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In Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Ilham Aliyev, who has been an outspoken supporter of Israel and an adversary of Iran. Aliyev spoke of the economic cooperation between the two nations and said that it could be expanded and diversified. Photo Credit: Azerbaijan State News Agency

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sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left Tuesday for a historic visit to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, two Muslim-majority nations, in an effort to bolster ties with the Central Asian former Soviet Republics.

In Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku, Netanyahu met with President Ilham Aliyev, who has been an outspoken supporter of Israel and an adversary of Iran, which shares a border with Azerbaijan.

Netanyahu last met Aliyev on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos last January.

President Aliyev spoke of the economic cooperation between the two

nations and said that it could be expanded and diversifie , according to an INN report.

“We need to work in order to diversify it and to increase it. We discussed today a very broad range of issues concerning our bilateral relations, regional development, and discussions were very open, friendly and will help us to strengthen our bilateral ties.”

INN also reported that he spoke highly of Israel’s technological capabilities and their potential to aid Azerbaijan. “ We have very good prospects in cooperation in agriculture and we discussed it with the Prime Minister.

Israel has very modern technologies – some of them we are using and some of them probably will come later to Azerbaijan. [We foresee] good prospects for

cooperation in that area.”

He also revealed the extent of Azerbaijan’s defense purchases from Israel to be nearly $5 billion.

“Israel has very modern technologies – some of them we are using and some of them probably will come later to Azerbaijan. [We foresee] good prospects for cooperation in that area.”

“We are also actively cooperating in the area of defense industries and this cooperation has lasted already for many years. I’ll just bring you one fig ure to illustrate how broad this coop-

eration is: So far the contracts between Azerbaijani and Israeli companies with respect to purchasing of defense equipment are close to 5 billion dollars. More precisely – $4,850,000,000.

The major part of these contracts have already been executed and we are still continuing to work on that and are very satisfied with the level of this cooperation.”

He said that Azerbaijan’s relations with Israel are a continuation of its historical friendly relations with the Jewish people, according to the INN report.

“For centuries Jews and Azerbaijanis lived in peace, friendship and con-

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Bernie Madoff Finally Speaks about His Crimes

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ity council members are distraught over Governor Andrew Cuomo’s alleged bid to attack the independence and leadership of the City University of New York, as reported by the NY Times. On Wednesday, December 7th, members of the City Council’s Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus sent a letter to William C. Th mpson Jr., CUNY’s chairman. In the letter, 22 members raised concerns about the “highly rushed “wild rapid tirades of allegations and exaggerated charges” from the state. The caucus asked the board to support James B. Milliken, the University’s embattled chancellor who was criticized in the inspector general’s recent report.

Mr. Th mpson was appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on June 15, 2016 as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York. Mr. Th mpson served two consecutive, fouryear terms as Comptroller for the City of New York from 2002 until 2009.

Bernie Madoff conducted the largest Ponzi scheme in history.

when Madoff confessed to his sons that his entire career was “one big lie.”

“I would speak with Bernie every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.,” said Soltes, who penned a book, “Why They Did It.” The Post reports, “Soltes described Madoff ’s personality in a video based on the clip — first posted by BusinessInsider — as ‘cordial, friendly.’ Madoff pleaded guilty to fraud charges and was sentenced to 150 years in prison.

He seems unemotional about his son’s suicide.”

Madoff’s son Andrew died See Madoff Finally Speaks , page 37

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City Council Outraged over Cuomo’s ‘Exaggerated Charges’ Directed at CUNY

By Hannah Hayes he Ponzi scheme king Bernie Madoff finally spoke about what he did in a recent interview. He attempted to rationalize his reasons for conducting the scam worth $65 billion.

Regarding the fraud that lasted more than 16 years, the 78-year-old Madoff said calmly, “I wasn’t going to hurt anybody.”

Madoff ’s son Mark, committed suicide by hanging at the age of 46, exactly two years to the date of his father’s arrest.

Madoff scammed close to 5,000 clients out of $65 billion, which included made up gains.

Associate professor at Harvard Business School Eugene Soltes released a clip from a phone interview he had with the jailed scam artist. Madoff told him, “It was a temporary thing and, because of the success that I’ve had and the money I’ve made for people, I sort of felt it was just.”

Eight years ago this past Saturday, the biggest Ponzi scheme in history unraveled

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from a relapse of cancer in 2014

pension funds. While serving as Comptroller, Mr. Th mpson safeguarded multi-billion dollar portfolios and protected the assets and interests of millions of New Yorkers during one of the most challenging economic periods in history.

The letter entreated the CUNY board to support the university’s “historic mission,” to educate “disadvantaged young people of color”. In October, City College of New York’s President Lisa Coico resigned amid a spending scandal, which prompted a federal On Wednesday, December investigation surrounding 7th, members of the City CUNY. In the coming weeks, Council’s Black, Latino, and Frederick P. Schaffer and Jay Asian Caucus sent a letter Hershenson, two of CUNY’s to William C. Thompson senior chancellors, are leaving Jr.,(pictured above) CUNY’s the central offi . Last month, chairman. In the letter, 22 the State Inspector General, members raised concerns Catherine Leahy Scott, issued about the “highly rushed “wild a report criticizing CUNY’s fi rapid tirades of allegations nancial and management pracand exaggerated charges” tices citing waste and abuse of from the state. public funding. Mr. Cuomo In that role, he led a team charged the CUNY board with of 720 employees, managed a 30 days to review the findi gs $66 million annual operating and the university’s “entire sebudget and was investment nior management”.

Bronx City Council member advisor to the Boards of Trustees of the five New York City Ritchie Torres says this is yet Pension Funds, which served See ‘Exaggerated Charges’ , page 38 as one of the country’s largest

Cuomo Says He Met With Fed Prosecutors Businesses Suffering Around Trump Regarding Percoco’s Corruption Case Tower’s ‘Frozen Zone’

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n Thursday, December 8, Governor Andrew Cuomo publicly acknowledged for the first time that he had met with federal prosecutors regarding the corruption case against his associates, including his longtime aide and close family friend, Joseph Percoco.

According to Cuomo the interview was about the extended indictment involving bribery and rigging bids for state projects valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Cuomo, who was not charge with any wrongdoing, said, “I’ve talked to them about the case that they’re bringing. The case that they’ve brought.”

When pushed for more details, Cuomo said the meeting was “in preparation for Joe's case. In preparation for the case they were indicting for the nine defendants. It was several months ago.”

Later on in a statement Melissa DeRosa, Cuomo’s chief of staff, said the Cuomo spoke with the U.S attorneys about the case voluntarily.

In addition to Perco, the former-President of SUNY Polytechnic President Alain Kaloyeros and other prom-

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Governor Andrew Cuomo has publicly acknowledged for the first time that he had met with federal prosecutors regarding the corruption case against his associates.

inent upstate developers all stand charged with bribery and bid-rigging.

Cuomo says that in the trial he might be called as a witness to testify.

He said, "I could be. I don't envision it. No one has suggested that. I think the question would be more it's up to the nine defendants who they call in their defense.”

Federal prosecutors are closely examining spending on economic development, meanwhile Cuomo says he will double Arts and Culture Book Review Business and Technology Classified

his support of it. Last Thursday, Cuomo was in Albany to announce the most recent Regional Economic Development Council projects awards, praising the economy of upstate that he says has rebounded.

Cuomo said, "Unemployment has dropped all across the state of New York. As a matter of fact, most regions have seen a greater drop in unemployment than has happened in New York City.”

He also insisted that the state is given upstate New York all the economic attention that it requires.

He said, "It was hard for the upstate members to get that the kind of attention upstate needed. So we changed that. We changed it 180 degrees.”

Cuomo is trying to get legislatures to back ethic laws in a special session that might end up being the fi st legislative pay increase since 1998.

He said, "My point is the issues have to be addressed.

The reform issue has to be addressed… I think the people of the state want to see performance for the raise because in their life it's not enough to say I need a raise, I haven't gotten one in a long time. What are you doing for it? And what promise of performance do I have?"

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ig and small businesses alike that surround Trump Tower are taking a severe hit from the “frozen zone” and heavy security protecting the president-elect.

The Central Park Electronics store on Sixth Avenue has already had to let people go do to its plummeting receipts. On Sunday afternoon, December 11, during what would usually be the Christmas rush, just two lonely salesmen stood eating lunch at the counter.

Employee Jimmy Carbonell told The Post, “The business went down drastically. We had to lay people off because we can’t afford to keep the entire staff on.”

“No one came in today.

No one came in all day.

It’s been like this since the minute they started blocking the streets.”

During the last four weeks, the security measures taken to keep Donald Trump’s luxurious penthouse and namesake skyscraper safe have caused sales to decline 70 percent said the manager at Allen M Jewelers on

Foot traffic is limited by barricades lining the streets in the area surrounding Trump Tower.

Madison Avenue, Jimmy Tarzy.

“No one came in today. No one came in all day. It’s been like this since the minute they started blocking the streets,” he told The Post.

“Last Tuesday we did $65 for the whole day. Leading up to the holiday season, that’s insane. We should be really busy. It’s empty.”

Tarzy also criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio, who dismissed concerns last month about the bottom lines of the luxury retailers on Fifth Avenue, saying: “I will not tell you that Gucci and Tiff ny are my central concerns in life.”

Tarzy said angerly, “Good luck getting re-elected! He will

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be our last concern come Election Day.” The general manager of the custom-tailor shop Kiton, located on West 54th Street, Daniel Wolman, added that r de Blasio is “a joke.” He told The Post, “We have to find a way to do business no matter how insensitive our mayor is to our livelihood,” he said.

Last month, Wolman’s store losses were so bad that he told The Post, “I don’t want to give you a number, because it was so bad, it would make our business look bad.”

He said, “We sell $10,000 See ‘Frozen Zone’ , page 38 Op-Ed Parsha Special Features Travel War on Terror

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DeBlasio "Outraged" that Landlords Failed to Comply with Tax Benefit

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n Tuesday, December 6, Mayor de Blasio said it is “outrageous” that thousands of New York City landlords did not hold up their end of the bargain when they received tax benefits from the city in exchange for limiting rent increases.

“Enough is enough. Building owners who fail to comply will lose the benefit” In a press release officia y announcing a large-scale enforcement program that will target over 3,000 rental buildings, de Blasio said, “Enough is enough. Building owners who fail to comply will lose the benefit.” On November 22, at a City Council hearing, was when the initiative was fi st disclosed by city official According to ProPublica, “The statement marks a change

in tone for de Blasio, who had previously touted his efforts to reform the tax break, known as 421-a, as being enough to help the city’s renters, while rarely calling for closer scrutiny of landlords. It also comes as 421-a enforcement lapses face increasing criticism from local elected official ” Two weeks ago, on the steps of City Hall at a rally against 421-a, the City Council’s housing committee’s chair Jumaane Williams said, “If we give people free money, they will take it.”

Legislation has been introduced

by Williams and Brooklyn Council Member Stephen Levin that would require annual audits of rental buildings receiving 421-a tax breaks. A vote on the new bills has not yet occurred.

A statement from the mayor was not part of the announcement made by the city in August 2015 about a much smaller effort to enforce 421-a. However, in a press conference this past March de Blasio applauded the return of 1,800 units into rent

Jumaane Williams, chair of the City Council’s housing committee, criticized 421-a enforcement lapses at a rally on Dec. 1, 2016. (Photo credit: Cezary Podkul/ProPublica)

regulation as being a “striking figu e.”

Propublica reports, “Since then, it’s become clear that the scope of the problem is much larger. As ProPublica reported in October, the city for years has allowed landlords to collect tax benefits under the 421-a tax program 2014 the city’s single biggest housing subsidy 2014

without following all of its rules.

Chief among them is a requirement to restrict rent increases. When owners fail to follow this or other requirements, they aren’t approved for the tax reductions. But, under a fl wed process for awarding 421-a benefits, the city’s fin nce arm credited their tax bills anyway.

Our investigation found that

nearly two-thirds of the almost 6,400 rental properties paying lower property taxes under 421a did not have an approved application on file with the city’s Finance Department. Collectively, we calculated that these landlords saved about $300 million a year in property taxes without showing they qualified for the benefit. Most of the noncompliant properties had failed to register their apartments for rent limits, putting tenants at risk for overcharges.”

Last Tuesday, official said that in their enforcement effort 3,103 multi-family rental buildings totaling 37,141 apartments have already been identified for receiving the benefit without filing the proper applications.

The e landlords have been excused from a whopping approximate $304 million a year in property taxes.

The city said that owners will be given 13 months to comply with the regulations or the city’s housing agency will revoke their benefits “where appropriate.”

West Side Traffic Could Be Jammed for 3-Years by Tunnel Project

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s though the West Side Highway doesn’t have enough traffic already with new construction projects, like the Hudson Yards, if a multibillion-dollar train tunnel is built under the Hudson River traffi jams could get even worse for three years.

Reuters obtained draft proposals that express concern about the area already disrupted by huge new real estate developments. For the fi st time the actual work that is necessary for the massive tunnels connecting New York and New Jersey is revealed in the draft. It is part of Amtrak’s $24 billion Gateway Project to fix and enlarge the heart of the essential Northeast

transportation corridor.

The Post reports, “The plan is expected to become part of the draft environmental impact statement to be released next summer. Experts told Reuters that marine life in the Hudson could be threatened by the work zone that is expected to be the equivalent of four football fi lds in size. At its center point, rising up from the bottom of the riverbed, will be a concrete encasement built to protect the new tunnel.”

According to the US Census Bureau, the Gateway project is believed to be vital to the greater metropolitan New York City area, which is responsible for 10 percent of the economic output of the entire country.

The documents showed that

“The disruptions could be horrible.” it is possible that contractors would have to get through a historic century-old granite bulkhead along the shoreline of the river. According to public records, obtained by Reuters, construction would not start until at least 2019.

A source at the transportation sector told Reuters, “The disruptions could be horrible.”

The gigantic 28-acre Hudson Yards that consist of mixed-use real estate developments over the existing railways, is already casing signific nt disruptions on the far West Side of Manhattan.

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s holiday traveling season ramps up, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer revealed on Monday, December 11, that rail and mass transit employees are not crosschecked with the federal terror watch list. Schumer is saying, that needs to change immediately.

“With terror threats from ISIS sympathizers and lone wolves ever possible, it is just not acceptable that every single front line transit employee is not checked against the federal terror watch list like airlines do,” said U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. “Railing for rail security is a no-brainer and we simply cannot leave our transportation arteries vulnerable to a possible terror threat. I’m urging

“Railing for rail security is a no-brainer and we simply cannot leave our transportation arteries vulnerable to a possible terror threat.” the feds to immediately finaliz this commonsense employee background check so that our nation’s railways are kept safe.”

Schumer said that the 9/11 Commission Report, published more than a decade ago, fi st urged to close this loophole under Passenger Rail Requirements. Yet, despite recent acts and threats of terror in New York City and beyond, Schumer said that it’s shocking that this commonsense safety gap was never closed. On Monday Schumer urged the U.S. De-

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Construction on 30 Hudson Yards is in the foreground, and 10 Hudson Yards is in the background.

trak’s current century-old tun- aged by fl oding during 2012’s nel, a few blocks north of where Superstorm Sandy, which left the new one would enter ManSee West Side Traffic, page 37 hattan at 29th Street, was dam-

Schumer Demands Transit Employees Be Cross-Checked with Terror Watch List

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According to the FBI, the Terrorist Screening Database, also known as the terror watch list, contains a single database that contains sensitive national security and law enforcement information concerning the identities of those who are known or reasonably suspected of being involved in terroristic activities. Currently, five major government agencies screen with information from the Terrorist Screening Database: the Department of State’s consular offic s for passport and visa screening, the TSA for aviation U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer is pushing for rail and mass security screening (No Fly and transit employees to be crosschecked with the federal terror Selectee List), the FBI’s National watch list.

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SEC’s Leading Enforcer to Step Down at End of Year

NYU Unveils Massive and Inviting Mercer Street Complex By: Carlyn Caitlin

By: Ilana Siyance

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or the past 35 years, the Southern tip of NYU’s main campus has been delineated by a 20foot brick wall separating the school’s campus from the neighborhood of Greenwich Village.

Now, as part of NYU: 2031, the approved 6 million sq. ft. city wide expansion, that wall and its attached school gymnasium, the Coles Sports Center, are coming down.

The replacement will be a $1 billion translucent university compound, made of various glass shapes and sizes, opening the campus to be more inclusive and unsheltered from the outer community, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. NYU has unveiled the long awaited plans for a 23-story multi-use

A rendering of the external appearance of the brand new NYU campus on Mercer Street

structure, which will add 60 new classrooms, a 350-seat pro-

A rendering of the interior appearance of the brand new NYU campus on Mercer Street

scenium theatre, an orchestral ensemble room, housing, gym facilities, with student, faculty and community space.

Approved by the city council back in 2012, the structure will comprise of 735,000 sq. ft., which is 20% less than the zoning and city approval’s maximum allowance. The designs, for 181 Mercer Street, include 420 freshman housing units, and 30 to 60 faculty apartments.

The state of the art gym will be See NYU Unveils Massive , page 36

Landlord Brothers Plead Guilty to Unlawful Eviction and Fraud

ndrew J. Ceresney, a leading director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement division, announced last Thursday that he plans to depart by the end of the year, as reported by the New York Times. Mr. Ceresney, formerly a federal prosecutor, began his tenure at the S.E.C. three years ago as co-head of the enforcement division, and has had sole leadership of the unit since 2014. His upcoming departure follows that of his superior, Mary Jo White, the SEC’s Chairwoman.

Last month, she too announced her plans to leave.

Seemingly, those who served under the Obama administration are set to relinquish their power to the next round of Wall Street’s overseers. Under Mr. Trump’s approaching presidency , the S.E.C. is expected to ease many of the stringent regulations that emerged in the past eight years, including actions that tightened the supervision of our fin ncial system.

Mr. Ceresney stated in an interview that Ms. White, whom he had previously worked alongside as a partner at the law fi m

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vation and Development and the state’s Homes and Community Renewal agency, according to the New York Times report.

Justice Danny K. Chun addressed the defendants with an offer. “If you do all these things, then the promise is after six months I will sentence you to five years’ probation and you will perform 500 hours of community service. If the conditions are not met, the individual defendants, both of you, face one and a third to four years in jail.”

The deal that the judge offered the Israel brothers would grant them permission to continue to own the buildings where the alleged offenses were committed.

The plea agreement requires the brothers to pay a total of

nearly $250,000 to eight tenants in sums ranging from about $13,000 to $68,000.

The Times reports that the agreement describes in detail the unscrupulous tactics the brothers used “to remove the rent-stabilized tenants from their apartments in order to make a greater profit by renting the apartments at market rate.”

The investigation against the Israel brothers first began in 2014 and was undertaken by the state’s Tenant Protection Unit, part of Homes and Community Renewal. As part of the inquiry, the unit subpoenaed business records for 10 buildings the brothers owned, then referred the case to the Brooklyn district attorney’s offi for prosecution, according to the report in the Times.

Andrew J. Ceresney, a leading director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement announced that he plans to depart by the end of the year

Debevoise & Plimpton, would be the only S.E.C. leader he would work under. He said that he had not yet decided what he would do next. Mr. Ceresney’s deputy, Stephanie Avakian, will lead the enforcement division, until a permanent replacement is appointed.

Mr. Ceresney and Ms. White leave the security commission with a strong record. The pair has been adamant not to allow companies to settle without explicitly admitting or denying wrongdoing. Under Mr. Ceresney’s direction, the S.E.C. brought more than 2,850 enforcement actions, with a record

548 in the last fiscal year. It has tried 83 matters in administrative proceedings and federal court.

During the Obama administration, the commission boasts that it has proposed or implemented more than 50 packages of rules, governing money market funds, credit ratings agencies and crowdfunding initiatives. “I think in many ways, we have taken an already strong enforcement program and made it stronger,” Mr. Ceresney said. “I feel that we’ve solidified our reputation as an aggressive, tough but fair regulator, and I think that’s what we want.”

Rockland County Woman Honored for Countering Anti-Semitic Graffiti

By: Joe Kadinsky n State Supreme Court in Brooklyn two weeks ago, brothers Joel and Aaron Israel stood before a judge.

Th y own residential apartment buildings in Brooklyn and in a scheme designed to get away with increased rental profits, they allegedly decided to replace rent-regulated tenants with other residents who are willing to pay much higher amounts, according to a report in the New York Times.

The Times also reported that prosecutors said that the two made apartments uninhabitable which would prompt rent stabilized tenants to vacate. Th y also allege that the Israel brothers hired strong arm men to intimidate residents who were reluctant to move. Moreover, the have been accused of building a wall that stopped a tenant from entering his apartment. There were even claims that due to sabotage of one of their properties, New York City official were alerted and then ordered the tenants to leave the entire building in question.

In Court at the end of November, the brothers pleaded guilty to engaging in a scheme to defraud as well as three counts of unlawful eviction. Th y can avoid going to prison if they adhere to the terms of a plea agreement that requires them to pay restitution to tenants and follow requirements established by the city’s Department of Housing Preser-

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Pomona woman was awarded the key to Rockland County today for her efforts to conquer hate with love after anti-Semitic graffiti was found scrawled on a Ramapo street.

As previously reported on VIN News, residents of Cartaret Drive awoke on the morning of November 14th to find the words “No Jews” written on the street in front of two homes listed for sale, as well as on a nearby sign for a local real estate broker.

Disturbed by the anti-Semitic messages that he saw just yards from his own home as he left to work that morning, Dan Mackle called his wife Ivey at approximately 6:30 AM to tell her about the offensive graffiti.

“It was surprising,” Dan Mackle told VIN News. “Just kind of disgusting. I think that is the only word that can describe it. Disgust.”

Despite the early hour, Ivey Mackle went outside to remove the graffiti before it could be viewed by the youngest residents of Cartaret Drive.

“We just couldn’t have it on our block and I was going to do what I could,” said Ivey Mackle.

Armed with a can of black spray paint and sidewalk chalk, Mackle got to work eradicating the hate messages with black paint, replacing

County Executive Ed Day presenting key to Rockland County to Ivey Mackle , Also in photo (L to R), Husband Dan Mackle, Jack Mackle, Emily Mackle. (Sandy Eller/VINnews.com)

them with smiley faces and hearts.

“There are school bus stops right along the route where the mess was on our block,” said Mackle, a resident of Cartaret Drive for the last five years. “I knew that the kids would see it when they went to school and I didn’t want that to happen.”

County Executive Ed Day presented Mackle, the mother of 14 month old twins, with a ceremonial key to the county at a press conference held today at the JCC of Rockland in West Nyack. Mackle’s key is just the second ever presented to a Rockland County resident; smaller versions of both keys hang in Day’s offi .

“The key to the county is awarded to a person who engages in a truly unique act,

makes a special contribution to Rockland or whose actions bring great pride to our county,” said Day. “In this case, she did all three. Th t is what Ivey Mackle did when she stood up to hate in her own neighborhood.”

Day praised Mackle for covering hate with hearts, sending a message that unity reigns supreme in Rockland.

“We have to stamp out the voice of hate with stronger voices,” said Day. Mackle said she plans to raise her children to be accepting of others and hopes that her street art sends a strong message to those who want to spread hate on Cartaret Drive.

“They can’t mess with our block,” said Mackle. “We will be there to protect it.” (VIN)

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Recent Report Shows Extell’s Israeli Bonds Still Post High Yields, Nearly 13%

BlackRock's Headquarters to Move to Hudson Yards in 2022

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el Aviv-based research and investment fi m Israel Brokerage & Investments (IBI) released a new report last week showing that despite Extell Development’s recent success in securing funding for its projects, the company’s bonds are still trading at high yields.

At market’s close on Wednesday, December 7, Extell’s bonds were trading at yields of 12.9 percent. Although this is less than what the company’s bonds were trading at in March, which was 16-percent yields, it remains much higher than the yields offered by most of its competitors. Such as the bonds belonging to the Moinian Group are currently only trading at 4.4 percent and 4.3 percent yields.

The report by IBI stated, “Extell’s fin ncial situation today is a marked improvement on what it was six months ago. So it is diffi ult to explain why the bonds should be trading [so high.]

None of Extell’s reports recently have given any indication of a downturn in its situation so we do not see any clear reason for the rise in yield.”

IBI said that it was strange that there had been no signifi cant change in the yields since the spring, when they were basically junk bonds and “when the visibility around the company’s finances was much lower.”

Gary Barnett, founder and CEO of Extell

This year, many of Extell’s fin ncing goals have been achieved. The Real Deal reports, “Since August, Extell has locked down more than $1 billion in fin ncing for two of its most ambitious projects. For One Manhattan Square on the Lower East Side, he scored a $300 million mezzanine loan from Scott Rechler’s RXR Realty and a $500 million construction loan from a consortium led by Deutsche Bank and Natixis. For his planned Central Park Tower at 217 West 57th Street, commonly referred to as the Nordstrom Tower, he nabbed approximately $300 million in equity from SMI USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Shanghai’s largest state-owned enterprise.”

However, the uncertainty continues. A gap of $900 mil-

Rendering of One Manhattan Square

lion in the company’s fin ncing for Central Park Tower, for which Barnett is still looking for a construction loan, is currently the greatest risk facing Extell’s business. Yaniv Saylan of IBI explained that investors have not been updated by Barnett on his search for a loan, which is difficult with the recent decline in fin ncing for new condos.

The IBI report said, “We would stress that Extell is still a high – risk investment and is not suitable for everyone. 3Q results exhibited no small measure of fin ncial acrobatics.”

Goldman Sachs May Rule Wall Street Again By: Benyamin Davidsons

JP Morgan Chase

n Thursday December 8, global investment fi m BlackRock and developers confi med that the fi m’s headquarters will officia y move from Midtown Manhattan’s East 52nd Street far west to 50 Hudson Yards.

The move won’t actually happen for another five years and is scheduled for 2022.

The Post first spilled the news back on December 1, that BlackRock would eventually move to 50 Hudson Yards, and not other new projects on the far-West Side that the fi m was previously considering.

Giant investment fi m BlackRock manages more than $5 trillion worth of assets. It plans to occupy 850,000 square feet in the 58-story tower located at 10th Avenue and West 33rd Street. Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group are developing the building.

The Post reports, “The asset manager, headed by CEO Laurence Fink, and the developers also unveiled for the fi st time an image of the 985-foottall skyscraper designed by world-renowned architect Norman Foster’s fi m, Foster + Partners. The parties did not sign an actual lease, but a letter of intent.”

Despite not being legally binding, letters of intent generally lead to finished deal.

BlackRock COO Robert Goldstein

BlackRock is being represented by JLL’ s Peter Riguardi, Kenneth Siegel, Matthew Astrachan and Joseph Messina. The inhouse ownership is represented

by Stephen Winter of Related.

“We’re proud to have our name on the marquee of our future home, 50 Hudson Yards,” said BlackRock COO Rob Goldstein.

At Related’s site, where 30 Hudson Yards and 55 Hudson Yards are still under construction and 10 Hudson Yards has already opened for business, 50 Hudson Yards will be the fourth biggest offic tower.

Several major fi ms have already been drawn to the project residing over the West Side rail yard, including KKR, Time Warner, Coach Inc., and Point72 Asset Management.

Rendering of 50 Hudson Yards (Photo credit: Related-Oxford)

Nearby sites, including planned towers by Tishman Speyer and Joseph Moinian as well as Brookfield’s Manhattan West, were considered by BlackRock before deciding on 50 Hudson Yards.

Moinian’s project, called 3 Hudson Boulevard, representative Arthur Mirante II, president of Avison Young said that while he “wished BlackRock had chosen us,” its decision on 50 Hudson Yards “is great news for all of us in the district. Th momentum in the entire area is unbelievable.”

Sutton Place Developer Stands to Lose $4.3M in Bankruptcy Auction

By Hellen Zaboulani

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r. Trump’s election has been good news for Wall Street banks across the board so far. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. are among major trading fi ms expecting double-digit increases in trading revenue for the upcoming fourth quarter. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, those gains were based mostly on the “flow monster” model of low profit margins, with high sales volume.

However, as per Mitchel Penn, managing director of equity research at Janney Montgomery Scott, that steady fl w of business might be ripe for change.

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Goldman Sachs

Since November 8, there has been a surge in volatility.

Volatility creates winners and losers. This renews the need for hedge funds. Before the

election, the period of calm disproportionately hurt hedge fund traders such as Goldman Sachs. So far this year, Goldman’s portion of fi ed-income trading fees declined to 14%, down from 21% in 2010, according to data from UBS. Morgan Stanley, who also specializes in hedge funds, incurred a decline of two percentage points, while J.P. Morgan gained 8% and Citigroup expanded 2%. These were for the plentiful transactions which carried low fees.

But now the tables may be turning. Mr. Trump’s forthcoming presidency brings global uncertainty as well as a projected upswing in interest See Goldman Sachs, page 6

r. Joseph Beninati, the owner of a Sutton Place development site, may lose the $4.3 million his fi m invested, as his property goes up for bankruptcy auction on Tuesday the 13th.

As reported by Crain’s NY, Beninati’s Bauhouse Group began buying up a series of modest buildings along East 58th Street in the illustrious Sutton Place neighborhood in early 2015. He dreamed of creating a 67-story, 950-foot luxury apartment tower featuring over 113 units, designed by high-profile architects Foster + Partners. To turn his dreams into a reality he took out $147.25 million in loans from Gamma Real Estate, run by Shrewd real-estate veteran Richard Kalikow and his son Jonathan. The interest rate for the heavily fin nced endeavor peaked at 30%. But alas, in January, Mr. Beninati defaulted on the loan and to prevent Gamma from seizing the property, was forced to declare bankruptcy for BH Sutton Mezz LLC, a corporate shell that received a portion of Gamma’s loan. Last month, an auction was scheduled to sell the site so as to pay back Kalikow’s fi m and a list of other creditors including brokerages and law fi ms.

Joseph Beninati is the owner of a Sutton Place development site

The question now remaining is whether the property will be able to sell at a price that will enable paying off all the creditors and interest and still return to Beninati his own investment on the property. With the softening market for high end condos, developers and buyers are likely to be weary. Moreover, neighborhood residents filed a petition with the Department of City Planning to change the zoning of the neighborhood and prevent development of high-rise towers such as this one, proposed on East 58th Street. As per The Wall Street Journal, a real estate broker who is running the auction said he hoped the site would sell for above $700 per sq. ft., which amounts to $187 million, roughly the

sum owed to Gamma. Kalikow may also choose to bid on the site and take over the proposed development for himself.

The chance that Mr. Beninati will recoup his investment is slim and that is unfortunate for him especially since a year and a half ago, he allegedly turned down an offer to sell the property for a profit of $45 million.

“Beninati informed us that his sales broker, Cushman & Wakefiel , had procured three bona-fide buyers of the property,” said Jonathan Kalikow in written testimony. “Using the sale price Beninati told us, [a Gamma investor] analyzed for Beninati that a sale would generate approximately $45 million of profit.” Beninati’s attorney disputed Kalikow’s statements.

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NYC Men’s Suit Makers Battle it Out in Court Over Breach of Contract

Cat Woman Claws Beau at NY’s Trump World Tower

By: Evan Mackloff

By: Carlos Quentin

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iling lawsuits about suits that fit the male physique is dominating the headlines once again. Suit maker to the stars, A-list celebs and heavyweight politicos, Martin Greenfiel , of the eponymously named Martin Greenfield Clothiers, has sued Brooks Brothers for breach of contract, according to a report in the New York Post.

Greenfiel , 88, is a Holocaust survivor, who learned the craft of tailoring while as a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp. Since setting up shop in the United States, decades ago, Greenfield has made quite a name for himself in terms of custom tailoring and producing the finest quality suits. Some of his customers are President Obama, former President Bill Clinton, President-elect Donald Trump, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, among many others.

For more than 20 years, Greenfield had been making Brooks Brothers’ Golden Fleece Greenfield has made quite a name for himself in terms of custom tailoring and producing the fin st quality suits

For more than 20 years, Martin Greenfield had been making Brooks Brothers’ Golden Fleece line of suits, which were either ready-to-wear or custom made out of his Bushwick, Brooklyn factory.

line of suits, which were either ready-to-wear or custom made out of his Bushwick, Brooklyn factory. About two years ago, Brooks Brothers announced to Greenfield that they were no longer in need of his services as they were going to be making their own suits. The complaint, which was filed in Manhattan Federal court, is seeking at least $2 million in lost income.

