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Trump Becomes First Sitting President to Visit Kotel in Historic Trip; Sees “Real Hope for Peace”

President Donald Trump then made his way to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which is one of Judaism's holiest sites. Trump later called it a "great honor" to visit the wall, saying, "I can see a much deeper path, friendship with Israel." He spent several moments at the Western Wall in a highly pensive and reflective mode.

By: Fern Sidman

n Monday, President Trump arrived in Israel on what has been called a historic visit. Having concluded high level meetings and delivering an address on the international scourge of Islamist terrorism while visiting Saudi Arabia on his very first international sojourn, Trump conveyed “warmest greetings from your friend and ally, all of the people in the United States” at the welcoming ceremony at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Air Force One arrived at approximately 12:35 pm Israel time and the relatively short plane flight made history as well as it marked the first direct

flight from Riyadh to Tel Aviv. “On my first trip overseas as president, I have come to this sacred and ancient land to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between the United States and the State of Israel,” Trump stated at a welcoming ceremony hosted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin. “I am deeply grateful for your invitation and am very, very honored to be with you,” Trump said. “We love Israel, we respect Israel and I send your people the warmest greetings from your friend and ally, all of the people in the United States of America.” “It is wonderful to be here in Israel,” he continued. “In this land so rich in history, Israel has built one of the

world’s great civilizations, a strong, resilient, determined and prosperous nation.”

“We love Israel, we respect Israel and I send your people the warmest greetings from your friend and ally, all of the people in the United States of America.” “It is also a nation forged in the commitment that we will never allow the horrors and atrocities of the last century to be repeated,” he added, on obvious reference to the Holocaust. Referring to his visit to Saudi Ara-

bia over the weekend, Trump said he has “found new reasons for hope” and “reached historic agreements to pursue greater and greater cooperation in the fight against terrorism and its evil ideology.” Trump’s next stops on his first trip abroad as US president are the Vatican and a NATO summit in Belgium. “We have before us a rare opportunity to bring security and stability and peace to this region and to its people, defeating terrorism and creating a future of harmony, prosperity and peace,” he stressed. “We must work together to build a future in which the nations of the region are at peace, and all of our children can grow, and grow up strong, and grow up free from ter-

rorism and violence. But we can only get there working together. There is no other way.” Israeli President Reuven Rivlin told Trump that Israel “will do everything in its power to assist you” in defeating terrorism in the region. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin conveyed Israel’s full intention to join President Donald Trump in his efforts to root out terrorism in the Middle East, during a joint press conference at his Jerusalem residence on Monday. “You marked the defeating of ISIS as one of your top missions,” Rivlin noted. “This is a most important objec-

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De Blasio & Cuomo in Feud About Who is Responsible for the NYC Subways By: Eloise Albaret

ast Friday, Mayor de Blasio tore into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s claim that the state is not primarily responsible for the city’s subway system citing that the governor should “own up” to his responsibility, reports the New York Post. “He’s in charge. He should just own up to it and take this responsibility seriously,” said the Mayor.“If the system is constantly experiencing delays and New Yorkers are suffering as a result of it, where’s the plan to end those delays and focus those resources where they’re needed the most?” The MTA issued a six-point plan to begin to handle the root causes—mainly its failing infrastructure— behind the delays

earlier this week, including the acceleration of ordering new subway cars, reports the Post. According to the Post, Cuomo claimed responsibility for the opening of the Second Avenue Subway on Jan. 1, since he said to have appointed a majority of the MTA board members. But this week, the governor has distanced himself from that responsibility, saying that he only appoints certain members to the MTA board—even though he appoints the MTA’s chairman, reports the Post. WNYC host Brian Lehrer subsequently asked Mayor de Blasio about the governor’s comments about not being responsible, and the mayor did not hold back, says the Post. “That’s a fantasy. That’s absolutely inaccurate. And he

retary, said that the mayor’s math was wrong, and referred to the fact that the governor’s appointees do not amount to a majority “The governor has six appointees on the MTA board out of 14 — last we checked that is not a majority,” said Lever, who also observed that if the city had provided capital funds equivalent to its representation on the MTA board, it would have recently given $5.5 billion instead of $2.5 billion as a contribution to the 5-year construction plan, reports the Post. The governor has made stateLast Friday, Mayor de Blasio tore into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s claim that the state is not primarily responsible for the city’s subway system ments in the past, specifically to NY1 in December, where he citing that the governor should “own up” to his responsibility undoubtedly viewed himself as said earlier in the year he was out in the open. Let’s not kid the one most accountable for the MTA’s successes and failures, in charge and he was focused,” around anymore.” said the mayor. “So let’s be clear. According to the Post, Dani says the Post. “The governor has the maThere’s a division of labor. It’s Lever, the governor’s press sec-

jority of members…. If a governor wanted to step up and be responsible, he or should could be,” said Cuomo at the time. “And what I said is I’m going to step up and take responsibility.” The mayor said that the MTA’s six-point strategy is a good start, but on Friday he criticized the governor for not having a better long-term plan to address transit’s shortcomings and for not distributing the MTA’s funds properly. “They’re clearly not addressing the core reality and I think people are outraged by it. I think it’s unacceptable,” said the mayor. “What’s more important than making sure the trains run properly? I don’t know what else could compare in terms of the use of resources.”

Arab Bank Settlement Over Israel Attacks May Hit Snag In NY Appeals Court By: Anat Ghelber

n a September 2014 court case, a bank based in Jordan named Arab Bank was found guilty of aiding at least two dozen terrorist attacks against Israel and sentenced to pay reparations to survivors and families of the victims. Now, the verdict may be overturned in a legal entanglement involving the appeals process. At issue is whether or not judges based in the United States have the authority or power over a legal appeal that would determine how much a bank such as this would pay. The issues of jurisdiction were raised during oral arguments Tuesday, May 16th by judges of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York. Arab Bank had been found

guilty in a Brooklyn federal court three years ago of overseeing financial transactions that were linked to the anti-Israeli militant group Hamas, and thereby were complicit in two dozen attacks against Israelis that the group had carried out. As part of the verdict however, while Arab Bank obtained a settlement deal with 527 plaintiffs, they would be allowed to appeal the verdict. The exact amount paid to families of victims and any survivors would be determined only after the appeal, and its success of failure. Lawyers for both the bank and the plaintiffs stated this during the arguments on the 18th. Arab Bank had stated in January last year that it had set aside $1 billion to cover expected payments to plaintiffs or “expected obligations” as it put it following

the jury’s verdict to simply aid the parties involved in deciding how much should be paid in settlements. As he put it, “We don’t sit here to provide opinions to fit into some settlement agreement that the parties have.” Another Circuit Judge, Reena Raggi, part of a three-judge panel with Judge Kaplan, agreed him. Judge Reena even went so far as the order copies of the settlement and legal briefs which would explain how their court had jurisdiction over such a case. As for Arab Bank, a lawyer for them, Paul Clement, as statIn a September 2014 court case, a bank based in Jordan named ed that if the court refused to Arab Bank was found guilty of aiding at least two dozen terrorist attacks against Israel and sentenced to pay reparations to survivors decide on the appeal, the entire and families of the victims. Now, the verdict may be overturned in a settlement would become null and void. He further argued legal entanglement involving the appeals process. that the verdict from the jury the settlement. the question of whether the must be overruled as he beNow, a 2nd Circuit Judge courts have any power to decide lieved the plaintiffs have not named Lewis Kaplan is raising a legal appeal of the credit of proven that Arab Bank has been

Arab Bank had stated in January last year that it had set aside $1 billion to cover expected payments to plaintiffs or “expected obligations” as it put it following the settlement. the primary cause of any terrorist attacks simply by providing financial services. As he stated, “You would have to show that this was a bank that was willing to process transactions in situations where no one else would.” However, the lawyer for the plaintiffs, Peter Raven-Hansen, has argued that any handling of financial services by banks for organizations such as Hamas, which have been definitively linked to violent attacks, is proof enough of any liability.

NYS Sues LI Settlement with Discrimination Suit for Housing Ex-Nazis German American settlement league to be sued for housing discrimination By: Kristina Stukalenko

he State is spearheading a campaign to dismantle a commonly known settlement for Nazi sympathizers on Long Island. As part of an anti-discrimination case, the State will force the German American Settlement League to abide by current state and federal housing laws. According to the New York Post, the league will be forced to end its policies, which currently limit ownership of property to people of German descent. Historically, the settlement honored and revered the Nazi party, and sympathized with its agenda all through-

out World War II. The League has named streets after Adolf Hitler and other Third Reich figures, holding pro-Nazi rallies and marches at Camp Siegfried. The Nazi settlements in America were originally founded by the German-American Bund, which was known for establishing German American pro-Nazi settlements in America. The genesis of these settlements began in the 1930s, when there was omnipresent post-World War I hysteria among many some Americans. The Long Island settlement was especially destructive because the parents of Nazi sympathizer would enroll their

Sigfried would often dress in Nazi attire. After the end of the Second World War, membership in the settlement community waned and the land was confiscated by the FBI. After several lawsuits, the German American Settlement League reclaimed land ownership. The current suit, which was settled out of Court, will include a change in leadership as well as an end to current discriminatory housing practices. Some residents maintain that discrimination on who The 'Camp Siegfried Special' train arrives in Yaphank, Long gets to live within the comIsland munity is not really effective children summer camps that losophy of Hitlerian fascism in policy anyway in the present time. Fred Stern, a member would indoctrinate them into the lead up to World War II. The camp would intention- of the league’s board and a the Nazi philosophy. At Camp Sigfried, Ary- ally exclude people that were 40-year old resident told the an-American families would not of Aryan or German de- Post. “There’s a mixed bag; it’s be indoctrinated into the phi- scent. The members of Camp not like it was….it’s not like

whatever they’re saying. If you went to every house and asked people’s nationality, it wouldn’t be any different than any other neighborhood.” Kaitlyn Webber, another local resident maintained that the lawsuit was ill-founded, as her “family’s always been very open. We’ve never had any issues with anyone discriminating against anyone up here.” Two former residents of the settlement, however, allege that the German-American Settlement League’s staunch policies have hindered them from selling their homes. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman emphasized that the league “continued to make new membership and property re-sale within the GASL community unreasonably difficult.”

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Anthony Weiner Guilty Plea Could Land Him Over 2 Years in Prison By Hannah Hayes

n Friday, May 19, pervert politician Anthony Weiner plead guilty to a felony sex crime, just a few hours before his devastated wife, Huma Abedin, filed for divorce In Manhattan Federal Court, Weiner shed some tears as he confesses to cyber-cheating on his wife for years. Regarding his three-month online affair with a 15-year-old girl, the serial sexter said, “I have a sickness, but I do not have an excuse. I apologize to everyone I have hurt. I apolo-

“I have a sickness, but I do not have an excuse. I apologize to everyone I have hurt. I apologize to the teenage girl, whom I mistreated so badly.”

gize to the teenage girl, whom I mistreated so badly.” Weiner agreed to accept a plea to the charge of transferring obscene material to a minor, which carries a federal prison term of 21 to 27 months. While he awaits his sentencing that is scheduled for September 8, he was released on $150,000 personal recognizance bond. He got off pretty easy considering he originally faced a possible sentence of 10-years in prison. Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Joon Kim said, “Weiner’s conduct was not only reprehensible, but a federal crime.” For the remainder of his life, Weiner will be a registered sex offender. He was also forced to give up his iPhone, and his bail conditions require him to continue receiving mental health treatment. Th 52-year-old Weiner still wore is gold wedding band as he

confessed to years of “destructive impulses (that) brought great devastation to family and friends.” After standing by her man through two scandals, Abedin, a top aide to Hilary Clinton, filed for divorce the same day as Weiner’s hearing. To avoid extra media attention, the Manhattan Supreme Court filing was brought as “Anonymous vs. Anonymous,” according to the Daily News’ sources. Initially filed as uncontested, the case was later amended to contested, which means there may be a nasty court battle over the 5-year-old son that they share. Back in August, Abedin announced their separation after her soon-to-be-ex-husband was caught sending an inappropriate selfie that showed their son lying in bed next to him. This coming July 10, would have been the couples seventh wed-

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Disgraced politician Anthony Weiner has officially completed his fall from grace, when he pled guilty to a plea deal last Friday.

ding anniversary. Just hours after Weiner’s plea deal became public, the downtown Manhattan courtroom was filled to capacity. The Daily News reports, “Weiner admitted sending explicit sexual images to the North Carolina high schooler, and di-

recting her to engage in sexual conduct despite her age. Weiner used the alias ‘T-Dog’ while texting the teen. In one shirtless photo sent to the girl, Weiner’s hand is gripping his genitals. When the girl went public with Weiner’s raunchy antics, a federal investigation ensued.”

Times Square Tragedy Prompts Concerns about Recent Redesign By Ilana Siyance

he tragic Times Square incident last Thursday has prompted concerns about the recent redesign of the busy crossroad and if enough was done to secure the safety of pedestrians. On May 19, a speeding vehicle made a U-turn onto the sidewalk along Seventh Avenue, leaving an 18-year-old tourist dead and 22 other pedestrians injured, 4 critically. The car was finally stopped by steel barriers and the driver was pinned down by five bystanders until the police arrived. Richard Rojas, the 26-year-old Bronx driver with two prior arrests for driving while intoxicated, was arrested and charged with murder, 20 counts of attempted murder, and five counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, according to police reports. While it is believed that the driver was not politically motivated, NYC is again on heightened alert.

In 2016, a six year planning and construction project was completed in the Times Square area. North of 42nd street, by the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, five blocks were closed off to motor vehicles, generating two acres of pedestrian only plazas. As reported by Reuters, the $55 million revamp of the area included a limited number of barricades designed to protect pedestrians. In determining how many barriers to install, planners were restrained from cluttering the square or impeding foot traffic along sidewalks that are bustling with people. "The closing of Broadway through Times Square was itself intended as (a) pedestrian safety measure, and I think it has been successful in accomplishing that," said David Burney, who was the commissioner for design and construction under former Mayor Bloomberg. “Personally I think this incident supports the argument

for closing of all traffic through Times Square," commented Mr. Burney in an email. Concerns over how to protect one of the world's busiest tourist destinations, from attackers who use vehicles as weapons, are not new. Those apprehensions grew last year when terrorists intentionally drove trucks into holiday crowds in Germany and France, killing too many innocent people. This incident too, could have been even worse if not for the short steel posts, known as bollards, installed last Fall in some parts of the area to protect pedestrians. "Without those bollards, the incident would have seen far greater harm to pedestrians," Burney said. Planners never deliberated putting bollards along all of the sidewalks. Now officials are wondering if the security barriers put in place are sufficient and if the Broadway closure was enough. Officials have ensued new

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The tragic Times Square incident last Thursday has prompted concerns about the recent redesign of the busy crossroad and if enough was done to secure the safety of pedestrians

discussions re-evaluating the balance between safety, convenience and aesthetics in the design for the streets and sidewalks of NYC. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Councilman and chair of the council's transportation committee, said on Friday that he plans to introduce legislation to

require installation of bollards along busy sidewalks. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was open to consider making changes. "We’re going to look at Times Square and see – obviously we’ll look at some other key locations – if we have to do different things in our approach,” he said.

Malliotakis Vows to “Take Out” De Blasio in Upcoming Mayoral Race Republican candidate Nicole Malliotakis will be Mayor De Blasio’s main opponent in the upcoming Mayoral race By: Svetlana Rusikaya

epublican Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis has gone on the record saying that she will “take out” Mayor De Blasio in the upcoming mayoral race. Malliotakis serves the borough of Staten Island and part of Brooklyn is particularly critical of the Mayor for his handling of Rikers Island and the Citys homelessness. She also is looking to investigate the Mayor's spending on education. She was involved in a recent controversy involving her father’s immigration status, which opponents deemed was illegal in an effort to use utilize the latest sloganeering against immigrants borne of the Trump administration. During an interview with

970 am, Malliotakis remarked on the Mayor’s tenure. “He is spending and yet we are not seeing the results. He’s putting hundreds of millions of dollars into the public school system, into the Renewal School program, with much of that money going to contracts or consultants,” said Malliotakis. Malliotakis also took issue with school system reform, arguing that the Mayor has routinely allowed new parochial schools to shut down and has not done enough to open new charter schools. De Blasio’s plan for Riker’s was covered by the Jewish voice and will involve the shuttering of the Islands prison in favor of opening several jails throughout the city to house its inmate population. The transport of the inmate population will be a par-

ticularly daunting task. The Mayor has also planned to build new homeless shelters in order to combat the current epidemic of homelessness. Malliotakis said of the Mayor's efforts “He’s asked he people of New York to spend more tax dollars and we’re not getting results in exchange.” she said. It’s too soon to tell whether Malliotakis will get her chance to vie for the Mayoral post as she must first face Paul Massey in the GOP race. Malliotakis ended the interview with a gusto that defied this fact, as she told listeners that “Any assistance from listeners is most appreciated as I embark to take out Mayor de Blasio.” The De Blasio campaign, on the other hand, is shooting down naysayers, claiming that the Mayor has a prolific record

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ation rates are at record highs, and tens of thousands of young learners have access to quality after-school programs for the first time. That is the Mayor’s education record, and we are happy to compare it against anyone.”

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on S. Corzine held a top position at the old Goldman Sachs office tower, then worked at the governor’s mansion in New Jersey. More recently he has been working in a small 100-square-foot office in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. According to an article in the New York Times, “It has been years since the last major high note in Mr. Corzine’s career. In 2011, he faced the ignominy that came with the collapse of the brokerage firm he ran, MF Global, when about $1 billion of customer money temporarily went missing. It ranked as one of the largest Wall Street bankruptcies since Lehman Brothers’. Now, here in his cramped office, Mr. Corzine is plotting his next and possibly final act: starting a hedge fund. And not just any hedge fund, but one designed to take advantage of the turmoil in the Trump era.”

Jon Corzine is hoping that the third time is the charm for his comeback.

then took control of MF Global when Chris Christie defeated him in the race for New Jersey governor. In an interview at the beginning of MF Global’s demise, Corzine detailed his plans for a new hedge fund. The NYT says that, “he will seek to anticipate what often seems unpredictable: how the Trump administration and other world leaders will enact policy and, in turn, move “I think I can read markets. between the lines more One of his Trump trades, for than a lot of people can example, is designed to pay off on these issues.” in the event of a broad decline in the stock market, not unAfter being pushed out of like what happened WednesGoldman, Corzine won a seat day when shares swooned on on the United States Senate. He Trump-related worries. On the

bullish side, he hopes to ride a wave of a corporate-tax overhaul while trading in big tech, banking and industrial companies poised to gain from a policy shift. After straddling the worlds of Washington and Wall Street for decades, Mr. Corzine, a liberal Democrat with a capitalist streak, argues that he is well suited for this strategy. He has mulled a hedge fund for years, ambitions first reported by The Times in 2012, and he believes that the populist movements sweeping the Western world (not just Trump, but “Brexit”) provide an opening. Last month, the day before the 70-year-old Corzine left on a fund-raising trip he said, “I think I can read between the lines more than a lot of people can on these issues.” He added, “And, you know, I am competitive.” According to Corzine’s college who his helping him raise a start up goal of around $150 million, Corzine has secured commitments in just the first few weeks of marketing, for tens of millions of dollars. These financial goals are considered modest in the current hedge fund world where one could raise billions of dollars in mere weeks. However, the next several months will be the real test, to see if his fund can actually provide decent returns and expand its base of investors.

NYC Landlords Slash Retail Rents to Ward Off Vacancies By: Ilana Siyance

he outlook for malls across the U.S. has been less than optimistic. Still, according to an article in the NY Post, retailers can’t resist the allure of New York. As per a new report from the Real Estate Board of New York, the Big Apple’s dense population and expendable incomes continue to secure its spot as a prime location for new stores and attractions. Of course, it helps that NY landlords have aggressively warded off vacancies by lowering rents, and offering flexible deal terms, build outs and concessions that were unthinkable a few years ago. “The broad based decline we observed in ground floor retail average asking rents is indicative of the challenges the national retail market is facing,” said John Banks, President of the Real Estate Board of New York which issued the report. “Nevertheless, our advisory group

“The broad based decline we observed in ground floor retail average asking rents is indicative of the challenges the national retail market is facing,” said John Banks, President of the Real Estate Board of New York which issued the report

NY landlords have aggressively warded off vacancies by lowering rents, and offering flexible deal terms, build outs and concessions that were unthinkable a few years ago.

remains optimistic as owners entertain more flexible lease terms, with notable trends and activity among food tenants and retailers opening fewer and/or smaller stores.” The REBNY Spring 2017 Manhattan Retail Report lists retail rental rates in 14 of Manhattan’s 17 high profile shopping corridors have declined. The poshest parts of Bleecker Street between Seventh Avenue and Hudson Street have fared the worst of all the Manhattan markets. Rents there tumbled 27 percent from $513 per foot to $373 per foot since last spring, and nine vacancies remain. On Broadway in the Flatiron, rents dropped 22 percent to $348 per foot, a decline that served to fill most of the vacan-

cies. Rents also fell 18 percent in both Herald Square and the now less-pricey Times Square to $734 and $1,930 per foot, respectively. In Tony Madison Avenue between 57th and 72nd Streets building owners lowered the asking rents by 12 percent to $1,446 per foot, down from $1,644 last spring. Nonetheless, there are still 33 vacancies in this area. On Columbus Avenue rents plummeted 15 percent to $344 per foot, and the number of empty stores increased from 8 to 14. Third Avenue has also seen a jump in vacancies to 34 from 15 a year ago. Asking rents there are down only 4 percent to See NYC Landlords Slash , page 38

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City to Hire Advisors to Create New Jobs in Biotech Industry

Jon Corzine to Start Hedge Fund Designed for Trump Era Turmoil By Rebecca Gold

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Mayor De Blasio unveiled a $500 million LifeSciNYC initiative to generate job growth in biotech sector By: Svetlana Rusikaya

ew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has selected a 15-member Life Sciences Advisory Council in an effort to spear head 10-year, $500 million LifeSci NYC initiative. The goal is to create 16,000 well-paying jobs within the industry. The Life Sciences Advisory Council will consist of Vicki Sato, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, Harold Varmus, Nobel laureate and professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, Judy Dunn, global head of clinical development and head of the Innovation Center at Roche, Tony Evnin, partner at Venrock, Kevin Gardner, director of the Structural Biology Initiative at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, Dr. Margaret Hamburg, foreign secretary of the National Academies of Science, Engineering & Medicine, David Hirsh, chairman of the New York Structural Biology Center and professor at Columbia University, Rick Lifton, president of the Rockefeller University, Lita Nelsen, former head of the MIT Technology Licensing Office, Dr. Claire

De Blasio unveiled his 10-year, $500 million LifeSci NYC initiative back in December.

Pomeroy, president and CEO of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, Mary Tanner, senior managing director at Evolution Life Science Partners, Nancy Thornberry, CEO of Kallyope, Fred Wilson, partner, Union Square Ventures and George Yancopoulous, founder and chief scientific officer at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. James Patchett, president of the city Economic Development Corp. told Crains that the city sought to attract a variety of talents from academia, commercial research, finance and philanthropy. “Our biggest priority was making sure that we had key

players who knew what this ecosystem needed,” Patchett added. Through the LifeSci NYC program, the de Blasio administration will provide $300 million in tax incentives in an effort to support the construction of the commercial lab space. The government will also support the building of a commercial lab space and invest an additional $100 million in an Applied Life Sciences Campus that will serve as a hub for the city’s biotech industry. Patchett said that potential locations for the campus will include ManSee City to Hire Advisers , page 38

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City-Owned Decrepit Chelsea Ruby Schron Selects Suffolk Construction to Buildings May Finally Be Renovated Build Coney Island’s Tallest Tower By Rebecca Gold

acant buildings in Chelsea that have long been an eyesore for the area may finally get some much need renovations. The properties on the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 22nd Street have been owned by the city for over 40 years, and have been basically abandoned that whole time.

By: Louis Barret

man, who has advocated for years for the city to take action, told Crain’s, "They are disgusting. They look like they should be condemned." Only three families live in the buildings, one of which has been boarded up completely for many years. Back in 1976, the city took over ownership of the buildings. According to Crain’s, “Then in 1997, the buildings were en-

C Building at 224 West 22nd Street is a far cry from the appearance of its dilapidated neighbor. (Photo Credit: CityRealty)

Decrepit property on the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 22nd Street in Chelsea. (Photo Credit: Propertyshark.com)

On Thursday night, May 25, a meeting is being hosted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to reveal the current progress on fixing the decrepit buildings. Chelsea resident Kathy Ell-

tered into the Tenant Interim Lease program, which provided upgrades to apartments and allowed residents to purchase them at affordable prices. That program minted thousands of new city homeowners but never

By: Gene Wilkinson

Barry Diller and Douglas Durst

An artist's rendering of Pier 55, the proposed park and performance space. It would jut about 180 feet into the Hudson River

my brother.” In September, Diller, the chairman of IAC/InterActiveCorp, accused Durst of objecting his pier park out of revenge over being removed from a leadership position at the Friends of the Hudson River Park in 2011, reported The Real Deal.

Retail for 532 Neptune Avenue; rendering by S9 Architecture

430-foot-tall tower in January called for 544 apartments, 90,000 square feet of retail space and another 15,521 square feet

fulfilled its pledge of fixing particularly problematic properties, such as the ones in Chelsea. The program has been revamped as the Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program and is now working to create 18 affordable cooperative units at the sites.” No funding has been provided for the “gut-rehab” project, which is likely to take many years to finish. However, a nonprofit has been chosen by the HPD to meet with the existing tenants and start the predevelopment work soon. The current shopping center that serves residents in both the

Durst Admits to Funding Lawsuit Against Diller’s Plan to Build Hudson River Park ouglas Durst admitted to secretly funding the lawsuit against Barry Diller’s $200 million plan to build a park on the Hudson River, a battle that has ensued in a nasty war of words, since last year after Diller accused Durst of seeking revenge, reports The Real Deal. According to the Villager newspaper, Durst told them that he funded the City Club’s legal challenge to Pier 55 as a temporary measure to help the group. “I haven’t been involved in the [Pier55] lawsuits in over six months — maybe even longer,” said Durst. “And my role was very limited in it.” “The reason I did not want my name involved is I did not want this to be a personal battle between me and Barry Diller,”said Durst. “I have nothing against Diller — except he said he wishes I had been killed by

ammeby’s International Group has selected Suffolk Construction to take on what will be Coney Island’s tallest tower, reports The Real Deal. The property at 532 Neptune Avenue is planned to be a 40-story mixed-use tower replacing the site of Trump Village Shopping Center and Suffolk is to serve as the construction manager, says The Real Deal. This tower is part of Cammeby’s International’s Neptune/Sixth redevelopment, which also includes a seven-story office and retail building at 626 Neptune Avenue, says The Real Deal. Cammeby’s plans for the

At a panel discussion the following month, the topic came up and Diller took a shot at Durst by referring to accused killer Robert Durst, according to The Real Deal. “He should have killed his brother,” said Diller, though he later apologized for his remarks. According to the Villager, Riverkeeper, the Hudson River’s environmental watchdog, had been initially behind the suit, but then dropped out, because according to an anonymous source, the two largest donors pressured them to drop the lawsuit and threatened to withhold their cash. Durst then kicked in funding when two City Club members picked up the lawsuit and beSee Durst Admits to Funding , page 37

Trump Village apartment complex and the those living in the Warbasse apartment buildings as well.

for community facilities, reports The Real Deal. Just last week, Cammeby’s announced that Russian grocery chain NetCost Market will take 38,000 square feet on the ground floor of the building, says The Real Deal. According to New York YIMBY, plans for the development, which will span 752,880 square feet, were filed early last year. The tower will feature an entry courtyard surrounded by a circular glass wall and a curved steel port-cochère—which is a drop off point for cars—and will be the last phase of the construction for the development, reports New York YIMBY. Construction is underway on the first phase on the seven-story, 161,000-square-foot office, See Ruby Schron Selects Suﬀolk , page 37

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Ex-Wife of Late Lazard Chair Bruce Leon Cooperman Pays $4.9M to Wasserstein Lists UES Penthouse for $65M Settle SEC Charges of Insider Trading By: Gene Wilkinson

By: Eloise Albaret

laude Wasserstein—exwife of late Lazard chair, Bruce Wasserstein— has listed her Upper East Side penthouse for $65 million— more than $30 million more than she paid for the property in 2008, reports The Real Deal. According to The Real Deal, the 7,000-square-foot condo, which has 11 rooms total, including five bedrooms, is located at 995 Fifth Avenue and will be priced at $9,285 per square foot. The property, formerly known as the Stanhope Hotel, overlooks the Metropolitan Museum of Art and has a wraparound terrace as well as a landscaped rooftop garden—a total of 5,000 square feet, says The Real Deal. The French native Wasserstein, who was formerly a CBS news producer, bought the penthouse in 2008 after divorcing Bruce Wasserstein, reports The Real Deal. Bruce Wasserstein was the former chair of investment firm Lazard, a onetime owner of New York magazine and brother to the late playwright Wendy Wasserstein, according to The Real Deal. According to property records, Claude Wasserstein paid $34.8 million for the unit back in 2008, but it was originally listed for $47.5 million, since it

Harry Macklowe is revamping his condo conversion of 1 Wall Street, a New York landmark pictured here. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

was for a furnished apartment, reports The Real Deal. The Wasserstein penthouse was the only unit in the 26-unit cond-op—a co-op with condo rules—that was not framed out before it was sold, said The Real Deal. According to the New York Times, The Stanhope Hotel was originally designed as a luxury hotel by Rosario Candela in 1962, but in 2005 sales of the units started slowly as Extell Development redeveloped the condominiums. Several of the buyers of these apartments include Daphne Guinness, a British successor and haute-couture socialite, and Christina Carlino, the creator of Philosophy cosmetics, reports

the Times. Wasserstein transformed the blank space into a home with its rooftop garden fully decked out with box hedges, birch trees, climbing roses, and a vegetable garden—Vogue nicknamed a “rooftop playhouse” in 2011 , reports The Real Deal. “I feel like I have a suburban house in the city with a cottage garden,” said Wasserstein to Vogue. “I grew up in France, and I love flowers. I love that I can look out and feel I am in a garden with the New York landscape behind it.” Back in 2010, Wasserstein was quietly shopping the apartment for $65 million, according to The Real Deal.

NY’s Commercial Real Estate Investment Follows a National Decline By Mark Snyder

espite Donald Trump being the first developer to be elected president of the United States, since his election commercial real estate investments have significantly declined across the country, especially in Trump’s home town of New York City, which is the largest market in the US. According to data from brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield Inc, property sales in New York City dropped 58% during the first quarter to $4.3 billion, compared with the same timeframe last year. This was the lowest volume of quarterly sales in the last six years. It was not much better for the rest of the country. The research firm Real Capital Analytics Inc. found that sales fell 18% nationwide. Robert Verrone, a principal at Iron Hound Management Co., a real estate advisory firm based in New York, told Crain’s, “People are just not making decisions quickly at all. Everything in real estate is taking longer.” Crain’s reports, “Much of the slowdown has nothing to do with Trump. Concern is mounting that real estate prices have peaked following six years of record-shattering growth, and there are signs of overbuilding in large cities such as New York and San Francisco—the biggest beneficiaries of the recent boom.

Harry Macklowe is revamping his condo conversion of 1 Wall Street, a New York landmark pictured here. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

Some of this hesitancy, however, can be traced to Trump’s gilded door. Real estate investors worry that Trump’s industry-friendly tax cuts will fail to pass. At the same time, others figure that lower taxes and higher spending could spark inflation and rising interest rates—a liability in the debt-driven business.” Dave Bragg, an analyst at Green Street Advisors LLC., a real estate research firm based in Newport Beach, California, told Crain’s, “If the rules of the game they have been playing for 30 years might change, that gives investors pause.” Deals around the nation aren’t being held up just by taxes,

it’s the unpredictability of the outcome of Trump’s economic agenda that is causing hesitation. Jeff Friedman, a principal at Mesa West Capital, a real estate investment firm based in Los Angeles, said that before buyers and sellers sign on the dotted line they “need to have shared expectations.” With sales of existing prices falling after a big boom in construction, developers are stuck with a surplus of hotels, apartment complexes and condos. Lenders are weary as rents and list prices are lowered by landlords. According to Crain’s, “In Manhattan, even the biggest names in real estate are scrambling. To scale back debt, Harry Macklowe, a fixture in the business since the 1960s, is revamping his condo conversion of 1 Wall Street, a New York landmark. Macklowe is well aware of risk since he lost the General Motors Building to creditors during the financial crisis. Time is money, and developers need more. They include Gary Barnett, known for building One57, one of the tallest operational residential skyscrapers in the city. Barnett’s Extell Development had to negotiate with lenders for time to find additional funding for Central Park Tower, a $3 billion skyscraper on West 57th Street that will house the city’s first Nordstrom store.”

eon Cooperman— hedge-fund manager at Omega Advisors— paid $4.9 million to settle insider-trading charges in a deal with securities regulators where he did not admit to wrongdoing, but agreed to have his firm be monitored for five years, reports the Post. The settlement between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Cooper’s firm ends the stalemate where 74-year-old Cooperman had remained obstinate in TV interviews about the case, asserting his innocence and claiming that he would never pay a fine to the SEC, says the Post. “Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute,” said Cooperman to Bloomberg TV last October, quoting 19th Century US Sen. Robert Goodloe Harper, according to the Post. Cooperman was charged in September 2016 by the SEC with using information obtained in 2010 from executives at Atlas Pipeline to bring in at least $4 million in profits and then tried covering it up, reports the Post. According to the Post, Cooperman although embarrassed to admit it, claimed to have actually lost a “gigantic” amount of money on the Atlas investments.

Leon Cooperman—hedge-fund manager at Omega Advisors— paid $4.9 million to settle insider-trading charges in a deal with securities regulators where he did not admit to wrongdoing, but agreed to have his firm be monitored for five years

The $4.9 million in fines and forfeiture is a relatively small sum for Cooperman who made $225 million last year, and the settlement has allowed him to keep running his hedge fund, reports the New York Times. The Times reports that the SEC, before the settlement, was looking to bar Cooperman from working in the industry for a period of time, but the war between the SEC and Cooperman has already caused enough damage to the firm’s reputation and some investors have even pulled money, despite strong returns. According to Institutional Investor, Omega Advisors’ assets

have dropped to $3.6 billion as of April 30, from $6.7 billion at the beginning of 2016. After the lawsuit was filed, Goldman Sachs decided to stop having Cooperman manage their $300 million retirement fund and this was a very personal loss for Cooperman, considering he is a Goldman alumnus, reports the Times. According to Institutional Investor, Omega will be required until 2022 to maintain an on-site independent advisor, who will be able to retrieve trading records and electronic communications without telling the firm first. The See Leon Cooperman Pays $4.9M, page 37

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HBO Film on Madoff is Shot in 65 NYC Charity Whose Rabbi Wanted to Deregulate Locations; DeNiro in Starring Role Circumcisions Sues NYC for Tax Break By: Natasha Spyer

t’s the Ponzi scheme heard around the world. Although it has been 8 years since Bernie Madoff, New Yorkers are still reeling from the aftershocks left from the clunky footsteps of America’s favorite high profile corporate sociopath. New Yorkers are so sensitive to the Madoff ’s grand con; that production executives for the HBO movie Wizard of Lies, which is a television portrayal of the Madoffian saga, found it exceedingly difficult to film the movie as New Yorkers associated with the Madoff fiasco did not allow the crew to film in key locations. The HBO film airs on Saturday and will star Robert De Niro as Madoff and Michelle Pfeiffer as his wife. The film was produced by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal. Scenes were shot in 65 locations throughout the city. The crew was not allowed to film in BLM Investment securities headquarters and Madoff ’s Upper East Side apartment. The crew had to find substitute locations for these places. Laurence Bennett, produc-

Although it has been 8 years since Bernie Madoff, New Yorkers are still reeling from the aftershocks left from the clunky footsteps of America’s favorite high profile corporate sociopath.

tion designer for the film, noted that the pain and the nefarious taint of the Madoffian fraud are still present within the consciousness of New Yorkers. “The extent of the damage of the Madoff collapse is still a very present pain in New York” Bennet told Crain's. “There was no chance we would be allowed near the building where his

penthouse was or where his office was because they have been trying to get rid of the taint of him. Finding authentic replacements for those locations was a major task.” The team had to make due with an empty floor in an office building in Harrison, Westchester. The building was transformed into BLM investment securities. Bennett told Crain's that the building was the most expensive location built by the crew. An apartment that belonged to a couple located on Riverside drive allowed the crew to remodel their space from top to bottom in order to recreate Madoff ’s penthouse on East 64th street at Lexington avenue. The crew utilized apartments located on West 22nd street and Greenwich Street in order to recreate the homes of Madoff ’s deceased sons Mark and Andrew. The film was directed by Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson. The script was written by his son Sam Levinson. The script was inspired by a book See HBO Film on Madoﬀ , page 38

An Hotel Inspired Lobby in a NYC Residential Building

By: Boris Tetronovitch

Williamsburg charity will sue the City for the latter’s refusal to give it a tax break. The reason is likely related to its rabbi’s move to deregulate circumcisions. The United Jewish Organizations will make a push to sue the city as part of a group claim suit filed last Friday in Manhattan Supreme Court. The organizations allege that the city wrongfully revoked a property-tax exemption. City officials responded to the lawsuit by stating that they were willing to reexamine the issue if the United Jewish Organizations would file a formal appeal of the revocation. According to the New York Post, the city’s position is born of the fact that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is displeased by leader of the coalition to sue, Rabbi David Niederman, a high-profile leader of the movement to regulate the use of mohels that practice oral circumcision rites. The main risk of this sort ritual is that newborns boys that are exposed to it often end up contracting herpes as a result of the met zit pah b’peh ritual, in which the mohel sucks blood from the left by the removed foreskin. In March 2017, the city

Rabbi David Niederman is a high-profile leader of the movement to regulate the use of mohelim that practice oral circumcision rites.

slapped a flimsy $2,000 on mohels that were practicing unsafe circumcision methods. Considering that the average mohel performs 10 circumcisions a week, and that each circumcision costs parents $1,500, the threat of such a paltry penalty is laughable and will do nothing to deter the practice. An article in the March Post remarked that the basic problem is a lack of trust and transparency between City officials and ultra-religious and therefore protected Jewish organizations. One mohel commented that “Many ultra-religious individuals are very wary of civil authorities and they won’t really follow what civil authorities are dictating.”

In 2015, Mayor De Blasio reached a consensus with Hasidic leaders, allowing for the ritual to be practiced without oversight and without the signing of a regulatory consent form, provided that the community had the opportunity to identify the mohels that were the source of the infection. De Blasio has been less than enthused by what he views as a lack of proper response from the Orthodox community. “City Hall is pissed at Niederman for his circumcision shenanigans…They’re not going to help him with any issues, such as the building’s property-tax exemption.” one Jewish See Charity Whose Rabbi Wanted , page 38

The lobby of the Henry Hall building gets the concept of its interior from the uniquely pristine design of a hotel lobby By: Kristina Stukalenko

he New York Times recently featured an article that described the design prowess of an Eric Birnbaum, a partner at Imperial Companies. Birnbaum’s latest project is the Henry Hall, a residential 225unit building located at 515 West 38th Street. Birnbaum told the Times that “In the residential space, there’s been a real lack of creativity and ingenuity. It’s very staid and institutional, very cookie cutter.” He said of the project that “We said ‘let’s create liveliness and a place that you really want to be in our common areas.” The concept is to make the lobby of a residential space open to the public. The lobby of the hotel will include a lounge area complete with a fully stacked bar. The concept for the lobby will be realized by a talented group of individuals, starting from interior designer Ken Fulk, Delicious Hospitality group a company that is behind some of Manhattan’s finest restaurants and finally, BKSK architects. Fulk spoke to the Times about the concept for the building’s design “A lot of buildings try so desperately to be perfectly tasteful that they feel a bit antiseptic.” The lobby of Henry Hall by contrast in Fulk’s words “feels more like your cool friend’s grand

Henry Hall is a residential 225-unit building located at 515 West 38th Street

living room than the lobby to another rental building in Manhattan.” The design of the lobby is a mix between traditional and modern, with plants thrown in between to make one feel that he or she is entering his classical study with décor eclectic enough that you may feel that you are trapped within several time periods at once. The floor is made of three distinct types of marble, a custom chandelier with 24 cut crystal globes to adorn it, teak wall paneling with brass accent; an installation of old oil paintings, tribal rugs and vintage furniture. On the lower level of the space, you find amenities such as a gym as well as a music room equipped with drums, guitar amplifiers, and record-

ing equipment. The outside of the 33 story building will maintain its traditionally worn façade. Julie Nelson, a partner of BKSK architects described the anticipated underdressed look of the building’s exterior to the Times “It’s north of Hudson Yards, but still in that satellite of new development that tends to be all glass…Eric really wanted something that thought about the history of the neighborhood before that development-a little more of the grittiness.” Twenty percent of the building's units will consist of affordable housing. The leasing of the apartments began last month. The studios and one bedroom will start at $3,200 and $4,200 respectively There are 25 two bedrooms, starting at $6,400 monthly.

