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Tensions Surge in Syria as Russia Threatens to Target US Planes; Iran Fires Missiles

On Tuesday, a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle shot down the Iranian-made drone as it approached an established coalition combat outpost near At Tanf, along the Syrian border with Iraq, where the U.S. is training local fighters to fight the Islamic State. It comes as tensions have risen in the region after a Syrian SU-22 jet was shot down by a US jet

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US fighter jet shot down an armed pro-Syrian regime drone just after midnight Tuesday morning, as the drone advanced on coalition forces in southern Syria, military officials said. The U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle shot down the Iranian-made drone as it approached an established coalition combat outpost near At Tanf, along the Syrian border with Iraq, where the U.S. is training local fighters to fight the Islamic State. Coalition forces shot down a similar pro-regime drone near the same location earlier this month, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. “The Coalition has made it clear to

all parties publicly and through the de-confliction line with Russian forces that the demonstrated hostile intent and actions of pro-regime forces toward Coalition and partner forces in Syria conducting legitimate counter-ISIS operations will not be tolerat-

"We have agreed in the past, that is we and the Russian Federation pro-regime forces, that operations that the coalition were conducting in Syria were effectively degrading ISIS capability, and will work to restore that deconfliction chain in the next few hours"

ed,� the statement read. ISIS is an acronym for the Islamic State terror group. The downing of the drone came on the same day Australia announced it would temporarily suspended airstrikes by its forces in Syria after a U.S. fighter jet shot down a Syrian jet, and Syrian ally Russia threatened to target planes from the U.S.-led coalition operating in the skies over Syria. A statement from Australia's Defense Ministry said it would monitor the "air situation in Syria" and make a decision on resuming airstrikes there "in due course." The ministry said strikes in neighboring Iraq, also part of the U.S.-led coalition campaign, will go on. The Pentagon said Sunday a Syrian SU-22 dropped bombs on coali-

tion-partnered fighters near the town of Tabqah. A U.S. Super Hornet immediately responded and shot down the Syrian plane. There is no word on the pilot’s fate or any other casualties. Earlier, Syrian forces attacked coalition fighters in Ja'Din, wounding a number of fighters and driving them from the town. Coalition aircraft stopped the pro-regime forces from advancing on Ja'Din. The coalition contacted Russian commanders to set up a "de-confliction line" to prevent the fighting from worsening. The Pentagon says its actions Sunday were within the rules of engagement and collective self-defense of coalition forces. They added that the coalition's mission in Syria and Iraq is to defeat the

Islamic State. "The coalition does not seek to fight the Syrian regime, Russian, or pro-regime forces, but will not hesitate to defend coalition or partner forces from any threat." Australia is part of the coalition that began airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria in September 2014. A statement from Australia's Defense Ministry said it would monitor the "air situation in Syria" and make a decision on resuming airstrikes there "in due course." The ministry said strikes in neighboring Iraq, also part of the U.S.-led coalition campaign, will go on. The U.S. responded forcefully Mon-

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Rabbis to Officiate in Intermarriages at Prestigious NYC Synagogue Edited by: JV Staff

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’nai Jeshurun is an important, widely regarded synagogue in New York City. It will soon start officiating the weddings of couples who are of different faiths, one Jewish and the other not. The conditions of the weddings being that the interfaith couples will dedicate themselves to raising their children in the Jewish faith and otherwise building homes that are Jewish. The new policy of marrying interfaith couples was officially made public at the annual meeting of the synagogue on Thursday, June 15th. The policy will be carried out in accordance with halachah, or established Jewish law, to encourage the partici-

pation of interfaith couples. A ketubah, or traditional document which makes a marriage between two Jews a compact, will not be signed by the couples in this case. However, they will be expected to sign a tenaim, or ritual Jewish marriage contract. The tenaim is more of a customary agreement for couples wishing to be engaged which establishes the requirements for their marriage. According to B’nai Jeshurun’s senior rabbi, J. Rolando Matalon, “We are embracing a significant change in how we approach the future of Jewish life at BJ.” The decision to allow interfaith marriages was, in his words a, “shift in emphasis in the way we relate to and invite in intermarried couples.” The “matrilineal” defini-

Rabbis will soon start officiating at the weddings of couples who are of different faiths, one Jewish and the other not. The conditions of the weddings being that the interfaith couples will dedicate themselves to raising their children in the Jewish faith and otherwise building homes that are Jewish.

tion of a child’s Jewish identi-

ty, in which any child born to

a Jewish mother [by birth or conversion] is considered Jewish by the community, will be honored by the synagogue as well. Non-Jewish fathers and children will be expected to bathe in the mikvah if they are to fully convert to Judaism at the synagogue. The synagogue’s decision to start officiating interfaith marriages is coming at a time of great debate (and upheaval, according to some) centering around the increasing numbers of interfaith marriages involving Jews, fewer and fewer of which are continuing Jewish traditions for their children. According to a study carried out by the Jewish People Policy Institute in Jerusalem, only around 40% of Jews are mar-

The “matrilineal” definition of a child’s Jewish identity, in which any child born to a Jewish mother [by birth or conversion] is considered Jewish by the community, will be honored by the synagogue as well. rying other Jews and that for non-Orthodox Jews in America, only about 32% of Jewish couples are raising their children Jewish in any manner at all. Finally, its been reported that only 8% of grandchildren born to parents who were raised by interfaith couples have any identity at all as “Jews by religion.”

NYPD Counter-Terror Chief Opposes Bill that Discloses Surveillance Methods By: Shmuel Rachelov

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n Sunday June 18th, the NYPD’s counterterror chief fervently contested a city council bill entitled the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act. The proposed bill would force the police department to disclose its surveillance methods and other crucial secrets it utilizes to track and hinder terror plots. “It would be a law that would endanger people because it would help criminals and terrorists,” said Commissioner John Miller, referring to the bill. “It would endanger police officers because it would allow criminals to learn way too much, way too easily.” The bill was set forth by councilmembers Dan Garodnick of Manhattan and Vanessa Gibson of the Bronx. “Civilians are in control of the police force — not the reverse,” Garodnick said. “We need to be able to under-

“It would be a law that would endanger people because it would help criminals and terrorists,” said Commissioner John Miller, referring to the bill. “It would endanger police officers because it would allow criminals to learn way too much, way too easily.”

stand what tools the NYPD has and how it uses them to ensure public trust in our criminal justice system.” If passed, the New York Police Department would be required to publish “impact and use” reports exposing the

The New York Civil Liberties Union is also suing in an attempt to coerce police to reveal crime and terror-fighting information. Fifteen council members have signed on as co-sponsors for the bill.

walls are just a few which will needs be revealed. As reported by the NY Post, the bill will types of spy equipment police in essence be giving potential use, and information regard- attackers the NYPD’s strateing how the department safe- gic approach and instructing guards the private information them on how to outsmart collected. Use of equipment cops. “This legislation would such as license-plate readers, create an effective blueprint cellphone trackers and X-ray for those seeking to do harm,” vans utilized to look through said Miller.

The New York Civil Liberties Union is also suing in an attempt to coerce police to reveal crime and terror-fighting information. Fifteen council members have signed on as co-sponsors for the bill. Still, even Mayor de Blasio believes the legislation is too liberal. “This bill is a shortsighted overreach that would make New Yorkers less safe. We’re not

about to hand over a roadmap for terrorists and criminals to avoid legal and well-established investigative techniques,” said the mayor’s spokesman, Austin Finan. The negative attention the initiative received led Garodnick to concede to the committee that he would be willing to revise the bill with more feedback from the NYPD.

NY Senate Ethics Panel Finally Meets After an 8-Year Recess By Rebecca Gold

could be eight years from now.” In June 2009, was the last time n Thursday, June 15, the the state Senate Ethics ComNew York state Senate Ethics Committee held its first session in eight “But if ethics reform

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years. During the meeting, the bonuses that committees’ vice chairs in the upper chamber receive on top of their $79,500 salaries, was debated. Critics argued that only the actual committee chairs are supposed to receive the bonuses. This issue was discussed for close to an hour, and with no resolution in sight, it was placed aside to be addressed again at their next meeting. One Senate source told the Post, “We have no idea when that will be. It could be next year. It

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in Albany has been something of a longrunning joke, the creaky committee meeting on Thursday was its punch line.” mittee met, when the chair was Brooklyn Democrat Former Senator John Sampson. According to The Post, “He was convicted in 2015 of obstruction of justice and lying to federal agents about pocketing $440,000 from settlements when he served as a court-appointed referee in

foreclosure proceedings. Sampson headed to prison last month to begin serving a five-year sentence. During Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos’ corruption trial, also in 2015, Sen. Tony Avella (D-Queens) testified that he was chair of the committee for a while but was ousted when he tried to hold a hearing.” The legislative rules require committees to meet anytime a bill is referred to them. Since Sampson was chair, no bills have been sent to the ethics panel. According to the New York Times, it was clear that the members were quite rusty from not meeting in so long. NYT reports, “One senator, David Carlucci, a Democrat from the Hudson Valley, voted with a group of senators seeking to

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stop questionable stipend payments to his colleagues. But hours later, he tried to take it back. ‘He regrets the error and confusion it caused,’ Mr.

Carlucci clarified through a spokeswoman. When that motion led to a 4-4 stalemate, another senator, Gustavo Rivera, a Democrat

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from the Bronx, suggested that they break a tie with a coin flip. An awkward silence then ensued as the chairwoman of the committee, Senator Elaine Phillips, puzzled over the parliamentary rules, all while being periodically whispered to, Rasputin-like, by the Senate’s legal counsel, David Lewis. ‘I’m new to this committee,’ Ms. Phillips said afterward. But if ethics reform in Albany has been something of a long-running joke, the creaky committee meeting on Thursday was its punch line.” The meeting on Thursday lasted for around one hour. Besides the bonuses debate, the talks consisted mainly of minor resolutions and a short discussion of the positive move of actually having a meeting. Op-Ed Parsha Special Features Travel War on Terror

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NYC Ferry Popularity Soars, Hires Charter Boats to Meet Demand By Rachel Shapiro

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ew York City Ferry’s new citywide service has exceeded the expectations of its popularity. Now just six weeks after its ahead-of-schedule debut, the city has needed to hire additional charter boats to accommodate the large demand.

“We’re not the subway. We don’t have 70 years of detailed ridership telling us how many trains to run after a Yankee game.” The city did predict that ridership on the ferry would increase during the summer months, but they had no idea just how much it would, and now the demand has overflowed the supply. Two additional 400-person ferries have been chartered by the city for $485,000 for the summer months to pick up the slack.

Curbed New York reports, “Expecting the surge to continue, the city also changed their current order with Hornblower, the contractor operating the service. Initially, they’d called for 20 boats, each capable of ferrying 149 passengers; now, they’re asking that three of those 20 be larger, with bigger engines and a carrying capacity of 250, though the supersize vessels won’t be ready until next year.” City Hall spokesman Wiley Norvell said, “We’re still accumulating the data at this stage. Some of this is going to be trial and error. We’re not the subway. We don’t have 70 years of detailed ridership telling us how many trains to run after a Yankee game.” However, the overcrowding problems were clear even in the early days of service. According to the New York Times, “Even before Memorial Day weekend, when crowds overwhelmed the service leaving disappointed would-be travelers stranded on

the docks, it was clear to officials that the fleet of vessels may not be able to keep up with the demand.” During a news conference in late-May, the president of the city’s Economic Development Corporation that oversees the city-funded ferry system, James Patchett said, “We have designed this system to make sense for ordinary ridership, not necessarily for every tourist who comes on Memorial Day.” Unfortunately, the problem goes beyond the weekend. Riders say that many commuters going from Queens to Manhattan on a weekday morning, repeatedly find large crowds and full ferries. According to industry insiders, the issues that the ferry is now facing were totally predictable. In an op-ed piece last year in Crain’s, veteran ferry operator Tom Fox, wrote that “the new boats being built are too small to service the East River on summer weekends, when the current operator uses 400-pas-

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senger ferries that are filled to capacity.” Though at the time, Fox was talking about NYC Ferry’s predecessor, the East River Ferry service, his point still holds true. Fox said, “It’s very sad that the planning wasn’t done properly in the first place by professionals. You don’t plan for these things in the middle of peak

season.” There are still issues looming with using the charter boats during peak season. First off, the large boats won’t even be available to the city for the first 3 weeks of summer until after Labor Day. The plan is to use many small boats during those weekends to make up for not having the additional charters.

NYC Appeals after Fed Court Rules Against Car Wash Law By: Helen Zaboulani

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YC has appealed a federal court decision not to allow a price hike on licenses for car washes using nonunion workforces over companies with unionized workers. The ruling, handed down at the end of May, was a setback for the de Blasio administration as well as other proponents such as the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union, New York Communities for Change, and Make the Road New York. Since the inception of a 2015 law, a car wash may not operate without a license. Owners must obtain a license from the city, which includes a surety bond, ensuring that the company will have money available to pay employees back wages, should they be owed. The

city proposed to charge unionized car washes $30,000 for the bond and nonunion shops a whopping $150,000. A group of car washes, entitled The Association of Car Wash Owners, banded together suing the city in Manhattan Federal Court challenging Local Law 62 and arguing that they were essentially being forced to use unionized labor. Last month, their argument was accepted by U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein. The judge agreed that the law “explicitly encourages unionization” and that imposing a fivefold increase on the price of the license poses an unfair “penalty” on car wash companies where workers are not part of organized labor. “Pressuring businesses to unionize is impermissible under the National

Labor Relations Act, as it inserts the city directly into labor-management bargaining,” Hellerstein’s ruling said. “It’s very, very well-established federal law that localities can’t take steps to interfere with the economic forces of whether a company will or will not unionize,” said Michael Cardozo, Former Law Department head, who argued on behalf of the car wash companies. Labor advocates this week requested that the law regulating car washes to have a license should be preserved, even if the requirements concerning surety bonds are thrown out. But as per Crain’s NY, the de Blasio administration and the city want all of the law preserved. "The law’s bond provision affords needed protection to a particularly vulnerable work-

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NYC has appealed a federal court decision not to allow a price hike on licenses for car washes using nonunion workforces over companies with unionized workers

force, and the city will vigorously work to keep it in place," a Law Department spokesman said, expounding that the $150,000 bond requirement

could be met with a cash outlay of as little as $1,500. "We do not believe that the law forces car washes to accept unions," the spokesman said.

Manhattan Street Corner Named after Elie Wiesel Southwest corner of 84th Street and Central Park West named after late Nobel peace laureate Elie Wiesel By: A7 Staff

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ast week, New York City renamed a Manhattan street corner after Elie Wiesel, the Holocaust survivor, Nobel peace laureate and humanitarian who passed away last year. The southwest corner of 84th Street and Central Park West on the Upper West Side was permanently renamed "Elie Wiesel Way" at a ceremony attended by city officials, reported AFP. Wiesel, who was considered "the world's leading spokesman on the Holocaust," is remembered for his life's work in keeping alive the memory of the genocide of six million Jews during World War II. "His indelible faith in hu-

manity is an everlasting example of courage and tolerance. His words serve as a beacon of hope against fear and oppression in uncertain times," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday. Born in Romania, Wiesel became a U.S. citizen and died at his home in Manhattan on July 2, 2016 at the age of 87. In 1956, he published in Yiddish the internationally acclaimed memoir "Night" detailing his experiences in Nazi death camps. It has been translated into more than 30 languages and sold 10 million copies. Arrested during the Holocaust as a teenager, his mother and younger sister were gassed at Auschwitz. His father died at Buchenwald, where Wiesel was

freed by U.S. soldiers at the age of 16. He was later reunited with his two older sisters in France, and studied at the Sorbonne university in Paris. Wiesel won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986, and later he and his wife founded The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity with a mission to "combat indifference, intolerance and injustice through international dialogue and youth-focused programs." In September of 2016, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution honoring the life and work of Wiesel. The resolution “reaffirms Elie Wiesel’s efforts to preserve the memory of those who perished and prevent the recurrence of

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Cuomo Introduces His Own Child Victims Act Bill By: Benyamin Davidsons

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n Wednesday June 14th, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo introduced, for the first time, his own Child Victims Act bill. The bill, passed in the last week of the legislative session, emulates the one passed by the Assembly last week. "This is about justice and I urge this measure to be passed before the end of session and allow these victims the ability to hold their abusers accountable — some- On Wednesday June 14th, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo thing they've wrongly been de- introduced, for the first time, his own Child Victims Act bill nied for far too long,” Cuomo said. a one-year window to revive old to ease child sex abuse survicases, and it treats private and vors’ pursuit of justice. “The public institutions identical- pressure is now on (Senate MaAs per the NY Daily News, ly. Presently, those abused in a jority Leader John) Flanagan to the Cuomo and Assembly public setting, such as a school, demonstrate that he is on the have only 90 days from time of side of children, not on the side bills would allow underage victims to bring the incident to formally file their of predators,” said Andrew Willis, founder of the Stop Abuse forth civil cases up until intent to sue. Cuomo aides say the gov- Campaign. their 50th birthdays, and The bill’s introduction earned felony criminal cases till ernor and his staff frequently met with advocates to delib- Cuomo praise from victims and their 28th birthdays. erate upon several versions of advocates who have been fightthe Child Victims Act, before ing for the issue for over a deAs per the NY Daily News, concluding that the Assembly cade. “I applaud Governor Cuothe Cuomo and Assembly bills bill epitomized the greatest mo's strong leadership and his would allow underage victims potential for success. Cuomo’s commitment to justice and the to bring forth civil cases up long awaited pronouncement safety of children,” said Kathryn until their 50th birthdays, and to push a bill now puts the Robb, who was one of the surfelony criminal cases till their pressure onto Senate Republi- vivors and advocates working 28th birthdays. Currently, their cans. For years the Republican with the governor’s staff on the 23rd birthday is the deadline to members have obstructed the legislation. “He is, to my mind, open suits. The bills also contain passage of legislation intended the justice governor.”

Altice USA Moving its Headquarters to Long Island City By Hadassa Kalatizadeh

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ltice USA, one of the largest broadband communications and video service providers in America, announced that it will be moving its headquarters to Long Island City in Queens. The company, which purchased Cablevision Systems just over a year ago, plans to consolidate its local New York metropolitan area offices to Queens. Simultaneously, it plans to relocate employees from several of its satellite offices to its oversized Bethpage NY location. The motive for the moves is to better utilize its space, as reported by MultiChannel News. On Wednesday June 14th, Altice began notifying employees of the intended moves. The company aims to move corporate functions to Long Island City by the end of the fourth quarter. The company is now in its final stages of negotiations to lease a space in Long Island City for its headquarters. The company will also rename their Bethpage campus

“As a leading New York employer, Altice USA is pleased to establish our Bethpage facility as a core Altice USA Operations Center and to continue making an impact in the local community”

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n Wednesday June 14th, NYU Langone Medical Center filed a lawsuit against 1199 SEIU, four other NYC hospitals, and a collective-bargaining unit representing 109 nonprofit hospitals and nursing homes. Filed in the U.S. District Court of Manhattan, the suit alleges that 1199 SEIU and the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York have forced NYU Langone to pay about $25 million in additional fees to the 1199 Benefit Fund for Health and Human Service Employees, since the hospital’s withdrawal from the League on March 28, 2016. As per ModernHealthcare.com, the extra payments cover medical, dental and disability benefits. NYU Langone could have spent that money on technology and new facilities to help attract patients and spur healthy competition between hospitals. The state's largest healthcare union, 1199 SEIU, defended the charge. Daniel Ratner, the Union’s representing lawyer, said that NYU Langone violated the National Labor Relations Act by withdrawing from the League of Voluntary Hospitals before its existing contract expired. 1199 SEIU has organized its workers to protest the

NYU Langone Medical Center filed a lawsuit against 1199 SEIU, four other NYC hospitals, and a collective-bargaining unit representing 109 nonprofit hospitals and nursing homes

withdrawal, outside of NYU Langone's flagship hospital. "We have a legal and practical right to know that when we bargain with the league, we're speaking for all approximately 65 hospitals and 85,000 members," Ratner said. NYU Langone "can't unilaterally decide they are no longer part of it during the life of this contract." "Apparently the lawsuit arises from NYU Hospitals' unlawful withdrawal from the 1199/ league multi-employer bargaining unit," said George Gresham, President of 1199 SEIU. "This unlawful act is currently the subject of a charge before the National Labor Relations Board." In August 2016, 1199 assessed NYU Langone with a new rate

payable to the benefit fund, using the methodology for nonleague members, which were normally for nursing homes and other non-hospital healthcare providers. Joseph Lhota, NYU Langone senior vice president and vice dean said he disagrees with the idea that NYU Langone should pay a non-league rate, as it is still a dues-paying member. "This penalty they're making us pay has no basis whatsoever. It's punitive," he said. "We want to be able to negotiate directly on behalf of the workers and our patients," said Lhota, in an interview defending their stance to exit the league. "You're limited in doing that when you're part of a collective of all these other hospitals."

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to the ‘Operations Center’. This expansive location has been underutilized as yet. It has served as the Cablevision corporate headquarters for the past several years. Now Altice hopes to fill it up, consolidating about five other offices in the Bethpage area to that site. The move will include mostly local engineering and tech groups, as well as News 12. There are plans to update the Bethpage building, with a new News 12 studio and more modern and collaborative spaces. The move is slated to begin in 2018 and be completed by the end of 2019. Altice USA, has also been in the news recently for having filed for an initial public offering of stock that could raise as much as $1.4 billion. The company serves 4.9 million residential and busi-

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Eliot Spitzer Developing 3 Tower Rental Property in Williamsburg

Donald Trump’s Queens Home Finds a Tenant in Less Than a Day

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nwavering after his political demise, former governor Eliot Spitzer is back in the news again. The democrat formerly served as NY governor for fourteen months from the beginning of 2007 until March 2008. Before that he was positioned as NY’s Attorney General from 1999 till 2006. The Princeton and Harvard Graduate, who is known for having aced his SATs and LSATs, is the son of Bernard Spitzer, the real estate mogul. Upon his 2008 resignation, he returned to his roots, investing in a real estate start up. He is now ready to embrace his largest real estate project ever. It is a $700 million, 22- story, three-tower rental property at 420 Kent Avenue, in Williamsburg. The complex is being built and marketed by Citi Habitats. Executive vice president David Maundrell said that apartments at 420 Kent will likely lease for between $60 and $75 a foot, which is the going rate in south Williamsburg. The highrise rental property is down the street from the Domino Sugar refinery. Located near

Eliot Spitzer is embracing his largest real estate project ever. It is a $700 million, 22- story, three-tower rental property at 420 Kent Avenue, in Williamsburg.

the Williamsburg Bridge, the development will feature 857 apartments with two rooftop pools, a 400-foot waterfront esplanade, a private park, community garden and individual roof terraces directly on the East River. Composed of three multi-dimensional glass towers and designed by ODA New York, the facility offers 20,000 SF of retail space, and over 25,000 SF of indoor amenities. The luxury Brooklyn rental complex is slated for completion next year. The Spitzer Enterprises’ de-

velopment joins several new development projects along the increasingly pricey south Williamsburg waterfront. In 2005, the Bloomberg administration approved a plan to rezone in the area to allow for more housing. As per Crain’s NY, more than 200 condo units were built at Schaefer Landing, and 90% of them sold within two years of its opening in 2007. Also notable, Two Trees’ massive redevelopment of the Domino Sugar refinery, a 16-story apartment tower, is expected to open next month.

Himmel Meringoff Buys Queens Bldg for $25M; Looks for Cornell Tech Tenants By: Helen Zaboulani

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immel Meringoff Properties is expanding its Long Island City office portfolio. The firm has acquired a six-story, 127,000-square-foot office and warehouse building at 2107 41st Avenue in Queens. As reported by Crain’s NY, the purchase price agreed upon was $25 million. Most of the building is already filled, but the firm is still looking to lease out the 11,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. Leslie Himmel, co-managing partner at Himmel & Meringoff, said she hopes the building will attract tech and science tenants, when the Cornell Tech campus opens on Roosevelt Island. The campus, which is currently under construction, is only one subway stop away with the F train. “We really think the Cornell Tech campus will bring attention to this side of Long Island City,” Himmel said. Himmel Meringoff, a seasoned investment firm founded in 1985, acquires opportunistic commercial real estate properties with significant value-add potential for the long term. It owns approximately 2 million square feet of commercial space in New York City. The firm’s Queens portfolio currently includes a 200,000-square-foot building at 34-02 Queens Boulevard, purchased in 1986. “People always ask me, ‘how did you know to buy in Long Island City in the 1980s?’,” Mrs. Himmel said. “We like to buy

Himmel Meringoff Properties is expanding its Long Island City office portfolio. The firm has acquired a six-story, 127,000-squarefoot office and warehouse building at 21-07 41st Avenue in Queens.

Leslie Himmel, co-managing partner at Himmel & Meringoff, said she hopes the building will attract tech and science tenants, when the Cornell Tech campus opens on Roosevelt Island.

in emerging neighborhoods that we believe have upside.” Seemingly, it’s not for naught that Harvard Business School bestowed the alma mater 1978 graduate with the ‘Entrepreneur

of the Year’ award in 2016. Long Island City, Queens, has indeed grown in popularity, fulfilling the industry need for more commercial space in the vicinity, at a lower price point.

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ithin a day of Donald Trump’s childhood home being listed for rent, s tenant grabbed it for above the asking price. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s listing agent Jason Friedman listed the five-bedroom property for $3,500 per month, but said it went for more than that. According to Curbed New York, “The two-story brick and stucco house dates back to the mid-century, and the Trump Donald Trump’s childhood home in Jamaica Estates, Queens, family lived there when Donald has been rented within a day of being listed. was still a baby. They moved by the time he was four years old, but that was long enough to give it some cachet.” In July 2015, the house was first listed for $1.65 million, and didn’t ignite much interest. A few months later, the price was dropped down to $1.399 million, but it still didn’t sell at that time. The property then went to auction, and ended selling for $2.14 million. The new owner bought the property as an investment u to rent, using the company name Trump Birth House LLC. The home is in Jamaica Estates Donald Trump’s family lived in the Queens home until he was and has five bedrooms, 4.5 four-years-old. bathrooms, finished basement, two-car garage, and a that the property is finally going residents that the property had patio. to be taken care of. Recently, a overgrown grass and other signs Neighbors should be happy complaint was made by nearby of neglect.

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Big Name Companies & Big Money Going into Hudson Yards

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LIRR New Concourse Opens Across from Penn Station

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ome big names companies are coming to the 26 acres built on platforms above rail yards on Manhattan’s Far West Side. One such tenant is Time Warner, which is transferring employees from several locations, including Bryant Park and Columbus Circle. Other tenants include: Boston Consulting that is relocating from East Midtown; Coach is moving from West 34th Street; pharmaceutical company Intercept Rendering of the Hudson Yards development. from the meatpacking district; and L’Oréal USA is coming from day, June 15, by the city’s Inde- that one.’ During the years Michael R. pendent Budget Office, said the Midtown. project needs an additional $96 Bloomberg served as mayor, million, bringing the prelimi- the city saw a need to create “They’re moving from a nary city costs to $723 million. more modern office space and Regarding the extra $96 mil- borrowed nearly $3 billion to fully taxpaying building lion, a city official said, “It’s not extend the No. 7 line, which to a tax-abated one. the most money the city has was essential to developing the Think about that one.” Far West Side. The financing spent on something.” According to the New York plan giddily anticipated that West Side real estate develop- Times, “Established businesses the new buildings would geners the Related Companies and are moving a few blocks into a erate enough revenue to pay Oxford Properties are calling it publicly subsidized commercial off the bonds, though the city “the largest private real estate development, where regular might need to cover the interest development in the history of property taxes are not being payments for a few years. How charged. Richard Ravitch, a much would the taxpayers kick the United States.” $626 million in public mon- former chairman of the Met- in? A study done for the city by ey has been invested so far by ropolitan Transportation Au- Cushman and Wakefield prothe city, to cover things like the thority who has held a number jected that the amount could 7-train extension and a new of senior positions in state gov- be as little as $7 million, or in boulevard. More public funds ernment, said: ‘They’re moving the most pessimistic version, from a fully taxpaying building may still be coming. See Big Name Companies , page 36 A report released on Thurs- to a tax-abated one. Think about

Zeckendorf Sells Two Condos at 520 Park Ave for at Least $70M By: Anat Ghelber

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wo condominiums at 520 Park Avenue were recently sold for more than $70 million within the past week. The contracts were signed with Zeckendorf Development, who owns the building. It’s expected that other apartments will sell for around the same Two condominiums at 520 Park Avenue were recently sold for price. more than $70 million within the past week. The contracts were The condos are duplexes with signed with Zeckendorf Development, who owns the building. It’s expected that other apartments will sell for around the same price.

According to developer Arthur Zeckendorf, “Although we have seen an uptick in activity in recent months, especially amongst domestic buyers, sales have been consistent since our launch at the end of 2015. That being said, sales are certainly bolstered by the fact that we have now topped-off and are close to completing the limestone cladding.”

six bedrooms on the high floors of the building. The asking prices were between $73 million and $83 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. As far as how large a space you can get for that kind of price: the two units both measure around 9,100 square feet, with 15-foot ceilings in some rooms. The residents can enjoy 42-foot long balconies with (no doubt) beautiful views of Central Park. There will be no problem getting up and down on the floors as the apartments feature private interior elevators. Neither the buyers identities or the exact asking prices were publicized in any manner. According to developer Arthur Zeckendorf, “Although we have seen an uptick in activity in recent months, especially amongst domestic buyers, sales have been consistent since our launch at the end of 2015. That being said, sales are certainly bolstered by the fact that we have now topped-off

and are close to completing the limestone cladding.” Apparently, an undisclosed number of residents from 15 Central Park West have bought condos at 520 Park Avenue. 520 Park Avenue contains a total of 34 different apartment units. The total sellout price for the building would be $1.25 billion. One penthouse within the building has an asking price of $130 million. Should someone buy that apartment at that price, it would be the most expensive apartment sale in the history of New York City. The only rival to that sale would be a condo at 220 Central Park South, which has an asking price of $250 million. The owner of the building with that condo is Vornado Realty Trust. Currently, the record for the most expensive apartment ever sold in New York City is at a building owned by Extell Development named One57. That apartment went for $100.5 million.

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he Long Island Rail Road concourse inside the James A. Farley Post Office Building across the street from Pennsylvania Station may have some new signs and big digital screens showing train schedules and photos of various New York City neighborhoods, but riders are still more considered about getting better service. The New York Times spoke to some commuters inside the concourse. Fiona Germain from Long Island told the paper, “I’m feeling like I’m in another country. When I travel to Europe, the stations are very clean. This kind of looks like it versus what we had, which was so beat-up and ugly.”

“It’s beautiful, but I wish all this effort would translate into better train service.” While riders appreciate the comfortable atmosphere and new technology, what is really important is reliable performance, and that is something the LIRR has not been providing. Claudine Godts from Franklin Square, told the NYT, “It’s

Phase 1 of what will eventually be Moynihan Station for the LIRR and Amtrak has now been opened with some LIRR service.

beautiful, but I wish all this effort would translate into better train service. It’s definitely an improvement, but practically we can’t see any difference in the operation of the trains or the cleanliness of the trains.” At 6am on Thursday, June 15, the new LIRR concourse officially opened in the post office building on the corner of West 33rd Street and Eight Avenue. It is the first phase of what will be the Moynihan Station when it finishes in by December 2020. Amtrak is also planned to be serviced in the hall. According to the NYT, “The project aims to reduce some of the congestion at Penn Station, which also houses New Jersey Transit and serves more than

600,000 passengers per day, making it one of the busiest rail stations in the Western Hemisphere. The project is one of the major infrastructure initiatives of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat who may be considering a run for president in 2020. The Long Island Rail Road is part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which Mr. Cuomo controls. Critics note, however, that whenever it is completed, Moynihan Station will be used by only a relatively small percentage of people traveling through Penn Station — so it is not the sweeping transformation that the terminal sorely See LIRR New Concourse , page 38

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Fund to Compensate Madoff’s Victims Expects to Disburse Money This Year By: Ellen Cans

D The U.S. government fund set up to compensate victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme expects to begin distributing money this year

Picard is paying only Madoff ’s direct customers. Picard has recovered $11.6 billion, approved 2,612 claims, and paid out more than $9 billion. In an online update posted on Thursday, Mr. Breeden said approximately 98 percent of eligible victims invested indirectly through Madoff, many through "feeder funds." Over 26,000 of the 35,508 eligible victims have received nothing since Madoff 's fraud was exposed in December 2008. Money from this government fund would be paid out to 35,508 victims from 123 coun-

tries, whose total losses exceed $6.5 billion. Criticism regarding the lack of payouts from the fund came up at Justice Department budget hearing on Tuesday. The topic was driven by published reports last month that Breeden's firm has already billed the government millions of dollars for the service. The review process has taken more than three years, during which about 50 employees, some with bank examination experience, evaluated millions of pages of paperwork in 65,500 petitions.

