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President Trump recently told congressional Republicans that he is giving very serious consideration to the construction of a solar powered wall on the US-Mexico border. It would have the ability to sustain itself for the long term as well. Photo Credit: Gleason Partners LLC

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t a White House meeting on Tuesday, President Trump told congressional Republicans that his suggestion in terms of construction of the US-Mexico border wall would be to seriously explore the solar paneled option. The WSJ reported that two lawmakers who attended the meeting told them that Trump said the solar panels could off et the exorbitant costs in erecting such a border wall. This can be effectuated by collecting revenue from the sale of solar power that the panels would generate. Tho e funds could be earmarked to assist in offsetting the projected multi-billion dollar cost in construction.

The WSJ has also reported that Trump’s idea for the use of solar panels to build a wall separating the US and Mexico came after the Department of Homeland Security issued a solicitation of proposals a few months ago from engineering fi ms and other construction companies for their blueprints.

Trump said the solar panels could offset the e orbitant costs in erecting such a border wall. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal was House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Applauding Trump’s

visionary perspective on the construction and fin ncial aspect of the proposed wall, Rep. McCarthy said, “I think it’s innovative. To authorize it and to appropriate it wouldn’t cost as much.� Moreover, it is quite likely that Trump could garner tacit support for a solar paneled wall from those who have stood in staunch opposition to his controversial immigration policies. According to published reports, the use of solar panels and other forms of green energy are popular among those who sharply rebuked Trump for his decision to withdraw US participation in the Paris Climate Accord. As the paper has noted, however, the lion’s share of Democrats in Congress have gone on record in their vehement opposi-

tion to the idea of Trump or anyone else building any form of a border wall between the US and Mexico. Other Republican legislators have also voiced their hopeful optimism about the wall’s future construction. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) said of Trump’s solar proposal: “He’s been looking at a lot of options and this is a new option that he’s been looking at that sounds like its got real promise.� Trump’s main objective for campaigning on this issue is to deter the rapid influx of illegal immigrants and to severely curtail the scourge of drug smuggling that has drastically increased crime statistics, particularly in the nation’s inner cities. Trump had offered repeated assurances to those

who attended his campaign rallies that Mexico would pay for the cost of the projected wall. After the Mexican government publicly balked at the idea of paying for such a wall, Trump then modified his tune and said that the US would lay out the money required to build the massive structure. He added that Mexico would reimburse the US taxpayer for the formidable price tag associated with a grand scale project of this kind. Speculation has abounded that the ultimate cost of the wall could far exceed $20 billion. At this juncture in time, Congress has not appropriated any funding to the Trump wall project. The White

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Shalom Lamm Pleads Guilty to Corruption Conspiracy in Upstate NY Town's Election By Sam Stein

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n Tuesday, June 6, Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Shalom Lamm pled guilty to conspiracy to corrupt the electoral process, in connection with an election in Bloomingburg, New York. Lamm pled guilty early on Tuesday, in White Plains federal court, before United States District Judge Vincent Briccetti. Kim said: “As he has now admitted, Shalom Lamm conspired to advance his real estate development project by corrupting the democratic process, specifical y by falsely registering voters. The integrity of our electoral process must be inviolate at every level; our democracy depends on it.”

According to the allegations contained in the Indictment, as well as statements made in related court fili gs and proceedings: Starting in 2006, Shalom Lamm, a real estate developer, sought to build and sell real estate in Bloomingburg, New York. From these real estate development projects, Lamm and others hoped for and anticipated making hundreds of millions of dollars. But by late 2013, the fi st of their real estate developments had met local opposition, and still remained under construction and uninhabitable. When met with resistance, rather than seek to advance their real estate development project through legitimate means, Lamm and others instead decided to corrupt the democratic electoral process in Bloomingburg by falsely registering voters and paying bribes for voters who would help elect

er intended to live in Bloomingburg, some who had never kept a home in Bloomingburg, and indeed, some who had never set foot in Bloomingburg in their lives. LAMM and others took steps to cover up their scheme to register voters who did not actually live in Bloomingburg by, among other things, creating and back-dating false leases and placing items like toothbrushes and toothpaste in unoccupied apartments to make it seem as if the falsely registered voters lived there. Lamm and others also Shalom Lamm talking with Chasidic residents in Bloomingburg yeshiva. Nov. 24, 2014 (Photo Credit: Shimon Gifter/VINnews.com) bribed potential voters by offering payments, subsidies, public official favorable to their on their behalf, developed and and other items of value to get worked on a plan to falsely reg- non-residents of Bloomingproject. Specifical y, in advance of ister numerous people who were burg to register unlawfully and an election in March 2014 for not entitled to register and vote vote there. The 57-year-old Lamm pled Mayor of Bloomingburg and in Bloomingburg because they other local officials Lamm and actually lived elsewhere. Tho e guilty to one count of conspiraothers, and people working people included some who nev- cy to corrupt the electoral pro-

“Shalom Lamm conspired to advance his real estate development project by corrupting the democratic process, specifi ally by falsely registering voters.” cess, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The maximum potential sentence in this case is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge. Lamm’s sentencing is scheduled for September 28. On May 25, Lamm’s co-defendant Kenneth Nakdimen pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to corrupt the electoral process. His sentencing is scheduled for September 7.

Fed’s Star Witness & De Blasio Donor in New ‘Ponzi” Link By Rebecca Gold

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he Post has learned that the star witness for the government, in public corruption cases involving two NYPD cops and a city union offici , was allegedly involved in criminal activity during the same time he was cooperating with the feds. Jona Rechnitz, one of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s donor and the key witness for the feds in a case against two NYPD cops and ex-union official Norman Seabrook, has been accused in new court documents of threatening “to go to the feds” about a scheme he was involved in, if one of his rich friends didn’t get paid.

A lawyer involved in one of Rechnitz’s bribery investigations, said that if the allegation is proven to be true, then “the game is over.” The attorney said, “Even if it’s legitimate monies owed — if you make a threat then that’s extortion.” According to The Post, “It could also force the government to rip up Rechnitz’s cooperation agreement, putting their cases in jeopardy, sources said. According to recently unsealed NY state court documents, Rechnitz was a recruiter for a $70 million Ponzi scheme involving Jason Nissen, a former math teacher busted last week and charged by Manhattan federal prosecutors with duping investors of his wholesale ticket business.

by Diamond wholesaler Taly USA Holdings, show that he may have kept his concerns hidden from the government in hopes that one of his pals would get paid.” In a secretely recorded conversation on May 7, Nissen, in reference to h toldedge fund manager Michael Weinberger, told Taly executive Yaron Turgeman, “Jona’s the one who told me he would go to the Feds if Weinberger doesn’t get paid.” In the recording, Nissen does not reveal when Rechnitz made the threat, however, Jona Rechnitz is one of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s donor and the key sources said that it wasn’t until witness for the feds in a case against two NYPD cops and exlast June when Rechnitz pled union official. guilty to conspiring to bribe It’s unclear whether Rech- business was an alleged sham. public officials that Nissen nitz knew Nissen’s ticket selling But the court documents, filed stopped paying the investor

friends of Rechnitz. Meanwhile, lawyers for defendants in the bribery probes — who include ex-NYPD cops James Grant and Michael Harrington — are gearing up to demand evidence from the Nissen case be turned to help them vet whether Rechnitz broke any laws or violated the terms of his cooperation agreement. Rechnitz allegedly earned as much as $8 million, including an estimated $80,000 a month paid to Rechnitz’s credit card bills, working as a paid recruiter for the alleged scheme, according to Nissen. Taly USA Holdings’ attorney Christopher Milito said, “We are confide t that most, if not all of the misappropriated monies will be recovered.”

“Taxi King” Gene Freidman Arrested for Scamming NYS Out of Millions in Surcharges By: Gene Wilkenson

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he infamous “Taxi King” Gene Freidman, 46, was arrested at his home in Manhattan on charges where he has scammed New York State out of millions of dollars in taxi surcharges authorities said Wednesday, reports The New York Post. According to The Post, Freidman, who has been subject to a slew of criminal charges, civil suits, and professional penalties over the past two years, has been indicted and was presented last Wednesday in Albany to face four counts of criminal tax fraud in the fi st degree and one count of fi st-degree grand larceny, said a spokesman for

state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison, reports Th Post. According to The Post, Freidman had failed to hand over more than $5 million that he collected in 50 cent surcharges on cab rides which were supposed to go to the state in order to help pay for the MTA, said Schneiderman. “The ‘Taxi King’ built his empire by stealing from New Yorkers – pocketing money that should have instead been invested in our transportation system,” said Schneiderman.“No one is above the law, and my offic will use every tool available to hold accountable

The Post. According to Sunnyside Post, Freidman is the CEO of Taxiclub Management, a company with a fleet of more than 800 medallion taxi cabs with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Woodside and Long Island City. Freidman had avoided paying the surcharge by failing to file tax returns or fili g falsified returns which under-reported the actual number of taxable rides, reports Sunnyside Post. “This indictment exposes The infamous “Taxi King” Gene Freidman, 46, was arrested at his a blatant scheme to shorthome in Manhattan on charges where he has scammed New change the Metropolitan TranYork State out of millions of dollars in taxi surcharges sit Authority, the transportathose who cheat the system.” Side on Tuesday and they then tion infrastructure relied on Polices busted into Freid- took him upstate last Wednes- by millions of New Yorkers,” man’s home in the Upper East day to face his charges, says said Acting Commissioner of

Taxation and Finance Nonie Manion.“Hundreds of honest taxi drivers did their part in collecting the proper fare, however Mr. Freidman and his business partner are accused of manipulating tax fili gs to put this money right into their own pockets.” Earlier this year, the Taxi & Limousine Commission took away Freidman’s cab management licenses and he lost dozens of the cabs he had owned to bankruptcy, but he still has owns a few dozen, reports The Post. According to The Post, Freidman, who has previously chosen to represent himself in court cases, is in police custody and could not be reached for comment.

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NYS Assembly Passes Child Victim Bill; Pol Recounts Molestation as a 10-Year-Old By Hannah Hayes

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n Wednesday, June 7, the Assembly final y passed a bill making it easier for victims of child sex abuse to obtain justice. Before the passage, a lawmaker gave her own emotional recount of being molested by her pastor when she was 10-years-old. During the two-hour debate, Brooklyn democrat Assemblywoman Rodneyese Bichotte spoke about how she was bedridden and home-schooled after experiencing a terrible car accident. As she recovered, her religious mother organized a prayer group which ended up just being her pastor. She explained that once he had her alone the situation became “sinful.” In several areas of her house, the pastor would kiss and touch her. Although it happened 34 years ago, Bichotte said “that is an experience that I will never forget.” She felt like she was complete-

peers who were my age, I realized I wasn’t alone. Th y, too, were being molested and they, too, were silent. Whether it was a father, an uncle, a friend, or a clergy person, we were all in this together.” According to the Daily News, “It was the fi st time Bichotte spoke of her experience on the fl or of the Assembly. She said she voted for passage of the Child Victims Act on Wednesday even though she wished it went further. She’d like to do away with the criminal statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases. The bill Brooklyn democrat that passed by an overwhelming Assemblywoman Rodneyese 129-7 margin allows victims to Bichotte revealed to the bring civil lawsuits until their Assembly that she was 50th birthday and criminal cases molested by her pastor when until their 28th birthday. It opens she was 10-years-old. a one-year window to revive old ly alone and could not tell her cases and treats private and public institutions the same when it parents. Bichotte said, “Not only was comes to sex abuse cases.” This is the fi h time in the I embarrassed but I was afraid to be blamed, so I kept it to my- last 10 years that a version of self. As I spoke to some of my the Child Victims Act has been

passed by the Assembly. Now the bill must go through the Senate, where it will likely face more challenges. Assembly bill sponsor Linda Rosenthal said, “The lopsided vote is very heartening. If the Republicans in the Assembly can vote for it, so can the Republicans in the Senate.” The Daily News reports, “Senate bill sponsor Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) said he hopes the Assembly passage creates momentum for the Senate to act before the scheduled June 21 end of the legislative session. But Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein is introducing his own version that instead of having a one-year window to revive old cases would create a commission to determine whether such cases have merit to move forward. Many advocates rejoiced that the Assembly acted and want the Senate Republicans, who have blocked the issue for years, to

“As I spoke to some of my peers who were my age, I realized I wasn’t alone. They, too, were being molested and they, too, were silent.” follow suit or at least come to the negotiating table.” Survivor Birdie Farrell said, “Time is running out - I call on the New York State Senate and Gov. Cuomo to join in efforts to enact the CVA before the end of session.” Others are pushing for Klein’s bill instead, reasoning that it has a better chance of passing in the Senate. Survivor Gary Greenberg said, “The Republicans have made it clear they won’t vote a (one-year window to revive old cases).” Senate GOP spokesman Scott Reif said “there are a number of Child Victim Act bills and we’re reviewing the issue.”

The NY Public Library Is Bringing Free Books to the Subway By Hannah Hayes

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ost people that live and/or work in New York City, use the MTA’s buses and subways to get around the five boroughs. Even though it does get us where we have to go, there is plenty to complain about: constant construction, delays, overcrowded trains. Well, there isn’t much anyone can do to make the wait for your train shorter, or get you a seat during rush hour, but there is an initiative to make everyone’s ride a bit more pleasant. New York City’s public libraries is starting a new Subway Library initiative. Th ugh it can’t give anyone more personal space on the train, it will give New Yorkers and visitors to the city something even better: access to free books.

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he City University of New York is planning to revise the rules over the nonprofi foundations it is affiliated with. This is part of an effort by CUNY to reassure its donors and alumni after it encountered problems from federal and state investigations. If the new guidelines are instituted, CUNY would gain power over more than 24 funds, which according to tax records have over $900 million in collective assets and gave $250 million to the university last year. The New York Times acquired a draft of the new rules. In a recent report, the NYT wrote, “The changes are being proposed as federal prosecutors in Brooklyn expand their investigation into several CUNY foundations, including two associated with the City College of New York, the university’s flag

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This summer access to free books will be available on the NYC subway. (Photo Credit: The New York Public Library)

The MTA has partnered with the New York Public Library, Brooklyn Library and Queens Library to launch the Subway Library, which is a special, six-week long joint promotion to provide riders with access to hundreds of free e-books, e-shorts, and ex-

tensive excerpts from full-length books, to enjoy during their summer commutes. For anyone inside an underground MTA subway stations, they can connect to the free TransitWirelessWiFi™ through their network settings, and click on the SubwayLibrary.

A special Subway Library train has been decorated to look like the famous Rose Main Reading Room inside the 42nd Street branch of The New York Public Library. (Photo Credit: The New York Public Library)

com prompt to access the free reads. Th ough the Subway Library website readers are able to browse and download content in a variety of categories. E-books and short stories from

The New York Public Library’s permanent collection , can be accessed by riders along with excerpts made available through See The NY Public Library , page 36

CUNY Plans New Guidelines for Its Affiliated Foundations By Rachel Shapiro

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personal expenses, which had improperly been paid by the CUNY Research Foundation. A memo concerning her expenses seemed to have been fabricated, apparently to deceive prosecutors. In recent months, prosecutors have subpoenaed records related to the presidential discretionary funds of all CUNY schools, not just City College. Donations to City College’s main fund-raising arm, the 21st Century Foundation, are on track to be signific ntly lower this year, according to budget CUNY’s chancellor James B. documents, refle ting unease Milliken among alumni and potential ship school, for their handling donors.” All the details have yet to be of federal research money and sorted in the new guidelines, personal expenses. The former president of City and changes at the last-minute College, Lisa S. Coico, resigned are still possible. The guidelines abruptly in October after Th will be part of a bigger package New York Times contacted of- of administrative reforms that ficials with questions about CUNY’s trustees will vote on. CUNY’s chancellor James B. more than $150,000 of her

Milliken confi med that the new guidelines were intended “to ensure transparency and accountability” to give “people confidence in the administration and governance of this university.” Although he said they were “part of a larger plan that we’ve talked about, how to improve over all the operations of CUNY,” he also noted that important issues had been “identified and raised” by the investigations conducted by the United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York and by the New York State inspector general. Milliken said, “We want an environment that contributes to successful fund-raising and stewardship and that certainly includes an assurance to donors that their dollars are being invested wisely. To the extent that it’s consistent with what the I.G. has identified, and others, all the better.”

“We want an environment that contributes to successful fund-raising and stewardship and that certainly includes an assurance to donors that their dollars are being invested wisely.” The main impact of the new guidelines would be that the foundations would have a centralized oversight. CUNY would have open access to their records, which would be audited periodically by the university. A new memo of understanding would be entered into by each foundation. It will outline the fund’s purpose, personnel and operational expectations. Closer track will also be kept by the university of how the funds are being used and if it coincides with the intentions of the donors.

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Uber Settles with NY Ethics Commission to Pay $98K

Iconic Fraunces Tavern Closed by Food Safety Inspectors

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n Thursday, June 8, it was announced that app cab company Uber agreed to pay $98,000 to settle with the state ethics commission for underreporting approximately $6.3 million in lobbying spending. According to the settlement, the hefty fine covers the activities of the company during 2015 and 2016; when Uber won the battle against Mayor d Blasio’s push to limit the company’s New York City operations, and the following year during which it expanded beyond city limits. The Daily News reports, “The fine is the latest bad news for the popular ride-sharing company

The taxi app company Uber has agreed to pay $98,000 for underreported lobbying spending.

Uber has had a rocky few years as its popularity boomed in New York City.

that recently admitted it shortchanged its New York City drivers tens of millions of dollars and also fi ed 20 employees after claims of sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior. The fine was also announced as Uber and fellow ride-sharing company Lyft are gearing up to for an expansion to areas outside New York City after receiving authorization from the state Legislature earlier this year.” A fi m that Uber employed to handle its fili gs to the state, was responsible for the oversight that accounts for the majority of the underreported amounts, according to the settlement. Th information provided by Uber was mostly correct, but was not included in the fili g. The re-

mainder of the underreporting was due to errors committed by Uber, the settlement adds. Uber spokeswoman Alix Anfang said, "We updated our reports because there were unintentional omissions from our initial disclosures. Uber NY has revised its processes and no longer uses the third party fili g fi m who prepared these disclosure statements." In a statement by the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics announcing the settlement, clients and lobbyists are reminded “of the importance of establishing and maintaining strong internal controls in order to ensure compliance with the Lobbying Act's reporting requirements.”

NYS Health Insurers Want to Raise Premiums an Average of 16.6 Percent

BlueCross BlueShield, to a high of 47.3 percent from HealthNow New York, the Buffalo-based parent of BlueShield of Northeastern New York, as reported by the Times Union.

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ealth insurance companies, that sell policies to individuals through NY's online Obamacare exchange, have proposed raising premiums an average 16.6 percent in 2018. Requests for rate increases on individual policies ranged from 4.4 percent from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, to a high of 47.3 percent from HealthNow New York, the Buffalo-ba ed parent of BlueShield of Northeastern New York, as reported by the Times Union. The information is available on NYS’ Department of Financial Services website. Before passing, the rate hikes must be approved by the state. Regulators may alternately require the sixteen in-

surers to adjust their requests. Last year, insurance companies initially sought an 18 percent increase, and the regulator allowed for a 16.6 percent hike. If approved, the hikes will not affect the majority of New Yorkers, who get insurance through their employers. Rather it will apply to the 250,000 individuals who purchase insurance through NY State of Health, the online exchange which was set up four years ago under the federal Affordable Care Act. Insurers blame the proposed rate hike on escalating medical costs. The most predominant of which include rapidly rising drug costs, an aging population, hospital and doctor consolidation, and provider network expansion. Insurers also

pointed to the federal insurer fee, which was suspended by Congress for 2017, but remains intact for 2018 and adds approximately 1 to 2 percent to rates. NY’s Dept. of Financial Services has also requested the insurance companies to provide reports estimating how the impact of a potential repeal on the individual mandate and the loss of Cost Share Reduction (CSR) funding would affect premium rates. Based on those companies that did provided numerical estimates so far, on average, it is assessed that a full repeal of the federal individual mandate would increase rates by an additional 32.6%, and the loss of CSR funding would increase rates by an additional 1.3%.

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raunces Tavern, the historic restaurant in lower Manhattan, closed temporarily after health inspectors found several ‘critical’ safety violations, including contaminated food, evidence of rats, mice and fi th flies and unsuitable sewage disposal. Owner Eddie Travers, attributes his restaurant's problems to the wet weather and heavy precipitation. It has been a wet spring, with 40% more precipitation through April than last year, as confirmed by the National Weather Service. As reported by Crain’s NY, Travers conceded that he often has to cope with water pooling in the basement following weeks of heavy rain. An inspector with the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene saw the water last week and following a thorough investigation of the premises, ordered the closure. "It was bad luck," Travers said. "In the past, inspectors have visited during dry periods." Food safety inspectors score eateries based on how many violations they fin . Restaurants with 13 or fewer points are graded "A". Restaurants with up to 27 points get a "B". Over 28 points is a "C", and etc. In last weeks inspection, Fraunc-

Fraunces Tavern, the historic restaurant in lower Manhattan, closed temporarily after health inspectors found several ‘critical’ safety violations, including contaminated food, evidence of rats, mice and filth flies and unsuitable sewage disposal.

es Tavern got 85 points. In November, at its previous inspection, however, the restaurant got 10 points, or an "A." Travers said the food-safety violations cited aren't particularly uncommon considering the size of the establishment, which covers 13,000 square feet. "The violations may look terrible, but if they went through your apartment, they'd find things," he said. Travers said he feels the city is unfairly targeting older establishments. "Th y see this only in black and white and don't account for the fact this building is more than 300 years old," he said.

Travers said he is working around the clock to resolve the violations and hopes the restaurant will be allowed to reopen in time for the Friday night dinner rush. He declined to disclose the amount he has lost in revenue, since closing the restaurant on Tuesday June 6th. Fraunces Tavern has occupied the corner of Pearl and Broad streets since 1762. It is a popular destination for Wall Street professionals and tourists who come to visit the spot where George Washington and Alexander Hamilton enjoyed mugs of ale. The building and block are registered as National Historic Places.

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Estate of David Rockefeller Puts Upper East Side Mansion on the Market for $32.5M By Mark Snyder

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avid Rockefeller’s estate has put the Upper East Side historic mansion, in which Rockefeller and his wife, Peggy, raised their six children, onto the market. The New York Times did an exclusive story on the double-wide cozy family home “with museum-quality artwork mixed in with a homey décor.” The property is 40 feet wide and four stories tall and located at 146 East 65th Street. The red brick Colonial Revival with limestone details is listed by Brown Harris Stevens, whose president Hall F. Willkie told The Times that the asking price is $32.5 million. While the townhouse’s annual property

taxes are $137,680. According to the NYT, “Mr. Rockefeller, a banker and philanthropist who was a grandson of the oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, died in March at the age of 101; his wife died 21 years earlier. The estate is also planning to auction off the couple’s personal art collection at Christie’s, with the proceeds benefiting charities. A significant portion of their artwork has been housed throughout the sprawling Manhattan home, which the Rockefellers purchased in 1948 and had used as a primary residence after renovations. Their art collection included works by Cézanne, Matisse and Picasso, along with Chinese and European porcelains and 18th-century furniture.”

The homes interior is over 10,000 square feet, including the basement and four above ground stories. (Photo Credit: Brown Harris Stevens)

A grand spiral staircase with a domed skylight at the top leads to the other floors. (Photo Credit: Brown Harris Stevens)

The home in which David Rockefeller raised his family is now on the market for $32.5 million. (Photo Credit: Brown Harris Stevens)

Around seven years ago, the mansion, which was constructed in 1924 on a mellow block sitting between Third Avenue and Lexington Avenue, joined

terior space totaling about 9,777 square feet. A laundry area, storage and two vaults, one for valuables and the other for wine, are on the basement level which has an additional 2,500 square feet of space. Oak floors, giant windows, high ceilings and beautiful moldings and paneling are found throughout this glorious residence. A large outdoor space also comes with the home. Stretching across close to 3,000 square feet, it features a landscaped garden in the back, a smaller garden in the front, as well as multiple planting balconies. Willkie told the NYT, “When you walk in, you can see through the house right into the garden. You don’t even feel like you’re in the city.” The NYT reports, “The main entrance opens to a spacious

Located at 146 East 65th Street, the home has nearly 3,000 square feet of outside garden areas. (Photo Credit: Brown Harris Stevens)

NYC’s Ultra Luxury Rentals are Dropping in Price By: Anat Ghelber

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uxury apartments are dropping in price. Robby Browne of the Corcoran Group found this out the hard way when he had to drop the price of the two-bedroom condo at 15 Central Park West which he owned that he was typically able to rent out for $18,500 a month. According to him, whenever a lease was about to expire, tenants and agents would be clamoring to rent the apartment, and he never had a problem findi g someone new to move in. Now, with the current real estate market, he not only had to refurbish the apartment, but he had to drop the rent down to $16,250 a month. As he put it, “I thought, ‘Be sensible, Robby, the rental market is down. Put it on at a price that will work. I don’t like missing a month.” After a huge increase in rented condos that led many investors to become landlords, there’s now a huge quantity of extremely high priced condo units available on the open market. Tenants are findi g themselves able to get sweet deals in terms of rent thanks to downturns in the real estate market, where landlords are findi g themselves having to drop rents to find tenants. Since 2015, the high-end rental market decreased 10%-15% according to Robby Browne.

After a huge increase in rented condos that led many investors to become landlords, there’s now a huge quantity of extremely high priced condo units available on the open market.

One of the landlord clients that Browne was working with has had to drop rents for a two-bedroom condo at 40 East 66th Street from typically $19,000 to $20,000 a month to $18,000. Deals are taking longer to be reached as well. Tal Alexander, who works with Douglas Elliman has had to use “light staging” for a rental going for $20,000 at One 57. Even so, it still took two months to rent out. Alexander has been telling clients to keep rents low if they hope to find renters. He states, “If [renters] see the apartment linger, they think it’s more negotiable.” According to Dorothy Somekh, who works with Halstead Property, the real estate market will remain “soft” until

the extension of the Upper East Side Historic District. Thehouse has eight bedrooms, six smaller staff bedrooms, eight full baths and three half baths, with an in-

apartments currently without renters are final y rented out. She states, “The people who are going to rent [to tenants] are the ones that are going to make adjustments quickly.” Renters who recognize that lowered rents are the way to go will have more success in renting out their apartments. This was confi med by Jordan Sachs with Bold New York. He stays, “Our clients on the rental market are getting 20 percent off on some of these apartments. You’re dealing directly with an owner, not a professional landlord. All he wants is cash fl w, and every day the apartment sits vacant is affecting his return on investment.” See Landlord Group Largest , page 36

gallery that fl ws into a large dining room with bright fl ral wallpaper and display shelves, as well as a sitting room. Each of these rooms faces the rear garden and has a wood-burning fi eplace of carved wood and marble surround. The e are eight fi eplaces in all. This fi st level also includes the kitchen, butler’s pantry and office A grand spiral staircase with a domed skylight at the top leads to the other fl ors — and, yes, there is also an elevator that serves all levels. On the second, or parlor, fl or, which has ceilings rising to just over 13 feet and another spacious gallery, is an enormous south-facing living room of knotted paneling, with a fi eplace and fl or-to-ceilSee Rockefeller UES Mansion , page 36

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Kash Group Buying Morgans Hotel for Condo Conversion By: Ellen Cans

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ash Group, led by Shlomo Bakhash, in partnership with Shel Capital, is in contract to purchase the Morgans Hotel, with plans to convert it into a micro-unit condominium. As per The Real Deal, the fi ms are set to close next month on the hotel at 237 Madison Avenue, located between East 37th and 38th streets, in Murray Hill, NY. Th y will reportedly pay $41 million for the 17-story, 117-key, four-star hotel owned by Texas-based FelCor Lodging Trust. The price comes out to about $530 per square foot. Jeffrey Davis of JLL is brokering the deal. Kash along with Shel, which is headed by Rony Kravel and

Jonathan Bakhash, have confi med that they plan to launch the conversion immediately following the closing. Th y aim to create roughly 90 condo units on the high fl ors, a ground-fl or restaurant and three fl ors of either hotel rooms or corporate housing. The micro condo units will be an average 300 to 325 square feet in size with the average asking price ranging from $700,000 to $750,000. The plans include a triplex condo penthouse with an undetermined asking price. The real estate investment fi ms will be permitted to use 1,500 square feet of extra fl or area ratio (FAR) on the lot, expanding the property a tad to about 77,000 square feet. The midtown hotel, concocted by legendary designer Andree

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orest City Realty Trust shareholders are expected to meet next week, after activist investor Land & Buildings threatened to call for a special meeting in order to reduce the Ratner family’s control over the Cleveland-based company, according to The New York Post. Kash along with Shel, which is The Post sources said that headed by Rony Kravel and if the hedge fund is successful Jonathan Bakhash, (pictured in calling the meeting, it could above) have confirmed result in bringing down all four that they plan to launch of the Ratner family members the conversion immediately following the closing from the company. The Ratner family, which Putman, was built in 1927. In includes Bruce Ratner— the 1984, hotelier Ian Schrager ren- head of the REIT’s New York ovated the hotel and reopened it office controlled the compaas the fi st-ever boutique hotel, ny that developed the New York and the fi st of the Morgans hotel Times Building and Brooklyn’s chain. In May 2016, Sam Nazari- Barclay’s Center, by means of an’s privately owned SBE Enter- super -voting A shares, reports tainment Group, which includes The Post. the SLS Hotels brand, final y won its bid to acquire the outstanding shares of the Morgans Hotel Litt believes that Forest Group Co. for $82 million. Thi City should truly become hotel was not part of that trans- independent of the Ratner action because in 2011, FelCor family and explore at the had purchased the Morgans and options of a sale, reports Royalton hotels from Morgans The Post. Hotel Group for a combined price of $140 million. Back in May, FelCor already announced But because of the pressure that it was in contract to sell the from Land & Buildings, Forest two hotels for $92 million total to City Realty Trust is breaking two different buyers. down its shares into a single class, says The Post. According to The Post, Land

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Among New York City and New York State lobbying drives last year, real estate was a major contender.

It turns out New York City’s biggest lobbyers attempting to win influence with the city’s government are New York City’s largest landlord group. The Rent Stabilization Association of New York apparently spent up to $3.6 million trying to influence decisions on issues like property taxes and rent regulation.

used immoderate influence on the Rent Guidelines Board to keep rents from rising. The Rent Guidelines Board then made the decision to allow rents to rise as of this year. Rent Stabilization Association representatives didn’t return any calls for comments. Among New York City and New York State lobbying drives last year, real estate was a major contender. It’s estimated that both construction lobbyists and real estate lobbyists spent up to $35.7 million, making them the second highest spending industry lobbyists. The ninth highest spending lobbyer in 2016 was the New York State Association of Realtors, which spent up to

$1.3 million. The lobbying fi m Kasirer Consulting, who represent many real estate industries looking to win influence in their favor using lobbying, collected up to $10.4 million in 2016 as compensation for lobbying efforts and expenses doing so which were reimbursed. All told, lobbyists spent a grand total of $242.7 million at both state and local city levels last year. According to the aforementioned report by the Ethics Commission, this is about the same amount they spent in 2015 as well. However, Lobbyist fees have increased by 5.8% year over year to a total of $218 million as of 2016.

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Activist Investor Wants Bruce Ratner Ousted at Forest City Realty By: Gene Wilkenson

Landlord Group is Largest Lobbying Effort in New York City t turns out New York City’s biggest lobbyers attempting to win influence with the city’s government are New York City’s largest landlord group. The Rent Stabilization Association of New York apparently spent up to $3.6 million trying to influence decisions on issues like property taxes and rent regulation. Lobbying by the Rent Stabilization Association of New York has increased from $1.4 million spent on lobbying efforts in 2015 to more than double that this year, according to New York State’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics in a report they released this month. The Rent Stabilization Association’s lobbying endeavors are focused on property taxes, rent regulation, building safety and water rates, as reported by disclosures they filed with New York State. The organization were strong opponents of a halt in rent prices that lasted for a year in June of 2015 and June of 2016. In July of last year, they alleged in a lawsuit against the city that New York City’s mayor had

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Forest City Realty Trust shareholders are expected to meet next week, after activist investor Land & Buildings threatened to call for a special meeting in order to reduce the Ratner family’s control over the Cleveland-based company

& Building’s Jonathan Litt said in April that there was too much nepotism within the Forest Realty board—a condition, he said, which led to bad deals and a struggling stock price. When the year ended, Dec. 6,—around the time when Forest City said it would do away with dual-class stock structure—the REIT’s shares were down 13 percent, reports Th Post. Most of the company’s poor deals have been attributed to Bruce Ratner, who is best known for constructing the

struggling Barclay’s Center and Pacific Park—formerly known as Atlantic Yards—said Th Post. Bruce Ratner, 72, is worth an estimated $400 million and recently divorced his wife of eight years, Pamela Lipkin, a plastic surgeon, reports The Post. According to The ost, Forest City, at present, is developing a 235,000 square-foot Roosevelt Island Building that will be a new campus for Cornell’s law students and is slated to be open in 2019. Litt believes that Forest City should truly become independent of the Ratner family and explore at the options of a sale, reports The Post. On Friday, Forest City is holding its annual meeting, where it is expected to collapse its two groups of shares into one, moving voting control out of the Ratner’s hands and into shareholders, said The Post. According to The Post’s sources, Land & Building will call for a special meeting next week, at which shareholders would vote to kick Ratner family members off of the board, and likely Bruce Rather out of the company. The Post reports that Forest City’s holdings in February were at $27 a share and that Forest City’s shares closed last Thursday at $24.13, up almost 10 percent in the last three weeks— and up drastically since Dec. 6.