The price of Greenfield’s suits ran as high as $3000 and according to the complaint, Brooks Brothers had “bragging rights” – as they spread the word far and wide that it works with a tailor who provides high end suits for United States presidents.

Moreover, the Post reported

that in addition to the bevy of high profile personalities who adorn Greenfiel ’s suits, the Bushwick based tailor also designed the men’s suits for the 2013 version of the film, “The Great Gatsby.”

Nonetheless, the professional relationship between Greenfield and Brooks Brothers took a nosedive of sorts in 2008, when it was reported that Brooks Brothers had purchased a factory in Massachusetts for the purpose of making their own suits; thus obviating Greenfiel ’s participation in the manufacture of their line of suits.

The complaint also alleges See NYC Men’s Suit Makers , page 36

Christie’s Master Broker Leaving Auction House to Join Dominique Levy

By Hadassa Kalatizadeh

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rett Gorvy, after 23 years as master broker of contemporary art at Christie’s, is leaving Christies Auction House to join Dominique Lévy, as a powerful private art-dealer. The Madison Avenue gallery on 73rd street will now be known as Lévy Gorvy. Mr. Gorvy, Christie’s chairman and international head of postwar and contemporary art, is well-known for his aggressive deal making and for stimulating the auction house’s reputation for obtaining A+ quality work. His direction has led Christies to become the market leader in postwar and contemporary art sales, and to achieve three of the highest priced auction sales in history.

As reported by the NY Times, his decision to move is an indication of the increasing alliance between auction houses and dealers.

Today the two must work hand in hand to secure the highest prices for sellers and the highest-quality pieces for buyers. Dealers need auction houses to gain international range, and auction houses need dealers to connect with clients, and to establish minimum bids at which lots are assured to sell. Ms. Lévy opened her Madison Avenue gallery in 2013 and has additional galleries in London and Geneva. She met Mr. Gorvy at Christie’s nearly 20 years ago.

Brett Gorvy, after 23 years as master broker of contemporary art at Christie’s, is leaving Christies Auction House to join Dominique Lévy, as a powerful private artdealer

Dominique Lévy. Ms. Lévy opened her Madison Avenue gallery in 2013 and has additional galleries in London and Geneva. She met Mr. Gorvy at Christie’s nearly 20 years ago.

Mr. Gorvy is not the fi st executive to transfer from auctions into private sales. In 2013, Tobias Meyer, a distinguished Sotheby’s auctioneer, left to become a private art adviser. In 2014, Amy Cappellazzo left Christie’s after 13 years, to form an art advisory business. In January her business was acquired by Sotheby’s leading Sotheby’s private sales to nearly double over the last year.

Currently, approximately 16% of Christie’s business is in private sales, that division being led by Mr. Gorvy.

Mr. Gorvy said he decided to leave Christie’s a year ago to begin

a new chapter of his life. “At the age of 52, you have one more opportunity,” he said. “Even though I hate change, there’s a certain moment when you know in your heart that the time is right.” Mr. Jussi Pylkkanen, the global president of Christie’s, said he was sorry to see Mr. Gorvy, a deeply respected figu e, leave. Mr. Pylkkanen was optimistic that Mr. Gorvy’s strong team, which includes Loic Gouzer, Laura Paulson, Francis Outred, Sara Friedlander and Alex Rotter (a new Chairman recruited from Sotheby’s), is well equipped to continue their task.

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t appears that the trappings of an affluent lifestyle has its share of pitfalls as well. In this case, a wealthy socialite divorcee known as “Cat Woman” in some circles or also known as Jocelyn Wildenstein was reported to have been in violent rage last Tuesday night as she literally clawed the face of her fashion designer boyfriend, Lloyd Klein, 49 and slashed his chest with a pair of scissors in their Manhattan apartment.

The domestic melee began at Wildenstein’s pad at the Trump World Tower in United Nations Plaza. News on the street reveals that the lowest price on a unit there would be around $2.4 million.

For those not in the know, Wildenstein, 76, (but who told cops she is actually 71) was born in Switzerland and achieved a degree of notoriety about two decades ago for lavishly spending to the tune of millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery in order to make her face look more “cat like.” Th tabloids also reported on her hairy divorce from art-dealer billionaire hubby Alec Wildenstein. He passed on in 2008.

In a 1998 interview, Wildenstein explained that her ultimate objective of go-

A wealthy socialite divorcee known as “Cat Woman” in some circles or also known as Jocelyn Wildenstein was reported to have been in violent rage last Tuesday night as she literally clawed the face of her fashion designer boyfriend, Lloyd Klein, 49 and slashed his chest with a pair of scissors in their Manhattan apartment.

ing under the knife for appearance sake had much to do with her yearning to make her eyes look more feline. “The lynx has perfect eyes,” she said.

Anyway, back at the ranch as they say, it was reported by the NY Post that Wildenstein was so out of control on Tuesday night that she boyfriend had no other alternative than

to push the Cat Lady into a closet and hold her there until police arrived at the scene of the clash.

Speaking to the Post, Klein was not particularly forthcoming in terms of offering details of the fracas that ensued. He said, “The situation is very disturbing. It’s very intimate, very private – I’d rather not say what the argument was about.”

Wildenstein was taken by cops to the 17th precinct and from there to Manhattan Criminal Court where she was arraigned and freed without bail on both felony and misdemeanor assault charges.

Her attorney, Alan Kachalsky, said that Wildenstein was sobbing when discussing her case with him as they met in a private, attorney-defendant meeting area, according to the NY Post.

While waiting for her case to be heard, it was reported that Wildenstein used a cellphone (which is forbidden for use by defendants) as a mirror of sorts, so she could fix her hair and makeup before appearing before the judge.

This did not go unnoticed by a court officer who immediately confiscated it, leaving the “Cat Woman” without any means to primp while in the court room.

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DeBlasio Uses City Hotels for Homeless Despite Safety Violations and Complaints By: Anat Ghelber

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he use of hotels to house the burgeoning homeless population n New York City has become a major headache for Mayor Bill de Blasio and the cause of a lawsuit against a real estate developer named Assa Properties. Not only have there been complaints by numerous neighborhood groups about large numbers of homeless people living nearby them in hotels but several deaths have been the result of this unregulated practice.

Th y include a woman and her two children who were stabbed to death in a Staten Island hotel in February of this year because the city did not have enough room in any shelters for them. But, attempts to deal with the issue by placing homeless families in “cluster housing” is also problematic since decent city services aren’t always available.

Just this month, after a family had been placed in cluster apartment housing, two female children died from burn injuries suffered from radiator steam.

Salim “Solly” Assa and the MAve Hotel on Madison Avenue

At its center, the problem is simply that the number of homeless people in New York City has far outweighed the city’s ability to find shelter for them. When Bill de Blasio became mayor of New York City in January 2014, the number of homeless people in shelters was 51,470. In the last three years, that number has swelled to the record number 60,686 homeless people in differing types of shelters, (including hotels) .

Tragically, almost 40 percent of these homeless are children.

In January of 2016, 4 percent of these homeless were

being housed in hotels. As of this month, that number is now 12 percent. Mayor de Blasio had this to say in an interview on WNYC radio about the increase in New York City’s homeless, “Look, I own it.

We’re arresting that growth and starting to turn it, and I think we’ll be able to show some real progress soon.” Among the options being explored by his administration to deal with the homelessness issue are legal assistance to help renters fi ht eviction. “We’re going to come up with a much more comprehensive vision on homelessness

in the coming months, but I can tell you that a lot of these initiatives are taking hold.”

Regarding specifical y the use of hotels to house the homeless instead of shelters he said, “The goal is to use hotels less and less and eventually stop using hotels altogether.

But what I’m saying is the goal in the short term is to reduce the use of hotels intensely.”

Despite what the Mayor has stated, and despite the numerous disadvantages to using hotels as a last ditch measure to get the homeless off the streets (hotels may not be close to schools for children, it can be hard for people to get the services they need, no kitchens, little privacy etc, etc) they are continuing to be used.

This is in the face of actions like that of Assa Properties, owned by Salim “Solly” Assa.

In February of 2015, New York City authorities sued Assa Properties, levying accusations of turning four Midtown apartment buildings at West 46th and West 55th Streets into hotels illegally. According to the suit, Assa Properties was “conducting a business which places tourists and visitors in illegal

occupancies and exposes them to serious fi e safety risks.”

According to the court documents, New York City health inspectors found passageways that were unsafely obstructed,

According to the suit, Assa Properties was “conducting a business which places tourists and visitors in illegal occupancies and exposes them to serious fi e safety risks.” and no fi e alarm or sprinkler system, which would defin tely have been required in a regular hotel.

As a result of this, a judge was asked to prevent Assa from renting rooms with a restraining order. However, Assa Properties is still being paid by the city for at least a year for all 72 of its rooms at the MAve Hotel on Madison Avenue that it owns to house the homeless. At a rate of $165 a room per night, Assa Properties is making millions despite its hotels being unsafe for homeless people to use.

When the city was questioned why it was still doing

business with Assa Properties, despite all the allegations, the New York City Department of Homeless Services only stated that there wasn’t “any indication of wrongdoing” at the MAve Hotel.

In a side note, Assa Properties is facing even further legal action from a former partner, Abraham Lavi. Mr. Lavi is suing Salim Assa for supposedly “seizing” two apartments buildings on West 46th Street that the two had allegedly bought together as partners. Mr. Lavi claims that he provided $1.1 million in 2013 to aid in buying the apartment buildings, under the impression that he and Mr. Assa were doing so alone.

He is now accusing Mr. Assa of “secretly” bringing an unwanted partner into the deal.

Abraham Lavi is currently trying to stop Salim Assa from selling the apartment buildings.

For his part, Salim Assa’s lawyer, Stephen Meister, told the New York Post that Abraham Lavi is guilty of violating his original agreement with Mr. Assa, that he did not pay the full required investment, and “then Lavi disappeared, without explanation, for nearly two years.”

Bolton Decries Possible Obama Push for Palestinian State at UN By: Cindy Grosz

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ith only 41 days until the inauguration, President Obama agenda seems to include two agendas, rewriting the history of the election of Donald J. Trump and rewriting the legal, emotional and historical rights of the Jewish people to the land of Israel.

President Elect Trump will take the oath of offic on January 20th and move into the White House with his own team to carry out his plan to Make America Great Again.

The other agenda of destroy-

ing Israel could have everlasting international impacts that even a president with a majority of seats in both the house and senate could not unravel with total success. Worse, leaders from all over the world witness and take action against the Jewish homeland. Obama's plans to interact both in Washington and in the United Nations to push for a two-state "Solution," not to veto the UN resolution on Israeli settlements, legitimize the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, and fin ncially support groups that have ties Former United States to radical Islamic groups like Ambassador the United Nations, Hamas, Hezbollah the Palestine John Bolton, is pictured here at

From left to right: Helen Freedman, executive director of Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI), Conservative radio talk show host, Cindy Grosz, Mort Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton and Dr. Joseph Frager, long time Jewish activist

a press conference in front of the UN this past Sunday. Bolton expressed objection to Obama's possible plans to interact both in Washington and in the United Nations to push for a two-state "Solution," not to veto the UN resolution on Israeli settlements, legitimize the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, and financially support groups that have ties to radical Islamic groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Liberation Organization and the Muslim Brotherhood.

According the Ambassador Bolton, President Obama seems See Bolton Decries Possible , page 37

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New Twist on Veraga/Loeb Frozen Embryo Case

Wall Street Firms in Search of Office Space

By Shmuel Rachelov

By: Ellen Cans

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arge fin ncial service companies are beginning to hunt for new offices, in anticipation of their lease expirations. Firms occupying hundreds of thousands of square feet often need several years to find new offic space and to move. Leading asset management fi m, Alliance Bernstein, will see its lease expire in 2024. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company has already begun scouting for space to replace its current 600,000-square-foot lease at 1345 Sixth Avenue. Prospective buildings include the towers in Hudson Yards, 1271 Sixth Avenue and 4 Times Square.

HSBC’s lease will be up in 2020

fi m KKR have each decided to move to Hudson yards. “In any given week, I will have upwards of 10 meetings with real-estate managers of these types of companies [fin ncial-services fi ms], asking ‘How am I going to keep cost structure fl t and accommodate the fi m in three to five years? ’ ” said Michael Shenot, managing director of JLL. Since the recession, financial fi ms have been cutting costs by lowering their square footage per employee and relocating back offic workers to locations outside the city. In the last four years, Wall Street fi ms went from occupying 32% of Manhattan’s offic space down to 25%.

As reported by the Real

he case involving Sofi Vergara and Nick Loeb’s frozen embryo, created by in-vitro fertilization in 2013 via the now estranged couple, has taken a new twist.

Ms. Vergara is now being served with a right-to-live lawsuit on behalf of her two fertilized eggs. According to the NY Post, the new landmark case has been filed in Louisiana, a traditionally pro-life state which provides superior legal protection for frozen embryos. The plaintiffs in the case are the two female embryos “Emma’’ and “Isabella”, and the embryos’ “trustee”, James Carbonnet.

The lawsuit requests that the embryos be given to Mr. Loeb so that they can live and accept a trust set up for them in Louisiana, which would fund their healthcare, education and other needs. The suit contends that by not being born, the embryos are being denied of their inheritance trust. Further, the lawsuit vies that the contract previously signed by Vergara and Loeb at the Beverly Hills fertility clinic should be voided, as it violates Louisiana law as well as California code. The c ntract stated, that an agreement between the two would be required in order to determine the future of the embryos, and that neither party

See Office Space, page 9

See Sofia Veraga, page 36

Alliance Bernstein’s lease at 1345 Sixth Avenue expires in 2024

for its 452 Fifth Avenue location. They are actively eyeing available offic space. Wells Fargo Securities, BlackRock, and the global private equity

452 Fifth Avenue is where HSBC is currently for which their lease expires in 2020

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The case involving Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb’s frozen embryo, created by in-vitro fertilization in 2013 via the now estranged couple, has taken a new twist. Ms. Vergara is now being served with a right-to-live lawsuit on behalf of her two fertilized eggs

The lawsuit requests that the embryos be given to Nick Loeb so that they can live and accept a trust set up for them in Louisiana, which would fund their healthcare, education and other needs.

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Trump’s Pick of Tillerson for Sec of State Draws Praise, Concern By: Steve Herman

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here is mixed reaction to President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, with some current and former officia praising ExxonMobil Chairman and Chief Executive Office Rex Tillerson, while others are expressing concern over his ties to Russia.

Tillerson, friendly with Russia’s president, has spent his 41-year career at the same oil company.

Trump said Tuesday Tillerson’s knowledge of running a global company is crucial to successfully leading the State Department.

“His tenacity, broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics make him an excellent choice for secretary of state,” Trump said in a statement released by his transition team.

“He will promote regional stability and focus on the core national security interests of the United States.”

It was thought Trump would be compelled to select someone else, such as former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, because the requisite Republican support in the Senate for Tillerson appears shaky.

Putin in 2013 awarded Russia’s Order of Friendship to Tillerson, who has guided huge ExxonMobil deals with Russian companies for exploration and production of oil and gas and has opposed U.S. sanctions on Moscow.

Marco Rubio said Tuesday that “While Rex Tillerson is a respected businessman, I have serious concerns about his nomination.”

Senator Bob Corker called Tillerson “a very impressive individual” and said the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing on his nomination in early January. His statement indicated the hearing would be held before Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

bil deals with Russian companies for exploration and production of oil and gas and has opposed U.S. sanctions on Moscow.

The Kremlin has praised Tillerson, calling him “highly professional.”

Other reactions

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry congratulated Tillerson on his nomination and said the State Department will continue to provide full support for a smooth Ties with Russia transition. Former Secretary of Speaking earlier this year at State Condoleeza Rice called TilConcern the University of Texas, Tiller- lerson an “excellent choice.”

Amnesty International said Tillerson’s relationship with son acknowledged, “I have a very Russian President Vladimir Pu- close relationship with him,” hav- the nomination was “deeply tin “is a matter of concern,” Sen- ing known Putin for more than concerning.”

“We know that Tillerson has ator John McCain, chairman of 15 years.

Putin in 2013 awarded Russia’s been successful in safeguardthe Armed Services Committee, Order of Friendship to Tillerson, ing the interests of a massive oil said Sunday.

Another Republican senator, who has guided huge ExxonMo- company – will he be as invested

in safeguarding human rights abroad? ” Eric Ferrero, director of communications for Amnesty International USA said in a statement. “The U.S. must have a Secretary of State that will hold all countries accountable for human rights violations – even countries that have profited from his business.”

Richard Samuels, professor of political science and director of the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, told VOA that Tillerson’s role as Exxon’s CEO has him well-prepared to Tillerson’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin “is take on the role of the top U.S. a matter of concern,” Senator John McCain, chairman of the diplomat.

Armed Services Committee, said Sunday.

“Any oil major CEO is responsible for a full palette of critical with America’s adversaries at the two Republicans join them, the expense of its allies. American next president’s choice would be foreign policy is not about cut- rejected. ting deals. He needs to show he Democrat Ed Markey, a clean “His tenacity, broad understands and supports Amer- energy advocate, predicts the experience and deep ica’s exceptional role as the leader Trump administration will face understanding of of a liberal international order.” “a major battle if Tillerson is geopolitics make him nominated,” asserting “we cannot an excellent choice for allow oil to replace diplomacy as secretary of state,” Trump Confirmation the currency of the U.S. Departsaid in a statement released could be tough by his transition team Amid reports the CIA con- ment of State.”

On climate change matters, cluded that Russia interfered tasks, from strategic planning in the U.S. election in favor of “Tillerson or any other nomito investing in developing field Trump, a secretary of state with nee will do Trump’s bidding,” upstream, transport, refini g, deep Russian ties would face sig- said Bob Tippee, editor of Oil & and retail sales -- all on a global nific nt scrutiny in confi mation Gas Journal. “The selection of scale. This also per force involves hearings on Capitol Hill.

Tillerson would further infl me a heavy dose of diplomatic funcThe e is a bipartisan push for a climate activists, which might be tions,” he said. thorough investigation of the al- the point.”

But Th mas Wright, a fellow leged Russian involvement in the Tillerson, who is due to leave and director of the Project on U.S. electoral process. his company next year when he International Order and Strategy, Based on the current compo- reaches its mandatory retiretold VOA: “I worry that Rex Til- sition of the Senate, if all Dem- ment age of 65, met with Trump lerson will be a pragmatist who ocrats vote in unison against earlier this month and again on helps Donald Trump cut a deal any nominee and more than Saturday.

Academics Unpack BDS, Anti-Semitism at Media Watchdog’s National Conference By: Sean Savage

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any colleges and universities “don't govern in a consistent way when it comes to Israel” and apply a “double standard” to how they treat Jewish victims of prejudice, Harvard University President Emeritus Lawrence Summers said at the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America’s (CAMERA) national conference Dec. 4.

Academics and campus professionals gathered for the media watchdog’s conference— held at Harvard in Cambridge, Mass.—to discuss the complexion of the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement as well as rising campus anti-Semitism.

"The goal of the conference

was to learn from professors, students, and others on the ground who know campus realities fi sthand,” CAMERA Executive Director Andrea Levin told JNS.org. "And we learned a lot. It was powerful to hear how politically correct attitudes often work against Jewish students at a time of rising anti-Semitism.

It was also impressive to learn about the positive impact of outspoken faculty and students."

Summers said in his speech that campus officials are “respectful of the feelings and rights of every minority on campus but Jews.”

Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, director of AMCHA—a non-profi that monitors and combats anti-Semitism on campus—said at the conference that "many Jewish students feel not only that the campus is against

Israel, but against them….Students are threatened because of their Jewish identity."

Earlier this year, a study conducted by the AMCHA Initiative found an “alarming spike in campus anti-Semitism” during the fi st half of 2016.

“Nearly 100 more incidents of anti-Semitism occurred on campus during the fi st six months of 2016 compared with the fi st six months of 2015,” AMCHA's study said.

On the issue of intimidation

According to Dershowitz, this silencing of pro-Israel voices affects not only students, but also pro-Israel faculty members.

"The e are so many pro-Israel faculty," Dershowitz said. "But they won't speak up. Th y're afraid."

Cornell Law School Professor William Jacobson, who in his remarks detailed the history of Arab anti-Jewish boycotts during the last century, said the intimidation on campus is part of a long and dark history of "SJP (Students for Justice in Palestine) has normalized hatred among college students," said Rezwan Haq (pictured in front), a Muslim Zionist, at CAMERA's Dec. 4 conference. Credit: Courtesy of CAMERA.

The CAMERA media watchdog's Dec. 4 national conference at Harvard University. Credit: Courtesy of CAMERA.

A panel discussion featuring college students during the CAMERA media watchdog's Dec. 4 national conference at Harvard University. Credit: Courtesy of CAMERA.

of Jewish students, retired Harvard Law School professor and pro-Israel activist Alan Dershowitz recounted incidents of “outrageous” conduct by anti-Israel student organizations, who often routinely violate Jewish students’ rights to free speech and assembly so that Israel’s narrative cannot be heard.

prejudice against Jews.

Jacobson said that today’s BDS is "the continuation of an almost century-old boycott against Jews," dishonestly repackaged in a language that appeals to some Western audiences.

Syracuse University Political Science Professor Miriam El-

man, similarly, said BDS “is an academic fraud” and that the movement “will fail.”

"BDS debases the academic enterprise," she said. "It's not teaching. It’s indoctrination."

The CAMERA conference came amid the advancement of legislation in the U.S. Congress that would expand how the U.S. Department of Education defines anti-Semitism and how it advises universities on the identific tion of discrimination. Th legislation seeks to “ensure the Education Department has the necessary statutory tools at their disposal to investigate anti-Jewish incidents.”

The bill, which passed in the Senate last week and is now being debated in the House of Representatives, seeks to address when criticism of Israel, anti-Zi-

onist beliefs, and anti-Semitic sentiments cross the line from protected First Amendment free expression to discrimination.

The measure’s Senate sponsors were Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and its House sponsors are Reps. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) and Ted Deutch (D-Fla.).

A number of students also spoke at the CAMERA conference, including Rezwan Haq, a Muslim Zionist who used to be a leader in the anti-Israel organization Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP).

"SJP has normalized hatred among college students," Haq said, recalling the days when he spearheaded anti-Israel events at the University of Central FloriSee Academics Unpack BDS, page 36

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House Puts Off Action on Controversial Anti-Semitism Bill

Massachusetts Governor Goes to Israel as BDS Fight Heats Up

By: Walter Metuth

By: Joe Kadinsky

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he House of Representatives delayed action on a bill targeting campus anti-Semitism until 2017, putting off action on a measure that had been backed by mainstream Jewish groups, criticized by civil libertarians and passed unanimously by the Senate on Dec. 1.

Jewish Insider reported Friday, citing an anonymous congressional staff official, that Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Virginia), chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, opposed “rushing” the bill through the House without adequate study.

The bill outlined when criticism of Israel crosses into anti-Semitism, citing the “three D’s” first advanced by Natan Sharansky, the Israeli politician and former prisoner of the Soviet gulag: demonization, double standards and delegitimization.

The act billed itself as a tool “to help identify contemporary manifestations of anti-Semitism, and includes useful examples of discriminatory anti-Israel conduct that crosses the line into anti-Semitism.”

The Anti-Defamation

Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Virginia), chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, opposed “rushing” the bill through the House without adequate study.

League, which led lobbying for the legislation, said the bill, should it become law, “addresses a core concern of Jewish and pro-Israel students and parents: When does the expression of anti-Semitism, anti-Israel sentiment and anti-Zionist beliefs cross the line from First Amendment-protected free expression to unlawful discriminatory conduct?”

Critics of the bill included Michael Macleod-Ball, chief of staff of the American Civil Liberties Union’s legislative office in Washington, who told The Forward that the bill could impinge on the free-

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speech rights of critics of Israel. The act “opens the door to considering anti-Israel political statements and activities as possible grounds for civil rights investigations,” he said.

Kenneth Stern, who as the American Jewish Committee’s former specialist on anti-Semitism and extremism wrote a similar definition of anti-Semitism later adopted by the Department of State, told The Forward that the congressional version is “both unconstitutional and unwise.”

A number of left-wing and pro-Palestinian groups had criticized the legislation.

assachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is headed to Israel for the fi st time as a legislative battle heats up over a proposed state law banning investments in companies that boycott Israel.

The trip is being organized by the New England Israel Business Council. It is focused on cybersecurity and digital health, and aims to bolster already strong ties between Massachusetts and Israeli companies, startups and academic partnerships. Baker departs Thursday.

Several groups that back anti-Israel boycotts are protesting the bill and the trip. Th y say the trip poses a confli t of interest because it is being fin nced by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston, the Boston Globe reported.

The Jewish Community RelaBaker is on record as opposing the boycott movement against Israel and is among some 19 U.S. governors who signed a letter in August from the American Jewish Committee calling the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, or BDS, “virulent.”

(JTA)

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is headed to Israel for the first time as a legislative battle heats up over a proposed state law banning investments in companies that boycott Israel.

tions Council of Greater Boston, which is paying for a separate 10-day trip by state legislators, is currently backing a bill to ban state pension funds from investing in companies that boycott Israel. The council receives some of its funding from Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

Both Jewish organizations support a two-state solution.

“Once again, Massachusetts legislators are enjoying free trips to Israel, paid for by JCRC, within weeks or a couple months of taking up anti-[boycott] legislation drafted by none other than JCRC,’’ said Susan Nicholson, a retired attorney and member of Massachusetts Peace Action,

an organization that supports anti-Israel boycotts. “Th s is a classic confli t of interest.”

Baker is on record as opposing the boycott movement against Israel and is among some 19 U.S. governors who signed a letter in August from the American Jewish Committee calling the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, or BDS, “virulent.” Tennessee, New York and California have already adopted similar anti-boycott measures.

A JCRC spokesperson told the Globe that the purpose of the trip “is to expose lawmakSee Massachusetts Governor , page 36

Trump: Democrats Can’t Handle My ‘Landslide’ Victory

Senate Passes Bill to Help Recover Nazi-Looted Art

President-elect blasts claims Russian hackers decided the election, says Democrats making up excuses for their defeat

Bill to facilitate the return of Nazi-looted artworks to their original owners or heirs passes Senate

By: David Rosenberg

By: Walter Metuth

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resident-election Donald Trump blasted claims his stunning November 8th election win was enabled

by Russian hackers, telling Fox News in an interview aired on Sunday that Democrats bitter with the results of the election were inventing excuses for their defeat.

“It’s just another excuse. I don’t believe it,” said Trump. “Every week it’s another excuse. We had a massive landslide victory, as you know, in the Electoral College.”

Trump’s predecessor, outgoing President Obama, demanded a full investigation into alleged Russian involvement in the hacking of senior Clinton aides’ email accounts, after a report by the CIA concluded that the former Cold War rival had intervened in the election on behalf of the GOP candidate.

A senior US officia briefed by the CIA said, “It is the assessment of the intelligence community that Russia’s goal here was to favor one candidate over the other, to help Trump get elected. Th t’s a consensus view.”

The CIA has reportedly identified individuals who have connections to the Russian government and who reportedly provided WikiLeaks with thousands of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton’s personal emails during

A senior US official briefed by the CIA said, “It is the assessment of the intelligence community that Russia’s goal here was to favor one candidate over the other, to help Trump get elected.

That’s a consensus view.”

the campaign.

But Trump rejected the claim American intel had a “consensus view” findi g the Russian government responsible, saying that attempts to ascertain the identity of hackers after the fact was difficult to achieve with any degree of certainty.

“Nobody really knows, and hacking is very interesting. Once they hack, if you don’t catch them in the act you’re not going to catch them. Th y have no idea if it’s Russia or China or somebody.

It could be somebody sitting in a bed some place.”

The President-elect suggested that the claim that Russia was responsible for his win was an

attempt by his political enemies to avoid coming to grips with the reality of their defeat.

“Democrats are putting it out because they suffered one of the greatest defeats in the history of politics in this country.”

Trump said the election was over and that it’s “now time to move on and ‘Make America Great Again.’”

Senator Chuck Schumer, set to become Democratic minority leader in January, who had hoped to be majority leader before the elections, called for a congressional probe into the matter.

“That any country could be See Trump, page 36

bill to facilitate the return of Nazi-looted artworks to their original owners or heirs passed the U.S. Senate.

The Senate unanimously passed the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act, or HEAR Act, on Friday. The House passed the same bill on Dec. 7. It must still be signed into law by President Barack Obama.

The bill would extend the statute of limitations for the stolen artwork to six years from the date that the art in question is identified and located, and from when the claimant has shown evidence of possession of the art.

In some previous cases, defendants were able to avoid restitution because states had statutes of limitations as short as three years.

The HEAR Act was introduced in the Senate in April

by Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, both Texas Republicans, along with Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. “Today, we delivered a long-overdue victory for the families of Holocaust victims,” Cruz said in a statement. “This bipartisan legislation rights a terrible injustice and sends a clear signal that America will

The HEAR Act was introduced in the Senate in April by Sens.

Ted Cruz (pictured above) and John Cornyn, both Texas Republicans

continue to root out every noxious vestige of the Nazi regime.

I’m proud to have worked closely with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to empower the victims of the horrific atrocities that took place over 70 years ago and will continue to fi ht to bring peace and justice to these families.”

“Artwork lost during the Holocaust is not just property – to many victims and their families it is a reminder of the vanished world of their families,” Cornyn said.

“Thanks to the Senate’s approval of the HEAR Act, victims of the Holocaust and their

families will final y have their day in court to claim what is rightfully theirs,” said Ronald Lauder, chairman of the Commission for Art Recovery and president of the World Jewish Restitution Organization. “Thi important legislation will allow those seeking to recover art and other heritage stolen by the Nazis a fair opportunity to have their cases judged on the facts, rather than be undercut by legal technicalities.

In June, testimony was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee subcommittees on the importance of the act.

Among those testifying was British actress Helen Mirren, who said that “restoring physical parts of lost heritage to Holocaust victims and their families is a moral imperative.”

Mirren said she became steeped in the issue while playing Maria Altmann in the 2015 film “Woman of Gold.” Altmann battled the Austrian government for years until 2004, when she recovered works stolen from her family by the Nazis.

During World War II, the Nazis stole valuable belongings, including art, from Jewish families. Much of the looted property was not returned after the war, and heirs of the families have faced lengthy legal battles to recover their family belongings. (JTA)

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Islamic State Mounting ‘Fierce,’ ‘Creative’ Defense of Mosul By: Jeff Seldin

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early two months into the assault on the Islamic State’s last major stronghold in Iraq, the unbridled optimism that accompanied the initial, rapid advance is gone.

Iraqi security forces, which had cut through IS defenses in the outer suburbs of the northern city of Mosul, have met with stiff er than expected resistance in the city’s east. Their losses have been signific nt and, to both Iraqi and U.S. officials, s prising.

“They front-loaded the fi ht,” “ISIS has been very creative in the way that they are fighting,” Kurdistan Regional Security Council Chancellor Masrour Barzani said Thursday in Washington a U.S. officia told VOA, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “They threw a lot of their best fi hters at east Mosul."

U.S. and Iraqi official had expected the opposite, that IS would wait to make its strongest defense in the older, Western part of the city, making use of the narrower streets and counting, perhaps, on the support of Sunni-dominated neighborhoods.

Intelligence gathered prior to the assault on Mosul only

served to reinforce that thinking, showing IS fi hters concentrating their defenses to the West of the Tigris River, which cuts through the city. IS was ready, having made the most of the two years its fi hters had occupied the city.

“They’re pretty well defended throughout,” said a second official, also requesting anonymity due to the subject’s sensitivity.

The officia said making the fi ht more difficult is that IS commanders have “been adapting all along,” changing tactics to keep Iraqi forces off-bal nce as they push further into Mosul.

militias in the countryside west of the city, are suffering heavy losses from the IEDs, much as the Kurds did in their battles close to Mosul, culminating in the seizing from IS of the town of Bashiqa last month.

The difficulty in taking territory from IS and then holding it

gunfire and what the peshmerga termed chase-the-jihadist.

