Purchase a house or condo

%

10

10

9

8

8

7

10

10

9

7

Start a new business

%

9

10

8

7

7

6

10

10

10

6

Buy a boat or recreational vehicle (e.g. trailer, motor home)

%

5

5

5

4

4

3

6

7

6

3

Base: All adults

Note: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding

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Torah Scholars From Around the World Issue Statement on Same-Sex Marriage Continued from page 8

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In a powerful display of symbolism designed to graphically depict the devastating destruction that was wrought in Givat Aryeh, both Mr. Ross and long-time Jewish activist Charlie Bernhaut, held up a Torah scroll, to represent the assault on Torahtrue communities in Judea and Samaria by the Israeli government. Mr. Bernhaut enumerated the names of the communities that appeared in the Torah which was on display and told the protestors that, "these are the very same communities that the Arabs claim belong to them. It is clear that we get nowhere when we attempt to appease our enemies."

David Jacobs, formerly of Staten Island and now a citizen of Israel who resides there with his family, spoke of his own daughter›s Bat-Mitzvah which took place in the Eli-Sinai synagogue in the former Gush Katif region. Recalling the pain he felt when that synagogue was destroyed as well by the Israeli government when the residents of the 21 communities of Gush Katif were expelled in 2005, Mr. Jacobs outlined many of the flaws existing in the Israeli government today, and the difficulty Jews have in publicly speaking out about them.

Other activists such as Brooklyn resident Robin Ticker, Manhigut Yehudit spokesman Rob Muchnick, veteran AFSI volunteer Charlotte Wahle and Bob Unger, all delivered moving remarks about

Pastor James Manning of the ATLAH World Missionary Church attended Sunday’s event.

Defending the Jewish claim to the Land of Israel, Manning said: “My congregants and I unequivocally support the Zionist cause and as a Christian member of the clergy I remind everyone that whoever blesses the people of Israel shall be blessed but those who curse Israel shall be cursed forever.”

the crucial need to "recognize the fraudulence of the Arab claim to the land of Israel" and added that any discussions of "legal" and "illegal settlements" in the land of Israel are a misnomer considering that "we recognize that the entire land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people." Concluding the protest was professional singer and activist Bob Unger who led the protestors in an emotional rendition of "God Bless America" and "Hatikvah."

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Hilchot Iter Yad: The Laws of Left- and Right-Handed People

Magen David Yeshivah Launches Sephardic Heritage Program

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as shawls around the neck only throughout the davening. This is not proper, at least for Ashkenazim. Some Sephardim have a different custom regarding this; See Ben Ish Chai Bereishit Siman 5) The four strings of tzitzit should then be taken and thrown over his left shoulder and remain that way for the amount of time it takes to walk four Amos (approximately 8 feet) (Mishna Berura ibid.)

The primary reason for the tzitzit being placed on the left shoulder is Al Pi Kabala, and thus even left handed men should follow the above procedure. (See Shu”t Be’er Moshe Vol. 2 Siman 3:3) Another reason given for this is that tzitzit serve to combat the Yetzer Hara as it

says in the Parsha of Tzitzit (Bamidbar 15:39) “V’Lo Sasuru Acharei Levavchem, you shall not err after your heart” and thus the tzitzit are flung over the shoulder on the side of the heart. According to this reason as well, left-handed men follow the same procedure. (See Shu”t Radvaz Vol. 3 Siman 571.

See also Ben Ish Chai Parshas Bereishis 5, Kitzur Shnei Luchos HaBris (Shla HaKadosh) Hilchos Tzitzis and Sefer HaChinuch Mitzvah 386. See also Talmud Menachos 44a and Avoda Zara 17a) After waiting the proper amount of time, the tzitzit should be placed in their appropriate place (two in the front on the right and left side and two in the back on the right and left side) (Mishna Berura ibid.)

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Jerusalem Arabs Hurl Rocks at Border Guard Officers Continued from page 5

attackers damaged one of the cars.

It wasn›t the first time Shuafat residents had thrown rocks at the new train.

Arabs in the area have expressed their rage at the inclusion of their neighborhood on the route of the new light rail, intended to make it easier for people to travel from one end of the city to the other.

Many of the Arab residents of the neighborhood are in a peculiar position; politically, they have elected to be «citizens» of the Palestinian Authority, and vote in PA elections. However, they are also bona fide residents of Israel›s capital, Jerusalem, and as such possess the blue «teudat zehut ” -- the Israeli identification card that enables them to travel in and out and move about the city as they please.

“This duality of belonging creates a psychic dissonance for such people,” according to Dr. Simone Gordon, an expert on trauma and criminality with a practice based in New York and Jerusalem. Dr. Gordon spoke with Arutz Sheva in a telephone interview from New York.

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In some cases an internal conflict is generated, she noted, causing “great difficulty in determining how to pick a path between the demands of Arab leaders who insist on hatred of all things Israeli, and the desire for a better life that comes precisely with those things one is told to hate.”

The frustration of having to live with constant internal conflict, added to the stress imposed by the demands of the leadership in the community, can ultimately lead to tragedy, Gordon added.

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The panel consisted of: Mr. Steven Ashear: The great-grandson of Hazzan Hayyim Ashear A’H. Hayyim Ashear was responsible for composing many of the pizmonim that our community continues to sing today.

Mr. Fred Bijou: One of the original founders of Sephardic Bikur Holim and a member of the 3rd graduating class of Magen David Yeshivah.

Mr. Harry Catton: Son of Mr. Sam Catton A’H, who was responsible for the publication of all of our community’s prayer and pizmonim books.

Mr. Joe Faham: The Faham family was responsible for bringing The Ketter Aram Soba, “The Aleppo Codex,” out of Syria. The Codex is believed to be the most valuable piece of our heritage dating back over eleven hundred years.

Mr. Ralph Shamah: Son of Haham David Shamah A’H and a World War II veteran. Mr. Shamah attended the first classes in the Magen David Talmud Torah on 67th street back in 1932. After a full day at public school from 9:00-3:00, Ralph and his classmates attended Hebrew classes from 3:30 to 7:30pm.

The students lined up to ask the panel questions about the community. The panel responded with stories about life in Besonhurst, the inspiration for making the first Siddur, the important role Hesed plays in the community and the remarkable story of the escape from Syria with the Aleppo Codex.

One highlight was when Mr. Steven Ashear was asked to sing one of his grandfather’s songs. As he began to sing, the other four

panelists began to mouth the words of the song they grew up with. MDY’s students watched as history came to life!

Such experiences are the norm at Magen David Yeshivah, a school that is intrinsically tied to the history of the Sephardic community in Brooklyn. This commitment to our heritage, our traditions and our history was the impetus for the Sephardic Heritage Program that the school initiated this year. The staff of Magen David HS, led by Audrey Nasar, along with Rabbi Elinatan Bitton, Rabbi David Elnadav, and Sally Mishanieh, and under the guidance of Mrs. Sabrina Maleh, designed a special year-long program for the 10th grade. In addition to charting their own family trees and exploring their own family histories, the students have been divided into twenty-six groups to study various elements of our community. Through interviews, interactions with the phenomenal staff or the Sephardic Heritage Foundation, and archival research, the students will create exhibits on themes such as Life in Aleppo, Immigration from the Middle East, the Syrian Rabbinate, Culinary Items, Hazzanut, and Syrian Jews in World War II. The project will culminate in an Expo that will take place in the spring and which will feature a full museum designed and produced entirely by the students. It is with pride in our past that we will ensure that the future leaders of our community continue to be guided by the noble Sephardic tradition.

MDY thanks Mr. Joseph Sitt and the entire staff of The Sephardic Heritage Foundation for their outstanding work and for ensuring that future generations will know the story of our community’s remarkable story.

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studying to become a psychotherapist; Yair Saperstein, an honors student in Chemistry who also excels in Talmud study and piano playing; and Menachem Spira, a Biology major who has initiated an innovative educational program for elementary school students.

Joel also spotlighted the activities of Jennifer MacLean, a Cardozo Law School student whose work as an intern with the school’s renowned Innocence Project led to the release of a man who had already served twenty years in prison for a serious criminal offense he did not commit; Rabbi

Reuven Brand, head of the Yeshiva University Kollel in Chicago, who has founded and led an array of Torah learning programs for the local community there, and directed charitable efforts in Israel; Daniel O’Neill, a medical student whose health care efforts on behalf of underdeveloped populations overseas has prepared him for a career in global health; and Avital Chizhik, an English major and professional writer whose works of fiction have earned her several national awards. “As graduates of Yeshiva University,” Joel proclaimed, “these amazing individuals are just eight examples of our many ‘lights’ who shine brightly to illuminate the society around us.”