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Upcoming Film to Document the Life After Yahoo Deal is Finalized, Verizon of NYC Sex Therapist, Dr.Ruth Plans to Lay Off 2.1K Employees By: Loyse Barret

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r. Ruth Westheimer, 88, the famous sexpert, is having a movie made about her life and there is a lot of sex in it, reports Page Six. “I have a movie coming out next year for my 90th birthday. It is a movie about my life,” said the doctor at the Haps Hearts Fund gala at One World Observatory, said Page Six. When asked about the movie and whether there will be “a lot of sex”, she assured Page Six, “Of course!” Dr. Ruth added that she was a big fan of the charity’s supermodel founder Petra Nemcova, “I love Petra. She is one of the intelligent models, and I can talk to her.” According to her website, Dr. Ruth “is a psychosexual therapist who pioneered speaking frankly about sexual matters on radio with her program, Sexually Speaking.” Dr. Ruth was born into an Orthodox Jewish family in Germany in 1928 and was sent to a children’s home in Switzerland at the age of ten in order to escape the Holocaust; she then went to Israel where she fought for the country’s independence

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 88, the famous sexpert, is having a movie made about her life and there is a lot of sex in it

as a member of the Jewish freedom fi hters, reports her website biography. According to her bio on her website, Dr. Ruth worked for Planned Parenthood and it was this experience which inspired her to pursue further education in human sexuality. She has obtained her Masters Degree in Sociology from the graduate Faculty of the New School of Social Research and received her Doctorate of Education in the Interdisciplinary Study of the Family from Columbia University in 1970. Dr. Ruth’s career began in 1980 when she started a radio

program called “Sexually Speaking”, where listeners could callin and the show became a huge success which lasted over 10 years, reports ABC News. Now, after having written over 35 books and having an off- roadway show called “Becoming Dr. Ruth” about her life, she is final y having a movie in the works which will document the great story of her long life. Dr. Ruth also was featured as a special guest at a post-performance talkback on May 30 of Indecent, the newest work by Pulitzer Prize Winner Paula Vogel which is currently playing on Broadway, according to Playbill.

Lease Signing on Manhattan Apts Reaches 9-Year High in May By: Hadassa Kalatizadeh

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n Manhattan, the number of newly signed leases jumped 17 percent in May from last year to 5,969, the biggest total for the month in nine years of record-keeping. According to a report on Thursday by Appraiser Miller Samuel Inc. and brokerage Douglas Elliman Real Estate the latest surge resulted in a nine year high in new leases. In Brooklyn, new apartment contracts likewise climbed 23 percent to 1,460, also the biggest monthly total since 2008. As per a recent article by Bloomberg News, it is officia y a renters market in NYC. Apparently, renters are taking advantage of the market’s abundant available listings, and incentives, including a free month from landlords who are trying to fill their apartments. As per Miller Samuel and Douglas Elliman, 25 percent of all new leases signed last month in Manhattan

director of leasing. “‘Let’s just test the water and see what’s out there.’” As a result, in Manhattan, the surge of renter interest was enough to lower the vacancy rate to 1.72 percent, the lowest in two years. It was the fi st time since 2015 that the percentage fell below 2 percent. Simultaneously, however, the discounts have kept a lid on rent growth. In Manhattan, net effective rents, which factor in any incentives, were up a modest 0.6 percent in May from last year, to a median of $3,377. In Brooklyn, Hal Gavzie, Douglas Elliman’s the median rent after concesexecutive director of leasing sions actually fell 2.1 percent to came with some kind of perk $2,782. Th t is indicative that some from the owner, about double the concessions allowed in May landlords have actually begun 2016. In Brooklyn, 15 percent of lowering their asking prices new agreements included added to lure customers, in a market incentives, up from 8.8 percent where a free month of rent or no broker’s fees have become comlast year. “They realize, ‘I do have monplace. “If it’s priced correctquite a bit of options so let me ly, it’s going to get rented out a take a look,’” said Hal Gavzie, lot quicker than another no-fee Douglas Elliman’s executive listing,” said Gavzie.

nce Verizon completes its acquisition of Yahoo’s internet business on Tuesday, June 13, the company plans to let 2,100 employees go. The ache for many of the Yahoo employees that lose their job will be eased by the value of their accumulated stock compensation, since the company’s share price increased 10 percent on Thursday, June 8. According to a report in the New York Times, “The layoffs which were described by a person briefed on Verizon’s plans, represent about 15 percent of the work force at Yahoo and AOL, the Verizon unit with which it is to be combined. Yahoo, which had 8,600 full-time employees as of March 31, has already endured many rounds of cuts. During the five years that Marissa Mayer, the chief executive, has led the company, its work force dropped by 46 percent. AOL has also gone through repeated layoffs, most recently in November, when it cut 500 jobs. Both companies declined to comment on the layoff plans. But the steady shrinking of Yahoo and AOL underscores the major challenges faced by both companies as they compete against the two behemoths of the internet, Google and Facebook, for advertising dollars.”

Verizon plans to terminate 2,100 employees after its acquisition of Yahoo’s internet business is completed on Tuesday, June 13.

For over a decade, yahoo tried to figu e out a strategy for success. Now the internet giant has tossed in the towel. For a mere fraction of its top worth in 2000, Yahoo has sold its core business to Verizon. The sale of the business and related arrangements for compensation was approve by Yahoo shareholders on Thursday, June 8. Once the deal closes on Tuesday, June 13, what is left of Yahoo will be renamed Altaba. The money from the sale along with Yahoo’s signific nt stock holdings will then be held in Alibaba Group and Yahoo Japan. After the decision on Thursday, share prices for Yahoo increased $5.16, for a closing price of $55.71. This means that the terminated Yahoo employees will get bigger payouts.

The NYT reports, “Based on the increased stock price, Ms. Mayer will depart with $264 million for her five years of work at Yahoo, up from $239 million last Friday. Other senior Yahoo executives who are laid off will also get big severance packages, including up to two years of pay and accelerated vesting of all stock compensation. For example, Lisa Utzschneider, the chief revenue offic , will receive about $22 million, and Ken Goldman, the chief fin ncial offic , will get about $12 million, based on the current stock price and securities fili gs by the company. Lower-level Yahoo employees will also receive enhanced severance benefits that were established before the Verizon deal was struck last summer.”

To Put an End to Child Betrothals, NYS Raises Legal Marriage Age to 17 By: Eloise Albaret

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n unusual state law that allows children as young as 14 to get married, is about to be final y removed from the books, reports The New York Post. Th State Assembly last Thursday unanimously passed a bill raising the minimum wedding age to 17, and that is only with the stipulation of having both judicial and parental consent, said The Post. Advocates said it was about time, reports The Post. “Child marriage is a human-rights violation that fosters gender inequality and exploitation and whose victims are three times more likely to suffer domestic violence, are much less likely to complete their education and are not able to bring divorce or annulment in their own names,” said Judy Harris Kluger, the director of Sanctuary for Families. According to The Post, the legislation, which was sponsored by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) and state Sen. Andrew Lanza (RSI), ends a practice where kids between 14 and 17 could get married as long as their parents approved. But Paulin said that some of the marriages were in fact “forced”.

According to The Post, the legislation, which was sponsored by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) and State Sen. Andrew Lanza (R-SI), ends a practice where kids between 14 and 17 could get married as long as their parents approved.

“This practice is a violation of human rights that has consistently had a disproportionately discriminatory effect on young girls, inflicting physical- and mental-health issues, robbing them of educational opportunities, and increasing their risk of experiencing violence,” said Paulin. According to records, 3,850 children between the ages 14 and 18 were married in New York state from 2000 through 2010, reports The Post. In eighty-four percent of those marriages girls were the younger, but the two 14-year olds who married in 2010 were boys, says The Post.

The current state law sets 18 as the minimum marriage age, but people younger have wed with the blessing or urging of their families, even though 14 and 15-year-olds require court approval as well, reports Th Post. Kluger stated that those terms were “unacceptable and outmoded.” The new law put in its place, would allow marriages of those under 17 entirely and no consent would be needed starting at 18-years of age, reports Th Post. “The reason we feel comfortable with the 17-year-old See To Put an End to Child , page 38

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Yeger Rips Deutsch In Prelude To Sheepshead Bay City Council Race By: Kadia Goba

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alman Yeger, a protegé and political partner to City Councilman David Greenfiel (D-Borough Park, Midwood, Bensonhurst), last week officially announced he’s taking on incumbent City Councilman Chaim Deutsch (D-Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach, Homecrest) and wasted no time in ripping his opponent’s character and record.

absent for a lot of reasons and if he were here tonight I think that he could tell you those reasons, but he’s not so I will. He’s been absent because he has another job.” Yeger went on to say that Deutsch, owned a real estate company that requires most of his time. “Over the last three years since he got elected, he’s earned several hundred thousand dollars in private income –– in addition to the income we pay him as taxpayers,” said Yeger.

Yeger’s accusations against Deutsch comes just weeks after both the Observer and KCP wrote stories about how Greenfield socked away more than $300,000, mostly from real estate interests, in a state political account under Yeger and his wife Jennifer Berger’s home address Brooklyn City Councilman Chaim Deutsch (D-Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach, Homecrest) is up for re-election.

“I’m running against an incumbent who I think hasn’t been there,” said Yeger, at a Brooklyn Young Democrats (BYD) political forum held at The Salty Dog Bar and Restaurant, 7509 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. “He’s been

Yeger’s accusations against Deutsch comes just weeks after both the Observer and KCP wrote stories about how Greenfield socked away more than $300,000, mostly from real estate interests, in a state political account under Yeger and his wife Jennifer Berger’s home address. Berger works for City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito – a job she got as part of

Kalman Yeger visits a local Brooklyn firehouse with some children to express his thanks to our local heroes who put their lives at risk every day to protect ours.

Jennifer Berger works for City Council Speaker Melissa MarkViverito (pictured above) – a job she got as part of a deal between Mayor Bill de Blasio and Kings County Democratic Chair Frank Seddio to get the Brooklyn city council delegation to support Mark-Viverito as speaker back in early 2014, according to sources.

Kalman Yeger, a protegé and political partner to City Councilman David Greenfield (D-Borough Park, Midwood, Bensonhurst), last week officially announced he’s taking on incumbent City Councilman Chaim Deutsch (D-Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach, Homecrest)

a deal between Mayor Bill de Blasio and Kings County Democratic Chair Frank Seddio to get the Brooklyn city council delegation to support Mark-Viverito as speaker back in early 2014, according to sources. The job came at the expense of Howard Pollack, the longtime Council Jewish liaison from Queens, who himself got the cushy patronage job through a similar deal that Queens County Democratic Party Boss Joe Crowley cut with former Speaker Gifford Miller. Yeger listed his qualific tions to the BYD as being a long-time community activist starting at the age of 19 when he worked for a City Councilmember for two years, after which he left to work for the Bronx Borough President and then a large New

York City non-profit agency before graduating law school and becoming an attorney. The candidate said his practice primarily focuses on campaign fin nce laws and urged those who have to comply with campaign fin nce laws to reach out to him for advice. During a brief Q & A session, one potential constituent expressed her disapproval of the incumbent and explained her feelings were partially based on Deutsch not offering participatory budgeting to the area. “I support participatory budgeting,” said Yeger. “I don’t think it’s something we should have to sell or we should have to ask for.” Deutsch arrived to the venue late, but in enough time to give See Yeger Rips Deutsch In Prelude , page 36

Courtney Love Slams Bklyn Born Linda Sarsour as “Anti-Semitic Terrorist” By: Eloise Albaret

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ourtney Love took to Twitter to slam Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour calling her an “anti-Semitic terrorist”, reports The Times of Israel. “I won’t follow anything thats being led by an anti-Semitic terrorist that’s using feminism as a tool to promote her radicalism,” said Love on Wednesday during her Twitter tirade. “I worked my ass off my entire life to defend women. I didn’t create fake stories and lie about them nor rip people off fin ncially,” Love, who is known for fronting the 90s band Hole and being married to late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain, was responding to Sarsour’s online campaign to raise money for a Muslim woman, Rahma Warsame, whom she said was a victim of a hate crime, reports The Times of Israel. Thecampaign run by Sarsour, who is also Muslim, has already raised more than $110,000 for Warsame’s medical expenses, said The Times of Israel. According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Council on American Islamic Relations has reportedly asked that the incident be investigated as a hate crime and for the arrest of the man who assaulted Warsame. The Columbus Police De-

Courtney Love took to Twitter to slam Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour calling her an “anti-Semitic terrorist

partment, however, said there is not enough evidence to support calling the incident a hate crime, reports The Columbus Dispatch. “There is no evidence at this time suggesting the incident involved any type of bias which would constitute the incident being investigated as a hate crime,” said the department on Tuesday. Love tweeted to her 1.57 million followers that Sansour was a “criminal for “collecting funds on a made-up hate crime,” and urged her followers to “research more about her ripping people off of thousands for a story that’s not true,”, reports The Times of Israel. “Welcome to America where

a white woman "celebrity" uses her platform to deny that a Black immigrant Muslim woman was brutally assaulted,” responded Sansour to Love’s tweets on Wednesday afternoon. According to The Times of Israel, Sansour is known as a leader of popular opposition to US President Donald Trump and an anti-Israel activist and The City University of New York received a surge of criticism for inviting her to speak to graduation students last week. Sansour is the executive director of the Arab American Association of New York and has endorsed support for a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian confli t, reports The Times of Israel.

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Trump Spills Beans to Russia: Israel Hacked ISIS Computer Network

Trump Family to be Reunited in the White House

Report claims security information Trump shared with Russians revealed Israel's successful hack of ISIS computer network

Melania, Barron Trump move from Trump Tower to White House following end of school year

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he intelligence information shared by President Donald Trump with Russian officia that allegedly ‘unmasked’ Israeli operations included proof ISIS terrorists in Syria have been plotting to use explosive devices concealed in laptops to bomb passenger planes. Last month, it was reported that the president had inadvertently revealed Israeli intelligence as the source of sensitive security information during discussions with Russian official According to The Washington Post, during conversations with the Russian Foreign Minister and Russia’s Ambassador to the US, President Trump disclosed information obtained by a key US ally – information whose very nature revealed its source. On Monday, a report by Th New York Times identified the source of intel cited by the president, confi ming that Israel was indeed the ally who provided the information to the US. According to the Times report, the information shared by Trump with the two Russian official was a plot by ISIS terrorists in Syria to conceal powerful explosive devices inside laptop computers, then use

irst Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron William moved into the White House on Sunday to join President Donald Trump. Melania in November said she would not be moving into the White House, since Barron wanted to stay in his Manhattan school. Her aim was to keep the disruptions to her son's life "to a minimum."

The intelligence information shared by President Donald Trump with Russian officials that allegedly ‘unmasked’ Israeli operations included proof ISIS terrorists in Syria have been plotting to use explosive devices concealed in laptops to bomb passenger planes.

those bombs to down passenger planes. Israeli cyber teams reportedly hacked into the systems of terrorists involved in the bombing plot, and were able to extract detailed information regarding the plan, including efforts to create bombs which could fool airport security X-ray machines, giving the appearance of laptop batteries. According to the report in the NYT, official told the paper that top Israeli cyberoperators penetrated a small cell of extremist bombmakers in Syria

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months ago. Th t was how the United States learned that the terrorist group was working to make explosives that fooled airport X-ray machines and other screening by looking exactly like batteries for laptop computers. It was this intelligence that prompted the US to enact a ban in March on laptops and other digital devices on fli hts to the US and UK from eight predominantly Muslim nations. According to the NYT re- Melania's parents Viktor and port, the Islamic State’s agenda Amalija Knav arrived with the See Trump Spills Beans , page 38

First Lady and her son to the White House on Sunday

Melania's Communications Director Stephanie Grisham on Sunday tweeted, "It's official @ FLOTUS & Barron have made the move to DC!" It's official @FLOTUS & Barron have made the move to DC! #WelcomeHomehttps://t.co/ P2QgN1iFi5 — Stephanie Grisham (@ StephGrisham45) June 12, 2017 Meanwhile, Melania tweeted, Looking forward to the memories we'll make in our new home! #Movingdaypic.twitter. com/R5DtdV1Hnv — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) June 12, 2017 University of Scranton Pro-

fessor of Political Science Jean Harris said, " I do think once she's in D.C. there'll be more pressure for her to be working on something that's her own, that's helping some segment of the population because that's what fi st ladies are supposed to do." Barron is the fi st boy to live in the White House since John F. Kennedy Jr. lived there in 1963. Incidentally, President Trump celebrates his birthday in three days. Melania's parents Viktor and Amalija Knav arrived with the First Lady and her son to the White House on Sunday. (INN)

Texas AG Accuses Lower Courts of Hypocrisy on Trump’s Travel Ban Ken Paxton: courts did not have a problem with designations under Obama By: Susan Crabtree

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exas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is leading a coalition of 16 states in support of President Trump's travel ban targeting six Muslim majority countries, accused courts that halted the executive order of a hypocritical interpretation of the president's role in determining who enters the country.

leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott, said they were worried about the security issues the refugees pose because the Obama administration refused to disclose information about its process of vetting the refugees to state and local official "Maybe they were doing extreme vetting but what good is it to us when they won't share" the information gathered in the vetting process with state official

In a string of tweets earlier this week, Trump stressed the need to refer to the executive order as a "travel ban" and criticized his Justice Department for submitting a "watered down, politically correct version" to the Supreme Court.

Texas was the first state to try to block the resettlement of Syrian refugees there by suing the federal government and earlier this year opting out of the program entirely. Texas Republican

Paxton told the Washington Free Beacon in an interview this week. "So we didn't know who to worry about and who not to so we sued over it and were told that this is the purview of the federal

government and the president, and now that there's a different president suddenly it seems to be a problem for the courts" that determining who enters the country is a presidential function, he said. Paxton also stressed that Trump's travel ban relates to seven countries officia y designated as terrorist hotbeds in a law Obama signed in December 2015. Th t law contains language that placed new limits on travel to the United States for people who had lived in or visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria since March 2011. Th y no longer could enter the United States without a visa in the visa-waiver program, which allows 90-day states for citizens of certain countries. Th Homeland Security Department quickly expanded the law to include Libya, Somalia and Yemen in the defin tion of "countries of concern." "So remember, it was Obama who actually made this list, and it wasn't a problem until Democratic attorneys general started suing in the 9th and 4th circuits" to stop Trump from expanding the restriction to become a temporary pause, instead of a normal visa application process, he said. The Supreme Court is expected to take up the issue later this year. The executive order is needed

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is leading a coalition of 16 states in support of President Trump's travel ban targeting six Muslim majority countries, accused courts that halted the executive order of a hypocritical interpretation of the president's role in determining who enters the country.

now more than ever after the terrorist attacks in Manchester, Paxton argues. The temporary pause in entry would apply to people from Libya, where authorities arrested suspects linked to the Manchester attack. "We want to be able to tell the community [in Texas and other states] that they are safe—if you look at what's going on in England or France or Belgium, we just don't want to import problems like they've imported and be lax in our security measures because my fi st responsibility is

Texas Republican leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott, said they were worried about the security issues the refugees pose because the Obama administration refused to disclose information about its process of vetting the refugees to state and local officials.

to the citizens of my state—their security, their well-being," he said. Paxton said he recognizes the desire to help Syrian refugees and other suffering under the Islamic State's reign of terror but that effort cannot surpass the need to protect U.S. citizens. "Whether we're willing to help people from other countries, I think that's great. We should be open to it and we've done it since the beginning of our country, but there's a balance here and our fi st responsibility is making sure that what we're doing isn't causing a high risk to our citizens."

In the multistate brief Paxton filed he argues that courts—including the Supreme Court— have long recognized the president's power to determine the country's immigration laws. Federal statute specifical y authorizes the president to "suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or non-immigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions which may deem to be appropriate," he said. Different presidents have enacted a total of 44 travel bans of some kind since 1980, and Obama has imposed six, he said. "None of them has ever been struck down except for President Trump's—so that's a little odd that suddenly it's a problem," he argued. On the debate over whether the executive action should be called a travel "ban" or not, Paxton said it's up for the courts to determine. In a string of tweets earlier this week, Trump stressed the need to refer to the executive order as a "travel ban" and criticized his Justice Department for submitting a "watered down, politically correct version" to the Supreme Court. "It doesn't matter for us legally," Paxton said. "It's kind of irrelevant what you want to call it—a travel ban, travel suspension, travel hold—whatever. In the end, the courts are going to decide—hopefully based on what the statute actually says and what the executive order actually says." (WASHINGTON FREE BEACON)

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Jewish Voice Proposal for Solar Powered Wall to be Considered by White House own carbon footprint and help story on the very real prospect the world effectively combat the of this concept coming to actual deleterious results of climate fruition. House had been seeking $1.4 In the March 22, 2017 issue of change. billion as a down payment in the paper, the cover story quethe recently passed spending ried its throngs of readers with, bill in order to formally initiate “Will Trump’s Border Wall Be the process. Strong pushback a Self-Suffici t Solar-Paneled from Congressional leaders on Energy Producer?? both sides of the aisle has left the Investigative reporter Dan wall’s future in doubt. Prosnansky revealed a seminal Engineers and architecturdiscovery when he interviewed al experts have said that on a a New York City based expert in renewable energy development who said, “building a solar paneled wall would cost the government zero dollars, would employ 10,000 people, both long and short term, and the equipment and materials used in building it will be manufacThis unique idea also gained the exceptionally favorable tured in the United States." The expert said his vision of approval of Dr. Sebastian Gorka, a former deputy assistant to President Trump and a regular guest on FOX’s Sean Hannity a border wall consisted of solar panels spanning across 2000 program miles throughout Arizona, It should be duly noted that Nevada and California. Th Although the concept of constructing a wall, as the one that prior to any mention by the design can be modifie , he said Trump has proposed is riddled current administration of the by either placing the panels on Another cross-section of the Mexico side of the wall. The panels with controversy, any move by idea of a solar powered wall be- the side of the wall or a canopy would be set on a concrete foundation, with fencing above the U.S. government to pro- ing erected on the US southern structure that stems off the top mote solar energy is positive border, the Jewish Voice was the of the wall. and below the panels. Photo Credit: Gleason Partners LLC Another expert told Prosnanas it would lessen the country’s fi st and only paper to run a lead larger scale, a solar paneled wall would contribute to the amount of electricity that the US generates from clean energy sources, which in turn would contribute to fi hting climate change. Speaking to Business Insider, Wunder Capital CEO Bryan Birsic stopped short of praising Trump’s purpose for the wall but said, “While we would prefer a different location and purpose

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for a large solar installation, we strongly support all additional generation of clean power in the U.S.”

sky that investment funding for such a futuristic wall would not be difficult to come by. He said, “hedge funds love to invest in clean energy production. We already have many interested parties in the project but we can’t disclose their names.” This unique idea also gained the exceptionally favorable approval of Dr. Sebastian Gorka, a former deputy assistant to President Trump and a regular guest on FOX’s Sean Hannity program. Following the publication of the lead story by the Jewish Voice, Mr. Gorka responded to it by lauding the solar paneled wall concept idea and applauding the Jewish Voice for positing themselves in the forefront of this nascent issue. For further information to the read the entire Jewish Voice lead story of 3/22, please click on this link: h t t p : / / j e w i s h v o i c e n y. c o m / i n d e x . p h p ?o p t i o n = c o m _ content&view=article&id=17538:will-trump-s-border-wall-be-a-self-suffici t-solar-paneled-energy-producer&catid=110&Itemid=774

Senators Back Legislation Strengthening Russia Sanctions By: Walter Metuth

as a special counsel appointed by the Justice Department, are all investigating Russia's activities related to last year's U.S. elections, as well as potential links to Trump's campaign. Th U.S. intelligence community

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group of Senators agreed Monday on legislation to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including a provision that would require congressional review if the White House relaxed, suspended or terminated sanctions already in place. The bipartisan agreement comes in the form of an amendment to legislation the Senate is already considering on sanctions for Iran. The bill is expected to have strong support when it goes before the full Senate, and would have to then pass in the House of Representatives and be signed by President Donald Trump. A statement from Republican and Democratic leaders on the Senate banking committee said the amendment "expands sanctions against the government of Russia in response to the violation of the territorial integrity of the Ukraine and Crimea, its brazen cyber attacks and interference in elections, and its continuing aggression in Syria." The measure would strengthen existing sanctions targeting Russian energy projects, while imposing new sanctions on those involved in serious human rights abuses, supplying weapons to the Syrian government, carrying out malicious cyber activities and doing business with Russian intelligence and defense. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said Tuesday that Russia takes a negative view of the proposed legislation and would not listen to U.S. calls for the release

Police detain a protester in Moscow, Russia, June 12, 2017

"These additional sanctions will also send a powerful and bipartisan statement to Russia and any other country who might try to interfere in our elections that they will be punished," said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

of political protesters arrested Monday during anti-government demonstrations organized by opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The anti-corruption rallies took place Monday in cities across Russia. Police arrested 850 people at a protest in Moscow and another 500 in St. Pe-

tersburg, where the rallies were unsanctioned. The U.S. called on Russia to release "peaceful" protesters arrested Monday. Peskov said police acted in accordance with Russian laws and the protesters were engaged in "provocative actions." The House and Senate, as well

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concluded in a January report that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an influence campaign meant to hurt Democrat Hillary Clinton and help Trump's chances of winning. "The e additional sanctions

will also send a powerful and bipartisan statement to Russia and any other country who might try to interfere in our elections that they will be punished," said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

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Turkish-EU Talks Rekindle Membership, Human Rights Hopes By: Dorian Jones

“The priority should be Chap- work with Turkey,” said Emma crackdown has resulted in more than 100,000 people losing their ters 23 and 24 because these are Sinclair-Webb, senior Turkey reuropean Union and jobs and the arrests of more than very much in relation to justice searcher for the U.S.-based HuTurkish official are 50,000 others, including many and judiciary, the rule of law, man Rights Watch. "It’s no good for the EU to fundamental rights and freescheduled to meet in presidential critics. turn a blind eye to the head of “There is a serious attempt in doms,” said Cevikoz. Brussels Tuesday to try and put Turkey’s decades-long, on-again, off-ag in bid to join the EU back on track. Turkish-EU relations recently hit one of their lowest ebbs following a bitter war of words between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Brussels over his controversial referendum to extend his powers. Th latest effort to reset ties was the fruit of Erdogan’s visit to Brussels after his April referendum victory. “It’s very encouraging because it shows both sides are willing to maintain dialogue," said Unal Cevikoz, a retired Turkish am- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) stands with European Council President Donald Tusk bassador to London who now before a meeting at the European Council in Brussels, Belgium, May 25, 2017. heads the Ankara Policy Forum The call to open Chapters 23 Amnesty International in Turkey Turkey by pro-democratic forces research group. "If the dialogue is interrupted, to keep the democratic flag fly- and 24 is backed by Turkey's being jailed, to the crackdown in then it will be very difficult to ing, and support from democrats main opposition Republican civil society in Turkey, the way start that kind of contact again. and democratic regimes around People’s Party, along with hu- the media has been decimated in Th y [Erdogan and EU leaders] the world, including the EU, is man rights groups. Opening Turkey,” she said. Last week, Taner Kilic, the have also agreed on a road map needed,” said Al-Monitor col- those chapters is opposed by which will continue for one year umnist Semih Idiz “But pressure the Greek Cypriot government head of Amnesty International and, in this road map, that cer- from Europe on this score, unless in connection with its ongoing in Turkey, was charged with suptain steps ... have to be taken, step accompanied by some tangible dispute with Ankara over the porting terrorism in connection carrot, will not have many results divided Mediterranean island. with July’s failed coup and jailed. by step." Sinclair-Webb added that Shared interests in dealing and could aggravate the situation Other EU members, however, privately say not opening those “the EU is much more focused with the Syrian refugee crisis further.” Erdogan is pressing for the chapters would be exploited by on keeping refugees and miand regional security concerns grants out of EU and on counhave provided a powerful in- opening of new EU membership Erdogan. The e are growing doubts terterrorism cooperation, and centive to reset relations. Brus- chapters (i.e., statutes). Currentsels hopes that will give it new ly, 16 out of the 35 membership over Brussels' commitment to all of that has put human rights leverage to press Ankara over chapters required to join the EU confronting Ankara over its very much on the back burner its ongoing crackdown follow- have been opened and only one human rights record. "The role for the EU.” Last March, Ankara signed an of appeasement is not going to ing a coup attempt last July. Th has been completed.

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agreement with Brussels to stem the fl w of millions of migrants and refugees entering the EU. Erdogan has repeatedly threatened to end the deal, accusing Brussels of failing to honor its commit-

last year to enter Syria by traveling to Istanbul. Analysts say Turkey's role in counterterrorism will grow with Islamic State facing defeat in Iraq and Syria. Many European

Turkish-EU relations recently hit one of their lowest ebbs following a bitter war of words between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Brussels over his controversial referendum to extend his powers.

ment to grant visa-free travel for Turks to the EU. Keeping the deal alive is widely seen as a priority for Brussels. EU members are also courting Ankara for greater security cooperation in the war against Islamic State. Turkey, which borders Syria and Iraq, is the main route for jihadists seeking to enter Europe. According to Turkish authorities, the suicide bomber responsible for last month's blast outside of a concert in Manchester entered the UK via Istanbul, while one of the assailants in this month's attack in London tried

jihadists are expected to try and return home. Cengiz Aktar, a political scientist and expert on European aff irs, said “EU-Turkish relations will be revised completely in coming months." "Turkey’s relationship will be limited to the refugee deal and an enhanced free trade agreement," he added. "Not only will the Turkish regime not let the EU meddle in Turkish politics, but the Europeans are not interested in saving Turkish democracy. Th y [Ankara and Brussels] both agree on that.”

Wonder Woman Ban Spreads Across Arab World By: TPS

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onder Woman may be a hit at the box offi , grossing $228 million worldwide in its fi st weekend, but the movie has hit the rocks in much of the Arab world because of its Israeli star, Gal Gadot. After being banned in Lebanon, Wonder Woman is now facing bans in Tunisia, Jordan and Algeria. The Hollywood media site Deadline.com reported Thursday that the movie’s scheduled release in Tunisia has been suspended because of Gadot’s defense of Israel’s 2014 incursion into Gaza. Deadline said the secular Arab nationalist People’s Movement party petitioned the Tunisian culture ministry to ban the movie as part of an effort to isolate Israel. “We must continue the mobilization on this type of aff ir, as on everything related to normalization with the Zionist entity,” the People’s Movement said in a statement.

“Cinemas that screen the film before the commission approves it will be closed, as this would be considered a violation of the law,”

After being banned in Lebanon, Wonder Woman is now facing bans in Tunisia, Jordan and Algeria.

Deadline quoted a spokesman for the ministry who said the cancellation of the screening was “purely administrative,” but the movie’s Tunisian distributor Lassaad Goubantini said, “It’s a decision based on bogus accusations… Today they prevent a film because of an actress, tomorrow they’ll invent another excuse. It’s an attack on liberties.” Jordan also suspended screening of the movie Wednesday pending a decision by the country’s media commission. “Cinemas that screen the fil before the commission approves it will be closed, as this would be considered a violation of the law,” Mohammad Quteishat, di-

rector of Jordan’s Media Commission, told the Petra News Agency. Wonder Women was also taken off the schedule of a fil festival in Algeria, however festival organizers told AFP that it had been pulled because of “administrative issues linked to exhibition rights.” A petition titled, “Non! Pas en Algérie” (No, Not in Algeria), was launched last week, calling for a ban on screening the movie in the country. Lebanon banned the movie before its premiere, following a decision by the country’s Ministry of Economy and Trade, which prohibits all ties with Israel. (TPS)

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Sumptuous Kosher Delights at the BishiQ Boutique Brewery & Meat House Edited by: JV Staff

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n the pastoral Ayalon Valley with its green scenery lies the BishiQ Boutique Brewery and Meat House, a most amazing place with unusual meat dishes and beers. The idea of brewing began 15 years ago as a personal hobby of the owner Nir Bishi who began with traditional methods of hot and cold meat smoking that he learned from his grandfather from Hungary and over the years became a business from the overwhelming demand that he got from friends and family. At that point customers demanded that unique beers and great wines should be served as well and that’s when the BishiQ boutique brewery was born. The concept of brewery and specialty meats, allows the customer as much as you want

In the pastoral Ayalon Valley with its green scenery lies the BishiQ Boutique Brewery and Meat House, a most amazing place with unusual meat dishes and beers

for around $50 a person and it distinguishes it from any other quality establishment in Israel. And as you sit they slowly start serving you their amazing salads, drinks and meats, till you beg them to stop. The owner and chef Nir plac-

Steaks, lam ribs and other assorted fine meats on the grill at BishQ

Unique beers and great wines are available at BishiQ Boutique Brewery & Meat House

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One of the appetizers at BishiQ Boutique Brewery & Meat House

es great emphasis on service, raw materials and kashrut. All the meats are strictly kosher with an hashgacha of Badatz Eda Charedit, Chalak and Mehadrin. Lamb and Veal Shawarma

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Soroka has initiated a fundraising drive to secure a donor(s) to acquire a large scale original of The History of the Star of David artwork at 16 x 24 feet, and make it the permanent focal point of the hospital's main entrance hall where it can be viewed and experienced by patients, staff, visitors and tourists. The artwork invites viewers on a journey that brings to life a rich history of triumphs and struggles while offering hope and promise for our future survival - the perfect embodiment to Soroka’s life-saving mission. “As the Chagall windows have helped raise international awareness and generated revenue for Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, it is our goal to do the same for Soroka through this project.”

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Israel Considering Shutdown of Al Jazeera Offices

Barkat Launches Maccabiah Events in J’slm; Games to Begin July 6

By: Walter Metuth

By: Ilana Messika

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rime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering shutting down the local office of Arab satellite broadcaster Al Jazeera, an officia said Tuesday, following a crackdown against Qatar by Sunni countries across the region. Saudi Arabia has been leading an effort to isolate Qatar, accusing the energy-rich Gulf state, and the Qatari-backed channel, of supporting violent Islamic groups across the Middle East. Jordan and Saudi Arabia have closed Al Jazeera's local office while the channel and its affiliate sites have been blocked in Saudi

The Al Jazeera logo is seen through a window at the offices of the Arabic news channel in Ramallah, West Bank, July 15, 2009.

Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain. While Israel is not formally

part of that effort, the steppedup pressure appears to have emboldened Netanyahu to look into closing down the channel's local operations as well. Israeli official have long accused Al Jazeera of bias against the Jewish state, and on Monday, Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman accused it of promoting incitement and likened its coverage to "Nazi Germany-style" propaganda.

Initial discussion

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman accused Al Jazeera of promoting incitement and likened its coverage to "Nazi Germany-style" propaganda

The Yediot Ahronot daily reported Tuesday that various government official held a fi st meeting on the issue Monday. The Israeli officia confi med that discussions were underSee Israel Considering Shutdown , page 36

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ome 7,000 foreign athletes 80 countries will arrive in Israel on July 4 for the 20th Maccabiah Games, where they will join around 2,500 Israeli athletes in the quadrennial Olympic-style competition for the Jewish world. The games, which this time around are themed 80 Countries, One Heart, include 40 different sports, with competition taking place in four categories: Youth, Open, Masters and Paralympics. In addition to the athletes, more than 20,000 family members and sports fans will attend the games from abroad, contributing approximately NIS 350 million to the tourism sector. “The Maccabiah strengthens the connection, solidarity, brotherhood, and understanding between the Jewish communities of the world and illustrates the fact that sport is a social tool and a bridge between people,” Yossi Sharabi, Director General of the Ministry of Culture and Sport told a press conference at the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem on Tuesday. To mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s reunific tion, the capital was chosen to host the games, which will officia y begin with an opening ceremony at Teddy Stadium in the capital on July 6. “Fifty years after reunific tion,

Some 7,000 foreign athletes 80 countries will arrive in Israel on July 4 for the 20th Maccabiah Games, where they will join around 2,500 Israeli athletes in the quadrennial Olympic-style competition for the Jewish world.

we have final y returned the Maccabiah to its rightful place, Jerusalem—the capital of Israel, ” said Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. Seven Israeli and Jewish athletes have been chosen to participate in the Maccabiah torch lighting ceremony, including Israeli Olympic Judo bronze medalists Ori Sasson and Yarden Gerbi, paralympic medalist rower Moran Samuel, gymnast Neta Rivkin, NBA star Omri Casspi, American Olympic gold medalist swimmer Anthony Ervin and French Olympic gold medalist swimmer Fabien Gilot. Competitions will take place at more than 120 facilities in 68 sports complexes around the country. The biggest competition is soccer with more than 1,400 athletes from 20 countries. In Jerusalem, some 3,000 athletes will

participate in 14 sports including ice hockey at the Pais Arena and athletics in the renovated Givat Ram stadium. Apart from the games, the Maccabiah experience will also include a variety of social and community events including a Shabbat service at the Jerusalem First Station compound on July 7, a Maccabiah night run, a street party in Tel Aviv and a second Shabbat service at the Tel Aviv port on July 14. Two Bar Mitzvah events will also be held at the Western Wall “The Maccabiah is the most exciting event of the year. It combines all the values that I believe in – Zionism, Judaism, brotherhood, bringing people together and sports,” said Maccabiah Chairman Amir Peled. (TPS)

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Netanyahus Win Libel Case Against Yedioth Journalist

Settlers Laugh Off Plan to Leave Them Under Palestinian Rule

By: Andrew Friedman

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he Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court ordered Yedioth Ahronoth journalist Yigal Sarna Sunday to pay Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara NIS 100,000 ($28,271) in damages and a further NIS 15,000 in legal costs. The ruling stemmed from a post on Sarna’s Facebook page alleging that following a vocal argument between the couple, Sara Netanyahu had thrown her husband out of their car on the main Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway, forcing the prime minister’s convoy to a halt until the marital dispute was resolved. The Netanyahus sued for NIS 139,621, and a further NIS 139,621 for an additional post two days later in which Sarna wrote that “a petty dictator was left by the side of the road waiting to hitch a ride.” Judge Azariya Alkali ruled, “The defendant [Sarna], as he himself admits, set a goal of criticizing the claimants [Binyamin and Sara Netanyahu] and their conduct. This he chose to do by slandering their name using colorful language and harsh imagery some of which, due to its harshness and ugliness, manifests extraneous opinion and See Netanyahus Win Libel , page 36

Alkalai awarded NIS 60,000 in damages to Binyamin Netanyahu, saying that as prime minister the damage to his reputation was greater than that to Sara Netanyahu, to whom he awarded NIS 40,000.

The Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court ordered Yedioth Ahronoth journalist Yigal Sarna (pictured above) Sunday to pay Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara NIS 100,000 ($28,271) in damages and a further NIS 15,000 in legal costs.

sraeli residents of Judea and Samaria said Sunday that there is “no situation” they would be willing to accept a political agreement that Jewish settlements in place under Palestinian sovereignty. “Are you kidding me,” said Avi Roeh, the head of the Binyamin Regional Council, referring to a report in the Haaretz newspaper that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu asked the Obama administration in 2014 to provide assurances that Israeli settlers would be allowed to remain in their homes under the terms of a future peace agreement. “The suggestion isn’t even worth responding to. With all due respect to Barak Ravid, I don’t believe the prime minister would ever have made such a suggestion. It’s simply a non-starter,” Roeh told Tazpit Press Service (TPS). Others residents of Judea and Samaria were equally dismissive. One resident of Psagot noted that “Palestinians themselves don’t even have civil rights under Palestinian rule. What do you expect would happen to Jews?” Others said it was silly to talk about a theoretical arrangement that has zero chance of occurring. “I am an Israeli citizen, and

Palestinian Official Donates Recovery Room to Haifa Hospital

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I A Palestinian man donated tens of thousands of shekels to the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa to improve treatment of childhood cancers and Israeli-Palestinian medical cooperation after he himself underwent cancer treatment at the Israeli hospital.

the Institute of Radiology, inside the oncology center. The room provides a relaxing and supportive environment for children before and after chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, among others. The oncology center opened its doors in June 2016, but due to lack of funding, patients still receive radiation therapy in a different building. This accessibility problem requires patients to walk outside to get to the current location of Rambam’s radiation therapy equipment despite the fact that moving them hinders their recovery. Rambam estimates that approximately 1,200 Palestinian children and adults from the Palestinian Authority and Gaza visit the hospital every year for cancer

Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria said Sunday that there is “no situation” they would be willing to accept a political agreement that Jewish settlements in place under Palestinian sovereignty. Photo Credit: Hillel Maeir

I will remain one as long as I live,” said Pinchas Wallerstein, the former director of the Yesha Council. “The whole idea is very, very theoretical, but I’m still happy to hear that the prime minister has denied the report out-of-hand.” Ravid said the option of leaving Jewish settlers under Palestinian jurisdiction would solve a political problem for Netanyahu, for whom demolishing existing settlements would create an political fi estorm for coalition partner Jewish Home party, as well as for a signific nt segment of the Likud Party voter base. He also noted that Netanyahu views the issue as one

of principle: Just as the State of Israel has an Arab minority that enjoys full rights of citizenship, so to should Jews be able to enjoy the same minority status in a future state of Palestine. Netanyahu’s suggestion was not the fi st time the idea of transferring Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria to Palestinian control has been tabled. The late Menachem Froman, a mystic rabbi who helped found the Gush Emmunim settlement movement before forging close ties with Palestinian political and religious leaders, often said that his connection See Settlers Laugh Off Plan , page 36

Israel Calls for UN Condemnation over Hamas School Tunnel

By: Ilana Messika Palestinian man donated tens of thousands of shekels to the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa to improve treatment of childhood cancers and Israeli-Palestinian medical cooperation after he himself underwent cancer treatment at the Israeli hospital. After being diagnosed with cancer, a senior Palestinian official was directed to Rambam for further medical examinations and treatment. While hospitalized in the Joseph Fishman Oncology Center, he met with several families of patients from the Palestinian Authority and Gaza, and showed a particular interest in the needs of hospitalized children, both Israeli and foreign. “When I arrived at Rambam [Hospital], I saw a medical team caring for patients, but I also saw the suffering of the sick children,” recalled M. in a statement [Rambam Medical Center spokespeople said they were not at liberty to reveal the man’s identity]. “Palestinian, Israeli, Syrian and children from other countries receive treatment in the hospital for a variety of serious illnesses and need all the help they can get. I decided to contribute as much as I could, both as a humanitarian act and a symbol of solidarity.” After completing treatment, M. underwrote the establishment of a children’s recovery room in

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treatment. “Israeli and Palestinian both societies suffer from the damage of violence and I am striving towards a situation where we can all contribute to peace and health,” M said. “One where we can take care of children, save lives, share knowledge and train Palestinian doctors at Rambam Hospital.” M. added his goal is to improve the state of health systems and treatment capacities within the Palestinian Authority and Gaza, and encourage more Palestinians to contribute to health promotion between the two peoples. “Medicine is a bridge between people and I hope that owing to this donation and those which will come after, we will all live a better tomorrow,” M. concluded. (TPS)

srael has called for the United Nations Security Council to issue an unequivocal condemnation of Hamas, after a UN agency for Palestinian refugees said it found part of a tunnel under two of its schools in the Gaza Strip. Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon submitted a letter of protest to to the UN Security Council, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement Saturday. “I call on the Security Council to strongly and unequivocally condemn Hamas and its repeated abuse of civilian infrastructure, and to designate this group as a terrorist organization,” Danon continued. “The latest findi g verifie once again that Hamas’s cruelty knows no limits, including endangering centers of learning and education, and using children as human shields,” Danon wrote. Danon’s letter of protest came after the United Nations Relief

Israel has called for the United Nations Security Council to issue an unequivocal condemnation of Hamas, after a UN agency for Palestinian refugees said it found part of a tunnel under two of its schools in the Gaza Strip. Photo Caption - Nachi Eyal/TPS

and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) revealed Friday that during construction works a tunnel had been discovered under two adjacent schools run by the agency in the central Gaza Strip near Deir al-Balah, the Maghazi Elementary Boys School and the Maghazi Preparatory Boys School. Speaking at Sunday’s cabinet meeting, Prime Minister “The latest finding erifies Binyamin Netanyahu accused once again that Hamas’s Hamas of committing a “double cruelty knows no limits, war crime.” “Hamas commits premeditatincluding endangering ed attacks against civilians and centers of learning and at the same time it hides behind education, and using children to do so,” Netanyahu children as human said. shields,” The prime minister said he

had told the United States ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, during her visit to Israel last week that the time had come to reconsider UNRWA’s future in light of what he called repeated incidents of incitement against Israel. “UNRWA perpetuates the Palestinian refugee problem instead of solving it,” Netanyahu added. UNRWA said it issued a robust protest to Hamas and informed the Islamist group that it intends to seal the tunnel. It also demanded that “all parties respect the neutrality and inviolability of United Nations premises at all times.” We “condemn(s) the exisSee Israel Calls for UN , page 36

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A Much Needed Blow to Al Jazeera

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he Middle East may be changing before our very eyes. During the Obama years, we took a double-take in the realignment of forces in that area that included a warming of relationships among long time adversaries, Israel, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The former president's caving in to Iran's demands to continue its nuclear program that threatened the aforementioned nations did the trick and very recently these Arab countries took it one step further by breaking off diplomatic relations with Qatar declaring that nation a supporter of Iran and being soft on the Muslim Brotherhood. Saudi Arabia has not only closed its land borders and barred fli hts from Qatar's airline but has joined its allies in pulling that nation's state backed and controlled media network, Al-Jazeera's operating licenses. The good news is that this could be fatal for this hate mongering enterprise. Th t communication outlet stationed in Doha, which has been the voice of and supporter of Hamas and Islamic terror against Israel for years, was brought into the United States to spread its anti-Israel propaganda in 2013 by none other than former Vice-President Al Gore

who sold his television media group, Current TV, to Al-Jazeera (read Qatar) for one half billion dollars. The staunchly pro-Israel group, Accuracy in Media (AIM), back in 2006 had this to say about this group: "The same way that Al-Jazeera television has complicated the prospect of a U.S. victory in Iraq, the channel has dramatically increased the Islamic terrorist threat to Israel, helping to produce the war with the Hezbollah terrorist group. The U.S. and Israel will not be able to win this global war on terrorism unless the role of Al-Jazeera in radicalizing Arabs and Muslims throughout the world is recognized and addressed." Strange, isn't it that Gore, the Nobel Prize winner and the year 2000 Democrat presidential candidate who thankfully lost the election by a mere 543 votes cast in Florida, could not recognize the dangers of giving Islamic terror a foothold in this nation. We don't have a crystal ball to help forecast the future but having these major Arab-Muslim states understand the fearful goals of Qatar and its mouthpiece, Al-Jazeera, may be a sign that the common sense light bulb may have been switched on in that dangerous part of the world.

No Collusion, No Obstruction – Move On!

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onestly, we're confused. We don't know if we're sitting in StratfordOn-the-Avon watching a Shakespeare tragedy or in the fi h row of old Loew's Kingsway, viewing a Marx Brothers comedy. Of course we're discussing the current cry or laugh production orchestrated by the Democrat Party. The scenario began with the Hillary and Bernie trench-like warfare for the '16 presidential nomination. Hillary out-choreographed her opponent by having the directors at the DNC illegally marshal the "impartial" troops of the mainstream media to defeat her Communist opponent. Then the dramatic collapse of Hillary in front of the camera while entering her limo and being rushed to the built in emergency room at Chelsea's apartment for what might have been treatment by either a Dr. Kildare or Frankenstein. Pardon us, we don't know the names of all the characters. Then, the dramatic loss to Donald Trump and a panicked intermission while the screenplay was being frantically re-written backstage. The new manuscript has the sudden entry of Russia into the scenario as the arch enemy of all of us and the ally of the new president. We are led to believe that the dark character of Putin has turned against his most loyal benefactors, agents and supporters for the past 70 years, the Democrat Party, and allied his Darth Vador like forces with the arch capitalist and anti-Communist, Donald Trump. Of course, we are to suspend disbelief and the knowledge that Hillary sold out....

while sitting as our Secretary of State, 20 percent of our own uranium deposits to Putin's regime for his nation's purchase with over 20 million dollars in "contributions" to the Hillary, Bill and Chelsea Clinton Criminal Fund. Or that in 2012, our then President Obama uttered on camera to his counterpart of the Soviet Union that Putin must be patient until his (Obama's) second term in offic before the United States can give him whatever he wanted. Now we're seeing the James Comey character read into the newest script that has the story line of Trump being in "collusion" with Russia to undermine our democracy. Of course, this is based on the fi tion that former FBI Director Comey is 100% honest as the day is long. We must go fact- searching alone to discover that he, Comey himself, has deep long time Clinton relationships and his brother had worked for the Clinton Foundation. Th ow in his eyes closed response to Attorney General Lynch's billion to one meeting on a distant tarmac with Bill Clinton to discuss their grandkids and golf, while their aircraft were nose to nose for nearly an hour. Hard to believe but we sadly must report that at any moment new Dem screenwriters will be recruited to introduce new characters and scenarios for the next three and one half years. Perhaps they'll introduce our grandmother's theory of the "evil eye" in the next run. Hey, remember the classic lines, "The e's no business like show business," and "The show must go on!"

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his past week, Lesbians, Gays, Bi-sexuals, Transgenders, Queers, known as the LBGTQ community marched in major cities around the world to celebrate Gay Pride Day. And walking in tandem, sometimes arm in arm during the festivities we'd find gay Muslims proudly displaying signs and banners of Islam to the cheering throngs of marchers and sideliners. One would get the impression from their participation in this type of event that homosexuality is accepted by the Muslim world as readily as this life style is among Christian and Jewish societies. This is total nonsense. While gays live openly and freely in NYC, Jerusalem and Rome, try as you may, you will not find any LBGTQ clubs, groups or parades in Tehran, Ramallah, Gaza, Mecca or in Islamabad. The gay communities, if there are any at all in Muslim controlled lands must go underground. Or if outed, they swing from the gallows. What is amazing and disheartening is that simplistic liberals have willfully ignored the Muslim hatred for homosexuals whose eradication is called for under the laws of sharia. For example, the mass shootings at the Pulse night club, a gay establishment in Orlando, Florida

where a radical Islamist, Omar Mateen, slaughtered 49 and maimed 59 who were out for an evening of fun ended up with the media and law enforcement ignoring the religious motivation for the act of terror and instead simplistically blaming the crime on Mateen's hatred for gays. And avoiding his rabid religiousity, it was hinted he may also have been a closet gay. The goal: to camoufla e the facts about Islam and its laws covering the gay life style. The avoidance of making this a religious act obscured the obvious motive that as a Muslim he killed "untermenschen" as called for by his faith. We, it seems, will go to any and all extremes to ignore the reality that we are at war with radical Islam. In the above case, we are told that Mateen's political and religious beliefs had nothing to do with his slaughter. He was just a normal gay hater. The participation of gays in marches and rallies supporting homosexuality is part of our democratic lifestyle. Th t's what we have fought and died for since the origin of our great land. But to have gay Muslims living in free societies not speak out against sharia and those Muslim countries that oppress their like minded and acting brothers and sisters is inexcusable.

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Letters to the Editor Is Ivanka Really a Torah Jew? Dear Editor: On Motze Shavuot, Ivanka Trump sent out this tweet “Logging back on after Shavuot, wishing everyone a joyful #Pride2017. This month we celebrate and honor the #LGBTQ community.” For those of you who don’t know June is LGBT month, a month that culminates in the great rebellious homosexual parade in Greenwich Village. So immediately after the holiday of celebrating Kabalat

Hatora was over, she celebrates LGBT month, possibly the greatest rebellion and rejection of the Torah in the history on mankind. Not only that but she wants to give honor to them! Where are statements from Jewish leaders condemning this tweet, which makes a mockery of Chag Shavuot? Sincerely Jonathan Bresler New York City

We Are All Americans Dear Editor: Hello, my Pals. I can hear it now . . . . . racist, homophobe and all the rest of it. This is what I have come to expect from people who read the first line but find themselves immediately offended and never read through to the bottom line. Sorry. Can’t help that. I find that I am the one who is offended by people who live in this nation and enjoy all its freedoms but still, tend to over-hype their lineage. Except for the American Indians, we all came here, or at least our parents, grandparents or great-grandparents came here from somewhere else. And, as proud as

we might be of that heritage and want to cling to the culture left behind in order to emigrate to the USA because of economic, political or religious reasons - - we are now, FIRST, LAST & ALWAYS, citizens of the United States of America. We are all AMERICANS ! When we want to refer to our heritage, it is perfectly appropriate to say that we are Irish-Americans, Italian-Americans, German-Americans . . . no problem. But, when we refer to our nationality, “We Are All Americans - No hyphens.” Sincerely Mort Kuff

Concerned About the National Debt Dear Editor: Debt clocks should be installed in City Hall, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Room, Albany and Washington. Every time any Legislative body raises debt and the Executive branch signs off, they should see what future generations will inherit. New York City, MTA, New York State and Washington each carry more long term debt than virtually any other city, tran-

sit authority, state or nation. This is nothing to be proud of. Sincerely, Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked 31 for U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.)

Jroot Radio Rocks!! Dear Editor, There is a wonderful free radio station in our community that my family really enjoys, and I want to thank them and make sure everyone is aware. It’s called Jroot, and it provides great Jewish music, excellent shiurim, and call in shows with family and marriage therapists (Mordechai Weinberger, R’ Yitz Greenfield), and kid’s story programs my children can’t wait to hear. It’s the only station my husband and I feel comfortable listing to in the car. It is on 94.1 FM (on my home radio it seems to be clearer on 94.2 FM) it’s on 24 hours a day, six days a week. The station can also be listened to live on jrootradio. com, and by phone 712-432-4217.

Some of the popular shows that we love are Classic Nigunim by Elchonon Hamada, Shabbos Shoutout by DJYehuda Mehlman, Parsha by Rabbi Fischel Schachter, Leyel Shishi by Yoely Kar, Stories by Rabbi Yitzy Erps, Kashrus by Rabbi Yosef Wikler, Shiurim by Rabbis Jonathan Rietti, Zecharia Wallerstein, Moshe Tuvia Lieff, Daniel Glatstein, Yosef Mizrahi, Lawrence Kelemen, Akiva Tatz, Duvi Bensoussan, Aharon Walkin, Shay Tahan and more. They also play shiurim by Rabbi Shlomo Pearl and Rabbi Noah Weinberg z”l. It’s so refreshing to have a Torahdik station in our community, my family and I really appreciate it. May all those involved in Jroot have continued Hatzlacha in your work. Suri Cohen

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 assistance 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

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Comey Unmasks Himself as Leaker The fired FBI director tells a Senate panel he’s a well-meaning victim of Trump By: Matthew Vadum

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ormer FBI Director James Comey, who claims President Trump ordered him to end an investigation into former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn’s ties to Russia, admitted he leaked his notes from a private conversation with Trump in hopes of spurring an investigation of the president himself. This raises the question, Why isn’t Comey being investigated? He has proven himself to be a prolific liar who abused his power in the vein of J. Edgar Hoover but without Hoover’s competence. For Comey, leaking was revenge for the humiliating, public way President Trump fi ed him. His leaking to the media of what amount to offi al FBI documents may itself be unlawful and may violate the terms of his employment as FBI director. He’s not the victim he paints himself as. Comey’s comments came as he testified for hours before the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of a massive fishing expedition against the Trump administration that should never have been launched in the first place Commentators were all over the map in their evaluations of the political signific nce of the testimony. It was a bad day for Trump, retired Judge Andrew Napolitano said on Fox News Channel. Interfering with a federal criminal investigation for a corrupt

purpose would be obstruction of justice, he told Shepard Smith on Fox News Channel. Some of Comey’s testimony was damning, Napolitano added, particularly Comey’s statement that he understood Trump was seeking some kind of a quid pro quo. In response to a question from Sen. Angus King (I-Me.), Comey said during the hearing that Trump’s "hope" that he would "drop" the investigation into Flynn’s connections to Russia reminded him of 12th century English King Henry II’s annoyance with Archbishop of Canterbury Th mas Becket. The use of the word “hope,” Comey said, "rings in my ear as kind of, 'will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest? '" A group of Henry’s followers interpreted the statement as an indication that he wanted Becket dead and they did the king’s will. But this is weak sauce. It is extremely unlikely a criminal case would arise out of a president’s stated “hope” that a probe be ended, with no actual evidence to back it up. Besides, the ultra-manipulative Comey has already proven himself an unreliable witness possessed of a self-serving memory. And even if President Trump did order Comey to make the probe into Flynn go away, the president is entitled to do such things. Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz, a liberal Democrat, made the point that in his testimony, Comey confi med that under our Constitution, the president has the au-

thority to direct the FBI to stop investigating any individual. I paraphrase, because the transcript is not yet available: the president can, in theory, decide who to investigate, who to stop investigating, who to prosecute and who not to prosecute. Th president is the head of the unified executive branch of government, and the Justice Department and the FBI work under him and he may order them to do what he wishes.

with regard to ongoing investigations. The history is clear, the precedents are clear, the constitutional structure is clear, and common sense is clear. In a rush to “get” President Trump, almost all Democrat commentators have “willfully ignored these realities,” Dershowitz said, and in so doing “have endangered our civil liberties and constitutional rights.” “Just as the president would have had the constitutional power to pardon Flynn and thus end the criminal investigation of him, he certainly had the au-

Matthew Vadum of Front Page Mag writes: “Why isn’t Comey being investigated? He has proven himself to be a prolific liar who abused his power in the vein of J. Edgar Hoover but without Hoover’s competence.”

“As a matter of law, Comey is 100 percent correct,” Dershowitz said. As I have long argued, and as Comey confi med in his written statement, our history shows that many presidents—from Adams to Jefferson, to Lincoln, to Roosevelt, to Kennedy, to Bush 1, and to Obama – have directed the Justice Department

thority to request the director of the FBI to end his investigation of Flynn.” Despite the nonstop media hype, there is no criminal investigation of the president underway, a fact Comey confi med openly in public for the fi st time yesterday. And there is no underlying crime to speak of. The intelligence reports and

newspaper articles alleging Russian interference in the election are based on unidentifie sources. The notes found their way to the fourth estate in an indirect manner. Comey told Sen. Susan Collins (R-Me.) he took the notes he made from a private meeting with President Trump and gave them to a law professor friend of his who in turn gave them to the media. The goal, Comey said, was to get an investigation of Trump launched. The notes, like Hillary Clinton’s purloined emails, are property of the U.S. government. Comey claims that during the one-to-one conversation Trump ordered him to end the investigation into Flynn’s ties to Russia. To defend himself and undermine the president after a Trump tweet suggested a recording of their chat may exist, Comey said he felt he needed to get his version of events “out into the public square.” George J. Terwilliger III, formerly U.S. Deputy Attorney General and acting Attorney General under President George H.W. Bush, expressed disgust on PBS, saying he was “saddened by this entire spectacle that we saw today” and going back to Comey’s bizarre presser last summer about the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email abuses. Comey’s conduct at that infamous media event strikes at the heart of the rule of law. On July 5, 2016, he acknowledged the massive body of evidence against Clinton and described it at some length. He said the former secretary of state probably broke the law when she

Some of Comey’s testimony was damning, Napolitano added, particularly Comey’s statement that he understood Trump was seeking some kind of a quid pro quo. used hacker-friendly homebrew private email servers to conduct official usiness. But after airing Clinton’s dirty laundry, Comey then let her off the hook. “Although there is evidence of potential violations of the statutes regarding the handling of classified information, our judgment is that no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case.” Comey said Clinton and her aides were “extremely careless” in their handling of classifie documents but there was no evidence of criminal intent. He said this even though federal law does not actually require intent in such cases: mishandling intelligence, even inadvertently, is enough to land people who don’t have political connections in hot water. For example, Petty Offic First Class Kristian Saucier, a machinist's mate on the submarine USS Alexandria from 2007 to 2012, went to the hoosegow for an apparently innocent infraction of the sort that the military normally deals with administratively. Saucier used his cellphone to snap pictures of the vessel's nuclear propulsion system. For taking photos to show his future children what he did See Comey Unmasks Himself , page 37

The West’s Most Fundamental and Lethal Divide By: Melanie Phillips

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he recent terrorist attacks in Britain have exposed once again the enormous divide between millions of ordinary people who “get it” and the elite class of politicians, media and so-called progressives who do not. In the last three months, there have been three sets of Islamist attacks in London and Manchester.

Islamist terrorists are at the extreme end of a continuum of attitudes that themselves pose a threat to Britain Five additional such plots have been thwarted over that period. The security service is trying to monitor 3,500 homegrown Muslim terrorist suspects. It says it cannot be sure of preventing more such attacks. It is clear that it is overwhelmed by this problem. Yet even now people are minimizing, misunderstanding and misdiagnosing the threat – and attacking those who are calling it out. President Trump drew fi e (yet again) when in the after-

math of last Saturday night’s atrocities at London Bridge and Borough Market he tweeted: “At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is ‘no reason to be alarmed!’” In the ensuing furor, Trump was accused of twisting out of context what Mayor Sadiq Khan had said. He had merely been telling people, it was claimed, not to be alarmed at the sight of more armed police on London’s streets. But Khan had gone on to say: “I’m reassured that we are one of the safest global cities in the world if not the safest global city in the world.” In other words, he was saying there was no reason to be alarmed that the presence of armed police meant London was unsafe, because it wasn’t. Just as Trump had said he said. The generous explanation is that Mayor Khan was trying to prevent public panic. But what he said was untrue. London is a prime target for further Islamist terrorism; and while statistically the chances of being caught up in such atrocities are very small, to say the city is safe is to deny what’s happening. Khan’s comments have enraged many Londoners and others. They note that this Muslim mayor never suggests that the radicals should be driven

out of those London mosques which are hotbeds of Islamist extremism. Instead, they hear those who criticize Mayor Khan, the Muslim community or Islam demonized as Islamophobes.

ed individuals promptly signed an open letter accusing Arkush of “fanning the fl mes of inter-community hatred.” This despite the fact that he also said the terrorists were “not representative of British Muslims” and that

In the last three months, there have been three sets of Islamist attacks in London and Manchester.

The Jewish community is not exempt from this madness. The president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Jonathan Arkush, this week called on British Muslims to “stand up and be counted.” “Every British mosque should be holding its own protest against terrorism, proclaiming ‘Not in our Name,’” he wrote. More than 80 people from synagogues and communal organizations as well as unaffiliat-

the attacks were “a perversion of Islam.” “We particularly reject the assertion,” wrote the signatories, “that members of a religious or ethnic group must quickly and publicly denounce any members of that group who act repugnantly. We hope you will remember that this has been used to persecute Jews in living memory. Just as we as Jews have no responsibility for the actions of Jewish terrorist groups, Mus-

lims are not personally responsible for the actions of groups such as ISIS.” Presumably, this was a reference to the Jewish terrorists of the Irgun and Lehi (the Stern Group) in pre-Israel Palestine. If so, the analogy was singularly inappropriate. The mainstream Zionist leadership at that time not only denounced these Jewish terrorists but actively helped the British hunt them down to kill or jail them. By contrast, Islamist terrorists are at the extreme end of a continuum of attitudes that themselves pose a threat to Britain. In a 2015 poll of British Muslims, nearly a quarter said Islamic Shari’a law should replace British law in areas with large Muslim populations; 4% – equivalent to more than 100,000 British Muslims – sympathized with suicide bombers; and only one in three would contact the police if that person believed a close contact was involved with jihadists. While most British Muslims are against violent extremism, their community therefore helps swell the sea in which terrorism swims. More and more Muslims are now saying they have to tackle this. Yet the Jewish signatories wrote: “We stand with all our Muslim sisters and brothers,

and all people of faith and no faith, in love and healing from these atrocities – together.” Really? They stand with the Muslim Brotherhood whose aim is to infi trate and conquer Britain and the world for Islam? Th y stand with the radicals in British mosques? The poll also revealed that 38% of British Muslims believe the Jews have too much power over global aff irs and 26% believe Jews are responsible for most of the world’s wars. Do these Jewish signatories stand with them, too? Public anger in Britain with such moral inversion has reached a tipping-point. Every attempt to deal adequately with the Islamist threat has been stymied with cries of “Islamophobia” and claims that such measures would help the terrorists’ aim of “dividing us” and “undermining our core values”. But they’re not trying to divide us or undermine our values. Th y’re trying to kill us and conquer us. The great political struggle of our times is not between Left and Right. It is between those who are connected to truth, reason and reality and those who are not. It refle ts a fundamental division in the West, whose fate will be decided by its outcome. (MELANIEPHILLIPS.COM)

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A New Tolerance for Anti-Semitism By: Alan M. Dershowitz

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ll over the world anti-Semites are becoming mainstreamed. It is no longer disqualifying to be outed as a Jew hater. This is especially so if the anti-Semite uses the cover of rabid hatred for the nation-state of the Jewish people. The e bigots succeed in becoming accepted — even praised — not because of their anti-Semitism, but despite it. Increasingly, they are given a pass on their Jew-hatred because those who support them admire or share other aspects of what they represent. Thi implicit tolerance of anti-Semitism — as long as it comes from someone whose other views are acceptable — represents a dangerous new trend from both the right and left In the United States, although there has been hard-right anti-Semitism for decades, the bigotry of the hard-left is far more prevalent and influential on many university campuses. Tho e on the left who support left-wi g anti-Semites try to downplay, ignore or deny that those they support are really anti-Semites. "Th y are anti-Zionist" is the excuse du jour. Tho e on the right do essentially the same: "they are nationalists." Neither side would accept such transparent and hollow justifi cations if the shoe were on the other foot. I believe that when

analyzing and exposing these dangerous trends, a single standard of criticism must be directed at each. Generally speaking, extreme right-wing anti-Semitism continues to be a problem in many parts of Europe and among a relatively small group of "alt-right" Americans. But it also exists among those who self-identify as run-of-the-mill conservatives. Consider, for example, former presidential candidate and Reagan staffer, Pat Buchanan. The list of Buchanan's anti-Jewish bigotry is exhaustive. Over the years, he has consistently blamed Jews for wide-ranging societal and political problems. In his criticism of the Iraq War, for example, Buchanan infamously quipped: "The e are only two groups that are beating the drums for war in the Middle East-the Israeli Defense Ministry and its amen corner in the United States." He then singled out for rebuke only Jewish political figures and commentators such as Henry Kissinger, Charles Krauthammer and A.M. Rosenthal. Buchanan did not mention any of the vocal non-Jewish supporters of the war. Furthermore, Buchanan also said that "the Israeli lobby" would be responsible if President Obama decided to strike Iran, threatening that if it were to happen, "Netanyahu and his amen corner in Con-

gress" would face "backlash worldwide." Buchanan's sordid fli tation with Nazi revisionism is also well documented. Meanwhile, on university campuses, the absurd concept of "intersectionality" — which has become a code word for anti-Semitism — is dominating discussions and actions by the

women, including Palestinians, or none. The e's just no way around it." And when speaking about two leading female anti-Islamists, Brigitte Gabriel and Ayaan Hirsi Ali (who is a victim of female genital mutilation) the feminist du jour, Linda Sarsour, said: "I wish I could take away their vaginas."