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DOE to Release Findings on Bklyn Jury Finds Rockland County Town Supervisor Yeshiva Secular Studies this Summer Guilty Of Wire & Securities Fraud By: Anat Ghelber

By: Hadassa Kalatizadeh

wo years ago, the city launched an investigation into the quality of education being provided at schools in Chasidic neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The purpose was to ensure that non-religious schools in Chasidic neighborhoods were acting in accordance with state educational curriculum regulations. This is especially important since these schools are funded by New York State. There were investigations into 39 different yeshivos in Brooklyn. Allegations had been made that these schools were in violation of the aforementioned state regulations. While New York City Department of Education spokespeople are reporting that all chronicled findings will be made public in the near future, City Hall critics are arguing that the pace of the investigation has been deliberately slowed so as not to endanger any political ties that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has with the Chasidic community. An interim report will be sent to the New York State Department of Education during the Summer, according to officials close to the investigation. For their part, the Department of Education has had representatives visiting several

O Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos (pictured above) is a fan of Orthodox Jewish schools as a role model for education that is funded by taxpayers

of these Chasidic schools to increase their handling of secular education for children. According to DOE spokesperson Toya Holness, “We are encouraged by the work that is being done and will continue supporting schools to make improvements when necessary to ensure that all students receive a high quality education.” For her part, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is a fan of Orthodox Jewish schools as a role model for education that is funded by taxpayers. As she put it, “I applaud Agudath Israel for their leadership and commitment to providing their community with access to educational options that meet the academic and religious needs

of their families.” The Education Secretary has apparently had ongoing contact with the heads of Chasidic Jewish schools in the United States as she was personally praised by the Orthodox Jewish organization Aqudath Israel’s national director of state relations, Rabbi A. D. Motzen, for her involvement in securing funding in the hundreds of millions of dollars for students attending private schools in more than 25 states. The relations between the Orthodox Jewish organization and the current presidential administration extend to Agudath Israel being a firm supporter See DOE to Release Findings, page 38

n Friday May 19, a Rockland county jury found Chris St. Lawrence, Ramapo Town Supervisor, guilty on 20 counts of securities and wire fraud. The decision was made after only a day and a half of trial in the federal court house in White Plains NY. St. Lawrence had pleaded not guilty on all charges and did not take the stand. As reported by Vosizneias, witnesses say he appeared shocked when the verdict was read. On April 20th, Mr. St. Lawrence was brought up on a 22 count indictment which charged him with fabricating the town’s financial records as a way to obtain $150 million in municipal bonds to finance his pet project, a $60 million minor league baseball stadium in Pomona, and to make infrastructure improvements in Ramapo. St. Lawrence was not accused of profiting personally from the manipulation. St Lawrence was found guilty on 12 counts of wire fraud and eight counts of securities fraud. He was found innocent on one count, in each securities and wire fraud. He was convicted for painting a rosy picture amidst “the town's declining sales and property tax revenues." The SEC said, "They cooked the books of the town's primary operating

Councilman Yitzchok Ullman, appointed deputy supervisor by St. Lawrence in January, also praised the town's diversity and its hard-working citizenry and said they will overcome

fund to falsely depict positive balances... during a six-year period when the town had actually accumulated balance deficits as high as nearly $14 million.” St. Lawrence held the position of town supervisor for the past 16 years, and is a lifelong resident of Ramapo. Before 2001, when he was elected as Supervisor, Mr. St. Lawrence served two terms on the Rockland County Legislature. He has held close ties to the Jewish community throughout. Critics have charged St. Lawrence for favoritism towards the Jewish community, allowing for developers to build uninhibited, in exchange for support from certain segments of the Jewish community.

In April, upon the indictment, Preet Bharara, former U.S. attorney for NY’s Southern district, condemned St. Lawrence for “kicking truth and transparency to the curb.” Bharara said this was the first time the U.S. Attorney’s Office charged elected officials with crimes under SEC laws. Minutes after Friday’s conviction, Ed Day, Rockland County Executive, slammed St. Lawrence, saying the people’s trust had been misplaced. “The conclusion of this jury that the Ramapo Supervisor broke the law is a stain on the town and all of Rockland County,” said Day. “We support every effort to restore integrity to Ramapo.”

9/11 Families Miffed Over TV Drama Filmed at Lower Manhattan Memorial By: Natasha Spyer

any 9/11 family members are positively incensed over a scene from the HBO drama “Billions” being filmed at the site of the 9/11 memorial. The May 7 episode shows Bobby “Axe” Axelrod arrested on insider trading charges by FBI agents next to Wendy Rhoades (played by Maggie Siff) as the two walk through the memorial pools that designate where the fallen towers once stood. Many feel that featuring the memorial in entertainment related venues in some way desecrates the memory of those Americans that perished. Others feel that the Memorial has become a quintessential emblem of New York City and that its display commemorates those lost. One 9/11 family member commented that the scene from ‘Billions” was a disgusting disgrace. Sally Regenhard told the Post that “It’s outrageous, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum people

One 9/11 family member commented that the scene from ‘Billions” was a disgusting disgrace.

The head of the 9/11 Memorial remarked that although many viewed the filming as a kind of desecration, many were also happy that the Memorial was being commemorated

are exploiting the dead when [the grounds] should be a place of respect and sanctity. Regenhard lost her 28-year old son Christian in the attack. According to many 9-11 families, the commercialization of the 9/11 tragedy is especially vulgar when it comes to the interment of the remains of the victims. 8,000 unidentified body parts, thought to be the remains of 1,100 people are stored in an underground “remains repository.” Many 9/11 families are against what they view as being an exploitation of the dead and want the National Parks Service to gain control of the site. Regenhard told the Post that the memory of her son was being “defiled”. “I'm sickened

that they are shooting television shows over the graves of the people who died for this country.” Glenn Corbett, a fire science professor at John Jay College and a September 11 families advocate referred to the exploitation of memorial space for commercial interests. “This is a graveyard, not a movie site.” 76-year old Paul Sipos who lives seven blocks from the World Trade Center was “revulsed” by Billion’s use of the Memorial and has since stopped watching the show. It should be noticed that in and of itself, the show commercializes the 9/11 tragedy and that the main charSee 9/11 Families Miﬀed , page 38

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Flynn Pleading the Fifth; Lawmakers Not Surprised

Trump Asked Intel Chiefs to Disavow Russian Collusion With His Campaign

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By: Ken Bredemeier

awmakers of both political parties have told VOA they are not surprised by media reports that President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, will refuse to hand over documents pertaining to a Senate investigation of Russian meddling in last year's presidential election. “I’m not the least bit surprised,” said Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont. “He (Flynn) is facing, potential- Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn, ly, potentially, criminal charges. center, arrives at the White House in Washington, Feb. 13, 2017. I can't imagine his lawyer would advise him to do anything but Flynn was forced to resign Could face plead the Fifth.” in February after media reports contempt charges surfaced that he lied about his By declining to cooperate Flynn resigned contacts with Russia's ambas- with a congressional investiin February sador. Last week, The New York gation, Flynn could be held in The Fifth Amendment to Times reported that Flynn had contempt of Congress, which the U.S. Constitution protects informed Trump's transition could add to his legal woes. LeaAmericans against self-incrim- team that he was under federal hy said it is too soon to speculate ination, stating that no person investigation for secretly work- on that possibility. “Let's see where the investigacan be compelled to be a witness ing as a paid lobbyist for Turkagainst himself in a criminal ish interests during the presi- tion goes,” the senator said. “The dential campaign, but he was truth will come out. There's a case. named national security adviser number of people in this adminnonetheless. istration involved improperly “We have certain constitu- with the Russians, and it will all Trump has denied any tional protections,” said Re- come out eventually.” collusion with Moscow Senator Richard Burr of to influence the election, publican Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah. “We (Americans) have North Carolina, chairman of and he blasted last a right to refuse to testify. But the Senate Select Committee on week's naming of a special counsel to probe that also has implications that Intelligence, and Senator Mark may not be good for the per- Warner of Virginia, vice chairthe Russian matter as a son invoking that particular “witch hunt.” See Flynn Pleading the Fifth, page 38 privilege.”

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resident Trump asked two of the country's top intelligence chiefs to publicly disavow possible Russian collusion with his election campaign, but the officials considered the request to be inappropriate and refused, U.S. media reports say. Trump made separate appeals in March to Daniel Coats, the national intelligence director, and to Admiral Michael Rogers, the director of the National Security Agency, according to U.S. news accounts citing current and former U.S. officials. Trump urged them to rebut claims that Russia coordinated its effort with Trump campaign aides to help the real-estate-magnate-turned-Republican-politician win the White House. The president sought the help from Coats and Rogers shortly after James Comey, the then-director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, told lawmakers the FBI was investigating possible collusion between Russian interests and Trump aides during the 2016 election. Brennan said he did not know whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russian interests. Brennan said he "encountered and am aware of infor-

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats (L) and National Security Agency Director Adm. Michael Rogers prepare to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 11, 2017. Both are said to have been asked by President Donald Trump to disavow possible Russian collusion with his election campaign.

mation and intelligence that revealed contacts and interactions between Russian officials and U.S. persons involved in the Trump campaign that I was concerned about because of known Russian efforts to suborn such individuals. It raised questions in my mind about whether Russia was able to gain the cooperation of those individuals." At a congressional hearing Tuesday, Coats did not deny the report but declined to comment about it. Coats said several investigations of Trump campaign links with Russia "are in place to get

us to the right conclusion with a known result," so the country can move on to deal with other issues. At a second congressional hearing, former Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan told lawmakers, "It should be clear to everyone that Russia brazenly interfered in our 2016 presidential election process and that they undertook these activities despite our strong protests, and explicit warning that they not do so." But he said he did not know whether the Trump campaign See Trump Asked Intel Chiefs , page 38

WH Budget Spares Old Age Programs, Slashes Many Others

By: Walter Metuth

n what amounts to a unique bi–partisan show of support for Israel in Washington, the Religious Zionists of America brought together 19 Congressional leaders from both houses and parties, along with a diverse group of 24 national Jewish organizations to fete the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem. Unanimity was shown across the aisle identifying Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel. “We are gratified to see such robust support for Israel and Jerusalem across both aisles and houses in Congress, and even in our own Jewish community, as we have received for this initiative,” said Martin Oliner, co-president of the Religious Zionists of America and the event organizer. “We were pleasantly surprised that every member of Congress who joined us was supportive of moving the embassy to Jerusalem. Speakers included Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY); Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS); Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL); Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX); Rep. Ben Cardin (DMD); Rep. Doug Lamborn (RCO); Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL); Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA); Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY); Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC); Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY); Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE); Rep. Keith Rothfus

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Religious Zionist of America Co-President Martin Oliner (right) with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Ed Royce.

(R-PA); Rep. Chris Stewart (RUT); Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD); Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV); Senator John Barrasso (R-WY); Rep. Jacky Rosen (R-NV); and Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL). Oliner said that the idea for the program gestated several months ago when he and other leaders in the organized Jewish community were receiving invitations to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem in every geography other than Washington. “Our feeling was how could we leave out our nation’s capital, given the important role Congress and Washington play in supporting the State of Israel, without a celebratory event for this important milestone. When I went to a broader list

of colleagues in the Jewish community, their support for such an event was overwhelming,” he added. The participating Jewish organizations include: Alpha Epsilon Pi; American Jewish Congress; American Zionist Movement; American Friends of Likud; AMIT; B’nai B’rith International; Bnai Zion; Emunah of America; Hadassah; State of Israel Bonds; Jewish Community Relations Council of N.Y.; Jewish National Fund; Mercaz USA; National Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry; National Council of Young Israel; New York Board of Rabbis; Rabbinical Council of America; Simon Wiesenthal Center; Touro College; Union of See Congressmen Declare J’slm , page 36

resident Donald Trump is proposing to balance the federal budget within 10 years by slashing many social programs, including those that help the poor pay for food and medical care, called food stamps and Medicaid. Officials outlined some details of the president's first proposed spending plan ahead of its official release Tuesday. A president's budget has to be approved by Congress, so the final form is often quite different from what the chief executive submits. Democrats oppose many of Trump's plans, and the president's Republican allies in Congress are divided on some budget issues. The Trump budget includes $3.6 trillion in cuts over 10 years. The biggest are $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid that come from the White House's assumed repeal of former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act and some other reforms, as well as a $191 billion reduction in spending for the food stamp program that currently serves more than 40 million people. There are also cuts to college loan programs and pension programs for federal employees, while adding spending for the military. The budget proposal also follows Trump's campaign prom-

Workers at the Government Publishing Office preparing the 2018 budget to be bound last week in Washington.

ises to not to cut Social Security, a government-run old age pension program, or Medicare, which helps the elderly pay for doctors, hospitals and medicine. Critics of Trump's budget, including a group called "Campaign to Fix the Debt," says these popular and expensive programs make up just over half of government spending over the next 10 years. They say it is difficult to balance the budget without trimming spending on Social Security and Medicare. They also say administration officials have based the budget on "unrealistic and rosy economic growth projections." The White House budget projections rely on the assumption that the president's economic policy will boost growth in the

world's largest economy from the current level of about 2 percent per year up to 3 percent. "It drives our tax reform policy, our regulatory policy, trade, energy, welfare, infrastructure, and our government's spending priorities. Everything is keyed to getting us back to 3 percent," White House budget director Mick Mulvaney told reporters Monday. Mulvaney explained the cuts in social programs as a desire to get people who are currently relying on federal programs when they should not be to instead go back to work. "There's a certain philosophy wrapped up in the budget, and that is that we are no longer goSee WH Budget Spares , page 38

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Gowdy Poised to Replace Chaffetz as Oversight Chairman

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ep. Trey Gowdy (R., S.C.) could become chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee following the June 30th departure of the current chairman, Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R., Utah). Gowdy, who led the two year House Benghazi probe, has "near unanimous" support from the 36-member House Republican Steering Committee that determines chairmanships, the Washington Post reported Tuesday. Gowdy has declined to comment on his interest, and a Gowdy spokeswoman told the Post that the congressman "is continuing to speak with members in the conference about the qualities they believe are most important for the next Chairman to possess." Several committee members

"I have not been making a play, and I’m not going to," said Jordan. "Look, you guys know how this works: The establishment’s not going to put the antiestablishment guy in charge of the committee whose job it is to go after the establishment."

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said they were backing Gowdy, and that he was ready to take up the job. Rep. Tom Graves (R., Ga.), a Steering Committee member, said he plans to nominate Gowdy. "Trey’s proven himself over the last several years with the difficult roles he’s accepted, and clearly his history and his background perfectly suits him for this chairmanship," Graves said. "He’s got the trust and the confidence of our conference, and he’s going to do a fantastic job." Most of Gowdy's potential competition has stood down. Rep. Jim Jordan (R., Ohio) said that he would not pursue the position, although he outranks Gowdy in seniority. Jordan, a co-founder of the House Freedom Caucus, said

he would not make a bid for the role because he has built a reputation as an anti-establishment member of the GOP caucus. "I have not been making a play, and I’m not going to," said Jordan. "Look, you guys know how this works: The establishment’s not going to put the anti-establishment guy in charge of the committee whose job it is to go after the establishment." A number of Freedom Caucus members said they were willing to back Jordan if he fought for the position. Rep. Paul Gosar (R., Ariz.) said that he would have gotten behind Jordan if he'd wanted the chairmanship. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R., Fla.) is also out of the running, and See Gowdy Poised to Replace , page 39

50 State Governors Reject BDS Governors of all 50 states sign pledge to reject BDS movement against Israel By: Ben Ariel

overnors of all 50 states last Wednesday signed a pledge to reject the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, reports JTA. Organized by the American Jewish Committee, the Governors United Against BDS statement declares that “the goals of the BDS movement are antithetical to our values and the values of our respective states, our support for Israel as a vital U.S. ally, important economic partner and champion of freedom.” The statement does not commit the governors to specific actions, although signers “reaffirm our support for Israel as a vital U.S. ally, important economic partner and champion of freedom.”

Earlier this month, Texas became the 17th state to do so, after Governor Greg Abbott (pictured above) signed a law prohibiting state agencies from contracting with companies that boycott Israel.

among all the nations of the world for relentless and undue criticism, and whose efforts undermine the prospects for advancing Israeli-Palestinian peace,” AJC CEO David Harris The statement does not said in a statement. Over the past year, 17 states commit the governors to specific actions, although have passed legislation against BDS. signers “reaffirm our Earlier this month, Texas support for Israel as a vital U.S. ally, important became the 17th state to do so, after Governor Greg Abbott economic partner and signed a law prohibiting state champion of freedom.” agencies from contracting with companies that boycott Israel. “You can always count on “Our nation’s 50 governors, as well as the District of Columbia Texas,” Abbott said at the signmayor, recognize the pernicious ing ceremony at the Austin Jewgoals of the BDS movement, ish Community Center, adding, which singles out Israel from “Any anti-Israel policy is an an-

ti-Texas policy.” The law, known as HB 89, charges the Texas Comptroller’s Office with making a list of “all companies that boycott Israel” and provide the list to state agencies. Those agencies will then be barred from contracting with those companies. State pension funds are also prohibited from being invested in firms involved in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel. The bill passed the state House 131-0 and the state Senate 25-4, noted The Forward. New York, California, New See 50 State Governors , page 36

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ox News has retracted a story that pushed the theory that a Democratic National Committee staffer's murder was linked to him leaking internal party communications to WikiLeaks. In a Tuesday statement, the network explained that the story had not been properly vetted before being pushed, according to the Washington Examiner: The story was first published at Fox News on May 16, following a report from WTTG, a Fox affiliate in Washington, D.C. The story had relied on interviews with Rod Wheeler, a private investigator and Fox contributor, who said he found evidence that the slain DNC

The article was not initially subjected to the high degree of editorial scrutiny we require for all our reporting," the Fox statement read. "Upon appropriate review, the article was found not to meet those standards and has since been removed."

The story had relied on interviews with Rod Wheeler, a private investigator and Fox contributor, who said he found evidence that the slain DNC staffer, Seth Rich, (pictured above) had been in touch with WikiLeaks before his murder last summer.

staffer, Seth Rich, had been in touch with WikiLeaks before his murder last summer. "On May 16, a story was posted on the Fox News website on the investigation into the 2016 murder of DNC Staffer Seth Rich. The article was not initially subjected to the high degree of editorial scrutiny we require for all our reporting," the Fox statement read. "Upon appropriate review, the article was found not to meet those standards and has since been removed."

The story has been consistently promoted by primetime Fox News host Sean Hannity. A letter from Rich's brother to the producer of Hannity's show asked the network to stop spreading the story. "Think about how you would feel losing a son or brother. And while dealing with this, you had baseless accusations of your lost family member being part of a vast conspiracy," Aaron Rich wrote, according to CNN. (WASHINGTON FREE BEACON)

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UK Terror Threat Level Raised to 'Critical' After Deadly Bombing British Prime Minister says terror threat level has been raised to critical, meaning an attack is expected imminently By: Elad Benari

ritish Prime Minister Theresa May announced on Tuesday evening that the UK's terror threat level has been raised to critical, meaning an attack is expected imminently. Her announcement follows the suicide bombing in Manchester on Monday night. At least 22 people were killed and 59 more were wounded in an explosion at the Manchester Arena following a concert by singer Ariana Grande, BNO News reports. The incident happened at just after 10:30 p.m. local time. People in the area said they heard a loud "bang". Local police tweeted that they had re-

sponded to a “serious incident” at Manchester Arena and added that there were “fatalities and injuries” in the explosion. “Emergency services responding to serious incident at Manchester Arena. Avoid the area. More details will follow as soon as available,” the tweet read. May made the announcement after a meeting of Cobra, the government's crisis response committee. "It is a possibility that we cannot ignore that there is a wider group of individuals linked to this attack," she said, adding that raising the level to critical means that military personnel could be deployed to support armed police officers - part of a plan known as Operation

Flower tributes at St Ann's square, Manchester, England, May 23, 2017

Temperer. "The change in the threat level means there will be additional support available to the police as they work to keep us safe. Operation Temperer is now in force," said May. Earlier on Tuesday, British police identified the suspected Manchester suicide bomber as 22-year-old Salman Abedi. Abedi was born in Manchester in 1994 to parents of Libyan birth, U.S. security officials said, citing British intelligence officials. The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for Monday’s attack in Manchester, as it has done for many other attacks that have taken place in Europe in recent years. Authorities are now trying to determine if Abedi

British PM Theresa May speaks outside No 10 Downing Street after the suicide bombing in Manchester

an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, Tuesday, was part of a larger network of calling the attackers and other terrorists “evil losers.” ISIS-inspired terrorists. "So many young, beautiful, President Donald Trump responded to the bombing of innocent people living and enjoying their lives, murdered by evil losers," he said while standing in Bethlehem next to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. "I won't call them monsters because they would like that term, they would think that is a great name. I will call them, from now on, losers because that's what they are: losers." Speaking later alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Trump struck a more somber tone, offering his condolences to the victims and their families. "You've seen just a horrible People aid an injured man near the Manchester Arena after the thing going on," Trump said. explosion that took the lives of 22 concert goers

ADL Poll Finds Sharp Rise in Anti-Semitic Attitudes in Mexico 56 Percent of Population Says Jews Have “Too Much Power” in Finance Edited by: JV Staff

“Horrific, horrific injuries. Terrible. Dozens of innocent people. Beautiful young children, savagely murdered in a heinous attack upon humanity." The White House said Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Theresa May shortly after the attack, reassuring her that Americans stand with Britain and “will never waiver in the face of terrorism.” The attack was swiftly condemned by top members of the Trump administration.

Nikki Haley: 'We stand with our British friends' United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said she was “deeply saddened to hear of the senseless attack” and said she See UK Terror Threat Level , page 39

Swedish City ‘Is Largest Recruiting Ground for ISIS’ Edited by: JV Staff

nti-Semitic attitudes have risen sharply in Mexico in the past three years amid challenges the country is facing with a faltering economy and growing pessimism about the country’s direction and future, according to a new poll commissioned by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). ADL’s Global 100 Index Survey in Mexico found anti-Semitic attitudes have increased by 11 points compared to a similar poll three years ago. Today, a total of 35 percent of the adult population in Mexico – or approximately 31 million people — harbors anti-Semitic attitudes, up from 24 percent in a similar poll in 2014. The most commonly held negative stereotype, that “Jews have too much power in the business world,” is held by 56 percent of the Mexican population, an increase from 40 percent in 2014. Other findings suggest that the economic downturn and political and social instability has people looking for scapegoats, with those who are most negative about the economy tending to be more anti-Semitic. “While Mexico’s Jewish community is thriving and rarely experiences any anti-Semitism,

A man writes a message on the pavement in central Manchester, Britain, May 23, 2017.

Mexico has a significant Jewish community estimated at about 50,000 people, with most living in Mexico City

underlying attitudes remain a concern, particularly related to some of the most classic anti-Jewish stereotypes,” said Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO. “The good news on this front is that the Mexican government takes this issue very seriously. At the highest levels, they have confirmed their ongoing commitment to combat anti-Semitism and all forms of hate and discrimination. They also continue to collaborate closely with Mexican Jewish leadership on a host of issues.” Mexico has a significant Jewish community estimated at about 50,000 people, with most living in Mexico City. Earlier this month, a delegation of top

ADL leaders led a Anti-Semitic attitudes have risen sharply in Mexico in the past three years amid challenges the country is facing with a faltering economy and growing pessimism about the country’s direction and future, according to a new poll commissioned by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). ADL’s Global 100 Index Survey in Mexico found anti-Semitic attitudes have increased by 11 points compared to a similar poll three years ago. Today, a total of 35 percent of the adult population in Mexico – or approximately 31 million people — harbors anti-Semitic attitudes, up from 24 percent in a similar poll in 2014.

othenburg, in western Sweden is, per capita, the European city from which most people have joined Islamic extremist groups, according to Swedish integration police chief, Ulf Boström. The largest of these groups is Islamic State (Isis), which claims to have carried out the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday that killed 129 people. Boström, who works with the Muslim community in Gothenburg, told Swedish newspaper Göteborg-Posten on Sunday that Isis “has the strength, intellectual capacity and ability to coordinate. They are no fools.” Previous statistics from the Swedish security service, Säpo, suggest that just over 300 Swedish nationals have left the country to travel to fight with Islamic extremist groups in Syria and Iraq. 40 percent of those – around 120 young men – are from the Gothenburg area, primarily from Bergsjön and Angered. According to Boström this means that Gothenburg is the

“This really affects my work in Gothenburg as the vast majority of Muslims here hate the terrorist attacks.

Swedish integration police chief, Ulf Boström (pictured above) has said that Gothenburg, in western Sweden is, per capita, the European city from which most people have joined Islamic extremist groups

European city which, in proportion to its population, contributes the highest number of people to violent extremism. Boström says that those who are radicalized are from the same demographic that form the criminal gangs in the Gothenburg suburbs, young people who believe they have no future. “This really affects my work in Gothenburg as the vast majority of Muslims here hate the terrorist attacks. They sometimes ask me, ‘How do you protect the good Muslims’. They are terrified that this kind of terrorism creates a more xenophobic Europe.” Boström has previously been very critical of the Swedish government’s approach to returning

jihadis. In May he told Göteborg-Posten that at least 50 Swedish jihadis, and perhaps as many as 100, have returned to Sweden and not one has been prosecuted under the laws related to terrorist crimes. “It is incomprehensible. Here we have the names and social security numbers of people who travel to Syria to fight and we know about it. Some come home and when they do, they can get health care and help, and then go right back down there again. Sweden is one of the few countries, if not the only one, where it is possible to travel in and out like this,” he said at the time. (EUROPE-ISRAEL.ORG)

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Trump Becomes First Sitting President to Visit Kotel in Historic Trip; Sees “Real Hope for Peace” Continued from page 1 tive. Israel will do everything in its power in order to assist you in this mission.” Trump also affirmed a need for both countries to join forces to combat terror groups like ISIS. “This moment in history calls for us to strengthen our cooperation as both Israel and America face common threats from ISIS and other terrorist groups to countries like Iran that sponsor terrorism and fund and foment terrible violence, not only here, but all over the world,” he said. Rivlin stressed a need “to be sure that Iran is out, out of our borders, out of Syria, out of Lebanon.” Israel has previously voiced its concerns with Iran setting up shop near its Syrian border, especially since the start of the Syrian civil war. Trump emphasized that Israel’s Arab neighbors share its concerns about Iran, which has brought them closer to a rapprochement with the Jewish state. “What’s happened with Iran has brought many other parts of the Middle East toward Israel,” Trump said. “I’ve seen such a different feeling toward Israel from countries that, as you know, were not feeling so well about Israel not so long ago.” “Most importantly the United States and Israel can declare with one voice that Iran must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon and must cease its deadly funding, training, and equipping of terrorists and militias and it must cease immediately,” Trump added at the press conference. Trump called on Middle Eastern leaders to combat a “crisis of Islamic extremism” emanating from the region,

President Trump, wife Melania and the Netanyahus join others at the Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem. It was there that they placed a wreath in commemoration of the six million who perished during the Holocaust

casting the fight against terrorism as a “battle between good and evil,” not a clash between the West and Islam. Netanyahu’s package of goodwill gestures ahead of Trump’s visit to Israel included retroactive approval of illegal Palestinian construction. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had decided to cede territory under Israeli control in Judea and Samaria to the Palestinians as part of a package of goodwill gestures to the Palestinians ahead of Trump’s arrival in Israel. This is the first time Net-

Casino magnate and stalwart Israel supporter, Sheldon Adelson is pictured here in Israel with his wife Miriam and a guest. They too joined the festivities surrounding President Trump’s historic trip.

anyahu has made such a gesture since 2009. The package also includes economic concessions and the opening the Allenby border crossing from Israel to Jordan 24 hours a day, in order to ease the passage for Palestinians. The gestures were reportedly made following a request by Trump. The Palestinian leadership has yet to introduce any confidence-building measures and even refused Trump’s demand to cease paying salaries to imprisoned Palestinian terrorists and their families, saying the request was “crazy.”

After his joint press conference with President Rivlin, Trump headed for the Old City of Jerusalem where his first stop was a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. As was reported by the Catholic News Service, under tight security and led by the traditional kawas honor guard announcing the way with the thumping of their ornamental staffs, the president made his way by foot through the Old City's alleyways to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. He and first lady Melania Trump were welcomed at the entrance of

David Ben Hooren, publisher of the Jewish Voice (left) is pictured here with the White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee and her father who just happens to be Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas Governor, FOX television talk show host and fervent Israel supporter

the church courtyard by Greek Orthodox Patriarch Archbishop Theophilos III; Franciscan Father Francesco Patton, custos of the Holy Land; and Armenian Patriarch Nourhan Manougian. The president spoke briefly to the religious leaders and stopped at the entrance of the church for a group photograph after also speaking to a few other religious. Trump, who also was accompanied into the church by his daughter, Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, spent about 30 minutes in the church, which encompasses

the area where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified, buried and later rose from the dead. At the entrance of the church is the stone of unction, where tradition holds that Jesus' body was laid out and washed after his crucifixion. Inside the central rotunda is the newly renovated Edicule, where Jesus was allegedly buried. President Trump then made his way to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which is one of Judaism's holiest sites. According to an NBC News reports, Trump later called it a "great honor" to visit the wall, saying, "I can see a much deeper path, friendship with Israel." He spent several moments at the Western Wall in a highly pensive and reflective mode. Trump left a message in the Western Wall’s crevices as do many visitors. Those notes are collected periodically and buried at the nearby Mount of Olives cemetery. George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama each visited the Western Wall as private citizens or candidates. None of them was accompanied by an Israeli prime minister, and current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not join Trump for his visit. On the women’s section of the Western Wall stood his wife Melania and daughter Ivanka who converted to Judaism upon her marriage to billionaire Jared Kushner. Both women stood in solemn prayer at the holy site. The historic visit is part of Trump's efforts to highlight "the need for unity among three of the world's great religions" See Trump Becomes First Sitting President, page 15

Jewish Voice publisher David Ben Hooren was an honored guest on his trip to Israel to join the historic Trump delegation

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Trump Becomes First Sitting President to Visit Kotel in Historic Trip; Sees “Real Hope for Peace” Continued from page 13 on his first foreign trip, senior administration officials said. After his trip to the Old City, Trump met in private with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the two then held a joint press conference. Prime Minister Netanyahu told Trump: "We protect the Christian [holy] sites as no one else does in this region. We're committed to the freedom of all faiths and the rights of all." He thanked Trump for being the first sitting US President to visit the Western Wall earlier that day and for Trump's forceful policy on Iran and against the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime in Syria. "For the first time in my lifetime, I see a real hope for change" and peace, Netanyahu

told Trump. President Trump said that he was "deeply moved" by his visit to the Western Wall. "Words fail to capture the experience. It will leave an impression on me forever," Trump said. He said that "many things" are possible now which were not possible before, including stopping the threats of Islamic terrorism and Iranian aggression. Trump thanked Netanyahu for his efforts in renewing the peace process with the Palestinian Authority. "He's working very hard at it," Trump said. Trump said that the US, Israel, and the moderate Arab states had to work together to stop Iranian aggression and expansion, as well as Iran's nuclear weapons program. He spoke of his recent visit to

Saudi Arabia, and said that the kingdom's "feelings towards Israel are really very positive. I think that a lot of that progress has been made because of the aggression of Iran, and it's forcing people together in a positive way. No matter where we are, we see the signs, whether its assault teams, whether it's money and guns, it's Iran. Believe me, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon." Trump also addressed accusations that he shared Israeli intelligence with Russian officials during a recent meeting at the White House at the end of the briefing. "Just so you know, I never mentioned the word or the name Israel during that conversation [with the Russian officials," Trump said. "So you [the press] got another story Jared Kushner, senior advisor and son-in-law of President Trump can be seen here praying at wrong." Jerusalem’s Western Wall during the historic visit

President Trump is seen here meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Trump’s first international trip.

President Trump is seen here talking with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu upon his arrival in Israel on Air Force One

First Lady Melania Trump is seen here with Sara Netanyahu, the wife of the Israeli Prime Minister upon her arrival along with her husband to Israel

On Tuesday, it was reported that Trump said he's "truly hopeful" America can help Israel and the Palestinians broker a peace deal following his meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem, according to an ABC News report. "I am committed to trying to achieve a peace agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians and I intend to do everything I can to help them achieve that goal," President Trump said. “Abbas assures me he is ready to work towards that goal in good faith and Prime Minister Netanyahu has promised the same," said Trump, standing next to Abbas at the Presidential Palace. President Trump also offered his condolences to the families

of the victims and those injured in the terror attack overnight in Manchester that left 22 dead and 59 others injured, according to the ABC News report. "We stand in absolute solidarity with people of the United Kingdom," Trump said. “So many young, beautiful, innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered by evil losers in life." Trump also commented that "it's so interesting" his meeting with Abbas took place "on this very horrible morning of death to innocent young people." "We must be resolute in condemning such acts in a single unified voice," Trump said, seeming to allude to criticism from Israel that Palestinians are too hesitant to condemn attacks initially.

Dr. Joseph Frager and Dr. Paul Brody join Jewish Voice publisher David Ben Hooren and Governor Mike Huckabee as they pay a visit to handicapped children in Israel while joining the Trump delegation during this most historic visit

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Huckabee to Trump: Move US Embassy to Jerusalem By: Aaron Klein

peaking to Breitbart News during a trip to Israel, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee hailed President Donald Trump’s historic trip to Israel and urged the president to fulfill his campaign promise to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem despite pressure against such a move. “I think this is a historic trip,” said Huckabee. “He made the first ever flight from Riyadh to Tel Aviv. We had the first sitting U.S. president go to the Western Wall and offer a prayer. I think that is incredibly significant.” Huckabee said that Trump has been “very vocal in his support for Israel and I think that the people here sense it.” Continued Huckabee: I also hope with all my heart that he will keep his campaign promise to move the U.S. embassy. I know there is enormous pressure for him not to do that.

I think this is a historic trip,” said Huckabee. “He made the first ever flight from Riyadh to Tel Aviv. We had the first sitting U.S. president go to the Western Wall and offer a prayer. I think that is incredibly significant.”

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Stabbing in Netanya During Trump Visit to Bethlehem By: Andrew Friedman

ti is serving five consecutive life sentences for his role in planning a series of terror attacks against Israeli civilians between September 2000 and 2002, at the height of the Second Intifada. Following his meeting with Trump, PA Chairman Abu Mazen told reporters he hopes that Trump will go down in history as the American president who brought about a successful peace deal between Palestinians and Israelis, and also criticized Israel for refusing to recognize a “state” of Palestine. For his part, Trump delivered a blow to some Israeli supporters by repeating the long-held American position that peace between Israel and the Palestinians would be a catalyst for

the resolution of other conflicts around the Middle East. Many right-wing Israelis were critical of former President Barack Obama for pushing Israel to make unilateral concessions to the Palestinians in the hope that progress on the Israel-Palestinian peace process would jumpstart similar processes in other parts of the region. Education Minister Naftali Bennett, Knesset Speaker Yoel (Yuli) Edelstein, Prime Minister Netanyahu and others welcomed Trump’s election last November and expressed hopes that Trump’s arrival in the Oval Office would signal a fundamental change in American policy. “The era of a

Palestinian resident of northern Samaria stabbed a police officer Tuesday in Netanya, during President Donald Trump’s visit to Bethlehem. A police spokesman said the officer was stabbed in the upper body and was treated at the scene. The stabber was neutralized. Palestinian Authority officials used the visit to ask Trump to press Israel to improve prison conditions for Palestinian prisArkansas Governor Mike Huckabee hailed President Donald oners in Israeli jails. Several Trump’s historic trip to Israel and urged the president to fulfill his hundred prisoners are currentcampaign promise to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to ly on the 40th day of a hunger Jerusalem despite pressure against such a move. strike, led by Fatah faction leadSee Stabbing in Netanya During , page 39 The rationale is that it will make they see someone who exhibits er Marwan Barghouti. Barghoucertain people unhappy. Who- strength. Whose strength in ever those people are, they are leadership is out front. They unhappy already. They are not might not have agreed with evgoing to be made happy by the erything that Trump said [in his address in Saudi Arabia] location of the U.S. embassy. Huckabee said Trump’s vis- but they have to respect that he its to Israel and Saudi Arabia spoke the truth.” Huckabee, who ran against have demonstrated that a “very strong America is much better Trump in the 2016 presidential than a weak America. This is election before endorsing him, so incredibly different from the is in Israel on a brief tour with eight years of Barack Obama’s pro-Israel American activist Dr. Joseph Frager. On Sunday night, administration.” “The reception that Trump Huckabee and Frager went for a received in Saudi Arabia was nighttime visit to Joseph’s Tomb, a stunning contrast to the one Judaism’s third holiest site, loreceived by Barack Obama,” cated in a complex controlled by he continued. “In Obama, they the Palestinian Authority. A Palestinian resident of northern Samaria stabbed a police officer Tuesday in Netanya, during [the Saudis] saw a weak AmeriPresident Donald Trump’s visit to Bethlehem. A police spokesman said the officer was stabbed in See Huckabee to Trump, page 39 can leader, whereas with Trump the upper body and was treated at the scene. The stabber was neutralized.

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he Trump administration declared the president is in "Jerusalem, Israel," on Monday for a series of meetings with Israeli officials, a proclamation that breaks with years of American policy refraining from stating that the city of Jerusalem is part of Israel. Senior Trump administration officials had ignited a wave of controversy over the past several weeks when discussing Jerusalem, with some top officials refusing to say that the ancient city is part of Israel. Decades of U.S. policy has refrained from formally labeling Jerusalem as part of Israel due to concerns this could negatively impact the Middle East peace process, in which Palestinian leaders have staked a claim to the city as their future capital. Ahead of a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House, on its official website, provided a live stream of the event. Prior to its start, the White House included a frame stating, "President Trump gives remarks with Prime Minister Netanyahu." The location provided was "Jerusalem, Israel." The statement appears to be part of an effort to normalize this language, which is widely backed by U.S. lawmakers and senior officials in the administration, sources said.