IS fi hters kept popping up from a labyrinthine of tunnels dug under houses, launching attacks from 360 degrees. In one attack a key Kurdish bomb-disposal expert died when a suicide bomber suddenly appeared

IS tactics

In defense, IS has used everything it can to slow advance, from mounting ambushes after appearing to be retreating, enticing Iraqi units forward, to launching an unexpected large number of suicide bombers in vehicles packed with huge amounts of explosives, to changing the design of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and where they plant them.

“It is a cat-and-mouse game for bomb disposal teams, IS bomb-makers are quick to alert other IS members about changes that make it harder to defuse devices,” says Kurdish Gen. Mahmood Kakaye.

Iraqi security forces battling their way into Mosul, and Shi’ite

“When you go to the western bank of the Tigris River, we expect that the fi hting is going to be even harder,” he said.

But Iraqi forces ran into a prime example of IS’ deadly creativity earlier this past Tuesday when they tried to take the city’s al-Salam hospital.

After initially meeting little resistance, the Iraqis were met with a fierce counterattack.

More than a dozen suicide car bombs later, the soldiers were forced to beat a retreat with the help of a U.S. airstrike and Iraq’s elite Counter Terrorism Service.

Iraqi PM optimistic

An Iraqi soldier carries a machine gun while heading to the front line in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 6, 2016. IS commanders have “been adapting all along,” changing tactics to keep Iraqi forces offbalance as the latter push further into Mosul, a U.S. official said.

was on clear display in Bashiqa.

Massively outnumbered by Kurdish forces, the up to 200 IS fi hters, Kurdish military officia s still can’t agree on how many jihadists defended the town in the final assault, proved to be a cunning enemy. After the center of the town had been seized by the Kurds there was almost another day of riotous

before him and embraced him in a death-hug as he detonated an explosive vest.

“ISIS has been very creative in the way that they are fi hting,” Kurdistan Regional Security Council Chancellor Masrour Barzani said Thursday in Washington, using another acronym for the Islamic State group.

Despite such setbacks, some optimism persists, with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi continuing to insist Mosul can be taken by year’s end.

Other Iraqi officials such as the governor of Kirkuk province, think while that timeline may be a bit ambitious, it is not necessarily far off.

“The Mosul operation is actually going as well as it was expected. Nobody thought it is going to be something very quick,” Najmaldin Karim said during a visit to Washington late last month. “Maybe President [Barack] Obama will still be president [when it happens].”

Last week Defense Secretary Ash Carter agreed it was “certainly possible” Mosul could

be taken before President-elect Donald Trump takes offic on January 20.

“But this is a war, so I'm not going to predict that,” Carter added. “It's going to be a tough fi ht.”

Western diplomats based in Turkey are skeptical that the fi ht will be over before Trump is sworn-in.

“I think this could take another four months,” said a European attache who asked not to be named in this article. “I am suspicious of the numbers being bandied about in terms of IS casualties and people also forget about the casualties on our side, the Iraqis, as the Kurds, won’t give out the statistics about their own loses but I can tell you they are high."

He and other Western diplomats fear that by the time the Iraqi security forces have reached west Mosul, they will be exhausted, having fought for months, and will then have to call for help on the irregular Shi'ite militias around Tal Afar for assistance. The Iraqi government has promised not to use those militias, which have been accused of war crimes against Sunnis, in Mosul.

Help from Kurdish forces, at that point, is almost out of the question, Barzani indicated.

“We are hoping the rest of the Iraqi security forces are able to finish the job.”

Geert Wilders Convicted of Iran Warns: ‘Zionist Regime’ Would “Hate Speech” at Netherlands Trial be Destroyed in a War “Moroccan Dutch people have felt robbed of their dignity and a heightened sense of discrimination.”

By: Mark Tapson

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n an unsurprising but disheartening capitulation to Islamic sensitivity, Dutch freedom fi hter Geert Wilders has been declared guilty of hate speech and inciting racial discrimination for leading a chant calling for “fewer, fewer” Moroccans in the Netherlands.

As reported by the UK Telegraph, prosecutors had asked judges to fine Wilders 5,000 euros as punishment, but Presiding Judge Hendrik Steenhuis said the court would not impose any sentence because the conviction was punishment enough.

Wilders, head of the PVV Freedom Party and invariably described in the news media as a far-rightwing politician, was not present but his lawyer, Geert-Jan Knoops, immediately announced that there would be an appeal.

The case against Wilders, which took 20 months to come to a verdict, was built on 6,500

Prosecutors had asked judges to fine Wilders 5,000 euros as punishment, but Presiding Judge Hendrik Steenhuis said the court would not impose any sentence because the conviction was punishment enough.

In an unsurprising but disheartening capitulation to Islamic sensitivity, Dutch freedom fighter Geert Wilders has been declared guilty of hate speech and inciting racial discrimination for leading a chant calling for “fewer, fewer” Moroccans in the Netherlands.

officia complaints after he led a party rally during a local election campaign in The Hague in March 2014, asking whether there should be “more or fewer Moroccans in the Netherlands.”

The elegraph has details: Thecrowd’s response of “fewer, fewer”, was clearly organised, said a judge at the secure court at Schiphol Judicial Complex, near Amsterdam, ruling that Wilders had breached the boundaries of even a politician’s freedom of speech.

“It doesn’t matter that Wilders gave another message afterwards [saying he was referring only to criminal Moroccans and benefits claimants],” said the judge. “The message that evening from the podium, via the media, was loud and proud and did its work…

The group was collectively dismissed as inferior to other Dutch people.”

Wilders said, in a statement in English posted on his YouTube channel, “I still cannot believe it, but I have been convicted because I asked a question about Moroccans. The Netherlands has become a sick country. The judge who convicted me [has] restricted the freedom of speech for millions of Dutch. I will never be silent. I am not a racist and neither are my voters.”

Michiel Pestman, lawyer for some of the complainants who helped bring the case, said: “Th s is the fi st time that a court has said that minorities need special protection and even a politician should be very careful about what he says.”

[Emphasis added] In other words, we must make sure that free speech applies only to protected minorities, by which he means Muslims.

Lucien Nix, a solicitor for the council of Moroccan mosques in Holland said, “The NetherSee Hate Speech, page 36

Iran’s defense minister warns that if Trump’s policies lead to a war in the Middle East, it would result in the destruction of Israel By: Elad Benari

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ran’s defense minister Hossein Dehghan on Sunday warned that if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s policies lead to a war in the Middle East, it would result in the destruction of Israel.

“Even though a businessman, the assistants that ...

(Trump) has chosen may map a different path for him, and this has led to unease, particularly among Persian Gulf countries,” Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan was quoted by Reuters as having told a security conference in Tehran.

At the same time, claimed the Iranian minister, “Considering Trump’s character and that he measures the cost of everything in dollars, it does not seem likely that he would take strong action against our country.”

“Enemies may want to impose a war on us based on false calculations and only taking into consideration their material capabilities. Such a war would mean the destruction of the Zionist regime (Israel) ... and will engulf the whole region and could lead to a world war,” Dehghan warned, according to Reuters.

“Among other consequences of the war, would be the destruction of the city-states on the southern shore of the Persian

Iran’s defense minister Hossein Dehghan on Sunday warned that if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s policies lead to a war in the Middle East, it would result in the destruction of Israel.

Gulf, because they lack popular support,” he added, referring to small Western-allied Gulf states such as the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.

The comments amid Iranian fears that Trump would cancel the nuclear deal Iran signed with Western powers last year.

During the election campaign, Trump publicly spoke out against the Iran deal, calling it “disastrous” and vowing to “rip it up” as president.

After he won the election, Trump’s senior foreign policy adviser, Walid Phares, hinted that while Trump might not actually rip up the agreement, he would act to change it.

Iranian officials have downplayed Trump’s threats to annul

the nuclear deal, insisting he cannot do so even if he wishes.

Iran continuously threatens Israel, regardless of Trump’s intentions with regards to the nuclear agreement. Just last month, a senior Iranian military commander predicted that Palestinian Arabs would “get rid of Israel” in the next 10 years.

In May, a senior Iranian military commander threatened Israel and claimed that his country can destroy the Jewish state “in less than eight minutes”.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has referred to Israel as a “cancer” and in the past threatened to “annihilate” the cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa. (INN)

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In 1925, Yankel Hirsh Segal and his family emigrated to Israel and settled in Tel Aviv. Brothers Elhanan and Yehezkel established Israel’s first distillery in the German colony Sharona in Tel Aviv.

Their experience and reputation led them, in the 1930s, to be asked by the French rulers to set up distilleries in Beirut and Damascus. In 1954, the family decided to concentrate on wine production.

The winery moved to Ramla, and was called the Zvi Vineyard. The name was later changed to Segal Wines. All the winery’s bottles bear the Segal wine logo, reproduced in Zvi Hirsh’s own handwriting.

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Bennett, Netanyahu Agree to Amona Compromise

Rivlin Welcomes New Turkish Ambassador: “A Real Moment in History”

By: Andrew Friedman

By: Ilana Messika

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ducation Minister Naftali Bennet said Monday that an agreement has been reached with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit “that will ensure there is a long-term future for Amona, on an amount of land for all [current] Amona residents, as well as potential for future expansion.”

The High Court of Justice has accepted Palestinian claims that Amona, an unauthorized outpost adjacent to the Ofra settlement, was built on privately-owned land and ordered the government to remove the residents and infrastructure by December 25. Pro-settlement have fought the ruling, to little avail.

Demonstrations to save Amona

In a statement, Bennett said he would not release details of the agreement before he presents them to Amona residents, which he plans to do in the next several hours. As of this writing,

it is not clear if he intends on visiting the community in person.

Bennett also said he believes that in light of the agreement, residents will agree to peacefully replicate the community on a nearby hilltop. Th t, in turn, will allow pro-settlement representatives to ask the High Court of Justice to grant an extension in order to allow the agreement to be implemented.

Bennett praised the residents’ determination, but also added that replicating any community is wrong, and that his supporters feel the pain of the coming move together with Amona residents.

“But in the current circumstances we have managed to leave Amona on this hill, toSee Amona Compromise, page 38

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he installation of Mekin Mustafa Kemal Ökem as Turkey’s ambassador to Israel Monday is another step of the reconciliation process between Israel and Turkey that began last summer when Prime Minister Netanyahu and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to mend ties after a six-year frost.

Erdoğan has been a frequent critic of Israel, and ties between Ankara and Jerusalem reached a nadir in June, 2009 when 10 Turkish citizens died in a clash with IDF Navy Seals on board the Mavi Marmara ship during an attempt to break through Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip. Erdoğan recalled Turkey’s ambassador in protest, and expelled Israel’s representative to Turkey in response.

In accepting Ökem’s credentials, Israeli President Reuven (Ruby) Rivlin said, “Mr. Ambassador, today is an honor, and a real moment in history. I want “Our friendship goes back in history, and I hope that the reconciliation and the appointment of new ambassadors will open a new and promising page in this relationship.”

The installation of Mekin Mustafa Kemal Ökem as Turkey’s ambassador to Israel Monday is another step of the reconciliation process between Israel and Turkey that began last summer when Prime Minister Netanyahu and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to mend ties after a six-year frost.

to express my appreciation to President Erdoğan, and I thank him again for Turkey’s help in fi hting the fi es across Israel last month.

“Our friendship goes back in history, and I hope that the reconciliation and the appointment of new ambassadors will open a new and promising page in this relationship. We must work together to promote our economic relations, trade and energy cooperation, as a real engine of growth for our friendship,” Rivlin added. Ökem’s appointment follows the November nomination of Eitan Na’eh as his Israeli coun-

terpart to Ankara, also as part of the reconciliation deal, which was ratified by the Turkish parliament in August.

The deal also paves the way for future cooperation to exploit natural gas reserves in the eastern Mediterranean. In October, Energy and Water Resources Minister Yuval Steinitz me with Turkish counterpart Berat Albayrak to discuss the idea of building a pipeline to supply Turkey with Israeli natural gas.

Rivlin also emphasized the importance of these efforts in providing an example of peace-

Controversial National Service Bill Passes First Knesset Hurdle By: Ilana Messika

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he Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved on Sunday a bill co-sponsored by Likud MK Amir Ohana and Coalition Chairman David Bitan to withhold National Service appointments, known in Hebrew as Sherut Leumi, to organizations receiving more than 50% of their funding from foreign governments.

Sherut Leumi service is a popular choice for Orthodox women who want to perform national service but do not want to serve in the military.

“The National Service option is supposed to work in favor of the State of Israel, not against it,” said MK Ohana in a Facebook statement.

Thebill defines the concerned organizations through a mechanism similar to that specified in the “Law of Associations,” and includes 27 organizations, 25 of which are human rights organizations, with the obligation to report publicly on their funding sources.

The “Associations Law,” approved last July at the behest of Justice Minister Shaked, requires all organizations receiving more than 50% of their budget from foreign states to file a funding statement with the State Registrar and to indicate it in official publications.

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved on Sunday a bill co-sponsored by Likud MK Amir Ohana and Coalition Chairman David Bitan to withhold National Service appointments. Photo Credit: Hillel Maeir

According to Ohana, organizations who receive the majority of their fundings from foreign governments are bound to construct a responsibility and allegiance to those states, and consequently the State of Israel should not provide them with the manpower to further those interests, and influence the Israeli public sphere.

One of the organizations concerned by this law is B’Tselem, The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, an NGO heavily funded by foreign money. AT the time, Sherut Leumi director Sar Shalom Jerbi told Tazpit Press Service (TPS) that he objected to providing na-

tional service volunteers to the organization.

“Regretfully, the Attorney General obligated me to return them to the program,” he added.

Meretz MK Michal Rozin harshly criticized the national service bill when it was proposed, arguing that the law was an attempt by the government to smother the associations and organizations affiliated with the political left “[It seems like] states are friendly solely when they fund government offices but enemies when they donate to leftis organizations,” she claimed in a Facebook post.

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Netanyahu Pays Historic Visit to Azerbaijan & Kazakhstan; Boosts Defense and Economic Ties Continued from page 1

tinue to live here in Azerbaijan, and the Jewish community of Azerbaijan is a very active part of our society. Th y contribute a lot to the development of modern Azerbaijan and these close relations between our people is a very important factor in our bilateral relations.”

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the development of Azerbaijan in the 20 years since he last visited the country. Thi will be Netanyahu’s second visit “Israel has its own interest in dealing with the Palestinian issue, but it doesn’t have to be a prerequisite for all of its international diplomacy.” as prime minister to Baku. He visited there for a few hours in 1997 and met with Aliyev’s father, then-president Heydar Aliyev.

He also praised the growing relationship between the two nations as “an example of Muslims and Jews working together to secure a better future for both of us.

And it’s an example that shines against the background of intolerance and lack of acceptance and mutual respect.”

He then invited President Aliyev to visit Israel.

Following his stay in Azerbaijan, Netanyahu will visit Kazakh-

stan in an effort to boost defense and economic ties.

Algemeiner reported that a high- ranking former Israeli official told them that Netanyahu’s historic trip made been made as he “engages in activist diplomacy that involves diversifying the country’s foreign relations.”

The paper also quoted Dore Gold, former Foreign Ministry director-general and founder/ president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Aff irs think tank, who said that as a result of Netanyahu’s efforts, “new diplomatic connections have been established in Africa — and now are being forged in former Soviet Central Asia. In both cases, the prime minister or his representatives have extended these contacts to Muslim states, as well.”

As someone who made several trips to Africa with Netanyahu this past summer in the quest to establish new relations with potential allies, Gold said, “Hopefully, in the years ahead, this activist diplomacy will lead to new voting patterns in several international institutions, such as the UN.” In an extensive interview he gave to Algemeiner, Gold said that the development of relations with nations in the Arab/Islamic world was mutually benefi cial. “Israel has its own interest in dealing with the Palestinian issue, but it doesn’t have to be a prerequisite for all of its inter-

Sara Netanyahu along with her husband, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and his wife during this historic meeting that took place on Tuesday in Baku. Photo Credit: Azerbaijan State News Agency

national diplomacy.” He added that “States are ultimately motivated by their national interest, and Israel is able to address the economic and security concerns of many countries today. While in parts of the Arab world, the Palestinian issue is still extremely salient, elsewhere it is far less of a front-burner issue. And though these countries perhaps prefer more subtle connections with Israel, they want these connections nevertheless.”

Iran, which Azerbaijan’s immediate neighbor to the south expressed strong objections to Netanyahu’s visit there. It was reported that a top Iranian cleric, Sayed Mehdi Ghoreishi, told re-

porters, “It is unacceptable when a Muslim country tries to develop ties with a perpetrator. The Azerbaijani authorities must take this into account, as it is unacceptable for the Muslim society.”

The Iranian news agency MEHR reported that a march in the Iranian city of Tabriz was held on Friday denouncing Netanyahu’s trip to Azerbaijan, and demanding that Baku cancel it, according to a Jerusalem Post report.

The JPost report that indicated that Iran’s Tasnim News Agency quoted Iran’s former ambassador, Mohsen Pakayeen, as saying the visit “contravenes Azerbaijan’s commitments to the Islamic

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have joint working dinner. Photo Credit: Azerbaijan State News Agency

community.”

Theagency added that “Pakayeen said the Republic of Azerbaijan, as a member of the Islamic community, should remain committed to Muslim nations’ agreements on the prohibition of any ties with Israel or any measure that would break the isolation of the Zionist regime.”

Iran’s Fars News Agency quoted Hossein Amir Abdollhaian, senior adviser to Iran’s speaker of the parliament, as saying that Netanyahu was trying to “hatch new plots” by his visit, according to the JPost report.

Prior to the historic visit, the JPost reported that a 2009 cable sent from the United States embassy in Baku quoted Aliyev as say that the relationship between

his country and Israel were like “an iceberg.”

The paper also included a telling quote from Rob Garverick, a political and economic counselor in the Baku embassy during that time period.

“Israel’s relations with Azerbaijan are based strongly on pragmatism and a keen appreciation of priorities,” read the cable, written by Rob Garverick, a political and economic counselor in America’s Baku embassy at the time. “Israel’s main goal is to preserve Azerbaijan as an ally against Iran, a platform for reconnaissance of that country, and as a market for military hardware.” Both countries, he said, view Iran as an “existential threat.”

Sharansky: Shas Proposal ‘Makes Descendants of Holocaust Survivors Mockery’ of Peace Attempts at Kotel Reunited for First Time in Jerusalem By: Andrew Friedman

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ewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky slammed a proposal by the Shas Party earlier this week to enshrine Orthodox practice in Israel’s legal code and to penalize non-Orthodox practices at the holy site with prison sentences and heavy fines In June, the government voted to approve the creation of a non-Orthodox prayer space at Robinson’s Archeological, Robinson’s Arch

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky slammed a proposal by the Shas Party earlier this week to enshrine Orthodox practice in Israel’s legal code and to penalize non-Orthodox practices at the holy site with prison sentences and heavy fines. Photo Credit: Hillel Maeir

south of the Western Wall plaza but along the same historic wall. Ultra-Orthodox and some Jewish Home Knesset members strongly opposed the move.

Subsequently, however, Prime Minister Netanyahu backed off implementing the agreement, and Sunday’s proposal moves to undo it altogether.

Sharansky, who served nine years in Soviet prisons in the 1970s and 80s as a refusenik after trying to emigrate to Israel, said the bill would have “grave consequences” for relations between Israel and Diaspora Jews.

“The bill introduced in the Knesset yesterday regarding prayer at the Western Wall makes a mockery of all the efforts made by recent governments to ensure that the Western Wall is a place that unites,

rather than divides, the Jewish people…. Based on the Prime Minister’s strong personal commitment to strengthening the Israel-Diaspora relationship, it is my fervent hope that this damaging bill will be summarily dismissed by a majority of the coalition and of the Knesset,” Sharansky wrote on Facebook.

The issue of non-Orthodox prayer at the Western Wall has been the subject of heated debate for many years, including near-monthly clashes between the Women of the Wall organization, which promotes prayer services for women at the start of each Hebrew month, including mixed-gender prayer rites and women’s Torah readings.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters view the services as a provocation on a traditional holy site. (TPS)

brother and sister who thought that their entire extended family had perished in the Holocaust will meet their fi st cousins for the fi st time on Tuesday at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, after discovering one another through the efforts of the museum’s Reference and Information Services Department.

Fania and Gennadi Band immigrated to Israel with their families from the former Soviet Union in the 1990’s. Their father, Nisan Band, was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1912 and had five sisters. Nisan had fled Poland to the USSR in 1939 but was sure his family had been murdered in the Holocaust.

Earlier this year, Fania searched Yad Vashem’s Central Database of Holocaust Victims’ Names and discovered that a Page of Testimony had erroneously been filled out in memory of her father, who in fact had not perished in the Holocaust.

The testimony had been fille out by one Symcha Bornstein, who wrote that he was Nisan’s brother-in-law.

With the assistance of Yad Vashem’s Reference and Information Services Department, Fania discovered that her father’s sister Jenta Borenstein (née Band) had also survived the war

Yad VaShem in Jerusalem

and had immigrated to Israel with her husband, Symcha, and their four children Hercz-Lejb, Abram, Rywka, and Henia.

As a result of the investigation, Fania and Gennadi have been reunited at Yad Vashem with their fi st cousins Rywka and Henia.

Sadly, their parents, Holocaust survivors and brother-and-sister Nisan and Jenta, both died before learning one another’s fate.

“It is difficult to describe how I feel,” confessed Fania. “I am deeply moved and very happy. My father always searched for members of his family and dreamed of findi g them. He was alone. But ultimately, in this meeting today, his dream has fi nally come true.”

Henia described the sense of amazement and the tremendous joy she felt when she was con-

tacted by the center.

“I grew up believing that our entire family was murdered in Poland. My parents never talked about the Shoah (Holocaust) or their past lives. At first, I thought this news was a mistake. However, today when we met, I felt a connection at fi st sight; my family has grown overnight. Th nks to Yad Vashem, we discovered that we are not alone.”

Fania’s son, Evgeni, congratulated the museum on its “important and meaningful work… this illustrates the connection that exists between all Jews. Here in one place, in Jerusalem, Yad Vashem has the capability of reuniting families even after all hope is lost.”

Sima Velkovich, who led the See Survivors, page 38

DEСEMBER 16, 2016

IAF Readies for Arrival of F-35 Fighter Jets

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'Jerusalem Monopoly' Headed to a Toy Store Near You

By: Andrew Friedman

Special Jerusalem-based version of popular board game Monopoly arrives as city prepares to celebrate 50 years since reunification

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rime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot and other military official will welcome the newest addition to Israel’s air force fleet, the F-35 fi hter jet, known in Hebrew as the “Adir.”

The planes are scheduled to arrive at the Nevatim Air Base, in southern Israel, at 2 p.m.

Monday.

IAF official told Israel Radio that the new arrivals indicate the beginning of the biggest development in Israel’s air capacity for the past 40 years. Th y say the planes’ stealth technologies and advanced combat features will ensure Israel’s military superiority in the region for decades to come.

Israel Radio military correspondent Carmela Menashe said that air force official believe that Israel will be the fi st country outside the United States to bring the aircraft into service, by the end of 2017. She also said the plane is capable of flying a wide variety of combat missions, in all areas of the Middle East, including Iran, with the ability to repel heavy threats.

IAF commanders have described the new arrival as a “groundbreaking leap forward,”

ISRAEL

The Jewish Voice

By: Gary Willig

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erusalem has been fought over for millennia, and continues to be to this day. Th struggles have often turned violent, as the city has been battled over by many civilizations, including the Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Ottomans. Th ough it all, the Jewish people have never forgotten their connection to Jerusalem.

Now families can play for control of the holy city from the comfort of their living rooms.

Kodkod, which produces Monopoly games in Israel, has announced that it is creating a special Jerusalem-based version of the popular board game. Instead of vying for the deeds to Park Place or Boardwalk, players will vie for the deeds to the Western Wall, the City of David, the Mahane Yehuda Market, and even the Knesset.

Eli Dagani, the CEO of Kodkod, said: "This is the fi st time there's going to be a Monopoly

The F-35 fighter jet, known in Hebrew as the “Adir.”

Israeli soldiers at the Nevatim Air Base

one that will allow Israeli pilots to pursue a range of strategic missions with a high likelihood of survival.

As noted, the IDF plans for the planes to be operational within the year.

Kodkod, which produces Monopoly games in Israel, has announced that it is creating a special Jerusalem-based version of the popular board game

game dedicated entirely to one city in Israel, and we want it to refle t the spirit of Jerusalem."

He said that there has been a high demand for a special Jerusalem-based version of Monopoly, especially from tourists to Jerusalem.

Monopoly has had several city-based versions over its 70 year history, including versions

based on New York and London. The e has been an Israel-based version of the game since the 1960s.

The Jerusalem version of Monopoly comes as the city prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its reunific tion during the Six Day War. It is expected to be marketed in other countries as well as Israel. (INN)

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EDITORIAL

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The NY Times Agenda of Lies, Anarchy & Revolution

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ile, virulent, vicious, vacant, vacuous these words of hate which, if carried out would and void of any logic were the three bring carnage to this country. Violent groups pre-eminent, right hand articles on the such as Black Lives Matter, Move-on, The New front page of this Sunday's New York Black Panthers, The Occupy Movement and the Times. Th y all falsely supported the NYT's Communist Party surely will fi e up their followfantasies that the election of Donald J. Trump ers to take to the streets to show their opposition to this nation's highest offic was a major mis- to the recent election results. Th y need very littake and will lead us down the slippery slope to tle excuse to unleash their anti-American hatred tyranny and fascism. The headlines are, "Trump on January 20th. Recall Ferguson and Baltimore and the ongoing senseBrand and Statecraft: A less, murderous attacks Hazy Divide," "Trump on law enforcement Turns a Staid Process offic s stirred up by Into Spectacle" and black anarchists. The e "Alt-Right, Exulting warning signs are being in Election, Salutes dangerously and purWinner: 'Heil Victory!' posely ignored by this " And those are supcurrent administration. posed to be straight-out During these past news articles. Then for eight years the nation more openly dangerhas been racially dious rhetoric, just turn vided as never before. to the Op-ed page A21 Although a black presfor Charles M. Blow's, ident garnered more "Making America white votes than his White Again" and Paul white opponents, the Krugman's, "Build He hands-across-the-taWon't." Both writers An anarchist brew was stirred up by ble-gap between the toss around such in- filmmaker Michael Moore last week when two races has never cendiary comments as he stated: "Disrupt the inauguration. The been greater. Obama Blow's, majority have spoken - by nearly 2.7 million has hammered away "Increasingly, as he votes and counting. Silence is not our at the disparities in picks his cabinet from option," income, job opportuamong his fawning loyalists, it is becoming clear that by 'Make America nities and educational opportunities between Great Again' he actually meant some version of whites and blacks casting blame on the "white 'Make America a White, Racist, Misogynistic Republican leadership." His mentor, racist, JerPatriarchy again.' " And to add to the hateful, bil- emiah Wright drummed that into his head for ious words, Krugman adds his own: "Steve Ban- more than 20 years. Openly bigoted, street acnon, Donald Trump's chief strategist, is a white tivist, professional race baiter, Al Sharpton, has been to the White House more than 85 times supremacist."

Mix these words into the anarchist brew in order to act as just what kind of advisor to stirred up by Michael Moore last week when he Obama?

Given the frustrations of the Left to the outstated: "Disrupt the inauguration. The majority have spoken - by nearly 2.7 million votes and comes of the election and their apparent outright counting. Silence is not our option," and you refusal to accept the results, they are working fesee the seeds for open anarchy. Moore joins in verishly to sow discontent among their followers with the website, DisruptJ20, which encourag- to turn them into dry kindling with their suges outright rebellion and mayhem on January gestive words. They should reconsider, for once 20th. The e calls for chaos, revolution and vio- the match has been lit to ignite the pile, it will be lence must be openly challenged and thwarted hard to extinguish. But are they willfully ignorby Obama, Loretta Lynch, his Attorney General, ing the possibility of deadly violence and mayas well as every single mayor and police chief in hem? If so, the nation including both sides of the divide will surely bleed....together. Pray that the country.

But sadly, no one in power has responded to common sense takes hold.

Taking the GPO to Task – Re: Jewish Media Summit 2016

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ecently, it came to the attention of the Jewish Voice editorial staff that the Israeli Foreign Ministry in conjunction with the Disapora Aff irs Ministry and the Government Press Office convened yet another “Jewish Media Summit” in Jerusalem.

The four day event, which was the first held since June of 2014, brought together 50 publishers, bureau chiefs, editors and a variety of op-ed writers from Jewish publications and media outlets from such places as the United States, Europe, South America, and Turkey among others. It was there that they discussed major topics facing Israel and Jews in the Diaspora.

Not that you have the background, we would be remiss in informing our readers that The Jewish Voice (which had previously been invited to and attended the 2014 summit) was somehow left off the invited guest list for this 2016 summit.

To say that we, at the Jewish Voice, are more than a bit shocked at this exclusion in a colossal understatement. At the last summit two years ago, many in the left wing Jewish media bashed the summit as “right wing” Israeli hasbara (propaganda) while The Jewish Voice remained true to its core values as America’s “Most Zionistic” newspaper and hailed the summit for the monumental gathering as it was.

Most importantly, however, is the role that the Jewish Voice has played to prodigiously confronting the BDS movement, stripping them of their veneer of legitimacy and exposing them for the virulent anti-Semitic movement that they are. This fact seems to have eluded those at the helm of the Jewish Media Summit.

An illustrative example would be Nitzan Chen from the Government Press Offi . He is quite cognizant of the stellar journalistic work that the Jewish Voice has been consistently producing and even offered his own plaudits to the publication when he spoke with the Jewish Voice contingent in 2014.

We are still in a quandary as to precisely what the Israeli government is really doing to battle the BDS scourge. We scratch our collective heads and ask why in the world it gives respectability to Jewish publications that are failing miserably in the hasbara department.

Perhaps the Israeli government press offic and Mr. Chen enjoy shooting themselves in the foot by inviting Jewish media reps whose agendas are totally incongruous with their own to summits to chew just to chew the fat and then do nothing.

The Israeli government should seriously reconsider their decision to hold Jewish media summits without the real and vibrant Jewish media present.

DEСEMBER 16, 2016

Letters to the Editor Joining a Boycott of French Products Dear Editor: Concerning your announcement of a boycott of products manufactured in or owned by France, allow me to say that this initiative is long overdue.

In the last few years France has been the venue for deadly terror attacks in which both Jews and nonJews were targeted. In addition to the unspeakable carnage at the office of radical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, Jewish blood was spilled at Paris’ main kosher grocery store right before the Sabbath .

Despite the fact that France has morphed in to a virtual haven for bloodthirsty Islamic terrorists, France has not only ridiculed Israel’s exhortations of Jews in to pick themselves up and move to Israel, but now has the chutzpah to punish Israel for standing up for their own rights and guarding their own security.

The French seek to economically isolate Israel; to label products made in Judea and Samaria and then wage a media campaign in which they try to convince consumers not to purchase Israeli made products unless the “occupation” comes to a screeching halt.

Jews don’t lie down and play dead anymore.

If France wants a commerce battle, then they’ve got one on their hands. I, too, join with Th Jewish Voice and ask that all people who deeply care about the survival of Western civilization as we know it (including America and Israel) to come together and broadcast the fact that France must pay a price for their own forms of terrorism.

Sincerely

Judah Schlossbaum

Will France Back Down??

Dear Editor: To those naysayers out there who really don’t believe that a unified force can wage a boycott against France, they had better think again. For those readers out there who might be too young, or for those who just plain forgot, I would like to remind you just how successful America was back in 2003 when they launched a similar boycott.

According to a 2003 report on the Fox News web site, it said: “Fromage.com, a French cheese distributor, reported that its sales to the United States have gone down 15 percent in the past two weeks. Some U.S. eateries are no longer offering French wines. And a restaurant in North Carolina has even changed the name of its fries.

Neal Rowland, who owns Cubbie’s restaurant in Beaufort, N.C., said he decided to put stickers that say “Freedom” over the word “French” on all his menus after he watched France back away from support for war in Iraq.

“Since the French are backing down, French

fries and French everything needs to be banned,” he told Foxnews.com in a telephone interview.

“Fry sales have really gone up. People who eat them now say, ‘Freedom never tasted so good.’”

“I had a gentleman come in today, who works at the court house, and he was crying, his son is serving in Afghanistan and he said he was so glad someone is taking a stand,” said Rowland. “He was proud to see the support in the community for the troops.”