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Israeli Windsurfer Wins Second Gold Medal Twenty-seven-year-old Lee Korzits won her second world championship gold medal in windsurfing on Sunday at the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) World Sailing Championships in Perth, Australia. Korzits’ attentiongetting achievement was particularly notable, considering that it came eight years after she became the event’s youngest ever winner at age 19. “This is one of the happiest moments of my life,” said Korzits, who will be awarded a bonus of NIS 100,000 by Israel’s Olympic Committee.

“I’m delighted to represent my country and I’m proud to be an Israeli.”

By JV Staff ith a total of 31 points, the twotime champion managed to best her two strongest competitors, Zofia Noceti-Klepacka of Poland, who won the silver medal, and Marina Alabau of Spain, who won the bronze medal. The Medal Race, which took place on Centre Course at Bathers Bay in front of hundreds of spectators lining the breakwater, tested the racers’ strength and balance with its light winds and seaweed, and they had to pump furiously to get to the windward mark. An hour after her victory, a visibly thrilled Korzits ascended the podium, flanked by the Israeli flag and serenaded by Israel’s national anthem. “When

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Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu called Korzits to congratulate her for this latest win. “You’ve shown persistence, in addition to your huge talent,” he told the champion. “I expect to see you at the London Olympics next year.”

Israeli President Shimon Peres extended his best wishes as well. “Your achievement is unprecedented,” he said to her. “You suffered a serious injury, but you believed in yourself and overcame adversity.”

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By Aron Nafisi he only thing many Jewish Mets fans just wanted for Chanukah was for Jose Reyes to sign on with the Mets once more, and to be cheering for him on Jewish Heritage Day at Citi Field this summer. But late last month, the Mets fan base took another hit as their best and most exciting player, shortstop Jose Reyes signed a sixyear $106 million contract with the division rival Miami Marlins. Reyes, 28, was the heart and soul of the NY Mets for several years in Flushing, Queens. After making his Mets debut on June 10, 2003 against the Texas Rangers, the day before his 20th birthday, Reyes went 2-for-4 with a pair of runs in a 9–7 loss.

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Very large room, furnished.

Dimitrios 212-740-8656 Please speak very clearly.

8-11 AM 4-10 PM MK

1060

1060 Unfurn apt/ Manhattan: Canal Street 83 (Corner Eldridge St.) 414 sq ft. NO living $12000/Mo No FEE 212-736-6888 x113 Call Marvin

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 1095 MANHATTAN 1095 PRIME MIDTOWN LOCATION: 2500SF, btwn 5th/6th Ave. Close to all trains. Good for ofc & showroom. Please call 917815-0788 or 917-4963529 MIDTOWN WEST DINER For Sale or Business Partner For Diner Call 914-262-7196 1095

1095 2 FURNITURE STORES FOR SALE: Owner retiring.

1) Clinton St. Lower Eastside Manhtn, 2)Broadway, near Flushing, BKLYN. Call Al 631-860-1437

Apartment For Sale 2045 Brooklyn

2045 Ave I East 29th Street (bold) spacious 2BR apt mostly. Jewish elevator building. Large kitchen, LR, DR, huge master bedroom, renovated bathroom washer/dryer.

Excellent location near subway shops, shuls, etc $220k. negotiable. Can sublease. Call 718-419-7055 stc

Box & Bold PROSPECT PARK SOUTH Beautiful 3 Bdrm 2 Bth Condo, Pre-War, Price for Quick Sale. Call Owner 516-537-8157 MK

2045

Financial/Legal ABANDON ALL BILLS Low fee Bankruptcy Free Consultations Weissman Law Offices 732 925-6090 718 450-7200 2045 Apt For Sale/ Bklyn 1500 Ocean Parkway #2L Prime Location. Super Spacious (approx 1200 sq ft). Sunny 2 Bed/2 Full Bath CORNER Apt w/ EIK, Formal Dining Room, Lots of Closets, and Charming Prewar Detail. Live-in Super, Well Maintained Coop Bldg.

Pretty Tree-Top Views. Price $330,000.

Call Beth Kenkel 917 543-2115 www.corcoran.com/bky FA

1170 Ocean PKWY charming 1 BR in beautiful luxurious doorman building apt is in pristine condition & radiates with natural sunlight, Pool, laundry & Sabbath elevator 347-249-9302 2045

2045 Ave I/ East 29th St: Large 1 BR, newly renovated, new kitchen ad bath. 2nd flr. Low maintenance. Asking $159K 347-850-4886

1170 Ocean Pkwy: Charming 1 BR in beautiful luxuarious doorman building. Apt is in pristine condition & radiates with natural sunlight. Pool, laundry & Sabbath elevator. $164K For apt call David 347-249-9302 2045

Co-op For Sale/ Bklyn 2045 2000 sq ft. three large bedrooms, 2 full baths. Full EIK with windows in the kitchen and bathroom. 8 closets and fully remodeled high end. Ocean Ave & S, top floor, elevator building.

(917) 744-3256. FA,

Co-op Midwood 1680 Ocean Avenue 4BR, 1.5 bath.

Totally renov $425,000 Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Robert Nicoletti 917-679-2685

2045

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

House For Sale 2020

2020 Kensington East 7th btw Beverly and Ave C Unique huge 3 family detached brick built 20 x 72 with 2 car garage on 20 x 120 lot 8 room upper duplex for owner with 3 bed 3 full bath family room custom EIK formal dining room 2 good income rentals tenants pay heat water and utilities convenient to transportation ocean parkway and shops great property for owner user investor asking $1.2 million Bryan & Lucille Gibbin Brownstone RE 646-541-5016 stc

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

Brooklyn OPEN HOUSE Sunday Dec 18, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 2820 Quentin Rd btwn E 28th & E 29th St. Madison 1 Family detached, totally renovated, 3 bd duplex, LR, DR, Kosher EIK, 2 ½ Baths, Finished bsmt with sep kit & full bath. $650K Agent 917-771-3343 718-853-5000 MK

2020

Box & Bold 630 78th St., Bay Ridge Quiet residential block, 2-fam brick att. Home 3BR over 2BR, full bsmnt w/2 car gar. $850K 718-833-2400 MK 2020

2020 Gravesend FOR SALE 2 Family semi detached.

Low West Streets. Shared Driveway. Large yard, finished basement, driveways for 2cars.

Convenient location by Avenue T. Shopping and close to bus & subway. Could easily be a large 1 Family.

Must be sold! Best Offer!

Call Frank ERA TOP SERVICE REALTY 718-333-0070 2020 630 78th St., Bay Ridge. Quiet, residential block. 2-fam brick att.

Home 3BR over 2 BR, full bsmnt w/2-car gar. $580K 718-833-2400 MK

2020 MARINE PARK COLEMAN ST/ AVE P & QUENTIN RD DETACHED BRICK 3BR 2.5BTH ¾ FIN BSMNT WITH PRIV SIDE ENTR BTH & KITCHEN NOW GAS HEAT & WATER HEATER DRIVE GARAGE NICE YARD WITH JACCUZZI GREAT LOCATION NR ALL HOUSES OF WORSHIP MINS FROM THE PARK. NEAR ALL SHOPS & DINING OWNER MOTIVATED $475K CALL PAUL 917-567-6305 EMAIL ORDERS@TRAINWORLD. COM STC 2020 Flatbush/ Boro Park Border, by 47th St. Old brick house for sale. 3 apts & a basement, 82’ x 51’ lot, 34’ x 41’ house.

Nice front yard, near trains, shopping.

All conveniences 718-851-0825

East 23rd/ Avenue S Beautiful 1 family detached 3 bedroom near shul. By owner. No brokers. $675K OBO must sell! 305-7510412 stc 2020

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2020 Boro Park 59/19 brick 2 family new walls electric plumbing central heat and air conditioning hardwood floors and custom closets custom kitchen with granite counters and floors. 6 rooms/6 rooms. Full finished basement with separate entrance & stainless steal appliances Pullini Realt yCorp. 718-6211446 stc 2020 Kensington Parkville/ Ocean Pkwy 2 fam brick.

Needs renovation.

Private drive. Lot 28 x 100 $500k 646-942-8825 stc

Brooklyn House for sale 1320 Avenue N 2 Fam House, detached, 3 Bdrms, 4 baths, CAC. Prime Location, center of Flatbush.

