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DeBlasio is 1st Dem to Win Mayoral Re-Election Since Koch; Deutsch & Yeger Prevail in CC Races

Mayor Bill DeBlasio becomes the first Democratic candidate for mayor to win re-election since the days of Ed Koch

Letitia James wins re-election as public advocate

Melinda Katz wins re-election as Queens BP

Scott Stringer will serve as NYC comptroller for another term

Ruben Diaz, Jr is Bronx Borough president

Eric Adams wins re-election as Brooklyn Borough president

Kalman Yeger prevails in city council race for Bklyn’s 44th district

Chaim Deutsch wins re-election as city council member in Bklyn’s district 48

By: Fern Sidman

n an exciting and often rancorous New York City election season that was replete with a extra heavy dose of political mudslinging, it appears that incumbent Mayor Bill DeBlasio has prevailed at the polls as he delivers his victory speech at 10:23 pm on Tuesday night. Despite the maelstrom of controversy that swirled around him and numerous charges of corruption that were incessantly hurled at him throughout the campaign, New Yorkers pulled the lever for “hizzoner” with hopes that his next

term will see vast improvements in the lives of the city’s residents.

"You can't take on New York values and win, Mr. President," DeBlasio said. "If you turn against the values of your hometown, your hometown will fight back. And so we have some fights ahead. We will fight, and we will win." And on that note, the elections in the Big Apple and its suburbs indicat-

ed that it is “the year of the Democratic incumbent.” Many of those currently holding offic as Democrats are often viewed by an otherwise liberal electorate as a bulwark of sorts against what they perceive as the “onslaught of Trumpism” and all the alleged divisiveness and fear that they believe his policies engender. With 80% of the precincts reporting, the Democrat head honcho at City Hall has garnered 65% of the vote, while Republican challenger and political neophyte Nicole Malliotakis fought a courageous campaign. With the Democratic machine all geared

up to defeat her with their significant coffers, Malliotakis still took 30 % of the vote. Other candidates such as Sal Albanese walked off with 2% of the vote while Akeem Browder, Michael Tolkin and Bo Dietl received only 1% of the vote. According to an ABC News report, deBlasio addressed supporters at an election night party at the Brooklyn Museum and pledged to make New York the "fairest city in America," promising to increase investments in pre-kindergarten and affordable housing, to put body cameras on all police

offic s and to fi ht for more money to fix the subway system. "We've got to become a fairer city. We've got to do it soon, and we've got to do it fast," he said. "You've seen some important changes in the last four years, but you ain't seen nothing yet." First elected four years ago, de Blasio emerged as a national leader in progressive politics. But his administration often found itself bogged down in feuds with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a

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Rechnitz Donated to Mayor, Then Stopped Getting Fines for His Illegal Hotel By Rebecca Gold

n an exclusive report, the Daily News revealed an important phone call that occurred in the fall of 2014 between Mayor Bill de Blasio and one of his top donors, disgraced developer Jona Rechnitz. Rechnitz wanted his illegal hotel citations to stop and the mayor wanted funding, and they both got what they wanted. City official maintain that Rechnitz did not receive any special treatment and even had to pay over $75,000 in fines But an investigation by the Daily News revealed that “after that payment was made, the complaints about illegal hotel activity at his building continued for nearly a year beginning in February 2015 — but no

“The mayor told me that it would mean a great deal to him. It would be very signiﬁcant to him if I could help out in this campaign.”

more sanctions were issued. Th city received 19 complaints that the building was openly being used as an illegal hotel. Tipsters described groups of tourists showing up with suitcases in the early morning hours. Th y even gave inspectors the numbers of specific rooms where transient guests were staying. During that entire time, the city said they found no evidence of illegal activity and imposed no further fines” The property at the center of this drama is a14-unit five story townhouse located at 238 Madison Avenue and is owned by Rechnitz. The building was under investigation by the city in the spring of 2014 for its operations as an illegal hotel. 13 citations were issued by an inspector in June and August that amounted to $71,000 in fines. This occurred after many complaints had been sent to the Building Department for months saying that the tenants in the building were using Airbnb to rent out their apartments to tourists. According to the Daily News,

After developer Jona Rechnitz gave large donations to Mayor de Blasio, he stopped getting fines for his illegal hotel.

“Rechnitz said he'd complained about this to Ross Offinger, the mayor's top fund-raiser. Offinger had already solicited Rechnitz to raise $41,000 for de Blasio's election campaign and write a $50,000 check to the mayor's non-profit, Campaign for One New York. But when Offinger asked again, Rechnitz said he’d had enough. This money-for-access conversation between Offinger and Rechnitz emerged on Oct. 27

as Rechnitz testified as the government's star witness in the bribery trial of jails union boss Norman Seabrook. Rechnitz has pleaded guilty to a theft of honest services conspiracy charge and he’s hoping for leniency at sentencing.” Then in the fall of 2014 Offi ger was looking for big donations, well over the individual limit, to fund de Blasio’s effort to get the state Senate under Democratic control, Rechnitz

said. Th y came up with a way to steer checks to candidates by going through the upstate Democratic committees, which had limit of $102,300, nearly 10-times more than the individual donation limit. Then according to Rechnitz, Offinger suggested he talk directly with the mayor. Offinger reportedly said, “I'm happy to get the mayor on the phone with you.” Rechnitz testifie , “The mayor told me that it would mean a great deal to him. It would be very significant to him if I could help out in this campaign.” According to Rechnitz, the mayor didn’t even know the permitted maximum donation during the conservation. “I asked him what’s the maximum I'm allowed to donate to you, Mr. Mayor? He said you can talk to Ross, I think it's $102,000.” As instructed, Rechnitz wrote a check for $102,300 made out to the State Democratic Senate Campaign Committee on October 22, 2014. Seven days later, a top official in the Mayor's Office See Rechnitz Donated to Mayor, page 38

Could the NYC Bike Path Terror Attack Have Been Avoided? By Rebecca Gold

n Tuesday, October 31, a ISIS supporter barreled his vehicle down the Hudson River Park Bikeway, a fourmile-long path along the Westside Highway in lower Manhattan, killing eight innocent people and injuring 12 more. At the same location that the terrorist, Sayfullo Saipov, entered the bike path on Tuesday to unleash his horrible plan, Eric Ng was killed by a drunk driver over 10 years ago. No steps were taken at the time to improve safety on this path. Measures such as adding metal poles called bollards to block vehicle access at key points were not installed, until now. The advocacy group that has been fi hting for over a decade for better safety on the bike path, Transportation Alterna-

tives’ deputy director Caroline Samponaro told the New York Times, “We have left it up to chance despite the fact that someone has been killed there before. While terrorism is not preventable, the ability for a driver to drive there was.” At least this recent tragedy inspired the New York transportation authority to take some action on improving safety on the Hudson River bike path. On Thursday, November 2, the city began installing hundreds of large concrete barriers along the bikeway at 57 intersections, in a move that hopes to prevent future attacks of the same nature. One of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s spokesmen Ben Sarle explained that along the West Side Highway between 59th Street and Battery Park, concrete barriers would be added at both vehicle and pedestri-

installing jersey barriers on the path on Thursday morning. The department will continue to evaluate if additional or different measures need to be taken, she added. Images posted on social media showed the angle of the bulky barriers and the shrinking space that bicyclists and pedestrians now have to pass at some points on the path. Some people have expressed concerns that the barriers could impede the fl w of bicycles and pedestrians on the busiest bike path in the city.” Sarle said, “After these safeA photo of one of the new bulky concrete barriers that have ty measures are installed, been installed to keep vehicles from entering the Hudson River there may be areas at the inPark Bikeway. (Photo via Twitter @jeffwjenkins) tersections that will be more an intersections of the bike will add two large concrete narrow than they used to be.” path. The State Department cubes at all of the 26 pedestri- The efore, he added, that the locations of the barriers may of Transportation will install an access intersections. The NYT reports, “Jennifer be altered if congestion is too six concrete jersey barriers at all of the 31 vehicle access K. Post, a spokeswoman for the great. “But, I would trade a litintersections. While the City state Transportation Depart- tle speed for substantially more Department of Transportation ment, said the agency began safety any day.”

Bipartisan NY House Members Oppose GOP Tax Reform Plan By: Ilana Siyance

ouse of Representative members from New York spoke up against the proposed tax plan put out last Thursday by the GOP. The tax package is meant to cut $6 trillion in taxes for companies and individuals over the next decade. To off et the extensive loss in tax revenue, however, several measures have been set up. One of which is the eradication of SALT deductions—which is the current allowance on federal deductions for income taxes paid to state and local governments. Residents of states with high income taxes will be hit the hardest. As reported by the NY Daily New, State Controller Th mas DiNapoli cautioned that the loss of the deduction would cost New Yorkers about $72 billion.

Even Republicans took a stand against the plan, saying it would give NY residents an unfair disadvantage. “I have to be opposed to it,” said Representative Peter King (R-Long Island). “It will raise taxes on my constituents who will be subsidizing tax cuts for the rest of the country.” County Executive Rob Astorino (R-Westchester), wrote on twitter, the “GOP House tax bill stinks 4 Westchester’s middle class. Kill it, give NY real tax relief 2 create jobs & grow economy!” Rep. Lee Zeldin, (R-Long Island) also protested saying, “we need to fix this state and local tax deduction issue.” State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R-Suffolk County) also opposed. Democrats like Governor Andrew Cuomo and Senator Chuck Schumer were quick to criticize

than a trillion dollars in debt — simply to provide millionaires and billionaires with a massive tax cut.” As a result of the widespread bipartisan resistance, House leaders revised the provision slightly to allow deductions of up to $10,000 only for property taxes. Some Republicans stayed true to their colors, defending the package. Rep. John Katko, from Syracuse, said “no bill is perfect, which is why we need to keep this process moving forward.” Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Essex County) agreed, called State Controller Thomas DiNapoli cautioned that the loss of the new plan "a starting point” certain deductions would cost New Yorkers about $72 billion saying , I “will be working with President Trump’s initiative. Gov. so-called Republican tax plan my colleagues in the New York Cuomo said the elimination of will increase taxes on the mid- delegation to improve this plan the provision was a “diabolical dle class, explode the defic t and to provide real tax relief for dimension” to the supposed tax undermine Medicare and Med- New Yorkers and to address cut. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries a dem- icaid. It will saddle your children the issue of state and local tax ocrat from Brooklyn said, "Th and grandchildren with more deductions."

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Anthony Weiner Starts His 21-Month Stint in Devens Prison By Hannah Hayes

isgraced former New York U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner has surrendered to authorities to start serving his 21-month prison sentence that he received last month for his illicit contact online with a 15-year-old girl. On Monday, November 6, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that Weiner reported that same day to the Federal Medical Center Devens in Massachusetts, at which he will receive treatment for his sexually offensive urges. The facility is approximately 40 miles west of Boston in Ayer on the grounds of the former U.S. Army base at Fort Devens, and features a sex offender treatment facility for federal inmates. It has over 1,000 inmates at the medical center and at least 100 more in an adjacent minimum-security satellite camp. Several high-profile convicts have been held at this facility including the Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. On Monday, September 25, Weiner was sentenced to 21 months in prison for sending illicit messages to a teenager. In addition to the 21-month

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Disgraced former U.S. congressman Anthony Weiner surrendered on Monday to begin serving 21-month sentence in the Federal Medical Center Devens in Massachusetts. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

prison term, he was also sentenced to three years of supervised release. The sentence was handed down by Judge Denise Cote of the Southern District of New York, who said, "This is a serious crime that deserves serious punishment." Back in May, the 53-yearold Weiner pled guilty to transferring obscene material to a minor, for the exchanges he had with a 15-year-old girl who later described the messages and gave the photos over

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to the Daily Mail. Weiner has a history of vulgar conduct, with similar incidents of sending sexual messages and photos to other woman led recently to his wife fili g for divorce as well as his forced resignation from Congress. However, these exchanges would have far worse and legal consequences for Weiner because of the girlâ€™s age. Prosecutors said that Weiner was well aware that the girl was underage and chose to commit a crime by engaging in explicit conduct with her. The prosecutors asked that Weinerâ€™s sentence be between 21 and 27 months, arguing that his misdeeds were â€œserious and his demonstrated need for deterrence is real.â€?

By Rachel Shapiro

rosecutors say that Governor Andrew Cuomoâ€™s former top aide Joe Percoco, who is on trial for federal corruption charges, allegedly â€œthreatenedâ€? at least four top state government officia who were thinking of moving into the private sector. In an October 13 court fili g, Assisting Manhattan US Attorney Janis Echenberg said, â€œOn at least three occasions, between 2011 and 2016, while employed as the Executive Deputy Secretary to the Governor, and on at least two occasions during his employment by the Cuomo Campaign, Percoco threatened at least four New York State employees.â€?

â€œI am profoundly sorry to her. I was selďŹ sh. I have no excuse for what I did to her.â€?

â€œPercoco would use his extensive inďŹ‚uence in New York State to prevent them from ďŹ nding future employment.â€?

A teary-eyed Weiner apologized for his actions during his sentencing, and said he is seeking treatment for his addiction. In a letter to the court, he wrote, â€œI am profoundly sorry to her. I was selfish. I have no excuse for what I did to her.â€?

Although the employeesâ€™ names were not provided, prosecutors did list their job titles, which were: director of state operations, deputy commissioner for public aff irs of the NYS Division of Homeland Security, executive deputy commissioner of the Offic of General Services

Governor Andrew Cuomoâ€™s, right, former top aide Joe Percoco, left, is on trial for federal corruption charges. (Photo via Twitter)

and an executive chamber employee who was eyeing a job at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. During that time period, the two prior directors of state operations were Howard Glaser and James Malatras. Currently, Glaser is employed by Brown & Weinraub as a general counsel and Malatras works for the Rockefeller Institute of Government. The fili g stated that the four state official were â€œconsidering leaving their current jobs or state service entirelyâ€? and alleged that â€œPercoco would use his extensive influence in New York State to prevent them from findi g future employment.â€? Not included in the criminal complaint is Percocoâ€™s lawyerâ€™s

denial of this claim. shot down the claim, which is not included in the criminal complaint. On Wednesday, November 1, Percocoâ€™s attorney Barry Bohrer wrote to the court saying, â€œThese assertions are baseless, and their vagueness suggests that they do not arise from interviews of the relevant employees, but rather the opportunistic imagination of Todd Howe, a government cooperator who has demonstrated a penchant for prevarication.â€? The Post reports, â€œHowe, a longtime friend of Cuomo who worked for the governor when he headed the US Department of Housing and Urban DevelSee Prosecutors Claim Ex-Cuomo , page 38

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he last week of October was the deadline for bids on the Park Lane Hotel, but no buyers wanted in on the $1 billion property overlooking Central Park. It is being debated whether this was due to the price, the current state of the market or the governments involvement. When it comes down to it, all these factors probably have played a part in the unsuccess of this auction. One of the hotel’s owners, Malaysian businessman Jho Low, is under investigation by the feds, which led to an agreement being reached last year between the U.S. government and developer Steve Witkoff to put the 47-story hotel on the market. Back in April, Roy March and Lawrence Wolfe of Eastdil Secured were hired by Witkoff to market the Park Lane. The lack of interest in the property is a refle tion of the overall state of the New York City real estate market, in which foreign buyers have stopped enthusiastically purchasing highend properties. Billionaires’ Row and the luxury condo market are also facing a big decline in sales. JLL’s director of the hotels and hospitality group Jeffrey Davis told the New York Times, “I think it’s the world’s greatest site

New York City’s Park Lane Hotel is on the market for just under $1 billion, but has yet to spark the interest of any buyers.

for development. The problem was timing.” David added, “The Park Lane’s a victim not of pricing or location, but purely of timing. And that’s unfortunate.” According to The Real Deal, “Low’s involvement also complicates matters. Witkoff and Low paid $654 million for the hotel in 2013. Along with minority investors Harry Macklowe and Howard Lorber, they planned to turn the 605-key hotel at 36 Central Park South into a luxury condo designed by Herzog & de Meuron. Witkoff and his partners put up 15 percent with Low initially putting up 85 percent, including a $100 million deposit. Later, Low brought in Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, which took a 30 percent stake. Last summer,

the Justice Department sought to recover more than $1 billion in assets from Low, who allegedly stashed money stolen from a Malaysian development fund in art, jewelry and luxury real estate in New York and California. His share of proceeds from the sale of the Park Lane would have been placed in escrow pending the outcome of the criminal investigation.” The changing market and the involvement of the government has scared off the property’s potential buyers, the NYT reports being told by experts. Chad Crandell of CHMWarnick told the NYT, “No one wants to be the last to buy a hotel in this cycle.” Crandell continued, “The whole transaction market has softened. The e’s a lot of uncertainty.”

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ew developments, including a Broadway Stages film studio and Amazon fulfillme t center, will hopefully breathe new life into the real estate development market on Staten Island. At least that is the hopes of the owners of an industrial site spanning 15-acres along the western shore of Staten Island, as they plan to auction the property next month. Over the past few years, this property, which is a wooded area located at 4350 Arthur Kill Road, has gone on an off the market several times with price tags ranging from $9 million to $10 million. Amazon’s recent announcement that it will be leasing an 885,000-square-foot warehouse seven miles north at the Matrix Global Logistics Park, along with the opening of a movie and television production facility by Broadway Stages just north of the Arthur Kill property inside the decommissioned Arthur Kills Correctional Facility, has given its owners, who are listed as Aleatoires Corp., new hope that their 15-acre site may final y spark the interest of some investors. The property is being marketed by Paramount Realty USA. Paramount’s principal Misha Haghani said, "All this new development and activity absolutely had an effect on the owners.”

Development site at 4350 Arthur Kill Rd. (Photo Credit: Paramount Realty USA)

586 Gulf Avenue under construction at the Matrix Global Logistics Park. (Photo Credit: Matrix Development Group)

According to Crain’s, “Some of the city's biggest developments are underway on Staten Island, including New York's fi st outlet mall and a 630-foot observation wheel near the St. George waterfront. More industrial projects are being developed on the island's western shore, according

to the New Jersey-based owners.” In a statement, Aleatoires said, “Much has changed since our group acquired the property several decades ago. The area is obviously just beginning a major transformation, which will continue for the foreseeable future, and we are ready to sell.”

Madison Equities Offers to Buy West Village Major Renovations for 3 Hudson Boulevard Housing Complex; Adding Luxury Units By Charles Bernstein

By: Hadassa Kalatizadeh

ike many of the aff rdable projects in NYC, residents at the West Village Houses are set to lose a key property tax break in March, which would result in a substantial increase in monthly maintenance fees. The bland red-brick 420-unit affordable housing complex has residents scrambling for a solution before the impending change. Developed by Jane Jacobs in the 1970s, and converted into affordable coops in 2002, the homes are now at a crossroad. Residents must agree if they should accept an offer from the city's affordable housing agency to renew the tax break for another 20 years, which would mean prices for the homes would remain capped and properties may only be sold to to buyers who earn below a certain income. Extending the break, however, is surprisingly complex and would require hefty legal fees in order to craft a new ownership structure. As reported by Crain’s NY, the other option is to convert the properties to full market-rate, allowing the taxes to increase but simultaneously increasing the property values signific ntly. The coop board has received multiple offers

The bland red-brick 420-unit affordable housing complex has residents scrambling for a solution before the impending change

from developers hoping to implement this conversion. Madison Equities has been courting shareholders for several months, offering to rebuild 42 buildings across seven sites into a mixture of luxury and affordable apartments. The lowrise neighborhood bounded by Washington, Morton, West and Bank streets would see a massive development if owners allow Madison to purchase the buildings. The developer would tear them down and then give current residents new affordable apartments in the resulting complex. The anticipated influx of cash and new apartments would promise to keep

maintenance fees low while also mending structural and resiliency inadequacies. Details for the apartments or whether the plan would meet city approval have not yet been hammered out. Powerful preservationist groups would likely ascend to check the project. If this option is taken, residents would need to relocate for several years while the new buildings are built, during which time maintenance would still be owed, adding to their burden. To off et the tax increases, they have suggested selling the parking garage owned by the coop, for which Madison has offered to pay over $63 million.

ajor renovations are hitting 3 Hudson Boulevard, and its developer Joe Moinian has brought in JLL to assist in the new offic tower’s development. In August, Peter Riguardi’s team at JLL was hired, and since then the building has been redesigned by the architects at FXFOWLE to fit better with modern offic tenants with changes such as my open and larger fl or plans. The new design will cut 940 feet off the tower’s height, while creating 2 million-square-feet of space across 53 floors. It is A rendering of the new scheduled to be finished by building that is to be 2021. constructed at 3 Hudson Boulevard.

sory board.” “From the fourth ﬂoor JLL’s Tri-State Region chairyou can see the water and man and president Riguardi exNew Jersey.” Elected official attended a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of the renovations on Friday, October 3. Moinian said, “We have also brought JLL to help us on every aspect of this project — be it leasing, fin ncing, capital partners and input from their advi-

plained that JLL were hired for its “vast experience” representing big tenants who have moved to ground up development and its “market-leading” debt business. Riguardi said, “We are putting together the puzzle: how do we find a tenant and how do we find a partner and move forward under the best circumstances for the Moinian Group.”

According to the Post, “Declining to elaborate on a ‘partner,’ other sources explained this could take the form of a tenant that wants to buy its own fl ors or an investor or fund that wants to become a minority stakeholder. Moinian, for instance is partners with SL Green Realty Corp. on other projects including 3 Columbus Circle. Sitting on the northeast corner of West 34th Street and 11th Avenue across from the Javits Center, the site is also bounded by West 35th Street and the west side of Hudson Boulelvard Park, right by the turtle shell-covered entrance to the No. 7 train.” Moinian said, “We are sitting on a full block with unobstructed views — 360-degree views, to the south, northeast and especially west, because we have Javits [the low-rise convention center] across the street. From the fourth fl or you can see the water and New Jersey.” In 2005, the building was purchased for $54.788 million from Verizon. Since then it has been used by the MTA to stage the construction of the Number 7 subway. The Post reports that the property “was recently turned over to the developer, who has begun work on its foundation, which goes right into the bedrock.”

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Manafort's 'Eyesore' Bklyn Townhouse Manhattan DA to Go For Indictment May Go Back on the Market Against Harvey Weinstein Next Week By Mark Snyder

By: Arthur Popowitz

n Monday, October 30, the Brooklyn brownstone located at 377 Union Street, which in recent months has gone through a fast-shady cash sale followed by drawn out renovations that left the property in ruins and a neglected community eyesore, was cited in an indictment in which special counsel Robert Mueller accuses that the property’s owner and President Trump’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort purchased the townhouse as part of a bigger money laundering and tax evasion scheme. The property will be subject to forfeiture to the federal government if Manafort is convicted on these charges. Despite this, The Real Deal’s sources said that the Corcoran Group has obtained a contract to sell Manafort’s Carroll Gardens townhouse. TRD reports, “Two brokers in talks to list the home, Cheryl Nielsen-Saaf and Cara Sadownick, as well as a spokesperson for Corcoran, did not respond to requests for comment. Th agents began looking for comps on the townhouse at 377 Union Street in June, according to documents obtained by TRD. In 2012, Manafort paid $3 million for the townhouse. Since that time, renovation work to convert the three-apartment, 4,400-square-foot brownstone into a single-family home has

377 Union Street in the Brooklyn area of Carroll Gardens has allegedly been used by Paul Manafort to launder millions. (Photo Credit: PropertyShark)

been slow and irregular. Brad Zackson, an associate of Manafort’s who previously partnered with him in an unsuccessful bid to redevelop the site of the Drake Hotel, is handling sale arrangements on Manafort’s behalf. Zackson told TRD that the property could list for as much as $9 million, but also said that he and Corcoran had not yet finalized pricing. Nielsen-Saaf and Sadownick are two of the most active brokers in Brownstone Brooklyn, with over 40 closed sales over $2 million. Their largest active listing is a carriage house at 20 Verdanah Place in Cobble Hill that’s on the market for $4.4 million.” A newly renovated 5,400-square-foot townhouse at 181 President Street is currently the most expensive listing in Carroll Gardens with a price tag

of $9.95 million. According to the indictment papers, Manafort’s brownstone is expected to have a post-renovation value of $8 million or more, according to his construction loan agreement for the property located at 377 Union. On Monday, October 30, the Daily Beast reported that the renovation work has recently been sped up by Manafort, in a possible last effort to spend the loan issued by the Federal Savings Bank on the actual construction that it was intended for. Until the litigation is resolved, any potential sale of the property is not advisable, according to what an asset forfeiture attorney told TRD. Prosecutors could deter such a sale in the meantime by fili g a lis pendens on 377 Union.

Trump Backer Resigns from Long Island Based Renaissance Technologies, LLC By: Hellen Zaboulani

obert Mercer, co-chief executive of hedge fund fi m Renaissance Technologies LLC, has resigned from his lucrative post. The East Setauket company was one of the fi st highly successful hedge funds to use quantitative trading, relying on computers and mathematics to guide investment strategies. Mercer’s imminent January 1st departure, announced via a letter to his employees last Thursday, puzzled political observers. Th billionaire and his daughter Rebekah Mercer, emerged from their low-key profiles last year to show support for President Trump during his campaign. They were fundamental in leading Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway into leadership positions on Trump’s team. Mercer, being a computer scientist, was an early developer of artificial intelligence. Since 2006, the philanthropist has donated roughly $34.9 million to federal campaigns. In 2015, he was named one of the top ten most influential billionaires in politics by The Washington Post. As of 2011, Mr. Mercer has owned an $11 million stake in Bannon’s alt-right website, Breitbart News. He has decided to

yrus Vance Jr., the district attorney in Manhattan, will pursue an indictment against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein next week, The New York Post's Page Six reported Tuesday. Sources who spoke to the newspaper said the prosecutor intends to fi st present the case in front of a grand jury. News of the impending indictment comes after numerous women accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault in the past several weeks, following bombshell reports from The New York Times and Th New Yorker detailing decades of abuse. Weinstein has been fi ed from his film company, kicked out of the Producers Guild and separated from his wife since the news fi st broke in early October. The New York Police Department said last Friday that it has a credible rape allegation against the Oscar winner. Investigators have reportedly corroborated parts of actress Paz de la Huerta's claims that Weinstein twice raped her in her apartment in 2010, official said, and were continuing to gather

Italian model Paz de la Huerta (pictured above) has told authorities that Weinstein “wormed his way” in to her apartment and raped her. She referred to him as “a pig.”

evidence. Her claims could mark the fi st officia y-corroborated account of his alleged misconduct among the dozens of women who've come forward. The Manhattan DA’s impending indictment of Weinstein apparently contravenes the NYPD’s plan of making an arrest of the movie mogul by slapping the proverbial bracelets on his wrists, according to a NYP report. The Post also reported that the NYPD and the Manhattan DA’s offic are sharing infor-

Cyrus Vance Jr., the district attorney in Manhattan, will pursue an indictment against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein (pictured above) next week, The New York Post's Page Six reported Tuesday.

mation on the Weinstein case. Currently, Weinstein remains at an upscale rehab clinic in Arizona, however, authorities say that the next possible step could be obtaining an arrest warrant. Tensions between the NYPD and the DA’s office have been percolating since 2015, when, according to a Post report, the two law enforcement agencies assigned blame to each other See Manhattan DA to Go For, page 38

Ackman Finally Abandons His 'Short Position' on Herbalife By: Hellen Zaboulani

or close to five years, activist investor Bill Ackman has held on to a $1 billion short position against Herbalife. He has vehemently maintained that the global nutrition and weight management company is a “pyramid scheme”. Finally, on Wednesday the hedge fund tycoon has conceded that the bet against Herbalife, made in 2012 by his hedge fund Pershing Square Capital, is too risky for his stomach to bear any further. While he exited his short position, he still believes that the giant supplements distributor is running a predatory business model. To prove it, he has purchased Robert Mercer, co-chief executive of hedge fund firm a costly new load of put opRenaissance Technologies LLC, has resigned from his lucrative tions which will pay off if post. The East Setauket company was one of the first highly Herbalife’s stock price falls. successful hedge funds to use quantitative trading, relying on The losses for in this “modest computers and mathematics to guide investment strategies investment” would be limited sell those shares to his daugh- agement responsibilities at Re- to 3 percent of the capital, as ters. The investor is also a part naissance and leave the board, per Ackman’s statement. owner in Cambridge Analytica, he is not planning to retire. He a private fi m which uses data will continue to work for the mining and analysis in election company on the research side, Ackman still defends campaigns. The company is doing work “that I find most his animosity for credited with influencing voters fulfilli g,” he wrote. Perhaps a Herbalife saying, in the Trump election as well as hint as to his reason for depar“We’ve been entirely the successful Brexit campaign ture can be found in his partright on our Herbalife to separate the United King- ing letter, in which he wrote, investment in terms of dom from the European Union. “Of the many mischaracterizathe fundamentals of the Cambridge has been the subject tions made of me by the press, business. We’ve been of criminal probes in the US and the most repugnant to me have wrong on the share price.” been the intimations that I am UK. As reported by Market a white supremacist or a memWatch, Mr. Mercer, 71, said ber of some other noxious As reported by the NY that while he will resign man- group.” Post, share prices for Herb-

Hedge fund tycoon Bill Ackman has conceded that the bet against Herbalife, made in 2012 by his hedge fund Pershing Square Capital, is too risky for his stomach to bear any further. While he exited his short position, he still believes that the giant supplements distributor is running a predatory business model.

alife have skyrocketed over 50 percent this year, due in part to a stock buyback by the company last month. The rally has likely been driven by investors anticipating a “short-squeeze,” in which short sellers would be forced to speedily buy back the stock which they sold to make their bearish bets — an exchange which hikes up the price. Ackman still defends his animosity for Herbalife saying, “We’ve been entirely right on our Herbalife investment in terms of the fundamentals of the business. We’ve been wrong on the share price.” Last year, an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission combed into Herbalife’s business

practices but stopped short of calling it a scheme or shutting it down. Ackman’s dealer, who sold him the put option, now holds the short position, as per Ihor Dusaniwksy, head of predictive analytics at S3 Partners. “They’re going to charge Ackman a premium … for the privilege of him owning a put,” said Dusaniwsky. “Ackman has increased his expenses but he has increased his safety,” Dusaniwsky addded. While Ackman has not disclosed the extent of his losses, or the premium he now paid for the put option, Dusaniwksy expects that this year alone Ackman suffered about $455 million in paper losses on his bet against Herbalife.

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ADL Report: Anti-Semitic Incidents Up 96% in New York State in 2017 Incidents Nearly Double; Statewide Sees 96 Percent Increase Over Last Year; Surge of 92 Percent in NYC Edited by: JV Staff

 167 incidents of vandalism; five boroughs and the New York  92 incidents of harassment; City metro area:  Manhattan: 76 nti-Semitic incidents  8 incidents of assault. Vandalism or anti-Jewish  Brooklyn: 63 across New York State nearly doubled in the graffiti constituted a majority  Queens: 20 first nine months of (62.5%) of incidents reported  Bronx: 7 2017, with troubling increases across New York State, followed  Staten Island: 5  Long Island: 32 in the number of cases of van- by harassment (34.5%). dalism and harassment. While reported assaults decreased from last year, two-thirds of reported assaults nationwide took place in New York, according to new data from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). New York State experienced 267 anti-Semitic events from January through Sept. 30, 2017, and it continues to lead the nation with the highest number of incidents in the U.S. so far this year. Th t total far surpasses the total of 199 incidents reported across the state in all of 2016. “The shocking increase of Nationwide, ADL’s Audit counted 1,299 anti-Semitic incidents anti-Semitic incidents in New in the first nine months of 2017, a 67 percent rise from the 779 York State is simply unaccept- incidents reported during the same period in 2016. One out of able and cannot become the new every five anti-Semitic incidents nationwide took place in New normal,” said Evan R. Bernstein, York State. ADL New York Regional Director. “The pace has increased in New York City o Nassau: 22 the past few weeks. We’ve seen Metro Area: o Suffolk: 10 swastikas scrawled on the front In the fi st three quarters of  Westchester, Rockland Coundoor of a synagogue in Manhat- 2017, 171 anti-Semitic incidents ty and Upstate: 64 tan, anti-Semitic fliers appear- were reported in the five borNationwide, ADL’s Audit ing on campus, and a Jewish oughs of New York City, com- counted 1,299 anti-Semitic inciresidence vandalized on Staten pared to 89 incidents year-over- dents in the first nine months of Island. We cannot be compla- year, resulting in a 92 percent 2017, a 67 percent rise from the cent in the face of these attacks.” increase. Nearly 80 percent of 779 incidents reported during The total number of anti-Se- the incidents occurred in Man- the same period in 2016. One mitic incidents across New York hattan and Brooklyn. out of every five anti-Semitic inState in the fi st three quarters of Anti-Semitic incidents for the cidents nationwide took place in 2017 included: fi st nine months of 2017 for the New York State.

Sampling of Select Incidents Across N.Y State in 2017: Manhattan:

 A swastika was carved into seat on a subway car (August);  A Jewish woman’s mezuzah was ripped from her doorpost, smashed and strewn across the fl or (May);  A woman discovered a Star of David and a swastika drawn with black marker on a window pane in a public building (September);  Swastikas were drawn in marker on the exterior wall of a bank (June).

Queens:

 Glass panes on front doors of orthodox synagogue were shattered (August);  A Swastika and the phrase “No Jews” were discovered in a bathroom at a K-8 school (May);  A sign at JFK Airport was vandalized to read: “Any problem with Jews please call...” (June).

Long Island:

 Graffiti including swastikas, anti-Semitic messages and gang graffiti were found at public high school (August);  Two swastikas were painted on a private home (February); Brooklyn:  Swastika drawing was discov A synagogue was burglarized ered on an elementary school and vandalized with fi e extin- playground (August);  A Student’s textbook was deguisher (July);  Two swastikas were dis- faced with scores of swastikas covered drawn on the side- (March). walk outside a Jewish school Westchester: (September);  An Orthodox Jewish woman  Anti-Semitic hate literature was assaulted and her wig was was left outside a Jewish institupulled off (September); tion (September);  An Orthodox Jewish man  A bomb threat was called in was attacked and assailed to a Jewish Community Center with anti-Jewish language (February); (January);  Vandals smashed a syna A man claiming to be a police gogue’s signs (February); office shouted an anti-Semit-  Swastika and “F*** the Jews” ic slur and threatened a Jewish were found drawn on wall man at a gas station (April). of middle school restroom (March); Bronx:  Swastikas were drawn on  Anti-Semitic graffiti was seats of a school bus (January). found spray-painted on Jewish Upstate: family’s home (September);  Anti-Semitic graffiti was  Anti-Semitic and racist flyfound in school locker room ers were found on a university (May) campus on Holocaust Remem-

New York State experienced 267 antiSemitic events from January through Sept. 30, 2017, and it continues to lead the nation with the highest number of incidents in the U.S. so far this year. brance Day (April);  A Jewish cemetery was vandalized with tombstones toppled (March);  A Jewish pedestrian assailed by driver: “Go back to where you came from, f***ing Jew,” (March);  A for-sale house was vandalized with graffiti reading “no Jews” and “no J” (May);  Swastikas and the words “get out” were discovered spray-painted along a fence bordering Hassidic Jewish village (February);  A Jewish student discovered multiple swastikas drawn and carved on desks in high school library (January). The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. Today it is the world’s leading organization combating anti-Semitism, exposing hate groups, training law enforcement on hate crimes, developing anti-bias curricula for students, countering cyber-hate and relentlessly pursuing equal rights for all. Follow us on Twitter: @ADL_National

New York Truck Attack Turns Focus to Radicalized Uzbeks By: Noor Zahid

ederal prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against Sayfullo Saipov, 29, an Uzbek immigrant accused of carrying out Tuesday’s deadly terror attack in New York. The suspect is accused of using a rented truck to run down people on a busy bike path in Manhattan, killing eight and injuring 12 others. The attack raised concerns about increasing extremism among some ethnic Uzbeks, originating from the Central Asia region. “The last 18 to 24 months show that Uzbeks or Uzbek-speaking Kyrgyz and Tajiks are disproportionally involved in these ‘lone wolf ’ terror strikes,” Th mas Lynch, a research fellow at the Washington-based National Defense University (NDU) who has done research on extremism in Central Asia, told VOA.

Other attacks by ethnic Uzbeks

Since the beginning of 2017, there have been several terror attacks on the West that were allegedly carried out by ethnic Uzbeks with ties to terror organizations. In January 2017, Abdulkadir Masharipov, 34, an ethnic Uzbek, is suspected in a deadly attack on the Reina nightclub in

Istanbul, where at least 39 people were killed. Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the attack. In April, Russian official said Akbarzhon Jalilov, 22, an ethnic Uzbek originally from Kyrgyzstan, died in a suicide attack at a metro center in St. Petersburg, Russia, that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 50 others. A few days later, Rakhmat Akilov, an ethnic Uzbek from Uzbekistan, is accused of carrying out a truck attack on a street in Stockholm, Sweden, killing four people and injuring several others. He reportedly pledged allegiance to IS. Last week, Abdurasul Juraboev, a 27-year-old Uzbek in New York, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State terror group. At least seven Uzbeks are serving time behind bars in the U.S. on charges of attempting to provide material support to terrorist organizations.

the rise and whether there is an issue that has potentially managed to move into the blind spot of the Western intelligence community.

Iraq and Syria in recent years has allowed IS to make inroads in the region and increase its influence. Of the more than 4,000

ic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) for linking IS to Central Asia. Initially established as a socio-religious group in the mid-1990s, IMU morphed into a militant organization and recruited fi hters from several Central Asia states. The group maintained close ties with al-Qaida and pledged allegiance to IS in 2015.

Uzbek language

Sayfullo Saipov, the suspect in the New York City truck attack is seen in this handout photo released, Nov. 1, 2017, by St. Charles County Department of Corrections

Khalid Majidyar, a Washington-based analyst, believes the rise has something to do with IS’s ability to disseminate its propaganda online. “Over the past three years, IS Reasons has created a vast online proWhile U.S authorities are at- paganda network to radicalize tempting to learn the motives of young men and recruit them. Saipov and whether he was in- The diaspora Central Asia comdeed radicalized by IS or acted munities, albeit a small number alone, the series of terror attacks of them, appear to be particularcarried out in recent months by ly susceptible to IS propaganda,” ethnic Uzbeks in Europe and the Majidyar said. Lynch, of NDU, believes that U.S have had analysts working to find answers for what could influx of Uzbek-speaking Cenpossibly be the reasons behind tral Asians to IS battlefields in

fi hters from Central Asia who fought for IS in the Middle East, an estimated 500 to 1,500 were ethnic Uzbeks, a vast majority of them former migrant workers in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe, Lynch said. “These people joined IS in large numbers, not from Uzbekistan directly, but rather from positions of minority and lower work level conditions and very isolated conditions in Russia and in selected other eastern European countries, but primarily Russia,” Lynch said. Some blame the Islam-

IS reliance on the Uzbek language to convey its message may have also caught the Western intelligence community off gu rd. “Europe did not realize that the language of radicalization of Central Asians was the Uzbek language,” NDU’s Lynch said, adding that Europe’s fi ht against IS’s propaganda was solely focused on Arabic language with little to no focus on Uzbek. Uzbek language is one of Central Asia’s widely spoken languages. Besides Uzbekistan, the language is also spoken in parts of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Some of the radicalization is being tied to the “repressive state security apparatus” in Central Asian countries, which allegedly contributed to the radicalization of youth in the region, experts say. “There is more risk of radicalization the way which Uzbeks oppress religious activity in their country and they brand

any non-state sponsored religious activity as being a political opponent,” Lynch said. The government in Uzbekistan has been accused by rights groups of violating the human and political rights of its citizens.