Law Enforcement: New York is an MS-13 Target for Bloodshed By: Ellen Cans

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n Thursday June 15th, law enforcement officials announced that the recent outbreak of murders on Long Island is no accident — but a plan stemming from the MS-13 gang. The blood thirsty gang is targeting the Empire State. MS-13 leaders in El Salvador have “implemented the ‘New York Program,’ which mandates an increase of violence and bloodshed in New York,” Madeline Singas, Nassau DA revealed. At the press conference on MS-13 gang members were among 45 arrested in New York City and Long Island as part of a month-long operation

MS-13 leaders in El Salvador have “implemented the ‘New York Program,’ which mandates an increase of violence and bloodshed in New York,” Madeline Singas, Nassau DA revealed.

Qatar Continues to Acquire NYC Real Estate Unimpeded By: Benyamin Davidsons

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he U.S. government fund set up to compensate victims of Bernard Madoff 's Ponzi scheme expects to begin distributing money this year. The $4 billion fund has attracted criticism for the delay in payouts, since its inception nearly four years ago. Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, Richard Breeden, is overseeing the fund. Early in June, claims were deemed valid by the Department of Justice. As reported by Reuters, the first payouts could materialize in late October. "We are currently planning on a first distribution of cash prior to the end of this year," Breeden wrote. "We are very optimistic we will succeed." The fund was set up in November 2013, predominantly with settlement money from Madoff 's bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co, and from the estate of Jeffry Picower , a former Madoff investor. They have not been successful in recovering funds from the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, in which court-appointed trustee Irving

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Thursday, Singas also announced the arrests of dozens of reputed MS-13 gang members, as part of a 41-person indictment. As reported by the NY Post, Singas attributed 32 violent acts, including eight attempted murders, in Nassau County to the vicious group. MS-13 is accused in the case of the ruthless Long Island killings of four young men, in April, whose bodies were found in a wooded area in Central Islip. The band is also allegedly responsible for the tragic killings in September around the Brentwood area, of best friends Nisa Mickens, 15, and Kayla Cuevas, 16. Thursday’s indictment involves plenty of handguns and the MS-13’s favorite weapon, machetes. President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney Gen-

eral Jeff Sessions have singled out MS-13 and undertook to eradicate the vicious ring.

“MS-13 has terrorized communities, killed innocent people, and stolen the childhoods of the vulnerable young people they recruit to join their ranks,” “MS-13 has terrorized communities, killed innocent people, and stolen the childhoods of the vulnerable young people they recruit to join their ranks,” Singas said. “We will be unrelenting in our efforts to stop MS-13 from recruiting in our schools and spilling blood in our streets.”

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espite Qatar’s known status as a sovereign nation which supports and harbors terrorists, it is continuing to successfully amass wealth, investments and partners in the United States. Qatar, the country on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, enjoys the world's third largest natural gas and oil reserves. The country, with a total population of 2.6 million, boasts the highest per capita income in the world. The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) was formed to invest earnings from its liquefied natural gas, and has evolved into one of the world’s largest investors. It now owns nearly 10 percent of the stock in Empire State Realty Trust, which owns the Empire State Building, although it has not been granted a seat on the board. As per an article in the NY Post, QIA is partners with Brookfield Property Partners in Manhattan West. QIA is partners with Vornado Realty Trust at 225 Central Park South. It is partners with Tishman Speyer in its Long Island City project. The list goes on. Last year, QIA even announced its plan to invest $45 billion in the US over the next five years. QIA is the largest shareholder

QIA is partners with Vornado Realty Trust at 225 Central Park South

of Volkswagen. Other Qatari investors own assets such as Valentino, the fashion icon, and Miramax, the entertainment company. Earlier this month, at a news conference President Trump said, “Nations came to me about confronting Qatar … The time had come to call on Qatar to end that funding and its extremist ideology in terms of funding.” Qatar’s ruler has already declined a White House invitation from President Trump to come talk about the situation. The U.S. is not powerless against Qatar. Just recently, the US seized control of the Manhattan building at 650 Fifth Avenue. Proving that its co-owner funneled money to the former government of Iran, a law was passed allowing US terror victims to recover funds

through the seized asset. However, America needs Qatar for its base and for a back channel to terrorists. QIA has not been named in the list of 59 individuals and 12 groups that are allegedly associated with terrorists and terrorism, but it is owned by the government. The Counter Extremism Project (CEP), which works to root out terrorists, said it has yet to find a particular terror-linked individual working at QIA. “Of course, QIA is a staterun fund, and the issue the Gulf Cooperation Council countries have right now is the Qatari state policy of supporting terrorists and extremist movements,” said David Ibsen, executive director See Qatar Continues to Scoop , page 38

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De Blasio’s Plan to Create 100K Jobs Appears to Fall Short

Yacht of Russian Oil Tycoon No Longer in View of Lady Liberty

By Hannah Hayes

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n Thursday, June 15, at a Manhattan news conference, Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed a plan that he projects will create tens of thousands of jobs over the next decade. With elections on the horizon, de Blasio is looking to fulfill the promise he made in his State of the City Speech in February to create 100,000 jobs. The last three months, de Blasio’s economic development team has spent trying to find ways to keep th mayor’s pledge. The result is a 114 page, glossy, full-color book, titled “New York Works,” in which there are 25 job creating initiatives outlined. As he held up the book, de Blasio said, “There’s 100,000 jobs in here.” However, most of the initiatives do not give estimates of the number of jobs that would be created, and the ones that do only created a combined approximate 40,000 jobs, less than half what the mayor has pledged. Questions regarding this rather large gap, were dismissed by de Blasio as “disputatious.” New York City Economic Development Corporation president James Patchett, who spoke to reporters alongside the mayor on Thursday, explained that these initiatives should be taken as an outline instead of a definitive set of policies and programs. Patchett said, “This is a pathway for the 100,000. The reason

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio projects that his new initiatives will create 100,000 jobs over the next 10 years.

it’s not in the plan is because this is our current estimation of how to get to 100,000. This is a 10-year plan. Technology evolves very rapidly.” Patchett cited a $30 million initiative that was predicted to make 3,500 jobs by promoting cybersecurity, and said the city must be agile. He said, “It may be that our vision for cybersecurity in two or three years needs to change radically to focus on other industries.” According to a report in the New York Times, “Other initiatives (several of which were underway) include a plan to promote the creation of freight distribution centers in the city (2,000 jobs) and a $750,000 expansion of a program that connects health care providers

with technology companies (1,100 jobs). Many initiatives are long on jargon and short on specifics. A proposed suite of ‘programmatic interventions’ to promote the craft beer and alcohol industry contained no estimate of cost or the number of jobs created. De Blasio said that tax dollars need to be put towards creating jobs in emerging fields, like cybersecurity, despite the current economic boom. He said, “Private-sector folks do key off of government signals and government actions and government investments. We do not think that if private-sector dynamics were left to their own devices, we would get there in a highly competitive economic world.”

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ussian-American oil tycoon, Eugene Shvidler, has been parking his yacht in front of the Statue of Liberty for the past two months. Seafarers say the massive yacht is obstructing esteemed views of the symbol of freedom. The yacht, named Le Grand Bleu, stands tall at 370 feet, making it one of the world’s largest private yachts. The Russian-born billionaire received the yacht as a gift from his friend, Roman Abramovich, the Russian legend and chum to President Vladimir Putin. As reported by the NY Post, the boat first appeared in front of Lady Liberty on April 17, spending two weeks there before finally taking off to Gravesend Bay in May. In June, it returned and to the dismay of many tourists it has been there since ruining many photo snaps. The spot is technically a legal anchorage, but harbor regulars say yachts ordinarily park only for a few days. “I’ve been on New York Harbor for 50 years, and

Russian-American oil tycoon, Eugene Shvidler, has been parking his yacht in front of the Statue of Liberty for the past two months. Seafarers say the massive yacht is obstructing esteemed views of the symbol of freedom.

I’ve never seen a mega-yacht anchored for such a long period of time,” said Jim Chambers, a ship captain. “My take is they’re just reducing the operating costs by anchoring rather than paying for dockage.” It supposedly costs thousands of dollars daily to dock at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. “It’s the people’s statue versus a person’s private boat,” said

Roland Lewis, President of the Waterfront Alliance, a nonprofit working to protect the area’s shores. “That boat is right there obstructing the parade of excursion boats that go out there to visit the statue.” Mr. Shvidler, 53, has an MBA from Fordham University and has been a US citizen since 1994. He was not available to comment.

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NYC Gives Free 30 SPF Sunscreen to Its Beachgoers By Rebecca Gold

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n a new pilot program created by New York City’s Parks Department, the city’s beachgoers will be provided with free sunscreen. At 27 different locations in the New York boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, 100 bright yellow sunscreen dispensers have been installed by city officials as part of pilot program to combat skin cancer. It coincided with the opening of the city’s beaches over Memorial Day 100 of these bright yellow sunscreen dispensers have been weekend. placed throughout New York City’s beaches, as part of a pilot

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“This is big — it will help New Yorkers from across the five boroughs protect themselves.” 1,000 liters, or 264 gallons, of SPF 30 sun block has been provided, along with the dispensers, by the nonprofit Impact Melanoma and the company Brightguard. Boston and Miami Beach already have similar programs in place. About a year ago, city comptroller Scott M. Stringer first proposed the program for New York. In an email to the Times, Stringer said, “This is big — it will help New Yorkers from

across the five boroughs protect themselves. We’re proud that our report laid the groundwork for this becoming reality.” On Monday, June 12, Byvian Mercado told the New York Times, “I honestly thought it was hand sanitizer,” referring to one of the yellow dispensers at Orchard Beach in the Bronx. Regarding the sunscreen machine in the restroom, she said, “It’s a great idea. I wish there was some sort of a sign on the wall.” The NYT reports, “Ruben Rodriguez, 52, a plumber from the Bronx, found the sunscreen at Orchard Beach to be just right, saying the 30 SPF was

‘not too high, not too low.’ The city health commissioner, Dr. Mary T. Bassett, said in an email, you should wear broad spectrum sunblock with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply it every two hours or after swimming.” Bassett said, “The sunscreen dispensers installed and maintained by N.Y.C. Parks provide a visual reminder for New Yorkers to lather up and protect themselves against skin cancer.” On Monday, 54-year-old Lena Rivera from Manhattan, told the Times that when she attempted to use the Orchard See NYC Gives Free 30 SPF , page 38

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Warrants Issued for Turkish Personnel Who Attacked DC Protesters

Tech Titans Gather at White House to Modernize Government

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ast Thursday the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) issued warrants for the arrest of 14 individuals involved in a May 16 assault on a group of people protesting Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Washington, D.C. Twelve Turkish security officials are among those wanted by MPD. Including the two other civilians MPD has issued warrants for and the four civilians the MPD has already arrested, a total of 18 people are facing charges related to the attack. Most are facing charges for either misdemeanor or felony assault.

The May 16 attack has received wide condemnation from across the political spectrum in the United States. "After an extensive investigation with the United States Department of State, the United States Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department, a total of 18 individuals have been charged or are facing charges stemming from a physical altercation that occurred during a First Amendment assembly on May 16, 2017," Dustin Sternbeck, director of the MPD's communications office, said in a statement. "Investigators have spent the last several weeks using video technology to identify additional individuals who took part in the incident." MPD's review of the video

Last Thursday the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) issued warrants for the arrest of 14 individuals involved in a May 16 assault on a group of people protesting Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Washington, D.C.

evidence helped them identify the individuals who engaged in the attack. Two suspects were arrested at the scene of the attack. Another two were arrested on Wednesday. The remaining suspects with charges pending against them, most of whom are Turkish security officials, are still at large. The MPD did would not comment on whether any arrests are pending or if they know the whereabouts of those who have yet to be apprehended. "We will put out a press release if/when additional arrests are made," Karimah Bilal, MPD public affairs specialist, told the Washington Free Beacon. The Turkish government did not respond to questions on where the charged officials are or whether they would be turned over to face the charges. The Turkish government, which cracked down on independent media outlets in Turkey last

year, has not responded to any questions from the Washington Free Beacon since the event took place last month. Their only statement on the attack, issued on May 18, blamed the protesters for instigating the violence despite the fact that video evidence contradicted their claim. The May 16 attack has received wide condemnation from across the political spectrum in the United States. The State Department, MPD, and Secret Service all released statements condemned the attack in public statements. The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution in June condemning the attack as well as calling for a number of diplomatic actions to be taken against those involved. MPD has released photographs of the suspects with outstanding warrants for their arrest. (WASHINGTON FREE BEACON)

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slew of high tech heavyweights, some of whom have criticized President Donald Trump’s policies, huddled at the White House Monday as the administration kicked off its “technology week.” The chief executive officers of companies ranging from Amazon (the world’s largest internet company by revenue) to cloud computing giant VMware, held meetings with White House and other Trump administration officials to generate ideas to attempt to transform and modernize government services. The 18 corporate leaders cumulatively represent more than $3.5 trillion in market value, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters. "Today we've assembled a very impressive group of leaders from the private sector and are putting them to work here today to work on some of the country's biggest challenges that will make a very meaningful difference to a lot of its citizens," said White House senior advisor Jared Kushner. Kushner, who is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, said the goal is to "work to modernize the government's technology infrastructure." He added that he was warned when he took the job that the bureaucracy would resist change but “so far, I have found exactly the opposite." Kushner and others are lamenting legacy tech issues with the sprawling federal government, which maintains more than 6,000 data centers. Some of

Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook (C) listens as White House senior adviser Jared Kushner speaks at the opening session of the White House meeting with technology Chief Executive Officers to mark 'technology week,' June 19, 2017, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington.

the system stretches back more than a half century. The Department of Defense is still using floppy disks in some of its computer systems, Kushner noted. “Our goal here is simple. We are here to improve the day to day lives of the average citizen," he said. "That's a core promise and we are keeping it." Specifically, there are hopes to save $1 trillion over a decade by cutting government IT costs, according to administration officials. Monday’s White House event includes working sessions focused on citizen services, cloud computing, analytics, cybersecurity, big data, purchasing and contract reform, talent recruitment and retraining, government and private sector partnerships, H1-B visas and future trends, according to a White

House official. President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are scheduled to attend some of the meetings. Other prominent administration participants include General H.R. McMaster, who is the national security advisor; Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert; Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget; and three cabinet secretaries: Steven Mnuchin of Treasury, John Kelly of Homeland Security and Wilbur Ross of Commerce. Participating Silicon Valley chief executives, besides Jeff Bezos of Amazon and Pat Gelsinger of VMware, include Eric Schmidt of Alphabet (parent company of Google), Tim Cook See Tech Titans Gather , page 37

American Student Freed by North Korea Dies Held under inhumane conditions for more than a year on phony charges By: Joseph Klein

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merican college student Otto Warmbier, who returned to the United States last week after 17 months of detainment in North Korea, has died, his family announced Monday. Warmbier, a University of Virginia undergraduate student, returned to the U.S. in a comatose state after North Korea released him for medical reasons on Tuesday. It is unclear how Warmbier ended up in such condition, but North Korea has blamed it on botulism. Doctors in the U.S. treating Warmbier said that reasoning did not make sense. Warmbier's parents released a statement on their son's death. "It is our sad duty to report that our son, Otto Warmbier, has completed his journey

"At the direction of the President, the Department of State has secured the release of Otto Warmbier from North Korea," Tillerson said in a statement.

Warmbier from North Korea," Tillerson said in a statement. home," the statement read. "Sur- Korea in a coma, which he has "Mr. Warmbier is en route to the rounded by his loving family, reportedly been in for over a U.S. where he will be reunited year after falling ill to botulism with his family." At least three Otto died today at 2:20 p.m." The Warmbiers thanked and then being given a sleeping other American citizens remain those who assisted in their son's care back home in Cincinnati, Ohio, and condemned the North Korean regime. "We would like to thank the wonderful professionals at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center who did everything they could for Otto," the statement said. "Unfortunately, the awful torturous mistreatment our son received at the hands of the North Koreans ensured that no other outcome was possible beyond the sad one we experienced today." Last week, Warmbier's father and doctors held press confer- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced last Tuesday that ences on Otto's captivity, re- North Korea released Otto Warmbier, (pictured above) a lease, and medical condition. University of Virginia undergraduate student, who had been Secretary of State Rex Til- serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor since March 2016 lerson announced last Tuesday for allegedly trying to take a propaganda banner that North Korea released Otto Warmbier, a University of Vir- pill. Only this month did U.S. jailed in North Korea. “We want the world to know ginia undergraduate student, officials learn that Warmbier who had been serving a 15-year was in a coma. President Trump how we and our son have been prison term with hard labor then promptly put into motion brutalized and terrorized by the since March 2016 for alleged- the process enabling Warmbier’s pariah regime in North Korea,” ly trying to take a propaganda safe return to his family in Ohio. Otto Warmbier’s parents Fred "At the direction of the Pres- and Cindy Warmbier said in banner. According to Warmbier's parents, their son was med- ident, the Department of State commenting on their son’s reically evacuated from North has secured the release of Otto lease. "We are so grateful that he

will finally be with people who love him." Otto Warmbier had been in North Korea for a brief time over New Year’s on a group tour, while on his way to Hong Kong for a financial course he was to take as part of his undergraduate studies. He did not make it to Hong Kong. Instead, he was apprehended on January 2, 2016 at the Pyongyang International Airport on charges of committing a “hostile act” against the state, as he was preparing to leave the country. An armed official at the airport was reported to have dragged Warmbier away. The young undergraduate honors student was forced the next month, at a staged news conference, to admit to a “very severe and pre-planned crime,” saying that the “aim of my task was to harm the motivation and work ethic of the Korean people.” In March 2016, a North Korean kangaroo court, after a one hour show trial, concluded, according to the state-run North Korean Central News Agency, that Warmbier had committed a crime “pursuant to the U.S. government’s hostile policy toward [the North], in a bid to impair the unity of its people after entering it as a tourist.”

According to some intelligence reports, Warmbier was repeatedly beaten while imprisoned in North Korea. Thus, nothing more than a New Year’s Eve college prank was elevated to phony charges that Warmbier had committed

For over a year, Warmbier was deprived of his most basic of human rights as the poor student was innocently caught in the cross-hairs of North Korea’s continued acts of provocation against the United States. an act tantamount to trying to overthrow the government. For over a year, Warmbier was deprived of his most basic of human rights as the poor student was innocently caught in the cross-hairs of North Korea’s continued acts of provocation against the United States. The U.S. relies on Sweden to represent its interests in North Korea, since the U.S. has no direct diplomatic relations with North Korea itself. There had been only one reported consular See American Student Freed , page 38

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that the de-confliction efforts have worked well in the past. “The Russian Federation has day to the Russian threat. “We’re going to do what we indicated that their purpose in can to protect our interests,” Syria, like ours, is to defeat ISIS," White House spokesman Sean Dunford told reporters. "And Spicer told reporters Monday, we’ll see if that’s true here in the defending the decision to shoot coming hours, because all of our down a Syrian SU-22 jet that operations in and around Raqqa had bombed coalition part- and southern Syria are designed nered forces near the Syrian specifically to get after ISIS. "We have agreed in the past, town of Tabqah.

down a Syrian military plane. In a statement Monday, the Russian military also said it is suspending use of a hotline that that was set up to prevent any accidental military engagement. Earlier, the Russian military alleged that "the command of the coalition forces did not use the established communication channel for preventing incidents in Syrian airspace."

Washington Examiner. Gen. Dunford also expressed confidence that US pilots could take care of themselves. "I'm confident that we are still communicating between our operations center and the Russia federation operations center -- and I'm also confident that our forces have the capability to take care of themselves," Dunford said.

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov called the shoot down an “act of aggression.” A ministry statement issued in Moscow warned that coalition planes would be viewed as targets, and said a hotline for preventing accidental military engagement would be shut off.

partner forces on the ground," and that their operations would not be changed in light of the Russian threat. "As a result of recent encounters involving pro-Syrian Regime and Russian forces, we have taken prudent measures to re-position aircraft over Syria so as to continue targeting ISIS forces while ensuring the safety of our aircrew given known threats in the battlespace," Rankine-Gallo.S. F/A-18 Super Hornet shoots down Syrian SU-22 Fighter jet near Tabqah way said in a statement. Russia, which supports the Department of Defense The Coalition said it contacted “The Syrian regime … needs that is we and the Russian Fedto understand that we will keep eration pro-regime forces, that Russian commanders to set up a spokesperson Maj. Adrian J.T. government of Syrian President the right of self-defense of co- operations that the coalition "de-confliction line" to prevent Rankine-Galloway said coalition Bashar Al-Assad militarily, called aircraft would continue to con- the downing of the Syrian plane alition forces aligned against were conducting in Syria were the fighting from worsening. The dispute over the Syrian duct "operations throughout Syr- an "act of aggression" and a violaISIS,” he said. The spokesman effectively degrading ISIS capamade clear, however, that the bility, and will work to restore attack on the U.S.-backed fight- ia, targeting ISIS forces and pro- tion of international law. “This, if you like, is help for the United States would continue to that de-confliction chain in the ers and the American response viding air support for Coalition came as Iran launched ballistic “work with partners” to counter next few hours," Dunford said. The Russian military alleged missiles at Islamic State strongthe threat of the Islamic State in that in Sunday’s incident, "the holds in eastern Syria in retalSyria. Russia’s Deputy Foreign Min- command of the coalition forc- iation for a pair of attacks by ister Sergei Ryabkov called the es did not use the established extremists in Tehran earlier this shoot down an “act of aggres- communication channel for month that killed 17 people and sion.” A ministry statement is- preventing incidents in Syrian wounded more than 50. Iran's Revolutionary Guard sued in Moscow warned that co- airspace." Frants Klintsevich, deputy says a "large number of terroralition planes would be viewed as targets, and said a hotline for head of the defense committee ists were killed and weapons preventing accidental military in Russia’s upper house of par- destroyed" in the strikes on Deir liament, said the defense min- Ezzor province. It says targets inengagement would be shut off. Spicer said Monday that istry statement does not mean cluded terror headquarters and a Washington would work to keep there will be war with the U.S. car bomb-making facility. Islamlines of communication open to, in Syria, but rather that Moscow ic State claimed responsibility for in his words, “de-conflict poten- will not accept attacks on its Syr- the attacks, but Shi'ite Iran also is blaming Sunni Saudi Arabia for stirring up violence. Iran’s attack on Islamic State targets in Syria did not meet its objectives. Of the seven missiles fired at the ISIS-held Syrian town of Deir el-Zour, only two were reported to have reached their target. Iran used seven groundto-ground mid-range Zulfiqar missiles. These new missiles were considered to be extremely accurate. Furthermore, while the possible firing range of the missiles is thought to extend to between seven hundred and eight hundred kilometers, Sunday's missiles only travelled fourGeneral Joseph Dunford, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of hundred-and-fifty kilometers to Staff, said officials are trying to re-establish the communications their targets. link to prevent potentially deadly accidents, and that the deAccording to an INN report, confliction efforts have worked well in the past. “The Russian the Pentagon stood its ground Federation has indicated that their purpose in Syria, like ours, is to defeat ISIS," Dunford told reporters. "And we’ll see if that’s true in response to the Russian threat on Monday, and vowed that US here in the coming hours, because all of our operations in and pilots would continue to operate around Raqqa and southern Syria are designed specifically to as they have and that they will get after ISIS.” defend themselves against even Russian threats. ian allies. tial issues.” "We do not seek conflict with Russia says it will now treat Earlier, General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the U.S. Joint all U.S.-led coalition planes in any party in Syria other than Chiefs of Staff, said officials are the air over Syria, west of the ISIS, but we will not hesitate to trying to re-establish the com- Euphrates, as targets after an defend ourselves or our partners munications link to prevent po- American fighter jet for the first if threatened," Pentagon spokestentially deadly accidents, and time in the six-year conflict shot person Capt. Jeff Davis told The

terrorists that the US are fighting under what they call their anti-terrorism policy,” said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. The U.S.-led coalition, which has in recent weeks escalated its aerial bombing campaign in northern Syria and Raqqa province. U.S.-backed forces have encircled the city of Raqqa and captured several districts from the militants. The Syrian army has also taken territory from retreating Islamic State militants in the western Raqqa countryside and seized back some oil fields and villages that had been under the militants' control for almost three years.

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Britain Moves Quickly to Quell Muslim Tensions By: Luis Ramirez

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he seconds after the rented van sped through bus lanes, jumped the sidewalk and plowed through a group of Muslim worshippers marked a crucial moment in Britain’s bid to come to terms with its rapidly growing Muslim minority. One person died in the incident, and at least 10 were injured. A video shot by a witness shows a chaotic scene in which scores of people angrily shove and push toward the suspect, some trying to beat him as he fought back. “We grabbed him,” said Abdikadir Warfa, who was a few meters away when the van slammed into people, pinning at least one victim underneath.

Warfa said the suspect, now identified as 47-year-old Darren Osborne, was pulled from the van. “We tried to hold him down. He’s a very strong man. He hit people and was trying to escape,” Warfa told VOA. It was then that an imam came to the scene and, by many accounts, kept the crowd from seriously harming Osborne. Warfa, like others at the scene, expressed relief that matters did not escalate, but he worries that continued attacks by Islamist extremists, and a potential rise in retaliatory strikes on British Muslims, could drive a wedge between Muslims and non-Muslims. “It looks like it will start a division, except if the government does something. The government needs to do something,” Warfa said.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, meets local people in Finsbury Park Mosque, near the scene of an attack, in London, Britain, June 19, 2017

Police officers attend to the scene after a vehicle collided with pedestrians in the Finsbury Park neighborhood of North London, Britain, June 19, 2017

Within hours of the attack, British Prime Minister Theresa May declared the incident a potential act of terrorism and visited the scene, as did Lon-

don Mayor Sadiq Khan, who appealed for calm and announced extra police officers would be deployed to secure mosques during the remainder

London Mayor Sadiq Khan appealed for calm and announced extra police officers would be deployed to secure mosques during the remainder of Ramadan.

A message on a wall is seen near to where a van was driven at Muslims in Finsbury Park, North London, Britain, June 19, 2017

of Ramadan. The scene of Muslim residents grabbing and beating the white suspect demonstrated how close Britain could come to an explosion of ethnic tensions, observers said. The anger on the streets surrounding the Finsbury Park Mosque were palpable in the afternoon hours of Monday, as warm temperatures hit an unusual 32 degrees Celsius. Some residents, including British born Muslims, described the frustration and unease they’ve experienced following the series of terrorist attacks. Farhia Ali, an IT student walking past the area cordoned off by police Monday, said she should not be held responsible for the actions of those who commit violence in the name of Islam. “I’ve been scared to be a Mus-

lim walking the streets in a hijab for a very long time, but instances like this make me even more fearful of representing what (I) believe in, and that shouldn’t be the case for anybody or any community in the United Kingdom,” said Ali. The prime minister’s decision to declare the incident a potential act of terrorism, and assertions by police that Darren Osborne may face charges of committing, preparing or instigating an act of terrorism soothed Muslim community leaders, who have been voicing concerns about retaliation against innocent Muslims after the recent spate of deadly attacks claimed by the Islamic State group at Westminster, Manchester Arena, and London Bridge. “After the London Bridge

Trove of Nazi Artifacts Found in Secret Room in Argentina It is thought they were brought to the South American country by Nazi officials who were given refuge By: i24 News

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olice in Argentina believe they have uncovered the largest collection of Nazi artifacts in the country's history. Speaking to the Associated Press news agency on Monday, security minister Patricia Bullrich explained that many of the pieces were accompanied by photographs. “This is a way to commercialize them, showing that they were used by the horror, by the Fuhrer. There are photos of him with the objects.” Some 75 objects were found in a collector’s home in Beccar, a suburb north of Buenos Aires, and authorities say they suspect they are originals that belonged to high-ranking Nazis in Germany during World War II. The artifacts include a bust relief of Adolf Hitler, Nazi-themed toys and a medical device used to measure head size. The Nazis were proponents of the theory of eugenics and used the concept of genetic differences between people to advance their theories of Aryan racial superiority. Cranial measurements was one way in which the Nazis believed they could distinguish between races and prove that Jews were inferior. Police are trying to discover

Police in Argentina believe they have uncovered the largest collection of Nazi artifacts in the country's history. The artifacts include a bust relief of Adolf Hitler, Nazi-themed toys and a medical device used to measure head size.

how the objects came to be in Germany, but the theory put forward by detectives and members of the Jewish community is that they were brought by high-ranking members of the Nazi party who fled to the South American country towards the end of World War II. Nazi 'Angel of Death' Josef Mengele, known for his cruel and deadly experiments on Jews in the Auschwitz concentration camp, lived in Argentina for a period following the war before drowning off the coast of Brazil in 1979. Holocaust mastermind Adolf Eichmann was abducted

by Israeli Mossad agents in Buenos Aires in 1960, sentenced to death in 1961, and subsequently hanged in Israel a year later. Among the disturbing items were toys that Bullrich said would have been used to indoctrinate children, a large statue of the Nazi Eagle above a swastika, a Nazi hourglass and a box of harmonicas. Police say one of the most-compelling pieces of evidence of the historical importance of the find is a photo negative of Hitler holding a magnifySee Trove of Nazi Artifacts , page 38

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Gurwin Jewish Healthcare Foundation holds “From Generation to Generation: A Celebration Gala” Fundraising event honors Carol Lee and Jerry W. Levin of Manhattan and Westhampton Edited by: JV Staff

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he Gurwin Jewish Healthcare Foundation held a benefit Gala on June 8, honoring Manhattan’s Carol Lee and Jerry W. Levin with the Community Leaders Award for their dedication to the Gurwin philosophy of care and caring. The annual Gala is held to benefit the many Gurwin programs that serve the frail elderly and younger seniors on Long Island. In addition to honoring the Levins, the event honored Howard L. Phillips (Centerport) with the Joseph Gurwin Leadership Award and Sheri and Shelly Goldman (Dix Hills) with the Generation to Generation Award. Mrs. Levin’s commitment to Jewish Leadership and community philanthropy began at an early age and continued in each of the communities she has lived. She is the founder of Women’s Optimal Wellness Now, which received an award from the US government for outstanding service in the health arena. She also gets full credit for introducing her husband Jerry to Jewish community involvement. Her current leadership

roles include President of The Hampton’s Synagogue, Executive Vice President of the Yiddish Theater Folksbiene, Co–Chair of the Community Holocaust Initiative, member of the board of Self Help and the Jewish Board, Vice President of the Jewish Book Council, member of the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, and a New York State Chaplain. Mr. Levin is the person people call to turn their companies around – and someone the community has relied on for unparalleled support. Throughout his career of more than 40 years, he’s been at the hub of restructures throughout the corporate and nonprofit worlds. Jerry is currently the CEO of JW Levin Management Partners LLC, an executive management and investment firm, and Executive Chairman of Lasko Products, Inc, the world’s largest supplier of fans and heaters. Jerry currently serves on the Boards of UJA Federation of NY, the Jewish Community Relations Council, RAJE International, Honeymoon Israel, ReThink Israel, the Recanati School of Tel Aviv University,

The Gurwin Jewish Healthcare Foundation’s mission is to support quality health care, services and programs for frail, elderly and younger disabled adults

the Booth School of the University of Chicago, The Hampton’s Synagogue, and serves on the President’s Advisory Council at the University of Michigan. The Levins are the proud grandparents of four and parents of two couples who share their commitment to making the world a better place. They reside in Manhattan and

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Westhampton. “Carol and Jerry have generously carried on the vision of Joseph Gurwin through their philanthropy and support,” said Herbert H. Friedman, Executive Vice President/CEO of Gurwin Jewish. “We are privileged to honor this respected family for their unwavering dedication to building a better community for all.” The Gurwin Jewish Healthcare Foundation’s mission is to support quality health care, services and programs for frail, elderly and younger disabled adults. Gurwin has earned recognition as one of See Gurwin Jewish Healthcare , page 38

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Great wine doesn’t need to cost a bunch.