Call 718 998-2767 FA 2020

2020 GRAVESEND: East 2nd/ Ave S: Detached large 2 family brick,, basement, 2 car gar.

Attached lot Owner 914-552-3126

BUYING, SELLING, OR REFINANCING YOUR HOUSE, COOP, OR CONDO? CALL NOAH D. COHEN ESQ. REAL ESTATE LAWYER “Reasonable Fees, Excellent Results Since 1982” 728 Avenue U – Brooklyn, NY 718-575-6248 917-575-6248

2020

House for sale/ BKLYN, Marine Park. One Family. 3 bed, 2 bath, Pvt. Driveway garage backyard.

Call owner for apt Leave message.

718 376-5113

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

2020 Midwood: $695,000 Great 3BR semi, DR, 2bth, 113 lot. Neuhaus Realty 718-979-3400 www.neuhausrealty.com

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REAL ESTATE 2020 Crown Heights New York State Public Auction JUNE 22, 2011 Min Bid $700,000 836 Prospect Place, Crown Heights 3200 SF 3 story residence 5 bdrs, 2 bths, 2 car garage fenced yard OPEN HOUSES May 4 & 24, June 9th 11:00am to 2pm Also available at auction Camp Gabriels in the Adirondacks, Schenectady Armory, Schenectady house FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. NYS OFFICE GENERAL SERVICES 518-474-2195 www.ogs.state.ny.us

2020 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

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

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

2050 PRE-SCHOOL FOR SALE: Marine Park area. Amazing opportunity. Licensed, equipped, all set to go for this year. Call today 201898-8977

Midwood/ Marine Park. Ultra modern s/det brk, fin bsmt, 3BR duplex, $735K. Legal 2F. 917-748-7780 bkr 2020

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. 718637-1386

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent 2040

2040 OFFICE for Rent/ Bklyn SHEEPSHEAD BAY 2323 Ave U 2nd floor, 1,600 sq ft Good for lawyers, Doctors, etc. $2,500/mo Small store: $1,000/mo Rachel 718 934-1813 Russo 917 755-6012 FA

Rockaway Beach Great Locale. Good business opportunity near schools, restaurants and express bus stop. Terms negotiable. Year round.

Secured. Approximately 850 square foot heated.

Owner M-F 9am-2pm 718-261-5381 stc 2040

9050 NEW YEARS EVE RENTING RESTURANT SPACE WITH FOOD & DRINKS OR WITHOUT PLEASE ADVISE BY NOV. 28TH. CONTACT (917) 892-4519 RW

South Williamsburg, Brooklyn Broadway btwn Keap & Rodney Sts. 1100sf + bsmnt.

Food OK 1 block from Marcy Av subway line J, M, Z trains. $2995/mo.

Owner: 516-695-4204 MK 2040

For sale or rent by owner 10,000 square feet warehouse plus 5,0000 square feet parking lot east 46th street between Farragut and glenwood in east Flatbush 20 foot ceilings move in condition.

Offic es and huge commercial kitchen with 2 drive in bays!

Easy access by public transportation. Perfect for caterers. Next to large jewishoffice building!

Sale Price - $1.6 million – rent $13,000 monthly.

Can be divided Brokers protected call 646-423-4388 stc Brooklyn Navy Yard best location 5,00 sq ft for rent. Can be divided.

18 Ft hi ceiling. Ready to move in.

917-697-5532 stc 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 2040

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 718375-8785 If you can’t leave a message please call again

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

Avenue U/East 4th St: Concession space available together with Love to Dress, behind Coquette Kids. Call owner: 917-913-0000

2040

Ave J/ East 13th St. 2 BR apt, Avenue J/ 718-236-3199

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 2050

Brooklyn

Boro Park: 18th Ave/ 54th St: WAREHOUSE / Retail space for lease / rent. 7,000 sq ft. Building For sale. Call owner: 917440-7280

2010 East 15th Street/ Avenue I (bold) 1 br apt modern kitchen, 4th floor walk up $925. No Fee. Call Owner. Call 718575-9600 0 stc

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

Boro Park: 1000 – 3000sqft, beautiful space.

Serious inquiries only.

Please call management.

718-855-2000 or 845-270-1213 SCHOOL SPACE: 4 large bright clsrms plus gym plus offic es. Ave I & Coney Island Ave. Avail September.

Call Alice 718-377-4400 or Mr. Weiss 917-301-2898

2040

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

718-382-8881

2040

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

2050

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

718-438-3736 2050

Psychiatrist seeks office sublet for Wednesdays in Boro Park. Private waiting area necessary.

Call 516-330-9776

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 646-302-5001 or 646-302-5003

2040

2050 Rare Oppty! Motel for sale, 40 large rooms with kitckens. Ideal for Yeshiva or institution.

Call 917-365-2037

East Flatbush.

2 Family plus store.

Store vacant. $70 OBO. Call 917-803-8702 2050

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

Williamsburg: Heart of 111 Lee Avenue: Bts Keap and Hooper. ALSO doctor’s office wanted.

Call 917-335-6001

2050

STORE FRONT / SUNSET PARK: Prime offic e/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 2040

2040 Marine Park: detached rare extra, 2 family, 3 BR, $695K. Midwood: Semi Detached. 3 BR, 2 bth, $415K. 514 Ocean Pkwy: Co-op, 1BR, $165K. Call Robert 917-399-6374 or 718-646-3600 Coldwell Banker. Mid plaza

2040 Williamsburg: Beautiful office for rent.

1,200sqft. Ready to movein. Price Negotiate.

Call 917-250-4899

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

Apartment For Rent 2010

Brooklyn

2040

2040

2040

Brooklyn

2040 Boro Park 17 Ave/55th Street Mod dental/medical office available P/T or F/T. More than 2000 square feet. 4 operatories.

Fully computerized and equipped. Nice waiting area + reception desk, kitchen and storage room. C/AC and heat.

Excel oppty with no investment. Rent negotiable. Security deposit required. Credit check. Lease. Available June 1. 718-435-0045

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

House For Rent 2035 Brooklyn Ocean Ave. Street level Medical Office.

718-236-3199 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 2035

WAREHOUSE FOR RENT/GARAGE Boro Park/ Bensonnhurst 4000 sq. ft. 23 ft high ceiling has offic e and two bathrooms. M-1 zone.

Call (845) 932-7819 (718) 356-0900

East 15th Street/ Avenue I 1 BR apt modern kitchen 4th flor walk up $925.

No Fee. Call owner 718-595-9600 sc

House For sale By Owner One block from beach 133-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd Belle Harbor, NY 11694 Beautiful 5/6 family center hall colonial house. Oversized corner lot with parking for 9 Annual income of $82,800. Asking $1.2 million Call Craig 917-692-8198 stc 3000

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent 3060

2010

2010 Avenue P/ East 29th fully renovated large 3 br apt, new kitchen, large LR, DR, $2200 call 917929-2101 stc

East 17th/ Kings Hwy: $1800/mo 3 bdrms ground fl ½ block train, bus, school, shops, back garden parking (extra) credit check no smoking pets ok call Rich 718627-0250 no fee sc 2010

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

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

Queens/Bronx

CO-OP FOR SALE $175 2BR 1 BATH CO-OP 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

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 3000 Queens/Bronx

2035

3000 Restaurant for Sale 4000 Sq Ft Main St Flushing 646302-1394 MK

RESTAURANT FOR SALE 4000 sq ft Main St., Flushing 646-302-1394 MK

3000

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

House for Rent Queens/ Bronx 2065

3060 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

2065 BAYSIDE 2 Family House 2 Bedroom, LR, EIK, 1 full bath, attic, storage area & laundry room connection. Heat included. $1650 mo.

718-229-3675 917-6746412 MK

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

Queens/Bronx

3060

Apartment For Sale 2060 Queens/Bronx KEW GARDEN HILLS Sunny corner 2BR coop, walk to schools/ shopping/transp., renov EIK & bth, hdwd flrs & closets, Ask $199K neg.

718-551-1528 MK 2060

Kew Garden Large sunny 2BR condo on 2nd floor EIK, modern bathroom, corner unit, low mainteneance, $348K. Call David EXPERT REALTY 718-344-5400 stc 2060

2010

2010

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

1060

2060 Apt For Sale/ Bronx NY Riverdale/Cityline. Large 1 bdrm, Lr, Dr, Eik, nr shopping and transportation & worship. Low maint, by owner.

(914) 969-4187 FA

Kew Garden Hills: 3BR co-op with attic.