“The last 18 to 24 months show that Uzbeks or Uzbek-speaking Kyrgyz and Tajiks are disproportionally involved in these ‘lone wolf’ terror strikes” “Thousands of people are imprisoned on politically motivated charges. Torture is endemic in the criminal justice system. Authorities continue to crack down on civil society activists, opposition members and journalists,” Human Right Watch said. “Muslims and Christians who practice their religion outside strict state control are persecuted and freedom of expression is severely limited.” Sukhrobjon Ismoilov, a New York-based Uzbek lawyer, also blames the repressive regimes in the region for the spread of extremist ideology in the region. “Today’s incident [New York attack] is one of the side effects of the past mistakes, including against political and religious freedom, by the previous regimes,” Ismoilov told VOA.

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DeBlasio is 1st Dem to Win Mayoral Re-Election Since Koch; Deutsch & Yeger Prevail in CC Races Continued from page 1 fellow Democrat, and investigations into campaign donations and pay-to-play politics. De Blasio is the fi st Democrat to win re-election as New York mayor since Ed Koch 32 years ago even though Democrats outnumber Republicans in the city by a 6-1 ratio. His toughest opponent on Tuesday, Malliotakis, had called him ineffective.

De Blasio is the ďŹ rst Democrat to win reelection as New York mayor since Ed Koch 32 years ago even though Democrats outnumber Republicans in the city by a 6-1 ratio. His toughest opponent on Tuesday, Malliotakis, had called him ineďŹ€ective.

so we have some fi hts ahead. We will fi ht, and we will win." In the race for the coveted position of Public Advocate, (which Bill deBlasio had previously held), the winner, not surprisingly was Letitia James. With 83% of the precincts reporting Ms. James garnered 72% of the vote. Her GOP challenger Juan Carlos Polanco garnered 17% of the vote, while other lesser known challengers as Michael Oâ€™Reilly came in with 9% of the vote. In the race for New York City comptroller, the winner is yet another incumbent. Democrat Scott Stringer captured 75% of the vote with 82% of precincts reporting. Former football star Michel Faulkner, who has run for elected offic in the past earned a very respectable 21% NYC detective Bo Dietl came away with 1 percent of the vote in of the vote. the cityâ€™s mayoral race.

"We may not have won the race, but we have made our voices heard," Malliotakis told her supporters. "If we continue to fi ht for what we believe in, we can change the course of this city." The 56-year-old mayor has vowed that in his second term he will further expand pre-kindergarten to 3-year-olds and increase investments in affordable housing. He also has promised to continue to speak out for the city's immigrant and minority communities and be a vocal critic of President Donald Trump. Reminding his supporters of the upcoming anniversary In the race for Manhattan Borough President, the heavily of Trump's election, he noted favored incumbent Gale Brewer sailed to victory with 83% of the Tuesday's Democratic guberna- vote with 89% of precincts reporting

In City Council District 47, incumbent Mark Treyger (D) walked off with 73% of the votes

torial wins in New Jersey and Virginia and said: "America got a little fairer tonight. America got a little bluer tonight. Let's cheer so they can hear you in New Jersey. Let's cheer so they can hear you in Virginia." De Blasio said New York City had sent a message to the Republican president. "You can't take on New York values and win, Mr. President," he said. "If you turn against the values of your hometown, your hometown will fig t back. And

With 81% of the precincts reporting the race for Bronx Borough President was essentially a sure win for incumbent candidate Ruben Diaz. The beloved borough president garnered 88% of the vote, while GOP challenger Steven DeMartis received 7% of the vote. The race for borough president of Brooklyn went to yet another incumbent. With 76% of the precincts reporting, Eric Adams received 81% of the vote as opposed to his GOP

challenger, Vito Bruno who got 17%. In the race for Manhattan Borough President, the heavily favored incumbent Gale Brewer sailed to victory with 83% of the vote with 89% of precincts reporting. Her GOP rival Frank Scala came in with 12% of the vote. Declaring a victory very soon after the polls closed in New York City at 9 pm was Queens Borough President, Melinda Katz (D). As incumbent, she received 77% of the vote with 76% of precincts reporting. Ms. Katz is the wife of Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa. William Kregler, the GOP challenger received 22% of the vote. As expected, Eric Gonzalez handily beat out his opponent for the job of Brooklyn District Attorney. With 76% of precincts reporting, Mr. Gonzalez received 88% of the votes. His challenger, Vincent Gentile, earned 12% of the vote. In an uncontested race, the job of Manhattan District attorney still belongs to Cyrus Vance, Jr, an incumbent and Democrat. Despite the wave of â€œblueâ€? voters making their voices heard in a traditionally blue state, the notable exception comes from the borough of Staten Island. It is these island-

ers who has also traditionally bucked liberal and leftist influence in local politics and have voted in many GOP/Conservative candidates. This year, Lisa Grey, the GOP candidate for Staten Island Civil Court in District 2 skated to victory with 70% of the vote, while her challenger scored only 30% of the vote. These results were taken with 91% of precincts reporting. Particular interest for Jewish voters were several key city council races. In Manhattanâ€™s

"We may not have won the race, but we have made our voices heard," Nicole Malliotakis told her supporters. "If we continue to fight for what we believe in, we can change the course of this city."

District 4, Democrat Keith Powers prevailed over the GOPâ€™s Rebecca Harary (who received the Jewish Voice endorsement) with 58% of the vote and 84% of precincts reporting. Ms. Harary received 30% of the vote In City Council District 38, the controversial incumbent Carlos Menchaca (D) easily beat his opponent with 83% of the votes and 84% of precincts reporting. His Conservative

challenger Allan Romaguera received 7% of the vote. In the â€œall gloves off â€? race in City Council # 44 in Boro Park, the tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife, as acrimony and ad hominem attacks were the order of the day for Kalman Yegerâ€™s campaign as his supporters incessantly attacked Yoni Hikind (who was endorsed by the Jewish Voice) See DeBlasio is 1st Dem, page 38

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Dems Fuming Over Brazile's Claim that DNC Rigged 2016 Primaries By: Walter Metuth

rominent Democrats are expressing outrage over revelations from former Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Donna Brazile that Hillary Clinton's campaign rigged the primary election against rival Bernie Sanders. Brazile, in an excerpt from her upcoming book Hacks: The Inside Story of the Breakins and Breakdowns that Put Donald Trump in the White House, claims that prior to securing the party's nomination, Clinton, through a joint fundraising agreement signed with the DNC, agreed to fi nance the DNC in exchange for power over the organization's operations.

Normally, a nominee wouldn't exert control over the national party apparatus until after accepting the nomination. According to Brazile, though, the Clinton camp took control of DNC operations in August 2015, nearly a year before Clinton accepted the nomination. Brazile said the arrangement was "not illegal, but it sure looked unethical." "If the fi ht had been fair, one campaign would not have control of the party before the voters had decided which one they wanted to lead. This was not a criminal act, but as I saw it, it compromised the party's integrity," she wrote. TheDNC is, ostensibly, a neutral organization meant to facilitate the contest between Clinton and Sanders, though Sanders

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, speaks during a campaign event for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall in Tampa, July 22, 2016.

supporters had long claimed the party showed a clear preference for Clinton. Several prominent Democrats were quick to pounce on Brazile's claims. Senator Elizabeth Warren, when asked by CNN if she believes the DNC rigged the primary contest against Sanders, said one word: "Yes." Warren, who campaigned heavily for Clinton during the election, called the Clinton revelations "a real problem" for

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., take the stage during a campaign stop in Durham, N.H., Sept. 28, 2016

DNC in the process." Brazile laid out in her book, published by Politico, how the Clinton campaign used the DNC as "a fund-raising clearinghouse" in order to skirt election fin nce laws. Individuals are allowed to contribute a maximum of $2,700 directly to a presidential campaign, but the limits for state parties and the national committee are a lot higher. Donna Brazile, former chair of the Democratic National Under the joint fundraising Committee and political strategist, speaks at a conference in agreement Clinton signed with Las Vegas, Nevada, May 18, 2017 the DNC, individuals could Gabbard says in a video released write a check for $353,400 to the Democrats. joint account. The money would "What we've got to do as Friday. Gabbard said campaign fi fi st be deposited in state party Democrats now is, we've got to hold this party accountable," she nance laws "allowed the Clinton accounts, before being transcampaign to bypass individual ferred back to the DNC, and on said. Representative Tulsi Gab- campaign contribution limits to Clinton. "Money in the battleground bard, who previously served by funneling millions of dolas the DNC vice-chairwoman, lars through the DNC and state states usually stayed in that called for a complete overhaul of parties â€” taking control of the state, but all the other states fun-

Anti-Semitic Posters in California Portray Jews as Rapists Northern California synagogue vandalized with posters portraying Jews as rapists, using anti-Semitic slurs, and praising Hitler's 'warning' By: A7 Staff

nti-Semitic posters portraying Jews as serial rapists and praising white supremacist mass-murderer Dylann Roof were pasted to a synagogue in suburban Sacramento, California over last weekend. Members of Congregation Or Rishon on Saturday morning discovered about 10 to 15 of the hate posters stuck to the building, The Sacramento Bee reported. They were placed on the building overnight between Friday and Saturday. The posters included one seemingly justifying the June 2015 mass-shooting committed by white supremacist Dylann Roof at a predominantly black church in South Carolina, killing nine. Other posters featured anti-Semitic caricatures. One poster portrayed Jews as rapists, showing an image of disgraced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and a man with side-locks sexually assaulting a non-Jewish woman. The poster also appears to praise Adolf Hitler and other prominent anti-Semites, exhorting the public to heed their "warnings" against Jews. The poster also See Anti-Semitic Posters , page 38

campaign fin nce laws and a restructuring of the national party in response to the revelations the DNC rigged the nomination process in favor of Clinton. "The DNC secretly chose their nominee over a year before the primary elections even occurred. This shines a light on how deeply broken our campaign finance laws are, and how they've weakened individual candidates while strengthening and empowering political parties and special interests,"

Anti-Semitic posters portraying Jews as serial rapists and praising white supremacist mass-murderer Dylann Roof (pictured above) were pasted to a synagogue in suburban Sacramento, California over last weekend.

Members of Congregation Or Rishon on Saturday morning discovered about 10 to 15 of the hate posters stuck to the building, The Sacramento Bee reported. They were placed on the building overnight between Friday and Saturday.

neled that money directly to the DNC, which quickly transferred the money to Brooklyn," Brazile wrote, referencing the Clinton campaign headquarters in New York.

Ties to Obama

According to Brazile, former President Barack Obama and former DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz left the DNC $24 million in debt following the 2012 presidential election, which led to the "unethical" agreement with the Clinton campaign. "What had happened?" Brazile wrote. "The party chair usually shrinks the staff between presidential election campaigns, but Debbie had chosen not to do that. She had stuck lots of conSee Brazile Announces 'Proof' , page 36

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Army Mistake Allowed Texas Shooter Trump in Japan: ‘No Dictator ... Should to Buy Guns; Town in Mourning Underestimate American Resolve’ Mass-shooting inside Baptist church near San Antonio. As many as 27 dead, 25 wounded. Gunman dead By: David Rosenberg

he gunman who opened fi e inside a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, has been identified as 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley of neighboring Comal County, NBC News reported. Meanwhile, official said the death toll in the shooting stands at 26. The e was no immediate information regarding the reason behind the shooting, according to Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackett. Federal official said that while Kelley's motivation was unclear, there were no obvious signs of a connection to terrorism. Official were preparing to search the shooter's home, according to NBC News. Guadalupe County Sheriff 's Office spokesperson Robert Murphy said earlier that the gunman had fled the scene of the attack and was pursued by law enforcement official into Guadalupe County, where he was later killed by a gunshot wound. Police have yet to declare whether the shot which killed the gunman was self-infli ted or was as a result of a shootout with

Authorities say that a gunman opened fire at congregants gathered inside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs at approximately 11:30 a.m., half an hour after Sunday church services began.

offic s. President Donald Trump, who is currently in Japan as part of a tour of Asia, expressed his condolences to the victims of the mass shooting in Texas. "May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. Th FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan," Trump tweeted. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu commented on the shooting as well upon his arrival in Israel from London. "Horrified by the savagery in Texas. Our hearts are with the

victims, their families and the American people," he said. Twenty-seven people were killed and 25 more were wounded Sunday afternoon when a gunman opened fi e inside a church outside of San Antonio, Texas. A two-year-old child was listed among those wounded in the shooting. Authorities say that a gunman opened fi e at congregants gathered inside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs at approximately 11:30 a.m., half an hour after Sunday church See 26 Dead in Mass-Shooting , page 36

Aide: Rand Paul Suffered 'Potentially Life-Threatening Injuries' Republican senator's injuries more serious than initially reported, after neighbor, a registered Democrat, assaulted senator By: David Rosenberg

Republican senator who was assaulted by his neighbor in front of his home last Friday suffered more serious injuries than was initially reported, including some that a senior advisor described as potentially “life-threatening”. At 3:21 p.m. local time last Friday, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul was attacked in front of his home in Bowling Green by a neighbor, a registered Democrat, who charged the senator while he was mowing his lawn. The assailant, 59-year-old, “blindsided” Paul, charging Paul while the senator had headphones on, Robert Porter, a friend of Paul, told The Washington Post. A neighbor of the Paul family for 17 years, Boucher donated to Paul’s 2010 senate campaign’s Democratic opponent. The Daily caller noted that Boucher’s Facebook page was littered with hyperbolic anti-Republican and anti-Trump posts, including a May 17th entry which read: “May Robert Mueller fry Trump’s gonads.” Police initially reported that the senator’s injuries were “minor”. Boucher “had intentionally

By: Steve Herman & Ken Bredemeier

At 3:21 p.m. local time last Friday, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul was attacked in front of his home in Bowling Green by a neighbor, a registered Democrat, who charged the senator while he was mowing his lawn.

assaulted Paul, causing a minor injury,” police reported. Porter confi med the police report, saying that Paul was “in some pain, but he’s going to be fin .” Now, however, it appears that the senator’s injuries were far more severe. Paul senior advisor Doug Stafford informed the Bowling Green Daily News that he senator had in fact suffered potentially “life-threatening injuries”, though

Stafford did not indicate that the senator’s life was in jeopardy. Stafford told the Bowling Green Daily News that Paul’s injuries included five broken ribs, three of which were displaced fractures. “Senator Paul has five rib fractures including 3 displaced fractures," said Stafford. "This type of injury is caused by high velocity severe force. It is not clear exactly how soon he will return to work, as the pain is considerable as is the difficulty in getting around, including flying." "Displaced rib fractures can lead to life-threatening injuries such as: hemopneumothorax, pneumothorax, pneumonia, internal bleeding, laceration of internal organs and lung contusions.” Authorities say Boucher admitted to attacking Paul, though he claims he merely ‘tackled’ the senator. While no details have been released regarding Boucher's motive in the attack, the suspect's attorney, Matt Baker, claimed that his client's political differences with Paul were not the root cause. Baker claimed that the attack was sparked by a dispute "most people would find trivial." Neither Senator Paul nor his staff have yet responded to Baker's claims. (INN)

resident Donald Trump, embarking on a five-nation Asian trip aimed at pressuring North Korea to end its pursuit of nuclear weapons, warned Sunday that "no one, no dictator, no regime... should underestimate American resolve." Trump told U.S. military personnel at Yokota Air Base in Japan, "Together with our allies, America’s warriors are prepared to defend our nation using the full range of our unmatched capabilities." He said that "every once in a while, in the past, they underestimated us. It was not pleasant for them, was it? It was not pleasant.” Trump added, “History has proven over and over that the road of the tyrant is a steady march toward poverty, suffering, and servitude. But the path of strong nations and free people, certain of their values and confide t in their futures, is a proven path toward prosperity and peace. We cherish our cultures, we embrace our values, and we always fi ht for what we believe in.” He told the U.S. troops, "You are the greatest threat to tyrants and dictators who seek to prey on the innocent." A senior administration official traveling with Trump said

President Donald Trump addresses the U.S. troops at the U.S. Yokota Air Base, on the outskirts of Tokyo, Nov. 5, 2017.

that much of his talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and others leaders throughout the 13-day trip will center on thwarting Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions. "The president's strategy — and this strategy is in complete alignment with our allies, South Korea and Japan, and, increasingly, the entire world — is to maximize pressure," the offici said. "It is a diplomatic and economic campaign to maximize pressure on North Korea, to show — really to convince the leadership in North Korea that the one way out for them is to start reducing the threat and to move toward denuclearization." As part of Trump's effort, the officia said the U.S. leader "is very much focused on making

sure that China [North Korea's main trading partner] lives up to all the obligations under the U.N. Security Council resolutions" to curb its trade with Pyongyang to deprive the reclusive communist nation of funds it needs to fin nce its weapons development. The officia also said Trump, while in Japan, on Monday will visit with families of Japanese nationals who were abducted by North Korea, hoping to cast a spotlight "that's long overdue on the nature of that regime, and what that really means for their citizens and our own people in all of our countries." After his stop at the U.S. military base, Trump took See Trump in Japan, page 38

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Orthodox Jewish Groups Blast Reform Official’s Civil Rights Analogy as ‘Outrageous Slur’ By: Rafael Medoff

our U.S. Orthodox organizations have strongly criticized a Reform Zionist offici ’s comparison of the Western Wall prayer controversy to the African-American civil rights struggle. The controversy began Oct. 31 when Shoshana Dweck, a board member of the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA), was quoted in The New York Times as saying, during a visit to the Western Wall, that her movement’s quest for additional mixed-gender prayer space is more than just a fi ht over “a seat at a lunch counter, or a seat on the bus.” Dweck was referring to the

well-known battles over racial segregation in restaurants and on public buses in the American South in the 1950s and 1960s. Th t comparison is “an outrageous slur,” said Rabbi Pesach Lerner, president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, a rabbinic public policy organization representing several hundred rabbis nationwide, and Rabbi Yaakov Menken, the group’s managing director. In a letter to ARZA’s leadership this week, Lerner and Menken wrote, “Charges of racism against Jews are particularly odious, both because of the outstanding Jewish contribution to the civil rights movement in America,” and because calling Israel or fellow Jews racists “plays directly into

the hands of anti-Semites.” The Coalition for Jewish Values leaders asked ARZA to dissociate itself from Dweck’s remark. Th y also charged that her statement violated the 1995 guidelines on communal discourse adopted by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Tho e guidelines urge Jewish or-

completely stand behind the comments made by Shoshana Dweck,” whom he praised as “a great lover of Israel.” He charged that non-Orthodox Jews have been the targets of “vicious attacks against us by extremists” because of the Western Wall dispute. Dweck herself did not respond to inquiries concerning her comments.

The controversy began Oct. 31 when Shoshana Dweck, (pictured above) a board member of the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA), was quoted in The New York Times as saying, during a visit to the Western Wall, that her movement’s quest for additional mixed-gender prayer space is more than just a fight over “a seat at a lunch counter, or a seat on the bus.”

In a letter to ARZA’s leadership this week, Rabbi Pesach Lerner and Rabbi Yaakov Menken wrote, “Charges of racism against Jews are particularly odious, both because of the outstanding Jewish contribution to the civil rights movement in America,” and because calling Israel or fellow Jews racists “plays directly into the hands of anti-Semites.”

Prof. Jonathan Sarna, (pictured above) a leading scholar on American Judaism and chair of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University, told JNS.org that the Israeli government’s actions regarding the Western Wall dispute have been “foolish and illiberal,” as well damaging to religious liberty and Israel-diaspora relations.

ganizations to refrain from “demeaning characterizations and other excesses.” The coalition has forwarded its complaint about Dweck to Conference of Presidents Executive Vice Chairman Malcolm Hoenlein. Responding to the coalition’s complaint, ARZA President Rabbi Josh Weinberg wrote, “I

Bibi Confidant Molcho Named As Suspect In Submarine Affair By: TPS Staff

itzhak Molcho, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s closest confid nt and – until two weeks ago – long-time special envoy was named Tuesday morning as the attorney questioned by police in connection with “Case 3000” in which persons close to the prime minister allegedly advanced a deal for the defense ministry to purchase submarines from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp shipbuilding conglomerate over the objections of the IDF. Molcho was taken in for questioning on Sunday morning along with Netanyahu’s second cousin and personal attorney David Shimron, who is a partner in his law fi m E.S. Shimron, I. Molho, Persky & Co. as well as Molcho’s brother-in-law. A gag order had been placed on Molcho’s identity. Shimron served as attorney for Micki Ganor, a businessmen who represented ThyssenKrupp in negotiations over the deal. Ganor turned state’s witness in the case in July. Molcho resigned as Netanyahu’s special envoy on October 26, a day before the state was scheduled to answer a petition to bar Molcho from representing the prime minister because of a confli t of interest.

The prime minister claims he had no idea Shimron was involved in the deal. Last July, Attorney Shahar Ben-Meir petitioned Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to require Netanyahu to stop employing Molcho because of the long personal and professional relationship between the two men and in particular his connection with Molcho’s law fi m partner Shimron, given the allegations against him in the submarine aff ir. Molcho served alongside Netanyahu since his fi st stint as prime minister from 1996-99, and again since 2009 upon his return to offi . Molcho played a central role in negotiating the 1997 Hebron Pro-

Yitzchak Molcho resigned as Netanyahu’s special envoy on October 26, a day before the state was scheduled to answer a petition to bar Molcho from representing the prime minister because of a conflict of interest.

tocol and 1998 Wye River Memorandum, and has been Prime Minister Netanyahu’s representative in nearly all negotiations with the Palestinians since then. Several other high-level official have been indicted and charged with receiving bribes in return for pushing the €2 billion deal forward. Netanyahu, who reportedly pushed for the deal to include more submarines than recommended by the security establishment, has not been directly implicated, though he was questioned by the police in the matter. The prime minister claims he had no idea Shimron was involved in the deal. In response to the scandal, German authorities put the deal on hold in July after Ganor, was arrested on suspicion of bribery. Ganor subsequently agreed to testify for the state, and told police that Shimron stood to earn at least $9 million from the transaction. However, on October 23, the German government approved the sale of three submarines. (TPS)

Weinberg subsequently reiterated to JNS.org his support for Dweck. At the same time, however, he acknowledged that the Western Wall controversy and the civil rights battles “are two very different struggles,” and he said that the harm suffered by non-Orthodox Jews in the current dispute is not comparable

to the harm suffered by African-Americans at the hands of white segregationists. The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA), which represents 1,000 U.S. Orthodox rabbis, said in a statement to JNS.org that “to invoke images of racial discrimination in the southern U.S. during the early 20th century trivializes the suffering of African-Americans and the importance of the subsequent civil rights movement.” RCA Executive Vice President Rabbi Mark Dratch added, “Regardless of one’s position on the question of the Kotel compromise, we feel that Ms. Dweck’s comments were an exaggeration of the current situation…Her

unfortunate use of this analogy reminds us of when some misappropriate the imagery or language of the Holocaust to garner sympathy for other causes.” Rabbi Avi Shafran, director of public aff irs for Agudath Israel of America, told JNS.org that having men and women pray “in separate areas close to the Wall is simply an honoring of millennia-old Jewish tradition…To compare [the current prayer arrangement] to [a situation] where innocent people were hated, attacked and lynched because of their skin color is beyond outrageous. It is despicable, gravely dishonoring See Orthodox Jewish Groups , page 36

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Israeli PM on Islamic Jihad Terrorists: Israeli, Russian State Libraries To Digitize Collection of Rare Manuscripts ‘There Are No Free Gifts’ By: Yona Schnitzer

By: Mara Vigevani

rime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel would return the bodies of its missing soldiers and would not be giving anything away to its enemies for free in exchange. Speaking in Migdal Ha’Emek, where he was attending the signing of a new master plan for the town, Netanyahu appeared to hint that Israel would not return the bodies of five Islamic Jihad terrorists found on the Israeli side of the border when the IDF demolished a cross-border tunnel on October 30th, unless signific nt progress was made regarding remains of Israeli soldiers being held in Gaza, “There are no free gifts. We will bring our boys home. I’ll say it again, there are no free gifts” Netanyahu said. In what appeared to be a response to Islamic Jihad, which issued a statement Sunday saying that the “bodies would not remain in Israel’s hands for long,” Netanyahu said, “We have a mission to defend the land and we do so

Netanyahu said, “We have a mission to defend the land and we do so with one simple rule: “Whoever attempts to attack us, we will attack them.”

Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz told Army Radio: “It should be perfectly clear – We will not transfer any bodies of terrorists without the remains of IDF soldiers being returned to the state of Israel.”

with one simple rule: “Whoever attempts to attack us, we will attack them.” Earlier Monday, Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz told Army Radio: “It should be perfectly clear – We will not transfer any bodies of terrorists without the remains of IDF soldiers being returned to the state of Israel.” Katz also commented on a petition to the High Court for Justice filed Sunday by the family of Lt. Hadar Goldin, whose remains have been held by Hamas in Gaza since the war of 2014. “The Goldin family didn’t need to petition the High Court, since we are against the return of the bodies of terrorists,” Katz said.

Despite the declarations of Katz and other recent similar declarations by cabinet members, the Goldin family is growing increasingly frustrated with the situation which has not progressed much over the past three years. “Our assumption is that a government that sends soldiers to battle needs to bring them back as well, and if they don’t, the public and the soldier’s families need to apply pressure,” Goldin’s father, Simcha, told Army Radio Monday. “We’re demanding that the government come to the High Court and explain why it is not implementing its own policy in regard to the bodies,” he added. (TPS)

historic agreement was signed in Jerusalem Tuesday evening between the National Library of Israel (NLI) and the Russian State Library in Moscow in which digitization will take place of 2,000 Jewish manuscripts and thousands of books from the renowned Günzburg Collection. The digitized collection will be added to the NLI collection and also made available online, while the original manuscripts will remain in Moscow where teams from both national libraries will work on the project together. Lord Jacob Rothschild, who is funding the NLI’s new building in Jerusalem, will sign the agreement together with Ziyavudin Magomedov, a Russian-Dagestani Muslim billionaire, who is funding the project through his Peri Foundation; Dr. Vladimir Gnezdilov, General Director of the and NLI director Oren Weinberg. Dr. Yoel Finkelman, the curator of the National library’s Judaica collection, told Tazpit Press Service (TPS) that “the agreement is the result of a hard diplomatic work and the support of the Peri Foundation. From tomorrow Russian and Israeli teams will begin to work together making these significant works accessible online.”

The collection contains biblical texts and commentaries, works of Jewish ritual law (Halakhah) and Talmud, prayer books, mystical works of Kabbalah alongside books of Jewish and Aristotelian philosophy, and texts on astronomy, medicine, and magic.

The agreement ends an affair that began some 100 years ago when the collection fell into the hands of Soviet revolutionaries. Three generations of the Günzburg family amassed one of the largest private collections of Hebrew books and manuscripts in Europe at the beginning of the twentieth century. Begun by Joseph Günzburg (1812-1878), the library grew under the patronage of his son Horace (18331909) and especially his grandson Baron David Günzburg (18571910), who acquired over half of the 2000 manuscripts in the collection. After the death of the Baron, the Günzburg family decided to donate part of the collection to the World Zionist Organization. In 1917, the family packaged the

books to send them to the Land of Israel, but when the Russian revolution exploded, the Günzburg family fled Russia, leaving the collection in their house in St Petersburg. Soviet soldiers found the collection and brought it to the Russian State Library in Moscow where it has remained until now. The collection contains biblical texts and commentaries, works of Jewish ritual law (Halakhah) and Talmud, prayer books, mystical works of Kabbalah alongside books of Jewish and Aristotelian philosophy, and texts on astronomy, medicine, and magic. Several Karaite works, mainly for use in the synagogue, including Biblical translations in the Judeo-Tatar dialect, are among the later acquisitions. (TPS)

PM Calls for Palestinian Recognition of Jewish State as Balfour Declaration Turns 100 By: Manny Ben-David

t the centenary celebration of the Balfour Declaration, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Palestinian recognition of the Jewish state is the key to peace. Speaking in London to mark 100 years since the Balfour Declaration was issued calling for the establishment of a Jewish state, the Israeli prime minister hailed the blossoming UK-Israel alliance and urged the Palestinians to final y recognize the Jewish state. Netanyahu also insisted he’s committed to fixi g, not nixing the Iran deal. “A hundred years after Balfour, the Palestinians should fi nally accept the Jewish national home and final y accept the Jewish state,” Netanyahu told UK Prime Minister Theresa May. “And when they do, the road to peace will be infin tely closer. In my opinion, peace will be achievable.” Netanyahu’s comments came during a special state visit to the UK to participate in an event marking the centennial since the issuing of the Balfour Declaration. The declaration, issued by Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour to a leader of the British Jewish community Lord Rothschild in a letter dated November 2, 1917, spelled out the British government’s support “in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people” and pledged to “use their best endeavors to

Arthur James Balfour, the signatory to the Balfour Declaration. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

past contribution to catalyzing the establishment of the Jewish state, Netanyahu also celebrated the strong alliance that had been developed between the UK and Israel. “A hundred years later, our two countries, our two democracies–Israel and Britain–are strong allies and partners,” Netanyahu said, listing just a few of the various fields in which the The declaration, issued by Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour to a friendship has blossomed. leader of the British Jewish community Lord Rothschild in a letter “We cooperate closely on indated November 2, 1917, spelled out the British government’s telligence. We cooperate closely support “in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people” in the battle against terrorism. and pledged to “use their best endeavors to facilitate the And we’ve saved, through this achievement of this object.” cooperation, countless lives– facilitate the achievement of this Conservative prime minister British lives, Israeli lives,” he for inviting him to participate said. object.” “We cooperate in cybersecuSpeaking in a joint press con- in marking “with pride a great ference with May in 10 Down- historical event, a great event in rity, in technology, in business ing Street in London, the Israeli Jewish history, British history and enterprise. We share the values of freedom and democrapremier began his remarks by and world history.” Paying tribute to the UK’s cy and peace.” expressing his gratitude to the

“A hundred years after Balfour, the Palestinians should finally accept the Jewish national home and finally accept the Jewish state,” Netanyahu told UK Prime Minister Theresa May. “And when they do, the road to peace will be infinitely closer. In my opinion, peace will be achievable.” Netanyahu’s comments came during a special state visit to the UK to participate in an event marking the centennial since the issuing of the Balfour Declaration.

Turning his attention to the peace process between his country and the Palestinians, which have stagnated in recent years since the last peace push spearheaded by former US president Barack Obama, Netanyahu reiterated that both he and Israel are committed to peace, but added that the crucial caveat lay in Palestinian recognition of Israel as the Jewish state. Moreover, Netanyahu highlighted the “great things that are happening in the Middle East,” citing the “many Arab countries” who “now see Israel not as an enemy, but as their indispensable ally in the battle against militant Islam.” Concluding his remarks, Ne-

tanyahu addressed the Iranian threat, stressing its commitment to dominating the region and its ambition to develop nuclear weapons. However, Netanyahu was keen to clarify his position on the Iranian nuclear deal signed by the Obama administration, insisting that he was not determined to scrap the deal, but rather to improve it. “The goal that I have in mind is not keeping or eliminating the deal; it’s improving the deal and correcting its main fl ws. And I think those who want to keep the deal should cooperate in correcting the deal,” Netanyahu said See PM Calls for Palestinian , page 36

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Expert: Iran-North Korea Nuclear Hotovely Asks Ukraine To Allow It To Reinter Rabbi Nachman in Israel Unity is Israel’s ‘Worst Nightmare’ By: Andrew Friedman

By: Mara Vigevani

n international commitment to a failed model of diplomacy, coupled with loopholes in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) could create a fertile breeding ground for Iran to collaborate with North Korea to achieve nuclear capability without technically violating the 2015 nuclear deal, a panel of experts said Monday. “There are more differences between North Korea and Iran than there are similarities, but both countries are determined nuclear proliferators,” said Dr. Emily B. Landau, head of the Arms Control Program at the Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University, told a conference entitled No good options on North Korea? Regional and global implications from an Israeli perspective. Landau said the international community should recognize that 25 years of diplomacy as the “strategy of choice” vis-à-vis North Korea did not prevent Pyongyang from achieving nuclear capability, and there is no reason to expect the same model will work with respect to Iran. “The international community must understand the limits of diplomacy if there is any hope to derail Iran’s nuclear program,” Landau said.

“There are more differences between North Korea and Iran than there are similarities, but both countries are determined nuclear proliferators,” said Dr. Emily B. Landau, head of the Arms Control Program at the Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University, told a conference entitled No good options on North Korea? Regional and global implications from an Israeli perspective.

The panel, hosted by the Jerusalem-based Israel-Asia Center at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange also featured Dr. Alon Levkowitz, a researcher, the Begin Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and an expert on the history and politics of the Korean peninsula at Bar-Ilan University and Dr. Daniel A. Pinkston, a lecturer in international relations at Troy University and a former Northeast Asia Deputy Project Director at the International Crisis Group in Seoul. Levkowitz has noted that North Korea’s history of collaborating with Israel’s enemies

stretches back at least 50 years, when the country sent soldiers to fi ht with Arab armies against Israel during both the Six Day War in 1967 and the Yom Kippur War six years later. Monday, he said, Israel’s “biggest fear” would be for Pyongyang to offer to develop nuclear weapons on behalf of Iran, thus allowing the Islamic Republic to become a nuclear state without violating the terms of the nuclear agreement signed with the P5+1. But he added it would not be the only way for North Korea See Expert: Iran-North Korea , page 38

sraeli diplomats have made an officia request to the Ukrainian government to bring the remains of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, an 18th century hasidic authority, to Israel for reinterment, Army Radio reported Monday. According to the report, the request was made at the behest of Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely, acting with members of the Breslov Hassidic movement. The report said the government in Kiev has yet to respond to the request, but official have clarified that they consider the grave site a “national-historical asset.” Rabbi Nachman, the founder of the Breslov hasidic stream, was a great-grandson Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the hasidic movement. He was born in 1772 in Poland and died in 1810 in Uman, in modern-day Ukraine. He was buried in Uman and according to legend promised his followers that if they visit his grave he will save them from any trouble. Every year, tens of thousands of people, mainly from the Orthodox sector but also traditional and even secular Jews, visit the site, often at a stiff fin ncial cost. As a result, the pilgrimages have become a major source of income for the Ukranian region. Professor Zvi Mark of Bar Ilan

Israeli diplomats have made an official request to the Ukrainian government to bring the remains of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, an 18th century hasidic authority, to Israel for reinterment, Army Radio reported Monday. Photo Credit: David Danberg

University, an expert on Rabbi Nachman, told Tazpit Press Service (TPS) that most Breslov Hassidim do not support the idea of bringing Rabbi Nachman’s remains to Israel. “Rabbi Nachman explicitly said he wanted to be buried in Uman, and in general most of the Breslov are fearful of moving the grave,” Mark said. He explained that Breslov is the only Hassidic court without a living leader “so it will be difficult for them to decide what they want.” But some of the movement’s followers were unconvinced. Sharon Knafe, a 40-year old Breslov Hassid who makes a yearly pilgrimage to Uman, said he supports the idea of moving Rabbi Nachman’s remains to Israel. “I am in favor of bringing the

grave of Rabbi Nachman to Israel,” Knafe told TPS. “The rabbi wanted to be buried in Israel, but at the time it was not possible to bring him here. Also, most of the believers at that time lived there. Now, most of the Breslov Hasidim are in Israel.” Knafe added that the negative impact on Uman’s economy that would result from moving the grave, should not be a point of consideration when deciding the fate of the late rabbi’s earthly remains. “Jews should be concerned with the economy of Israel and not that of other countries. I would prefer to have the possibility to go to pray at the grave in Israel and to travel with my family to other places,” Knafe said.