In 1925, Yankel Hirsh Segal and his family emigrated to Israel and settled in Tel Aviv. Brothers Elhanan and Yehezkel established Israel’s first distillery in the German colony Sharona in Tel Aviv. Their experience and reputation led them, in the 1930s, to be asked by the French rulers to set up distilleries in Beirut and Damascus. In 1954, the family decided to concentrate on wine production. The winery moved to Ramla, and was called the Zvi Vineyard. The name was later changed to Segal Wines. All the winery’s bottles bear the Segal wine logo, reproduced in Zvi Hirsh’s own handwriting.

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No Decision on Parole for Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert

IDF Soldier Killed in Terror Attack Remembered as ‘Unique Fighter’ at Funeral

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ormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will have to wait until Thursday, June 29 to find out whether he will get out of jail early after having served two thirds of his 27 month sentence for corruption related charges. Olmert appeared before the Israel Prison Services parole board this morning and his attorney Eli Zohar told reporters that he had received a thorough, comprehensive and fair hearing and that his legal team hoped for a positive result. The former prime minister entered jail in 2016 after being convicted on separate charges of accepting bribes, breach of trust and obstruction of justice. Olmert had been expected to be granted parole, however a twist in the tale last week saw the State Prosecutor’s Office oppose his early release in the light of an investigation into the possible leak of classified information by the former prime minister. The Prosecutor’s Office said last Thursday that it had asked police to investigate whether Olmert had committed a criminal offense while incarcerated at Maasiyahu Prison in Ramle. The investigation is related to an autobiography the former prime minister has been writ-

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will have to wait until Thursday, June 29 to find out whether he will get out of jail early after having served two thirds of his 27 month sentence for corruption related charges.

ing while jailed, parts of which touch on sensitive security issues. One of Olmert’s attorneys was apprehended last month with a chapter of the book, dealing with a top secret security-related incident that the censor has banned in the past for publication. Olmert was prime minister when Israel attacked a nuclear facility at Deir ez-Zor in Syria in 2007. As part of an investigation into whether Olmert transferred classified information to unauthorized parties, police raided the Rishon Lezion offices of Yediot Books, Olmert’s publisher in a search for classified documents related to the

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case. A statement by the Prosecutor’s Office said Olmert had received multiple warnings and added that the leak of classified information could cause serious damage to state security. Olmert’s attorney’s said at the time however that the book had been submitted to the censor. “The book in its entirety has been handed over to the censor and Mr. Olmert has no intention of publishing anything without the approval of the censor. Mr. Olmert has not released or published any other classified material beyond material for the book,” his lawyers said. (TPS)

he funeral of Border Police Master Sergeant Hadas Malka, 23, was held on Saturday night in Ashdod. Hadas was killed in a brutal terror attack near Jerusalem's Damascus Gate on Friday evening. Participating in her funeral were family, friends, Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud), opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog (Zionist Union), Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh, Border Police Commander Major General Yaakov Shabtai, Human Resources Department Head Major General Gila Gaziel, Ashdod Mayor Yehiel Lasri, and various MKs, regional council heads, police commanders, ministers, and Jews of all stripes and factions. "Hadas' memory will never leave us," Erdan said. "We will do everything to ensure that just as her life was worthwhile, her death will be the same. We will continue to develop our land, and to protect Zion, our home." "We will continue to walk in Hadas' path. We will not surrender and we will not bow our heads before these accursed terrorists. We will pursue our enemies and those who seek our downfall. "Hadas, you were one of our best fighters."

The funeral of Border Police Master Sergeant Hadas Malka, 23, was held on Saturday night in Ashdod. Hadas was killed in a brutal terror attack near Jerusalem's Damascus Gate on Friday evening.

"Dear Hadas! Today you join a long list - over 1,460 - of fallen police officers," Alsheikh began. "Your life and personality were a microcosmos of the entire police force." "I learned that you were a different species of fighter. You fought out of a feeling of mission, out of a desire to contribute. You insisted on transferring to the Border Police and becoming one of us. As soon as you finished your mandatory service, you signed on for five years of voluntary service. You wanted to take an officers' course, and you remained faithful to yourself and to the values you learned at home. Your friends say you were an entire world.

You were ethical, you loved Israel and its people. "The Border Police say you were professional and that you were a fighter. You were the 'big sister' of all those in mandatory service, you made sure everyone had what they needed and that the atmosphere was pleasant. You were always smiling, always offering to help, and your positive outlook on life affected everyone around you. "You fought the terrorist who attacked you, and your friends eliminated him. Unfortunately, we paid a heavy price, a price which pains your family, the Border Police, Israel Police, and See IDF Soldier Killed , page 37

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Netanyahu: World Leaders Must Demand End to PA Terror Payouts

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Kushner, Greenblatt Expected Back in Israel for Renewed Peace Effort

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orld leaders must not only condemn Palestinian terrorism but must also demand that the Palestinian Authority put an immediate end to payouts to the families of the perpetrators of terrorist attacks, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told his cabinet minister Sunday at their weekly meeting. “I call on the countries of the world to condemn both the murder and those who praise it, and demand the immediate cessation of Palestinian Authority payments to the families of terrorists, something that only encourages terror,” Netanyahu said. The prime minister’s comments came after Friday night’s terror attack in Jerusalem in which a 23-year-old female Border Police officer, Hadas Malka was killed in a coordinated double stabbing and shooting attack. The three Palestinian perpetrators were shot dead by police. Following the attack, claimed by the Islamic State – a claim disputed by Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ ruling Fatah faction issued a statement condemning Israel for the “crimes of the occupation against three young Palestinians.”

World leaders must not only condemn Palestinian terrorism but must also demand that the Palestinian Authority put an immediate end to payouts to the families of the perpetrators of terrorist attacks, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu (pictured above) told his cabinet minister Sunday at their weekly meeting.

Netanyahu told the cabinet that instead of condemning the attack, Fatah praised the murderers as heroes. “It seems that mendacity and brazen gall know no bounds,” Netanyahu said. “Of course, the Palestinian Authority is refusing to condemn the murder and the same Authority will now pay financial compensation to the murderers’ families. The prime minister said that security forces were continuing their operations in the district village of Deir Abu Mash’al and were preparing to demolish the homes of the three terrorists, Adel Hasan Ahmad Ankoush, Baraa Ibrahim Salih Taha, and

Osama Ahmad Dahdouh. Netanyahu added that permits approved for Palestinian visits in Israel for Ramadan had been revoked and that he had instructed the police to reinforce security arrangements procedures in the plaza around Damascus Gate, where the attacks occurred. Netanyahu also sent his condolences to the Malka’s family. “Their grief is our grief; their sorrow is that of the entire nation,” Netanyahu said. “She fell in the line of duty in a determined struggle against bloodthirsty terrorists.” See Netanyahu: World Leaders , page 37

Robert Kraft & NFL Hall of Famers Visit Israeli Air Force Base Edited by: JV Staff

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ew England Patriots owner Robert Kraft visited the Israeli Air Force (IAF)’s Tel Nof air base yesterday with a delegation of 18 American National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famers to show their support for the brave soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The visit was organized by Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF). During their visit, Kraft and the Hall of Famers – known as “Gold Jackets” – including Joe Montana, Jim Brown, Roger Staubach, and Joe Greene, and their spouses and guests – met and heard firsthand from Israel’s top pilots. The IAF’s Tel Nof air base houses several fighter jet and helicopter squadrons, as well as the IDF’s Paratroopers Brigade training center and the special airborne combat rescue operations Unit 669. “We were honored to host Robert Kraft and these pro-football legends at the Israeli air base,” said FIDF New England Development Director Relly Banker. “By meeting with IDF soldiers and officers, Kraft and his guests showed them that they are not alone – and that their service and sacrifices are appreciated.” The 18 NFL Hall of Famers included Lem Barney, Jerome

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enior advisers to President Trump will visit Jerusalem and Ramallah this week to revive peace talks a White House official confirmed on Monday. Middle East Envoy Jason Greenblatt is expected to arrive on Monday, followed by Senior White House Adviser Jared Kushner on Wednesday. “Excited to be traveling back to Israel and the Pal. Territories to continue the discussion about the possibility of peace,” wrote Greenblatt on Twitter. The trip was first reported in the Wall Street Journal and sourced to a White House official speaking on condition of anonymity. “It is important to remember that forging a historic peace agreement will take time and to the extent that there is progress, there are likely to be many visits by both Mr. Kushner and Mr. Greenblatt, sometimes together and sometimes separately, to the region and possibly many trips by Israeli and Palestinian negotiators to Washington, D.C., or other locations as they pursue substantive talks,” said the White House source. The visit will be the latest installment in a flurry of Israel-Palestinian diplomacy during the initial period of the Trump administration. Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the White

Senior advisers to President Trump will visit Jerusalem and Ramallah this week to revive peace talks a White House official confirmed on Monday. Middle East Envoy Jason Greenblatt is expected to arrive on Monday, followed by Senior White House Adviser Jared Kushner on Wednesday.

House in February, followed by Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) in May. Later in May, Trump said during a visit to Israel that both parties are “reaching for peace,” and also reportedly lambasting Abbas for “lying” about working towards peace with Israel. “You tricked me in DC! You talked there about your commitment to peace, but the Israelis showed me your involvement in incitement [against Israel],” Trump was reported to have shouted at Abbas. Despite the criticism, however, Trump also asked Netanyahu last month to “hold back” on

Israeli construction in Judea and in order to facilitate peacemaking efforts. That has caused friction between the prime minister and right-wing elements in the governing coalition and amongst Netanyahu’s support base – an issue that could become acute if the president’s representatives push for more building limits. Spokespeople for the United States Consulate in Jerusalem said they had not yet been briefed on the visit, and outside observers said the White House has tried hard to keep details about the state of the peace proSee Kushner, Greenblatt Expected , page 36

Int’l Jewish Athletes ‘Return’ to J’slm for 20th Maccabiah Games By: Adam Abrams

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uring the 20th Maccabiah Games next month, about 7,000 Jewish athletes from 80 countries will descend upon the Holy Land to join 2,500 Israeli athletes in the Olympic-style competition. Held every four years, the Jewish multi-sport competition is the world’s third-largest sporting event. From July 4-18, the Maccabiah Games will have the added significance of coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with the 18 NFL Hall of reunification of this year’s host Famers standing in front of an IAF F-15 fighter jet city, Jerusalem. “Fifty years after unification, we have finally returned the Maccabiah to its rightful place, Jerusalem—the capital of Israel,” Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat told reporters Tuesday. Tamir Goodman, an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who gained fame during his high school basketball career in 1999, when Sports Illustrated magazine nicknamed him the “Jewish Jordan,” noted that some of the most successful Jewish athletes are “deeply rootNew England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with two IAF pilots and ed” in their spiritual connection the delegation of NFL Hall of Famers, spouses, and guests, in to Judaism or their connection front of an IAF Sikorsky helicopter at the Tel Nof air base. to Israel. Goodman, who in his Bettis, Jim Brown, Cris Carter, Bruce Smith, John Stallworth, playing days was known for Dave Casper, Eric Dickerson, Roger Staubach, Andre Tippett, balancing a busy secular game Marshall Faulk, Joe Greene, Andre Tippett, and Ron Yary. schedule with his observance of Willie Lanier, Joe Montana, Orthodox rituals, was given the See Robert Kraft & NFL , page 36 Andre Reed, Mike Singletary, honor of lighting the torch at the

Balloons representing participant countries at the 2013 Maccabiah Games. Credit: Maor X via Wikimedia Commons.

opening ceremonies of the 2001 Maccabiah Games in Atlanta. “It’s very exciting that this year’s athletes will be able to showcase their skills in Jerusalem, especially now during the 50th reunification year,” Goodman told JNS.org. “Hopefully the experience will further their connection to Israel and their Jewish identity, and also enhance their skill level.” Basketball player and coach Larry Brown, swimmers Jason Lezak and Mark Spitz, and gymnast Mitch Gaylord are among the many Jewish athletes who have competed in the Maccabiah Games before going on to achieve fame in the broader international sports arena. A mix of modern-day Israeli and international Jewish sports

stars will compete in the 2017 games and participate in the opening ceremonies, including Israeli Olympic judo bronze medalists Ori Sasson and Yarden Gerbi, Israeli Paralympics rower Moran Samuel, Israeli rhythmic gymnast Neta Rivkin, Israeli NBA star Omri Casspi, American Olympic gold medalist swimmer Anthony Ervin, and French Olympic gold medalist swimmer Fabien Gilot. Commenting on the significance of diaspora Jews’ participation in the Maccabiah Games alongside Israeli athletes, Jeffrey Gurock, a professor of Jewish history at Yeshiva University, told JNS.org, “In the 1930s, when the Jews were vulnerable, the MacSee Int’l Jewish Athletes , page 38

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Qatar’s NYC Investments are Troubling

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atar is barely a dot on the map Arab nation bordering only Saudi Arabia and situated on the Persian Gulf. It encompasses only about 4,400 square miles having a population of 2.6 million consisting of about 300,000 actual citizens with the rest being expatriates. But don't let its size fool you. It has the highest per capita income in the world because it sits on the planet's third largest oil and gas reserves. Sadly, another major export of this sharia ruled land is terrorism. And this bothers other Arab nations in the area such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, The United Arab emirates and Bahrain enough for them to cut this tiny nation off from its sources of food and other life supporting imports, have severed banking ties and have banned the Qatar airlines from their airports. In short, they are attempting to strangle Qatar.. But Qatar is not a nation to be toyed with so easily. It has created the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to invest throughout the world, its huge earnings from its natural resources. It owns nearly 10% of the Empire State Building. The QIA partners with Tishman-Speyer in its Long Island City project and is associated with Vornado Realty Trust and has its hands in many real estate deals in the city. Last year the QIA located at 9 W. 57th St. said it would invest 45 bil-

lion dollars in the U.S. over the next 5 years. So the business people in our country have to weigh the tempting wealth being waved as bait before them over the concerns for the terrorism in which that nation has been and still is involved. Not an easy choice. President Trump has been troubled enough to state: "Nations came to me about confronting Qatar...The time has come to call on Qatar to end that funding and its extremist ideology in terms of funding." The response to an invitation from Trump for its ruler to come to the White House to discuss the situation was a total negative. But our government has not yet declared Qatar a state sponsor of terror. And this puts us on the spot with our Middle East partners considering that we have our largest regional military forces and airbase right smack in the middle of that nation. Flights take off on a daily basis from those runways to attack ISIS and other terror forces located in Afghanistan and Iraq. In short, we need Qatar but if they refuse to give up on their support of terror, President Trump has a major problem on his hands. We suggest our nation do a bit of economic arm twisting to encourage this pinpoint of a country to get out of terror funding and stick to legitimate business dealing in order to stay on our good side.

Erdogan’s DC Terror Tactics

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urkey, once the home of the Muslim Ottoman Empire, is now the driving force to fulfill the 1,400 year old dream of Islamists to create a worldwide Caliphate in which all would bow down and give allegiance to Allah. They are stirring....in the United States. On May 16th, in front of the Turkish Embassy in D.C., nine people were injured in a melee during which Turkish embassy security personnel crossed police lines and were filmed kicking and beating peaceful protesters. The picketers outside of the embassy were attempting to publicize the Islamist leanings of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his authoritarian-like rule over his country. Turkish officials branded those injured while lawfully protesting, as members of a group, the Kurdistan Workers Party designated by Turkey as a terror organization in that nation. Strangely enough, Erdogan himself viewed the brawl from the driveway of the embassy and claimed that his personal security detail had done nothing wrong and questioned why they were arrested. "They didn't do anything to the protesters. They issued arrest warrants for 12 of my security officials. What kind of law is this? What kind of legal system is this?" he said. In answer, DC Police Chief, Peter Newsham strongly refuted the allegations that the protesters were in any way breaking the law. His words to refute the Turkish dictator were:

On May 16th, in front of the Turkish Embassy in D.C., nine people were injured in a melee during which Turkish embassy security personnel crossed police lines and were filmed kicking and beating peaceful protesters

"There's no indication at all that the protesters were a terrorist group." Well, Mr. Ergodan, our system is based on law and order, not the dictatorial rule practiced in your land. After a recent failed coup to remove him from office, Erdogan arrested thousands of police, teachers and other public servants in order to silence his political opponents. He said at the time: " We will continue to cleanse the virus from all state institutions because this virus has spread. Unfortunately like a cancer, this virus has enveloped the state." Mr. Erdogan thinks he rules DC as he does Istanbul. No way! We are a democracy not a dictatorship!

What “Father’s Day” Really Means

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his weekend we celebrated Fathers' Day. In the recent past, we knew right off the bat that fathers were men, were called Dad and were of the male persuasion. Mothers' Day was to glorify our Moms who were female. No more. The whacko Progressive Left is attempting to turn upside down thousands of years of tradition and reality. The sex of any individual, they now demand, is based on what that person determines it to be depending on what mood he, she or it is in at that time. They demand the designation of male or female to be no longer based on the physical attributes evident at birth and throughout one's life but rather on what the individual decides. California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a groundbreaking bill which will allow transgender students to use whatever bathroom and participate on whichever sports team they believe matches their gender identity regardless of their birth gender. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington and Colorado are already thinking of similar legislation. So say "bye-bye" to girls' sports teams in California! Can you imagine the line-up for the use of female bathrooms once deviants such as Anthony Weiner get to use them as their restrooms of choice? Perverts will use this law as a means to terrorize women. It's incredible that the women's

protective organizations are silent regarding this movement which will surely place girls and women at great physical risk. The New York Times' Sunday Marriage Section has confused us for years. Here we read of same sex marriages. Who gets to be introduced as the wife or husband in social settings? If these couples decide to adopt children, who will be the Mom and Dad? How do these affected kids explain to friends their confusing parental designations? This self sexual designation revolution, if it is permitted to take off, will certainly destroy our culture. There is not one religion on earth that will bend to this destructive movement. Muslims will use this as a means to further hate and spur on their attempts to take over and destroy our Western ideals which they even now consider to be immoral and ungodly. This will add fuel to their already blazing fire of discontent. We stand for the age old designation of male and female based on the sex of individuals at birth. We enjoy seeing girls participating in sports and other activities among themselves. Ditto for boys. We glory in mothers being Moms and fathers being Dads. So let's continue to celebrate both Fathers' and Mothers' Days as we have for years. G-d bless them all as he created them.

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Letters to the Editor Debt Clocks Should be Installed 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, transit authority, state or nation. Each citizen is responsible for $61,300 and each tax-

payer $185,600 of our almost $20 trillion national debt. 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.)

Bill Banning Marriage Under the Age of 18 Dear Editor: This past year New Jersey’s state legislature passed a bill banning all marriages under the age of 18, with many Republicans abstaining from voting on this bill including Lakewood’s State Senator Bob Singer. Recently Chris Christie vetoed the bill ending the immediate threat. During this fight the “New Jersey Right to Life” issued a statement opposing the bill stating “It shouldn’t be too hard to understand that a pregnant minor who wants to marry the father of her child and is prohibited from doing so, might feel she has no other choice but to have an abortion, especially if her parents are unwilling to help raise the child. Sadly, those of us in the pro-life movement, know all too well how often this happens.” Opponents of the bill aren’t the only ones who tie this bill to abortion. The Human Rights Watch sent out a letter is support of the New York bill stating. “Girls sometimes marry as children because they are pregnant, often under pressure from their families. Other married girls become pregnant soon after marriage. Early pregnancy involves serious

health risks for pregnant girls and their babies. Pregnant girls, married or not, need to be able to make their own informed choice about whether to continue their pregnancy, and have support and access to care, including contraception and abortion, to allow them to exercise this choice. No child should be pressured or compelled to marry due to pregnancy.” In New Jersey the age of consent for sexual consent is 16 leading if this becomes law, to a situation where a person can engage in sexual acts legally but not be allowed to marry their partner even if they have a child. A New York City Council resolution (1244) in support of the NY bill stated “Whereas, The societal and familial pressure to marry underage due to an outof-wedlock pregnancy is no longer as stigmatizing as it once was, and support exists outside of marriage for minors in that situation” Many opponents of these bills take this as further evidence that these bills are meant to further legitimize the concept of sex outside of marriage in the world. Sincerely Avraham Sharaby

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

Terrorism IS Terrorism Dear Editor: Sending flowers and teddy bears to the murdered victims from the London Bridge Islamic jihad attack, and now the newest car ramming in London, won't stop the next terror attack. When the Palestinian Arabs murder unarmed Israeli children and adults in the name of jihad, and the world is silent, but loudly condemns that same jihadi terrorism in London and elsewhere, this only serves to encourage it. You can’t choose which terrorism you like and which you dislike. Jihad terrorism is jihad terrorism no matter where it occurs. And is never justified or excusable. What will stop Islamic terror is simple but not easy. Imams, Muslims, all who practice Islam must begin citing the many specific passages of the Koran, the Hadiths of Muhammad and Sharia Law which tell their flock that jihad, killing infidels and Jews are holy acts and denounce these passages as wrong, despite their appearance in holy

texts. Unless and until this happens, we will continue to have more deaths. This is not bias, but fact. Not all who practice Islam will commit jihad but some are doing so. We see their bloody work on an almost daily basis. France has a program called "Stop the Jihad." Islamic and all religious leaders should stand together and denounce these passages. Some examples: A command in the Koran: "Fight against those to whom the Scriptures were given [i.e. Jews and Christians]… until they pay tribute out of hand and are utterly subdued." (Koran 9:29); Sacred saying of Muhammad, part of Hamas’ Charter: "You (i.e. Muslims) will fight with the Jews till some of them will hide behind stones. The stones will (betray them) saying, '0 'Abdullah! There is a Jew hiding behind me; so kill him.' ” Sincerely Ginette Weiner, Scottsdale, AZ

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Mueller Pursues Obstruction Case Against Trump The collusion claim didn’t work, so the special prosecutor shifts gears By: Matthew Vadum

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pecial Counsel Robert S. Mueller III is expanding his investigation into the Left’s Russian electoral collusion conspiracy theory by examining whether President Trump tried to obstruct justice in the probe, according to the hyper-partisan leak-stenographers at the Washington Post. It is all nonsense. Democrats and Never Trump Republicans are setting up perjury traps just as Democrats did during Watergate and countless other investigations. But Donald Trump is no Richard Nixon. There is no evidence Trump covered up a crime, or even that there was an underlying crime to be covered up. But the longer the investigation goes on, the greater the likelihood that someone will innocently contradict himself in a deposition, giving evidence that doesn’t mesh with what was originally said to an FBI investigator. And voila! Someone who wasn’t a criminal goes to prison without forming any bad intent. The obstruction allegation stems from statements made by former FBI Director James B. Comey who claims President Trump ordered him to end an investigation into former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn’s ties to Russia. Trump denies it even though he has the authority under the Constitution to fire Comey for any reason or no reason at all. Comey himself admitted he

served at the pleasure of the president. If the news report is accurate, it means that the president is under investigation now even though he apparently wasn’t as of May 9, the day he fired Comey, who has since outed himself as a leaker of information about Trump. The notes he took during discussions with Trump are considered his work product and therefore property of the U.S. government that he has a duty to surrender to investigators. Additionally, Comey have committed a crime when he leaked the notes. “The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal,” said Mark Corallo, on behalf of Marc Kasowitz, Trump’s personal attorney. Now that the likelihood of Trump or any of his associates being found to have colluded with Russia to rig the last election has dropped to approximately zero for want of evidence, this Deep State-sponsored political theater is moving on to the next best thing: obstruction of justice, a perennial crowd pleaser in the snake pit that is Washington. And the Left now has an added incentive to push the obstruction narrative because they don't want to talk about how one of their own, unemployed Trump-hating Bernie Sanders supporter James T. Hodgkinson, late of a white cargo van parked on the streets of Alexandria, Va., came close to

in the nearly year-old FBI investigation, which until recently assassinating House Majority focused on Russian meddling Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) at a during the presidential cambaseball practice on Wednesday paign and on whether there was any coordination between morning. President Trump, who turned the Trump campaign and the 71 Wednesday, called out the Kremlin,” wrote reporters at the Washington establishment for Post. “Investigators have also the all-too-convenient narrative been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes among shift.

Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III is expanding his investigation into the Left’s Russian electoral collusion conspiracy theory by examining whether President Trump tried to obstruct justice in the probe

"They made up a phony collusion with the Russians story, found zero proof, so now they go for obstruction of justice on the phony story. Nice[,]" Trump tweeted yesterday at 6:55 a.m. An hour later he followed up with: “You are witnessing the single greatest WITCH HUNT in American political history led by some very bad and conflicted people! #MAGA[.]” This move toward possible obstruction charges by Mueller “marks a major turning point

Trump associates, officials said.” The article acknowledges that then-FBI Director Comey had been privately reassuring Trump since January that he personally was not the subject of an investigation. “Officials say that changed shortly after Comey’s firing,” the newspaper report adds ominously. Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats, National Security Agency (NSA) Director Michael S. Rogers, and

recently retired NSA Deputy Director Richard Ledgett have reportedly agreed to talk to Mueller’s investigators. As the saga continues to unfold, questions are being raised about Mueller’s apparent conflicts of interest that could disqualify him from continuing to serve as special counsel. Former FBI Assistant Director James Kallstrom said this week to radio host Laura Ingraham that Mueller’s 15-year friendship with Comey is “a huge conflict of interest.” Because Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the Russia investigation, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein made the decision to appoint Mueller. “Quite frankly, I was really, really surprised and disappointed with the deputy attorney general, who first-off appointed a special counsel when there was no articulation of any crime whatsoever,” Kallstrom said. “And the statute actually calls for that, so that was ignored.” Mueller and Comey “are close, close friends and the conflict of interest is so apparent," Kallstrom said. "I mean, did the deputy attorney general not have access to Google? I mean, you know, check these things out? It's just unbelievable. It's off the charts." "What crime are they going to be investigating? There's not even an articulated crime. In fact, from the words of a wide variety of people on both sides of the politics, there is no crime," Kallstrom said. "The whole thing is a farce in my view. It's

The obstruction allegation stems from statements made by former FBI Director James B. Comey who claims President Trump ordered him to end an investigation into former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn’s ties to Russia just crazy, and I don't know what this guy was thinking, this deputy attorney general." Meanwhile, in a publicity stunt, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered political asylum to Comey. “If Comey will be under the threat of political persecution, we are ready to accept him here,” Putin said, comparing Comey leaking notes on conversations with Trump to traitor Edward Snowden whom Russia granted asylum. “This is strange,” Putin said. “How then is the director of the FBI any different from Snowden? He is not a head of the special services, but a human rights activist.” Comey need not flee America. The establishment will protect him no matter what. (FRONT PAGE MAG)

Matthew Vadum, senior vice president at the investigative think tank Capital Research Center, is an award-winning investigative reporter and author of the book, "Subversion Inc.: How Obama’s ACORN Red Shirts Are Still Terrorizing and Ripping Off American Taxpayers."

“Einstein” TV Series Distorts Jewish Refugee Issue By: Rafael Medoff

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lbert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of all time. His contributions to physics revolutionized our understanding of the universe. The current television series based on his life is appropriately titled “Genius.” But did he also help facilitate a mass rescue of Jews from Germany? That was the surprising—and profoundly misleading—claim made in last week’s episode of the first season of the Ron Howard-produced series, which is being shown on the National Geographic channel. Last week’s episode (#8) depicted how in late 1932, as the Nazis were rising to power in Germany, Einstein applied for a visa to the United States. American consul Raymond Geist, in Berlin, was shown asking Einstein to sign an affidavit that he was not a member of the Communist Party. In the final scene of the episode, Einstein told Geist he would sign, then added: “But promise me [that] Elsa and I will not be the only Jews you help find their way to America’s shores.” Then the following statement appeared on the screen, before the credits began to roll: “From 1933 to 1939, United States Consul General Raymond Geist helped issue life saving visas

for more than 50,000 German Jews.” Thus viewers were left with the impression that Geist was responsible for rescuing tens of thousands of Jews from the Nazis, perhaps because his conscience was prodded by Einstein’s remark. It’s not clear where the writers of “Genius” came up with that information, since television shows don’t have footnotes. Certainly nothing resembling the Geist-as-rescuer claim appears in the book on which the series is based, “Einstein: His Life and Universe,” by Walter Isaacson. Nor can it be found in Fred Jerome’s The Einstein File: J. Edgar Hoover’s War Against the World’s Most Famous Scientist, upon which Isaacson’s version of the incident is partly based. (In fact, Jerome contends that Einstein never signed the affidavit at all.) But whatever the source for the “Genius” team’s claim about Geist, it’s misleading in the extreme. A total of 77,751 German n at i ona l s — approx i m ate ly 70,000 of whom were Jews— immigrated to the United States during the years 1933-1939. But more than twice that number—184,525, to be exact— could have been admitted, according to the U.S. immigration quota for Germans that was in force at the time. In other words,

the German quota for that period was only 42% filled. As for the other 58% who were turned away—well, tough luck. Of the twelve years Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, the German quota was filled in just one (1939). In most of those years, it was less than 25% filled.

Some refugees were turned away because they had only a ketubah (the traditional Jewish marriage certificate), rather than a civil marriage certificate, and U.S. consuls refused to recognize it as valid (thus rendering the couple’s children “illegitimate”).

Elsa Einstein (Emily Watson) and Albert Einstein (Geoffrey Rush) speak with the American consul general in Berlin, Raymond Geist (Vincent Kartheiser) in National Geographic's "Genius." Credit: Dusan Martincek/National Geographic

The policy of the Roosevelt administration —implemented by Raymond Geist and his fellow-consular officials in Germany— was to suppress Jewish refugee immigration far below the legal limits. They did it by piling on extra requirements to qualify for visas, and looking for every conceivable way to reject applicants.

Many German Jewish students who were admitted to American colleges were denied visas because the consuls claimed it might not be safe enough for them to return to Germany later. Talk about a Catch-22; they needed to leave Germany because it was not safe, but they could not go to America because it would be

unsafe for them to go back to Germany. The American consul-general in Berlin even told his colleagues that German Jews' hostility to the German government was only temporary, and therefore their deep-seated loyalty to Germany could disqualify them from visas to the United States. Einstein soon became aware of these policies, and protested vigorously. In one appeal to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, he charged that the administration’s attitude “makes it all but impossible to give refuge in America to many worthy persons who are the victims of Fascist cruelty in Europe….The method which is being used [by U.S. consular officials] is to make immigration impossible by erecting a wall of bureaucratic measures…” Contrary to the impression created by “Genius,” Einstein’s remark to Raymond Geist did not cause Geist to start bending rules for visa applicants. In fact, Geist at one point specifically advised his colleagues against greater leniency toward refugees, on the grounds that it would result in “undesirable persons” entering the United States. Moreover, Geist himself rejected visas for students to attend institutions such as Dropsie College and the Jewish Theological Seminary of America,

because they could not prove they would return to Nazi Germany later. And Jewish leaders in the German city of Dresden complained to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee in 1939 about what they called Geist’s “onerous behavior” in assessing visa applicants. There is evidence Geist was somewhat more critical of the Nazis, and more willing to privately acknowledge the suffering of the Jews, than some of his colleagues. He also assisted some U.S. citizens who were detained by the Nazis (which is exactly the kind of thing American consuls do, of course). But he still actively enforced the Roosevelt administration’s harsh policy of suppressing Jewish refugee immigration far below what U.S. quota laws allowed. The fact that a minority of the applicants managed to get through the maze of obstacles that Geist and his colleagues created hardly makes Geist their rescuer. “Genius” is an immensely interesting, entertaining, and educational series. But its misrepresentation of America’s refugee policy can only diminish its educational value. (Dr. Rafael Medoff is founding director of The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, and author or editor of 16 books about the Holocaust and Jewish history.)