Prime location, Motivated seller. $250,000 908-998-4992 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 917-6594255

2060

Apartment For Rent 2080 2080 Far Rockaway Bayswater garden style apts quiet residential area. Near shops, transportation, beach rent stabilization spacious newly renovated kitchen 1 br $975 1st month rent free agt 718-657-1085 stc 2080 Kew Garden Hills (bold) newly renovated 3 Bedroom hardwood floors finished basement 3 Bedroom 2 .5 bath, private driveway, 68th avenue and street 26000/mo 917-601-6921 stc 2080 Kew Garden Hills: Jewel/Main Street 2 bedroom basement. seperate entrance.

Full kitchen modern bath. near transportation, shuls, shops. Queens College. Many windows. Shomer Shabboos Utilities included. 718-5584190 or 718-581-6148 2080 FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR RENT, RIVERDALE SKYVIEW ON THE HUDSON FURNISHED. ONE (1) Bedroom Apt.Doorman –Internet-TelUtillities-$1300. A Month (843) 235-3434 – Email: jlmacary@gmail.com See Web ID NS110928735 of the NY Times RW

Rockaway Park 2BR basement apt, fresh paint and carpet, EIK, parking available, coin operated laundry. $1150 includes utilities references required owner 347-415-6808 stc 2080

BEDFORD AVE AREA 2 FAMILY DETACHED 50 X 100 BUILT 27 X 57 7 BDS, CENTRAL AIR, PRIVATE DRIVE $1.8MILLION ALSO MIDWOOD EAST 20S 1 FAMILY DETACHED PRIVATE DRIVE CENTRAL AIR 4BDS 3.5BA PARQUET FLOORS GRANITE LUXURY ALSO OFF AVENUE N 1 FAMILY 4BD 4 BA DETACHED NEW BRICK CUSTOM LUXURY DETAILS MIC BROKER 917-676-5152

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REAL ESTATE Belle Harbor basement available with spacious kitchen & LR. Private entrance, personal washer/dryer. Can be furnished.

Call 718-474-2557 stc

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

2080 Kew Garden Hills Beautiful sunny large 1 BR near queens, college and Q65. 24 hour security elevated $1375 602-717-0163

WOODLAWN Studio Coop Apt in elevator secure building $725 / month 516633-3368

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 Ridgewood Queens: 6 family building FOR SALE. Brick 12 Bdrms, 6 BA. New plumbing, windows, roof, sidewalk, Walk to subway.

Asking $879K. Call owner 917-714-0779

3020

House For Rent 5060 Long Island

2080

2080 Rockaway Park: Furnished rooms, 1 block from beach. Kitchenette, close to A train. All utilities $750/Mo Call Agent 516-297-1534

RENTAL WANTED/ 9050/ LONG ISLAND Seeking house for rent Lawerence/ Cedarhurst from December 21-28. Please call 516 204-4952. FA Woodmere Park, 1 family ranch 4BR 2 full bths, backyard gar MIC Prime location $3,000/mo 646-773-3111 stc 9080

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

5065 Cedarhurst Apartments for rent.

No fee. Modern 1br, 2br and 3bbr, cac, w/d, storage, private entrance, indoor parking, near all starting at $1450 516-860-6889 or 516-852-5135 stc

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 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

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

FARMINGDALE MINT 2BR’s AC, W/D, Modern Kit. Balcony, Private yard, Garage, Parking, Available 9/15 $1800/mo 516-795-1810

5065

Far Rockaway: 2BR, 1st FL, porch & patio, own thermostat, near shuls & schools. Avail Nov 15th.

516-643-9204

5065

2080

House For Sale 3020 Queens/Bronx Forest Hills Gardens Townhouse, 4BR, LR, with fireplace, FDR, large backyard, carpet $895K OBO owner 718-216-2555 stc 3020

3000 House For Sale By Owner One block form beach 133-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd Belle Harbor, NY 11694 Beautiful 5/6 family center hall colonial house. Oversized corner lot with parking for 9. Annual income of $82,800. Asking $1.2million. Call Craig 917-692-8198 stc

Far Rockaway Empire Avenue brick colonial 10 rooms 4 bths basement balcony $850K negotiable EXIT RE 212-470-3856 stc 3020

Kew Garden Hills 137-78 70th Rd beautiful attached 3 brs, renovated call for appointment, Linda Summit RE 347-730-9907 stc 3020

Amagensett Dunes 400 feet to ocean beach Access. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths.

AC. Labor Day. $50, 000 or avail monthly.

Call: 631-655-9319 5065 Central Islip/ Hauppange: Large, 1BR, grand floor, no pets/ cats. W/D, A/C near trans, exit57 LIE, 1200/mo + security deposit includes gas/ heat/ water. Quiet building, retirees. Serious inquiries only. Call owner 631-757-6959

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 Bayswater: Brand new construction, 3BR in detached house. Marble / granite kitchen and bath.

Stainless steel appliances.

Video/intercom. Near shuls. No pets. No smoking.

Shomer Shabbat $1650 Call owner: 718-581-6147 5065

Apartment For Sale 5000

5080

Long Island 5000 Woodmere: C/H col on ABC St. 6BR, 5 full bths, full kosher kitch, wood floors throughout, full finished basement with BR. Total house Renovation in 2004.

Call 516-640-8646

Atlantic Beach 2BR, 1.5 bth Condo, Patio CAC Walk to Private Beach, Boardwalk + Temple Private parking, Low Main. $399K 516-5967305 5000 Melville Condo For Sale by Owner (62 and older).

2-Bedroom/2- Full Baths unit is big & bright with walk-in closets. Totally upgraded 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

MASSAPEQUA for Rent 3 offic es, Showroom, Storage, off street parking $1400/mo + electric 516-541-5656 MK

5080 MASSAPEQUA For Rent 3 Offices, Showroom, Storage, off street parking. $1400/mo plus electric 516-541-5656 MK

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 5080 Long Island WESTBURY – Commercial space 241 Post Ave. 2 story building. $350K 917-3011625

5080

CANDY / ICE CREAM/ COFFEE SHOP: Eastern Long Island, Busy, Great Buy. $139,900 516523-4678 5080 Central Ave, Lawrence: 3000sf good condition, busy corner. Parking attached.

Approved for food establishment.

Call 917-975-7062

House For Sale 5040

North Woodmere: All new 2 BR apt heat & electric included. Shomer shabbot. Close to Shuls and shops.

917-642-7879 Shay

Property For Sale 5070 Long Island 5070 CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE Desirable single plot at Mount Ararat, Long Island. Price Negotiable.

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5040

6060 Large decorative ballroom with glatt kosher kitchen available for rent. Nassau/sufolk border 350 guest capacity 516-987-1979 or via emailc*trr62@ gmail.com stc

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5065

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

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Belinda 631-929-8400

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Please call: 347-424-7809

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6000

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Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 4060 NY State Liberty, NY – 2 – Story comm. Bldg for Retail or Warehouse On Main St. Surrounded by municipal parking. 2 x 5000sqft. Originally was a super market. $300,000/neg.

Ask owner about finance options. 914-584-2982

1024

COMMERICAL PROPERTY FOR LEASING OR SALE ULSTER COUNTY KINGSTON NY – REPUTABLE HISTORIC PROPERTY Perfect for Corporate Relocation.

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Previously Operated

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Restaurant for Sale Well Established Full Service Restaurant on 1 Acre in Beautiful Catskill NY $800,000 Contact Jimmy 518 755-0810.

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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.

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6090

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HOUSE FOR SALE, COLUMBIA COUNTY SPENCERTOWN, Reproduction 1800’s Colonial, Excellent Condition, Large Gourmet Kitchen, Handcrafted Cabinetry and Built-Ins Throughout, Wide Board Floors, 4 BDRM/ 3.5 BATH, Private 9 Acres, Inground Pool, Geothermal Heating /Cooling, Premiere Builder’s Own Home. $699,000.00. Contact (518) 392-2773, EMAIL: CDOWNEY48@ FAIRPOINT.NET for Additional Info. & Pics RW 6060

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718-924-8067 6080

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

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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 6060

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REAL ESTATE 6060 Airmont spacious 4-6 brs 4 bths 1985 col with finished basement for a total of 3000sf on ½ acre 449K, Wesley hills (bold) under construction 4300sf 6br 5.5bth cust kitchen and cess kitchen area 1st floor guest suite $749K Pomona (bold) light bright 3br, 2bth expanded ranch newer kitchen, cath glasses sun room on nearly 2 acre $359K call Laurie 845-369-1411 stc

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

6060 COMMERICAL PROPERTY FOR SALE, UPSTATE NY MOBILE HOME PARK FOR SALE IN ULSTER COUNTY, NY 9 UNIT, 2FAMILY BRICK HOUSE, 2CAR GARAGE, 4.70 AC, NICE AREA, ASKING $525.K HOLD MORTGAGE BANK RATE. CONTACT (347) 672-0989

6060 SWANLAKE: Winterized House 50x120 lot, $1200 maint/ tax year needs renovation quick sale $37K. Near shopping, transportation and shuls and kosher pizza. Wigs and wig machine for sale.