If the backlash is strong enough, it could impact the French economy -- American trade with France tops $30 billion a year.”

Now, in the year 2016, just think how many more billions a year does America trade with France and how much more of an impact can be made now. And let’s not forget that in our contemporary times, we have advanced social media platforms to utilize when sending out critical messages, so that factors in to just how successful a boycott of French goods can be.

Sincerely

Beverly Levenstein

Obama’s Legacy is “Crumbling” Dear Editor, At every opportunity, the lame-dork president Barack Hussein Obama continues to blurt out his skewed perception of his ‘Top Ten’ list of ‘accomplishments’ during his two terms as President. A great segment of his statements are at variance with historical facts. They can easily be checked by comparing them with video recordings and contemporaneously-written reports by the print press and the broadcast media.

He must be experiencing serious heart-burn as the President-elect Donald Trump, has taken a quantum leap toward building his team by interviewing potential team members, vetting them and even announcing some of his nominees that he wants to be a part of his Administration. All of this, way ahead of the schedule of any such actions undertaken by any of the 44 previous presidents including Obama, going back to George Washington.

Simultaneously with the formation of his team, Donald Trump is traveling the nation on a tour to say, ‘Thank You’ to the millions of people who voted for his Presidency. And while all this is going on, he is busy making deals to open up the job market nationwide for American workers, by retaining & creating private industry jobs, right here in the USA. And, he is still more than a month away from being sworn-in to the Offic of the Presidency. He is doing all manner of things that Obama said would either take years to make happen or things that in his limited view were never contemplated or, things that he said just couldn’t be done – ever.

Comparisons between the non-accomplishments of Obama and the super, over-the-top record of big-time accomplishments by Trump, are odious.

Sincerely

Jerome K Rubin

Obama Supports Russian Election Hacking Fantasies Dear Editor: In a delusional plan to delegitimize President Trump's sweeping win, the Obama administration has taken the lead to question hacking related activities that they claim distorted the results. Of course, no proof has been offered that the Russians or even some high school students broke into our voting machines during the election process. No mention of this was made prior to the crushing defeat of Democrat candidates throughout the nation.

As for blaming the Russians for causing Americans to cast their ballots for Trump, let's review Obama's open microphone statement to

then Russian President Medvedev telllng him that when he (Obama) gets back into offic he will accommodate any of Putin's wishes. And please recall that Sect'y of state Clinton handed over a major portion of our domestic supply of uranium to the Russians when she was in office in one of her patented "pay for play" deals. And didn't Obama close his eyes to Russia joining Iran in invading Syria? So any hacking of our voting machines by Russia would have resulted in Democrat wins. Isn't that what friends are for?

Sincerely

Alan Jamison

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OP-ED

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The Left’s Never Ending War With their policies rejected by voters, the purpose of the Left isn’t to govern. It is to render their societies ungovernable.

By: Caroline Glick

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he push among the American Left to discredit the results of last month’s presidential election entered a new phase last Friday with the White House’s announcement that outgoing President Obama has ordered US intelligence agencies to review evidence of Russian hacking in last month’s elections on behalf of President-elect Donald Trump.

The investigation itself is unlikely to lead to any conclusive results. The FBI, which is responsible for carrying out this sort of investigation, saw no evidence that Russian hacking was aimed specifical y at assisting Trump’s campaign against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Despite this, Obama has chosen to make the probe the top priority of US intelligence agencies.

He urged them to finish their investigation before he leaves offic . And, according to his deputy press secretary Eric Schultz, he aims to publicize as many the findi gs as he can.

Friday afternoon, Schultz said, “We’re going to make public as much as we can. As you can imagine, something like this might include sensitive and even classified information.

When that report is submitted,

going to make the other guys choke on their victory.

This has become the purpose we’re going to take a look. We Obama ordered the probe hot of the Left, not only in the US want to brief Congress and the on the heels of Green Party can- but throughout the Western relevant stakeholders, possibly didate Jill Stein’s failed recount world over the past decade or bid. The purpose of Stein’s re- so. As their promised panaceas state directors.”

Democratic Senator Ron Wyden responded positively to Schultz’s statement. “This is good news,” he said. “Declassifying and releasing information about the Russian government and the US election, and doing

The FBI saw no evidence that Russian hacking was aimed specifically at assisting Trump’s campaign against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. so quickly, must be a priority.”

With their policies rejected by voters, the purpose of the Left isn’t to govern. It is to render their societies ungovernable.

But why disclose the findi gs of an inconclusive investigation?

There is only one reason to do so: to delegitimize the election results and so make the Trump administration radioactive for Democrats.

Once a pall of suspicion is cast over the legitimacy of Trump’s presidency by the outgoing Democratic White House, no self-respecting Democrat with a survival instinct will be willing to cooperate with the Trump administration.

It is no coincidence that

Caroline Glick writes: “Once a pall of suspicion is cast over the legitimacy of Trump’s presidency by the outgoing Democratic White House, no self-respecting Democrat with a survival instinct will be willing to cooperate with the Trump administration.”

count, for which she raised more money than she raised for her entire presidential campaign, was identical to the purpose of the probe. There was no chance that the recounts in the Rust Belt states that swerved toward Republicans and sealed Trump’s victory would change the election results. The point of the recount, like the espionage probe and the “fake news” meme, is to keep the faithful believing.

Th y may not have Congress.

Th y may not have the White House. But by God, they are

to their nations’ problems have failed one by one, in country after country, leftist politicians, ideologues, fin nciers and activists have kept their movements going not by offering alternative policies that might actually work or by suggesting that they work with their political and ideological opponents for the betterment of their countries.

Th y have kept their faithful in the tent by feeding them a steady diet of hatred for the other side.

This is how things work in

Israel.

Long gone are the days when leftists argued passionately about their ideal of land for peace, a passion which informed their actions for a generation.

After the peace process with the PLO was exposed as a jihad, after unilateral withdrawals brought war from Lebanon and Gaza, the Left knows that its policies will never win the public to its side.

So it has moved on to the politics of personal and social destruction.

The most blatant aspect of this continuous campaign of destruction and delegitimization is the Left’s campaign against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara and, increasingly, their children.

Consider the ongoing criminal probe into Mrs. Netanyahu’s management of the prime minister’s residence.

A week and a half ago, Channel 2 broadcast alleged protocols from Sara Netanyahu’s 12-hour investigation by the national fraud division. According to the broadcast protocols, Mrs. Netanyahu was upbraided by investigators demanding to know why she told caterers that her dinner guests were foreigners rather than Israelis and why she claimed more people were coming to dinner than actually came.

She was grilled about a thousand shekel bonus paid to a worker at the prime minister’s residence who helped her take

care of her aging father when his nurse was on her day off.

Even the reporters sitting in the television studio couldn’t believe what they were hearing. How is it possible that Mrs. Netanyahu was interrogated for 12 hours about schnitzels? Th answer is clear enough. Th purpose of the constant investigations of Mrs. Netanyahu is twofold.

First, they are aimed at demonizing the Netanyahu family as corrupt. It doesn’t matter what Netanyahu did or didn’t do. It doesn’t matter that the investigation appears to be entirely frivolous.

The point of the investigation isn’t to put Sara Netanyahu in jail. It is to tar her and her goodfor-nothing husband as corrupt.

The second purpose of the prolonged chicken-dinner investigation was to make it impossible for Netanyahu to function. How can any husband work while his wife is being interrogated by the national fraud division? At around the same time that Mrs. Netanyahu was being interrogated about “schnitzel-gate,” the media were broadcasting daily headlines about an alleged corruption scandal related to Netanyahu’s decision five years ago to approve the acquisition of three more submarines from Germany.

The media alleged – in stories blasted across page 1 headlines See Never Ending War, page 38

Hillel’s Disgrace – As Jewish Students are Terrorized on Campus By: Daniel Greenfield

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hile Jewish students are terrorized on campus, Hillel CEO Eric Fingerhut took on another mission.

"The Hillel family will watch out for our Muslim brothers and sisters on campus,” the failed Democratic pol declared. And he added, “As we hope they will watch out for us."

There is as much hope of campus hate groups like the Muslim Students’ Association, which has a long history of terrorizing Jews on campus, doing that as there was for Fingerhut in his 2004 Ohio Senate bid which he lost with one of the worst showings by a Democratic Senate candidate in the state. But after taking Ohio Democrats down with him, Fingerhut moved on to tanking Hillel.

In his address to the Hillel International General Assembly, Fingerhut seemed to think the big campus crisis was for Muslims, not Jews. “We will stand by our brothers of the Muslim faith,” he bloviated.

In his address to the Hillel International General Assembly, Fingerhut seemed to think the big campus crisis was for Muslims, not Jews. “We will stand by our brothers of the Muslim faith,” he bloviated.

But Fingerhut was only try-

ing to outdo the ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt who had won approval from no less a Jewish civil rights figu e than J.K. Rowling for declaring at what was supposed to be an event to tackle anti-Semitism, “The day they create a registry for Muslims is the day that I register as a Muslim.”

Fighting actual anti-Semitism isn’t cool. Just ask anyone trying to bring attention to Keith Ellison’s long history of anti-Semitism and association with anti-Semitic groups as he crawls on to head the DNC. Defending Muslims against an imaginary threat however is as hip and trendy as a Williamsburg bar.

The e up on stage was Eboo Patel, as one of Hillel’s partners, who had bragged of encouraging Hillel to talk to the MSA. Patel had appeared at Islamic Society of North America events, which was named as an unindicted co-conspirator in funding Hamas, and celebrated the election of Ingrid Mattson to head the Islamist group by declaring, "I'm proud to have her elected as my president.” Mattson had denounced Israeli “brutality” and defended Sami Al-Arian, the head of Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

It only got worse from there.

Hillel had silenced pro-Israel columnist Caroline Glick, yet it provided a platform for anti-Israel activist Jill Jacobs and widely promoted her anti-Israel pressure group, T’ruah, featuring it on its social media feed. Jacobs has campaigned against efforts to fi ht BDS and attacked Jew-

ish charities helping Jews in ’67 Israel.

Jill Jacobs had even signed a letter calling for “constructive engagement” with a Hamas government even after Hamas had broadcast the threat, “My message to the loathed Jews: The e is no god but Allah, we will chase

“We must never stand by when we see injustice on campus,” Hillel CEO Eric Fingerhut insisted. Unless it is against Jews. Sometimes at the hands of Fingerhut’s own organization. "We could not name all faiths," he quipped, but he then proceeded to offer a special shout-out to Muslims.

you everywhere. We are a nation that drinks blood. We know that there is no better blood than the blood of Jews.”

Despite that both the ADL and Hillel gave her a prominent forum. Hillel’s own guidelines

campuses?

But that fit with the theme of the event which, despite the motto, had nothing to do with Israel or the Jewish people, but centered on social justice. Fingerhut echoed the same tired Trump alarmism. Peering at his notes to make sure he didn’t leave any political victimhoods out, he warned that students on campus would have to deal with “Islamophobia”, “Homophobia”, “Mockery of the differently abled” and “oppression of nonwhite cultures and non-white peoples”.

Fingerhut conceded that Hillel had been meant to support Jewish students and combat anti-Semitism, but he insisted that, “Fortunately we have not needed to focus on safety for many years.”

This would come as news to the Jewish students who were being harassed and intimidated on Hillel provided a platform for campus. But the perpetrators are anti-Israel activist Jill Jacobs allies of the social justice moveand widely promoted her ment at the core of Hillel’s Genanti-Israel pressure group, eral Assembly.

T’ruah, featuring it on its social Fingerhut instead warned media feed. Jacobs has campaigned against efforts to about some sort of phantom “nationalist” movement coming fight BDS and attacked Jewish to campus. And he didn’t mean charities helping Jews in ’67 the Arab nationalists who led Israel. the way in harassing Jews on colshe paired up with Soros’ son on lege campuses. Besides it wasn’t about them. “Our obligation... is Bend the Arc PAC. Hillel International chose to to pursue justice for all people, promote Cotler, like T’ruah, on not just the Jewish community its social media feed. If Hillel on campus.”

“We must never stand by doesn’t live by its own guidelines at its General Assembly, why ex- when we see injustice on campect any more from it on college pus,” Fingerhut insisted. Unless are supposed to bar opponents of Israel. And yet they were as neglected at the GA as they are on many campuses.

Also given a forum was Stosh Cotler, a former sex club dancer turned anti-Israel activist who had called for prosecuting Israeli soldiers for war crimes before

Also given a forum was Stosh Cotler, a former sex club dancer turned anti-Israel activist who had called for prosecuting Israeli soldiers for war crimes before she paired up with Soros’ son on Bend the Arc PAC. it is against Jews. Sometimes at the hands of Fingerhut’s own organization. "We could not name all faiths," he quipped, but he then proceeded to offer a special shout-out to Muslims.

"We cannot fail to mention specifical y our brothers and sisters from the Muslim community.”

Or the Illegal aliens and the rest of the left’s favorite victims.

Unlike the Jewish students struggling with Muslim and left-wi g anti-Semitism on campus, they are part of the left’s big victimhood tent.

Fingerhut talked about Jewish continuity, but the younger leadership of the anti-Israel movement is full of Hillel veterans.

The Hillel International General Assembly just showcased the situation at many campus Hillels where anti-Israel groups such as Kesher Enoshi thrive. But Hillel’s problem is also structural.

The focus on a hard left agenda of identity politics alienates most pro-Israel students and leaves behind those who struggle to reconcile their support for the See Hillel’s Disgrace, page 38

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OP-ED

The Jewish Voice

DEСEMBER 16, 2016

Europe's Epochal Elections By: Daniel Pipes

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he novelty and magnitude of Europe's predicament make it difficult to understand, tempting to overlook, and nearly impossible to predict. Europe marches us all into terra incognita." That's how I closed an article ten years ago on the topic of Islam's future in Europe. Now, thanks to elections in France and Austria, an answer is emerging; Europeans appear not ready to "go gentle into that good night" but will "rage, rage against the dying of the light."

But, as has happened often in recent years (Benjamin Netanyahu and David Cameron in 2015, Brexit and Donald Trump in 2016), the more conservative option did far better than expected True, the elites, as symbolized by Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, remain in deep denial about the issues of immigration, Islamism, and identity.

What I call the 6 Ps (politicians, press, police, prosecutors, professors and priests) refuse to acknowledge the fundamental societal changes and enormous tensions their policies are creating. But – and this is the news to report – the masses are starting to make their views heard not just in futile protest but dramat-

ically to change their countries' direction.

The French center-right political party, the Republicans, just held its fi st-ever U.S.-style primary for the position of president of the country. In the fi st of two rounds, seven candidates,

in 2016), the more conservative option did far better than expected. In a stunning surprise, Fillon won 44 percent of the vote, way ahead of Juppé with 29 percent and Sarkozy with 21 percent. (The other four candidates won 7 percent.)

for Europe. For the first time, a centrist politician espouses a traditionally patriotic outlook, standing up for indigenous European culture and mores while opposing further large-scale immigration and accommodation to Islamism. This greatly

Juppé and Sarkozy led for months, with Fillon a distant third - until the last few days.

including a former president (Nicholas Sarkozy) and two former prime ministers (Alain Juppé and François Fillon), vied to place in the top two slots.

For months, Juppé and Sarkozy ran one-two in the polls, with Fillon a distant third. Fillon was so invisible that, for example, a commentary on the French primaries by the excellent Christopher Caldwell ignored him completely.

But, as has happened often in recent years (Benjamin Netanyahu and David Cameron in 2015, Brexit and Donald Trump

Fillon went on to crush Juppé in the second round, 66-34 percent. Fillon will likely win the fi st round of the general election and then win the run-off against either the Socialist Party candidate or Marine Le Pen of the National Front. He will have offered a way forward between the silly notion of a "happy identity" (really!) forwarded by Juppé and the insurgency of le Pen, which seeks "temporarily" to nationalize the banks.

Assuming Fillon stays true to his platform, his becoming president has epochal importance

damages the insurgent National Front, an inexperienced party replete with eccentric and often left-wi g views.

Fillon has broken the Europe-wide taboo against a legacy party stealing the thunder of an insurgent party. If he rides this tactic to victory, he will chart a course for politicians of the center-right from Greece to Norway; already, Merkel has followed his lead by with a dramatic course change, calling for the burqa "to be forbidden."

The timing of these events is not fortuitous but follows on

two developments: repeated major acts of jihadi violence in France and Merkel's 2015 decision to allow in uncounted numbers of unvetted migrants.

Merkel's decision, which will likely be seen as a turning point in European history, also helped

one-third of the vote. Th y can.

Hofer's near-victory has immense implications, suggesting that if legacy parties do not steal the insurgents' thunder in time, those insurgents will eventually reach power on their own.

Together, then, the French

Alexander van der Billen and Norbert Hofer, candidates for Austria's presidency, debated face to face.

fuel the spectacular rise of Norbert Hofer of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) nearly to the presidency of that country, winning 49.7 percent of the vote in April and then 46.2 percent in December, both times running against the Green Party's former leader.

Granted, Austria has minor importance and its presidency is largely ceremonial, but the fact that an insurgent party, the FPÖ, two times almost reached the 50 percent mark shatters the consensus view that insurgent parties cannot gather more than

and Austrian elections suggest Europeans have two alternate paths to reject multi-culturalism, Islamism, and unceasing immigration: either by transforming legacy parties or supporting insurgent parties.

Whether they will do so in turn depends mainly on two key developments: the willingness of legacy center-right parties to adopt insurgent party ideas; and the frequency and death toll of jihadi attacks.

The terra is becoming more cognita.

(WASHINGTON TIMES)

Trump and Putin in the Art of the Deal – Part II By: Rich Berdan (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK)

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here is still the matter of what becomes of Iraq over time. One can only hope for lessons learned, stability, and a civilized country. The calamity was further kindled by Obama when the President made the hapless decision to hastily draw the American military out of Iraq.

Obama essentially received a relatively secure Iraq where the presence of U.S military bases in Iraq sustained reconciliation in a historically divided country struggling to become a democracy. This is not unlike America’s certitude to maintain military bases in Germany and Japan following their defeat in WW II. The assignment in Iraq was not carried through. Th presence of a NATO stability force will be required post-ISIS to fill the vacuum until the Iraqi leadership has positioned itself to govern and secure their borders. An American military base similar to Russia’s in Syria will be required to keep Iran from encroaching on its neighbor.

With Syria, Iraq, and ISIS Turkey is critical to Trump’s Middle East foreign policy.

He will need to patch up the mistrust and mixed signals Obama has created with the Turkish people.

now off the table, the last two matters can be resolved with each party getting what it wants and walking away from what it really doesn’t need to have.

While Russia forcibly annexed the Crimea from Ukraine, Putin seeks international recognition and the removal of all economic sanctions placed on Russia for its intrusion into the lapping tongue in the Black Sea. On the other hand, Trump seeks to fulfill a campaign promise to roll back the ill-fated and fl wed Iranian nuclear deal with assurances that Iran cannot develop and possess nuclear armaments.

Arguably, Russia like many major countries wielding global influence will protect their national interests through actions seen to be unpopular by the world at large. Similarly, Russia expressed displeasure with President Kennedy’s failed ‘Bay of Pigs’ Cuban excursion to rid a national security risk on its borders not to mention actions taken in Grenada and Panama. While dissimilar in scale, these measures are reciprocally popular in the host nation perpetrating the aggression as was with great pride of the Russian people in their support of Putin’s surgical attachment to Crimea.

Sevastopol, the Crimean port city where the Russian Black Sea Fleet calls home is a strategic harbor patrolling the shipping routes from Russia and the Don River to Turkey and Southeastern Europe. After losing the Crimean War in 1854, Russia re-

claimed Crimea from the Nazis in 1944; and a decade afterwards in 1954; the Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev handed over Crimea to Ukraine on the 300year anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Ukraine. Similarly, one would suspect the United States would not simply pack

President Putin’s support. Putin moved with military precision and bloodless to the extent possible to secure Crimea with its Russian dominated population, quickly organize a plebiscite on Crimean succession from Ukraine, all of which is strongly supported by the people of

Sevastopol, the Crimean port city where the Russian Black Sea Fleet calls home is a strategic harbor patrolling the shipping routes from Russia and the Don River to Turkey and Southeastern Europe. After losing the Crimean War in 1854, Russia reclaimed Crimea from the Nazis in 1944; and a decade afterwards in 1954; the Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev handed over Crimea to Ukraine on the 300-year anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Ukraine

up their naval bases in Guam or Guantanamo.

Pro-Russian political parties within Crimea quickly acted; as one might argue the revolutionists acted in Kiev to rid themselves of a pro-Russian government and gravitate to the West, to re-attached themselves to the Russian motherland and seek

Russia, and essentially claim the process to be democracy in action and within the legal parameters of the United Nations.

Full recognition by Trump of the Crimea annexation and the removal of international sanctions hindering the Russian economy can only be assured once Russia tows the Trump line

on a concrete plan in dismantling the Iranian nuclear deal that in its current state permits the rogue nation to develop and attain a nuclear arsenal that will spark a regional nuclear arms race with Saudi Arabia and threaten the most volatile region on earth. It is in everyone’s best long-term national interest.

Here’s where Trump tightens the non-negotiable screws. It will be clearly conveyed to Putin that America will go it alone and resolve the Iranian fiasco unilaterally if need be or Russia can choose to be part of the process on the world stage and walk away with little to no scar tissue in Crimea and Syria. The e can be no hesitation by Trump on Iran. He will make it quite clear that the current restraints placed on America’s military by Obama will be removed if any further cat and mouse aggression takes place by Iran in the Persian Gulf.

The e will be no warning shots.

The two other components to ensure America leverages its positions and retains the balance of power in the Middle is Israel and Turkey. The e is no question on the solid relationship instilled between Israel and her young lion, America. Trump, however, has fences to mend with Turkey, arguably the most pivotal NATO member.

Turkey is critical to Trump’s Middle East foreign policy. He will need to patch up the mistrust and mixed signals Obama has created with the Turkish people. Turkey is a proud and

Trump seeks to fulfill a campaign promise to roll back the ill-fated and fl wed Iranian nuclear deal with assurances that Iran cannot develop and possess nuclear armaments. former world empire with the second largest military in Europe that will not be taken for granted. Turkey is not only both the bridge and wall from the East to the West, from Islam to Christianity, but also a nation that has the capacity to shift the balance of power by wavering between the US and Russia.

On the European front, escalating tensions has given rise to reignite the Cold War era arms buildup and fear throughout the continent. The United States switched on an $800 million missile shield in Romania that is said is to protect NATO countries from rogue states such as Iran, yet the Kremlin says it aimed directly at its own nuclear arsenal and part of a US-led alliance seeking military and political containment of Russia.

A second site is scheduled for Poland in 2018.

In response, Russia is reinforcing its western and southern fl nks with three new divisions.

Furthermore, Putin is deploying a cutting edge missile system of its own in the Kaliningrad enclave situated between Poland and Lithuania. The Russian arSee Trump and Putin , page 36

DEСEMBER 16, 2016

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BOOK REVIEW

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New Jewish Book Club Launches in January Members Explore Important Works of Modern Jewish Literature Edited by: JV Staff

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eaders around the world will explore together important works of modern Jewish literature through the new Great Jewish Books Book Club, a program of the Yiddish Book Center.

“Modern Jewish literature is a vast treasure house, teeming

with intense, strange, surprising, and beautiful stories, written all over the world and throughout the great upheavals of modernity,” said Josh Lambert, academic director at the Yiddish Book Center. “These works speak to our own confli ts and challenges, and to the beauty and sweetness of our traditions.”

Members of the Great Jew-

ish Books Book Club, which launches in January of 2017, will receive a new book every three months, along with related book reviews, essays, audio and video recordings, and other resources to enrich their reading experience. Th y’ll also be invited to take part in online discussions, via a private Facebook group,

with other members and Yiddish Book Center staff.

The reading list for the inaugural book club includes works in translation and a new selection of stories by one of the most celebrated American authors, among other books. Th titles were carefully chosen by Yiddish Book Center staff members, who, Lambert explained “sought out excellent, fascinat-

Josh Lambert, academic director at the Yiddish Book Center, calls the Great Jewish Books Book Club selections “excellent, fascinating, and challenging books in the modern Jewish literary tradition that deserve a place of pride on the shelf of any serious reader.”

The first book club members will read is Moyshe Kulbak’s comic novel The Zelmenyaners, about the travails of a Jewish family in Minsk that is torn asunder by the new Soviet reality.

Book club members will receive four books over the course of the year, along with related reader resources. They will also be invited to take part in group discussions via a private Facebook group.

ing, and challenging books in the modern Jewish literary tradition that deserve a place of pride on the shelf of any serious reader.”

The deadline to register for the 2017 Great Jewish Books Book Club is December 31, 2016. More information can be found at yiddishbookcenter.org/ book-club.

About: The Yiddish Book Center is a nonprofit organization working to tell the whole Jewish story by rescuing, translating, and disseminating Yiddish books and presenting innovative educational programs that broaden understanding of modern Jewish identity. It is a recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Review: Encyclopedia of Jews in the Islamic World By: Norman A. Stillman (executive editor) Reviewed by: Daniel Pipes

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f Jews in Muslim-majority countries have shrunk to a miniscule 50,000 souls, nearly all of them in Morocco, Turkey, and Iran, things were once different.

Indeed, until the seventeenth century Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews outnumbered the Jews of Europe. More than that, as Stillman writes in his introduction, it was in the medieval Muslim world that "many aspects of Judaism as a religious civilization Daniel Pipes writes: “Until the were formulated, codifie , and 1970s, there was very little disseminated, and this includes academic work on the Jews the domains of liturgy, law, and of the Islamic world, and most theology." of that was dedicated to the But if the Mizrahi/Sephardi medieval period, and within population has great importance that period to intellectual for Judaism and for the Middle history and literature. The 1.5 East, scholars have slighted it. million-word Encyclopedia of Jews in the Islamic World Again, quoting Stillman: Until the 1970s, there was came into existence in part to very little academic work on the rectify this weakness, in part Jews of the Islamic world, and to make a wealth of obscure most of that was dedicated to knowledge available” the medieval period, and within that period to intellectual histo- ry and literature.

The 1.5 million-word Encyclopedia of Jews in the Islamic World came into existence in part to rectify this weakness, in part to make a wealth of obscure knowledge available. It succeeds with great distinction. In contrast to some other recent encyclopedias concerning the Middle East and Islam (notably John L. Esposito's dismal Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World),[1]EJIW's 350 contributors avoid post-modernism and other hazards to provide a well-written, reliable guide to 2200 topics from the seventh century to the present.

Tho e topics range temporally from the Isra'iliyat (extra-scriptural narrative supplements to the Koran) to Ishak Alaton (a Turkish businessman), geographically from Casablanca to Hong Kong, and in spirit from the Farhud (a pogrom in Baghdad in 1941) to sports in Tunisia. The opening to the entry on music suggests the encyclopedia's satisfyingly large vision: "Music is the fiel of cultural productivity in which Jews and the peoples of Islam ... converged in the closest and

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most prolific manner."

Entries in EJIW fall under six main categories, each with its own distinguished associate editors: Angel Saenz-Badillos for Al-Andalus; Meira Polliack for the medieval Arabic-speaking

countries; Daniel Schroeter and Phillip Ackerman-Lieberman for the modern Arabic-speaking countries; Avigdor Levy and Yaron Ayalon for the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey; and Vera Basch Moreen for

Iran, Kurdistan, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Congratulations to the publisher, Brill, for organizing this remarkable reference work.

Congratulations to Stillman and his team for excellent work.

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ARTS AND CULTURE

The Jewish Voice

DEСEMBER 16, 2016

'Hate Spaces' - New Film Reveals a Toxic Bigotry on American Campuses By: Richard L. Cravatts, PhD

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n a November night in 2004, almost four hundred students at Columbia University sat crowded into the theater of the University’s Lerner Hall to watch a troubling 25-minute film that was final y being released to the public, “Columbia Unbecoming,” produced

by Dr. Charles Jacobs and Avi Goldwasser. The film, which exposed instances of student intimidation at the hands of some professors in Columbia’s department of Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Culture (MEALAC), was shocking, and revealed what many had already suspected about Columbia’s program—and other Middle East studies programs elsewhere: that under the veneer of purported scholarship and high-minded academic goals, there had developed a hothouse of intellectual rot, an entire area of academic study guided by what Middle East scholar Martin Kramer has called “tenured incompetents.”

In the twelve years since the release of the Columbia-focused film, of course, the situation on campuses across the country has worsened signific ntly concerning the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and not only as a result of distorted and pseudo-academic scholarship by anti-Israel, anti-Western faculty. Now, as part of the toxic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, student activism is driving the cognitive war against Israel, with the major portion of that activity orchestrated and imposed on campuses by the virulent student group, Students For Justice in Palestine (SJP).

Witnessing the increasing ferocity and incidence of anti-Israel, anti-Semitic radicalism on U.S. campuses, Jacobs and Goldwasser, from Americans For Peace and Tolerance, have now produced another film “Hate Spaces: The Politics of Intolerance on Campus,” in which they reveal not only the motives and dark mission of SJP, but also provide a shocking view of the tactical assaults on pro-Israel students and faculty, and an unrelenting enmity by campus radicals against Zionism, Israel, the so-called “Israel Lobby,” Jewish control of the media, and American complicity in

occupied Palestine, and reproduces settler-colonial ideology … through Zionist content of education… [aiming] to produce the next generation of professional Zionists.” At Hunter College and Baruch College, screams from SJP protestors included such slurs as “Zionists out of CUNY,” “Pigs,” charges of racism, allegations that CUNY supports the IDF, and a call for another Intifada.

As the “Hate Spaces” reveals, the purported intent of SJP is to achieve social justice for the victimized Palestinians and help them achieve statehood; but a look at a strategy memo from the Muslim Brotherhood reveals a far more sinister and pernicious tactical purpose for the creation of SJP, as well as the Muslim Student Association (MSA), another campus group with similar aims and tactics.

During the 2007 trial by the Justice Department against the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development (HLF), which was accused of being a front used to channel funds to Hamas and other terrorist organizations, an interesting 1991 document by Brotherhood tacAt Hunter College and Baruch College, screams from SJP tician Mohamed Akram, for the protestors included such slurs as “Zionists out of CUNY,” “Pigs,” charges of racism, allegations that CUNY supports the IDF, and a Shura Council of the Muslim Brotherhood, was offered as call for another Intifada. the occupation and oppression of the perennially-victimized Palestinians.

As “Hate Spaces” chronicles, SJP has a long history since its founding in 1993 of bringing vitriolic anti-Israel speakers to their respective campuses (now numbering over 200 with chapters), and for sponsoring the pernicious Israeli Apartheid Weeks, building “apartheid walls,” and sending mock eviction notices to Jewish students in their dorms to help them demonize Israel and empathize with the Palestinian cause.

And SJP members apparently wish to live in a world where only their predetermined virtues and worldview prevail, and feel quite strongly that, in the case of the Israeli/Palestinian confli t, at least, the answers are black and white, there is a moral side and an immoral side, and that anyone who does not, or cannot, see things as clearly and unambiguously as these enlightened students do is a racist, an oppressor, or a supporter of an illegal, apartheid regime trampling the human rights of the blameless, hapless Palestinians.

Of course, this vituperative activism has not gone unnoticed by pro-Israel groups and individuals on campus, even resulting in SJP chapters being suspended for their errant behavior, as happened in 2014 at Northeastern University, as one example, after “a series of violations, which included vandalizing university property, disrupting another group’s event, failure to write a civility statement, and distributing flyers without permission.”

In general, however, SJP has

Witnessing the increasing ferocity and incidence of anti-Israel, anti-Semitic radicalism on U.S. campuses, Charles Jacobs (pictured above) and Avi Goldwasser, from Americans For Peace and Tolerance, have produced the film, “Hate Spaces: The Politics of Intolerance on Campus”

been unimpeded in spreading its calumnies against Israel, fending off any criticism of their invective as attacks on the rights of free expression and academic freedom. The problem for SJP, unfortunately, is that while they are perfectly content to propel a mendacious campaign of anti-Israel libels, and base their analysis of the Israeli/Palestinian confli t on falsehoods, distortions, and a false reading of history and fact, so certain are they of their moral authority that they will never countenance any views—even facts as

“Hate Spaces: The Politics of Intolerance on Campus,” is a film which reveals not only the motives and dark mission of SJP, but also provides a shocking view of the tactical assaults on pro-Israel students and faculty, and an unrelenting enmity by campus radicals against Zionism, Israel, the so-called “Israel Lobby,” Jewish control of the media, and American complicity in the occupation and oppression of the perennially-victimized Palestinians.

opposed to opinions—which contradict their hateful political agenda.