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Likud Official: Media Creating an Anti-Netanyahu Atmosphere Likud official reiterates that Netanyahu is not a suspect in the submarine affair, despite media's attempts to say that he is By: Uzi Baruch

Likud official responded on Sunday evening to reports in the media that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu would be questioned in the submarine affair after two of his associates were questioned on Sunday for 15 hours at the offices of the Israel Police's Lahav 433 unit. "Despite the attempts to create a lynching atmosphere of a media trial whose results have been decided in advance–the Attorney General and the State Attorney's Office are again making it clear even now that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not suspected in any way in the submarine affair. It was true, it's true now– and it will always be true," the official said. The official noted that the media's attempt to cast doubt on the prime minister because any of his associates have been interrogated is futile. "Only recently, a year after the police announced the filing of recommendations for an indictment against the PM's former chief of staff Gil Shefer, the State Prosecutor's Office announced that the

A Likud official responded on Sunday evening to reports in the media that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu would be questioned in the submarine affair after two of his associates were questioned on Sunday for 15 hours at the offices of the Israel Police's Lahav 433 unit.

case against him had been closed. Who says things won't be different this time?" "What value is there to the legal process when it is conducted entirely in the pages of newspapers and in the TV studios, through illegal and tendentious leaks?" the Likud official added. Earlier on Sunday, Attorney David Shimron, who served as Netanyahu's personal attorney, and a former senior official who is also close to the prime minister and whose

name was not cleared for publication, were detained for questioning. The two were detained by investigators of the police's Lahav 433 unit in the context of investigations of Case 3000 (also known as the "submarine affair"). Attorney Shimron has been questioned in the past on suspicion of involvement in the affair, after he represented one of the main suspects in the affair, who became a state witness, Miki Ganor. (INN)

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Nasrallah Tells 'Non-Zionist Jews' to Go Home or Get Dragged into War By: i24 News

ezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has urged "non-Zionist Jews" in Israel to return to the countries which they came from or fall victim to a war between the Jewish state and his Lebanese militia. Giving an address on Sunday from an underground bunker to mark the Shiite commemoration of Ashura, he called for Jews who emigrated to Israel to “leave and return to the countries from which they came so they are not fuel for any war that the idiotic [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu government takes them to”. “They will have no secure place in occupied Palestine,” he was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency, referring to Israel. Nasrallah, who lives in hiding out of fear of assassination, frequently levels grave threats at Israel. On Sunday he said that if Israel begins an "adventure" against Hezbollah — which Jerusalem considers a proxy of regional rival Iran — they would be making a serious error. The Israeli leadership does not possess “a correct assessment of where this war will lead if they ignite it," Nasrallah said, "Th y do not have a correct picture about what is awaiting them if they go

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has urged "non-Zionist Jews" in Israel to return to the countries which they came from or fall victim to a war between the Jewish state and his Lebanese militia.

to the idiocy of this war." Jerusalem often accuses Hezbollah, members of which serve in Lebanon's cabinet, of consistently breaking the United Nations Security Council resolutions that govern the fragile peace that has reined on the Israel-Lebanon border since the conclusion of the Second Lebanon War in 2006. However Nasrallah fi ed back in his Sunday address, saying Israel has a network of hidden cameras and other spy equipment rigged up in southern Lebanon, calling it a violation of Resolution 1701 and vowing to find "other means to deal with it," according to quotes carried by Haaretz. The usual war of words between Israel and Hezbollah has

escalated in recent months as Jerusalem pushed — with ultimate success — for a beefed up mandate for the UN peacekeepers that are supposed to monitor the ceasefi e arrangement on the border and as Israel grows anxious about swelling Iranian influence in Syria. Both Iran and Hezbollah, along with Russia, have thrown men, weapons and fin ncial aid at Syria to prop up regional ally Bashar Al Assad's regime in an almost seven year-long civil war. But Israel has warned that it will not tolerate any permanent Iranian bases being built in Syria as the government succeeds in flushing the crumbling Islamic State organization from swathes of the country. (I24 NEWS)

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EDITORIAL

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Brazile’s Bombshell & the Future of the DNC

rooked Hillary!" Remember those ing her limo on September 11, 2016 and then was words from then presidential candi- mysteriously rushed not to an emergency room but date, Donald Trump back in April of to her daughter Chelsea's NYC apartment. Strange 2016 in Watertown NY? Th oughout that the MSM never picked up on the lunacy of his campaign he had painted his future and even- not having Hillary treated by physicians at that time. And if Ms. Brazile had tual presidential opponent qualms about the campaign as being a criminal, layand its behind the scenes ing out an aircraft carrier's illegalities, were not others flight deck long list of her way up in the chain of comcriminal acts. But the mainmand also questioning these stream media immediately secret doings? responded with accusations This book may be the fi st of his being a womanizer, a pebble of a landslide rolling liar, a tax cheat and a Mafia down the mountain to deassociate. Chris Matthews stroy the Democrat Party. of MSNBC fame came right Reacting to the news this out after Trump's initial past Thursday, Elizabeth charge using his article of Warren said the revelations April 22, 2016 to discredit reveal a "real problem" with these accusations by standthe DNC and the Party and ing fi m with Hillary and she agreed that the Democrat claiming her record going nomination was "rigged" for back to her First Lady days Clinton. Jim Zogby, a DNC in the Arkansas governor's heavyweight also chimed mansion as being as clean as in (belatedly) that there was the driven snow. some hanky-panky going on But now we have the soon with the distribution of camto be released book, "Hacks: paign money. "It was a violaThe Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins tion of agreement and proTh t Put Donald Trump in and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in cess." Whatever that means, the White House," by former the White House," is a new tell all book by it sounds a lot like some money lost its way through interim DNC chair Donna former interim DNC chair Donna Brazile corruption. And that's crimBrazile that to all intents and purposes will back up the claims of DJT. The ex- inal. Add to these initial snippets of revelations into cerpts published this past week in Politico maga- the actions of Hillary and her underlings are her zine show the depth of coordination between the deals with Russian nuclear groups for our uranium DNC and Hillary's presidential campaign. Its con- deposits, her tax deceptions with her family's chartents may also reveal the level of deceit and crim- ity, her hubby's speeches-for-payoffs, her mis-use inality leveled by Clinton and her staff to derail of her e-mail accounts, her destruction of governthe primary campaign of Bernie Sanders. Brazile ment property and her conspiracy with the Justice writes that Hillary waged a "secret takeover" of the Department to avoid prosecution that go on and DNC many months before she won the presiden- on until the Boeing EA-18 Growler aircraft lifts off tial nomination last year. And that's a criminal act from the deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford. In a take-off of what Lamont Cranston said as punishable by jail time. Brazile also goes as far as stating that she consid- The Shadow back in the radio days of the 30's and ered trying to replace Clinton and her VP choice, 40's, "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of Tim Kaine with Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Hillary and the Democrat Party?" The public will Cory Booker after Hillary passed out while enter- soon find out.

Praising Reforms in Saudi Arabia

here may be a trickle of good news finally emanating from the Middle East. Out of the ruins, desolation and despair resulting from the Obama-Clinton contrived and conceived Arab Spring, a bud of hope for the future of that tormented region has emerged and strangely enough its roots lie in of all places, Saudi Arabia. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who is the son of the country's 81 year old ailing king has embarked on a mission to reform the rigid lines of religion that have controlled that desert nation for nearly 1400 years. This young prince will attempt to drastically change a country that has exported a severe form of Islam and produced most of the 9/11 attackers and the arch terrorist, Osama bin Laden. Rational Saudis understand that their supply of oil is finite and eventually the need for carbon based fuels will give way to other safer, cleaner forms of energy. They now plan to remake their kingdom into a modern nation based on technology and business. Apparently the problem of corruption is also being addressed as there are reports that 11 high level princes and dozens of former ministers have been locked up. Not unusual in that nation that has never had any regard or respect for liberties or human rights. It's hard for us to understand, but at times, in order to remove tyrants, some form of tyranny must be utilized. This prince is merely 32 years old. He may eventually inherit the throne of a nation that has 70% of its population under the age of 30. The radical anti-modern clerical class will pose a problem but by transforming the economy and thereby giving these young people jobs, getting them educated to perform and be comfortable with Western values might offset those religious radicals who are still living in the 7th century. Recall that the original Arab

Spring had as its revolutionaries the young, unemployed, uneducated and those without hope for the future. And that future includes women who were recently permitted to drive. There are plans underfoot to construct a 10,000 square mile futuristic business and tech zone complex to cost over $500 billion. Prince bin Salman spoke on October 24th to a high level business and finance conference of over 3,500 attendees in Riyadh on these sweeping social changes. "We are returning to what we were before–a country of moderate Islam that is open to all religions and to the world." He added: "We will not spend the next 30 years of our lives dealing with destructive ideas. We will destroy them." Among those in the audience were Steven Mnuchin, Tony Blair and the International Monetary Fund Director Christine Lagarde. "The guest list is a big deal," Said Eugene Rogan, a professor of Middle Eastern history at Oxford University. When I look at who came they really were pulling in some of the heavy hitters of the global economy." Perhaps now we could look positively and yet warily to the future of the Middle East. Egypt has President el-Sissi who has stuck his neck out and told Muslims to be more tolerant of other faiths. Last year he addressed the issue: "The terrible terrorist attacks and this terrible image of Muslims led us to think that we must stop and think and change the religious discourse and remove from it things that have led to violence and extremism." Wishful thinking on our part but the country in the region that would be more than happy and capable of teaching both Egypt and Arabia not only how to be more civilized but successful in the business and technology fields is Israel. What better friend and ally could these Muslims nations have? Hope springs eternal.

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Letters to the Editor Is Firing Mueller a Good Idea? Dear Editor: Congress to legislate against the possibility that President Trump might fire Special Spook Mueller? Whaa-a-a-at?? Pardon me for questioning either the motivation or the intelligence of the more than half a hundred duly-elected, demonstrably action-challenged members of the U. S. Congress but–if they are the equal Legislative Branch entity, along with the equal Executive Branch and the equal Judicial Branch of the Federal Government – then how in Hell do they think they can come up with legislation that tells the President (duly-elected head of the United States Government, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and sitting in the Oval Office atop the Executive Branch), what he cannot do? Where in the Constitution does it provide them with that power?

Am I confused? Even if they do manage to produce a jointly-proposed law between the House and the Senate – how in Hell can they imagine that President Trump would ever sign it into law? Never in the history of this or any other Republic, has there been such an impotent, lost-inthe-wilderness bunch of self-aggrandizing punks (with very few exceptions) as this edition of the U. S. Congress. Finally, we have a man in the White House, dedicated to fighting for, ‘We the People’only to have this bunch of barking, wimpy puppies snipping at his heels in abject terror that he will put the citizens of these United States ‘first’ among all others. Hello, Voters of both parties: forget about what you deserve–are you actually getting the representation that you expected? I can’t hear you!! Sincerely

Mort Kuff

Larry David’s Self Hating Behavior Dear Editor. Larry David, the billionaire originator of The Seinfeld series who sullied and demeaned his religion by ridiculing rabbis, Jewish customs and holidays on that show now indicates his real lack of concern for Jews by "comicing" concentration camps and their Jewish victims just a few days before the sad commemoration of Kristallnacht coming up on November 9th. And his selection of Jason Alexander as "George" also gave the spotlight to Alexander who is an out and out Jewish pro-Palestinian supporter may indicate some sort of self hating Jewish COLLUSION within the corrupt entertainment industry to bring Israel and the Jewish people down to their knees. Back when Seinfeld was a household show, I never recalled any debasing, degrading or humiliating of Muslims or blacks on the show. No funnies about being slaves or the Koranic demands for Jews and Christians to be slaughtered. Yup, I used the words...... "self hating Jewish." It hurts, but it has to be said over and over now that we have 70% of

Jewish voters in support of Keith Ellison, Barack Obama and the Democrat Party now openly in cahoots with the Muslim Brotherhood. His was on SNL last night Commenting on whether his “obsession with women” would have held up in the Holocaust, he said: “I’ve often wondered that if I grew up in Poland when Hitler came to power and I was sent to a concentration camp, would I still be checking out women? I think I would – ‘Hey, Shlomo, did you see that one by Barracks Eight? I’ve had my eye on her for weeks. I’d like to go up and say something to her. Of course, the problem is there are no good opening lines in a concentration camp.” As for his so-called pick up line at Auschwitz, he said he would approach someone, and ask: “How’s it going? They treating you OK? You know, if they ever get out of here, I’d love to take you out for some latkes. You like latkes?’” Sincerely,

Alan Bulwarky

Invitation to Larry David Dear Editor: Memorializing the millions of victims of the Holocaust and cherishing the remaining survivors of this most terrible period in human history are sacred responsibilities. Sadly, there are those who would make light of what these men, women and one and half million children went through and we condemn the offensive so-called “jokes” about the Holocaust that actor/comedian Larry David deliv-

ered on a recent “Saturday Night Live” broadcast. Words cannot convey how insensitive and hurtful his comments were and we invite Mr. David to visit our Center to re-educate himself and to meet with survivors of the Holocaust to help him understand the anguish he has caused. Sincerely

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County

Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry! Dear Editor: The Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island is mortified and offended in what Larry David presented in his Stand-Up Monologue that he broadcasted this past Saturday night. In his monologue, Mr. David presented distasteful humor in making a comedy and a mockery out of the Holocaust that is responsible for the murder of 6 million Jews and millions of other innocent people. Comments such as “I’ve always been obsessed with women, and I’ve often wondered: If I’d grown up in Poland when Hitler came to power and was sent to a concentration camp, would I still be checking out women in the camp?” he started before imagining what kind of conversation he’d have with another guy as they figured out how to flirt. “The problem is, there are no good opening lines in a concentration camp,” he continued, then proposed some: “‘How’s it going? They treatin’ you okay? You know, if we ever get out of here, I’d love to take you out for some latkes. You like latkes?'” Such statements not only belittle women which is problematic in and by itself, but it further demonstrates a total lack of respect to one of the world’s

most heinous atrocities and crimes against humanity. This is exasperated when we take into consideration elderly holocaust survivors who have nightmares and scars from this sad period of history and since their incarceration in hell on earth in concentration camps havebeen tortured by their horrific experience. To add insult to injury the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star felt compelled to address Hollywood’s recent flood of sexual harassment allegations; “I couldn’t help but notice a very disturbing pattern emerging, which is that many of the predators are Jews. WHY would anyone, especial a Jewish man, want to frame these despicable acts against woman as a joke and equate them to the Jewish people? The Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island, demands an immediate apology from Larry David. We further demand that the Larry David, SNL and NBC as a sign of genuine remorse contribute to a Holocaust foundation. Sincerely,

Rabbi Mendy Mirocznik President – COJO Staten Island

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OP-ED

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Story Laundering: Fusion GPS, Fake News, Russians & Reporters The media’s real business is ‘story laundering’. By: Daniel Greenfield

Iran Deal to Ploughshares and the Iran Lobby in exchange for $100K. This isn’t bias in the conventional sense. It’s native advertising all the way. The media ‘rents’ space to outside interests. It rewrites their stories in the house style and runs them. Sometimes, like NPR, there’s

by covertly providing them with including a congressional subthe core product. Much of the poena, a national scandal and he average report- media is really in the business of the threat of impeachment, to er we talk to is ‘story laundering’ by rewriting peel back the workings of the 27 years old, and talking points, smears and hit media and expose how the their only report- pieces from organizations like dossier sausage got made. Most packaged media stories never ing experience consists of being Fusion GPS. around political campaigns," Ben Rhodes gloated. "Th t’s a sea change. Th y literally know nothing.” Rhodes, the White House’s “Obama whisperer”, was explaining how he had pulled the wool over the media’s eyes on the Iran Deal to a journalist. Th media responded to the story by attacking the journalist who reported it, not Rhodes for viewing them as easily manipulated useful idiots. The media knew that it knew nothing. And it didn’t care. It just didn’t want outsiders to know it. What ties together the debate Daniel Greenfield writes: “Much of the media is really in the business of ‘story laundering’ by rewriting about Russian collusion, fake talking points, smears and hit pieces from organizations like Fusion GPS” (pictured above) news and Fusion GPS is the imThe readers get talking points receive this level of scrutiny. a fin ncial arrangement. Other plosion of the media. What were the professional reporters doing served to them without ever And the media is quick to indig- times the media gets stories that while Rhodes was manipulat- knowing who actually produced nantly defend its lack of trans- it lacks the resources and the ing the 27-year-olds? Th y were them. The forensic examination parency and reliance on anon- time to generate on its own. Or working at places like Fusion of the Trump dossier answered ymous sources in its Trump hit access. And sometimes it’s just a political alliance. GPS and ‘story laundering’ nar- some of these questions. Hillary pieces. The media is trying to cash in But what the current controClinton hired Fusion GPS. Furatives to the kiddies. Themedia markets its investi- sion GPS hired a British former versy really reveals is the decline on the institutional legacy of the corporations that bear the old gative journalism chops even as intelligence officer. And he got and fall of the media. The media has outsourced names, but have no functional investigative journalism no lon- his material from, among other ger fits into its business model. sources, a Russian intelligence story generation to the shadowy resemblance to what the news Companies like Fusion GPS and offic . And they passed the ma- underworld that produced the business used to be. Today’s mepolitical manipulators like Ben terial to the media and the FBI. Trump dossier. Much as NPR dia isn’t in the news business. Its It took a great deal of effort, outsourced its coverage of the outlets report the news only to Rhodes step into the vacuum

the degree that they have to. And when they do, they rely on viral stories or rewriting an original report. The media’s real business is serving as a clearinghouse for narratives. The e clearinghouses operate out of major urban power centers. Th y know next to nothing about much of the country. And they don’t care. It’s why they didn’t see Trump’s victory coming. Trump doesn’t just outrage the media politically. He’s a threat to their business model. The media’s new business is political gatekeeping as the intermediary between political interests and the public. If you want to give Iran a blank check to develop its nukes, touch off a panic over the environment or make anthem protests into a trend, you go to the media. And then your business deal with Iran, your solar panel investments or your hijacked family foundation pushing black nationalist chic will thrive. The existence of President Trump undermines the media’s gatekeeping powers. He is a living reminder that the media’s power is limited. Th t’s why he has become the media’s number one target. The internet is the media’s other problem. Gatekeeping was easier when broadcasting was expensive and hard. The media used Trump’s victory to corral Facebook and Google, the big search and social media companies, into letting them serve

as the gatekeepers of online news under the guise of fighting fake news. But the media’s fake news crusade is entirely a consequence of its own corruption. The public turned to alternative news, both real and fake, because it doesn’t trust the media. And the Trump dossier case is more evidence that the media can’t be trusted. Everything from satire sites to Russian influence operations thrive in the alternative media space because there is no longer a consensus about truth or ethics. And it’s the media that destroyed truth and ethics in journalism. As the media moved from biased reporting to political gatekeeping, it sharply narrowed the range of permissible opinions. Every story became an ‘ad’ for one cause or another. Fewer stories existed for their own sake. Instead each story promoted a political or cultural agenda. Even if a story was not overtly political, a political ‘advertisement’ of some kind had to be slipped in there somehow. Most people didn’t realize that they were reading, watching and hearing a bunch of non-stop political ads disguised in a thousand different styles from reporting (“Gun Violence Strikes Again in American City) to explainers (“10 Thi gs You Need to Know About Gun Violence”), but they found the product stifli g and artificia . See Story Laundering: Fusion , page 36

New York City Submits to Islam on Halloween By: Judith Bergman

n October 31, Sayfullo Saipov, a Muslim immigrant from Uzbekistan, shouted, "Allahu Akbar!"("Allah is the greatest!") as he rammed his rented truck into 20 people in downtown Manhattan, killing eight and wounding twelve more. Th truck-ramming attack, a terrorist tactic popularized by jihadists in Israel, then Europe, was the deadliest terror attack in New York since September 11, 2001. The response to Saipov's attack from New York City officials as well as the US media, displays the extent to which official have submitted to Islamic terrorism since then, and how unquestioningly the mainstream media backs this capitulation. Americans should be extremely worried. NY Deputy Police Commissioner John Miller said after the attack: "This is not about Islam, this is not about the mosque he attends, there are hundreds of thousands of law abiding Muslims in New York City, who are adversely affected by things like this. It is probably a good time to say that we have seen in the aftermath of incidents like these, bias incidents, hate crimes, assaults... and anybody behind those will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law". In fact, this attack had everything to do with Islam. Saipov was a devout Muslim, who left a note at the site of the attack

making clear that he had committed the atrocity on behalf of ISIS, an organization that is, as studies have shown, nothing if not Islamic. The mosque Saipov allegedly attended had actually been under surveillance since 2005; and mosques are among the most popular places for Muslim outreach, dawa. Although the internet also plays a role in the radicalization process, a recent study showed that face-to-face encounters are even more important. Instead of threatening New Yorkers — who have a constitutionally protected right to voice their objections to being murdered by Muslim terrorists, even if the deputy police commissioner thinks it might be "biased" to be against your own demise — with prosecution, the police deputy commissioner should have admonished them, "If you see something, say something". Instead, he not only lied about the Islamic nature of the terrorist attack, but, through his grossly negligent remarks, enabled future attacks. Possibly, now, if people witness something suspicious, they will be afraid to speak out for fear of being labelled an "Islamophobe", or, as in Europe, prosecuted. The deputy police commissioner, by the way, is the same offici , who, in 2014, helped shut downthe New York Police Department Demographics Unit — a team that monitored mosques and neighborhoods to guard against threats to public safety — after Muslim activists

lobbied the police and demanded that it be closed down. The unit was discontinued, even though a federal judge ruled that the surveillance could be justified: "Thepolice," he said, "could not have monitored New Jersey for Muslim terrorist activities without monitoring the Muslim community itself ". Recently, the physician Qanta Ahmed wrote:

your parents or kindred."... Counterterrorism experts and politicians must know that far from being Islamophobic, the scrutiny is supported by Islam. Nations seasoned in combating Islamism — most recently, Egypt.... have identifie mosques as critical nerve centers for Islamism. Mosques in Egypt, for example, are monitored by

NY Deputy Police Commissioner John Miller said after the attack: "This is not about Islam, this is not about the mosque he attends, there are hundreds of thousands of law abiding Muslims in New York City, who are adversely affected by things like this.”

As a Muslim committed to fi hting Islamism, I appeal to you: Theneed for strong surveillance of Muslim communities in the West has never been greater.... From inside the communities where Islamists hide, we can deter Islamism....The Quran is not ambiguous: "Be strict in observing justice, and be witness for Allah, even though it be against yourselves or against

the state. I have testified on Capitol Hill that the United States needs similar surveillance to expose domestic radicalization. Also, the state must outlaw Islamist groups. To Saudi Arabia's dismay, Britain failed to outlaw the Muslim Brotherhood despite evidence of the Brotherhood's actions on British soil.... Rather than accept the Islamist narrative of the victimiza-

tion of Muslims by the West, in combating Islamism, Muslims will discover our wherewithal to help protect the nations where we make our homes. In doing so, we will become more invested in our adoptive nations and safeguarding ourselves from the marginalization Islamists seek to exploit.... Islam itself demands no less. Other official seemed to take their cue from European leaders — to deny and defle t any connection between Islam and terror attacks in the name of Islam: "The new terrorist tactic... are these lone wolves who commit these acts of terror," New York governor Andrew Cuomo said, adding that there was no evidence of a "wider scheme". Saipov's attack, however, was part of a "wider scheme" known as jihad, which has been ongoing for 1,400 years — a fact Cuomo appears to have missed. Speaking about the attack, H.R. McMaster, the President's National Security Adviser, said: "What the President wants is to secure the American people from this threat and from mass murderers like this, murderers like this. And so what he's asked us for are options to take a look to assess if our tremendous law enforcement teams and our judicial system has all the tools they need to be able to combat this threat to the American people". Here is a free tip: Refusing to name the threat, calling it a "mass murderer" and the attacker a "lone wolf " or "mentally

ill", instead saying "Islamic jihad", guarantees that the United States (or Europe) will not be able to combat "this threat". The media, instead of scrutinizing and questioning the motives for jihadist attacks, instead doubled down and apologized for Islam: "The phrase 'Allahu Akbar' is an everyday phrase tarnished by attacks", wrote the New York Times, assuring its readers that "Its real meaning is far more innocent". Actually, it is not. "Translating and understanding this phrase as merely 'God is great' strips it of its crucial aspect of Allah's supremacy over all other deities", according to Yigal Carmon of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). Most media sources mistranslate Allahu Akbar. It does not mean "Allah is great", a simple declaration of piety, according to Robert Spencer, Islam expert and author of 17 books on Islam; it means "Allah is greater " or "Allah is greatest" — a "declaration of supremacism and superiority, and of victory over the infidels". "The next time you hear Allahu Akbar," wrote a spokeswoman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in a piece for the New York Daily News, "whether... on an airplane, or in a shopping mall — remember that the phrase used by millions of Muslims and Christians daily to praise God regardless of their See New York City Submits , page 37

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

From Mueller to Mandelblit In the Mueller probe and the incessant probes against Netanyahu, we see the new face of the Left By: Caroline Glick

here are stunning parallels between Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe of alleged collusion between President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia and the ongoing criminal probes against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara. Monday, after a weekend filled with speculation due to an illegal media leak regarding sealed grand jury indictments, Mueller and his team indicted two former Trump campaign officials, Paul Manafort and Richard Gates, for offenses related to their business and lobbying actions allegedly carried out between 2006 and 2014. Mueller also announced that George Papadopoulos, a junior campaign aide, pled guilty to lying to investigators about a meeting he tried to arrange between then candidate Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. As commentators across the political spectrum have noted, none of the charges against Manafort and Gates have anything to do with Trump’s presidential campaign. As for Papadopoulos, his story exculpates rather than implicates Trump’s campaign in collusion with Russia. Not only did Papadopoulos’s

boss on the campaign reject his offer to arrange a meeting between Trump and Putin, the actions described in his indictment demonstrate that the Trump campaign had no significant ties to the Russian regime. And yet, despite the apparent absence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, no one expects Mueller to close down shop. To the contrary. The Manafort and Gates indictments and the Papadopoulos plea tell us that Mueller has abandoned the stated purpose of his investigation. Having found no evidence of collusion – criminal or otherwise – between the Trump campaign and Russia, he has decided to investigate the business dealings of Trump and his associates going back decades. Mueller’s move demonstrates that he does not view it as his job to incriminate or exonerate Trump regarding alleged collusion with Russia. Indeed, he doesn’t view it as his responsibility to investigate Russian involvement in the 2016 elections at all. If he thought that was his job, then Mueller would not be expanding his writ to include alleged crimes carried out by Trump’s associates that any US attorney could be investigating. He would be expanding his probe to include the growing mountain of evidence of collu-

a hunter, not an investigator. His prey is Trump. Mueller will continue to hunt sion on the part of Democratic Trump until one of three things presidential nominee Hillary happen. Mueller may eventually fin Clinton, the Democratic National Committee and their something – anything – to attorneys, as well as Mueller’s charge Trump with. Such a find friend and successor as FBI di- ing will precipitate an impeachrector, James Comey, with for- ment hearing in Congress that eign agents, including Russian could lead to Trump’s removal government officials during from offi . His hunt may find nothing and in the aftermath of the 2016 against Trump, but just as it presidential campaign.

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu find themselves under investigation in their respective countries as the political left attempts to orchestrate their ouster from office

Mueller’s apparent refusal to follow the evidence where it leads him regarding Russian involvement in the 2016 elections and his decision instead to investigate any and all suspicions against Trump and his associates whenever the events in question may have taken place tells us that he views himself as

netted Manafort, Gates and Papadopoulos this week, it may bring down other people related to Trump. At a minimum, his continued probe will keep those close to Trump under continuous investigation. In this case, Mueller’s probe will dominate Trump’s presidency and make it impossible for Trump to govern

in accordance with the agenda he was elected to advance. The third possible outcome is that Trump fi es Mueller and ends his probe or that Congress defunds his probe or limits its duration. Such moves would require the unanimous support of congressional and Senate Republicans, which currently is not on offer. The threat that Mueller’s investigation represents to US democracy couldn’t be clearer. By making it clear through their actions to date that they will not stop their investigation until they get Trump, Mueller and his associates apparently view their investigation as a means to either overturn the election results or render them irrelevant. If Trump is either pushed out of offic or denied the ability to govern in accordance with the agenda he ran on, then Mueller will have achieved that goal. This then brings us to Netanyahu. Netanyahu and the political Right won a massive electoral victory in 2015. For the fi st time in many years, the Right won indisputably. The e are no coalition partners who place appeasing the PLO at the top of their governing agenda or even in the middle of their agenda. Netanyahu and his political camp’s victory came as a shock to Israel’s elites. Led by the media, which was itself an adjunct of the anti-Netanyahu campaign, and assisted by the

Obama administration, which siphoned US government funds into anti-Netanyahu political groups, Israel’s elites were flummoxed by the election results. Shortly after the election, the anti-Netanyahu media, with the support of police investigators, went on a hunt to find something – anything – to force Netanyahu from offi . In the end, all they could come up with were two otherwise absurd allegations. First, that Netanyahu received too many gifts from his wealthy friends. Specifical y, he allegedly received too many cigars from his friend Arnon Milchen. Second, Netanyahu taped himself discussing with his nemesis, Yediot Aharonot publisher Arnon Mozes, the possibility of winning less adversarial coverage from Yediot Ahronot in exchange for lobbying Israel Hayom, which is owned by Netanyahu’s friend Sheldon Adelson, to cut back its circulation and so diminish its competitive edge over Yediot. This discussion, which came to nothing, was discovered by police investigators during their investigation of Netanyahu’s former chief of staff for alleged crimes unrelated to Netanyahu. If the allegations were directed against any other politician, there is no doubt that they would not have led to police investigations. The late president Shimon Peres’s legendary use See From Mueller to Mandelblit, page 33

The Plame Truth About Anti-Semitism in America By: Gary C Gambill

o one born into this world makes it very far without developing subconscious prejudices of one kind or another. The e socially-constructed inheritances tend to lessen with experience and exposure to diversity, but no one truly escapes them. The challenge is choosing not to act upon the prejudices we have or tolerate their public expression by others. Americans have made great strides in expunging overt racism from the public sphere. Sure, it pops up among celebrities in moments of stress and inebriation (Mel Gibson, Shia LaBeouf), followed by disavowals if not always outright apologies (Gibson claimed a "nervous breakdown"). But public figu es who repeatedly express explicitly racist viewpoints don't get very far in this country.

Public ﬁgures who express explicitly racist views don't get very far in the US. Anti-Semites are another story. Antisemitism is another story, as we recently learned from Valerie Plame, the former CIA operative famously outed by official of the Bush administration after her husband challenged its claim that Saddam Hussein had purchased yellow-

Valerie Plame had previously tweeted at least one of Philip Giraldi's (who is a notorious anti-semite) rantings ("Why I Still Dislike Israel" in 2014) and half a dozen other screeds from the same web site (including a 2015 article claiming that Israel's Mossad "has to be a suspect" in the 9/11 terror attacks).

On September 21, Valerie Plame tweeted out a UNZ.com article by notorious antisemite Philip Giraldi, entitled "America's Jews Are Driving America's Wars," which called, among other things, for the media to "be required to label" Jewish commentators who support Israel "at the bottom of the television screen whenever they pop up ... kind of like a warning label on a bottle of rat poison."

cake uranium in Africa. In the intervening years Plame wrote a best-selling memoir (subsequently made into a feature film), joined the board of directors of the liberal anti-nuclear Ploughshares Fund, and began commentating on wide-ranging issues. On September 21, Plame tweeted out a UNZ.com article by notorious antisemite Philip Giraldi, entitled "America's Jews Are Driving America's Wars," which called, among other things, for the media to "be required to label" Jewish com-

mentators who support Israel "at the bottom of the television screen whenever they pop up ... kind of like a warning label on a bottle of rat poison." Plame had previously tweeted at least one of Giraldi's rantings ("Why I Still Dislike Israel" in 2014) and half a dozen other screeds from the same web site (including a 2015 article claiming that Israel's Mossad "has to be a suspect" in the 9/11 terror attacks). Having encountered only scattered social media reaction to like-minded tweets in the

past, Plame's initial reaction to angry responses on Twitter was to double down, insisting that "many neocon hawks ARE Jewish" and admonishing her followers to "read the entire article," which she called "provocative, but thoughtful." Only when the backlash began to draw mainstream media inquiries did Plame begin to backtrack, fi st by implausibly feigning ignorance of both the article (claiming only to have skimmed it) and of UNZ.com, then with a more full-throated apology and letter of resignation

from the board of Ploughshares Fund. What's astonishing about this affair is that Plame wasn't drunk or distressed in any way (unless she found the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah distressing), nor was she caught unawares on a hot mike. Her grotesque expressions of bigotry were premeditated, public, and purposed, however clumsily, to advance a political agenda. And they were largely ignored until they reached the threshold of Zyklon B metaphors and forcing Jews to display outward

Americans have made great strides in expunging overt racism from the public sphere. Sure, it pops up among celebrities in moments of stress and inebriation (Mel Gibson, Shia LaBeouf), followed by disavowals if not always outright apologies (Gibson who is pictured above, claimed a "nervous breakdown").

identific tion. Even then the reaction among liberal commentators was apologetic and circumspect. Washington Post columnist Molly Roberts bemoaned Plame's "casual, careless antisemitism" not because it is deeply unsettling to Jews or encourages the worst instincts in the rest of us, but because it undermines critiques of Israel "that might otherwise hold merit" and does a "disservice to those who want to have See The Plame Truth , page 36

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New Book Explores Relationship Between NY's Satmar & Lubavitch Hassidim By: Rabbi Chaim Dalfin Reviewed by: Hyman Ogen

Yeshiva, my grandfather would go out and buy me a falafel or other treats and just sit with me. With all due respect to my parents, honestly, my grandparents were equal partners in many aspects of my childhood development.”

hen reviewing the relationship between Lubavitch and Satmar since 1946, the year the Satmar Rebbe arrived on American soil, one realizes that mistakes, misunderstandings and at times intentional accusations were at the center of the two groups. Today, Satmar and Lubavitch enjoy a healthier relationship. This book dispels, clarifies and organizes what is what, who is who and when is when, and most importantly shows that the Lubavitcher and Satmar Rebbes wanted their followers to be respectful of each other although they had some serious differences. Simultaneously they had some strong similarities. One thing is for sure, the Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson were great leaders, who had nothing against each other personally. The two largest and most known Chasidic groups worldwide are the Lubavitcher and Satmar Chasidim. Their headquarters is less than five miles from each other. Chabad’s center is in the neighborhood of Crown Heights, with its famous building, “770,” as its flagship. Satmar today has two headquarters, Williamsburg and Kiryas Joel in upstate New York. Thi is because today’s Satmar has two Rebbes, Rabbi Aron Teitelbaum and Rabbi Zalman Teitelbaum. Both are sons of the late Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, the successor to Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum. He along with the Lubavitcher Rebbe are the Rebbes which the book focuses on. Although the author does write about the present and the future of both groups nevertheless the thrust of the book is about Satmar and Lubavitch from the 1940s through 1994. The author discloses many unknown details through sharing new, never-before interviews he conducted.

Early Satmar-Lubavitch History in America

Rabbi Chaim Dalfin (pictured above) as he admits in his introduction is a card-carrying Lubavitcher. Not only that but an “insider,” having grown up in that community and attending the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gatherings, Farbrengens, for over 20 years.

Although this is fascinating, yet, it is all done with great respect and dignity. Clearly in reviewing the book I was most moved by his ability to understand another community. Rabbi Dalfin, as he admits in his introduction is a card-carrying Lubavitcher. Not only that but an “insider,” having grown up in that community and attending the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gatherings, Farbrengens, for over 20 years. His pedigree as a dedicated student to Chabad’s top teachers and scholars makes him seemingly highly subjective in his views. But surprise— he is able to overcome this and presents a very objective view of the Satmar community. Here are several quotes from the book dealing with an array of topics:

Growth of Satmar Community

“The Satmar Rebbe’s decision to reestablish the Satmar community in Williamsburg had a tremendous effect on the growth and expansion of the neighborhood. It also greatly affected many non-Chasidic Jews. Their exposure to old-world Hungarian Chasidim brought them closerto their roots and

Satmar & Lubavitch, Jewish Enrichment Press, September 2017 – 336pg; 400fn; Hardcover

traditions. Historian George Kranzler documents several reasons why many Hungarians chose to settle in Williamsburg.15 He points especially to the close family structures that were formed in this neighborhood. Having three generations living in close proximity has many advantages, especially in areas of education.16 Research has shown that children who grow up in close proximity to their grandparents attain specific tools that will help them to be more successful later in life. I can attest to this from personal experience. I grew up in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, in the same home as my maternal grandparents. Every night, my grandfather would sit with me and help me with my homework. Later, when our family moved to Boro Park, my grandparents continued to live nearby. On days when I was not feeling well and stayed home from

The Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn arrived in America on March 19, 1940. Aching from his years of suffering under Bolshevism and Nazism, and stricken with multiple sclerosis, he was greatly assisted by his two sons-in-law: the Rashag, Rabbi Shemaryahu Gurary (1897-1989) and the Rebbe. Gurary was appointed director of the Lubavitcher yeshivos, Tomchei Temimim. The Rebbe, who arrived in America in June 1941, was appointed director of three recently formed organizations, Merkos Linyonei Chinuch, Kehos Publication Society and Machne Yisrael, the social service, educational and publication divisions of Lubavitch in America. Several other men are appointed as secretaries and aides to facilitate the work of the aforementioned three organizations. Th y include Rabbis Chadakov, JJ Hecht, Kazarnavsky, Levitin, Mindel, Rothstein, Simpson and Zalmanov. Rabbi Gurary also hired Rabbis Mentlick, Jacobson and Levitin as staff for the main Lubavitch yeshiva at 770. The Satmar Rebbe arrived in New York on the second day of Rosh HaShana, September 27, 1946. He waits until the evening to disembark.29 He is welcomed by a small group of people, including Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Greenwald, the Tzelemer Rav. After staying in Williamsburg31 for the month of Tishrei, he moved in with Reb Faysh Moskowitz, a Satmar Chasid, who lived in a luxurious large house at 1400 President Street in Crown Heights. He was from Hungary and was one of his strong supporters. He arranged a Minyan for the See New Book Explores , page 36

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NYTF Presents: “Broadway: A Jewish American Legacy” – An All Star Benefit Concert Honoring Jerry Zaks Edited by: JV Staff

tributions to the ‘big stage,’ his Broadway’s Jewish writers and direct connection to the Yiddish composers. Confirmed particior one night only the big- language, and his promotion of pants include SAG Award wingest and brightest names Jewish culture through the arts.” ner, 6-time-Emmy Award nomon Broadway will light the stage in an all-star benefit concert, Broadway: A Jewish American Legacy, December 18, 2017, at 7pm, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage (36 Battery Place, NY, NY 10280). Presented by the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF), Broadway: A Jewish American Legacy will honor Jerry Zaks, iconic 4-time Tony Award winning director, for his indelible contributions to both American Musical Th atre and Jewish life through his work in entertainment. The evening will also feature a special Award pre- Presented by the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF), sentation to Bruce E. Slovin, the Broadway: A Jewish American Legacy will honor Jerry Zaks, Founder of the Center for Jew- (pictured above) iconic 4-time Tony Award winning director, for ish History and former Director his indelible contributions to both American Musical Theatre and of Circle in the Square Th atre. Jewish life through his work in entertainment Slovin will be the first recipient “We continue the tradition of inee and four-time Tony Award of The Jewish Cultural Legacy Award, which will be named in using the arts as a vehicle for cul- nominee Victor Garber (“Argo,” his honor for future recipients. tural awareness,” says NYTF Ar- “Titanic,” and soon to appear in The concert will be followed tistic Director Zalmen Mlotek. Hello! Dolly!), 4-time-Emmy by a post-performance dessert “The National Yiddish Th atre Award winner and Tony Award works tirelessly to bridge divides winner David Hyde Pierce (Helreception. “Much of what we know to- and build community using the lo, Dolly!, Curtains, Spamalot, day as Broadway theater has experiences of the Jewish people “Frasier”), Tony Award winner its roots largely grounded from as a means to rebuke prejudice Gavin Creel (Hello, Dolly!, Hair, the heyday of the 2nd Avenue and ignorance, and to provide Thoroughly Modern Millie), Yiddish Th atre,” says NYTF a living legacy for the Yiddish Tony Award-winner and Emmy Award-nominee Ron Rifki CEO Christopher Massimine. culture.” The star-studded intimate (Cabaret, “Brothers and Sisters, “It’s our tremendous privilege to celebrate these origins and concert will consist of song se- “Alias”), Tony Award nominee to honor Jerry for his vast con- lections from the repertoire of Liz Larsen (Beautiful, Hairspray,