The State Department, which is disposed to address the issue with more caution, declined to comment on the latest declaration, instead referring a reporter to the White House. The White House did not provide comment on the matter by press time. Pro-Israel observers on Twitter and other social media immediately praised the declaration. The Obama administration also faced its own controversies when dealing with the city. The former administration was caught altering official photographs to remove "Israel" as the location for several meetings. The effort roiled the pro-Israel community, but was in line with standing U.S. policy. The Trump administration has faced its own struggles on the issue. Candidate Trump vowed in multiple speeches on the campaign trail that he would move the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to

Jerusalem, the country's capital. While U.S. law states that the embassy should be moved, consecutive presidents have waived the requirement, claiming that it interferes with efforts to advance Middle East peace. Trump's administration has taken heat from the pro-Israel community for failing thus far to take concrete action on moving the embassy. While White House officials maintain that the plan is still being examined, the slow roll of the move has angered Trump’s biggest pro-Israel supporters. Trump administration officials also have issued a range of answers when pressed to explain whether they believe Jerusalem is part of Israel. White House National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster last week would not tell reporters whether Israel's holiest site, the Western Wall, is located in Israel proper. (WASHINGTON FREE BEACON)

Melania & Sara Visit Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem By: Nitsan Keidar

Trump's visit On Monday, Trump arrived in Israel for a two-day visit, and his entourage will made its way from Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem via more than 20 US Air Force helicopters. From 12:00p.m. on Monday, the following roads were closed alternately and in succession: Derech Hevron, David Remez,

vanka Trump traded her typical floral frocks for a modest black and navy ensemble while visiting Israel during her father's first international tour as president, showing respect for her Jewish faith, and its strict dress codes. The 35-year-old First Daughter donned a black and navy long-sleeve, high-necked top and a navy pleated skirt by Cédric Charlier, as she and her husband Jared Kushner, 36, watched the arrival ceremony for President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on Monday. In keeping with the dress codes of her Jewish faith, the former businesswoman wore dark colors, sporting a longer hemline that grazed her calves - a marked difference from the thigh-skimming dresses she has been pictured wearing in recent weeks. The First Daughter also kept her head covered with a navy fascinator and wore a pair of simple black pumps from her own eponymous fashion line. Ivanka converted to Judaism in 2009 when she married Jared, who comes from an Orthodox family. She accessorized her outfit with a black clutch and had her hair pulled back in an elegant chignon at the nape of her neck. The mother-of-three complemented her husband, who sported a navy suit, and they both wore similar black framed

Ivanka Trump is seen here praying at Jerusalem’s Western Wall during her father’s historic trip to the region

sunglasses as they stood alongside National Security Advister H.R. McMaster, White House press secretary Sean Spicer, and White House chief economic adviser Gary Cohn ahead of Trump's arrival. The couple was later photographed attending a press conference at the President's Residence in Jerusalem. They then joined President Trump and First Lady Melania on visits to the Church of Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall, the holiest prayer site in Judaism. Ivanka and Melania were both photographed touching the wall, although the First Lady wore an all-white white skirt suit with bright red shoes and, unlike her stepdaughter, opted not to cover her hair for the visit. Earlier in the day, Ivanka expressed her excitement about

visiting Israel following what she called an 'amazing and historic' trip to Saudi Arabia. The First Daughter took to social media to post a picture of her father delivering a speech as she sits behind him. Trump's eldest daughter will be with her dad for six of the nine days of the trip, which started in Saudi Arabia. Trump's eldest daughter will be with her dad for six of the nine days of the trip, which started in Saudi Arabia. On Sunday, Ivanka said that ultra-conservative country has made 'encouraging' progress in empowering women, but more freedom is needed. 'Saudi Arabia's progress, especially in recent years, is very encouraging,' Ivanka told a group of Saudi women she met in Riyadh while accompanying her father on a visit to the Muslim kingdom.

Trump Lays Wreath at Yad VaShem; Pledges to Confront Evil Edited by: JV Staff

sraeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's wife Sara and President Donald Trump's wife Melania visited Jerusalem's Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital on Monday. The two women conversed with the doctors and nurses, as well as engaged in an art activity with some of the hospitalized children. On Monday, the Netanyahus hosted the Trumps in the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem for supper. During the visit, the two leaders held a private meeting. When the Netanyahus visited the Trumps in February, the women held a private meeting in the White House. During the meeting, Melania surprised Sara with a proposal to visit Washington's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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P First lady Melania Trump, right, and Sara Netanyahu talk to children during a visit to Hadassa hospital in Jerusalem, Monday, May 22, 2017

David Hamelech, Jabotinsky, Hanasi, Ha'ari, Azza, Flumer, Hativat Yerushalayim, Jaffa Gate, Batei Mahase, Ma'ale Hashalom, Agron, Keren Hayesod, Balfour, and Smolenskin. The public was able to travel on Begin, Herzl, the Kiryat Moshe Junction onto Begin South, Haim Bar Lev towards Agron, and Ben Tzvi towards Rabin. On Tuesday, from 8:30a.m., the following roads were closes alternately and in succession: David Hamelech, David Remez, Derech Hevron, Manahat, Ma'avar Rachel, Gihon, Tzruya, Ein Rogel towards Derech Hevron, northbound Derech Beit Lehem, northbound Harakevet, Azza, Herzog, Bait, Bazak,

Shneur, Burla, Mount Herzl, and Yad Vashem. The public was allowed to travel via Agron, Haim Bar Lev, Jaffa Gate, Derech Hevron-Miriam Hahashmonait, Keren Hayesod, Emek Refaim, Begin, Herzl, and Ramban. Ben Gurion Airport moved all international flights from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 from Monday until Wednesday. All the low-cost flights which are scheduled to depart from Terminal 1 at 3:00a.m. on Monday until 3:00a.m. on Wednesday will also take off from Terminal 3. Intra-country flights to and from Eilat will remain unchanged and will take off as scheduled by the companies. (INN)

resident Donald Trump visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem Tuesday afternoon, on his two day trip to Israel, laying a wreath in honor of the six million victims of the Nazi Holocaust. “We are here at Yad Vashem to honor the memory of six million Jews who were sent to their deaths,” said President Trump. “Words can never describe the bottomless depth of that evil.” “The Jewish people persevered. They have thrived. They have become so successful in so many places. The State of Israel is a strong, a soaring monument to the solemn pledge we repeat and affirm. Never again.” Flanked by Israeli and American flags, the president spoke gravely of the “millions of innocent, wonderful, and beautiful lives, men, women, and children … extinguished as part of a systematic attempt to eliminate the

“We are here at Yad Vashem to honor the memory of six million Jews who were sent to their deaths,”

President Donald Trump visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem Tuesday afternoon, on his two day trip to Israel, laying a wreath in honor of the six million victims of the Nazi Holocaust.

Jewish people.” He called it “the most savage crime against God and his children” and said it is “our solemn duty to remember, to mourn, to grieve, and to honor every single life that was so cruelly and viciously taken.” Trump added: As Elie Wiesel said: “For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.” These words should be carved into the conscience of humanity forever. Only when we remember the families who were torn apart from everyone they loved, who suffered that terri-

ble darkness and evil, who endured the unbearable horror of the Holocaust -- only then can we prevent this agony from ever repeating. This place, and this entire nation, are a testament to the unbreakable spirit of the Jewish people -- and the hope that light can shine the path beyond the darkness. Through persecution, oppression, death, and destruction, the Jewish people have persevered. They have thrived. They’ve become so See Trump Lays Wreath , page 38

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EDITORIAL

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Thumbs Up on Trump Trip to Middle East

resident Trump's tour of the Middle East has so far exceeded our expectations. The only disappointment is with his holding off on his promise of moving our embassy to Jerusalem. But, hey, you can't win them all and there is still time during his first term to fulfill that commitment. Isn't it strange though, that those who appear the most (hypocritically) outraged about this issue are the Jewish Leftists who are normally 100% anti-Israel. This expedition to the Middle East has to be labeled as Trump's D-Day on terror. He spoke to the Saudis, in Mecca, straight out. He did not mince words. He placed the major responsibility for the eradication of terror on the backs of Muslims themselves. He made it clear with these words: "It is a choice between two futures - and it is a choice America CANNOT make for you. A better future is only possible if YOUR nations drive out the terrorists and extremists. Drive. Them. Out! DRIVE THEM OUT of your places of worship. DRIVE THEM OUT of your communities. DRIVE THEM OUT of your holy land, and DRIVE THEM OUT OF THIS EARTH!" For eight long years President Obama ignored Islamic terror. For eight years President Obama apologized to the Muslim world, giving succor and support to their notions of being victimized by infidels and leading them to increase their hatred and violence against the Judeo-Christian "enemies." The jig is now up. It's over. President Trump has laid down a red marker. Join with us in fighting the terror your religion has created or suffer the consequences of that terror and our response. Our leader's second stop on his anti-terror tour was made in Israel. His support of the Jewish State was evident not only in his words but in his evidently close relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They bumped fists. It was ominously strange that his visit to Jerusalem coincided with the Islamic terror attack in Manchester, England. It appeared to reinforce the relationship that

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Trump talked about the nearly 70 years of Islamic terror that Israel still has to deal with and he stated, "My administration will always stand with Israel!" "Jerusalem is a sacred city, with ties to this land, ancient and eternal." He invoked Rabbi Meir Kahane's immortal phrase, "Never Again!"

our country has with Israel. Trump talked about the nearly 70 years of Islamic terror that Israel still has to deal with and he stated, "My administration will always stand with Israel!" "Jerusalem is a sacred city, with ties to this land, ancient and eternal." He invoked Rabbi Meir Kahane's immortal phrase, "Never Again!" He denounced the terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah, including Iran as enemies to defeat, together. And a quote which we consider a heartening threat to Iran, "Iran will not have a nuclear weapon!" Standing in Jerusalem our president had the strength of character to place the onus on and call for Arab nations themselves, to face reality and to live in peace with Israel. He basically asked Mahmoud Abbas, "Are you ready for peace?" Much will be written and discussed about this momentous trip by President Trump to the Middle East. But let us here, at the Jewish Voice be one of the first to compliment our leader for his honesty, forthrightness and fearlessness in speaking out regarding the need to defeat Islamic terror right in the backyard of the funders and founders of Islamic terrorism. Did we pick the right person to lead our country for the next eight years? You bet!!!

MSM Assault on Trump is Out of Control

he mainstream media is still running not only wild, but out of control in attempting to tarnish the Trump administration by.... you guessed it: the issuing of Fake News. We have to accept as fact that those whose responsibility it is to report the news fairly and accurately to their readers and subscribers are biased. They are therefore, corrupt, immoral and borderline criminal in their actions. From inauguration day on, the MSM, have attempted to tarnish and destroy President Trump. Working hand in hand with the Progressive leadership, composed of committed Socialists, Black Lives Matter street terrorists who are so willingly led by the nose by their behind the scenes maestros, the Islamic militants, our nation's media has attempted to destroy this legally elected president with charges ranging from being the sexual molester of his daughter to treasonously conspiring with Russia to steal the election. Of course, no substantiation of any of the dozens of charges has been based on hard facts. These allegations were simply thrown against the wall hoping some of them would stick. No such luck. The useless recounting of ballots, the demand for the Electoral College to be disregarded, the shrill cries about the "illegal" firing of FBI Director Comey, the tears shed of the outing of Hillary's and her buddy, Podesta's E-mails attributed to Trump have all ended up with not a shred of proof that would criminalize President Trump. In a normal court of law, the judge would have dismissed the charges and ruled "Case dismissed for no evidence!." And perhaps the prosecuting attorneys would be charged with corruption. Just this past week, we see that The Washington Post, a major player in the print media, is still trying to run the ball of Fake News to demolish Trump. A quick read of the recent article by Devlin Barrett, Ellen Nakashima and Adam Entous, entitled, "Associates: Talks with Trump worried Comey," was based entirely on "facts" delivered by a variety of anonymous "associates" having no names, giving no dates and giving no quotes attributable to real-live people. We are bombarded with, "The associates recounted....," "..recalled one associate," "according to one associate," "the associate said.." and blah, blah, blah. Apparently, the WAPO peo-

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Strange that these pillars of The Fourth Estate have never delved into unnamed sources of information regarding the backgrounds of Huma Abedin, John Podesta (pictured above) or Keith Ellison.

ple and their buddies at the NYT never seem to run out of friendly sources that are always willing to supply them with information substantiating their own pie-in-the-sky claims of Trump's incompetency and criminality. Strange that these pillars of The Fourth Estate have never delved into unnamed sources of information regarding the backgrounds of Huma Abedin, John Podesta or Keith Ellison. We ask our readers to skim articles from the Left Wing Media for their sources of information, especially from these invisible, untraceable, fiction figures they rely on for their "facts." Do they actually give their identities and expertise for us to make our own opinions of their credibility? These shadow sources should be treated as witnesses in a court room where they state their names, backgrounds and where they may be questioned by attorneys from both sides. These mysterious sources of information have become the mainstay for all of the Left Wing Media's Page One reporting regarding President Trump's electoral victory and his subsequent 130+ days in office. They wish to drown, smother and destroy his presidency with such "Fake News." We must demand they go back to the days where the daily newspaper could be trusted to give us an unbiased, straight from the shoulder news story stating only the facts. They must keep their opinions on the Editorial Page and out of the Front Page. Is that asking too much?

Dear Editor: The United States Post Office recently reported a quarterly loss of $562 million. This will now result in the price of a first class stamp going up by a penny from 49 cents to 50 cents. One wonders why they previously first decreased the price of a first class stamp from 49 cents to 47 cents, before bringing it back to 49 cents. Part of the problem is that Congress in 2006 mandated that the Post Office fully fund 75 years of retirement benefits for employees. This has contributed billions to the Post Office's long term debt. While many private and other public retirement plans are under funded, the Post Office is vastly over funded. It is time for Congress to amend legislation and afford the Post Office ability to fund its retirement plan at a more reasonable level. There are other initiatives which could assist the Postal Service in avoiding frequent postage stamp increases. The Post Office should continue with more joint business ventures like Amazon in expanding Sunday delivery. This could be the start of something big. Using underutilized assets and facilities on Sunday could generate badly needed revenues. This would assist in developing alternatives to the periodic increasing frequency of raising the price of a first class stamps every few years. Why not consider going after other available untapped potential revenue streams? Consider these untapped sources to reduce operating deficits and perhaps even

turn a small profit. The US Postal Service could sell advertising space on the sides of mailboxes, inside and outside the post offices along with the small jeeps, regular trucks and heavy-duty long-haul trucks. Sell off some of the valuable real estate and move to less expensive locations. Why not join banks and fast-food restaurants that sublet space at Wal-Mart and other big box stores to open smaller post offices? Generate both revenue and customers by subletting excess capacity at underutilized post offices to other village, town, county, city, state or federal agencies along with private sector businesses. License corporations to sponsor stamps for a fee. Have members of Congress, State Legislatures and other elected officials pay the real, full costs for their annoying frequent bulk rate mailings to constituents. They are nothing more than free re-election campaign brochures subsidized by taxpayers. Charge the full price for all junk mail. Future increases in the price of stamps should be directly tied to inflation. The Post Office should apply free-enterprise solutions including working with Amazon and other private sector businesses to provide a more cost-effective product, reduce deficits and prevent more branches from closing thus keeping its commitment to serve the public well. Sincerely, Larry Penner Great Neck, New York

Takes Issue with Trump’s Budget Proposal Dear Editor: The President’s budget proposal is a moral disgrace. A budget should reflect our values and priorities as a nation. This budget, which would take critical nutrition assistance away from millions of Americans who struggle with hunger, betrays our basic American principle of taking care of those in need. Slashing SNAP by more than 25 percent will prevent tens of millions of people from putting food on the table each day, including children, seniors, people in rural communities, disabled individuals, and veterans. And if massive cuts weren’t problematic enough, this budget proposal also green lights the states to erect barriers that limit program eligibility and to impose stricter work requirements for able-bodied adults, even in communities with overwhelming levels of unemployment. SNAP is proven to be both vital and effective. With recipients receiving assis-

tance for an average of only 9 months, the program acts as a hand up instead of a handout. These proposed cuts and structural changes will surely increase poverty and devastate the lives of those who are already living on the brink. The President should heed the words of his own Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, who stated clearly and unequivocally when testifying before the House Agriculture Committee last week, ‘[SNAP] has been an important, effective program… You don’t try to fix things that aren’t broken.’ We implore Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle to stand up for vulnerable families nationwide by rejecting the President’s budget proposal outright. Sincerely Abby J. Leibman President and CEO at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

Three Cheers for Brooklynites! Dear Editor: I’ve been a subscriber to the JewishVoiceNY for more than a year, now. I keep up with the world by reading the content of this newspaper. However, this is the first time I’ve written a letter to the Editor. I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading the two installments of the story of Paul Cohen, the boy from Brooklyn who made it big in the music business.

The Borough of Brooklyn has contributed so much to the culture of New York and indeed, the world. The presentation of Brooklyn-ites who have enriched the arts is something I look forward to reading more about, in future issues. Keep up the good work. Sincerely Matt Richards Plant City, Florida

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The Worldwide Impact of Trump’s Visit to Israel – A Real Education By: Daniel Greenfield

hen President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu met on the tarmac, they and their spouses chatted easily. The two conservative leaders have much in common. They are political insurgents who draw their support from a rougher working class overlooked and despised by leftist elites. The polls said that Netanyahu and Trump would lose their respective elections. Instead they won big. They prevailed despite accusations of bigotry, attacks by celebrities and a torrent of fake media scandals. The media decided that the big story of Trump’s arrival in Israel would be their claim that Melania Trump had swatted her husband’s hand away. A few months ago, Netanyahu was in court testifying against a lefty journalist for spreading fake news that his wife had kicked him out of the car.

President Trump’s itinerary of Saudi Arabia, Israel and Rome is a gamble that “the three Abrahamic Faiths” will join in a coalition to take on Iran and ISIS. Like so much of the fake media news aimed at Trump, it was sourced from an anonymous

source through another anonymous source who knew someone’s dog. And, sure enough, Sara Netanyahu and Melania Trump bonded on the tarmac over the media’s hatred. Trump and Netanyahu are political pragmatists with a strong economic focus who run to the right. Trump is a developer. Netanyahu has a degree in architecture. Trump has a Queens accent and Netanyahu still has his Philly accent. And they prevail despite the opposition of leftist elites. Subtract the geography and this news story from Netanyahu’s victory would sound familiar to Trump. “Leftist, secular Tel Aviv went to sleep last night cautiously optimistic only to wake up this morning in a state of utter and absolute devastation.” But there is one difference between the two men. An hour before President Trump landed in Israel, a car struck people in Tel Aviv. Usually when a car hits people, it’s an accident. But in Israeli and in European cities, car ramming has become a terrorist tactic. And so the incident was one of the first things that Trump heard about when he landed. Police decided that it was an accident, but as the presidential visit got underway, there was the usual litany of violence; stonings, a fatality and a stabbing. And the question that so many of us now ponder across the civ-

ilized world rose unspoken each time blood was shed. Was it Islamic terrorism? The efforts of conservative Israeli prime ministers to contain the fallout of a disastrous peace process with terrorists set into motion by leftist prime ministers have reduced the violence so that it no longer touches the lives of most Israelis on a regular basis. But it is always there. And it never truly goes away.

President Trump’s itinerary of Saudi Arabia, Israel and Rome is a gamble that “the three Abrahamic Faiths” will join in a coalition to take on Iran and ISIS. It’s a better plan than Bush’s push for regional democracy or Obama’s violently destructive backing for Islamist political takeovers in the Arab Spring. A common enemy is more likely to get different groups behind the same cause. But having a common enemy should not be

When President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu met on the tarmac, they and their spouses chatted easily.

That is what must be understood when we talk about “peace”. No amount of outreach to Muslim terrorists ends the violence. Not in Europe or America. And not in Israel; the country that has become the test case for whether Muslims and non-Muslims can coexist.

confused with having peace. At best it means a very temporary truce. Netanyahu understands this because he has far more experience with Islamic terrorism. When it comes to Islamic terrorism, there are few countries that have faced it as consistently and constantly as Israel.

Muslim terrorists have struck America before. But only in the last decade were the Islamic colonies in the United States large

Thousands of terrorism investigations are still new to America. They’re a way of life in Israel. enough and young enough to mount a constant drumbeat of attack plots. Thousands of terrorism investigations are still new to America. They’re a way of life in Israel. Terrorism is a bloody education. Trump knows far more about Islamic terrorism than Bush did. And Bush knew far more than his father. Most Americans still can’t conceive of the idea that peace is impossible. It’s too grim and hopeless. We’ve come a long way since the Obama years. But we aren’t there yet. In the spring of his first year, Obama traveled to the Middle East to seek a “new beginning” with the Muslim world. He stopped off first in Saudi Arabia, but saved his speech calling for political change until his arrival in Egypt. Trump delivered his key speech in Saudi Arabia disavowing calls for political change. Instead America’s relationship with the Muslim world would be defined by its national security needs. Obama blamed colonialism

for the poor relations between the West and the Muslim world. His solution was to dismantle Western power. Trump defined Islamic terrorism as the problem and unity against it as the solution. Obama had bypassed Israel and traveled on to Germany making a heavily publicized visit to the Buchenwald concentration camp. Trump continued on to Israel instead. The difference was profound. Obama was more comfortable engaging with Jews as victims and, in a typically egotistical manner, envisioning what the victims of the Holocaust might have made of his visit. “They could not have known that one day an American President would visit this place and speak of them.” His Cairo speech reduced Israel to a byproduct of the Holocaust. If so, Israel’s capital might as well be in Buchenwald. Trump however is ready to interact with the living Jewish present in Israel. His trip to the Western Wall, the first by a sitting president, and a cancelled visit to Masada, sought to engage with Israel’s national and religious identity. They signify a recognition that Obama never offered to Israel. In Saudi Arabia, President Trump rolled out a vision of relationships based on national interest. And no such relationship can be built without recognizing national identity. Trump’s See The Worldwide Impact , page 36

Trump’s ‘Magnum Opus’: The Inability to Accept Reality By: Meir Jolovitz

he irony was hard to miss. The headlines throughout the free world this week were quite similar, each a version of the following: President Trump asks the Muslim world to unite against terror. His thirty-five minute speech was the essence of the inability to accept reality. In what is sure to be called by some his ‘magnum opus,’ it was rather a case of historical amnesia. With the lights shining brightly on his much-anticipated visit to the Middle East, Trump addressed the leaders of fifty Muslim-majority nations gathered in Saudi Arabia and decided to distance – and divorce – himself from the ‘apology tour’ untaken eight years before by his predecessor. For those who wanted so much to see a new American foreign policy as a road to peace, it required the suspension, or loss, of objectivity. And many seemed willing. For the moment. But those Muslim nations who attended the Arab Islamic American Summit will not long be willing to suspend their thinking. They will simply argue that Israel wasn’t offering enough concessions, and that Trump had not pressed them enough. You can bet your last petro-dollar on it. For the moment, the Americans believe they have secured a unified group of partners.

Any reputable historian (this already seems to disqualify a large number of them) or political analyst with critical thinking skills (now, we’ve really thinned the herd), might wonder how a collection of despotic nations can be so readily willing to turn their very religious/ideological foundation on its head. We will soon find out that they are not.

(and American military hardware) was their meal ticket to repelling any future Iranian military threat. Trump was the antidote to Obama’s prostitution in service to a Shiite world. For those who attended, it was the art of the deal. And accordingly, the Sunnis applauded the message. There is background. The

President Trump’s well-scripted and carefully-read speech – clearly the result of endless hours of rewrites – was meant to deliver a stern anti-terrorism message without offending the intended audience. It offended the truth. The audience of dignitaries, shrouded by opulence, listened patiently if not dispassionately, knowing that the US president

Muslims had already leveraged the president and his State Department. Playing their trump card, several Arab leaders were uniform in delivering their own message prior to his visit, most recently in Washington by Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas and Jordanian monarch Abdullah II. It was a rather simple one: peace was possible. But, if the United

States would recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, and move its embassy there, it was certain to create a violent reaction throughout the Muslim world and scuttle any hopes of a peace process; and with it, the peace agreement that the new US president had boastfully promised. It was a card that the Arabs intended to use any time – every time – it was needed. When the US president reneged on his promises to Israel, the Arabs’ table was set. With Trump reeling domestically from the twin offensive launched against his presidency by the Democrats and the media, and with the relentless calls for investigations in search of scandals, he needed a victory on another front. A successful visit to the Middle East, beginning with the Riyadh Summit, was the perfect countermeasure. Trump needed to appear more than simply presidential; he needed to appear to be the statesman that Obama was not, notwithstanding his Nobel Peace Prize for potential participation. If everyone was made to feel a part of the great design, Trump’s advisors reasoned, a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs would be possible – given the consent of the larger Muslim world. To be sure, Israel’s enemies understood that quite well. Facing four and possibly eight years of a pro-Israel president, with tongue in cheek they rehearsed

and schemed for weeks flattering the man who was desperate to be flattered. Consult your Islamic dictionary. Look up taqiyya. And it worked. With each party ostensibly satisfied that it had won, the Israelis were the clear losers. Credit them this: Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, no less than his Arab counterparts, understands that Trump needs to be flattered, a painful undertaking given the disappointments that proponents of a strategically secure Israel had already suffered. In the next four – or eight years – there was a greater goal. Preventing a two state solution. This political chess game had just begun, and the opening moves have given the Muslim world an advantage. Israel, one imagines, is reluctantly willing to sacrifice the pawn today to gain leverage tomorrow when the peace process fails to produce a peace agreement. There is a looming expiration date. Count on it. The Israelis have to cleverly expose the myth of Muslim compliance to a US president who is intoxicated with the hope that the applause of Riyadh would continue during his presidency. It will not. The more pervasive myth that is perpetrated by the Arab states is that the “core issue” that underscores the Arab-Israeli conflict is the Palestinian issue. It is a lie as transparent as the fact that the entire Arab world refuses to rec-

Meir Jolovitz writes that Trump’s 35 minute speech in Saudi Arabia was “the essence of the inability to accept reality. In what is sure to be called by some his ‘magnum opus,’ it was rather a case of historical amnesia.”

ognize Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish State. Abbas’s PA confirmed as much the day before the Trump visit, as it competes with Hamas for the hearts and minds of its citizens. It is a lie as transparent as the misbegotten belief that the Muslims would partner with the US to combat terrorism. Many, after all, still sponsor it. The Muslim leaders who politely tolerated Trump’s remarks represent a block of nations where there are no free elections, no freedom of speech, where the violation of basic human rights is the rule rather than the exception, where corruption is endemic, and where non-Muslim religious life is less often tolerated than it is persecuted. See Trump’s ‘Magnum Opus’, page 36

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The “Obstruction of Justice” Line of Attack Doesn’t Hold Water By: Joseph Klein

eputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed Robert Mueller III, a former FBI director, to serve as special counsel overseeing the investigation of alleged ties between Russian officials and President Trump’s campaign. Mr. Rosenstein acted Wednesday evening in Attorney General Jeff Sessions' stead, since Mr. Sessions had recused himself from any involvement in Russian investigation matters. Mr. Sessions did so because of his own contacts with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. while he was advising the Trump campaign. Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein briefed senators in a closed meeting on Thursday. Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, said his take-away from the meeting was that what had started out as a counter intelligence investigation is “now being considered a criminal investigation.” As for the Trump-hating left and their lackeys in the mainstream media, they have already rendered a guilty verdict against President Trump for obstruction of justice without any credible facts to support it to date. Mr. Mueller, a well-respected former federal prosecutor whose appointment was widely praised in Congress on both sides of the aisle, will have a broad investigatory mandate.

He is authorized to investigate “any links and/or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump,” as well as other matters that “may arise directly from the investigation.” With such authority, Mr. Mueller could explore such related issues as the circumstances behind the firing of James Comey as FBI director, conversations between Mr. Comey and President Trump, including any perceived efforts on President Trump’s part to influence the direction of any FBI investigation, and the unmasking and leaking of classified information pertaining to former national security adviser Michael T. Flynn. Mr. Mueller will have free reign to call for a grand jury, issue subpoenas and decide whether to press criminal charges. His requests for all the resources he needs, on top of what the FBI already has in conducting its ongoing investigations, will almost certainly be honored. Moreover, Mr. Mueller, whose tenure as FBI director made him a popular figure with FBI career agents, will trust the FBI enough to piggyback on its findings rather than have to start from scratch. President Trump’s initial reaction to the special counsel appointment was reportedly restrained. However, he complained in an early morning tweet on Thursday that he was

being unfairly singled out for special counsel scrutiny. “With all of the illegal acts that took place in the Clinton campaign & Obama Administration, there was never a special councel (sic) appointed!” he tweeted. “This is the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!” Maybe so,

impeachment banners, and try to put political pressure on Mr. Mueller to come out with findings that support their pre-determined verdict of guilty. Mr. Mueller’s reputation for integrity, and dispassionate pursuit of all relevant facts upon which to render an unbiased judgment, will be sorely tested.

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed Robert Mueller III, (pictured above) a former FBI director, to serve as special counsel overseeing the investigation of alleged ties between Russian officials and President Trump’s campaign

but Mr. Mueller’s appointment, which provides the Democrats and anti-Trump media the independent special counsel they have demanded, will give the Trump administration at least some breathing room to return to its policy agenda. That’s not to say that Democrats, their leftist base and Trump haters in the mainstream media won’t continue to raise the Watergate and

President Trump’s many enemies calling for his head, in the media and political world, have zeroed in on the charge of obstruction of justice. They obtained ammunition in that regard from the alleged memo that former FBI Director Comey is said to have written following a one-on-one conversation he had with the president, in which Comey claimed Presi-

dent Trump had asked him to let go of the FBI’s investigation of Flynn. No doubt, Mr. Mueller will explore all avenues in gathering and analyzing facts that could possibly make out a credible case of obstruction of justice against the president and/or any of his aides. However, based on what is known publicly to date, nothing President Trump has done comes anywhere close to constituting obstruction of justice. Jonathan Turley, the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University, wrote that if the Comey memo is “food for obstruction of justice, it is still an awfully thin soup.” The operative statute is Section 1503 of Title 18, United States Code. It forbids, among other things, “corruptly or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication” influencing, obstructing, or impeding, or endeavoring to influence, obstruct, or impede, “the due administration of justice.” The question is whether President Trump’s alleged request to Comey to let go of the Flynn investigation, or any other negative action or statement by the president with regard to the Russia investigation, constitutes actionable obstruction of justice. That would require proof of the president’s specific wrongful intent to “secure an unlawful benefit for oneself or another,” according to Professor Turley.

President Trump’s many enemies calling for his head, in the media and political world, have zeroed in on the charge of obstruction of justice. It is certainly possible that during the course of Mr. Mueller’s investigation his investigators will turn up tapes, documents or witnesses clearly establishing President Trump’s criminal state of mind. However, his simply asking for leniency, without more, on behalf of someone he likes would not do it. While ill-advised, President Trump’s advocacy on behalf of Flynn, as well as his many public criticisms of the whole Russian collusion conspiracy theory, evidently had no effect on the continuation of the FBI’s Russia investigation. Neither, for that matter, did President Trump’s firing of Comey, which the president linked to his frustration with the amount of time devoted to that investigation, to the exclusion of an investigation into illegal leaks of classified information. Acting FBI Director Andrew G. McCabe, a Democrat himself, testified to a congressional committee last week, after Comey was fired, that the FBI had sufficient resources to continue its investigation. He said that the FBI’s work would See The “Obstruction of Justice”, page 37

Thoughts on the Six-Day War and the Reunification of Jerusalem By: Joseph Puder

une 5th, 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Six Day War in which Israel vanquished the Arab armies arrayed against it. Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon were the main combatants, but large contingents from Iraq, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Kuwait, Pakistan, Sudan, and the P.L.O. also took part in the war as auxiliaries, by lending aircrafts, tanks, manpower, and logistics. I was then a young draftee facing a war on an Israeli airbase. In 1967, Israel had a small population of 2.7 million, while Egypt’s population alone amounted to 31 million. Syria’s population was at the time 5.76 million, Jordan’s 1.32 million, Lebanon’s 2.175 million, and Iraq’s about 9 million. The Arab confrontation states alone accounted for about 50 million. The Arab armies had approximately 465,000 troops, more than 2,800 tanks, and 800 planes. Israel fielded its regular army of 50,000 in addition to its reserve force for a total of 264,000, almost 10% of its total population. Israel threw into the fight about 800 tanks and 300 combat aircrafts…just about a third of the Arab aircrafts, and a similar proportion of tanks. Monday, June 5, 1967 was an unforgettable day. The Jordanian’s began bombing our base with heavy artillery and mortar fire right after midnight, as we

tried to sneak in an hour of sleep between the around-the-clock work, readying our planes for combat. Their firing positions were eventually silenced by our fighter pilots. Israel kept radio silence throughout the early hours of June 5th, while squadrons from our airbase and other bases around the country were in route to destroy the Arab air-forces. At noontime on that fateful Monday, we were ordered to assemble at the parade ground of the airbase. The base commander moved slowly to the microphone, while the tension was mounting among the assembled ranks. He opened up with “Airmen and women, this is a dramatic day in the annals of Israel’s history. As of this time, the Arab air-forces do not exist.” The moment was unlike any other we had experienced as young adults…the relief, excitement, joy, and euphoria enveloped us all. We threw our berets up to the sky, much like college kids do at graduation time. We hugged each other, and silently thanked God for our deliverance. When the day was over, Israel controlled the skies over all the battlefields in which it fought. The next day was no less dramatic. Israel consolidated its capture of the Sinai Peninsula. Tuesday gave way to Wednesday, June 7, which turned out to be the most dramatic and historical event yet. It was the day Israeli paratroopers liberated the Old City of Jerusalem and

the Western Wall, a remnant of Solomon’s Holy Temple. Ironically, the Israeli government had no intention of moving against Jordan, much less to capture Judea and Samaria and the Old City of Jerusalem. Israel conveyed a message through the UN to King Hussein to stay out of the fighting. Nevertheless, Hussein had been persuaded by Nasser, the Egyptian dicta-

the Wall. For the first time in 19 years, Israelis had access to the Old City and the Wall. And for the first time in over 2,000 years, Jerusalem was once again under Jewish control. Thursday and Friday, June 8 and 9, 1967, saw fierce fighting on the Golan Heights. Maj. Gen. David Elazar, head of the Northern Command, begged Defense Minister Moshe Dayan

June 5th, 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Six Day War in which Israel vanquished the Arab armies arrayed against it.

tor that Egyptian forces were on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. Nasser pointed to radar dots that showed fighter-planes flying toward Israel, alleging that these were Egyptian planes, and not Israeli planes returning for refueling. As the fighting in Jerusalem ceased, thousands of Israelis, secular and religious, crushed through the Mendelbaum Gate that separated the Israelis from the Jordanian part of Jerusalem, on their way to the Old City and

to lift once and for all the persistent Syrian menace against the low lying Kibbutzim along the Sea of Galilee. Syrian planes attacked Israeli villages in the Galilee, and were summarily downed by Israeli fighter-planes. Israeli infantry forces (Golani Brigade) moved against well-fortified bunkers and tunnels the Syrians dug on the high ridges of the Golan overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Bitter handto-hand fighting ensued, and the highly motivated Israeli sol-

diers prevailed over the Syrians, whose officers fled and left some of their soldiers literally tied to their positions. On Saturday, a day of rest, cease-fire was declared and observed. The Golan Heights were under Israeli control, as well as the entire Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank and Gaza, and the Old City of Jerusalem. The miracle of the Six Day War had occurred. Even secular, non-believing Israelis considered the hand of God in this war. Our squadron had been confined to base since the early days of May, and it was an incredible, around-the-clock effort on the part of every airman and woman that made the victory possible. We were exhausted but euphoric nevertheless. We had seen a miracle in our lifetime. A week after the war, our squadron, with numerous commandeered army trucks, moved up to Jerusalem to touch the most sacred monument in Judaism – the Western Wall. We proceeded to Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity, and then further on to Hebron and Machpela Cave, where Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Leah and Rebecca were buried, an equally sacred place for Jews. Although each of us carried Uzi sub-machine guns, we did not threaten the Arab population who feared retribution from us. Had it been the other way around, the Jordanian army would have massacred our civilians and soldiers as they did in Gush Etzion, in 1948, assisted in

that task by the Palestinian-Arab mobs. When our unit finally got passes to leave base, it was an extraordinary scene on the crossroads. Drivers stopped to give us lifts, and sometimes they competed as to who could pick us up first. At the same crossroads, high-school girls and their mothers handed out sodas, cakes, and fruit to all uniformed soldiers. The euphoria in the country was infectious, and it lasted for a while. Howard Sachar, author of A History of Israel: From the Rise of Zionism to Our Time, quoted Yitzhak Rabin, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief-ofStaff during the Six Day War, explaining Israel’s victory in that war: “Our airmen, who struck the enemies' planes so accurately that no one in the world understands how it was done and people seek technological explanations or secret weapons; our armored troops who beat the enemy even when their equipment was inferior to his; our soldiers in all other branches…who overcame our enemies everywhere, despite the latter's superior numbers and fortifications—all these revealed not only coolness and courage in the battle but…an understanding that only their personal stand against the greatest dangers would achieve victory for their country and for their families, and that if victory was not theirs, the alternative was annihilation.” (FRONT PAGE MAG)

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Review of David McCullough’s 'The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For' By: Jude Rosso

es do not quite live up to the are uncontroversial and uninpromise of the muscular title, he teresting: "Let's do something he purpose of David must be forgiven. The platitudes about public education. Let's McCullough's The ("It's said that you and your stop the mindless destruction American Spirit: Who generation are apathetic, that of historic America. Let's clean We Are and What We you care only for money, that up our rivers and skies, and Stand For is clear. A collection idealism is in decline among while we're at it, let's clean up of a Pulitzer-winning historian's you. I don't believe it") are in- our language." Some of his statespeeches, many of them com- offensive; the advice ("Take an ments have not aged well—a mencement addresses, bound boldly and attractively in a volume with thick paper, lots of white space, and many colorful pictures, and making appeals to timeless ideals of national and cross-generational unity and just happening to come out in April—this is Simon and Schuster's effort for this year's graduation gift market. My advice to doting grandparents and family friends would be to spend the extra ten dollars on one of McCullough's historical works. The speeches in this volume are by no means bad. They are pleasant and colloquial, sprinkled with charming historical anecdotes and broad optimism about the American project; they are exactly the pleasant ephemera expected from occasional oratory. Academic ceremonies and meetings David McCullough's “The American Spirit: Who We Are and of Congress and historical soci- What We Stand For” eties are not the proper contexts for controversial or substantive interest in people") is sound, if 1994 commencement address rhetoric. Philippics and delib- not terribly groundbreaking; the at the University of Pittsburgh erations are better conducted at historical examples are delight- lionizes urban technocracy in a ful. Whatever programmatic or way that is jarring to post-Crash other times and places. So if McCullough's speech- political statements he makes ears—but McCullough's insis-

tent conversation with the past a coherent method at all). On the other hand, a more gives the newly degreed reader a virtuous example to follow, if concrete approach might take the recovering student by surnothing else.

Pulitzer prize winning historian, David McCullough

Unfortunately, students are generally swine. Changeable, naïve, self-righteous, craven, susceptible to the outsized influences of academic fads and professorial personalities—their vices are many, their virtues few and often compromised. They booed Solzhenitsyn and tried to break Charles Murray's neck. Saying "Read history" (as McCullough does several times verbatim) or telling a few stories about Teddy Roosevelt are not measures likely to change the fresh college graduate's ethos, which is often predicated on the rejection of history (when it has

prise and actually do some good. A gift copy of McCullough's The Great Bridge, for example, might lead the reader to reflect on valuable cautionary lessons about infrastructure spending and mismanagement. John Adams might lead our student to reflect on the concrete difficulties of balancing freedom and order in a society. The American Spirit, if it has any pedagogic effect at all, will just lead him to think that George Washington and Franklin Roosevelt were great men without making him grapple seriously with the intellectual or political legacy of

McCullough's insistent conversation with the past gives the newly degreed reader a virtuous example to follow, if nothing else. either president. When the upshot of American political and intellectual heritage is under scrutiny, as nativists and socialists alike rear their heads again in the public square, soothing, non-confrontational appeals to the past tend only to confuse matters. McCullough's historical works are written to inform and to argue. His speeches seem written to please, or at least to avoid offense. There is nothing wrong with that; everyone who has ever had to give a speech, even just an after-dinner thankyou, is aware that sometimes politeness and nothing more is what is needed. The difference is that most people's after-dinner thank-yous are not collected and published in $25 hardback editions. The American Spirit is a pleasant book, but is not much more than a footnote on McCullough's corpus. The interested reader and gift-giver alike would be better served returning to McCullough's scholarly writing. His true strength is there. (WASHINGTON FREE BEACON)

Distilled: A Memoir of Family, Seagram, Baseball, and Philanthropy Written by: Charles Bronfman with Howard Green Reviewed by: Peter E. Kornblum

n this memoir, written with Howard Green, Charles Bronfman traces the mixed effects of extraordinary wealth. As one of the heirs to the immense Canadian Seagram’s liquor fortune, Bronfman was raised in a Montreal mansion, served by a butler, and driven by a chauffeur in a Rolls-Royce. Nevertheless, this mild and modest macher experienced early challenges and difficulties. His story is that of a troubled “slow starter” who has finished strong. Although Charles and his older brother, Edgar, sold off their family company by the year 2000, Charles’s fortune was still valued at $2.1 billion some fifteen years later. But while he can now reflect and write as a “contented man,” he still

As one of the heirs to the immense Canadian Seagram’s liquor fortune, Charles Bronfman was raised in a Montreal mansion, served by a butler, and driven by a chauffeur in a Rolls-Royce

The Bronfman family

Bronfman describes himself as a “childhood basket case,” lacking in resolve and self-confidence. Since he panicked during his exams, he never did complete his undergraduate degree at McGill feels the emotional pains of his University. It was not until he youth. His father could be diffi- reached his thirties that Broncult, and young Charles “lived fman began to conquer his deep in fear—as did my siblings— anxieties. After gaining majority that we could be the next target control of baseball’s Montreal of one of his explosive rages.” Expos in 1968 for $10 million,

he sold his interest in 1991 for $110 million. As an ambitious pioneer of major league baseball in Canada, the youngest Bronfman had asserted his autonomy and “was no longer just Sam Bronfman’s son.” John D. Rockefeller Jr., the youngest sibling of that rather affluent family, once commented that “the only question with wealth is what you do with it.” In this memoir, written with Howard Green, Charles Bronfman traces the mixed effects of extraordinary wealth

After gaining majority control of baseball’s Montreal Expos in 1968 for $10 million, he sold his interest in 1991 for $110 million. As an ambitious pioneer of major league baseball in Canada, the youngest Bronfman had asserted his autonomy and “was no longer just Sam Bronfman’s son.”