Students for Justice in Palestine, use the victim mantle to shield their actions from self-examination, feeling that, as representatives of the dispossessed and perennially-oppressed Palestinians, they can adopt any tactic to campaign against Israel, Zionism, occupation, and purported Israeli apartheid. Th t has meant that at several campuses in the CUNY system this month, for example, SJP used the November, 2015 Million Student March, a nationwide student demonstration for free public college tuition, to also slander Israel and Jews.

The protest, advertised on Facebook by “NYC Students for Justice in Palestine” and other affiliate groups, ascribed, using the tropes of classic anti-Semitism, the fi ancial situation at CUNY to its “Zionist administration [that] invests in Israeli companies, companies that support the Israeli occupation, hosts birthright programs and study abroad programs in

The film includes observations from a number of experts who follow the cognitive war against Israel and Jews, and who are on the front lines in writing and speaking about the toxic BDS campaign. Among them are UK based journalist Melanie Phillips. (pictured above)

fessor Alan Dershowitz; ZOA’s Susan Tuchman, and others, all of whom make it very clear that while universities have always claimed to be dedicated to encouraging vigorous debate and dialogue by letting SJP mount annual hate-fests to demonize and vilify Israel and Jews, SJP has effectively hijacked most discussion of the Middle East on campus. In fact, however, these so-called pro-Palestinians seem to care very little about the actual self-determination and state building of the hapless Palestinians.

As is frequently the case when speaking about the Israeli/Arab conflict, the discussion often glosses over the real problems of Palestinian culture, politics, and society (including its cult of death, Jew-hatred, and yearning for martyrdom through the murder of Jews), and targets all criticism on the perceived defects of Israel, prinSJP has been unimpeded in spreading its calumnies against cipal among them Zionism, Israel, fending off any criticism imperialism, occupation, and of their invective as attacks on settler colonialism.

Concern for the long-sufthe rights of free expression fering Palestinians may be a and academic freedom. commendable effort, but SJP’s caustic activism and demonizalent disruption of the event, or tion of pro-Israel supporters as any other tactic deemed appro- a tool for seeking social justice priate by the attending members for that one group “represents a profound betrayal of the carnot including violence.”

The film includes observa- dinal principle of intellectual tions from a number of experts endeavor,” observed commenwho follow the cognitive war tator Melanie Phillips, “which is against Israel and Jews, and who freedom of speech and debate,” are on the front lines in writing something universities should and speaking about the toxic never stop diligently defending.

BDS campaign. The e include Richard L. Cravatts, PhD, the Brandeis Center’s Kenneth Marcus; journalists Melanie President Emeritus of Scholars Phillips, Bret Stephens, and Car- for Peace in the Middle East, is oline Glick; BU’s Richard Lan- the author of the new book, Disdes; Cornell’s William Jacobson; patches From the Campus War Harvard’s emeritus law pro- Against Israel and Jews. cooperation, or event co-sponsorship with [pro-Israel] student organizations and groups, due to their unyielding support for the Apartheid State of Israel.”

And because they cannot win an honest, open ideological debate about the Israeli/Palestinian confli t because they deal solely in untruths, false history, and misrepresentations (Israeli apartheid, as the central example), SJP has characteristically tried to insure that no pro-Israel voices are heard, either by disrupting or shutting down pro-Israel events and speakers or urging administrators to disinvite speakers they deem to be Islamophobic, too pro-Israel, or critical of their own tactics and activism. Accomplishing that, the memo continued, should include “Political theater to protest the event, engaging in non-vio-

evidence.

In it, the true intent of the Brotherhood was exposed as being a subtle, gradual process of subversion, and members were advised of an overarching strategic objective to their movement: they “must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand jihad in eliminating and destroying the Western civilization from within and ‘sabotaging’ its miserable house by their hands and the hands of the believers so that it is eliminated and God’s religion is made victorious over all other religions.”

SJP communications are now frequently defined by the baleful whining of these ideological bullies intent on having only their views aired while suppressing the contradictory views of others. In fact, a leaked memorandum from the Binghamton University SJP chapter revealed that members would be required to never even engage in dialogue with pro-Israel groups on their The major portion of BDS activity is orchestrated and imposed campus, and they would be pro- on campuses by the virulent student group, Students For Justice hibited from “engaging in any in Palestine (SJP). form of officia collaboration,

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WAR ON TERROR Democrats Express Solidarity with Islamic Extremists in Wake of Election By: John Rossomando

The Washington Post noted rrahman Alamoudi; in 2011 that "almost no other  Hamas supporter Abdelhalemocratic politicians mosque in the country has been eem Ashqar; eager to stand in sol- linked to so many cases of al-  Randall "Ismail" Royer, who pleaded guilty to participating idarity with the Mus- leged terrorism." lim community and speak against hate in the wake of the recent heated presidential election threw their support behind some of its most extreme elements.

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, together with local Democratic politicians from Northern Virginia, made this evident when they showed up at a Veterans Day event at the Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Va. Dar al-Hijrah stands in infamy as the mosque attended by two of the 9/11 hijackers and where the late Al-Qaida terrorist Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, together with local leader Anwar Awlaki served as Democratic politicians from Northern Virginia, attended a an imam. A 2002 U.S. Customs Veterans Day event at the Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls and Border Protection database Church, Va. report obtained by the InvesNumerous convicted ter- in a plot to train with the Lashtigative Project on Terrorism (IPT) described Dar al-Hijrah rorists previously attended the kar-e Tayyiba terrorist group. as a "front for Hamas operatives mosque. The e include: in [the] U.S." A 2007 report said  Mousa abu Marzook, head of Dar al-Hijrah Leaders Praise the "mosque has been under Hamas' political bureau; numerous investigations for  Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hamas and Jihad fin ncing and [providing] aid Hasan; A 2001 FBI memorandum and comfort to bad orgs and  Al-Qaida fin ncier and Mus- described former Dar al-Hijrah lim Brotherhood leader Abdu- imam Mohammad al-Hanooti members."

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Yassin." Elsayed, then imam of Dar al-Hijrah, endorsed violent jihad in February 2013 during a talk at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va. "Muslim men when it is a price to pay, they are fi st in line ... But they are last if anything is being distributed, unless it is arms for jihad ... We are the fi st to rush and run to defend our community and defend ourselves. The enemies of Allah are lining up; the question for us is, 'Are we lining, or are we afraid because, because they may call us terrorists,'" Elsayed said.

In a 2004 story about the Muslim Brotherhood in America, the Chicago Tribune quoted Elsayed describing Brotherhood founder Hasan al-Banna's ideals as "the closest refle tion of Dar al-Hijrah stands in infamy as the mosque attended by how Islam should be in this two of the 9/11 hijackers and where the late Al-Qaida terrorist life." Al-Banna's vision that the leader Anwar Awlaki served as an imam. A 2007 report said the Brotherhood still follows ulti"mosque has been under numerous investigations for financing mately calls for establishing a and [providing] aid and comfort to bad orgs and members." global Islamic state. Al-Banna ing Palestinians for adopting the described jihad as "slaying of on behalf of HAMAS." the unbelievers, and related On Veteran's Day, Herring "jihad way" for liberation.

Four years later, Omeish connotations, such as beating and his fellow Democrats stood with Dar al-Hijrah leaders Esam blasted Israel's targeted killing them, plundering their wealth, Omeish and Imam Shaker El- of a Hamas founder, saying, destroying their shrines, and sayed, each of whom has advo- "this is our tax money and it is smashing their idols." our dollars that killed our becated violent jihad in the past..

In 2007, then-Virginia Gov. loved brother Sheikh Ahmed See Democrats Express Solidarity , page 37 as "an active HAMAS supporter, purportedly holding fund-raising activities, as well as supporting visitors to the United States from Israel and Jordan, to speak

Tim Kaine withdrew Omeish's nomination to a state immigration commission after the IPT released footage from a 2000 rally showing the physician prais-

White House "Champion" Blasts Muslims Who Talk to Any Pro-Israel Jews – Part I By: IPT News

have been attacked viciously by paign, seems to strike a differthe very people who are telling ent tone in public appearances. alestinian activist Linda you that they're about to stand Her biography says she is "most Sarsour took to Twitter on the front line of the Muslim known for her intersectional coNov. 22 with a quick, registry program. No thank you, alition work and building bridges across issues, racial, ethnic venting post: "You know sisters and brothers." what I can't stand? Bitter people.

Th t's all."

Sarsour spoke at the annual American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) conference three days later. Evidently, she can't stand herself.

Sarsour, who describes herself as a "racial justice and civil rights activist," lashed out at Jews who extended a hand of friendship and solidarity over concerns that increasing hostility toward Muslims in America might lead to draconian government action.

And she lashed out at fellow Muslims who accepted the gesture and joined in a new inter-faith The "cracks in our community" are so wide, Sarsour said, they're dialogue. visible to "right-wing Zionists, Islamophobes, white supremacists.”

Why the bitterness?

Her comments likely were directed at Anti-Defamation League The Jews at issue support the chief Jonathan Greenblatt. state of Israel, support its exisIt's a message that fit right in and faith communities." Th t tence and its vitality. Sarsour at the AMP conference. AMP clearly wasn't her intent at the wants none of that.

"We have limits to the type of claims its "sole purpose is to ed- AMP conference.

She acknowledges there's a rift friendships that we're looking ucate the American public and for right now," Sarsour told the media about issues related to among Islamists about how hard AMP conference, "and I want Palestine and its rich cultural a line to draw in the Israeli-Palesto be friends with those whom I and historical heritage." But in tinian confli t, yet she was intent know have been steadfast, cou- practice, the group has defended on pouring gasoline on the fire.

The"cracks in our community" rageous, have been standing up Hamas and its leaders admit they and protecting their own com- seek "to challenge the legitimacy are so wide, she said, they're visible to "right-wing Zionists, Islammunities, those who have taken of the State of Israel."

Sarsour, a media darling hon- ophobes, white supremacists." the risk to stand up and say – we "Th y know where we're diare with the Palestinian people, ored by the Obama White House we unequivocally support BDS as a "Champion of Change" and vided. Th y know that we're [boycott, divestment and sanc- a high-profile surrogate for Ber- segregated," she said. "So they, tioning Israel] when it comes to nie Sanders' failed Democratic we could easily be targeted when Palestinian human rights and presidential nomination cam- we're a fragmented community.

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But if we were a strong, united, steadfast community that stood up for each other fi st and foremost, you'd better believe that no opposition would ever be trying to take us down, because we'd

hatred toward Israel, she said.

"I am tired of Muslims working towards acceptance and not respect of our communities. And I'm also tired of the Muslims willing to sell Palestine just for a lit-

Linda Sarsour, in the red hijab, poses with others at the White House Eid celebration.

be too big, too strong and too united."

Some of her comments likely were directed at Anti-Defamation League chief Jonathan Greenblatt. Should a Trump administration create a registry for Muslims, an idea that does not seem to be on the table, Greenblatt recently pledged that "this proud Jew will register as Muslim."

Sarsour not only rebuked the gesture, she cast Muslims who might respond more positively as sellouts of the Palestinian cause.

Cooperation and solidarity gestures should only be reserved for those who share the depth of her

tle acceptance and nod from the white man and white power in these United States of America," Sarsour said.

Despite this extreme stance, Sarsour is a rising star among American Islamist activists. She has been welcomed to the White House at least 10 times during President Obama's tenure, most recently in July for a celebration of the Muslim Eid holiday. Last year, a glowing New York Times profile described her as "a Brooklyn Homegirl in a Hijab."

"But the most apparent thing about her voice is that it is exceedingly Brooklyn," the story said. "She says 'swag' instead of

“I'm also tired of the Muslims willing to sell Palestine just for a little acceptance and nod from the white man and white power in these United States of America," Sarsour said. 'charisma.' ('Mr. B. has swag ...)

She calls her father, a Palestinian immigrant in his 60s, 'Pops.' Like the actress Rosie Perez in a hijab, Ms. Sarsour has perfected her delivery of the head-swaying 'Oh no you dih-int' and pronounces the word 'Latino' like, well, a Latino."

Sarsour also says "nothing is creepier than Zionism," and allbut accused the CIA of faking an attempted terrorist attack.

Tho e statements didn't make the Times profile. And they didn't prompt the Obama administration to reconsider the wisdom of elevating Sarsour's clout with repeated White House access.

In February, just over a year after terrorists massacred the staff at the French magazine Charlie Hebdo, saying they "avenged the Prophet," Sarsour told a Council on American-Islamic Aff irs (CAIR) banquet in Chicago that she would not stand with the victims. The magazine was "a bigot and a racist" for publishing caricatures of Islam's prophet Muhammad, she said. The images served to "vilify my faith, dehumanize my community [and] demoralize my prophet."

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Head of the Young Israel of West Hempstead since 1983, Rabbi Kelemer was a chavrusa of Rav Mordechai Gifter and received his semicha from Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz

Popular West Hempstead Rabbi Seriously Injured in Hit and Run Accident

(VIN) The spiritual leader of a Long Island synagogue is in the hospital, a victim of a hit and run accident that took place Monday night.

Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer was attempting to cross Hempstead Avenue in front of the Young Israel of West Hempstead at 7:35 PM when he was struck by a southbound pickup truck.

The Nassau County Police Department described the truck as a white Dodge Ram, with a possible model year of the early 2000s and likely front end damage on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

The driver of the pickup left the scene of the accident and the 70-year-old Rabbi Kelemer was found by a passerby. He was transported by Hatzolah to a local hospital where he is listed in serious but stable condition.

Head of the Young Israel of West Hempstead since 1983, Rabbi Kelemer was a chavrusa of Rav Mordechai Gifter and received his semicha from Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz. He began his career in the rabbinate in Switzerland and then moved on to Massachusetts where he served as rabbi at the Young Israel of Brookline. A wellknown figu e in the world of kashrus, Rabbi Kelemer is also well known as a posek.

“I was told to reach out to him 15 years ago when I became a volunteer fi eman,” Moshe Stareshefsky of Passaic told VIN News. “He is the posek for many of the frum volunteer fi emen on Long Island and is well known for looking at each case as its own question and unique situation.”

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New York Motorist Charged with Causing Mayhem in Brooklyn

(VIN) Police have charged a 20-year-old New York man after they say he evaded offic s during a traffi stop in Brooklyn and caused a multi-vehicle crash that injured seven people.

Diego Williams was charged Monday with reckless endangerment, fleei g an officer and several additional motor vehicle and traffi violations stemming from the mayhem he allegedly caused in East Flatbush.

The incident began when Williams was pulled over just after 4:30 p.m. for a moving violation. After the offic s got out of their car, police say Williams took off in his black BMW. Offic s pursued Williams, who crashed through a police cruiser attempting to block his path on Kings Highway.

Police say Williams then crashed into two more cars, which were sent hurtling into more vehicles.

One victim was seriously injured.

It couldn’t be determined if Williams has a lawyer yet.

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry exits after meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 12, 2016.

Trump to pick Perry as Energy Secretary, Agency he couldn’t name during GOP Debate

(VIN) President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the U.S. Department

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of Energy, a transition official said, putting him in charge of the agency he proposed eliminating during his bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.

The choice, confi med late on Monday by the offici , adds to the list of oil drilling advocates skeptical about climate change who have been picked for senior positions in Trump’s Cabinet. The selections have worried environmentalists but cheered an industry eager for expansion.

Perry’s proposal to scrap the Energy Department caused what has become known as his “oops” moment during a November 2011 debate when he could not remember all the Cabinet-level departments he wanted to eliminate.

“It’s three agencies of government when I get there that are gone: commerce, education and the um, what’s the third one there? Let’s see,” Perry said.

His debate opponents tried to prod his memory but Perry ultimately gave up, saying, “I can’t. The third one, I can’t.

Sorry. Oops.”

Perry, who also briefly ran in the 2016 presidential race, would have to be confi med by the Senate to head the Energy Department, which is responsible for U.S. energy policy and oversees the nation’s nuclear weapons program.

Perry served as governor of Texas, a leading oil-producing state, from 2000 when he succeeded President George W. Bush until 2015. In his unsuccessful presidential runs, he touted his record of job creation in the second-most-populous state.

Perry was a fie ce critic of Trump last year before dropping out of the race, calling him “a cancer on conservatism” who offered “a toxic mix of demagoguery and mean-spiritedness and nonsense.”

Trump also had harsh things to say about Perry during the campaign, even belittling his eye glasses by saying, “He put on glasses so people will think he’s smart.”

Once Trump secured the nomination, Perry endorsed him as “the people’s choice.”

If Perry gets the job, it would be further indication that the incoming Trump administration may be friendly toward the fossil fuel indus-

try. Perry has advocated lighter regulation on the industry, and has said that the science around climate change is “unsettled.”

suits against Facebook pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. Cohen v.

Facebook, filed in 2015 on behalf of 20,000 Israelis amid NATIONAL the wave of Palestinian stabbing terror attacks, seeks an US Embassy move to injunction forcing Facebook Jerusalem a ‘big priority’ to actively monitor and block for Trump, aide says terrorists’ pages. The Force v.

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to Facebook lawsuit, meanwhile, JNS.org) Moving the U.S. Em- seeks $1 billion in damages for bassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to families of five Israeli victims Jerusalem “is a very big prior- of Hamas terrorism. ity for President-elect Donald Media watchdog Trump,” his campaign mancalls out AFP over ager, Kellyanne Conway, told employment of aspiring conservative radio talk show Palestinian politician host Hugh Hewitt Monday.

The Israeli Prime Minis(JNS.org) A media watchter’s Offic did not respond to dog organization renewed the comments, but an Israeli its criticism of the Agence government officia said the France-Presse (AFP) news Jewish state is generally pre- agency over the “confli t of inpared to discuss any potential terest” of employing the chairmatter with the new American man of the anti-Israel Palestinadministration. ian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) In recent years, many U.S. as a reporter on Israeli-Palespresidential candidates have tinian aff irs. promised to move the embassy The Committee for Accufrom Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, but racy in Middle East Reporting the move has never occurred. in America (CAMERA), which According to Conway, howev- initially called out AFP in May er, Trump has every intention over PJS leader Nasser Abu of living up to his promise.

Baker’s statement that Pales“He made that very clear tinian journalists should boyduring the campaign,” she cott Palestinian official who said. “And as president-elect, conduct interviews with IsI’ve heard him repeat it several raeli media, revisited the issue times privately, if not publicly.” following Abu Baker’s recent Conway also expressed dis- campaign for a seat on a govmay that moving the embassy erning body of the Palestinian had not been pursued sooner.

Fatah political party.

“It’s something that our “My decision to run in the friends in Israel, our great election for the [Fatah] Revofriend in the Middle East, Is- lutionary Council stems from rael, would appreciate,” she my and my colleagues’ desire said. “It’s something that a lot to awaken the Fatah media, of Jewish Americans also have which needs to be awakened expressed their preference for.” so that it would be devoted primarily in favor of the national interest and redirect the compass toward our cause toward Jerusalem and the [Palestinian right of] return,” Abu Baker recently told Palestinian media, according to CAMERA. The media watchdog said Dec. 7 that AFP’s employment of Abu Baker, “a man who is not only an aggressive anti-Israel boycott advocate but also A screenshot from the Shurat an aspiring Palestinian politiHaDin - Israel Law Center’s cian,” raises “serious concerns.” new video accusing Facebook “The confli t of interest is of enabling terrorism, “Who’s behind terror - Rewound!” Credit: clear and blatant,” Tamar Sternthal, CAMERA’s Israel director, Shurat HaDin. said in a statement. “By emNGO draws large ploying a man who aggressiveviewership on video ly silences Israeli journalists claiming Facebook and perspectives, AFP news enables terrorism about Israel is compromised at (JNS.org) An Israeli legal best, deceptive at worst.” rights NGO’s video claiming INTERNATIONAL that Facebook aides and abets terrorism garnered more than Netanyahu tells 750,000 views in the three days France’s Hollande he after it was launched. will not attend Paris The Shurat HaDin - Israel peace conference Law Center’s video—titled “Who’s behind terror - Re(JNS.org) Israeli Prime wound!”—opens with a replay Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a bombing in New York City, told French President Franthen repeatedly rewinds time cois Hollande that he will not to show moments in which attend an upcoming internaShurat HaDin says Facebook tional peace conference led by helped incite terrorism. The France.

NGO argues that Facebook According to a statement enables terror by failing to ban released by the Israeli Prime inciting pages and users from Minister’s Offi , Netanyahu the social network. called Hollande to tell him that Shurat HaDin has two law- he would not attend the Par-

DEСEMBER 16, 2016 is summit. Rather, the Israeli leader said he was willing to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for direct negotiations.

“Netanyahu told Hollande if there were not an international conference in Paris, the prime minister would meet with Abbas for direct talks without preconditions….Israel will not take part in the international conference, which won’t contribute to bringing peace,” the statement said.

Hollande is reportedly planning to hold a meeting of foreign ministers from nearly two dozen countries in Paris Dec. 21, in an effort to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

France held a similar conference in June; Israeli and Palestinian representatives were not invited to that gathering.

Netanyahu has repeatedly stated that he believes peace can be achieved not through international conferences or solutions imposed by third parties, but only through direct negotiations.

Israel inks deal with India to boost scientific and technological collaboration

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Israeli Science, Technology and Space Minister Ofir Akunis, who is on a state visit to New Delhi, met last week with his Indian counterpart Harsh Vardhan.

The ministers signed a scientific collaboration agreement between Israel and India under which each country will appropriate $1 million for joint research ventures in 2017. Additionally, the nations will promote joint projects by young scientists and seek to empower female scientists.

“We are expanding our cooperation in many fields, including science, technology, and innovation,” Akunis said at the agreement’s signing ceremony in New Delhi.

Vardhan said India has much to learn from Israel, which he called “a relatively small country with signific nt capabilities.”

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin visited India in November to boost ties between Jerusalem and New Delhi.

British Prime Minister Theresa May (pictured) announced that her government will officially adopt a working definition of anti-Semitism. Credit: Foreign and Commonwealth Office via Wikimedia Commons.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May adopts official antiSemitism definition

(JNS.org) United Kingdom Prime Minister The esa

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DEСEMBER 16, 2016 May announced that her government will officia y adopt a working defin tion of anti-Semitism.

“It is unacceptable that there is anti-Semitism in this country. It is even worse that incidents are reportedly on the rise. As a government we are making a real difference and adopting this measure is a ground-breaking step,” May said in a lunch hosted by the Conservative Friends of Israel.

“It means there will be one defin tion of anti-Semitism— in essence, language or behavior that displays hatred towards Jews because they are Jews— and anyone guilty of that will be called out on it,” she said.

The working defin tion of anti-Semitism was developed in May by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), an intergovernmental organization backed by 31 countries.

The IHRA defines anti-Semitism as a “certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of anti-Semitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”

German leader Angela Merkel’s CDU party declares BDS movement anti-Semitic

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) meets Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku. Credit: Haim Zach/GPO.

Netanyahu embarks on historic visit to Muslim allies Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan

(JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left Tuesday for a historic visit to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, two Muslim-majority nations, in an effort to bolster ties with the Central Asian former Soviet Republics.

In Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku, Netanyahu met with President Ilham Aliyev, who has been an outspoken supporter of Israel and an adversary of Iran, which shares a border with Azerbaijan.

Aliyev noted that Azerbaijan’s Jewish community plays “a very active part of our society.” He also revealed that to date, Azerbaijan has purchased close to $5 billion in defense equipment from Israel.

“The biggest part of these contracts have already been executed and still we are continuing to work on that and we are very satisfied with the level of this cooperation,” Aliyev said.

Netanyahu recalled his previous visit to Azerbaijan nearly 20 years ago during his first term as prime minister, and lauded Israeli-Azerbaijani ties as “something that we can show the world.”

“The world sees so much intolerance, so much darkness, and here is an example of what relations can be and should be between Muslims and Jews everywhere,” said Netanyahu.

Following his stay in Azerbaijan, Netanyahu will visit Kazakhstan in an effort to bolster defense and economic ties.

(JNS.org) German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party announced that it passed a resolution declaring that the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement is anti-Semitic.

“Who today under the flag of the BDS movement calls to boycott Israeli goods and services speaks the same language in which people were called to not buy from Jews. Th t is nothing other than coarse antisemitism,” said the CDU statement, the Jerusalem Post reported.

Additionally, the CDU compared BDS activists to the Nazis, who launched boycotts Netanyahu: ‘various against Jews during the 1930s ways’ I can work with in the run-up to the Holocaust.

Trump to roll back BDS dresses up anti-Semitism Iran nuclear deal in “new clothes of the 21st century,” the party said, referring (JNS.org) Israeli Prime to anti-Zionism.

Minister Benjamin Netanya-

hu said he has “about five” ideas in mind for how to roll back the Iranian nuclear deal once President-elect Donald Trump takes offi .

“There are ways, various ways of undoing [the deal],” Netanyahu said in an interview that aired Sunday on CBS’s “60 Minutes” program. “I have about five things in my mind.”

When CBS reporter Lesley Stahl asked Netanyahu to elaborate on the ideas, he declined.

“Well, I’d like to talk to the president before I talk to ‘60 Minutes,’” the prime minister said.

Stahl also asked Netanyahu about how he plans to move ahead with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and the Israeli leader responded that he would be willing to launch negotiations “at any moment.”

He added that he still supports a two-state solution and looks forward to receiving Trump’s help on that issue.

“Two states for two peoples,” he said. “And that’s where I’m focused. I’d like to have President Trump, when he gets into the White House, help me work on that. I’d like to see if the Arab states can help me achieve that. It’s a new reality. A new possibility.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a ceremony for the new F-35 Adir stealth fighter jet at the Nevatim Air Force Base in the Negev Desert Dec. 12.

Credit: Kobi Gideon/GPO.

Israel receives first delivery of F-35 stealth fighter jets to much fanfare

(JNS.org) Israeli leaders and top U.S. officials were on hand Monday to welcome the fi st delivery of the state-of-the-art F-35 stealth fi hter jets at an air force base in Israel.

The ceremony, which was delayed for several hours due to poor weather conditions, was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Reuven Rivlin and

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Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, along with U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro and official from Lockheed Martin, the plane’s manufacturer.

Netanyahu said Israel “was just made stronger today.” Carter said there is no better symbol of U.S.-Israel relations than the F-35 and that both countries will “dominate the skies.”

“With the turmoil in the region, we’re more dedicated to Israel’s security today than ever before,” Carter said.

The F-35 jets are widely viewed as the world’s most advanced fi hter aircraft. Israel is the first foreign country permitted to purchase the planes and so far has agreed to buy 52 planes at a cost of $100 million each.

Israel urges united front against terror after deadly bombings in Egypt, Turkey

(JNS.org) Israel strongly condemned the bombing attacks in Egypt and Turkey over the weekend.

“Israel condemns the reprehensible terrorist attack at the Coptic cathedral in Cairo,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement on the bombing in Egypt. “Israel shares in the grief of the families of the victims and of the Egyptian people. We must unite forces and fight terrorism together.”

Sunday’s attack occurred during a prayer service at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church, which is next to Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo, the seat of Coptic Christian Pope Tawadros II. Speaking at a funeral for the victims, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi revealed that the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber, identified as 22-year-old Mahmoud Mahmoud Shafik Mohamed Mostafa.

Netanyahu also condemned twin bombings that killed 44 people in Istanbul Saturday.

“Israel condemns all terrorism in Turkey and expects that Turkey will condemn all terrorist attacks in Israel,” Netanyahu said of the bombings, for which a Kurdish militant group claimed responsibility. “[The fi ht against terrorism]

must be mutual in condemnation and in countermeasures, and this is what the state of Israel expects from all countries it is in contact with, including Turkey,” he said.

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Ibrahim Ranimat, Muhammad Ranimat, and Shadi Ibrahim Ranimat—were arrested by security forces. Additionally, security forces arrested J’ad Sultan, who procured the weapons for the cell; Haitham Hamidan, who stored Belieb it: Justin Bieber to the weapons; and Rami Rajoub, perform in Israel in 2017 who was also arrested for plotting (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to with Ranimat while in prison.

JNS.org) Canadian pop star Justin Bieber will perform in Israel as part of his Purpose World Tour, it was announced Thursday. The singer is scheduled to perform May 3, 2017, at Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park.

Bieber fi st performed in Israel in 2011, when he was 17 years old. Despite a successful concert before some 20,000 fans, the visit did not go smoothly, as The front and back of a Romanthe teen sensation clashed with era coin unveiled Sunday by paparazzi while visiting Israel’s Israeli Culture and Sports Minister holy sites.

Miri Regev. Credit: Israeli Culture Israeli fans will need to shell and Sports Ministry. out 350 shekels ($92) for Bieber Coin dating back to tickets in the grass area, 790 Jewish revolt against shekels ($209) for “Golden Ring” the Romans found tickets, and 1,190 shekels ($314) in Jerusalem for the VIP section. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Saturday, (Israel Hayom/Exclusive but members of Bieber’s offici to JNS.org) Israeli Culture and Israeli fan club enjoyed an early Sports Minister Miri Regev unsale Thursday. veiled a coin inscribed with the Bieber’s 2009 debut album, words “Free Zion” that dates “My World,” sold millions of co- back to the period of the Jewish pies worldwide and made him revolt against the Romans. The one of the youngest success sto- coin, which Regev presented at ries in contemporary pop music. a cabinet meeting Sunday, was discovered by one of the minIsraeli security forces ister’s advisers in Jerusalem’s break up Hamas City of David landmark. terror cell in Hebron The back of the coin bears (JNS.org) Israeli security an inscription reading “Two forces announced Thursday years to the Great Revolt,” that they broke up a Hamas which dates it to the year 67 terror cell operating in the He- CE, three years before the Robron area in October through mans sacked Jerusalem and a joint Israel Defense Forces destroyed the Second Temple.

Regev said that during the (IDF), police, and Shin Bet seHanukkah holiday later this curity agency operation.

According to the Shin Bet, month, her ministry and the the Hamas cell planned to carry Israel Antiquities Authority out kidnappings and shooting will unveil another discovery, attacks against Israelis “in order an ancient street in Jerusalem to bargain for the release of pris- that is “the street the Maccaoners.” Theinvestigation also led bees trod 2,000 years ago.”

According to Regev, the to authorities seizing weapons and large quantities of ammu- street in question was a main nition, including two AK-47s, thoroughfare in ancient Jerusalem, and the shops that lined it three pistols, and a shotgun.

Security official said the ter- have also been excavated. The ror cell revolved around its lead- street is named Olei Haregel er Ibrahim Abdullah Ranimat, (“The Pilgrims”), after the Jews a 58-year-old Palestinian who is who used it to ascend the Temcurrently serving a life sentence ple Mount from Shiloah Pool.

“I see this project of exin prison for his role in terrorist attacks during the 1990s, includ- cavating the Old City, of coning the abduction and murder of tinued excavations in the Old IDF soldier Sharon Adri in 1996. City, as a national project,” ReRanimat’s three sons—Fadi gev said.

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DEСEMBER 16, 2016

Delicious Hannukah Dinner Menu Instead of potato latkes, try these delectable dishes.

By: Elizabeth Kurtz

Spiced Chickpea Soup

Serves 8 – 10 Don’t let the name scare you. I remember when Jeff Nathan of Abigael’s Restaurant shared this recipe with me years ago; I was also hesitant to try it.

Now, it’s part of my regular repertoire.

It’s got tons of savory flavors, a bit Indian and Mediterranean, and is just altogether delicious. Trust me!  3 tablespoons canola oil  ½ cup diced onion  4 cloves garlic, chopped  1 teaspoon garam masala (spice mixture available in major markets)  1 teaspoon dried ground ginger  2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed  1 cup canned crushed tomatoes  ½ cup apple juice  1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk  1 quart chicken or vegetable stock  ½ cup cilantro  ½ teaspoon kosher salt  ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Garnish, if desired drizzle with chili oil or S’rirachi sauce Heat an 8 – 10 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add oil, then onions and cook until onions are translucent. Add garlic, garam masala and ginger, and stir for 1 – 2 minutes. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, apple juice, coconut milk and stock. Bring soup to a boil, then lower to simmer and cook, uncovered for 8 – 10 minutes.