Members of the National Socialist Movement (NSM) march across the City Hall lawn in Los Angeles, California, on April 17, 2010. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

hard-left The warm embrace of Palestinian-American activist, Linda Sarsour — who recently delivered the commencement address at a City University of New York graduation — is a case in point. A co-organizer of the Women's March on Washington in January, she has said that feminism and Zionism are incompatible, stating: "You either stand up for the rights of all

The irony is breathtaking. Under her own all-or-nothing criteria, Sarsour — who is also a staunch supporter of trying to destroy Israel economically — cannot be pro-Palestinian and a feminist because the Palestinian Authority and Hamas subjugate women and treat gays far worse than Israel does. Sarsour supports Islamic religious law, Sharia. If taken literal-

ly, this would presumably mean that she also supports punishing homosexuality by death; amputation for theft; death by stoning for "adultery" (which can include being raped); women being valued at half the worth of a man, being flo ged for drinking alcohol, and above all, slavery (see here, here and here). Yet, Sarsour has emerged as a champion of the hard-left. Both New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and Bernie Sanders have sought her endorsement. Moreover, Deputy DNC Chair, Keith Ellison — who himself has a sordid history with anti-Semitism, stemming from his association with Louis Farrakhan (who publicly boasted about his own Jew hatred) — has come out in support of the bigoted Sarsour. When it comes to Ellison, an old idiom comes to mind: a man is known by the company he keeps. The same trend is detectable among the hard-left in Europe, particularly in Britain, which is days away from an election. Th British Labour Party has now been hijacked by radical extremists on the left, and is known for being soft n anti-Semitism. In a recent interview with a BBC reporter, Emma Barnett — who happens to be Jewish — Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn fumbled when answering a question about how much his proposed childcare policy would cost. Rather than critique

Although there has been hard-right anti-Semitism for decades, the bigotry of the hard-left is far more prevalent and influential on many university campuses Corbyn, Labour supporters viciously trolled the Jewish BBC reporter. Tweets such as these abounded: "Allegations have surfaced that @Emmabarnett is a Zionist" and "Zionist Emma Barnett (family lived off brothels) attacks Jeremy Corbyn." Corbyn has also been accused of anti-Jewish bigotry himself. He has said in the past that the genocidal Hamas terrorist group should be removed from the UK's designated terror list, and has called Hezbollah and Hamas (which are both vowed to the destruction of the nation-state of the Jewish people) "my friends." (I recently wrote extensively on Corbyn's association with some of Britain's most notorious Holocaust-deniers and anti-Semites.) Increasingly, anti-Semitic discourse is also seeping into the arts and academia. Consider the anti-Israel and anti-Jewish bigotry of former Pink Floyd front man, Roger Waters. A staunch supporter of the socalled BDS movement, Waters See A New Tolerance , page 37

Qatar, Trump & Double Games – Part 1 Qatar’s role in undermining the stability of the Islamic world has been second only to Iran’s By: Caroline Glick

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resident Donald Trump has been attacked by his ubiquitous critics for his apparent about-face on the crisis surrounding Qatar. In a Twitter post on Tuesday, Trump sided fi mly with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and the other Sunni states that cut diplomatic ties with Qatar and instituted an air and land blockade of the sheikhdom on Monday. On Wednesday, Trump said that he hopes to mediate the dispute, more or less parroting the lines adopted by the State Department and the Pentagon which his Twitter posts disputed the day before. To understand the apparent turnaround and why it is both understandable and probably not an about-face, it is important to understand the forces at play and the stakes involved in the Sunni Arab world’s showdown with Doha. Arguably, Qatar’s role in undermining the stability of the Islamic world has been second only to Iran’s. Beginning in the 1995, after the Pars gas field was discovered and quickly rendered Qatar the wealthiest state in the world, the Qatari regime set about undermining the Sunni regimes of the Arab world by among other things, waging a propaganda war against them and against their US ally and by massively

funding terrorism. The Qatari regime established Al Jazeera in 1996. Despite its frequent denials, the regime has kept tight control on Al Jazeera’s messaging. That messaging has been unchanging since the network’s founding. The pan-Arab satellite station which reaches hundreds of millions of households in the region and worldwide, opposes the US’s allies in the Sunni Arab world. It supports the Muslim Brotherhood and every terrorist group spawned by it. It supports Iran and Hezbollah. Al Jazeera is viciously anti-Israel and anti-Jewish. It serves as a propaganda arm not only of al-Qaida and Hezbollah but of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and any other group that attacks the US, Israel, Europe and other Western targets. Al Jazeera’s reporters have accompanied Hamas and Taliban forces in their wars against Israel and the US. After Israel released Hezbollah arch-terrorist Samir Kuntar from prison in exchange for the bodies of two IDF reservists, Al Jazeera’s Beirut bureau hosted an on-air party in his honor. Al Jazeera was at the forefront of the propaganda campaign inciting against then-Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak in 2011 and against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2012. Its operations were widely credited with inciting their overthrow and installing in their places re-

gimes controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood and other jihadist groups. As for the regime itself, it has massively fin nced jihadist groups for more than 20 years. Qatar is a major bankroller not only of al-Qaida and Hamas but of militias associated with ISIS in Iraq and Syria. In a State Department cable from 2009 published by WikiLeaks, US diplomats referred to Qatar as the largest funder of terrorism in the world.

Given Qatar’s destabilizing and pernicious role in the region and worldwide in everything related to terrorism funding and incitement, Trump’s statement on Tuesday in support of the Sunnis against Qatar was entirely reasonable. What can the US do other than stand by its allies as they seek to coerce Qatar to end its destabilizing and dangerous practices? The case for supporting the Saudis, Egyptians, the UAE and the others against Qatar becomes all the more overwhelming given their demands. The Sunnis are demanding

Arguably, Qatar’s role in undermining the stability of the Islamic world has been second only to Iran’s.

According to the Financial Times, the straw that broke the camel’s back for the Saudis and their allies was their discovery that in April, Qatar paid Iran, its Iraqi militias and al-Qaida forces in Syria up to a billion dollars to free members of the royal family held captive in southern Iraq and 50 terrorists held captive in Syria.

that Qatar ditch its strategic alliance with Iran. Th y demand that Qatar end its financial support for terrorist groups and they demand that Qatar expel terrorists from its territory. If Qatar is forced to abide by these demands, its abandonment of Iran in particular will constitute the single largest blow the regime in Tehran

has absorbed in recent memory. Among other things, Qatar serves as Iran’s banker and diplomatic proxy. If the story began and ended here, then Trump’s anti-Qatari stance would have been the obvious and only move. Beyond being the right thing to do, if Qatar’s regime is overthrown or emasculated, the development would mark the most signific nt achievement to date against the Iranian axis of jihad. Unfortunately, the situation is not at all simple. First there is the problem of Doha’s relations with key Americans and American institutions. Ahead of the 2016 US elections, WikiLeaks published documents which disclosed that the emir of Qatar presented Bill Clinton with a $1 million check for the Clinton Foundation as a gift for his 65th birthday. During Hillary Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state, Qatar reportedly contributed some $6m. to the Clinton Foundation. Clinton, for her part, was deeply supportive of the regime and of Al Jazeera. For instance, in testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2011, Clinton praised Al Jazeera for its leading role in fomenting and expanding the protests in Egypt that brought down Mubarak. Clinton wasn’t the only one that Qatar singled out for generosity. Since the 1990s, Qatar has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in US universities. Six major US universities have campuses in Doha.

Qatar is a major bankroller not only of alQaida and Hamas but of militias associated with ISIS in Iraq and Syria Then there is the Brookings Institution. The premier US think tank had a revolving door relationship with the Obama and Clinton administrations. In 2014, The New York Times reported that Brookings, which opened a branch in Doha in 2002, had received millions of dollars in contributions from Qatar. In 2013 alone, the Qatari regime contributed $14.8 million to Brookings. Not surprisingly, Brookings’ scholars supported the overthrow of Mubarak, and supported the Muslim Brotherhood regime during its year in power. Brookings scholars urged the Obama administration to cut off military assistance to Egypt after the military overthrew the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013. Brookings scholars have similarly written sympathetically of Qatar and its ally Turkey. As the Investigative Project on Terrorism revealed in a four-part series on Brookings’ relations with Qatar in 2014, Brookings’ scholars ignored human rights abuses by Qatar and praised Turkey’s Erdogan regime as behaving like the US in enabling religion to have a role in public life. (FRONT PAGE MAG) Originally published in the Jerusalem Post (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK)

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Exploring “180 Orthodox Synagogues of New York City” from an Author’s Perspective By: Michael J. Weinstein

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was down and out, the day after Yom Kippur in 2014. A fin ncial advisor for over 20 years, not fully recovered from the fin ncial crises of a few years prior, I was looking to "give back" somehow, to make a difference, not knowing what to do but pray to Hashem, in my own words, "Ribono shel olam, help me help others." I was not raised observant but started learning about Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

after a family trip to Israel in 2010, during which I davened in English at the grave of the Arizal, in Safed. Histbodedut, personal prayer, in my own language would soon change my life for the better. My parents, grandparents, even great grandparents were from Brooklyn, and I have been living on Long Island most of my life, so I prayed to the Master of the Universe. I googled two words together that Sunday, "Mitzvah" and "Brooklyn" and the result was www.themitzvahman.org.

I watched a video as the sites founder Michael Cohen, spoke about the importance of mitzvah and helping others. I had been reading Pirkei Avot so by then I knew that the main thing is not study, but action. I sent a text to Michael and within a week, was sent to visit a Holocaust Survivor and I was hooked (see youtube: Ludwig Katzenstein). One mitz-

my favorite aquarium. During the past decade, I purchased books and DVDs about the Holocaust, but this time it was different. Over the next two years, I would drive many Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings from my home on Long Island, to visit more than twenty survivors. I heard some amazing stories from those who wished to

Ten Times Chai author Michael J. Weinstein, left, with Manny Ingber, a Holocaust survivor from Coney Island, Brooklyn.

"Ten Times Chai: 180 Orthodox Synagogues of New York City" takes readers on a tour, with 613 color photos, of 180 existing orthodox synagogues, in over sixty different neighborhoods in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble stores in Manhattan, and throughout New York in Judaica stores.

Old Broadway Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City. It was incorporated in 1911 under the name Chevra Talmud Torah Anshei Marovi, by an immigrant named Morris Schiff. Schiff was a Polish immigrant who lived in the Harlem area, an area with a high Jewish population at the time. The building is listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places.

vah lead to another and I signed on as a Volunteer with www.connect2ny.org, Friendly Visiting for Holocaust Survivors, a project of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI). Previously, my experience with Coney Island was limited to rides on the Cyclone and trips to

talk about it. The e were several who didn't and I respected their wishes. From survivors such as Rebecca in Borough Park, who was a refugee on the ship Exodus 1947, where the British did not allow the passengers to get off in Israel. Stories from Ludwig, a survi-

vor in Midwood, whose father got the family out of Nazi Germany before Kristallnacht, and how the Captain of the Queen Mary held the ship and saved them as they were crossing borders, trying to escape. Stories about Frances, from Flatbush, a survivor of several camps and the "death march," who was at Auschwitz, and assisted four women, including Roza Robota, blow up an oven (the women were caught and hanged). I learned about perserverance, about "Emunah," faith in Hashem, and about good people striving to rebuild after the horrors of the Shoah. I learned about some of the children, grandchildren, even great grandchildren of some of the Survivors. And I learned of the loved ones lost and those that never really rebuilt broken lives

and live near poverty even to this day. Along the way, I visited orthodox synagogues in neighborhoods from Brighton Beach to Borough Park, from Coney Island to Crown Heights and Williamsburg. At some point, I was determined to make a book of the top 100 Orthodox shuls in Brooklyn but one Shabbat, I heard an elderly man pledge "Ten Times Chai" or $180. So I expanded my journey to Queens, were I was born in 1963, to Manhattan, where I lived after graduating Cornell University in 1985, and the Bronx, to where my only prior visit was the time that I attended a Yankees game. I final y made it to Staten Island, where my great grandparents, immiSee Exploring “180 Orthodox , page 36

Renowned Scholar Explores Ancient Books & Manuscripts in Yiddish, Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Persian & Judeo-Provencal Program is the first of four lectures presented in conjunction with the landmark exhibition “500 Years of Treasures from Oxford” Edited by: JV Staff

partner organizations: American Jewish Histori- Affiliate, and is a partner of the Google Cultural cal Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Institute. The Center for Jewish History is home to the Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum and Thursday, June 15 Lillian Goldman Reading Room, Ackman & Ziff YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. Family Genealogy Institute, The David Berg Rare Presented by Oxford University’s Corpus Book Room and The Collection Management & Christi College, the Center for Jewish History, YeConservation Wing. Public programs create opshiva University Museum portunities for diverse audiences to explore the 6:30 p.m. rich historical and cultural material that lives Lecture within the Center’s walls. www.cjh.org Oxford University is famed for the ancient books and manuscripts in its libraries, which also About Corpus Christi College hold some of the greatest Hebrew collections in the world. Less known is the role of Oxford in the Founded in 1517, Corpus Christi College, one study and dissemination of texts in other Jewish of the oldest of the 38 self-governing colleges at languages, such as Yiddish, Judeo-Spanish, Juthe University of Oxford, delivers world-class deo-Persian and Judeo-Provencal. Brad Sabin undergraduate and graduate education to stuHill, a former Fellow in Hebrew Bibliography at dents of exceptional potential, regardless of fithe Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, nancial background, through rigorous academic will showcase these texts, along with the extraorselection, individual and small group tutorial dinary case of the mid-17th century printing of education, and personal support. It provides an the fi st Judeo-Arabic book at Oxford by Edward academically diverse environment in which stuPococke, an alumnus of Corpus Christi College dents may mature towards independence in study who was not only the Regius Professor of Hebrew and research. The College also aims to promote at Oxford but its fi st Laudian Professor of Arabic Royal Genealogy in Middle English, from Adam research and instruction of the highest quality as well. by its Fellows, all of them distinguished teachers & Eve to Edward IV This program is presented in conjunction with and researchers in their fields, and study by its the exhibition 500 Years of Treasures from OxThe partners’ archives comprise the world’s students, for the benefit of wider understanding. ford. For more information on the exhibition, vis- largest and most comprehensive archive of the Its honey-colored, limestone buildings are among it cjh.org/oxford. modern Jewish experience outside of Israel. Th the most beautiful in Oxford, and its remarkable Tickets: Free; reservations required collections span a thousand years, with more than 16th-century Library is one of the jewels of the Link: http://programs.cjh.org/event/ five miles of archival documents (in dozens of lan- city yet closed to the general public, making the oxford-and-the-printing-2017-06-15 guages and alphabet systems), more than 500,000 rare glimpse afforded by this exhibition all the Phone: 212-294-8301 volumes, as well as thousands of artworks, textiles, more extraordinary. www.ccc.ox.ac.uk. The Center for Jewish History is located at 15 ritual objects, recordings, fil s and photographs. West 16th Street in Manhattan. The Center’s experts are leaders in unlocking About Yeshiva archival material for a wide audience through the University Museum About the Center for latest practices in digitization, library science and Yeshiva University Museum is dedicated to Jewish History public education. As one of the world’s foremost the presentation and interpretation of the artisThe Center for Jewish History in New York research institutions, the Center offers fellow- tic and cultural achievements of Jewish life. Th City illuminates history, culture and heritage. ships, a wide array of exhibitions, symposia, con- Museum, founded in 1973, is distinguished by The Center provides a collaborative home for five ferences and lectures. TheCenter is a Smithsonian its wide-ranging and intellectually rigorous exhi-

The Psalms, preceded by prefaces England, probably Oxford, 13th century, second quarter Written on parchment, each leaf c. 330 x 250 mm Call-number: MS 10 Image reproduced by permission of the President and Fellows of Corpus Christi College, Oxford

bitions and, as the cultural arm of Yeshiva University, by its strong educational mission. As a partner in the thriving Center for Jewish History and a participant in New York’s lively downtown cultural scene, Yeshiva University Museum makes a distinctive and important contribution to Jewish life and to the world of culture and the arts. Th Museum’s rich and diverse collections preserve Jewish artifacts, art, texts and material culture for posterity, making objects accessible through exhibitions, educational programs, and research and conservational initiatives. www.yumuseum.org

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Tovah Feldshuh Coming to Bay Street Theater in Cabaret & Comedy Show my Lee Jones in The Amazing Howard Hughes, James Woods in Citizen Cohn, Bill Cosby on The Cosby Mysteries and Th Cosby Show, Richard Dreyfuss in The Education of Max Bickford, and Piper Perabo in USA's Covert Aff irs. Last season on Broadway, Ms. Feldshuh stopped the show as the trapeze-swinging Berthe in the Tony Award-winning musical revival of Pippin. Prior to that, she played Lady Politic in the acclaimed revival of Ben Jonson's Volpone at the Lucille Lortel Th atre. As Jason Zinoman of The New York Times raved, "No one earns more laughs than the marvelous Tovah Feldshuh. Her diva-like fl urishes are precisely timed, her entrances and exits designed for maximum impact." For her other work on the New York stage, from Yentl to Sarava! and Lend Me a Tenor Tovah Feldshuh performing her cabaret and comedy show Tovah Feldshuh, queen of the to Golda's Balcony and Irena's Aging is Optional stage and small screen Vow, she has earned four Tony "Aging is Optional is a boost- recently, she was tapped to play er, Helena Slomova, in NBC's nominations for Best Actress er for the soul and a probiotic for Naomi Bunch, mother of Re- Holocaust for which she re- and won four Drama Desk becca in the Golden Globe-win- ceived her second nomination. Awards, four Outer Critics Cirthe heart," says Ms. Feldshuh. Tovah Feldshuh has had 3 ning hit, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on She has starred opposite Tom- cle Awards, the Obie, the The

in Aging is Optional , an age-defying romp. She tells hilarious tales and reveals secrets from ay Street Th ater & Sag the sets of The Walking Dead Harbor Center for the and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Some Arts is pleased to an- people call them decades, Ms. nounce that Tovah Feld- Feldshuh calls them her collectshuh will perform her cabaret ed works. and comedy show Aging is Optional on Saturday, August 5 at 8 pm. Ticket prices range from $55 to $75 and are available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Th ater Box Offic at 631-725-9500, 11 am to show time daily.

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"Aging is Optional is a booster for the soul and a probiotic for the heart," says Ms. Feldshuh. From Peter Pan to Pippin, from The Walking Dead to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Tovah Feldshuh brings her arsenal of talent to her new act. This 6 time Tony and Emmy nominee crosses gender and time zones with songs by Carole King, Dar Williams, Bob Dylan, and more

years immersed in television. She recently fin shed playing Deanna Monroe, head of Alexandria, in the runaway hit Th Walking Dead for AMC. She can also be seen on Starz as Russian Ballet Mistress, Ivana, in the miniseries Flesh & Bone. Most

the CW, where she can be seen singing the dignified showstopper: "Where's the Bathroom!" You may remember her for her Emmy Nominated work as defense attorney Danielle Melnick in Law & Order or her portrayal of Czech Freedom Fight-

atre World Award and the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Actress. On October 3, 2004, Golda's Balcony, which was directed by Bay Street's Artistic Director Scott Schwartz, became the longest-running one-woman show in the history of Broadway, a record it still holds. Since then, Ms. Feldshuh toured Golda to Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Buffal , San Diego's Old Globe, where she was honored the Th atre Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance, and Washington D.C.'s Th ater J, where she won the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress. Bay Street Th ater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is a year-round, not-for-profit professional theater and community cultural center which endeavors to innovate, educate, and entertain a diverse community through the practice of the performing arts. We serve as a social and cultural gathering place, an educational resource, and a home for a community of artists.

14 Things You Didn’t Know About Gal Gadot She’s taken the world by storm as Wonder Woman, which looks to bring in $200M on its opening weekend. Here are some fun facts about this fabulous Israeli actress By: Nicky Blackburn

survivors. 3. At the age of 18, Gadot won .In Hebrew, Gal Gadot’s the Miss Israel beauty pageant. first name means “wave” She then went on to compete and her surname means in Miss Universe in 2004, but was so reluctant to win that she “riverbanks.” 2. Gal Gadot was born in turned up late for events, wore Rosh Ha’ayin, and her maternal the wrong kind of evening wear, grandparents were Holocaust and even pretended that she

Gal Gadot at the Los Angeles premiere of Wonder Woman. Photo via Shutterstock.com

Israeli actor, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. Photo courtesy

couldn’t speak English. 4. Gadot carried out two years of service as a combat instructor in the Israel Defense Forces. It was her military background and knowledge of weapons that helped her get her breakout role as Gisele in “Fast & Furious.” In 2009, Justin Lin, the director of “Fast & Furious,” thought her fi hting spirit was so obvious that he added to her character’s back story by making her a Mossad agent. 5. After the army, Gadot went on to study law and international relations. A casting director

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called her to audition for the part of Bond girl Camille Montes in “Quantum of Solace,” but initially Gadot wasn’t interested because she thought she was too serious to act in movies. She didn’t get the role, but the same casting director hired her for “Fast & Furious.” 6. Gadot, who rides a black 2006 Ducati Monster-S2R motorbike, performed her own stunts in the “Fast & Furious” films. 7. When Gadot auditioned for the role of Wonder Woman, she had no idea what the job

“We are proud of you, Gal Gadot, our Wonder Woman.” A message lights up Tel Aviv’s Azrieli Center. Photo courtesy

was, and only found out two weeks later, when she was told she had the role. 8. Before the auditions, Gadot was one of a few actresses waiting for a camera test. She was

told to wait in her trailer until she was called. The waiting was making her anxious, so she listened to Beyoncé’s song, “Who See 14 Things You Didn’t , page 36

Big-Name Concerts Upstage Cultural Boycott of Israel By: Adam Abrams

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n the musical front, while leading artists routinely receive BDS pressure to cancel their shows in Israel, the number of star-studded acts scheduled to perform in the Jewish state this summer is unprecedented. “Most artists understand that boycott campaigns in this case are racist and destructive, and will not lead to peace,” Roz Rothstein, CEO of the pro-Israel education organization StandWithUs, told JNS.org. “Not only is the boycott movement against Israel a fail-

ure among performing artists, but 21 [U.S.] states have already passed anti-BDS legislation because it is viewed as discriminatory and harmful,” she added. In May, the Aerosmith rock band and pop star Justin Bieber both performed at Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park, resisting BDS petitions signed by thousands to cancel their concerts in Israel. Adding to their defi nce of the boycott movement, the Aerosmith rockers met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his office in Jerusalem. “You don’t want to miss a thing,” Netanyahu told the band when recommending places to

visit in Israel, a reference to the group’s fi st number-one hit. “Artists that come to Israel have understood that people are trying to take advantage of them because of hatred and for narrow political needs….[At their performances] they see a young, liberal, open audience… and feel that attempts to make them boycott Israel do not give credit to their intelligence,” Lior Weintraub, vice president of Th Israel Project educational organization, told JNS.org. Besides the Bieber and Aersomith performances, big-name shows hitting Israel this summer include Tom Jones, Armin

van Buuren, Britney Spears, the Pixies, Guns N' Roses, Rod Stewart, Lil Wayne, Radiohead and comedian Chris Rock. Ahead of Radiohead’s July 19 performance in Tel Aviv, the band publicly clashed with the de facto frontman of the BDS movement, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, over the cultural boycott of Israel. The public spat was instigated when Waters, along with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, published an open letter on Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day demanding that Ra- Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler (center) visits the Western See Big-Name Concerts , page 36

Wall in Jerusalem, May 15, 2017. Credit: Rob Ghost/Flash90.

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Iran's 'Preferred Proxy,' Arming in Gaza By: Yaakov Lappin

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alestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the second largest terrorist army in Gaza, recently issued a video threat about its willingness to end the three-year truce in place with Israel. "If the Israeli enemy continues its normal game and plays with the lives of the Palestinian people, we will break the ceasefi e," PIJ leader Ramadan Shallah says in the video, according to an Algemeiner report. The footage is laced with images of gunmen in camoufla e, rising out of the ground, moving through tunnels, and watching areas of southern Israel near the Gaza border. It is interspersed with scenes from a rocket factory, and a close up shot appears of a senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) offic , who is placed in crosshairs, before a bullet is loaded into a rifl . "Don't try to test the resistance," says the video's last message. PIJ remains Iran's favored proxy in the Strip as relations between Tehran and Hamas continue to fluctuate. The Gaza-based Al-Ansar charity, a Palestinian branch of the Iranian Martyrs Foundation, announced May 21 that it would provide fin ncial grants

to "families of martyrs" whose relatives were killed between 2002 and 2014. A parallel Iranian funding channel is in place for families of "martyrs" killed in the 2014 confli t with Israel. The Al-Ansar charity is "affi iated with PIJ," according to a report released by the Tel Avivbased Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (ITIC). Iran provides PIJ with both "military and fin ncial support," ITIC noted in its report. "PIJ is the preferred organization for Iran, due to the problematic nature of the relationship between Iran and Hamas," ITIC Director Col. (ret.) Reuven Erlich, told the Investigative Project on Terrorism. Although Iran continues to fund Hamas's military wing, relations between Shi'ite Tehran and the Sunni Islamist rulers of Gaza have been unstable since 2012, when the two found themselves on opposite sides of the sectarian war raging in Syria. Thus, Iran does not currently fund Hamas's non-violent operations, including the salaries for tens of thousands of Hamas government employees. In recent days, a Hamas senior officia even took the trouble to fl tly deny Arabic media

reports that Iran had resumed full-scale funding for his regime, describing the claims as "fake news." PIJ, which plays no governmental role, has no such issues with Iran, and it continues to enjoy a high level of Iranian fi nancial support. A snapshot of that support

groups like PIJ," Erlich said. The Al-Ansar charity is used by the Iranian Martyrs Foundation "as a pipeline to funnel funds into the Gaza Strip, in indirect support of terrorism. The money also serves to increase Iran's influence among the Palestinian people, and sends a message to the Sunni

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the second largest terrorist army in Gaza, recently issued a video threat about its willingness to end the three-year truce in place with Israel.

can be seen in the estimated $8.7 million that was transferred from the Iranian Martyrs Foundation to Gaza over the last three years. Not all the money went to families of those killed in confli t with Israel. "We can assume that some of that money also went towards fin ncing

Arab world, that it is Iran which is supporting the Palestinians in their struggle against Israel," the ITIC report said. Th Al-Ansar charity is fed with cash by a branch of the Iranian Martyrs Foundation in Lebanon. A second branch of the foundation in Lebanon sup-

ports Hizballah. In 2007, the U.S. Department of Treasury designated the Iranian Martyrs Foundation and its branches in Lebanon as sponsors of terrorism. Israel banned the Al-Ansar charity in 2003, but it reestablished itself in Gaza after the Israeli withdrawal in 2005. The reelection of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to a second term is unlikely to dent Iranian funding for terror groups like PIJ, as Supreme Leader Khamanei, who is committed to arming and fin ncing jihadists intent on fi hting Israel, continues to exercise control over foreign affairs and military policies. PIJ has around 5,000 members in its armed wing, the Quds Brigades. The organization has its own Gazan rocket production industry, and PIJ possesses the second largest arsenal of projectiles in Gaza, thanks to Iranian manufacturing knowledge. The organization has been working on improvements to its rocket launch systems. It also digs combat tunnels. PIJ is a quarter of the size of Hamas's 20,000 armed operatives, but that did not stop it from having numerous past run-ins and power struggles with Hamas. Since the end of the 2014

The Gaza-based Al-Ansar charity, a Palestinian branch of the Iranian Martyrs Foundation, announced May 21 that it would provide financial grants to "families of martyrs" whose relatives were killed between 2002 and 2014. conflict with Israel, however, Hamas has improved its ability to coordinate and control the other armed factions operating in its territory. It remains unclear whether the latest PIJ threat to violate the ceasefi e represents a warning of a possible split with Hamas's leadership. "What matters most is the ideological distinction between the PIJ and Hamas," said Ely Karmon, a senior research scholar at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism in Herzliya. "While Hamas, [which is] the Palestinian Muslim Brotherhood, has a strategic cooperation with Iran, PIJ has a religious affi ty with the Khomeinist doctrine and regime, since their [former] leaders Fathi Shaqaqi and 'Abd al-'Aziz 'Odah, from the inception of their group, acSee Palestinian Islamic Jihad , page 37

Please Read Mr. President: Turkey Terror Primer By: Zach Huff

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n a joint statement with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House recently, President Donald Trump declared, “We support Turkey in the fi st fi ht against terror and terror groups like ISIS [Islamic State] and the PKK [Kurdistan Workers’ Party], and ensure they have no safe quarter.” By which measure of conduct, which relativism, are we judging these organizations, from ISIS to the PKK? Since it is Turkey that the White House has just reiterated support for, it’s time for a refresher on Turkey’s record on terrorism, genocide and human rights. Let’s start with Turkish support of jihadist groups. In Syria, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are primary sponsors of al-Qaida affiliated jihadists, including Jaysh al-Fatah, the “Army of Conquest,” Ahrar al-Sham and the Al-Nusra Front. Not quite freedom fi hters, these groups compete with ISIS for the mantle of who gets to establish the Islamic caliphate. Many are designated terrorists by the US, Russia and Syria – they are Islamists that American taxpayers have already paid to bomb, but which our “allies” are funding, arming and providing intelligence to. When Turkey says that Amer-

ica should support its “alternative options” to the Kurds to defeat ISIS, these jihadists are the forces it is actually referring to. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that Turkey is also a longtime ally of Hamas – the Muslim Brotherhood affiliate ruling the Gaza Strip and a designated terrorist organization in both the US and EU. In 2011, Hamas established a recruitment and planning base in Istanbul; Turkey harbors countless Hamas terrorists exiled from Israel, and mulled whether to provide the jihadist group with $300 million annually. For almost a decade, Turkish security forces even supported the Turkish Hezbollah. Just last week, President Erdogan called on the Muslim world to fl ck to Jerusalem to protect it “against attempts at Judaization.” Vis-a-vis ISIS, Turkey has been widely accused of aiding the terrorist group, by allowing free passage of its fi hters and export of oil to the global market. How did ISIS, while actively besieged by 68 nations who fought on both sides of WWII, manage to import 30,000 foreign fi hters and export 40,000 barrels of oil a day on more than 1,000 tanker trucks? When America and NATO were finally allowed to use their Incirlik airbase for anti-ISIS operations – nearly 1.5 years after ISIS began

its conquest of terror – the West was shocked at how decisively the Turkish Air Force began to use this newfound involvement to strike 400 Kurdish targets – versus just three ISIS targets – in the just the fi st three days

nize these crimes – which probably makes ISIS turn from black to green with envy. Just last year, the Turkish government seized every church in the million-person city of Diyarbakir, as persecution of Christians continues.

Trump welcomes Erdogan to the White House

following the agreement. Hence why it’s a common joke that Turkey is the air force of the Islamic State. Around the same brief period, Turkey rounded up more than six suspected PKK combatants for every detainment of an ISIS suspect. But this is as old as the Turkish Republic. More than 3.5 million Eastern Christians were brutally massacred by Turkish forces surrounding the founding of the “modern” Turkish state, from 1915 to 1923. The Turkish government has refused to recog-

Soon after the Christian genocides, Turkish attention turned to the Kurdish question. Promised a Kurdish state in the aftermath of WWI, the nascent Turkish entity would resort to anything to keep that from happening. Roughly 30,000 Kurds were massacred during the 1930s, followed by decades of systematic ethnic cleansing, continuing to the present day. The extreme methods of “Turkific tion” included the banning of the Kurdish language, music, dance, clothing – and even Kurdish baby names.

When Leyla Zana became the fi st female Kurd elected to the Turkish Parliament, she was sentenced to 15 years in prison for self-identifying as a Kurd at her swearing- in ceremony. Th ough ethnic cleansing of Kurdish areas, the Turkish government has eradicated as many as 4,000 Kurdish villages since 1984, and executed around 20,000 Kurdish civilians. Around three million Kurds have been summarily displaced, and well over 500,000 since just mid- 2015. In 1978, the PKK was organized to resist this pattern of genocide and human rights abuses. Since then, the PKK’s position has oscillated between demanding an independent Kurdish state to pushing for equal constitutional freedoms in Turkey. An independent study found that from 1989 to 1999, 1,205 civilians were killed by the PKK, a declining trend as strategies change. Killing civilians is wrong, yet the PKK’s number is less than a rounding error compared to the number of civilians Turkey has killed. One is left in awe at how much the largest armed force in NATO – and current prospective EU member – can get away with. This is the same Turkey that last month banned Wikipedia, where gays are beaten by police and where the audience at a Radiohead party in Istanbul

In Syria, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are primary sponsors of al-Qaida affiliated jihadis , including Jaysh al-Fatah, the “Army of Conquest,” Ahrar al-Sham and the Al-Nusra Front. was assaulted by mobs for consuming alcohol. The thuggery is not contained to within Turkish borders. For the second consecutive time, American protesters were viciously attacked by Erdogan’s security detail during his visit to Washington last week. Turkey was praised by President Trump for having been a bulwark against the Soviet Union, and as an “ally” in the war on terrorism. It’s difficult to see how Turkey was any better to the Christians, Kurds and non-Muslims. If Turkey were a “moderate” success story for a Muslim- majority state, then what would it have been like if it was “extreme”? Let’s hope President Trump’s praise of Turkey was just as disingenuous as the sycophantic adoration lavished on him by President Erdogan. President Trump cannot be both tough on terrorism and continue the Obama legacy of pampering Turkey. (CLARIONPROJECT.ORG)

Zach Huff is Clarion Project’s Kurdish affairs analyst.

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NEWS IN REVIEW and co-founded by CEO Jennifer Adams-Webb and the September 11th Families’ Association, causing it to outgrow its original home in a space formerly occupied by a delicatessen. The new space, a few blocks away, is 36,000 square-feet, about half of which is exhibition space. It is located on the ground and second fl ors of a high-rise building.

Dan Hanegby, of Brooklyn and former Israeli Army staff sergeant, was riding in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood when he was struck and killed by a bus.

Israeli cyclist killed by bus marks Citi Bike's first fatality

(VIN) A 36-year-old man riding on a Citi Bike in Manhattan was struck and killed by a bus, becoming the fi st fatality involving the city’s four-year bike-share program. Authorities say Dan Hanegby, of Brooklyn and former Israeli Army staff sergeant, was riding in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood Monday morning when he collided with a charter bus, fell from the bike and was run over. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police say the driver remained at the scene A spokeswoman for Citi Bike says the program has had more than 43 million trips in the city since it began.

9/11 Tribute Museum expands space for personal stories

(VIN) A museum that tells the stories of the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks will reopen Tuesday in a new space, a little farther from the World Trade Center memorial but with triple the exhibition space of the temporary quarters it occupied for a decade. The 9/11 Tribute Museum was originally founded in 2006 as a temporary shrine to the victims in the years that the larger, better known National September 11 Memorial and Museum was under construction and even after it opened in 2011. The Tribute Museum offered daily guided tours of the rebuilt World Trade Center site led by people with close personal connections to the tragedy, including attack survivors, fi st responders, recovery workers and relatives of the dead. More than 4 million people have visited the museum, originally called the Tribute Center

In this May 21, 2017 provided by The Public Theater, Tina Benko, left, portrays Melania Trump and Gregg Henry, center left, portrays President Donald Trump in the role of Julius Caesar during a dress rehearsal.