Call 718-972-6068

6060 WESTCHESTEr COUNTY: BEDFORD CENTER NEW LUXURY HOME IN BEDFORD7500SQ FT-TASTEFULLY FINISHED-SPRING OCCUPANCY-FAVORABLE BUILDER-FINANCINGBROKERS. PROTECED. 914245-9000 See WebID NS110220832

Apartment for Sale OUT OF STATE 7030 BENSALEM 2800 square feet immediate possibility.

Active shopping center, adjacent to supermarket. Traffic light entrance. DAVID FIORI, INC. Realtors 215-757-1000 stc

House For Sale 6060 OUT OF STATE REAL ESTATE AUCTION PREMIER SUBURBAN CONDOMIMIUM SATURDAY DECEMBER 17, 2011 AT 1PM (BLIZZARD DATE SUNDAY DECEMBER 18,2011 AT 1OM) BRIAR HOUSE UNIT A32 8302 OLD YORK ROAD, ELKINS PARK PA 19027 “OLD SCHOOL” CRAFTED AND DESIGNED CONDO, 3BRS, FULL BATHS, 2268+ SQUARE FEET OF LIVING! REAL ESTATE TERMS: $5,000 CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS DEPOSIT. INSPECTION. 1HOUR PRIOR BARRY S. SLOSBERG, INC. 215-425-7030 WWW.BSSAUCXTION. COM STC 7030

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Contact (646)737-6548 RW

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Lower Makefield 4300 square feet 2 story French colonial, 4 bedrooms, 4 bath minimum to shopping train hospitals, golf course $3,250 DAVID FIORI INC 215-757100 stc 7030

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My Nanny/ Housekeeper is looking for a live in/out position. Been with our family For over 8 years.

Her name is Jennifer.

Call (201) 406-8393 FA

8010

AID COMPANION TO ELDERLY Caring, mature British woman seeks live out position, FT/PT to assist home bound or elderly person. call 718-928-6600 MK

LOST YOUR JOB? Looking for a New Career?

8010

8010 HOME HEALTH AIDE Certified Home Health Aide THE THEto care for seeking a job JEWISH JEWISH VOICE the elderly or VOICE sick.

Honest, caring and to get along HAS JOB HASeasy JOB with.

Available for Nights OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES or Weekends. Excellent refs.

PLEASE CONTACT 973-667-6815 or 862-220-1331 or Email: queenjeneva@1yahoo.com MK

LOST YOUR JOB? Looking for a New Career?

Babysitter / Nanny THE/ HHA / Housekeeper / Office JEWISH VOICE Cleaner HAS JOB Available-ReliableOPPORTUNITIES Trustworthy Affordable rates 347-785-0181

8010

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JOBS WANTED & SERVICES OFFERED 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

ELDERCARE / COMPANION, Nurse’s Assistant, Live In/ Out, EXPERIENCED, Lic. to drive, Good References, 732-313-6829 732-277-9271MK 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 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

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 Caregive, HHA. 5yrs USA experience. Live-in, looking for Position in Queens.

718-506-2548

HOME HEALTH AIDE – (Private) Hardworking, reliable, personable, licensed, many years of experience, excellent refs.

Call Barbara 347-383-5462.

Exp in kosher homes.

8010

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

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 8010

8010 Tree Service, Gardening, SUKKAH Clearance, Free Estimates, 24/7 Emergency Service, Construction Clean outs.

347-889-8602 / 718-857-0549

Experienced Lady Seeking to care of the Elderly / Housekeeper 718703-1730 8010

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

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

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 8010

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

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

Help Wanted 8015

A nanny – Experienced nanny sks FT, live out position. Loving & caring.

Certified infant care.

Checkable references.

Please call Clair: 347-721-4056 or 718-221-4419

8010

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 8010

HOME HEALTH AIDE Experienced CNA Eldercare / Baby care 347-469-2767 Available ASAP

8010

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 8015

8015 Home Health Aide (care for sick and elderly) cook.

Lite housekeeping experienced call 215-472-7114 stc

8010

8010

8010 CAREGIVER SERVICE 30 years experience with references & own transportation. Will live in or fit your schedule. BUCKS County area only. Call 215674-3339

Certified, relable CNA/ HHA seeks job to care for the elderly. Many years exp Excellent References.

Available immediately.

(917)741-3583

HELP WANTED/BKLYN Tax Preparer/ Accountant For Marine Park accounting office.

Fax Resume to 718 258-0141 Or Call 917 692-4197 FA

8015

8015 I am volunteering my services (without pay) for clerical work in schools, synagogues, communities and jewish centers. Queens Only.

Call 718-699 8760 stc

Advertising sales prowanted top commission! Experience required. For phone interview call Mr. haggerty 877-665-6018 www.123adsales.com stc 8015

8015 Free referrals for certified baby nurse CPR certified nanny never a charge or fee to you at any time.

We also have babysitters companions & aides for the elderly & those with special needs. We also have amazing housekeepers Call Michelle 718-954-6787 or Miami 305-731-4833 email:kefasyreff@gmail . com

Jewish Voice is hiring! Multiple Positions available.

Email or fax resume info@ jewishvoiceny.com Fax: 347-922-7366 Telemarketers, salespeople, Legal Notice Experts Work From Home Online 23 People Needed Immediately!

No experience needed.

Earn up to $3000 PT or up to $5000 FT. Earn as you learn. Work around your schedule.

Serious people with a strong desire are now earning over 6 figures a year! Bonuses & Paid Vacation. For info visit: www.growth. theonlinebusiness.com/ goland10 MK 8015

Ari’s Cleaning. Mold removal and inspections.

Complete water restorations.

Certified technicians. 24 hour emergency services.

347-743-3940 stc 9050 ARI’S CLEANING MOLD REMOVAL AND INSPECTIONS COMPLETE WATER RESTORATION CERTIFICATION TECHNICIANS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES 347-743-3940

Physical therapy Offic e looking for Physical therapy Assistant (PT/FT) In Five Towns.

If interested please Call (516) 650-5756 8015

8015 Real Estate agents make extra money astor brokerage Real Estate center serving the Kew Garden Hills community is seeking new local agents We will train you Call Chanita 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

Home Improvement 8081 general home repair honest plumbing reliable heating air condition affor dable sheetrock/plaster/paint 24 hour emergency service odds and ends call Aryeh 347-232-3700 stc 9040

PURE CLEAN RESTORATION WATER MOLD FIRE ODOR AND LAND 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE CALL 347-7433940 STC 9050

All types of rubbish removal basements, backyards, etc.

Call shmaya 718-501-2419 stc

8081

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

8015 Warm responsible woman looking to be a shadow for your child in Boro Park/ Flatbush/ Manhattan. Call 718437-9152 or cell 917627-3542 Many years exp. Avail for summer or winter

A CNA experienced in elder care IRISH woman.

Prefer Mahattan, lv-in/ out. References and information.

914-272-9590

8015

Handyman 8080

8045

GENERAL HOME REPAIR HONEST PLUMBING RELIABLE HEATING AIR CONDITION AFFORDABLE SHEETROCK/PLASTER/ PAINT 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 718-2432525 9050

LICENSED & INSURED ALG AWNING When the sun gives you a fight, We make it alright. Free In-Home Estimates Free In-Home 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: 718-9097195 toll free: 888-8530442 web:alg-awning.com email: info@alg-awning. com 29-43 Falcon Ave., Far Rockaway NY, 11691 SPECIAL DISCOUNT IF YOU MENTION THIS AD WHEN YOU CALL

Handyman: Quick service at low prices, carpentry, sheet roc, plastering, painting, electric + plumbing.

Replace old toilets, sinks, electric fixtures and windows 917-385-8587 8080

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

Cleaning Services 8045 YD REMOVAL Rubbish removal basement and garage cleaning, pick up scrap metal. Free estimate 917-607-5404 stc

8045

8010 HOUSEHOLD POSITION WANTED HOME CARE AID - 25 Years Experience, Reliable, Honest & Trustworthy. Willing to Work Nights or Days.

Will Assist in Every Area if Needed. EXCELLENT REFS. Contact Ruby (718)825-7359 RW 8045 Old fashioned cleaning service complete and thorough.

Excellent references Insured.