Damn Yankees), Tony Award car (The Golden Bride), Rachel tion Stage Management by Sean nominee Eleanor Reissa (In- Zatcoff (Phantom of the Opera, Francis Patrick. Broadway: A Jewish Amerdecent, Tho e Were the Days, The Golden Bride) and renown ican Legacy plays Edmond J. Conversations with My Father), cantor Magda Fishman. Safra Th atre at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, on Monday, December 18, 7pm. For details about VIP PACKAGES and individual tickets, please call (212) 2132120, Ext. 208 or visit www. NYTF.org. Jerry Zaks has directed more than 30 productions in New York, and is currently represented on Broadway by Hello, Dolly!, Meteor Shower and A Bronx Tale: The Musical. He has received four Tony Awards and has been nominated eight times. He has also received four Drama Desk Awards, two Outer Critics The star-studded intimate concert will consist of song selections from the repertoire of Broadway’s Jewish writers and composers. Circle Awards and an OBIE Award. His credits include Pictured above is Tony Award winner Gavin Creel (Hello, Dolly!, Shows For Days, Sister Act, Hair, Thoroughly Modern Millie) The Addams Family, Guys and Additional participants to be Dolls, Six Degrees of Separation, Richard H. Blake (A Bronx Tale: The Musical, Legally Blonde), announced in the forthcoming Lend Me a Tenor, House of Blue Leaves, TheFront Page, A Funny Katrina Lenk (The Band’s Visit, weeks. The evening’s noteworthy Thi g Happened on the Way to Indecent, Once), Judy Blazer (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Co-Chairs include Robert De the Forum, Smokey Joe’s Café, Murder, Lovemusik, Titanic), Niro, Nathan Lane, Bernadette Anything Goes, La Cage aux Joanne Borts (Once, Fiddler on Peters, Harvey Fierstein, Shel- Folles, Little Shop of Horrors, the Roof, Cinderella), Glenn don Harnick, Chazz Palmint- The Man Who Came to Dinner, Seven Allen (Light in the Pi- eri, Daryl Roth, and Emanuel The Foreigner, Laughter on the azza, Candide), Elmore James Azenberg. Jamibeth Margolis 23rd Floor, and the original pro(Beauty and the Beast, Big Riv- serves as the concert’s director duction of Assassins. He began er), Stephanie Lynne Mason with Mlotek as music director his plays directing the plays of (Fiddler on the Roof, Million and conductor. NYTF Associate Christopher Durang including Dollar Quartet), Sophie Knapp Artistic Director Motl Didner Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it (Once, Les Misérables), Adina curates the evening with MasSee NYTF Presents: “Broadway, page 37 Verson (Indecent), Rachel Poli- simine producing, and Produc-

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Exploring America’s Terrorist Lottery – Better Known as “Diversity Visas” Is it time to stop using games of chance to pick future Americans? By: Matthew Vadum

national security-related and eligibility criteria to be issued a green card, which entitles the holder to live and work in the U.S. permanently. At a minimum, DV applicants must have a high school education and two years of work experience or work training within the previous five years, and pass an in-person interview. Like other lawful permanent residents of the U.S., individuals admitted under the DV program are eligible to seek U.S. citizenship after a waiting period. Any permanent resident may voluntarily abandon this sought-after legal status by, for example, remaining outside the U.S. for a prolonged period of time, failing to file income tax returns while living outside the U.S., or declaring oneself

est groups, federal lawmakers “cooked up this idea of diversity” as a rationale for immigration. To the elites, “immigration must never go down and always go up.” One lucky lottery winner is the newly famous accused truck-driving mass murderer Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, 29, a married father of three who came to the U.S. from Uzbekistan seven years ago and who was known to law enforcement. Truck attacks, by the way, have become an increasingly popular vehicle worldwide for slaying infidels in ecent years. Another visa lottery winner from Uzbekistan was Abdurasul Hasanovich Juraboev. In 2015, he pled guilty to a charge of conspiring to provide material support to Islamic State.

fter a boastful, giddy Muslim jihadist from Central Asia gleefully mowed down eight innocents with a rented truck in a Manhattan park last Tuesday, President Trump called for an end to the “diversity visa lottery” program that brought him to America. “We’re so politically correct that we’re afraid to do anything” about the Muslim terrorist threat, the president said at a meeting of his cabinet last week. "I am going to ask Congress to immediately initiate work to get rid of this program ... Diversity lottery. Sounds nice, it is not nice, it is not good. It hasn't been good and we have been against it." Trump took to social media to fi e a broadside at Democrats. “The terrorist came into our country through what is called the 'Diversity Visa Lottery Program,' a Charles Schumer beauty. I want merit based," Trump tweeted Wednesday at 7:24 a.m. Six minutes later he followed up with, “We are fi hting hard for Merit Based immigration, no more Democrat Lottery Systems. We must get MUCH tougher (and smarter).” Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York), who co-sponsored legislation establishing the visa lottery when he was a member of Pandemonium and chaos prevail on the West Side bike path in the House of Representatives, lower Manhattan after a terror attack which claimed the lives of defle ted in a typically whiny eight people. response. Plenty of people have been a “nonimmigrant” on U.S. tax returns. Permanent resident sta- killed in the U.S. by foreign-born tus can be rescinded if the per- terrorists. “We’re so politically “If the death toll from the correct that we’re afraid son concerned is found to have to do anything” about the committed fraud in the immi- New York attack doesn’t rise, a gration process or is convicted total of 3,037 people have been Muslim terrorist threat, murdered on U.S. soil by 182 of a serious crime or crimes. the president said at a Up to 50,000 visas are is- foreign-born terrorists from meeting of his cabinet last sued under the DV program 1975 through October 31, week. 2017,” the Cato Institute reports. annually. “Of those 182 foreign-born terAccording to CNN: Visas are awarded by random rorists, 63 initially entered with "President Trump where is your leadership? The contrast selection in select countries green cards.” Saipov himself reportedly bebetween President Bush's ac- to promote immigration from tions after 9/11 and President places that don't otherwise send came increasingly religious in Trump's actions this morning many immigrants to the U.S. recent years. His wife has been could not be starker," Schumer Roughly 1 million green cards interviewed by the FBI but it is are issued by the U.S. per year. not known what she said. Th said on the fl or of the Senate. The United States has been In 2016, 45,664 diversity visas FBI released a wanted poster awarding green cards through were issued. The vast majority of for Mukhammadzoir Kadirov, random games of chance for 20 green cards are based on family a 32-year-old Uzbek, yesterday connections, and other catego- but an hour later located the years. Perhaps spinning a roulette ries include employment-based man. At time of writing, Kadirov had not been identified as a wheel for Supreme Court ap- visas and refugees or asylees. One of the chief defenders suspect in the attack. pointments would ease partisan On cue mainstream media acrimony in Congress. May- of the DV program is the Conbe the craps table is the logical gressional Black Caucus, which reports state that people who place to find the nation’s next favors it because a lot of people know Saipov think he’s a woncome here from sub-Saharan derful, kind family man who treasury secretary. It is a fact that the U.S. De- Africa, explained Mark Kriko- could never do the things he alpartment of State has been dis- rian, executive director of the legedly did. Somehow see-no-evil govtributing green cards through Center for Immigration Studies. visa lotteries since at least 1987. At one time, Rep. Sheila Jackson ernment officials, always fearful The current Diversity Immi- Lee (D-Texas) wanted to double of being accused of “Islamophogrant Visa (DV) Program, was the quota for the program to bia,” failed to detect Saipov’s plot. established by the Immigration 100,000, he said. The suspect was already The program was created as Act of 1990, and took full effect in 1995. Like other applicants a pretext to amnesty for illegal known to authorities “for his diseeking permanent resident sta- aliens from Ireland, he said. rect ties to other terrorism sustus, a DV applicant must meet Beholden to powerful inter- pects under investigation,” Pat-

The newly famous accused truck-driving mass murderer is Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov. He is a 29 year old married father of three who came to the U.S. from Uzbekistan seven years ago and who was known to law enforcement. He was one of the many winners of the diversity visa lottery.

and have their being in this city.” But the wheels of justice are at least turning in the Saipov case. Joon H. Kim, acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, told reporters yesterday that federal charges have been filed against Saipov. Th two counts in the indictment are material support for a terrorist organization, in this case, Islamic State, and violence and destruction of a motor vehicle with willful disregard for human life. If convicted, Saipov could be executed. Saipov, who has worked as a driver for Uber and a long-haul trucker, is alleged to have driven a rented Home Depot truck down the Hudson River Greenway bicycle path in Manhattan on Tuesday, running over and killing eight people. Two of the victims were a New York City resident and a cyclist from New

An unidentified woman is removed with an injured leg after a Halloween truck attack on the West Side of Manhattan.—Photo by Edwin Soto-Pride Photo

rick Poole reports at PJMedia. This makes the attack yet another case of what I have termed "Known Wolf " terrorism. Virtually every terror attack carried out in the United States in recent years was committed by individuals already known to authorities[.] The New York Police Department’s counterterrorism division appears to have been hamstrung in its efforts to combat Muslim terrorism. Earlier this year, the NYPD settled a legal case about the force’s counterterrorist Islamic surveillance. Brought to heel by left-wi g activists and the mainstream media, the highly effective campaign of the city’s police against jihadists was crippled. The department’s “ability to send informants into mosques was handicapped,” Daniel Greenfield notes. “New York cops were now required to consider the ‘impact’ of informants on mosques after Islamist groups claimed that their presence discouraged mosque attendance,” and its treasured Demographics Unit was shut down. Federal Judge Charles S. Haight Jr., appointed by President Gerald Ford, thundered that the legal settlement didn’t go far enough in protecting “law-abiding Muslims and believers in Islam who live, move

Jersey. The other six were tourists. One was a woman visiting from Belgium. Five were friends from Argentina who were celebrating a high school reunion. Another 15 people were reportedly wounded in the attack. Kim said Saipov crashed the truck into a school bus and exited the vehicle wielding a paintball gun and a pellet gun. Saipov also had several knives in the truck and is said to have begun planning the attack a year ago. At some point, Saipov reportedly yelled the jihadist battle cry, “Allahu akbar,” as Daniel Greenfield notes. Th se were the final words on the fli ht recorder for Flight 93, which Muslim terrorists crashed into a Pennsylvania field in the 9/11 attacks. Ringleader Mohamed Atta had urged his fellow 9/11 hijackers to “shout, 'Allahu Akbar,' because it strikes fear in the hearts of the infidels” Saipov also allegedly left a note behind in the truck. Islamic State "would endure forever,” it read, according to investigators. A search of cellphones in a bag Saipov was carrying yielded thousands of Islamic State-related images, including about 90 videos depicting Islamic State fi hters killing prisoners by running them over with a tank, beheading them, and shooting them in the face, Kim said.

On October 22 Saipov rented a truck to practice his planned assault, he added. According to court documents, Saipov has acknowledged he acted in response to Islamic State’s online calls to attack non-Muslims and chose Halloween for his rampage to maximize the body count. He reckoned many people would be out in the streets. In the hospital recovering from being shot by police officers, Saipov requested that Islamic State’s flag be displayed in his room. He said "he felt good about what he had done," according to prosecutors. Saipov reportedly waived his Miranda rights and confessed to his crimes, gloating about what he did. But there were already plenty of red flags about the suspect. Saipov is a resident of Paterson, New Jersey, an area “known to the locals as ‘Paterstine’ for its sizable Islamic community … where the PLO terror flag flie over City Hall and where Islamic terrorist sympathizers celebrated after their compatriots murdered thousands on 9/11,” Daniel Greenfield reports. “Paterson is also where 6 of the 9/11 hijackers lived,” he adds. The left-wing political establishment in New York State won’t do anything about the terrorist threat. The aggressively obnoxious left-wi g governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo (D), claimed, based on nothing in particular, that Saipov acted as a “lone actor.” Cuomo also reportedly said “there is no evidence to suggest a wider plot or wider scheme.” Robert Spencer shot back. No evidence to suggest a wider plot or an ongoing threat? Really, Governor? Here’s some: last June, the Islamic State published a poster depicting an SUV driving over a heap of skulls and bearing the legend “Run Over Them Without Mercy.” Cuomo knows about the danger but he prefers to hide behind “diversity” and feel-good multiculturalist mantras. After President Trump issued an executive order temporarily banning visitors from selected terrorist-infested Muslim-majority countries, the governor who has long lusted for the presidency, delivered a speech in February demagogically blasting Trump for his supposed animosity to adherents of the Religion of Peace. Sounding like someone performing a soliloquy from Th Grapes of Wrath, Cuomo raged: And that as a New Yorker, I am a Muslim! And as a New Yorker, I am Jewish! And as a New Yorker I am a refugee! And as a New Yorker I am black! And as a New Yorker, I am gay! And as a New Yorker I am poor! And as a New Yorker, I am homeless! See Exploring America’s Terrorist, page 37

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New York Police conduct security checks as runners check in for the New York City Marathon. Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

NY Police Monitor to Focus on Lawfulness, Not Number, Of Stops: Judge

(VIN) City’s police department to oversee an improved evaluation system for offic s that focuses on the lawfulness of their street stops rather than the number. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres in Manhattan adopted the recommendation of the monitor, Peter Zimroth, who had in an Oct. 20 letter noted “signific nt positive changes” in how the New York Police Department evaluated its offic s. Zimroth had been appointed in 2013 after the NYPD’s “stopand-frisk” methods, which critics said gave offic s license to conduct racial profiling, were declared unconstitutional by U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin, who is now in private practice. Torres noted Scheindlin’s findi gs that offic s once faced “significant pressure” to conduct more stops, through meetings in which NYPD leadership urged local commanders to increase the number, and through performance evaluations that rewarded more stops and threatened discipline for too few. “It appears that the NYPD has taken steps to eliminate these two sources of pressure,” Torres wrote in a two-page order. She said Zimroth should monitor the NYPD to ensure that these pressures are not reinstituted. Court approval is also now needed before the NYPD introduces a mechanism to count stops, or changes how it assesses their quality and lawfulness,

New York City police officer Wayne Isaacs, who was charged with killing an unarmed man in an apparent road rage shooting, was acquitted of murder and manslaughter on Monday.

NYC Police Officer Acquitted in Fatal Road-rage Shooting

(VIN) A New York City police office charged with killing an unarmed man in an apparent road rage shooting was acquitted of murder and manslaughter on Monday. A Brooklyn jury returned the verdict at the trial of Wayne Isaacs, who was off duty on July 4, 2016, when he and Delrawn Small got into a traffi dispute that authorities said continued for several blocks. Small got out of his car and confronted the offic , who responded by shooting him through the driver’s side window. Isaacs said he fi ed in self-defense. “We are devastated and outraged that the jury failed to ensure justice by not holding NYPD Office Wayne Isaacs accountable,” Small’s siblings said in a statement. The trial marked the fi st time the state attorney general prosecuted a police shooting of an unarmed victim since Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the offic that role in August 2015 in response to a spate of civilian killings by police caught on video. Isaacs was on the road in civilian clothes but still carrying a handgun following a shift that ended at midnight. A passenger in Small’s car told police Small grew angry because he thought

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Isaacs had cut him off and got out his car at a stoplight to confront the offic . Based on preliminary evidence, including Isaacs’ statements, police initially said they believed the office opened fi e after Small reached through an open driver’s side window and punched the office while he sat behind the wheel of his car. But a short black-and-white video, which surfaced on the internet, appeared to show Small getting struck by gunfi e the moment he walks up to the car window, with no clear indication that he fi st assaulted the offic . Small, 37, can be seen recoiling and stumbling around before collapsing. The office briefly exits his car and looks in the fallen man’s direction but then returns to the car.

Attacker Expresses Hatred for Jews While Assaulting 10-YearOld Chasidic Boy

(VIN) A 10-year-old Chasidic boy walking home last night became the subject of a bias crime after being shoved to the ground by an unknown attacker who said, “I hate Jews.” Police said that the incident took place at 8:10 Sunday night in front of 165 Harrison Avenue, a five-story residential building between Walton and Wallabout Streets. According to the NYPD, the boy was approached by an individual who pushed and kicked him to the ground. Once the child was on the sidewalk, his attacker kicked him again in the left leg and said, “give me your money” in addition to verbally expressing his hatred for Jews. According to the Daily News (http://nydn.us/2yCp4XX), the victim did not give any money to the suspect, who left the scene on a scooter. He is described as an 18-year-old black male, with short bangs who was wearing a blue sweatshirt and carrying a black bag at the time of the attack. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline by phone at 800-577-TIPS, by text at 247637 (CRIMES) and then entering TIP577 or online at www.NYPDCrimeStoppers.com

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NATIONAL Israel’s ‘hearts are with the victims’ of Texas church massacre, Netanyahu says

(JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed solidarity with America after 26 churchgoers were killed and about 20 more were wounded when a gunman opened fi e in a Texas church Sunday, in the deadliest massacre in the state’s history. “Horrified by the savagery in Texas. Our hearts are with the victims, their families and the American people,” Netanyahu said. The slain victims ranged in age from 5-72. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Devin P. Kelley from San Antonio, was clad in a bulletproof vest and tactical military gear as he entered the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs. Following the attack, Kelley fled the scene and was found dead in his crashed vehicle after briefly being pursued by police. “Terror that penetrates into a house of prayer is particularly evil and cruel, and seeks to undo decades of bridge building by and between people of faith,” said Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder and president of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. “Sadly, there are people who want to turn us back toward old circles of hatred.”

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley (pictured) said at the IsraeliAmerican Council conference that "the days of standing by passively while Israel is bashed at the United Nations [are] over." Credit: U.N. Photo/Nektarios Markogiannis.

US no longer ‘standing by passively’ while Israel is bashed at UN, Haley says

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) “The days of standing by passively while Israel is bashed at the United Nations [are] over,” U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley vowed in a speech on Saturday night at the Israeli-American Council’s national conference in Washington, D.C. “It’s no secret that the U.N. is a hostile place for Israel. Th rough breakdown at the U.N. is half the time on Israel, and half the time on the other 192 countries,” said Haley, who praised Israel for staying in the U.N. despite “almost constant harassment and hostility.” In October, the U.S. announced its plans to withdraw from UNESCO, citing the U.N. cultural body’s “anti-Israel bias.” Haley said she agrees with President Donald Trump that the Iran nuclear deal “is very, very flawed.” Last month, Trump refused to recertify the Islamic Republic’s compliance with the accord. “The president’s action has put the Iran deal back in play,” said Haley. “It has opened a lot

of eyes to the dangerous Iranian conduct the world has overlooked to preserve a deeply fl wed deal.”

John Hagee Ministries donates more than $2.1 million to Israeli charities

(JNS.org) John Hagee Ministries (JHM) announced a donation of more than $2.1 million to Israeli charities during the recently held 36th annual Night to Honor Israel at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio. Started in 1981, Pastor John Hagee’s Night to Honor Israel is one of the country’s longest-running Christian Zionist events, and has amassed donations of more than $100 million to Israeli and Jewish charities. At this year’s event, Hagee focused a signific nt portion of his comments on the Iran nuclear deal. “Every American…should be applauding the efforts of President Trump to change the Iran nuclear agreement or cancel the agreement,” said Hagee, who is also the founder of Christians United for Israel. Organizations receiving support from JHM this year include the Afikim Family Enrichment Association, American Friends of the International Young Israel Movement, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Bikur V’Esras Cholim, Congregation Beth Yeshrun, Galilee Medical Center, Herzl Institute, Holocaust Memorial Museum of Houston, Just One Life, Koby Mandell Foundation, Nefesh B’Nefesh, Ohr Torah Stone, Save a Child’s Heart, Shurat HaDin– Israel Law Center and Women’s International Zionist Organization.

Anti-Semitic incidents in US surge in 2017, ADL data shows

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) The number of anti-Semitic incidents across the U.S. in the fi st nine months of 2017 increased by 67 percent from the same period in 2016, according to new data posted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on its website Nov. 2. The report said there had been 1,299 anti-Semitic incidents across the U.S. from Jan. 1-Sept. 30 this year, compared with 1,266 in all of 2016. Thi year’s figu es include 703 incidents of harassment, including 162 bomb threats against Jewish institutions; 584 incidents of vandalism, including 52 against Jewish institutions; and 12 physical assaults. “These incidents took place across the country, but consistent with prior reports, the states with the highest numbers of incidents tend to be those with the largest Jewish populations. The e include New York State (267 incidents), California (197), Massachusetts (117), Florida (69) and Pennsylvania (58),” the report said.

Wisconsin inks water technology deals with Israel

(JNS.org) Institutions from Israel and Wisconsin last week signed two agreements to collaborate on water technology. One accord, between the Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research at Israel’s Ben-Guri-

NOVEMBER 10, 2017 on University of the Negev and Wisconsin’s Water Council, paves the way for Wisconsin’s branch of the National Science Foundation to establish an Israel-based bureau. In addition to its agreement with the Israeli university, the Water Council signed a deal with the Israel Innovation Authority to promote research partnerships between the U.S. state’s water technology companies and Israeli fi ms. The pact aims to develop new innovations for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and other Wisconsin water utilities. The agreements were signed during Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s trade mission to Israel.

Watchdog calls for probe into Rutgers professor who accused Israel of organ trafficking

(JNS.org) UN Watch, an international human rights group, is calling on the U.S. to launch an investigation into Rutgers University’s Prof. Mazen Adi, who has deep ties with the Syrian government and has accused Israel of organ trafficking. “The U.S. government needs to investigate how a long-time agent of the Syrian regime, close ally of Iran, was granted a visa to work and teach in America,” said Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch. “It ought to be a matter of profound concern that an American university would allow an apologist for the Syrian regime’s genocide to be a teacher,” he said. Adi joined Rutgers University as an adjunct professor in 2015. He teaches international criminal law, political science, and United Nations and global policy studies. According to The Algemeiner, the Rutgers professor has deep ties to the Assad regime, working for the Syrian Foreign Ministry in various roles since 1998, including as a diplomat and legal adviser at Syria’s U.N. Mission from 2007-2014. Adi has often spoken out in favor of the Assad regime, which has been accused of perpetrating war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Syrian Civil War. The professor also claimed in April 2012 that “international gangs led by some Israeli official are now trafficking children’s organs.”

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and British Prime Minister Theresa May meet in London last Thursday. Credit: Kobi Gideon/GPO.

Theresa May praises UK’s role in creation of Israel as nations mark Balfour centennial

NOVEMBER 10, 2017 (JNS.org) Marking the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, British Prime Minister Theresa May praised her country’s role in helping pave the way for the creation of the state of Israel. At a dinner attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as a host of other British and Israeli dignitaries, May said the U.K. is proud “of the relationship we have built with Israel,” and called for “renewed resolve to support a lasting peace that is in the interests of both Israelis and Palestinians.” Netanyahu, who was on a five-day visit to the U.K., said that Israel is “committed to peace” and that “the Palestinians should final y accept the Jewish national home and final y accept the Jewish state.” Issued in November 1917, the Balfour Declaration offered Britain’s support for “the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.”

Hasidic Judaism founder’s meditation cave purportedly discovered in Ukraine

(JNS.org) Hasidic Jewish researchers claimed that they have discovered the meditation cave of Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, who founded the broader Hasidic movement. The famed rabbi, known as “the Baal Shem Tov,” lived from 1698-1760 and is known to have spent much of his time meditating, praying and studying Torah in the mountains and a cave near the Ukrainian city of Kuty. Jewish researchers from the Hasidic movement’s Vizhnitz sect began searching for the legendary cave about two years ago, using various descriptions passed down during the course of centuries. Rabbi Yisrael Meir Gabbay, head of the “Oholei Tzadikim” organization, is credited with locating the cave near the Vizhenka River, which the Baal Shem Tov would use as a Jewish ritual bath. Gabbay purportedly identified the cave by utilizing various technological devices, and now plans to build a road that will allow visitors to access it.

Joelle Reid speaks at an event for the CAMERA media watchdog's new U.K. division. Credit: Facebook.

Media watchdog launches new division in UK amid uptick in anti-Semitism

(JNS.org) More than 50 students and professionals attended the launch of the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America’s (CAMERA) new division for U.K. students at the Centre for Jewish Life in London on Oct. 31, amid an uptick in anti-Semitism and

The Jewish Voice anti-Zionism in that country. “CAMERA inspires students to speak up, and that’s exactly what is needed in the U.K. right now,” said Daniel Kosky, a student at Nottingham University. “Too often students are intimidated, because anti-Israel activists are so loud and hostile.” In August, a poll commissioned by the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism and conducted by YouGov found that one in three British Jews have considered leaving the U.K. due to safety concerns related to anti-Semitism. In July, police data acquired under British freedom of information laws detailed a 45-percent increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes in the U.K., including verbal and physical abuse as well as vandalism. Last year, dozens of police offic s were called to a CAMERA event at University College London to protect Jewish students who were barricaded inside a room after a screaming anti-Israel mob burst into their private event.

novation and strengthened economic ties,” Cohen told Israel Hayom.

MIDDLE EAST Saudi foreign minister accuses Hezbollah of launching missile at capital

(JNS.org) Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir on Monday accused Hezbollah, with Iranian support, of launching a missile on Saturday that targeted its capital of Riyadh, declaring the move as a potential “act of war.” In an interview with CNN, Jubeir said that “the missile launched from Yemen to Riyadh is an Iranian missile launched by Hezbollah, an area occupied by the Houthi rebels.” “It could be considered as an act of war,” he added. Afterwards, Jubeir tweeted that Iran is destabilizing the Middle East and vowed to protect his country’s national security. “Iranian interventions in the region are detrimental to the security of neighboring countries and affect international peace and security. We will not allow any infringement on our national security,” he wrote, adding, “The kingdom reserves the right to respond in a timely manner to the hostile actions of the Iranian regime.”

A Hyundai car. The Hyundai Motor Group has decided to invest more than $100 million in building a research and development center in Israel, one of five new R&D centers the South Korean car manufacturing giant is setting up throughout the world. Credit: Marcin Cieślak via Wikimedia Commons.

Automotive giant Hyundai to open R&D center in Israel

(JNS.org) The Hyundai Motor Group has decided to invest more than $100 million in building a research and development center in Israel, one of five new R&D centers the South Korean car manufacturing giant is setting up throughout the world, Israel Hayom reported. On Oct. 31, Hyundai’s executive vice president in charge of innovation, Dr. Youngcho Chi, met with Israel’s Economy and Industry Minister Eli Cohen and updated him on the company’s decision. The new center will serve as a hub for Hyundai’s activity in Israel and will work to identify local technology, investment and cooperation with Israeli start-ups. Youngcho said that Hyundai has a keen interest in Israeli innovation in the automotive field, particularly technologies applicable to self-driving cars. In September, Hyundai signed a memorandum of understanding with the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, for joint R&D projects on mobility technologies. “This decision by one of the biggest automotive companies in the world, and one of the most influential factors in the South Korean economy, is more proof of the quality of Israeli in-

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri (pictured) announced his sudden resignation on Saturday, citing fear of an assassination plot backed by Iran. Credit: U.S. State Department.

Lebanese PM resigns over fear of Iranled assassination, Israel says it’s a ‘wake-up call’

(JNS.org) Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his sudden resignation on Saturday, citing fear of an assassination plot backed by Iran. Hariri made the announcement from Saudi Arabia, stating that the current situation in Lebanon is similar to the time leading up to the assassination of his father, former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, in 2005. Saad Hariri sternly criticized Iran and its Lebanese terror proxy Hezbollah for fueling confli t throughout the Middle East. “I point very clearly to Iran, which spreads destruction and strife wherever it is,” he said, noting the Islamic Republic’s “interventions in the internal matters of the Arab countries, in Lebanon and Syria and Bahrain and Yemen.” Prof. Joshua Teitelbaum, a senior research fellow at Bar-Ilan University’s Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, told JNS. org that the events surrounding

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Hariri’s resignation are “basically a Saudi-led protest against Hezbollah’s activity in Lebanon,” referencing the ongoing regional rivalry between the Sunni power of Saudi Arabia and the Shi’a power of Iran. Hariri leads the Future Movement, a Sunni political party. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hariri’s resignation should serve as “a wake-up call to the international community to take action against the Iranian aggression that is trying to turn Syria into a second Lebanon.”

rorists killed in the IDF operation were two senior PIJ commanders, Arafat Abu Murshid and his deputy Hassan Abu-Hassanein. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel would not release the terrorists’ bodies until Israeli civilians held captive by the Gaza-ruling terror group Hamas, as well as the remains of two slain IDF soldiers, are returned to Israel. “We will bring our boys back home, and there are no free gifts” said Netanyahu. Hamas is believed to be holding Ethiopian Israeli AvePalestinian man ra Mengistu as well as Bedouin indicted for plotting Israelis Hisham al-Sayed and truck-ramming Jumaa Abu Ghanima. The terterror attack ror group is also holding the (JNS.org) An indictment was bodies of Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul filed against Palestinian man and Lt. Hadar Goldin, who were Muhammed Safaren on Mon- killed in Gaza in separate battles day for plotting a truck-ram- during the 2014 Israel-Hamas ming terror attack against Israeli war. soldiers. The 40-year-old suspect from Ramallah had planned to use a truck to run over soldiers at a bus stop near a military base in central Israel. On Oct. 19, the suspect stole a truck in the central Israeli city of Holon and began driving in the direction of the base. The owner of the truck noticed his vehicle being stolen, ran towards it and was nearly run over by Safaren. Israeli Druze community leader The truck’s owner then called Sheikh Muwaffak Tarif receives a the police, who pursued the Pal- security briefing from the IDF last estinian suspect in a high-speed Friday. Credit: IDF Spokesperson’s chase, which nearly resulted in Unit. several severe accidents on pubIDF says it will lic roads. The suspect was evenprotect Syrian Druze tually arrested by police after the village bordering truck broke down. Golan Heights Safaren was charged with plotting a terror attack involving (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to the murder of soldiers, endan- JNS.org) A resident of the Israeli gering the lives of motorists on Druze village of Majdal Shams, public roads, auto theft and en- in the northern Golan Heights, tering illegally into Israel. suffered a gunshot wound Friday from what the IDF said was ‘No free gifts’ on apparent spillover from fi hting return of 5 Palestinian between the Syrian army and terrorists’ bodies, rebel forces. Netanyahu says Defense sources confi med (JNS.org) The IDF confi med that intense fi hting had been Sunday that it has recovered the taking place on the Syrian side bodies of five Palestinian Islamic of the Golan Heights throughJihad (PIJ) terrorists in the after- out Friday morning. IDF Chief math of Israel’s recent destruc- of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot, tion a Palestinian cross-border GOC Northern Command Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick and other attack tunnel. “During the ongoing work in senior Israeli defense officia the area [of the destroyed tun- proceeded to hold a meeting to nel], the bodies of five terrorists assess the situation. IDF Spokesperson Brig. were uncovered,” the IDF said. Among the Palestinian ter- Gen. Ronen Manelis said in

PAGE 25 a statement that the military was prepared to defend the Syrian Druze village of Hader, which borders the Israeli Golan Heights, saying the military will prevent any attempt by Syrian rebels to seize control of the village. “The IDF is prepared to assist the village’s residents and will prevent the harming or conquering of the village, out of our deep commitment to the Druze population,” Manelis said.

Israel hosts 8 nations in largest-ever air force exercise

(JNS.org) The Israeli Air Force this week launched the largest and most complex aerial exercise in the Jewish state’s history, involving combat pilots and support crews from the U.S., Greece, Poland, France, Germany, India, Italy and an unidentified eighth country. The drill, dubbed “Blue Flag,” is a biennial event that was originally launched in 2013. Thi year’s exercise, the third of its kind, involves more than 1,000 participants. The IDF stated that the exercise aims to advance “diplomatic cooperation between the countries” as well as to improve participants’ planning, targeting, and coordinated command and control abilities in high-threat theaters. The military also emphasized that the drill is not connected to any specific ongoing security threat. The involvement of France, Germany, India and Italy in this year’s exercise is the most significant change to the Blue Flag program since its inception in 2013. Since 2015, the drill has included Israel, the U.S., Greece and Poland. In addition to the four new nations joining this year’s exercise, offic s and attachés from 40 other nations are expected to attend in an observational capacity.

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Is Scarlett Johansson Really the Darling of the Jewish Media World? By Hannah Hayes

carlett Johansson has worked her way into being a popular actress in Hollywood, but has it all come at the cost of her sweet pure image in the world of Jewish media. Over the last 15-years, Johansson has been involved in a series of romances, leaving a trail of famous broken hearts, which include Jared Leto, Jude Law, Ryan Reynolds, Sean Penn in addition to others. In reference to the actress’ love life, one actor told ThePost, “Scarlett likes to be in control. Then when she gets it, she gets bored.” She entered a steamy romance with actor Colin Jost, who stars as the co-anchor on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update,” before her second divorce was even finalized in September from the father of her 3-year-old daughter Rose, French journalist Romain Dauriac. Back in May, Page Six was the fi st to report Johansson and Jost kissing at the Rockefeller Center skating rink during SNL’s wrap party. According to Page Six, “Since then, they’ve been spotted in the Hamptons over the Fourth of July and Labor Day, outside the SNL Johansson shown at the premiere of Girl with season-opener afterparty at Tao in September, a Pearl Earring at Toronto International Film and on Oct. 28 at the Wilbur Th atre in Boston — Festival in 2003. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia) with Johansson, 32, playing the dutiful girlfriend next year included a fli g with ‘The Conjuring’ as the 35-year-old comedian performed.” A SNL insider told Page Six, “Colin’s a total star Patrick Wilson, hookups with Jude Law and possible elevator sex with Benicio Del Toro at a good guy, not a ladies’ man at all.” Chateau Marmont party following the Oscars.” The incident was never directly denied by Johansson, but she did later on say, “I went home alone that night to my mom’s house.” In 2016, she revealed to Cosmopolitan that “long ago, I had someone in my life who was forever unavailable … but, like, so attractively unavailable.” The man that she is referring to has been predicted by sources to be Law, who in 2004 was engaged to Sienna Miller.

Scarlett Johansson at 23-years-old after being pinned with gunnery sergeant rank during a meet and greet Jan. 20 in the United Service Organizations building at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

On the other hand, Johansson has spent the last 10-years putting to practice the quote she gave to Playboy earlier this year, which was, “I don’t think it’s natural to be a monogamous person.” Entertainment lawyer Kevin Yorn was seen in Manhattan holding hands with Johansson in June. Then in September, a source told People that their “relationship is complex and goes far back.” Yet another romance this year occurred between Johansson and her co-star in “Avengers” Chris Evans.

“I don’t think it’s natural to be a monogamous person.” The SNL insider said that despite all this, Jost puts Johansson “on a pedestal — it’s all about her. He’s just afraid he’ll f–k it up.” However, according to Page Six, what Jost should be worrying about is when she will get bored with him. The news outlet reports, “Since her teen years, when she was a student at the Professional Children’s School on the Upper West Side and dating classmate Jack Antonoff — now a music producer and the boyfriend of Lena Dunham — Johansson has rarely been on her own. In 2003, the year she was nominated for two best actress Golden Globes, for ‘Lost in Translation’ and ‘Girl With the Pearl Earring,’ the then-19-year-old paired off with actor James Holzier. But reports from the

Later on, Harnett told Elle some advice about becoming romantic with co-stars. He said, “I don’t recommend it to young actors. You can make a lot of enemies in the business that way.” Page Six reports, “In 2007, rumors swirled of a hookup between Johansson and Justin Timberlake after she appeared in his video for ‘What Comes Around … Goes Around.’ But things changed when Johansson found love that same year with actor Ryan Reynolds. The two avoided appearing on the red carpet together and reportedly kept their engagement a secret for months before announcing it in May 2008. When they wed in September of that year, on Vancouver Island, she was just 23 and he was 31. During the marriage, Johansson landed one of the roles that would help make her the highest-grossing actress in the world, Black Widow — signing on in 2009 to play the role in ‘Iron Man 2,’ which would go on to gross more than $620 million worldwide. Months later, Reynolds announced his own superhero movie, ‘Green Lantern.’” A publicist told The Post that Reynolds became envious of his wife’s successful career: “They weren’t on equal footing at that point, and it created tension.” The two also had very different personality types, which led to many confli ts. By 2010 the couple were rarely together, despite having a home in common in Los Angeles. Reynolds was in New Orleans for the filmi g of “Green Lantern,” while Johansson was performing in “A View From the Bridge” on Broadway eight times a week. The publicist told The Post, “He was afraid she was having aff irs. Meanwhile, he got close to Blake [Lively, now Reynolds’ wife] while shooting ‘Green Lantern’ — while he and Scarlett were still married.” By the end of 2010 the coupled announced that they were separating, and were officia y divorced the following year. In an interview with Cosmo,

Johansson on the set of Vicky Cristina Barcelona in 2007. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

2014. They married in October of that year at a Montana ranch, where they also attended a rodeo at which Johansson sang the national anthem.” In 2015, she told Parade that for a marriage to work, “He has to be in a field that’s completely different from yours … What’s important to him is the recognition that he gets from his job, and that has nothing to do with my job.”

“She’s a bit of a badass in real life, too. Scarlett just does what she wants.”

Unfortunately, this marriage didn’t work out either. One agent in Hollywood who knows Johansson told Page Six, “She went into her marriages optimistically. With Ryan: too hard to be with another actor; with Romain: too hard not to be.” The Post was told by a French source that Johansson’s career caused tensions. “[Dauriac] was a stay-at-home dad on Mom’s schedule — he had to fly to sets whenever Scarlett beckoned. Eventually he got tired of being a back-seat husband.” Earlier this year when Johansson said their relationship was “irretrievably broken” and publicly announced their divorce, insiders said that this surprised Dauriac. One fellow actress who’s in Johansson’s inner circle told The Post, “She’s a bit of a badass in real life, too. Scarlett just does what she wants.” Now it is all about Jost. Sources say that she has already met his friends and family, which means they are really serious. However, one of Johansson’s stylist said that Jost shouldn’t get too comfortable. The stylist said, “Johansson [has] that masculine need for Johansson and her most recent boyfriend, Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost, began their romance romantic freedom and titillation. And she’s one before her second divorce was even finalized. of the few women in Hollywood who wants and Next came Jared Leto. Someone who was in Jo- Johansson suggested that it’d be a bad idea to date needs that freedom.” hansson’s social circle at that time told Page Six, another actor. She said, “If one person is more “When she was with Jared, they were very playful successful than the other, that also proves chalwith one another. He was supercool, easygoing lenging. The e may be a competitive thing.” Weeks after their separation, Johansson hooked … loved to have a good time. He liked to joke up with bad boy Sean Penn, after meeting at the around. She thought he was funny.” Despite that fact that Leto was 13 years old- Chateau Marmont in January 2011. A friend of Penn told Page Six, “She sure met er than Johansson, she got tired of him acting like a child. “She was always [more] mature, her match with Sean. He’s like Scarlett’s male and things just fizzled with them.” Although, it counterpoint: Neither one of them’s single for is said that the couple rekindled in 2012 for a long, but marriage doesn’t suit [them].” Penn was nearly twice her age and not the best quick fli g. Feeling lonesome on the set was the reason for of boyfriend material. Penn’s friend said, “Sean Johansson’s next boy toy, her co-star in “Black just doesn’t trust women. He feels like women Dahlia” Josh Hartnett. The source told Page Six, haven’t treated him right. And they all feel the “[Th y] spend a lot of time in hotel rooms, alone.” opposite.” According to Page Six, “Johansson’s next paramour, Manhattan ad exec Nate Naylor, was a pointed attempt to avoid actors. The two hit up “If one person is more successful than the other, that also proves challenging. such 2012 hot spots as Gemma, Sway and Le Baron, but Johansson moved on within a year. Her There may be a competitive thing.” shift away from Hollywood dudes continued when the actress met the man who would beFrom 2005-2006, Johansson and Hartnett had a come her second husband, through a tattoo-artist quiet romance with much of the time spent dress- friend. Romain Dauriac had been the editor of a ing inconspicuously and hanging out at Lower Paris art magazine and managed a creative agenEast Side hotspots, including Max Fish bar. Thei cy. While the pair conducted much of their courtAt the César Awards ceremony in Paris, eventual breakup is attributed to confli ts in their ship in NYC, they were living part-time in Paris February 2014. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia) by the time daughter Rose Dorothy was born in schedules.