Remove from heat. Add cilantro.

With an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth. Add salt and pepper. If too thick, add some additional

stock. slightly browned, about a minute or so.

Serve warm. Drizzle with garnish, if Reserve the carrots with the onions. If desired. needed, add a bit more olive oil to the pot. Place the meat in the pot and sear Classic Pot Roast it for about a minute on all sides until it is nice and brown all over. Remove the Serves 8 – 10 This is as the title says classic, and roast to a plate. also, rich, delicious, and perfect for Hanukkah. Make it a few days ahead of time, it gets better and better.  One 3 to 5-pound chuck roast or pot roast  2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil  2 whole onions, peeled and halved  6 to 8 whole carrots, unpeeled, cut into 2-inch pieces  1 cup red wine  3 cups beef broth Classic Pot Roast  2 or 3 sprigs fresh rosemary With the burner still on high, add  2 or 3 sprigs fresh thyme  Salt and freshly ground black pepper red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom with a whisk. Place the roast back into the pot and add beef stock to cover the meat halfway. Return the onions, carrots and fresh herbs to liquid.

Cover, then roast for 3 hours for a 3-pound roast and 4 hours for 4- 5 pound roast. Cool and chill overnight.

Scrape fat off the top of the meat. Rewarm and serve with carrots and onions.

Spiced Chickpea Soup Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.

Generously salt and pepper the roast.

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the halved onions to the pot, browning them on both sides. Remove the onions to a plate.

Th ow the carrots into the same very hot pot and toss them around a bit until

Savory Green Beans with Almonds

Serves 8  Kosher salt  2 lb. green beans, trimmed  1 tablespoon olive oil  1/2 cup sliced almonds  5 medium cloves garlic, minced  2 tablespoon margarine  1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

 Freshly ground black pepper Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook, stirring once, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over low heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 10 seconds; transfer to a plate.

Add margarine and cook, stirring, until it begins to brown, 3 minutes.

Add the beans and toss to coat. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 4 minutes.

Add the lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the beans topped with the almonds.

To prepare the garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the head of the garlic, exposing the cloves. Place a large piece of aluminum foil under and around the garlic head. Drizzle olive oil over the garlic, allowing the oil to cover the garlic completely. Wrap tightly with the foil. Bake 45 minutes.

Remove from oven to cool. When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic out of skins and mash into a pulp. Set aside.

Olive Oil and Garlic Whipped Potatoes

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Real Estate and Construction Industries Dinner Dance Gathers Moguls to the Hyatt By: Lieba Nesis

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he 47th Real Estate and Construction Industries Dinner Dance was held at the Hyatt hotel on Saturday December 10, 2016 with cocktails beginning at 6:30 PM. The night which was referred to as “A Winter’s Evening” certainly was-with temperatures reaching into the low 20’s. The event raised funds for the world-class research and compassionate patient care at National Jewish Health, the largest respiratory hospital in the nation.

National Jewish Health is an academic medical research facility located in Denver, Colorado specializing in respiratory, cardiac, immune and allergic disorders. It was originally founded in 1899 as a nonprofit to treat tuberculosis and has currently expanded to include programs unique to this world renowned institution.

Th y operate a school from kindergarten through eighth grade for children who are challenged with chronic illness as well as a smoking cessation and weight management program. Patients come from all over to seek their expertise and receive the highest quality personalized attention and care.

The evening was all about helping others while having fun with the theme being “An Enchanted Evening.” The night was defin tely enchanting: starting with the entertainers dressed as princesses and elves accompanied by beautifully lit tables and ornamentation; the fantastic band and singers; the delicious meal of short ribs and lamb chops and the illustrious guest list-all for the price of $750. When I stepped into the Hyatt ballroom it looked like Disneyland with all the beautiful costumes and elaborate colors. The guest list was just

Larry Silverstein head of Silverstein properties, Cathy and honoree Gary Jacob, Executive Vice President of Glenwood Management.

Tiffany Trump in Dennis Basso with boyfriend Ross Mechanic (Credit for all photos: Lieba Nesis)

Robert Knakal Chariman of New York Investment Sales at Cushman and Wakefield and wife Cynthia Knakal

Stephen Siegel Chairman of Global brokerage at CBRE and cochair of dinner Wendy Siegel

as fantastic with honoree Gary Jacob, who is the executive Vice President of Leonard Litwin’s Glenwood Management, one of the largest providers of luxury rental residences in New York City, garnering a group of Real Estate heavy hitters that was unparalleled.

The e was a dapper Larry Silverstein, in black-tie, who chaired the dinner. Larry Silverstein, 85, is a real estate giant who could easily be on some island enjoying the fruits of his labor. Yet this man is out nearly every night of the week supporting various Jewish charities

whether it be UJA, Children with Special Needs, or various hospitals. This man’s commitment to his wife, his family and the Jewish people is exemplary and admirable. Some other prominent real estate attendees included Joseph Moinian, Robert Knakal, and famous real estate lawyers Jonathan Mechanic and Robert Ivanhoe.

Tiffany Trump who is dating Jon Mechanic’s son, Ross, dazzled in a strapless Dennis Basso gown and her pleasant demeanor was equally refreshing.

Trump relative, Nikki Kushner, sister of Jared, was also on hand with her husband Joseph Meyer

and the two of them remained low-key and unpretentious despite their movie star looks and signific nt pedigree. Another preeminent attendee, Stephen Siegel, was one of the chairs of the event and has been involved with the dinner for over 22 years. Siegel, Chairman of Global Brokerage at CBRE, continues to be a dominant force in real estate while participating in numerous charities such as National Jewish Health and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Stephen’s father was a laborer and his mother a crossing guard.

He took a job at the age of 17 as a real estate broker at Cush-

man and Wakefield and the rest is history; Siegel became the Chairman and CEO of Insignia prior to its merger with CBRE in 2003 and managed a group that completed more than $2 billion in real estate investments. His wife, Wendy, has leukemia, and has been a pulmonary patient at National Jewish Health as well as a major supporter helping them to raise $44 million over the past 22 years. Wendy, who spoke at the dinner, started by joking that she and Larry Silverstein were exhausted from participating in SantaCon all day. On a more serious note she recalled how she recently woke

up after a five-day coma due to pneumonia, and was saved by National Jewish Health.

Wendy is an amazing woman with an indomitable spirit and continues to tirelessly raise money for the hospital which has also helped her husband Stephen who is a severe asthma sufferer. Michael Salem, CEO of National Jewish Health since January 2006, said the organization was seeking to cure severe asthma in the next couple of years and to develop a vaccine for allergies. Salem came to National Jewish Health after completing his surgical residency training at Boston University Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. He then spent five years as a surgeon and critical care physician at George Washington University Hospital rising to become the Director of Trauma and Critical Care and Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery.

Salem also helped launch Florida based health care company, GMP, as well as assisting in its licensing and acquisition.

Salem has been pivotal in pursuing the best technologies and medicine in the hospital’s fi ht against illness and announced they were focusing on stopping the progression of emphysema and remained the only institution where “lungs and breathing were the center of the universe.” Robert Ivanhoe, one of the chairs of the evening, introduced Gary Jacob, who is a committed community service volunteer, chairman of the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District and New York Chair of Israel Bonds-just a few of his extracurricular gigs.

Gary, was presented with the humanitarian award and has been coming to this event for 40 years-thanking the organization for changing the lives of See Dinner Dance, page 38

Left to right: Debrah Charatan (wife of Robert Durst), Larry and Klara Silverstein

Andrew Giuliani - son of Rudy and Zivile Rezgyte

Packed Hyatt Ballroom with Enchanted Evening theme

Left to right: Co-chair of dinner Wendy Siegel, Roxana and Andrew Davidoff and head of CBRE Global brokerage Stephen Siegel

Left to Right: Michael Bebon Chief Executive of Team Bebon, Chair of Greenberg Traurig Robert Ivanhoe, Ann Ivanhoe in Roland Mouret and Barbara Bebon in Pucci

Left to right: Wendy Mechanic, Chairman of Fried Frank Real Estate Jonathan Mechanic, dinner Co-chair Wendy Siegel, and CEO of National Jewish Health Michael Salem

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Join the Jewish Voice in a Boycott of All French Products Edited by: JV Staff

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s regular readers of the Jewish Voice are aware, this newspaper has undertaken the monumental task of organizing a worldwide boycott of all products and services manufactured or developed in France. For those not in the know, allow us to provide you with essential information.

Besides the fact that in addition to wine, perfume and

designer fashions, France is also known as one of the most anti-Semitic countries in Europe and has been for hundreds of years. In recent years however anti-Semitism has gone virtually unchecked and has skyrocketed to alarming proportions. But that said, the focus of this boycott is predicated on the fact that in the last few weeks, French officia have announced that they will be labeling all products sold in their country that come from

Israel.

In particular, they have targeted products that are made in Judea and Samaria. Subsequent to this ominous pronouncement, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, also suggested that Israelis think twice before purchasing any products made in France.

Taking to Twitter, Oren wrote, “France is labeling Israeli products from Judea, Samaria, and the Golan. Israelis

should think twice before buying French products.”

He was referring to France’s recent decision to implement European Union guidelines, issued November 2015, that require manufacturers to clearly label certain Israeli-made goods produced outside the pre-1967 lines.

No doubt that France is particularly miffed at the fact that Israel was not exactly chomping at the bit to immerse themselves in their proposed “two-

state solution” talks. The e is also no doubt that this plan was doomed to failure as it was stacked against Israeli security interests.

Having said all this, we now ask that our readers as well as all supporters of Israel, America and the free world stand together against the French attempt to economically strangle the one and only Jewish state.

The time is long overdue to answer France’s high handed attempts to isolate Israel and

promote deadly Palestinian terrorism.

We present the following partial list of French products. Naturally, there are many, many more but for the sake of room on this we present these companies. We exhort you, your families, friends, co-workers, community members, etc to make a concerted effort not to purchase products made by these companies and to spread the word on this far and wide.

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Prostate Cancer Foundation Dinner Takes Over Daniel Restaurant By: Lieba Nesis

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n Wednesday December 7, 2016 the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) held its annual dinner at Daniel with cocktails beginning at 6:00 PM. Thiswas an intimate evening with 150 guests paying $10,000 each to help find a cure for prostate cancer; an effort spearheaded by Michael Milken.

In the 1980's Milken was known as the junk bond king and his legendary status was sealed by his astronomical returns-he had only four down months in 17 years. After being diagnosed with an advanced stage of prostate cancer in 1993 and being given a prognosis of 12 to 18 months to live Milken started PCF. Since Milken entered the arena there has been a reduction in prostate cancer deaths by more than 50% and more than 1.4 million men are alive because of the approval of 6 drugs that Milken's researchers discovered. Milken has been a mentor to many of the current Wall Street moguls therefore, when he organizes a dinner a large group from the fin ncial world attend. Michael, who is 70, looks younger and more vibrant each time I see him and tonight he was at his peak with a beauti-

ful black suit and a broad, friendly smile.

Many of his billionaire friends attended including businessmen: David Koch, Neil Rodin, Robert Taubman, Th mas Lee, Jim Coleman, Jerry Jones, Leon Black, and so many others. David Koch, who is a prostate cancer survivor, attends most PCF events and tonight was discussing Trump's landslide win of 306 electoral votes. Another mogul with Trump on his mind, was Real Estate expert Jim Coleman who had breakfast with Trump earlier in the day and had the opportunity to meet his new Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin. At 7:00 PM the crowd headed to the main dining room for a scrumptious dinner at two-star Michelin rated Daniel.

Milken started the evening by giving the crowd a quiz and this time the question was: Which celebrity does not appear on the cover of the Beatles Sgt. Pepper album? Nobody in the crowd knew the correct answer, which was Gandhi, and Milken promised to give the crowd some nutritional questions since they were unprepared for music. Th next question concerned brussel sprouts and I learned a lot about this often forgotten vegetable;

Real Estate titan Jim Coleman and Cynthia Ott. (Credit for All Photos: Lieba Nesis)

namely, it can increase male virility-a defin te plus at a prostate cancer event.

Milken then went on to discuss the momentousness of December 7th as it is the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. In honor of the veterans, he announced that a groundbreaking alliance between

PCF and the Veteran's Administration was in the works with the Veteran's Administration promising to match $1 billion to $50 million raised by PCF which would be allocated towards giving veterans equal or better medical treatment by putting those who served our country in the front

Cynthia Ott and Bonnie Pfeifer Evans

lines at the front of the line.

Milken also noted they would utilize this money to study why African Americans are 2.4 times more likely to die from prostate cancer. After all this heady conversation the attendees were served savory food, and treated to the music of Matthew Morrison. Matthew saw he was playing

to a group that was used to being entertained by superstars so he added some turns and splits to his singing routine-this crowd was hard to please. Later in the evening, Bernadette Peters wowed the audience and dancing and fundraising transpired-another home run hit for baseball fan Michael Milken.

Left to right: Owner of the NFL Cowboys Jerry Jones and business mogul David Koch

Debra Black and Prostate Cancer Survivor and businessman Michael Milken

CIO of Guggenheim Partners Scott Minerd, Larry Shamhart and Real Estate developer Neil Rodin

Head of Apollo Management Leon Black with melanoma survivor and theatre producer wife Debra Black

Michael Milken, Robert Taubman CEO of Taubman Centers, and Thomas Lee one of the early pioneers in private equity

Left to right: Dr. Mitchell Benson, Dr. Jonathan Simons, Dr. Skip Holden and Andy von Eschenbach former Commissioner of the FDA

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1500 Young Leaders Gather for Havana Nights Themed NYC Gala to Benefit IDF Edited by: JV Staff

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ore than 1,500 young professionals from the New York area gathered Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Metropolitan Pavilion for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Young Leadership New York (YL-NY) Division 14th Annual Gala, which raised over $500,000 to support the well-being of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers.

The Jewish world’s most successful young leadership fund-

raising event, dubbed “the Jewish Oscars” by The New York Observer, featured gourmet food, an open bar, live music, casino-style games and more than $150,000 in luxury prizes, including high-end jewelry, artwork, and spa getaways. Th Havana nights-themed evening harkened back to Cuba during the exuberant 1920s, when Americans fl cked to the glamorous island to escape Prohibition.

“The FIDF Young Leadership New York gala is our biggest event of the year and last night More than 1,500 young professionals gathered at the

(From left) FIDF YL-NY Gala Committee Member Hallie Geller; FIDF YL-NY Gala Co-Chair Matt Brunwasser; FIDF YL-NY Board Members Talia Hermesh and Jeremy Burke; FIDF Tri-State Region Development Associate Carly Billig; FIDF YL-NY Gala Co-Chair Ali Faivus; FIDF YL-NY Board Chairman Lemor Balter; FIDF YL-NY Board President Ashley Emrani; FIDF YL-NY Board Member Lexi Bakhash; FIDF YL-NY Board Secretary and Gala Prize Committee Co-Chair Amanda Berman; FIDF YL-NY Board Executive Committee Member Nicole Schubert; and FIDF YL-NY Board Members Ben Mayo and Sam Stein (Photo credit: Nuri Daynish).

Metropolitan Pavilion for the FIDF YL-NY 14th Annual Gala (Photo credit: Nuri Daynish).

was a truly spectacular evening,” said FIDF National Young Leadership Director Bari Lovi. “We saw countless new faces in the crowd of more than 1,500. I was so proud to see all these dedicated young leaders embracing their roles as advocates for the well-being of Israeli soldiers.”

Theevent raised funds to benefit the IDF’s 401st “Iron Trails” Armor Brigade, which the FIDF YL-NY division made a threeyear commitment to sponsor as part of the FIDF Adopt-A-Brigade Program. Subordinate to Israel’s Southern Command and part of the IDF Armored Corps, the “Iron Trails” Brigade’s tank units courageously lead ground forces into battle and are crucial to protecting Israel.

The FIDF Adopt-A-Brigade Program allows supporters in the U.S. to forge close bonds

The Havana nights-themed evening harkened back to Cuba during the exuberant 1920s, when Americans flo ked to the glamorous island to escape Prohibition.

(From left) FIDF YL-NY Board Member Lexi Bakhash; FIDF YL-NY Board Chairman Lemor Balter; FIDF YL-NY Board Executive Committee Member Nicole Schubert; FIDF Tri-State Region Development Associate Carly Billig; FIDF YL-NY Board Secretary and Gala Prize Committee Co-Chair Amanda Berman; and FIDF YL-NY Board Members Talia Hermesh and Dan Haskell (Photo credit: Nuri Daynish)

with entire brigades of IDF soldiers. Donations provide crucial weeks of rest and recuperation, targeted fin ncial aid for IDF soldiers in need and their families, comprehensive Lone Soldier support, and discretionary funds for commanders to provide well-being activities and supplies that help ease daily life, celebrate traditions, and applaud the tireless efforts of these FIDF YL-NY Board President Ashley Emrani (center) with her brave young men and women brother, Dustin (left); mother, Roya (second from left); sister, who defend the State of Israel Monica (second from right), who is also an FIDF YL-NY gala See Young Leaders , page PB

committee member; and father, David (Photo credit: Daniel Gabbay).

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New Owner of Cablevision, Altice, is Seeking an IPO of its US Assets By: Sam Tritan

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Time, Inc Hires Help to Field Interest from Buyers By: Benyamin Davidsons

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ltice USA, the U.S. cable operator that Netherlands-based telecom giant Altice created by acquiring Cablevision Systems and a majority stake in Suddenlink Communications, is eyeing a possible initial public offering next year, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

According to a report in the New York Post, the move “raises speculation that Altice wants to attract interest from Liberty-backed Charter Communications” which has been looking up cable systems across the United States.

Altice founder Patrick Drahi has been looking to expand his U.S. cable business further. An IPO would give it stock that it could use to help fin nce further acquisitions.

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T Altice founder Patrick Drahi (pictured above) has been looking to expand his U.S. cable business further. An IPO would give it stock that it could use to help finance further acquisitions.

company in the United States – turned the skyrocketing international telecom into America’s No. 4 cable operator with 4.3 million residential customers in 20 states, including a strong concentration around New York City.

In fact, in interviews given to The move raises speculation the media in New York during their fi st two days of owning that Altice wants to attract Cablevision, Altice executives interest from Liberty-backed were quite open about their asCharter Communications” pirations to end up in the top which has been looking up cable systems across the United two in U.S. cable. “It’s easier to go from No. 4 to No. 1 than it States. is from number zero to No. 4,” Altice founder Drahi – whose According to a report on net worth is $6.9 billion – told deadline.com in July of 2016, the Wall Street Journal.

The Cablevision deal “marks Altice’s purchase of Suddenlink – the seventh largest cable a critical step in the develop-

ment of the Altice Group,” Drahi emphasized, according to deadline.com. “We will accelerate network investments and bring innovative products and services to U.S. customers by leveraging our global operational expertise, scale and resources.”

As was previously reported in the Jewish Voice, Patrick Drahi has fashioned a remarkable business empire with his far-reaching company. The Altice Group is a multinational cable, fi er, telecommunications, contents and media company with presence in four regions – Western Europe (comprising France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland), the See New Owner of Cablevision, page 36

ime Inc. has contacted Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Corp to field interest in the company for a potential takeover or partnership, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. While a sale is not assured, Time Inc. would now be more open to making a deal.

Time Inc. is the owner of over 100 illustrious magazine brands including Time, Fortune, People, Sports Illustrated, Food & Wine, Last month, Edgar Bronfman’s Travel + Leisure, and Life. group was interested in buying

The expected revenue, which had been forecasted to increase roughly 1.5%, has been adjusted to flat or d wn 1%.

out the company for $18 a share but Times Inc. rebuffed the offer. Mr. Bronfman, the former CEO of Warner Music Group and now the owner of a private-equity firm, is likely to continue to be a contender in the possible sale of Time Inc

The company has been faced with a decline in revenue from advertising and newsstand sales, as have many other print publishers. The publisher has been competing to develop innovative means of digital business to off et regressions in print-advertising. In last month’s fin ncial statements, the company reported a 3% decline in yearover-year revenue to $750 million in the third quarter. The expected revenue, which had been

forecasted to increase roughly 1.5%, has been adjusted to fl t or down 1%.

The company’s gross profits have been declining since 2013. In September, the company named Rich Battista the new chief executive, replacing Joe Ripp, who is now executive chairman. Time Inc., founded in 1922, has been an independent publicly traded company since its spinoff from Time Warner Inc. in 2014.

Last month, Edgar Bron-

Time Inc. has contacted Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Corp to field interest in the company for a potential takeover or partnership, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal

fman’s group was interested in buying out the company for $18 a share but Times Inc. rebuffed the offer. Mr. Bronfman, the former CEO of Warner Music Group and now the owner of a private-equity firm, is likely to continue to be a contender in the possible sale of Time Inc. Another possible bidder is rival magazine publisher Meredith Corp, who owns 17 Television stations and magazine brands including Better Homes and Gardens, Shape, and Family Circle. Meredith was close to purchasing many of Times Inc.’s magazine titles in 2013.

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Refresh Your Hanukkah Dessert Table with Pastry Chef Paula Shoyer By: JNS.org

parchment paper, allowing some to extend up and over the sides. Grease top and sides with the other teaspoon of oil.

Break of chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt it, either over a double boiler or in the microwave oven for 45 seconds, stir, heat for 30 seconds, stir, and heat another 15 seconds if needed, until completely melted.

When the chocolate is melted, add the oil and sugar and whisk well. Add the soy milk, eggs, and vanilla, and whisk again. Add the salt, baking powder, and cocoa—and mix. Finally, add the fl ur in four parts and whisk well each time. Scoop the mixture into the pan and spread it evenly.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top looks dry and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out looking a little gooey. Cool for 30 minutes and then freeze for a minimum of one hour.

Place the decorations into small shallow bowls. Pull up the parchment paper to lift the brownie out of the pan. Trim 1/2 inch (1.25cm) from the sides and cut the short side of the brownie into long 3/4 to 1-inch (2 to 2.5-cm) wide strips. Cut each strip into small squares.

To decorate, press the top or bottom of each brownie into the desired decoration. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze them for up to three months.

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t is a truth universally acknowledged that…we can never get tired of Hanukkah latkes and sufganiyot (the holiday’s deep-fried jelly doughnuts). But there’s no harm in adding some culinary variety to this year’s Festival of Lights. Pastry chef Paula Shoyer offers a doughnut recipe with a twist as well as two alternative recipes that are great for Hanukkah and will satisfy any sweet tooth.

All of the recipes are courtesy of Shoyer’s “The Holiday Kosher Baker” (Sterling Epicure, November 2013).

Vanilla Doughnut Holes (nut free & parve)

Doughnuts and potato latkes are the most traditional Hanukkah foods.

Like latkes, doughnuts are best eaten the day they are made, but even on the second day you can get good results by re-heating them. To make doughnuts look festive, roll them in colored sugar.

Servings: 50 Ingredients: 1/4 ounce (1 envelope; 7g) dry yeast 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water 1/2 cup (100g) plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided 1/2 cup (120ml) soy milk 2 tablespoons (28g) margarine, at room temperature for at least 15 minutes 1 large egg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 2¼–2½ cups (280–315g) all-purpose fl ur, plus extra for dusting 1/2 cup (100g) plain or colored sugar for dusting doughnuts Canola oil for frying Directions: In a large bowl, place the yeast, warm water, and one teaspoon of the sugar and stir. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, or until thick.

Add the remaining sugar, soy milk, margarine, egg, vanilla, salt, and 1½ cups (190g) fl ur and mix—either with a wooden spoon or with a dough hook in a stand mixer—on low speed.

Add 1/2 cup (65g) more fl ur and mix in. Add 1/4 (30g) cup fl ur and mix in.

If the dough remains sticky, add more fl ur, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough becomes smooth.

Cover the bowl with a clean dishtowel and let the dough rise for one hour in a warm place. I use a warming drawer (see note below) on a low setting (about 200°F/90°C), or you can turn your oven on to its lowest setting, place the bowl in the oven, and then turn off he oven.

After one hour, punch down the dough by folding it over a few times

The cover of "The Holiday Kosher Baker," by Paula Shoyer. Credit: Sterling Epicure.

and reshaping it into a ball. Re-cover the dough and let it rise for 10 minutes.

Dust a cookie sheet with fl ur.

Sprinkle some fl ur on the counter or on parchment paper and use a rolling pin to roll the dough out until it’s about 1/2-inch (1.25cm) thick. Using a small round cookie cutter about 1 to 1½ inches (2.5 to 4cm) in diameter, cut out small circles very close to each other, and place them on the cookie sheet. Re-roll any scraps. Cover the doughnuts with the towel. Place the cookie sheet back in the oven (warm but turned off) or warming drawer.

Let the doughnuts rise for 30 minutes.

Decorated Brownie Bites

Vanilla doughnut holes. Credit: Courtesy Paula Shoyer.

Decorated brownie bites. Credit: Courtesy Paula Shoyer.

time, top-side down, putting an edge in first and then sliding in the rest of the doughnut; if you drop the doughnuts into the pan an inch or higher from the oil it can splatter and burn your fi gers. You can fry up to eight doughnut holes at a time. Cook for 4560 seconds. Use tongs or chopsticks to turn the doughnut holes over and cook them another 45-60 seconds, or until golden. Lift with a slotted spoon and place on the wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining doughnuts.

Place the sugar in a shallow bowl and roll the doughnut holes in the sugar to coat. Store covered at room temperature for up to one day and reheat to serve.

Note: A warming drawer can be Tie-dyed cookies. Credit: Courtesy built right into your kitchen cabinet. It Paula Shoyer. is ideal for keeping cooked food hot, warming plates, and even proofi g Tie-Dyed Mini Black and White Cookies bread dough.

Heat 1½ inches (4cm) of oil in a medium saucepan for a few minutes and use a candy thermometer to see when the oil stays between 365°F and 375°F (185°C to 190°C); adjust the fl me to keep the oil in that temperature range.

Cover a cookie sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top of the cookie sheet and set it near the stovetop.

When the oil is ready, add the doughnut holes to the oil one at a

If you’re looking for something other than another doughnut or latkes variation, these are great, alternative treats that can be decorated with colored sugars, sprinkles, nonpareils, crushed candies, or nuts.

Servings: 96 one-inch bites Ingredients: 10 ounces (280g) bittersweet chocolate 1/2 cup (120ml) canola oil, plus 2 teaspoons for greasing pan 1½ cups (300g) sugar 1/3 cup (80ml) soy milk 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa 1¼ cups (155g) all-purpose fl ur At least 3 different colored sugars, sprinkles, nonpareils, crushed candies, or ground nuts Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Use 1 teaspoon oil to grease a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33-cm) baking pan. Line with

(nut free & parve)

The e tie-dyed cookies are a whimsical version of classic chocolate and vanilla black and white cookies that could also be a great, alternative addition to your Hanukkah dessert table.

You can make any design you like (I provide a few options below). Have fun!

Servings: 70 Ingredients for cookies: 1/2 cup (100g) sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) canola oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from . lemon) 1/3 cup (80ml) soy milk 1 cups (190g) all-purpose fl ur 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Dash salt Icing 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Several colors of gel food coloring Directions for the cookies: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Put the sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice into a large bowl and beat

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for about 30 seconds with an electric mixer on medium speed until the ingredients are combined. Add the soy milk and mix in. Add the fl ur, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined.

Cover three cookie sheets with parchment paper, or plan to bake in batches. With a measuring teaspoon or melon-baller, drop heaping teaspoons of batter onto the cookie sheet, about 1 inch (4cm) apart. Try to keep the shape of the cookies round.

Bake the cookies for 15-17 minutes, or until they feel solid when the top is pressed. The color should remain light; only the outside edges of the bottoms should look lightly browned if you lift up one cookie. If the cookies are stuck to the pan, they need a little more baking time. Remove the pan from the oven and slide the parchment onto a wire rack. When the pan has cooled, use a spatula to lift the cookies off the parchment, or peel the parchment off the cookies, and place them on the cooling rack. The cookies may be made one day in advance and stored covered at room temperature.

Directions for the icing: Put the confectioners’ sugar in a medium bowl. Add two tablespoons of boiling water, vanilla, and lemon juice and whisk vigorously. If the mixture is too thick to spread, add another 1/2 teaspoon (or more) of boiling water and whisk well until you have a thick but still pourable consistency. The icing will thicken as you ice the cookies and you will need to add another 1/2 teaspoon of boiling water to get the icing back to a spreadable consistency.

If the white icing gets too loose, whisk in a teaspoon of confectioners’ sugar.

Decorating the cookies: The e are several to decorate the cookies: Divide the icing among three or more bowls and color each with gel food coloring as desired. Spread about 3/4 of a teaspoon on the fl t side of each cookie. You can also ice half the cookie with one color and half with another color.

Squeeze some drops of gel coloring onto a paper plate or waxed paper.

Have a toothpick ready for each color.

Ice about four cookies at a time with white icing. Use toothpicks to place tiny dots or short lines of different colors on the icing and then use a toothpick to create a marbled effect.

Let the cookies set 15 minutes. Store them covered at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze the cookies for up to three months.

SIDEBAR: Tips for doughnutmaking success

If made properly, fresh doughnuts are never greasy and have a soft bread-like interior. To make healthier doughnuts, bake the doughnuts in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 minutes instead of frying.

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Memories of My Dear Ima; Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, a'h – Part I By: Rabbi Yisroel Jungreis

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wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some stories about my mother that you may or may not know.

Two weeks before my mother, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis was nifteres, I paid a shiva call to a friend that had just lost his mother. The house was filled to capacity with those who came to be Menachem Ovel. My friend motioned to me to come forward as he wanted to tell me something. In a quiet voice, he told me that one of his mother's last wishes was that he contact Rebbetzin Jungreis because a family that she knew was struggling with a very difficult problem.

The next day I went to my mother's bedside and told her of this woman's last wish. Her response still haunts me to this day. Without giving it a second thought and with much alacrity my mother said, "As soon as I get better, I will meet with them." A few weeks later as I was sitting shiva for my mother, my friend came to comfort me. I told him that I had come to give him chizuk when he was sitting shiva but it was him who gave me and my mother chizuk." 'As soon as I get better, I will meet with them' are the words that I shall never forget.

Hashem had different plans and the Rebbetzin is now in Shamayim but I know that she is beseeching Hashem for all those in this world that are grappling with a multitude of difficulties.

Before my mother founded Hineni in the early 1970s, she accompanied my grandfather, HaGaon HaRav Avraham HaLevi Jungreis, zt'l to receive brochos from four Gedolim.

Th y were the Satmar Rebbe, zt'l, HaRav Yosef Soloveitchik, zt'l, HaRav Moshe Feinstein, zt'l and HaRav Yosef Eliyahu Henkin, zt'l.

When they reached Rav Henkin's apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the gabbai told my mother and grandfather to take a seat while he assisted Rav Henkin to the room they were in. Having been ill for some time, Rav Henkin was blind and connected to many intravenous tubes. My Zaide told my mother, "Shtay Oif Min Kind" (stand up, my child), a malach of Hashem (an angel of G-d) is entering the room.

Rav Henkin,zt'l then said to my Zaide and my mother, "Take a good look at me. Look what could happen to a mentsch.

Look at my eyes. Th y are just two pieces of meat. If Hashem gives you the strength to accomplish, then you must do it."

This became my mother's battle cry of sorts. "Im lo Achshav Aimosi"? If not now, then when? We must seize the moment and use every second to fulfill Hashem's purpose for us in this world.

My mother used the wide variety of gifts that Hashem bestowed upon her to the optimal level. She never wasted a moment; understanding the precious nature of time and how quickly it alludes us. A close

friend once asked the Rebbetzin, "How do you function with such little sleep? " My mother's response was, "I sleep fast."

Wherever she traveled, she always carried her trusted weapon; her sefer Tehillim (Book of Psalms) and never wasted a minute. While she was waiting for a plane to depart, waiting in a doctor's offic that book of psalms could be found in her hands.

Hashem's name and their willingness to obey His commandments for all eternity.

The man was literally aghast.

He insisted that the stewardess "keep this woman away from me." My mother told him that if he did not believe her, he should check out the contract he signed by learning Torah. The man just quietly muttered under his breath for the remainder of the fli ht.

When the plane had landed my mother and the other passengers went to the baggage retrieval arrival. As it happened, it was his mazel that he met the Rebbetzin again. My mother then reached into her pocketbook and gave the man her card.