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Oliver Stone's Response to Being Laughed at for Defending Putin: Blame the Jews By: Alan M. Dershowitz

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hen film director Oliver Stone could not come up with a plausible response to Stephen Colbert's tough questions about why he gave a pass to Vladimir Putin for trying to influence the American presidential election, Stone resorted to an age-old bigotry: blame the Jews – or, in its current incarnation, shift the blame to the nation state of the Jewish people, Israel. Colbert was interviewing Stone about his new documentary, "The Putin Interviews" – a film comprised of conversations he had with the Russian president over the past two years. The exchange regarding Israel did not make it to air but was relayed to the New York Post's Page Six by a source who was in the audience. When pressed by Colbert about his apparent fondness of the Russian dictator, Stone replied: "Israel had far more involvement in the U.S. election than Russia." He then said again, "Why don't you ask me about that?" Colbert responded: "I'll ask you about that when you make a documentary about Israel!" If Stone's absurd response were not reflective of a growing anti-Semitism by the intolerant hard left (of which Stone is a charter member) it would

be laughable. Indeed, Stone resorted to the "socialism of fools" (which is what German Social Democrat, August Bebel, coined anti-Semitism) precisely to save face because he was being mockingly laughed off stage by Colbert's audience for giving Colbert ridiculous answers. Some of Stone's bizarre pronouncements included: "I'm amazed at his [Putin's] calmness, his courtesy...he never really said anything bad about anybody. He's been through a lot. He's been insulted and abused." Stone also expressed his "respect" for Putin's leadership. But no answer was more ridiculous than his bigoted claim that Israel did more to try to influence the election than Russia. We know for certain that Russia (and that means Putin) desperately wanted Hillary Clinton to lose. We know that their surrogates timed leaks to cause maximum damage to her campaign. All of our intelligence agencies, in a rare show of unanimity, concluded that Russia went to great lengths to try to defeat Clinton. What did Israel do? Stone hasn't said. He just let the blood libel hang out there for other bigots, so they could say, "See, we knew the Jews were behind this; they always are." There was an old Polish expression that said: if there is a bad outcome,

the Jews must be behind it. Indeed, throughout history the last recourse of desperate bigots has been 'blame the Jews.' The modern version – pervasive among the hard left– is blame

the desired outcome. Prime Minister Netanyahu, for his part, remained neutral, emphatically stating before the election that he was "happy to work with whoever gets elected."

When film director Oliver Stone (pictured above) could not come up with a plausible response to Stephen Colbert's tough questions about why he gave a pass to Vladimir Putin for trying to influence the American presidential election, Stone resorted to an age-old bigotry: blame the Jews – or, in its current incarnation, shift the blame to the nation state of the Jewish people, Israel

their nation-state, Israel. The reason Stone did not provide any proof of his anti-Semitic accusation is because there is none. It simply is not true. Israel did not try to influence this election. The Israeli government took no position and its leaders were probably divided, as were its citizens, concerning

Moreover, American Jews voted overwhelmingly in favor of Clinton. To be sure, some, such as Sheldon Adelson, contributed to Trump, but others, including many strong supporters of Israel, contributed heavily to Clinton. I would not be surprised if even in the face of Adelson's huge contributions,

more money from Jewish sources was contributed to Hillary Clinton's campaign, but no one keeps track of such matters. It is important to note that this is not an isolated incident. Stone's bigotry towards Jews and their nation state is well documented. He has said that, "Hitler did far more damage to the Russians than [to] the Jewish people." And then argued that this fact is largely unknown because of "the Jewish domination of the media...there's a major lobby in the United States. They are hard workers. They stay on top of every comment, the most powerful lobby in Washington." He continued to say: "Israel has f***** up United States foreign policy for years." Moreover, Stone has also stated that, "Hitler is an easy scapegoat throughout history" and expressed affection for Cuban dictator, Fidel Castro, whom he called "a great leader." Clearly, there was no legitimate reason for Stone to bring up Israel in the context of a dialogue regarding Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election. By ducking questions about Putin and Russia, and then bizarrely accusing Israel of wrongdoing, Stone engaged in an old trope: blaming Jews – or the nation state of the Jewish people –for far reaching domestic political issues in foreign

If Stone's absurd response were not reflective of a growing anti-Semitism by the intolerant hard left (of which Stone is a charter member) it would be laughable countries. By morphing the discussion about Putin's untoward history of suppressing the press, killing political opponents, and engaging in cyber attacks against the U.S., into a polemic against Israel, Stone displayed his own bias. The essence of anti-Semitism is the bigoted claim that if there is a problem, then Jews must be its cause. This is the exact canard peddled by Stone — and is extremely dangerous if unrebutted. I challenge my old friend (and co producer of Reversal of Fortune – the film based on my book) to debate me on the following proposition: did Israel do more to influence the 2016 election than Russia? If he agrees, he will once again be laughed off the stage. (GATESTONE INSTITUTE)

Alan M. Dershowitz is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Emeritus, at Harvard Law School and author of "Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law" and "Electile Dysfunction: A Guide for the Unaroused Voter."

Qatar, Trump & Double Games – Part 2 Qatar’s role in undermining the stability of the Islamic world has been second only to Iran’s By: Caroline Glick (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK)

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t is likely that given then-president Barack Obama’s strategic goal of reorienting US Middle East policy away from its traditional Sunni allies and Israel toward Iran and its allies in Qatar and Turkey, that Brookings, Clinton and other beneficiaries of Qatar’s generosity were simply knocking on an open door. Indeed, in 2014, during Operation Protective Edge, the Obama administration’s alliance with Qatar, Turkey and Iran against Sunnis and Israel came out of the shadows.

To avoid buckling to US pressure, Egypt built a coalition with the same states that are now leading the charge against Qatar – Saudi Arabia and the UAE – and openly supported Israel. During the Hamas war with Israel, Obama sought to dislodge Egypt from its traditional role as mediator between Israel and Hamas and replace it with Qatar and Turkey. For their part, both regimes, which fund and support Hamas, accepted all of Hamas’s cease-fire demands against Israel and Egypt. As their partner, the Obama administration also supported

2003, the base replaced Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base as headquarters for the US milopen borders and access to the itary’s Central Command. Since Hamas’s demands. 2003, all US operations in Iraq, Had Egypt and Israel bowed international banking system. Given that Trump is not Afghanistan and Syria are conto those demands, Hamas would have achieved a strategic aligned with Brookings, the trolled from the base.

Also on Tuesday, according to the Egyptian media, Iran deployed Revolutionary Guard Corps forces to Doha to protect the emir and his palace. On Wednesday, Turkey’s parliament voted to empower Er-

The moves by Qatar’s allies Iran and Turkey significantly raise the stakes in the contest of wills now at play between Qatar and its Sunni neighbors and adversaries.

So, too, if Egypt and Saudi Arabia invade or otherwise attack Qatar, with or without US support, the US risks seeing its Arab allies at war with its NATO ally Turkey. Under the circumstances, Trump’s refusal to endorse Article 5 of the NATO treaty during his speech in Brussels appears wise and well-considered. Article 5 states that an attack against one NATO ally represents an attack against all NATO allies. With the Pentagon dependent on the Qatari base, and In the 1990s, Qatar spent more than $1b. constructing the Al Caroline Glick writes: Trump’s refusal to endorse Article 5 of the Udeid Air Base outside of Doha. It is the most sophisticated NATO treaty during his speech in Brussels appears wise and well- with no clear path for unseating the emir through war or coup air force base in the region. In 2003, the base replaced Saudi considered. Article 5 states that an attack against one NATO without risking a much larger Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base as headquarters for the US ally represents an attack against all NATO allies. and more dangerous conflict, military’s Central Command. Since 2003, all US operations in Following Trump’s Twitter dogan to deploy forces to Qatar the only clear option is a negoIraq, Afghanistan and Syria are controlled from the base tiated resolution. postings, the Pentagon was to protect the regime. Under the circumstances, the The moves by Qatar’s allies victory in its war against Israel Clinton Foundation or US ac- quick to say that operations at and Egypt. To avoid buckling to ademia, it could be argued that Al Udeid base had not been in- Iran and Turkey significantly best the US can probably work US pressure, Egypt built a coali- he is not beholden to Qatari fluenced by the crisis between raise the stakes in the contest of toward openly is a diminishQatar and its neighbors. The wills now at play between Qa- ment of Qatar’s regional profile tion with the same states that are money in any way. But unfortunately, they are Pentagon spokesman refused to tar and its Sunni neighbors and and financial support for Iran now leading the charge against and its terrorist allies and proxQatar – Saudi Arabia and the not the only beneficiaries of Qa- say whether or not Qatar spon- adversaries. With Iranian forces guard- ies. Hence, Trump’s announcesors terrorism. UAE – and openly supported tari largesse. Instead, Capt. Chris Davis ing the palace and the emir, the ment on Wednesday that he will There is also the Pentagon. Israel. In the 1990s, Qatar spent stated, “I consider them a host possibility of a bloodless coup mediate the conflict. In the end, the standoff beHowever, in the medium and tween the two sides caused the more than $1b. constructing to our very important base at Al inside the Al Thani family has long term, Trump’s statement on war to end in a draw. Hamas was the Al Udeid Air Base outside Udeid.” He commended Qatar been significantly diminished. Any move against the emir Twitter made clear his ultimate for hosting US forces and for its not dismantled, but it failed to of Doha. It is the most sophisticated “enduring commitment to re- will raise the prospect of an goal. secure Israeli or Egyptian accepopen war with Iran. tance of any of its demands for air force base in the region. In gional security.” (FRONT PAGE MAG)

JUNE 23, 2017

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BOOK REVIEW

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A Masterly Look at Europe – Why Douglas Murray’s New Book is a Must Read By: Bruce Bawer

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urope is committing suicide,” writes Douglas Murray in the first sentence of his erudite, dispiriting, and indispensable new book, The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam. In words that I agree with but that put the matter in a way so stark that they even made me catch my breath, Murray predicts that “by the end of the life spans of most people currently alive Europe will not be Europe and the peoples of Europe will have lost the only place the world we had to call home.” This cataclysm, in Murray's view, has two causes: mass immigration and Europeans' loss of faith in European “beliefs, traditions and legitimacy.” Europeans feel guilty about their past; they're “jaded,” weighted down by an “existential tiredness,” a feeling that their corner of the world “has run out of steam” and that their culture, for which they have insufficient regard, might just as well be replaced by another. Murray (a prolific author, debater, and commentator who, at the age of 37, is perhaps Britain's most eloquent critic of Islam and mass immigration) starts with his own country – namely with Conservative MP Enoch Powell, one of the most brilliant and accomplished men of his time, who in 1968 gave an extraordinary prescient oration, the so-called “Rivers of Blood” speech, in which he warned of the long-term results of UK immigration policy. Instead of prompting the immigration controls that 75% of his countrymen wanted even back then, the speech ended Powell's career and made his name synonymous with hatred. Three out of four members of the general public were with him, but to the elite he was Hitler – and his instant official disgrace made it impossible, during the ensuing decades, to have anything remotely resembling an honest public debate on immigration. The Muslims kept pouring in, and though most Brits disapproved, they kept their heads down, shrugging silently. What else could they do? They knew that if they spoke up, they'd get the Powell treatment. Meanwhile, slightly different versions of the same tragedy (or farce?) were being played out across northwestern Europe. Everywhere, the natives were lied to by their politicians and media: the scale of immigration, they were told, was far lower than widely believed; their country had always been “a nation of immigrants”; immigrants represented a net economic asset; crime statistics were inflated; and, naturally, Islam was a religion of peace. Those who criticized immigration – because they saw their culture disappearing, their secular democracy challenged, their taxes going to support indolent, criminal aliens, and their own access to housing and schools cut off by policies that favored foreigners – were called racists and nationalists, were accused of being fixated on skin color,

The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam by Douglas Murray

and were ridiculed for failing to have a sophisticated enough appreciation of the value of cultural diversity. If Britain had Powell's speech, France had “a strange novel,” Le Camp des Saints (1973), in which Jean Raspail envisioned a rapid conquest of western Europe by shiploads of Third Worlders crossing the Mediterranean. Just as Merkel triggered the latest immigrant tsumani by setting out a welcome mat, in Raspail's book the invasion is set off by an ill-advised invitation by the Belgian government. Murray calls Le Camp des Saints “deeply unpleasant” in its depiction of the immigrant hordes (I concur), but although it was almost universally dismissed as racist, it predicted with “uncomfortable precision” Europe's response to today's alien influx – from the dithering politicians to the naively magnanimous churchmen. (The main thing Raspail got wrong were the numbers: he imagined a million people invading Europe; the real figure has been much higher.) Murray recalls other authors: the Dutchmen Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh, who, demonized for criticizing mass Islamic immigration, ended up slain; the late Oriana Fallaci, whose cry of outrage, The Rage and the Pride (2002), sold millions. (Full disclosure: Murray, a longtime friend, is kind, too, to my own 2006 opus While Europe Slept.) How long ago all this seems! Fortuyn and Fallaci gained innumerable admirers. But what difference did any of it make? At certain moments all those years ago, some form of salvation seemed just around the corner. Yet the elites retained their power and kept banging away at the lies. And things just got worse. Not just worse – crazier. When terrorist acts occurred, they were treated as one-offs, unrelated to immigration or Islam. British police covered up

devotes less attention to the religion itself less than he does to Europe's response to it. Islam also gets less space here than Christianity – or, more specifically, Europe's loss of Christian belief and identity. This focus makes for some of the book's most original and fascinating sections, in which Murray (an Oxonian, by the way) explores the impact of Darwin and of the nineteenth-century Biblical “higher criticism” that led to the loss of faith limned in, for example, Matthew Arnold's 1867 poem “Dover Beach.” It was to overcome this loss that the twentieth-century totalitarianisms were concocted. And once they'd done their massive mischief, and been expensively quashed, what remained? A spiritual void. Murray's extensive treatment of all this is wise, sensitive, and deeply engaging. He laments the glib professional atheists' dismissal of Christianity, a faith, he points out, from which most of their own secular values spring, and sympathetically cites the view that one need not believe in every last tenet of this or that denomination to call oneself a Christian – and that such

Western Europeans had long since lost; later, freed from Soviet despotism, they joined the EU only to find themselves being ordered around again – this time, being commanded to open their borders to what they, if not their Western European counterparts, recognized quite clearly as tyranny (though in a form different from the tyranny they had lived under). To these EU diktats they said no, in thunder. Murray ponders at some length, and with no little eloquence, the possible reasons why Western and Eastern Europeans differ so dramatically in this regard. My own sense is that Eastern Europe's experience with totalitarian oppression was so recent (and so long) that it is still able to discover real meaning in the word freedom – a word that educated Western Europeans have been taught for decades now to pronounce with a sneer.

Murray singles out the French novelist Michel Houllebecq's recent novel Submission (pictured above) for its recognition of “the depth and sweep of the questions now facing Western Europe

Murray recalls other authors: the Dutchmen Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh (pictured above) who, demonized for criticizing mass Islamic immigration, ended up slain

mass rapes of English girls by Muslim men for fear of being called racist. Rape victims kept mum for fear of inflicting visa problems upon their assailants, or, more generally, for fear of contributing to “Islamophobia.” Courts protected brutal Muslim criminals, some of them illegal aliens, from expulsion for fear they'd face trouble in their homelands – never mind the trouble they'd already caused to any number of European natives. While preachers of sharia Jew-killing were tolerated (if not presented with awards for being exemplary community leaders and “bridge builders”), critics of those preachers were put on trial. Europeans were told repeatedly that their nations' imperial histories obliged them to shelter descendants of their former colonial subjects; but, as Murray notes, no one ever talked this way about the Turks' own Ottoman Empire. And when Eastern European leaders kept out Muslims – and thereby kept violent crime, welfare costs, and other horrors that were becoming increasingly familiar in Western Europe – EU honchos railed at them to open their borders and share in the nightmare. Although the word Islam figures in Murray's subtitle, he

The late Oriana Fallaci (pictured above) whose cry of outrage, The Rage and the Pride (2002), sold millions

self-identification might at least render one better able to identify with one's own cultural heritage, to embrace without irony a real sense of meaning, and, not least, to have a hill to stand on in the battle against Islam. Even as Murray investigates the existential guilt and ennui that enable Western Europeans to buckle under to Islam, he puzzles over the fact that these phenomena are mostly absent in the former Iron Curtain countries. Under Communism, Eastern Europeans retained the “tragic sense of life” that many

Murray, then, covers a lot of turf, always with knowledge and insight. But there is so much more in this book that I haven't had the space to mention, all of it valuable and relevant. There are visits to Lesbos and Lampedusa, where fleets of asylum-seekers are landing like GIs at Normandy. There are outrageous quotes, such as the one from former Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, who a couple of years ago actually told his people, in a televised speech, that they were themselves uninteresting and that the nation handed down by their forebears for generation after generation belonged more properly to the masses who were currently pouring in from the Muslim world. Any self-respecting people would have been outraged and – well, would have done to Reinfeldt what the British elite did to Enoch Powell. But no: the Swedes just nodded in acceptance. Their betters had been telling them this sort of thing for so long that they were used to it. Quite rightly, Murray singles out the French novelist Michel Houllebecq's recent novel Submission for its recognition of “the depth and sweep of the questions now facing Western Europe.” Then there's this: “Today, if you walk through a gallery like Tate Modern in London the only thing more striking than the lack of technical skill is the lack of ambition. The bolder

Douglas Murray is a prolific author, debater, and commentator who, at the age of 37, is perhaps Britain's most eloquent critic of Islam and mass immigration

works may claim to tell us about death, suffering, cruelty or pain, but few have anything actually to say about these subjects other than pointing to the fact that they exist. Certainly they provide no answers to the problem they present.” These sentences aren't just a critique (and, incidentally, a thoroughly correct one) of postmodern art; they

Conservative MP Enoch Powell, one of the most brilliant and accomplished men of his time, gave an extraordinary prescient oration, the socalled “Rivers of Blood” speech in 1968, in which he warned of the long-term results of UK immigration policy.

reflect a cogent understanding of the connection between the postmodern mentality and Europe's submission to Islam. The “world of high culture,” Murray postulates, is very much “a part of the wider European crime scene” – the crime, of course, being the breathtakingly tragic readiness of millions of supposedly responsible adults to betray their country and culture, their antecedents and their posterity, to an alien and minatory invader. More than any other book with which I am familiar, The Strange Death of Europe provides a rich, comprehensive, and haunting portrait of a continent in extremis and an astute, thoroughly credible diagnosis of the social, psychological, and cultural afflictions that have led it to this hour of crisis. It is written with a palpable love for European history and values – and for the European people – and with less animus towards Islam, let alone towards Muslim individuals, than towards the craven European elites who (shaped by infelicitous historical forces) have, unforgivably, opened the city gates to let in the Trojan horse. (FRONTPAGEMAG.COM)

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Daniel H. Weiss Appointed President and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum Begins Search for Director Edited by: JV Staff

In partnership, Mr. Weiss els of excellence," said Daniel Brodsky, Chairman of the Board and the Director will establish he Board of Trustees of Trustees. "He is a scholar of the Museum's key institutional, of The Metropolitan art history, he is a seasoned lead- capital, and infrastructure priMuseum of Art has er of complex institutions, and orities. The Director will be reappointed Daniel H. he is committed to the Muse- sponsible for setting the artistic Weiss President and Chief Ex- um's mission. His contributions direction and curatorial priorecutive Officer of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. At a special meeting of its Board, the Trustees voted unanimously that Mr. Weiss will assume the title President and Chief Executive Officer, and also announced that the Museum will lead a search to appoint a Director of the Museum, who will report to Mr. Weiss. The President and CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Museum, and the Director will lead the core mission functions. At its meeting, the Board concluded that Weiss's background as a distinguished scholar with a The Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan Museum of Art has doctorate in art history and col- appointed Daniel H. Weiss (pictured above) President and lege president, as well as his out- Chief Executive Officer of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. At standing tenure for the past two a special meeting of its Board, the Trustees voted unanimously years as President of The Met, that Mr. Weiss will assume the title President and Chief Executive make him an exceptional fit to Officer, and also announced that the Museum will lead a lead the Museum. The Board's search to appoint a Director of the Museum, who will report decision follows a comprehen- to Mr. Weiss. The President and CEO will be responsible for the sive review of the Museum's overall leadership of the Museum, and the Director will lead the organizational structure, roles, core mission functions and leadership titles, followed by extensive discussions in a as President of The Met during ities of the Museum, including series of Executive Committee the past two years have been the exhibition and acquisitions and Board meetings over the exemplary, both in supporting programs, conservation and the Museum's vision and in es- scientific research areas, as past three months. "The Board couldn't be more tablishing a sustainable path for well as education and public confident in Dan's ability to take our financial and managerial programming. The Met is a global leader in the Museum to even higher lev- operations."

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scholarly research, and its curators, conservators, educators, and various specialists number in the hundreds and each year generate dozens of world-class exhibitions across The Met's three sites; more than 30,000 educational and public programs; and numerous award-winning

will provide reports to the Board and Board committees. The Museum will begin the search for the next Director immediately. "Leading The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an extraordinary honor," said Mr. Weiss. "Our Museum's collections and professional staff set the world

The Met is a global leader in scholarly research, and its curators, conservators, educators, and various specialists number in the hundreds and each year generate dozens of world-class exhibitions across The Met's three sites; more than 30,000 educational and public programs; and numerous awardwinning publications. The Met also houses a world-renowned complex of scientific research and conservation facilities within its 2 million square foot Fifth Avenue building.

publications. The Met also houses a world-renowned complex of scientific research and conservation facilities within its 2 million square foot Fifth Avenue building. Mr. Weiss, as President and CEO, and the Director will both serve as ex officio Trustees and

standard for exhibitions, scholarship, preservation, education, and public programming, and as thoughtful advocates for the importance of art in our culture. I am equally humbled and excited to continue working closely with the Board and the Museum's unparalleled staff."

Daniel H. Weiss was born in Newark and raised on Long Island. He holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in Western Medieval and Byzantine Art and an M.B.A. from the Yale School of Management. He earned his B.A. at George Washington University and an M.A. in art history from Johns Hopkins. After receiving his Ph.D., Weiss joined the art history faculty at Johns Hopkins, and in six years rose to full professor and chair of the department. Three years later Weiss was appointed to the deanship of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins. From 2005 to 2013 he served as President and Professor of Art History at Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, and in 2013 he became president of Haverford College. Mr. Weiss was appointed President of The Met in March 2015. The author or editor of five books and numerous articles, Weiss has published and lectured widely on a variety of topics, including medieval and Byzantine art, the Crusades, higher education, and American culture. He is currently completing a book about the American experience in the era of the Vietnam War. Earlier in his career Weiss spent four years as a management consultant at Booz, Allen & Hamilton in New York. See Daniel H. Weiss Appointed , page 36

The New York Historical Society Celebrates Centennial Summer with Film Screenings, Talks & Family Programs Centennial Summer Explores U.S. Entry into World War I, Women’s Suffrage — JFK on the 100th Anniversary of His Birth, and the Culture of New York circa 1917

cent exhibition World War I and American Art organized by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the exhibition programming includes John Singer Sargent’s cal Society. “The issues Ameri- summer-long Edited by: JV Staff cans confronted at the time may that is interesting, provocative, massive masterpiece Gassed, his summer, the New- seem remote to us today. Still, and fun for visitors of all inter- which has never before been shown in New York; Childe HasYork Historical Soci- many of the questions raised— ests and ages .” ety invites visitors to experience Centennial Summer, a Museum-wide series of free events presented in conjunction with exhibitions, films, and family programs commemorating 1917, a year of enormous change and upheaval in New York and throughout the world. Visitors will have the chance to deepen their insight into history through film screenings, illustrated talks, and engagement with historical re-enactors. On-site exhibitions offer the opportunity to examine American artists’ response to World War I as well as the The New York Historical Society exhibition includes John Singer On-site exhibitions include photographic life of an Amer- Sargent’s massive masterpiece Gassed, which has never before the photographic life of an ican icon—John F. Kennedy— been shown in New York American icon—John F. born a century ago. A pop-up Kennedy—born a century ago installation on Governors Island above all, equal rights and Exhibitions and will illustrate the fight for wom- Americans’ obligations on for- Installations sam’s The Fourth of July, 1916, en’s suffrage in New York State. eign shores—are still pondered World War I Beyond the a recent gift from Chairman All summer long, 1917 comes in our time. Certainly the pres- Trenches Emeritus Richard Gilder; and to life at New-York Historical, at idency of John F. Kennedy, born May 26 – September 3, 2017 powerful works by George Belin 1917, continues to loom large two must-see destinations. World War I Beyond the lows, Georgia O’Keeffe, Horace “One hundred years ago, in the American consciousness. Trenches examines how Amer- Pippin, and Claggett Wilson, New York prepared to welcome With Centennial Summer, New- ican artists across generations, among other American artists. women to full American citi- York Historical looks back at the aesthetic sensibilities, and the The New York presentation zenship with the right to vote life and times of JFK, American political spectrum used their also showcases artifacts from as the nation readied itself for involvement in World War I, the work to depict, memorialize, New-York Historical’s colleca devastating war abroad,” said suffrage movement, and indeed promote, or oppose “the war to tion to provide greater historical Dr. Louise Mirrer, president and an entire century of milestones end all wars.” Featuring more context—such as World War I CEO of the New-York Histori- and transformative events, with than 55 artworks from the re- propaganda posters, a soldier’s

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illustrated letters, contemporary sheet music, uniforms and military gear, a battlefield diorama with vintage toy soldiers, and a contemporary artwork by artist Debra Priestly. American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times

A photo booth snapshot of the late President John F Kennedy and his late wife Jacqueline Bouvier

June 23, 2017 – January 7, 2018 No single politician was photographed more than John F. Kennedy—from his first congressional bid as a decorated war hero in 1946 and his fairytale wedding to Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953 to his run for the White House in 1960, his subsequent role as commander in chief, and his tragic death in Dallas in 1963. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of his

birth, American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times brings together 77 images that capture the dramatic scope of Kennedy’s life culled from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Getty Images, private collections, and the Kennedy family archives. Many of the photographs on display are iconic while others are seldom seen and explore Kennedy’s private life. The exhibition is based on the new book JFK: A Vision for America by Stephen Kennedy Smith and Douglas Brinkley. Women’s Suffrage Centennial June 19 – September 3 The 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in New York State is remembered through items pertaining to the 19th-century women’s movement from NewYork Historical’s collection, on view in this special installation in the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library. The Battle for the Ballot: The Centennial of Women’s Suffrage in New York Every Saturday and Sunday on Governors Island, July 8 – October 1, 2017, 12–6 pm This brand new teen-curated satellite exhibition on historic Governors Island marks the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in New See The New York Historical , page 36

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Senior American Muslim Leader Placed on Libyan Terror List By: Elliot Friedland

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enior U.S. Muslim leader Esam Omeish has been listed as an “international member of the Muslim Brotherhood” by one of the rival governments currently battling for supremacy in Libya, as reported by the Investigative Project on Terrorism. A second American, Aly Abuzaakouk, was also featured on the list. Omeish was formerly head of the Muslim Brotherhood linked Muslim American Society (MAS). He is now a senior figure in the Dar al-Hijrah mosque in Falls Church, Virginia. He intends to sue and wants those who designated him “legally prosecuted for fraud, slander and defamation” and prevented from travelling to America. Abuzaakouk was formerly the Foreign Minister for the Libyan Government of National Salvation. The Government of National Salvation was a government set up by the General National Congress (GNC) and was a Muslim-Brotherhood-dominated parliament established by Islamist militias following their electoral defeat in the June 2014 election. They regard that election as illegiti-

mate, citing low voter turnout. The Libyan House of Representatives, which just published this list of alleged terrorists, is the secularist dominated parliament which won the 2014 election. Although the Supreme Court ruled the House of Representatives as unconstitutional, the HoR rejected the ruling

House of Representatives was invalid, Libyan National Army head General Khalifa Haftar launched “Operation Dignity.” He sent militias and army units to attempt to retake the capital Tripoli where the GNC was based. The House of Representatives is based in the east, in Tobruk.

Senior U.S. Muslim leader Esam Omeish has been listed as an “international member of the Muslim Brotherhood” by one of the rival governments currently battling for supremacy in Libya, as reported by the Investigative Project on Terrorism

However his forces were unas having been made under duress after Islamist militias able to achieve decisive victoseized Tripoli. Following the ries. Consequently the fighting declaration of the GNC and has continued. The list contains 75 indithe Supreme Court that the

(GNC) formed the GNA as a national unity government. The GNA left the HoR as the legislature, but saw the establishment of a state council with members nominated by the GNC. However, topping this terrorist list is head of the GNA’s High Council of State, Abdul-Rahman Al-Sawihili and the list includes other senior figures in the GNA. Their inclusion puts the entire peace agreement at risk. The agreement was already in question to a certain extent. In January, former members of the Libyan National Salvation Government seized government buildings with militiamen and declared themselves back in power. The timing of the publication may be linked to the recent A second American, Aly Abuzaakouk, was also featured on the spat surrounding Qatar. Libya’s list. Abuzaakouk was formerly the Foreign Minister for the Libyan eastern government is backed Government of National Salvation. The Government of National by Egypt and the United Arab Salvation was a government set up by the General National Emirates, both of whom recentCongress (GNC) and was a Muslim-Brotherhood-dominated parliament established by Islamist militias following their electoral ly cut off relations with Qatar over the latter’s support for the defeat in the June 2014 election. Muslim Brotherhood, along According to a December with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Hafter to Egypt’s General Sisi and accusing him of being a war 2015 U.N.-backed peace agree- the Maldives and Yemen. Libcriminal and a CIA plant sent ment, the House of Representa- ya’s Eastern government joined by the American government to tives and the Islamist dominatSee Senior American Muslim , page 37 ed General National Congress take over Libya. viduals they accuse of being linked to Qatar, the Muslim Brotherhood and terrorism. All of those on the list are enemies of General Haftar. Abuzaakouk ran an op-ed in Huffington Post in December 2016 comparing

Both Omeish and Abuzaakouk have made statements supportive of the Muslim Brotherhood in the past. The list has broader repercussions than the inclusion of American political activists.

The Identity Crisis Fueling European Muslim Radicalization By: Abigail R. Esman

torn allegiances? Could they be 2029? While this particular debate true to both their Turkish herhen tanks entered itage and to the Dutch culture took place in Rotterdam, once the streets of Is- in which they were born and the home of the Renaissance humanist Erasmus, these questions tanbul and An- raised? kara last summer in an attempt to overthrow the Turkish government, people swarmed the streets to fight them off. At the urging of their president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, they pushed back against the coup, some waving Turkish flags, others waving guns. "What else would you do?" A friend in Istanbul asked me some months later. "When your government and your country are attacked, you fight back. It's to be expected." Less expected, however, were the crowds of Turkish-Europeans who also took to the streets As Belgian-Palestinian jihad expert Montasser AIDe'emeh in cities like Rotterdam, where (pictured above) has noted of Belgian Moroccan extremists dozens demonstrated on the such as the Paris and Brussels attackers, "The Islamic State is city's Erasmus Bridge, waving giving them what the Belgian government can't give them – Turkish flags and, in some cases, identity, structure. They don't feel Moroccan or Belgian. They crying out "Allahu Akbar." For don't feel part of either society." many non-Turkish Europeans, Left unspoken were the more have hovered over all of Europe the action felt almost threatening: Were these people Turkish pressing questions, the ones since the 2004 terrorist attacks or European? Could they rea- the non-Turks really meant: do in Madrid and, even more, the sonably be both? Or did they Dutch Turks identify more with 2005 attacks in London – and represent a fifth column, aiming the Islamist policies and values not only about the Turks, but to overtake Europe from within? of Erdogan and his regime, or about Muslim immigrants in In Holland, members of Leef- with the secular Enlightenment, general. With Europe facing a baar Rotterdam (Livable Rot- the democratic culture of the terdam), the populist political West? What, after all, to think of near-continual onslaught of party founded by the late Pim the fact that the vast majority of Islamist terrorist attacks often Fortuyn, determined to address European Turks voted for Erdo- perpetrated by homegrown exthe issue head-on. They held gan in the November 2015 elec- tremists, those questions feel a public panel discussion last tions, and again voted against more urgent than ever. But both the issue and its week to debate the question of democracy in Turkey's April 16 who these demonstrators were: referendum, which gave him urgency are far more complex traitors? Dual citizens with virtually limitless powers until than a matter of allegiance. For

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many second- and third-generation immigrant youth, especially those from Turkey and Morocco, it is also a matter of identity. As dark-skinned immigrants with names like Fatima and Mohammed, they are often discriminated against in their home countries. The values of their families and their religious leaders do not always mesh with the values of their communities and governments. But when they visit their cousins and grandparents in Anatolia and rural Morocco, they find they don't fit in there, either.

especially vulnerable to radicalization and recruitment by terror groups. As Belgian-Palestinian jihad expert Montasser AIDe'emeh has noted of Belgian Moroccan extremists such as the Paris and Brussels attackers, "The Islamic State is giving them what the Belgian government can't give them – identity, structure. They don't feel Moroccan or Belgian. They don't feel part of either society." And speaking to PBS's Judy Woodruff, Peter Neumann, director of the International Center for the Study of Radicalization, observed that

And speaking to PBS's Judy Woodruff, Peter Neumann, director of the International Center for the Study of Radicalization, observed that "the cause [of radicalization] is ultimately a conflict of identity. It is about second- or third-generation descendants of Muslim immigrants no longer feeling at home in their parents' or grandparents' culture, at the same time not being accepted into European societies."