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Visiting Nurse Service of NY Raises Over $1M at Gala Benefit in Pierre Hotel By Julie Sagoskin

come out to support the organization; healthcare is a changing ver $1 million was environment so it’s a challenge, raised at the Visit- but if we keep up with that, it’s ing Nurse Service of also exciting if it succeeds,” said New York benefit at VNSNY Board Chair John P. the Pierre Hotel in New York Raff rty. City on Wednesday, November 1st. Over six hundred guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and The Visiting Nurse dancing, along with the awards Service of New York program honoring those who provides direct care have made a difference to the and specialized support many important initiatives supservices to over 8,000 ported by VNSNYC’s children children and their and family services. families, making VNSNY The Visiting Nurse Service of one of the largest and New York provides direct care most innovative providers and specialized support services of home and community to over 8,000 children and their based services in the New families, making VNSNY one of York metropolitan as well the largest and most innovative as in the United States. providers of home and community based services in the New The evening also celebrated York metropolitan as well as in the United States. The funds the 150th anniversary of Lillian raised from the event help pro- Wald’s birthday and recognized vide home health care for chil- those who have made signifi dren from infancy to 18 years of cant contributions to the health age, and support programs for and welfare of others. Over a fi st-time, low-income mothers, century since public health pioneer Lillian Wald fi st providfathers and their babies. This very special benefit was ed charitable care for a mother hosted by Master of Ceremonies and her baby on the Lower East Dr. Max Gomez, while the Lil- Side of Manhattan, the orgalian D. Wald Award Recipients nization that she founded, the were Kathy Hirata Chin and Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY), continues to Bert E. Brodsky. “It’s great having everyone celebrate Wald’s efforts and the

VNSNY 2017 Benefit Dinner Master of Ceremonies Dr. Max Gomez, Lillian D. Wald Award Recipient Kathy Hirata Chin, VNSNY President & CEO Dr. Christopher T. Olivia, Lillian D. Wald Award Recipient Bert E. Brodsky and VNSNY Board Chair John P. Rafferty (Credit for all photos: Photobureau)

work of thousands of nurses and other dedicated VNSNY health professionals who have followed in her caring footsteps through today. Lillian D. Wald award recipient Kathy Harata Chin said “it’s an honor to be receiving this award, we’ve been doing legal work with them since 1990. Th y continue to do such amazing work and I’m proud to be a part of it.” “I’ve been involved professionally doing stories on the VNSNY over the years. The folks and nurses on the front line do a lot of great work for the organization. I think what’s really special is the people supporting this and the benefit had a personal connection at some point to the organization,” said Dr. Max Gomez, master of ceremonies for the evening. Current programs include the VNSNY’s Nurse-Family Partnership which with the NYC Department of Health, provides specially trained nurses who closely mentor high-risk, fi sttime mothers from pregnancy until the child’s second birthday. The Maternity, Newborn and Pediatrics program serves apMary Davidson (VNSNY Development Committee Co-Chair) and proximately 7,000 children annually in four boroughs of NYC, Maxwell Davidson

providing over 35,000 RN visits and 98,000 HHA hours, making it the largest in the country. Th program has 22 pediatric nurses, each of whom, on average, have over 15 years of experience. The program serves children younger than 18 years of age (approximately half are less than 1 year old) and new mothers via its two divisions, maternity and newborn and pediatrics.

“It’s great having everyone come out to support the organization; healthcare is a changing environment so it’s a challenge, but if we keep up with that, it’s also exciting if it succeeds,” said VNSNY Board Chair John P. Raﬀerty. The organization also provides rehabilitative therapies and health services, including mental health services, to those of all ages. “We have had over thirty years experience of doing crisis intervention, from 9/11 to the recent stabbing in a Bronx school,” said Neil Pessin, Vice President of Community Men-

tal Health Services. “We have been providers of DME and Medical Supplies to VNSNY for almost 20 years and are very proud of their work. I have been a patient, my father was a patient and most recently my grandmother was a patient,” said Jonathan Greenstein, CEO of Mercy Home Care and Medical Supplies, Inc. Today, this important organization continues to provide skilled professional and paraprofessional services to approximately 3,000 pregnant and postpartum women and their newborns annually. Many mothers

served have postpartum complications, including post-cesarean wound care and high-risk ante partum conditions like diabetes, pre-term labor, hypertension and HIV/AIDS. Services include education and full medical assessments on newborn care, growth and development and infant nutrition. Nurse manager Paula Reynolds-Chambers has been with the organization for almost a decade and said her division of nurses “visit fi st time mothers and provide support, refer services and serve as a great support system for the mothers. We encourage young mothers to go back to work and school, especially those in high risk neighborhoods.” The Bronx Fatherhood Program also annually assists young fathers – many of whom are teenagers – to understand the important role a father plays in his child's life. The programs support community fathers by providing workshops in anger management, domestic violence, co-parenting, and men’s issues. The proceeds from the event support the many ongoing VNSNY programs which have helped thousands of New Yorkers of all backgrounds stay strong and get back on their feet.

Phyllis Mills (VNSNY Development Committee Co-Chair), Charlotte LeMaire (granddaughter) and Slade Mills

Lillian D. Wald Award Recipient Kathy Hirata Chin

Lillian D. Wald Award Recipient Bert E. Brodsky

VNSNY President and CEO Dr. Christopher T. Olivia

Wendy Dessy and Dr. Max Gomez, Master of Ceremonies

Ayana Wing-Wong, Brenda Thompson

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At Agudath Israel Legislative Breakfast 2017: Diverse Community, Universal Needs By: Judith Dinowitz

(D-Washington Heights, In- many communities that share open and receptive to the maywood and Marble Hill), and Ju- common concerns and goals; or but to stand up to him when n Tuesday, November maane Williams (D-Brooklyn). that it is a diverse community his ideas are not in the city’s best interest. “At the end of the day,” The topic of the panel, “Chal- with universal needs. 2nd, with elections Councilmember Rodriguez, said Councilmember Richards, imminent, more than lenges Facing the Jewish Com150 Jewish communi- munity in New York City and who hails from the Dominican “it’s about the health of New ty advocates gathered with key the Role of Government,” led Republican Republic, said that York City.” local city and state elected officials for Agudath Israel’s annual pre-election legislative gathering. Held at Alliance Bernstein Global Wealth Management in Midtown Manhattan, the highlight of the breakfast was a panel discussion amongst five of the New York City Councilmembers seeking to become Speaker of the Council. Attendees enjoyed a lively panel discussion moderated by Rabbi Zwiebel with Councilmembers Robert Cornegy, Jr. (D- Brooklyn), Mark Levine (D-Manhattan), Donovan Richards (D-Southeast Queens and Rockaways), Ydanis Rodrígez (L-R): NYS Assembly Member David Weprin, Former NYS Assembly Member Mark Weprin, Agudah's

Executive Vice President Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Agudah Board of Trustee Member Chazkel Benett, Rory Lancman, NYC Council Member Juumane Williams, NYC Council Member David Greenfield, NYC Council Member Robert Cornegy, Jr., NYC Council Member Ydanis Rodrígez, NYC Council Member Mark Levine, NYC Council Member Donovan Richards, Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, and Agudah Director of NY Government Relations Rabbi Yeruchim Silber

NYS Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman

to a discussion of many vital topics, such as security issues, affordable housing for large families, lunch programs that include kosher meal options, government support for nonpublic schools, and effectively working with the mayor, even when city official and the mayor disagree. Th oughout the morning, speakers kept coming back to the idea that New York is a strong conglomeration of

the Latino community, which makes up about 29% of the city’s population, shares the same interests as the Orthodox community. He said that we are “building bridges together.” Councilmember Williams said, “All communities want to have safe, affordable housing, safe streets, good schools, good food…” All participants agreed that to make positive changes for all communities, they need to be

Councilmember Cornegy strongly advocated for funding for the NYPD and anti-terrorism, cautioning about potential Federal cuts. He spoke glowingly of the Jewish community’s support after a hate crime in his district, “The Jewish community joined with me and stood against that level of hate.” Councilmember Levine said that the council should “support non-pedagogical services like

Panel of NYC Council Members (L-R): Robert Cornegy, Jr., Donovan Richards, Ydanis Rodrígez, Mark Levine, Juumane Williams

transportation and special education for nonpublic schools.” Other prominent speakers at the event included Public Advocate Letitia James, who was introduced by Rabbi Yeruchim Silber, Agudah’s Director of NY Government Relations. She thanked Agudath Israel for its advocacy and its partnership with legislators. Greetings were also delivered by Acting Brooklyn District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez, who spoke about the warm relationship he enjoys with the Orthodox Jewish Community. NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer and NYS Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman referenced the recent terror attack in Manhattan, saying that it was an attack on all of us, not just on one group. Comptroller Stringer said, “The terrorist

attack that happened the other day is a reminder that we are never quite safe and we have to make sure that we protect this town but we also have to respect the diversity of this city.” Attorney General Schneiderman said, “Tuesday’s despicable terrorist attack reminds us that those who hate diversity will view New York as a target because of our success at building a pluralistic society.” He warned of the emerging threats to the city, citing an almost 20% increase in hate crimes in major American cities this year. “These is a need for us to stand together, to work together,” he said. “Ideas that we thought were driven into the darkest corners of society are reemerging. I am proud of the See At Agudath Israel Legislative , page 38

‘Under the Black Hat’ Pop Art in Jerusalem Focuses on Chassidim their unwanted digital baggage through an anonymous web form to a printer, which, according to the sender’s designation, done with water, more gently, pain to art, “Digital Cleansing” deposits the document into either a barrel of water, where the through immersion, just as Jews was born. have purified themselves for mil“Digital Cleansing” is one of ink dissolves, or into a barrel of lennia in the mikvah, the ritual Moully’s pieces on display in the fi e, where it is incinerated. “It’s bringing together Tashbath. From fi e to water, from curated group show “Poptho-

Rabbi Yitzchok Moully brings spiritual and emotional depth to a new exhibit By: Phreddy Wischusen

itzchok Moully was in the middle of what had been a normal day at work when, he said, he “received an email . . . a heavy email”—one that provokes reaction, that makes your stomach drop and clouds your head. “I said to myself, I can’t just hit delete. I need to print out the email. And burn it.” For many, that would end with a momentary fl re on a backyard barbecue. But Moully is an artist. And a Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi. He began to think of Jewish purging rituals. First, fi e: the burning of leaven before Passover, the kashering of kitchens and utensils. But cleansing is also

Attendees mingle outside the Beit Chassid venue in Jerusalem

“Orange Socks” fills an entire wall of a gallery in Jerusalem, from floor to ceiling, and depicts the life-size silhouettes of 12 Chassidim, one of whom shows a flash of color. The artwork, by Rabbi Yitzchok Moully, is on display in the curated group show “Popthodox-Black Humor” until Nov. 16 as a part of the Third Jerusalem Biennale. (Art: Yitzchok Moully)

In Jerusalem for the grand opening on Oct. 11, Moully puts the finishing touches on his “Orange Socks” mural

dox-Black Humor” until Nov. 16 as a part of the Thi d Jerusalem Biennale, a once-every-twoyears’ exhibition featuring the work of some 200 Jewish artists from Israel and around the world. “This piece is inspired by the High Holiday energy of realignment with G d and each other,” Moully tells Chabad.org. “We’ve all sent or received digital material we’re not so proud of— email, our browser history, social-media posts—that we’d like to rid ourselves of.” The interactive work allows gallery-goers to send any of

lich and the burning of chametz before Pesach in one succinct way,” explains the artist, who was born in Australia, and grew up there and in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y. “It’s a very Jewish concept brought into a contemporary digital space.”

‘A Point of Connection’

Merging the contemporary art world and the Orthodox world is the mission of Noa Lea Cohen, the curator of “Popthodox.” “I started as a student at Hebrew University in Jerusalem

in art history and realized that although I had learned so much about art, I didn’t see anything about myself ” in that world, she says. “I started in my own way to find myself in contemporary art.” Working on her Ph.D. at BarIlan University in Ramat Gan, Israel, Cohen discovered that there were no published sources on Orthodox Jews working on contemporary art. So she had to go find the artists themselves, which eventually led her to becoming a curator. The theme for this Biennale is “Watershed,” which refers to how rivers and streams split and converge in their journey to the sea. Cohen selected works, including those made by Moully, for the show “Black Humor” (cheekily nodding to the ubiquitous black clothing worn in many Orthodox communities) to show and/or inspire the con-

vergence of all those communities in Israel. Or, as she explains: “to see what haredi Jews think about themselves and G d, and not an ethnographic exhibition of them from outside.” Secondly, she says, “the gallery is a point of connection . . . beyond barriers.” Cohen points to the centerpiece of the show: “Orange Socks” by Moully. It fil s an entire wall of the gallery, from fl or to ceiling, and depicts the life-size silhouettes of 12 Chassidim, one of whom shows a flash of color. The original was only 10x30 inches, but Cohen convinced Moully to reproduce larger “to allow people to picture themselves in it.” Many people in the gallery have stopped to take pictures with the work, making it appear that they are in line with the fig ures, “creating empathy,” she says. See ‘Under the Black Hat’ , page 36

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World Renowned Medical Experts Gather at Cipriani's to Celebrate Achievements in Prostate Cancer Research By: Lieba Nesis

Former New York Yankees 3rd baseman; the great Alex Rodriguez

philanthropic organization funding global prostate cancer research. It recently partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs to create 11 Centers of Excellence to deliver precision oncology diagnostics and treatments to all veterans battling prostate cancer. This year's emcee Whoopi Goldberg hosted the event for the 11th time with she and founder Michael Milken having an easy comedic rapport. Whoopi proudly acknowledged being a winner of the coveted EGOT-the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony's and introduced Army veteran Constance Campbell to sing a beautiful rendition of the national anthem. Goldberg could not recall how she first met Milken with him remarking they encountered one another on a Malibu Beach where they were both observing a beached seal. Milken said the three themes of the evening were: female scientists, big data and family legacy. This evening was all about women with Milken highlighting the vast number of female researchers at PCF-constituting 30 percent of his investigators. Anyone curious as to how to run an efficient fundraiser please contact Michael Milken who raised $21 Million in around ten minutes-the second largest amount ever raised. Milken has been a mentor to Wall Street bigwigs Leon Black, Steve Schwarzman, and Bill Ackman and they continue to enthusiastically support his charity. He auctioned off a ride on his private plane to participate in baseball camp for three days for $100,000 to two different people and 4 tickets to

the Billboard awards and parties for $75,000 to two people. He also convinced 7 people, himself included, to sponsor a Center for research for $2.5 million-not too shabby. Milken is a man on a mission to eradicate prostate and all other cancers and he has helped save the lives of 1.5 million men with his six cancer drugs-92 cents of every dollar donated being spent on research. Those who conduct Milken's research are called young investigators and he asked the audience to sponsor these researchers for $75,000 a year for three years. At that moment I spotted a gorgeous man heading to his table and realized it was none other than baseball player Alex Rodriguez. This man never looked so vibrant and I bet Jennifer Lopez is a factor. Tonight she and Alex gleefully headed to the stage to announce their table would be donating $1 million. J.Lo looked sexy in a white skintight dress with every curve bulging out and she lingered at the dinner for a total of six minutes-hey she's on six different television shows. Another illustrious guest, prostate cancer survivor and mega billionaire David Koch, looking healthier and more robust than ever, graciously removed his glasses to pose for pictures with a delightful smile on his face. Koch has been a major contributor to PCF and he participates in their functions in the Hamptons and New York. One of the staples of a Milken dinner is the quizzes he poses to his audience with one of tonight's questions being which television show had the

Jennifer Hudson singing

Army Veteran Constance Campbell

Glenn and Jennifer Myles

Sharon Hammett, Karen Knudsen and Neil Rodin

Kristen and David Steinberg

Michael and Lori Milken

he Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding groundbreaking research programs, hosted its annual dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street on Monday November 6, 2017 with cocktails beginning at 6 PM. PCF was founded in 1993 by Michael Milken and since its inception has raised more than $660 million and provided funding to more than 2,000 cancer research programs at more than 200 cancer centers and universities. PCF has grown to become the number one

longest run. None of the attendees knew the correct answer which was "Family Matters." Milken then introduced honoree Peter Grauer who is current Chairman at Bloomberg LP and a prostate cancer survivor. Grauer called Milken and leading prostate researcher Dr. Jonathan Simons heroes for saving his life with their treatments. He said Milken called him consistently to ensure he was receiving the proper treatment and he was forever grateful to him. Grauer movingly remarked that prostate cancer was both a man's disease and a family disease and noted that PCF has reduced the death rate by more than 52%- the largest reduction in any of the top ten cancers. At the hour of 9:30 PM most of the crowd hurried out and missed one of the greatest performances I have ever experienced with Jennifer Hudson astounding the attendees with her powerful vocals and lively dance moves. While Hudson may have been a diva years ago tonight she headed into the crowd to dance with the audience and take selfies. Her rendition of "Hallelujah" was breathtaking- I had tears in my eyes. When she whipped out the Whitney Houston repertoire she was as good as it gets. With sweat pouring down her face she made her way into the scant audience to thank all those who participated remarking that she never takes the opportunity to perform for granted. This was a spectacular conclusion to an evening that even had Milken and Dr. Jonathan Simons on their feet awed by her incredible talent.

David Koch and Glenn Myles

Jewish Voice society, fashion & entertainment reporter Lieba Nesis files a live report from the Prostate Cancer Foundation annual dinner

Hope Lika, Spencer Segura, David Koch and Bonnie Pfeifer Evans (Credit for all photos: Lieba Nesis)

Maria and Ken Fishel

Peter and Laurie Grauer with Whoopi Goldberg, Nina Grauer and Michael Milken

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Trump Administration Takes Firm Stance Against Anti-Semitism New appointments show what the White House's priorities are By: Ari Lieberman

ince assuming offi , the Trump administration has been dogged by allegations of either harboring or promoting anti-Semitism. This false narrative has primarily been spearheaded by Trump’s detractors whose motives are at best questionable. The sudden interest in the subject of anti-Semitism by the Left is puzzling to say the least. During Obama’s tenure, there were over 7,000 recorded acts of Jew-hatred in the United States, many of which occurred at America’s institutions of higher learning. Campus hate groups like Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) have been the driving force behind Judeophobic activities on college campuses. Yet the New York Times, Washington Post and other establishment media outlets have been largely silent on the issue of Islamist inspired anti-Semitism. Few among the Left took the Obama administration to task for failing to recognize the seriousness of the situation. Obama exhibited little interest in addressing this scourge and seemed content with limiting his anti-Jewish bias initiatives to hosting yearly Passover Seders with his obsequious friends and wishing Jews a Happy New Year on Rosh Hashanah. Obama’s allies, including those within the establishment media, seemed

Past reports submitted by AMCHA documented the content with this do-nothing either initiate fund termination direct link between Muslim proceedings or refer the matter Brotherhood front groups like approach. Contrary to what the es- to the Department of Justice for the SJP, and anti-Semitic incitablishment media and many appropriate legal action.” Th dents on college campuses. For within the Left would have us statute has teeth, and universi- example, According to AMbelieve, it is in fact the Obama ties falling into non-compliance CHA, anti-Semitic incidents are eight times more likely to ocadministration that allowed the risk losing taxpayer funding. malevolent cancer of antisemitism to fester and expand. By contrast, the Trump administration has adopted a robust, proactive approach toward combatting antisemitism both nationally and internationally. Recently, Trump appointed Kenneth L. Marcus assistant secretary for civil rights in the Department of Education. Marcus has been an outspoken critic of the Offic for Civil Rights under Obama’s term for what he characterized as its failure to address anti-Semitic incidents masquerading as anti-Israelism or anti-Zionism. In 2010 he wrote, Recently, Trump appointed Kenneth L. Marcus (pictured above) “On college campuses — and assistant secretary for civil rights in the Department of Education. especially in protests brought by Marcus has been an outspoken critic of the Office for Civil Rights the anti-Israel boycotts, divest- under Obama’s term for what he characterized as its failure to ment and sanctions movement address anti-Semitic incidents masquerading as anti-Israelism or — it is now widely understood anti-Zionism. that attacking ‘Jews’ by name is The appointment, which cur at the universities that host impolitic, but one can smear ‘Zibarely registered a blip on the groups like the SJP and its alter onists’ with impunity.” Marcus advocates the use of mainstream media’s radar, was ego, the Muslim Student AssoTitle VI of the 1964 Civil Rights highly signific nt for those ciation (MSA). The new study Act to combat anti-Jewish and monitoring incidents of Jew- however, provides troubling anti-Israel activity on college hate on college campuses and proof of the existence of a direct campuses. Under Title VI, “If a comes of the heels of a reveal- link between pro-BDS faculty recipient of federal assistance is ing report issued by the campus and anti-Semitic activity. “The studies found that found to have discriminated and watchdog group AMCHA, docvoluntary compliance cannot umenting how pro-BDS faculty schools with one or more faculbe achieved, the federal agency pose a direct threat to Jewish ty boycotters were between four and seven times more likely providing the assistance should students.

to play host to incidents of anti-Jewish hostility, and the more faculty boycotters on a campus, the greater the likelihood of such anti-Semitic acts.” The eport’s authors added; “This new research strongly suggests that at least some faculties, who have signed petitions or statements in support of an academic boycott of Israel, bring their anti-Israel sentiments and support for BDS to campus through their department’s sponsorship of pro-BDS events and those events increase the likelihood of resulting in anti-Jewish hostility on campus.” It is incumbent upon universities to undertake serious measures to address this problem. Past instances of anti-Semitic activity have been swept under the rug by craven university officials. At CUNY, SFSU and UCI for example, investigations conducted by university officials amounted to nothing more than window dressing or worse, downplayed the signific nce of malefice t activities conducted by SJP activists. The threat of a Title VI action brought by the United States Department of Education, Department of Justice or other federal agencies should provide the necessary impetus for school officials to finally take substantive measures to address pernicious hate groups like the SJP and the MSA. Trump has also taken measures to thwart anti-Semitic activity on the international scene. The e is perhaps no greater pur-

veyor of antisemitism than the United Nations but the Obama administration emboldened this malevolent entity. Obama will forever be equated with the infamous U.N. Security Council resolution 2334, which singles out Israel, the Mideast’s only democracy, for criticism. He partnered, colluded and schemed with hostile and despotic nations like Venezuela, Egypt and Malaysia in infli ting his parting shot at Israel and the Jewish people. But the Trump administration has adopted the exact opposite approach. With the appointment of Nikki Haley as UN ambassador, the United States signaled to the world that it would no longer be business as usual at the U.N. As Haley noted in her first speech at UN headquarters, the United States would make sure to have the backs of its allies and ensure that our allies reciprocate. She then warned; “for those who don’t have our back, we’re taking names. We will make points to respond to that accordingly.” Ambassador Haley wasn’t grandstanding. She has been credited with dramatically changing the tone and tenor of the U.N. She spearheaded the move to withdraw from UNESCO after that body issued several politically motivated, anti-Israel resolutions steeped in fantasy and fabrication. She followed up that action by warning that See Trump Administration , page 37

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Argentina Probe Finds Prosecutor Investigating Jewish Center Bombing Murdered Edited By: JV Staff

new report summarizing the findi gs of an Argentina police probe into the mysterious death of Alberto Nisman, who accused Argentina's government of covering up Iranian involvement in the bombing of a Jewish community center, has determined that the prosecutor was murdered. According to updated information on the Wikipedia web site, Alberto Nisman had been the Special Prosecutor in charge of the 1994 AMIA bombing investigation since September of 2004. The case had been marked by judicial misconduct, and had reached an impasse. The 2013 signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran to facilitate the investigation led to a breach between Nisman and President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. Nisman alleged that the signing of the memorandum with Iran was part of an effort to cover-up alleged Iranian complicity in the AMIA bombing in exchange for improved trade relations. The accusation was based on Nisman's belief that the administration had petitioned Interpol to lift Red Notices against numerous Iranian official during the negotiations. The Secretary General of Interpol at the time, Ronald Noble, said on January 15, 2015 that no such requests had been made, and that Foreign Minister HĂŠctor Timerman

had stated on each occasion the case was discussed that Interpol should keep the red notices effective, and that "Prosecutor Nisman's assertion is false." Nisman's body was found January 19. The discovery of the body came hours before the prosecutor was to present his complaint to the Criminal Law Committee of the Chamber of Deputies; Nisman had already submitted his complaint and wiretap transcripts to Judge Ariel Lijo on January 14. Th Nisman death was investigated by Federal Judge Emma Palmaghini and Special Prosecutor Viviana Fein. Federal Judge Daniel Rafecas dismissed the Nisman complaint, which had been resubmitted to the courts by Federal Prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita, on February 26. Judge Rafecas held in his ruling that "none of the two hypotheses of a crime put forward by prosecutor Pollicita in his writ stand up to the minimum level of scrutiny". Pollicita did not succeed Nisman as chief AMIA prosecutor; this offic was headed as of February 13 by a prosecution task force led by coordinator Juan Murra. The report by the countryâ€™s border police agency, a copy of which was obtained by Th Associated Press, bases its conclusions on new evidence and directly contradicts the findi gs of a federal police investigation which determined that Nisman had committed suicide.

According to an i24 News report, the Spanish-language report by news site Infobae, said that a team of 28 experts in various fi lds including ballistics and psychology leading the official investigation into Nismanâ€™s mysterious death had categorically concluded that Nisman was murdered by a gunshot to the head and that the perpetrator(s) subsequently attempted

death, according to the i24News report. It is nonsense, everyone knows it is nonsense," Kirchner said, when asked about accusations of an alleged government cover-up of the murder put forth by journalists such as i24NEWSâ€™ Damian Pachter, who fi st broke the story of Nisman's death as a staff writer for the Buenos Aires Herald.

Alberto Nisman had been the Special Prosecutor in charge of the 1994 AMIA bombing investigation since September of 2004. The case had been marked by judicial misconduct, and had reached an impasse.

to obscure evidence at the scene. In an atypical move ahead of congressional elections in October, and after years avoiding the Argentine press, President Cristina Kirchner gave a rare interview to Infobae during which she spoke of the case as well as accusations that her government was involved in Nismanâ€™s

Pachter was eventually forced to flee Argentina following suspicious surveillance against him. â€œIt seems to me that it is an accusation without any foundation and I believe that [even] those who actually formulate it don't believe it," Kirchner said. "We did not really have any

reason. It was triggered in a way, we [didn't have] long months. It was a very impressive maelstrom," she said, calling the allegations against her government "without head and shoulders." The border police report says that Nisman was beaten and drugged by two attackers who then staged his suicide, noting that other experts involved in a string of previous probes never found any traces of gunpowder on Nisman's hands. The report says that the anesthetic Ketamine was found in Nisman's body, along with evidence consistent with a physical altercation including a broken septum and blows to his hip and other areas. On July 18, 1994, a suicide bomber drove a Renault Trafi van bomb loaded with about 275 kilograms (606 lb) of ammonium nitrate fertilizer and fuel oil explosive mixture into the Jewish Community Center building located in a densely constructed commercial area of Buenos Aires, according to a detailed report on Wikipedia. The explosive is thought to have been arranged to focus the blast on the building 3 to 5 meters (9.8 to 16.4 ft) away, exhibiting a shaped charge or explosively formed penetrator effect. The exterior walls of this five story building were of brick masonry construction, which supported the fl or slabs. The air blast from the bomb totally destroyed the exposed load-bearing walls which, in

turn, led to progressive failure of the fl or slabs and virtually total collapse of the building. Such bearing-wall buildings are notable for their tendency to be brought down in this manner by localized damage. In the days following the bombing, Israel sent Mossad agents to Argentina to investigate. The Israeli Police also sent a team of four forensic scientists to assist with the building of ante mortem files and victim identific tion; the IDF sent personnel to help the Argentines with body extrication. Argentina closed its borders after the attack, fearing more terrorists could enter. It was thought possible that the bombers entered Argentina through the Triple Frontier, where the borders of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet. Argentina's intelligence agency, the SecretarĂa de Inteligencia (SIDE), is said to have set up a network of surveillance called "Centauro" in Paraguay. In 2013, President Cristina Kirchner tried to form a "truth commission" with Iran to jointly investigate the bombing. Nisman claimed the truth commission was intended to help get Interpol arrest warrants dropped against five Iranian suspects as a step toward normalizing bilateral relations. Nisman was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head just hours before he was due to testify at a Congressional hearing. (I24NEWS & WIKIPEDIA)

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Probe Links Weinstein & AIDS Charity Billionaire Blavatnik Considers in Possible Money Laundering Scheme Investment in Teva Pharmaceutical By Hannah Hayes

By: Hadassa Kalatizadeh

he AIDS charity amfAR along with its fashion designer chairman Kenneth Cole have been linked to Harvey Weinstein in a probe by federal prosecutors for what a source said is a possible “money laundering scheme.” The New York Times was fi st to report about this new federal criminal investigation focused on Weinstein's involvement in $600,000 raised at an amfAR auction that was paid out to the Cambridge-based American Repertory Th ater, which previously staged the pervert producer’s play called “Finding Neverland.” In Cannes in 2015, at the New York-based AIDs charity’s annual gala, several items were put in the auction by Weinstein, which raised over $900,000. However, before the event even started, a deal was made between Weinstein and Cole for $600,000 of the proceeds to go to the non-profit theater. A “well-placed source” told the Daily News that the money was setup to ultimately reimburse Weinstein and his fellow investors for a licensing fee or $600,000 that they paid for the right to stage “Finding Neverland.” On Friday, November 3, the Daily News’ source said, “Basically, he was asking Kenneth to use amfAR and his power over the auction to create almost this money laundering scheme to get $600,00 to ART from a third party in this form of a charitable contribution, which would result in them returning the $600,000 licensing fee.” As part of this new criminal probe, amfAR has been served with a subpoena, according to the news outlet’s sources. A spokesman for amfAR and Cole, Gary Lewi told the Daily News, "We did receive a subpoena. We are cooperating. It is my understanding we are not a target but considered a witness.” On Thursday, November 2, Weinstein’s spokeswoman Sallie Hofmeister, did not comment on the

Harvey Weinstein at the 2011 Time 100 gala. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

investigation, but released a statement saying that “over the course of the last 23 years, Mr. Weinstein has helped raise between $30 million and $40 million for amfAR.” She added that he “has personally pledged $1 million to the organization.” A statement previously given by Weinstein’s lawyer Jason Lilien was re-issued on Friday by a spokeswoman for Weinstein when the Daily News reached out to them. The statement said, "The e was no evidence that Mr. Weinstein engaged in any violation of state or federal charity law or that any charity, bidder or donor was harmed in connection with the amfAR event.”

US Justice Dept to Set Conditions for ATT & Time Warner Deal By: Ilana Siyance

T&T Inc. and the U.S. Department of Justice are discussing conditions which the wireless carrier must meet so as to gain government antitrust approval for its acquisition of Time Warner Inc. Last Thursday, the Justice Department threatened that the deal may be blocked by potential lawsuits if settlement dialogues were not to their satisfaction. In October 2016, AT&T, the world’s largest telecommunications company and simultaneously the second largest wireless phone carrier, unleashed an $85.4 billion deal to purchase Time Warner Inc, the world's third largest entertainment company. The deal has shaken up consumer groups and as well as competitors alleging that the new media giant created would have too much power. On his campaign trail last year, President Trump vowed to exert his power on the Justice Department to block the deal. Since becoming President, he has not revisited his stance on the merger. In September, Trump appointed Makan Delrahim as the Justice Department's new antitrust chief. Back in May, at his confi mation hearing the newly elected Persian Jewish lawyer said, "The independence of the decisions made in prosecuting and reviewing mergers as

AT&T Inc. and the U.S. Department of Justice are discussing conditions which the wireless carrier must meet so as to gain government antitrust approval for its acquisition of Time Warner Inc

well as other conduct is a serious one that should be free from any political influence. They will be free if I am fortunate enough to be confirmed." It is not yet clear what direction Delrahim will lean towards, but Wall Street seems to believe that the acquisition will ultimately be completed. "The market is saying that the deal still most likely gets done. It's just not as much of a sure thing as it was yesterday," said Craig Moffett, an analyst at Moffett Nathanson. "For over 40 years, vertical mergers like this one have al-

ways been approved because they benefit consumers without removing any competitors from the market," an AT&T rep said, expressing confidence that the deal would go through. "While we won't comment on our discussions with DOJ, we see no reason in the law or the facts why this transaction should be an exception." As reported by Reuters, opponents to the merger have targeted AT&T’s looming control in steering its client’s towards the premium content that it would own via Time Warner. Among other media assets, Time Warner owns CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros, the film studio. Critics to the deal include Daphna Ziman, the founder of Cinémoi, a female-owned TV network, who maintains that "further consolidation could be catastrophic to diverse, minority and women-owned voices." Th DOJ has been contemplating conditions with which to limit AT&T’s power to discriminate against channels that compete with Time Warner, time limits on conditions and consumer data issues. The terms would likely be somewhat similar to those set when NBC Universal was acquired by Comcast Corp in 2011. "The e headlines may be more about increasing the (Justice) See US Justice Dept to Set , page 38

illionaire Leonard (Len) Blavatnik is considering making a significant investment in Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Should the Soviet-born British-American business mogul purchase a substantial stake in the Israeli drug maker, it would alleviate the company’s growing fin ncial concerns. Traded on the NYSE as well as the TASE, Teva’s current market cap is $11.5 billion. Of late, the stock price has been falling partly due to lower than expected quarterly financials released last week, which has been an ongoing problem due to expiring drug patents. Further, Allergan Plc, the global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Dublin which currently owns 10% of Teva, recently stated that it is looking to gradually sell its stake. This will likely move the stock price even lower. As per Globes Online, one of the possible options being considered is for Blavatnik to purchase the shares directly from Allergan. Blavatnik , the founder of Access Industries, has a reported net worth of $20.1 billion. Th 60-year-old is already a seasoned investor in Israel. He holds controlling interest in Clal Industries and in Clal Biotechnology, the later which Teva now holds an 18% stake in. He also has indirect control of Channel 10 television, as well as a stake in Reshet , which currently operates Channel 13. Both Blavatnik and Teva declined to comment. Last week, Standard & Poor's cut its rating outlook for Teva to negative, which may likely indicate that the fi m’s rating may be downgraded. Currently, the company is rated as BBB-. "Our negative outlook refle ts our view that there is additional uncertainty around Teva's business position, as refle ted in its declining ability to control and predict its fin ncial results and generate cash fl w to repay debt giv-

Billionaire Leonard (Len) Blavatnik is considering making a significant investment in Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Should the Soviet-born British-American business mogul purchase a substantial stake in the Israeli drug maker, it would alleviate the company’s growing financial concerns

en heightened competition in key franchises," Standard & Poor's announced. Teva has been working hard to pick up its slack. In September, following a seven-month search, the pharmaceutical giant named a new CEO, Kare Schultz, with high hopes. Schultz, a 30-year industry veteran, “brings a strong sense of corporate citizenship," as per Sol Barer, chairman of Teva’s board of directors.

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

ating healthy can be hard and many think, dull. So many tasty dishes we love are usually high in calories. But, did you know that low-calorie recipes can be just as enjoyable as those with lots of calories? With their new cookbook, Secrets of Skinny Cooking (Artscroll/Shaar Press; May 2017/Hardcover), bestselling cookbook author Victoria Dwek and nutritionist Shani Taub show home cooks how to create exciting, fl vorful, and filli g meals... all for a fraction of the calories they'd typically be. “There are lots of delicious foods out there. Plenty of recipes with fat and sugar that taste really, really good. I think we all know that,” Victoria explains. “But I realized that what people didn’t know…is that light food can be just as satisfying. Th t’s why I wrote this cookbook, so everyone can feel good about themselves and never, ever feel deprived.” From that moist Corn Muffin for breakfast, to creamy Eggplant Parmesan for lunch, to Sesame Chicken & Lo Mein for dinner... Victoria and Shani have created fl vor-filled recipes of favorite dishes all surprisingly low in calories! Secrets of Skinny Cooking features: - Over 135 delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes, with breathtaking photos for each dish - Secret techniques and tips for zapping the calories from any dish ... without zapping the fl vor (such as, "How to Sauté and Caramelize Onions Without Oil.") - Make ahead info, family-friendly adaptations, and cooking tips from Victoria - Nutritional information, advice, and motivation from Shani - Plenty of gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, Whole30, and Paleo options - And all recipes are kosher Every meal is covered! Enjoy filli g breakfasts, super light salads, 5-ingredient veggie sides, friendly carbs, satisfying soups, creamy and dreamy dairy dishes, filli g and fl vorful mains, and even sweet treats. Some of the delicious recipes in the book include: Apple Pie Crepes

Italian Roasted Caulifl wer Salad Garlic ‘n Onion Rutabaga Fries Crispy Eggplant Wontons with Two Dipping Sauces Skinny Pasta Alfredo Spinach Stuffed Chicken Thi hs Spicy Chicken Lo Mein Skirt Steak Over Asian Eggplant Lemony Baked Falafel Bruschetta Salmon Hoisin-Glazed Sea Bass and Mushrooms Zucchini Pizza Fries Citrus Cheesecake Crème Brulee “A diet should be a way of life that you can live with forever. It doesn’t mean not eating,” says Shani. “A diet simply means that you know exactly what you’re eating, even if it changes as time goes on, whether you want to lose weight or just maintain. A healthy person is never full and never hungry, just content and satisfie .” Whether you've always enjoyed light, healthy eating, or want to lose or maintain weight, Secrets of Skinny Cooking offers more options than you ever thought possible. Why settle for bland dietetic food and restrictive eating plans when you can enjoy Victoria and Shani’s delectable recipes?