Call 267-325-1083. Stc

8081 One source Home Inspection serving the NY area. From foundations to the roof.

Anthony 917-577-8464

D.L.M CONSTRUCTION Licensed and Insured New Construction, Extension and Complete Renovation, 25 Years Experience Free Estimate 917-968-6809

9030 j & r auto recycling We pick up and pay TOP DOLLAR for your junk car truck van of SUV! 24 hours/7 days 347-216-7736 email us at landRautorecycling@ yahoo.com stc

HANDYMAN AVAILABLE!!!

Carpentry, Tile, Plumbing, Landscaping, Painting, Furniture, Asembly.

Reasonable rates, Friendly service Call Orrin 646- 671- 3906 ingramo@earthlink.net 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 8080

THE MENCH OF AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN. Specializing In All Forms Of Home Improvement Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basement, Roofing, Siding, Cac, Storm Doors, Windows & Entry Doors. Licensed & Insured.

Checkable Refs Avail.

See Pics On Facebook.

Affor dable Mench.

Call 516-297-4316 Alfonsvaino@Yahoo.Com

8080

Exterminators 8075

9030

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

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

Electricians 8085

Loaded 2009 Acura TSX Sedan 4D

In Immaculate condition. Includes a warranty 4yr/50K bumper to bumper & 6yrs/70 K Transmission.

This car has been driven exclusively by the original owner who is only letting it go because he recently inherited another car.

Near perfect exterior finished in burgundy with impeccable tan leather interior.

Excellent running condition, dealer maintained, non smoker, equipped with 4 cyl VTEC 2.4 liters, automatic transmission, Bluetooth, Premium sound AM/FM CD player, XM Radio, sun roof, heated seats & more.

Ready to go at $22,600, neg. This deal won’t last long!

917-696-0674 MK

8075

POWER BOAT FOR SALE 25’ BERTRAM - Custom Rebuilt Contact (508)540-9999 WWW.BERTRAM25.

COM RW 9030

Lexus LS 600h-L – 2008 exterior golden metallic, Inter cashmere med brown, walnut Trim, super car, virtually hand made in Japan, 14,240 ml, garage kept in NJ, nitrogen Inflated tires, like new, priv (973) 714-9604 FA

9030

PORSCHE MUST SELL OR GO TO JAIL! TERMINALLY ILL MOTHER! 2011 Cayenne Tiptropic 3.6-Liter V6,300 HP Classic Silver Metallic, Lux Beige Leather Convenience Conf Package, XM, PARK Asst Front /Rear, Servotronic, Side/Rr Airbags, 8 spdTips, Auto-Start-SP, WheelHbCyr, Gar Mats. $52,000.00 or Best Offer. Contact Veronica Bird @ (410) 693-2870 or Email: RAMSWAY@AOL.COM RW 9030

8081 8015

Autos 9030

TRACK BY JACK 917748-7225 TRACK Track lighting specialists Design and Installation sales update old cans with small efficien t low voltage. Halogens wholesale bulbs delivered stc 8040

Electrician All electrical needs. New lines Trouble shouting fixtures. Call Yahuda: 347631-0481 ELECTRICAL SERVICES D. TRAYNOR ELECTRICAL CORP. Caters to Building Owners & Property Management Companies Throughout NYC & NJ. 28 Years Experience in Commercial Residential Properties. Contact Dennis (646) 996-6619 RW 8085

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!

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9030 Bala Cymoyd: 3 BR, 2 BA brick colonial, full bsmt, attached garage.

Asking $430,000.

Call 973-985-8789 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 AM5:00 PM Call 845 278-2628 24 Hr. Towing

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SERVICES & MISCELLANEOUS 9030 Seewald used cars New! Preview over 4,000 vehichle odessy mini vans 12-6passanger vans 718-773-CARS 773CARS@ gmail.com

9030

Ford Model T

9035 Cat Sitter/ Flushing NY Experienced cat sitter . Your cats home away from home.

Your House or mine.

Call 718353-3220 or 347 301-1289 Cell. FA

AKC 2 Female Golden Retriever pups, 14 wks old, crate trained, updated shots $800 each 845-744-8043 MK

9035

Custom Built 1927 Recreation, 350 Chev Crate Engine, 350 3-Spead Chev Auto Trans, Alum Stronge Rear End. All Wheel Disc Brakes. A Frame Coil Over Suspension, Ultra Leather Interior, Salt Flat Alum Rim, Weighs 2000 Lbs. 1500 Miles.

Contact Cor @ (519) 861-7701 RW 9030 Ford Model T-Custom Built 1927 Recreation, 350 Chev Crate Engine, 350 3-Spead Chev Auto Trans, Alum Stronge Rear End. All Wheel Disc Brakes.

A Frame Coil Over Suspension, Ultra Leather Interior, Salt Flat Alum Rim, Weighs 2000 Lbs 1500 Miles. Contact Cor @ (519) 861-7701 RW

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 snowbirds your car is waiting for you at the airport gently transported valid driver’s licensed/insured Linda’s Transport 215-244-2662

CALL NOW ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Accepting cars, trucks, vans & farm Equip. Any condition.

Cash Pd 7 days/wk. (732) 915-7989

DOG FOR SALE/ LI GERMAN SHEPERD GENTLE GIANTS AKC, Loved and socialized, old style bear cubs, parents On premises $1,500.

(516) 759-4312. FA 9035

DOG FOR SALE/ CT. Toy miniature poddle AKC 4 males, 2 females champion size tailes, dent claws docked first shots included. Ready to go Dec. 18th $1,250.

(203) 881-0072 www.shamespooches. com FA 9035

Pets & Pet Services ADORABLE TEACUP YORKIES. Home Raised. NO KENNEL. Ch-Sire, Dam . Beautiful adorable Teacup yorkies, fully inoculated, well socialized. Call Rachelle.

Bergen County area.

(201) 819-7103 FA 9035

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

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

9035

FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES

9030

AUTO FOR SALE FORD FUSION 2010 4 Door Sedan, 7,000 Mi, Original Owner, Asking $17.K Contact (516) 242-5833 9030

CHEVY 1996 IMPALA SS Rare green Immac.

21k $28,500 516-383-6326

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.

Cat Sitter/Bklyn I will take purrfect care of your cat, 5 yrs. Experience, watching cats in my home or yours. Ref. Available.

Call Rochelle. (347) 5154905. FA

9035

9040 PIANO FOR SALE Steinway Upright Piano, Black. Good Tone & Good Condition, $4,500 Contact (212) 473-3466RW

9050 OLD WATCHES CLOCKS WANTED

BY COLLECTOR REGARDLESS OF CONDITION HIGHEST PRICES PAID. 212-517-8725

$$$ FOR RECORDS COLLECTION LPS, ALBUMS, 87S, 45S, CDS, CLASSICAL JAZZ LATIN OLDIES VACCUM TUBES. CALL JERRY 215-843-6999 STC

. HEBRON Cemetery, Flushing, NY 6 cemetery plots. Will sell family or individually 954-540-2673 MK 9040

Moving sale! Entire home contents furniture, lighting fixtures, antiques, etc.

Madison area.

Call 561-271-9487 By appt only! Stc 9040

fast cash for gold silver, diamonds, and watches, pawnshop estate buyer. Mr. Money 5169 SW 8th Street Miami …..

305-774-9222 stc 9040

9040 Shalom Memorial Park Arlington Heights, IL 3 plots 6,000 OBO section machpelah Call Bonnie 773-272-2913 stc

ART FOR SALE BURT HASEN OIL ON CANVAS SIGNED AND FRAMED TROPICAL STORM 1990 24” X 30” EARTH TREMORS 1993 16” X 20” VERY FINE DETAIL, PRISTINE CONDITION .

PLEASE CALL (917)881-7239 RW 9040

9040 BOOK OFFER “THE LINGUIST” A One of a Kind, Untold Story Inside Tall Stone Walls and Spiral Barb Wire of an American Military Base in Afghanistan. TO ORDER CALL (888) 795-4274, EXT. 7879 949-707-1659 www.xlibris.com RW

Shalom Memorial park 2 lots Jacob section best offer!

561-998-8264 stc 9040

AKC Petite French Bulldogs (remain small): Show, Breeding or Loving!

Best Temperments/ Bloodlines. TLC Raised/ Vet work done. 100% Guaranteed. $1,800.

(518) 312-0905 powerstrokebullys.com/ frenchies.html

Selling 9040

9030

Pets 9035

POWER BOAT FOR SALE 25’ BERTRAM Custom Rebuilt Contact (508)540-9999 WWW.BERTRAM25.