Many counterterrorism ex- "the cause [of radicalization] is perts maintain that this situation ultimately a conflict of identity. makes Muslim European youth It is about second- or third-gen-

eration descendants of Muslim immigrants no longer feeling at home in their parents' or grandparents' culture, at the same time not being accepted into European societies." If this is true, then what to make of the Turkish-European dual citizens choosing, as most have, to support Erdogan's Islamist policies while living in the liberal West? Are they integrated, assimilated, into the cultures in which they live, as most insisted during the Rotterdam debate? Or are they rather true to the norms of a Turkey that is becoming increasingly religious, turning increasingly eastward, and to a president who is gradually unraveling the secular Western vision of the republic's founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk? At the same time, does waving the Turkish flag when the country is attacked mean they are not actually Dutch? Should Dutch Jews not fly the flag of Israel, or Dutch-Americans have left their stars and stripes at home after 9/11? "It's more than just flags," Ebru Umar, a Dutch-Turkish journalist who moderated last week's event, explained in an e-mail. "The flags symbolize who they are.... They claim to be soldiers of Erdogan." Hence, she said, "the people [demonstrating] on the [Erasmus] bridge were and are seen as not integrated. Ask them and they'll See The Identity Crisis , page 37

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Commuters stand on a subway train near an anti-nazi sticker in New York, U.S., June 19, 2017.

NY Governor urges commuter discounts for 'summer of agony' (VIN) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged transit officials on Monday to discount fares for some Long Island commuters because of disruptions planned during Amtrak’s summer repair program at Pennsylvania Station, the busiest U.S. train hub. Amtrak’s push to repair Penn Station’s infrastructure from July 10 through Sept. 1 will take three key tracks out of service and disrupt commutes across the region. New Jersey Transit Corp and the Long Island Rail Road both rent space and tracks from Amtrak. “I think the Long Island Rail Road should consider reducing the fares on those diverted trains,” Cuomo said on Monday. “That’s only fair to the people who are taking those trains.” New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the LIRR, said last week that at least 9,600 customers would be diverted or otherwise affected each morning during the repairs. While officials said they would add hundreds of buses and other service alternatives, they said they were not planning to discount fares as NJ Transit is doing. Cuomo made his comments as he marked the opening of a new West End Concourse underneath what is slated to become the Moynihan Train Hall, a $1.6 billion project to transform the James A. Farley Post Office Building across Eighth Avenue from Penn Station into a waiting area for the LIRR and Amtrak. The concourse officially opened last week. On Friday, Cuomo said the financial agreement had closed between the state’s development arm and builders Related Cos, Vornado Realty LP and Skanska AB. The private developers are putting up $630 million, with $230 million of the total transferred to the state last week as an upfront payment and annual payments for the remaining $400 million to come during the next 40 years. The state will contribute $500

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UPS adds new fee up to $1 for holidayseason deliveries (VIN) UPS is adding a new charge of under $1 for shipments to residential customers during peak delivery periods in November and December. United Parcel Service Inc. said Monday it will add 27 cents for residential deliveries from Nov. 19 to Dec. 2 and Dec. 17-23. UPS will add a fee of between 81 cents and 97 cents to overnight, second- or third-day deliveries for residential deliveries Dec. 17-23. It will also add new fees for oversized packages from Nov. 19 through Dec. 23 on top of regular surcharges and a peak surcharge on some international air-shipping routes. During peak shipping season, the Atlanta company adds airplane and truck cargo capacity, often at higher short-term rates, and hires additional seasonal employees.

Pedestrians walk inside the Oculus, the new transit station at the World Trade Center on Thursday, June 15, 2017, in New York.

neural science, economics and psychology professor. There have been other “big data” health studies, and the National Institutes of Health plans to start full-scale recruitment as soon as this fall for a million-person project intended to foster individualized treatment. But the $15 million-a-year Human Project is breaking ground with the scope of individual data it plans to collect simultaneously, says Dr. Vasant Dhar, editor-in-chief of the journal Big Data, which published a 2015 paper about the project. “It is very ambitious,” the NYU information systems professor says. Participants will be invited to join; researchers are tapping survey science to create a demographically representative group. They’ll start with tests of everything from blood to genetics to IQ. They’ll be asked for access to medical, financial and educational records, as well as cellphone data such as location and the numbers they call and text. They’ll also be given wearable activity trackers, special scales, and surveys via smartphone. Follow-up blood and urine tests — and an at-home fecal sample — will be requested every three years. Participants get $500 per family for enrolling, plus a say in directing some charitable money to community projects. Researchers hope the results will illuminate the interplay between health, behavior and circumstances, potentially shedding new light on conditions ranging from asthma to Alzheimer’s disease.

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'Human Project' study will ask 10,000 to share life's data

St. Louis man behind some Jewish institution bomb threats pleads guilty

(VIN) Wanted: 10,000 New Yorkers interested in advancing science by sharing a trove of personal information, from cellphone locations and credit-card swipes to blood samples and life-changing events. For 20 years. Researchers are gearing up to start recruiting participants from across the city next year for a study so sweeping it’s called “The Human Project .” It aims to channel different data streams into a river of insight on health, aging, education and many other aspects of human life. “That’s what we’re all about: putting the holistic picture together,” says project director Dr. Paul Glimcher, a New York University

(JNS.org) The St. Louis man accused of being behind some of this year's bomb threats against American Jewish institutions plead guilty Tuesday to cyberstalking charges, saying he threatened the institutions to disrupt his ex-girlfriend’s life and cause her “great distress.” “For this, I deeply apologize,” said Juan Thompson, 32, The Associated Press reported. Thompson faces up to five years in prison for each charge against him. “Thompson made these threats as part of a cruel campaign to cyberstalk a victim with whom he previously had a relationship,” said Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York

Joon H. Kim. “Thompson’s threats not only inflicted emotional distress on his victim but also harmed Jewish communities around the country.” Thompson was arrested by the FBI March 3 for as many as eight bomb threats to more than a dozen Jewish institutions, include one targeting the Anti-Defamation League's New York headquarters. Authorities collected evidence from his home, including about two-dozen laptops, tablets and cell phones.

Wednesday, adding that President Donald Trump has only a “certain window of patience” for the PA to end the terror payments amid a U.S. push for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Tillerson had said Tuesday the PA “changed that policy and their intent is to cease the payments to the families of those who have committed murder or violence against others.” Both Israeli and Palestinian officials proceeded to rebuff Tillerson’s assertion. “I have to say that I didn’t see any indication that the PalestinIsrael's Alon Day to ian Authority stopped or intends race in NASCAR's to stop payments to terrorists and top series terrorists’ families,” Israeli Defense (JNS.org) Alon Day will be- Minister Avigdor Lieberman told come the first Israeli to race in Kan Radio. Haaretz reported that Issa QaNASCAR’s Cup Series, when he competes at California’s Sonoma raqe, head of prisoner affairs for the PA, said he knows “the allowRaceway June 25. He will be driving No. 23 Toyo- ances [to terrorists’ families] were paid this month, and they will be ta Camry for BK Racing. “Being the first Israeli who is next month too.” going to race in NASCAR’s highest series is a dream come true,” Day said in a statement. Last week, Day won a tough competition in the NASCAR Whelen Euro race in England. The 26-year-old Tel Aviv native has competed in a European division of NASCAR for several years, and has also raced in several U.S. The Iranian nuclear program's Xfinity Series League events. He heavy water reactor near Arak. has won eight NASCAR Europe Credit: Nanking2012 via victories in the past three years Wikimedia Commons. and was voted the most popular driver twice. Day also won the Senate passes tougher 2009 Asian Formula Renault Se- sanctions against Iran ries and FIA GT Championship. (JNS.org) The U.S. Senate overIn 2016, Day was recognized for whelmingly passed new sanctions his accomplishments and named targeting Iran Thursday as part Athlete of the Year in Israel. of a larger sanctions package that also punishes Russia for its recent behavior. The Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act, which passed with 98-2 votes, targets Iran’s ballistic missile programs and applies sanctions against the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for it terrorist activities. The Iran sanctions were passed along with new ones Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. targeting Russia over its intrusion Credit: U.S. State Department. into the 2016 presidential elecTillerson walks back tions, annexation of Crimea and statement that its support for Syrian President Palestinian Authority Bashar Assad. ended terror payments “With passage of this legisla(JNS.org) Secretary of State Rex tion, the Senate reasserts congresTillerson walked back his state- sional authority – while providing ment Tuesday that the Palestinian the Trump administration approAuthority (PA) had ended its con- priate national security flexibility troversial payments to the families – and sends a clear signal to both of convicted terrorists, clarifying Iran and Russia that our counthat the Trump administration is try will stand firm in the face of in “active discussion” with the Pal- destabilizing behavior and that Congress will play a leading role in estinians about the issue. “We will continue this dialogue protecting our national interests,” with them,” Tillerson told the Sen- said Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), ate Foreign Relations Committee chairman of the Senate Foreign

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INTERNATIONAL UN agency accuses Israel of carrying out ‘extrajudicial executions’ (JNS.org) The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Wednesday issued a scathing report Wednesday, censuring Israel for using "force that has at times been deemed excessive" against the Palestinians, "which may have amounted to extrajudicial executions." The report issued by the U.N. body states that from April 1, 2016 to March 31 of this year Israeli security forces killed 63 Palestinians, including 19 children, and wounded 2,276 others, among them 562 children. Among other things, the ECOSOC report states the U.N. Committee against Torture "expressed concern about a number of Israeli practices towards Palestinian detainees, including minors," and that, "No criminal investigation was opened into more than 1,000 complaints of torture or ill-treatment filed since 2001." Israel's Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon blasted the report, saying, "This is another blood libel against Israel," and vowed to “fight against this distorted and false report. We won't allow slandering of IDF soldiers." The release of the ECOSOC report follows a controversial report by the United Nations-affiliated Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in March that described Israel as an “apartheid regime.” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres distanced himself from the report, while U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley expressed “outrage,” calling on Guterres to withdraw it.

US mulls funding cut of UN Human Rights Council (JNS.org) The United States has indicated that it may replace the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) with “other means” for addressing human rights issues, unless the U.N. body significantly reforms its conduct and blatant anti-Israel bias. “We are either going to reform this thing and make it reflect what it should be reflecting or we will withdraw our support for it,” U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. If the U.S. withdraws from the

JUNE 23, 2017 UNHRC, Tillerson said Washington would “approach human rights issues on a multi-lateral basis with partners who see it the same way we do.” “I wish you would reconsider the $10 million you have in there for the UNHRC,” said Rep. Francis Rooney (R-FL) at the hearing, about U.S. funding of international organizations including the UNHRC. “We are looking at those one by one by one and really asking ourselves what is the cost benefit here. In some areas we are either going to reform those or we are going to withdraw from them,” Tillerson replied.

Food aid being delivered to needy Moroccan families. Credit: Kobi Yifrach.

IFCJ, Chabad provide food aid to needy Moroccan Muslim families for Ramadan (JNS.org) In a sign of interfaith cooperation between the three Abrahamic faiths, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), partnering with local Chabad emissary, Jeunesse Chabad Maroc, and the Mimouna Association, a Muslim student group, has begun a special Ramadan initiative to deliver food aid to needy Moroccan families. The program, officially launched Sunday with an interfaith dinner at the Slat al Azama Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter in Marrakech, will provide food packages to some 1,500 local Moroccan Muslim families as they celebrate the feast of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan holy month. “Now more than ever, it is so important that the great faiths of our forefather Abraham come together to try to make the world a better place,” said Rabbi Yael Eckstein, senior vice president of The Fellowship. “Since World War II, Morocco has set an example in this part of the world for its treatment of Jewish citizens. And today, it is our honor to stand with the people of Morocco, and show that we can overcome divisions and intolerance everywhere by building bridges of empathy and understanding and truly making a difference.”

The Jewish Voice After London mosque attack, Jewish groups express solidarity with Muslims (JNS.org) Several British Jewish groups expressed solidarity with the U.K.’s Muslim community following an attack outside London’s Finsbury Park Mosque Monday, where a van plowed into a crowd of Muslim worshipers as they left prayer services just after midnight. One man was killed and 10 were wounded in the attack, which British authorities are investigating as a potential terrorist incident. “We condemn this attack and its attempt to escalate tensions in the U.K. and we stand firmly besides our Muslim brothers and sisters in the aftermath of this attack,” said European Jewish Congress President Dr. Moshe Kantor. "Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the victims,” the president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Jonathan Arkush, said in a statement. The U.K.'s Jewish Leadership Council and Jewish security organization Community Security Trust (CST) also condemned the attack and issued condolences. Monday’s incident follows three Islamic terror attacks in the U.K. this year.

Switzerland votes to ban funding of antiSemitic groups (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) The Federal Assembly of Switzerland Tuesday passed a resolution prohibiting the government from funding organizations that promote racism, anti-Semitism, hatred and incitement. A similar resolution was passed by the assembly’s National Council two months ago. NGO Monitor, a Jerusalem-based watchdog group investigating anti-Israel activity by nongovernmental organizations around the world, said the decision was the result of “three years of NGO Monitor publications and presentations documenting the issue of unchecked and unaccountable NGO funding by Switzerland” involving anti-Israel and anti-Semitic activity. According to NGO Monitor, the primary channel for Swiss funding of Israeli and Palestinian organizations is the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Secretariat, a joint funding mechanism used by Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and Norway. The Secretariat operates out of Birzeit University near Ramallah, and funds organizations that support the BDS

movement. NGO Monitor President Prof. Gerald Steinberg said the decision “marks a fundamental change.” “When we first approached Swiss government officials, including the Foreign Ministry, their response was denial,” he said. “For the first time, a European country has passed legislation to end funding for NGOs that are vehicles for incitement and hate speech, specifically including anti-Semitism.”

Sara Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (center) and Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades. Credit: Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO.

Netanyahu attends third trilateral summit between Israel, Greece and Cyprus (JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Greece Wednesday to attend a third trilateral summit between Israeli, Greek and Cypriot leaders. During his time in Greece, Netanyahu—accompanied by Science Minister Ofir Akunis, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz, Economy Minister Eli Cohen and Environmental Protection Minister Ze’ev Elkin—will focus on boosting “economic growth through innovation and initiatives” with the Jewish state’s Mediterranean allies, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. Netanyahu will meet with Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Cyprus’s President Nicos Anastasiades, following Israel’s observation of a four-day international maritime exercise in Cyprus in early June. The summit also comes against the backdrop of burgeoning military ties between the three countries that signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in January. Further, in April, government ministers from Israel, Cyprus, Greece, Italy and the European Union signed a joint statement agreeing to collaboratively develop the world’s longest gas pipeline, running undersea between Israel and Italy. The agreement boosted Israel’s position as “a significant player in the international energy economy,” Steinitz said at the time.

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European TV station overseeing the relations. The op- being caught vandalizing headcriticized for pulling film eration’s goal, which has not been stones in the Be'er Sheva War on rise of anti-Semitism confirmed by the Israeli govern- Cemetery in southern Israel, the (JNS.org) A joint German-French public TV station is facing a wave of criticism for refusing to air a documentary on the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe. When the TV station’s executives decided to stand by their decision not to air the film, saying it did not meet their editorial standards, the German daily newspaper Bild made the entire documentary available on its website for 24 hours. Bild also posted the opinions of historians and anti-Semitism experts who refuted the station executives’ claims. The film’s German director, Joachim Schroeder, told Israel Hayom he does not know how Bild gained access to the film and cannot discuss the matter for legal reasons. Jewish community leaders in Germany and France have accused the TV station of denying the existence of anti-Semitism for political reasons. Israeli Ambassador to Germany Yaakov Hadas-Handelsman thanked Bild for enabling the public to view the documentary and sharply criticized the public TV station. “I don’t know what is worse, the content exposed in the film about the increase in anti-Semitism or the fact that a public TV channel has doubts as to whether or not to broadcast the film to the public,” he said.

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Israel Defense Forces soldiers conducting training exercise in the Golan Heights. Credit: IDF.

Report: Israel secretly aiding Syrian rebels near Golan Heights border

ment, is to create a buffer zone along the Israeli Golan Heights border, free of the Islamic State and Iranian-allied forces such as Hezbollah. A commander of one of the rebel groups supported by Israel, who goes by the nickname Abu Suhayb, told the Wall Street Journal the relationship began when the group’s wounded fighters began receiving treatment in Israel hospitals. Suhayb said his group receives around $5,000 per month from the Israeli government. "Israel stood by our side in a heroic way," said Moatasem al-Golan, a spokesman for the rebel group Fursan al-Joulan, or Knights of the Golan, which operates near the city of Quneitra in the Syrian Golan Heights. "We wouldn't have survived without Israel's assistance.”

Iran fires missiles into eastern Syria, escalating conflict (JNS.org) Iran fired ground-toground missiles into eastern Syria Sunday, allegedly targeting Islamic State terrorists and marking a significant escalation in the Syrian Civil War. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Sunday its targeting of the Islamic State in Syria was in response to the terror group’s June 7 attacks on the Iranian parliament and the mausoleum of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran, which left 18 dead. The Iranian strike targeted the "headquarters and gathering centers of Takfiri terrorists supporting and building car bombs," Iran's Tasnim news agency reported. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard also said the missile strike killed a "large number" of terrorists and destroyed their supplies, warning it would launch similar assaults in Syria if additional Islamic State attacks occurred in Iran. The weapons used in the Iranian strike were Shahab-3 medium-range ballistic missiles, which have a range of 800 miles, Israel’s Channel 10 reported. This strike marks the first time Iran has fired missiles as an act of war since the end of the Iran-Iraq war in 1988.

(JNS.org) Israel is secretly supporting Syrian rebel groups along its border in the Golan Heights, providing rebel groups with money, food, fuel and medical supplies, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Three Israeli The operation, which has a teens arrested for code name of “The Good Neighbor,” was reportedly set up as early desecrating Australian WWI cemetery as 2013 by former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, with (JNS.org) Three Israeli teenaga special IDF unit dedicated to ers were arrested Saturday after

burial site of Australian military from World War I. A witness reported to police that three youths were damaging headstones in what is known locally as the Australian WWI cemetery. Police apprehended two teens, aged 14 and 17, and an 18-yearold, who were taken to a nearby police station for questioning. Officials released photos of several toppled headstones and noted the suspects were Jewish and that the cemetery served Christians, but have not yet released a motive for the vandalism. The war memorial was founded for the Australian Light Horse Brigade and is a gravesite for more than 1,200 Commonwealth serviceman, who fought alongside General Edmund Allenby when he captured the land from the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I.

IS claims responsibility for stabbing death of Israeli police officer in terror attacks (JNS.org) Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday's coordinated shooting and stabbing terror attacks in Jerusalem that left a female Israeli police officer dead and two others wounded. A message posted by the jihadist group's news agency, Amaq, said "the attack was carried out by three lions," referring to the three Palestinian terrorists, who attacked Israeli police and civilians and were shot and killed at the scene, the Jerusalem Post reported. The two attacks occurred simultaneously in Jerusalem's Old City. Two attackers, armed with a semi-automatic weapon and a knife, attacked police at Zedekiah's Cave. Police responded and killed both attackers. A short distance away at Damascus Gate, a third Palestinian terrorist fatally stabbed an Israeli border police officer, later identified as Staff Sergeant Major Hadas Malka, 23, Jerusalem District Police Commander Yoram Halevy said. The assailant was shot and killed by security forces. Malka was evacuated to Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital where she was later pronounced dead. THE JEWISH VOICE EXPRESSES A SPECIAL THANKS TO JNS.ORG FOR PROVIDING THE ABOVE NEWS BRIEFS

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Jersey Shore Towns Are Reinvented 5-Years After Sandy’s Destuction By Sam Stein

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n a recent article in the New York Times, reporters visited the Jersey Shore, where new constructions are brewing all over the area that was reduced to mere rubble five years ago by Hurricane Sandy. Ross Vardiman, who is working on constructing a waterfront house for his friends, told the Times, “It’s like the ‘Three Little Pigs’ story. This is the brick house. The winds aren’t blowing this house down.” A similar sentiment could be felt all around the neighborhood. According to the NYT, “The homeowners are Bill and Michele Garofalo, two accountants from Fairfield, N.J., who decided it was time to invest in a beach house because their teenage children’s sports schedules have eased up, and they found themselves with more

resources and free time. Last July they bought a bayfront lot in Ortley Beach, N.J., where a small cottage had been washed away by Hurricane Sandy. Paying $245,000 for the land, they spent another $450,000 to build and customize a five-bedroom modular home that Mr. Vardiman is hoping to have finished by the Fourth of July. Although Ortley Beach was devastated by Hurricane Sandy, the Garofalos recognized a good opportunity in this town where many empty building lots suddenly became available after the October 2012 storm. All but 60 of the beach community’s 2,600 houses there were damaged or destroyed.” The 51-year-old Garofalo told the NYT reporter, “I saw all the horror and the pictures and it was a little intimidating. It’s not like you’re going out and buying a cheeseburger; it’s a

Many empty lots still exist on the water in Mantoloking, New Jersey.

New bigger and better house are being constructed and reinventing these once “sleepy towns.”

major investment. It was a leap of faith, but we decided to do it.” Even though weather predictions are calling for a worse hurricane season this year than normal, people buying second home like the Garofalos are willing to invest big in these beach front communities. With the fear of Hurricane Sandy now laid to rest, five years later, these previously sleepy towns are finding themselves being reinvented by wealthy homebuyers building giant homes and public funds going into new roads, boardwalks, parks and beaches. Keller Williams Shore Properties’ real estate broker Tim O’Shea, told the Times, “It’s a shiny new penny here,” referring to Ortley Beach. “Before, it was mostly a blue-collar community where houses were passed down from one generation to the next and people weren’t doing a lot

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of major improvements. We’ve got a whole different thing going on here now, with 3,000- to 4,000-square-foot houses going up.” The NYT reports, “This rebirth is a direct result of the damage Sandy caused in Or-

“It’s not like you’re going out and buying a cheeseburger; it’s a major investment.” tley Beach, which is part of Toms River. With 117 miles of coastline hugging Barnegat Bay and the ocean, Toms River saw 10,000 of its houses damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Since the storm, more than 2,000 homes in Toms River have been demolished and are being rebuilt, according to Mayor Thomas Kelaher, while 1,200

All along the beach in Mantoloking, new elevated luxury homes have popped up.

are being elevated. Ortley Beach has two new lifeguard stations, a new boardwalk, a new park and new street lighting. This fall, all the roads will be repaved and new underground storm pipes will be installed. ‘We figured it was going to take a while, but compared to how bad it was, we’re in pretty good shape,’ said Mr. Kelaher, who estimated that the town was 70 percent recovered, largely thanks to millions in federal and state emergency aid. In response to Hurricane Sandy, New Jersey has instituted new construction regulations that follow federal standards and then some. Those people building new homes or rebuilding damaged homes in designated flood zones are required to raise their houses to the base flood elevation levels determined for each community by the Federal Emergency

Management Agency, plus one extra foot, as set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. For those living in some flood-prone areas, those elevations must be on wood or cylindrical concrete pilings, while in less vulnerable coastal areas, masonry blocks can be used. Piling foundations require open sides or breakaway walls so that if another flood occurred, the water would wash right through the base of the house. Wiring and utilities also must be placed above the elevation levels. Such measures will be protection from storms and may help prevent rising flood insurance costs.” The state’s Department of Environmental Protection’s spokesman Larry Hajna said, “The reason we did this was obviously to protect people’s See Jersey Shore Towns Are , page 37

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Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET) Holds 11th Anniversary "Rays of Light in the Darkness" Dinner in Washington Gala benefit was resounding success as political heavyweights from across the spectrum were in attendance Edited by: JV Staff

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n Monday, June 19th, the Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET) announced that its 11th Anniversary Rays of Light in the Darkness dinner held last Wednesday on June 14th in the Washington, DC area was its most successful Dinner yet. EMET is the first organization of its kind to celebrate those who bravely speak out in favor of freedom and democracy, and spread the emet (Hebrew for truth) about Israel, the Middle East, and Islamic terrorism. These Speakers of Truth speak out in the face of discrimination and violence to share the belief in a strong United States, a self-sufficient Israel, and continued support of our allies in the Middle East. They believe in religious and ethnic minority rights, lead the fight against anti-Semitism, and support American and Israeli security. EMET’s 2017 Speaker of Truth honorees included: Ambassador Ron Dermer, Israeli Ambassador to the United States; Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma; Rep. Mark Meadows, Congressman of North Carolina; Rep. Juan Vargas, Congressman of California; Colonel Richard Kemp, former commander of British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan; and Nadiya Al-Noor, a young Muslim Zionist. “EMET is a phenomenal organization as I’m sure all of you in this room know…they go from strength to strength…in the Middle East lies have become the central pillar of our enemies’ strategy against us. A massive effort has gone into covering up the truth, especially the truth about the Israel-Palestine situation,” Colonel Richard Kemp stated. “We know the Palestinian leadership will not accept any peace with Israel short of outright capitulation. No matter how much they might pretend otherwise, no matter how much they might lie to President Trump or Prime Minister May, we know they want only the destruction of the Jewish State. We know also that Israel cannot withdraw its forces from Judea and Samaria and have a hope of survival,” Colonel Richard Kemp added, while addressing a packed room of approximately 400 attendees, including a number of Congress-

men, congressional staff, Ambassadors, and other distinguished guests. “Under the leadership of Sarah Stern, EMET has truly been a light in the darkness, in the trenches, defending the truth despite all the vicissitudes when it was popular and especially when it was not popular,” Ambassador Ron Dermer stated. “Everyday we are treated not just to alternative facts about Israel but to an alternative universe about Israel; an alternative universe of real lies with real consequences…In this alternative universe Israel is routinely accused of being a racist, apartheid state, despite being the only country in the Middle East where Arabs are free; despite being the only country in history that took blacks out of Africa to freedom; and despite being the only country that has treated enemies bent on its destruction more compassionately than any country in history, period,” the Ambassador told to an audience clapping in unison. Congressman Mark Meadows, a Republican and three term Representative from North Carolina’s 11th District, stated: “There is not a day that goes by when I don’t say what can I do for Israel today…During Nazi Germany, they would tie three Jews together and shoot the two on the ends to not waste a bullet. Now I share that with you because before they would shoot the two on the end and push them into the Danube to drown, they would take off their shoes, because their shoes were seen to be of value. Debbie [Meadows] and I made a commitment right there on the Danube that as long as I am a Member of Congress and serving this great nation, never again will the most valuable thing of a Jewish life be their shoes. It is time we shine a light in the darkness.” Congressman Juan Vargas, a Democrat from California said: “I grew up with this love for Israel and Jerusalem in particular because of what I heard and believed in every Sunday…I’m going to do everything I can, everything I can to be a solid strong supporter of Israel and not because of politics…” Rep. Vargas added: “We have to be bipartisan. If we as Americans want to help Israel we have to help Israel we have to keep it bipartisan. Bipartisan support for Israel. I will

Congressman Juan Vargas, 2017 EMET Speaker of Truth Honoree

Colonel Richard Kemp, 2017 EMET Speaker of Truth Honoree

Ashraf Halabi, Israeli Druze Solider, received EMET's "Hakarat Hatov" Award

Sarah Stern, Founder and President of EMET

Congressman Mark Meadows, 2017 EMET Speaker of Truth Honoree

Ambassador Ron Dermer, 2017 EMET Speaker of Truth Honoree

never waver.” Rep. Vargas added: “I do have one pet peeve…When people talk about 67. Sixty-seven. And they interchange it with 1967. The reality is that Israel existed in [the year] 67. It’s one of the few countries in the world that existed in 67. There was no United States in 67. Israel existed in 67. And when people say that we should go back to the 67 lines, I’m OK with that. I’m actually fine with that. I’m very fine with that. The lines may be twice as long. The neighbors may not. I am fine with 67.” Each year EMET presents one of its Speaker of Truth awards to a brave individual who comes from the Arab or Muslim world and tells the truth about radical Islam and its assault on Israel, the United States, and Western civilization, sometimes risking their acceptance among family, community, and friends, and even their very own lives. This year EMET bestowed the honor upon Nadiya Al-Noor, a young Muslim Zionist, who had just returned from her first trip to Israel prior to event. “"It saddens me that simply being a Muslim who does not hate Israel is considered award worthy in this day and age…I shouldn’t be called brave just because I wrote an article urging Muslims to denounce Palestinian terrorism after a 13 year-old Israeli girl was murdered in her bed. Anybody from any background should be appalled by this; it shouldn’t have to be said.” Al-Noor told the audience. “If there are problems in our Muslim community we should fix them, not sweep them under the rug. If we want a better image for our community we must address those issues head on. It doesn’t matter if people only want to hear nice things, we must offend with the truth rather than stay silent,” Al-Noor added. EMET was also proud to honor an Israeli Druze soldier, Ashraf Halabi, with a Hakarat Hatov, “Recognition of the Good,” Award, to express its gratitude to the Israeli Druze community for being among the most loyal of soldiers and citizens of the Jewish State. Mr. Halabi spoke in uniform to an enthusiastic audience: “Since its establishment and to this day the loyalty and support of the Druze community to the State of Israel is unconditional. Ever since I was a child, I have heard the saying that the Druze and the Jews are blood brothers, but I think the Druze and the Jews are life brothers. We have fought

in battle to protect and preserve the security of the State of Israel, and we even take part in making strategy decisions." Previous EMET “Speakers of Truth” award recipients have included U.S. Senators Joseph Lieberman, Daniel Inouye, Jon Kyl, Sam Brownback, and Ted Cruz; Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, Bret Stephens; Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist, author, and political commentator, Dr. Charles Krauthammer; former U.S. Ambassador; John Bolton; Governor, Mike Huckabee; Harvard law professor Alan M. Dershowtiz; human rights activists Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, and Brigitte Gabriel, among many other notables. EMET’s Rays of Light in the Darkness Dinner supports the organization’s continuous, vital work in educating and providing pertinent information to Senators and Members of Congress to make informed decisions that will improve American security and the security of America’s ally, Israel. Said Sarah Stern, EMET founder and president, “EMET is very proud to annually host our Rays of Light in the Darkness Dinner to recognize and honor those courageous individuals who dedicate their lives to tell the truth about Israel. This year was particularly unique because we also gathered to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the miraculous victory of the Six Day War, and the liberation of Jerusalem, and to pledge that the united, eternal city will never be divided and forced out of Jewish hands again.” “Since our founding in 2005, EMET has seen incredible successes; our growth has been nothing short of phenomenal, and given the current climate in the Middle East, our work is more important now as ever. I am so very pleased and humbled that our 11th Anniversary Dinner was our most successful Dinner yet,” Stern added.

About The Endowment for Middle East Truth Founded in 2005, EMET’s mission is to educate policymakers in Washington and the general public about the importance of Israel to the United States in their common struggle against radical Islam. For more information, please visit, http://www.emetonline.org. Follow EMET on Twitter and Facebook.

Nadiya Al-Noor, 2017 EMET Speaker of Truth Honoree

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JUNE 23, 2017

2017 J-Biz Expo and Business Conference Attracts International Crowd of VIPs, Exhibitors and Attendees By: Shimmy Blum

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The Chazaq kiruv organization at the 2017 J-Biz Expo & Business Conference

Aaron Klein, Jerusalem Bureau Chief for Breitbart News receiving an award of appreciation and professionalism at the 2017 J-Biz Expo and Business Conference at the NJ Expo Center in Edison. To this right are Duvi Honig and Mrs. Odeleya Jacobs. Mr. Honig is the Founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce and Mrs. Odeleya Jacobs is the VP of Business Development and Public Policy

etween the VIP lineup of business conference speakers and workshop presenters, and the breathtaking breadth of international businesses on the expo floor, the 2017 J-Biz Expo and Business Conference, - held on Thursday at NJ Expo Center in Edison - was clearly the place to be for empowerment. Mark Levenson, a prestigious real estate attorney at Sills, Cummins and Gross, and Chairman of the New Jersey-Israel Commission, shared golden nuggets of insight gleaned from his decades in the business world. However, beyond conventional business success metrics, Mr. Levenson stressed the need to be grateful to those who helped you succeed, and to in turn help others succeed through networking and mentoring. This concept is the cornerstone of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce and J-Biz Expo, which unites successful businesses from around the globe, helping them as well as other businesses and entrepreneurs around the globe see even greater success. J-Biz and other Chamber projects are spearheaded by Duvi Honig, Founder and CEO, and Mrs. Odeleya Jacobs, VP of Business Development and Public Policy. Duvi detailed the Chamber mission and thanked its myriad high-powered partners and projects that make the network so effective. “We look forward to empowering everyone throughout the year,” he vowed.