NYC Theater refuses to buckle after Trump criticism

(VIN) The knives are out for a new edgy production of “Julius Caesar” that’s cutting a little too close to home for some fans of the White House. Delta Air Lines and Bank of America have pulled their sponsorship of The Public Th ater’s version of “Julius Caesar” that portrays a Donald Trump-like dictator in a business suit with a long tie who gets knifed to death onstage. The Public refused to back down on Monday, saying in a statement that it stands “completely behind” the production. It noted that its staging has “provoked heated discussion” but that “such discussion is exactly the goal of our civically-engaged theater; this discourse is the basis of a healthy democracy.” Other defenders included Scott M. Stringer, the New York City comptroller, who sarcastically tweeted to both Delta and Band of America: “What a mistake. Actually reading Julius Caesar might help in the future. Your copy is in the mail.” This modern-day Caesar’s violent death at the hands of conspirators comes not long after comedian Kathy Griffi was widely condemned for posing for a graph in which she gripped a bloodied rendering of Trump’s head. Th ugh the Public’s version of William Shakespeare’s classic play is unchanged from its 400-yearold original, the production portrays Caesar with a gold bathtub and a pouty Slavic wife. Trump’s

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name is never mentioned but backlash was swift On Sunday, Donald Trump Jr. retweeted a Fox News story about the play and wrote, “I wonder how much of this ‘art’ is funded by taxpayers? Serious question, when does ‘art’ become political speech & does that change things?” Delta responded by saying “artistic and creative direction crossed the line on the standards of good taste.” American Express said it was not pulling funding but in a statement Monday said, “we do not condone this interpretation of the play.” Bank of America claimed it was bamboozled. It said the Public chose to present the play “to provoke and offend” without the bank’s knowledge: “Had this intention been made known to us, we would have decided not to sponsor it.” “Julius Caesar” ends its run Sunday. The comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” begins in the park on July 11 under the direction of Lear deBessonet.

NATIONAL Report: Trump leaked intel obtained in Israeli hack of Islamic state computers

(JNS.org) The source of classified intelligence shared by President Donald Trump with Russian government official in May was acquired by Israel in a hacking operation against Islamic State computers, The New York Times reported Monday. The report, which cites a unnamed U.S. offici , says Israeli “cyberoperators” infi trated an Islamic State terror cell of bomb-makers in Syria several months ago. The information obtained by the Israeli hackers enabled the U.S. to determine the Islamic State terrorists were developing explosives that could bypass airport security in a laptop battery, according to the report. In May, a previous report said an Israeli intelligence asset embedded within an Islamic State terror cell may have been put at risk following Trump’s alleged disclosure of highly sensitive intelligence during an Oval Offi meeting with Russian official

Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system to be tested in Alaska in 2018

The test launch will take place on Kodiak Island on Alaska’s southern coast, and is being conducted as part of a five-to-six year, $80.4 million contract between the Alaska Aerospace Corporation and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA). “[Arrow 3] has signific nt range constraints within the Mediterranean,” U.S. Navy Vice Admiral James Syring, the MDA’s director, told a congressional meeting last week. “One of the better places to test is in Alaska, from Kodiak, and we intend to do that next year.” Arrow 3, a joint U.S.-Israel initiative, is capable of intercepting ICBMs outside of the Earth’s atmosphere. Thesystem will be tested on targets similar to advanced Iranian ballistic missiles.

US arrests 2 men for plotting terror attacks on American and Israeli targets for Hezbollah

(JNS.org) U.S. authorities Thursday announced the arrests of two men tied to the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah for plotting attacks against Americans and Israelis in the U.S. and Panama. According to the U.S. Attorney’s offic in the Southern District of Manhattan, Samar El Debek of Livonia, Mich., and Ali Kourani of New York City’s Bronx borough were arrested June 1 and charged with providing, as well as attempting and conspiring to provide, material support to Hezbollah, and with conspiring to receive military-type training from Hezbollah. Authorities said El Debek allegedly looked into potential targets in Panama, including the American and Israeli embassies there, while Kourani scouted targets in New York. New York Police Department Commissioner James P. O’Neill said Kourani, who was born in Lebanon but legally entered the U.S. in 2003 and became a naturalized citizen in 2009, had received sophisticated military training by Hezbollah, while El Debek, who was also a naturalized citizen, had received extensive bomb-making training from the Lebanese terror group.

Haley receives helicopter security briefing in Israel, tours Hamas terror tunnel

(JNS.org) Israel and the U.S. will carry out a joint test of the (JNS.org) U.S. Ambassador to Arrow 3 intercontinental ballistic the United Nations Nikki Haley missile (ICBM) defense system received a security briefi g Thursfrom Alaska in 2018. day from Israeli Ambassador to

the U.N. Danny Danon and IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, during a helicopter fli ht from Jerusalem to Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip. Aboard the helicopter, Danon detailed security challenges posed by Gaza’s ruling terror group, Hamas. “Hamas pours its resources into arms and digging murderous terror tunnels instead of investing in a better future for the residents of Gaza. Th y educate their youth to hate Israel instead of providing them with the opportunity to grow and fl urish,” Danon said. Haley also toured Israel’s Keren Shalom border crossing with Gaza, surveyed a terror tunnel dug by Hamas near Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha and met residents of Kibbutz Nahal Oz near Gaza. Kibbutz residents told Haley that despite the constant threat of rocket attacks emanating from Gaza, they could not see themselves living anywhere else. “We final y feel we have someone protecting us at the U.N.,” said Diana Ben David, a teacher at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, The Times of Israel reported.

Wilshire Boulevard Temple (pictured) was one of the Los Angeles synagogues temporarily closed due to bomb threats last weekend. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Bomb threats shutter 3 Los Angeles synagogue buildings on Shabbat

(JNS.org) Th ee Los Angeles synagogue buildings were temporarily closed due to several bomb threats this past weekend, disrupting Shabbat services. Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Office Mike Lopez said University Synagogue and two campuses of Wilshire Boulevard Temple were shut down early Saturday morning. The locations reopened in the afternoon after police deemed the venues secure. University Synagogue was closed after a staff member “found an email that was beyond nasty— horrific language, and threatening” in one of the congregation’s email accounts, said the synagogue’s Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein, the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles reported.

JUNE 16, 2017 Wilshire Boulevard Temple encountered a similar incident when a threat was sent through its website. “While a communication like that can come in through something as innocuous as an online submission form, we take them all seriously,” said Don Levy, the synagogue’s director of marketing and communications. The incidents follow a wave of more than 150 bomb threats issued against Jewish institutions in early 2017, stoking fears of rising anti-Semitism. In April, the U.S. Justice Department filed criminal charges against an Israeli-American teenager who stands accused of initiating the threats.

INTERNATIONAL UK’s Conservative party, favored by British Jews, suffers election setback

(JNS.org) The U.K.’s Conservative party, which has strongly supported Israel and is backed by the overwhelming majority of British Jews, suffered a setback in parliamentary elections Thursday, as Prime Minister Theresa Mary failed to strengthen her governing position. With nearly all the results in, the Conservative party won 318 seats in the U.K. Parliament, eight short of the necessary 326 to form a governing coalition and 12 fewer than the party garnered in the 2015 British election. At the same time, the left-wi g Labour party gained 29 seats for a total of 261. Labour has been dogged by anti-Semitism within its ranks in recent years, while party leader Jeremy Corbyn has a history of anti-Israel rhetoric, including his description of the Hamas and Hezbollah terror groups as “friends.” While Corbyn said May “should go and make way for a government that is truly representative of this country,” the prime minister dismissed calls to step down and plans to form a governing coalition. Pre-election polling by London’s Jewish Chronicle said 77 percent of British Jews supported the Conservative party, compared to only 13 percent for Labour.

Anti-Semitic arson attacks hit Manchester kosher restaurants

(JNS.org) Following two arson attacks on kosher restaurants in Manchester, U.K., police have labeled the incidents as “anti-Semitic hate crimes.” The arson attacks at the JS and Taam kosher restaurants in

JUNE 16, 2017 north Manchester “are linked,” the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. Security camera footage shows two suspects throwing a Molotov cocktail at the Taam restaurant last Friday before midnight, and then throwing a rock through the restaurant’s front window. Arsonists forcibly opened a window at the JS restaurant June 6 and poured a fl mmable liquid inside the venue, setting it alight. Firefi hters arrived at the restaurant and fought fi e for more than an hour before extinguishing it. No injuries were reported at the restaurants. “This is clearly very worrying for businesses and people living in the area, and I want to offer you my assurances that we have increased patrols in the area and have a team investigating these linked crimes,” said GMP Bury Borough Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Cadden.

Former United Nations SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon visits a school in Gaza run by the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday called for the dismantling of UNRWA following the discovery of a Hamas terror tunnel dug underneath two of the U.N. body’s Gaza schools. Credit: U.N. /Eskinder Debebe.

Netanyahu calls for dismantling of UNRWA after terror tunnel discovery

(JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday called for the dismantling of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), following the discovery of a Hamas terror tunnel dug underneath two of the U.N. body’s schools in Gaza. “Hamas is using schoolchildren as human shields and this is the enemy that we have been fi hting against for many years, an enemy that is committing a twofold war crime….It first attacks innocent civilians and then hides behind children,” Netanyahu said. “I regret that UNRWA, to a large degree, by its very existence, perpetuates—and does not solve—the Palestinian refugee

The Jewish Voice problem. The efore, the time has come to disband UNRWA and integrate it into the UNHCR (U.N. Human Rights Council),” he said. During the 2014 war between Israel and Hamas, Israel persistently denounced the Palestinian terror group’s use of tunnels dug under schools to launch rockets at Israeli civilians from Gaza. In the same confli t, Hamas weapons were repeatedly discovered inside UNRWA schools.

UK’s largest annual pro-Israel event postponed due to security fears

(JNS.org) The U.K.’s largest annual pro-Israel event, “A Night to Honour Israel,” was postponed due to security concerns following several Islamist terror attacks in the country in recent months. Some 1,000 tickets had already purchased to the late-June event, which brings together Christian and Jewish pro-Israel advocates in the heart of London. The event’s organizers, Christians United for Israel - UK (CUFI UK), said it was a “difficult decision” to postpone the event. “Islamic extremists have called for the specific targeting of Christians and Jews during the month of Ramadan, during which our event was set to take place,” CUFI UK Executive Director Des Starritt wrote in an email to supporters. “Although no specific threat has been received, we have been advised that our event could be a target,” Starritt added. Seven people were killed and 50 were injured in London June 3 in the U.K.’s latest Islamist terror attack, following last month’s suicide bombing during an Ariana Grande concert at the U.K.’s Manchester Arena and March’s attack on London’s Westminster Bridge.

of electrical power per day, down from the four hours per day available to them since April. PA President Mahmoud Abbas had warned that “unprecedented measures” would be implemented if Hamas does not forfeit some of its control over Gaza to the PA. Hamas has refused to comply with Abbas’s demands. The West Bank-based PA has paid the monthly bill of NIS 40 million ($11.3 million) for electricity provided by Israel to Gaza since Hamas seized control of the coastal territory in 2007.

Masada, a popular tourist destination in Israel. May 2017 set a monthly record for the number of tourists arriving in Israel. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

May 2017 sets monthly record for tourists arriving in Israel

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) May 2017 set a monthly record for the number of tourists arriving in Israel. Since the start of 2017, tourism has infused $2.18 billion into the Israeli economy, according to fig ures published Thursday by Israel’s Tourism Ministry. The month of May saw 347,000 tourists enter Israel, an increase of 16.7 percent from May 2016. Tourism Minister Yariv Levin attributed the tourism boom to the Israeli government’s marketing efforts. “It’s not a coincidence; it’s a clear policy,” he said. “The positive trend that has continued for over six months is making a tremendous contribution to Israeli emMIDDLE EAST ployment and the economy, and PA to pay only 60% I’m convinced that if we work corof Gaza’s power bill, rectly, we’ll see this trend continue deepening electricity into the coming months.” dispute with Hamas In the fi st five months of this (JNS.org) Following a decision year, 1.43 million tourists entered by the Palestinian Authority (PA) Israel, an increase of approximateto pay only 60 percent of the Gaza ly 25 percent from the same periStrip’s monthly electricity bill, the od last year, and 23 percent higher Israeli government Sunday agreed than the fi st five months of 2015. A total of 303,000 tourists fl w with the PA’s request to cut electricity that the Jewish state pro- into Israel in May 2017, and anvides to the Hamas-ruled territory other 44,000 arrived by land from Egypt or Jordan. by 35 percent. The PA’s move aims to pressure Hamas terror the Palestinian terror group to commander killed relinquish some of its control of in Gaza explosion Gaza to the PA. The cut in electricity leaves 2 million residents (JNS.org) A terrorist comof Gaza with two to three hours mander from Hamas, Ibrahim

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may result in anthropologists rewriting history. The Neanderthal remains were uncovered in Ein Qashish as part of an archaeological dig coordinated by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), prior to major road construction in the area. The bones were found in an open-air site—the fi st such discovery in the Levant region— and contradict previously held assumptions that Neanderthals dwelled primarily in caves. According to a joint study of the fin ings, “The discovery of Neanderthals at open-air sites during the late MP (Mesozoic Period) reinforces the view that Neanderthals were a resilient population in the Levant shortly before Upper Palaeolithic Homo sapiens populated the region.” Researchers applied advanced imaging techniques to a single upper molar tooth from the Neanderthal remains, and also to remains of lower limbs from a second Neanderthal body. “A number of researchers have recently claimed that Neanderthals were adapted to life in rugged mountainous terrains whereTel Aviv hosts largest- as modern humans adapted better ever gay pride to fl t and open landscapes. Th parade in Middle finds from Ein Qashish show that East and Asia Neanderthals inhabited sites in di(JNS.org) An estimated verse topographic and ecological 200,000 people participated in contexts,” the IAA said. Tel Aviv’s annual gay pride parade ‘Israel Victory Friday, including some 30,000 forProject’ launches eign tourists. in Jewish state This year’s event—which celfollowing US debut ebrated the theme of “bisexual visibility”—was the 19th gay pride (JNS.org) A new initiative supparade held in the seaside Israeli porting Israeli victory and Palesmetropolis and, according to the tinian defeat, dubbed the “Israel Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality, was Victory Project,” was launched the largest event of its kind ever June 7 during a conference at Heheld in the Middle East and Asia. brew University of Jerusalem. “Tel Aviv Pride Parade is not The conference featured exjust a celebration, but also an im- perts from Israel’s political, milportant declaration of support,” itary and media establishments, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai said, including Member of Knesset adding, “Tel Aviv, which has al- Amir Ohana, Maj. Gen. (res.) Dan ready been acknowledged as the Biton, Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuworld’s ‘most gay-friendly city,’ perwasser and Ma’ariv journalist will continue to be a light-house Dr. Revital Amiran. city, spreading the values of freeThe project, an initiative of dom, tolerance and democracy to the U.S.-based Middle East Fothe world.” rum (MEF) think tank, proposes Ahead of this year’s parade, a fresh approach to resolving the a survey commissioned by the Israeli-Palestinian confli t. MEF religious pluralism organization said the confli t will only be reHiddush found that Israeli public solved once the Palestinians are support for same-sex marriage defeated, abandon the objective is at a record high 79 percent, up of destroying Israel and recognize from 53 percent in 2009. the Jewish state. “The current approach to Neanderthal remains achieving a resolution to the Isdiscovered in Israel rael-Palestinian confli t has conmay rewrite history sistently failed because it allows (JNS.org) A rare archaeological Palestinian rejectionism to be met discovery of 60,000-year-old Ne- by a call for further concessions anderthal bones in northern Israel from Israel,” said MEF President

Hussein Abu al-Naja, was killed June 7 in what the Gaza-ruling group described as an “accidental” explosion. The explosion occurred near one of the Palestinian terror group’s outposts close to the southern Gaza city of Rafah, and injured three other terrorists, the Palestinian news agency Ma’an reported. Hamas described al-Naja as a prominent leader within the organization and provided no details regarding the cause of the explosion. Several similar purported operational mishaps have occurred in Gaza in recent months. Th ee Hamas terrorists were injured April 3 in an explosion near Rafah, in what the terror group called a training “accident.” Two Hamas terrorists were injured April 26 in another explosion in Gaza. Last year, 22 Hamas terrorists were killed in a series of tunnel collapses when digging beneath the border with Israel to launch terror attacks inside the Jewish state, and to smuggle weapons into Gaza.

PAGE 25 Daniel Pipes. Last month, MEF and Republican members of Congress launched the initiative’s American iteration, the “Israel Victory Caucus,” to push for a revision of U.S. negotiating strategy in the Middle East.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses last week's joint Knesset-Congress event for the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification. Credit: Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO.

Knesset and Congress jointly mark 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification

(JNS.org) The Israeli Knesset and U.S. Congress jointly marked the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunific tion during the SixDay War in an event broadcast simultaneously to both legislatures June 7. “After thousands of years in exile, the Jewish people are final y back home. Home in the land of their ancestors….And home in their city of Jerusalem, the eternal capital never to be divided again,” Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said. Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein called on President Donald Trump to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, which would implement congressional legislation passed in 1995. “Looking around the world, and especially at this region, one thing becomes crystal clear: Only Israeli sovereignty will ensure that the city’s holy sites remain open, free and safe for members of every religion,” Edelstein said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about his experiences growing up in a divided Jerusalem from 1948-1967. “Why do I say Jerusalem will never be divided again? Because I remember what it was like when it was divided,” Netanyahu said. “It was a wounded, divided city that had no future.” THE JEWISH VOICE EXPRESSES A SPECIAL THANKS TO JNS.ORG FOR PROVIDING THE ABOVE NEWS BRIEFS

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Kushner Company Could Lose a $6.5M Tax Head of Durst Fetner Blasts NJ Gov Break in Jersey City Skyscraper Project Christie for Halting Extension of #7 Train By: Hadassa Kalatizadeh

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ne Journal Square, a Kushner Company Skyscraper planned in Jersey City, stands to lose a $6.5 million annual tax credit. As reported by WNYC, the mixed-use luxury housing, offic and retail space which is owned by Kushner company, and which was home to We Work, missed a May deadline for extending its state tax credit. “By not submitting the required documents or requesting an extension by the deadline, the company did not meet the terms of its approval,” wrote Virginia Pellerin, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. WeWork, the workspace-sharing start-up, entered a 50-50 partnership in the project but subsequently decided to pull out from the building. Now Kushner Company is not only lacking a partner and an anchor tenant, but it also faces uncertainty about whether a new tenant will qualify for the $6.5 million annual tax break. The lost tax credits were part of a state economic development package approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in November 2015. To top it all off, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and other Jersey City official are vowing to block a 30-year tax abatement worth tens of millions of dollars that

One Journal Square, a Kushner Company Skyscraper planned in Jersey City, stands to lose a $6.5 million annual tax credit. As reported by WNYC, the mixed-use luxury housing, office and retail space which is owned by Kushner company, and which was home to We Work, missed a May deadline for extending its state tax credit

the Kushner Companies have been lobbying for. Kushner Company is already struggling with PR for its controversial use of the EB-5 visa program. Last month, the President’s advisor Jared Kushner, was blamed when his sister Nicole Kushner Meyer, allegedly invoked her brother’s name and U.S. position in an attempt to advance her appeal while on a trip to China raising funds for One Journal Square.

A spokesman for Kushner Companies conveyed optimism that the development would move forward regardless. “We’re fully confide t that we will receive all approvals required to build One Journal Square in a neighborhood sorely in need of a revitalizing project like ours, providing nearly 4,000 union construction jobs, a memorial plaza and $180 million in tax revenue for Jersey City over the next 30 years,” said James Yolles.

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peaking at a panel discussion in the office of Mission Capital, on Tuesday June 7th, Hal Fetner blamed Gov. Chris Christie for standing in the way of the No. 7 train subway expanding to make a stop at 41st Street and 10th Avenue. The NJ governor is infamous for having halted plans to construct a tunnel across the Hudson River, which would have brought relief to commuters. Now residents, renters and developers on Manhattan’s 10th Avenue are voicing their dismay as well. Fetner is President and CEO of Durst Fetner Residential, a development and management company which owns the Victory, a 420-unit rental building at 561 10th Avenue. The 51-yearold developer said he spent considerable effort lobbying for a subway stop near his building between 42nd and 41st. Th No. 7 train station would have also served other buildings in the area including Silverstein Properties’ Silver Towers, Extell Development’s 555 10th Avenue, Moinian Group’s SKY, and Related Companies’ MiMA development. All in all thousands of residents would have gained from the subway expansion. As reported by The Real Deal, however, Christie put a halt on the project. “Chris Christie, believe it or not, had a role in screwing that up here in the city, because the real plan was a stop there, on

Speaking at a panel discussion in the offices of Mission Capital, on Tuesday June 7th, Hal Fetner blamed Gov. Chris Christie for standing in the way of the No. 7 train subway expanding to make a stop at 41st Street and 10th Avenue

34th Street and then underneath the river to Jersey,” said Fetner. “For what it’s worth, I fought very hard for that stop.” Fetner recounts that nearly a decade ago he went with former Real Estate Board of NY President Steve Spinola and CBRE broker Mary Ann Tighe to Vice President Joe Biden’s offic in Washington, D.C. Th y lobbied for federal funds with which for the construction of the 7 train extension. The project, he said, qualified for a TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant. The original plan for the 7 train extension to Hudson Yards included the stop at 10th Avenue and 41st Street. However, those plans were scrapped when the federal government rejected the city’s $3 million Tiger II

grant application. The REBNY vowed to raise money for the ARC tunnel, but the project and any hope of a station at 41st Street was already buried. Gov. Christie admitted to killing the ARC tunnel project in 2010 over concerns about the high cost. “We were going to get the money to build the 41st/42nd street stop and partial portion of the money to go under the river,” Fetner said. “But to be very candid, [Sen. Chuck] Schumer, [MayorMichael] Bloomberg and Christie all got in a pissing match over how 9/11 money and Sandy money was being used and this got in the way.” According to Fetner, there is still an easement below his building for a future station, a testament to his efforts.

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Defeating Evil with Life & the Jewish Spirit: American Friends of Ateret Cohanim Dinner Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Yerushalayim By: Michoel Bretter

Yerushalayim, that strengthens and protects all of Eretz Yisroel. e were afraid “I like the ‘BDS Movement,’” he that the nine- quipped. “Buy, build, donate, teen year ex- develop and secure!” periment was

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over.” Standing at the lectern in Terrace on the Park in Queens – with a bird’s eye view of nighttime New York City – Chaim Leibtag recounted in vivid detail where he was fift years earlier, in 1967, as the Six Day War raged: a young teenager glued to a black-and-white television set, panicked at the war declared upon the young Jewish State by its hostile neighbors. Then, earlier than anyone dreamed of, came the news that not only has Israel defeated its enemies, but she has also gained control over the Kotel Hamaaravi, the Old City, Yehuda and Shomron. “It was the miracle of our lifetime,” Mr. Leibtag recounted. “Yerushalayim is never, never, never to be divided again.” This year’s annual American Friends of Ateret Cohanim “Jerusalem Chai” dinner commemorated the 50th anniversary of the reunific tion of Yerushalayim. Many in the dimmed hall were old enough to remember that fateful period in Jewish history. The emotion and nostalgia were palpable as Dr. Paul Brody, member of the organization’s Executive Council, sang Hatikvah, with great emotion, which was followed by The Star Spangled Banner by Eli Kahn, and the Tefill t for Medinat Yisroel and Tzahal recited by Mati Dan, Founder and Chairman of Ateret Cohanim in Israel. Th ugh Israel’s consecutive jurisdiction over all of Yerushalayim may lead some to complacency, it leads Ateret Cohanim to action. The organization works tirelessly to purchase properties in historically Jewish areas, such as the “Muslim Quarter” of Yerushalayim and “East Jerusalem,” and establish secure residences, Shuls and Kollelim for courageous young Jewish families who wish to reside there. The Jewish presence in these areas continues to grow, seeing to it that fewer and fewer areas in the Jewish State are “off limits” to Jews and Judaism. Daniel Luria, Executive Director of Ateret Cohanim in Israel, explained what he termed the “Jerusalem Dome,” the growing Jewish presence in

An Indispensable American Partnership

The establishment and maintenance of each Jewish home and makom kadosh in these areas entails signific nt costs. American Friends of Ateret Cohanim has been an indispensable fin ncial and advocacy resource for this bold organization. And this year’s dinner highlighted various partners that embody American Jewry’s passion and love for Eretz Yisroel and its Jewish character. One incredible role model is the community of Bal Harbour, Florida, under the leadership of Rabbi Sholom and Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar of “The Shul,” the Rabbinic Leadership Awardees at the dinner. This community undertook a partnership, facilitated by American Friends of Ateret Cohanim, with the growing Jewish community in the historic “Kfar HaTeimanim” neighborhood in Yerushalayim, located in what is commonly referred to as Silwan. A 19th century Teimani Shul is still intact. The multi-million dollar Bal Harbour partnership will renovate and restore the Shul, so that it can be used by the new growing Jewish community in that area. Referring to American Jewry, Zalman Lipskar, who accepted the award on behalf of his parents, remarked, “We have to put our own ‘skin in the game’…we have to invest in Eretz Yisroel.” A powerful video tribute followed, honoring the memory of Joseph Mermelstein z”l, a leading American philanthropist on behalf of the Jews of Eretz Yisroel, and for Ateret Cohanim projects in particular. His wife and philanthropic partner Helen was in the audience.

Ambassador Dayan’s home in Israel is in Maale Shomron, and he served for years as chair of the Yesha Council. “Danny Dayan is one of us,” Dr. Frager proudly exclaimed. Putting traditional diplo-speak aside, Ambassador Dayan exclaimed, “I identify with ‘Yerushalayim Hashleima’ and ‘Eretz Yisroel Hashleima’ as the officia representative of the State of Israel.” The Ambassador recounted how he undertook to make Aliya and dedicate his life to Eretz Yisroel following the Six Day War, when he was an eleven year old boy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He stressed that a Jewish presence throughout Israel’s post-1967 territories is vital from both security and historical perspectives.

This year’s annual American Friends of Ateret Cohanim “Jerusalem Chai” dinner commemorated the 50th anniversary of the reunifi ation of Yerushalayim “After 2,000 years of dispersion, we are back.” Footage of Dr. Irving Moskowitz z”l’s heartfelt observation was played in a special video presentation in his honor. Dr. Moskowitz – who passed away last year - was a leading philanthropist on behalf of Eretz Yisroel and Ateret Cohanim, work continued to this day by his wife Cherna. Rabbi Yechezkel Moskowitz, a grandson, recounted, “Our grandfather breathed the dream of ‘ihr she’chubra lah yachduv.’”

The Soul of Yerushalayim

The crowd listened intently and was visibly moved when Israeli star Tal Vaknin sang a new, powerful melody - “Av Harachamim…Tivne Chomot Yerushalayim” – that was composed in honor of the 50th The Importance anniversary of the reunifica of Eretz Yisroel tion of Yerushalayim. The song Hashleima was composed by Duvi Honig, “We need to make Yerusha- Founder and CEO of the Ortholayim the glorious place it is dox Jewish Chamber of Commeant to be,” exclaimed Dr. Jo- merce. Duvi and his wife Esther seph Frager, Chairman of the were Guests of Honor and Bonei Executive Council of American Yerushalayim Awardees at the Friends of Ateret Cohanim, ex- dinner. tolling the vital Ateret Cohanim mission as he introduced Ambassador Danny Dayan, Israel’s Consul General in New York.

Duvi & Esther Honig receive Boneh Yerushalayim Award

“Yerushalayim has a body and a neshama. Fifty years ago, the Jewish People physically reclaimed Yerushalayim. Ateret Cohanim makes sure that Yerushalayim fl urishes spiritually too.” Duvi passionately spoke of the pro-Israel, anti-BDS public policy work the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce has done together with leading Ateret Cohanim activists, particularly during the Chamber’s U.S.-Israel Business Alliance mission to Israel with Mike Huckabee in January. Duvi is especially passionate about Ateret Cohanim’s work to maintain the Orthodox status quo at the Kotel Hamaaravi. Historical footage of Yerushalayim of Old, and details of the millennia-old Jewish history in the Holy City, was followed by footage of young Jewish children playing giddily in Yerushalayim neighborhoods that have been Jew-free for decades. Thi dynamic video presentation placed Ateret Cohanim’s activities in vivid color. Daniel Luria calls it the “Seventh Day War” to restore Jewish life to these “disputed” areas. Whereas many residents in these neighborhoods raise their children to throw rocks and Molotov cocktails, these parents want their children to play, eat, daven and learn in the universe’s center of holiness. “With children comes life,” observed Chaim Leibtag, pointing to colorful toys strewn at the entrance of one Ateret Cohanim home. “With life, who can stop us?” Shani Hikind, Vice President of American Friends of Ateret Cohanim, referred to the Akeidas Yitzchok, where the passuk says that Avraham Avinu saw “the place” from a distance. Throughout the past millennia, until 1967, Jews have only been able to see the Makom Hamikdash from a distance, at best. Mrs. Hikind introduced a member of the audience, Emanuel Rund, who was among the fi st Israeli soldiers to enter the Old City during the Six Day War, and was shot by the Jordanians. She also introduced a wonderful couple from Brooklyn, Nissan and Dr. Hindie M. Klein, Guests of Honor and Bonei Yerushalayim Awardees.

Boneh Yerushalayim honorees Dr. Hindie M. Klein, Nissan Klein, with Ambassador John Bolton pictured with their children Shaul and Malkie Mayerfeld

Nissan & Dr. Hindie M. Klein receive Boneh Yerushalayim Award in recognition of their dedication of Gan Aryeh in memory of their son Aryeh Zev, a"h

Boneh Yerushalayim honoree Duvi Honig with former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton and Chairman of American Friends of Ateret Cohanim, Dr. Joseph Frager

See Defeating Evil with Life , page 30

Pictured from left: Duvi Honig, Fox Anchor Pete Hegseth, Anne & Rabbi Joseph Stamm, members of the Executive Council of AFAC, Ambassador John Bolton, Rabbi Zalman Lipskar, Dr. Joseph Frager, Daniel Luria, Executive Director of Ateret Cohanim in Israel, and Shani Hikind Executive Vice President of AFAC

Rabbi Yechezkel Moskowitz speaking about his illustrious grandfather, Dr. Irving Moskowitz, z"l

Judy Freedman Kadish and previous recipient of an Ateret Cohanim award, Helen Freedman. Helen Freedman is the executive director of Americans For a Safe Israel (AFSI)

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Jewish Actors, Writers, & Directors Well Represented at the 2017 Tony Awards By: Julie Sagoskin

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rom best play to best actress, the Jewish community was well represented at the Tony Awards, Broadway’s biggest night. Oslo, a production about the 1993 Oslo Peace Accord between the Palestinians and Israelis, took home best new play while the show’s leading actor, Michael Aronov, also won for his featured performance. Aronov

played Israeli figu e Uri Savir, an instrumental character in the talks at the time. The play thoughtfully tells the true story of top secret negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat. Legend Bette Midler took home the Tony for best actress in a musical for Hello Dolly, one of Broadway’s hottest shows at the moment; Hello Dolly also

Oslo, a production about the 1993 Oslo Peace Accord between the Palestinians and Israelis, took home best new play while the show’s leading actor, Michael Aronov, also won for his featured performance at the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City

won for best musical revival. The Divine Miss M gave the longest acceptance speech of the night, prompting jokes from host Kevin Spacey, but when you’re Bette Midler, you don’t let anything – or a little ‘get off the stage’ music – get in your way! Rebecca Taichman, who in a state of shock accepted the Tony for best Director for the play, Indecent, which tells the controversial tale of Sholem Asch’s Yiddish play, God of Vengeance, showed that Broadway can handle a little shaking up once in a while! Indecent carefully covers the extensive history of Asch’s play from Warsaw in 1907 to the WWII era, when it was performed in the attic of the Lodz Ghetto of German-occupied Poland. Ben Platt, who was born Jewish, won for his leading role in Dear Evan Hansen, a touching musical which has quickly become a hit on the Big White Way. The show also picked up best new musical, with a total Tony count of six. Benji Pasek, also of Jewish descent, and Justin Paul, won for best book, best score and best orchestration. Pasek and Paul also won the Oscar for their score in La La Land. Rachel Bay Jones picked up the Tony for her featured actress role in the heartfelt play about being an outsider.

of the Tony’s? The fashion of course! Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour collaborated with costume designer William Ivey Long to upgrade the Tony’s red carpet style – that’s right, that white rose backdrop behind all your favorite stars had Anna’s touches all over it! Our fashion faves? Chrissy Tiegen looked like a goddess in a long white and gold ensemble by Pamella Roland while Sarah

‘Oslo’ tells the true story of top secret negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat

Other winners included Cynthia Nixon for featured actress in The Little Foxes, and best play revival went to August Wilson’s Jitney while James Earl Jones was honored with a Special Tony for Lifetime Achievement Award. Stephen Colbert and Th Rockettes also took to the stage during the 71st annual Tony The Jerry Herman iconic production of ‘Hello Dolly’ also won a Awards. 2017 Tony Award for best musical revival The most important part

The much talked about play ‘Indecent’ was also nominated for several 2017 Tony awards. It tells the controversial tale of Sholem Asch’s Yiddish play, God of Vengeance. ‘Indecent’ carefully covers the extensive history of Asch’s play from Warsaw in 1907 to the WWII era, when it was performed in the attic of the Lodz Ghetto of German-occupied Poland

Legend Bette Midler took home the Tony for best actress in a musical for Hello Dolly, one of Broadway’s hottest shows at the moment.