Charles Bronfman on the Expos, possibilities and a life 'distilled'

In his slow but gradual development, Charles Bronfman also realized that pragmatic truth. Identifying as culturally Jewish, Bronfman has had a long and varied association with Israel. In his mid-fifties, he was able to do something with his wealth consistent with his passion and principles. His second wife, Andrea, had deep ties to Israel, and in the 1980s, he became the largest foreign investor in the country.

That success led to his very notable philanthropic program—the Taglit-Birthright Foundation. This attractive and generous program sponsors free ten-day trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Since 1999, Birthright has financed trips for more than 500,000 young Jews, and the Bronfmans’ foundation has supported these educational ventures with more than $325 See Distilled: A Memoir of Family, page 37

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Prizewinning Harpist Noa Gabay to Represent Israel at 13th World Harp Congress in Hong Kong By: Abigail Klein Leichman

“At age eight, I was accepted on national television, giving to study at the junior depart- her valuable stage experience. She won numerous other ment of the Royal Welsh Colhis July, 19-year-old lege of Music and Drama, where harp competitions in the UK Noa Gabay will repre- I was fortunate to study the harp and received prizes in the Hunsent Israel at the Focus with Katherine Thomas and lat- gary International Harp Competition, Concours Francais de on Youth event at the er with Prof. Caryl Thomas.” 13th World Harp Congress in Hong Kong, showcasing the cream of the future crop of harpists. “When I was five years old, like most little girls, I had a dream of becoming a ballerina. My mother took me to see ‘The Nutcracker’ and ‘Swan Lake’ ballets, but instead of watching the dancers, I spent the whole performance looking at the orchestra,” Gabay tells ISRAEL21c. “It was the first time that I saw the harp. I was struck by its beauty and stunning sound. These two ballets have cadenzas that are among the most beautiful in the harp repertoire. I immediately began studying the harp and slowly it began an in- This July, 19-year-old Noa Gabay (pictured above) will represent separable part of my life.” Israel at the Focus on Youth event at the 13th World Harp Born in Israel, Gabay was Congress in Hong Kong, showcasing the cream of the future two years old when her family crop of harpists moved to Wales. By the time At age 12 she became the la Harpe and Thailand Internathey returned to Israel when she was 16, she was already an principal harpist of the Nation- tional Harp Competition. She al Children’s Orchestra of Great won first prize at the Llangollen accomplished harpist. International Music Festival “Wales was a wonderful place Britain. Gabay won the national Competition in 2013. to begin my music studies, since After coming back to Israel, the harp is the national instru- Welsh harp competition in her ment of Wales and is a big part age group three years in a row, Gabay continued her studies of their culture,” Gabay tells from age 12 until 15. These with Julia Rovinsky and was competitions were shown live named principal harpist of the ISRAEL21c.

Israel Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. She won the America-Israel Culture Foundation’s biennial excellence scholarship and a special music award from Zefunot Tarbut (Secrets of Culture), a nonprofit organization that scouts and promotes young Israeli musical talent.

she relates. She has also performed numerous times on Israeli and British national television and radio, and on National Public Radio’s “From the Top” broadcast throughout the United States. “I enjoy playing pieces from the Romantic period very much,” she says. “It is a period where composers began writing pieces that were very virtuosic and passionate. There are many amazing French composers not so well-known outside of the harp world, like Tournier, Renié and Grandjany, who wrote some of my favorite pieces for the harp. And of course I absolutely love playing Bach. He is my favorite composer.”

Studying in Switzerland

Noa Gabay with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.

At 17, Gabay performed the Mozart flute and harp concerto as soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Tel Aviv under the baton of Eyal Ein-Habar. “I have performed many solo recitals across Israel including a recital at the residence of the Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin,”

At age 18, Gabay left her parents and younger brother in suburban Ra’anana to start studying for a bachelor’s degree in music at the Swiss music academy Haute École de Musique de Genève, with renowned harpist and teacher Prof. Florence Sitruk. She just finished her second year there. During the summer of 2016, she was awarded a fellowship to participate in the Aspen Music Festival and School in Colorado, one of the largest classical music festivals in the world.

“Wales was a wonderful place to begin my music studies, since the harp is the national instrument of Wales and is a big part of their culture” “There I met Tom and Vivian Waldeck, who saw me perform at one of my solo concerts during the festival. Thanks to them and the generosity of 10 more couples from Aspen, I am able to rent a grand concert harp in Geneva,” says Gabay, who left her own instrument home in Israel as it was difficult to ship. “It is so heartwarming that they believe in my potential, and I am so grateful.” The July 7-13 Focus on Youth event at the 13th World Harp Congress in Hong Kong is a platform for gifted young harpists around the world to play a 25-minute solo recital before internationally acclaimed harpists, and receive critique and evaluation. The event’s judging panel receives hundreds of applications and accepts only 25 harpists under the age of 22. Click below to see Gabay’s duet with pianist Orit Wolf performed at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in 2014. (ISRAEL 21C)

LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theater Renovation Set to Begin This Fall Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment to Restore Legendary Theatre to its Former Glory in Partnership with LIU Brooklyn Edited by: JV Staff

he renovation and revival of the LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre, located at the Northeast corner of Flatbush and DeKalb Aves. in downtown Brooklyn, is set to begin this fall, with an anticipated opening before 2019. The construction process will restore the iconic theatre to its former glory, provide additional opportunities for LIU Brooklyn students and will modernize the venue to meet today’s entertainment standards. The LIU Brooklyn Para-

Brooklyn’s Paramount Theater will be restored to its former glory as an iconic landmark and a venue for the finest in entertainment in the fall of 2017

mount Theatre project is being carried out by owner/operator Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE), the same team behind Barclays Center and NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. H3, which is known for its work on Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lincoln Center Theatre, and the New York Botanical Garden, is the architect of record. BSE will focus on programming the LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre with performances by world-class talent, with the goal of growing the company’s venue pipeline and developing affinity with artists early in their careers. Events at the theatre will feature music,

The LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre project is being carried out by owner/operator Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE), the same team behind Barclays Center and NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

The renovation and revival of the LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre, located at the Northeast corner of Flatbush and DeKalb Aves. in downtown Brooklyn, is set to begin this fall, with an anticipated opening before 2019

comedy, boxing, and more. The venue will have a capacity of up to 3,000. The flexible seating configuration will ac-

be available to students at the university. LIU’s academic mission will be enhanced by the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience in areas such as arts management, media arts, performing arts, venue operations, and marketing. LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre will play host to academically focused programming and provide free or discounted tickets to students for select events. “This project will provide LIU Brooklyn with a venue for its new School of the Arts and an additional opportunity for experiential learning,” Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, LIU President said. “LIU Brooklyn is proud to partner with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment to restore the historic Paramount to its grandeur.” Brooklyn Paramount oper-

The famed singer Frank Sinatra performed for an audience of “bobby sockers” during the heyday of the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn

commodate primarily general admission-style setups, with the opportunity to also do seated floor events. The venue will open loge level seating, and will feature premium VIP areas. “We are eagerly anticipating the construction beginning on the LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre,” said Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “This team has a track record of delivering spectacular venues, as evidenced by Barclays Center and the newly reopened NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and the Paramount Theatre will be no different. It will soon thrive again and will bring more top-notch programming to the borough.” Employment opportunities and internships at LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre will

Other celebrities from the Golden Era of Hollywood such as crooner and movie star Bing Crosby also made appearances at Brooklyn’s Paramount Theater

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Iceland Leftist Poisons Jihad Watch’s Robert Spencer A new phase in the Left’s campaign of demonizing those whom it hates By: Robert Spencer

ast Thursday, I gave a lecture on the jihad threat at the Grand Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland. Shortly thereafter, a young Icelandic Leftist registered his disapproval of what I said by poisoning me. It happened after the event, when my security chief, the organizers of the event, and Jihad Watch writer Christine Williams, who had also been invited to speak, went with me to a local restaurant to celebrate the success of the evening. At this crowded Reykjavik establishment, I was quickly recognized. A young Icelander called me by name, shook my hand, and said he was a big fan. Shortly after that, another citizen of that famously genteel and courteous land also called me by name, shook my hand, and said “F**k you.” We took that marvelous Icelandic greeting as a cue to leave. But the damage had already been done. About fifteen minutes later, when I got back in my hotel room, I began to feel numbness in my face, hands, and feet. I began trembling and

vomiting. My heart was racing dangerously. I spent the night in a Reykjavik hospital. What had happened quickly became clear, and was soon confirmed by a hospital test: one of these local Icelanders who had approached me (probably the one who said he was a big fan, as he was much closer to me than the “F**k you” guy) had dropped drugs into my drink. I wasn’t and am not on any other medication, and so there wasn’t any other explanation of how these things had gotten into my bloodstream. For several days thereafter I was ill, but I did get to Reykjavik’s police station and gave them a bigger case than they have seen in good awhile. The police official with whom I spoke took immediate steps to identify and locate the principal suspects and obtain the restaurant’s surveillance video. Iceland is a small country. Everyone knows everyone else. And so as it happened, I was quickly able to discover the identity, phone number, and Facebook page of the primary suspect, the young man who claimed he was a “big fan.” I

ry about my visit had the same elements: the notice that the SPLC claims that I purvey “hate don’t intend to call him. Icespeech,” which is a subjective landic police will be contacting judgment used to shut down him soon enough, if they haven’t dissent from the establishment done so already. line; the fact that I am banned from Britain, with no mention of the key detail that I was banned for saying that Islam has doctrines of violence (which is like being banned for saying water is wet) and for the crime of supporting Israel; and the false claim that I incited the Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik to kill (in reality, I’m no more responsible for Breivik’s murders than the Beatles are for Charles Manson’s). After the event, one article even featured a big photo of Breivik, but quoted nary a thing I said that evening. Not a single Icelandic media Last week, Robert Spencer (pictured above) delivered a lecture outlet that ran a story about on the jihad threat at the Grand Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland. my coming or about the event Shortly thereafter, a young Icelandic Leftist registered his itself contacted me for comdisapproval of what Spencer said by poisoning him. ment, much less for rebuttal to However, I did look at his to teach me a lesson with some the charges they made against Facebook page, and as I expect- of the illegal drugs that are as me. One TV station did air an ed, I saw nothing that might in- plentiful in Reykjavik as they are interview with me in which the interviewer refused to believe dicate that he really was a “big anywhere else. I should have seen it coming. that I did not feel responsible for fan” of my work, or that he held any views out of the mainstream After all, my visit had triggered a the Breivik murders, and asked — which is, courtesy of Iceland’s firestorm of abuse in the Icelan- me about them again and again. After the event, articles in the political and media elites, domi- dic press, all based on American Leftist talking points. Every sto- Icelandic press included quotes nated entirely by the Left. The most likely scenario is that this young man, or whoever drugged me, heard that a notorious “racist” was coming to Reykjavik, by chance saw me in the restaurant, and decided

And so as it happened, I was quickly able to discover the identity, phone number, and Facebook page of the primary suspect, the young man who claimed he was a “big fan.” from the 50 protesters, but none included even a single quotation or description of anything we had actually said. None quoted any of the 500 brave Icelanders who braved the hatred of the politically correct elites to come to the Grand Hotel to hear me and Ms. Williams – a staggeringly large number in a country of 300,000 people. It’s clear: jihad and Islamization are not subjects that Icelandic politicians and media opinion-makers want Icelanders to discuss. That’s all the more reason why it must be discussed. But meanwhile, I learned my lesson. The lesson I learned was that media demonization of those who dissent from the Leftist line is direct incitement to violence. By portraying me See Iceland Leftist Poisons , page 36

The Rise of Jihad in Denmark By: Judith Bergman

n 2015, Omar El-Hussein listened to the imam Hajj Saeed, at the Hizb-utTahrir- linked Al-Faruqmosque in Copenhagen, decry interfaith dialogue as a "malignant" idea and explain that the right way, according to Mohammed, is to wage war on the Jews. The next day, El-Hussein went out and murdered Dan Uzan, the volunteer Jewish guard of the Jewish community, as he was standing in front of the Copenhagen synagogue. El-Hussein had also just murdered Finn Nørgaard, a film director, outside a meeting about freedom of speech. Two years later, nothing has changed. A visiting imam from Lebanon at the Al-Faruq mosque, Mundhir Abdallah, is preaching to murder Jews: "[Soon there will be] a Caliphate, which will instate the shari'a of Allah and revive the Sunna of His Prophet, which will wage Jihad for the sake of Allah, which will unite the Islamic nation after it disintegrated, and which will liberate the Al-Aqsa Mosque from the filth of the Zionists, so that the words of the Prophet Muhammad will be fulfilled: 'Judgement Day will not come until the Muslims fight the Jews and kill them. The Jews will hide behind the rocks and the trees, but the rocks and the trees will say: 'Oh Muslim, oh servant of Allah, there is a Jew behind me, come and kill

him.' ..." The "words of the Prophet" are from a well-known hadith, number 6985. Far from hiding this incitement, the mosque posted the sermon, delivered on March 31, on the YouTube page of AlFaruq Mosque on May 7. The invaluable research organization, MEMRI, translated it. A reporter from Danish TV channel TV2 news, who recently spent two hours around the Al-Faruq mosque, could not find a single Muslim willing to condemn the imam. "I don't think he meant anything bad by it," said Bayan Hasan, a female student. Another Danish Muslim, Mohammed Hussein, incorrectly replied, "According to Islam, Muslims are not allowed to kill". The Quran verse 8:12, to mention one of many examples, says otherwise: "...I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip." Denmark's Minister of Integration, Inger Støjberg, called on the mosque and all Muslims in Denmark to condemn the sermon. "If this had happened in a Danish church, it would not have been necessary to ask people to condemn it. It would have been automatic", she said. Muslim organizations and imams have, in fact, been completely quiet on the matter. One leading imam, Naveed Baig, from the Danish Islamic Center, simply dismissed the sermon:

"Islam as a religion cannot be anti-Semitic, as Islam itself is a Semitic religion", he said. The Quran and the hadiths are in fact brimming with anti-Semitism, not to mention exhortations to kill Jews and other "infidels", and calls for jihad (war in the cause of Islam) — a fact of which Naveed Baig is doubtless well aware.

some who have faith, but most of them are perverted transgressors." (Quran 3:110). "Soon shall we cast terror into the hearts of the unbelievers... their abode will be the fire: And evil is the home of the wrong-doers." (Quran 3:151). As for specific passages about the Jews, the Quranic passages 5:60 and 7:166 talk of the Jews

Copenhagen, Denmark. (Image source: Romina Amato/Red Bull via Getty Images)

According to the Quran, people who refuse to acknowledge Allah as the one true god are unbelievers destined for hell: "Verily Allah has cursed the unbelievers and prepared for them a blazing fire" (Quran 33:64). Muslims therefore are superior to all others: "Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind... believing in Allah... If only the People of the Book had faith, it were best for them: among them are

being cursed and transformed by Allah into apes and pigs: "... those who incurred the curse of Allah and his wrath, those of whom some he transformed into apes and swine, those who worshipped evil..." This is the reason Jews today in large parts of the Muslim world are commonly called apes and pigs. Furthermore, "Jews and pagans [are] among the worst of the enemies of the believers". (Quran 5:82).

The Jews are described as hypocrites (Quran 2:14), and "slayers of His [Allah's] messengers" (Quran 2:61), who are "cunning" and "hate to see your success and rejoice if any misfortune befalls you" (Quran 3:120). These examples constitute only a part of the innumerable examples in the Quran and the hadiths, not to mention the writings of Islamic scholars. Therefore, there is nothing unusual about imams calling for the murder of Jews in certain mosques, even in the West. In Canada, for example, in 2016, at Montreal's Dar Al-Arqam Mosque, an imam recited the same hadith about stones and trees asking Muslims to come and kill Jews hiding behind them. In Denmark, however, among politicians, news of the sermon generated the usual "shock". Minister of Justice Søren Pape said it is "insane" that people such as the imam "exist in Denmark": "It is deeply unsympathetic," he said. "These are medieval thoughts and it makes me very sad that in Denmark in 2017 there are still people who really have not evolved further." Other Danish politicians reacted with similar degrees of "shock" — appearing utterly surprised by basic tenets of Islam, which have only been public for 1400 years. Søren Pape hopes to solve the issue by prosecuting the imam. In December 2016, Denmark introduced a new provision in

According to the Quran, people who refuse to acknowledge Allah as the one true god are unbelievers destined for hell the penal code aimed at religious preachers. It is known in Denmark as the "imam provision," as it is, in practice, mainly aimed at imams. According to the provision, speaking approvingly of terror, murder, rape, violence, incest, pedophilia, coercion and polygamy, whether at private or public events, is prohibited and punishable by fine or prison of up to three years. The "imam provision" exists in addition to the general provision in the penal code, according to which it is prohibited and punishable by fine or prison publicly to threaten, insult or demean a group of persons because of their race, skin color, national or ethnic origin, faith or sexual orientation. However, even if a Danish court should succeed in convicting the imam, Danish politicians appear to miss the critical fact that there is clearly a thirsty audience for sermons like this. The Danish Jewish Community reported the imam to the police. Jewish community leader Dan Rosenberg told the newspaper Politiken: "We are concerned that weak and impressionable people may perSee The Rise of Jihad , page 36

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Passengers watch as a subway train pulls into the new 34th St./ Hudson Yards subway station in midtown Manhattan, New York, September 13, 2015.

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ries of lawsuits that led to the resignations of former chief executive Roger Ailes, who died last week, star anchor Bill O’Reilly and network co-president Bill Shine. Wigdor said he was also representing an unidentified black information technology employee who was subjected to racially insensitive remarks by Bob Beckel, an on-air host who was fired last week, days after the worker complained. “Despite public relations efforts to the contrary, business at 21st Century Fox continues to operate more akin to 18th Century Fox,” Wigdor said in a statement. Wigdor represents at least 23 current and former Fox News employees with legal claims against the company. Earlier this month, he met officials from the Office of Communications, a British regulatory agency that is currently considering whether to approve 21st Century Fox’s proposed takeover of satellite broadcaster Sky. On Monday, Wigdor sent a letter to the regulator, known as Ofcom, outlining the new legal claims against Fox and claiming the company refused his request to waive confidentiality agreements signed by its employees so they could speak directly to the agency.

(VIN) Testing is under way on a new track alarm system that aims to alert approaching trains when someone has gone onto the tracks of the New York City subway system. Members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board on Monday moved forward with a bundle of contracts worth nearly $2 million to test the new technology. The Daily News reports (http:// nydn.us/2qfbSzp ) the contracts are up for final approval on Wednesday. Transit officials say the system will trigger a strobe light notification in train tunnels if someone or something is on the tracks. The four companies contracted — Xtralis, Duos, Electronic Interface Associates and Clearsy System Engineering — will have their systems tested in the same undisclosed subway station this week. Rockland County Executive Ed

Scandal-plagued Fox News hit with more lawsuits in U.S. court (VIN) New York City lawyer Douglas Wigdor filed lawsuits in federal court in Manhattan on behalf of Kathleen Lee, a Fox News Radio shift editor who says she was sexually harassed and subjected to “unceasing retaliation” for complaining, and Naima Farrow, who maintains she was fired from her job as an accounts payable coordinator after telling supervisors she was pregnant. In a third case in the same court, Vidya Mann, a Fox News accounts receivable specialist, said she was taken on as a temporary employee but passed over for permanent jobs in favor of white coworkers. A spokeswoman at Fox News said the company believes the suits are without merit, noting that the company took prompt action and takes all complaints of discrimination seriously. The new legal claims come as Fox News is already battling a se-

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Day made his announcement at the Hillcrest Fire station. (Sandy Eller/VINnews.com)

Rockland County Executive vows no special favors to developers, no permits without (VIN) Standing in the shadow of a 197-acre property that has pitted developers against the local government for years, Rockland County Executive Ed Day drew a proverbial line in the sand, signing an executive order that would prevent county departments from granting permits to developers that are not in compliance with Rockland’s General Municipal Law. Day made his announcement at the Hillcrest Fire station, just yards from the Patrick Farm development, a site that its owners hope to turn into 479 homes. Opponents to the project have protested both the project’s density and its location, situated near a natural gas pipeline and on wetlands that provide water to Rockland and

Bergen counties. The development continues to be the subject of an ongoing legal battle, with the Town of Ramapo approving the development’s plans on multiple occasions despite objections from county planners as reported by The Journal News (http://lohud.us/2qdMdqK). Day noted that the executive order affected all of Rockland County’s towns from today onwards, but singled out the Town of Ramapo on multiple occasions, slamming town officials for allowing egregious overdevelopment. Under the new order, towns or villages that do not comply with the county’s recommendations or file an official explanation of why they are ignoring county planners’ objections will find themselves unable to obtain the mandatory permits needed to complete the project.

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Sara Netanyahu and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcome President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump to Israel Monday. Credit: Avi Ohayon/GPO.

Netanyahu lauds Trump’s ‘reassertion’ of American leadership in Middle East (JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded President Donald Trump’s “reassertion” of American leadership in the Middle East during joint remarks by the two leaders. “I want you to know how much we appreciate the change in American policy on Iran which you enunciated so clearly just an hour ago,” Netanyahu told Trump, referring to comments made earlier Monday, when the U.S. president vowed never to allow Iran to have nuclear weapons. “I want you to know how much we appreciate your bold decision to act against the use of chemical weapons in Syria. And I want to tell you also how much we appreciate the reassertion of American leadership in the Middle East,” said Netanyahu, who added he sees “a real hope for change” in the region that can lead to peace. He added, “The Arab leaders who you met yesterday could help change the atmosphere and they could help create the conditions for

a realistic peace. These are all great signs on your historic visit.” Trump said Saudi Arabia’s King Salman “really wants to see great things happen for the world,” including “a renewed effort at peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.”

administration imposed new penalties on Iranian and Chinese entities for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile program. “The Treasury Department is imposing new sanctions on Iranian defense officials, an Iranian entity, and a China-based network that supplied missile-applicable items Trump’s speech on to a key Iranian defense entity,” the radical Islam praised Treasury Department said. “The by Jewish groups action reflects concern with Iran’s (JNS.org) Jewish groups praised continued development of ballisPresident Donald Trump’s historic tic missiles, which is in inconsisspeech in Saudi Arabia calling on tent with United Nations Security Muslim countries to confront Is- Council Resolution 2231.” lamic extremism. “A better future is only possible if your nations drive out the terrorists and extremists,” Trump said Sunday. “Drive. Them. Out. Drive them out of your places of worship,” Trump declared. “Drive them out of your communities. Drive them out of your holy land, and drive President Donald Trump and them out of this Earth!…Honestly Israeli President Reuven Rivlin confronting the crisis of Islamist meet in Jerusalem. Credit: Haim extremism and the Islamist terror Zach/GPO. groups it inspires means standing Trump slams Iran’s together against the murder of instate sponsorship of nocent Muslims, the oppression terrorism in meeting of women, the persecution of Jews with Israel’s Rivlin and the slaughter of Christians.” American Jewish Committee (JNS.org) President Donald CEO David Harris welcomed Trump slammed Iran as a “state Trump’s “refreshingly honest” take sponsor of terrorism” during his on Islamic extremism, saying the meeting with Israeli President Represident “could not have been uven Rivlin in Jerusalem Monday. clearer in his description of Hez“Most importantly, the United bollah and Hamas as the terrorist States and Israel can declare with groups they most assuredly are.” one voice that Iran must never be Morton Klein, president of the allowed to possess a nuclear weapZionist Organization of America, on—never, ever—and must cease praised Trump for condemning its deadly funding, training and Iran, Islamic State, Hezbollah and equipping of terrorists and militias, Hamas “in the same sentence—for and it must cease immediately,” they are all part of the scourge of Trump told reporters. Islamist terror.” Trump, who arrived in JerusaKlein, however, expressed dis- lem after visiting Saudi Arabia, told appointment that Trump did not the Israeli president he was encourmention the “refusal of much of aged by the conversations he had the Muslim world to negotiate with with Muslim leaders. and accept Israel as a Jewish state.” “Many expressed their resolve to help end terrorism and the spread US extends Iran nuke of radicalization. Many Muslim deal sanctions relief, nations have already taken steps imposes new ballistic to begin following through on this missile sanctions commitment,” he said, adding, (JNS.org) The Trump admin- “There is a growing realization istration announced last week it among your Arab neighbors that is extending the U.S. portion of they have common cause with you sanctions relief for Iran set forth in in the threat posed by Iran.” Trump said Saudi Arabia’s King the Islamic Republic’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, despite Salman would “love to see peace President Donald Trump’s election between Israel and the Palestincampaign pledge to “dismantle” the ians.” Rivlin said there must be “trust agreement. “The United States continues and cooperation” between Israelis to waive sanctions as required to and Palestinians. “Our destiny—Palestinians and continue implementing U.S. sanctions-lifting commitments in the Jews—is to live together in this Joint Comprehensive Plan of Ac- land, Mr. President. We must build trust and cooperation between us,” tion,” the State Department said. At the same time, the Trump he said.

MAY 26, 2017 US lawmakers pass bill requiring greater oversight on European anti-Semitism (JNS.org) The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation requiring greater State Department reporting on European anti-Semitism. The bill, known as the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017, requires enhanced annual reporting to Congress on anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, the safety and security of European Jews, and efforts by the U.S. to partner with European entities to combat anti-Semitism. “This bill would require the U.S. government—and encourage our global partners—to continue to take a hard look at anti-Semitism in Europe, provide a thorough assessment of trends, and outline what the United States and our partners are doing to meet this challenge,” said a statement by the Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism, chaired by Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) and Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.). The bill now heads to the Senate and eventually President Donald Trump for approval.

President Donald Trump receives a Book of Psalms from Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz (center), the rabbi of the Western Wall. Credit: Israel Bardugo.

Trump makes historic, yet private visit to Western Wall (JNS.org) President Donald Trump made a historic, yet private visit Monday to Jerusalem’s Western Wall, becoming the first sitting American president to do so. Trump, who was accompanied by his wife Melania as well as his Jewish daughter Ivanka and sonin-law Jared Kushner, was presented with a Book of Psalms containing the inscription of his name by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, the rabbi of the Western Wall. Afterward, Trump separated from the women in his delegation and headed to the men’s section of the Western Wall, where he stood for several minutes before placing a customary note inside the wall’s cracks. Trump’s visit came after last week’s controversial statements by U.S. officials regarding the holy site’s status. David Berns, political

MAY 26, 2017 counselor at the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem, reportedly told his Israeli counterparts the Western Wall “is not in your territory.” The Trump administration quickly disavowed the statement, but at a subsequent White House press conference, National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster declined to say whether the U.S. considers the Western Wall as part of Israel, commenting that the matter “sounds like a policy decision.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly sought to accompany Trump on his visit to the Western Wall, but the Trump administration rejected the request.

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Danish Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen (pictured) announced $8.3 million in new Danish state funding for an organization that funds anti-Israel groups. Credit: Finn Årup Nielsen via Wikimedia Commons.

Denmark giving $8.3 million to funder of anti-Israel groups (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS. org) During meetings in Ramallah last Thursday, Denmark’s Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen announced $8.3 million in new Danish state funding for an organization that funds anti-Israel groups. According to official Danish government documents, the state funding will go to the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat (HR/IHL Secretariat), an organization funded by Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands. The Secretariat operates from Birzeit University, near Ramallah. According to the watchdog group NGO Monitor, a hefty portion of the Secretariat’s budget is appropriated to anti-Israel organizations that incite violence, glorify terror, champion the BDS movement, seek to indict Israeli officials at the International Criminal Court, and make spurious charges of Israeli “apartheid” and “war crimes.” Netanyahu met with Samuelsen last week, telling the visiting minister that Palestinian incitement is the main culprit for the absence of Israeli-Palestinian peace. The prime minister urged Denmark to

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Sweden blacklists Israeli envoy for promoting ‘hate speech,’ then reverses move (JNS.org) Sweden briefly blacklisted the Israeli Foreign Ministry and Israel’s Ambassador to Sweden Isaac Bachman on Twitter last week as part of a broader ban on entities the Swedish government considered engaging in hate speech online. The ban was put in place by the Swedish Institute, an agency operating under the authority of the Swedish Foreign Office. The move temporarily blocked some 14,000 users from using the Twitter handle @sweden, which is controlled by the Swedish Institute. Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon tweeted that the ban was “crazy and shameful,” sarcastically calling it “democracy and pluralism at its best.” Ambassador Bachman also blasted the ban. "Now, that #Israel's MFA and ambassador are blocked - #Sweden is much safer in reading Iran and others, that were not blocked," Bachman wrote on Twitter. In addition to Israel, the ban included the Twitter accounts of journalists, writers and politicians from the Sweden Democrats party. Reacting to the backlash, the Swedish Institute removed the ban and said in a statement it “apologizes to those who have been blocked mistakenly.” After Sweden reversed the ban and apologized, Nahshon tweeted sarcastically again, writing he was “disappointed” he wasn’t blocked. The Twitter controversy came after Israeli-Swedish relations suffered their latest setback with Sweden’s decision this month to vote in favor of a UNESCO resolution rejecting Israel’s sovereignty in Jerusalem. Sweden was the only European Union country to support the measure.

Israeli and American leaders condemn Manchester terror attack (JNS.org) At least 22 people were killed and as many as 59 were injured Monday in a suicide bombing during an Ariana Grande concert in the U.K.’s Manchester Arena. A massive explosion ripped through the foyer of the concert venue towards the end of the pop star’s performance, causing concertgoers to flee in panic. Manchester police confirmed that several

children were among the victims in the U.K.’s deadliest terror attack in a decade. The Islamic State terror group released a video claiming responsibility for the attack and warning, “This is just the beginning.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel “strongly condemns last night’s awful terrorist attack in Manchester….Terrorism is a global threat and the enlightened countries must work together to defeat it everywhere.” Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan wrote on Facebook, “Terror is terror, in Jerusalem, Paris or as we unfortunately see again, this time in Manchester.” During a press conference following a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, President Donald Trump extended his “deepest condolences” to the Manchester attack victims. “So many young, beautiful innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered by evil losers in life,” said Trump.

MIDDLE EAST Rocket fired at Israel from Egypt on Trump visit’s second day (JNS.org) During the second day of President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel, a rocket was fired at the Jewish state Tuesday from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The IDF confirmed the rocket landed in Israeli territory, but in an open area, causing no casualties or damage. During 2016 and the beginning of 2017, several rockets were launched at Israel from the Egyptian Sinai by Salafi jihadists affiliated with the Islamic State terror group. In April, a Grad rocket struck a greenhouse in Israel’s southern community of Yuval, adjacent to the Egyptian border. In February, the Salafis claimed responsibility for firing several rockets at Israel’s southernmost city of Eilat.

Israeli start-up BiomX aims to eliminate need for antibiotics (JNS.org) The Israeli start-up BiomX, which last week completed a $24 million round of financing, is aiming to replace the need for conventional antibiotics by developing treatments that selectively eliminate specific bacteria. BiomX’s treatments are developed using phages—special viruses intended to fight certain bacteria, as opposed to traditional antibiotics that kill all bacteria, including beneficial bacteria.

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“BiomX has developed a platform with two elements. One is the ability to detect with precision what bacteria are missing, and which existing bacteria are causing damage. The second is the ability to selectively attack unnecessary bacteria,” said Assaf Oron, BiomX’s executive vice president of strategy and business development. In theory, BiomX’s treatments would replace conventional antibiotics with a more selective treatment method for specific conditions. The company’s initial products are intended to treat acne and Helicobacter pylori bacteria. BiomX also has plans to develop treatments for intestinal inflammation conditions such as colitis and Crohn’s disease, as well as products for the prevention and treatment of cancer.

President Donald Trump promised to “rip up” the “disastrous” nuclear deal. In April, the State Department said Iran is complying with the deal, but remains a state sponsor of terrorism. Trump later said the Islamic Republic is “not living up to the spirit” of the nuclear agreement.

Israeli man attacked by stone-throwing rioters, kills Palestinian assailant

(JNS.org) An Israeli man, who was attacked last Thursday by Palestinian rioters throwing stones at his car outside of the city of Nablus, shot and killed one of the attackers and injured two others. According to an IDF spokesperson, “hundreds of Palestinians threw rocks at passing vehicles” during the riot. The Israeli man later told Israel’s Channel 2 that the Palestinian he shot in self-defense “almost lynched” him. “Thank God I managed to get out of there…I looked death in the eyes,” he said. Seconds after the Israeli man killed the Palestinian, an IDF vehicle pulled up and dispersed the crowd with tear gas. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani A Samaria Regional Council (pictured) was re-elected. Credit: spokesperson said the Israeli man, UN Photo/Cia Pak. who is a father of eight and a social Iran’s Rouhani worker, is a resident of the Itamar re-elected in community near Nablus and was landslide victory on his way home from shopping (JNS.org) Iranian President when the incident occurred. The head of the Samaria ReHassan Rouhani won Iran’s election decisively Friday, with 57 gional Council, Yossi Dagan, said percent of the vote over hardline he “totally supports the resident conservative challenger Ebrahim who defended his life and the lives of those around him against attackRaisi’s 38.5 percent. Voter turnout was unexpect- ers.” edly high, with 70 percent of IraIsrael exports $3.1 nian constituents casting ballots. billion to US in first Rouhani’s landslide re-election is quarter of 2017, viewed as a significant endorseincrease of 5 percent ment of his initiatives to re-engage with the international community (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS. and offer Iranians greater domestic org) Ahead of President Donald liberties, contrasting with Raisi’s Trump’s visit to Israel, the Israel platform of religious conservatism Export Institute (IEI) released data and a return to an isolationist for- showing the deep economic reeign policy. lationship between Israel and the “Our nation’s message in the U.S. election was clear: Iran’s nation The report showed Israeli exchose the path of interaction with ports to the U.S. increased 5 perthe world, away from violence cent in the first quarter of 2017, and extremism,” Rouhani said in amounting to $3.1 billion. a televised address following his The IEI noted that the scope of victory. Israeli exports to the U.S. in 2016 Rouhani’s sweeping victory pro- broke a six-year record, totaling tects the nuclear deal Iran brokered $11.6 billion. Bilateral trade came with former President Barack to $19 billion, marking 3-percent Obama and other Western leaders growth compared to 2015. in 2015, and grants the country’s The IEI noted that the U.S. is reformists greater political influ- Israel’s largest and most importence over the selection of Iran’s ant commercial business partner next supreme leader. in the world, as well as its leading During his election campaign, target export market and most

PAGE 25 significant source of imported goods. The data showed Israeli medical equipment exports to the U.S. saw a sharp rise of 23 percent from 2015, amounting to $690 million. Export increases came in other high-tech fields such as electronic components (5 percent growth to $920 million) and telecommunication equipment (11 percent growth to $500 million).

The entrance to Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus campus. Hebrew University of Jerusalem came under fire for a decision not to play Israel’s national anthem, “Hatikvah,” during a graduation ceremony to avoid offending Arab students. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Hebrew University drops Israel’s national anthem at graduation, sparking outrage (JNS.org) Hebrew University of Jerusalem has come under fire for a decision not to play Israel’s national anthem, “Hatikvah,” during a graduation ceremony to avoid offending Arab students. The university said there is no legal requirement to play the national anthem at its academic functions. “At official state ceremonies at the Hebrew University, the national anthem is played as usual,” Hebrew University said in a statement. “At academic ceremonies, there is no obligation to play the anthem.” Israel’s Army Radio obtained a recording of a student asking a faculty member about the decision not to play the anthem, with the faculty member reportedly saying the move was made out of “consideration for the other side,” in a reference to Arab students. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision “shameful.” “This is the worst kind of groveling. It is the opposite of national pride,” Netanyahu said. THE JEWISH VOICE EXPRESSES A SPECIAL THANKS TO JNS.ORG FOR PROVIDING THE ABOVE NEWS BRIEFS

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Agudath Israel Files Illegal Discrimination Lawsuit Against NJ Township

GOP Gubernatorial Candidates in Final Debate before NJ Primary

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By Rachel Shapiro

gudath Israel of America and WR Property, a property owner in Jackson, have filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New Jersey against the Township of Jackson, New Jersey, challenging new Jackson zoning regulations, asserting that they are intended to prevent Orthodox Jews from opening schools or dormitories in Jackson. The suit alleges that the regulations were enacted with the express purpose of such anti-Orthodox discrimination, and are in clear violation of Federal law. The ordinances that are being challenged in Federal court were passed this March by the Town Council of Jackson, which borders Lakewood, in an area where many Orthodox Jews live. The lawsuit contends that the regulations were clearly motivated by a desire to prevent Orthodox Jews from moving to Jackson, and “by discriminatory animus against the Orthodox Jewish community.” The suit cites a number of examples of such animus, expressed by public officials and by vocal segments of the public. Last year former Township Council President Rob Nixon called an Agudath Israel leader’s suggestion that Orthodox Jews consider Jackson as a place to live “reprehensible.” Nixon went so far as to file a complaint against the Agudath Israel leader with the U.S. Justice Department and the New Jersey Attorney General’s office, both of which saw no merit to Nixon’s complaint.

The Jackson township council voted on its controversial dormitory ordinance. The last meeting featured many members of the Orthodox Jewish community.

Other allegations in the Complaint include recitations of statements made by local residents at Township meetings and in online forums, such as “All of your problems only stem from the Ultra-Religious! The Hasidics and Ultra-Orthodox!” Citing these and numerous other examples of anti-Orthodox animus in recent years, and particularly surrounding the enactment of the no school and the no dormitory ordinances in Jackson, the Agudath Israel and WR Property lawsuit alleges violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection, Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses and Freedom of Association principles; four clauses of the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000; the Fair Housing Act; and New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination. The suit seeks a judgment holding the township’s ordinances unconstitutional and illegal,

and their annulment, as well as attorneys’ fees and nominal damages. According to Rabbi Avi Schnall, Agudath Israel’s New Jersey Office director, “Orthodox Jews, like any other person, have the basic right, protected by federal law, to live where they please. Local laws intended to keep people out of an area or Township based on religion or ethnicity violate Federal law Orthodox Jews have the right to open schools, build houses of worship, and develop businesses, just like any other group, and this essential value of freedom of religion, on which America was founded, is being denied.” The plaintiffs are represented by Storzer & Associates, a law firm that has vast experience in representing religious communities’ interests in land use disputes, and with whom Agudath Israel has worked over the past few years.

NJ Man Awarded $15M by Fed Jury in Rabbi Sex Abuse Case By Hannah Hayes

n Thursday, May 18, $15 million was awarded to a New Jersey man by a federal jury, after he accused a renowned Connecticut rabbi of molesting and raping him multiple times throughout his teenage years. On Thursday, Rabbi Daniel Greer and his Yeshiva of New Haven were ordered by the court to pay Eliyahu Mirlis compensatory damages. In a lawsuit, Mirlis claimed that he was sexually abused by Greer for three years, between 2001 and 2005, when Mirlis was attending the Jewish boarding school at which Greer was the principal. Greer denies these allegations and no criminal charges have been brought against him. In sexual abuse cases, the names of victims are usually kept anonymous, but in the case Mirlis’ attorney informed the press that he wanted to come forward. In a statement, Mirlis’ lawyer Antonio Ponvert III said, “My client came forward showing great courage to right a wrong

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n Thursday, May 18, the GOP gubernatorial candidates Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli had their second and final debate before the New Jersey primary that will occur on June 6. The candidates laid out their positions on everything from taxes to abortion to climate change, and it reminded everyone of how relatively moderate the Republican Party is in New Jersey state. Philly News reports, “Ciattarelli, a businessman from Somerset County and the underdog in the race, challenged Guadagno on one of those fronts, attacking her support for rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Putting New Jersey back in the cap-andtrade program – which Gov. Christie abandoned – would raise electricity rates and give the state a competitive disadvantage, Ciattarelli said.”