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Powerhouse food writer VICTORIA DWEK is co-author of the bestselling Secret Restaurant Recipes, Everyday Secret Restaurant Recipes, and the popular Made Easy cookbook series. She’s the managing editor of Whisk, a popular kosher food magazine published weekly by Ami Magazine, where tens of thousands of loyal readers turn weekly to her “Hello Cooks” column. She’s a featured personality on Kosher.com, where fans tune into her cooking shows, including the video series based on Secrets of Skinny Cooking. Victoria is also a founding partner of BetweenCarpools.com, the lifestyle site and app for the busy Jewish woman, where she shares inspiration and tips that go beyond food. She holds a B.A. from New York University and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. SHANI TAUB is a certifie

From Mueller to Mandelblit Continued from page 20 of the public trough to pay for his lavish parties and lifestyle were never the subject of investigation. Former prime minister Ehud Barak never faced investigation over his allegedly sketchy business dealings or his deeply suspect campaign fin ncing operations. Former prime minister Ehud Olmert was never investigated for the massive collection of expensive pens that he was showered with

by “friends” during his tenure in government. And none the 43 lawmakers who voted in favor of a bill backed by Mozes to shut down Israel Hayom were ever investigated for their votes. But with Netanyahu, with the prodding and active support of the media the police are pursuing multi-million shekel investigations around the world to find and interrogate Netanyahu’s friends and ask them about their gifts to him.

As the weather heats up try hot dishes emerge fast from the these delicious and easy low-cal- kitchen. One dish that caught orie recipes. my attention was the towering Portobello Mushroom Sliders. nutritionist and certified diet Recipe(s) from I went home and recreated the consultant who has helped hun- SECRETS OF dish … and it was just as dreds of patients take control of SKINNY COOKING: good as it looked. their weight and start on a new Mouthwatering MUSHROOMS path of health. Based in Lake- Recipes You 2 Portobello mushroom caps wood, New Jersey, she counsels Won’t Believe are ¼ cup red wine vinegar patients from all over the East Low Calorie ½ tsp garlic powder Coast, from Monsey to Brook½ tsp dried basil By Victoria Dwek and Shani lyn to Baltimore, and interna- Taub C.D.C. ½ tsp salt tionally, in Canada, Switzerland, TOPPINGS Artscroll/Shaar Press; May and Israel. Shani struggled with 2017 1 red pepper her weight as a child and un½ onion, sliced Portobello Mushroom 1 tsp salt, plus more for sprinkling ½ onion, diced 8 oz frozen spinach, thawed, drained 2 (1-oz) slices Muenster OR mozzarella cheese [1] Place mushroom caps into a ziplock bag. Add red wine vinegar, garlic powder, basil, and salt. Seal; marinate for 1 hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator. [2] Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place mushrooms and marinade into a baking pan; bake for 25 minutes. [3] Meanwhile, place red pepper into the oven (on its own or in a baking pan). Roast until skin is blistered, about 35-45 minutes. Let cool; peel and discard peel and seeds. Slice pepper; set aside. [4] Coat a sauté pan with nonSecrets of Skinny Cooking (Artscroll/Shaar Press; May 2017/ Hardcover), bestselling cookbook author Victoria Dwek and stick cooking spray; heat over nutritionist Shani Taub show home cooks how to create exciting, medium-high heat. Add sliced flavorful, and filling meals... all for a fraction of the calories they'd onion; lower heat and sprinkle with salt. Cover; cook, stirring typically be. occasionally, until onions are golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. [5] Coat the sauté pan again with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add diced onion; lower heat and sprinkle with salt. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt. [6] Assemble the towers: Top each mushroom with half the Portobello Mushroom Towers Red Pepper Fettuccine spinach mixture, half the peppers, and half derstands the various challeng- Towers the onions. Top with one es faced by her patients who Yields 2 large servings are trying to get healthy. Every Dairy Gluten-Free Low slice of cheese; bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, 9-10 struggle is unique and each pa- Carb Sugar-Free tient has different triggers that Calories: 181 per serving; minutes. Make Ahead: All the compowill push them to reach their Shani Taub Exchange: 1 protein, nents of this dish can be made goal. 1 Vegetable Working one-on-one, Shani One summer Sunday after- ahead and stored separately in creates a personalized eating noon, my family and I passed the refrigerator for up to 1 week. plan that fits with that person’s through Monsey, stopping at Simply assemble and bake when taste and lifestyle. In addition the Evergreen shopping center. ready to enjoy. to her renowned weight loss I really wanted iced coffee, so I counseling, Shani Taub has also headed to Hava Java. As I waited Red Pepper Fettuccine launched a successful line of for my Skinny Frappe (one of health foods. the best ever), I watched the Yields 2 servings

Dairy Sugar-Free Calories: 241 per serving; Shani Taub Exchange: 1 Bread, ½ Protein, ½ vegetable (medium portion) This dish is for those who need their hearty pasta dish. The e’s half a serving of pasta in each portion; eggplant stands in for the rest. It’s become one of my family’s all-time favorite pasta dishes, high cal or low cal. (Who needs penne alla vodka anymore? I’d rather have this!) 2 oz fettuccine or any wide, fl t pasta (such as pappardelle) 1 eggplant, peeled, sliced thinly lengthwise salt, for sprinkling 1-2 Tbsp Parmesan shavings, for serving RED PEPPER SAUCE 1 red onion, diced 1 garlic clove, crushed salt, for sprinkling 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 red pepper, halved, stem and seeds removed ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt [1] Preheat oven to 425ºF. Prepare pasta according to package instructions; set aside. [2] Cut eggplant slices into long, thin strips a little wider than your pasta. Place into a colander; sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes over a bowl or in the sink; rinse and dry. [3] Place pepper cut side down on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray; bake until skin blisters, about 40 minutes. Let cool; peel pepper and discard peel. [4] Meanwhile, add eggplant slices to a baking sheet; bake for 20 minutes. [5] Prepare the sauce: Coat a sauté pan with nonstick cooking spray; heat over low heat. Add onion and garlic; sprinkle with salt. Cover pan; cook until onion is soft, 7 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. [6] In a blender, combine onion mixture, red pepper, and yogurt. [7] When ready to serve, coat the sauté pan with nonstick cooking spray; heat over low heat. Add pasta and eggplant strips to the pan. Add red pepper sauce; toss to coat. Season with salt to taste. Serve topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan shavings per serving. Shani Says: I love when vegetables are added to stretch a dish. Since a man can have 2 breads for dinner, he can have the entire recipe for only 2 breads, 1 vegetable, and ¾ protein! It’s a huge dinner! Omit the Parmesan and enjoy it along with a piece of fish

is for his political associates to rein in the out of control police and state prosecution by limiting their authority. So far, the media have cowed them into inaction. In the Mueller probe and the incessant probes against Netanyahu we see the new face of the Left. Unable to win elections, they exploit their control over the bureaucracy and media to overturn election results. The e can be no greater threat to the health of a liberal democracy than that. Two things must happen for this situation to be corrected.

First, we must recognize what is happening and what it means for our systems of governance. Second, lawmakers in Congress and the Knesset alike need to stand up to the media and the legal fraternities and bravely restore the power to govern to those in whom the public has vested it.

Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich has hired Lior Horev, one of Israel’s top anti-Netanyahu political consultants, to serve as the police’s public relations representative. As for the probes against Sara Netanyahu, every day the public is treated to yet more salacious, unsubstantiated tales of her alleged abuse of workers at the Prime Minister’s Residence. While Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit did not initiate the probes against Netanyahu, he has done nothing to stop them. This despite their demonstrably prejudicial na-

ture. Mandelblit is a product of the system that has turned the police, media and state prosecution into a political party united in their common goal of hunting the political Right. As a result, he can be expected to go along with whatever they do. If the police recommend indicting Netanyahu, Mandelblit can be counted on to dutifully indict him, even though the acts he is suspected of committing are not crimes. Given the current dynamic, the only way for Netanyahu not be forced from office for actions that aren’t even criminal

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Caroline Glick is the Director of the David Horowitz Freedom Center's Israel Security Project and the Senior Contributing Editor of The Jerusalem Post. For more information on Ms. Glick's work, visit carolineglick.com.

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Great Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gift Ideas Meaningful presents to mark this important milestone By: Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

day morning prayers. Available from specialty stores (ask your local rabbi for ar and Bat Mitzvahs are a time advice), a set of tefillin is something a of momentous change and bar mitzvah can use his whole life, enpossibility. Children transform hancing the way he prays and connects into adults and become respon- with the Divine. Tzedakah Box: Having a beautiful sible for their actions and religious contzedakah (charity) box around reminds duct for the fi st time. Here are some great gift suggestions kids that giving to others is a crucial part of being a Jew. to mark this important milestone. The Tanach: Tanach is an acronym for Torah, Neviim (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings), that comprise the Jewish Bible. Every bat and bar mitzvah should have access to one to look up information, read the stories, and in general get a fi st-hand understanding of this bedrock Jewish text. Easy to read English versions can be found at www. artscroll.com. Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers: this classic Jewish work introduces the major rabbis and scholars of ancient Israel, along with their most pithy and quotable sayings that they were known for repeating. It is a profound collection of wise sayings. Down payment on a trip to Israel: some local Jewish organizations or programs will allow you to donate to a child’s future trip; ask a local rabbi for suggestions about options in your A beautiful kiddush cup is used to make the Kiddush blessing at the start community. Shabbat candlesticks: a pair of beauof Shabbat and holiday meals and tiful candlesticks will be used for years enhances the Shabbat and holiday to come as Jewish girls and women table. usher the beautiful light of Shabbat and of Jewish holidays into their families’ homes. Styles vary, from traditional brass or silver to avant garde creations.

Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers: this classic Jewish work introduces the major rabbis and scholars of ancient Israel, along with their most pithy and quotable sayings that they were known for repeating. It is a profound collection of wise sayings.

Israel Bonds: available in 2, 3, 5 or 10 year forms, Israel bonds help kids save, and at the same time invest in the Jewish state.

A Jewish cookbook: for kids who like to cook, a Jewish cookbook can help them experience Jewish culture in a whole new way.

Their Torah Portion in Art: many and shading using tiny written text. Jewish artists create beautiful pictures Look for a book of the Bible or a weekly using micrography, the art of drawing Torah portion illustrated in this unique style. Passover Haggadah: this is a timeless gift that’s guaranteed to be used each year. Look for beautifully illustrated Haggadahs or those with useful commentary. Donation to a meaningful cause: donating to an important cause in a bar or bat mitzvah child’s name guarantees them a connection with communal organizations or charities, and helps them feel they are sharing in communal projects. Jewish music: getting familiar with Jewish songs and learning the words can help them enjoy Jewish culture in a whole new way. Siddur: a Jewish prayer book makes a great gift. Some stores will emboss the cover with a name. Check out www. artscroll.com for ideas. Family Heirloom: nothing says welcome to the community of Jewish adults Tefillin: These special containers are worn by bar mitzvah boys during quite like passing on a treasured family weekday morning prayers. Available from specialty stores (ask your local heirloom to your child. Whether it’s a rabbi for advice), a set of tefillin is something a bar mitzvah can use his whole family prayer shawl, a grandparent’s life, enhancing the way he prays and connects with the Divine.

Kiddush Cup: a beautiful kiddush cup is used to make the Kiddush blessing at the start of Shabbat and holiday meals and enhances the Shabbat and holiday table. Israel Bonds: available in 2, 3, 5 or 10 year forms, Israel bonds help kids save, and at the same time invest in the Jewish state. A Jewish cookbook: for kids who like to cook, a Jewish cookbook can help them experience Jewish culture in a whole new way. Your 5 favorite Jewish books: studies show that being surrounded by lots of books makes us smarter; choose a few of your favorite Jewish-themed books and help a bat or bat mitzvah kickstart their personal Jewish library. Star of David or Chai Jewelry: a Jewish star or “Chai” (which means life in Hebrew) are classic Jewish symbols that can help kids display pride in their heritage in a fun, beautiful way. Down payment on a trip to Israel: some local Jewish organizations or programs will allow you to donate to a child’s Tefillin: The e special containers are future trip; ask a local rabbi for suggestions about options in your community. worn by bar mitzvah boys during week-

Having a beautiful tzedakah (charity) box around reminds kids that giving to others is a crucial part of being a Jew.

The Tanach: Tanach is an acronym for Torah, Neviim (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings), that comprise the Jewish Bible. Every bat and bar mitzvah should have access to one to look up information, read the stories, and in general get a first-hand understanding of this bedrock Jewish text. Easy to read English versions can be found at www.artscroll.com.

favorite book, or other item that’s been passed down, consider entrusting a bar or bat mitzvah with a family heirloom. It’s powerful to make young adults the latest link in your family chain to use treasured family possessions. Jewish Summer Camp: attending Jewish summer is one of the most reliable predictors of Jewish identity later in life. Consider offering to help defray the cost of this life-changing experience. Beautiful Th nk You Cards: as well as reminding kids to say thank you, these will come in handy as they follow up with all the friends and relatives who gave them bar or bat mitzvah gifts (AISH.COM)

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Parshat Chaya Sara - The Wisdom of the Zaken By: Rabbi Benjamin Hecht

n the surface, it would seem somewhat appropriate that the story of the search for a wife for Yitzchak Avinu should begin with the simple statement that Avraham was old, zaken ba beyamim.1 This is a point of transition in regard to our forefathers as the narrative of the Torah essentially switches from the story of Avraham to the story of Yitzchak – and, as such, we are being told that Avraham is in his later years and indeed this is a time for transition. Maharsha, Yoma 28b, d.h. She’ne’mar, however, notes that we have already been told that Avraham is elderly, so why the need to inform us of this again? It is precisely for this reason, Maharsha maintains, that this gemara explains that what this verse is actually telling us is not essentially that Avraham was old but, rather, that he was a zaken in the context of being a Torah scholar, that he never absented himself from the world of Torah study and scholarship. This is the other meaning of the word zaken2 and the meaning of this word in this verse. The question arises, though – as distinct from informing us that Avraham was old – why was it necessary to inform us of Avraham’s Torah scholarship at this juncture, in the prelude to the transition to Yitzchak? In approaching this question, it may fi st be of interest to look at this word zaken with its meaning as both an elderly person and a Torah scholar. How are these two concepts interconnected? Torah Temima, Bereishit 24:3, note 1 explains that there would appear to be an inherent connection between age and wisdom as, it would seem, the greater the experiences of life, the greater the learning potential and thus the chance to acquire wisdom. While this correlation is far from absolute – as there are younger individuals who are incredibly wise and, sadly, older people who are essentially still foolish – this defin tion would seem to have some merit and so it is appropriate for the term zaken to hold both meanings.

The problem, however, is that the term zaken is not understood to be a reference to one who is simply wise but, speciﬁcally, it refers to one who has Torah wisdom. The problem, however, is that the term zaken is not understood to be a reference to one who is simply wise but, specifical y, it refers to one who has Torah wisdom. How does this connect with Torah Temima’s explanation of the term zaken which seems to focus on the wisdom one attains from life experiences? While there is no doubt that the accumulation of Torah wisdom is also the product of time – the more we study, the more

Artist’s rendering of Akeidas Yitzchak

Torah we can acquire – and thus would be a product of age, it would seem still not to be the result of life experiences. It is general, secular wisdom that would seem to be more of a product of what we experience, of our daily activities and observations. The term zaken however refers specifical y to Torah scholarship. What is, therefore, the connection between life experiences and Torah wisdom? Torah Temima continues in his comments by making a reference to the fact that what Avraham Avinu actually did with his teachings was challenge the great mistake initiated in the generation of Enosh that led to the advancement of idolatry. Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchot Avodat Kochavim 1:1 explains that the practice of idolatry developed in the world because human beings, believing that God appointed the celestial bodies to govern the world,3 thought it appropriate, and the wish of God, for humans to honour these Divine appointees. Eventually this led to complete idolatry. Avraham’s wisdom in that he understood the essential truth of the Oneness of God challenged this perspective and so he stood for this real truth and fought this false perception of idolatry. It is for this reason that Avraham is referred to as a zaken and so it is with all who came after Avraham who were distinguished with this term. Such an explanation of the word zaken, though, means that it is much more than a description of one’s knowledge of Torah. The term describes a perspective, also, on life itself. It marks how someone looks at the world and, even more so, gains knowledge of the world. Indeed zaken could include a reference to an acquisition of knowledge from life’s experiences – but within a specifi perspective. A zaken may be someone who has learned wisdom from

life but solely if this education was done from the perspective of Torah, from a perspective of recognition of the One God. People often lose sight of a simple fact that our conclusions are dependent upon our starting information. Effective wisdom is thus not just dependent on the process of intelligence but the initial assumptions and data. Th oughout history, many individuals have been referred to as wise albeit that we now know that the ideas they upheld were not just false but ludicrous. We apologize for this weakness in these wise individuals because we recognize that so much was dependent on their starting points. This is what is distinct about a zaken. His starting point is Torah which has its source in what is revealed to us. The process of knowledge is still intact and life is still studied but this starting point qualitatively define a different type of wisdom in that there is a Divinely presented starting point. The zaken is thus one who has truly acquired chochma, wisdom, for his method of viewing the world has more validity.4 We now can perhaps understand

the signific nce of this reference to Avraham as a zaken at this point of transition to the narrative about Yitzchak. In declaring Avraham a zaken, the Torah is informing us of his essential purpose, of his role in life and history of establishing the process of true chochma within this world. This is the legacy he now leaves to Yitzchak5 and then to all his descendants. It is not just in our private studies that we advance the knowledge of Torah in the world. It is through our application of the Torah worldview in our life experiences and in the knowledge we gain through these experiences that we advance this worldview. Torah offers us a unique perspective on the world and we are to apply this perspective to gain more understanding of this world, this creation of God. From one zaken to the next, starting with Avraham and the transition to Yitzchak, we are to further this acquisition of true chochma.

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1 Bereishit 24:1. 2 See T.B. Kiddushin 32b 3 While Rambam himself did not

believe in astrology, it is easy to see how a person who accepted a concept of astrology could make this mistake that the celestial bodies had some type of authority. In any event, even without considering astrology, seeing how tides are affected by the moon could have also have led to such a conclusion. 4 Bryan Magee in his work “Confessions of a Philosopher” makes a statement to the effect that all human knowledge is still essentially human, i.e. inventions of the human intellect. It was clearly shown through Einstein’s advancements on Newton’s theories that all human beings can attest to is their explanation of what is happening but they can never state the real, inherent truth. Essentially, one could say that without some revealed information, the acquisition of true chochma is not possible. If a zaken is one who has, though, acquired chochma, there must be an element of Revelation in his process. 5 It is interesting to note that the reference to zaken in regard to Eliezer in Bereishit 24:2 is also understood by the gemara to be a reference to Torah scholarship.

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careful study of the parsha even highlights the specific of courtship and marriage and offers the guidance that we so sorely need in our generation as our singles population increases and it becomes more and more difficult to find our bashertes. But for now, let us focus on the primary factor in how to find a shidduch. Toward the end of the parsha, we find that Isaac instituted the mincha (afternoon) service, and as soon as he concluded his prayers, "he lifted up his eyes and lo and behold, there was his beautiful bride, Rivka." (Genesis 24:62-64). From this we learn that fi st and foremost, we must pray for G-d`s help in findi g our mates. Thi teaching is reinforced throughout the parsha. Eliezer, the loyal servant of Abraham, who is commissioned to search for a bride for Isaac, embarks upon his mission with prayer, asking for G-d`s chesed–loving-kindness (Genesis 24:12). Now, if Isaac, who was the most eligible bachelor of his generation–brilliant, handsome and wealthy, the scion of a great family, needed G-d`s mercy, what are we to say? Furthermore, when Abraham charges Eliezer with his mission, he too prays and asks for the guidance and help of the G-d of heaven and earth, teaching us that a shidduch is fi st made in heaven, and therefore, it

is only G-d who can enable us to fin him/her.

Toward the end of the parsha, we find that Isaac instituted the mincha (afternoon) service, and as soon as he concluded his prayers, "he lifted up his eyes and lo and behold, there was his beautiful bride, Rivka." (Genesis 24:62-64).

The question however still remains: why was it specifical y the mincha service that made the shidduch come about? Our sages explain that of the three services, shacharis (morning), mincha (afternoon), maariv (evening), it is mincha that

demands the greatest discipline and sacrific . In the morning, as we commence our day, there is an inclination to pray and seek G-d`s blessings. In the evening, as the day`s toil comes to an end and darkness envelops us once again there is a desire to pray, but in the hustle and bustle of the day, the myriad pressures of work that are a part of one`s daily occupation, it is easy to forget and difficult to stop to pray. But the one who is able to do so, the one who is able to say, "I`m putting everything on hold in order to turn to my G-d in prayer, demonstrates immense faith, discipline and sacrific , and therefore merits special attention from G-d. This lesson has profound implications for us. When we show that nothing, not even our business can deter us from serving the Almighty, we can anticipate that He too will respond in kind. The e teachings hold true in all of our relationships with G-d. Torah study must become our priority and we should not hold it in abeyance until such time as we no longer are in business or have more time. Precisely because we are enmeshed in a high pressure world we must stop and offer our hearts to G-d in prayer and Torah study. Th ough that devotion, we will create a special relationship between ourselves and our Heavenly Father–a relationship that will remain for all eternity and protect us. (HINENI.ORG)

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‘Under the Black Hat’ Continued from page 28 The Chassid in the orange socks is Moully’s own self-portrait. After years of working as a rabbi by day and an artist at night, he says: “I got to the point where I couldn’t do both anymore. I called my rabbi, and I said maybe I should stop painting; it’s getting in the way of my rabbinical work.” Moully was surprised by his mentor’s response: Take the gift that G d gave you and impact the

world in a meaningful way. So today, says Moully: “I’m a fulltime artist.” “Orange Socks,” he describes, is about “contrasting what people think of as a homogeneous Chassidic experience. There’s one guy with orange socks, which really says that all 11 of them have their own personalities. The Chassidic experience isn’t as carbon copy as people think.” “We each have to personalize our Judaism; we each have to

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comradery. He then closes his eyes, going into a deep meditation. According to an eyewitness, during this meeting, the Satmar Rebbe attempted to justify the suffering of Jewry during the years of the Holocaust. The Previous Rebbe disagreed, lifti g up his hands to heaven, proclaiming: “Macht nit gerecht der Aibishter, es hut unz nit gekumpt aza patch,” Do not attempt to justify the Almighty. We did not deserve such a slap.

Satmar Rebbe in his home, but at times struggled to gather the requisite ten males. He asked the nearby Lubavitch yeshiva to send some students to help complete the minyan. Rabbi Yisroel Gordon, then a teenager studying at the Lubavitcher yeshiva at 770, He recalled that he and his friends were instructed by their teacher to walk over to Reb Fayshs house to help complete the minyan. Around this time, the Satmar CONTENTS Rebbe asked to be admitted for Introduction ix a private audience with the pre1 Boro Park, Crown Heights vious Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi and Williamsburg Yosef Yitzchak, who lived just a 2 The Lubavitcher Rebbe was few blocks away at 770 Eastern not a Zionist Parkway. 3 Building the Satmar At the meeting, the Previous Community Rebbe takes the Satmar Rebbes 4 Rabbi Uriel Zimmer hand in deep love and Chasidic 5 Character, Personality and

Rutgers U Prof Under Continued from page 39 “We, Jewish students at Rutgers University—New Brunswick, are deeply concerned regarding Professor Michael Chikindas’ public attacks against Jews, the LGBT community, and the state of Israel,” the petition says. “Professor Chikindas shared multiple Facebook posts that promote the ugliest forms of anti-Semitism and homophobia, which causes great pain and concern to both the Jewish and

LGBT student bodies.” The demographics that Chikindas targeted refle t a large portion of the student body, Waghalter said. She said she considers his posts hate speech, and he should be suspended pending further investigation. "He claims that '(he) cannot say with confidence that everything on my page was shared by (him),' but he does not outright say that he did not share any of these disturbing posts," Waghalter said. "It is strange for him to

New Compound Kills Continued from page 42 compose and rebuild damaged mitochondria but expend a fatal amount of energy in the process. “We have treated mice with metastatic cancer and this compound completely cured them with no adverse or toxic affect

that we can see. We have also checked several normal cells and they are not aff cted,” reported Nir. “Thus, E260 is a new anti-cancer agent which imposes metabolic stress and cellular death in cancer cells.” Nir and his team plan to pursue Phase 1 clinical trials within

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celebrate our Judaism; and within the parameters of Judaism, we have to celebrate our uniqueness and what we can bring to the table,” the artist goes on to say. “Part of my job is to tell the wider world that Chassidim do have color, and we all have something unique to share with world. And the other half of my job is to tell the Orthodox community about their own color.” See Rabbi Yitzchok Moully’s work and the rest of the pieces in “Black Humor” until Nov. 16 at the Third Jerusalem Biennale,Beit Chassid at 47 Emek Refaim, Jerusalem. (CHABAD.ORG)

Style 6 Highlights, Legacy and Kiryas Yoel Visit 7 Learning from Controversy 8 What they did not tell you in Yeshiva 9 Differences and Similarities 10 Present and Future — Addendum A: Lubavitcher boy in the 1960s and 70s — Addendum B: Heated Dialogue — Addendum C: Interview with former Satmar Chasid — Addendum D: Satmar in Brooklyn — Bibliography — Glossary — Index — Author’s Biography The book is surely to grab the reader’s attention as well as once you start reading it you won’t put it down. It reads like a thriller… The book can be purchased at Amazon or by emailing the author at info@rabbidalfin.c m

all those who were persecuted and even killed because of their race.” The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI), which represents more than 100 Orthodox synagogues, is also criticizing the Reform Zionists’ rhetoric. “First, they disrupt the longstanding rules of decorum at the Wall, then they play the race card against anyone who dares to disagree with them,” said NCYI President Farley

Weiss. “Shoshana Dweck and her colleagues are exploiting historical events that have nothing to do with the Wall, in order to score cheap political points.” Two of the four protesting groups, the RCA and NCYI, are members of the Conference of Presidents. Spokesmen for the Conference of Presidents declined to comment as to whether the conference will take up the issue. ARZA’s Weinberg maintains that Dweck’s comments “are in no way in violation of their guidelines.”

Prof. Jonathan Sarna, a leading scholar on American Judaism and chair of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University, told JNS.org that the Israeli government’s actions regarding the Western Wall dispute have been “foolish and illiberal,” as well damaging to religious liberty and Israel-diaspora relations. As for Dweck’s analogy, Sarna said that the Western Wall issue is “obviously very different” from the civil rights struggle, “especially since in the American setting, racial discrimination refle ts the unhappy legacy of slavery.” (JNS.ORG)

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considered a staunch supporter of Britain’s Jewish community and Israel, “for your resolute Continued from page 14 stand against anti-Semitism, ment must not be scrapped. “I have some concrete ideas, for your resolute stand on the in a remark apparently directed which I look forward to discuss- historical truth and for your at May, who recently announced ing with you,” Netanyahu add- friendship. Th nk you, Prime her belief that the nuclear agree- ed, before thanking May, who is Minister.” (WORLD ISRAEL NEWS)

Story Laundering: Fusion Continued from page 19 When everything is an ad, then nothing feels real. The Russians were perfectly adapted to enter this space because the media had become ‘Russian’. It was a collective propaganda organ with close links to the government blasting identical content from its interchangeable outlets. As in Russia, the public instinctively distrusted the media. Different became authentic. The more different, the more authentic. And instead of trying to regain public trust, the media decided to censor the internet. The media wasn’t prepared

say that 'there is a good chance for some things being placed on my page' by hackers without denying that he had anything to do with the posts if he is attempting to defend himself." The petition's original goal of 2,500 was increased to 5,000 after garnering more than 1,500 Continued from page 10 signatures one day after its creation. Joshua Malina, an actor sultants on the DNC payroll, and known for his roles in "Scandal" Obama's consultants were being and "The West Wing," tweeted a fin nced by the DNC, too." link to the change.org petition, The Clinton campaign calling Chikindas an "anti-Semitic, homophobic pig."

for there to be a debate about the meaning of ‘fake news’. It wants the power to define what ‘news’ and ‘fake news’ are. This is not the agenda of an institution dedicated to public service, but of a cartel whose entire identity is tied up with total control over a product. The product isn’t news. It’s narrative. The media is a narrative cartel. Forget the five Ws of journalism, who, what, where, when and why. It isn’t interested in what happened. It wants to make certain things happen. And when you want to make things happen, you’re no longer an observer. You’re not the fi h

estate. You’re one of the fi st two. And so the media is in a power struggle with the White House not, as it pretends, over access, transparency or truth, but over policy. And it’s acting as a proxy in this power struggle for assorted interests, some named and some nameless, as it did with Hillary’s anti-Trump dossier. Themedia is no longer a journalistic institution. It’s a political institution. It’s a component of a political infrastructure of unelected officials, bureaucracies and institutions that controls our government. Fake news, Fusion GPS, internet censorship and all the rest are symptoms of this overriding problem. (FRONT PAGE MAG)

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the next 18 months. The research was published recently in the journal Nature Communications. The authors include Nir as well as Bar-Ilan life-sciences researchers Yoav Elkis, Moshe Cohen, Etai Yaffe, Shirly Satmary-Tusk, Tal Feldman, Elad Hikri, Ariel Feiglin, Yanay Ofran and Sally Shpungin in addition to Abraham Nyska from Tel Aviv University. (ISRAEL 21C)

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money raised," Brazile said. Brazile took over as chairwoman of the DNC when her cleared up the pre-existing predecessor, Wasserman Schuldebt left behind by the Obama tz, was forced to resign after campaign and, in return, the emails released by WikiLeaks DNC agreed to let the Clinton appeared to show her coordicampaign "control the party's nating party efforts with the fin nces, strategy, and all the Clinton campaign.

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services began. One eyewitness said dozens of shots were fi ed during the attack. Neighbors living next to the church say they heart the gunman reload multiple times. The gunman is now dead, police say. According to KSAT12 News, police say that there are “multiple victims” inside the church, and it is now believed that as many as

The Plame Truth Continued from page 20 a wider discussion about Israel's influence" in Washington. Liberals tend to view rampant antisemitism in universities and other bastions of the far left in much the same way – if they acknowledge it at all.

later killed by a gunshot wound. Police have yet to declare whether the shot which killed 52 people were shot in the attack, the gunman was self-infli ted or was as a result of a shootout with with as many as 27 killed. Sheriff Joe Tackitt confi med offic s. Wilson County Constable to Wilson County News that there were multiple fatalities in Th mas Silvas told Fox News that the shooting, and that the gun- emergency response teams were now working to remove the bodman had been shot and killed. Guadalupe County Sheriff’s ies from the church. “Our prayers are with all who Office spokesperson Robert Murphy reported that the gun- were harmed by this evil act,” man had fl d the scene of the tweeted Texas Governor Greg attack and was pursued by law Abbott. "Our thanks to law enenforcement official into Gua- forcement for their response.” dalupe County, where he was (INN) admonished in the Washington Post for "carelessly" undermining more legitimate criticism of African-Americans. Liberals for whom Valerie Plame was, and will likely remain, a cause célèbre should ponder why the equivalent cannot be said of antisemites.

The truth about antisemitism in America is that we are further away from dispelling it than we are other forms of bigotry. Tho e who peddle overtly racist dogma do not sit on the boards of reputable NGOs, do (MIDDLE EAST FORUM) not land lucrative speaking Gary C. Gambill is a research gigs, and certainly do not get fellow at the Middle East Forum.

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front a few miles from campus in an area highly trafficked by students, they are proud to be offering students more Jewish options, says Rabbi Goldstein. In addition to weekly Shabbat dinners and holiday programming, they’ve been spending a lot of time one-on-one with students, he says. Th y took a group to the campus Shabba-

ton in New York, which draws students worldwide, and are also starting a group that volunteers with children with special needs. And this school year, they say they’re looking forward to doing even more. Goldstein, who attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst before becoming a Chabad rabbi, says he was

drawn to return to the area as an emissary on campus. “I came in through Chabad on Campus myself,” he says. “These years are a crucial time; it’s a real turning point between childhood and adulthood. I thought that the campus seems like as good a place as any to reach people the way I was reached.”

(R-South Carolina) agrees. "The last thing that I want this guy to hear tonight is, 'You have the right to a lawyer.' The last thing he should hear is his Miranda rights. I’ve been a military lawyer for 33 years. The e is enough evidence to believe that he qualifies as an enemy combatant under the law of war." President Trump supports a bill co-sponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and David Perdue (R-Georgia) that would

shut down the DV program and eliminate various categories of family unific tion-based immigrant visas. The legislative reforms would also introduce a rational, merit-based point system for employment-based visas tilted towards highly skilled, highly educated, individuals who speak English. Commentator Tomi Lahren notes that from September 11, 2001, to 2015, nearly 1.8 million green cards were issued to

nationals of Muslim-majority countries. We've got radical Islamic terrorists ready, willing, and honored to kill us on planes, trains and automobiles with knifes, guns, explosives and trucks. And we've got federal judges, top Democrats, and bleeding heart kumbaya liberals placing Islamic sensitivity, diversity options, and political correctness over reality, American lives, and national security.

Sounding a similar note, British author and former Islamist Maajid Nawaz said on Fox News Channel that the U.S. is losing the war against Islamic terrorism because “we’re not fi hting to win it.” We are “scared about calling out the Islamic ideology … for fear of offending Muslims.” We can only pray President Trump’s counter-measures are not too late.

meeting In October, where the agenda was supposed to focus on Israel and the Palestinians, Haley shifted the emphasis to Iran and its malign regional conduct. This prompted the disgruntled Russian ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, to bitterly note: “Perhaps [Haley] confused the agenda item.” Haley was far from confused. She took the initiative and single handedly transformed the agenda. Th UNSC, besotted with criticizing Israel, was now forced to

address a real threat instead of focusing on a contrived one. Some of Trump’s shrillest critics, including the self-destructive Anti-Defamation League, have chided him for failing to appoint a Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism as his predecessors have done since 2004. But as I have previously noted, the Special Envoy is only as effective as the leadership which issued the appointment. If the leadership is rudderless, apathetic and vac-

illates on the issue of antisemitism, the role of Special Envoy is substantially diminished and may actually cause harm. Thi was certainly the case with Obama, who in 2009, appointed J Street shill Hannah Rosenthal, to the post. One prominent analyst referred to her as a “burden,” “a problematic pick,” “an unwelcome distraction,” and “defin tely not smart.” It is evident that when it comes to the issue of anti-Semitism, the Trump administration

has taken the bull by the horns. By both word and deed, the administration has made clear that combating this scourge is a top priority. This represents a refreshing break from the Obama years. (FRONT PAGE MAG) Ari Lieberman is an attorney and former prosecutor who has authored numerous articles and publications on matters concerning the Middle East and is considered an authority on geo-political and military developments aff cting the region.

Smith College in 1969, and was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Dartmouth in 1999. He is a 2013 inductee to the Th ater Hall of Fame. Bruce E. Slovin is a Brooklyn native who received a B.A. Degree in Economics from Cornell University and attended the Columbia University Graduate School of Business Administration. He received his Juris Doctor in Corporate Law and Taxation from Harvard Law School

and married Francesca Cernia, a graduate of the University of Rome, Italy with a doctorate in philosophy. Mr. Slovin has been the President of 1 Eleven Associates since 2000 as a result of his long career in various operating and fin ncial positions. He has served and continues to serve as Director of a variety of companies including The Coleman Company, Andrews Group, MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Cantel Industries, Power

Control Technologies, Meridian Sports, Infu-Tech, SIGA Technologies, Kuala Healthcare and many more. In the 1990’s, he was Director of Circle in the Square Theatre, and he has also served as the Trustee of many of New York City’s most important institutions such as Beth Israel Medical Center, Park East Synagogue and the Morris Jumel Mansion, and the Educational Alliance. Mr. Slovin is currently a Director of the American Jew-

ish Historical Society and prides himself in his service as Chairman Emeritus of YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. He founded The Center for Jewish History in 2000 and currently serves as Co-Chair with Ira H. Jolles.

circumstances, and too often we hear it being said in moments like this". At the same time, the media began to paint Muslims as the victims — not the dead and the wounded victims of the terrorist attack. The Associated Press wrote: "In aftermath of bike path killings, mosques near NYC face hostility again. Much like after the Sept. 11 attacks, U.S. Muslims who object to terror-

ism are the targets of threats.... Many people here worry that President Trump's statements – including calling Saipov an 'animal' – will infl me tensions". President Trump's response to the terrorist attack — not the attack itself — is what the reader was supposed to believe "will infl me tensions" — whatever that means in a city where a Muslim just murdered eight people, simply for being "infidels" One is reminded of Mark

Steyn's citation of the satirical headlines: "British Muslims Fear Repercussions Over Tomorrow's Train Bombing", followed by, "Belgian Cabinet Minister Says Tomorrow's Train Bombing Is All Our Fault". New York has adopted, in its entirety, the European response to Islamic terrorism: Appeasement and genufl ction to Islam. Historically, such behavior was required by non-Muslim citizens of Islamic states, known as

dhimmis, in exchange for "protection", in addition to the payment of the special "protection" tax, jizya, for non-Muslims. The question is why American citizens, who live in the United States and not in an Islamic state — and whose Muslim population constitutes less than two percent — feel obliged to submit to Islam?

media has been key to Pruvo’s promotion. With just minimal Facebook advertising, Pruvo one week, passed that mark,” has built up a dedicated customer base. “We’ve helped customMarcipar says. ExitValley gives investors ac- ers save over $200,000 since we tual stock in the company. Mar- launched last year,” Marcipar cipar sees that as a win-win. “We says. “And we’ve monitored get a long-term relationship reservations worth over $6 with people who invest in the million.” Most of Pruvo’s users so far company. We are buying ambassadors to be our partners and to are in Israel, but there’s a rising number from abroad, in parspread the message.” Viral marketing on social ticular from Central and South

America. Th t’s not surprising given that business development manager Nadivi is located in Costa Rica. “He was one of our fi st customers and he was a travel blogger,” Marcipar recalls. “He wrote an article about Pruvo and, over time, we became friends. Four months ago, we asked him to join the company.” Nadivi is Israeli. After his army service, he went traveling to Latin America and never left

Marcipar also has a connection to the Americas: Although he was born in Israel, his parents are from Argentina and he speaks fluent Spanish. The Pruvo website is in Hebrew, English, Portuguese and Spanish, and Pruvo can handle bookings in any language, even Chinese. The e is a mobile-responsive website but no dedicated app yet. Pruvo hopes to process at least 10,000 monthly orders in Latin America alone

Rabbi Avraham Adam (“Avi”) and Tzippy Goldstein Continued from page 40 look on Judaism as it relates to arrived at the University of them on any level that is mean- Rhode Island in Kingston, R.I., This year the couple is of- ingful to them as people,” says last year before Sukkot. Tofering students more Jewish the rabbi. “It’s not their grand- day, they serve the estimated experiences, information and mother’s gefi te fish they grew 1,000-plus Jewish students out up with.” of a total enrollment of about learning. 17,000. “I hope they have a more From their rented storepositive and meaningful out- University of

Exploring America’s Terrorist Continued from page 23 And as a New Yorker I’m a child who needs an education and as a New Yorker I am a family living in poverty! And that we are all connected and that we are one… It was an award-worthy performance that is getting Americans and tourists killed.