A highly diverse cross section of the Jewish business world – men and women, of all backgrounds, from neighborhoods across the country and the world – were talking, showcasing and exchanging information

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Israeli Ambassador Dani Dayan receives an award at the 2017 J-Biz Expo and Business Conference

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Tall and poised, Paul J. Massey Jr. of Cushman and Wakefield, and NYC mayoral candidate, stepped up the dais, sitting in a comfortable white armchair alongside Aaron Klein, Jerusalem Bureau Chief for Breitbart News. Aaron marveled at Duvi Honig’s passion for his work. “I was part of the Chamber’s conference at the UN weeks before the anti-Israel resolution passed, and saw the Chamber’s reception at the Knesset,” he related. “The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce is going straight to the top of American Jewish organizations.” Responding to questions from Mr. Klein and audience members, Mr. Massey shared more details about his incredible journey from a struggling class household in Boston to co-founding a giant NYC real estate brokerage powerhouse with a mere $150 in his pocket, as well as his vision for the Big Apple mayoralty. He spoke of

his constant motivation to grow his firm, to focus on a niche, and to forge strong communal ties in the neighborhood it serves – which is serving him very well in his current political endeavors. “I feel connected to the Jewish community,” he summed up. A major aspect of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce’s international focus relates to strengthening the ties between the United States and Israel, and their respective business communities, through networking, public policy efforts and the battle against the The SBA Loan Group BDS movement. The J-Biz Expo clearly reflected that, with the Israeli Economic Ministry, in addition to El Al and various Israeli small and midsize businesses, exhibiting at the event.

The exhibitors’ offerings were extremely diverse – e-commerce, software, marketing, design, payroll, insurance, lending, outsourcing, investing, payroll processing, souvenirs, media and much more The audience sits in rapt attention during a business seminar at the 2017 J-Biz Expo & Business Conference

Mrs. Odeleya Jacobs spoke of the organization’s incredible ability to “really move things along,” and elaborated upon its strong U.S.-Israel focus. Mrs. Jacobs introduced the next guest speaker, Israel Consul General in New York Dani Dayan, whom she termed “breath of fresh air.” The Ambassador stressed Israel’s enormous economic success in recent years, particularly in the hi-tech sector. He noted that no less than Warren Buffett himself recently advised investors to invest in Israeli bonds. American and Israeli businesses have so much to gain from each other. “Investing in Israel is no longer about philanthropy,” he said. “It’s about making money.” The final speaker of the conference was the Chamber Chairman J. Morton Davis, the legendary senior Wall Street guru of DH Blair Investment Corporation. Mr. Davis spoke glowingly about the incredible inventions over the past century in technology, transportation, medicine and more – completely transforming the quality of life and longevity of people today. “Funding startups is good capitalism,” he advised. “Bet on the right person who has a ‘disruptive’ idea.”

A women’s business seminar at the 2017 J-Biz Expo and Business Conference at the NJ Expo Center in Edison

Pictured above are the Rosenthal brothers of Lakewood, New Jersey (originally from Flatbush). On the left is older brother Yisroel Meir and to his right is brother Avraham Shalom

The B2B Floor It’s hard to describe in words the energy and motivated interaction on the J-Biz Expo floor from when the doors opened until when the booths were dismantled following closing time. A highly diverse cross section of the Jewish business world – men and women, of all backgrounds, from neighborhoods across the country and the world – were talking, showcasing and exchanging information. Relationships were formed, contacts were made and an incalculable num- More business meetings at the 2017 J-Biz Expo and Business Conference at the NJ Expo Center in Edison.

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Jubliation and Jitters - An Exciting Glimpse into the Spring 2017 AFSI Mission to Israel By: Helen Freedman

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he AFSI, May 2017 Mission to Israel, was timed to celebrate the amazing, miraculous victories of the Six Day War of 1967 where Israel regained the Golan Heights, Judea and Samaria were restored, and Jerusalem was united. Israel was whole again. The speed with which the victories took place was unexpected and unprecedented. Israel had prepared 30,000 graves, in preparation for the worst. Instead, amidst the euphoria of victory was the bewilderment expressed by Israel’s PM Levi Eshkol – “What are we going to do with all of that?” It was that indecision and lack of preparedness for victory, which has led to the fifty years of “disputed” territories. It is in these areas, in the Golan, in Judea and Samaria, in eastern Jerusalem, that AFSI has concentrated its efforts over the past 22 years when we have conducted our missions on a semi-annual basis. Now that the jubilation of the victories has been enjoyed, it is time for Israel to decide what it “will do with all that.” AFSI says it is time to pro-

AFSI group at the Syrian border

plosion of Arab building there, much of it on JNF land given to the Arabs, seems out of control. The newly opened Levi Eshkol museum had served as the home and official residence of Prime Ministers David Ben-Gurion, Levi Eshkol, and Golda Meir from 1950-1974. Shavit Ben Arie arranged for us to meet with Professor Meron Medzini. He was the Director of the Israel Government Press Office in Jerusalem from 1962 to 1978. His first-hand report to us was fascinating, laying out the conditions prior to and following the 1967 war. The Emek Tzurim Sifting project was our next stop, followed by a fun dinner at the lively, colorful, vibrant market place in Yerushalayim, Machane Yehudah. YOM YERUSHALAYIM arrived and AFSI Board Member, Ken Abramowitz, known for his appearances on radio, TV, and in lecture halls, met us at the hotel for a talk on saving Western civilization. Chaim Silberstein, head of Keep Jerusalem, joined us with a full busload of people for a tour of eastern Jerusalem. Most distressing is the separation fence which runs in and out of the Jerusalem Municipal border, wrapping the Shuafat Refugee Complex inside the border. Over 60% of Jerusalem’s residents live in eastern Jerusalem. Close to half of all of Jerusalem’s Jews live in the areas liberated in the Six Day war. Jerusalem must remain the eternal, undivided capital of Israel. We drove through the crowded Jerusalem streets, already filling up with the Yom Yerushalayim celebrants, and disembarked at the Damascus gate to

AFSI Board member, Ken Abramowitz, lecturing the group on Saving the West.

lit followed, where we learned that the city is threatened by Arab encroachment. A beautiful Shabbat was spent in Tsfat , and Sunday, eager to celebrate the restoration of Judea and Samaria to Israel in 1967, we began our visit to the Shomron with one of the first communities, Kedumim. We went on to Itamar, and then Yitzhar. In Shilo we met Elad Ziv, from the expelled Amona community. We saw the barren hilltop in Shilo where promised new homes are supposed to be built, but where officials are killing the plans. The expelled families are living in two room dormitories in Ofra, without kitchens. This is a shameful situation. The next stop was the city of Ariel, and then on to Yerushalayim. The next morning, we joined with Regavim to see the rampant illegal Arab building in the E1 corridor, connecting Yerushalayim with Maaleh Adumim. We continued on to Maaleh Adumim, and then met Dan Luria of Ateret Cohanim. He drove with us through eastern Jerusalem, pointing out reclaimed properties. That evening we attended the always exciting Moskowitz Awards event at Sultan’s Pool. On May 23, we made the mandatory 7 AM trip to the Temple Mount entrance to meet with Rabbi Chaim Richman of the Temple Mount Institute. After experiencing the usual discriminatory practices against Jews, the group was allowed to enter the Mount. Arieh King, Jerusalem Councilman, then met the entire group and drove with us to the Atarot and Kalandia areas of northern Yerushalayim. The ex-

The Levi Eshkol House in Jerusalem

AFSI group on Temple Mount with Rabbi Richman

claim victory, to declare sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, to make it clear that the Golan will never be relinquished, and to assert that Jerusalem will remain the undivided capital of Israel, with the Temple Mount permanently “in our hands.” AFSI began the victory lap in the Golan, exploring the areas that had come under fire in 1967. A visit to Nazareth Il-

The AFSI group spent a beautiful Shabbat up in the holy city of Tzfat

the Old City. Everyone was free to parade, march, dance, as he pleased until those who wished would gather again for the Ateret Cohanim dinner that evening at the Tayelet. The Ateret Cohanim dinner honored Cherna Moskowitz and her daughter, Laurie, with unending praise for the work that they and Dr. Irving Moskowitz, z”l, did over so many years in redeeming Jewish homes in the Old City and east-

ern Yerushalayim. The following day, May 25, was Yom Hebron – the day Rabbi Goren single-handedly liberated Hebron. Organized by David Wilder, we met in the Maarat HaMachpela with the heroes and heroines of the early days of the settling of Hebron. Noam Arnon, head of the community, introduced Rabbi Eliezer Waldman, Elyakim HaEtzni, Yehudit Katzover, and Sarah Nachshon. Each one told his remarkable story of how the “Mitnachalay Hebron” – the return to the land of one’s inheritance – Hebron – was begun at Pesach time in 1968. This was the continuation of the 4000 years of Hebron’s Jewish history. Oz V’Gaon and Kfar Etzion were our next stops. We viewed the remarkable film about the bravery of the Gush Etzion settlers who fell on May 13, 1948, heroically defending the gateway to Jerusalem. September 1967, their children and grandchildren returned. Today there are over 100,000 Jews living in Gush Etzion. November 7-15, 2017 are the dates of our VIP Chaye Sarah in Hebron Mission. Reserve your spot now. Call AFSI: 212-828-2424 for additional information.

The settlement of Kedumim

Dan Luria of Ateret Cohanim drove the AFSI group through eastern Jerusalem, pointing out reclaimed properties

The AFSI group joined Rabbi Chaim Richman of the Temple Mount Institute on an early morning visit to Har HaBayit

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JUNE 23, 2017

The Changing Retail Landscape

10 retailers, including HHGregg, BCBG Max Azria, and Limited Stores have already filed for bankruptcy this year in comparison with 9 in all of 2016

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he retail world is shifting. Changing consumer preferences have forced many in the industry to re-evaluate their business models. The traditional mall experience centered on department stores is becoming a thing of the past. Sears and Macy’s do not drive shoppers like they once did. Online shopping and fast-fashion retailers have eaten away at a lot of their profits rendering many obsolete. Years of overbuilding and a surge in store closures have left mall owners scrambling to fig-

ure out how they can save their properties. According to a Credit Suisse report, 2,880 retailers have closed stores from January to April 6th of this year. To put that in perspective, that is more than twice the amount during the same time frame last year. Analysts predict that in total 8,600 stores will close this year and that 400 of the approximate 1,100 malls in the United States will close over the next few years. 10 retailers, including HHGregg, BCBG Max Azria, and Limited Stores have already filed for bankruptcy this year in comparison with 9 in all of 2016. Moreover, Macy’s, J.C.

Fast-fashion chains, restaurants, grocery stores, movie theaters, gyms and more entertainment-type establishments are replacing many department stores as mall anchors.

The iconic retail giant, Macy’s has announced that they are shutting down stores across the country

Penney, Sears and Kmart have all announced they are reducing their physical footprint by shutting down 400 stores. Once the cornerstone of the American retail experience, department stores are now even being pushed out by mall owners. Much of this vacant space is being replaced by more relevant and more experience or service based storefronts. Fast-fashion chains, restaurants, grocery stores, movie theaters, gyms and more entertainment-type establishments are replacing many department stores as mall anchors. Value-oriented chains such TJ Maxx and Dollar General are also absorbing much of

this vacant space. It is important to note that the overbuilding of malls and retail space in the 1980s and 1990s has flushed the retail industry with a lot of supply. That in combination with the growth of fast-fashion (i.e Zara), discount chains (i.e TJ Maxx) and internet shopping has taken away much of the pricing advantage department stores previously had. Mall owners have been trying to adapt and many are getting creative. In addition to bringing on more relevant tenants as anchors, many mall owners are also converting their properties into mixed-use, open-air “lifestyle” centers that include

Once the cornerstone of the American retail experience, department stores are now even being pushed out by mall owners

The JC Penney chain of stores have announced that they too will be reducing their physical footprint

office space, apartments, medical offices, restaurants, open communal space and much more entertainment options. For example, Starwood Capital Group’s Fairline Town Center, located in Dearborn, Michigan has recently leased 240,000 SF of space previously rented by Lord & Taylor to Ford as office space for its engineering and purchasing groups. Ironically enough, many mall owners are also increasingly leasing space to internet retailers who use the space as call centers, back office support and distribution hubs. Amazon Lockers and startups such as Happy Returns, which allows customers to re-

turn online purchases in-person, are becoming more popular as well. Moreover, many online retailers are increasingly opening up pop-up shops to expose their products and build brand loyalty. While pop-up shops are often short-term plays, think Snap’s 59th Street location in Manhattan, Amazon’s storefront in the Time Warner Center seems to be a long-term move. Retail is not dead. It is however definitely changing. Many malls have become outdated and in order to stay relevant, they must adapt to these industry shits. The malls of tomorrow will look very different than what we have become accustomed to.

Once the cornerstone of the American retail experience, department stores are now even being pushed out by mall owners

Summer Spirituality: 200 Undergrads Discover Their Jewish Souls in Israel MEOR Israel remains the ultimate platform for self-discovery and exploration of Jewish heritage and identity Edited by: JV Staff

NYU, Rutgers and Binghamton University – closed the book s their school year on their academic studies and drew to a close, near- readied themselves for a spirituly 200 undergraduate al adventure. With their sights student leaders from set on exploration and introAmerica’s top colleges and uni- spection, the group of elite stuversities – including 41 from dents boarded flights for Israel

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MEOR students receive their own siddurim after a workshop about prayer

to jumpstart the summer with an identity-building experience unlike any other. Run by MEOR (www.MEOR. org), a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, educating and empowering Jewish students at top universities across the country, the 18-day MEOR Israel program affords students the opportunity to delve deep into their heritage through classes with dynamic teachers on topics such as Jewish leadership, relationships, and philosophy while exploring Israel’s rich and varied historic, geographic, recreational and cultural landscape. These unique Israel experiences allow students to build powerful connections to Israel as part of their burgeoning Jewish identities. “Our students consistently mention that the combination of engaging classes taught by engaging educators and exciting, atypical touring experienc-

MEOR students pose for a group photo after an inspirational day in the Old City of Jerusalem

es makes MEOR Israel the ultimate platform for self-discovery and exploration of Jewish heritage and identity. Year after year, they return home inspired to seek out additional Jewish engagement opportunities and ways to connect to Israel,” said Debra Kodish, MEOR’s Executive Vice President. “By design, MEOR Israel provides participants with the

opportunity to discover facets of Israel that are not usually on the itinerary. This makes for a richer and even more impactful experience.” Between May 14 – June 9, four different groups participated in the MEOR Israel program, including students from Boston University, Emory, George Washington, Brandeis, Cornell, NYU, Temple, Rutgers,

Tufts, Binghamton, University of Maryland and University of Pennsylvania. At the farewell banquets held for each group, the students expressed their deepest gratitude to the MEOR educators for their guidance throughout the extraordinary journey and made it clear that MEOR Israel was among the most meaningful and enjoyable excursions of their college careers. “MEOR Israel cemented my relationship with Israel and connected me to Judaism. As Soviet Jews, my family suffered severe persecution and then faced discrimination as Jewish immigrants when they arrived in the United States. It has been a long road, but after this trip, I am finally inspired to take pride in my Jewish identity,” said Andrew Tetyevsky, a senior at NYU. Yosepha Morrison, a student at Rutgers, added that she greatly appreciated MEOR’s unique See Summer Spirituality , page 38

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‘Workey’ Start-Up Raises $8M, Heads to New York Israeli startup uses artificial intelligence to help millennials find a career. The company’s beta test clients include Amazon, Yahoo and Oracle By: Brian Blum

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sraeli startup Workey is opening an office in New York, following a new fundraising round of $8 million, led by Jerusalem’s PICO Partners and Magma VC. Workey uses artificial intelligence to help millennials find a career. The company’s software compares users’ skills and employment history with “millions of career paths� on the web, including friends on social media. “We don’t use the word ‘applicant,’� the company’s VP of marketing Danny Shteinberg told ISRAEL21c when we first wrote about the company in 2016, shortly after its $1.6 million seed round. “You express your willingness to work in a company that needs someone with your skills, and if they want you, we propose you as a candidate. We take out the embarrassing part because you don’t actually apply for the job.� The identities of Workey users are cloaked. Only if a potential job seeker expresses interest in a job is he or she introduced by name to the potential employer. “Workey is a safe playground to expose your experience and expertise and get specific opportunities that suit you. Only you

The Workey team. Photo by Omri Aharonov

decide if and when your personal details will be revealed to the company,� Shteinberg said. Workey is free for job seekers, while companies pay a fee. The $8 million came in part as a result of Workey’s success in bringing on some big beta test clients, including Yahoo, Amazon, Dell, Cisco and Oracle. Founded in 2014 by IDF Intelligence Unit 8200 veterans Ben Reuveni and Amichai Schreiber, Workey has worked with more than 400 companies so far. “In a candidate-driven market, Yahoo always strives for innovative approaches to recruitment, and Workey has proved to be an invaluable service,� Omri

Perek, recruitment manager at Yahoo, said in a news release. “The smart recommendations and quality introductions facilitated by Workey, combined with its easy-to-use and welcoming platform, has enabled us to fill multiple positions with ideal candidates.� Workey started with a focus on engineering jobs, but its technology can be adapted to work with other industries. “The traditional recruitment process is inefficient and outdated for not just millennials, but for employees across the board,� said Shteinberg. (ISRAEL 21C)

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In $4.5M Buy of Yahoo, Verizon Gets Dominion Over 1B Users By: Ilana Siyance

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s of Tuesday June 13, Verizon Communications Inc. has officially purchased Yahoo! Inc. The much anticipated $4.5 billion acquisition gives Verizon dominion over 1 billion users, with an unrivaled roster of the world’s most recognized brands. Verizon expects to take a $500 million charge in the second quarter to cover integration expenses and severance linked with the purchase, as reported by Bloomberg News. While the agreement was announced last July, the deal was close to collapse after Yahoo revealed two massive security hacks which exposed user accounts and shook consumers’ trust. The fiasco led to Verizon slashing the agreed upon price by $350 million. In its quest to expand beyond the main wireless business, the New York-based mobile-phone company also purchased AOL two years ago. Yahoo entities including Sports and Finance will form a new division of Verizon named Oath, which houses brands like AOL, the Huffington Post and TechCrunch. Oath will be headed by AOL’s former CEO Tim Armstrong. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is stepping down. Mayer, 42, formerly with Google, began working with Ya-

Verizon Communications Inc. has officially purchased Yahoo! Inc. The much anticipated $4.5 billion acquisition gives Verizon dominion over 1 billion users, with an unrivaled roster of the world’s most recognized brands

hoo in July 2012. In 2016, she was the fourth-highest-paid U.S. woman executive, earning $32.8 million for the year. "While reaching this moment has certainly been a long road traveled, it marks the end of an era for Yahoo, as well as the beginning of a new chapter — it's an emotional time for all of us," Mayer wrote on her blog. "Given the inherent changes to my role, I'll be leaving the company." There will be more downsizing necessary for the communications giant. The combined businesses will cut about 2,100 jobs, or roughly 15 percent of the combined workforce. Most of those laid off will be for dupli-

cate jobs, while engineering positions are less likely to be affected, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Verizon expects approximately $1 billion in operating cost savings through 2020 from the Yahoo acquisition. One of the first orders of business will be scratching Yahoo Esports, a site which covers the growing segment of professional video gaming. Esports began winding down Friday, as Verizon has decided to focus on the Yahoo Sports brand instead, as announced by Travis Gafford, head of the Esports unit. “We have enormous reSee In $4.5M Buy of Yahoo , page 36

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Holocaust Historian Deborah Lipstadt Weighs In on Israel, US Issues at J’lem Book Fair By: Ilan Evyatar

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merican democracy is in danger from ‘post-truth’ and ‘alternative’ facts, and is passing laws that seek to place limits on public debate, American historian and author Deborah Lipstadt told Tazpit Press Service (TPS) Monday on the sidelines of the Jerusalem International Book Fair. “I’m concerned about American democracy,” she said. “I’m concerned when there is an attempt to create doubt about our courts, our media, the [supposedly] lying press, about our voting system – about claims that 2-3 million people voted illegally, of which there is no proof,” Lipstadt said. “That makes me very nervous. When you create doubts in people’s minds about democracy it’s not a good thing for a country. It’s not a good thing for any political system, and speaking much more distinctly, it’s not a good thing for Jews.” Lipstadt was attending the fair to talk about her book History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier, the story of her successful five-year legal battle against a libel suit brought by Holocaust denier David Irving. The book was recently republished and made into a movie, Denial, starring Rachel Weisz. Lipstadt said that one of the things she discovered while researching Holocaust denial was that deniers are at heart anti-Semites who dress themselves up in the rhetoric of rational thinking. “But when you go down one inch below the surface you find neo-Nazism and anti-Semitism etc,” she said.

That pretense of claiming to want to merely correct mistakes in history and to discover the truth was something she said she identifies in today’s political climate. “There are parallels to some of the things we are seeing today, with people making things up and then defending them. “[But] truth is not relative,” she continued. “Facts are not relative. There are certain things which are objectively true. Let’s take the Shoah, which is my area of expertise. I’m not saying there is an orthodoxy about the Shoah, that you have to think a specific way. What I’m saying is that it happened. Why it happened, who was responsible, was it Hitler’s idea, was it something that was brought to Hitler, could it have been stopped, when could it have been stopped, could Jews in the Diaspora have done more – all these are points to debate. Historians debate them all the time, but not whether the Holocaust actually happened or not.”

“Just in the past few days since I’ve been here there has been a discussion about not allowing professors to say certain things and creating offices in universities which will adjudicate whether [they have violated the code]. That’s very scary,” Lipstadt has spoken of “soft Holocaust denial,” a phrase she used back in January when President Donald Trump omitted any mention of Jewish victims from his Holocaust Remembrance Day statement. Today she says the president

Deborah Lipstadt was attending the fair to talk about her book History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier, (pictured above) the story of her successful five-year legal battle against a libel suit brought by Holocaust denier David Irving

has since made strong statements on anti-Semitism and there is no indication that he is an anti-Semite, but there remain “a few people around him who have a great deal of comfort with people who are outwardly and unashamedly anti-Semites.” Moving on to Israel, Lipstadt, a fluent Hebrew speaker, said she was worried by some of the current trends here, and that Israel was shooting itself in the foot in the battle against anti-Israel activists by promoting laws that seek to place limits on public debate. “I’m very involved in the fight against BDS,” Lipstadt told TPS. “We

Based on the acclaimed book 'History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier', 'Denial' recounts Deborah E. Lipstadt's legal battle for historical truth against David Irving (Cannes Award winner Timothy Spall), who accused her of libel when she declared him a Holocaust denier. Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz stars in the leading role as Lipstadt. In the English legal system, the burden of proof is on the accused, therefore it was up to Lipstadt and her legal team to prove the essential truth that the Holocaust occurred

don’t focus on Israel when we fight against BDS. We say, it’s undemocratic, it silences professors, it refuses to allow Israeli professors to come unless they do a McCarthy like disavowal of Israeli policies, it’s antithetical to academic freedom and to discussion. So when Israel passed a law saying that anybody who supports any form of boycott won’t be allowed in, the ground

American historian and author Deborah Lipstadt said that American democracy is in danger from ‘posttruth’ and ‘alternative’ facts, and is passing laws that seek to place limits on public debate. Photo Credit: Koby Richter

is pulled out from under us … It’s not only ludicrous, it’s strategically wrong.” Lipstadt also weighed in on the debate that has been raging in Israel over an ethical code drawn up at the request of Education Minister Naftali Bennett to govern political debate at institutions of higher learning. “Just in the past few days since I’ve been here there has been a discussion about not allowing professors to say certain things and creating offices in universities which will adjudicate whether [they have violated the code]. That’s very scary,” she said. “Look I don’t believe you should bring your personal politics into the classroom, I think that’s wrong. But to have some sort of authority made a Big Brother to decide this is permitted and this is not… that’s very dangerous.” (TPS)

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Mobilizing the Mitzvah Tanks: The Untold Story of the ‘Are You Jewish?’ Guys – Part 2 The origins of the Rebbe’s ‘tanks against assimilation’ By: Mordechai Lightstone northern Israeli city of Ma’alot, the carnage by encouraging otha Palestinian terror group took hostage 115 Israeli students and their teachers on a field trip. 1974: Tanks Against Ultimately, 25 hostages, mostly Assimilation children, were killed. The news, Though the use of tefillin mo- just months after the bloody biles continued, they had not Yom Kippur War, rocked the yet solidified their places as the country. In New York, the Rebbe vanguard of Chabad’s outreach urged Jews the world over to do activities. On May 15, 1974, in the what they could in the wake of (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK)

The Rebbe encourages the “tankists” in Brooklyn before they set off for Manhattan during the first few weeks after the mitzvah tanks were launched. (Photo: JEM/The Living Archive)

A mitzvah tank drives through midtown Manhattan shortly after the vehicles got their name in 1974. (Photo: Kehot Publication Society)

The mitzvah tanks became an instant sensation. That summer, “Newsweek,” “Time” and three articles in “The New York Times” covered the tanks, as did “The Chicago Tribune.” (Sefira Ross)

Each truck had a driver and a “commander,” with 10 other yeshivah students assigned to ride in the back on a rotating basis, September 1975. (Photo: JEM/The Living Archive)

er Jews to take positive action. On June 5, the 15th day of the Jewish month of Sivan, the Rebbe underscored the critical nature of the mitzvot in what was then his five-point mitzvah campaign: To encourage world Jewry to purchase Jewish books for their homes; to study those books; to affix kosher mezuzahs on their doorposts; to give charity; and for men to don tefillin. Rabbis Sholom Duchman and Yoske Gopin, two yeshivah students in Crown Heights at the time, were moved to action. “In the past, students had rented trucks for the mitzvah mobiles, but it was never a permanent thing,” recalls Duchman. Approaching the Lubavitch Youth Organization, the organization responsible for the tefillin mobiles, they got the funds to rent a couple of trucks for an extended period of time. “We grabbed a bunch of tables and chairs from [the synagogue at] 770 [Lubavitch headquarters],” relates Gopin, “loaded them in the two trucks and set off.” The initiative proved immensely successful. The next week, five Hertz trucks were rented. “We began renting more trucks, adding furniture, tweaking the layout to make it more comfortable,” explains Gopin. Each truck had a steady driver and “commander” in charge of it, with 10 other yeshivah students assigned to ride in the back on a rotating basis. The trucks became an outlet for students to use their personal talents for the greater good. Gopin recalls one classmate who was particularly talented with electronics. “He would be up at night, rigging each tank with the proper wiring, speakers and amplifiers to play the music.” Another student painted a picture of two pairs of tefillin with their straps wrapped around their sides like the treads of a tank. The trucks officially became “mitzvah tanks” in 1974, when Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky—a member of the Rebbe’s secretariat and spokesperson for the Chabad-Lubavitch movement—informed the Rebbe that New York Times reporter Irving Spiegel would be visiting 770. In response, the Rebbe referenced the painting on the truck. “Tell him these are our tanks against assimilation,” the Rebbe said to Krinsky. The trucks at last had a name. Over the course of the coming weeks, operations expanded rapidly. Up to seven Hertz trucks at a time were rented by Lubavitch Youth Organization. Every morning they’d fan out across the city, bringing dozens of yeshivah students, tefillin and Shabbat candles in hand. “The work was exhausting,” recalls Duchman. “We’d be out until sunset,” as late as 8 p.m. in the summer, “standing outside all day.” The mitzvah tanks became an instant sensation. That summer, Newsweek,Time and The New York Times ran stories on the tanks, as did The Chicago

Tribune. In a feature-length article in the Times, titled “The Lubavitchers believe it takes only a little stoking to ignite the spark religion in every Jew,” reporter Ray Schultz explained the surprising nature of the tanks: The Lubavitchers have been . . . on campus and in the synagogues, but they never went quite this far. . . they hired fleet of Hertz trucks, and began driving up to such spots as Wall Street and Times Square and confronting startled American Jews, on their lunch hours, with an urgent call to ‘identify!’”

represent “the secrets of Jewish strength throughout the ages.” Indeed, the entirely spiritual and peaceful nature of the “tanks” left a positive impression on members of Israeli military leadership. Gen. Yossi ben Hanan, who served at the head of Israel’s armored corps, praised them. “Their weapon system is not a gun, their ammunition is not projectiles, but I suggest that those mitzvah tanks do have a very decisive weapon: Which is the spirit of Israel,” he said. ”Those tanks arrive on the bat-

tlefield and they bombard their targets with the right kind of ammunition: Which is the heritage and tradition of our nation.”

1982: On the Front Lines While the mitzvah tanks were agents of peace, the service they provided took them to literal battlefronts. During the 1982 Lebanon War, they received special military dispensation to visit Israel Defense Forces units in Beirut. Mitzvah tanks could See Mobilizing the Mitzvah Tanks , page 37

The Rebbe’s Army The name “mitzvah tank,” with its militaristic overtones, was intentional. Over the course of the summer, the Rebbe spoke about the nature of the name, explaining that they were not merely passive vehicles to deliver mitzvot to Jews around the city, but served as a proactive attempt at facing Jewish assimilation and loss of identity head on. Expounding upon the Hebrew names of three sections of the Talmud (Taharot, Nezikin and Kodashim), which together comprise the word “tank” in Hebrew, the Rebbe explained how to effectively reach out to other Jews: The work of the “tankist” needed to be done with purity of heart and eschew any personal agendas. The tankist needed to not only avoid any hint of negativity, but to endow the world itself with a spirit of holiness. Using military terminology is hardly new in the Chassidic tradition. When Napoleon marched across the Russian Empire, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad, sent his Chassidim to find out the tune the French troops marched to, so as to claim it for the Jewish people. Later, Chassidim under the brutal thumb of Communist Russia would often subvert Soviet military marches and concepts in their battle against oppression. Perhaps most prominently, when the Rebbe launched Chabad’s international children’s club, he named it Tzivos Hashem, a biblical term for the Jewish people meaning “The Army of G d.” In a Jan. 21, 1982 letter, the Rebbe directly addressed a question about the seemingly “glorification of the military and an aggrandizement of arms, wars and battlefields.” “Of course, the Torah does not glorify militarism, war and the like,” the Rebbe responded. On the contrary, he said, “its ways are ways of pleasantness and all its paths are peace.” The terminology was employed as an act of proactive defiance of the negative, subverting and reclaiming the concept of war for the specific purpose of emphasizing goodness, G dliness and humankind’s eternal struggle against evil. Thus, the only kind of “battle” people were being called on to wage was against the baser urges of individuals’ own worst instincts. The “secret weapon” of the Jewish people throughout history, the Rebbe wrote, were mitzvahs such as tefillin and Sabbath observance; they

Chabad Chassidim visit an Israel Defense Forces base on Sept. 26, 1983, during the holiday of Sukkot. (Photo: JEM/The Living Archive)

Wrapping tefillin inside a vehicle constantly on the move. (Photo: JEM/The Living Archive)

Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries pose by a newly purchased tank in São Paolo, Brazil. (Photo: Library of Agudas Chasidei Chabad)

A mitzvah tank in Israel during the 1980s (Photo: Library of Agudas Chasidei Chabad)

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Parshas Korach - "Two Jews, Three Opinions" By: Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb

Praise of Folly. No longer could proponents of wisdom pretend that everyone agreed with them. More recently, the philosoe all nod our heads in agreement pher and mathematician Berwhen we hear the trand Russell wrote an essay enphrase, "Two Jews, titled In Praise of Idleness. Gone three opinions." We similarly from the list of universally held chuckle when we hear the an- virtues were diligence and hard ecdote about the Jew who was work. discovered after years of living alone on a desert island. His rescuers noticed that he had What is an example of built two huts aside from the one not for the sake of one he lived in. He told the puzheaven? The dispute zled people who saved him that of Korach and all his they were shuls, or synagogues. company." When asked why he needed two shuls, he retorted, "One is the What about concepts such one in which I pray, and the other is the one into which I would as peace and harmony? Have they also suffered the fate of the never set foot." We have no trouble believing aforementioned values? Have that Jews tend to be conten- people begun to believe that tious and have to express their contentiousness and argumendisagreements with others, tativeness, if not outright strife, even when stranded alone on a are to be extolled? This week's Torah portion, desert island. The question that must be asked is whether or not Parshat Korach (Numbers 16:1this contentiousness is a good 18:32), provides the occasion to reflect on just such questions. thing. Korach is the biblical paradigm of the contentious individual. He is, to say the least, dissatisWe have no trouble fied with Moses' leadership style believing that Jews and calls into question the entend to be contentious tire social hierarchy with which and have to express he was confronted. According their disagreements to the rabbis, he was even skepwith others, even when tical of various rituals, not being stranded alone on a able to accept that a house full desert island. of holy books required a mezuzah, or that a tallit made entirely Long ago, one could find of blue colored wool required unanimity among wise men tzitzit with the blue colored about certain values. Everyone fringe. He had no difficulty findconsented that wisdom, diligence, and harmony were values ing contentious companions, worthy of acclaim. Then a great and he eventually organized philosopher, Erasmus, came them into a band of rebels and along wrote a book entitled In fomented a full-fledged revolt

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against the authority of Moses and Aaron. For the rabbis of the Talmud, Korach epitomizes the negative trait of machloket, strife and discord. A famous passage in Ethics of the Fathers distinguishes between legitimate disputes, those which are "for the sake of heaven," and those

categorically oppose dispute, debate, and argument. Rather, everything depends upon the motive. If the motive is a noble one, "for the sake of heaven," then debate is not only tolerated but it is considered valuable. If the motive is ignoble, and certainly if it is merely contentious, it is strongly condemned.

Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb writes that Korach had no difficulty finding contentious companions, and he eventually organized them into a band of rebels and fomented a full-fledged revolt against the authority of Moses and Aaron.

which are not so motivated. They add: "What is an example of a dispute for the sake of heaven? The dispute between Hillel and Shammai. What is an example of one not for the sake of heaven? The dispute of Korach and all his company." The former type of dispute has enduring value. The latter does not. From this passage it is apparent that our sages do not

An example of such a harsh condemnation is to be found in the Midrash on this week's Torah portion. The Midrash points out how each of the letters comprising the word machloket represents a different vile trait. Thus, the first letter, mem, stands for makkah, wound. The letter chet stands for charon, wrath. The letter lamed begins the word lakui, smitten. The let-

ter kuf represents klala, curse. The final letter tav stands for tachlit, which is often translated as goal or objective, but in this context means a final tragic ending. But just as much as improperly motivated disputes were condemned by our sages, so did they find value in disputes which had a constructive purpose. They particularly appreciated disputes which were motivated by the search for truth. Hence, hardly a page in the thousands of pages of the Talmud does not record strong differences of opinion between the rabbis. It is noteworthy in this regard that every single chapter of the work known as the Mishnah, which is the core around which the Talmud developed, contains a dispute between the rabbis on one point or another. The only exception to this is the fifth chapter of the tractate Zevachim, "Ayzahu mekoman," which begins with the question, "What is the location for the Temple sacrifices?" No dispute at all is recorded in this unique chapter. Yet this is the chapter chosen for inclusion in the daily prayer book. It has been argued that it is precisely this chapter, which is devoid of even a trace of contentiousness, that merited inclusion in our sacred liturgy. An objection has been raised to the criterion "for the sake of heaven" as a legitimate motive for dispute. Surely men have been motivated to commit horrible evil because they believed they were acting "for the sake of heaven." One of the strongest arguments raised by freethinkers against religion is the fact that so much blood has been

I for one am convinced that we do so to perpetuate the attitudes of attentiveness and harmony which both Hillel and Shammai advocated and enacted. spilled over the millennia by people who were convinced that they were performing God's will. It is to counter such an objection that the rabbis gave as an example of an appropriate dispute the machloket between Hillel and Shammai. The disagreements between these two sages, and their disciples down through the generations, were characterized by tolerance and friendship. So much so that the Talmud records more than one incident when Hillel came around to Shammai's way of thinking, and when Shammai conceded to Hillel. The disputes between Hillel and Shammai endure to this very day. Although we generally rule in accordance with the opinion of the former, we carefully attended to the arguments of the latter. I for one am convinced that we do so to perpetuate the attitudes of attentiveness and harmony which both Hillel and Shammai advocated and enacted. Students of Torah must not only study the content of these ancient disputes. They must also learn to re-create the atmosphere which prevailed among the disputants, an atmosphere of civility and mutual respect and a willingness to concede one's original position in order to achieve the truth.

Parshas Korach – The Tragic Consequences of Jealousy By: Rabbi Osher Jungreis

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he Midrash teaches that there were two wealthy people in the world — one, a Jew named Korach, the other, a gentile named Haman. They both lost their wealth as well as their lives because they allowed jealousy to consume them. In addition to wealth, Korach had everything that a man could dream of. He was the descendent of a noble family, a cousin of Moses. He enjoyed respect and admiration and was also blessed with a beautiful family, and yet, he was discontented. He couldn`t bear that Moses and Aaron held leadership posi-

tions, but of course, he could not admit to such base emotions. Therefore, like all individuals who have hidden agendas, he camouflaged his intentions and pretended to be a champion of the people, proclaiming that Moses was guilty of nepotism, and that, in general, he had assumed too much authority. "After all", he argued, "the entire assembly is holy. They all heard the voice of G-d, so why do you exalt yourself...?" (Numbers, 16:3). In vain did Moses try to reason with Korach. His jealousy was such that he was closed to all of Moses` imprecations and pleas. King Solomon teaches us that jealousy is so pernicious, so deadly a disease, that it rots your bones. Once it gets hold of you,

He has no peace of mind or pleasure in life because he`s always thinking that someone else has it better. He can`t even learn Torah or pray properly because jealousy impairs his level of concentration and peace of mind. In our highly competitive society, it is important for us to absorb this lesson. Jealousy is sheer foolishness that leads to self-destruction. G-d created all of us with unique gifts, unique missions, and for us to measure our own attainments by those of others can only lead to failure and misery. In addition to wealth, Korach had everything that a man could How do we overcome jealoudream of. He was the descendent of a noble family, a cousin sy? By remembering that there of Moses. He enjoyed respect and admiration and was also is a G-d above us who provided blessed with a beautiful family, and yet, he was discontented. us with whatever we have, and it takes on a life of its own and ous person is always annoyed; He knows best what we require infects your entire being. A jeal- his countenance conveys anger. to fulfill the purpose of our lives.

A story is told about a man who complained to a Rebbe that his competitor was doing much better than he. "What am I doing wrong?" he asked. "You are running too many businesses," the Rebbe answered. Startled, the man said, "But Rebbe, I have only one little store." "Then why are you looking at your competitor? Concentrate on your own business, do the best you can, develop your own abilities and then you will succeed." This is a message for all of us. Let`s focus on our own strengths and potential, for that is the only way to find blessing and peace in life. (HINENI.ORG)

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Daniel H. Weiss Appointed Continued from page 22 Mr. Weiss has been serving as President and interim CEO since February 2017 when Tom Campbell announced that he would be stepping down as Director and CEO of the Museum. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has had both single- and dual-leadership models in the last four decades of its 147year history. In the single-leadership model, the Director has previously reported to the President, as Philippe de Montebello did upon becoming Director in 1977. More recently the President has reported to the Director and CEO, which began in 1999 when Mr. de

Montebello was appointed to assume the role of Director and CEO. The organizational review was conducted for the Board's Executive Committee by Trustees Candace Beinecke and Richard Chilton, Jr., and included a global survey of peer institutions and interviews with dozens of Museum Trustees, staff, and supporters. The Museum also announced a search committee for the Director. The Committee will be co-chaired by Ms. Beinecke and Mr. Chilton, and its members will include Charles N. Atkins, N. Anthony Coles, Blair Effron, Mark Fisch, Jeffrey W. Greenberg, J. Tomilson Hill, Hamilton E. James, Bonnie J. Sacerdote,

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Andrew Saul, Lulu C. Wang, and Dasha Zhukova. Mr. Brodsky and Mr. Weiss will be ex officio members of the Committee. In addition, the following Trustees will serve as advisory members: Howard Marks, Samantha Boardman Rosen, Sir Paul Ruddock, and Alejandro Santo Domingo. The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 by a group of leading citizens of New York "for the purpose of establishing and maintaining in said city a Museum and library of art, of encouraging and developing the study of the fine arts, and the application of arts to manufacture and practical life, of advancing the general knowledge of kindred subjects, and, to that end, of furnishing popular instruction."

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the right to fully participate in campus life.” Letters raising concern and Continued from page 40 tell us how UCI’s current plan frustration with Gillman’s hanfor implementing the Regents dling of the disruption have groups emphasized, “Your fail- Principles Against Intolerance also been sent by Hillel Interure to adequately address this will adequately address the cur- national; Louis D. Brandeis most obvious case of intolerant rent incident and ensure that Center for Human Rights behavior is deeply troubling Jewish students, and all stu- Under Law and StandWithUs; and suggests that your plan dents, are protected now and Students Supporting Israel for implementing the Regents’ in the future from intolerant along with other groups and Principles may also be inade- behavior which denies them the Zionist Organization of quate. We therefore ask you to freedom of expression and America.

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uled opening of the College’s Helmsley Charitable Trust Interdisciplinary Science Center. Continued from page 39 “Just by being at HAC, many • 50 percent of the College's students are the first in students are trail blazers in their dents commissioned by the Is- their family to pursue a college family, adds Prof. Fridlender. “They are living history. We alrael National Union of Students education. HAC anticipates an increase ways look for new ways to best has selected HAS as the top institution at which to study in in students next academic year serve them and to position them as well, due in part to the sched- for success after graduation.” Jerusalem.

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“miracle tree” — a fast-growing, drought-resistant plant, native chamomile, carob, sage, nettle to the Himalayas, so hardy and so packed with nutrients that and marigold. Peretz and Roni know a great many are hopeful that it will deal about the properties of the serve as an important tool to plants they are tending. Among combat malnutrition. Most of these plants can be them is the extraordinary moringa — sometimes called the procured in one form or an-

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er. During the mission, the pro-football legends experienced Israeli culture and hisContinued from page 17 long “Touchdown in Israel tory, and participated in speII” mission to Israel, led by cial American football events The base visit, arranged Kraft and Pro Football Hall showcasing the growth of the by FIDF, was part of a week- of Fame President David Bak- sport in Israel.

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cess under President Trump out of the news. According to one analyst, however, Greenblatt and Kushner will are unlikely for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian

York State. Through reproductions of works of art and historic artifacts, visitors learn how the women’s suffrage movement developed from the monumental Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 to the parades, protests, and coalition-building that won women the vote in 1917 and continues to influence political organizing today. Curated and staffed by specially trained Teen Leaders, this satellite display also features family friendly programming offered every weekend at Building 18 in Nolan Park. Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, July 8 – October 1, 2017, 12–6 pm. Free admission.

Centennial Summer Free Programming During Pay-as-you-wish Friday evenings and select Tuesdays at New-York Historical, visitors dive deep into 1917 events through engaging screenings, lectures, and programs. Film screenings throughout the summer—All Quiet on the Western Front (July 7), Lawrence of Arabia (August 11), The Fighting 69th (August 18), and Yankee Doodle Dandy (August 25)—share wartime experiences from different perspectives. On July 14 performers Peter Dugan and John Brancy recreate the music of composers who lived through the Great War. Also on July 14 a Watson Adventure

Continued from page 43 cise, patients can maintain a healthy weight and avoid the consequences of obesity," she said. Obesity has been associated with many GI diseases, such as gallbladder disease; fatty liver disease; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); and cancer of the esophagus, stomach, liver and colon. Regular moderate physical activity also lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and depression. To prevent exercise-related gut problems, Costa advised maintaining hydration throughout physical activity, and possibly consuming small amounts of carbohydrates and protein before and during exercise. Ivanina said preventive measures might help keep abdom-

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scavenger hunt takes visitors through the Museum, including World War I Beyond the Trenches, to uncover clues using artifacts on view. The scavenger hunt takes place again on August 11. On July 21 author Edward Maeder explores how 1910s fashion reflected major changes in American culture, from gender roles to industrialization. On July 28 author Kevin Fitzpatrick looks at New York’s role in WWI and the memorials created in the years that followed through an illustrated talk. On CONTACT August 4 Professor Jeffrey Sam- INFORMATION mons explores the struggles of New-York Historical Society New York’s black citizens during 170 Central Park West (at the World War I era through 77th Street) the stories of three of the most New York, NY 10024 famous members of the Harlem www.nyhistory.org Hellfighters. (212) 873-3400 Select Tuesday programs mark other important mile- MUSEUM AND stones of 1917. John F. Ken- NYHISTORY nedy—born that year on May STORE HOURS: 29—and his heroic actions in Tuesday – Thursday: 10 am WWII are depicted in a special – 6 pm screening of the film PT 109, Friday: 10 am – 8 pm introduced by Stephen Kennedy Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm Smith on July 18. The captivatSunday: 11 am – 5 pm ing documentary One Woman, One Vote, which charts the 70- MUSEUM ADMISSION year fight for women’s suffrage, (as of July 1, 2017) is screened on August 15. Adults: $21 For additional informaTeachers and Seniors: $16 tion about these free proStudents: $13 grams, visit nyhistory.org/ Children (5–13): $6 centennial-summer. Children (4 and under): Free *Pay-as-you-wish Fridays About the New-York from 6 pm – 8 pm.

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that growth,” Armstrong said. “Combining Verizon, AOL and Yahoo will create a new poweris about unleashing Yahoo’s ful competitive rival in mobile Continued from page 7 full potential, building upon media, and an open, scaled alour collective synergies, and ternative offering for advertisers strengthening and accelerating and publishers.” $205 million. In fact, the bill to the public for the interest has turned out to be $359 million.” probability now. The AmeriMayor Bill de Blasio’s spokescans are realistic in seeing the Palestinians are split between Authority. They are also likely to Fatah and Hamas and the issue have more on their agenda this of Abbas’ succession,” said Lenweek than a narrow focus on the ny Ben-David, a former Deputy Continued from page МС Chief of Mission at the Israeli Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I believe [Greenblatt and embassy in Washington and Kushner] are exploring other current director of publications atrists, Greystone should have negotiating paradigms until at the Jerusalem Center for Pub- 22 based on a ratio developed true negotiations are possible, lic Affairs think tank. by Medical Director Robert Eiwhich a very few believe are a (TPS) lers using "national best practic-

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inal troubles in check. These include resting and drinking enough water. She also suggested discussing any symptoms with a doctor to ensure there is no underlying gastrointestinal disorder. Costa recommended that people exercise within their comfort zone. If you have stomach or abdominal pain, "this is a sign that something is not right," he said. Individuals with symptoms of gut disturbances during exercise should see their doctor. The study authors advised against taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs — including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen sodium (Aleve) — before working out. Costa said there's emerging evidence that a special diet — called a low FODMAP diet

Big Name Companies woman Freddi Goldstein, said that currently enough revenue is being made by the project to cover the interest, and for at least the next 4 years and probably more, the city will collect

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— leading up to heavy training and competition may reduce gut symptoms. FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols. FODMAPs are specific types of carbohydrates (sugars) that pull water into the intestinal tract. The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders suggests consulting a dietitian familiar with FODMAP diets. Such diets can be difficult to initiate properly on your own, the foundation says. Costa also said there's no clear evidence that dietary supplements — such as antioxidants, glutamine, bovine colostrum and/or probiotics — prevent or reduce exercise-associated gut disturbances. The study results were published online recently in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. (HEALTH DAY NEWS)

around $100 million each year. De Blasio administration’s officials said that the debt was refinanced so that the treasury would get money faster. But ultimately the extra $96 million is going to come from the pockets of the city’s taxpayers.

benefits packages are much weaker than in private hospitals, according to Marcy's letter. es." Two new psychiatrists have The state also takes six to nine been hired, with one coming on months to make a job offer, board in July and the other in which leads candidates to look elsewhere. August, Brossoie said. (NJ.COM) Greystone is losing psychiatrists because the pay and

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Continued from page 34 be seen near the frontlines of the conflict, bringing tefillin and other opportunities to perform mitzvot to spiritually fortify the Israeli soldiers. A few years later, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations BenjaminNetanyahu—later to become prime minister of Israel—remarked that these tanks “sustain that heart [of the Jewish people] with Jewish love, Jewish spirit, [and] Jewish faith.” “When I was a soldier in the Israeli army,” he continued, “I remember when Chabad came, they lifted my spirits, the spirits of my soldiers, my fellow officers.” In 1989, Rabbi Levi Baumgarten was tasked with running a daily mitzvah tank. By his estimation, some 500,000 people have come aboard for regular classes, prayer sessions, to study or to do a mitzvah. “The logistics of running the tank requires a lot of patience,” says Baumgarten. “But it’s a blessing I live with every day. The ability to reach so many people is just amazing.”

Through the years, the tanks have become the vanguard of Chabad’s worldwide presence, bringing “mitzvahs on the spot for people on the go.” They can be found on the streets of Los Angeles, Chicago, Montreal, Sao Paulo, Paris, London and Tel Aviv. In Australia, Chabad of Rural and Regional Australia dispatches teams of yeshivah students aboard a mitzvah tank to reach Jews deep in the Outback. In San Francisco, there’s even a “mitzvah cable car.” Amy Keyishian, a freelance journalist in the San Francisco Bay area, recalls her first encounter with a mitzvah tank years ago. She was struck by “the generosity of them,” showing other Jews how to engage with rituals in an instructive and nonjudgmental way. “Many of us really hunger for the tradition our parents rejected,” she adds. “It’s very comforting to be near it and to take some of it back to our own Jewish spaces.” Mark Oppenheimer, a lecturer in English at Yale University and a noted commentator on Jewish life, sees in the proliferation of the mitzvah tanks a

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secular democracies, or those of Islamist theocracies. There is no answer they are integrated. And combining the two. There is no [yet] they tell you of course they compromise. Which is what makes these adore Erdogan." Indeed, she noted, they even stated it at the questions so very critical right debate: "'You can't ask a child now – not just for the Dutch, whom they love more: mum or but for all Europeans, as they confront a complex, existential dad.'" It is a false equivalency, how- dilemma. Should they continue ever. This is not about loving to alienate the growing popuone parent more than another, lation of young Muslims, and but about accepting one of two should those same young Musopposing sets of values: those of lims continue to resist assimila-

Netanyahu: World Leaders Continued from page 17 Cancelling payments to the families of Palestinian terrorists would be “political suicide” for Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, a retired IDF intelligence officer and noted commentator on Palestinian affairs said Sunday. Lt. Col. (res.) Alon Eviatar, a former intelligence in the illustrious Unit 8200, the IDF’s signal

intelligence-gathering corps and former advisor to the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), told the Knesset Channel that Palestinian society overwhelmingly views payouts to the families of terrorists as necessary “social welfare” benefits. He added that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s demand in recent weeks to stop the payments has further entrenched the position of the

Tech Titans Gather Continued from page 10

ing Trump convened last December before his presidential of Apple, Brian Krzanich of In- inauguration. Notably absent from this tel, Steven Mollenkopf of Qualcomm, Satya Nadella of Micro- second meeting is Elon Musk, soft, Shantanu Narayen of Ado- the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, who recently quit as an be and Ginni Rometty of IBM. Several of those attending outside economic advisor to the also were at a similar meet- president in protest of Trump’s

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Along the Jersey Shore, many homeowners have homes, but also to protect them worked hard t elevate their financially. The higher you go, houses, even those not rethe lower your rates.” quired to do so under the new

unique contribution to Jewish identity. “Most American Jews have the luxury of passing [as non-Jews], of blending into the white majority,” he says. “Being called out on the spot and asked ‘Are you Jewish?’ can be painful for them. It’s a violation of that expectation of privacy.” Keyishian agrees: “When you think about it, being visually Jewish by choice is unbelievably punk rock.” The very nature of the mitzvah tank’s ability to explore Jewish expression in the public space creates a tremendous opportunity for building Jewish identity. “The mitzvah tank is asking Jews, ‘Are you a Jew?’ ” notes Oppenheimer. A Jew meeting a young yeshivah student on the street is confronted with a powerful question: “Is this central to your identity enough that you’ll own it on the street, talking to a stranger?” “It puts people on the spot and forces them to think about their identity, to recognize it,” he says. “There are a lot of Jews, whether or not they admit it, who are grateful for Chabad insisting on giving them some Judaism in their lives.” (CHABAD.ORG)

tion, they will together be laying out the welcome mat for recruiters for jihad. But should Europe instead accept the Islamist leanings of those same Muslim youth, it will soon discover there was a fifth column after all – a movement to Islamize the West. And it will have succeeded. Abigail R. Esman, the author, most recently, of Radical State: How Jihad Is Winning Over Democracy in the West (Praeger, 2010), is a freelance writer based in New York and the Netherlands. Follow her at @radicalstates. (Investigative Project on Terrorism)

Continued from page 23 them. Both the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have provided air support to Haftar, bombing targets linked to Muslim Brotherhood militias. Egypt has assisted in training troops, worried about the threat to its own security attendant in having an Islamist-dominated neighbor. By contrast, Qatar funded Islamist militias to the tune of $750 million from 2011 to June 2017, according to the Libyan News Agency. Western officials tracked Qatari arms shipments being flown directly into Misra-

ta airport. This funding includes money allocated to al-Qaedalinked militias the Ansar al-Sharia organization, the Benghazi Revolutionary Shura Council and the Libyan Fighting Group in Derna. At the beginning of June 2017, forces aligned with the GNA shut down Dar al-Ifta, an extremist organization headed by Mufti Sadiq al-Ghariani. Dar al-Ifta had been pumping out fatwas justifying violence against the government. His constant support for Qatari involvement in the war saw him dubbed the “Mufti of Qatar.”

Bigger in Boca: New Facility Continued from page 41 from London—has served as emissaries for 28 years, along with Rabbi Moishe and RivkahDenburg, co-directors of Chabad of Central Boca. The Bukiets are now assisted by Rabbi Moshe and Shaina Kramer, who serve young families moving to the area. “We’re here to encourage every Jew to affiliate with Yiddishkeit in some way—whether through prayer, Torah, a mitzvah—any way we can welcome a Jewish person and get them involved,” says Bukiet. “We try to offer something for everyone. That’s what the Rebbe [Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory] mandated— to reach out to any Jew, any level, any background, any age. We’re here to serve them.” ‘A Very Holy Space’ Ann Spoont, who has lived in West Boca with her husband since 1987, got involved after a March of the Living trip to Poland and Israel in 2008. A woman she met on the trip invited her to the local Chabad. She started attending services and was stunned when, after a month’s

Palestinian public. “The Palestinians don’t see the payments as ‘salaries for terror families.’ They view them as analogous to [the social welfare payments provided by Israel’s] National Insurance Institute. Not only are the payments part of Palestinian Authority law, but just Continued from page 16 about every sector of Palestinian public supports the payments. “In addition, the issue has be- the entire nation. come just another in a long string "I call on Israel's citizens to of Israeli/American demands to remember you." Abu Mazen (Mahmoud Abbas),” Shabtai said, "Four hunEviatar said. dred ninety one Border Police (TPS) officers have fallen since our founding. Each of these was an decision to withdraw from the entire world. This one is Hadas Paris Agreement on climate - a symbol of patriotism and change. ZIonism." Trump in May created an "Hadas' commanders say she American Technology Coun- was an excellent fighter, who cil to modernize the federal government, two months after he signed an order to overhaul government and selected Kushner to lead a White Continued from page 42 House Office of American Innovation. Infants and small children can't regulate their body temregulations, have lifted their perature in the same way that homes to get lower insurance adults do. Every year, children rates. Whether it is worth it… die from heat stroke from beit can cost more than $100,000 ing left in a hot car, with the to elevate a home, if you cal- majority of these deaths occurculate in replacing sewer and ring in children 3 and under. electrical lines, creating a new Don't ever leave a child in a foundation and staircases. car, according to the AAP.

absence, the rabbi approached her, asking where she had been. It was that personal touch she found very meaningful, she says. Spoont, who has four grown children, adds that she has also been impressed by the diversity of programs offered, especially the classes, some of which she has taken. “It’s a really wonderful, welcoming place,” she says. “The rabbis invite you over to their house for Shabbat, and if you ever have a problem, you call them—and they’re right there.” West Boca residents Sarah Rejman-Drummond and her husband, Yehudah, have six children ranging in age from 3 to 19. She discovered Chabad about six years ago, seeking bar mitzvah lessons for their son and conversion to Judaism for her husband. “The first time we went there, that first Shabbat, I remember entering the building and our children felt at home right away,” she says. “We just knew this was somewhere we were going to stay and grow and learn and expand—and we’ve been there ever since.” The new building, with its marble floors, gold accents and

IDF Soldier Killed aspired to excellence, and who dotted every i and crossed every t. On Friday night, three evil terrorists came to kill, to kill Jews. "Hadas and her partners worked bravely to neutralize the terrorists, who were armed with a rifle and knives. Unfortunately, Hadas paid with her life. "I hope we will not have to eulogize our fighters anymore, but I promise to continue to fight terror uncompromisingly. "The Border Police will be a

Time for Some Summer When you're finished driving, always make sure children are out of your vehicle and not in danger of overheating inside. It may be helpful to leave a cellphone, bag or purse in the back seat so you automatically look there when you get out of the car. Lock car doors when you get out so kids can't go inside when an adult isn't there.

PAGE 37 In March 2016, Omeish cosigned an open letter calling on then president Barack Obama to support the Revolutionary Council of Derna, which was called out by the Investigative Project on Terrorism. The House of Representatives governments seems to see the Muslim Brotherhood and Qatar network as an international entity which threatens them and which they are willing to take strong action against. Hafter recently stated “the terrorist action carried out by Qatar on Libyan territory will not pass without charge.” The publication of this terror list looks to be part of this regional power struggle. (CLARION PROJECT)

elegant lines, has only elevated Chabad’s efforts, she says. “It’s a very holy and very beautiful space,” says Rejman-Drummond. “Our 5-year-old son Abraham can’t wait to go to shul on Shabbat; he looks forward to it all week long.” The space means more classes, and more room for celebrations and programs: “There’s always something going on there; there’s always something beautiful happening.” Chani Bukiet points to the luxury of now being able to set up different areas for simultaneous events. “In the old place, we’d make Kiddush outside, and then a group of people would rush inside to quickly put up the tables and set up the room,” she explains. “Now we have the social hall; it can be ready beforehand to handle any number of guests. You finish praying and go right in. It’s a wonderful development.” Rabbi Bukiet notes a line in the Torah that says: Veasu li mikdashveshachanti betochaom . . . “Make for me a dwelling place and I will rest in with you.” “We have made a beautiful dwelling for G d and man,” he says, “and we hope it brings only nachas to all Jews living in and visiting Boca.” (CHABAD.ORG) warm and loving family to the Malka family. We will remain by your side, and we will ensure Hadas' memory is preserved." Hadas began serving in the Border Police in 2012, after spending seven months in the Navy. She was released from mandatory service in 2015, and signed on as a career officer in March 2016. She leaves behind her parents, David and Geula, as well as her brothers Tamir and Guy and sisters Shaked, Neta, and Gefen. (INN)

Summertime often means more unsupervised time Be aware that changes in your routine might throw you off, making it more important that you pay close attention to where the children are and where they're supposed to be. If a child doesn't show up at a designated location within 10 minutes of an expected arrival time, make a call to check on their whereabouts.

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Summer Spirituality Continued from page 30 approach to leadership training, which encourages participants to really think. “The learning and touring on MEOR Israel helped me realize just how connected I feel to the Jewish People and to Israel. I will take what I have learned here and show others what Israel and Judaism truly represent.” While some of the students had never been to Israel before, quite a few had participated in

one or more organized trips to the Holy Land. Still, they explained that the structure of the program, attentiveness of the staff, and warmth of the group helped them appreciate Israel on an entirely different level. “I had been to Israel a few times before, but MEOR Israel was totally different,” explained Peter Danis, a senior at the University of Maryland. “The trip incorporated deep conversations about ethics, morality and spirituality, and the educators were

Britain Moves Quickly Continued from page 12 attacks, the social media was [in] overdrive with hate against mosques,” said Shaukat Warraich, head of Faith Associates, a Muslim non-profit group in London that recently issued a report to mosques recommending enhanced security measures

in the wake of Islamist attacks. Warraich told VOA that although Monday’s attack is the first of its kind and an isolated incident, he sees it as an indicator of rising tensions that need to be quelled between Britain’s Muslims and non-Muslims. “I’m so happy that the prime minister clearly stated that this

American Student Freed Continued from page 10

as well as three other American citizens known to be held visit with Warmbier from Swed- by North Korea. There was no ish diplomats in March 2016. movement on North Korea's Since then, the United States part until a meeting took place continued to urge that North in Oslo, Norway last month beKorea allow Sweden further tween the U.S. State Department consular access to Warmbier, special representative for North

so insightful and approachable. They helped us consider the big picture and reflect on what’s truly important in life.” Anna Goodman, a student from the George Washington University, added that the experience was the spiritual wakeup call that she so desperately needed. “MEOR Israel has inspired me to do everything I can to incorporate Jewish values and lessons into my everyday life. I have learned that Judaism means living a life of meaning and purpose to better the world around me, and I need to get started.”

was a terrorist attack,” he said. “ISIL and the far right are two faces of the same coin. ISIL is trying to radicalize Muslims but the far right is trying to radicalize white people against Muslims.” “We will not allow this to divide the Muslim community and divide us against other non-Muslims,” he said. “London will not fold because of this. We will fight against this.” Korea policy and high-level representatives from the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs that opened the door to Swedish visits with the detainees. Former NBA star Dennis Rodman happened to arrive in North Korea for his fifth trip to the rogue state the same day Warmbier left.

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against Iran) but unless Qatar is designated a state sponsor of terrorism by the USG, the Forpotentially file a lawsuit against eign Sovereign Immunities Act Qatar for complicity in a specific would stop any such lawsuit terror attack (as they have done from proceeding.”

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and bad infrastructure. The recurring issues with the subway system have been a point needs.” This opening comes at a time of building criticism for Govwhen the transportation in the ernor Cuomo. And during the region has been faced with in- summer, it is all going to get creasing delays, angry riders much worse before it begins get-

2017 J-Biz Expo and Business Continued from page 28 ber of leads and tips were shared. The 2017 Expo’s targeted, laser-like focus on business service providers was evident. The exhibitors’ offerings were extremely diverse – e-commerce, software, marketing, design, payroll, insurance, lending, outsourcing, investing, payroll processing, souvenirs, media and much more – yet they were all services that other entrepreneurs and businesses could take advantage of. Companies like CHS Payroll, Benchmark Platinum payment processor, and AmTrust, were among the most prominent booths. Vendor after vendor spoke glowingly of the many “qual-

ity conversations” they held with attendees. The 2017 J-Biz attendee was serious, downto-business and had a genuine interest in many of the services on the floor. Throughout the floor, there were attendees, many of whom just met for the first time, congregating and discussing their ventures, ideas and experiences. This was in addition to the various seminars on the floor throughout the day by personalities such as Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg, Ron Benvinisti, David Koegel, Avi and Ira Rosenthal and Anthony Awerbuch. There was a buzzing Women in the Workforce section in the center of the floor, where female entrepreneurs connected

ting better with many tracks at Penn Station closing for needed repairs. On Thursday, June 15, legislation was introduced by Cuomo to use $50 million paid to Amtrak each year by the state, towards improvements to Penn Station to reduce this summer’s service disruptions. and learned from each other, in addition to a steady rotation of shows by business mentalist Mark Garfinkel, sponsored by Misameach. In yet another corner of the floor, leading business coaches Allan Glazer, who arranged the section, Victor Brief, David Stern, Deena Nahari and Deborah Galant, MBA, sat at small tables engaged in one-onone conversations with attendees at no charge. This service was dedicated l’iluy nishmas Yehudisa”h bas Rav Shalom Storch shlit”a, who was tragically nifteres recently. “People came to the Expo with positive energy,” surmised e-commerce consultant Avi Rosenthal of Rosy Deals, who was both an exhibitor and workshop presenter. “It was a very interactive crowd that was thirsty for knowledge and growth.”