“I’m running for governor. The governor’s not.” Guadagno said, “We are having climate change. We have to do something to respond to what’s going on in this world.” Guadagno formerly worked as a prosecutor and was the sheriff of Monmouth County. She repeatedly attacked Ciattarelli’s tax plan that would create two new income-tax brackets for the rich at incomes of $750,000 and $1 million. Guadagno said, “The last time we saw that income tax was when [Democrat] Jon Corzine was the governor of the state of New Jersey.” Ciattarelli argued that the new tax brackets are part of a larger restructuring that “lowers everyone’s overall tax bill.” He in turn criticized Guadagno’s promise to relieve $1.5 billion in

On Thursday, the GOP gubernatorial candidates Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli had their second and final debate before the New Jersey primary.

property-taxes, referring to it as an “irresponsible promise.” He also called her disingenuous for not first addressing the bias in the school-funding system for the state. This final debate was held in Newark at NJTV’s studio. Election rules and fund raising were the basis for Guadagno and Ciattarelli qualifying for the debate. Moderator Michael Aron pressed both candidates about their. According to Philly News, “Ciattarelli said property taxes wouldn’t skyrocket in cities like Camden and Newark despite his plan to require them to pay a larger share of their school costs. And Guadagno said she would be able to fund property-tax relief — including with savings found through an audit of state government — despite the state’s chronic underfunding of its public worker pension system and its school-funding formula.” When asked about Planned Parenthood, Guadagno said that she was “not in favor of abortions, but I am pro-choice.” She said, “I don’t believe government has a place in my home, what I do with my body.” Neither candidate supported the idea to restore funding cuts implemented by Christie to Planned Parenthood.

They also were both for the decriminalization of marijuana, but against actually legalizing it. Philly reports, “Guadagno has led Ciattarelli in polling, fund-raising, and county party support. But Ciattarelli has been trying to capitalize on a different advantage: his distance from the unpopular Christie. He attacked Guadagno with the Christie administration’s record Thursday, noting the 11 downgrades of the state’s credit by the three major ratings agencies amid ‘revenue shortfall after revenue shortfall after revenue shortfall,’ and the recent 23-cent hike in the state’s gas tax.” Ciattarelli argued that he’s the only Republican who could actually win November’s election; he said, “We need to move beyond the Christie-Guadagno era.” During Guadagno 7.5 years in the Christie administration, she flaunted her “record as a job creator,” but also said that she and the governor had “fundamental differences” that she could not voice when working as his lieutenant. She said, “I have never walked down the hall and taken a piece of legislation off the governor’s desk.” Guadagno said, “I’m running for governor. The governor’s not.”

War of Words over Trump Hits NJ Assembly Race By: Terence T. McDonald

Rabbi Daniel Greer of the Yeshiva of New Haven has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenager.

and to protect other children. Child abuse in all its forms must end and this is a step in that process.” According to the lawsuit, the alleged abuse occurred in multiple locations, including Greer’s home as well as on school property. On Thursday, Greer’s attorney, William Ward, said that he and his client were “extremely disappointed” with the court’s ruling and plan to file an appeal. According to the New Haven Register, state law entitles

the plaintiff to one-third of the verdict in punitive damages, which in this case means $5 million for Mirlis. The Associated Press reports, “Greer has testified before the state legislature several times on a variety of issues, including opposing same-sex unions in 2002 before the state approved same-sex marriage. He also is a former member of the New Haven police commissioners’ board and a past chairman of the New Haven Redevelopment Agency.”

he Jersey City teachers union is pulling its support of state Assemblyman Nick Chiaravalloti's re-election bid two weeks before voters head to the polls, leading to a war of words between the union and billionaire David Tepper. And, yes, they're fighting about Trump. The fracas started last weekend when the political arm of Tepper's education-related nonprofit sent fliers to voters in the 31st Legislative District in support of Chiaravalloti, who represents the district in the state Assembly. The Jersey City Education Association, which has warred with Tepper's group for years, told its members in

Nick Chiaravalloti and David Tepper, two candidates for NJ State Assembly

an email yesterday that it was pulling their endorsement of Chiaravalloti. The email blasts Chiaravalloti and his running mate, Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, for being "willing to take money and support from an organization with clear ties to Betsy

DeVos and Donald Trump, who are actively seeking to privatize our schools by cutting funding and pursuing a voucher system." DeVos, the U.S. education secretary, has expressed support for vouchers and charter schools, See War of Words over Trump, page 37

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ISEF Celebrates 40 Years with Philanthropist Lily Safra By: Lieba Nesis

S Lauren and John Veronis, and Cecile Zilkha (All Photos by Lieba Nesis)

President of Technion-Peretz Lavie and President of Afeka Academy-Ami Moyal

EF held its 40th Anniversary benefit dinner at the Intercontinental New York Barclay Hotel with cocktails last week. The dinner chairs were Vivian and Norman Belmonte, Eva and Joshua Benaim, Ide and David Dangoor and Smadar and Yosi Manor with Emmy-award winning journalist Lauren Glassberg emceeing. The crowd was full of prominent community leaders including lawyer extraordinaire Ken Bialkin and Trump tax attorney Joel Marcus. ISEF's founder was Edmond Safra, who joined forces with 12 of his friends 40 years ago and raised one million dollars to help indigent Israeli students. Edmond was one of the greatest bankers of the 20th century and an extraordinary philanthropist. Born in Beirut to a family that began in banking at the time of the Ottoman Empire, he built a global business that was legendary. Recognizing the importance of education he worked on giving ISEF students the tools they need to succeed, from scholarship grants with required community service, to training courses in leadership development. ISEF's mission is to help educate and support Israel's gifted youth from disadvantaged communities. They have given the opportunity to nearly 20,000 Israeli's to attend some of the world's finest universities including Oxford, Harvard and MIT. Moreover, more than sixty percent of ISEF's recipients are women with more than ninety five percent of students graduating. ISEF's alumni are College Presidents, CEO's, mayors, surgeons, authors and filmmakers. One of the recipient's of ISEF's largesse is Technion University, whose President Peretz Lavie, flew in from Israel for half-a-day to thank ISEF for giving scholarships to 85 of its students, out of a total of 400 scholarships awarded a year. Lavie reiterated the importance of this organization in giving an equal opportunity to Israeli students who were born into poverty. There were

testimonials from numerous ISEF beneficiaries including Dr. Eitan Yaakobi who came from a poor family in a rundown neighborhood in Israel and went onto receive his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering through the help of ISEF. Yaakobi, who is an expert in information and coding theory, now teaches Computer Science at Technion after being awarded the prestigious Marconi Society Scholar Award in 2009. Yaakobi, stressed how pivotal ISEF was in his career expressing gratitude to Lily Safra for her tireless devotion to the organization. Another ISEF recipient, Omri Krigel, an Israeli soldier who was injured in combat and told he would never walk again, is not only ambulatory but was able to receive his MBA from the University of Chicago. Miraculously, Omri walked up on stage to thank ISEF and Lily Safra for enabling him to achieve his dream. Safra received her Lifetime Achievement award, and said Edmond would be proud she was helping this organization but would want us to do more. Safra is an active philanthropist in medical research, humanitarian relief, education, religion and much more fulfilling her husband's wishes with a perseverance that is noteworthy. Lily said it was imperative every talented Israeli student had the opportunity to receive a higher education. In order to facilitate this goal, an auction was held, where Norris Wolff as auctioneer implored the audience to sponsor a combat soldier scholarship and other ISEF students. After the auction, the guests were treated to dynamic Israeli singer Einat Sarouf, a platinum-selling artist who had the audience clapping with excitement. Sarouf has an eclectic repertoire of songs including classic Israeli songs as well as modern hits in Hebrew, English and Arabic. Following her performance there was a delicious dessert reception where guests socialized and spoke of ways to further the success of this pivotal organization.

Lily Safra received a Lifetime Achievement award, and said that her late husband, Edmond, would be proud she was helping this organization but would want us to do more. Mrs. Safra is an active philanthropist in medical research, humanitarian relief, education, religion and much more; fulfilling her husband's wishes with a perseverance that is noteworthy

Nina Weiner and famed Skadden Arps attorney; Kenneth Bialkin. Mr. Bialkin currently is the president of the American-Israel Friendship League (AIFL)

Itay Blasemheim and Alan and Jody Brody

Carlos Benaim; Chairman of ISEF

Lilach Abergel, Richard and Danielle Lazarro, Einat Haeim, and Liat Haim

Joel and Laurel Marcus

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50 Jerusalem Facts for the 50th Anniversary of its Reunification By: Eliana Rudee

sraelis celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification May 23-24. Leading up to the holy city’s semi-centennial milestone, here are 50 facts highlighting the rich tapestry of Israel’s capital:

Jerusalem has been attacked 52 times, captured and recaptured 44 times, besieged 23 times and destroyed twice over the course of 3,000 years.

Jerusalem Day is an Israeli national holiday commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem in the 1967 Six-Day War.

Jerusalem hotels record more than 2.5 million overnight stays by foreign tourists each year. Pictured above is Jerusalem’s iconic King David Hotel

Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives is home to 150,000 Jewish graves, dating back to the 1400s.

Government

20. Although all branches of the Israeli government are headquartered in Jerusalem, the city is not home to any foreign embassies. President Donald Trump is considering moving Reunification the U.S. Embassy in Israel from 1. Jerusalem Day is an Israeli Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. national holiday commemorating the reunification of Jerusa- Archaeology lem in the 1967 Six-Day War. 21. The 2.5-mile-long walls 2. During the Jordanian occu- around Jerusalem’s Old City pation of Jerusalem, Jews were were built in 1536 by Suleiman not allowed to access their holy the Magnificent. sites, including the Western Wall. 22. Jerusalem has more than 2,000 archaeological sites. History 23. Archaeology proves Jews 3. Jerusalem has been at- have lived in Jerusalem since tacked 52 times, captured and 3000 B.C. 24. Archaeologists have recaptured 44 times, besieged 23 times and destroyed twice over found 3,800-year-old pottery in the City of David. the course of 3,000 years. 4. Israel is the only country to enter the 21st century with a net Education gain in its number of trees, and 25. Jerusalem has separate edyou can enjoy them over a pic- ucational and religious systems nic or barbecue in the Jerusalem for its Christian, Muslim and Forest. Jewish populations. 5. The name “Jerusalem” most likely comes from “Urusalim,” a Culture word of Semitic origin meaning 26. Jerusalem has one of the “Foundation of Shalem (whole- highest-rated nightclubs in the ness)” or “Foundation of God.” world: Haoman 17. 27. There are 26 wineries in Religion Jerusalem, according to United 6. Jerusalem has more syna- with Israel. 28. Bob Dylan held his eldest gogues per capita than any city son Jesse’s bar mitzvah at the in the world. 7. Jerusalem is the only city in Western Wall. 29. The actress Natalie Portwhich some 15 different Christian communities live alongside man was born in Jerusalem. one another, according to the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Demographics Studies. 30. Jerusalem is Israel’s larg8. Jerusalem is considered est city in both landmass and the eternal capital of the Jewish population. people. 31. Jerusalem’s population is 9. Jerusalem is the third-holi- comprised of 61 percent Jews, est city in Islam, outside of Mec- 36 percent Muslims, 1 percent ca and Medina, both in Saudi Arab Christians and 1 percent Arabia. non-Arab Christians. 10. Jerusalem is mentioned 32. While the country’s more than 600 times in the He- self-identified “secular” Jewish brew Bible, but not once in Is- population is 44 percent, Jerusalam’s Quran. lem’s secular Jewish population 11. In the Middle Ages, Jews is just 19 percent. were banned from Jerusalem by 33. Of Jerusalem’s Muslim Christians, and Muslims later population, 62 percent identify lifted the ban. as religious and just 1 percent 12. There are more than 70 identify as not observant. different Hebrew names for Je34. Jerusalem has had a Jewrusalem in Jewish scripture. ish demographic majority since 1864. Tourism 35. Jerusalem represents 13. Jerusalem is statistical- about 0.001 percent of the landly safer than nearly most large mass of the Middle East. 36. Eighteen percent of Israel’s U.S. cities and many major cities Arab population lives in Jerusaelsewhere in the world. 14. Jerusalem hotels record lem, compared to 8 percent of more than 2.5 million overnight Israel’s total Jewish population. 37. Eleven percent of Jerustays by foreign tourists each salem homeowners are foreign year. 15. Thirty-thousand peo- residents, compared to 3 perple ran in this year’s Jerusalem cent in Israel at large. 38. Thirty-four percent of JeMarathon. rusalem’s Jews identify as haredi.

Holy sites

Archaeologists have found 3,800-year-old pottery in the City of David.

shrine located on the Temple Mount.

16. Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives is home to 150,000 Jewish graves, dating back to the 1400s. 17. Under Israeli rule, Jews are not allowed to pray on the Temple Mount, their religion’s holiest site. 18. The Old City of Jerusalem is divided into the Muslim Quarter, Christian Quarter, Jewish Quarter and Armenian Quarter. 19. The Dome of the Rock is not a mosque, but an Islamic

Bob Dylan held his eldest son Jesse’s bar mitzvah at the Western Wall.

The Old City of Jerusalem is divided into the Muslim Quarter, Christian Quarter, Jewish Quarter and Armenian Quarter.

The Jerusalem-founded company Mobileye, bought by Intel this year, was part of the largest-ever acquisition of an Israeli technology company

Of Jerusalem’s Muslim population, 62 percent identify as religious and just 1 percent identify as not observant.

Economy 39. Nearly 37 percent of all Jerusalem families live below the poverty line, which represents 61 percent of all Jerusalem’s children. 40. Jerusalem is home to more than 400 high-tech companies. 41. The number of high-tech start-ups in Jerusalem has grown from 200 to more than 600 since 2012. See 50 Jerusalem Facts , page 36

Thirty-four percent of Jerusalem’s Jews identify as haredi.

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Championing Values at The Champions of Jewish World Values International Gala By: Julie Sagoskin

he Champions of Jewish World Values International Awards Gala was held Sunday, May 21st at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City to honor those who uphold the values of Judaism and fight against intolerance around the world. America’s favorite rabbi, author and television personality, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the founder of the World Values Network, explained to the crowd how we as a Jewish people and all those who believe in justice, cannot stand idly by as innocent men, women and children continue to be victimized around the world. Rabbi Shmuley called on the evening’s honoree, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, to use his voice and call

During the evening, Mr. Kagon other world leaders to speak out against the genocide taking ame was presented with a Torah which was dedicated in memory place in Syria. of the victims of the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide, and in memory of Elie Wiesel. Keynote speaker Elisha Keynote speaker Elisha WiWiesel, son of the late esel, son of the late Holocaust Holocaust survivor and activist, Elie Wiesel, spoke survivor and activist, Elie Wiesel, spoke of how proud he was of how proud he was of his father’s fight against of his father’s fight against intolerance and of the important intolerance and of the important legacy he has legacy he has left behind. David Zaslav, CEO of Discovleft behind. ery Communications, recalled how he once asked Oprah who President Kagame, whose her most memorable interview country faced genocide in the was after 10,000 shows to which 1990s which resulted in the kill- she replied, “Elie Wiesel at Ausing of more than 800,000 Tut- chwitz.” Zaslav explained how sis, the minority ethnic group Oprah was moved by how even to which the president belongs, after experiencing unimagtold the crowd how “many turn inable atrocities, Wiesel was still their eyes, but we must come able to live and love and believe together to confront the serious in G-d and find the strength to speak out. threat of genocide.”

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame Photo Credit: Steve Mack

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, Michael Steinhardt Photo Credit: Steve Mack

Over 600 philanthropists, business leaders and politicians attended the gala which featured a live and silent auction, and fully catered kosher dinner. Judy and Michael Steinhardt, former Prime Minister of Spain, Jose

Former Prime Minister of Spain, Jose Maria Aznar, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach and President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame Photo Credit: Steve Mack

Maria Azner, Alan Dershowitz and Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel in New York, were a few of the honorees and presenters at the event. The US Ambassador to Israel, Michael Friedman, who could not attend

as he was in Israel for Jerusalem Day, commemorating the anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, gave a televised message to the crowd. Two young men with a very powerful story, Derek Black and Matthew Stevenson, were also honored for their efforts to overcome intolerance by forming an unusual bond in college. Derek Black, who was from a powerful White Supremacist family and had founded a White Nationalist website, was being ridiculed on campus when Matthew Stevenson decided to invite Derek to a Shabbat dinner. Rather than judge him, Stevenson tried to get to know who Derek really was and the two became fast friends. Derek ultimately stopped spewing hate speech See Championing Values , page 38

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, Michael Steinhardt, Andrew Sterling and Elisha Wiesel Photo Credit: Steve Mack

Yom Yerushalayim: Reflections on June 1967 By Larry Domnitch

In one fell swoop, the international guarantees granted to n the eve of the 1967 Israel after its’ 1956 withdrawal Six-Day-War, Israel were null and void. A hostile Egypt was primed for war with faced a mortal threat. The events of June troops positioned in the Sinai. 1967 came in the aftermath of the 1956 Sinai Campaign waged by Israel along with France and Great Britain to protect international passage of the Suez Canal which was prevented by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. On December 31, 1956, when Israeli troops were forced by international pressure to withdraw from the Sinai Peninsula, following its’ victory over Egypt, then Israeli foreign minister Golda Meir stated before the UN that “we should not assume that if Israel withdraws, Egypt will prevent Israeli shipping Moshe Dayan, Yitzhak Rabin, from using the Suez Canal or and Uzi Narkiss in the Old the Gulf of Aqaba.” City of Jerusalem, with the As forewarned by Golda Lion's Gate (Sha'ar Ha'arayot) Meir, eleven years later on May behind them after the 1967 16, 1967, Nasser demanded that liberation of the city UN peacekeeping forces evacuAmerican President Lyndon ate the Sinai. On May 22, Egypt blockaded the Straits of Tiran to Baines Johnson opposed Egypt’s move stating that the United Israeli ships. States considers the Gulf of Aqaba to be “an international waterway.” However, vocal opposition King Feisal of Saudi Arabia stated, “The first from the international community opposition was limited, priority of the Arabs is and the passage of Israeli ships the extermination of Israel.” Hafez El Assad of bound for the port city of Eilat was barred. Syria on May 20 stated On May 18, 1967, in a rare that the time has come to “enter into a battle of moment for the UN, Secretary General U. Thant described Syrannihilation.” ian terror attacks across Israel

borders as “contrary to the spirit and letter of the United Nations.” The UN leader had made a statement against Arab terror without also finding criticism of Israel; A momentary pause from years of blind equivocation. Arab leaders were clamoring for the destruction of Israel. King Feisal of Saudi Arabia stated, “The first priority of the Arabs is the extermination of Israel.” Hafez El Assad of Syria on May 20 stated that the time has come to “enter into a battle of annihilation.” On May 26, Nasser stated that Egypt was ready for all out war

rity Council had failed to resolve all the children of Israel.” PLO leader, Ahmed Shukairy, the issues. How would Israel respond? upon arrival in Amman Jordan, June 1, stated that he estimated Arab armies were far larger that among the Jews in the aftermath of the war, “none will survive.” Around the world, France suspended arms shipments to Israel and a number of Arab nations as well. Great Britain announced its’ neutrality. The United States had reiterated its commitment to support the territorial integrity of all nations in the Middle East. The US appealed to Israel for calm, urging Israel to avoid

The section of Jerusalem's Old City containing the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, was reclaimed by Israeli forces in June of 1967

and better supplied. They were amassing and primed for battle. The Jews were accessing the risks and dangers. Israeli burial societies were choosing open areas to bury the anticipated victims of the impending war. The situation continued to escalate. Israeli tanks advance toward Egyptian positions in the Sinai, On May 28, PLO terrorists June 4, 1967. and Arab irregular troops fired and that its’ main goal is “The “hasty action,” To Israel, war was mortars and machine guns from destruction of Israel.” He spoke inevitable. Waiting would only Gaza upon Israeli farmers and of “inflicting punishment that work to the advantage of Nasser. soldiers. The day the war began on On May 25, 1967, Secretary will go beyond the imagination of the aggressor.” Radio Cairo General Thant conducted a June 5, Israeli civilians were exhorted its listeners to, “Massa- “very cordial” meeting with the again in the line of fire. Jordacre all the men, all the women, Egyptian dictator, yet the Secu- nian guns from Kalkilya began

firing mortar shells upon Tel Aviv. There were no casualties. However, there was severe damage in Jerusalem as heavy fire also reigned down upon the residents there. In the first day of shelling, ten Israelis were killed and one hundred were wounded. Over the next two days, there were five hundred Israeli civilian casualties. One thousand buildings were damaged.

After Six Days The UN Security Council unanimously voted for a ceasefire. Only after Israel’s overwhelming victory, the UN intervened. Defense Minister Moshe Dayan noted that “The United nations had kept peace in the Middle East only as long as President Nasser did not want to start war again.” The first town captured in Judea and Samaria, Jenin, was nearly empty as its inhabitants had fled in fear. Soon after, realizing that they were not in danger, they began to stream back. When Israeli forces entered Bethlehem, they were met with hundreds of white flags of surrender. In Hebron, Jews almost immediately visited the Cave of the Patriarchs and the Arabs who had prohibited Jewish entry beyond its seventh step for centuries, did not dare object. The Arabs had initially feared that the Jews as victors would exact revenge for the hostilities which they See Yom Yerushalayim, page 38

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JPMorgan Chase Shows Preference for 'Occupied Palestine' Over Israel JPMorgan Chase lists the â€œState of Palestine, Occupiedâ€? as a fraud-free country, while it deems Israel a scam-ridden state. By: WIN Staff

he Jerusalem Post reported Thursday that JPMorgan Chase allows debit card users to select â€œPalestineâ€? as a visiting destination, so their cards will continue to work without problems, but does not list Israel. The bank claims that Israel is unlisted due to a perceived high rate of fraud in the country. A banker for JPMorgan Chase told the Post that he tried this week to add Israel and Egypt to the international travel notification system to a customerâ€™s debit card. He was surprised to discover that after successfully adding Egypt, he was barred from selecting Israel, due to the countryâ€™s status in the bank as a â€œhigh-risk country.â€? The banker said he looked up â€œPalestineâ€? in the system, found â€œState of Palestine, Occupied,â€? and was offered the option of setting a notification for the non-existent entity. After calling the bankâ€™s support, the banker said he could â€œplace a noteâ€? on the customerâ€™s debit card that she would be traveling to Israel, but was told to advise her to perform her transactions as debits from her account, rather than use the

The Jerusalem Post reported Thursday that JPMorgan Chase allows debit card users to select â€œPalestineâ€? as a visiting destination, so their cards will continue to work without problems, but does not list Israel.

credit option. Trish Wexler, chief communications officer for JPMorgan Chase, told the Post that the situation is a result of the heightened fraud activity in Israel. When a banker selects a travel alert on a card for a customer heading to another country, the company is less likely to decline a transaction that might otherwise be flagged for fraud, Wexler explained. Assigning such travel alerts for Israel is currently impossible, she claimed. But customers can still use their cards in Israel and some transactions will not be blocked. As for listing â€œState of Palestine, Occupied,â€? Wexler dodged the issue by saying she was unable to confirm that the Palestinian Authority was given this

name in the companyâ€™s system. As for Israelâ€™s â€œhigh-riskâ€? status, JPMorgan Chase employs a number of algorithms that look for markers that detect fraud, and the company is not currently comfortable with removing these markers when customers travel to Israel, according to Wexler. She stressed this is not a judgment call or a broad JPMorgan Chase policy, as fraud detection is data-driven and dynamic. â€œThis is based on actual transaction data that we have observed,â€? Wexler said. â€œWe want to do whatâ€™s right to keep our customersâ€™ accounts safe. Will this change in the future? Itâ€™s possible. But this is what our program is detecting right now,â€? she told the Post. (WORLD ISRAEL NEWS)

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Billionaire Bill Ackman is Hoping for a Comeback By Hannah Hayes

he billionaire founder and CEO of the hedge fund Pershing Square Bill Ackman is hoping for a turn around after two years of major losses. At an afternoon session in Las Vegas at the Skybridge Alternatives Conference, Ackman said, â€œI got something to prove.â€? He noted that when the fund was down 30 percent, humility kicked it. Ackman also talked about the bigger issues in the industry, beyond the problems of his own fund. Ackman said, â€œThe hedge fund industry is a little bit like the mall industry.â€? He added the when funds are only gaining 5

to 8 percent they cannot fee 20 percent of profits. According to the New York Post, â€œItâ€™s been some time since Pershing Square could collect on profits, but the fund adjusted its fee structure last year so that clients only pay on profits in excess of 5 percent. Elsewhere, despite his own slew of screwups, Ackman had a few pieces of advice for President Donald Trump. Although he was bullish on Trumpâ€™s pro-business stance, Ackman said Trump has â€˜been disappointing so far.â€™ Ackman said, â€œHe needs a win.â€? He added that instead of all this attention on healthcare, Trump should instead focus on infrastructure. â€œThe thing I donâ€™t understand â€“ every president seems to start

Pershing Square Capital Management returns for 2016.

Bill Ackman, an American investor, hedge fund manager, and philanthropis, is the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund management company.

with healthcare, and it destroys everything,â€? Ackman said. The Post reports, â€œThe silver-haired investor would know something about failure in the health sector. Ackman finally sold his stake in Valeant Pharmaceuticals in March, only after the stock plunged more than 90 percent and was the major contributing factor to his fundâ€™s losses.â€? Regarding his late decision to drop his stake, Ackman said, â€œYou donâ€™t need to make it back where you lost it.â€?

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New Cookbook Reveals the Secrets of Skinny Cooking Bestselling cookbook author, Victoria Dwek, teams with successful nutritionist Shani Taub to creating delicious and easy to prepare meals that are low in calories but high in flavor. Edited by: JV Staff

ating healthy can be hard and many think, dull. So many tasty dishes we love are usually high in calories. But, did you know that low-calorie recipes can be just as enjoyable as those with lots of calories? With their new cookbook, Secrets of Skinny Cooking (Artscroll/Shaar Press; May 2017/Hardcover), bestselling cookbook author Victoria Dwek and nutritionist Shani Taub show home cooks how to create exciting, flavorful, and filling meals... all for a fraction of the calories they'd typically be. “There are lots of delicious foods out there. Plenty of recipes with fat and sugar that taste really, really good. I think we all know that,” Victoria explains. “But I realized that what people didn’t know…is that light food can be just as satisfying. That’s why I wrote this cookbook, so everyone can feel good about themselves and never, ever feel deprived.”

From that moist Corn Muffin for breakfast, to creamy Eggplant Parmesan for lunch, to Sesame Chicken & Lo Mein for dinner... Victoria and Shani have created flavor-filled recipes of favorite dishes all surprisingly low in calories!

Secrets of Skinny Cooking features: - Over 135 delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes, with breathtaking photos for each dish - Secret techniques and tips for zapping the calories from any dish ... without zapping the flavor (such as, "How to Sauté and Caramelize Onions Without Oil.") - Make ahead info, family-friendly adaptations, and cooking tips from Victoria - Nutritional information, advice, and motivation from Shani - Plenty of gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, Whole30, and Paleo options - And all recipes are kosher Every meal is covered! Enjoy filling breakfasts, super light sal-

ads, 5-ingredient veggie sides, friendly carbs, satisfying soups, creamy and dreamy dairy dishes, filling and flavorful mains, and even sweet treats. Some of the delicious recipes in the book include: Apple Pie Crepes Italian Roasted Cauliflower Salad Garlic ‘n Onion Rutabaga Fries Crispy Eggplant Wontons with Two Dipping Sauces Skinny Pasta Alfredo Spinach Stuffed Chicken Thighs Spicy Chicken Lo Mein Skirt Steak Over Asian Eggplant Lemony Baked Falafel Bruschetta Salmon Hoisin-Glazed Sea Bass and Mushrooms Zucchini Pizza Fries Citrus Cheesecake Crème Brulee “A diet should be a way of life that you can live with forever. It doesn’t mean not eating,” says Shani. “A diet simply means that you know exactly what you’re

Recipe(s) from SECRETS OF SKINNY COOKING: Mouthwatering Recipes You Won’t Believe are Low Calorie

By Victoria Dwek and Shani Taub C.D.C. Artscroll/Shaar Press; May 2017

Portobello Mushroom Towers Yields 2 large servings Dairy - Gluten-Free - Low Carb - Sugar-Free Calories: 181 per serving; Shani Taub Exchange: 1 protein, 1 Vegetable One summer Sunday afternoon, my family and I passed through Monsey, stopping at the Evergreen shopping center. I really wanted iced coffee, so I headed to Hava Java. As I waited for my Skinny Frappe (one of the best ever), I watched the hot dishes emerge fast from the kitchen. One dish that caught my attention was the towering Portobello Mushroom Sliders. I went home and recreated the dish … and it was just as good as it looked. MUSHROOMS 2 Portobello mushroom caps ¼ cup red wine vinegar ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp dried basil ½ tsp salt TOPPINGS 1 red pepper ½ onion, sliced 1 tsp salt, plus more for sprinkling ½ onion, diced 8 oz frozen spinach, thawed, drained 2 (1-oz) slices Muenster OR

Portobello Mushroom Towers

mozzarella cheese [1] Place mushroom caps into a ziplock bag. Add red wine vinegar, garlic powder, basil, and salt. Seal; marinate for 1 hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator. [2] Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place mushrooms and marinade into a baking pan; bake for 25 minutes. [3] Meanwhile, place red pepper into the oven (on its own or in a baking pan). Roast until skin is blistered, about 35-45 minutes. Let cool; peel and discard peel and seeds. Slice pepper; set aside. [4] Coat a sauté pan with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion; lower heat and sprinkle with salt. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. [5] Coat the sauté pan again with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add diced onion; lower heat and sprinkle with salt. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally,

until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt. [6] Assemble the towers: Top each mushroom with half the spinach mixture, half the peppers, and half the onions. Top with one slice of cheese; bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, 9-10 minutes. Make Ahead: All the components of this dish can be made ahead and stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Simply assemble and bake when ready to enjoy. Red Pepper Fettuccine Yields 2 servings Dairy - Sugar-Free Calories: 241 per serving; Shani Taub Exchange: 1 Bread, ½ Protein, ½ vegetable (medium portion) This dish is for those who need their hearty pasta dish. There’s half a serving of pasta in each portion; eggplant stands in for the rest. It’s become one of my family’s alltime favorite pasta dishes, high cal or low cal. (Who needs penne alla vodka anymore? I’d rather have this!) 2 oz fettuccine or any wide, flat pasta (such as pappardelle) 1 eggplant, peeled, sliced thinly lengthwise salt, for sprinkling 1-2 Tbsp Parmesan shavings, for serving See Recipe(s) , page 36

Secrets of Skinny Cooking (Artscroll/Shaar Press; May 2017/ Hardcover), bestselling cookbook author Victoria Dwek and nutritionist Shani Taub show home cooks how to create exciting, flavorful, and filling meals... all for a fraction of the calories they'd typically be.

eating, even if it changes as time goes on, whether you want to lose weight or just maintain. A healthy person is never full and never hungry, just content and satisfied.” Whether you've always enjoyed light, healthy eating, or want to lose or maintain weight, Secrets of Skinny Cooking offers more options than you ever thought possible. Why settle for bland dietetic food and restrictive eating plans when you can enjoy Victoria and Shani’s delectable recipes?

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Powerhouse food writer VICTORIA DWEK is co-author of the bestselling Secret Restaurant Recipes, Everyday Secret Restaurant Recipes, and the popular Made Easy cookbook series. She’s the managing editor of Whisk, a popular kosher food magazine published weekly by Ami Magazine, where tens of thousands of loyal readers turn weekly to her “Hello Cooks” column. She’s a featured personality on Kosher.

com, where fans tune into her cooking shows, including the video series based on Secrets of Skinny Cooking. Victoria is also a founding partner of BetweenCarpools.com, the lifestyle site and app for the busy Jewish woman, where she shares inspiration and tips that go beyond food. She holds a B.A. from New York University and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. SHANI TAUB is a certified nutritionist and certified diet consultant who has helped hundreds of patients take control of their weight and start on a new path of health. Based in Lakewood, New Jersey, she counsels patients from all over the East Coast, from Monsey to Brooklyn to Baltimore, and internationally, in Canada, Switzerland, and Israel. Shani struggled with her weight as a child and understands the various challenges faced by her patients who are trying to get healthy. Every struggle is unique and each patient has different triggers that will push them to reach their goal. Working one-on-one, Shani creates a personalized eating plan that fits with that person’s taste and lifestyle. In addition to her renowned weight loss counseling, Shani Taub has also launched a successful line of health foods. As the weather heats up try these delicious and easy low-calorie recipes.

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Learning on Shavuot - The All-Nighter By: Rabbi Jack Abramowitz

he scene is familiar. An auditorium or hall is stuffed full of bodies hunched over books. In the corner, there’s a table bearing snacks and caffeinated beverages. It could be any pre-finals study session in any college in the world but it isn’t. You’ve stumbled into a synagogue on the night of Shavuot, when the custom is to stay up late studying Torah, in anticipation of the next morning’s re-enactment of its transmission at Sinai. Our current practice to stay up all night learning Torah is attributed to Rav Yosef Karo, the 16th-century codifier of the Shulchan Aruch, though its roots are much older. The Zohar speaks of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, who lived in the second century, staying up all night. His reason for doing so is compared

Our current practice to stay up all night learning Torah is attributed to Rav Yosef Karo, the 16thcentury codifier of the Shulchan Aruch, though its roots are much older.

groups or in pairs, or some combination of the two. Unlike a Passover Seder or reading the Megillah on Purim, staying up on Shavuot night is not an obligation, neither biblically nor rabbinically. It is a voluntary practice, much to be praised, but not for everyone. In fact, it’s preferable that some people do sleep; the recitation of the morning blessings is complicated by not sleeping, so one who has slept typically serves as leader for that portion of the morning service. (If staying up were in fact an obligation, it is unlikely that we would ask someone to forego doing so in order to “take one for the team.”) The evening’s events are typically punctuated by breaks for Torah study like what is pictured in this scene at the Kol Torah yeshiva in Jerusalem is typical of the food and drink. As with the text first night of Shavuot. for study, the fare can vary wideThe custom as originally es- ly from community to commuwedding between God and the Medieval Kabbalist, organized Jewish people.) The ultimate ba- a selection of Biblical and Tal- tablished was specifically to nity. Cheesecake and ice cream sis for the tradition is a Midrash mudic passages into a text called stay up learning the Tikkun are common, but sushi and in Shir HaShirim Rabbah to the the Tikkun Leil Shavuot (“Order Leil Shavuot text, which con- barbecue are also not unheard effect that on the morning when for the Night of Shavuot”). Some tains excerpts of the books of of. (Customs likewise vary as to God was to give them the Torah, have colloquially come to refer Tanach, the Jewish Bible, as a eating meat or dairy meals on the Jews slept in, showing a lack to the all-night study session means of preparing to receive Shavuot, so one must exercise of enthusiasm. Throughout the itself as “tikkun leil Shavuot.” the Torah in the morning. This caution in his or her late-night generations, we rectify this na- While not technically accurate, original practice now appears to snacking.) Despite its superficial simitional flaw through the many it is also not wholly inappro- be the exception rather than the enthusiastic volunteers who priate. The word “tikkun” in rule in most communities. The larity to cramming for exams, spend the entire night engaged Hebrew can also mean a repair current practice in most mod- the idea behind the Shavuot in study to show their love of or a correction. While such was ern American synagogues is to all-nighter is actually quite difGod and appreciation for the not the intention of the Arizal, it hear speakers, to study in small ferent. The purpose of cramto an attendant helping to pre- gift of His Torah. There is no particular course pare a bride prior to her wedding. (A common metaphor of study required for the night, for the revelation at Sinai is a though the Arizal, the famed

is perhaps a fitting way to refer to the night’s activities, seeing as they are intended to make up for the oversight of our ancestors.

The current practice in most modern American synagogues is to hear speakers, to study in small groups or in pairs, or some combination of the two ming for exams is short-term and immediate: “I have a test in the morning.” While perhaps effective for its intended purpose, cramming is not effective when it comes to long-term retention and internalization of the material. When it comes to Shavuot night, however, there is no test. Our goal is more profound. We seek to demonstrate our love for God and draw closer to Him through His Torah. On Shavuot morning, when we read about the revelation at Sinai and re-enact in microcosm the transmission of the Torah to the Jewish people through Moses, we have prepared ourselves, emotionally and intellectually, to appreciate the “Guidebook to Life” that God has given us. There may not be an exam and our night of study may not be graded, but it helps to direct us on a path that leads to endless credits. (OU.ORG)

Cheese Cakes Galore for Shavout This Shavuot, impress your guests with this dazzling array of cheesecakes to suit every palate. By: Gitta Bixenspanner

ZESTY SUMMER CHEESE PIE Take a bite of this lemony, Zesty Summer Cheese Pie that gets its smooth, light texture from whipped cottage cheese and added taste from its cherry and nut topping! Simple and delicious! Ingredients  1 (16-ounce) container lowfat cottage cheese  1/2 cup sugar  1 tsp lemon zest  3 eggs  1 tsp vanilla extract  1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust  3 Tbs cherry pie filling  1 Tbs blanched almonds, chopped

55 to 65 minutes, until the center is set. 4. Remove from the oven and let cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 5. When ready to serve, spread cherry pie filling over the top, then sprinkle with the chopped almonds. Preparation 20 minutes Serves 8

LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESE BARS Ingredients  Butter, for greasing  2 Tbs sugar  ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon  9 graham crackers  ½ stick unsalted butter, melted For the filling  16 oz cream cheese, room temperature  2 eggs  2 lemons, zested and juiced  3/4 cup sugar  1 ½ cups fresh blueberries  Powdered sugar, for dusting

ZESTY SUMMER CHEESE PIE

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. In a medium bowl, with an LEMON BLUEBERRY electric mixer, combine cottage CHEESE BARS cheese, sugar, lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla. Pour the mixture Directions into the pie crust. For the base 3. Bake 7 minutes; reduce the Place parchment paper in a 9 oven temperature to 325 degrees by 9-inch baking pan pressing F. and bake the pie an additional down at the corners. In a food

 ½ cup plain Greek yogurt  ½ cup milk  1 cup fresh or frozen processor, process the sugar, blueberries Vanilla Icing cinnamon and graham crackers until you have the texture  ½ cup butter of bread crumbs. Add the melt-  2 cups powdered sugar ed butter and pulse a couple of  2 Tbsp milk times to fully incorporate. Pour  1 tsp vanilla extract into the lined baking pan and gently pat down with the base of a glass. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes until golden. When done set aside to cool. For the filling Preheat oven to 325ºF. Add cream cheese, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice and sugar to the food processor and mix until well combined. It should have a smooth consistency. Pour onto the cooled base and then cover VANILLA BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES with blueberries. They will sink slightly but should still be half Directions exposed — as the cake bakes Preheat oven to 350ºF. they will sink a little more and Beat eggs whites until soft break down. peaks form. Add butter, yogurt Bake in the oven for 35 min- and milk and mix on very slow utes or until the center only speed just until smooth. Do not slightly jiggles. Remove from over mix. the oven and cool completely Whisk together flour, sugar, before refrigerating for at least baking soda and baking powder 3 hours. Once set, remove from in a large mixing bowl add to pan using the parchment lining egg white mixture. and slice into 10 rectangular Fill the cupcake liners a little bars. Dust with powdered sugar. bit more than halfway. Preparation 15 minutes Bake for 18-20 minutes. Makes 10 bars Allow them to to cool. Vanilla Icing VANILLA BLUEBERRY Mix icing ingredients until CUPCAKES smooth then put it into a piping Kids love these finger food bag. Top your cupcakes with the cupcakes they are easy to serve desired amount of icing and and taste delicious. enjoy! Ingredients Preparation 15 minutes  1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour Serves 12  1 cup sugar  ¼ tsp baking soda CLASSIC  1 tsp baking powder STRAWBERRY  ¾ cup cream cheese SHORTCAKE  3 egg whites well beaten  3 tsp vanilla extract Strawberry shortcake is a

crowd-pleaser & this recipe is much easier to make than it appears. Try out this delicious classic today! If need be, prepare all components the day before and assemble just before serving. Ingredients Filling  ¼ cup sugar  1 1/2 packages (16 ounces each) fresh or frozen strawberries,  2 cups heavy cream or sour cream  1 tsp vanilla extract Shortcakes  10 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces plus more for oiling pans.  3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1/2 cup sugar  1 Tbs baking powder  1 Tsp baking soda  ¼ tsp salt  1 3/4 cups heavy cream/or sour cream

CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter 3 (8-inch) round pie cake pans. Set aside. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in bowl of a food processor or large bowl. Add butter and pulse in food processor or cut in with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add heavy cream/ sour cream and pulse in food processor. Add dry ingredients to wet ones in food processor and pulse until just moistened (do not over mix). Knead a few more minutes until a smooth dough forms. Sprinkle with flour for easy handling. Divide dough into 3 equal portions and with hands, press each piece of dough into a prepared cake pie pan, spreading to edges and making as smooth as possible. Bake about 25 minutes or until top is golden. Let cool 5 minutes in pans on wire rack. Directions for Filling Combine heavy cream and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form. Keep refrigerated until ready to use Assembly To serve, place first cake layer on serving plate and top with about 1/3 quartered strawberries in a single layer. Top with about 1/3 whipped cream and spread until even. Top with second cake layer and repeat with 1/3 quartered strawberries and 1/3 whipped cream. Top with final cake layer and spread remaining whipped cream in an even layer, leaving about 1-inch border around. Top with remaining quartered strawberries in a mound. Serve immediately. Note Feel free to substitute your favorite summer fruit such as 4 cups of sliced fresh peaches/ kiwis/tangerines for the strawberries in this scrumptious shortcake. Preparation time 30 minutes Serves 8 (AISH.COM)

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Aspiring to be Angelic – Parshat Bemidbar 5777 By: Rabbi David Bibi

f one asks,” who is greater, man or angel?”, one can expect many answers. We read this week in the opening portion of BeMidbar, Hashem telling Moses that we should make camp with each person positioned by his flag according to the insignias (or otot signs or perhaps instructions) of our families. On this the Midrash comments that when Hashem revealed Himself on Mount Sinai, twenty-two thousand ministering angels came down… These angels were all assembled under banners. When the Jewish people saw that the angels were assembled under flags, the Jewish people too desired flags. So here, Hashem grants their wish and tells Moses, “Make them banners as they desired”. We must ask, why did the Jewish people desire these flags? Obviously there had to be something very powerful alluded to through the positioning of the tribes under banners for Hashem to agree with this request and command Moses to “make them banners as they desired?” We are given a second reason as well for their formation as designed. The Midrash tells us that when Jacob called his sons to give them his final blessing, he concluded with the following instructions: 'When you carry me to my last resting-place, you must escort me with proper reverence and respect. No

other man shall touch my bier; neither an Egyptian nor any of your children. We see that the Torah states; "and his sons carried him." The Midrash continues, “How did he command them to do it? He said to them: ‘My children, when my bier is being carried, Yehudah, Yissachar and Zevulun shall be on the east side; Reuven, Shimon and Gad shall be on the south side; Efrayim, Menasheh and Binyamin shall be on the west side; Dan, Asher and Naftali shall be on the north side.” One hundred and ninety three years later when the time came for his descendants to once again depart from Egypt, these instructions were followed; the otot that Jacob transmitted to his sons were meant for all of his descendants. And just as the Shevatim, the tribes traveled with Jacob in their center, the Jewish people traveled at first with Joseph in their center – perhaps Joseph being the extension of Jacob – and then with the fabrication of the tabernacle, it was the ark and the mishkan in the center surrounded by the 22,000 Levites – coincidently the same number as the angels descending onto Mount Sinai. The focus was always on the center, and each member of the formation had a specific place and a specific role. We can find two lessons here. The first on aspiring to be angelic and the second on the specific roles we play in this world and

Rabbi Abittan would tell us, “No, this is not romper room. He would quote his teacher from Ponevitch, Rav Dessler (pictured above) who taught that the idea of the righteous dancing in a circle is that each member is equally close to the center—to Hashem. Additionally, when dancing in a circle, each member is constantly moving forward.”

in our lives. The rabbis teach us that angels are called omdim or those who stand, while men are called holchim or those who go. While man may be imperfect, an angel may be perfect, yet while a man can perfect himself and aspire to the level of an angel, an angel can move no further. Rabbi Abittan, z’sl, would teach us to never judge a person or ourselves based on his or our position on the spiritual ladder of life, rather we should look at the direction we are heading.