"If you want to check out the contract you signed, if you want to learn about your heritage; the commandments that you ac- Rebbetzin Jungreis speaking to thousands of Jewish youth at the cepted so long ago, then contact Felt Forum in Madsion Square Garden in 1973. me. My name is Esther Jungreis and I teach Torah in New York. my mother that soon after their wine as the sun was setting and I am sure we will see each oth- chance meeting on that red eye the wind of Yerushalayim was er again," she said. Shaking his flight, he gave a great deal of blowing. She told us with tears head, the man just stormed off. thought to what she had said in her eyes, "My zisa kinderSeveral years later, my mother about signing that contract. "I lech, my sweet children, we are was teaching her regular Tues- listened to what you told me about to enter the holy city of day evening Torah class in my Rebbetzin, and I made it my Yerushalayim. We need to pregrandfather's synagogue. As was business to learn more about pare ourselves." always the case, people would that contract I signed and today She would tell the tour particline up to talk with my mother I live a Torah observant life. I ipants that they are entering the at the conclusion of the class. At came here today to thank you holiest of all cities on this planet the very end of the line stood a for telling me about the contract and would relay stories of our man with black hat and beard; and my obligations as a Jew." forebearers and those who sacsomeone who defin tely could rificed their lives for Yerushalaybe described as an Orthodox Sharei Dimos - The im. We would then enjoy wine Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis and her eldest son, Rabbi Yisroel Jew. As the man approached Gates of Tears Are and cake to sanctify the holiness Jungreis at the last Hineni Purim in March of 2016. he said, Rebbetzin Jungreis, Never Closed that this city represents to all of In his eulogy for my mother, and her predication was cor- do you remember me? " When Th oughout the many Klall Yisroel. my brother, Rabbi Osher said rect. Within moments the man my mother did not remember years of Hineni's existence, My mother would often relate that she had the ability to fin came over and started chatting. someone, she often said, "Well, my mother would often take the story of Chana and her sevthe neshoma in people who "So, do you live in Portland? " en sons and the story of Momdid not even know they had he asked. Barbara told the man ma Rochel, to impart the lesson a neshoma. She had the abil- that they did not but rather, they of Sharei Dimos (the gates of ity to reignite the Pintele Yid; were on a return flight back to tears are never closed) the spark inside every Jew. My New York. "So, what brought On every trip, my mother mother never prepared notes you to Portland; was it business would take the entire group when she addressed audiences or pleasure?" he queried. Barbato her maternal grandfather's both far and near. She would ra informed him that they were kever (grave). His name was always commence her lectures in Portland because the RebHagaon HaRav Tzvi Hersh with the pasuk that we say be- betzin was delivering lectures Cohen, the Derichker Rov. fore the Shemonei Esrei in our on Torah and how it applies to Upon reaching his kever at Har daily davening. "Adonai Sefasai our lives as Jews.

Hamenuchos in Yerushalayim, Teftach U'Fee Yagid Tehilasecha It was then that my mother my mother would introduce - Hashem, Open my lips that my asked the man, "Are you Jeweach person on the tour to her mouth may declare Your praise." ish?" Suddenly striking a defenbeloved Zaide.She would say, My mother knew that it is Hash- sive and posture, the man retort"Zaide, I am bringing another em that puts the proper words ed with more than a tinge of anchild back to their Torah heriin our mouths and she humbly ger in his voice, "Yeah, so what tage and I would like to introasked that He give her the right if I am? My mother told him duce them to you." words each time she lectured that she was just curious and it When it seemed that Hashem During the shiva period, was not meant as an offensive was about to take my mother's countless people expressed how remark. The man then took his holy neshoma, my sister Slovie exceptionally fortunate and seat and remained silent. called her daughter Shaindy in blessed they were because of my Soon thereafter, the stewardYerushalayim and asked her mother's impact on their lives ess came by as it was time to to go to the kever of my great serve the on-fli ht meals. She grandfather. When Shaindy arTHE RED EYE FLIGHT began to call out the names of rived at the kever she said, "My dear Zaide, it looks like Bubba is My beloved mother, Reb- the passengers who had ordered coming to Shomayim very soon. betzin Esther Jungreis, of a kosher meal. "Your kosher Please gather the family, erect a blessed memory, was not only meals are here," she said. She special chuppah and welcome renowned for her pioneering then offered the man in the adher like a queen." work in chizuk, or for the thou- joining seat a selection of mid- Rebbetzin Jungreis leading a Hineni tour of Eretz Yisroel. She is sands fo shidduchim that she night snack offerings. "Okay," pictured here in front of the Maras HaMachpela in Hevron.

(TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK, IY’H) made, or for the infin te amount he said, "I'll have the ham and you look familiar" in order to groups of people to Eretz Yis- Author bio: of riveting Torah classes she cheese sandwich."

It was then that my moth- spare their feelings "Rebbetzin, roel, but my mother's tours delivered over the last half cenRabbi Yisroel Jungreis delivers tury, but those who have read er informed the stewardess you mean you don't remem- were unlike any other. From a parsha class each week at the her Jewish Press columns or her that this man could not have ber me? Do you remember the the moment we arrived at Ben Hineni Heritage Center on the books, know that she was the ul- a ham and cheese sandwich. red eye fli ht from Portland to Gurion Airport to the moment Upper West Side and lectures exTurning almost rageful, the New York many years ago? Do we departed each experience tensively. His "lunch and learn" timate story teller.

Of the hundreds of stories man shouted, "Why not? ? you remember telling me that I was imbued with a special ke- class takes place every Wednesthat she related over the de- Why can't I have that sand- signed a contract at Mount Si- dusha. On our way to Yerusha- day at 1271 Ave of the Americas cades, a great deal of them have wich? " My mother patiently nai? " Suddenly, the memories layim for the fi st time on our in the boardroom of Fortune Fipenetrated our hearts for the in- told the man that he could not came rushing back. trips, my mother would ask nancial. He is the originator of With a look of astonishment that the bus driver stop near the 5 Minute Torah Class for the have that sandwich because he credible lessons they impart.

Many years ago, my mother, signed a contract thousands on my mother's face, she said, the sign that says Bruchim executive on the run. For more and her assistant Barbara Janov of years ago at Mount Sinai, "Is it really you? What happened Haboyim (Welcome to Jeru- information please contact Hinewere heading back to New York when he and all other Jewish to you? Of course, I remember salem). We all got off the bus ni 212-496-1660 or by e-mail at from Portland, Oregon. Th y souls declared the Oneness of you."The man went on to tell and made a L"Chaim with RabbiYisroel@hineni.org had booked a red eye fli ht (12 midnight) that would have them back at New York's JFK airport at approximately 5:30 am. After alighting the plane, my mother took her seat and immediately took out her tehillim.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a gentleman in the adjoining seat looking at her and Barbara. My mother had the distinct feeling that he was going to strike up a conversation

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Redeeming Hanukah from Edom By: Rabbi David Bibi

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e read this week of the battle between our forefather Jacob and the ministering Angel of Esav or Edom.

However we understand man wrestling with an angel, the rabbis tell us that the dust from their battle rose all the way up to the kiseh HaKavod – The Heavenly Th one of Glory. The Rabbis explain that this dust represents a key factor in the battle between this angel who is also the primordial snake and the children of Israel. It is the dust which represents those misvot which one might consider minor and trample with one’s heel as we are told in the portion we read each summer, VeHaya Ekev Tishmeun which the rabbis explain to mean that our challenge is guarding against those very laws one might consider unimportant.

When the nachash – the snake is cursed in the garden, he is told man will step on his head – man will recognize the important commandments, but the snake will bite man at the ekev – at the heel. The snake’s success in tempting us begins with what is perceived as the unimportant commandments.

If we succumb, he then succeeds in taking us bit by bit, from the heel to the head where we eventually give up even the cardinal beliefs and we are completely lost, Heaven Forbid. At birth Jacob grabs the heel of Esav showing us that if we preserve these unimportant items, the snake will be powerless against us. Just as Jacob was successful, so can we his children be successful if, VeHaya Ekev Tishmeun”, if we guard ourselves.

I was disturbed when the Israeli-American Jewish actress Natalie Portman announced to Jimmy Fallon that she is going to have a Christmas tree for the fi st time this year. What is even more

disturbing are the articles written by those bearing the title of rabbi defending and even supporting this idea of bringing a tree or a bush into our homes at this time of year! (As an aside I find it so strange that those who denigrate and disparage the ancient rabbis of the Talmud and throughout our history clamor for the title of rabbi.

We should consider abolishing the title among the observant in an urgent need to differentiate ourselves and replace it with the term our teachers were given of Haham. I truly appreciate it when an invitation arrives where Rabbi is replaced with Haham. It connects me with my ancestors and segregates me from the outright kofrim (heretics) who shout their title from the rafters.) How does one call a tree a secular symbol?

Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen quoting the Christian scholar Clement Miles explains the true meaning of the tree and its origins. In elaborating on why December 25th was chosen for their holiday, he explains that the early Christians were able to recruit Roman pagans into their religion by taking their pagan Holiday of Saturnalia (a week of riotous behavior) and making that the day and the week they would celebrate Christmas. In the same vein they appealed to the worshippers of the Asheira cult and its offshoots who were recruited by the Church sanctioning “Christmas Trees”.

This is the same Asheira prohibited in the Torah and of which the prophets spoke so often. Pagans had long worshipped trees in the forest. At the time of the Winter Solstice, this cult would decorate the very trees they worshiped. Thus in bringing these pagans into the fold of the Church, the Church incorporated the practice of bringing a tree into one’s home and decorating it. For Jews to emulate this practice is as close as we can proba-

bly get to ancient biblically listed idolatry in our modern world.

The same goes for the beautifully wrapped gifts placed under those trees. Traditions of a "god" (some say Nimrod who called himself a god) who gave gift under an evergreen tree abound.

Among the Scandinavians it was the god Odin who left special gifts during the Yuletide season under the evergreen tree, his sacred tree! In ancient Rome, the emperors compelled their most despised citizens (guess who those people typically were ….

You win, of course they were us) to bring offerings and gift during the Saturnalia (in December) and Kalends (in January).

As you look at the beautiful

tablished two post biblical holidays. Th y are Purim and Hanukah. And they are very different.

On Purim we recall that Haman attempted to destroy us physically: He couldn’t care less whether the Jews were observant or not, he simply wanted us to be gone. On Hanukah, however, the Hellenists wanted to destroy us spiritually. Th y enforced the banning of the Sabbath, circumcision, and New Moon calculations (without which we would have no holidays). Th y defile the Temple, yet they had no desire to kill us. Th y simply wanted us to become absorbed within their culture.

In each of these two Rabbinic holidays, the rejoicing fits the

“I was disturbed when the Israeli-American Jewish actress Natalie Portman (pictured above) announced to Jimmy Fallon that she is going to have a Christmas tree for the first time this year.” - Rabbi David Bibi

tree with the gifts below, imagine our ancestors driven against their will and against their beliefs to bring offerings to these ancient rulers who imagined themselves gods and to their pagan gods) Later, this ritual expanded to include gift-g ving among the general populace. The Catholic Church gave this custom a Christian fl vor by re-rooting it in the supposed gift-g ving of Saint Nicholas.

The rabbis of the Talmud es-

crisis. On Purim, in place of the physical destruction planned by Haman, we have physical rejoicing with the festive Purim meal, by sending mishloah manot, gift of food and through matanot laevyonim, giving charity to the poor. As a child, on Purim we went to grandma and grandpa along with all the relatives and played Torah for dollars and made out like bandits. People ate and drank and laughed and danced and truly celebrated the

physical.

On Hanukah, we celebrate our escape from the spiritual destruction the Hellenists planned for us through spiritual rejoicing.

We sing the Hallel and we light the candles. It is those fl mes we ponder: those fl mes which recall the spiritual light, the soul and our desire to rise up. We are forbidden from making use of them on a physical level for Hanukah is the holiday of the spirit.

And while Jerry Seinfeld tells us that all Jewish Holidays can be summed up in nine words (they tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat), remarkably, latkes and jelly donuts aside, there is no inherent misvah to have a celebratory meal.

The battle between Esav-Edom and Yaakov-Yisrael was over the birthright. The two brothers should have formed a partnership. This was Isaac’s intention in desiring to bless Esav.

But Esav had to recognize that he in fact sold the birthright. I always thought that once Esav accepted this fact, the battle would be over. Esav is Edom, Edom is Rome, and Rome became the Church. When Pope John Paul II, the leader of the Church, the head of Edom and the representative of Esav came to Jerusalem and acknowledged that the Jewish people are “our elder brothers”, I thought the battle was over and the partnership could begin. But if in fact the physical Edom is willing to join Jacob, the spiritual side, his angel, the one who battled Jacob is not. He has not ceased in biting at our heal and bringing up the dust.

We hear again and again that Mashiach is waiting at the door. We see again and again the strange coincidences in the world alluding to a change. Can it be a coincidence that in this year of upheaval, Hanukah and Christmas (Saturnalia) fall out on the same day? Last year when

Hanukah and Thanksgiving coincided we were bombarded with all the Th nksgivingkah articles and Hanukah turkey recipes. This year let’s avoid any semblance of merging Hanukah with either a pagan or Christian holiday. Let us not give in to the Greeks whose goal was to allow us to remains Jews without the Judaism. Let us recognize that Hanukah is a holiday of the spirit and not of Madison Avenue or Hollywood.

As I write this I can see the attacks coming at me on the internet from these Reform, Reconstructionist and who knows “rabbis”. “What’s the big deal”, they’ll write. It’s only a secular symbol, they’ll insist. Do they not realize that the snake has already defeated them? Do they not realize that they started by giving in to the little things, to the dust under the heel and in the end they have given up the head too?

Yaakov defeated the angel of Edom. The angel knew that Jacob’s children would not be as strong. And we have seen too many of his children lose the battle. But if one camp falls, the second will survive. In the time of Macabees, the majority of the Jewish people succumbed to the Hellenist ways. Th y became lost among the Greeks and the Romans.

Today, too many of the Jewish people follow the Hellenists path and are victims of Edom’s angel. 2200 years ago, the second camp, the camp of the Maccabees survived and was able to rededicate the Temple and celebrate the miracle of Hanukah. Let us merit resisting the temptation of this snake. Let us recognize that the little things are important.

May Hashem watch over and assist us in the merit of Jacob and may our second camp be zocheh to rebuild the Thi d Bet HaMikdash, the everlasting Temple in Jerusalem, Bimhera BeYameynu Amen.

Parshas Vayishlach - A Message for Today from Our Father Jacob By: Rabbi Osher Jungreis

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o many people, the events that we read about in the Torah are just charming Bible stories, but that is the farthest thing from the truth.

Every occurrence, every word in the Torah is a message for us, today. It is written, Ma`aseh avot, siman l`banim”-- “Whatever happened to our forefathers, is a sign for us, their children” Indeed, it`s the blueprint of the future, so if we wish to

understand our contemporary world, and know how we may best respond to the many challenges that confront us, we need only delve into the parsha.

Jacob was the patriarch who presaged the exile. The pain, the suffering that we have endured throughout the millennia in all the lands of our dispersion was all experienced by him. Jacob taught us how to respond to the terror of the night when we are overwhelmed by feelings of loneliness and fear. It was not by coincidence that Jacob was the creator of the ma`ariv (night)

prayer. He showed us how to illuminate the darkness with words that emanate from our hearts. He taught us that even in the most difficult moments, when all appears to be lost, we are never to give up, but must turn to G-d in prayer.

The patriarch Jacob, not only prayed for himself, but for us, who followed him thousands of generations later. When Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming, he also saw the inquisitions, the pogroms, the Holocaust, our present confrontation with terror and he begged for mer-

cy. G-d heard his prayers, and promised that we, his children, the Jewish people, would forever survive. “Hashem will answer you on the day of misfortune; The Name of the G-d of Jacob will strengthen you.” (Psalms 20) In this week`s parsha, it is written that upon confronting Esau, Jacob cried out, “Rescue me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau…”

(Genesis, 32:12) Our Rabbis are perplexed as to the meaning of these two hands, and the meaning of “my brother Esau”. After

all, Jacob had no other brother.

Our sages explain that the patriarch is teaching us a lesson for survival.

Esau will confront us in two different guises: The e are times when he will attack us with the ruthless hand of oppression, and there are times when he will extend to us the hand of a brother in friendship, and in doing so, will attempt to destroy us through assimilation. Esau greets Jacob with a kiss, but the word “kiss” is dotted, teaching us that the kiss was really a bite.

Genesis 3:4. While we must be

vigilant in regard to both hands, Jacob feared the hand of friendship more, for when that hand is outstretched, we are taken unawares, and can, G-d forbid, lose our identity, our heritage, our very Jewishness.

The hand of friendship makes it very easy to forget that we stood at Sinai and are bound by a covenant. So let us treasure the awesomeness of our survival and protect our Judaism, our Torah, with vigilance and love for that is our only solution in this time of darkness. (Hineni. org)

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released the world’s smallest Braswell-based single board computer (SBC), a powerful machine sizing up at just 100mm x 80mm. The SolidPC Q4 has dual HDMI 4K display and DisplayPort interfaces, three USB-3.0 host ports, dual GigE LAN interfaces, MicroSD

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dressed in the legislation. States will receive grants worth $1 billion over the next two years for drug abuse prevention and treatment programs.

New positions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be established to coordinate mental health and substance abuse research and treatment.

A number of provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act also are aimed at swift approval of new drugs and devices.

The e would allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to:  Rely on data summaries and "real world evidence" instead of hard clinical trial evidence when weighing the approval of existing drugs for new uses.

Right now, for example, the

FDA now must consider "patient experience" and anecdotal data in its review process.  Use a "limited population" approval pathway for new antibiotics that would rely on a risk-benefit analysis weighing the needs of patients facing severe and untreatable infections against the possible harms to them.  Expand its programs for expedited approval of breakthrough medical technologies for patients with life-threatening diseases that have limited treatment options.

Many have applauded the new measures, but critics say these the moves could raise the risk of harmful treatments getting to the marketplace.

"The FDA over all these decades has developed a way to know what products work and which ones don't, but in the last

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United States, Israel and the Overseas Territories (currently comprising the French Caribbean and the Indian Ocean regions and the Dominican Republic).

The Group provides very high speed based services (high quality pay television, fast broadband Internet and fi ed line telephony) and, in certain countries, mobile telephony services to residential and corporate customers.

The report said that Altice USA could be valued at $25 billion-$30 billion and is inviting investment banks to make presentations with an eye on possibly hiring bankers for the potential IPO, which could raise around $2 billion, by early next year. Altice USA could end up going public some time later in the year.

Drahi and his team could still decide to keep Altice USA private, Reuters said.

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ers to the array of issues facing Israel and educate them on the agency’s belief in a peace based on a negotiated, two-state solution.”

Baker and the state lawmakers say the trips meet the state’s ethics guidelines and have publicly disclosed the their fin ncial backing.

Baker, a Republican, announced his intention to travel to Israel at the end of September, a few months after the release of a study that found that Israeli-founded companies in Massachusetts added $9 billion to the state economy in 2015 and employed 9,000 workers. The study

also found that the growth rate of Israeli companies in Massachusetts is four times that of the state’s economy as a whole.

The governor’s delegation, which includes nearly 50 leaders and over 20 presidents and chief executive offic s, will participate in a summit of more than 400 Israeli business leaders in cybersecurity and digital health, as well as with leaders from startups seeking to expand in the U.S. Baker will also meet with executives from General Electric in Israel, which employs some 500 people there. The giant American multinational conglomerate recently relocated its

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decade they have been pushed to lower those standards," Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Center for Health Research, told U.S. News & World Report. "With this bill, they'd lower them even more."

Other provisions strengthen privacy protections for genetic research participants; promote more pediatric research; improve the usability of electronic health records; and strengthen the FDA's ability to hire, train and retain experienced staff scientists.

Many medical associations and advocacy groups have praised the action by Congress, including the American Society for Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Human Genetics, the Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association and the American Heart Association.

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senal is a game changer since the system can be used as an offensive weapon capable of delivering supersonic missiles against NATO ships trying to reach the Baltic States.

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holding the reigns of a superpower emboldened enemies of America. Trump is now in the American-Russian relations position to unset the reset and have worsened through the deal from a hand of strength Obama years. This President and deescalate the growing tenannounced to the world that sion and mistrust between the he was pushing the reset button Superpowers. Only then will the from the Bush era and America world be a safer place knowing would create a safer and kinder America can and will rise to the planet. His lack of leadership challenge.

Approval follows on the heels of a B’Tselem report, released on December 5, entitled Expel Not against the state, as they are and Exploit: The Israeli Practice Continued from page 15 trying to argue, but government of Taking over Rural Palestinian Land.

“Let’s call a spade a spade: Th policy,” she concluded.

When asked by TPS for a Meretz MK Zehava Gal-On two proposed laws [the National Service Bill and the Associations concurred, saying the bill was statement on the bill, B’Tselem Law] share one goal: To thwart just a new use of the legislative stated the organization was not the activities of the associations system “to paint political oppos- interested in reacting to the issue, and that the topic was not whose position and activities are ers as traitors [to the State].”

The Ministerial Committee one of concern for them. (TPS) contrary to government policy.

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for this for a long time.”

Abdou Menebhi, one of the complainants, told The Telegraph, “Half a million people feel the threat of Wilders every day. This gives us trust in the legal process.”

What about the millions of Dutch, for whom Wilders speaks, who feel the threat of their society being Islamized?

Mark Tapson, a Hollywood-based writer and screenwriter, is a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center and the editor of TruthRevolt.com.

any relevant information so that Congress can conduct a full investigation,” added Schumer.

Republicans on Saturday also rejected reports of a secret CIA assessment findi g that Russia sought to tip the presidential

election in Donald Trump’s favor, AFP reports.

This is not the fi st time the U.S. has claimed Russia interfered in the elections. However, it is the fi st time official have explicitly said Russia helped Trump win the presidency. No one, however, denies the emails themselves.

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lands can take a deep breath of relief. Moroccan Dutch people have felt robbed of their dignity and a heightened sense of discrimination. We have waited

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meddling in our elections should shake both political parties to their core,” he said on Saturday. tion," said an Altice USA repre“It’s imperative that our intelsentative. "We do not plan any- ligence community turns over thing else at this stage."

Altice USA is led by CEO Dexter Goei. Asked about potential further U.S. cable deals, management previously said it expects to mostly keep its Continued from page 7 head down this year. The current year is "a year of integra- that the two companies would tion and operation," Goei said work in tandem for another earlier this year, adding, "We six years (until 2016) with the don't anticipate doing any- understanding that Brooks thing else."

Brothers would give GreenAnalysts and other indus- field a year’s notice before gotry observers have taken that ing their own way. Greenfiel to mean that more deals could said that the one year’s notice come into focus next year. understanding was a verbal agreement that he had with Brooks Brothers. According to headquarters to Boston.

Among others traveling with the governor are Brandeis University President Ron Liebowitz and John Harthorne, founder and CEO of MassChallenge, Continued from page 5 an accelerator program that includes the Jerusalem-based equipped with four basketball MassChallenge Israel. Th y re- courts, a six-lane lap pool, areas cently co-authored an opinion for wrestling, fencing, squash, piece in the Boston Globe about and other fitness activities.

Massachusetts being a popular The gym will alternatively destination for Israeli startups. offer assembly space for up to “Massachusetts is home to many of the world’s leading innovative companies, accelerators and educational institutions, as well as an economically competitive climate prepared to Continued from page 6 host the world’s emerging digital health and cybersecurity indus- rates. Both of these circumtries,” Baker said in a statement. stances bode well to an increase (HEALTHDAY NEWS)

NYC Men’s Suit Makers Greenfiel ’s complaint, Brooks Brothers secretly stopped doing business with Greenfield on an incremental basis and was “diverting orders” to their factory in Massachusetts without giving the promised notice to Greenfield and his staff.

According to the Post report, Brooks Brothers did not offer a comment on the complaint, however, both Jay and Tod Greenfiel , who now operate

their father’s company said, “My father invested a huge part of his life building Brooks Brothers’ business. Jay said, “they wanted to put us out of business and I want to make them responsible for what they’ve done.” While his adult sons run his business, it has been reported that Greenfi ld still works at his factory six days a week. Greenfiel counted on Brooks Brothers for about 30% of its business and as a result of the fracture in their relationship, dozens of union workers had to be laid off.

construction is set to begin in February, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony sched2,700 people. The facility, de- uled for the spring. At the cersigned by Davis Brody Bond emony, the university will ofand Kieran Timberlake, will ficially announce a nine-figbecome NYU’s largest class- ure gift from an anonymous room building, with plen- donor for the establishment ty of extra performing arts of the building. The project and music oriented practice is expected to be completed rooms. As per Curbed NY, in 2021.

NYU Unveils Massive

Goldman Sachs

alyst said, trading opportunities are shifti g from a “stocked pond” where it’s easy to catch in action for active traders small fish, to a new atmosphere and Goldman’s core clientele where it is “all about trying of hedge funds. As Brennan to reel in the big ones. Th t’s Hawken, a UBS Group AG an- Goldman’s sport.”

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org that the students who spoke at the conference "were especially moving. Everyone in the Continued from page 9 The Colombian-born actress, audience was touched by the from ABC’s sitcom Modern Famaccounts of their experiences." may use the embryos without ily, is still involved in a drawn-out consent from the other. custody battle in the state of Cal(JNS.ORG)

ifornia, where Financier Loeb sued her to gain custody over the two embryos. While neither party resides in Louisiana, Mr. Loeb graduated from the state’s Tulane University and still serves there as a reserve police.

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Just last week, Omeish hailed the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood in a Facebook post: "We have not known of humane brotherliness and its people, (and we are affiliated with all men whom Allah has created a propensity for love, mercy, an upright disposition, good morals and honorable character) better in ethics, of gentler parts, deeper in adherence to duty, nobler in morals among all their sons, and everyone of their actions than the Muslim Brotherhood."

Herring's offic refused to comment about the appropriateness of Virginia's highest law enforcement office participating in the event.

Herring and his fellow Democrats ignored these past connections and radical statements.

"I would like to thank Imam Johari for extending the invita-

tion to me to come by and visit. It's always good to visit with friends, and it is good to be back and wonderful to see you," Herring said. "You and the Muslim community are a vital part of our region, our state, and our country. I don't have to tell you. Thi has been a tough and difficult election season for everybody.

"I have stood with you before, and I will continue to stand with you."

Other politicians who spoke at the event include Fairfax County Supervisors Penny Gross and John Foust, Fairfax County School Board Chairwoman Sandy Evans, State House delegates Jennifer Boysko and Alfonso Lopez, and a representative of Congressman Don Beyer.

"Like so many of you, I am still stunned and reeling from the events of this week and the politics of fear, intolerance, and hatred, but I know we will go on,

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Rivlin Welcomes New Turkish him for his commitment to help return the bodies of our soldiers ful coexistence and added that held by Hamas. Israel, like Turthe two countries had to co- key, places great importance in operate in strengthening their rebuilding the lives of the civilians in Gaza; in infrastructure, “common ground.”

“When I spoke to President economy, energy, water, and Erdogan, we spoke about the sit- more. This must be with the uation in Gaza. I want to thank cooperation of the Palestinian Continued from page 15

Bolton Decries Possible can, including a visit from a delegation of high-leveled Palestininterested in breaking the fifty ians to Washington DC. Morton Klein, shared the year tradition of bipartisan work in maintaining a strong profes- symbol of the terrorist groups sional relationship with the only proving that these groups are not hiding the fact that their goal democracy in a volitive region.

According to the Israeli news- is "destroy Israel, " not work in paper Haaretz, the Palestian Au- peace. See attached video Aaron Klein, the Jerusalem thority is doing everything they Continued from page 8

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and port of entry screening, and the Department of Defense for base access screening.

The 9/11 Commission Report, section 1520, first recommended all safety sensitive transit employees be crosschecked against the federal terror watch list. Currently, the DHS and TSA have a pending requirement that would close this safety gap, but the requirement has not yet been finalize . Schumer said that this safety gap includes employees in New York City’s transit epicenter, including those who work for Amtrak, Long Is-

land Rail Road, and Metro North.

Amtrak is considered the sole high-speed intercity passenger railroad provider in the U.S., operating more than 300 passenger trains each day. In Fiscal year 2015, Amtrak carried more than 31 million people throughout 46 states, including million in and out of Penn Station, where a slew of Amtrak employees shuffl in and out each day.

TSA has attributed delays in implementing the rail security requirements from the 9/11 Act to the complex federal rulemaking process, according to the DHS Offic of the Inspector General.

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and I know we will fi ht fear with courage. We will fi ht intolerance with kindness. We will fi ht divisiveness with banding together in unity," Evans said.

Gross stressed the need to be a loyal opposition against President-elect Donald Trump and "internalize the values we hold so dear in this county."

A spokesperson for the Fairfax County Police told the Investigative Project on Terrorism that no hate crimes against Muslims or mosques were reported in Virginia's most populous county in the wake of the election.

Lopez, who drew criticism in 2014 for drafti g a resolution in the General Assembly celebrating Dar al-Hijrah's 30th anniversary, vowed he would continue to stand with Dar al-Hijrah.

Zuhdi Jasser, president of the anti-Islamist American Islamic Forum for Democracy, said the Democrats are "enabling groups with an Islamist insurgency ideology."

Jasser's group approached

Dar al-Hijrah last May seeking support for his group's Muslim Reform Movement declaration affi ming American liberal values such as opposition to hate and bigotry, women's and minority rights, and secular governance.

The mosque's leadership read the declaration, but declined to sign it, Jasser said.

He claimed that Johari Abdul Malik, an imam at Dar al-Hijrah, told Jasser privately that he agrees with many of his views.

Th t doesn't matter as long as his mosque doesn't preach liberal values publicly and works to radicalize and separate Muslims from the rest of America, Jasser said.

"The Democrats have no sense of the values of the Muslims they are embracing who have values well to the right of anyone in America," Jasser said.

Mosque Peddled Radical Books Books obtained by the Investigative Project on Terrorism at Dar al-Hijrah in 2013 likewise stand at odds with the Demo-

crats' stated values. Th y express open hatred for Christians, Jews, and other non-Muslims. Additionally, they express a supremacist view of Islam over other religions.

Th y include In Pursuit of Allah's Pleasure, written under the supervision of 1993 World Trade Center bombing mastermind Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman.

"The revelation of Surah at-Taubah (Surah No. 9) set out in detail the Shari'ah's position on all these categories. He was instructed by Allah to fight the People of the Book (the Christians and the Jews) until they paid Jizyah (tribute) or embraced Islam. He was also instructed to fight the disbelievers and hypocrites and be harsh on them," In Pursuit of Allah's Pleasure says.

The Ideal Muslim Society, by Dr. Muhammad Ali Hashimi, talks about diverting zakat funds, ordinarily used as charity to help the poor, to fund jihad. "Themost important of these (other uses for zakat) is jihad for the sake of Al-

lah because the Muslim ummah should focus on conveying its message to the world," Hashimi writes.

Another book obtained by the IPT was written by top Muslim Brotherhood cleric Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi. "Palestine will ultimately be freed and the Jews conquered," The Desired Muslim Generation says. "The whole universe will be on their side; even trees and rocks will somehow support them by saying: 'O Muslim O Abdullah [slave of Allâh (I)] Here is a Jew hidden behind me come and kill him.'"

Qaradawi visited Dar al-Hijrah before the Clinton administration banned him from entering the U.S. in 1999. He also notably praised Hitler for killing Jews in the Holocaust and endorsed suicide bombings.

Democrats need to take the rhetoric of their allies within the Muslim community seriously, lest they muddle their message as being a party opposed to hate and bigotry.

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Authority,” he said. .

In July, the Israeli High Court of Justice rejected a petition by bereaved families of terror victims who sought to overturn the cabinet decision to normalize ties with Turkey, deploring the absence of Turkish engagement to help Israel retrieve the bodies from Hamas’ hands within the agreement. Ökem also marked the oc-

casion, saying “Our region has more than its share of challenges but also of big opportunities.

As before, Turkey and Israel will work together to make sure that these opportunities are fully utilized and challenges are met.