Award winning actor Kevin Spacey served as master of ceremonies at the 2017 Tony Awards. He is pictured above in a portrayal of “President Francis Underwood”

A scene from Paula Vogel’s play ‘Indecent’

Paulson also pulled off a long, white dress by Rodarte. Actress Denee Benton look summer chic and defin tely blended into the red carpet backdrop in an Oscar de La Renta white and green skirt with leaves coming down. Rachel Bay Jones was a sea of turquoise in a Christian Siriano gown and Bette Midler proved you can pull off glam at any age in a black and silver sequin Michael Kors dress.

At the Tony awards, Chrissy Tiegen (pictured above) looked like a goddess in a long white and gold ensemble by Pamella Roland

Bette Midler who plays Dolly Levi in the smash hit “Hello Dolly” gave the longest acceptance speech of the night, prompting jokes from host Kevin Spacey, but when you’re Bette Midler, you don’t let anything – or a little ‘get off the stage’ music – get in your way!

Ben Platt, who was born Jewish, won for his leading role in Dear Evan Hansen, a touching musical which has quickly become a hit on the Big White Way. The show also picked up best new musical, with a total Tony count of six.

Rebecca Taichman, was in a state of shock upon accepting the 2017 Tony for Best Director for the play, ‘Indecent’

Benji Pasek, also of Jewish descent, and Justin Paul, won for best book, best score and best orchestration for ‘Dear Evan Hansen.’ Pasek and Paul also won the Oscar for their score in the movie ‘La La Land’

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A Wild Shabbat: JNFuture at the Central Park Zoo By: Julie Sagoskin

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he Jewish National Fund Future division held their wildest event of the year, their tenth annual Shabbat in the Zoo! Over 400 young Jewish professionals joined together to celebrate Shabbos right in the Central Park Zoo on Fifth Avenue. The JNFuture group of New York reaches the next generation of young Jewish leaders around the world through their JNFuture Global Initiative which engages in many exciting programs around the country and in Israel. While Shabbat in the Zoo is the New York JNFuture division’s largest event of the year, the group also hosts various speakers and holds special events in addition to their own trips to Israel. During the dinner, the young professionals in attendance learned about how they can get more involved in the group’s agricultural and community based initiatives and make a difference themselves. Rebecca Gottlieb, a founding member of JNFuture, said the group was founded as a way to “create a conduit, an avenue for young adults to learn what the organization is all about.” Gottlieb explained “JNFuture started in New York when a group of eight or nine of us got together around 2006 and the JNF Board was very supportive of our mission.” While the group might have originated the fi st JNFuture in New York, JNFuture is now a global aspect of the organization around the world with branches in London and Australia and boasts hundreds of members. Guests at the swanky summer soiree enjoyed a cocktail

Jonathan and Erica Jesselson

Julie Rosenfield, Warren Buchholtz, & Amanda Saltzman

Michelle Ambraov & Michael C Roberts

Roy & Stephanie Kirsch, Harrison Schwartz & Stephanie Schwartz

Sara & Julia Armet

Stephanie Gandel & Jennifer Mandelbaum

hour while mingling around the seal pool in the middle of the zoo before dining in tents surrounded by nature as the sun set, welcoming in the Sabbath. JNFuture is the only Jewish organization which has ever hosted Shabbat dinners in the zoo – if you or someone you know is a young professional, you won’t want to miss the next one! All the money raised at the event goes towards JNF’s Billion Dollar Roadmap for the Next Decade Campaign. The Billion Dollar Roadmap campaign is designed around imaginative entrepreneurs and JNF making a ten-year, $1 billion dollar investment in the future of a promising enterprise – Israel, of course! Since 1901, Jewish National Fund has been known to many as “the tree-planting organization,” and it has earned that title millions of times over. Since its inception, JNF has planted more than a quarter billion trees in a once-barren land—while creating hundreds of communities, including the bustling metropolis of Tel Aviv. For JNF—which has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance in the past decade, including a 70% growth of the campaign— JNF believes now is a critical time to step back and chart our roadmap for the future. JNF CEO Russell Robinson who attended the dinner, said “JNFuture Shabbat in the park is part of a series of Shabbat events that have caught the imagination and passion of our young leadership. The desire to connect to Israel is stronger than ever and the desire to celebrate a Jewish life experience like Shabbat shows the future is See A Wild Shabbat , page 38

Ocean Avenue Jewish Center Honors Rabbi Melvin I. Burg & Rebbetzin Pearl Burg at 95th Anniversary Dinner Rabbi Burg Celebrating 40 Years as the Congregation’s Morah D’Asrah Edited by: JV Staff

ish Center’s 95th anniversary and the 40thanniversary of the ver 200 commu- congregation’s Morah D’Asrah, nity members and Rabbi Melvin I. Burg. The dinner which drew forcongregants filled the Young Israel of mer congregants from ManAvenue K ballroom, Sunday hattan, Queens, Long Island, evening, for the dual celebra- Pennsylvania and Israel, feations of Congregation Pri Eitz tured a video history of the Chaim – Ocean Avenue Jew- Rabbi and Rebbitzen’s active

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Congregation President, Dean Baum, presents Rabbi and Rebitzen Burg with an Israeli flag that flew over the Kotel

Rebbitzen Pearl Burg holding the plaque dedicating the shul’s Beth Hamedrash to her and Rabbi Burg. Pictured (L-R): Congregation President Dean Baum, Rabbi Burg and Dinner Chairmen Sylvain Jakabovics and Mitchell Hill

Rebbitizen Pearl Burg being honored by her granddaughters.

Rabbi Melvin I. Burg with some of his grandchildren after being presented with an Israeli flag that flew over the Kotel

tenure with the congregation and in the community. In addition to the presentation of citations from elected official including Borough President Adams and Councilman Deutsch, the congregation’s President, Dean Baum, revealed a plaque dedicating the shul’s Beth Hamedrash to Rabbi and Rebitizen Burg. Another surprise of the evening was the presentation, to the Rabbi and Rebitzen, of an Israeli flag that was fl wn over the Kotel. Chairmen for the evening’s

dinner were former congregation presidents Mitchell Hill and Sylvain Jakabovics. Congregation Pri Eitz Chaim – Ocean Avenue Jewish Center, a modern Orthodox shul, is located at 2600 Ocean Avenue, between Avenues U and V, Brooklyn. The Jewish Center houses the Jay-Harama Senior Center, Yeshiva Ohel Torah, a Sephardic Congregation and hosts an NCSY coed youth group in addition to a weekly schedule of classes that are open to community members.

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Publication of Pro-Terrorist Ad in The Forward Raises Eyebrows in Jewish Media World By: Rafael Medoff

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he decision by the Jewish weekly newspaper The Forward to publish a paid advertisement supporting imprisoned Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti is being questioned by some editors of other American Jewish newspapers. The full-page ad appeared in The Forward’s June 2 edition. It was sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), a controversial organization that supports the BDS movement and is described by the Anti-Defamation League as the largest “Jewish anti-Zionist group” in the U.S. The ad featured a statement by Barghouti calling for more privileges for jailed terrorists, and charging that Israel’s arrest and prosecution of Palestinian terrorists is “unlawful” because it constitutes “forcibly transferring Palestinian civilians into captivity.” The ad also included an illustration of Barghouti flash ng a V-for-victory sign beneath the slogan, “Palestine Will Be Free.” In a “Note to Our Readers” on The Forward’s editorial page, Publisher Rachel Fishman Fedderson wrote that when the ad was submitted, “it gave us pause” because JVP’s text identified Barghouti only as the leader of a recent 40-day hunger strike by Palestinian terrorist prisoners, without noting he was convicted of murdering five Israelis. The Forward’s officia adver-

tising policy states it will not accept an ad if the text is “intentionally misleading or contains known false statements.” JVP Media Coordinator Naomi Dann told JNS.org that The Forward “had no issues” with the content of the ad. While JVP was not asked to change the text, The Forward did require it to include a disclaimer which stated, “The views printed here are not intended to represent those of The Forward.”

A portrait of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti on the security fence between Israel and the disputed territories. Credit: Eman via Wikimedia Commons.

Fedderson explained in her note to The Forward’s readers that “despite our reservations,” she and her colleagues decided to publish the ad because “mass media itself is on the fi ing line, and freedom of expression is

Defeating Evil with Life Continued from page 27 Many decades have passed since nine year old Aryeh Zev Klein a”h tragically passed away. Yet time has done nothing to erode the raw love and emotion that his parents display when talking about their eldest child. Tears fl wed freely as Dr. Klein described the meaning she and her husband derive from their dedication of “Gan Aryeh,” a modern playground to be built on the rooftop of Beit HaNof in the Old City, in memory of Aryeh Zev: “Every time a child will play

on this playground, Aryeh’s neshama will have an aliya.”

The Heroes Speak

Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth, a renowned U.S. military veteran, and recipient of Bronze Star and other medals, spoke passionately about Ateret Cohanim and the broader need for an “unshakable bond” between the U.S. and Israel. He sees it as his duty to highlight to his Fox audience the common dangers of terrorism that the U.S., Israel and the entire West, face. “Our only choice is to fi ht back

under pressure from our own government.” Yet some other editors disagree with the argument that free speech is the issue. “Freedom of expression is indeed a vital American value, one that this publication cherishes,” Sue Fishkoff, editor of J. The Jewish News of Northern California, told JNS.org. “But it has nothing to do with whether or not a publication chooses to run a particular ad. While I respect The Forward’s decision to accept this ad, we at J. would not have.” In view of Barghouti’s murder convictions, “an ad supporting his hunger strike” would be “antithetical to our mission,” Fishkoff said. “Like The Forward, the Detroit Jewish News believes that freedom of expression is of paramount importance in times like these. But our fi st concern is for our readers, who would be greatly offended by this particular ad,” said Jackie Headapohl, the newspaper’s managing editor. “If it were submitted to us, we’d suggest that Jewish Voice for Peace place this ad somewhere else.” Several editors said they reject certain types of advertisements. Alan Smason, editor of the online Crescent City Jewish News, told JNS.org he would not accept an ad supporting a “convicted murderer,” or an ad that was “lacking in truth or potentially libelous.” David Portnoe, editor of the New Jersey Jewish Community Voice, said

like this. Frankly, it’s disgraceful. Hiding behind the freedom of expression concept, The Forward has engaged in a shocking abdication of moral judgement…TheConstitution doesn’t guarantee the right to terrorists to be provided a platform by leading Jewish newspapers.” Robert Cohn, former editor of the St. Louis Jewish Light and current co-chair of the American Jewish Press Association’s Committee on Ethics and Professional Standards, told JNS. org that if the question of the Barghouti ad “was brought to our committee, I might question the judgment of one who accepted such an ad, but would not want to be in a position to censure the publisher. If someone like [former Ku Klux Klan leader] David Duke wanted to place an ad, I would consider that to be crossing a line.” Several other editors likewise raised the question of whether The Forward would accept an advertisement from other extremist groups. “If you substiThe paid advertisement published in The Forward supporting tute any other minority for ‘IsPalestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti. Credit: Scanned copy of rael’ or ‘Jews,’ I seriously doubt The Forward print edition. The Forward or another Jewish he has rejected ads “that target would have accepted the Bargh- periodical would publish an ad outi ad because the question is advocating their annihilation or Jews for conversion.” Rob Eshman, publisher and “hypothetical,” Eshman added, glorifying those who do,” said editor-in-chief of the Jewish “I think The Forward is a great Ed Weintrob, editor and pubJournal of Greater Los Ange- Jewish newspaper with a long lisher of The Jewish Star of Long les, said his newspaper refuses legacy of service to the Jewish Island, N.Y. “Would The Forward, in the ads “from groups that advocate community and the world.” Dovid Efune, editor-in-chief interests of ‘freedom of expresor incite violence, racism [or] conversion out of Judaism,” or of The Algemeiner, said there sion,’ accept ads from white suads that are “too sexually explic- is “no amount of money that it.” While declining to say if he could convince us to run an ad See Publication of Pro-Terrorist , page 38

and win,” he exclaimed. Dr. Frager then introduced one of America’s foremost diplomats, former UN Ambassador John Bolton, who has a uniquely keen understanding of the Middle East and the need for the U.S. to support the Jewish State. Ambassador Bolton lamented the State Department’s announcement that Iran is in compliance with the terms of the nuclear deal, as well as the Department’s perennial insistence that the status of Yerushalayim has not been determined. “The final status of Jerusalem has been determined,” the Ambassador stated to thunderous applause. “JeruRabbi Zalman Lipskar receiving award on behalf of his parents Rabbi Shalom and Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar of Bal Harbour, Florida, Rabbinic Leadership honorees

MC Chaim Leibtag at podium pictured with evening's honorees. On upper tier from left, Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Dov Kalmanovitz, UN Consul General Danny Dayan, Ateret Cohanim Chairman Mati Dan, and on far right Lt. Colonel Yoni Chetboun. Lower Tier includes, on left. Rabbi Yechezkel Moskowitz, the esteemed honorees and members of the Executive Council, Robert Koppel & Dr. Paul Brody

salem is never to be divided or separated again.” “When I was in the hospital, I promised that if I survive I will give part of my life for Yerushalayim.” Dov Kalmanovitz, Deputy Mayor of Yerushalayim, was severely burned by a terrorist during the outset of the First Intifada in 1987. His ordeal, long term facial scars and all, have only strengthened his resolve to do the hard work on behalf of Israel, and Yerushalayim in particular. Deputy Mayor Kalmanovitz spoke of the importance of encouraging a Jewish presence in the predominantly Arab neighborhoods along stretches between Jewish neighborhoods: “If Jews are not ‘on the way,’ it does not belong to us.” The final speaker of the eve-

ning was Lt. Col. Yoni Chetboun, a former Knesset member, and author of Under Fire. Yoni shared his recollections of the infamous battle in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon against Hezbollah during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon War. Yoni was a Golani Brigade soldier, and the commanding office of his unit, Ro’i Klein Hy”d, personally jumped on a grenade in order to shield Yoni and other members of his unit – saving their lives. Yoni recounted Ro’i’s incredible heroism and related that the Commander shouted “Shema Yisroel” as he took the final leap. “Shema Yisroel was his strength,” Yoni summed up. “Our spirit is our answer to everything.” The powerful dinner program was wrapped up by inspirational songs and dancing, celebrating

Eretz Yisroel and Yerushalayim, performed by guest stars from Israel, singer Elron Zabatani who resides with his family in Ateret Cohanim's Beit Hatzalam in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City - accompanied by pianist extraordinaire Shlomi Aharoni, formerly of the Rabbinical IDF Orchestra. During the beautiful dessert reception prepared by wonderful partner Joey Bodner of Main Event Mauzone Caterers, Joey Brody of Great Neck, son of Dr. Paul and Drora Brody, received a Special Recognition Award for his generosity to the children of Ateret Cohanim, on the 50th Anniversary of Yom Yerushalayim, as a representative of Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrants over the last decade.

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Israeli Company, Voiceitt, Raises $2M in Capital To Enable People With Speech Disabilities To Speak Using Their Own Voice Edited by: JV Staff

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oiceitt (Technologies of Voice Interface, Ltd), a developer of innovative speech translation technology for people with speech disabilities, recently closed $2 million in funding, advised, structured, and primarily placed by investment banking fi m Cahn Capital Corp. in NY, with leading investors including AMIT Technion, the venture arm of the Technion, Cahn Capital Corp., Quake Capital Partners, Dreamit Ventures, Buffalo Angels, and various individual investors. Based in Ramat Gan, Israel, Voiceitt has expanded its staff to 12 employees with 11 in Israel and one in

Buffalo, NY. Voiceitt’s speech technology is currently in beta testing and the initial version of its app is expected to be ready for market early next year with an enhanced version is in development for release expected a year later. Voiceitt’s patented assistive speech technology translates unintelligible voice sounds into clear speech in real time, effectively giving speech disabled users the ability to speak normally using their own voice. Th initial version of Voiceitt’s app allows each user to create a custom library of words and short phrases which Voiceitt’s speech recognition algorithm instantly translates and outputs into normalized speech. The enhanced

Voiceitt’s patented assistive speech technology translates unintelligible voice sounds into clear speech in real time, effectively giving speech disabled users the ability to speak normally using their own voice. Pictured here are a father and daughter working with Voiceitt’s speech recognition algorithm which instantly translates and outputs into normalized speech.

Dining out is made easy using Voiceitt (Technologies of Voice Interface, Ltd)

version of the app, in development for later release, will cater to specific languages and have English and Hebrew as its fi st two languages with Spanish and Catalan to follow. Voiceitt was co-founded in 2012 by CEO Danny Weissberg and CTO Stas Tiomkin.

Mr. Weissberg was inspired to come up with the idea after his grandmother had a stroke and had serious difficulty in verbal communication. Realizing the profound impact of losing the ability to communicate naturally, he researched the issue and recognized the huge world-

Pictured here are a mother and child using Voiceitt (Technologies of Voice Interface, Ltd), a developer of innovative speech translation technology for people with speech disabilities

Voiceitt was featured and presented at the March 2017 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC. In the past year, Voiceitt has been awarded a $500,000 equity grant from 43 North, funded by the New York Power Authority and the Empire State Economic Development Fund, and a $900,000 grant from the BIRD Foundation (Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation) fostering Israel/US technical development, shared equally with SCJ Associates of Rochester, NY, to co-develop a wearable necklace assistive speech device. Voiceitt also has received approximately $500,000 in funding from Israel’s Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS).

wide potential market for voice assistive technology for those with speech handicaps. Voiceitt’s speech technology can also function as an accessibility extension for all the major voice enabled technologies such as Siri, Alexa, Cortana, etc. which were designed for standard speech input and generally inaccessible for millions of users with non-standard speech, whether because of speech impairments or strong accents. In the past year, Voiceitt has been awarded a $500,000 equity grant from 43 North, funded by the New York Power Au-

thority and the Empire State Economic Development Fund, and a $900,000 grant from the BIRD Foundation (Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation) fostering Israel/US technical development, shared equally with SCJ Associates of Rochester, NY, to co-develop a wearable necklace assistive speech device. Voiceitt also has received approximately $500,000 in funding from Israel’s Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS). Voiceitt was featured and presented at the March 2017 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC

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Jewish Communities Around the World Express Outrage Over London Rabbi's Stance on Homosexuality By: Zev Adlerstein

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abbi Joseph Dweck, the senior rabbi of London’s Spanish and Portuguese Jewish community is receiving his share of bad ink these days. Over the last several weeks he has been vehemently condemned by such prominent rabbis as HaRav David Yosef (the son of HaRav Ovadia Yosef, zt’l) in Israel to Rabbi Eli Mansour, shilta, a leader of Brooklyn’s Syrian community. It should also be noted that Rabbi Dweck is married to Margalit, the granddaughter of HaRav

Ovadia Yosef. So, you may ask, “what’s the fl p all about?” At a shul known as the Ner Yisrael synagogue in northwest London, Rabbi Dweck delivered a 90 minute shiur on the Torah’s strict prohibition of homosexuality and how the views therein stand in stark contrast to more contemporary societal norms which, he asserts, have grown more accepting of alternative lifestyles. Prefacing his remarks with vigilant wording Rabbi Dweck said, “Chances are, I will upset Lecture by Rabbi Aharon Bassous of London’s Golders Green everybody in this room tonight. community in response to a lecture by Rabbi Joseph Dweck I’m going to say something that will strike an uncomfortable chord. I knew that would be the reality when I decided to give this lecture, and I decided to do it anyway. Nobody is talking about it.”

Rabbi Dovid Yosef, shlita, of the predominantly Orthodox neighborhood of Har Nof in Jerusalem also weighed in on the maelstrom of controversy that Rabbi Dweck's remarks have generated. In Hebrew he wrote a stern admonition to the community that Rabbi Dweck serves. “Do whatever you can to prevent him from entering your holy camp, and without question he cannot be allowed to serve in any communal capacity.”

He added: “In the Orthodox world, very few people are talking about it. I don’t claim to have all the answers .... I may say things you may be quite upset at me for saying. All of that risk I am taking tonight, and I

Rabbi Joseph Dweck is the senior rabbi of London’s Spanish and Portuguese Jewish community

am being extremely vulnerable in front of you, in the recording, and whoever else is going to hear me. And I am sure that people will hear this lecture.” Speaking in an erudite fashion, Rabbi Dweck’s shiur was brimming with a sophistical kind of intellectualism. Clearly, he is exceptionally well learned in Torah, the Talmud and other religious texts, yet other rabbis have noted that this transforms his message into a way more dangerous one; especially for the unitiated. Rabbi Dweck then devoted a copious amount of time to the dissection of homosexuality as referenced in both the texts of the Torah and Talmud. While he stated most unequivocally that the performance of homosexual acts were and still remain

strictly prohibited according to Torah law, he also asked his acolytes to give some intellectual and emotional gravitas to the consideration of easing religious mores as it pertains to the inclusion of homosexuals in the tradition based community they come from. “The entire revolution of feminism and homosexuality in our society is a fantastic development for humanity. The world is moving towards love. And if you’re not on the bandwagon, well then fin , you can stay back.” In the past several weeks since his controversial Torah address, the very popular kiruv Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi and others have taken to You Tube to stridently See Jewish Communities Around , page 38

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Mobilizing the Mitzvah Tanks: The Untold Story of the ‘Are You Jewish?’ Guys – Part 1 The origins of the Rebbe’s ‘tanks against assimilation’ By: Mordechai Lightstone

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ailing a yellow cab, grabbing a slice of pizza after a Yankees game, strolling through Central Park . . . these are some of the indelible parts of a New York City experience. So, too, is the sight of yeshivah students clamoring from a converted RV—better known as the “mitzvah tank”—with tefilli and Shabbat candles in hand as they ask tourists and locals alike: “Excuse me, are you Jewish?” The mitzvah tanks have become an iconic fix ure in New York City and beyond, referenced in the media and popular culture throughout the world. Yet despite their near ubiquity, the origins of the mitzvah tanks are largely unknown. To many, they are an accepted landmark, an expected part of the urban terrain. Rooted in the unique challenges facing American Jewry during the second half of the 20th century, these “tanks against assimilation” go back 50 years to a pivotal time in Jewish history: the 1960s-era hippie movement, the start of the SixDay War in 1967 and the launch shortly beforehand of the Tefillin Campaign by the Lubavitcher Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. Leading up to and following Israel’s miraculous victory, the Rebbe’s mitzvah campaign served also as a means for expressing Jewish pride, instilling Jewish identity, and inspiring spiritual exploration and expression, all of which were particularly needed in post-war America.

‘Loss of Jewish Identity’

Post-World War II and the Holocaust, Western Jewry faced a daunting challenge. Th oughout the world, Jews whose ancestors had lived in Europe and Russia during the 19th and early 20th centuries sought to leave the pain of those places and their religious traditions behind. In America, Jews began to leave the confines of urban Jewish enclaves for the growing suburbs. Spurred by decline in anti-Semitism and the promise of greater opportunity, many sought to blend their identities into the

greater melting pot of Western ideals and culture. A new generation of Jews was being raised without regular Jewish education or synagogue attendance, encouraged to be more like their non-Jewish neighbors. Perhaps no single headline summed up this trend in America more than one in Look magazine two decades after the

sented something entirely new. Jewish identity was exhibited loudly—and proudly—outside, no longer sequestered to the synagogue or yeshivah. In the words of the era, Judaism demanded to “be here, now.” The RVs converted into mobile Jewish centers were Jewish pride writ large: bold, brash and ready to engage the public.

on the outside and an attached speaker system to play Jewish music. At the time, Rabbi Shlomo Cunin was a yeshivah student who worked on building a custom shelving system to house the bus library. At the Rebbe’s suggestion, a special space was added to the back for men to don tefillin “We were young people,” Cunin refle ts on the project. “We

Nearly ubiquitous around the world these days, the mitzvah tanks go back 50 years, to the start of the Six-Day War and the launch of the Tefillin Campaign by the Lubavitcher Rebbe— Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. (Illustration by Sefira Ross)

A yeshivah student offers Shabbat candles to a Jewish woman in New York City after the Rebbe launched his Shabbat candle campaign in August of 1975. (Photo: JEM/ The Living Archive) A widely read May 5, 1964 cover story in “Look” magazine discussed the crises of intermarriage, a loss of Jewish identity and traditions, and other alarming issues in the U.S. Jewish community just two decades after the Holocaust

war. Its May 5, 1964 cover story, titled “The Vanishing American Jew,” stated that “new studies reveal loss of Jewish identity, soaring rate of intermarriage,” a future where “Judaism may be losing 70 percent of children born to mixed couples.” In the midst of this quagmire of Jewish identity, a new tool in the battle against assimilation burst on the scene in the summer of 1967: the “mitzvah mobile.” Converted trucks from the Hertz rental-car company were transformed into ad-hoc synagogues, outfitted with Jewish books and religious accoutrements, including tefillin and Shabbat candles. Staffed by yeshivah students in New York City, the vehicle—and the idea behind it—quickly picked up steam. It heralded a paradigm shift in U.S. Jewish identity. If until then Jewish expression could be summarized more quietly as “Jew in the home, American in the street,” the vehicles repre-

A bus like no other: Officially dubbed the “Merkos Mobile Library,” it caught the eye of “The New York Times.” A November 1963 headline announced a “Mobile Library Being Used By Hasidic Jewish Group.” (Photo: Rabbi Michoel Seligson Archive)

1962: The Mitzvah Bus in the Age of Mad Men

The idea of using mobile homes to encourage and enable the performance of mitzvahs on public thoroughfares had its origin in the fall of 1962, recalls Rabbi Simcha Piekarski, who at the time was an older yeshivah student in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y. “One day, I went to a local diner for a cup of coffee,” says Piekarski. “It was one of those places where you could sit and schmooze.” A local businessman and Chassid, AaronKlein, approached him with a novel idea. Noting the bookmobiles used by some libraries to serve communities in remote areas, Piekarski recalls Klein saying: “Wouldn’t it be great to have a bus that traveled around with Jewish books?” Always someone to embrace a novel idea, Klein paid to have a Navy surplus bus refurbished, painting it in shades of blue and orange, with handsome lettering

knew how to speak in a way that Americans could understand, in a way that would get their attention.” Here was a chance to brand Judaism, to take it to the streets, making it more approachable and accessible to modern American Jews. Officia y dubbed the “Merkos Mobile Library,” it got much attention and caught the eye of The New York Times. A November 1963 headline

announced a “Mobile Library Being Used By Hasidic Jewish Group.” Cunin was tasked with driving the bus each week to the Bronx, where he’d park it in front of Jewish communal centers. He’d turn up the music, set up tables and chairs, and encourage people to peruse the library on wheels and put on tefillin When Cunin moved to Los Angeles in 1965, he brought the idea of a mobile Jewish library with him. Facing opposition from a Jewish establishment uncomfortable with overt Jewish expression, the rabbi took matters into his own hands. Finding a trailer for sale by a Fox Studios executive—Cunin, who today is director of Chabad of the West Coast, managed to get a 35-foot behemoth for $5,000, no money down—he transformed it into a mobile station for Jewish engagement. Cunin drove the trailer up and down the West Coast. “We went to schools, to military bas-

In 1974, “New York Times” reporter Irving Spiegel visited 770, and the Rebbe referenced the painting on a mitzvah truck. “Tell him these are our tanks against assimilation,” the Rebbe told Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky. The trucks at last had a name. (Photo: Kehot Publication Society)

Inside the RV turned mitzvah mobile (Photo: JEM/The Living Archive)

es,” he says. “I drove it all the way to Sacramento. People came in and it was like entering a new world; it blew people’s minds.” The trailer played a pivotal role in Jewish outreach; it went from a resource for books to a robust hub for Jewish practice. Now on two coasts, these vehicles were poised to help affect the masses at a decisive moment in modern Jewish history by providing Jewish content to a post-Holocaust generation searching for greater meaning and purpose; and by laying the groundwork for the widespread use of these vehicles during the Tefillin Campaign launched in the days leading up to the SixDay War, when the Rebbe called on Jewish men and boys age 13 and older around the world to unite in fulfilli g the mitzvah.

‘Drop Into the Old World’

Th oughout the spring of 1967, tens of thousands of enemy troops gathered ominously at Israel’s borders. World leaders and the media painted a bleak picture for the Jewish state, with Jews fearing a “second Holocaust.” On June 5, 1967, war broke out between Israel on one side and, on the other, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon. Over the course of the next few days, the armies of the five nations that attacked Israel on three fronts were miraculously and decisively brought to their knees. Seemingly on the brink of annihilation, Israel had reclaimed key parts of its ancestral land as a result of what would come to be known as the Six-Day War. See Mobilizing the Mitzvah Tanks , page 37

Rabbi Nosson Gurary, Chabad emissary in Buffalo, N.Y., speaks with a Jewish student on campus at SUNY Buffalo in the early 1970s. (Photo: Kehot Publication Society)

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G-d Helps Those Who Help Others – Shelach 5777 By: Rabbi David Bibi

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enjamin Franklin made the phrase "God helps those who help themselves" famous by including it in his Poor Richard’s almanac. It is a popular saying emphasizing the importance of self-initiative which would certainly have appealed to 18th century colonists. Many mistakenly believe the phrase has biblical origins. It doesn’t although echoes of it can be heard throughout King Solomon’s Proverbs. We emphasize that man must make some effort before expecting assistance from Heaven. Kabbalistically it is man’s action below which is crucial in turning on the fl w from above. So which is it? Does Hashem help those who help themselves or those who help others? We can suggest that it’s both, but which is better? Which practice should we follow?

They despair of inheriting the Land which Hashem has promised. Two of the twelve, Yehoshua and Caleb try to counter the argument and give confiden e to the nation We read this week of the Meraglim, but to understand the story we need to examine both this week’s perasha and Moses’ recap at the outset of his final speech to the people in Devarim. At the insistence of the people and with the permission of Hashem, Moses selects and sends twelve important representatives, one from each tribe. Th y are tasked with touring the land of Canaan in order to report back on the land and the inhabitants. Although they pass through the land for forty days, they are not discovered by the local population. Th y return

carrying unusually large fruit. Instead of limiting their report to Moses, ten speak with fear of formidable inhabitants and a land which devours its people. Th nation is overcome with anxiety and doubt. Th y despair of inheriting the Land which Hashem has promised. Two of the twelve, Yehoshua and Caleb try to counter the argument and give confidenc to the nation. Th y report that the life force has left the Canaanites and that with Hashem’s help, the nation can defeat the Canaanites and take the land. The nation is not swayed. Th y lose hope and instead of celebrating, they cry. This night, the ninth of Av will be a perpetual night of crying and those who cried that night will all perish in the desert delaying the nation’s entry into the land by 40 years. To better understand how successful the tour was for those first twelve spies (although they failed to realize) and how unsuccessful their report was, we are forced to compare their task with the one given by Joshua forty years later to Caleb and Pinchas. While twelve spies traveled unnoticed for forty days, Caleb and Pinchas as we read in this week’s Haftara are discovered within 24 hours of their crossing of the Jordan. Yet they report only to Joshua without riling up the nation. Pity that the twelve couldn’t see the miracle they experienced. How many of us fail to see miracles every day? We learn in the Haftara that Caleb and Pinchas stop for the night in the city of Jericho, at the house of an innkeeper named Rahav. Most commentaries suggest that the place was more than an inn, it was actually a well-known brothel and that Rachav was more than an innkeeper. Perhaps Pinchas and Caleb felt that they could remain under cover in such a place where few questions are asked and anonymity is prized. Additionally it may be a place

Benjamin Franklin made the phrase "God helps those who help themselves" famous by including it in his Poor Richard’s almanac

where they could glean information, owing to the nature of intelligence work, the sought-after data is generally collected in questionable places. But things go wrong. The king of Jericho is informed of the presence of the spies and sends messengers to Rachav, where they have been seen. Surprisingly, instead of giving the spies up, she hides them on the roof of her inn and tells the messengers, “It is true; the men did come to me, but I do not know from where they are. When the city gate was about to close at dark, the men went out; I do not know where the men went. Pursue them quickly, for you can overtake them!” Her brilliant reply saves Pinchas and Caleb. Finally, although the gates of the city are sealed, Rachav’s inn sits within the outer wall and she lets them down with a rope through the window, advises them where to flee and insures their return to Joshua. But before they leave, she exacts a price and requests of them, “…swear to me by Hashem, since

I have done kindness with you, that you too will do kindness with my father’s household and … that you will save our souls from death”. The Rabbis explain that her words refle t an understanding that those in Canaan fear for their lives and all understand that given God’s protection, the Jewish Nation is invincible. She commits then and there (or perhaps even earlier) to conversion and the rabbis of the Talmud tell us that this most beautiful woman who was forced into harlotry at the age of ten and has known every king and Noble over the last forty years will leave that life so far behind and marry none other than the Jewish leader Joshua and her progeny will include eight of the prophets and one prophetess. The Rabbis beautifully explain and here I use the words of Mrs. Leah Kohn. Rachav set out to sanctify three physical trappings of her life, as it had existed, by using them to help Pinchas and Caleb escape. The e are: her window, the rope that hung from her window and the location of

her house, attached as it was to the wall surrounding Jericho. Previously, Rachav’s high-profile clients had used the rope to arrive and depart through her window unnoticed, and to leave the city precincts without passing through the central gates. Rachav approached Hashem and expressed her desire to rectify her deeds by using her window, rope and wall to help Pinchas and Calev escape from the authorities in Jericho. What she realizes with this gesture is that physical aspects of life are only tools, which we ourselves decide to use for benefit or detriment. In other words, Rachav understands that she can continue to use the rope attached to the window for her business purposes – or she can use for the sake of Hashem and in so doing become an exemplary woman. The principles behind Rachav’s insight and her internal change indicate she has embraced a new reality. Rachav’s message to us is that no excuse should impede our ability to change. Whatever our life circumstances, we are free either to take responsibility or ignore opportunities for our own self-growth. Rachav decided to use the very same things she had used all along, in order to do the Will of Hashem, in order to create a relationship with him. When we contemplate change in life, we must remember that every change requires commitment, often combined with hardship and even great risk. Here Rachav risks her life, and probably the lives of all those around her. I wonder if forced into this life as a child and even after reaching the top of her profession, she saw the coming of the Jewish people into the land as an opportunity no matter the risk to write a new page and tear the past from existence. A woman who knew more than anyone that people cannot be trusted, risks everything for two enemy soldiers, not know-

ing if they will keep their commitment. She saves them and in the end she receives the greatest reward. Rachav is an example of someone who does for others and whom Hashem rewards. I began with a question. Does Hashem help those who help themselves or those who help others? Which practice should we follow? And this is a real question. Does Hashem answer us when we pray for ourselves, or as we often hear that he answer one who prays for others? This question is debated by many of the acharonim. The Chatam Sofer suggests an amazing idea as explained by Rabbi Yisroel Reisman. He states emphatically that when praying for someone else, the prayers of the one who is praying are answered fi st. But this he cautions is not in reward for his prayers. Amazingly he stresses that this is simply the way Hashem created the world. Just as there are laws of physical nature, this is a law of spiritual nature. Imagine for a moment. When you help someone else, when you do for someone else, when you pray for someone else, you are really helping yourself. Your words and actions cause a spiritual reaction in Heaven which can trigger even a physical action below. As we noted, kabbalistically it is man’s action below which is crucial in turning on the fl w from above. But the trigger below has so much greater effect when it is pulled on behalf of others. Do for others and Hashem will answer you. We learn this lesson from Avraham who prays for Avimelech and his household and from Rachav who risks everything and saves Caleb and Pinchas and receives immeasurable reward. May we all be blessed and encouraged to do for others and in that merit, may Hashem order that our prayers be heard and answered.