Meanwhile, President Trump has also said he would consider designating Saipov an unlawful enemy combatant and sending him to the terrorist detention center at the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, rather than processing him through the domestic criminal court system. Sen. Lindsey Graham

Trump Administration Continued from page 30 the United States was prepared to withdraw from other U.N. bodies engaged in similar nefarious misconduct. Haley has her sights set on the U.N. Human Rights Council, which has ideologically partnered with viscerally anti-Semitic organizations and is pushing for primary and secondary boycotts of Israel.

In March, Haley forced Secretary General António Guterres to remove an anti-Semitic report authored by conspiracy theorist and 9-11 truther, Richard Falk, from the U.N.’s website. Shortly thereafter, Rima Khalaf who headed the commission which sanctioned the report and authorized its publishing, resigned in disgrace. At a U.N. Security Council

NYTF Presents: “Broadway Continued from page 22 All For You, Beyond Ther py, Baby With the Bath Water and The Marriage of Bette and Boo. He directed the award-winning film Marvin’s Room, starring Meryl Streep and Diane Keaton, and Who Do You Love?, which was featured in the Toronto Film Festival. For television he

has directed episodes of “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Frasier,” among others. Mr. Zaks is a founding member, and serves on the Board, of the Ensemble Studio Theater. He received the SDC’s George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Th atre. He graduated from Dartmouth in 1967, and received an MFA from

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time people hear it, they will not question its meaning, fi ht circumstances, can never be jus- or flee from a terrorist scene for tified for use when harming His fear of being labelled an "Islamophobe". It is propaganda. creation." "The Arabic chant 'Allahu First, it is false that Christians worship Allah. The New York Akbar,' God is great," said Jack Daily News apparently wants Tapper, CNN's anchor about an to help condition people to the hour after Saipov had gone on lie that "Allahu Akbar" is an in- his vehicular jihad, "Sometimes nocent term — so that the next said under the most beautiful of

Never Miss a Lower Continued from page 41 of business development, Doron Nadivi – and has been totally bootstrapped so far. That’s about to change. Pruvo is currently raising money through the Israeli equity crowdfunding platform ExitValley. “We set a minimum target of $100,000 and after just

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DeBlasio is 1st Dem Continued from page 9 on social media and elsewhere. Both were vying to fill the seat on the council that was vacated by David Greenfield when he announced earlier this year that he was leaving the council for a private sector job. With 71% of precincts reporting, Kalman Yeger won 69% of the vote as opposed to the younger Hikind’s 27% of the vote. A third candidate named Harold Tischler also threw his hat in the ring in seeking to represent the most heavily Jewish area in all of New York City. Mr. Tischler finished with 4% of the vote. In City Council District 47, incumbent Mark Treyger (D) walked off with 73% of the

votes as opposed to 27% that were won by his challenger, Raimondo Denaro. In City Council District 48, the incumbent Democrat Chaim Deutsch glided to victory with 60% of the votes with 87% of precincts reporting. Deutsch’s opponent, the formidable GOP candidate Steven Saperstein (endorsed by the Jewish Voice) received 40% of the vote. Also on the ballot were three proposals. Prop 1 as it is known was a ballot issue that asked New York City voters whether they would like to opt for a state constitutional convention or would they rather pass on it. Intense campaigning against the “Con Con” was instituted by such influential labor unions

Anti-Semitic Posters Continued from page 10 used an anti-Semitic epithet. "Yikes! Kikes! Hitler, Rockwell, and Pierce warned you about sleazy Hollywood kikes," the poster said, referencing white supremacists William Luther Pierce and George Lincoln Rockwell. The incident was reported

to the Sacramento Sheriff ’s Department and the FBI, according to the report. Security camera footage is being reviewed, the temple’s president, Kimberly Olker, told local NBC affiliate KCRA, Channel 3 news. Rabbi Alan Rabishaw told the Bee that he has received messages of support from commu-

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in the city as the United Federation of Teachers as well as other far left wing groups. In the end, the NO votes had it and with 31% of precincts reporting 80% of voters nixed the idea of having a state constitutional convention. Only 20% of New Yorkers endorse such a convention. Another ballot issue was Prop 2 that dealt with voters choosing whether to cut felon public pensions and the “YES” votes walked away in victory with 68% of voters agreeing with it. 32% of voters were against the idea. Proposal 3 which is a ballot issue that ended up as a surprising squeaker saw 51% of voters voting “NO” while 49% of voters voted “YES” so this was one of the very few issues in which voters were pretty much equally divided. nity leaders and leaders of the Muslim community. He said it is the fi st time the temple, which serves about 275 families, has been targeted. He told the newspaper the temple will not change how it operates in response to the attack. “They’re not in control, not even a little bit. We’re not hiding, we’re not afraid. We just do what we do with joy and peace in our hearts,” he said. (INN)

Trump in Japan

play host to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic golf tournament. As club members ate lunch, Continued from page 11 ki Country Club near Tokyo, Trump and Abe, in the dining where he was greeted by Abe room, signed white hats reading a 25-minute fli ht on Ma- in front of the expansive club- “Donald and Shinzo Make Allirine One to the Kasumigase- house of the course that will ance Even Greater.”

Prosecutors Claim Ex-Cuomo Continued from page 5 opment, has been a government cooperator in the pay-to-play case after he pleaded guilty last year to eight offenses, including bribery and tax evasion. Prosecutors also claimed that Percoco violated state rules regarding outside employment by taking $27,000 in consultant fees from

Clough Harbor and Associates, a client of Howe’s.” These claims of misconduct on employment outside “is of minimal probative value at best and yet poses a serious risk of unfair prejudice and undue delay at trial,” said Bohrer. In January 2016, Percoco, who was also the head of Cuomo’s campaign for re-election

Expert: Iran-North Korea Continued from page 16 could pose a threat to Israel. “North Korea is selling missiles to Syria, for example, selling light ammunition to just about every terrorist group in the region,” Levkowitz said. “In the old days they sold [weapons] to Egypt. So it is a huge matter of concern for Israel – Israel needs the US to intercept the ship-

ments on the way to the Middle East , or if they don’t manage to do that, we have to bombard them.” Levkowitz has also written extensively about North Korea’s involvement in constructing Syria’s nuclear reactor, which Israel destroyed in 2007, four years before the start of the civil war there. Asked whether Israel’s close

Manhattan DA to Go For Continued from page 7 for derailing a 2015 case against Weinstein which was predicated upon allegations brought against the Hollywood heavy hitter by an Italian actress. Law enforcement sources have told the Post that Vance

in 2014, switched out his job for the state government to work for MSG. According to The Post, “He is accused of taking bribes from an energy company and real estate developer in exchange for state actions benefiting them. Th trial, which is scheduled to begin in January, also includes the three executives from the two companies as defendants. Percoco and the other defendants have pleaded not guilty.” diplomatic ties with China and Russia – two countries that also share diplomatic ties with both Iran and North Korea, Levkowitz told Tazpit Press Service (TPS) that Israel’s growing relationship with both countries is unlikely to move either to press the issue on Israel’s behalf. Russia, he said, is far less influential in Asia than China, and added that Israel’s ability to act in the Far East is limited by American foreign policy concerns. (TPS)

The Beverly Hills Police Department has reportedly opened its own investigation of Weinhas opted to present a case to a stein, who checked into an Argrand jury and then wait for the izona rehabilitation facility last possible indictment to be handed month, TMZ reported at the time. down. The allegations made against Paz de la Huerta has told authorities that Weinstein “wormed Weinstein, a prominent Demohis way” in to her apartment and cratic mega-donor, pushed lawraped her. She referred to him as makers to pledge to donate funds they received from the producer. “a pig.”

Continued from page 4 of Criminal Justice, Linara Davidson, emailed Rechnitz, then set up a meeting, within a few days, with the Offic of Special Enforcement that deals with the illegal hotels. The $76,500 owed in fines was paid off by Rechnitz by January 22, 2015. However, this was just the beginning of

complaints about Rechnitz's building being used as an illegal hotel. The Daily News reports, “In the two inspections prior to Rechnitz making his final payment in January 2015, there were nine complaints and 13 citations. After the fines were paid, there were 19 more complaints about illegal hotel ac-

At Agudath Israel Legislative Continued from page 28 role that the Jewish community has taken in protecting the rights of all.” He also mentioned the need to work on amending zoning that is used to restrict synagogues and eruvim. Other elected official in attendance included New York State Senator Liz Krueger; Assemblymembers Helene Weinstein and David Weprin; former Assemblymember Mark Weprin; and Councilmembers

David Greenfield and Rory Lancman. Also attending were David Rosenthal, who is running for the late Michael Simanowitz’s State Assembly seat, as well as David Lobl, Special Assistant to Governor Cuomo. The Alma Bank sponsored this year’s breakfast. The Friedlander Group and its CEO, Ezra Friedlander, coordinated the event. Breakfast Chair Joseph B. Stamm, CEO and President of NYCHSRO/Me-

NOVEMBER 10, 2017 tivity at Rechnitz's building. Th ough 2015, there were nine inspections but zero citations, records show. During this time, the city was often given specifi tips on how to catch transient tenants.” Despite mounds of concrete evidence and witness statements that illegal hotel activity was still going on, inspections conveniently found “no evidence of transient use” and did not issue any violations. dReview, could not be present. Sheldon Fine, an attendee, said that the breakfast is important for both the community and elected official “It’s important to be here to demonstrate the strength of the Jewish community to the elected officials Th y want to know the community.” Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Agudah’s Executive Vice President, said, “The need to engage elected official on issues of importance to our community has never been greater. Today’s breakfast was a signific nt achievement.”

US Justice Dept to Set

analyst at Wells Fargo. "This is still a vertical merger and the DOJ would face the same uphill Continued from page 32 tiating conditions than a serious battle in court if it sued to stop intent to try and sue to block the it, same hurdles it faced a month Department's leverage in nego- deal,” said Jennifer Fritzsche, an or six months ago."

Anthony Scaramucci to Take Continued from page 41

two great nations,” said Duvi Honig, founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber innovate.” “The Orthodox Jewish of Commerce. “Anthony is a Chamber of Commerce is tre- Wall Street powerhouse whose mendously excited to bring dedication to Israel is steadfast. Scaramucci to Israel to build This trip will make a great relaeconomic bridges between our tionship, even greater. We look

forward to helping him cultivate new worlds of opportunity for both the American and Israeli economies.” Last month, Scaramucci’s Twitter account posted a tweet asking how many Jews were killed in the Holocaust. He apologized and pledged $25,000 to the Simon Wiesenthal Center. (MATZAV.COM & JPOST)

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Educator’s Journey of Courage & Resilience Explored

By: Alexandra DeMatos

M Meryl Menashe is the 2G leader, educator and docent and the Holocaust and Memorial Center of Nassau County. She was initially a fellow of the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teachers Program and presently the program liaison and a Teacher Fellow of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

During the journey, participants observe antisemitism and memorial desecration and rejoice as evidence that Jewish people triumphed through experiencing Israeli students singing Hatikvah at Treblinka, Shabbat in Lublin and Hebrew prayers chanted at Birkenau and so much more. The roads through towns take us to each place; roads in existence during the Shoah, and still lead us there today. Meryl Menashe is the 2G leader, educator and docent and the Holocaust and Memorial Center of Nassau County. She was initially a fellow of the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance

Teachers Program and presently the program liaison and a Teacher Fellow of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum The e is a suggested donation of $10 to attend. For more information please contact HMTC at (516) 571-8040. For more than 20 years, HMTC has been fulfilli g its mission to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. For more information, call (516) 571-8040, visit www.hmtcli.org or find us on social media at Facebook. com/HMTCNY and Twitter. com/HolocaustTolCtr.

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Rutgers U Prof Under Fire for Anti-Semitic Remarks; Students Circulate Petition

Edited by: JV Staff he Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) presents a lecture and educator’s photo journey through the Holocaust, An Educator’s Journey of Spiritual Resistance, Courage and Resilience, about the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teachers Program. The lecture will be given by Holocaust educator Meryl Menashe, on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 11 a.m., at HMTC, Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY. The Holocaust devastated Jewish life in Europe. To teach the beauty of that life, spiritual resistance during the Holocaust using personal narratives, and ensure that it would not be forgotten, the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teachers Program was born. Founded by Vladka Meed 32 years ago, the program has brought over 1100 educators to Holocaust sites and sent them back to their classrooms armed with tools and strategies to bring Holocaust education to all 50 states. The presentation will include sites witnessed including concentration camps, ghettos, memorials, museums and death camps; lessons learned of the unfathomable depths of mankind’s cruelty; and the courage of the human spirit through small, large and heroic acts of resistance.

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ore than 3,200 Rutgers University students have signed a petition calling for the suspension of a professor under review by the University for circulating anti-Semitic posts on his personal Facebook page. The posts made by Michael Chikindas, a Rutgers professor in the Department of Food Sciences, included caricatures and cartoons criticizing Israeli policies or the U.S.’s relationship with Israel, according to New Jersey 101.5. Chikindas said his pages were hacked and his personal information was exposed in an email to New Jersey 101.5. He later deleted his Facebook account. Rutgers administration condemned Chikindas in a statement, which said his “comments and posts on social media are antithetical to our University’s principles and values of respect for people of all backgrounds, including, among other groups, our large and vibrant Jewish community.” The investigation will determine if “his actions taken in the context of his role as a faculty member” at Rutgers have violated the University’s anti-discrimination policy. Chikindas said he does not believe he is anti-Semitic and is intolerant of all forms of racism.

The posts made by Michael Chikindas, a Rutgers professor in the Department of Food Sciences, (pictured above) included caricatures and cartoons criticizing Israeli policies or the U.S.’s relationship with Israel, according to New Jersey 101.5.

"Should I knew (sic) that sharing these freely available pictures questioning Zionism on possible racist actions can be seen as anti-Semitic, I would never do it," Chikindas said to NJ 101.5. "I strictly separate anti-Semitism from intolerance to Zionism." The professor’s posts began circulating on the heels of recruitment posters for a self-identified white-supremacist group being found on the College Avenue, Douglass and Livingston campuses. In response to the posters, the University issued a statement that said it “condemns all acts and statements of bigotry, racism, anti-Semitism and white supremacy, which have no place

in our society or on campus.” In its statement regarding Chikindas, the University maintained its position on free speech. “All of the members of our community, including faculty and staff, are free to express their viewpoints in public forums as private citizens,” the statement reads. "Yet at Rutgers University we must also foster an environment free from discrimination, as articulated in our policy prohibiting discrimination." Miriam Waghalter, a School of Arts and Sciences fi st-year student, expressed concerns of students in the change.org petition she helped create. See Rutgers U Prof Under , page 36

Veterans Day at CUNY: A Tribute to 3000 Strong University Recognizes Veterans Excelling in Classroom Edited by: JV Staff

ore than 3,000 military veterans are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs on CUNY’s 24 campuses, a 50 percent increase since 2010 due in part to the University’s reputation for welcoming veterans and providing them with services that help them succeed. Every year since 2009, CUNY campuses have earned recognition for being among the country’s most “military friendly” colleges, a designation by Victory Media, a respected veterans’ advocacy organization that uses strong data-based measures to assess resources, services and outreach that colleges provide student veterans. In advance of Veterans Day, CUNY’s Offic of Veterans Affairs this week is honoring student veterans who have maintained grade point averages of 3.5 or above. For the fi h year, the Veterans Aff irs offic presented the awards at a breakfast on Monday at The Graduate Center, prior to a networking-and-resource fair to which all 3,000 CUNY student veterans were invited. “CUNY is proud to be a university that welcomes veterans and reservists not only in words but in actions – with programs, services and resources that help ease their transitions and support their pursuit of success,”

years trying to assimilate, learn the language, learn the culture, working random jobs,” he says. said Chancellor James B. Mil- students. Here’s a look at a few of the “I became a citizen.” At 24, and liken. “And we’re proud of our veterans – proud of the academ- CUNY veterans being honored alone after his mother was killed ic excellence, diversity and life for their academic achievement: in a car accident, he decided to Th oughout his eight years enlist in the Marine Corps. He experience they bring to all our on active duty as a Marine – in served tours in Afghanistan and campuses.” Iraq as part of a scout sniper team, followed by a deployment with security forces at Guantanamo Bay and then assignments in Europe, Israel and Libya training with forces from those countries. Marmontov ended his active duty career in 2015, when he decided it was time to “explore myself and go to college.” He headed straight to John Jay as he’d long

“CUNY is proud to be a university that welcomes veterans and reservists not only in words but in actions – with programs, services and resources that help ease their transitions and support their pursuit of success,” said Chancellor James B. Milliken

CUNY student vets have served in every branch of the military and in every part of the world. Many fought in Afghanistan and Iraq and in other areas of post-9/11 confli t, while some served prior to the years of largeschool deployments to the Middle East. Like CUNY students in general, they are diverse in every way and come from a range of backgrounds and personal histories. Th y are a distinct group of CUNY’s “nontraditional”

Afghanistan and Iraq, Guantanamo Bay and Europe – Eugene Marmontov envisioned coming home one day and going to college. Specifical y, to John Jay College of Criminal Justice. “I always wanted to go into public service in the justice field,” he said, “and I knew that was the place I wanted to be.” Marmontov, 35, was born in Moscow and emigrated to Brooklyn with his mother when he was 18. “I spent the fi st few

planned and found it as welcoming a place for veterans as he’d heard. “People there are phenomenal in helping with GI benefits, picking classes, employment, mentorship with other veterans. I got an internship with the U.S. Marshals.” A forensic psychology major with a 3.95 GPA, Marmontov will graduate in December and hopes to begin his career in law enforcement either with a federal agency such as the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Agency or Secret Service, or with the NYPD. He also plans to continue his education, studying part time in John Jay’s graduate program in public

administration. Meanwhile, he hasn’t completely separated from the service: He remains a Marine reservist. Samantha Ruiz grew up in East Harlem and enlisted in the Navy in the spring of 2001. “I was in basic training when 9/11 happened,” she says. She was 18 and planned to spend four years in the service, taking advantage of the Navy College Fund to pursue her education. But two years in, plans changed. She became a parent while stationed in Virginia and school had to wait. She wound up staying in the service for 14 years, the last few stationed in Japan. (CUNY NEWSWIRE)

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Doubling Presence in a Decade, 14 New Chabad Campus Centers Opened This Year where you’re able to feel safe and connect to G d—and feel a sense of purpose and meaning while on campus—is the best thing nia, too, local campus Chabad that could happen.” centers have been organizing groups of students to assist fam- Mission College ilies dealing with the aftershocks A few hours’ drive away in of wildfi es that ripped through Santa Clara, Calif., Rabbi Yigal the northern part of the state, as and Elana Rosenberg welcome well as those outside Anaheim undergraduates, graduate stuin the south. dents and young professionals “For the fi st two days, many into their home and adjoining students were sitting around and community garden, a 10-minfeeling bad,” says Leah Sherman, ute walk from campus. Since a native of Memphis, Tenn., who they arrived in the Northern

Prepping for the international student Shabbaton, couples now serve at 256 centers worldwide By: Karen Schwartz

he annual Chabad on Campus International Shabbaton—now called Pegisha: International Student Conference—took place from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, when more than 1,200 university students converged on New York to learn, pray, socialize, tour and spend a traditional Shabbat in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y. An ever-growing number of Campus emissaries from around the world accompanied the students. In the course of the past year, 14 couples have established new Chabad centers on campuses large and small, urban and suburban—13 in the United States and one in France (at the Université de Montpellier, Faculty of Medicine)—bringing the total of Chabad on Campus centers to a whopping 256. Th t almost doubles the number over the past decade. In 2007, there was a total of 130 Chabad on Campus centers.

their current center, opening it in April. Originally an attorney’s offic and home, it seemed the perfect fit. “The local community rallied together to put together the money to help us purchase the place,” says the rabbi. “And in a short amount of time, we were able to make it a reality.” For the Rapoports, their 7,500-square-foot student center has become a larger community center as well. An hour after the sign went in front of the opened building, reports the rabbi, a Jewish woman from Texas who was new to the area saw it and called to get involved. Week in and week out, they get more and more responses from community members looking for a Jewish place to eat, pray and learn; the Chabad couple has added some 200 to 300 area Jewish families to their guest lists. In addition to allowing them to host more people, the space is home to a student lounge and game room, among other Rabbi Shmuel and Nechama Slonim serve as co-directors of features. “After Shabbat dinner, Chabad at Rice University in Houston is majoring in bioengineering at Rice. “When Rabbi Shmuli Slonim from Chabad asked us to get involved, we were very happy to have a way to contribute,” she says. “The action of these young adults is in keeping with Jewish values,” emphasizes Gordon, “and we commend them for their time, efforts, chesed and tzedakah.”

Rabbi Yigal and Elana Rosenberg, co-directors of Chabad of Santa Clara, Calif

Add to that ChabadLubavitch emissaries who have joined existing centers, growing their presence and Jewish offerings to students across the globe, in addition to campus Chabads buying, renovating or building new facilities with amenities for use by students, faculty, community members and visitors. “The start of a new academic year holds so much promise, whether students are freshmen, seniors or working on graduate degrees,” says Rabbi Yossy Gordon, executive vice president of Chabad on Campus International. “Chabad Houses and Chabad emissaries are there to serve them. From classes to prayer services, and holiday programs to social events, there is a home away from home for them.” Here are brief profiles of some of the newest centers:

many students sit around relaxing and schmoozing until the wee hours of the morning,” says Rapoport. “They are so proud and happy to have Jewish life and a vibrant Jewish experience here; that’s something that’s really changed in the last 18 months. Everyone’s just come out of the woodwork.”

Rice University

It has been less than a year since Rabbi Shmuel and Nechama Slonim founded a center to serve the Jewish needs of students at Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas Medical School, South Texas College of Law and the University of Houston. Then came Hurricane Harvey. The couple rallied students and immediately led the charge, bringing students volunteers to hard-hit homes around the Houston area. Stockton University Gordon notes that their work was reflected all across TexIt was a whirlwind of sorts. Rabbi Meir and Shaina as, Florida and the Caribbean, Rapoport started a Chabad which were pummeled by hurHouse at Stockton University ricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. in Galloway Township, N.J., this Led by campus Chabad rabbis, time last year, living off-c mpus students came out in droves to serve the 900 or so Jewish to help clean up afterward the students there. Within a few storms, often traveling miles to months, they already had their pitch in. Goods are still being minds on something bigger and collected on their behalf, and closer to the main college center. schools have initiated fundraisIn January, they purchased ers for these areas. In Califor-

Chabad on Campus centers have been growing in leaps and bounds over the past decade, both in the increasing number of schools served and the added Jewish programs offered. In the past year, 14 new couples have started Chabad Houses, with many others, like the Rohr Chabad at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, buying, renovating or building new facilities for use by students, faculty, community members and visitors. (Photo: Chabad at Lehigh)

that you’re part of the communi- working on meeting people and ty,” explains Rosenberg. building relationships around campus. Th y’ve been chatting Rollins College with students over coffee, and For the school year ahead, inviting students and faculty to Rabbi Shmuli and Chayala Sa- their home for Shabbat meals. An estimated 14 percent of sonkin have been expanding their activities to include more the school’s approximately 2,500 programs, classes and other students are Jewish, according ways to engage students, in ad- to the rabbi, a number that’s hisdition to their regular Shabbat torically remained strong. Th meals and holiday events. Th couple’s focus includes not only Sasonkins arrived in Winter college students and the town Park, Fla., at the end of 2016 to of Middlebury, but also Jewish establish a new Chabad House households in the larger Addifor the more than 1,000 Jewish son County. From their home adjacent to college students in this area just campus—there’s a dormitory outside of Orlando. From their home within walk- and dining hall in their backing distance of Rollins College, yard—the Murrays and their where an estimated 15 percent of year-old daughter welcome the overall student body is Jew- guests. Th y have a dining room, ish, they have been focusing on library and back room with a outreach and networking, says fi eplace where students can the rabbi. Th y also serve stu- study. “We’re just getting things dents at the nearby Full Sail Uni- rolling,” says the rabbi. Given versity. (Both schools have been students’ busy schedules, he affected by Hurricane Irma, and says, “our challenge is to figu e the Sasonkins continue to help out how to offer what they’re alleviate the situation and make looking for in a way that they sure that student needs are met.) can best receive it.” Th y hope to bring joyful Jewish experiences to campus, whether it’s through Torah classes, cooking for Shabbat, making challah or performing acts of kindness. “That’s what we hope to bring them—that there should be more Judaism on campus, that students should feel empowered about their Judaism,” says Murray. After a busy High Holiday season, the couple is in the process of planning Chanukah events, including a public menorah-lighting at their house.

California city a year ago, the Rosenbergs have hosted more than 60 Shabbat meals for students—many of them with themes, such as an Israeli Shabbat, a “Cinco de Mayo” Shabbat, a “Shabbat in America” for the Fourth of July. The rabbi, also a city chaplain on the Santa Clara police force, is easy to spot, as he frequently travels by skateboard. “Students see me riding around campus, Chapman University and it breaks down a lot of steRabbi Eliezer and Mushky reotypes and barriers from the Gurary are creating a com- beginning,” he says. Some 250 students out of munity for Jewish students in the city of Orange, 15 minutes Mission College’s total of 5,000 from Anaheim and home to enrollees are estimated to be Chapman University. The Gu- Jewish. rarys moved out in February to serve four universities, including Chapman; California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton College and Rancho Santiago Community College District. With a total enrollment of 8,000 students at Chapman, and of them, an estimated 700 to 800 Jewish ones—added to another 2,000 Jewish students among the other schools—the Gurarys have been busy meeting and getting to know a whole roster of people. “We’ve really established ourselves as an active entity on campus,” says the rabbi, “and Rabbi Shmuli and Chayala Sasonkin, co-directors of Chabad at a vital place for Jewish life and Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. activity.” The Rosenbergs also look for The couple, along with their The couple rented a house through July and recently closed ways to reach out to Jewish ca- two young daughters, looks foron a two-story home with a reer professionals who work in ward to meeting and getting to sizable backyard. Their campus nearby Silicon Valley. Initiatives know every Jewish student on activities include a mezuzah include “Jewwork,” a shared campus. “The truth is, even though bank that lends out mezuzahs workspace at Chabad, complete to affi to the doorposts of stu- with a kosher lunch, and “Pitch I grew up in a Chabad House dent rooms and a chicken-soup Night,” where local startup com- [in Akron, Ohio], to really get express service, where students panies, many of them tech in- out there and start a new center who are under the weather or novators, can spout out creative is so different,” says Sasonkin. in need of comfort food can get ideas to a panel of judges for “The whole experience is very fulfilli g.” homemade hot soup delivered feedback and incentives. “As opposed to a typical ‘Pitch right to their doors, courtesy of Night,’ here you actually have fel- Middlebury College the Chabad emissaries. “We’re creating a communi- low Jewish community members Rabbi Binyamin (aka “Rabbi ty for the Jewish students,” says who will follow up with you and B”) and Davida Murray, co-diGurary. “In college, where you’re who you’ll bump into on a regu- rectors of Middlebury Chabad overwhelmed and searching for lar basis, and who can help you in Middlebury, Vt., arrived this meaning, having a place to go for no ulterior motive, other than August, and have since been

San Jose State University

Rabbi Shaya and Brochy Bernstein headed to San Jose, Calif., last August to serve the nearly 800 Jewish students at San Jose State University, a public educational institution with more than 32,000 students overall. Based in a rented home near campus, they spent the last school year networking with students and hosting frequent Shabbat dinners. Th y also worked with the Jewish fraternity AEPi for a Shabbat event and a Holocaust-related movie night, and are now already planning for Chanukah parties, festivities and menorah-lightings. See Doubling Presence in a Decade , page 37

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Never Miss a Lower Hotel Price with Israeli Startup Pruvo Email a copy of your hotel reservation to Pruvo, and the site tracks when a price drops. You’re then given the option to cancel and rebook By: Brian Blum

Marcipar rebooked the rooms at the lower prices, but efore Itai Marcipar got as he was traveling through married three years Spain, he began to brainstorm: ago, he researched and He was a recent graduate from booked hotels online the Technion – Israel Institute for a romantic honeymoon in of Technology and knew the ins the south of Spain. “I was 100 and outs of computer programpercent sure I got the best price,” ming. Could he help other travelers avoid overpaying on hotel he says. A few days later, he decided rooms? The answer came a year ago to upgrade one of the rooms he’d booked. “I noticed that the when Marcipar launched Pruexact same room I’d already re- vo, a website that automates the served was now 30 percent less,” time-consuming process Marhe says. He began looking at his cipar went through manually. other reservations and noticed You email a copy of your hotel Illustrative photo by Michael Traitov/Shuttertstock.com other price changes, some of reservation to Pruvo, and the Itai Marcipar, founder of Pruvo. site tracks when a price drops. Photo: courtesy You’re then given the option to the initial booking is made. Sav- company takes its cut from the them signific nt. cancel and rebook – either on ings can be as high as 67% off booking engines with which it has affiliate relationships – that the site where you made the the original price. Pruvo isn’t the only site that includes Booking.com, Expedia, booking or via Pruvo. The reservation must be cancellable or it helps travelers save money on Travelocity and more. Pruvo will show you cheaper hotel reservations. Dreamwon’t work. If Pruvo finds a better deal, Cheaper is the biggest, Marcipar rates even from a non-affil ted “we tell you to always make says, but has a major disadvan- site. Meaning that if you rebook the new reservation fi st so tage. “You need to give them with that site, Pruvo earns nothyou don’t risk canceling the your credit card and they charge ing. “We want to make the entire old one and then the new one 20 percent of any savings,” he market transparent to the user,” he says. “Other sites force you to is not available,” Marcipar tells explains. Pruvo, on the other hand, rebook through their system.” ISRAEL21c. Clearly, Marcipar hasn’t put The e’s also an extension for is free to the consumer. Th revenue as the main goal… at the Google Chrome browser least not yet. “We dedicated a so you don’t have to send out emails to Pruvo for each hotel “We’ve helped customers year in order to learn customers’ you’ve booked. save over $200,000 since behavior,” he tells ISRAEL21c. Pruvo can do that in part beAs Marcipar and Pruvo’s we launched last year,” CTO Regev Brody discovered Marcipar says. “And we’ve cause it is still quite small – just while programming the service, monitored reservations Marcipar, Regev and their head about 40 percent of reservations worth over $6 million.” See Never Miss a Lower, page 37 drop in price at some point after An example of how Pruvo saves money for travelers. Photo: courtesy

Anthony Scaramucci to Take Executive VIP Trip to Israel This Month Edited by: JV Staff

AS THE WATER FALLS,

SMILES RISE .

he Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, which is headquartered at 44 Wall Street, has announced that it will host a special Executive VIP trip to Israel on Sunday, November 19th through Wednesday, November 22nd. Wall Street mogul and former WH press secretary Anthony Scaramucci will be a special guest on the trip. Mr. Scaramucci is among the most famous and intriguing figu es in the business world and enjoys a uniquely close relationship with the White House and other key government officials Mr. Scaramucci is legendarily media savvy. Indeed, prominent American, Israeli and international media outlets will be embedded at various highlights of the trip, publicizing the mission and its participants to the world. Duvi Honig, Founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Joseph Frager, the Chamber’s Executive VP, will lead the trip. A handful of VIP American business leaders will join in this unparalleled business networking opportunity, enjoying prime access to the behind-the-scenes halls of power and international media audience alike. This trip comes as Mr. Scaramucci refocuses his efforts on

This trip to Israel comes as Mr. Scaramucci refocuses his efforts on his business endeavors, and is seeking new investment opportunities. He sees Israel as a prime opportunity, and the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce as the optimal vehicle through which to explore and build relationships with the Israeli business world

his business endeavors, and is seeking new investment opportunities. He sees Israel as a prime opportunity, and the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce as the optimal vehicle through which to explore and build relationships with the Israeli business world. The trip’s itinerary will give Mr. Scaramucci the opportunity to get a fi sthand taste of all that Israel has to offer the investor and entrepreneur, and will bring him across the table with Israel’s highest profile movers and shakers. The highlight of the trip will be an exclusive VIP State Dinner at the King David Hotel, which will mark the

launch of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce’s Israel branch. “My investments are all about belief in markets and Israel is one of the most compelling markets in the world,” Scaramucci said in a statement, according to the JPost report. “It is a beacon of democracy, an incubator for innovation and is going to be an even larger player in the world economic picture in the future. I couldn’t be more excited to see for myself how this ‘miracle in the desert’ continues to fl urish, lead and See Anthony Scaramucci to Take , page 38

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Not “Dead’ Yet: Obamacare 2018 Sign-Up Has Begun By: Karen Pallarito

he Trump administration's repeated efforts to topple Obamacare have not thwarted the program's annual enrollment for health insurance. Starting Wednesday, consumers may renew their coverage or join a new plan for 2018, though the ease of enrollment may depend on what state they call home. This year's open enrollment follows a recent decision by the Trump administration to pull the plug on federal payments to insurers, which were meant to off et the cost of providing health plans featuring reduced cost-sharing requirements for

low-income Americans. "Obamacare is finishe . It's dead. It's gone. The e is no such thing as Obamacare anymore," President Donald Trump declared during a Cabinet meeting this month. In reality, Obamacare — or the Affordable Care Act — remains the law of the land. But with the Trump administration's attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, cutbacks in public outreach and a shortened sign-up period, health insurance analysts and consumer advocates expect this year's enrollment period to be particularly challenging. "The challenge for us this year is going to be breaking through that confusion and

complexity, and the anxiety that people are feeling not knowing what their options are going to be, assuming that this is something that's not going to be around much longer, hearing that the marketplace is failing," said Emily Beauregard, executive director of

consumer outreach may face fewer obstacles. New York, for one, has preserved funding for advertising and in-person enrollment assistance. In addition, the state has elected to extend the open-enrollment period through Jan. 31, 2018.

Kentucky Voices for Health. The task is made even more difficult in Kentucky, where Republican Gov. Matt Bevin campaigned on a promise to close Kynect, the state health insurance marketplace. In 2016, he did just that. Kentuckians who want individual or family coverage can still enroll in a plan through the federally run Healthcare. gov website, but some incorrectly assume the coverage is gone, Beauregard said. States that handle their own health plan enrollment and

New Compound Kills Cancer Cells’ Energy-Generating System An enzyme found only in metastatic cancer cells and normal sperm cells forms basis for promising treatment approach developed by Israeli researchers By: Abigail Klein Leichman

n enzyme normally found only in sperm cells is the same one that enables cancer cells to metastasize throughout the body, according to an Israeli researcher who has devised a synthetic compound to disable the enzyme. When they metastasize (leave the primary tumor and spread to other organs), cancer cells must improvise to survive and fl urish under harsh conditions such as a shortage of basic nutrients like glucose. One way they do this is by reprogramming their energy-generation system, said Prof. Uri Nir of Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan. Nir and his team identified an enzyme called FerT in the energy-generating mitochondria of metastatic cancer cells. When they targeted FerT in lab mice, the malignant cells were sapped of energy and soon died. When the scientists searched for a similar enzyme in the mitochondria of other body cells, they found it only in sperm cells. Nir reasons that this may be because sperm cells — the only cells that must function outside the body they came from – are

Prof. Uri Nir (fourth from right) and his lab team. Photo courtesy of Bar-Ilan University

similar to metastatic cells in their need to generate energy under difficult conditions. “Once they have entered the female birth canal, where there is no blood supply for them, they produce and expend enormous amounts of energy under very extreme or abnormal conditions,” said Nir. “We found that very aggressive metastatic cancer cells looked for and identified this sperm-specific protein, learned how to produce it and harnessed it in order to potentiate their mitochondria and produce energy under very harsh conditions,” Nir explained.

Premiums.

Republican Gov. Matt Bevin of Kentucky campaigned on a promise to close Kynect, the state health insurance marketplace. In 2016, he did just that

The cost of prescription drugs have significantly increased

Donna Frescatore, executive director of the New York State of Health (pictured above) the state's official health insurance marketplace, said, "Our message to consumers is that we're open for business, that there's plan choice in every corner of the state and that, for many, premiums will stay the same or even go down for 2018, so we want them to shop."

bility" that a plan could decide to drop out in 2018, Carpenter doesn't think insurers want to leave people "in the lurch."

E260 defeats FerT Using advanced chemical and robotic approaches, Nir’s lab team developed a synthetic compound, E260, which can be administered orally or by injection. When introduced into metastatic cells in culture or mice with metastatic tumor, E260 enters the mitochondria and binds with the enzyme FerT, inhibiting its activity and causing a complete collapse of the entire mitochondria “power station.” Nir said that metastatic cancer cells actually attempt to deSee New Compound Kills , page 36

Donna Frescatore, executive director of the New York State of Health, the state's offici health insurance marketplace, said, "Our message to consumers is that we're open for business, that there's plan choice in every corner of the state and that, for many, premiums will stay the same or even go down for 2018, so we want them to shop." Here's what consumers seeking health insurance need to know for 2018:

Plan choices.