COM RW 9030

Cemetary Plot for sale Mt. Lebanon/leelin, NJ. 2 pairs of plots, 1 pair with pre-paid, pre-need intemment. Asking $1000,00 each grave. Extra charge for reopening grave at $800.00.

Abraham S. Feigenbaum. hannabe@juno.com. FA 9040

Dade Memorial Park Single Lot worth $6000 305-691-7710 MK 9040

Old watches, clocks wanted by collector regardless of condition.

Highest prices paid.

212-517-8725 stc 9040

9040 PIANO FOR SALE YAMAHA ELECTONE, Model FS 500 – 3 Manuel, Pristine Condition, $1,500 or Best Offer. Contact 201-262-1361RW

9040 PINELAWN2 person Mausoleum- eye level, 516-318-8476 MK

Perthamis Cleaning Service ( bold) office cleaning. Flood damage and clean up. Floor stripping and waxing.

Window cleaning Power washing, house cleaning carpet cleaning. Free estimate.

Reasonable rates. Fully Insured call 718-474-1600 stc 9040

9030 POWER BOAT FOR SALE - 1998 50’ SEARAY SUNDANCER, 3196 Cat Diesels, 400 Hrs, Cherry Interior, Camper Top, $148,000.

MUST SELL DUE TO HEALTH. Located in Connecticut. Contact (203) 206-7305 RW

9040

MOUNT ARARAT 8 Graves $40,000 TOTAL Paul 516-541-5820 MK 9040

ITEMS FOR SALE Light/lamp, never used brand new, cordless portable flashlight with handle; exerciserHangs on door for chinups, push ups, sit ups; portable folding table; books-exercise, Weight lifting, medical, health remedies.

Call for prices 718 235-7158 FA 9040

Beth Israel cemetery Woodbridge, NJ burial plots, 4 gravesites $2,000. Must be Sold together. Call 917-371-4871stc

9040

9040 contents of shul for sale sefer torah, bimah, chairs, etc. call 917-397-0654 stc

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 9040

9040

I buy old paintings Call Art at 732-261-3269

JUDAICA museum quality collection others silver, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, enamels Call 914-235-8300 stc 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 Kawai Baby Grand piano. Ebony satin finish, excellent condition.

Contact 978-505-0971

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 9040

9040 ISLAND PACKET 1987, 31’, 2nd owner, comfortable cruiser $54,900 631-283-6853 9040 PIANO FOR SALE YAMAHA BABY GRAND Like New, Lightly Used $12,000.00 Contact (631)666-7439 or (516)972-6277

PIANO 5ft upright/w bench, $750 Cherrywood-marblemirror hall tree, $700, 5 pc offic e furniture $650, corner curio cabinet, $150 631-736-2195

9040

Commercial gym equipment (4), hammer strength (2) nautilus (1) cybex – 2 yrs old original cost 18K asking 8K. Call owner 516-661-9639 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.

9040

Buying 9045 Merchandise Wanted.

Buying All Diabetic Test Strips. Cash paid.

Nicotine Patches/Gum. Fast NY/NJ pickup 646-400-5270

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 9050

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

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

Other 9050 Got Mold? Licensed mold inspector same day service available contact 347-743-3940 stc

9050

9050 ASK THE EXPERT Mr. Shlomo Fogel Any problems with social security, disability, SSI Any problems with going to a nursing home 718-252-0336 First consultation only $40 satisfaction guaranteed stc 9050 ETERNAL LIGHT CEMETERY BOYNTON BEACH FL 2 PLOTS ORIGINAL $5500 FOR $3500 CALL OWNER 252-635-3380 STC

9050 Keen My Carpets $89.99-5 rooms, sofa $39.99, Love seat $34.99 215-500-2740 stc

Invitations and calligraphy great discounts!!! Irma 215938-1440 STC 9050

established custom framing art gallery great lease! Turnkey operation quick sale due to health Best offer!

Call 347-631-6477 stc 9050

9050 Shalom Memorial Park 2 lots Jacob section Best offer! 561-9988264 stc

Astrology/Readings/ 9050 PSYCHIC READER: Advice in all matters of Life: LOVE, marriage, business and money. Call for one free question: 917 428-3353 cwilliams0821@aol.com. FA 9050 Box & BOLD GHOSTWRITER I can write your book or movie Get your message heard Get published. Make money.

718-721-3559 Donmac1000@gmail. com 9050 Shalom Memorial Park (bold) 2 lots Jacob Section. Best Offer!

561-945-8264 stc 9050/ ADOPT Happily married couple wants to give your precious Newborn a happy home and a lifetime of love.

Please call Lauren and Greg Toll free at 877 5683340, or visit our website: Lauren and Greg-adopt. com. Expenses paid. FA

POWER BOAT FOR SALE 25’ BERTRAM – CUSTOM REBUILT CONTACT (508) 540-9999 WWW.BERTRAM25.

COM RW 9030

NEW YEARS EVE – Renting Restaurant Space with Food and Drinks or Without.

Please Advise by Nov. 28th. Contact (917) 8924519 RW 9050

Mount Lebanon – 2 pairs of cemetery plots at MountLebanon cemetery, Iselin, NJ 1 pair with pre-paid preneeded internmetent. hannabe@juno.com call 732-545-6373 or 32-896-6230 stc 9050

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 emailpenguin@bwy. net stc 9050

9050 Shalom Cemetery (bold) Prime Spot Jacob Lot 54 Graves 3 and 4 with extras call 215-962-5580 stc

For an extra special birthday party face painting with Chani (bold/CAPS) Reasonably Priced! For more info call Chani at 347-6681632. Or via email at paintaclownface@ yahoo.com stc 9050

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NEW JERSEY & PHILADELPHIA, PA Apartment For Sale 9055 VACATION VILLAGE get away For your pleasure indoor pool country air fabulous views. Hurry choose your home.

Townhouses. Lakefront, Lakeviews mountain area. Exclusive Estates.

3 to 7 bedrooms from $117K. view homes: www.estyhomes.com Call Esty 516-948-0766 Five Towns Miller Realty 516-374-4100 stc

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 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 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 9055 AC Berkley: Luxury condobuilding on boardwalk. 1BR furnished.

Parking yearly. $1050/mo, pool, fitness center, WID. Call 609-335-7855

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 9055

Condos/Co ops/ NJ Hoboken-$1.15 m secluded carriage house, 3 firplaces, luxury, appliance package, patio +w/trellis+hot tub, terrace 3 flrs 201-400-3986

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.

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

Monmouth Beach: Oceanfront, breathtaking 2 BR, 2 bth, kitch, lg LR w/ dining area, huge deck, indoor/outdoor pool, 24hr security, easy bus/ ferry commute NYC, $2500/mo 201-825-2646

Apartment For Rent 9060

Apt for rent Oradel: Renov Victorian 3 BR/ LR/ DR/ EIK, 1.5 bth sun room/ 2 car gar + includes aupare apartment w/ EIK full bath/ mini kitchen/ LV Bdrm. Close to trains/ Bus. $3300.00 Contact 203-241-2243

Apartment for rent, NJ, 2nd floor in private house.

2 BR, Lrg LR, lrg kitchen.

Includes heat & hot water, lrg closets. $1,150 201-659-5574 9085 Boca Raton 2 Bedroom condo luxury 2nd floor near clubhouse and temples available 12/1 $1900/mo call 718213-0326 stc

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Property For Rent 9065 9075 ATLANTIC CITY – WYNDHAM SKY LINE TOWER NEW YEARS EVE. 2 Nights/3 Days DEC.31ST – JAN 2ND , 2012. 1 BDRM Deluxe Suite Includes King Size Bed & Queens Sofa with Balcony, Full Kitchen / Jacuzzi. $600. Both Nights. Contact (215) 276-1414 RW

9070 New Jersey MIDDLETOWN – Rt. 36, Join CVS & P.O. in high traffic location, 1400 – 4200 S.F. 732-996-4354

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

9075 New Jersey FREEHOLD TWP Class “A” Offic e 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

Property For Sale 9065 N.J. ROOMING HOUSE FOR SALE By 86 Year Old Absentee Owner Gl 300K, Exp 159K. Includes 50K Salaries an Owner/ Operator Could Pocket.

Same Owner 10 + Years, Selling for Health Reasons. Contact (908)917-3295 RW 9070

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 9050

Ringwood: 1 acre wooded lot, 280’ of frontage. Beautiful area.

180 Magee Rd $229K 406-522-0325 9065

Lakewood: Corner store for rent, good location.

Call 732-513-9470

9075

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) 4179638 For Photos Pls Email Robertvargas@Optonline.