Parshas Shelach – It’s Not What You See But How You See It That Counts By: Rabbi Osher Jungreis

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n this week’s parsha, we discover our tragic predilection for self-destruction. Even if G-d performs open miracles and bestows every blessing upon us, it will be to no avail if we are bent on trouble. G-d performed the most astounding miracles for our forefathers: the plagues that fell upon Egypt, the splitting of the Red Sea, the collapse of Pharaoh and the Egyptian army, manna falling from heaven, water gushing forth from rocks, the giving of the Torah at Sinai - and

yet, when the command came to enter the promised land, they demanded that spies be sent forth to scout out the land. It is difficult to understand how a nation that had witnessed G-d’s open wonders could question His ability to bring them into the land. When people have hidden agendas however, then no matter what miracles they may experience, it will have no impact upon them. Thus, the parsha states, “And they went and they came..." (Numbers 13:26), meaning that they returned with the very same agenda with which they had de-

parted. This despite the fact that G-d performed mighty miracles on their behalf while they were scouting out the land. In order to protect their anonymity, G-d made their reconnaissance mission coincide with the death of Job, the most prominent man in the land of Canaan. The entire population was involved in mourning ceremonies, so the presence of the twelve spies went undetected. But instead of appreciating this, they returned with a malicious report, stating that “It’s a land that eats its inhabitants” (Numbers 13-32)

- meaning that it is impossible to survive there - people are always dying, and everyone is busy going to funerals. G-d allowed them to see the magnifice t huge fruit of the land, and indeed, they brought back samples of it, but that too was used to plant terror in the hearts of the people when they said, “Yes, it is a land of milk and honey, BUT the people who dwell in the land are powerful; the cities are greatly fortifie , and we also saw the off pring of the giants and Amalek.” (Numbers 13:27) By the time they finishe

their report, the people were frozen with fear, and ready to return Egypt. In vain did G-d make miracles - they refused to see them. In contrast to the scouts who maligned the land, Joshua and Caleb, who were also part of the reconnaissance mission, returned inspired and energized. Th y tried to prevail upon the nation to have courage and go forth, for G-d would be with them and they would succeed in conquering the land with ease, but their words fell upon deaf ears.

The question that should give us all pause is how is it that people can undergo the exact same experience, but have totally different perceptions. The answer is that people see what they want to see. If they have faith, if Torah illuminates their lives, then nothing will be beyond their reach, but if faith is lacking, if they have their own agendas, then even G-d’s miracles will be enshrouded in darkness. We would all do well to take this lesson to heart. G-d bestows so many favors upon us -- but do we see them? (HINENI.ORG)

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ditional plans, the report found. The e people generally have lower household income, NCHS reported. "The design did not make a difference for them," said Robin Cohen, an NCHS statistician and lead author of the report. Roughly half (51 percent) of these direct purchasers had

Stress While Pregnant Continued from page 43 of their genome did. One of the most important mechanisms in epigenetics (literally: “on top of genetics”) is a biochemical process involving molecules in the methyl group that takes place in the hypothalamus, the brain region that regulates metabolic processes, hormone production and stress reactions.

“Perhaps the most unexpected findi g in the study,” said Chen, “is that we succeeded in preventing the disorder from emerging simply by providing a balanced diet of methyl sources,” such as folic acid, choline, methionine, and vitamins B12 and B6. “Does this mean that a balanced diet would also help cure eating disorders in humans?

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Settlers Laugh Off Plan evicted by Israel. Froman died in 2013. A source close to the 2014 to the Holy Land transcended the State of Israel and that he talks told TPS that the current would choose to remain in his report was just one of many unTekoa home under Palestin- authorized statements reported ian sovereignty rather than be in Netanyahu’s name. The in-

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and humiliating the plaintiffs.” Alkalai awarded NIS 60,000 in damages to Binyamin Netanyahu, saying that as prime minister the damage to his reputation was greater than that to Sara Netanyahu, to whom he awarded NIS 40,000. In addition, Sarna was ordered to pay 15 thousand shekels to the couple as compensation for legal expenses. A spokesman for the Netanyahu family said: “Finally, justice has been done.” (TPS) dividual, who spoke to TPS on condition of anonymity because he was not authorize to speak to the media, said “With or without a political agreement, nobody will be removed from their home. This was and remains the prime minister’s principled position.” (TPS)

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of UN premises must be preserved at all times,” the group said in a statement. Hamas issued a statement in UN premises are incompatible with the respect of priv- response condemning UNRContinued from page 4 ileges and immunities owed WA for the report’s allegations, to the United Nations un- which it said would be “exploitder applicable international ed by the Israeli occupation to the generosity of publishers inlaw, which provides that UN justify its crimes and encourage cluding Hachette Book Group, premises shall be inviolable. it to target unarmed civilians.” HarperCollins Publishers, PenThe sanctity and neutrality guin Random House, Plympton, (TPS) and Simon & Schuster. According to Bustle.com: “If Sachs put it, “We’re seeing a you're lucky, you might even fl od of apartments $40,000 catch a ride on the special Suband higher.” Actress Jennifer three-bedroom which have long been attractive Lawrence’s to real estate developers. But condo, purchased this year at with the closure of many new 443 Greenwich, has been listed developments just in the last as looking for tenants. It curContinued from page 16 year, these same rentals are now rently has an asking price of on the open market. As Jordan $27,500 a month way but said no decisions had been made. The officia was Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv was lit not authorized to discuss the up to honor Gadot. The towers issue with reporters and spoke were illuminated with the mes- on condition of anonymity. Justice,” in 2016. The film was sage: “We are proud of you, Gal Netanyahu's offic declined to widely panned by the critics, but Gadot, our Wonder Woman.” comment. 14. Israeli advertising tech almost all agreed that Gadot was Walid Omary, Al Jazeera's startup Taykey, which tracks the best part of the film 11. Gadot’s film “Wonder Internet chatter, says that menWoman” is the first superhero tions of Gadot online are 95 permovie in over a decade to fea- cent positive, making her “unrivaled as the most loved Israeli ture a female in the title role. Continued from page 9 12. During reshoots of the in the world.” On the IMDB’s film, Gadot was five months ranking of most popular inpregnant, and the director had dustry people born in Israel, his three-minute introductory to green-screen out her baby she also currently outranks the speech and answer questions Oscar winner Natalie Portman, from the audience. He began by bump. 13. Ahead of the Israeli pre- who was born in Jerusalem. describing the District as diverse, miere of the film on June 1, the (ISRAEL 21C) adding that over 30 percent of the community is composed of senior citizens. The incumbent touted stellar constituent services offering multi-lingual assistance to the diverse community and an impeccable attendance record at City Council hearings. “I’m also proud that I’m very accessible to my constituents.

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Sarna has indicated his intention to appeal the decision. He criticism under the guise of free- lamented "the general silencing dom of speech, while the case at descending upon us," and said hand involves slander and not that the ruling was "expected in opinion, aspiring to describe a these dark times." Justice Azaria Alkalai said situation that transpired which has not been proven to be true,” Sarna failed to prove that the alleged events had occurred and he wrote. The Prime Minister praised that he had published his comthe ruling. “Finally, justice has ments “with malicious intent and with the aim of shaming been done,” he said.

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It is important to note that the research was conducted on a mouse model at this stage, but all the biological genes and pathways it described are shared by mice and humans.” The main researcher was postdoctoral fellow Mariana Schroeder, with the participation of Maya Sharon Lebow, Yonat Drori, Mira Jakovcevski, Tamar Polacheck, Mareen Engel and Shifra Ben-Dor from the Weizmann’s Department of Life Sciences. (ISRAEL 21C)

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the hashtag #SubwayLibrary and tag @TWWiFi and @MTA on Instagram or Twitter will be automatically entered to win one of six prizes (either one of three Amazon Kindle Voyages or one of three one-of-a-kind prizes from The New York Public Library). If that's not enough to make you look forward to hopping on that packed subway tomorrow morning, we don't know what is.”

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Shutting the bureau would most likely face signific nt legal obstacles and test Israel's comlocal bureau chief, said he had mitment to protecting freedom not been notified of any formal of the press. Some key official might also action against his operation. But he rejected the Israeli claims of oppose the step. While Israel bias and accused Israel of wag- complains about Al Jazeera's coverage, the station is also one ing an incitement campaign. "This is not the fi st time of the few Arab media channels they have attacked us," he said. that interview Israeli official "I hope they will withdraw the giving Israeli leaders a rare outlet to address the Arab public. threat."

Yeger Rips Deutsch In Prelude Anyone that wants to meet, I meet with them,” said Deutsch. Deutsch also made known his strong support of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and auxiliary offic s, boasting District 48 as having undergone one of the highest crime reduction rates in the city. The incumbent named education, waterfront, aging, public schools and contracts as some of the committees he sits on as a City Councilmember. Deutsch took that moment to talk about the millions of dollars allocated

to playgrounds throughout the city district with funds the contract committee bestowed. Deutsch concluded with a story meant to counter his competitor’s claim of absenteeism. He told the story of a young woman who had come to his office in need of immediate relief while she waited the 10-day-period for her food stamp allocation. Deutsch said within two hours, they had fulfilled the constituent’s grocery list furnishing her with nearly $500 in groceries. “It’s not just about doing your job, it’s about thinking out of the box, said Deutsch. (KINGSCOUNTYPOLITICS.COM)

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The Rebbe’s campaign was just revving up, and the yeshivah students tasked with the mission, recalling the mobile libraries, created a vehicle to deliver it: the “tefillin mo ile.” The New York Times described the truck in a 1968 feature article. “[A]mid the hippies, the peace marchers, the Good Humor men and the hundreds of Sunday wanderers in the warm sun,” of Washington Square Park “a big, yellow truck called the “Tefillin-Mobile” with “lively Hasidic songs and marches blaring from the loudspeaker” brought “fl cks of people” over to the young enterprising yeshivah students. Rabbi Samuel Schrage, an assistant to New York City Mayor John Lindsay and a community leader in Crown Heights, was on

hand. “Young men, especially Jewish young men, are searching for mystic experiences like LSD and pot, and gurus and maharishis; we can give them mysticism,” Schrage was quoted as saying. “Across the park,” the paper notes, “a hippie sang “Shout, shout, shout/Let’s drop out.” Schrage replied: “Let them drop into the Old World.” One such person to do so was Harold Mosner—a 29-year-old copy editor for Eye magazine, a short-lived attempt by the Hearst Corporation to capitalize on youth culture—who was attracted by the vehicle’s signs. “They’re just great,” Mosner told the reporter after donning tefillin for the fi st time in 15 years. As they began to spread, the tefillin mobiles proved effec-

tive in speaking to young Jews around the country. Others started noticing the impact and sought out this novel form of engagement, including a request for one of the vehicles from the North American Federation of Temple Youth Camp. Rabbi Nosson Gurary, director of Chabad at the State University of New York at Buffal , heralded an era of mobile Chabad centers serving college campuses and surrounding communities when he brought one of the vehicles to his area. The truck, donated by an alumnus of the school, was an instant sensation. Jews who would otherwise shy away from Jewish practice were drawn to it. “[It] was a really powerful vehicle to meet new people,” he recalls. “We would park it by the

student union, and all kinds of students who wouldn’t otherwise approach us came over.” He notes that “we could transform it for other uses as well. During Sukkot, we could add a sukkah in the back.” A picture taken at the time shows a Gurary engaged in earnest conversation with a young Jew wearing the clothes synonymous with a Hindu sect. Standing in the doorway of a sukkah on the back of the mitzvah mobile, Gurary, dressed in his black coat, is framed by the leaves of the sechach and a sign announcing “The Succahmobile! You too can perform mitzvahs in just minutes.” He is beckoning with his hand, inviting the young Jew, his head shaven save for a top knot, to come in.

by a number of prominent academics of an anti-Semitic book written by Gilad Atzmon — a notorious Jew-hater who denies the Holocaust and attributed widespread economic troubles to a "Zio-punch." When asked recently about the hullabaloo surrounding her CUNY address, Linda Sarsour disingenuously played the victim card: "...since the Women's March on Washington, once the rightwing saw a very prominent Muslim-American woman in a hijab who was a Palestinian who was resonating with a community in a very large way,

they made it their mission to do everything they can to take my platform away." No, Ms. Sarsour. You are wrong. This is not a smear campaign by the "right-wing," but rather, a show that people of goodwill reject your manifestations of bigotry. Tho e who tolerate anti-Semitism from those they otherwise admire would never accept other forms of bigotry, such as racism, sexism or homophobia. It's difficult to imagine Bernie Sanders campaigning for a socialist who didn't like black people or who was against gay marriage. But he is comfortable

campaigning for Jeremy Corbyn, who has made a career out of condemning Zionists — by which he means Jews. The growing tolerance for anti-Semitism by both the extreme left and right is quickly becoming mainstream. Th t is why it is so dangerous and must be exposed for what it is: complicity in, and encouragement of, the oldest form of bigotry. Shame on those who tolerate anti-Semitism when it comes from their side of the political spectrum. People on both sides of the aisle must have the same zero tolerance for anti-Semitism as they do for sexism, racism and

homophobia. Decent people everywhere — Jews and nonJews — must condemn with equal vigor all manifestations of bigotry whether they emanate from the hard alt-right or hard alt-left. I will continue to judge individuals on the basis of their own statements and actions, regardless of which side of the aisle they come from.

fied documents and diplomatic cables. Hillary Clinton and top aide Huma Abedin have yet to Continued from page 19 an "other-than-honorable" dis- be prosecuted for their egregious mishandling of classifie charge from the U.S. Navy. Months after the sentencing, information. aboard the submarine, Saucier “It smacks of two types of was convicted of felony unau- President Obama commuted thorized retention of national the prison term of Army Private justice systems in the United defense information, sentenced Chelsea Manning who leaked States,” Saucier attorney Greg to one year in prison, and given hundreds of thousands of classi- Rinkey said in January.

The day after the presser then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch confi med no charges would be laid against Hillary. Lynch had a clandestine meeting with former President Bill Clinton at a Phoenix airport a week before, raising wholly justified suspicions of corrupt bargaining taking place.

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support," Karmon said. "Ironically, Shallah, who spent five years at Durham University [in Britain] writing a thesis on Islamic banking in Jordan, was called to lead the PIJ from the U.S., where he taught at the University of South Florida," Karmon added. When Hamas released a document that represented an update to its policies last month, feigning a softer stance and a willingness to accept a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, PIJ's response was unequivocal. "As partners with our Hamas

brothers in the struggle for liberation, we feel concerned over the document," said Islamic Jihad's deputy leader, Ziad Al-Nakhala. "We are opposed to Hamas's acceptance of a state within the 1967 borders and we think this is a concession which damages our aims," Al-Nakhala said, in comments posted on PIJ's website. Accepting a state on the 1967 borders would "lead to deadlock and can only produce half-solutions," Al-Nakhala added. Ultimately, the dispute between PIJ and Hamas is one over tactics, not strategy. In light of its acute isolation, Hamas is seeking

to rebrand itself somewhat, without any intention of giving up its long-term goal of destroying Israel. PIJ, enjoying firm Iranian backing, and lacking all of Hamas's dilemmas of sovereignty, rejects the very idea of a rebranding. It insists on openly advertising its jihadist, Iranian-influenced ideology. Hoisted on Iran's shoulders, PIJ prepares

you clung steadfast to your Jewish principles, and you were able to graduate without compromising your beliefs. The e will be moments ahead which challenge you, but remember that you can remain true to both your profession and your faith.” For electrical-engineering major Rebecca Grossman, the ceremony was not just about recognizing the graduates’ academic achievements, but about their values and priorities. She gave special thanks to the university for showing its “unwavering support and commitment

to the success of the Jewish students on campus.” Grossman, who helped organize the celebration, noted its inclusive nature and lasting impact. “These are students I have been very close friends with for the last four years,” she said. “I have taken classes with many of them. But more importantly, I have lived, eaten, learned and observed Shabbat and holidays with them. The bond of the Jewish community at Maryland is incredibly strong, and it was so special to stand next to these peers as college graduates.”

Continued from page 34 Images of Israeli soldiers donning tefillin and openly weeping by the Western Wall were seen all over the world. Jewish pride swelled universally. At the same time, America’s youth, steeped in the new counterculture, was undergoing a tectonic shift that summer—“the summer of love.” Looking for inspiration, some young Jews turned to Eastern philosophies, rock music, communes and drugs. The Rebbe looked beyond the younger generation’s behavior, seeing larger notions at work. He would describe the rebellion of young people as emerging from a positive fi e in their souls

that refuses to conform, that is dissatisfied with the status quo, that cries out that it wants to change the world and is frustrated with not knowing how to do so. Donning tefillin represented a bridge to Judaism, encapsulating both the newfound Jewish pride and the search for new spiritual consciousness. At the time, it seemed entirely congruous for a Chabad rabbi—in this case, Rabbi Moshe Feller of Minnesota—to share the stage with a hippie from San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood and a Black Panther activist at the regional B’nai Brith Youth Convention in St. Paul to discuss “The Right to be Different.”

A New Tolerance Continued from page 20 has said about the Palestinians that "parallels with what went on in the 30's in Germany are so crushingly obvious." He also had a pig-shaped balloon with a Star of David on it at one of his concerts. And when asked about his aggressive effort to recruit people to join the BDS, Waters blamed "the Jewish lobby," which he explained is "extraordinary powerful here and particularly in the industry that I work in, the music industry."

In 2013, the ADL declared that "anti-Semitic conspiracy theories" had "seeped into the totality" of Waters' views. Likewise, the marketplace of ideas on university campuses and within academic institutions has seen an embrace of anti-Semitism often disguised as anti-Zionism. Several years ago, I identified the dangerous trend of academics crossing a red line between acceptable criticism of Israel and legitimizing Jew-hatred. This was in light of the disgraceful endorsement

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad Continued from page 23 knowledged the importance of the Iranian revolution and its influence," Karmon told the IPT. "Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the Hamas leader, wrote nothing on religious matters (and did not write about any other issues either)," Karmon noted. "Shaqaqi wrote 5 books in which he praised the Iranian revolution." "In this sense, the PIJ is the real proxy of Iran, and not Hamas," he added.

PIJ leaders integrated themselves into the Iranian-Hizballah camp when Israel expelled them to Lebanon in 1988, Karmon noted. Then, PIJ leader Fathi Shaqaqi was assassinated in Malta in 1995, representing a dramatic blow to the organization. It took his successor, Ramadan Abdullah Shallah, who is still the current leader, five years following Shaqaqi's assassination to build up the group's infrastructure, with the aid of "major Iranian fin ncial and military

First Alternative Graduation Continued from page 39 Court Justice Stephen Breyer, she had lobbied then-Chief Justice William Rehnquist to postpone the 2003 opening court session so as not to confli t that year with Yom Kippur. Hamburger concluded his remarks by saying: “This graduation ceremony is separate from and still a part of the University of Maryland graduation exercises. It is a testa-

ment to how you can find a balance between your Jewish identity and your integration into the world at large.” Each student was called up by name and received their diploma from William Cohen, the associate provost and dean for undergraduate studies, who represented the university. Backman closed the ceremony by asking the students to draw a lesson from the specially arranged event. “As you progress in life, remember how

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Trump Spills Beans Continued from page 10 and tactics make it a particularly tough foe for cyberwarfare. The jihadists use computers and social media not to develop or launch weapons systems but to recruit, raise money and coordinate future attacks. Such activity is not tied to a single place, as Iran’s centrifuges were, and the militants can

take advantage of remarkably advanced, low-cost encryption technologies. The Islamic State, official said, has made tremendous use of Telegram, an encrypted messaging system developed largely in Germany. The Times also reported that the most sophisticated offensive cyberoperation the United States has conducted against the Islamic State sought to sabotage the

group’s online videos and propaganda beginning in November, according to American official In the endeavor, called Operation Glowing Symphony, the National Security Agency and its military cousin, United States Cyber Command, obtained the passwords of several Islamic State administrator accounts and used them to block out fi hters and delete content. It was initially deemed a success because battlefield videos disappeared. (INN)

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counter Rabbi Dweck's arguments. Taking his hypotheses point by point, Rabbi Mizrachi cited a veritable cornucopia of Torah concepts and positions of the Gedolim in which to summarily debunk the questionable narrative that was crafted in the London shiur. It has also been reported that Rabbi Aharon Bassous of London’s Golders Green comThe state Senate passed the munity requested that the Lonlegislation in March and Gov. don rabbinical court investigate Cuomo made it clear he would Rabbi Dweck and his motives. Continued from page 8 Rabbi Eli Mansour, shlita of said Alphonso David of Gov. sign the bill quickly, reports Th the Brooklyn and Deal, New Cuomo’s counsel, reports Th Post. “It’s shocking current law Jersey Syrian communities has exception is there will be New York Times. “If a judge is clarity that doesn’t exist now confide t that there is no coer- allows for children as young suggested that HaRav Yitzchak to ensure that all of the con- cion or duress, then the harm as 14 to be married off,” said Yosef , the Sephardic chief rabbi Cuomo. in Israel pen a strong missive to cerns have been addressed,” is eliminated.” Rabbi Dweck in which he would unequivocally offer his opinion. Rabbi Yosef labeled homosexuality as “nonsense and heresy that were uttered in opposition to the foundations of our faith in the holy Torah.” Rabbi Dovid Yosef of the predominantly Orthodox neighborhood of Har Nof in Jerusalem also weighed in on the maelstrom of controversy that Rabbi Dweck's remarks have generated. In Hebrew he wrote a stern admonition to the community that Rabbi Dweck serves. “Do whatever you can to prevent him from entering your holy camp, and without question he cannot be allowed to serve in any communal capacity.” Rabbi Shraga Feivel Zimmerman, Rov of Gateshead, who is widely regarded as highly influential in Orthodox circles, penned his withering critique of Rabbi Dweck in a letter to colleagues in London this week, according to a June 13th report in the Times of Israel. In it, HaRav Zimmerman, shlita admonishes the now infamous comments that Rabbi Dweck made back in May, when he said that the homo-

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sexual revolution had been a “fantastic” development for humanity. The report also indicated that he has since been defended by more than 1,400 supporters, while others – mainly in the United States – have derided him as a “heretic”. HaRav Zimmerman this week said of Dweck: “It is clear that he is not equipped to rule on Halacha, due to his limited knowledge, weak reasoning skills and lack of training.” HaRav Zimmerman continued: “It is clear from his lectures that he lacks many of the 48 requisite qualities needed to acquire Torah, such as awe, fear (of Heaven), modesty, purity, Rabbinic training and scholarly interactions with his colleagues. For the above reasons one cannot rely on his rulings and he is not fit to serve as a rabbi.” Other respected and renowned Orthodox rabbis such as HaRav Meir Yedid of Brooklyn focused his critique of Rabbi Dweck’s perspective on homosexuality without even uttering the word. In a shiur he delivered to adherents, he spoke of the grave sin of using unclean language and how it evokes Hashem’s wrath. “The Torah does not even have words to describe body parts that are private and certainly has no words to describe the act in which these parts are used,” he said with a deep sense of resoluteness in his voice. “When we use unclean language we defile ourselves as it exhibits immorality. It arouses the passions within ourselves and others and causes them to sin as well,” he added. Referencing the Torah prohibition on homosexuality that is found in Parshat Kedosim in Sefer Vayikra, Rabbi Yedid took issue with Rabbi Dweck’s interpretation. He said that the Torah clearly states that “A man shall not lay with a man as he would with a woman” and

that the transgression of such an admonition warrants the death penalty in the days of the Sanhedrin. Rabbi Yedid noted that while the Torah offers a detailed litany of physical relationships that are strictly forbidden, none of them are classified as a “toeva” (abomination) other than the relationships between two males and between a male and an animal. Commenting on Rabbi Dweck’s assertion that the acceptance of feminism and homosexuality in contemporary society is considered a “revolution” and a “fantastic development”, Rabbi Yedid expressed profound consternation. “The word ‘revolution’ is almost always used in the context of something that signals progress in a positive way, yet when used by Rabbi Dweck is sets us back to much darker times. Other rabbis have taken a more conciliatory approach to defusing the burgeoning animus directed at Rabbi Dweck. Rabbi Sammy Kassin of the Shehebar Sephardic Center wrote: “If a mistake does appear in a rabbi’s words, one must find the appropriate way to react, in the way of peace, not in the way of a burning strong fi e, even if it is well-intentioned." Strong opinions have been vocalized on social media platforms as well, as petitions expressing both opposition and support of Rabbi Dweck's stance on homosexuality have appeared on Facebook and What'sApp. One member of the Syrian Jewish community wrote on Facebook of Rabbi Dweck: “Just this summation of his positions leaves me shaking my head in disgust. He has zero respect for other rabbis and holds his personal opinions and interpretations as a way out for the homosexual community. Let him find a reform or conservative congregation that will lap his views up. He has no place in an Orthodox rabbinical setting.”

stored historic sites, donated fi e trucks and instituted sustainable farming programs. The goal of JNFuture is to educate the next generation about how they can get involved and make a difference by supporting their projects on the ground in Israel. The tri-state area is currently contributing to the creation of the Be’er Sheva River Park which is revitalizing the capitol of the Negev with the construction of

a 1,700 acre riverfront park, an extensive environmental and economic development project. New York has even adopted the 80-dunam lake as a central project. If you want to get more involved in either JNF or JNFutures, volunteers are always needed to raise support and awareness for their projects around the country and in Israel. The Greater New York zone has regional office in Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester/Connecticut.

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Jeremy Christian (who was arrested in the recent Oregon train killings), Fedderson did not directly address the question, but reiterated that the newspaper “is dedicated to free speech within and beyond the Jewish community” and is “also committed to equal advertising access.” Barghouti, a leader of the Palestinian Fatah movement’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades terrorist organization, was convict-

ed in 2004 of masterminding the murders of Jerusalem motorist Yula Hen; Father Georgios Tsibouktzakis, a Greek Orthodox priest; and three Israelis who were killed in an attack at Tel Aviv’s Seafood Market restaurant. He was also found guilty of an attempted suicide bombing in Jerusalem’s Malha Mall. Barghouti did not contest the charges, but instead delivered a speech in court accusing the judges of being as bad as “those who drop bombs on Palestinian children.” (JNS.ORG)

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First Alternative Graduation for Sabbath-Observant at Maryland University accommodates the needs of 22 students who had declined to take part in Saturday ceremonies

A special Sunday graduation ceremony was held at the University of Maryland, College Park, for Jewish students who declined to attend regular graduation events, which took place on Shabbat

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or the fi st time ever, the University of Maryland, College Park, hosted an alternative graduation ceremony on May 21 to accommodate 22 observant Jewish students who were unable to attend the regular graduation because it took place on Shabbat. Although the main campus-wide ceremony was held on Sunday, 19 of the university’s 34 individual schools held their commencement ceremonies the day before—on Saturday, the Jewish day of rest. When the graduation schedule was announced back in March, Shabbat-observant Jewish students

expressed signific nt disappointment at feeling their considerations were not taken into account. To alleviate the situation, Rabbi Eli Backman, co-director of the Bais Menachem Chabad Student Jewish Center, and Rabbi Ari Israel, director of the campus Hillel, requested that the administration hold an alternative ceremony on Sunday. The college immediately responded to accommodate the students. And so, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, the 22 graduates marched into the atrium in the Stamp Student Union building as their families cheered them on. Israel delivered the opening

remarks, urging the graduating class to give back, now and in the future. “We don’t live in a vacuum; rather, we are part of society,” he said. “People are invested in us and gave us the tools we have. Now, each of you must seek out others to invest in.” Paul Hamburger, a senior partner in the international law fi m Proskauer Rose LLP and a member of the Chabad on Campus international advisory board, delivered the commencement speech. He relayed an account he heard fi sthand from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg about how, together with Supreme See First Alternative Graduation , page 37

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CCNY Spitzer Students Win Art & Science Leonardo DaVinci Challenge Edited by: JV Staff

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rchitecture majors Johannah Deegan and Zara Tamton are winners of the inaugural Art + Science Leonardo da Vinci Challenge at The City College of New York. The team won for their artwork entitled “Flock,” which was created by using robots and coding. Teams of two or more students submitted artwork expressing a scientific principle, concept, idea, process, and/or structure. A panel, using criteria based on both scientific and artistic considerations, named Deegan and Tamton, from the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, winners. The team created “Flock” by using Arduino microcontrollers, a procedural text based softw re, to build and program two robots to create human-like strokes and lines. The C++ language commanded the servomotors to rotate at varying speeds in different directions. The two rotating servomotors were attached to arms that drew the underlying ink layer with a pen. A vibrating robot painted the colored overlay by moving bristles that brushed paint along the page.

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A 104-Year-Old Harvard Grad’s Unexpected Final Mitzvah Rabbi bonds with the few Jewish residents at a nursing home in Plymouth, Mass. By: Phreddy Wischusen

rabbi there and accompany him on his visit to the Jewish acob Chartoff was born centenarian. On a blustery Boston day, and raised in Boston. As a young man, he attended in weather that almost preHarvard University en- vented them from going, they rolled in the Reserve Offic s’ met at the nursing home to see Training Corps, graduating with Chartoff. The two men bonda degree in English literature. ed immediately, the rabbi tells He chuckled when recalling that Chabad.org. annual tuition back then was a whopping $500. At 104, he had lots of stories to tell. And one of the people he told them to was Rabbi Levi Lezell. For the past two years, Lezell and his wife, Mushky, have co-directed Chabad of the South Shore in Hingham, Mass., about a half-hour south of Boston. In addition to their standard programs—Torah study, classes, Jewish holiday events, services and Shabbat dinners—they try to bring a little cheer and tradition to Jews who are hospitalized, and to the local elderly. Lezell with 93-year-old Julian Not long ago, Galit Eizman, Rosenthal, another resident of an Israeli professor who teaches the nursing home economics at Harvard, met Ja“He was very jolly,� relates cob at a nursing home in Plymouth, Mass. Eizman contacted Lezell, “an indicator of how a Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi, director person can reach such a disof Chabad Lubavitch of Cam- tinguished age.� Chartoff had a bridge, Mass., and the Chabad rich life—he was at the top of his House at Harvard, who passed class, he played the violin and on the information to Lezell, worked as a political speechwho runs Chabad activities in writer—and while he celebrated Jewish holidays and learned the area. Eizman offered to meet the Hebrew early on, as an adult he

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hadn’t been very connected to Judaism. Still, Lezell says, “he was obviously a very proud Jew.� Like Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis everywhere, Lezell offered: Would his new friend care to wrap tefillin “He immediately agreed,� says the rabbi. “He said: ‘Do whatever you’ve got to do.’ It was very heartwarming.� After they said the Shema together (with Eizman adding a hearty “Amen!�), Lezell started singing “David Melech Yisrael.� Without missing a beat, Chartoff joined in. As the rabbi prepared to leave, he says the 104-year-old became a little emotional, even though his spirits seemed to be visibly uplifted. “It was as if I knew him for a lifetime,� says Lezell. “It was hard to leave.�

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While he’d been told that Chartoff was the only Jew in the facility, Lezell decided to ask if anyone else might need a visitor. It turned out that there was, and so he stopped to greet Robin Goldstein, who was happy to see him. The rabbi said Tehillim (Psalms) for her. Then a nurse directed him to 93-year-old Julian Rosenthal. Lezell noted that the older man looked downcast and uncommunicative. The rabbi

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mentioned that he just wanted to sit and schmooze—a word, Rosenthal said, that he “hadn’t heard in a long, long time.� He immediately perked up, said the rabbi, and rolled his wheelchair to his room and started talking. “I was a weakling of a kid,� described the nonagenarian, who grew up in the Boston area. When he went to enlist in the Army during World War II, he was below the weight requirement, saying he “pleaded with them to take me in.� Rosenthal served as a telephone switchboard operator in France and Germany. Th ugh he may have lacked mass, Rosenthal had loads of conviction. A lifelong drummer, he was part of a 15-piece orchestra that played music mostly for enlisted men. One night, a group of offic s demanded that the popular band play for them instead of their previously scheduled gig. “It came to a vote,� Rosenthal remembered. “We all decided that if we don’t play for the enlisted men, we don’t play for anybody.� The group was disbanded, but Rosenthal recalled the experience fondly: “I was damn proud to play in that band.� After returning from the war, Rosenthal formed a new band with his brother, a trumpeter, and got himself a steady job with Stop & Shop, a chain of grocery stores in the Northeastern United States, where he worked for 45 years.