Are we moving down or are we moving up. If we are moving up, we are even greater than an angel who cannot move at all. It is crucial to understand that each of us is placed in this world within specific circumstances. The kabbalists teach that our soul knowing its own needs for its own path towards perfection specifically chooses every parameter of its upcoming manifestation in the physical world prior to birth. This means that we or at least at a soul level come prepared in some way to face the challenges of both nature and nurture. We are all born with different tendencies by nature; some of us have stronger physical drives and needs more difficult to overcome while others find it easier to maintain control. We are all born into the specific conditions of family dynamics, socio economic circumstances and historical and environmental givens. Simply speaking, some are rich and some are poor, some are handsome and some are not, some are wise and some are less so, some have a loving environment and some must overcome the most dysfunctional of homes, some have health and some battle illness, some are blessed with wonderful parents and children and some are born of witches and the most difficult offspring. We all face our own challenges in overcoming deficiencies, lacking and predispositions. We all must strive to move forward. One vital lesson the rabbi

taught us we can learn from angels is in acknowledging and accepting our own place and position. He would explain that the difference between the ministering angels and man is that angels have no hatred, jealousy, nor competition. We say in the daily tefilah in the blessings of Shema, “They are all beloved; they are all flawless; they are all mighty… Then they all accept upon themselves the yoke of Heavenly sovereignty from one another and grant permission to one another to sanctify the One Who formed them”. This teaches us that a ministering angel is not jealous of another's abilities. The rabbis teach that each angel is created for a specific purpose. The angels themselves in recognizing the differences and each one’s distinct purpose for being acknowledge each other's greatness. The angels respect each other and in many ways display the requirement to love one another in granting permission to one another. Perhaps this is what the Jewish nation saw. Perhaps this is what impressed them and formed within them the desire to emulate. Hashem appreciates this desire for self-growth and grants them their wish. But the angels are perfect and we are not. Jacob’s instruction and the images of the people circling the mishkan and the ark remind me of the statement in the Talmud which teaches that in the time to come, Hashem will have the

righteous form a circle in Gan Eden and Hashem will be in the middle. Rabbi Abittan would tell us, “No, this is not romper room. He would quote his teacher from Ponevitch, Rav Dessler who taught that the idea of the righteous dancing in a circle is that each member is equally close to the center—to Hashem. Additionally, when dancing in a circle, each member is constantly moving forward.” The rabbi would explain that although each of us is in a different position around the circle, although each of us may have his own perspective on serving Hashem, some through chesed, some through learning and teaching and some through prayer, we are all equally distant and we are all within the circle prescribed by the rabbis. Yet in the dance, we all continue to move forward. We all have our positives and we all have our deficiencies, but we hold each other’s hand and move forward together. The lesson is that each person who uses his abilities to serve Hashem and who makes the effort will stand as close to Him as anyone else. As we mentioned, one person may have been born with less abilities, his task is simply to serve Hashem to the utmost of his intellect and his talents. Another, blessed with a keen mind and a piercing intellect, is challenged to not limit his effort and so to say swim along. See Aspiring to be Angelic , page 37

Parshas Bamidbar – Discover Your Flag By: Rabbi Osher Jungreis

n this week’s parsha, we begin the 4th of the Five Books of Moses. This Book is also known as Sefer HaPekudim - the Book of Numbers, for G-d commanded that a census be taken of the Jewish people. You might ask what the purpose of that census might be, especially since census had already been taken in the Book of Exodus, and surely, G-d knows our numbers. The Hebrew word for Census - counting, is so oh, which literally means lift up the heads for through counting, G-d demonstrates His love for us - how precious we are to Him that we are all a part of His master plan endowed with a special purpose that only we can fulfill. That awareness, that G-d loves us, that we count and that we have a tachlis - a purpose in life, should fortify us in our commitment, in

our Torah study, in our observance and in our life struggles. In the beginning of the parsha, the Torah mentions that starting from the second year after the Jewish people left Egypt, whenever they traveled, they had to go in a specific formation with the twelve tribes divided into four group of three with each tribe stationed in its location either north, south, east or west...each carrying its own flag which identified their group. One might ask - Why did the tribes not travel in this formation when they left Egypt? A flag is symbolic of one’s nationality, and if each tribe had its own flag, it could have destroyed the unity of the nation. Indeed, history is replete with examples of this....people going to battle in the name of their flags. Therefore, our tribal flags were given to us only after we constructed the Tabernacle which stood in the center of the camp, unifying and coalescing

us into one in our worship of all united around the Taberna- created by HaShem for a specifHaShem. This teaches us that cle, and that neutralized all dif- ic purpose that only he or she can fulfill.... and the flags are symbolic of that. G-d created all people with eyes, noses, ears, etc., yet no two people look exactly alike. Similarly, no two souls are exactly alike. Every individual is custom made by G-d and has a purpose that only he or she can fulfill. Therefore, he must carry his own flag, know his own identity, and thus fulfill his task. But even if he carries his flag he must at all times remember that at the core of his being, is the Tabernacle, the Torah, and that knowledge unites him with his people. Have you ever considered Torah is our very life, an elixir that renders us unique among what your mission might be? the nations and has enabled us to survive the centuries. This What your flag might be? Why Shavuos, embrace the Torah with love, commitment, and G-d gave you life? Your answers engrave it upon your mind and heart. can be found in the Torah study it, probe it, pray for Divine every one of the 12 tribes had ferences and made them one. a unique mission in service of Even as each tribe was en- Guidance....know the meaning G-d. There were rabbis, Torah dowed with a unique mission of your Jewish name, the passcholars and financial support- - its own flag, similarly, each sage that corresponds to it, and ers of Torah, etc., but they were and every individual is special, discover your own flag fulfill

your tachlis your purpose in life. Join us at Hineni and discover the energy in Torah study.

SHAVUOS What is Shavuot? Shavuot is called "The Festival of Weeks." We count the Omer from Pesach until Shavuot just as a bride counts the days to her wedding. Our wedding was sealed in eternity at Sinai as we, the Jewish People proclaimed those immortal words, Na`aseh V`nishma - We shall do it and we shall study it. Thousands of years have passed since that awesome moment at Sinai, but the Torah is as new and as holy to us as it was to our ancestors in days of yore. Torah is our very life, an elixir that renders us unique among the nations and has enabled us to survive the centuries. This Shavuos, embrace the Torah with love, commitment, and engrave it upon your mind and heart. (HINENI.ORG)

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The Rise of Jihad Continued from page 23

ceive this kind of preaching as a clear call to violence and terror against Jews." This sermon, however, is not a question of "perception": This sermon is a call to violence against Jews. Danish Jews also have more reasons to feel threatened. In October 2015, a Danish girl, then 15, converted to Islam and immediately planned to bomb the Jewish school in Denmark (in addition to a plan to bomb her own school). Her mother, who was concerned about the girl's new behavior, desperately sought to alert the Danish authorities. The Danish police intelligence service (PET), told the mother not to worry, and

assured her that her daughter would not "do anything", despite being told that her daughter was "desperate" to wage jihad. According to the mother: "The only advice I got was to do with the food. They thought that if [my daughter] refused to eat pork and I insisted on making it for dinner, then I would have to make two separate dinners." A few months after her daughter's conversion, in January 2016, the mother found a stash of chemicals in her basement and a note where her daughter had written the name of the Jewish school and its opening hours, and the words "jihad" and "Allah is great". The girl also apparently looked up to

Iceland Leftist Poisons Continued from page 23

and others who raise legitimate questions about jihad terror and Sharia oppression as racist, bigoted Islamophobes, without allowing us a fair hearing, the media in Iceland and elsewhere in the West is actively endangering those who dare to dissent. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Center for American Progress and the rest who devote so much money, time and attention to demonizing “Islamophobes” are painting huge targets on our backs. Of course, they think they’re doing something noble. Not only does the Left fill those whom it brainwashes with hate, but it does so while portraying

its enemies as the hatemongers, such that violent Leftists such as the young man who drugged me feel righteous even as they victimize and brutalize conservatives. There is no doubt about it: I’m certain that whoever poisoned me in Iceland went away feeling happy over what he had done. If he told anyone what he did, I’m sure he was hailed as a hero. I’m also aware that many who read this will be thrilled at the fact that I became seriously ill. That in itself is a sign of how degenerate and evil the Left has become. All over the West, as Leftist students riot and physically menace conservative speakers and Leftist spokesmen indulge in the most hysterical rhetoric to defame their foes, politicians

An Anti-Israel Hillel Continued from page 40

world. Intersectionality is inherently anti-Semitic. Its inevitable conclusion is that Jews have no right to exist. In Israel, Jews are occupying colonists. In America they, in Yavillah McCoy’s words, “accepted a white identity” and so can be accused of being white supremacists. Everywhere Jews

are the oppressors. This is the old genocidal anti-Semitism of the left rearing its ugly head again. And Jewish leftists are eager to host it and sponsor it. They act as human shields against accusations of anti-Semitism. They put on a minstrel show Jewishness that is heavy on mock stereotypical expressions of “Oy” by leftists whose knowledge of Yiddish

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with a sprinkle of Parmesan shavings per serving. Shani Says: I love when vegetables are added to stretch a dish. Since a man can have 2 breads for dinner, he can have the entire recipe for only 2 breads, 1 vegetable, and ¾ protein! It’s a huge dinner! Omit the Parmesan and enjoy it along with a piece of fish.

50 State Governors Continued from page 11

Jersey, Arizona, Indiana, Florida, Tennessee, Michigan and Virginia are among the other states that have approved similar laws. At the end of April, lawmakers in the state of Montana recently advanced a bill that pledges solidarity with Israel by refusing to do business with firms boycotting the Jewish state. Omar El-Hussein, the terrorist Republican House Speaker who killed Dan Uzan and Finn Austin Knudsen of Culbertson Nørgaard, and even took his said his bill allows Montana to name as her own. After finding stand in solidarity with Israel. the chemicals, the mother reported the girl to the police. The girl is considered so dangerous that she spent part of her detainment in solitary confinement. Her trial recently ended; sen- Continued from page 28 tencing is expected mid-May. As the Quran cannot be 42. Fourteen percent of changed, it is crucial to make the Jerusalem workforce is more broadly known what is in self-employed. it, so at least people can see the 43. Arab families in Jerusafacts confronting them, to help lem are almost three times as them determine what choic- likely to live below the poverty es they might care to make for line compared to Jewish families their own future and that of in Jerusalem. This is attributed their children. to a large difference in number (GATESTONE INSTITUTE) of years in education. 44. Seventy-nine percent of Judith Bergman is a writer, Jewish women in Jerusalem columnist, lawyer and political work, compared to 70 percent of analyst.

The bill, he added, "sends the message that we will not send our taxpayer dollars to companies which chose to participate in the boycotting and sanctioning of one of our nation's strongest allies.” The bill would direct the Montana Board of Investments to sever ties with companies supporting the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. It would also bar public agencies — including counties, cities and towns — from doing businesses with companies that

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cower in fear and decline to discuss these issues, only ensuring that the problems I identified when I spoke in Reykjavik will continue to grow in Iceland and elsewhere. As they were rising to power in Germany, the Nazis indoctrinated their young followers with the same message: those who oppose us are evil. Those who brutalize them are doing a great thing. The Left’s demonization of its opponents today will lead to exactly the same thing. It already has for me, in beautiful Reykjavik. (FRONTPAGE MAG) Robert Spencer is the director of Jihad Watch and author of the New York Times bestsellers The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) and The Truth About Muhammad. His latest book is The Complete Infidel’s Guide to Iran. Follow him on Twitter here. Like him on Facebook here. and Jewish identity begins and ends with an uncomfortable noise. Hillel, like so much of the Jewish organizational infrastructure, has its head devoutly inclined not toward Jerusalem, but to the mecca of the left. Its tainted agenda taints the students it comes into contact with. That is true in North Carolina. But it’s also tragically true across the United States of America. (FRONT PAGE MAG.COM)

Jewish men. 45. Women in Jerusalem earn 25 percent less income than the average man, compared to 46 percent less in Tel Aviv. 46. The Jerusalem-founded company Mobileye, bought by Intel this year, was part of the largest-ever acquisition of an Israeli technology company. Immigration and migration 47. This year, a noticeably high proportion (almost 50 percent) of newcomers to Jerusalem were 20-34 years old.

Trump’s ‘Magnum Opus’ Continued from page 19

American common sense is sacrificed on the altar of expectation. Rather like the mosquito in a nudist camp, advocates of Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, know what they need to do, but don’t know where to begin. Donald Trump’s advisors have misled him to believe that it began in Riyadh, in May 2017. It did not. Just imagine. Asking the Islamic world to serve as agents against terror! Was the Obama promise that the Islamic Republic of Iran could be trusted to work to prevent a military nuclear capability any more unrealistic? Hell, why didn’t someone think to recruit Charles Manson to a neighborhood crime watch? Fifty-plus Muslim entities, representing an Islamic world with a history of terror that requires several volumes to catalog. Fine print, single spaced. And Team Trump is willing to

bet his presidential reputation on it. Really? It raises one’s eyebrows, and reminds us that the only lesson of history is that there seem to be no lessons to be learned from history. With apologies to Mark Twain and his comment about newspapers, we paraphrase: "If you didn’t read the Koran, you are uninformed; If you spoke to Abbas, or Abdullah, or King Salman, you are misinformed.” But, if you did read the Koran, you are fully informed. And history will not be kind. The clash between Islam and western civilization is undeniable, unless you suspend objectivity. During the festivities the evening prior to the speech, the president and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson each danced with a ceremonial sword in hand, as did their moderate hosts. They are the same scimitar sabres used to behead Saudi citizens on a regular basis – a policy that was resumed when

The Worldwide Impact each other. And in the West, religion has come to act as a moral recognition of Israel’s national operating system within the inidentity adds a note of respect. frastructure of nations. Religion But Israel is one of the few na- provides guidelines that transcend the law. The legal system tions in the region. Nations can make peace. can only tell us what we must do They can put aside their bloody or may not do to each other. Repast and at least learn to ignore ligion tells us what we ought to Continued from page 19

don't agree to certify in writing that they are not engaged in a boycott of Israel, according to AP. The House endorsed the measure 59-41 on preliminary vote. By passing the measure, Montana joins a number of states that have already passed anti-BDS laws over the past year or so In December, Nevada introduced a law against the anti-Israel movement, after Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchinson and pro-Israel activists introduced Senate Bill 26, which is similar to the anti-BDS legislation passed in other states. (INN) 48. Of those who move to Jerusalem, 38 percent come from Beit Shemesh and Tel Aviv. 49. Brazilian immigration to Jerusalem tripled during the past year. 50. The new immigrant population of Jerusalem—those arriving in the past 20 years—represents about 13 percent of the city’s Jewish population. (JNS. org) Eliana Rudee is a fellow with the news and public policy group Haym Salomon Center. Her bylines have been featured in USA Today, New York Daily News, Forbes and The Hill. the president continued with the second stage of his foreign excursion. In 2016, candidate Donald Trump offered that “radical Islam is anti-woman, anti-gay, and anti-American,” and referred to Islam as “a hateful foreign ideology.” Oscar Wilde infamously said: “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” President Trump, a good man with an inability to accept reality, has taken it a bit further: the only way to defeat terrorists is to partner with them. Just study the roster of those who attended. That populist and unapologetic common sense that set candidate Trump apart seems to have vanished, lost to a false applause. He was right about one thing. It is a struggle between good and evil. Yes, the irony was hard to miss. Meir Jolovitz is a past national executive director of the Zionist Organization of America, and formerly associated with the Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies. do or not do to each other. It is a personal conscience and a relationship to a higher authority than mere government. Saudi Arabia isn’t a nation. Neither is “Palestine”. They’re powerful extended families whose form of worship is terrorism. Islamic terrorism isn’t a perversion of Islam. It’s the implementation of Islam. (FRONT PAGE MAG)

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important functions in the brain. “With increasing age, the quantity of the cannabinoids naturally formed in the brain reduces,” said Zimmer. “When the activity of the cannabinoid system declines, we find rapid aging in the brain.” The study suggests that “restoration of CB1 signaling in old individuals could be an effective strategy to treat age-related cognitive impairments.” To discover the precise effect of THC treatment in older mice,

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researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, led by Dr. Mona Dvir-Ginzberg and the late Prof. Itai Bab, examined the epigenetic changes in the mice’s brains after sustained low dosages of THC. “The THC treatment induced molecular and epigenetic changes, which no longer corresponded to that of untreated old animals, but rather were similar to what we see in young animals,” said Dvir-Ginzberg, who works at the university’s Institute of Dental Sciences. Amazingly, the THC treat-

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"Looking only at the cases analyzed in this study, if all prescriptions written for more than 20 pills were instead written for only 20, there would have been 37,721 fewer opioid pills entering the community," Delgado said. If these study findings are true in other minor-injury situations, "this likely translates to millions of highly addictive and unnecessary prescribed pain medications filtering into the

community," he said. "The study illustrates the potential benefit of laws to limiting new opioid prescriptions for acute pain to no more than five-day supply, as was recently passed in New Jersey," Delgado said. Another recent study from the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report noted that the risk of addiction begins with just a three-day prescription, and it goes up significantly after five or more days. Study co-author Dr. Jean-

ment caused the number of links between nerve cells in the mice’s brains to increase to younger levels. Such links are essential to the brain’s ability to learn. “It looked as though the THC treatment turned back the molecular clock,” says Zimmer. Cannabis products are already used widely for medical indications including pain relief. As a next step, the researchers involved in the mice study hope to conduct a clinical trial to investigate whether THC also reverses aging processes in the brain in humans and can increase cognitive ability.

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obstruction of justice by trying to pressure him into dropping the Flynn investigation for improper reasons, Comey had a legal duty to immediately report his suspicion to the Department of Justice. There is no evidence that Comey did so. Moreover, Comey testified under oath on May 3rd, before the Senate Judiciary Committee on FBI oversight, that he had not experienced political interference with the FBI’s ongoing investigation activities. He said in response to a question from Hawaii Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono, regarding possible interference with the FBI’s work by the Trump Justice Department, that “where we were told to stop something for a political reason, that would be a very big

continue smoothly with most of the same investigatory team still in place. He added, "there has been no effort to impede our investigation to date." If taken at his word, McCabe’s testimony is a complete refutation that there was any effort from the Trump White House or Justice Department to obstruct the ongoing FBI investigation into Russia’s role and alleged coordination with the Trump team in trying to influence the presidential election. (ISRAEL 21C) Ironically, Comey’s own actions and testimony would bolmarie Perrone is a professor of ster President Trump’s defense emergency medicine and di- against a charge of obstruction rector of medical toxicology at of justice. If Comey thought that UPenn. the president was committing She said, "an even more critical aspect of this study is that many would argue that opioids should not be prescribed for ankle sprain at all." The study was scheduled to Continued from page 7 improvements to the firm and be presented at the Society for conduct training, but will ultiAcademic Emergency Medi- consultant can also recommend mately report to the SEC, reports cine's annual meeting, in Orlando. Findings presented at meeting are generally viewed as preliminary until they've been published in a peer-reviewed SPORTS & journal. Continued from page 22

“reviewing the ruling carefully to determine next steps.” The proposed park would reSchofield, which was to review place a crumbling pier and bring Continued from page 6 the impact of the project on fish 2.75 acres of trees and shrubs surrounding three separate percame the plaintiffs, reports the and wildlife. The Hudson River Trust, formance venues to the Hudson Villager. According to The Real Deal, which oversees the five-mile River and would cost over $200 back in March the development park where the new pier would million surmounting the initial of Pier 55 had been halted due be built, said it was “deeply dis- estimate of $130 million, reports to an order by Judge Lorna appointed” by the ruling, and is the New York Times.

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also received a $54 million loan package from Bank Leumi, which is backed by an com- ABOUT BROOKLYN Suffolk Construction is also under-construction Continued from page 6 working on 50 Bridge Park mercial development at 614 retail and medical building at Drive, which is one of the two Sheepshead Bay Road in Co626 Sheepshead Bay Road. Re- residential buildings RAL De- ney Island—also known as 626 tail tenants and neighbors at velopment and partner Oliver’s Sheepshead Bay, reports The Trump Village have been un- Realty Group have planned for Real Deal. 532 Neptune and 614 Sheeps- Continued from page 42 happy with construction and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Representatives for Suffolk head Bay are both part of a largaccording to New York YIMBY, clothing chain DII is suing did not immediately return calls er redevelopment plan of the crease in "excellent" self-reportCammeby’s for $75 million in seeking comment, reports The Trump Village Shopping Center ed health. —which currently sits there— construction-related damages Real Deal. These improvements inAccording to public records, and is known as Neptune/Sixth, to its store. According to The Real Deal, Rubin Schron’s Cammeby’s reports The Real Deal.

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deal. It's not happened in my experience.” Now, with the Deputy Attorney General’s appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel, who has been granted a broad investigatory mandate, reasonable people interested in the truth should allow the special counsel’s investigation to proceed wherever the facts take him. He will coordinate with the FBI as he sees fit, while the congressional committees undertaking their own oversight investigations of alleged Russian interference in last year’s presidential campaign can proceed as well. Don’t expect the left and their friends in the mainstream media to act reasonably, however. Their agenda continues to be to take down President Trump at all cost, no matter what the truth ends up to be.

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both approaches are effective in helping lower-income Americans, the study authors said in a creased over the three years of university news release. The study was published the ACA's coverage expansions, and occurred in states that ei- online May 17 in the journal ther expanded Medicaid or pri- Health Affairs. vate insurance. This shows that (HEALTH DAY NEWS)

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actually became a cathartic and helpful one. What affects the reader is the unexpected and with the Jewish people, and to tragic events that occur even in Continued from page 21 have a positive emotional rela- his very advanced years. Despite the cruel setbacks, Bronfman million. Rejecting any religious tionship with Israel.” In preparing this thoughtful continues his journey with peror ideological “coercion,” Charles clearly articulates the program’s and candid memoir, Bronfman sonal resolve and the worldview aims for its participants: “To be participated in extensive inter- that “hope trumps despair.” happy you’re Jewish, to identify views, an intense process that (JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL)

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Aspiring to be Angelic Continued from page 35

He too must serve Hashem to the best of his abilities. Whatever gift Hashem blesses us with is only given so that we use it to serve, to help and to grow. Although it’s greater to be a man than an angel as a man can

grow, we have lessons to learn from the angels. We must recognize our position and respect the position of others as long as they are within the Torah’s circle, eliminating jealousy and strife. We must also recognize our position in that each of us is born into specific circumstances

and no one can truly feel what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes. Each of us must strive to move forward to the best of our own abilities and also to hold each other’s hand helping each other to move forward. As Rabbi Abittan taught, it’s not where we are on the ladder that’s most important; it’s the direction we are heading. May we all move forward together.

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both items opposed by teachers unions. The JCEA's comments brought a swift and angry reaction from David Tepper, the founder of nonprofit Better Education for Kids. The group has supported items like tenure reform that are anathema to teachers unions. Reached by phone, Tepper noted that he has harshly criticized Trump. "I called him the devil on TV," Tepper said. "If you put 'demented narcissistic s***bag' into Google, articles about my comments on Trump come up." They do. In a Nov. 7 interview aired on CNBC — Trump was elected president the next day in a stunning upset over Democrat

Hillary Clinton — Tepper called Trump "the father of lies" and all but screamed when saying Trump isn't a "charitable, generous person." About the JCEA, Tepper told The Jersey Journal, "Why do they have to go to the extent of boldfaced lies? It just shows the character of this organization." The political arm of Tepper's group, referred to as B4K, has supported local school board candidates who gained control of the school board in 2011. Candidates backed by the union have since taken back control. The 31st District includes Bayonne and parts of Jersey City. Chiaravalloti and McKnight are seeking their second terms in November. Their challengers in next month's Democratic primary

are two teachers, Kristen Zadroga-Hart and Christopher Munoz, a Bayonne Board of Education member. The JCEA has endorsed Zadroga-Hart, a JCEA operative. Chiaravalloti in a statement called the JCEA's move "surprising" considering he remains endorsed by the New Jersey Education Association, the statewide teachers union. The NJEA confirmed today its endorsement of Chiaravalloti has not changed (it also endorsed Zadroga-Hart). "I am a strong ally on all of the issues that are important to teachers, like fully funding our public schools and pension system and getting rid of high-stakes standardized testing requirements," Chiaravalloti said. The primary is June 6. The winners on the Democratic side are expected to win the November general election easily. (NJ.COM)

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are now standing at only 1 percent less than the $824 per foot asked in spring 2016. Still, Fifth Avenue’s appeal hasn’t expired. Strong rental growth persists in both the Flatiron’s Fifth Avenue stretching between 14th and 23rd Streets, and along Broadway’s expanse downtown from Chambers

Street to Battery Park. In fact, from spring 2016, asking rent for ground floor retail space have increased 18 percent to $456 per foot in the Flatiron District, and 11 percent to $362 per foot in the Lower Broadway corridor. While demand remains high, speculators forecast that rental prices may soft-

en even here, as the number of available storefronts has risen from seven to 17 since last fall. “This report is a recognition that rents are stabilizing,” said Robin Abrams of Lansco. The vacancies and price drops will likely to boon interest from global retailers. From May 22 to the 24th, Las Vegas is host-

ing the International Council of Shopping Centers Recon. The event is the world’s largest Real Estate convention and attracts 37,000 attendees from 58 countries. Other potential tenants who may jump at the chance of dwindling rental rates are shy pop-up stores and on-line retailers.

Trump has denied any collusion with Moscow to influence the election, and he blasted sen to disregard the committee's last week's naming of a special Continued from page 10 subpoena request for docu- counsel to probe the Russian man, issued a statement saying, ments relevant and necessary to matter as a “witch hunt.” “While we recognize General our investigation. We will vigFlynn's constitutional right to orously pursue General Flynn's Flynn paid by invoke the Fifth Amendment, testimony and his production of Russians we are disappointed he has cho- any and all pertinent materials.” While former FBI director

Robert Mueller takes over the Justice Department's Russia investigation, two congressional committees are continuing separate probes, including the Senate Intelligence Committee, which subpoenaed Flynn to turn over documents. Flynn previously sought congressional immunity from

prosecution before testifying, although no one has granted it to him. Legal experts say that if he had complied with the subpoena for the documents, he risked being unable to invoke his constitutional right not to testify against himself. Flynn was paid more than

$500,000 for his Turkish representation. He also was paid more than $30,000 for his involvement with Russian interests, including attending a 2015 dinner in Moscow celebrating the Kremlin-supported RT television network, where he sat next to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

NYC Landlords Slash Last fall Broadway’s Soho between Houston and Broome $356 per foot. On the West Side, Streets saw an 8 percent rent in Broadway from 72nd to 86th drop to $755 per foot. That price streets, rents have fallen 12 per- decrease attracted renewed incent since last spring to $315 per terest and so rents rose again this spring to $812 per foot and foot , with 21 vacancies.

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that the building’s change in mission disqualified it from the exemption. The UJO’s claim argues that Continued from page 9 Continued from page 8 nizations desire to convert a property located at 500 Bed- “The city never questioned leader told the Post. ford into a condo unit. The UJO’s December application acter’s wife in Billions is a victim The suite was precipitated building has been tax exempt to renew the exemption before herself. by the United Jewish Orga- since 2001. The city remarked rejecting it in January.” It would be hard some would argue to completely bare the show from filming on the Mecity’s initiative will be to stop morial based on the content of the outflow of New York re- the script alone. Those who are opposed to searchers who decide to build Continued from page 5 campus “needs to be located their companies outside of the the filming on the other hand I proximity to the major aca- city. The project will introduce view it as a kind of profiteering hattan’s East Side, Roosevelt demic institutions that exist on new and affordable lab space made available to companies Island or Long Island. the East Side.” Patchett added that the The principal goal of the in the biotech sector.

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off of the tragedy while those who do not profit immediately from visiting the Memorial are sometimes reprimanded for the most inane reasons. For example, in an incident dating back to 2016, a group of school children were stopped from singing the National Anthem at the site because they lacked a permit. Regenhard noted that “How hypocritical that they would

stop patriotic and respectful schoolchildren but would commit a commercial endeavor about horrible greedy people.” The head of the 9/11 Memorial remarked that although many viewed the filming as a kind of desecration, many were also happy that the Memorial was being commemorated. Debra Burlingame, the sister of the Flight 77 pilot Charles Burlingame III described the Billions seen as “solemn” and “done beautifully.”

the Trump's desired wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. Mulvaney also said the budget help get off of those programs changes some of the foreign Continued from page 10 and get back in charge of their military assistance grants the U.S. provides to countries ing to measure compassion by own lives." The budget plan includes into loans. He said Israel and the number of programs or the number of people on those pro- $2.6 billion for border secu- Egypt — by far the two largest grams," he said. "We're going to rity, with $1.6 billion of that recipients of foreign military measure compassion and suc- amount designated for "bricks aid — are not among those cess by the number of people we and mortar construction" of countries.

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theatrical release only because the production team wanted to reach as wide an audience Continued from page 8 staff writer for the New York as possible. It is estimated that HBO typically reaches beTimes. written by Diana Henriques, Rosenthal said that the tween 4 million and 6 million who was the former financial HBO channel was chosen over viewers.

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DOE to Release Findings Cohen, Agudath Israel’s vice president for federal affairs of President Trump’s promise and Washington director and to give $20 billion for school counsel, had this to say, "The choice programs and even meeting with Secretary DeVos being willing to aid the Presi- was quite unique and deeply dent in doing so. Rabbi Abba gratifying. The Secretary has Continued from page 9

an impressive familiarity with our community and the educational challenges we face. For an entire hour, she was fully engaged in discussing possible avenues to addressing those challenges. It was a meaningful dialogue that I am confident will bear fruit over the months and years ahead."

this cherished land. As long as we refuse to be silent in the face of evil, as long to the solemn pledge we repeat as we refuse to dim the light of Continued from page 17 truth in the midst of darkness, and affirm: Never again. From the depths of the suffer- as long as we refuse to become successful in so many places. And they have enlightened the ing, the Jewish people have built bystanders to barbarity, then we world. The State of Israel is a a mighty nation -- and the Star know that goodness, peace and strong and soaring monument of David waves proudly above justice will ultimately prevail.”

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colluded with Russian interests. Trump fired Comey two weeks ago. He said that at the time he was thinking of "this Russia thing" when he dismissed Comey as head of the country's top law enforcement agency because he considers the possible Russia-Trump campaign link as an excuse opposition Democrats are using to explain the stunning upset election loss of Trump's opponent, former U.S. secretary of

state Hillary Clinton.

Obstruction of justice Subsequently, reports emerged that Trump in several conversations with Comey had asked for his personal loyalty, which Comey declined to offer. According to the reports, Trump also asked the FBI chief to back off his investigation of Trump's first national security adviser, retired Army General Michael Flynn. Trump ousted Flynn in February after just 24 days on the job

when it came to light that Flynn had lied to Vice President Mike Pence about his contacts with Russia's ambassador to Washington in the weeks before Trump took office in late January. Some Democrats have suggested that Trump's actions amount to obstruction of justice, an impeachable offense. Last week, against White House wishes, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, named another former FBI director, Robert Mueller, as special counsel to lead the criminal investigation of possible Russian collusion with the Trump campaign.

to emerge as a light unto the nations. Our gala exemplifies what the Jewish people can do understanding of those of dif- for genocide prevention and Continued from page 29 to promote Israel as an great ferent background and faiths. Rabbi Shmuley, who is bastion of human rights. The and abandoned his radio show. He has become estranged from proud of all the work his or- enthusiasm of the crowd, espemost of his family for disavow- ganization has accomplished, cially for the Torah dedication ing their beliefs but finds cour- said “my dream has always to Elie Wiesel, was moving and age in his new friendships and been for the Jewish people unforgettable.”

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had perpetrated over the years. However, Israel’s armed forces displayed civility. On June 27, Israel annexed all parts of Jerusalem. Just one day later, on June 28, the UN General Assembly responded demanding an Israeli withdrawal from newly acquired territories. A chorus of condemnations was also leveled against the Jewish State for its annexation of the Old City of Jerusalem. Where were their voices in the days leading up to the war? Israeli leaders reacted to the criticism. Prime Minister Levi Eshkol reacted to the international pressure telling the Knesset that Israel alone fought for its right to exist and “alone we are entitled to determine our

true and vital interests and how we will be secured.” Israeli Ambassador to Great Britain, Aharon Remez, at a Zionist conference in London, asked, “Who has the right to tell Israel to revert to the position of the greatest danger while her enemies are already proclaiming their determination for a new round?” The world response was swift, and vocal, but the Jews and Israel’s friends worldwide experienced great relief. Israel had not only survived, but emerged victorious. The destruction of Jewish synagogues and landmarks within Jerusalem’s Old City by the Jordanians since their occupation in 1948 was over. Jews could once again return to their most sacred sites. Religious institutions of all faiths were now respected.

Israel’s tactical situation dramatically improved. Jerusalem and Tel Aviv were no longer in range of Jordanian guns. The Northern parts of Israel, Tiberius, the Chula valley regions would no longer be shelled by Syria. The IDF could have better control on hostilities from Gaza. There was now more space, a buffer, between Israel and her enemies. The waters of the Jordan River could no longer be diverted from its sources in the Golan Heights as was done by Syria prior to the war. As some Israeli generals were praising the strength of their armed forces, Eshkol made reference acknowledging the Jewish State’s true source of strength, “Faithful to itself and looking confidently towards the future, with the aid of the Rock and Redeemer of Israel, this nation shall yet dwell in safety.”

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UK Terror Threat Level Continued from page 12

would pray for the victims and their families. “We stand with our British friends as they heal from this cowardly act of terror,” she said.

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goes out to families' Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said his heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones in the attack and noted that the U.S. is working closely with the British government to “investigate and respond to this attack.”

Gowdy Poised to Replace years. And he can do the legislation that’s necessary." While it seems most of has chosen to support Gowdy. opponents have "He’s got the credibility. He’s Gowdy's got the expertise," Ross told stepped out of the way, at least the Post. "He knows the juris- one remains: Rep. Steven Rusdiction of the committee very sell (R., Okla.). Russell is conwell, having served on it for six sidered well-respected among Continued from page 11

Huckabee to Trump Continued from page 16

“It’s an amazing experience to have to come to this type of difficulty just to be able to come to a holy site for Jews and frankly even for Christians, who pay tribute to Joseph,” Huckabee

said at the site, according to Ynetnews. “To have to do it in the dead of night, under armed guard, with the smell of tear gas in the air, burning tires along the route, it’s a stark reminder [of how different] it is in the heart

Stabbing in Netanya During tion two-states in his Bethlehem statements, just peace. We hope Palestinian state is over,” as Ben- this means that we have moved on from this failed policy and nett said at the time. However, Oded Revivi, Chief will now work together to build Foreign Envoy of the YESHA true and lasting peace from the Council, denied the statement ground-up,” Revivi said. Trump did not visit the was a repeat of Obama’s policy. “The president didn’t men- Church of the Nativity in order Continued from page 16

Tillerson said it is too early to determine who is responsible for the attack. The Islamic State jihadist group has claimed to be behind it. The attack Monday came just a day after Trump addressed dozens of Arab and Muslim leaders in Riyadh, calling on them to help “drive out” terrorists and “obliterate this evil ideology.” his House colleagues, but lacks the background and support from the Steering Committee. But it is unlikely that Russell will pose much of a threat: he told the Post that he is running for chairman with Gowdy's support, more to raise his profile for a possible future vacancy. (WASHINGTON FREE BEACON)

of Israel, where the Israeli government protects every Muslim that accesses their holy site,” he added. “In Judea and Samaria [the West Bank], Jewish people do not have unhindered access to holy sites without having to go to extraordinary lengths in order to be able to access these places.” (BREITBART.COM) to avoid protesters at the site. It was not clear if the decision to avoid the church was made by Palestinian or American authorities. After a joint press conference with Abu Mazen, Trump returned to Jerusalem to visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and Israel Museum before departing from Ben Gurion Airport at 4pm. (TPS)

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An Anti-Israel Hillel Grows in North Carolina By: Daniel Greenfield

n November of last year, members of the University of North Carolina’s Hillel, J Street U and Heels for Israel voted on an “official” pro-Israel position document. The document, though it was meant to set out a “united declaration of principles”, is almost impossible to find online. And with good reason. It was as pro-Israel as Kentucky Fried Chicken is pro-chicken. Hillel, J Street U and Heels for Israel don’t represent any kind of pro-Israel position. J Street is an anti-Israel hate group. Brooke Davies, the president of J-Street UNC-CH, has a social media feed brimming with support for other anti-Israel groups, including T’ruah and B’Tselem, and hatred for the Jewish State and her supporters. Davies even spitefully accused comedian Elon Gold of being a "hasbara mouthpiece". Hillel’s “Senior Jewish Educator”, Jenny Solomon is active in T’ruah. Her husband, Eric Solomon, is on T’ruah’s board. The North Carolina Hillel hired Jenny Solomon in June of last year. Next month, the anti-Israel couple led a T’ruah trip linked to BDS. And Heels for Israel? It describes itself as “Working to collaborate with organizations like UNC Hillel and JStreetU”. J Street U defines itself as fighting against the “Occupation” by Jews of their own homeland.