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collection began when authorities found artworks of illicit origin in a gallery in north Buenos police. “We are reaching out to Aires. Agents with the international international experts to deepen” police force Interpol began folthe investigation. The photograph was not re- lowing the collector and with a leased to the public, but was judicial order raided the house shown to The Associated Press on June 8. A large bookshelf on the condition that it not be caught their attention and behind it agents found a hidden published. The investigation that cul- passageway to a room filled with minated in the discovery of the Nazi imagery. (I24 NEWS)

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ple visiting Israel from China. Israel’s former ambassador to ation with us in its operations in China, Matan Vilnai told TPS that it was important to make Israel.” In the last year, there has been Israel accessible to the East. “For a dramatic increase in the num- many years, it was difficult to ber of tourists and business peo- get here, but we have worked

Int’l Jewish Athletes Continued from page 17 cabiah provided an opportunity for Jewish athletes to project strength and pride to the world.” “Today it is no less important for American Jewish sportspeople to affirm through participation in these games their solidarity with a strong Israel, even as the Jewish state faces foes in so many world arenas,” Gurock added. During the 2017 games, contestants will compete in 43 dif-

ferent sports in the categories of Youth, Open, Masters and Paralympics. In the host city, some 3,000 athletes will participate in 14 sports at Jerusalem’s Pais Arena and other venues. Additional competitions will be held at 68 sports complexes throughout Israel. Soccer is the largest contest in the Maccabiah Games, with more than 1,400 athletes from 20 countries participating. In addition to the athletes, as many as 20,000 international fans are

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very hard to make Israel open to China,” Vilnai told TPS. “There is a great interest in China in the technological innovation that Israel is known for, in addition to the history of the state. The bottom line is that want Israel to be as accessible as possible to this important market.” (TPS) expected to attend the games, injecting around $100 million into Israel’s economy. “I am ecstatic that on the 50th year of the unification of Jerusalem, we are opening the biggest Maccabiah yet,” Amir Peled, chairman of the Maccabiah Games, told JNS.org. “The Maccabiah is the essence of the values I believe in: Zionism, Judaism, brotherhood, peoplehood and sports. The Maccabiah is the one place that Jews from all over the world can come together and bond, and there’s no better place to do so than Jerusalem.” (JNS.ORG) installed, we have spot-refilled, but have not had wholesale need to refill yet.” At the end of the summer, the pilot program will be evaluated to determine if its worthy of becoming a permanent city initiative, according to a spokesperson for the Parks Department.

ferent nanoscopic structures of both natural myelin sheaths and model system membranes. Continued from page 43 “The next step is to find a way yahu Talmon of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in to reverse the disease progression co-developer of the leading MS Haifa, the team also used electron and find new techniques for early drug Copaxone, and Prof. Yesha- microscopy to determine the dif- detection,” said Beck. (ISRAEL 21C)

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Record Number of Students to Graduate CCNY Researchers Produce from Hadassah Academic College Molecules with Potential Against HIV Diverse Student Population Continues to Revitalize City as Grads Land Jobs in their Fields Edited by: JV Staff

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ater this month, more than 500 students will graduate from the Jerusalem-based Hadassah Academic College (HAC), the institution in the heart of the city known especially for its diverse student population and high rate of job placements of students upon graduation. Over the last four years, the College has doubled its number of students to 4,000—it grew by 20 percent in the current academic year—and has the highest rate of student growth of any college or university in Israel. “This has been a period of excitement and exceptional growth for Hadassah Academic College,” says Professor Bertold Fridlender, President of the College. “HAC graduates continue to land top jobs in their fields and are an integral part of the vibrancy and diversity of Jerusalem today. Our campus really is a microcosm of Israel.” HAC’s exceptionally diverse student population includes Christian and Muslim Arabs (both Israeli and Palestinian); new immigrants from around the world; Ethiopian Jewish students; secular and ultra-orthodox Jewish Israelis; and those with special needs. Women comprise 70 percent of the stu-

Later this month, more than 500 students will graduate from the Jerusalem-based Hadassah Academic College (HAC), the institution in the heart of the city known especially for its diverse student population and high rate of job placements of students upon graduation

dent community. The College hosts Israel's largest academic program to educate male and female ultra-Orthodox "Haredi" students toward rewarding careers in the public and private sectors. There are currently 900 students in the program. Bachelor degree tracks offered include Biotechnology; Communication Disorders (speech & hearing therapy); Computer Science; Management; Optometry; Politics and Communication. A bachelor's degree in Social Work is expected to be offered next academic year.

As the academic year concludes, HAC also notes that: • 90 percent of students successfully complete their degree. Student focus groups attribute this to the high level of personal assistance provided to every student by both faculty and student counselors. • Alumni surveys reveal that 85 percent of all College graduates find employment in their field of study within six months of graduation. • For three consecutive years, a national survey of 10,000 stuSee Record Number of Students , page 36

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s the HIV/AIDS epidemic approaches its fourth decade, each year brings promising news of pioneering research to alleviate the scourge. Add City College of New York scientists to the list with a rapid method to access new molecules that could inhibit the virus that causes AIDS. The CCNY research led by Mahesh K. Lakshman, vice chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Ph.D. student Hari Akula, focuses on the modification of nucleosides. These are genetic building materials in all living organisms and because of this they possess great potential as antiviral agents. The ability to rapidly modify the structures of natural nucleosides is at the core of developing potential pharmaceutical agents. This is likely to yield diverse compounds that can then be tested to gain insight into structural effects on biological activity. “Such is the case with modifying pyrimidine nucleosides, including AZT (zidovudine), a drug used in the control of HIV infections,” said Lakshman, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. In this context, Lakshman and Akula have developed a simple and fast method for preparing new pyrimidine nu-

The CCNY research led by Mahesh K. Lakshman, vice chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Ph.D. student Hari Akula, focuses on the modification of nucleosides. These are genetic building materials in all living organisms and because of this they possess great potential as antiviral agents. Lakshman and Akula have developed a simple and fast method for preparing new pyrimidine nucleoside analogues, a family in which AZT belongs, and for modifying AZT itself. Along with their collaborators at the Rega Institute for Medical Research, they have identified several new compounds that are active against the more virulent HIV-1 and the less common and less pathogenic HIV-2.

cleoside analogues, a family in which AZT belongs, and for modifying AZT itself. Along with their collaborators at the Rega Institute for Medical Research, they have identified several new compounds that are active against the more virulent HIV-1 and the less common and less pathogenic HIV-2. Their research appears in the Royal Society of Chemistry publication “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry.”

According to the Geneva-based UNAIDS, as of 2015, an estimated 35 million people have died globally from AIDS-related illnesses since the start of the epidemic. HIV, however, is no longer considered a death sentence following the development of antiretroviral therapy. As a result, UNAIDS estimates that more than 18 million people around the world are living with HIV.

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Advocacy Groups Charge UC Irvine with Failing to Protect Pro-Israel Students’ Rights Hillel, LDB, StandWithUs, SSI, ZOA Have Also Written to Gillman Concerned with UCI’s Handling of Latest Disruption Edited by: JV Staff

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ifty Jewish, civil rights and education advocacy groups recently wrote to University of California Irvine (UCI) Chancellor Howard Gillman demanding he publicly address the latest in a slew of disruptions of pro-Israel events on campus within the framework of the UC Regents’ Statement of Principles Against Intolerance, which Chancellor Gillman had committed to implementing last year. On May 10, forty members of Students for Justice in Palestine

(SJP) entered a Students Supporting Israel (SSI) event featuring five Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservists and broke into loud, sustained chants, purposely making it impossible for the event to continue. The reservists and audience members had to be escorted out of the building by campus police for their safety. “It has been more than one month since the incident in question, and not only have the students who perpetrated this harassment not been disciplined, nor their student groups sanctioned, your office has yet to even issue a public condem-

On May 10, forty members of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) entered a Students Supporting Israel (SSI) event featuring five Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservists and broke into loud, sustained chants, purposely making it impossible for the event to continue. The reservists and audience members had to be escorted out of the building by campus police for their safety.

nation of SJP’s egregiously intolerant behavior,â€? wrote the groups in the letter coordinated by AMCHA Initiative. “Any student group whose members have openly stated their commitment to shutting down the freedom of expression of other students on campus and have carried out their malicious intentions on multiple occasions should not be allowed to operate freely at UCI.â€? Disrupting pro-Israel events at UC Irvine has become an annual occurrence: • May 18, 2016: Jewish and pro-Israel students had to be escorted by campus police from the room in which an Israel-themed film, Beneath the Helmut, was being screened, after an angry mob of protestors stood right outside the event, loudly chanting, pounding on the room’s door and preventing students from entering and exiting. • April 23, 2015: An Anteaters for Israel event was disrupted by protesters who chanted loudly to drown out the event and blocked the walkway leading to the event. • May 8, 2014: Members of anti-Zionist student groups assaulted three female Jewish students and pushed others away from information booths at a pro-Israel event. “For four years in a row now,

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Jewish and pro-Israel students had to be escorted by campus police from the room in which an Israel-themed film, Beneath the Helmut, was being screened, after an angry mob of protestors stood right outside the event, loudly chanting, pounding on the room’s door and preventing students from entering and exiting

members of Students for Justice in Palestine and other anti-Zionist groups have been permitted to intentionally and successfully disrupt a student-organized, pro-Israel event,� wrote the groups. “None of these incidents was spontaneous. Rather, the disruptions and attempted shut-downs of pro-Israel events were carefully planned by members of anti-Zionist student groups, particularly SJP, as part of an ideologically motivated campaign to suppress any and

Fifty Jewish, civil rights and education advocacy groups recently wrote to University of California Irvine (UCI) Chancellor Howard Gillman demanding he publicly address the latest in a slew of disruptions of pro-Israel events on campus within the framework of the UC Regents’ Statement of Principles Against Intolerance

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all Zionist or pro-Israel expres- Principles Against Intolerance sion on campus.� after last year’s disruption, the Noting UCI’s commitment See Advocacy Groups Charge , page 36 to implement the Regents

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Bigger in Boca: New Facility Opens Doors to Jewish Tourists and Residents Enough space for simultaneous programs and the growing presence of young families By: Karen Schwartz

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teve and Rachel Sicherman rented a home in Palm Beach County, Fla., for a few years before settling down for good last winter. Today, they live about a mile from Chabad of West Boca Raton. “We finally found something just right in the community—and we found it in the house, the atmosphere and the rabbi,” he says. Then, before the High Holidays, the Cleveland native and his family got to be part of another beginning as the Chabad House opened a brand-new building, equidistant from their house as the old one and offering much more space for the community to convene.

“It’s the same environment, the same warmth, the same spiritual awareness as the old shul—and pretty much every other shul that emulates the Chabad tradition,” Sicherman tells Chabad.org. Chabad’s prior location in a rented storefront—across from Century Village, one of four huge residential complexes in South Florida for older adults—simply could not accommodate all the activity, programs and growing attendance over the years. Now, they have a 12,000-square-foot building on a busy main street. The new location also means new faces—people who may have noticed the large crowds at holiday time and then returned to check out the center for themselves. “Because of the

Ann Spoont, bottom left, of West Boca, with other women who attend the Chabad center

The synagogue in the permanent new home of Chabad of West Boca, on two acres of land in Southeast Florida. (Photo: Perla Lichi)

awareness of the new building, people are not only visiting for the first time but planting their feet there,” says Sicherman, the father of three school-age children. He hopes more locals and tourists walk through the doors,

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As Chinese Tourism Grows, Tel Aviv-Shanghai Route to Open By: Anav Silverman

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n cooperation with Israel’s Tourism Ministry, the fourth largest airline in China, Hainan Airlines signed a marketing agreement this week to open a new direct route from Shanghai to Tel Aviv. The development makes Hainan Airlines the first airline to operate regular flights between the economic capital of China and Israel. “We are very excited to announce the opening of a new direct route from Shanghai,” said Li Liang, the General Manager of Hainan Airlines. “We have no doubt that the new route from Shanghai will continue to boost the number of tourists visiting Israel from China and will serve as another bridge in strengthening the commercial ties between China and Israel.”

In cooperation with Israel’s Tourism Ministry, the fourth largest airline in China, Hainan Airlines signed a marketing agreement this week to open a new direct route from Shanghai to Tel Aviv

proud to strengthen this connection today,” he said. Beginning September 12, Hainan Airlines will operate three direct weekly flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Israel. Ticket prices for a return journey start at $669 “I congratulate Hainan Airlines on opening a new in economy class. Hainan Airlines first entered route from Shanghai, another direct route that the Israeli market in April 2016 will bring record numbers and operates four weekly flights from Beijing to Ben Gurion airof tourists from China,” port. In its first year of operations in Israel, the largest private Li Liang also noted the that Chinese airline flew over 76,000 Shanghai holds a unique place passengers on its direct flights in the historical connection to Israel from Beijing. Only this between China and the Jewish year, from January to April of people, when the city absorbed this year, 35,800 tourist entries 30,000 Jews fleeing Europe from China were recorded, a during the WWII. “We are 116% increase in the same peri-

as they do during the winter snowbird season and the summer, when families head there for vacation or to spend time with relatives. With nearly 100,000 residents—more than half of them

od last year. The airline accounts for 63% of direct flights between China and Israel, with Chinese passengers accounting for about 70% of all flights and Israelis for 30%. In addition to the four weekly flights from Beijing to Tel Aviv, Hainan Airlines will add another in September. “I congratulate Hainan Airlines on opening a new route from Shanghai, another direct route that will bring record numbers of tourists from China,” said Israeli Tourism Minister Yariv Levin. ” I am pleased that Hainan Airlines has expressed this vote of confidence in us and continues its cooperSee As Chinese Tourism Grows , page 38

Rabbi Zalman and Chani Bukiet, co-directors of Chabad of West Boca

Jewish—Boca has seen a rapid increase in population and housing in the past 15 years. Sicherman feels it’s got just the right ingredients for young professionals and families looking to build a career or life with strong Jewish offerings available to them. ‘That Warm Chabad Feeling’ Rabbi Zalman and Chani Bukiet, who co-direct Chabad of West Boca, have geared programs towards the larger numbers of children in the area, as they also focus on the local aging population. It’s one of five Chabad Houses in Boca Raton, in addition to a Chabad Student Center serving Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, both in Boca Raton, and Palm Beach Community College in nearby Lake Worth. A Chabad Israeli Center is also situated on West Palmetto Park Road, a cen-

tral thoroughfare that runs east to west through the city. “We still have the hamische element—that very warm Chabad feeling—but now in such a beautiful, beautiful place,” notes the rabbi. The new facility, on two acres of land, took four years of fundraising to come to fruition. It is home to a sanctuary, social hall, library, rooms for the Hebrew school and other classes, a smaller shul for daily minyan and a commercial kosher kitchen. A mikvah is in the works. “It’s really true, the saying, ‘If you build it, they will come,’ ” says the rabbi. “We built it, and people have come by in droves to see the place, get involved and become part of the shul.” The couple—he is from Brooklyn, N.Y., and she hails See Bigger in Boca: New Facility , page 37

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Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Detected in NYC Health Department reminds New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites Edited by: JV Staff

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or the first time this mosquito season, the Health Department has detected mosquitoes with West Nile virus in New York City. The infected Culex pipiens mosquitoes were collected in Rossville, Staten Island. No human cases have been reported to date. Mosquito season in New York City typically spans from April through September. The Health Department is increasing mosquito surveillance in the surrounding area by installing additional mosquito monitoring traps. There are currently over 60 surveillance sites citywide. The Department will spray pesticide to target mosquitoes if persistent West Nile activity is detected. The City will continue its efforts to kill mosquito larvae before they can bite by applying larvicide in catch basins, marshland and other areas with standing water. The Health Department has already begun catch basin larviciding. The first helicopter-based larviciding in the marsh areas of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx is scheduled for the end of this month. The Health Department has successfully helped control

For the first time this mosquito season, the Health Department has detected mosquitoes with West Nile virus in New York City

mosquito-borne diseases for 18 years, when the West Nile virus was first detected. Throughout the early spring and summer, the Department conducts regular mosquito surveillance and currently has 120 surveillance traps in the five boroughs. The agency’s mosquito control efforts are data driven and rely on our mosquito trapping and testing results to determine areas of the city to spray pesticide and larvicide. Neighborhoods are treated by helicopter, truck or backpacks if sufficient criteria are met. “There are simple precautions you can take to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites when outside – wear insect repellent and cover your arms

and legs, especially at dawn or dusk,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. “Additionally, remove standing water from items that might harbor mosquitoes, including buckets, planters or any other containers that might be outdoors. Call 311 for any standing water you cannot manage yourself.” Not everyone infected with West Nile virus will become ill. However, West Nile virus can cause serious complications, including neurological diseases, and can also cause a milder flu-like illness with headache, fever and fatigue, weakness and sometimes rash. If you think you have symptoms of West Nile virus, see your doctor right away.

JUNE 23, 2017

Time for Some Summer Sun Safety Tips Pediatricians offer advice on preventing sunburns, other warm weather problems Edited by: JV Staff

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ummer sun and warmer temps may provide plenty of play opportunities for kids, but they also mean parents need to be extra vigilant about preventing sunburns and other mishaps. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers this advice: Sun safety through the ages Avoid sun exposure when possible for babies under 6 months old. Look for shade and dress your child in lightweight long pants, longsleeved shirts and hats with brims if you can. Sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15 can be applied to limited areas of the baby's body, such as the face and back of the hands. Cool compresses can be helpful if a baby develops a sunburn. For older children, the best way to prevent sun damage is also to avoid exposure. Shade is helpful, and so is limiting exposure during the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the likelihood of sunburn is especially high. Hats with 3-inch brims or bills facing forward are helpful, as are sunglasses that provide 97 percent to 100 percent protection from both UVA and UVB rays.

Summer sun and warmer temps may provide plenty of play opportunities for kids, but they also mean parents need to be extra vigilant about preventing sunburns and other mishaps.

Clothing with tight weaves can also protect against the sun. Just as for babies, sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher can help prevent burns in children. Teens and young adults should use about one ounce per application and use sunscreen on both sunny and cloudy days. Make sure children apply sunscreen every two hours and after they swim or sweat. Be aware that water and sand can reflect UV rays and boost the risk of sun damage. To prevent heat-related problems, limit activities that last 15 minutes or more when it's very hot or humid. Make sure children stay hydrated

and don't get thirsty: Water is OK if they're going to be active for less than an hour. If active for more than an hour, make sure they drink water or a sports drink every 20 minutes. If you just moved to a warmer climate, give your children a week or two to acclimate to the heat, especially if it's humid. Children should wear light-colored and lightweight clothing with just one layer of absorbent material to help sweat evaporate. Replace shirts if they're saturated by sweat.

Take extra care around the car See Time for Some Summer , page 37

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High-Intensity Exercise May Be Bad for the Bowels Hydration and proper food intake might help prevent gut trouble, researcher says By: Don Rauf

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hen it comes to stomach discomfort during exercise, forget that old adage "no pain, no gain." New research suggests that excessive strenuous exercise may lead to gut damage. "The stress response of prolonged vigorous exercise shuts down gut function," said lead author Ricardo Costa. "The redistribution of blood flow away from the gut and towards working muscles creates gut cell injury that may lead to cell death, leaky gut, and systemic immune responses due to intestinal bacteria entering general circulation," Costa added. He's a senior researcher with the department of nutrition, dietetics and food at Monash University in Australia. Researchers observed that the risk of gut injury and impaired function seems to increase along with the intensity and duration of exercise. The problem is dubbed "exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome." The researchers reviewed eight previously done studies that looked at this issue. Two hours appears to be the threshold, the researchers said. After two hours of continuous

New research suggests that excessive strenuous exercise may lead to gut damage

endurance exercise when 60 percent of an individual's maximum intensity level is reached, gut damage may occur. Costa said that examples of such exercise are running and cycling. He said heat stress appears to be an exacerbating factor. People with a predisposition to gut diseases or disorders may be more susceptible to such exercise-related health problems, he added. Dr. Elena Ivanina is a senior gastroenterology fellow at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. She wasn't involved with this research but reviewed the study. She said that normal blood flow to the gut keeps cells

oxygenated and healthy to ensure appropriate metabolism and function. If the gut loses a significant supply of blood during exercise, it can lead to inflammation that damages the protective gut lining. With a weakened gastrointestinal (GI) immune system, toxins in the gut can leak out into the systemic circulation — the so-called "leaky gut" phenomenon, Ivanina said. But, she underscored that exercise in moderation has been shown to have many protective benefits to the gut. "Specifically, through exerSee High-Intensity Exercise , page 36

Ancient Medicines Find Modern Uses at SupHerbs Farm Plants have been used for their medicinal powers for centuries. Now a farm in Zippori is cultivating these plants for sale all over the world By: Lin Aronson and Diana C. Stoll

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lants have been utilized for their medicinal powers since ancient times. Today such plants are shedding their “alternative healing” label, as researchers are analyzing and quantifying their properties, and as more and more allopathic medical doctors are incorporating them into their healing practices. Roni and Peretz Gan run the SupHerbs farm in Zippori, not far from Nazareth. Established in 1986, the company has been cultivating medicinal plants for Israel and for export since 1990. Some of the plants grown here have been used for millennia: hyssop, for example, is mentioned in the Bible and is still employed today, both in cooking (you see it as zaatar in Israeli recipes) and as a folk medicine. Feverfew was employed as a healing plant in Roman times and is still used as an anti-inflammatory. Antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, parasite-fighting, and immune-boosting substances are found in native Israeli plants such as Palestine oak, terebinth, Mediterranean stink bush, See Ancient Medicines Find , page 36

Fewerfew has been used since Roman times as an antiinflammatory. Photo via Shutterstock.com

Some of the plants grown here have been used for millennia: hyssop, for example, is mentioned in the Bible and is still employed today, both in cooking (you see it as zaatar in Israeli recipes) and as a folk medicine.

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Haifa University Researchers Find Men-Only Longevity Gene Mutation By: TPS

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mmortality may be a long way off, but for men it may be about to become be a little bit closer. Researchers at the University of Haifa have discovered a genetic mutation on a growth hormone receptor that could add as much as a decade to life-expectancy for males. “We knew in the past that genetic paths related to growth hormone are connected to longevity and now we have discovered a specific mutation that is directly involved [in longevity], said Prof. Gil Atzmon, who runs Haifa University’s aging and longevity lab and was the lead researcher on the study. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, looked at data from Ashkenazi Jewish centenarians at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and then compared the findings with three other centenarian populations from France and the United States. The researchers found that in all of the centenarian groups studied, a deletion of the growth hormone receptor Exon 3 was not only a marker of exceptional longevity, but it also made them taller. The mutation was found at a rate about three times higher among the centenarians than in the control group of 70 year

“We knew in the past that genetic paths related to growth hormone are connected to longevity and now we have discovered a specific mutation that is directly involved [in longevity], said Prof. Gil Atzmon, who runs Haifa University’s aging and longevity lab and was the lead researcher on the study.

olds, but only among men. In nature, explains Atzmon, smaller species usually enjoy longer life-expectancy than large ones – for example ponies generally outlive horses and small dogs generally outlive larger ones. But in the study group those with the mutation received less growth hormone, yet grew taller by about three centimeters and lived longer by

about 10 years on average. While Atzmon says that clearly the mutation is not the only factor responsible for longevity among the centenarians, its presence was an almost certain marker for longevity. “Now our goal is to fully understand the mechanisms of the mutation and enable life extension while maintaining quality of life,” says Atzmon. (TPS)

Multiple Sclerosis Study Reveals Possible Trigger Israeli scientists discover an abnormality in neurons’ protective membrane may enable the immune system to launch a mistaken attack By: Israel 21C Staff

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ultiple sclerosis, one of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases, affects some 2.5 million people worldwide and has no known cure. Researchers have long speculated that MS is triggered by the body’s own immune system unleashing an uncontrolled attack on myelin sheaths that protect nerve cells (neurons). A study published by Israeli scientists in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) pinpoints a structural instability in the myelin membranes, the “insulating tape” surrounding neurons. This vulnerability seems to be what gives the immune system access to otherwise protected regions. “We found that small modifications in the myelin sheaths create structural instabilities that may help the immune system to enter and attack neurons,” said principal investigator Prof. Roy Beck of Tel Aviv University’s School of Physics and Astronomy and Sagol School of Neurosciences. “Current therapeutic approaches have focused on the autoimmune response without identifying a clear mechanism. Our research suggests a new avenue for multiple sclerosis therapies and diagnostics,” Beck said.

3D illustration of nerve cells via Shutterstock.com

Breaking down the insulation Axons, which carry electrical impulses in neurons, are surrounded by protective myelin sheaths. In MS, an autoimmune “error” mistakenly identifies these sheaths as hostile foreign entities and breaks them down. The research, conducted by Rona Shaharabani, a doctoral student in Prof. Beck’s lab, pinpoints the precise alterations to the myelin sheaths that result in structural instabilities, creating “easy access” for autoimmune attacks. “After years of research, we were amazed to discover that a possible trigger for the outbreak of the disease could be found in the membrane’s physical structure,” said Beck.

Cylindrical instead of flat He explained that the lip-

id-and-protein building blocks of the myelin sheaths give the membrane a shape that is critical to their functioning. “If the basic building blocks are straight, the membrane will be flat, which is the preferred structure for a neuron’s ‘insulating tape,’” said Beck. “However, if they exhibit a more cone-like shape, the membrane will tend to form closed round cylinders. These produce spontaneous holes in the surface of the sheath, rendering it vulnerable to attack.” For the purpose of the research, the scientists harnessed X-ray light to examine hundreds of membrane model systems that mimicked those of healthy and diseased animal models. In collaboration with Prof. Ruth Arnon of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, See Multiple Sclerosis Study , page 38

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JUNE 23, 2017

Notice of formation of ANGLO AMERICAN NYC LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/12/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mark Pettit, 225 – 5th Avenue, Apartment 5J, New York, NY 10010. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [6/23-7/28]

Notice of Qualification of Anon Atelier II LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 6/8/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. bus. addr.: 4400 Harding Rd., One Belle Meade Pl., Nashville, TN 37205. LLC formed in DE on 6/5/17. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. DE addr. of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [6/23-7/28]

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]

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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]

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]

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PAGE 46 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 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 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

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]

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]

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

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]

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

JUNE 23, 2017 Notice of Qualification of ABSOLVE LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/27/17. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in New Jersey (NJ) on 11/24/14. Princ. office of LLC: 519 Graham Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the NJ addr. of LLC, 5 Cold Hill Rd. South, Ste. 20, Mendham, NJ 07945. Cert. of Form. filed with State of NJ, Dept. of the Treasury, 225 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]

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

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 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 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 SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 250 W REALTY LLC, 1090 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Apt 34, New York, NY 10032. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]

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]

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

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

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

Notice of 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]

JUNE 23, 2017 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]

The Jewish Voice 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]

GREEN HILL DELIGHT LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/16/2017. Office in Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 356 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11225. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/26-6/30]

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 Blackstone Core Equity Partners – CA L.P. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/12/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 6/8/17. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the DE address of LP: c/o Intertrust Corporate Services Delaware Ltd., 200 Bellevue Parkway, Ste. 210, Wilmington, DE 19809. Name/address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/23-7/28]

PAGE 47 Notice of Qualification of VATIC FUND I, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/08/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 03/08/17. Princ. office of LLC: 315 Madison Ave., 19th Fl., NY, NY 10017. SSNY designated as agent of LLC

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]

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 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]

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

Notice of 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]

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 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]

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

Notice of Formation of Massachusetts Bay Area 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 shall mail process to: The LLC, 1350 Broadway, 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10018. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]

Notice of Qualification of CDF Investors GP, LP. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/15/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/26/17. SSNY 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, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Name/ address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]

Notice of formation of HERFUME, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/21/2017. 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. [5/26-6/30]

Notice of Formation of 101 H 216 Lafayette, LLC. 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 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 National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/266/30]

Notice of Formation of MONTICULE ART ADVISORY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/16/17. 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: Worldwide Plz, 825 8th Ave, NY, NY 10019. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]

upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Attn: Chris Dey at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/23-7/28]

LIAO FAMILY BROOKLYN PROPERTIES LLC Notice of Qualification of NEREUS GP, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/9/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 6/8/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Stephen Huang, Manager, c/o Nereus Capital Partners, 110 W. 40th St., Ste. 604, NY, NY 10018. DE address of LLC: 1675 South State St., 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. [6/23-7/28]

Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/22/17. Office in Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Cornicello, Tendler & Baumel-Cornicello, LLP, 2 Wall St., 20th Fl., NY, NY 10005. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [6/23-7/28]

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Notice of formation of ONCE UPON A SKIRT – STATEN ISLAND, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/31/2017. Office location: Richmond County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Joanna Obiedzinki – Once Upon A Skirt, 850 Route 3 Suite 230, Clifton, NJ 07012. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [6/23-7/28]

of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/18/2014. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Maymuuna Birjeeb, 215 W. 116 Street, New York, NY 10026. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [6/237/28]

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

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

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

9010

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

participate in the offering. LM0911

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

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

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

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JOBS & SERVICES HELP WANTED

9020

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

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

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

HEALTH / SOCIAL SERVICES

9930

HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME OR LIVE-IN. Seeking position as Caregiver for Elderly. I have over 15 years experience, with excellent references. Lower Westchester and Connecticut. Call 914-320-7526 or Email schpsmary@gmail.com LM0728 AIDE/ COMPANION. PT/ FT. Experienced Aide in all aspects of care seeks job caring for the elderly. Excellent references and NYS driver’s license. 914-751-5972 LM0728 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 LM0721

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

HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE.

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

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

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

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

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MY PERSONAL CONCIERGE BY DEBZ is the solution to your sanity! Let me save the day! Errands of every kind are my specialty (including housesitting.) A temporary need for

assistant, let me coordinate & complete what you couldn’t

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

get done. You can email me at mypersonalconciergebydebz@ gmail.com Call or text: 631-299-1310

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WRITING SERVICES Are you looking for a professional writer? Business

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

9043

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

PETS

Complete Housecleaning

or personal? Website content, newsletters, songs, poems, scripts etc. Impact writing. Call: Sara Gross 443-564-1590 CB1230

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

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

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

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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

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

HELP OFFERED

9035

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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

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

REAL ESTATE

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

PLAYER PIANO, 1 octave short of being full piano with 23 rolls, $850. Also, LARGE PILLOW SECTIONAL, brown velour, $500. You are responsible for shipping if you are outside of Long Island. 631-665-7255

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)

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

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

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FOR SALE

9040

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

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

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

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

HARLEY 2001 Road King Excel Xtras 6k. $8,500. 516-825-5308

TRAVEL TRAILER

9051

RIVERHEAD MOBILE HOME. 55 & over. Vacation or year round. The future of affordable, great living! Pristine mobile home in secure community. Low maint./ taxes. 2BR, 1 bath, washer/ dryer, patio, shed, community pool, gym & clubhouse. Near shopping, vineyards & farms. $79,900. Call Richard 516-456-5920 LM0707 CAMPING SEASON IS HERE! 2000 32 FT SUNNYBROOK TRAVEL TRAILER. One slide out, sleeps 8, master bedroom, bunk beds, all water & sewer connectors included, bike rack, original owner. $6,000. 914-588-9287 LM0616

BOATS FOR SALE 9052 LAKE MAHOPAC. Dock Your Boat. Lovely Lakefront, Beautiful Views. Boat Slip For Rent. $1,995. Call 914-319-6091 LM0623

TIARA 1986 PURSUIT 22’ Cutty Cabin I/O, depth finder, GPS & trailer, new engine has 60 hrs. & outdrive has 60 hrs. Good cond. $10,900. 631-365-2149 LM0612

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

CB1118

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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REAL ESTATE LONG ISLAND

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 SALE 4060 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

MONTAUK. Hear the ocean! Private setting. 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. Extensive decks. Outdoor shower. Walk to ocean bay & town. Available August through September 10. Weekly stays welcome. Call for website. 516-458-5810 LM0728

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

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

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.

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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REAL ESTATE LAGRANGE TOWN OF, $350,000 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

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

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

LONG ISLAND

OUT OF STATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

9065

PARAMUS, NJ. 4 adjacent burial plots. Block 5, Plot 101. Purchased from Cedar Park Cemetery. Originally $10,000. Selling for $6,500. Contact 561-731-2727 LM0630 WELLWOOD. 4 Plots- Lot 23, Div. J. Price Negotiable. 631-665-1140 LM0728 KING SOLOMON CEMETERY in Clifton, NJ. 6 adjacent plots valued at $2,000 each. Asking $1,500 each. 212-781-5714 LM0714

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

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

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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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