Says Lezell of Chartoff: “He was obviously a very proud Jew.� (Photo: Galit Eizman)

Sadly, his wife passed away at 32 from a kidney disorder, which also claimed the life of his son. (He also has a daughter.) Yet Rosenthal managed to stay strong. “I’ve had a good life,� he said. His second wife passed away 10 years ago. After some health issues, the 93-year-old found himself in a nursing home, still adjusting to the environment when Lezell met him. The two spent more than an hour getting to know each other. And then . . . the tefilli question. Rosenthal was hesitant at fi st; he noted that he hadn’t performed the mitzvah in more than 60 years. But he decided to do so, and the rabbi reported that he seemed invigorated. A few weeks after the visit, Rosenthal told the rabbi that he

was getting more accustomed to his new home, and the two continue to keep in touch. Just recently, the rabbi hung a mezuzah on the doorpost of Rosenthal’s room. Lezell has also continued to be in touch with Goldstein. Looking back on that original afternoon, four Jews became bound in the traditions of their faith. While the day’s events may have taken the elderly residents by surprise, it didn’t faze Lezell for a moment. “Every positive action, no matter how seemingly small, has a lasting effect and eternal value,� he says. “Such deeds bring much good to the world.� (CHABAD.ORG)

Jacob Chartoff (Yaakov ben Eliyahu) passed away three days after his visit from the rabbi. May his memory be a blessing.

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National Aquarium Set to Make Waves in Jerusalem Aquatic habitats of Israel’s seas will be on view for the enjoyment and education of Israelis and tourists By: Abigail Klein Leichman

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don’t know how fish feel about being ogled through glass. But I could swear I detected a welcoming vibe from a pufferfish I met recently in the Gottesman Family Israel Aquarium, due to open to the public in late 2017.

English will explain what makes each species special and how to help save them from manmade threats. “In 2010, the Ministry of Environmental Protection released a national biodiversity plan and the top conservation issue highlighted was aquatic habitats,” says Nicole Wexler, the zoo’s development director.

A pufferfish swims in the Gottesman Family Israel Aquarium, Jerusalem. Photo by Abigail Klein Leichman

The Four Seas Gallery at the national aquarium in Jerusalem. Illustration: courtesy

Puffer appears to have found a happy home in the $25 million, 6,500-square-meter facility on five acres neighboring the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens (Jerusalem Biblical Zoo). She’s being joined by many other creatures indigenous to Israel’s Red and Mediterranean seas. Until now, the only place to see marine life in Israel was the Red Sea underwater observatory at Coral World in Eilat. Thedeep-blue walls of the national aquarium will encompass aquatic animals from sharks to seahorses, but no mammals. Signage in Hebrew, Arabic and

“In the plan, ecologists recommended that a national aquarium be established to raise awareness and educate people. We had this expansion land available near the zoo and we were looking for an appropriate project.” Putting an aquarium in landlocked Jerusalem isn’t a problem. Wexler explains during ISRAEL21c’s tour that like most modern aquariums, this one has pumped-in freshwater with added salt. Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman and family of New York gave the project its water wings. Additional support comes from

private and foundation donors, the Jerusalem municipality and the Ministry of Tourism.

Four seas

Designed by Raviv-Tal Environmental Architecture of Haifa, the Gottesman Aquarium can be reached from the zoo via a wooden footbridge and the zoo train, or directly by car or bus. Separate and combined zoo-aquarium tickets will be available. The main entrance is reached by crossing a bridge over a koi pond (you’ll be able to buy food to feed them). Past the reception desk is a dramatic display of hundreds of schooling mackerel, leading

the scenic south-facing moun“The focus throughout the tainside, the building has ener- facility is on conservation,” says gy-saving climate-control and Wexler. “By reaching out to lighting. our visitors, we try to influence people’s behavior and values toward the natural world. We also use our expertise to engage in research and breeding programs, thus working towards the conservation of aquatic animals. We already conduct breeding and conservation work for various critically endangered freshwater species at the Biblical Zoo’s Wet Side Story exhibit, including local species like the Galilee blind shrimp and the Yarkon bleak.” An education center funded by Dan Hotels includes an auditorium and classroom outfitted with small fish tanks for guided activities. Jerusalem Biblical Zoo development director Nicole Wexler The final gallery, Guardians looking through the tank to the right. Photo by Abigail Klein of the Sea, has a wall full of sugLeichman into the Four Seas of Israel Gallery with St. Peter’s fish (tilapia) representing the freshwater Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret), lionfish representing Red Sea marine life, a sunken-temple theme to introduce the Mediterranean, and a dry salt-crystal exhibit of the Dead Sea. From there you’ll further explore the Med and the Red in galleries with friendly features such as a walk-through underwater viewing tunnel. The largest tank will accommodate dive shows amid sharks, tuna, rays and sea turtles typical of the deep Mediterranean. This awe-inspiring display is positioned opposite auditorium seating that folds away to make room for private events (a warming kitchen is available for caterers). A film in the Suez Canal Gallery will educate visitors about the canal’s environmental impact. The Jellyfish Gallery will provide a real-life look at how easy – and dangerous – it is for sea turtles to mistake a plastic bag for their favorite snack.

Behind the scenes

Information on extinct aquatic creatures such as Steller’s sea cow is displayed at the Gottesman Aquarium. Photo by Abigail Klein Leichman

Mediterranean animals such as sharks and rays will inhabit the largest tank at the national aquarium. Illustration: courtesy

Behind-the-scenes windows will allow a peek into areas such as the breeding facility and the fi tration and water-recycling systems handling close to half a million gallons in the exhibition tanks. On that green note, the aquarium’s electricity will be generated in large part by solar panels. The vegetation-covered roof will absorb rainwater, provide insulation and a habitat for wildlife, and help lower the air temperature. Situated on

gestions for actions benefiting the aquatic environments of Israel. Visitors who enter their conservation commitment and email address on computers (programmed gratis by students at Azrieli College of Engineering in Jerusalem) will have their picture taken automatically and displayed on the big screen. A gift shop and restaurant round out the new aquarium, which is hoped to provide an all-weather complement and alternative to the zoo, one of Israel’s most popular paid tourist attractions. After a June 19 formal opening ceremony, group bookings soon will be accepted on a limited basis leading up to the general opening toward the end of 2017. See you then, Ms. Pufferfish (ISRAEL 21C)

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4 in 10 Job-Based Health Plans in U.S. Are Now 'High-Deductible' These employees are more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find By: Karen Pallarito

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igh-deductible health plans are gaining ground among U.S. adults with employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. But too often, enrollees say high out-of-pocket costs are causing them to skip or delay needed medical care, a new government report fi ds. Nearly 40 percent of adults with job-based coverage were enrolled in a high-deductible plan in 2016, the report said. Th t's up from just over 26 percent in 2011, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, a unit of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Increasingly, employers are adding high-deductible health plans to the menu of health plan choices they offer employees, or they're replacing traditional offerings with high-deductible plans, said Paul Fronstin, who was not involved in the report.

People with job-based high-deductible plans were more likely to forgo or delay needed medical care than adults in traditional health plans that have low or no deductibles

He's director of the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute's health research and education program.

"It's about getting people to think differently about their health care — to get people to have more skin in the game,"

Nearly 40 percent of adults with job-based coverage were enrolled in a high-deductible plan in 2016, the report said. That's up from just over 26 percent in 2011, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, a unit of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"If you're not in a high-deductible health plan, that could be what you see next open-enrollment season," Fronstin said. "It's perhaps the easiest way to manage your costs as an employer." The move toward high-deductible plans isn't just about asking people to pay more out of pocket, he explained. Employers still pay the lion's share of employee health plan premiums, he said.

Fronstin said. But the report released June 6 also revealed a potentially worrisome aspect of these plans. People with job-based high-deductible plans were more likely to forgo or delay needed medical care than adults in traditional health plans that have low or no deductibles. While the proportions of people having problems are low, the difference is signific nt: 8.5 percent versus 4.1 percent, the

report said. People with job-based coverage were also more likely to be in a family having problems paying medical bills if they were enrolled in a high-deductible plan (15.4 percent) versus a traditional plan (9 percent), NCHS reported. Dr. Mark Fendrick is director of the University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Insurance Design. He said the new data highlight problems with high-deductible health plans. "People really need to know what type of insurance they're getting before they buy it," Fendrick said. The NCHS analysis is based on an early release of estimates from the National Health Interview Survey, a quarterly survey that provides estimates of health insurance access and coverage. In 2016, a high-deductible health plan was defined as having an annual deductible of at least $1,300 for self-only coverage or $2,600 for family coverage. Health plans with high deductibles generally have lower premiums because the coverage is less generous, Fendrick explained. Th t's why these health plans appeal to younger, healthier people, he said. But people with chronic diseases — asthma, depression, diabetes, HIV, cancer — often have fairly predictable health expenses and may be better off enrolling in a health plan with

The cost of health care deductibles keep increasing as the years go by

a higher premium and a lower deductible, he said. Otherwise, they could get stung with expenses for routine doctor visits, tests and drugs to manage their condition — all before meeting their deductible. "I don't think they need to go bankrupt filli g lifesaving

prescriptions because they've chosen the wrong health plan," Fendrick said. The NCHS report also examined trends among people who purchase their own health coverage, including people who buy See 4 in 10 Job-Based Health , page 36

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Maimonides Medical Center & SUNY Downstate Create Joint Regional Chair of Neurology Position Will Expand Clinical Care, Education, and Research Edited by: JV Staff

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aimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate Medical Center recently announced the creation of a regional chair of neurology. Th new position is designed to expand the delivery of high-quality neuroscience care in Brooklyn; enhance the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows; and develop new research opportunities in neurological science. “SUNY Downstate and Maimonides Medical Center both have a distinguished history of providing high quality neurological and neurosurgical care, education, and research,” said

Kenneth Gibbs, President & CEO at Maimonides Medical Center, said, “First and foremost, we’re all in this line of work to serve the healthcare needs of the people of Brooklyn.”

work to serve the healthcare needs of the people of Brooklyn.” He added, “This collaboration is strengthening the relationship between Maimonides and SUNY Downstate, and bringing it to a new level. We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Rosenbaum to the Maimonides family.”

years and this agreement will accelerate the work we are doing in this important area.” “Our relationship with SUNY Downstate will now allow us to jointly enhance neuroscience services and medical education in Brooklyn,” said Eugene Keilin, Chair of the Maimonides Board of Trustees. “From the perspective of the Maimonides

Dr. Wayne J. Riley, President of SUNY Downstate. “I am confi dent that this new position will bring greater access to the most advanced neurological care possible in this borough of more than 2.5 million people.” Kenneth Gibbs, President & CEO at Maimonides Medical Center, said, “First and foremost, we’re all in this line of

Maimonides and SUNY Downstate leadership, along with Brooklyn community members, attend a press conference announcing the creation of a joint regional chair of neurology.

(left to right) Maimonides Department of Medicine Chair Dr. Stephan Kamholz; Dr. Steven Rudolph, Director of the Jaffe Stroke Center at Maimonides; Maimonides Director of Neurology Dr. Ellen Drexler; Regional Chair of Neurology Dr. Daniel M. Rosenbaum; SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Dean Carlos N. Pato; and SUNY Downstate President Dr. Wayne J. Riley at the Maimonides/SUNY Downstate joint press conference.

(left to right) Maimonides Executive VP & COO Dominick Stanzione; Regional Chair of Neurology Dr. Daniel M. Rosenbaum; Maimonides President & CEO Kenneth Gibbs; SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Dean Carlos N. Pato; SUNY Downstate President Dr. Wayne J. Riley; and Maimonides Board Chair Eugene Keilin announce the creation of a regional chair of neurology, enhancing neuroscience services and medical education in Brooklyn.

Dr. Carlos N. Pato, Dean of the College of Medicine at SUNY Downstate, said, “Maimonides and Downstate have a long record of cooperation between the two institutions that has been mutually advantageous to our campuses and beneficial to the people of Brooklyn. Moreover, the neurosciences have been a major focus of Downstate’s mission for many

Stress While Pregnant Can Lead to Child’s Eating Disorder Israeli researchers find stressed pregnant mice have offspring predisposed to binge eating, but also discovered that a certain diet can prevent it By: Brian Blum

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regnancy can be a stressful time. Now there’s a new stressor and it’s about stress itself. A new study on pregnant mice, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, shows a causal link between prenatal stress and the onset of eating disorders — particularly binge eating disorder (BED) — later in life for the child. The study, done by scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science, also revealed good news: The researchers were able to prevent the onset of a compulsive eating disorder by feeding the mice a diet high in folic acid and B-vitamins. Moderate exposure to stress during pregnancy is not all negative, according to the research team led by Prof. Alon Chen, head of the neurobiology department at the Weizmann. In fact, it makes good evolutionary sense, providing mothers with a way to communicate with their unborn offspring about the world into which they are about to emerge. Stress, for example, can signal the embryo that it will be

A new study on pregnant mice, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, shows a causal link between prenatal stress and the onset of eating disorders — particularly binge eating disorder (BED) — later in life for the child.

born into an area with poor food availability and that it should slow down its metabolic rate. Th problem arises when a child with such “programming” is raised in a culture with an abundance of high-calorie foods – as is the case in much of the developed world today. The mismatch can lead to obesity. Chen and his team stressed the mother mice while pregnant. When the babies were subsequently fed a high-calorie “West-

ern” diet, they developed an impulse to binge eat. The researchers then looked into the young mice’s brains and found “large molecular differences between offs ring whose mothers’ stress mechanism was activated and those in whose mothers it was not activated,” Chen said. While the DNA in the mice did not change, the expression See Stress While Pregnant , page 36

Board of Trustees, enhancing our academic programs is essential to better serving the current needs of Brooklyn’s vibrant communities.” SUNY Downstate’s Dr. Daniel M. Rosenbaum, who assumes the new position as Regional Chair of Neurology, said, “This is a unique opportunity to strengthen the practice, teaching, and research

progress of neurology and the neurosciences, not only in East Flatbush and Borough Park, but throughout the region.” He added, “This collaboration takes advantage of the strengths of both institutions. I am honored to be the first Regional Chair in neurology.” Maimonides Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence across all major specialties. Our accomplished physicians are known for innovation and strengthening our teaching and research programs. With 711 beds, the Medical Center is dedicated to bringing patients the most advanced care available—anywhere. Maimonides continues to grow in response to evolving models of care that better serve patients and families, and is an affiliate of Northwell Health. To learn more, please visit www. maimonidesmed.org. SUNY Downstate Medical Center, founded in 1860, was

the fi st medical school in the United States to bring teaching out of the lecture hall and to the patient’s bedside. A center of innovation and excellence in research and clinical service delivery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center comprises a College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Health Related Professions, a School of Graduate Studies, a School of Public Health, University Hospital of Brooklyn, and a multifaceted biotechnology initiative including the Downstate Biotechnology Incubator and BioBAT for early-stage and more mature companies, respectively. SUNY Downstate ranks twelfth nationally in the number of alumni who are on the faculty of American medical schools. More physicians practicing in New York City have graduated from SUNY Downstate than from any other medical school. For more information, visit www. downstate.edu.

Expert Offers Tips on Heat-Related Illness Edited by: JV Staff

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r. John Marshall, Chair of Emergency Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center, offers a variety of tips to help cope with hot weather and prevent avoidable health problems. What are some tips to safely get through the summer heat?  Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic) regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.  Avoid liquids that contain caffeine or large amounts of sugar— these actually cause you to lose more body fluid and can lead to dehydration. Avoid very cold drinks as they can cause stomach cramps.  Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place.  Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, and a wide-brimmed hat to defle t the sun`s harmful rays.  When exercising, remember to stay hydrated by drinking two to four glasses of cool fluids each hour.  Pay attention to weather reports. You are more at risk as the temperature or humidity rises and when an air pollution alert is in effect.  Avoid hot foods and heavy meals—they add heat to the body.  NEVER leave anyone in a

Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic) regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.

closed, parked vehicle—including pets.  Develop a neighborhood prevention plan. Identify those without air-conditioning and assign neighbors to check in on those who are at a higher risk of heat-illness.  If your home does not have air-conditioning, call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area. Are certain groups of people at a greater risk for developing a heat-related illness? Anyone can be susceptible to a heat-illness, although the very young and very old are at a greater risk. You should check regularly on infants and young children, elderly people, people who have mental disabilities,

and people who are physically ill—especially with heart disease or high blood pressure. Heat-related illnesses can become serious or even deadly if unattended. If you must be outdoors in the heat, what are some preventive measures to avoid heat-illness? For those who must be outdoors, limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Use sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30. Sunscreen will prevent sunburn, which can limit the skin`s ability to cool itself. Take breaks if you are working outdoors. If you suspect that someone is suffering from a heat-related illness, call 911 to get medical attention as soon as possible.

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Notice of Reg. of CANAM NEW YORK REGIONAL CENTER, L.P. XIV. Cert of LP filed with the SSNY on 05/12/2017. Office loc: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LP, 88 Pine St., Ste 2010, NY, NY 10005. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LP is to dissolve: 01/01/2027. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of formation of AHF DEVELOPMENT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/1/01. Office location: KINGS CTY. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 144 W 86TH ST, NY, NY 10024. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/16-7/21]

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC): Name: THE EDGE HOLDING GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/23/2016. 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 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Juliet P. Masters, 580 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Suite 4-J, New York, NY 10030. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of Qualification of NP SPE VI LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/6/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 6/5/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 280 Park Ave, Fl. 3, NY, NY 10017. 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. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of Qualification of NP SPE V LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/6/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 6/5/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 280 Park Ave, Fl. 3, NY, NY 10017. 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. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of Qualification of Grey State Apparel LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/2/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 2/10/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 305 7th Ave., Ste. 13A, NY, NY 10001. DE address of LLC: 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: PoK 23 Acad, LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on June 1, 2017. NY office location: New York County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to PoK 23 Acad, LLC, 333 Park Avenue South, Suite 4E, New York, NY 10010. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of Qualification of 85 BROAD STREET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/24/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/18/17. 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. [6/16-7/21]

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Notice of Formation of INGERSOLL SENIOR IH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/02/17. Office location: Kings County. Princ. office of LLC: 150 Myrtle Ave., 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11201. 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. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of Qualification of Mizzen and Main LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/2/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Texas (TX) on 5/7/12. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the TX address of LLC: Attn: Kevin S. Lavelle, 1444 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 545, Dallas, TX 75207. Arts. of Org. filed with TX Secy. of State, 1019 Brazos, Austin, TX 78701. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of Qualification of Tyrus Capital Americas, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/9/16. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 6/7/16. 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. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of Qualification of NP SPE IV LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/6/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/19/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 280 Park Ave, Fl. 3, NY, NY 10017. 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. [6/16-7/21]

Notice of Qualification of IMNY GS, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/22/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/27/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136 E. 57th St., 13th Fl., NY, NY 10022, Attn: Jerry Katzoff. DE address of LLC: c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St. Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Formation of BRP North White Plains LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/25/17. Office location: New York Co. 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. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Qualification of NEBARI SECURITIES, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/30/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/5/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 140 E 45th St, NY, NY 10017. 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. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Qualification of BORTESI & C. LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/30/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 08/21/08. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Francesco Di Pietro, Moses & Singer LLP, 405 Lexington Ave., NY, NY 10174. DE addr. of LLC: c/o DE Business Incorporators, Inc., 3422 Old Capitol Trl., Ste. 700, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of State of DE, Corp. Dept., Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Qualification of Banker Steel NJ, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/25/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 1/6/16. 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. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Qualification of GLANSAOL MANAGEMENT LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/25/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/4/17. 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. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Formation of DARK MATTER DIVISION, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/31/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 423 W. 120th St., Apt. 33, NY, NY 10027. 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. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Qualification of GP COMMERCIAL CB LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/30/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 05/19/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. 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. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Formation of 3BF PARTNERS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/01/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: General Counsel, 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds, 330 W. 42nd St., 31st Fl., NY, NY 10036-6977. 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. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Qualification of Accrete LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/4/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mayank N. Patel, 20 Pine St., Ste. 1118, NY, NY 10005. DE address of LLC: 1675 South State Street, Ste. B, Dover, DE 19901. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Qualification of NHI WATERMARK ROCHESTER MANAGER, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/26/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/24/17. Princ. office of LLC: Carol Mayers, 399 Park Ave., 18th Fl., NY, NY 10022. 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: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Qualification of ROCHESTER CHILI PARK OWNER, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/26/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/24/17. Princ. office of LLC: Carol Mayers, 399 Park Ave., 18th Fl., NY, NY 10022. 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: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Qualification of Thor 249 Church LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/22/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Thor Equities, LLC, 25 W. 39th St., 11th Fl., NY, NY 10018. DE address of LLC: 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]

1933 E 12 ST LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/30/2017. Office loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 50 Jericho Tpke, #201, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of formation of Elan 18th LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/25/17. Office loc.: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is 165 W. 18th St., Unit 8A, New York, NY 10011. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]

Notice of Formation of Ergosum Core, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/12/17. 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: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/2-7/7]

Notice of Qualification of VIZIENT DATA SERVICES, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/25/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/27/15. 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. [6/2-7/7]

PAGE 46 Notice of Qualification of 217 Newco LP. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/4/17. Office location: New York Co. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/30/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 15 Watts St, Fl. 5, NY, NY 10013. DE address of LP: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. 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. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/2-7/7]

Notice of Qualification of 525 Newco LP. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/4/17. Office location: New York Co. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/30/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 15 Watts St, Fl. 5, NY, NY 10013. DE address of LP: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. 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. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/2-7/7]

Notice of Formation of GATEWAYXPO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/12/17. 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: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/2-7/7]

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Daaamn Good LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/06/2017. Office location: New York County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon is: United States Corporation Agents INC, 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228 The Principal business address of the LLC is: 319 Ave C, Unit 3G New York, NY 10009 Purpose: any lawful act or activity [6/2-7/7]

The Jewish Voice Notice of formation of DSW NYNY CONSULTANTS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/25/2017. 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. [6/2-7/7]

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

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. [5/26-6/30]

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

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]

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. [5/26-6/30]

Notice of formation of 250 W REALTY LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/03/17. Office loc.: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address

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]

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 250 W REALTY LLC, 1090 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Apt 34, New York, NY 10032. Purpose: Any lawful

Notice of formation of OAD Interiors, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/24/2017. Office location: Kings 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. [6/2-7/7]

Notice of formation of LAB 26 APPAREL LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/12/2017. Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: LAB 26 APPAREL LLC, 6402 8th Ave Suite 403, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [6/16-7/21]

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

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST CHRISTINE RAMIREZ, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 31, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, on June 15, 2017 at 2:30PM, premises known as 175 HULL STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11233. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn and County of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK 1534, LOT 56. Approximate amount of judgment $492,778.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 4784/13. Gregory M. Laspina, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 [5/12-6/2]

JUNE 16, 2017

activity. [6/9-7/14]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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 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 DeMartini-Day, 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]

JUNE 16, 2017 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]

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, 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, 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 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]

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 process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 118 Greenwich Ave., NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: Corporation Service 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 activity. [5/19-6/23]

Notice of Formation of THOROBIRD GRAND LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (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]

The Jewish Voice 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]

Notice of Formation of Les Courbes Lumiere LLC,

PAGE 47 Notice of Formation of 101 H 216 Lafayette, 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

Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/26/17. Office location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC

St, New York, NY 10002. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]

upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY

Notice of Formation of Massachusetts Bay Area 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]

Fiber LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/15/17. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY

is National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-

shall mail process to: The LLC, 1350 Broadway, 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10018. Purpose: any lawful

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activity. [5/26-6/30]

Notice of Qualification of CDF Investors GP, LP. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY

Notice of Formation of MONTICULE ART ADVISORY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy

(SSNY) on 5/15/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/26/17. SSNY

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]

10011. The name and address of the Reg. Agent

of State (SSNY) on 5/16/17. Office location: New

designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LP, c/o CAVU Venture Partners, LLC, 515 W. 20th St., Ste. 4W, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LP: The Corporation Trust Company,

York Co. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Worldwide Plz,

1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Name/ address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY.

825 8th Ave, NY, NY 10019. Purpose: any lawful

Cert. of LP filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 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]

Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose:

activity. [5/26-6/30]

any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]

Notice of formation of HERFUME, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of

GREEN HILL DELIGHT LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/16/2017. Office in

New York (SSNY) on 03/21/2017. Office location: kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon

Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom

whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue,

process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 356 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY

Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any 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 SMA WW LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/5/17. 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: 111 8th Ave, Fl. 13, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]

lawful purpose. [5/26-6/30]

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Notice of Formation of A La Card, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/10/17. Office location: New York Co. 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. 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]

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]

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. [5/26-6/30]

11225. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/26-6/30]

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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

HOUSE-CLEANING

MY PERSONAL CONCIERGE

AVAILABLE. I Clean Houses, Apartments, Condos, Offices. 5 Years Experience. Excellent References. Call Ana 646-302-7609

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nursing home & private. Call 516-466-3923 LM0526

help or a permanent personal assistant, let me coordinate

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

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& complete what you couldn’t get done. You can email me at mypersonalconciergebydebz@ gmail.com Call or text:

Complete Housecleaning Services, INCLUDING

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LAUNDRY! Experienced, references, English-Speaking. FREE ESTIMATES! ILEANA 914-373-9224

EAST FORK CLEANING SERVICE. Reasonable rates. High quality & friendly service. Experience & Reliability Guaranteed! Year-round, seasonal, opening and closing services. 631-574-7579 LM0623

sitting.) A temporary need for

references from hospital,

Excellent references. $15.00/ Do You or Your Loved Ones Need Help? Childcare, Housekeepers, Companions,HHA, CNA, LPN, Live In/ Out. We take care of your sick & loved ones. No Fees to Employers. Evons Services 516-505-5510 LM0707

specialty (including house-

Out CNA position. I’m available 7 days per week. Excellent

DAMEN COMPANION CARE. Homecare that you can trust for the care of your loved ones. 10 years experience. Hourly, live-in or live-out. Also, Hiring Caregivers. Call Us Today 631747-6167 or 1-888-612-1822

sanity! Let me save the day! Errands of every kind are my

I am looking for Live-In or Live-

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HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE. Responsible, reliable. All

Are you looking for a

cleaning and laundry. MondaySaturday. Good references. Alexandra 917-669-5628

professional writer? Business

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or personal? Website content,

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

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

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

TUTORING

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

2 MARIO’S. Sealcoating, Repairs. Stoops, Blacktop & Concrete. Driveways, Sidewalks, Cement, Asphalt, Brickwork, Belgium Block & Pavers. Commercial & Residential. CALL ME LAST 516984-9943 LM0609 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

THE VOICE IS HIRING FOR:

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

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JEWISH

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

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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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JOBS, SERVICES & FOR SALE PAINTING

PERSONALS

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 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 LM0331

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

HELP OFFERED

9035

PRIVATE CHEF/ SHIATSU. 25 years experience specializing in natural wellness cuisine and fine dining. Available immediately. Need live-in position. Excellent references. Hamptons & Greenwich, CT only. 781-856-0359 robertpdonahue@icloud.com LM0707

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

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

REAL ESTATE

HAY SALE. Good Quality 1st & 2nd cutting of Hay for sale. Call 845-361-2480 LM0414

ENTERTAINMENT

9044

DRUMMER LOOKING TO JOIN OR FORM ROCK BAND. Looking for Base, Lead & Rhythm Guitarist. Must be very reliable. Call Harry at 929-465-6356 LM0707 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

9050

TOYOTA 2007 HIGHLANDER, excellent condition, 137k, all wheel drive, original owner. $7,500. 631-261-4268 LM0721 LINCOLN 1996 MARK VIII COUPE, 1 Owner, Very Good Cond. 35,500 Orig Miles. MAKE OFFER. 516-413-7146 LM0721 HARLEY 2001 Road King Excel Xtras 6k. $8,500. 516-825-5308 LM0721

INTERNATIONAL HOOK TRUCK 1992. 6 wheel hook lift container truck. 2 year old rebuilt engine and transmission. In great shape and ready to work. Perfect for landscapers. Call for price. 914-380-3111 LM0512

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

LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2006. 116,800 miles, very good condition, Black exterior, just put on 2 brand new tires. $11,000 OR BEST OFFER. 732-691-8927 LM0505

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

HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011, 4-door, White, Excellent Condition, 57,000 Miles. 914-332-1901 LM0331

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

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

COMPLETE WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Forklift, racks, and more. Viewing by appointment only. 917-921-0195 LM0505

NISSAN ROGUE SV SL 2013, AWD, 37,400 miles, excellent condition, new tires, negotiable, transferable 100,000 miles, 84 month warranty. $14,800 OBO. 845-225-3396 LM0407 TOYOTA PRIUS 2014, 10k miles, creampuff, original owner, garage, ext. factory warranty. $17,995. MUST SEE! Call 646-879-4930 (RIVERDALE) LM0616

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

MANHATTAN 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

OPEN HOUSES BROOKLYN

1638

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 HS0712

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

2050

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

QUEENS

3050

ASTORIA STORE FOR RENT. Approx 1800 sq ft, with bsmt. Eatery/ Professional/ Retail. 25-22 30th Ave. Principals ONLY. CALL OWNER (559)898-2522 LM0707 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

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

DONGAN HILLS. Perfect for Psychologist, Accountant, Attorney, Financial Planner. Cozy 2 rooms with waiting area. $600 + utilities. Call Owner at 718-979-7458 LM0812

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

STATEN ISLAND STOREFRONT SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT ON BRADLEY AVE. High traffic area. Near school & temple. Please Call Dawn at 718-370-9700 LM0324

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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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6050

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

OUT OF STATE

SWIMMING POOLS

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 Taggart- Zona Real Estate 609-412-2242 or Email jultaggart@gmail.com LM0623

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

MAHOPAC. 88 acres of prime land for residential sub-division, horses/ farm, etc. Most engineering done. Close to Taconic State Parkway and lower Putnam County. Builders and Brokers welcome. Consider all offers/ ESTATE SALE, MUST SELL! $599,000. 845-628-0016 LM0623 FISHKILL, ON ROUTE 52, 34 acres, $145K & 115 acres, $495K. PUTNAM VALLEY, 21 acres, $185K. All are subdividable. Reduced for quick sale! Call Owner at 914-462-2620 LM0714 ELMSFORD. Commercial space, ideal for Tech office meetings, Day-care, Good visibility. Great access, Parking, Competitively priced. 914-592-7229 LM0623

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

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

8060

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

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 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

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

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REAL ESTATE Midwood For rent studio (also can be used for office) 2,3,4 Bedrooms Apts Call 718.376.4444

MANHATTAN

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

QUEENS

3010

MATURE MALE, 66, RELOCATING BACK TO NYC. Seeks a room to rent in an apartment. Quiet setting preferred. $600 per month. Contact Marc 954-644-9558 LM0616

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 LM0616 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 LM0609

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 + utilities. Available July 1. Call 914-401-9175 LM0630

LONG ISLAND CONDO FOR SALE

NEW ROCHELLE/ WESTCHESTER. 1BR apts available. Extra-large rooms, eat-in kitchen. Near shops/ beach. No pets. $1625/ $1550/ $1490. 914-478-2442 LM0715

OUT OF STATE

8010

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

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

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.

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

HOUSE FOR RENT 6030 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 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 BROOKLYN

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.

1030

Ave N/ Bedford, Very large,Mod,1 Fam,3 BR 2 Bth,Duplex, pvt drv,gar,lrg deck,Must See1 $3,950, Bkr 718-382-4839 HS0610 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.

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

HOUSES FOR SALE 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

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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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)

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

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

LONG ISLAND

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 LM0616

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 LM1002

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

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 LM0501

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

WANT 2 SELL YOUR HOME BUT IT NEEDS REPAIRS? We Are Local Investors Looking To Buy Houses FA$T For CA$H In Any Condition. 914-984-3080 www. yohomebuyers.com LM0707 CARMEL/ KENT. $450,000. You must see this beautiful property for sale by owner. 2 newly renovated farm houses on 11.5 acres in a beautiful setting. The main house has 3BR’s with 2 jacuzzis, 2nd house has 2BRs & 1 bath. Financing available for persons with good credit. 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 to move to Florida. For more information, Call Mike 914-774-2121 LM0602

OUT OF STATE

8040

BARNEGAT, NJ. 290 Hawthorne Ln. 15 minutes from Long Beach Island. 3BR, 4 baths, single family house. Whispering Hills, granite countertops, ceramic tile floor, private deck, energy efficient. Too many upgrades to list. $237,000. Also will be selling Household Furniture. 609-488-4824 LM0721 TOMS RIVER. 4BR, 1 bath ranch with garage. Newer roof, gutters, hardwood floors, etc. Opportunity knocks! $209,900. Exit Realty 732-312-3862 LM0721

OCEAN, NJ. 5/ 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, living room, dining room, family room, open floor plan, full basement, $529,000. 2806 Logan Rd. Ocean, NJ 07712. For more info. SUMMIT REALTY SERVICES 732-918-9008/ 732-778-0894 LM0609

PLOTS FOR SALE

ST. MARY’S. Flushing, Queens. 1 Plot/ 3 Burials. $6,500. 516775-4209

BETH DAVID CEMETERY. Elmont, NY. 1 plot, 6 graves. Plot 2013, Section 4, Path 9. Asking $18,000 neg.

9065

KING SOLOMON CEMETERY in Clifton, NJ. 6 adjacent plots valued at $2,000 each. Asking $1,500 each. 212-781-5714

LM0623

Call 516-840-4756

HOLMDEL, NJ. Hillside Crypt for 2.Valued at $12,000. Asking $9,000 or best offer. Please Call

LM0714

732-718-6965

PINELAWN Garden of Normandie. 1 Plot for 2. $5,600. 631-220-4887 LM0714

LM0602

LM0526

BETH ISRAEL IN WOODBRIDGE, NJ. Outdoor Mausoleum, Crypt for 3, Building 23, Section 21,

BETH ISRAEL CEMETERY IN WOODBRIDGE, NJ. 4 plots. Worth $3,180 per plot. Willing to split. Best Offer! Call 561-733-3776 LM0707

Level 4, Crypt # 38. Valued at $20,000. Asking $15,000 neg. Call

917-445-5293 or

718-894-7728

LM0707

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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 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

NEW YORK STATE 7040 ELMSFORD- Custom Single Family Home, newly renovated, split level, 3BR, 2 baths, just reduced to $679, 500, completely updated, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, renovated 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, 914-776-1200. angelo@milonecpa.com LM0616

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