If you collaborate with a group fighting Israel and Jews, what does that make you? The unified policy insisted on confining Israel behind the ’48 Auschwitz borders, it demanded a PLO capital in East Jerusalem and condemned Jews living in “Settlements” in ’67 Israel. Its glossary described BDS in terms both negative and positive. And linked to a site supportive of BDS. It blasted Jews living in areas claimed by the PLO and Hamas as “a threat to the viability of the two-state solution.” The signatories included the J Street leadership, the two Heels for Israel Campus co-liaisons, and Hillel's leadership, Noa Havivi, Hillel co-president, Shira Chandler, the other co-president and Daniel Barondes, the Hillel Israel Chair. The policy was pure J Street U. Its argument that the best way to fight BDS was to create distance from Israel by being critical of her policies embodied the divide and conquer attack that the anti-Israel hate group had launched to further eat away at support for the Jewish State. Hillel’s Executive Director Ari Gauss disavowed the policy. But its existence was the symptom of a deeper rot. That’s usually the way it goes at Hillel. Hillel had co-sponsored an appearance by Yavilah McCoy with the Black Student Movement. At UNC, as at so many other colleges, the list of Black

Nationalist demands had included BDS against the Jewish State. McCoy, a diversity consultant, had been unsympathetic when the racist hate group Black Lives Matter had added an attack on the Jewish State to their platform.

Cotler blamed the Black Lives Matter attack in part on, “the invisibilization of Jews of Color within the Jewish community and progressive movement”. McCoy in the past had said, “When Jews accepted a white identity in America, they

Daniel Greenfield writes: “Under Ari Gauss, Hillel brought in Ari Shavit (pictured above). Gauss hosted Shavit’s appearance. Shavit, a leftist critic of Israel, was not being sponsored by J Street by then because of allegations of sexual harassment. But what wasn’t even good enough for J Street was still acceptable at Hillel.”

Yavilah McCoy is associated with the radical left-wing group Bend the Arc. Bend the Arc’s CEO Stosh Cotler, a former sex club dancer turned anti-Israel activist, had called for prosecuting Israeli soldiers for war crimes. Despite that Hillel International provided Cotler with a platform. When Black Lives Matter took its hateful position, Cotler’s statement appeared to curiously echo McCoy’s language.

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participated in sustaining white supremacy.” Hillel had brought Yavillah McCoy to college campuses to preach her gospel of intersectionality. But UNC’s Black Student Movement had attempted to co-sponsor an appearance by Rania Khalek with Students for Justice in Palestine. Khalek has a long history of hating Jews and attacking Israel. While students come and go, UNC Hillel has maintained

a policy of collaborating with hate groups such as the Muslim Students’ Association and J Street. Under Ari Gauss, Hillel brought in Ari Shavit. Gauss hosted Shavit’s appearance. Shavit, a leftist critic of Israel, was not being sponsored by J Street by then because of allegations of sexual harassment. But what wasn’t even good enough for J Street was still acceptable at Hillel. UNC Hillel “proudly” hosted the Parents Circle Families Forum (PCFF). Despite its misleading name and branding, PCCF is an anti-Israel group. Parents of Israeli terror victims have accused PCCF of stigmatizing them and using grief to push anti-Israel propaganda. The group has even been linked to BDS movements. When Muslim terrorism broke out in Israel, J Street used Hillel to host Lara Friedman of Peace Now, an anti-Israel group, which blamed the violence on the “settlements”. Friedman violently hates Israel. A typical article is headlined, “Israeli Occupation Is Poisoning America’s Democracy”. She and Peace Now have been fighting against legislation that would prevent BDS. Lara Friedman has attacked Israel everywhere from the UN to UNC. We don’t expect much from the UN. Jewish parents of Hillel students expect more from UNC Hillel. UNC Hillel promoted Tea

Hillel, J Street U and Heels for Israel don’t represent any kind of pro-Israel position. With Tagouri which was hosted by the UNC Muslim Students Association. Hillel did not seem concerned by Noor Tagouri’s hostility to Israel. And that is sadly typical. Like Sherlock Holmes’ dog that did not bark, what is just as apparent at Hillel as the anti-Israel speakers is the lack of pro-Israel speakers. It’s not hard to see where the policy position came from. And it’s not just Hillel in North Carolina. When the Hillel International General Assembly invites Stosh Cotler, T’ruah’s Jill Jacobs and Eboo Patel, the situation at the local Hillel becomes all too inevitable. Hillel is more concerned with social justice than Jewish civil rights, with intersectionality rather than anti-Semitism and with progressive politics not Israel. That is why it is eager to collaborate with the Black Student Movement and the Muslim Students Association. It is becoming increasingly impossible for Jews to reconcile their religion and their peoplehood with the politics of the left. That tension can be seen throughout the secular Jewish See An Anti-Israel Hillel , page 36

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Great Tips for How to Stay Fit When Traveling By: Sloane Davis

rying to stay fit and healthy can be challenging when traveling. I always tell my clients that the goal should be to maintain, not gain while away. And while I am an advocate for living life and enjoying all that is has to offer, going on vacation shouldn’t become a free for all to throw in the towel when it comes to health and fitness. A common question I receive from many prospective clients is “I am going on vacation soon. Should I wait to start the plan or start right away?” My answer is always this: There is never a “good” or “easy” time to start. You have to learn to live a healthy lifestyle which is what my plans aim to do. In other words, start the plan today. That way, when it does come time for vacation, you have the tools you need to maintain, not gain. While you won’t track every food that goes into your mouth on vacation, subconsciously you are much more aware of how your meals should look and be balanced if you are following a plan prior to vacation. I can’t tell you how many clients come back to have not gained an

ounce. THAT is WINNING! Here are some tips to help you stay fit and healthy when traveling: Drink a lot of water – Lots of walking, hours spent outside in the sun… traveling can be exhausting. The airplane ride alone will dehydrate you from the altitude. I love to take a reusable water bottle and fill it up after I pass through security to take on the plane with me. This ensures that I am drinking throughout the flight and don’t have to wait for the flight attendants to serve me. And when they do come to serve, take it! Drink all the water you can. You will feel so much better getting off the plane hydrated instead of tired, queasy, tight, and drained. When you get to your destination, continue to drink water. Incorporate foods that also contain a lot of water such as lettuce, watermelon and cucumbers. Stick to your normal routine as much as possible: Just because you are away doesn’t mean you have to throw in the towel and eat everything in sight. This goes especially for all inclusive resorts or a buffet. Just because you pay for something doesn’t mean you have to overdo it. Breakfast included in

Go for a walk, enjoy the outdoors and do something entirely different then you are used to.

the hotel? Stick to an omelette, a piece of toast or oatmeal, some fresh fruit and one “treat.” You don’t need muffins, bacon, hash browns, pancakes AND french toast if you normally don’t eat that at home. That’s just being a glutton. Pick one savory food and enjoy it. Tomorrow is a new day and a few hours later you will be eating your next meal again.

Try to keep active: If you normally workout daily then try to go to the gym half the amount of days you are on vacation. Vacation is just that…a break, so don’t feel like you have to hit the gym at 7am each morning to feel good about yourself. Let go of some of the stress. Go for a walk, enjoy the outdoors and do something entirely different then you are used to.

Just because you are away doesn’t mean you have to throw in the towel and eat everything in sight. This goes especially for all inclusive resorts or a buffet

If you normally workout daily then try to go to the gym half the amount of days you are on vacation. Vacation is just that…a break, so don’t feel like you have to hit the gym at 7am each morning to feel good about yourself.

Keep things in moderation: You don’t have to have everything in one day. Bread, alcohol, dessert all add up at one meal. All 3 along with your meal could mean your total daily allowance of calories or more. So pick one, and choose another the following day. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. If you tend to eat more at night, then keep your breakfast and lunch on the lighter side. If you know you are going to have a few cocktails for happy hour then moderate your intake during the day. It is all about balance.

Iceland’s WOW Air Announces Discounted Service to Tel Aviv

If there is no gym and you do want to workout, pack resistance bands. They are super light and there are so many exercises that you can do with them . You could also incorporate some body weight exercises or plyometrics in your hotel room. Just 20 minutes a day will make you feel a whole lot better

and most likely help you make better decisions throughout the day. Have the willpower to stay on track: I know sometimes this is easier said then done, but I can guarantee that you will feel so much better coming home from a vacation knowing you enjoyed it yet didn’t gain a pound rather than coming home 5 pounds heavier only to have to work it back off. We all know how easy it is to put weight on and how difficult it is to take it off. Just a few minor tweaks each day while away can mean the world of difference. You are stronger than you think. Choose your battles while you are away. Don’t cave into defeat. You can do it! Vacation is so much more than eating everything in sight. Take the time to enjoy those you spend it

with, the scenery, and the culture it has to offer. The food is just a bonus, not the entire package. Sloane Davis is a Certified Nutritionist and Personal Trainer who has helped thousands of people, both men and women, around the world get in to top shape both mentally and physically. Sloane has her undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University and became accredited through ISSA with her degree in Sports Nutrition and Personal Training. She works personally and online with thousands of clients around the US and globally. She has been featured in People, Fitness Magazine, New Beauty Magazine, Apple News, The Daily Mail, Yahoo News, Westchester Magazine and Fox 5 Good Day New York.

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celand's WOW air (WW, Reykjavik Keflavik) has announced that it will commence flights from Reykjavik to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion starting September 12, 2017. The new route will be the carrier's first service to a destination in the Middle East. Wow Air's fleet of A321-200s will be operating four times weekly. Flights are mainly targeting demand between the United States and Israel with Wow Air saying that from the eastern US cities of Boston, Newark, Baltimore Thurgood Marshall, Pittsburgh Int'l and Chicago O'Hare travel will necessitate a 13hour layover, while Los Angeles Int'l, San Francisco, CA and Miami Int'l will need two hours. Direct US flights to Tel Aviv are currently offered by El Al Israel Airlines (LY, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion), United Airlines (UA, Chicago O'Hare) and Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) with a total weekly seat capacity of 17,423. WOW air also services, among others, San Francisco, Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles; and the carrier is hoping that the launch of the new KEF-TLV service will significantly increase feed through its Icelandic hub. Of note, the flight will be timed to maximize connecting traffic from the US. The carrier operates a number of narrow-body Airbus aircraft along with just a few A330s; there is no word yet on what equipment the new Tel Aviv service will be operated by. Given that the A320/321 don’t have the range to fly from Iceland to Israel nonstop, my bet is on the route being operated by an A330. WOW air’s A330s are

Iceland's WOW air (WW, Reykjavik Keflavik) has announced that it will commence flights from Reykjavik to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion starting September 12, 2017. The new route will be the carrier's first service to a destination in the Middle East

among the most dense out there, with 342 seats in an all-economy configuration — for comparison, Singapore Airlines has 285 seats on its A330. (As a quick aside, Indonesia’s Lion Air has a whopping 440 seats on its A330, which by comparison might make WOW air coach feel like first class.) In light of the fact that fares to TLV are generally not cheap and that awards are not always readily available, this route will offer an affordable new way to get to Israel. As with other LCCs of course, WOW air makes up for low fares by charging for nearly every ancillary service and product imaginable. While prices vary depending on destination, travelers can expect to pay between $100-200 for bringing along carry-ons and checked bags, with additional costs for seat assignments and onboard food/beverage purchases.

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4 Tips To Sleep Better During Allergy Season

Obamacare a Win-Win for Poorer Adults: Study

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pring is the season of renewal. Plants and trees start to rebound from the harsh winter that claimed most of their leaves and vegetation. Birds return from their Southern vacations, serenade us with their morning songs and rebuild their nests in preparation for new arrivals. Unfortunately, there is another renewal that many people don’t look forward to in the spring: the return of hay fever season along with symptoms such as sneezing and sniffling that can give you sleepless nights. In an allergy survey conducted by HayMax (www.haymax. us), 92 percent of respondents said their hay fever symptoms affect their work, school or daily routine, which includes sleep patterns. “The trick to sleeping well when you suffer from hay fever is to reduce the amount of pollen getting into your body at night,” says Max Wiseberg, creator of HayMax Allergen Barrier Balm. People can tolerate a certain amount of pollen without reaction, he says, but once this amount is exceeded – called the trigger level – hay fever symptoms start to occur. Stay below this level at night, you won’t get the symptoms and your sleep won’t be affected. Go above it and that’s when the trouble starts. Wiseberg offers a few tips on

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L The return of hay fever season along with symptoms such as sneezing and sniffling can give you sleepless nights

how to avoid reaching that trigger level, allowing you to rest easy at night.  Keep bedding and fabrics clean. Vacuum the house regularly, especially beds and fabrics, such as bed covers and curtains, to remove pollen, dust and pet allergen particles. Wash bedding regularly to remove allergens and dry them indoors rather than on a clothes line to prevent pollen particles being blown onto them by the wind.  Keep the house closed from the outside world. Close windows and use an air conditioner, preferably with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Arresting) filter to capture pollen and dust particles, as well as cool and circulate the air.  Have a nightly routine before bed. Shower at night before sleeping to remove pollen

particles and pet hair from your hair and body. Clear the nasal passages with water, or use a saline nasal spray, to clear pollen from the nose. Finally, apply an allergen barrier balm to the nostrils and around the bones of the eyes to trap pollen, dust and pet allergens before they enter the body.  Ensure that pets are well groomed. If you own a pet, shampoo it as much as possible to remove pet allergens and pollen particles, or ban it from the bedroom completely. “Loss of sleep because of hay fever is very significant, as it can impact how a person functions the next day at school or at work,” Wiseberg says. “The effect of sleep deprivation on productivity and health loses costs companies billions of dollars each year.”

ow-income Americans have gained access to medical care and improved their health under the Affordable Care Act's coverage expansions, a new study says. "With Congress debating major changes to the Affordable Care Act, especially for people on Medicaid and with pre-existing conditions, it's critical for policymakers to understand what's at risk. Our study shows that the ACA continues to improve medical care and health among low-income patients and those with chronic illnesses," said study author Benjamin Sommers. He's an associate professor of health policy and economics at Harvard University's School of Public Health. The researchers found that people who obtained health coverage under Medicaid or through the federal insurance marketplace had reduced outof-pocket spending, better access to primary care and preventive services, and improved self-reported health. For people with chronic conditions, such as asthma and diabetes, Obamacare resulted

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in more affordable care, more regular care, better adherence to their medications, and better self-reported health, the study found. Sommers and his colleagues analyzed data from low-income adults in three states: Arkansas, which expanded private insurance to low-income adults using the federal marketplace; Kentucky, which expanded Medicaid under Obamacare; and Texas, which did not expand coverage. Before the health law took effect, the three states had similar uninsured rates among

low-income adults, around 40 percent. By the end of 2016, the uninsured rates were just over 7 percent in Kentucky, less than 12 percent in Arkansas, and about 28 percent in Texas. Among low-income adults who gained coverage, there was a 41 percent increase in having a usual source of care and a $337 drop in annual outof-pocket medical spending. The researchers also reported a marked rise in preventive health visits and blood sugar testing, and a 23 percent inSee Obamacare a Win-Win , page 37

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Can Cannabis Turn Back the Aging Process? Israeli Scientists Contribute to Progress in Neurodegenerative Disease Research Israeli researchers restore the memory performance of lab mice to a juvenile stage. Clinical trials on humans are next

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By: Ilana Messika

s our brain ages, our cognitive abilities naturally decrease and it becomes more difficult to learn new things or devote attention to several things at the same time. Researchers have long been looking for ways to slow down or even reverse this process. Scientists at the University of Bonn in Germany and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem report in Nature Medicine that they have now achieved this goal in mice by administering a small quantity of THC, the active ingredient in the hemp plant (cannabis). Mice have a short lifespan and begin displaying pronounced cognitive deficits even at one year old. So the researchers gave doses of THC to lab mice at the ages of 12 and 18 months over a period of four weeks.

sraeli scientists at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have made significant progress in determining the causes of neurodegenerative diseases in the elderly, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Aging is the main factor in the development of a neurodegenerative disease. The common consensus is that aging is the result of the accumulation of damage to DNA, essentially a result of the body’s failure to imAs our brain ages, our cognitive abilities naturally decrease and it becomes more difficult to learn new things or devote attention plement processes to completely repair its DNA over the years. to several things at the same time. Sporadic Alzheimer’s disease aflearning capacity and memory Cannabanoid fects about 50% of people over performance in the animals – receptors in 90, suggesting that the causes including, for instance, orien- the brain are mainly age related. tation skills and their ability to This groundbreaking study recognize other mice. was carried out following years Mice that were given only of meticulous research, accordSporadic Alzheimer’s a placebo displayed natural ing to the scientists involved. disease affects about age-dependent learning and First, the researchers discov50% of people over 90, memory losses. In contrast, the ered that the brain ages much suggesting that the cognitive functions of the ani- faster when mice do not poscauses are mainly age mals treated with cannabis were sess any functional receptors THC imitates the effect related of cannabinoids that are just as good as the functions of for THC. These cannabinoid produced naturally in the two-month-old mice used as a 1 (CB1) receptors are proteins A study titled Neuroprotecthat act as docking stations for body and fulfill important control group. “The treatment completely cannabinoids like THC from tive Functions for the Histone functions in the brain. reversed the loss of performance substances such as hashish or Deacetylase SIRT6 led by Dr. in the old animals,” reported marijuana. Deborah Toiber of the DepartA low dose was chosen to Prof. Andreas Zimmer from the THC imitates the effect of ment of Life Sciences at BGU avoid any intoxicating effect in Institute of Molecular Psychi- cannabinoids that are produced using mice showed that levels atry at the University of Bonn naturally in the body and fulfill of the stress responsive protein the mice. Sirtuin-6 (SIRT6) are correlated After the regimen of treat- and a member of the Cluster of See Can Cannabis Turn , page 37 with DNA repair functions. A ment, the scientists tested Excellence ImmunoSensation.

Israeli scientists at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (pictured above) have made significant progress in determining the causes of neurodegenerative diseases in the elderly, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

decrease in SIRT6 protein levels resulted in increased DNA damage and preceded other indications of neurodegenerative diseases, such as the Tau and GSK3 proteins, which are related to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. SIRT6 was nearly completely absent in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. “Overall, we found that SIRT6 depletion in the brain, which occurs during aging and in Alzheimer’s, results in increased GSK-3 activity, Tau-p, DNA-damage-induced neurodegeneration, and behavioral defects, all of which might be linked to a brain-specific SIRT6GSK3 axis,” states the study

published in the Cell Reports journal. Essentially, high levels of SIRT6 contribute to DNA repair while low levels permit DNA damage accumulation. According to Dr. Toiber, “if a decrease in SIRT6 (and lack of DNA repair) is the beginning of the chain that ends in neurodegenerative diseases in seniors, then we should be focusing our research on how to maintain production of SIRT6 and avoid the DNA damage that leads to these diseases.” Dr. Toiber’s lab is one of just a handful around the world that looks at the effects of SIRT6 in the brain. (TPS)

More Fruits and Veggies Can Slash Obesity Odds

ERs May Need to Rethink Opioid Prescription Practices

Researchers encourage a mostly plant-based diet

States should limit the number of days these drugs can be given, study suggests

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ating lots of fruits and vegetables doesn't only boost your health, it can cut your risk of packing on extra pounds by almost half, researchers report. "Our study suggests that plant-based diets are associated with substantially lower risk of developing obesity. This supports current recommendations to shift to diets rich in plant foods, with lower intake of animal foods," wrote the authors from the University of Navarra and the Carlos III Institute of Health, both in Spain. Their study included more than 16,000 healthy, non-obese Spanish adults who were followed for an average of 10 years after university graduation. During that time, almost 600 of the participants became obese. The study participants provided information on their diet at the start of the study. Points were given for eating plantbased foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, olive oil, legumes (such as peas, beans and lentils) and potatoes. Points were taken away for eating animal-based foods such as animal fats, dairy, eggs, meats, fish and other seafood. Based on these scores, study participants were placed into

P Eating lots of fruits and vegetables doesn't only boost your health, it can cut your risk of packing on extra pounds by almost half, researchers report.

one of five groups. The higher the score, the more likely someone was to eat a pro-vegetarian diet, according to the researchers led by Julen Sanz, a student at the University of Navarra. Compared to those who ate the fewest fruits and vegetables, those who ate the most fruits and vegetables had a 43 percent lower risk of obesity. For the group that ate the next highest amount of fruits and vegetables, the risk of obesity was reduced by 17 percent compared to the lowest fruit and vegetable consumers. People who consumed the second and third-highest amounts of fruits and vegetables also had a lower risk of obesity,

the study showed. The findings were independent of other factors such as sex, age, alcohol consumption, family history of obesity, snacking, smoking, sleep duration and physical activity. The authors noted that only an association was seen between consuming plant-based foods and developing obesity, rather than cause and effect. The study was to be presented Thursday at the European Congress on Obesity, in Porto, Portugal. Findings presented at meetings are typically viewed as preliminary until they've been published in a peer-reviewed journal. (HEALTHDAY NEWS)

eople in U.S. emergency rooms may receive unnecessary opioid painkiller prescriptions for minor injuries such as a sprained ankle, a new study finds. This practice — which varies widely depending on what area of the country you're treated in — potentially boosts the risk that patients will become dependent on the drugs. "The substantial variation in prescribing patterns of such extremely addictive medications for minor injuries results in many thousands of pills entering the community and places patients at an increased risk of continued use and potentially addiction," said lead author Dr. M. Kit Delgado. He's an assistant professor of emergency medicine and epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. "It's vital that we identify and understand the root causes of this growing issue," Delgado said in a school news release. The United States is currently in the middle of an opioid addiction epidemic, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each day, 91 people die in Ameri-

The United States is currently in the middle of an opioid addiction epidemic, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each day, 91 people die in America due to opioid or heroin use

ca due to opioid or heroin use. While there's been no significant change in levels of pain reported in the United States, the number of opioid prescriptions has almost quadrupled, the CDC says. The current study included insurance claims for more than 53,000 patients treated at emergency departments for sprained ankles in 2011 and 2012. None had filled prescriptions for opioid painkillers in the previous six months. Only 7 percent of patients got a prescription for an opioid painkiller like hydrocodone (Vi-

coprofen) or oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet). However, the odds of getting a prescription varied across the country. For example, less than 2 percent of people in Delaware who had a minor injury were given an opioid prescription. But in Mississippi, 16 percent of patients got a painkiller prescription. When people were prescribed the drugs, the median number of prescribed pills was 20. One in 20 of these patients got 60 or more pills, the study showed. See ERs May Need to Rethink , page 37

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Notice of formation of Briana Marshall, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/15/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Qualification of OTR PROPERTY LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/08/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 02/06/17. Princ. office of LLC: 500 Old Town Rd., Southampton, NY 11968. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of DE, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of formation of EJP ENTERPRISES, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the NY Sect'y of State (SSNY) on 03/24/2017. Oﬃce located in NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Michael F. Sweeney, Esq., One Financial Plaza, Suite 1800, Providence, RI 02903. Purpose: any lawful act. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of formation of SDMC 2880 Exterior Promote LLC Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the NY Sect'y of State (SSNY) on 2/16/2017. Oﬃce located in NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Storage Deluxe, 26 W. 17th St., Ste. 801, NY NY 10010. Purpose: any lawful act. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Qualification of Post Construction Services, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY on 3/23/2017. Office location is NY County. LLC formed in KS on 11/23/2016. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to its principal business address at 550 N. 159th St. Suite 2000, Wichita, KS 67230. Certificate of LLC filed with KS Secy. of State at 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66612. Any lawful act. [4/21-5/26]

213 ASHLAND LLC App. for Auth. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/28/2017. LLC was organized in AK on 9/8/2016. Office in Kings Co. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to 184 Dekalb Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11205, which is also the principal business location. Required office at 101 East 9th Ave., Ste. 12-B, Anchorage, AK 99501-3651. Cert. of Org. filed with SSAK, 550 W. 7th Ave., Ste. 1500, Anchorage, AK, 995013567. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Qualification of CHESHUNT LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/29/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/15/15. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 180 Riverside Blvd., Ste. 607, NY, NY 10069. DE address of LLC: c/o Intertrust Corporate Services Delaware Ltd., 200 Bellevue Pkwy., Ste. 210, Wilmington, DE 19809. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Qualification of Pollen Health (US) LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/4/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/4/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the DE address of LLC: c/o Intertrust Corporate Services Delaware, Ltd., 200 Bellevue Pkwy., Ste. 210, Wilmington, DE 19809. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Qualification of ALRAI CAPITAL FUND II, L.P. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/30/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/27/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Qualification of MORROW SODALI INTERNATIONAL LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/17/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 01/10/17. Princ. office of LLC: 509 Madison Ave., Ste. 1206, NY, NY 10022. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Qualification of ALRAI CAPITAL GP, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/30/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/27/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]

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Notice of Qualification of ALRAI MANAGEMENT LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/30/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 8/11/16. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Qualification of Broad Street Real Estate Credit Partners III, L.P. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/27/17. Office location: New York County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 2/28/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LP: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. List of names and addresses of all general partners available from SSNY. Cert. of Limited Partnership filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/7-5/12]

Notice of Qualification of Broad Street Real Estate Credit Partners III Offshore Fund, L.P. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/27/17. Office location: New York County. LP formed in Cayman Islands (CG) on 2/13/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. CG address of LP: Maples Corporate Services, POB 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman KY-1104, Cayman Isls. List of names and addresses of all general partners available from SSNY. Cert. of Limited Partnership filed with CG Secy of State, 133 Elgin Ave, George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1-9000, CG. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/7-5/12]

Notice of Formation of TALK TO HER LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/19/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 325 North End Ave., Apt. 11L, NY, NY 10282. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o the LLC, Attn: Joohee Lee at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]Notice of Formation of Samaritan Daytop One Boone LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/11/17. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Samaritan Daytop Foundation, Inc., 138-02 Queens Blvd., Briarwood, NY 11435. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Formation of Nexus Second Avenue LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/10/17. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 41 Wooster St., No. 2, NY, NY 10013. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]

Notice of Qualification of Barclay Investments LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/13/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/19/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 254 W 54th St, Fl. 16, NY, NY 10019. DE address of LLC: 874 Walker Rd, Ste C, Dover, DE 19904. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]

PAGE 46 Notice of Qualification of Employee Capital Partners, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/13/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/11/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 95 Horatio St, NY, NY 10014. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]

Notice of Qualification of ECP Opportunity I, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/13/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/11/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 95 Horatio St, NY, NY 10014. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]

Notice of Qualification of PEP V GP, L.L.C. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/14/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/5/16. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]

Notice of formation of NEW YORK HANDCRAFTED LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/03/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Victor Serrano, 528 W 152nd St. Apt GF, New York, NY 10031. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [4/28-6/2]

MAY 26, 2017 Notice of formation of ALMODOVAR BARRETTO LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/21/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [4/28-6/2]

Notice of formation of BERNHARD BAUER, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/30/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Klaus Bernhard Bauer, 36 W 35th St PHC, New York, NY 10001. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [4/28-6/2]

Notice of formation of PLAZA STREET PRODUCTIONS LLC. Articles of Org. ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/08/2017. Oﬃce located in Kings county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: Plaza Street Productions LLC, 20 Plaza St East, Apt B12, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Purpose: Any lawful activity or purpose. [4/28-6/2].

Notice of formation of J 242C LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/13/2017. Office located in Kings county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: Ridgewood Realty Group LLC, 17 Wyckoff Avenue 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Purpose: Any lawful activity or purpose. [4/28-6/2].

Notice of Formation of Oak Group Associates, LLC. Articles of Org ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/15/2011. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served to 633 3rd Ave., 17th Fl, NY, NY 10017. Principal Business Address: 633 3rd Ave., 17th Fl, NY, NY 10017. Purpose: Any Lawful Business Purpose. [4/28-6/2]

Notice of Formation of 10698 CONKLIN STREET HOLDINGS LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/12/17. Oﬃce location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The Community Preservation Corporation, 28 E 28th St, Fl. 9, NY, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]

Notice of Formation of 10756 ROSE STREET HOLDINGS LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/9/17. Oﬃce location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The Community Preservation Corporation, 28 E 28th St, Fl. 9, NY, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]

Notice of formation of PARK VIEW BUILDING MANAGEMENT LLC. Articles of Org. ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/16/2017. Oﬃce located in Kings county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: Bentley Shang Zhao, 4918 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]

Notice of Qualification of 24-16 QUEENS PLAZA CONSTRUCTION MANAGER II LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/25/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/25/17. Princ. office of LLC: 152 W. 57th St., 60th Fl., NY, NY 10019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]

Notice of Formation of 215 WEST 80, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/24/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 215 W. 80th St., NY, NY 10024. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]

Notice of Formation of Everslope LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/23/17. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1732 1st Ave., #20370, NY, NY 10128. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]

Notice of Qualification of Maple K 43-10 23rd St Owner, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/20/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]

Notice of Qualification of 2HLB Investor LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/25/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/17/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]

Notice of Qualification of CONSOLIDATED SERVICES GROUP, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/19/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]

Notice of Qualification of AG Direct Lending Fund (TX) GP, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/25/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]

Notice of Qualification of IPG CREDIT W 66TH ST, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/21/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/7/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1370 Ave of the Americas, Fl. 19, NY, NY 10019. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]

Notice of Qualification of ABSOLVE LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/27/17. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in New Jersey (NJ) on 11/24/14. Princ. office of LLC: 519 Graham Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the NJ addr. of LLC, 5 Cold Hill Rd. South, Ste. 20, Mendham, NJ 07945. Cert. of Form. filed with State of NJ, Dept. of the Treasury, 225 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]

Notice of Formation of DAY FAMILY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/31/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Mr. Jonathan Day and Ms. Nina DeMartini-Day, 532 W. 111th St., Apt. 86, NY, NY 10025. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Original addr. of process was c/o Mr. Jonathan Day and Ms. Nina DeMartini-Day, 582 W. 111th St., Apt. 86, NY, NY 10025.; however, as amended by Cert. of Amendment filed with SSNY on 04/21/17, SSNY shall mail process to c/o Mr. Jonathan Day and Ms. Nina DeMartiniDay, 532 W. 111th St., Apt. 86, NY, NY 10025. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]

Notice of formation of KB ARTISTRY, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/24/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/12-6/16]

Notice of formation of GOLDEN GLITTER CREATIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/21/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 249-19 Van Zandt Avenue, Little Neck, NY 11362 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/12-6/16]

Notice of Qualification of RG-29TH STREET OWNER I LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]

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Notice of Qualification of RG-29TH STREET OWNER II LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4,

Notice of Qualification of Everest Push Media, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/11/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/29/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]

Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]

Notice of Qualification of RG-29TH STREET OWNER III LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY,

Notice of Qualification of HIGHLINE AFTERMARKET ACQUISITION, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/11/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/1/16. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]

NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation ﬁled with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]

Notice of Formation of CORT THEATRE LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/4/17. Oﬃce location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 234 W 44th St, NY, NY 10036. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]

Notice of Formation of SHUG PRODUCTIONS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/31/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 250 W. 57th St., Ste. 1332, NY, NY 10107-1312. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Julie Nives, c/o Miracle Management LLP at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/196/23]

Notice of Qualification of Anbang International LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 4/3/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in DE on 3/30/17. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 26/F, 717 Fifth Ave., NY, NY 10022, principal business address. DE address of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Suite 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [5/19-6/23]

AMJ BROTHERS LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 04/21/17. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2116. Oﬃce: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 928 Hutchinson Court, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/19-6/23]

Notice of Qualification of Simo’ Pizza LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/12/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom

Notice of Qualification of BARKAN/LAMB MANAGEMENT, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/11/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Massachusetts (MA) on 3/29/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 24 Farnsworth St, Boston, MA 02210. MA address of LLC: 24 Farnsworth St, Boston, MA 02210. Cert. of Formation filed with MA Secy of State, 1 Ashburton Pl., Fl. 17, Boston, MA 02108. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is Incorp Services Inc, 99 Washington Ave, Ste 805A, Albany, NY 12210. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]

Notice of formation of J CRAIN CONSULTANTS, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/22/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/266/30]

Notice of Formation of Les Courbes Lumiere LLC, Art. of Org. ﬁled Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/28/2017. Oﬃce location: New York County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 148A Madison St, New York, NY 10002. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]

mail process to: 118 Greenwich Ave., NY, NY Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or

Notice of Formation of THOROBIRD GRAND (SSNY) on 05/02/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Thorobird Companies LLC, 1350 Ave. of the Americas, Fl. 2, NY, NY 10019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/196/23]

ZSTAR GROUP LLC. Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 3/3/2017. Oﬀ. Loc.: Richmond Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, 28 Kingsley Place, Staten Island, NY 10301. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity [5/19-6/23]

Notice of Qualification of 560 Seventh Lender LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/10/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/16/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Wharton Realty, 500 Fifth Avenue, 54th Fl., NY, NY 10110. DE address of LLC: 874 Walker Rd., Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]

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upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Worldwide Plz, 825 8th Ave, NY, NY 10019. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

9000

PIZZERIA/ RESTAURANT FOR SALE. In Eastern Suﬀolk County, Long Island. Established for 10 years. Fully Equipped. High traﬃc area in a shopping center. Good business. Owner looking to retire. Call Sal 631-807-4094 LM0630

DELI FOR SALE. Located in Fishkill/ Beacon area. Sells coffee, beer, grocery, cigarettes, Lotto, breakfast & lunch, hot food, growlers/ craft beer, and strong catering. Located near Rte 52 that grabs attention from multiple car dealerships, offices, schools, local firehouse, and neighborhoods. Asking $95,000 + inventory. 914-441-4999 LM0616 BOAT CANVAS/ UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS. Established for 26 years. Materials, Machinery, Clientele, Employees + Guidance. 4 year lease. Call For Info:516-514-4476 LM0602

ITALIAN DELI IN YONKERS FOR SALE. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please call Filippo for details from 8:00AM-6PM Monday through Saturday & 8:00AM-2PM on Sunday. 914-803-1100 LM0505 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY. Join me in obtaining Green Cards (U.S. Permanent Residence) for wealthy foreign nationals, based on their investing in U.S. businesses; proven super internet results; modest partnership investment; unlimited income; low overhead. Contact G.K. 954-588-7143 gk100@ comcast.net Visit website: greencardbusiness.com LM0428 PATCHOGUE VILLAGE. Great Opportunity for Builders. Building for Sale, approx 6,000 sq ft. Across from LIRR. $1 Million, Owner Financing Possible. Tenants with Leases or You Can Renovate! Call 631-235-5240 LM0721 ITALIAN RESTAURANT FOR SALE. $750K-$800K per year. Glen Cove, Busy Rd. Turnkey $365K. Fully Equipped. Seats approximately 110 people. Agent 917-478-3527 LM0324

FARM WITH US. NORTH DAKOTA. RED RIVER VALLEY FARMER. SEEKING INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN INVESTING IN FARMLAND. WOULD SHARE CROP OR LEASE. PARTIES WELCOME TO VISIT AND OBSERVE ALL ASPECTS OF PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE: WWW.SPROULEFARMS.COM CHECK OUT OUR U-TUBE FARM VIDEO. 218-779-1571 LM0729

GREAT OPPORTUNITY to own well established family restaurant business. All new equipment, parking for 50 vehicles in a high traﬃc area of Larchmont. Turn Key Operation. Motivated Seller. For more info, Call 917-577-8464 LM0414 HAIR SALON FOR SALE. Huntington/ Dix Hills location. Established over 20 years. Clientele. Owner relocating. Contact 631-897-2507 or 631-732-1373 LM0414 OCEAN COUNTY “Your Senior Times” newspaper. Bi-monthly. Great paper. Circulation – 40,000. Great Opportunity. Turnkey system. Call Ron 732-244-5217 LM0930

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Invest small, with a minimum investment of $7,500 for a big return!! With a Legal Legitimate Investment company. For more information or appointment call: 212-256-1158 extension 103 This offering is only for accredited investors under Regulation D under Rule 506 (c) of the Securities Act Of 1993. The Company shall take reasonable steps to verify the accredited investor status before making Any offer and sale. Any accredited investor that does not provide the information necessary to the company To satisfy the verification requirement will not be deemed an accredited investor and may not

9010

INVESTORS WANTED. High End Art Broker & Appraiser of High End Art Transactions. National & International. Very Proﬁtable. Over 40 Years Experience. Please Call & Ask for Pat 904-566-3785 LM0407

participate in the oﬀering. LM0911

AIRCRAFT SERVICES Private jet services-Pesach. NY-Israel.$26K.RT per seat.NYFL $5700RT per seat. Limited seats. 388-784-1221

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN FACTORING COMPANY. UP TO 12% APY, MONTHLY INCOME, BONUS BREAKPOINT POSSIBLE. CALL VINCE AT PORTFOLIO ADVISORS ALLIANCE 212-812-8900, OR EMAIL VHOBAN@ALLENPS. COM FOR MORE INFORMATION. PORTFOLIO ADVISORS ALLIANCE IS REGISTERED BROKER DEALER WITH FINRA AND SIPC. INVESTMENTS IN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE INVESTMENTS AND CONSULT YOUR ACCOUNTANT/ INVESTMENT ADVISOR/ ATTORNEY, PRIOR TO MAKING ANY INVESTMENTS. SECURITIES ARE ONLY OFFERED THROUGH A PROSPECTUS. EACH POTENTIAL INVESTOR SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE OFFERING MEMORANDUM, INFORMATION STATEMENT OR PROSPECTUS PROVIDED AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INVESTMENT. SECURITIES ARE ONLY OFFERED IN STATES WHERE BOTH THE FIRM AND ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ARE LICENSED. SECURITIES ARE ONLY OFFERED TO SUITABLE INVESTORS PURSUANT TO FINRA RULE 2111. PLEASE CONTACT THE FIRM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. LM1021

WE PROVIDE FRESH CUT BG, SBLC AND LOAN. WE HAVE A GENUINE PROVIDER FOR FRESH CUT BG AND SBLC AND 3% APR LOAN WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY FOR LEASE. OUR BANK INSTRUMENT CAN BE ENGAGED IN PPP TRADING, DISCOUNTING, AND SIGNATURE PROJECT(S) SUCH AS AVIATION, AGRICULTURE, PETROLEUM, REAL ESTATE AND E.T.C. OUR LEASING PRICE IS 6+2 AND OUR ISSUING BANKS ARE HSBC LONDON OR BARCLAYS BANK LONDON. OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE REASONABLE AS OUR PROVIDER IS READY TO SEND RWA OR SWIFT M799 BEFORE WE PROCEED. KINDLY CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VIA EMAIL: BGCONSULTANT@OUTLOOK.COM

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JOBS & SERVICES HELP WANTED

9020

ADMIN ASST. Full time. Entry level with opportunity to advance. Support managers & employees. Assist in daily oﬃce needs. Call Steve 516-524-3792 LM0512

SR. MECHANIC, COPIAGUE, L.I. FOOD PLANT. $50/HR + OT. High-speed portionpack condiment machines. Excellent electric skills. Able to troubleshoot & keep production running. Seeking a professional, a self-starter, who keeps to a clean work environment & maintains equipment in good working order. Weekend Calls Accepted. Mr. Roll 516-241-6880 LM0505 MANAGER FOR LEGAL NOTICE DEPARTMENT WANTED! To work at The Jewish Voice newspaper. Brooklyn location. Call Stuart Katz 718-998-7600 Ext. 19 SALESPEOPLE WANTED. To work at The Jewish Voice newspaper. Brooklyn location. Call Stuart Katz 718-998-7600 Ext. 19

AREA CLAIMS WRITER AND PROPERTY INSPECTORS. Interviewing now. Excellent income, pt/ ft ﬂexible hours. Training provided. 732-801-1532 acwinspector@gmail.com

HEALTH / SOCIAL SERVICES

9930

EAST FORK CLEANING SERVICE. Reasonable rates. High quality & friendly service. Experience & Reliability Guaranteed! Year-round, seasonal, opening and closing services. 631-574-7579 LM0623 HOUSE-CLEANING AVAILABLE. I Clean Houses, Apartments, Condos, Oﬃces. 5 Years Experience. Excellent References. Call Ana 646-302-7609 LM0602

HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE. Complete Housecleaning Services, INCLUDING LAUNDRY! Experienced, references, English-Speaking. FREE ESTIMATES! ILEANA 914-373-9224 LM0428

Helpful, Responsible, Dependable, Mature College Grad will help with errands and taking to appts. Also, can babysit & tutor. MondayFriday, own car. Experienced. References. I am in the Port Washington area. 917-608-9837

HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE. Responsible, reliable. All cleaning and laundry. MondaySaturday. Good references. Alexandra 917-669-5628 LM0526

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MY PERSONAL CONCIERGE BY DEBZ is the solution to your sanity! Let me save the day! Errands of every kind are my specialty (including housesitting.) A temporary need for help or a permanent personal assistant, let me coordinate & complete what you couldn’t get done. You can email me at mypersonalconciergebydebz@ gmail.com Call or text: 631-299-1310 LM0512

I am looking for Live-In or LiveOut CNA position. I’m available 7 days per week. Excellent references from hospital, nursing home & private. Call 516-466-3923 LM0526

LOOKING FOR HOUSEKEEPING POSITION. 3-4 Afternoons per week. Cooking, laundry, errands, shopping. Lower Westchester. References. 718-409-0799 LM0421

SENIOR SITTER. If it’s not safe for Mom or Dad to be home alone, I can “sit” for them. Excellent references. $15.00/ hour. Call 516-473-3011 LM0526

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER. 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Good references. Clean driver’s license. Live Out. Call Norma 347-209-8606 LM0407

LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Spring Clean-ups, Land Developing, Bushes, Trees & Flowers Planted. Serving Woodmere & The Five Towns over 25 years. Full Service Company. Aiclandscaping/facebook 516-220-5780 LM0421

THE JEWISH VOICE IS HIRING FOR:

Certiﬁed Intuitive Eating Counselor Bonnie Budman LCSW Winter Special, 3 one hour sessions for $127. Call 516-967-0675

TUTORING

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A LOVING CAREGIVER? Excellent experience & references. Can live in or live out. Please Call 917-971-9205 LM0210 EXPERIENCED WOMAN Is Looking for a Job Taking Care of the Elderly. 30 Years Experience. Excellent References. Call 917-854-3153

9970

**ALL Subjects 1-on-1 Tutor** Grades K-12, Specialize in Math & Essay writing. Intensive Prep for Specialized Science High School Entrance Exam, SAT, & HS Regents Exam available. Email: ALL.As.Tutor.NYC@ gmail.com

LESSONS

9980

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ELDERCARE AVAILABLE. Energized, motivated women take care of Elderly including Alzheimer Patients. 15 years experience. Call Pearl 914-6193303/ 914-909-0224 LM0120

WRITING SERVICES Are you looking for a professional writer? Business or personal? Website content, newsletters, songs, poems, scripts etc. Impact writing. Call: Sara Gross 443-564-1590 CB1230

PETS

9043

SIAMESE KITTENS. All chocolate. 4 kittens. 15 weeks old. $200 neg. Call 732-341-9123 LM0623 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Date of Birth: 3/27/17. Registered, shots, wormed, vet certiﬁed. Ready to go! www. sharonsshepherds.com 631-284-3611 LM0526 ZEN PUPPIES. Whelped 11/15/16. 2 females, 2 males. Shetland Shibu. 1st shots. $750. 914-743-1756 LM0414

HANDYMAN

9960

NEED WORK DONE AROUND THE HOUSE? Don’t have the time? Tired of having a “to-do list?” Handyman, all phases of work. 516-313-5158 LM0313

NUTRITIONIST

9965

LOSE UP TO 40 LBS. IN 40 DAYS. 24/7. Call 914-219-1234 FREE WEIGHT LOSS CONSULT. Restivo Chiropractic In Home Program Available. www.DrRestivo.com LM0623

PIANO/VOICE LESSONS – Your Home/My Home Local Well Known Teacher. Call Today *** 954-485-0065 *** MK

HOME IMPROVEMENT

9950

DREAM HOUSE OF LONG ISLAND. We Provide excellent services with guaranteed satisfaction. We Specialize in: Carpentry, Painting, Landscaping, Masonry, Power Washing, Cleaning Services. FREE ESTIMATES!! Licensed/ Insured. 631-316-2764 www. dreamhousecustom.com LM0609 2 MARIO’S. Sealcoating, Repairs. Stoops, Blacktop & Concrete. Driveways, Sidewalks, Cement, Asphalt, Brickwork, Belgium Block & Pavers. Commercial & Residential. CALL ME LAST 516984-9943 LM0609 DAN KELLY. 1 CONTRACTOR FOR ALL OF YOUR NEEDS. All interior/ exterior work! Home improvements from A-Z. ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED! #13VH06566200, 732-609-7764 LM0421 CUSTOM CLOSETS TO CUSTOM KITCHENS. By The Master, Peter B. Kearney 914-787-8095 LM0414

Painting (Interior & Exterior), Trim, Tile, Baths, Bsmt., Kitchens, Doors, Windows, Floors, Masonry, Carpentry, Fence, Rooﬁng, Siding. Senior Discount 10% Oﬀ. Lic. # 13VHO2433500. CALL NOW: YURY- YP HOME IMPROVEMENT 732-207-4006 LM0324

ANNIHILATOR EXTERMINATION INC. GOT BUGS/ "Place Your Trust With Us, We'll Treat You Like Family!" Professional Pest Management Services For a Healthy, Safer and Pest Free Environment. Fully Licensed & Insured. Commercial & Residential. License: NYS DEC 13915 NJ Business Lic. 99201A. 43 Allen Place, Staten Island, NY 10312. Scott FoxOwner/ Operator 718-227-5001 Email: scott@yougotbugscom Website: www.yougotbugs.com

JUNK REMOVAL

9952

Abra-Cadabra Junk Be Gone. Family Owned & Operated. Junk Removal, Clean-Outs, Demolition. Same Day, Dependable Service. Best Prices. Licensed & Insured. Visa/ MC/ Amex. Serving Ocean & Monmouth County, NJ. 732-262-9779 LM0519

PERSONALS

9025

WIDOWED & RETIRED MAN SEEKS LADY 50 OR OVER FOR A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP. I enjoy bus trips to casinos & home cooking. Please Call Richard at 516-731-0424 LM0630 ATTRACTIVE JEWISH FEMALE, 70, Widowed, Retired Math Teacher, Seeks Jewish Male, Widower, 67-75, CollegeEducated, for a Long Term Relationship. I Live in Brooklyn, NY. Call 718-763-8919 LM0616 SWF SEEKING MALE OR FEMALE (55-70) FOR FRIENDSHIP. I enjoy dining out, movies. No smokers please. Call 516-658-1918 LM0526

FOR SALE

9040

10 NEEDLE BABYLOCK EMBROIDERY MACHINE. V9 software, stand, 14x14 hoop. No need for thread changes. $9,000. Call 845-454-4830 LM0630

GUTTERS AND LEADERS Installation and Service. Fast, licensed, fully insured. Call Robert for FREE Estimate. LIC #13VH02822500 732-773-0666 mrgutternj@yahoo.com LM0407

• Circulation Manager • Telemarketers for Classified • & Subscription Sales • Sales Manager • Web Content Manager • Daily Email Blast Expert • Writers • Office Secretary

Jewish voice is one of New York’s premier Jewish newspapers, distributing hundreds of thousands of papers in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. In addition, the Jewish Voice publishes specialty magazines and major websites, and is very active in social media.

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1966 FORD 4500 TRACTOR. With Front Bucket and three point hitch. Extra snow bucket and rear grading blade. $5,300. 203-921-6625, 203-531-9249 LM0602

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JOBS, SERVICES & FOR SALE PAINTING

INTERIOR- EXTERIOR, PLASTERING & TAPING, WALLPAPERING, WALLPAPER REMOVAL, SHEET ROCKING, DEMOLITION, TILE- FLOOR & WALL LEAVES CLEANED, INSTALL DOOR LOCKS, SMALL CEMENT JOBS, REPAIR WINDOWS, FIXES WINDOW SCREENS, KITCHEN & BATHROOM PLUMBER REMOVE CARPETING, FIXING FLAT ROOFS. PROFESSIONAL QUALITY. FREE ESTIMATES. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

CALL YURY 347-536-2183

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JB CARPENTRY, ELECTRIC, PLUMBING, PAINTING, FLOORING, DECKS & KITCHEN/BATHROOM REMODELING. RESPONSIBLE & REASONABLE. ALL JOBS WELCOME! JOE: 347-215-1960

Famous Hagstrom Street Atlas 5 Boro – Shows All Streets

MAPS FINAL $24.95 EDITION 800-327-7992

1932 COMPLETELY RESTORED DARK WALNUT DINING ROOM SET. Large buﬀet, server, china cabinet, table & 4 high back chairs. $2,500 negotiable. Call 609-597-4630 LM0526

TRAVEL TRAILER

MAYTAG WASHER, 2 years old, excellent condition. Asking $200. Cash only. If interested, Call Mary at 609-971-3529 LM0414

out, sleeps 8, master bedroom,

BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM SET. Dark Cherry, Georgian Style, Top Quality, Table 46” w, extends to 124” L, Knife Drawer at each end, 2 Upholstered Master Chairs with arms, 6 Side Chairs, including Custom Made Window Treatment- matches chair fabric, $1,500. Leave Message 732-671-2399 LM0414 DINING ROOM SET: Brand New, $1,200. BEDROOM SET: Used, Fortunoﬀ, 7 pieces, $1,000. LIVING ROOM SET: 5 pieces, $800 & Other Misc. Items. MUST CALL FOR APPT 551-404-3237 donaldeckhard@ gmail.com LM0407 COMPLETE WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Forklift, racks, and more. Viewing by appointment only. 917-921-0195 LM0505 HAY SALE. Good Quality 1st & 2nd cutting of Hay for sale. Call 845-361-2480 LM0414

ENTERTAINMENT

We buy and Sell Gold, Silver, Sterling Pieces, Bullion and Collectible Coins. We even buy old and broken pieces. Highest CA$H Prices Paid. Call 646379-3566. Eli@USCoinSpot. com *Meetings By Appointment Only CB0224

AUTOMOTIVE

LM0331

2000 32 FT SUNNYBROOK TRAVEL TRAILER. One slide

bunk beds, all water & sewer connectors included, bike rack, original owner. $6,000. 914-588-9287

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INTERNATIONAL HOOK TRUCK 1992. 6 wheel hook lift container truck. 2 year old rebuilt engine and

LM0512

condition, Black exterior, just put on 2 brand new tires. $11,000 OR BEST OFFER. 732-691-8927

LM0505

HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011, 4-door, White, Excellent

914-332-1901

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NISSAN ROGUE SV SL 2013, AWD, 37,400 miles, excellent condition, new tires, negotiable, transferable 100,000 miles, 84 month warranty. $14,800 OBO. LM0407

BOATS FOR SALE 9052 LAKE MAHOPAC. Dock Your Boat. Lovely Lakefront, Beautiful Views. Boat Slip For

LM0623

TIARA 1986 PURSUIT 22’ Cutty Cabin I/O, depth ﬁnder, GPS & trailer, new engine has 60 hrs. & outdrive has 60 hrs. Good cond. $10,900. 631-365-2149

OPEN HOUSE. EVERY SUN 1-4PM. 2910 Nostrand Ave (Kings Hwy & Ave P.) Drastic price reduction! Price includes roof terrace and parking. New 2 and 3 Bedrm Condos, 1,3751,451 SF, 2 baths, 2 kitchen sinks, elevator. Tax abatement. Final C of O. Wilk R.E. 718-3760606 HS0626

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT BROOKLYN

1050

37th Street Between 1415 Avenue, 350 SF oﬃce, large windows, high ceiling, including furniture, internet & utilities Call 347-721-5244 CB0120 Avenue L/Nostrand Ave. 3 rm oﬃce, $1750, all included. Please call 718-513-6911 x101 CB0224

10 Beautiful Newly Decorated Classrooms. Air Conditioned. Immediate Rental. Central Bklyn Location. Serious Inquiries only. Available Immediately. Call: 718-837-3916 Leave Msg CB0113 Oﬃce Space For Lease Flatbush 3,400 Sq Ft 1 Flight up, 7300 Sq Ft Lower Level, 10 Ft Will Divide, Build To Suit Call: Moshe 718-614-4646 CB1230

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TIARA 1986 PURSUIT 22' Cutty VOLKSWAGON PASSAT SEDAN 2008, 2.0 turbo, grey, under 58,000 original miles, mint condition. Too much to list! Asking $7,500 neg. Call 631-355-9748 LM0512

QUEENS

1638

Condition, 57,000 Miles.

Rent. $1,995. Call 914-319-6091

1967 CASE 530 BACKHOE. Diesel cab. Good condition. Extra parts, tires, etc. $5,100. 203-869-2726, 203-921-6625

BROOKLYN

HS0712

914-380-3111

Cabin I/O, depth ﬁnder, GPS & trailer, new engine has 60 hrs. &

Boro Park/ 17th Ave, Dahill RdBeaut, newly renov oﬃce, pvt entr, bsmt 400 sq ft, sunlight, bth, c/a, room for 7/8 desks, pre-wired. Call: 347-871-1661 CB1118

outdrive has 60 hrs. Good cond. $13,500. 631-365-2149

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2050

OPEN HOUSES

116,800 miles, very good

landscapers. Call for price.

MANHATTAN

34th St #252 W Betw/7th &8th ave.STORE 1800 SF + MEZZ 1500 SF New Storefront, BrokersWelcome Falcon Properties.com, 212-302-3000 HS0808

LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2006.

and ready to work. Perfect for

845-225-3396

MERCEDES 2006 E350 4matic sedan, snrf, 6 cyl, 75k mi, navy/ beige, $8,850. Call 516248-5676 or Email: mreis@ dreiscompany.com LM0505

WANTAGH: 3BR, 1 1/2 baths, Iarge pool. Low taxes. $599,000. Nancisue Rosenthal 516-316-1030, Paulette Viola 516-668-8316. Coach Realtors of Hewlett 516-374-0100 LM0414

GRAVESEND OPEN HOUSE. One family detached brick in Gravesend area. 36 x 50 on 5694 sq ft lot. Full ﬁnished basement, detached 2 car garage, 3BR, 2 full baths, EIK, living rm, dining rm, basement, 2 large rms, kitchen, ½ bath. Owner Motivated! Call Agent Gina- Remax 917-584-4539

transmission. In great shape

9050

TOYOTA PRIUS 2014, 10k miles, creampuﬀ, original owner, garage, ext. factory warranty. $17,995. MUST SEE! Call 646-879-4930 (RIVERDALE)

WAREHOUSE FOR RENT CONEY ISLAND near NEPTUNE AVE 11,000 sq ft, No Columns, M1 Zone $12,000 / month Call Mr. Harry @ ALPINE REALTY 718-238-1788 HS0724

9051

CAMPING SEASON IS HERE!

9044

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ALL PURPOSE TREE SERVICE. TREE & STUMP REMOVAL, STORM DAMAGE, SCREEN TOP SOIL, LAND CLEARING, STUMP GRINDING, CHIPPER SERVICE, LANDSCAPING, FIREWOOD & SNOW REMOVAL. SPRING CLEAN UPS. REASONABLE RATES. NJ CALLS ONLY. CALL TIM 732-664-7510

REAL ESTATE

OFFICE FOR RENT. AVE U & E 4th ST. Second ﬂoor. Great location. Call David at 718-9987600 Ext 10 LM0729

3050

RICHMOND HILL OFFICE FOR RENT. Corner space. Near courthouse, JFK Airport & hospital. Suit to fit. $1,600 per month includes all except for electric. Leave message 9AM5PM at 917-446-1658 LM0819 WAREHOUSE MASPETH, QUEENS 5,000 sq ft, NEW BUILDING, 2nd floor w/ Elevator & PATIO. 8,500 sq ft, ground floor, 30 ft ceilings. OWNER 347-739-1976 or grandproperty1@aol.com LM0317

HOWARD BEACH Medical Office for rent, established location across from shopping center, waiting room, reception area, 4 exam rooms+x-ray room. Handicap bathroom, 1st floor handicap accessible w/electric lift, 1800 sq. ft. parking easily available, 347- 322- 3614. HS0729 L I C- 460sf or 370 sq offices ,well managed building wf private, private bathrooms,views,of Manhatten.3-8 Minute walk to LIRR, 7 train,restaurants & shops Easy access 5to Midtown Tunnel , LIE & BQE Call 718-7848100 HS0701

BRONX

4050

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

STATEN ISLAND

5050

DONGAN HILLS. Perfect for Psychologist, Accountant, Attorney, Financial Planner. Cozy 2 rooms with waiting area. $600 + utilities. Call Owner at 718-979-7458 LM0812 STATEN ISLAND STOREFRONT SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT ON BRADLEY AVE. High traﬃc area. Near school & temple. Please Call Dawn at 718-370-9700 LM0324

Well-Established Allstate Agency For Sale. Marine Park area. Agent wants to retire. Must be able to obtain your own financing & currently be .in the insurance business Call 917-301-2477

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT LEVITTOWN- A- 1 Professional Building 1-2-3 Rm Suites From $399/ mo. Free Utility 516-735-6681 LM0630 WESTBURY PROFESSIONAL OFFICE FOR RENT. Attorney/ Accountant, 12x18, Full Service, Conference Room, Secretary Space, Private Parking. $1,300/ month. 516-213-2200 LM0512 RETAIL STORE FOR RENT. 550 Northern Blvd. Great Neck (Across from Leonard’s.) 1600 sq ft. Fully renovated. Parking lot. Signage. HVAC. New LED lighting. New electric. Separate Gas, Electric, Taxes included. $7,500. By Owner 516-829-1244 LM0414

NEWLY FURNISHED & AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE For Psychotherapist & Related Professionals in Great Rockville Centre Location. Shared Waiting Room. Free Street Parking. Call 516-316-0096 LM0224 SOUTHAMPTON. Restaurant , wine bar, catering, wine tasting, patio dining, valet parking, chef’s garden. Over an acre. Jitney stop at property. Branding, hospitality, events, long term or pop-up. 702-378-6338 LM0106 FRANKLIN SQUARE OFFICE FOR RENT. Join Prof bldg w/ dentists & med doctors, good location, lots of parking. 1,000 sq ft avail. $22-$24/ per sq ft. 516-485-9740 LM1216 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT LEVITTOWN A-1 Prof. Bldg. 1-2-3 Rm. Suites. From $399/ Mo.Free Utilites. 516-735-6681 LM0911

LONG ISLAND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE 6060 SMITHTOWN, L.I. Excellent 3-story oﬃce building. 18k SF gross plus prkg. 85% occupied. Near LIRR, Rte 25, Proj 6%+ cap rate. $2.7M. Ron @ BESEN (646)424-5317 LM0324

NEW YORK STATE 7050 SUFFERN/ BARDONIA- PRIME OFFICE SPACE AVAIL. FOR RENT. One on Lafayette Ave next to Hospital in Suffern (good for doctors.) Another on 304 in Bardonia. 845-425-8880 LM0317 KENT Office/ Retail Space on Route 52 corridor. Move your business from your basement or use our space for your pop-up or incubator business. Spaces range from 750 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft. Rent ranges from $950 to $2,200. Short and long term leases available. 845-878-7833 LM0106 OSSINING. Commercial garage space, 2200 sq ft. Zoned for auto repair & body work. Also, commercial outside storage. Frame equipment for sale. Rental or sale available. 914-941-3239 or 914-804-3461 LM1216

OSSINING/ BRIARCLIFF. Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist looking for Office Share for a professional in health related field. Asking rent $825/ month including utilities. Oromyologist.com 914-302-6983 LM1125 KATONAH- Office Suite for Rent. Charming Victorian House converted into professional office space. Furnished, sublet (400 sq ft) located on 2nd flr of bldg. Perfect for counselor or therapist. 2 min walk to train station. Call 914-232-4000 LM1202

PEEKSKILL COMMERCIAL PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE. Located at 1814 Crompond Rd, Route 202. For more information, Call 914-469-9178 LM0902

ELMSFORD. 4,000 Sq Ft. High Bay Warehouse with office. 14 Ft overhead door. Drive in, no automotive. Call 914-5927229 LM0708 OFFICE SPACE OR HAIR SALON FULLY EQUIPPED FOR RENT, Rt. 6, Mohegan Lake, NY. For Information, Call 914282-6602 LM0708 WHITE PLAINS AREASTORAGE & PARKING RENTAL. Clean & convenient enclosed storage shed & outdoor truck parking. Perfect for contractors or landscapers. Call 914-923-3429 LM0701

BRONX COMMERCIAL FOR 4060 SALE 13% Return on Investment Shopping Center, 27% Return on Equity with Depreciation. Built ’97 . 40,361 Sq .Ft. 12,000 Cars/Day. Low $ Down. Seller Financing. Bronx: Development 44 Apartments, Approved Plans: Mixed Use Elevator Little Italy 12% Return On Investment: Vacant Lot: Queens: 9 + MultiFamily 14% Projected Return on Investment 800-242-9888 AL@ LichtensteinRE.com CB0120

OUT OF STATE

8050

MIDDLETOWN/ RED BANK. Professional Office Suite in Bank Bldg at 75 Hwy 35 North, 1st floor, 650 sq ft. 732-741-3313 LM1223

COMMERCIAL / PROPERTIES FOR SALE BROOKLYN

1060

SUNSET PARK 50’s. M-1-2 zone warehouse- 4,200 sq ft, with modern house- 3,000 sq ft. Delivered vacant. $13,000 combined. Ask for HarryAlpine Realty 718-238-1788 LM0210

Avenue M/ East 2nd Street. Approximately 1500 square feet basement, private entrance, 9 foot ceiling. Call 845-274-5886 CB0127

SOMERS POINT. Buildable Lot. 1.5 miles to Ocean City 9th St. Bridge. Close to Garden State Parkway, Shopping & Beach. Zoned for SFH. Public Utilities avail in the street. Call Listing Agent Julia TaggartZona Real Estate 609-4122242 or Email jultaggart@ gmail.com LM0623 EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. Building Lot for Sale. Level, treed lot in Winona Lakes, clubhouse, 2 pools, more! $2,500. 570-3692595 LM0616 For Sale – Brooklyn Industrial Warehouse & Dev Site (M1-4) 30,000 Built SF + 150’ Wide Dev Site Call Marcus Jecklin Epic Commercial Realty (646) 278-4674

MANHATTAN

2060

WELL ESTABLISHED AMERICAN DINER LOCATED IN THE MIDTOWN EAST AREA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY. REASONABLE PRICE. RENT LISTED UNDER MARKET VALUE. FOR FURTHER INFO. CONTACT NICK(646) 209-2671. RW

QUEENS

3060

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE QUEENS, GLENDALE, NY 25 SQ FT REFURNISHED. BIG STORE FRONT WINDS & LARGE OFFICE WITH 3 PARKING SPACES. GOOD FOR MEDICAL OFFICE OR RETAIL BUSINESS CONTACT : SAL @ (917) 921-5239 RW0423

NEW YORK STATE 7060 ELMSFORD. Commercial space, ideal for Tech office meetings, Day-care, Good visibility. Great access, Parking, Competitively priced. 914-592-7229 LM0623

TOMS RIVER. Ocean County Business Park Commercial Condo. Rt. 9, 900 sq ft. Asking $115,000. Call Owner 732-300-6878 LM0505 TOMS RIVER/ OCEAN CTY, NJ. For Sale, user/ investor opportunity, 9,000 sq ft Commercial building on 1.74 acres with 2,700 sq ft leased to national tenant. Multipurpose building, drive-in doors, great for all type contractors. Traffic counts over 44,000 cars per day. REMCO REALTY 732-253-0888 x 11 LM0916 JERSEY CITY. Builder’s Dream! Exclusive, residential lot is located on a quiet street East of Garfield Ave. Asking $225,000. Hurry! Won’t last! Call Grisell Romero at Exit Preferred Realty 201-6533948 LM0902 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. Wilkes Barre, PA. 4 family income, $2200 a month, 4 garages, $150,000. Deli and 2 Apts, $120,000. We will hold mortgage. 570-825-8631 KK0911 Building For Sale 15,000 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft. office 2 loading docks Linden, NJ Heimishe Area 30 min from Boro Park Call: 347-882-8037 RW1230

APARTMENTS FOR RENT BROOKLYN

FISHKILL. 10 Bay Building on Route 9, Close to I-84, ONE UNIT, 1600 sq ft. Garage Door Back, Store Fronts 12’W x 14’H, Garage Doors, 18’ High Ceilings, Three Phase Electric. Diesel Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Plumbers, Carpenters, Electricians, All Trades Welcome! Nick 914-755-4544 LM0526 FISHKILL/ PUTNAM VALLEY. 34 acres- $149K, 47.5 acres$249K, both sub-dividable and best offer. Putnam Valley- 21 acres, sub-dividable, $245K or best offer. 914-462-2620 LM0428

OUT OF STATE

8060

SWIMMING POOLS

1010

MIDWOOD- Large 3 bedroom apt with eat-in kitchen, living room & 1 bath. Heat & hot water included. $2,000 per month + 1 month’s rent & security deposit. Call Agent 917-567-4665 LM0512 WILLIAMSBURG. NO FEE! Renovated 2BR Apt, $2,496. Ceramic Tile & Parquet Floors. 3 Blocks to Williamsburg Bridge. “BROKERS WELCOME.” Call Zhana 917302-2394 LM0407 AVE I/ E 15th ST. Studio apt, 3rd ﬂoor walk-up. No Fee. Principals only. $900. Call Owner 718-575-9600 LM0407 AVE X BETWEEN EAST 7 ST &; CONEY ISLAND AVE. 1 bedroom walk-in apt, move-in condition. $1,400 per month. No pets, no smoking. Call Owner 646-752- 6641 LM0224 AVE Y near Ocean Pkwy. 2 BR apt, new kit/applncs, terrace, 2nd ﬂr. Move in cond. 718-9743884, 347-574-1814 CB0127 Midwood For rent studio (also can be used for office) 2,3,4 Bedrooms Apts Call 718.376.4444

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2010

UPPER WEST SIDE – West End & 99 St.Seeking, roommate, spacious, 7RM, Apt.BR, Shower, shared kitchen, DR,$2,000/mo E; adyassky@ aol.com / 212-864-5288 HS0506

BRONX

4010

Bronx Tremont. 1820 Clinton Ave & 175th ST. Beautiful 1 Bedroom In A 3 Family House No Pets. $1000. See Landlord SAT ONLY. Call Owner 718-299-8347AE0115

LONG ISLAND

6010

E. NORTHPORT. 1BR Apt, Private. $1,600/ month incl. garage, electric & gas. No pets/ smokers. First, last & 1 month security + references. 631-266-2360

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EAST HAMPTON SPRINGS. Beautiful, clean contemporary. 3.5 miles from town. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, multiple decks, outdoor shower. 7/1- Labor Day, $18,000; July- $9,000; August- $10,000. 212-7777229 or 917-273-5142

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NEW YORK STATE 7010 WEST HARRISON. 3BR, 2 baths, upper level in 2 family, washer/ dryer, central a/c, 1 car garage. $2,350/ month +

L.I. APT. RENTAL WANTED SEAFORD HARBOR: RENTAL WANTED: apt or studio. Sandy survivor seeks to move back to Seaford Harbor. Call Don 516-428-8916 LM0619

APARTMENTS FOR SALE / CONDOS BROOKLYN

1020

Bed Stuy Get more bang for your buck with this LARGE 1007 SqFt condo ,located on a beautiful tree lined block .$600,000. NEGOTIABLE . 347-493-6976 HS0506

MANHATTAN

3020

KEW GARDENS CONDO FOR SALE. 116-24 Grosvenor Lane. Modern & renovated 2BR, 1 bath, balcony, gym, common room, rooftop terrace, concierge. Low floor. Immediate parking available. Walk to temple. Asking $499K. Call Jason at Prime Realty 718-229-2922 LM1113

LONG ISLAND

6020

RONKONKOMA / NOB HILL – End unit, second floor, 2BR condo. Pergo & new tile in kitchen bath & balcony. Pool & tennis/ $222K. Call Owner 631-806-3488 LM0318

utilities. Available July 1. Call 914-401-9175

HOUSE FOR RENT

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6030

NEW ROCHELLE/ WESTCHESTER. 1BR apts available. Extra-large rooms, eat-in kitchen. Near shops/

LONG ISLAND CONDO FOR SALE

beach. No pets. $1625/ $1550/ $1490. 914-478-2442 LM0715

OUT OF STATE

WEST NEW YORK, NJ. 3BR, LR, DR & garage. ½ block from Blvd East. $2,300. Call Mariana at Coccia Realty 201893-6257 or 201-867-2100 LM0515

PLAINVIEW. 3 Year Old Colonial! 4BR, 3 baths, 22’ EIK with island, 15’ FDR, 30’ MBR Suite. Huge Bsmt. Job Relocation Forced Sale. $5,100. Realtor 516-316-8551 LM0708

NEW YORK STATE 7020

8010

The downtown Village Center, with its Tudor architecture, has a variety of stores, professional oﬃces and residential units and the Metro North Railroad. It so situated so that you can enjoy city life, suburban life, country life and ocean life within relatively short distances.

JEFFERSON VILLAGE/ YORKTOWN FOR SALE. 1BR and 2BR Condos in Jeﬀerson Village Senior Complex. Totally renovated, new kitchen & bath, new doors and trim, new windows. Still time to pick some interior items. Call for showing. 914-760-3763 LM0512

OUT OF STATE

8020

NEW JERSEY SEASIDE HEIGHTS: OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun 1-4, 1 Blvd New Condos Starting @ $399,900 Ocn & Bay views 1 Blk-Bch shopping & restaurants, upgrades everywhere. Mike Seaside Rlty Inc 732-330-6651 HS0527

HOUSES FOR RENT

2020

NYC, West End Avenue, 84/85 St. lg 7rm Condo for sale. 2500 sf, 5 BR, 3 bths Drmn bldg, no bkrs, $ 4.75M 917806-5080 HS0311

QUEENS

Scarsdale is located in beautiful Westchester County a residential community only 24 miles north of New York City and rated as a leading upscale community, has an outstanding school system with 99% of its graduates going on to higher education. There are over 20 parks and playgrounds, 26 public tennis courts, a municipal pool, and two 18-hole golf courses with Scarsdale Boundaries.

BROOKLYN

1030

Ave N/ Bedford, Very large,Mod,1 Fam,3 BR 114 BIRCHALL DRIVE. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAYS 2-3:30PM OR APPOINTMENT.. Call Ray 212 602 1137 This house is located in the prestigious Murray Hill location near the finest school system, five minutes from the Metro North and thirty five minutes outside of Manhattan. Truly a great value being offered by a Motivated Seller. Built in 1933 as a small mansion on one acre, this house has been upgraded to a larger home with attached 2 car garage for a growing family. Enter into a formal foyer with half bath right into a large country kitchen, granite island with bright breakfast area leading into Mother-in-law or Media Room. The house has a formal 35 foot long dining room with fireplace and wet bar. The 1400 sf. family room contains three exposures, a 30ft cathedral ceiling, and a second fireplace. Exit onto onto a wrapdeck which spirals down to a 600 sf. patio overlooking the rear of the property / gardens. The second floor features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, and a Romeo Juliet balcony overlooking the family room. Marble Master bathroom with jacuzzi tub and separate glass shower. Servants’ quarters converted into bedroom and laundry room. The basement level features large rec- room with Lap Pool and lower den with FDR fireplace. Exit the den onto a large patio overlooking large rear property, with babbling brook ample for garden & children’s play.

YOUNGSVILLE, NY (CATSKILLS) CHARMING LARGE FARM HOUSE ON 16 ACRES W BARN & DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, 3-4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, LARGE ATTIC AND BASEMENT. CLOSE TO DELAWARE WATER ACTIVITIES AND BETHELWOODS ART CENTER. ASKING $225.000. CALL OWNER AT 201-681-7980

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2 Bth,Duplex, pvt drv,gar,lrg deck,Must See1 $3,950, Bkr 718-382-4839 HS0610

NEW YORK STATE 7030 DOBBS FERRY- 2BR with porch, W/D, parking, close to schools & transportation. Good schools! 20 minute train ride to Manhattan. No pets. Available immediately. 917-838-9040 LM1209

QUEENS

3030

FLUSHING, N.Y. Location, Location, 3BR TUDOR detached. Garage, Kitchen w/new SS appliances, Large Dining Rm, Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Sun Porch, W/D Walking Distance to Synagogue, near all LIRR. 10 min to Whitestone Br. MLS + 2% rebate. Asking $888.000. Call 718-308-7184 www.choicearea. com HS1211

OUT OF STATE

8030

DEAL, NJ. Outstanding Townhouse in the Heart of Deal. Living room, dining room, designer kitchen, 4BR, 3 ½ baths, full ﬁn bsmt with BR & bath. Garage. $3,800/ month. Credit check. Call Dot Schulze Agency 732-229-2600 LM0902

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RANCH ON .66 ACRES, BUILT 1957, 1983 SQ FT, 7 RMS 2 BATH, 4 BED RMS, LIV RM, DIN/SUN RM 14 X 24, FAM/ TV RM, KITCHEN, LAUNDRY RM OFF KITCH, BASEMENT 250 SQ FT BEDROOM WITH BATH + 2 CLOSETS, 2 CAR GARAGE. IN GND POOL,16 X 32, 12 X 12 SHED. HOT WATER BB HEAT, 200 AMP ELEC SVC, CENTRAL AIR, KITCHEN REMAKE 2010, 3 OVENS, HARD WOOD FLRS THRUOUT, RECENTLY FINISHED PATIO AND WALKWAYS, NEW LANDSCAPING, MANY EXTRAS, ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, COMBINED TAXES 2015 $5278, 12 MINUTES FROM METRO NORTH OR TSP. 845-471-6874 OR JJD414GC@AOL.COM (APPOINTMENT ONLY)

HOUSES FOR SALE

NEW YORK STATE

OUT OF STATE 7040

ELMSFORD- Custom

BROOKLYN

1040

GRAVESEND (PRIME). 2 family, double buildable, 40x100 lot, $1.375 Million. 2360 & 62 East 1st Street. Barbara Puccia Realty- Brokerage Cell 718755-1609 www.BarbaraPuccia. com LM0127

QUEENS

3040

KGH- 68TH RD. Well kept det. Lot 48 x 100. 4BR/ 3 baths, laundry, oﬃce, large EIK, 2nd ﬂoor BR with balcony. 347-455-0066 HS0902

BRONX

4040

* NE Bronx Residential Area * 3 BR Duplex, lg rms., ﬁn bsmt, 2 complete mod bths, lg fenced bkyd, Mod Kit, garage + driveway. Priced to sell! Call owner 718-882-4665 MK0220

STATEN ISLAND

5040

Single Family Home, newly

family room, open ﬂoor plan, full basement, $529,000. 2806

baths, just reduced to $679,

Logan Rd. Ocean, NJ 07712.

500, completely updated,

For more info. SUMMIT REALTY

stainless steel appliances,

SERVICES 732-918-9008/

custom cabinets, renovated

FOR SALE • ORLANDO VICINITY

782145

Spacious Lakefront With Water Views Single Family 5 Bdrms – 2 Master Bdrms w/Sep Bths, 4.5 Bths All, LR, DR, Gourmet Kit, 3 Car Gar, Huge Lake w/Endless Boating & Fishing, Private Boat Dock Can Be Built

ASKING $625K BY OWNER 443-875-9204

CATSKILL MT./ HUDSON VALLEY HOME FOR SALE 4 BEDROOM HOME INLAW APART. OFFI CE SUITE 2 1/2 HRS FROM NYC FLEXIBLE SPACE ADD. LAND AVAIL SUITABLE FOR FAMILY COMPOUND WWW.24JOELMAUSTIN.COM 518 622-9647

6040

MELVILLE THE GREENS. Medici Town House. 2 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, Landscaped property. Restaurant, 2 pools & golf course on premises. Taxes $6,000. Extras, Mint + Ample Parking. By Owner. $875,000. 631-367-0269 LM0623 MASSAPEQUA. Mint 4BR, 2 full baths Cape. New Appliances, Finished Basement, Attached Garage, School District # 23, $449K. By Owner, 516-541-7844

732-778-0894

bathrooms, back of house adjacent to country club golf course. 2,332 sq ft, 8 rooms, 0.35 acres including brand new washer & dryer, some furniture avail for sale. A must see! Angelo J. Milone, RE Broker,

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BRICK, NJ. Ranch Home. $265K. 3BR, 2 Baths, Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Den/ Dining Room, Living Room, Fenced Yard, 100 x 100 Corner Lot. In-ground

914-776-1200. angelo@milonecpa.com

Pool. MAKE AN OFFER! PreLM0616

Approved Serious Buyers Only.

CARMEL/ KENT. $450,000. You

For Sale By Owner.

must see this beautiful property

908-278-9006

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renovated farm houses on 11.5 acres in a beautiful setting. The

ST. MARY’S. Flushing, Queens. 1 Plot/ 3 Burials. $6,500. 516775-4209 LM0623 BETH DAVID CEMETERY. Elmont, NY. 1 plot, 6 graves. Plot 2013, Section 4, Path 9. Asking $18,000 neg. Call 516-840-4756 LM0602 HOLMDEL, NJ. Hillside Crypt for 2.Valued at $12,000. Asking $9,000 or best oﬀer. Please Call 732-718-6965 LM0526 BETH ISRAEL IN WOODBRIDGE, NJ. Outdoor Mausoleum, Crypt for 3, Building 23, Section 21, Level 4, Crypt # 38. Valued at $20,000. Asking $15,000 neg. Call 917-445-5293 or 718-894-7728 LM0707

main house has 3BR’s with 2 jacuzzis, 2nd house has 2BRs & 1 bath. Financing available OPEN HOUSE is on Saturdays & Sundays (1152 -1154 Peekskill Hollow Road, Carmel, NY.) Located in the town of Kent, in a good school district. It’s time information, Call Mike 914-774-2121

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Mill Basin Exclusive: Semi attached 1 family 6.5 room 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath duplex. Full ﬁnished basement. Parking.. ASKING $569,000 JS511

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MERRICK-WATERFRONT HOME, HAMPTONS IN MERRICK, 4BR, 2.5 BA, Dock your boat in backyard, 2 car garage, Low taxes. No damage from Sandy. Walking distance to house of worship. $839K 516-532-4626 CENTER MORICHES. By Owner. 4 Crosby St. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living room, den, 2.5 car garage with shop. $319,000. Call 631-987-5764

9065

FRANKLIN LAKES. GATED RETREAT ON 3 PRIVATE ACRES, ELEVATOR, LAVISH GOURMET KITCHEN, EXTRAORDINARY FEATURES, $1,899,999. DEBBIE 201-925-7667 OR WWW.811COLONIAL ROADFRANKLINLAKES.COM LM0113

2 Family Attached BRICK. Owner has 6.5 rooms duplex. 3 bedrroms, 3 baths, private parking for 2 cars, yard and deck. 4 room. 2 bedrooms Rental JS510...........................$889,000 BEST SELLER #1 Properties 718.646-6900

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SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DEAL, NJ. THREE LEVELS, 3/4 BEDROOMS, 3-1/2 BATHS, BASEMENT, GARAGE AND MORE. WALK TO BEACH, SHOPPING, HOUSES OF WORSHIP. EASY LIVING ON THE JERSEY SHORE. PRICED TO SELL @ $548,000. CALL MARY TAWIL @ 732-693-8210.

PLOTS FOR SALE

for sale by owner. 2 newly

to move to Florida. For more

LONG ISLAND

OCEAN, NJ. 5/ 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, living room, dining room,

renovated, split level, 3BR, 2

for persons with good credit. Staten Island Mountaindale: 3 BRs. htd Fl arm, ﬁn bsmt, 2 bths, lg EIK, some furniture. Heated & A/c’s. Mint condition. All new appliances. Nr. shul. 917-453-6926. HS0729

8040

SOUTHAMPTON. 50 Inlet Rd. East. Architectural Designed home, 10 Kilowatt solar system and Geo Thermal Heating & A/C, 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Master suite with balcony, rooftop patio. Breathtaking views overlooking Cold Spring Pond and The Great Peconic Bay. Asking $1,199,888. Cindy Manzolillo, CBR. Century 21 AA Realty Cell- 516-236-6962 Http://www. CindyMcentury21aa.com LM0609

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