Many consumers will have fewer health plan choices for 2018 because insurer participation has waned amid uncertainty about the program's future. According to an Avalere Health analysis, nearly half of all counties will have just one insurer from which to choose. Current contracts allow health plans to exit the market "in accordance with state and federal law," said Elizabeth Carpenter, a senior vice president with Avalere Health. Th t loophole was triggered by the government decision to stop making payments to insurers for reduced cost-sharing plans, she explained. While there's "a small possi-

More than 80 percent of consumers who buy Obamacare plans receive premium tax credits to help them buy coverage. Tho e subsidies rise to off et premium increases. That means most buyers won't feel the pinch of rising premiums. But if you're among the 20 percent who earn too much to qualify for those tax credits, you'll bear the brunt of premium increases. Popular "silver" level health plans will rise by 34 percent, on average, in 2018, according to Avalere's analysis of rate fili gs in Healthcare.gov states. Caroline Pearson, senior vice president at Avalere, said in a statement: "Plans are raising premiums in 2018 to account for market uncertainty and the federal government's failure to pay for cost-sharing reductions." A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson said in a statement that the department "is carefully evaluating how we can best serve the American people who continue to be harmed by Obamacare's failures." Of course, rates vary by state, region and health plan, See Not “Dead’ Yet: Obamacare , page 36

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE OF MART LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2015-NPL1, Plaintiff AGAINST MICHAEL SINGH A/K/A MICHAEL J. SINGH, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 17, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, on December 14, 2017 at 2:30PM, premises known as 83 COOPER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11207. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK 3433, LOT 51. Approximate amount of judgment $514,368.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #5137/2013. Robert A. Abrams, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 49443 [11/10-12/1]

Notice of Qualification of Thor 2018 East 4th Street LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/25/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/24/17. 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. [11/10-12/15]

Notice of Qualification of A24 Ventures LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/25/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/23/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 31 W. 27th St., 11th Fl., NY, NY 10001. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [11/10-12/15]

Notice of Qualification of 3GirlsFromNY LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/05/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 06/18/15. Princ. office of LLC: 37 E. 18th St., 7th Fl., NY, NY 10003. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Mohawk Group, Inc. at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808-1674. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/1012/15]

Notice of Qualification of Olmsted Partners Fund GP LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/26/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/20/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Benjamin Pollak, 767 5th Ave., 15th Fl., NY, NY 10153. 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. [11/10-12/15]

Notice of Qualification of boxwhale, llc. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/05/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 06/25/13. Princ. office of LLC: 37 E. 18th St., 7th Fl., NY, NY 10003. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Mohawk Group, Inc. at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808-1674. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/1012/15]

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Notice of Qualification of Olmsted Partners Fund LP. App. for Auth. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/26/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/20/17. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Olmsted Partners Fund GP LLC, 767 5th Ave., 15th Fl., NY, NY 10153. DE address of LP: 1675 South State St., Ste. B, Dover, DE 19901. Name/address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [11/1012/15]

Notice of Formation of EastGold Management LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with NY Dept. of State on 8/11/17. Oﬃce location: NY County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 100 Park Ave, 16th Fl., Suite 1658, NY, NY 10017, principal business address. Purpose: any lawful activity. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of formation of EPICUREAN NIGHTS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/20/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporate Filings of New York, 90 State Street, Ste 700, Office 40, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of Qualification of LiquidX Insurance Services, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/24/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/18/17. 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. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of Qualification of Stability Technology Partners LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/10/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in California (CA) on 04/23/12. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: eResidentAgent, Inc., 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 805A, Albany, NY 12210. Address to be maintained in CA: 177 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105. Arts of Org. filed with the Secy. of State, 1500 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814. Purpose: any lawful activities. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of Qualification of MERCHANT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/12/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/2/17. 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. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of Qualification of Winthrop Advisory Group, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/05/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 03/17/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Winthrop Advisory Group, LLC, 321 Columbus Ave, 4th Fl., Boston, MA 02116. Address to be maintained in DE: Paracorp Incorporated, 2140 S. Dupont Hwy., Camden, DE 19934. Arts of Org. filed with the Secy. of State, Division of Corporations, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities. [11/3-12/8]

Application for Authority of MEREDITH PROJECT LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/28/17. Formed in DE 8/11/17. Office loc.: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is Meredith Still, 164 E. 37th St., New York, NY 10016. The office address required to be maintained in DE is 203 NE Front St., Ste. 101, Milford, DE 19963. Cert. of formation filed with Jeffrey W. Bullock, DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corporations, PO Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of formation of SARENA B. LOYA, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/13/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Sarena B. Loya, LLC, 1240 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of Formation of Sarah B. Edelman Licensed Mental Health Counseling PLLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/24/17. Oﬃce location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 80 5th Ave, Ste 1503, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: Mental health counseling. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of Qualification of 7thfl LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/25/16. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/23/16. 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. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of Formation of M BLOOM LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/13/17. 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: 230 Park Ave, Ste 1130, NY, NY 10169. Purpose: any lawful activity. [11/3-12/8]

Notice of formation of SIGMA ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/25/2017. Oﬃce location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Sigma Accountants & Advisors LLC, 168 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of formation of TWO EIGHT ZERO, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/12/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporation Service Company, 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of Qualification of A+E Service Company II LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/4/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/27/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of Qualification of VIABLEMKTS LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/16/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/13/15. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 187 Wolf Rd, Ste 101, Albany, NY 12205. DE address of LLC: 108 W. 13th 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. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of Qualification of DSD2 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/28/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in New Jersey (NJ) on 4/17/09. 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. NJ address of LLC: 291 Evans Way, Branchburg, NJ 08876. Cert. of Formation filed with NJ Secy of State, 33 W. State St, Trenton, NJ 08608. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of Formation of 199 West 10 Realty Owner LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/17/17. 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. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of Formation of NY-CT Lender LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/28/17. 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. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of Qualification of KLKR HEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/17/17. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/07/15. Princ. office of LLC: 286 Flushing Ave., Fl. 3, Brooklyn, NY 11205. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, Attn: August Kluger at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of formation of JOCELYN DREW CREATIVE, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/11/2017. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Jocelyn Drew, 419 West 129th Street, Suite 68, New York, NY 10027. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of Formation of HFTGK, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/10/17. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Michael S. Arlein, Esq., c/o Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, 1133 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY 10036. Purpose: any purposes permitted by applicable law. [10/27-12/1]

Notice of Qualification of CBTS Technology Solutions LLC. App. for Auth. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/13/2017. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/3/1987. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 221 East Fourth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. DE address of LLC: 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [10/27-12/1]

PAGE 46 Notice of formation of ENDA MAC NALLY, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/19/2017. 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. [10/20-11/24]

Notice of Qualification of NINE ORCHARD MASTER TENANT, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/04/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 09/29/17. Princ. office of LLC: c/o DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners, LLC, 1123 Broadway, 2nd Fl., NY, NY 10010. 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. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St.–Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: .Any lawful activity. [10/20-11/24]

Notice of Formation of METRO PH GARDEN CITY PARK, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/04/17. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [10/20-11/24]

Notice of Formation of Mai Beaute, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/29/17. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mai Beaute, LLC, 2934 Newtown Ave, 4C, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: any lawful activities. [10/20-11/24]

Notice of Formation of ERP Management Associates LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/6/17. 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: 641 Lexington Ave, NY, NY 10022. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/20-11/24]

Notice of Formation of 41 Newel Management LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/10/17. 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: 187 Wolf Rd, Ste 101, Albany, NY 12205. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is Business Filings Incorporated, 187 Wolf Rd, Ste 101, Albany, NY 12205. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/2011/24]

Notice of Qualification of THE CAR PARK OF NEW YORK, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/5/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/21/17. 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: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. 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. [10/20-11/24]

Notice of Qualification of Beacon Risk Strategies, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/2/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in North Carolina (NC) on 5/6/04. 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. NC address of LLC: c/o AmWINS Group Inc., 4725 Piedmont Row Dr., Ste 600, Charlotte, NC 28210. Cert. of Formation filed with NC Secy of State, 2 S. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/2011/24]

Notice of formation for MACKRELMINT FOR KIDS, LLC. Arts of Org ﬁled with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 09/07/17. Oﬃce: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Iris Rose, 619 East 5th Street, Apt. 20, New York, NY 10009. Purpose: Any legal activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Formation of Emergent Cold Co-Invest, LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/5/17. 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: 400 Madison Ave, Ste 11A, NY, NY 10017. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/1311/17]

The Jewish Voice Notice of Qualification of Getinge Group Logistics Americas, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/27/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/8/16. 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 National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Qualification of 521 Fifth Avenue CoWorking LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/22/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/21/17. 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: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Qualification of 44 Wall Street CoWorking LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/22/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/21/17. 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: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Qualification of Patrinely Group, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/28/2017. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Texas (TX) on 5/13/1998. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Capitol Services, Inc., 1218 Central Ave., Ste. 100, Albany, NY 12205. TX address of LLC: 1980 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 1600, Houston, TX 77056. Arts. of Org. filed with TX Secy. of State, PO Box 13697, Austin, TX 78711-3697. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Qualification of BRIGADE CAPITAL CLO MANAGEMENT LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/25/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 08/22/17. Princ. office of LLC: 399 Park Ave., 16th Fl., NY, NY 10022. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, Attn: Aaron Daniels at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., Federal & Duke of York Sts., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of formation for MEDRITE MYRTLE LLC. Arts of Org ﬁled with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 3/13/17. Oﬃce: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mark J. Nussbaum, Esq., 225 Broadway – 39th Floor, New York, NY 10007. Purpose: Any legal activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Qualification of 1151 THIRD AVENUE ASSOCIATES LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/28/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 09/27/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 7 Penn Plaza, Ste. 1100, NY, NY 10001. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with State of DE, Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Formation of 410 West End Avenue Owner LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/08/17. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o LTN Capital Group, Inc., 18 East 17th St., 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10003, Attn: Michelle Goldstein. Purpose: any lawful activities. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Qualification of Hyphen Hyphen LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/29/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 8/1/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 31 W. 27th St., 11th Fl., NY, NY 10001. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Qualification of Talk Later LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/29/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/20/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 31 W. 27th St., 11th Fl., NY, NY 10001. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/13-11/17]

Notice of Qualification of SunPower NY CDG 1, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/20/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/14/17. 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. [10/6-11/10]

Notice of Qualification of Russell Investments Implementation Services, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/20/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Washington (WA) on 5/28/53. 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. WA address of LLC: 505 Union Ave SE, Ste 120, Olympia, WA 98501. Cert. of Formation filed with WA Secy of State, 801 Capitol Way S, POB 40234, Olympia, WA 98504. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/6-11/10]

Notice of Qualification of LEDGERPRIME LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/26/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/15/15. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/6-11/10]

Notice of Qualification of Blackstone Infrastructure Advisors L.L.C. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/25/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 6/23/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the DE address of LLC: c/o Intertrust Corporate Services Delaware Ltd., 200 Bellevue Parkway, Ste. 210, Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/6-11/10]

Notice of Qualification of Fun With Food, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/20/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/1/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 360 W. 22nd St., Apt. 15E, NY, NY 10011, Attn: Sari Imberman. DE address of LLC: National Registered Agents, Inc., 160 Greentree Drive, Ste. 101, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/6-11/10]

Notice of Qualification of Unitranche Capital Fund LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/19/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 7/26/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Civic Builders, Inc., 304 Hudson St., 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10013. DE address of LLC: c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/6-11/10]

Timeless Jewel, LLC Arts of Org ﬁled with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 8/14/17. Oﬃce: New York County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 152 W 36th St, #306, NY, NY 10018. General Purposes. [10/6-11/10]

Notice of formation of NERE LI DEVELOPMENT LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/09/2017. Oﬃce location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Bentley Shang Zhao, 4918 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [10/611/10]

NOVEMBER 10, 2017 Notice of formation of VIDALINA VENTURES, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/14/2017. 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. [10/6-11/10]

Notice of formation of ARCANE COFFEE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/08/2017. Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Arcane Coffee LLC, 330 E 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11226. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [10/6-11/10]

Notice of formation of EDROCK, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/18/2017. Oﬃce location: Westchester 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. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Qualification of Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/30/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 2/17/15. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Qualification of HUSA E84, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/19/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/7/17. 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. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Qualification of AGENT3 LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/12/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in California (CA) on 10/1/15. 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. CA address of LLC: 100 Montgomery St, Ste 1202, San Francisco, CA 94104. Cert. of Formation filed with CA Secy of State, 1500 11th St, Sacramento, CA 95814. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Qualification of BMS Cat of New Jersey, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/15/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Texas (TX) on 8/30/17. 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. TX address of LLC: 5718 Airport Freeway, Haltom City, TX 76117. Cert. of Formation filed with TX Secy of State, James Earl Rudder Office Bldg, 1019 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Qualification of SECURE-24, LLC. The fictitious name is: SECURE-24 DELAWARE, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/14/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 8/21/12. 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. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Formation of G&J DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/13/17. Office location: Kings County. Princ. office of LLC: 75 Eisenhower Pkwy., Ste. 110, Roseland, NJ 07068. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Fred Diehl Soriano Henkel Biehl Matthews at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Real estate development. [9/29-11/3]

NOVEMBER 10, 2017 Notice of Qualification of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates III L.L.C. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/15/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 1/18/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the DE address of LLC: c/o Intertrust Corporate Services Delaware Ltd., 200 Bellevue Parkway, Ste. 210, Bellevue Park Corporate Center, Wilmington, DE 19809. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Qualification of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Fund III L.P. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/15/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 2/21/17. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the DE address of LLC: c/o Intertrust Corporate Services Delaware Ltd., 200 Bellevue 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. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Formation of Hudson LaGrange, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/15/17. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Craig Wood, c/o Cape Advisors, Inc., 483 Broadway, 5th Fl., NY, NY 10013. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Qualification of MAGNA ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS PARALLEL FUND, L.P. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/15/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 09/08/17. Princ. office of LP: 40 Wall St., NY, NY 10005. Duration of LP is Perpetual. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the Partnership, Attn: Andrew Kotliar at the princ. office of the LP. Name and addr. of each general partner are available from SSNY. DE addr. of LP: Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of LP filed with Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [9/29-11/3]

Notice of Qualification of Masterpiece International Limited, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/8/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/6/17. 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. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Qualification of HOST LOGISTICS, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/11/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Virginia (VA) on 8/23/17. 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. VA address of LLC: 4701 Cox Rd, Ste 285, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Cert. of Formation filed with VA Secy of State, 1111 E Broad St, Fl. 4, Richmond, VA 23219. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Qualification of COWBIRD CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/12/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/17/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1 World Trade Center, Fl. 85, NY, NY 10007. 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. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Formation of DCP AMERICA LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/13/17. 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. [9/22-10/27]

The Jewish Voice Notice of Formation of GUTS NYC, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/21/2017. Oﬃce Location: New York County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 515 E 5th St, 3A, NY, NY 10009. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of formation of NY SUNSHINE LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/06/2017. Oﬃce location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: NY SUNSHINE LLC C/O LIN, XING S, 2062 71st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Qualification of Safkhet Capital Investors LP. App. for Auth. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/5/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 8/22/17. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016. DE address of LP: c/o Cogency Global Inc., 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. Name/address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19904. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Qualification of Safkhet Capital Management LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/5/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 8/22/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc. (CGI), 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016. DE address of LLC: c/o CGI, 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, De 19904. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Qualification of GSO Capital Solutions Fund III LP. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/7/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 2/28/17. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the DE address of LLC: c/o Intertrust Corporate Services Delaware Ltd., 200 Bellevue Pkwy., Ste. 210, Wilmington, DE 19809. 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. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Qualification of GSO Capital Solutions Overseas Feeder Fund III LP. App. for Auth. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/7/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Cayman Islands (CI) on 2/24/17. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Intertrust Corporate Services Delaware Ltd., 200 Bellevue Pkwy, Ste. 210, Wilmington, DE 19809. CI address of LP: c/o Intertrust Corporate Services (Cayman) Limited, 190 Elgin Ave., George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-9001, CI. Name/address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed Registrar of LPs, Citrus Grove Bldg., Ground Fl., Goring Ave., Georgetown, Grand Cayman KY1-9000, CI. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/2210/27]

Notice of Qualification of Noa Properties LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/31/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 07/26/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Noa Properties LLC, c/o Moroccanoil, 750 Lexington Ave., 17th Fl., NY, NY 10022, Attn: Allan Weizmann. Address to be maintained in DE: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. Arts of Org. filed with the Jeffrey W. Bullock, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities. [9/22-10/27]

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Notice of Formation of Wonderguts, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/31/17. Oﬃce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: eResidentAgent, Inc., 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 805A, Albany, NY 12210, also the Registered Agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of formation of KRIS STRATEGY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/12/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporate Filings of New York, 90 State Street, Ste 700, Office 40, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Formation of S DOWN BELOW LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/12/17. 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, 390 Broom St., 1st Fl., NY, NY 10013. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Qualification of NORTHWOOD LIQUID MANAGEMENT LP. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/27/17. Office location: New York Co. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 575 5th Ave, FL. 23, NY, NY 10017. 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. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/15-10/20]

Notice of Formation of PROJECT ACTION, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/07/17. 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, 185 Varick St., 4th Fl., NY, NY 10014. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of formation of SQUARE3REE BUILDING AUTOMATION & SOLUTIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization ﬁled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/31/2017. 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. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Qualification of SERAFIMA INVESTMENTS GP LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/11/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 06/13/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 240 Little Plains Rd., Southampton, NY 11968. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808-1674. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Dept. of State, Div. of Corps., John Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [9/22-10/27]

Notice of Qualification of NORTHWOOD LIQUID OPPORTUNITIES LP. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/27/17. Office location: New York Co. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 575 5th Ave, FL. 23, NY, NY 10017. 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. Purpose: any lawful activity. [9/15-10/20]

Notice of Qualification of NORTHWOOD LIQUID OPPORTUNITIES GP LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/27/17. 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: 575 5th Ave, Fl. 23, 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. [9/15-10/20]

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY LAND FOR SALE IN LAKEWOOD, NJ.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

RE-OPENING 6 OLD OIL

On Prospect St. 4.02 acres. $4,750,000. Also, 8.46 acres, $10 million.

Restaurant- Bar Privately owned 70 year Dining Room, Bar & Deck- Seating 150 With two rental apts- Turnkey GREAT LOCATION! Vicinity of the Poconos. $400,000.

WELLS IN WEST TEXAS.

Call 848-245-6822 omnipropertynj@gmail.com

LM0908

FOR SALE/ RENT 4 PROPERTIES PITTSGROVE, NJ- RETAIL 80,000 SQ FT SUPERMARKET MILLVILLE, NJ- WAREHOUSE 317,000 SQ FT MILLVILLE, NJ- WAREHOUSE 600,000 SQ FT AMSTERDAM, NY- WAREHOUSE 135,000 SQ FT

CALL OWNER 718-241-4141 EMAIL 4030303@gmail.com LM1013

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

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

Call Lou 570-829-7768 BUSINESS OPPT'Y

9000

LARGE FAST FOOD SANDWICH SHOP CHAIN FOR SALE in Lower Westchester. East Fresh! Recently built, owner seeking new business opportunity and wants to sell this new and booming business. Great location. Call for more details. 914-309-6572 LM1208 BUSINESS/ BUILDING WITH APARTMENTS FOR SALE. Established Bar with light food located in Wingdale, NY near Olivet University and Webatuck Village. Perfect spot for a Liquor Store. $475,000. Serious inquiries. Call Phil/ Agent 845-242-9978. Keller Williams Realty Partners 914962-0007 LM1027 PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE For Sale in Sea Cliff, NY. Next to Busy Medical Office. powerphysicaltherapy@yahoo. com 516-801-3337 LM1027

AIRCRAFT SERVICE

9005

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

Each well produced approx 1 million barrels of oil. 30-40% annual return is realistic. More information at www.MincOil.com or Call Mark at 915-921-7255 LM0908

LM0908

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

9010

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 participate in the offering. LM0911

HARD MONEY LOANS AVAILABLE FOR INVESTORS. 60% LTV. Call 718-825-4086

LM0818

RESTAURANTS FOR SALE (2). RIDGEFIELD, CT. Gorgeous restaurant, turn-key operation on Main St. $300K. Also, PIZZERIA in BROOKFIELD, CT in very busy shopping center. Next to Raymour Flanagan. $150K. Call Owner 914-906-1084 LM0915

HELP WANTED

9020

HEALTHCARE WORKERS NEEDED. United Hebrew is seeking : RN- Case Managers for Home Care, RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, PTA, OTA, Housekeepers and HHA’s for Long Term and Home Care Services. Please send resume to HR@uhgc.org or Fax 914-632-0242 or Call 914632-2804 LM1208

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 BROADWAY COMPUTERS. 516-654-9210 We do it all from training to repairs. Learn to use PC’s & Gadgets. Our location or yours. Desktop, Laptop/ PC/ Mac Services, Repairs, Upgrades, Virus Removal, Maintenance & Control Wireless Networking Laptop Screens Repairs, New & Refurbished PC’s & Laptops. Starting at $199. We

D & H CLEANING SERVICES AND REPAIRS LLC. Our services include repairs, renovations, maid service, interior cleaning, event clean up, and commercial cleaning. Phone: 914-227-0058 Email: ezardclarke@aol.com LM0915

Repairs TV’s. Call Us @ 516-259-1810

Visit Us At 588 Broadway, Massapequa LM1117

NURSING ASSISTANT. Days, Evenings or Overnights. Speaks English. Car Available. Excellent References. Hollywood, Florida only. Call 215-840-0346 LM0915

Experienced & Certiﬁed Home Health Aide available 5-6 days per week, live-in or live-out. Full time. Over 16 years experience in elder care. Excellent references. English speaking.

Call 347-619-9290

LM0915

JB Carpentry, electric, plumbing, painting, ﬂooring, decks & kitchen/ bathroom remodeling. Responsible & reasonable. All jobs welcome! Joe: 347-215-1960

HELP WANTED

9020

NURSES LPN’s, RN’s & CNA’s. PUTNAM NURSING & REHAB CENTER. Come join our team, 1199 union benefit packages, SIGN-ON BONUS PAID OUT MONTHLY. LTC facility, seeking RN’s/ LPN’s part time every other weekend 7AM-3PM shift & CNA’s- all shifts. Call 845878-3241 or Fax Resume Attn: Brenda or Patricia to 845-878-7318 LM1201 HOME HEALTH AIDES. Calling all NYS Certified Home Health Aides to attend Osborn Home Care’s Walk-in Day!! Walk-in Day is every Tuesday from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Fill out an application and interview same day! Please stop by or call for more details. 101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY. 914-925-8320 LM1006 LIVE-IN 7 DAYS. Must drive. Care for elderly, light cleaning & shopping. 732-620-4546 LM0901 Job Opportunity $13.20 per hour! If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid, you may be eligible to start working for them as a Personal Assistant. No Certificates needed. Phone: 347-462-2610 or 347-565-6200 LM1006

VALET PARKING ATTENDANTS NEEDED- MONTAUK. *Applicants should be clean cut, outgoing personality, need to be able to drive stick shift and have clean drivers license. Compensation $8.00/ hour plus excellent gratuities.* Contact Nick 516-770- 1873 or email nvitanza1@optonline.net LM0818 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

WANTED: LOOKING FOR SOMETHING THAT WILL ENRICH YOUR LIFE? Join our Sept. 2017 or Jan. 2018 Volunteer Puppy Raiser Class. Application on website. Putnam Service Dogs. 917-449-5359, info@putnamservicedogs.org LM0908 HOME CLEAN HOME. Residential and Commercial services in Long Island. Our staﬀ is very professional, courteous, detail-oriented, thorough &

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

trustworthy. We take pride in what we do.

I WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE OR OFFICE. I have 18 years experience. I am reliable & dependable. Own Transportation. I will make your house/ oﬃce shine. References available. Call 516-776-0021 LM1201

631-566-2741 LM1201 JULIA’S HOUSECLEANING. Houses, Condos, Oﬃces.

HEALTH / SOCIAL SERVICES

9930

Reasonable Prices. Very

CLEANING SERVICES

9910

HOUSECLEANING SERVICES/ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. HOUSECLEANING/ EUROPEAN AVAILABLE. Houses, Apartments, Condos, Oﬃces. Laundry/ Ironing. Quality work, always same person takes care of your home at the time you need it. I am not an agency. Putnam & Westchester County only. Call Georgina 845-200-5713 LM1201

Reliable. Excellent References. Call 914-373-1880 LM1020 IMPERIAL FAMILY CLEANING SERVICE, INC. Move in & move out house cleaning, oﬃce cleaning, residential, commercial & more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. 845-670-9853 imperialfamilycleaningsvc.com LM1006

DAYCARE AVAILABLE. Experienced woman will watch your child in my home in Ossining. Hours available are Mon- Fri 6AM-6PM. Call 914373-0121 LM1215 HONEST, RELIABLE & TRUSTWORTHY FEMALE with 10 years experience seeks position taking care of the elderly in your home. Call Andria at 914-6466086 LM1117

BETH DAVID CEMETERY, ELMONT N.Y. 2 PLOTS SECTION E-7 ROW H GRAVES 28 & 29 ASKING $6,500 FOR BOTH NEGOTIABLE CALL 516-662-7060

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REAL ESTATE

JOBS & SERVICES S & C ROOFING. COMMERCIAL. RESIDENTIAL. INDUSTRIAL FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. FREE ESTIMATES. 862-900-6582/ 718-344-9106 SCROOFING.PAVING@GMAIL.COM SERVING: NY- NJ LM1027

FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS HOME CARE. Providing high quality home care to seniors in Westchester & Putnam County. To ensure your safety and security our caregivers are nationally background checked, reference checked, drug tested, insured and bonded. Hourly, live-in or live-out. Transport available. 914-860-5312/ 845-490-3325 LM1201

CNA POSITION WANTED. I have over 10 years experience. Livein or live-out. Day or evening hours. I am hard-working. Excellent references. Florida only. Call 305-697-1196 LM0929 I am looking for Live-In or LiveOut CNA position. I’m available 5 days per week. Excellent references from hospital, nursing home & private. Call 516-466-3923 LM0922

PETS

9043

LOST 3 YEAR OLD GRAY SIAMESE CAT. Vicinity of Ridgebury Rd./ Shadow Lake Rd, Ridgeﬁeld, Connecticut. Missing since 6/5. His name is Mr. Kai. Reward $1,000. Call 203-743-9434 LM0804

NUTRITIONIST

9965

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

TUTORING

9970

PRIVATE HOME TUTORING SVCS. Tutoring in your home or library. COMMON CORE: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Chemistry. 718526-5219 or 917-432-7902 JP1110 **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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

9960

HANDYMAN SERVICES, OWNER OPERATOR. Licensed & insured. Power washing, painting, carpentry, built-ins, decks, kitchens & baths, doors & windows, tiling, sheetrock & taping, organizing & cleanups. Westchester only. Call Chris 914-337-8249 LM0922

HOME IMPROVEMENT

9950

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 Fox- Owner/ Operator 718-227-5001 Email: scott@yougotbugscom Website: www.yougotbugs.com

COMPUTER REPAIR

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 HOUSE FOR RENT 3030 HOLLISWOOD/ JAMAICA ESTATES. Large 1 family house, 5BR +, 4 baths, 2 car garage, park-like backyard,

in the Country. 10 Miles West

$5,400 per month. Call Owner

Road. Power on the property. Park. $110,000 Or Best Oﬀer.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT QUEENS

3050

2 Day Auto Parts Store & Warehouse Liquidation Auction! Fri, Nov 10 & Sat, Nov 11 @ 9AM Daily LIVE & ONLINE BIDDING! Bulk lots of Tools, Mufflers, Exhaust Pipes, Shocks, Fluids, Filters, Brakes, Starters, Axels, Gaskets, PTO’s & More. (3) Fork Lifts, Box Truck, Vehicles, Store Shelving and Displays, Lathes… Room Full of 1930’s to 1980’s New and used parts from Dodge- ChryslerPlymouth offered in a Bulk Lot. Visit www.cowley1.com for photos, catalog & terms of sale. Located at 1211 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509. Inspect by Appointment or at 7AM day of sale. Cowley Auctions 570-499-8883 Lic# AU002923L LM1110

8060

NJ. For Sale, user/ investor opportunity, 9,000 sq ft Commercial building on 1.74

RENT. Corner space. Near

acres with 2,700 sq ft leased to

courthouse, JFK Airport &

national tenant. Multi-purpose

hospital. Suit to ﬁt. $1,600 per

building, drive-in doors, great

month includes all except for

for all type contractors. Traﬃc

electric. Leave message 9AM-

counts over 44,000 cars per

BRONX

day. REMCO REALTY

4050

STORE FOR RENT. Top retail

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

location, high pedestrian traﬃc, 3000sf, can be divided. For details: Raﬁ- 718-364-1400 or 347-495-0614

BROOKLYN

1010

EAST 13TH ST BETWEEN AVE N & O. First ﬂoor, 3 bedrooms, LR, DR, Kosher kitchen, 2 baths,

5050

washer & dryer, central a/c, alarmed. Non-smokers only,

DONGAN HILLS. Perfect for Psychologist, Accountant,

no pets. No calls on Sat. Owner 347-844-3543

Attorney, Financial Planner.

LM1215

Cozy 2 rooms with waiting area.

AVE W/ EAST 18 ST. 2 rooms,

$600 + utilities. Call Owner at

bath, enclosed porch, cooking

718-979-7458 LM0812

facilities. 2nd ﬂoor back. Private entrance. $1,150. Call

NEW YORK STATE

9040

9050

OUT OF STATE

732-253-0888 x 11 LM0916

9025

9044

Call 802-767-3311 LM1006

RICHMOND HILL OFFICE FOR

5PM at 917-446-1658 LM0819

9033

Serious Singers, Groups needed for Record Deal and Possible Tour. Call Jack 516-897-9706 LM0825

AUTOMOTIVE

Just outside the Adirondack

347-645-6986 LM1110

TOMS RIVER/ OCEAN CTY,

White Male, 5’10”, healthy, non-smoker, never married, nice guy, living in Brooklyn, seeks non-smoking woman, 37-47, who likes bowling & dogs, who is willing to relocate to NJ. Looking for possible marriage and family. Serious inquiries only. Call 347-856-1937 LM1020

ENTERTAINMENT

MALONE, NY. 103 Acres for Sale on 11B, Property is on Spalding

3060 EAST TREMONT AVE:

PIANO FOR SALE. Baldwin Walnut Finish. Mint Condition. Table Top Piano with Seat. $1,250 or best oﬀer. 914-243-0620 LM0901

7060

hardwood floors, fin bsmt.

STATEN ISLAND

FOR SALE

NEW YORK STATE

4 balconies, granite kitchen,

SWIMMING POOL

IN-HOME COMPUTER OR WIRELESS REPAIR & INSTALLATION. Any computer problem, we come to you. 10% Discount with this ad. Pierre 678-898-1259 LM1201

PERSONALS

COMMERCIAL / PROPERTIES FOR SALE

7050

347-576-3262 JP1027

PEEKSKILL LAWYER’S OFFICE

SEAGATE. 5 Room Apt, 2nd

FOR RENT. Busy intersection,

Floor, Renovated 1 year ago,

Artist District. No smoking, no

new appliances. $1,900. Call

pets. 914-739-2600 LM0922

Owner 718-946-2856 LM1006

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

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 LM0703

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REAL ESTATE THROGS NECK TRANQUILITY. Steps from City Island Sound & Pelham Park. 2 family (2,100 sq ft total.) Patio, backyard, shed. Great investment property. $475,000. By appt only. Call Joanne at Hidalgo & Sons R.E. 917-232-8616 LM0915

HOMECREST- 1418 AVE T.

WOODBURY/ Green's Assoc. Condo for Sale or Rent. Huge MBR, plenty of WIC's, spacious 3BR, 2.5 baths/ updated granite, new appliances/ water heater, deck, full ﬁn basement, 2 car garage. $760k's. 609-339-1253 LM0915

NANUET. Unfurnished Home. 3 bedrooms, 2baths, Just Painted. Family Room, deck, shed, appliances. $2,950/ month. Call Owner 845-623-2224/ 845-598-5345

EAST QUOGUE. 5BR, 3.5 baths. Large pool, hot-tub, A/C, secluded, gated. 8/28-9/4, $8,000. 917-941-8117 Jsmitheq@aol.com

Beautiful single family home. Fully detached 3BR, full basement, large backyard. Turnkey home located in the best part of the community. Walking distance to the Q train. Shared driveway, garage, parking for 2 cars, and so much more! Asking $1.3 Million. For sale by owner.

LM0825

CALL MOR 347-419-7334

East 34th St./ I & J

Owner has 6.5 rooms duplex. 3 bedrroms, 3 baths, private parking for 2 cars, yard and

782145

ASKING $625K BY OWNER 443-875-9204 QUEENS APT- RENT

3010

KEW GARDENS HILLS. Oﬀ Main St. 2BR apt in 2 family house. LR, DR. $2,000 including heat & hot water. 917-640-3005 JP1110

JS510......................$889,000

MARINERS HARBOR. 2BR apt. Completely Renovated with Waterview. 7 Minutes from the Ferry. $1,550/ Month. 1 Month Sec. + 1 Month Rent + 1 Month Broker Fee. Contact Agent Marisol Ortiz 347-678-3386 LM0922

5010

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

HOUSES FOR SALE BROOKLYN

1040

SHEEPSHEAD BAY. 2 Family Brick Semi-Detached with private

STATEN ISLAND

Mill Basin Exclusive:

LM0908

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

deck. 4 room. 2 bedrooms Rental BEST SELLER #1 Properties 718.646-6900

PARADISE IN PEEKSKILL! FOR SALE BY OWNER. 2 Family Duplex Home with Decks Overlooking Waterfall. District 3 Schools. Dead-end Street. Large Parking Area. Low Taxes. No Brokers. $550,000 or best oﬀer. 914-414-2848

FOR SALE • ORLANDO VICINITY

Gut renovated 1 family semi-det triplex, 6BR's, 4.5 baths, kosher kitchen, fin bsmt w/2BR apt. Solar panels, C/AC, pvt drv/ gar. $959K. Call (917)774-5554 LM0804 2 Family Attached BRICK.

parking. 1st apartment- huge 1 bedroom. 2nd apartmentduplex, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Fasino Lighthouse Real Estate 929-363-4122 LM1201 PARK SLOPE. 13 St/ 6th Ave. 3 fam brownstone + bsmt. 2BR

LONG ISLAND

6010

EAST QUOGUE. One bedroom cottage with chef’s kitchen on gated 10 acre estate. $1,300 monthly. Also, Studio apt available. Access to tennis available. 631-466-0578 LM0929

each apt. Over $9,200 income/ month. Broker Lazar 917-5534553 lazarnyc@gmail.com JP0929

Catskill Mt./Hudson Valley Home for Sale 4 bedroom Home In-Law Apart. Oﬃce Suite 2 1/2 hrs from NYC Flexible Space add. land avail suitable for Family Compound www.24joelmaustin.com 518 622-9647 LM1002

JS511

NEW YORK STATE

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

LM090

7010

DOES IT EXIST? Low rent 1BR, no staircase, parking. I have sold my house & I’ve lived in this house for 55 years. Scarsdale or Bronxville Post Oﬃce area. Suggestions? Help! 914-5236343 LM1215

OUT OF STATE

8030

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

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REAL ESTATE BROOKLYN OFFICE FOR RENT 1050 AVE U & CONEY ISLAND AVE. 3 Room Oﬃce for Rent on Second Floor. $1,000 per month. Call Owner 631-835-8510 LM1208

NEW YORK STATE

7040

SCARSDALE, NY. New Rochelle School & Taxes. Cozy Ranch, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bath home with fireplace & finished basement. $650K. Contact Melissa 914-527-7866 or mmontes222@aol.com LM1006 CENTRAL NYACK. High Ranch, 7 rooms + 2.5 baths, fireplace, central a/c, screened-in deck, 2 car garage. $475,000. 845-358-3965 LM1201

ROSEHILL PARK. Putnam Valley. 2 Crypts in Heritage Gardens. Level 1. Value $9,980 each. Asking $7,000 each or best oﬀer. Florida # 561-706-0567 LM0915

PLOTS FOR SALE

9065

POMPANO BEACH FL–Atlantic Blvd, Briny Ave.

PINELAWN Garden of

GRAVESEND OFFICE FOR RENT. Newly Renovated. $2,500/ Month. Call Lana 718-998-7600 Ext. 20

OLIVE-BRIDGE, NY. 2BR Cottage, ¼ acre. Near ski area. $90,000 or best oﬀer. 845-897-9555 LM0915

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BRONX. DREAM LOCATION! Throgs Neck Tranquility. Steps from City Island Sound and Pelham Park. Minutes from shopping, transportation and I-95. 2 family (2100 square feet total); patio, backyard & shed. Great investment property! Buyer/ Brokers Welcome. Contact: Joanne 917-232-8616 LM0804

LONG ISLAND

6040

LM1117

Farmingdale. Section 68, Range D, Plot 1, 2, 3 & 4. Great location. Photos available. $20,000 negotiable for all 4

CONEY ISLAND. 4 family investment property. Rent roll- $87,000 yearly. Asking $899,000. Fasino Lighthouse R.E. 929-363-4122 LM1124

4040

liner. $8,000. 516-603-9377

MOUNT ARARAT. East

BROOKLYN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES 1060

BRONX

Serenity. 1 plot for 2 burials,

graves. Call 516-241-0915 LM1208 BETH DAVID CEMETERY. 7 Graves in Section G-1, Plot Fishkill, Townhouse, Deer Crossing 1br, 2b 1,365sqft, built 1992, 50-unit dev, end unit, on cul de sac, c/a, gas ht, LR, DR, Den, Laundry Rm, Gar, refrig, d/w, range. New roof, eﬀ. hvac (2009), cath ceil in LR, Den dbls as gst BR next to full BR,lLoft w/skylt and adj strg. rm, lg Mstr BR–2 (1 walk-in) CA closets, access to clubhse & pool. Beautifully landscapedwoods behind All-glass sunroom. $279,900. See Zillow for addl pics.914.841.3237

2BR, 2BA, 2nd ﬂr, corner unit. Sm bldg, balcony remodeled, newly painted & low maint fee. Brokers protected. S659,000. Rent min 4 mos; $18,000 + sec. 203-610-1868 LM0929

ROSEHILL CEMETERY. Outdoor Crypt. In Garden of Peace. Section C, Level 6, Crypt 23F. Room for 2 coﬃns & urn. Valued at $11,500. Asking $10,000 or best oﬀer. Call 914-548-4470 LM0915

67. $3,000 Each. 1 Row of 3, 1 Row of 4. Willing To Split. Call 781-275-0726 LM1103 WELLWOOD. 16 Plots. $3,500 each negotiable. 631-246-9240 LM0922

FLORIDA

9080

DELRAY BEACH, FL. 55+ Community. Second floor, 2BR, 2 baths, enclosed patio. Share amenities of fabulous Huntington Lakes facilities.

WADING RIVER. Unique North Shore Chalet. Charming home, 3BR, 2 baths. Walk to beach, exclusive restaurant & state park. $369,999. 405-923-4887 LM1201 SOUND BEACH. Soon to be discovered North Shore Hamlet 2BR Cottage, ½ acre, 1 block to beach. $259K. 631-509-0484 LM1013

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ARMONK. Excellent retail space, Main St. 500+ sq ft. Good parking $2,875. 914-217-6151 LM1215 MOUNT KISCO. 491 Lexington Ave. Charming second ﬂoor oﬃce suite available for rent. For details see http://www. petersvilleland.com 914-2413193 LM1215

7030

YONKERS EAST- Large sunny 1BR with office, dining room, large kitchen, wood & ceramic floors, ceiling fans, dishwasher, microwave oven, a/c, huge walk-in closet. Quiet area, no pets or washer please. Heat included. Near train. $1,750 neg. + ½ month fee. Available now. Call 914776-0337 or 914-954-1102 LM1020

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8040

BERKSHIRE COUNTY, BECKET, MASS. SHERWOOD FOREST. Up-country, 2+ BR’s, LR, Kitchen, Full Bath, 1-Out building. Access: fishing, boating, swimming. Close to Tanglewood/ Skiing. Needs some work. Asking $65,000. 413-212-9206 LM1215 BRICK. 4BR, 2 baths, 2122 sq ft, dishwasher, family room, fenced yard, fireplace, gas heat, hardwood floors, living room, off-street parking, refrigerator, washer/ dryer, vaulted ceilings. $304,900. 732-513-2333 LM1124

BETHEL NY Area, 2Br, Lrg Kitch, wash/dry, no smok/pets, in pvt house, pvt prkg. Refs, $675/mo + util's + 1 mo sec 516-747-7710 LM1020

Walk to shops, dining, synagogue, Glicks Kosher

MONROE, CT. Privacy, Breathtaking Lake Views from Floor to Ceiling Windows. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. 3 Acres. Lake Rights. $419,000. For appointment or additional information, Call Michael Porzio 203-858-1914 LM1013

Market & movies. $89,500. Owner 561-638-4637 LM1117

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