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9065 Far Hills: 14 Acres trees/ Stream BEDMINSTER Horse County. Foundation Built holds 7000 sq ft.

Home Well Septic patio/ pool/ spa Driveway.

Contact 908-234-1743 or 908-399-2100

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

9050

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

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

7030 Lenox, MA condo 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom terrace plus large studio, 10 minute to tanglewood and 3 houses of worship $175k. 561-656-4685 stc

Beth Israel Cemetery Wood bridge, NJ Burial plots.

With grave sites $2,000 - Must be sold together.

Call 917-371-4871.

9050

9050 NEW LISTING LAKEWOOD INDIAN PEERS 51,977 SF 2228 CEILING HEIGHT FORLEADING 1 DRIVE IN DOCKS $95 SF PRINCIPLES ONLY 732-905-5606 OR EMAIL AT MEHGH2011@ YAHOO.COM 9065 Clifton Patricia Loop: Move in condition!

3BR ranch, EIK, updated full bath. $329,900 FSBO 973-220-9116 www.zillow.com

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Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent 9070 9075 COMMERICAL PROPERTY FOR RENT , NEW JERSEY HOBOKEN, WASHINGTON STREET 1,200 Square Ft; Raw Space – Next to City Hall, Path Station & Cake Boss. Rent $19,500.00 Please Call (561)339-7567rw

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 9070 BUSINESS FOR SALE, NEW JERSEY OWNER RETIRING, Great (BHPH) Buy Here / Pay Here Store. Previous Franchise, Near Newest Hospital in USA. $2M. Required Including Real Estate. 24%/12% Net Return Absentee.

Contract: carking301@ verizon.net or (856) 840-9200 Leave Msg. RW 9070

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

9070

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ISRAEL 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

Available For Rent 7065 9000 Jerusalem/ Lev Yerushalayim: 2 BR, furnishes, sleeps 6.

Available 6/27 – 7/25.

Reasonable, Jack 561-414-7998 jm@erspec.com

Israel Arnona 6 rooms, fully furnished garden and terrace, view quiet, prestigious available 30/08 long/short term tel: 02-671-2946 or email:nglatzeer@gmail. com stc 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 Israel Lev Yerushalayim 2 BRs 2 Bths kosher kitchen, terrace, 9723-673-7330 email HYPERLINK arusi-ez@zahav.net.il stc Israel Great opportunity! (bold) Lots for sale in Rosh Pina, lots for sale in Even Yehuda, also apartments for rent in Herziliyah Pituach call 408-340-1125 011-972-50-529-3777, 011972-77-575-1170 stc 9000

9000 Israel Jerusalem 3BR 2BTH brand new centrally located available immediately screens on all windows and exit doors to balcony sleeps 8 plus 2 on a living room pull out central a/c computer access w/d microwaves huge refrigerator freezer internet call owner 347-776-1918 stc

Israel Jerusalem Har Hazeitim Near kotel 1 plot available 954-435-7019 Avail immediately stc

9000

9000 Israel Great Opportunity Lot for Sale! Villa in Kfar Shamryahu, rent long term/short term Apts marina in Herziliya Pituach.

Call 408-340-1125 or 011-972-50-529-3777 or 011-972-77-575-1170 or irit0110@hotmail.com stc

9000

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9000 Israel amazing professional medical masseuse reflexology deep tissue massage liberating and very relaxing treatment which will make your day call 052-325-6536

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9000 Israel Rechavia, Jerusalem Beautiful new fully furnished 2BR 2BTH apt. Available short term. Washer/ Dryer. Hadar 347-306-1552 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

Lev Yerushalayim Hotel 2BRs 2 BTHs kosher kitchen terrace 011-972-673-7330 email arusi_ez@zahav. net.il 9000

Lev Yerushaky: Hotel, 2 BRs, 2 bths, kosher kitchen, terrace 972-3-673-7330 Email: arusi-ez@zahav.net.il 9000

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.

Lev Yerushalayim: Hotel. 2 BRs 2BTHS, Kosher kitchen, terrace. 9723-673-7330 e-mail: arusi-ez@zahav.net.il 9000

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!

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

throughout New York area Submit your ad 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 9000

9000 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

Jerusalem: Private suite in 5 Star Ramada, sleeps up to 8. In/out pools $250/nite Albert 514-803-8838

9000

Jerusalem: Lux 3 BR hotel apt, 20 min walk to kotel, kit, DR, LR, pool. Avail for Pesach 347-721-7722м 9000

Fred Hass your connection to south florida Boynton, beach, delray, palm beach, boca raton, homescondos golf or 55+ call fred Hass Realtor 561715-3937, 215-327-8034 FredHassrealtor.com or email fredhassusa@ yahoo.com The Keyes Company Real Estate Mortgage title. Stc

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FLORIDA Moving to Florida?

Love high fashion jewelry and accessories?

Turnkey business for sale. $10,000 buys stocks/fix tures/training Inside too busy to leave Boca/ Delray Low rent high profit Be your own boss!! Call Francine 561-289-8186stc 7070

Florida-TOP NOTCH HOME REPAIRS Pressure Cleaning- Painting Water Damage Repair Concrete/Masonry Work Window/Slide Dr. Repairs Knockdown Popcorn Ceilings Drywall Work Door Hanging Tile Work Most Minor Repairs Call Nick (954) 987-0085 FA

8081

9050 Florida REUPHOLSTERY SOFA, CHAIRS CUSTOM HEADBOARDS PILLOWS REPAIRS KITCHEN CHAIRS DINING ROOM CHAIRS WINDOW TREATMENTS NEW FOAM CUSHIONS FREE ESTIMATES SERVING ALL 3 COUNTIES MIAM DADE, BROWARD, PALM BEACH 43 Years Experience(954) 381-8555 Cell: (954) 815-9178 FA

For Rent 9080 Miami Beach 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Brickell Avenue gated parking, outdoor Jacuzzi, gym, washer dryer $`1650/mo call 305-854-6320 stc

9080 Ft Lauderdale $Las Olas Beach Club $ Or rent opt $8900 OBO Next to beach place. 3br, den, 4full bath $$$ can be tax Homestead $$$ 3000 sq ft many extras 2 CG parking $1,350,000 on beach, balcony water view. Corner unit, unit 1905 brokers welcome 3% dog 24/7 owner king RE Lordy 954-463-6117 stc 5080 BOHEMIA – SMITHETOWN Ave, Active shopping center, 900 SF, Immediate Occupancy, 40 car parking. Owner 631-243-5646 MK 9080 Coral Gable 1/1 townhouse new cable appliances. Balcony.

Fireplace. Pool. Parking.

Miracle mile $1195 305-854-6320 stc

Golden Lakes West Palm Beach gated 1st floor 2/2 with amenities renovated furnished $1k/mo. Including cable and utilities 860-5191717 stc 9080

09080 Miami Beach unfurnished 2 bedroom 3 bath waterfront condo in canyon ranch 3rd floor south tower overlooking ocean.

Approximately 2,000 square feet large balcony $25k/mo utilities not included.

Available with 30 days notice. No brokers.

203-226-2447 stc

WATERFRONT MIAMI BEACH 1 bedroom /1.5 bath carriage club south . Best deal on millionaire’s row. !!!!

Beautiful corner unit directly facing the ocean luxury building with heated pool.

24 hour concierge available. Stunning view of the beach and the ocean!!Renovated modern kitchen including all stainless steel appliances fridge, waterfiller, convection oven, electric stove, convection oven, furnished for ultimate comfort, 12 ft designer Italian sofa, and califonia king! Tops of storage space!! This unit will not last at $1,650 305-970-1808 stc

Palm Aire seasonal rental beautifully furnished large 2/2 apt overlooking golf course 561-972-8339 stc 9080

Palm Beaches single island and oceanfront condo 2 bedrom 2.5 bath available jan-may 856-778-1745 stc 9080

9085 Boca raton century village 2 bedroom 1.5 bath. Unfurnished.

Corner views. Second floor. $700/mo stc

9080

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Real Estate For Sale 9080 9080 Palm Beaches – singer island luxurious oceanfront condo 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths available January-May 856-778-1745 stc

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 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 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/ site/14woodglenplace/ 9080

ATTENTION ATTORNEYS!

9080 Hunter’s Run/ Boynton Beach 45K motivated seller. Now is the time to buy!

Mandatory membership community 3 golf courses 21 tennis courts. Fitness center. 5 restaurants. Furnished 2br, 2bth, 1st fl corner in 4 plex 609-636-2907 stc

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9080

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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 9080

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