“I will explore all opportunities for cooperation in every field to the mutual benefit of our two nations. As ambassador, I will do my best to enhance our

relations in every field – regardless of any difficulties that we may face, we will be able to overcome together with our partners and friends Israel,” he claimed. Ökem has previously served at the Turkish embassies in London and Riyadh, and was serving as the Turkish Prime Minister’s advisor on foreign aff irs at the time of his appointment as ambassador to Israel.

Dr. Gallia Lindenstrauss, Research Fellow at the Institute for National and Security Studies (INSS) and Turkish foreign policy specialist, had told Tazpit Press Service (TPS) that the decision to exchange the ambassadors was “a positive sign of the determination of both sides to move ahead with the normalization process.”

bureau chief and senior investigative reporter for Breitbart News Network and a weekly columnist for the Jewish Press also spoke. He gave the detailed history of how each time the Palestinians were given opportunities to work on a peace agreement, they backed out. Klein was not the only Jerusalem resident at the event. Arieh King, a councilman from Jerusalem stood in the crowd to show support.

Joseph Frager, one of the conferences organizers introduced Bolton. "It was simply a coincidence that the Former Ambassador is here today," referring to the fact that Bolton is in the news regarding a position in the Trump administration. Bolton refused to answer questions other those relating to the topics relating to the press event. He also co-sponsored the event with Dr. Paul Brody.

The press conference was

co-sponsored by the Zionist Organizations of America, the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce on Public Policy and Young Israel. Activists including Helen Freedman and Judy Freedman Kadish from the American For A Safe Israel, Greg Menken of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Odella Jacobs of the Coalition, Cindy Grosz, Radio Show Host and best-selling author and Karen Licht Braun.

The OIG has said that, “although the rulemaking process can be lengthy, TSA has not prioritized the need to implement rail security requirements” related to the 9/11 Act, particularly this terror watch list employee crosscheck rule.

Schumer said that there is no time to waste in finalizi g this rule and pointed to recent terror attacks, continued threats in New York City and the general vulnerabilities that come with rail service and security. He also acknowledged that there should be a fair and reasonable review process to ensure that in the rare case where an employee is inadvertently placed on the watch list they are not negatively impacted.

Madoff Finally Speaks

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him the obituary.

In his book, Soltes recalled, “I thought he might want me to send a copy of the obituary how, so he took his own life.”

Continued from page 3 In 2014, his other son, An- to him. Instead, he asked me Madoff told Soltes, “The real- drew died from a cancer relapse. whether I’d had the chance to ity of it is my son couldn’t stand It was then that Madoff asked look at the LIBOR rates we disup amongst the pressure any- Soltes to do him a favor and read cussed in a prior conversation.” while the remaining half would be split between New York and New Jersey, although there is no lion, a transportation indus- clear plan where the states will Continued from page 4 try executive familiar with the acquire the extra billions.

On Thursday, December 8, a behind a corrosive residue. It project told Reuters on the conwould undergo repair and ren- dition of anonymity because commissioner for Port Authorovation once the new tunnel is the figu es are early non-public ity of New York and New Jersey said it may be possible to include estimates.” operational.

Half of the project will be paid $2.7 billion for the project in the The new tunnel could cost between $5 billion and $7 bil- for by the federal government, agency’s next capital budget.

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lims and the whole laundry list of social justice identities while pushing the plight of Jews to the back The outcome can hardly be of the bus.

Continued from page 19 Hillel International’s General surprising. left’s entire ideological baggage The ADL and Hillel are un- Assembly embodied the hollowtrain while leaving the Israel car comfortable discussing campus ness of the liberal Jewish estabat the station. anti-Semitism when it comes lishment in its visible hunger to be Meanwhile they end up hear- from its Islamic allies. Instead they part of the progressive consensus, ing from speakers who encourage would rather climb into the left’s its desperate need to be seen concozy coalition fi hting for Mus- necting with younger audiences them to turn on Israel.

Hillel’s Disgrace

Dinner Dance of a newlywed and the band played the song “Unforgettapeople every day. Gary and his ble” as Gary and his new bride wife Cathy have started the Gary took to the dance fl or to celeand Cathy Jacob fund for the brate-joined by his friends and Research and Care of Autoim- co-workers.

It was later announced that mune Diseases to assist patients impacted with autoimmune $2 million had been raised at issues. Gary who was married the dinner along with an additwo weeks ago, had the glow tional one-half-a-million conContinued from page 27

tributed by James and Marjorie Kuhn for respiratory health.

Moreover, Matthew Lustig, Managing Principal at Lazard Real Estate, was inducted as a newly minted trustee- an honor and responsibility. After some enthusiastic dancing and an opulent dessert table, guests headed home before the clock struck midnight-a magical conclusion to a fairy tale evening.

suits, so one of our customers makes a big difference in our daily total.”

On Monday, December 12, a report was to be released by city Comptroller Scott Stringer saying that nearly half of 50 small businesses around Trump Tower that were recently surveyed had reported a “severe” impact on sales from the increased security.

The Post reports, “Nearly a quarter of the restaurants, retailers, food stores and beauty salons said they’ll have troubling paying their rent, and more than 12 percent warned they might have to lay off workers, relocate or simply shut down.

A whopping 70 percent also

said they’d suffered delays getting deliveries or having their trash removed. The situation is especially dire because some stores usually make 30 percent of their annual sales during the Christmas shopping season, according to the National Retail Federation.”

Vehicles are banned from West 56th Street between Madison and Sixth avenues and alongside Trump Tower, which is called the “frozen zone.” Barricades are lining both sides of Fifth Avenue from West 55th Street to West 58th.

Shoppers are enraged by an NYPD security tent that set up in front of Armani’s flagsh p store on Fifth Avenue to inspect people’s bags before they are allowed to head north toward

Trump Tower.

Councilman Dan Garodnick (D-Manhattan), whose district includes theTrump Tower, described the neighborhood as a “war zone” that’s “totally unfriendly to commercial activity.”

He said, “The city needs to think of ways to mitigate the impact through allowing traffic down 56th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, and by moving the (NYPD) command post west of Fifth Avenue to somewhere east.”

Garodnick sent a letter to NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill asking that they move their command post and establish a police liaison to the local business owners, property managers and residents to help them arrange “deliveries and other needs so they can continue to operate with some degree of normalcy.”

Office Space

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Deal, the fact that these institutions are now actively searching for space bodes well for the economic outlook. In part they are fueled by their optimistic belief that President-elect Donald Trump will reduce corporate taxes and roll back regulations for fin ncial service sector.

gether with our terrific accomplishment of enshrining the legalization of Jewish settlement in law, and several other legal measures as well.

“Above all, let me be clear: It is absolutely forbidden, in any situation or for any reason or in service of any goal to employ violence,” Bennett said. (TPS)

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and its incompetent efforts to tap into online technologies and trends.

Th t hollowness made it all too easy for the anti-Israel left to hijack so much of the establishment.

Despite the semi-random interjections of Biblical verses, the liberal Jewish establishment doesn’t really believe in anything. Its leaders reflexively follow the ideological

pied pipers of the left. They have no convictions or allegiances that won’t be discarded at a moment’s notice when the piper blows his tune.

And Hillel, like the ADL and many other establishment groups, is hoping that Trump’s victory will allow it to abandon Israel and head as hard to the left as it can without too many protests from its donors.

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in the major papers and opening the nightly news broadcasts night after night – that Netanyahu’s decision to approve the submarine purchase was motivated by the fact that his personal attorney, and cousin, David Shimron, represented one of the German companies involved in the sale.

It took less than a week for the allegations to fall apart. But that doesn’t mean the story is over.

Just as Obama decided to use his last weeks in offic to discredit Trump’s victory despite the FBI’s rejection of the allegation that Russia had a hand in it, so the Israeli Left uses the baseless allegations of corruption against Netanyahu and his family to incite its members to continue to view him as illegitimate.

Sunday night the Erel Margalit, the multimillionaire venture capitalist turned Labor MK turned populist rabble rouser, joined forces with Eldad Yaniv, Ehud Barak’s former spinmaster

who has reinvented himself as a populist man of the people.

The two posted an online video calling for the public to join them in demanding that Netanyahu be investigated.

Yaniv and Margalit took the red headlines related to the German submarine purchase and peppered them with photos of Netanyahu smoking a cigar and laughing with his sons and wife, and living the good life with a friend on the beach. Th y alleged that Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit is the Netanyahu family’s consigliere and that Police Inspector General Roni Elshech is in his pocket.

Yaniv and Margalit brought no substantive claims.

Theirmontage was pure vilifi cation. Th y argued irrationally that high food prices are caused by the submarine purchase.

The purpose of the film is obvious. Bereft of an attractive platform to sell the public, they are selling the only thing they have left to rally their ever dwindling base: hatred.

Since last month’s US election, a minority of Democrats

‘Exaggerated Charges’

may be considering merging CUNY with the state’s Universianother stage in the Governor’s ty, SUNY. The state contributes long-running war on CUNY. $1.8 billion to CUNY, considerEarlier in the year, Cuomo pro- ably more than that which the posed that the city should take city is responsible for, and yet Continued from page 16 over $485 million of the state has little control over the Unisearches and located all family costs for the University. Accord- versity or it’s appointees.

Mr. Thompson, who had members, explained that “We in- ing to News 1 NY, Gov. Cuomo vested lots of effort in the searches and we final y managed to draw a connection between Nisan and his sister Yenta, we then looked for their children and we are absolutely thrilled with Continued from page 39 Baruch may be more likely to the result! This is truly a happy earn higher salaries than those event!’’ (i24 News) CUNY baccalaureate colleges of public-service-oriented John charge the same low tuition. Jay. Besides salary, the index facHowever, other variables factor in the rankings, including me- tors in tuition (the higher the dian early-career salary – and tuition, the lower the ranking), that often refle ts the career endowment (larger endowchoices that undergraduates ments lower scores because they make in choosing particular imply an untapped capacity to colleges that specialize in par- do more for students), the ecoticular majors. For example, nomic background of students graduates of business-oriented and their graduation rate.

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Hillel is a tragedy and a disgrace. But it’s the tragedy and disgrace of the American Jewish establishment which has nearly run out of time to make a final choice between Judaism, the Jewish people and the left. (FRONTPAGE MAG) Daniel Greenfield, a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the Freedom Center, is a New York writer focusing on radical Islam. have called for their party to moderate its policies. Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan ran a failed bid against Rep. Nancy Pelosi to serve as Democratic minority chairman in the House of Representatives arguing just that case.

Ryan’s loss, like Obama’s espionage probe makes clear that the Democrats will not consider a more moderate course.

The majority has no intention of changing its positions. Rather, they intend to keep their adherents on a war footing so that they won’t have the opportunity to even consider a course correction.

By veering from the recount to fake news allegations to the Russian hacking story, the radicals who control the Democratic Party keeps their activists on a war footing. The faithful are given no opportunity to refle t even for a moment on the substantive issues that formed the heart of the presidential race.

The glum conclusion from all of this is clear enough. With their policies rejected by voters, the purpose of the Left isn’t to govern. It is to render their societies ungovernable. (Front Page Mag) not yet seen the letter, defended Mr. Cuomo’s intents saying, “If anything, the governor is demanding accountability and transparency.” “The board is going to work, along with the I.G.(Inspector General) and Chancellor Milliken, to bring greater transparency and accountability to CUNY and take it to even greater heights of education excellence,” he said.

CUNY Graduates

Because “tuition and economic background are the most critical front end determinants for access,” the Social Mobility Index explains, they get the greatest weight in calculating the rankings. “They are also the two variables over which policy makers have almost 100 percent, decisive control…. Simply put, a school can most dramatically move itself upwards in the SMI rankings by lowering its tuition or increasing its percentage of economically disadvantaged students (or both).”

Performance

“This is What I’ve Scene.” In addition, there are scenes from Tony Kushner’s Bright Room Called Day and Charlotte Delbo, Who Will Carry the Word.

“I thought it was a powerful way to convey the message of the Holocaust, not to be a bystander, and to learn from history,” says Rachel Halpern, MDS student. “Not just to tell the story and tell the facts but to really show it with the accents, with the acting...”

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tary performance works have revolutionized the actor’s approach to character.

“Because these survivors are real people, I want to honor their true expressive testimony.” says McCarthy.

“Students have studied their subjects’ video interviews and observed the nuance and de-

tails that can be heard their voice, the accent and the inflection; the tempo of their speech and in every gesture.

Th ough this deep study and practice students created a live documentary performance of their survivor”. The course was inspired by a joint project of the National Jewish Th ater Foundation and the Shoah Foundation entitled

CUNY Graduates Lead Nation in 2016 Social Mobility Index Edited by: JV Staff

Chancellor James B. Milliken said: “The Social Mobility Index underlines the historical role that CUNY’s affordable, highquality education has long played in moving New York City students into the middle class.”

The colleges that do the best at this rank higher.… Gone is any quixotic pretense of ‘best’ college based on arbitrary or irrelevant popularity criteria such as percentage of applicants denied.”

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hree CUNY colleges are among the top 10 in the country in enrolling low-income students and graduating them into solid careers. Six more CUNY baccalaureate colleges are in the top 10 percent of the 918 U.S. colleges included in the study.

The Social Mobility Index “differs from most other rankings in that it focuses directly and broadly on the problem of economic mobility,” its website explains. “To what extent does a college or university educate more economically disadvantaged people (family incomes below the national median) at lower tuition so that they graduate into good paying jobs?

EDUCATION

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he eighth grade students at Manhattan Day School traveled to Staten Island to see the original Holocaust play, We Will Carry the Word, performed by the students of Wagner College. The performance featured monologues of local Holocaust survivors.

For the second year in a row, Baruch College (pictured above) led the national Social Mobility Index, with City College in 9th place and Queens College in 10th place.

The index was created by CollegeNET, a company that provides Web-based services to some 1,300 higher education and nonprofi institutions around the world. The index did not consider CUNY in its fi st rankings in 2014, but in 2015 placed six of them from fi st to 31st among 931 colleges.

Chancellor James B. Milliken said: “The Social Mobility Index underlines the historical role that CUNY’s affordable, high-quality education has long played in moving New York City students into the middle class. It is very much in line with other external rankings that have highlighted both our academics and the minimal debt that CUNY students incur. Eight

in 10 CUNY students graduate without any federal education loans, and many who do incurred their debt at other colleges before transferring into CUNY.” For the second year in a row, Baruch College led the national Social Mobility Index, with City College in 9th place and Queens College in 10th place. Rounding out CUNY’s roster of colleges that deliver the greatest boost up the social ladder are the College of Staten Island (16), Hunter College (19), Brooklyn College (24), Lehman College (65) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice (86).

It’s important to note that all See CUNY Graduates , page 38

GATHER ‘ROUND AND ‘ROUND AND ‘ROUND

A NEW TRADITION.

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“It was so important for our students to hear their stories and learn about the Holocaust from another perspective,” says Judy Melzer, Associate Principal and Director of the Holocaust curriculum at MDS. The Wagner faculty and students were equally excited to have the eighth graders attend the show.

“At a moment of escalating distrust and hate crimes in our nation, it is urgent to promote empathy between students of all faiths and a shared commitment to not be bystanders,” says Lori R. Weintrob, director of the Holocaust Education Center at Wagner College. “We’re thrilled to see that our work is drawing the attention of students and organizations outside Staten Island.”

Attending the performance marked the beginning of a

Eli Weisel quote written on the wall of the Wagner College Stage One Theater

unique partnership between Manhattan Day School and Wagner College. The two schools have decided to pool their resources in the area of Holocaust study in order to expand their collections of survivor interviews, increase the visibility of their Holocaust study programs, and provide students with a more global view of this period of history. It is a step by both institutions to make their commitment to Holocaust study even stronger.

The presentation is the culmination of a semester of research and study of the Holocaust using survivor eyewitness testimony. In a

rehearsal process guided by The esa McCarthy, Professor of Th ater at Wagner College, students came to embody and give voice to an individual holocaust survivor from testimony drawn primarily from the archives of the Shoah Foundation. McCarthy explored with students techniques for creating character that are the opposite of traditional method acting, with its emphasis on psychological analysis of character’s desires.

Instead the performers were inspired by the work of modernist theatre artist Anna Deveare Smith whose documenSee Performance, page 38

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Prominent Mideast Studies Profs Sexually Harassed Students By: Cinnamon Stillwell

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he famously self-righteous field of Middle East studies, which lambasts outside criticism as "censorship" and condemns America, Israel, and the West while lauding Islamists, now finds itself on the defensive. Two of its leading lights, the University of California, Berkeley's Nezar AlSayyad and the University of California, Los Angeles's Gabriel Piterberg, have been accused of sexually harassing female graduate students.

In October, UC Berkeley concluded an investigation, findi g that, between 2012 and 2014, AlSayyad, who chairs the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) and teaches architecture, built a relationship, including frequent social invitations and hugs, with graduate student Eva Hagberg Fisher in an effort to "groom" her. A car ride during which he put his hand on her thigh and proposed a trip together to Las Vegas was the final str w.

al was required for her to complete her dissertation. He also edited a journal in which many students hoped to be published.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that two other students complained about AlSayyad's conduct, including one who filed a complaint in April alleging they had sex over twenty years ago under similar circumstances. While AlSayyad denies the charges, the investigation upheld Hagberg Fisher's claims and the university suspended him for a semester.

The case of UCLA history seek funds outside of the history ing, "Protect Students, Not Tenure." Th y have the option of professor and former Center for department.

UCLA's settlement with Pitercompleting one of his required Near Eastern Studies director Gabriel Piterberg is even more berg fined him $3,000, ordered courses with a new instructor.

Some current and former students sent a letter to Berkeley's administration defending AlSayyad and asking that the university "withhold judgement" until the investigation has concluded.

Transforming the Egyptian-born AlSayyad into the victim, the signatories asserted an atmosphere of "increased conflicts and racist sentiments"

Gabriel Piterberg, a boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) advocate and an "anti-war" activist, has made a career of falsely accusing Israel and the U.S. of doing what he himself is guilty of: taking advantage of a weaker party. He has vehemently opposed outside criticism of academe -- little wonder given his own behavior.

abhorrent. In September, UCLA settled with two graduate students who sued the university in 2015 for taking insuffici t action and for discouraging them from The report found that fili g formal complaints against AlSayyad isolated the student The report found that AlSayyad isolated the student from other Piterberg, whom they alleged had from other professors and was professors and was on the exam committee whose approval repeatedly sexually harassed and on the exam committee whose was required for her to complete her dissertation assaulted them over a period of approval was required for her Berkeley graduate students, could lead to a rush to judge- years. to complete her dissertation Piterberg had served as one of upset at the university for its ment, "especially when the subinitial silence, expressed their ject is being identified in the the student's dissertation advisor, The report found that Al- disapproval by walking out of news as a Middle East scholar." while the other had to work in Sayyad isolated the student from AlSayyad's section, protesting It's little wonder he claimed the same building with him. His other professors and was on the outside his department, and earlier, "I actually feel terribly position on the departmental funding committee forced her to exam committee whose approv- marching across campus chant- victimized."

him not to meet with his students in his offic with the door closed, required him to attend sexual harassment training, and suspended him for one academic quarter.

The university's leniency sparked student protests, faculty outcry, and a petition demanding his dismissal. Another petition calling for his removal from the European University Institute in Florence, Italy led to his resignation as a visiting scholar.

Piterberg, a boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) advocate and an "anti-war" activist, has

made a career of falsely accusing Israel and the U.S. of doing what he himself is guilty of: taking advantage of a weaker party. He has vehemently opposed outside criticism of academe — little wonder given his own behavior.

While AlSayyad has spoken out against attempts to utilize government funding to reform Middle East studies, he doesn't share Piterberg's blatantly politicized biased approach to scholarship. His influence behind the scenes, however, has been problematic, particularly his role in procuring a $5 million donation from the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation for UC Berkeley's Sultan Program in Arab Studies.

Graduate students are extremely vulnerable to the demands of their professors, including their politics, methodology, and opinions of other scholars.

Yet these two full professors at prestigious institutions violated the fundamental tenets of their scholarly vocation and behaved not just deplorably, but illegally toward students entrusted to their care.

The field of Middle East studies, rightly condemned for its politicized scholarship, displays its moral rot. Sanctimonious pronouncements from such quarters should be disregarded accordingly.

Cinnamon Stillwell is the West Coast representative for Campus Watch, a project of the Middle East Forum. She can be reached at stillwell@meforum.org.

Aleph Institute Invites Schools to Join Chanukah Gift Drive Making the holiday brighter for kids with parents in the military or in prison By: Bryan Schwartzman

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all it the mitzvah-multiplier effect.

Over the course of the past decade, the Florida-based, Chabad-affi iated Aleph Institute has sent thousands of Chanukah gifts to children whose parents were in the military or serving time in prison.

Now, it is looking to get many others into the giving spirit as well.

On Veterans Day, which fell on Nov. 11, Aleph officia y launched an effort asking Jewish day schools and community organizations across the United States to collect Chanukah gifts for children of those serving in

the U.S. military, and/or send menorahs, candles, dreidels and chocolate Chanukah gelt directly to military personnel. The toy drive also applies to children of incarcerated Jewish men and women throughout the United States.

The project offers a timely occasion for educators to teach young people about the importance of remembering members of the Jewish community who are all too often forgotten.

“This provides the children with an opportunity to learn about giving back,” says Rochel Katz, assistant to Rabbi Aaron Lipskar, executive director of the Aleph Institute. “They learn to give to kids who don’t have it as good as they do. Th y learn to

ask, ‘Why should these kids not get to celebrate Chanukah?’”

As long as the organization has been sending Chanukah gifts, Aleph has been collecting the presents—or the money that goes towards purchasing them—and handling the wrapping and distribution of them. Wherever possible, gift arrive with a note written by the loved one who couldn’t be with the child during the holiday; there’s never any mention of Aleph. As far as the child knows, that is who the present came from.

According to organizers, this act certainly ranks high on Maimonides’ levels of charity: “ . . . when one knows to whom one

gives, but the recipient does not know his benefactor.”

Aleph has worked with small groups of children in the past to wrap and pack presents, and it has created many joyful and educational experiences for kids, according to Bassie Lieder, who runs social media and marketing for the organization. By opening up this experience to schools throughout the country, Aleph hopes to replicate the acts of tzedakah—and the teaching of the concept in principle and in practice—on a much bigger scale.

Lieder notes that some schools have signed on to the project since it launched, though they hope to interest even more.

“For these children, to be able to get this gift from their loved one is very special,” she affirms.

“Chanukah is supposed to be a joyous time. No one should be alone.”

‘It Makes a Big Difference’

Letters from kids thanking U.S. soldiers accompany Chanukah items such as menorahs, candles, dreidels and chocolate coins.

(Photo: Courtesy of the Aleph Institute)

Stacking up toys and board games to be wrapped and distributed. (Photo: Courtesy of the Aleph Institute)

For Baila Stern, one concern is that her three children, ages 6, 8 and 10, sometimes feel a bit isolated. For the past five years, her husband, Capt. Rabbi Mendy Stern, has served as a U.S. Army Chaplain, twice performing tours of duty in Afghanistan.

Currently, the rabbi is with his family at the U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas.

His wife explains that the whole family sacrifices for the good of the country, and she

The Aleph Institute has launched an effort asking Jewish day schools and community organizations across the United States to collect Chanukah gifts for children of those serving in the U.S. military, and/or send menorahs, candles, dreidels and chocolate coins directly to military personnel. The drive also applies to children of incarcerated Jewish men and women.

(Photo: Courtesy of the Aleph Institute)

sometimes dwells upon the fact that her children live cut off from a vibrant Jewish community. For them, receiving packages of any kind is a rare treat— let alone one coming from their father.

Aleph, she notes, has greatly impacted their lives. (Aleph assisted Rabbi Stern with a legal battle to get an exemption from U.S. Army rules regarding his beard.) The organization sends gifts to her children whether or not Stern is abroad. The board games, LEGO building blocks and other toys come with a note from their father.

“It makes a big difference,” she says. “To get something in

the mail with their name on it like that is huge.”

Th oughout the year, the organization helps the family maintain a vibrant household by sending menorahs at Chanukah time, matzah at Passover time, cheesecake for Shavuot and other holiday items. She was gratified to learn that schoolchildren will be helping to collect toys for other kids. Such acts, says Stern, can only strengthen Jewish pride for all involved.

Especially for those on the receiving end, the Chanukah gift mean so much.

“My children,” she stresses, “love them and cherish them.”

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13 Best Israeli Gadgets for Under $100 to Give this Holiday Great gifts for Hanukkah for the technophobe and techie alike By: Viva Sarah Press

things that make up your day, whether at home, at the offi rom disposable smart- or outdoors.” phone chargers to a cup that changes the taste of MySticko, $9.90 water to tiny computers, MySticko is a simple-to-use these Israeli-designed gadgets gadget, just five centimeters will surely win you best-pres- long, that sticks almost anyent-giver status for this holiday thing to a range of surfaces. It season. boasts more than 50 uses, from In the US, the average holi- smartphone holder in the car day spending on gifts is $830, to dishtowel hanger to a soaccording to a 2015 Gallup da-can holder on a lawn chair. poll.

It was designed by eNovi, an ISRAEL21c has sifted Israeli company focused on “ofthrough the best of Israeli de- fering solutions to many little sign to keep your bank account everyday problems.” balanced while shopping for the ultimate gift. Here’s our list Aimer Case for of 13 best gadgets for under Pokemon GO, $9.99 $100 this holiday, starting with Innotop’s Aimer Case for the least expensive item.

Pokémon GO is an add-on Mobeego’s disposable char- gadget for the popular digital ger will save you when you game that helps gamers catch can’t find an outlet or if you the often elusive virtual crealeft your charger at home. The tures. The case guides players initial outlay is about $8 for a in how to slide their finger in disposable charging unit and order to “hit” and then “catch” a miniature adapter for both the Pokémon without wasting Android and iOS phones, Pokéballs. Think bowling with which fits on a key ring or in bumpers. The blue-and-white your wallet. Simply stock up on company – registered in Authe one-time use power shots gust with bootstrapped funds (about $2.50). The Israeli team and a virtual offic — says it is of entrepreneurs says each un- the fi st in the world to manopened charger lasts about 10 ufacture mass quantities of an years. aimer accessory.

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Sports Huevos Egg Shaper, $8-$18

The Sports Huevos Egg

The Innotop aimer case is available in five colors. Photo: courtesy

Shaper turns hardboiled eggs into football, tennis ball and golf ball shapes. It’s one of the many innovative, creative and fun gadgets dreamed up by Monkey Business, an Israeli product design studio that “has been adding the extra to the ordinary since 1994, providing fresh perspectives on the little

Sink Skin, $13.90

Sink Skin’s colorful and decorative disposable drain strainers will make cleaning the sink, tub or shower a little more chic. Its Israeli designers say that hotels using Sink Skin have seen a decrease in drainage repairs. The disposable covers – meant to be changed weekly — also make sure there’s a high level of hygiene in your sink.

Power for your smartphone in a pinch. Photo courtesy of Mobeego

The Right Cup, $29

The Right Cup is a BPA-free recyclable plastic drinking cup that tricks your senses into thinking plain water has a fruity taste — lemon, berry, orange or apple — using FDA foodgrade aromas. In April 2016, after a successful crowdfunding campaign, the cup started shipping to customers around the globe. It releases aromas for approximately six months, which can save users hundreds of dollars in sugary beverages.

Boutonnière lapel pin, $35

Boutonnière lapel pin vase for fl wers will save your corsage from wilting. Designer Omer Polak sells his $35 invention through an online shop to customers across the world.

The lapel pin is handmade, retains water and keeps fl wers fresh all day long.

Peleg Wine Bottle Holder, $38

The Peleg design house is known for quirky, humorous lifestyle gadgets. Perhaps the most recognizable design is the Wine Bottle Holder (in rope or chrome-plated iron chain). Balance is the key for this flo ting illusion that will The Offbits, $18 have you and your guests take LEGO fans beware! Your a double and triple look at how newest obsession could very your wine bottle isn’t crashing well be The Offbits, open- to the ground. From the Yolksuorce robot toys that encour- fish egg separator to the Zipage you to tinker. Offbits kits mark zipper bookmark to the come with nuts, screws, con- Oiladdin bottle pourer, Peleg’s nectors and springs. Follow gadgets are sold worldwide and instructions and create a robot are found in museum stores character as imagined by the internationally.

Tel Aviv team of designers, creators, illustrators and storytell- Mifold, $49.99 ers behind this venture, or add Th nks to Mifold, you don’t your own off- he-shelf bits to need to squish booster seats in assemble a unique robot; after the back row of a car anymore. all, the Off its robots were de- This compact, portable and signed to be redesigned. Th se foldable booster seat is one of screwy cute characters are the most revolutionary mustaimed at kids and adults alike. have car gadgets ever invented.

A colorful way to keep your drains running clear. Photo courtesy of Sink Skin

OffBits is all about recycling spare bits and pieces and making them into fun, original toys for a fresh take on creativity and play.

Make your own tile stencils with this kit from Nisnas Industries. Photo: courtesy

Boutonniere lapel pins by Omer Polak are perfect for weddings.

Photo by gilad&mazal

Ten times smaller than a regular booster and just as safe, Mifold hit the headlines around the world when its crowdfunding campaign topped $1 million in mid-2015. The company ended up pre-selling the graband-go booster seats to nearly 13,000 customers in more than 100 countries.

Rememory Pack, $52

Nisnas Industries in Haifa hacked the designs from ancient ornate tile fl ors to create an easy-to-use DIY stencil pack for home use. The durable polyurethane sheets are reusable and the stencil shapes are based on real antique tile patterns found in old homes in the Wadi Salib neighborhood of Haifa. Anyone can be an artist and create beautiful walls, tiles, furniture or surfb ards with this kit.

CuBox

gy-effici t SoMs (system on modules), industrial PCs and mini-computers.

SolidRun’s mini computers start at $89.

In April, the Yokne’am team released the world’s smallest Braswell-based single board computer (SBC), a powerful machine sizing up at just 100mm x 80mm. The SolidPC SolidRun mini Q4 has dual HDMI 4K display computers, and DisplayPort interfaces, $89-and up three USB-3.0 host ports, dual CuBox, the world’s small- GigE LAN interfaces, Miest computer, has been called croSD interface, headphone “a marvel of engineering.” and microphone ports, and an It’s made by SolidRun, a cut- infrared receiver, and is extendting-edge developer and man- able via its miniPCIe and M.2 ufacturer of powerful, ener- connectors.

Lemon is one of the first flavors to be infused in The Right Cup. Photo: courtesy

Otentik sunshade, $95

This lifestyle gadget will make you wonder why on earth you’ve been schlepping an umbrella to the beach all these years. Otentik is a portable, easy-to-use aerodynamic sunshade that includes a swath of UPF+50 material, two foldable poles and four nylon bags in which you put sand or rocks to keep the shade weighted down.

The skydiving instructor-turned-inventor who came up with the idea has seen his sunshades become ubiquitous on beaches in Israel and beyond.

Peleg’s Wine Bottle Holder is a practical and intriguing conversation piece. Photo: courtesy

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World’s First Blood Test to Aid Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Israeli company expects to begin commercializing its unique assay in 2017, applying for CE clearance in Europe.

By: Abigail Klein Leichman

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octors diagnose as many as 60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease (PD) every year in the United States. Yet diagnosing PD with certainty can take years — long after early signs and symptoms have appeared.

The Israeli startup BioShai has a game-changing product on the horizon: PDx, the world’s fi st simple blood test for the early diagnosis of PD. The test results can be combined with clinical data, providing a more accurate diagnosis to help physicians decide on the best course of treatment at a much earlier stage.

More than 10 million people worldwide are living with this chronic and progressive movement disorder caused by the malfunction and death of neurons that produce dopamine, a chemical that coordinates the brain’s control of movement and coordination.

“Having a diagnosis at an earlier stage can lead to a more precise treatment and a higher quality of life for the patient,” says BioShai CEO Jennifer Yarden, who has a PhD in medical science and formerly was responsible for clinical and commercial development of diagnostic assays and kits at Glyco-

minds. Yarden is also CEO and cofounder of Curewize Health.

“Offering a simple and inexpensive test for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s is considered essential for the development of neuroprotective therapy,” she explains, “because by the time a patient has the many movement symptoms associated with Parkinson’s, a majority of the dopamine-producing neurons are

available through an Israeli lab on a limited beta basis in early 2017. BioShai will soon apply for regulatory approval in Europe.

BioShai was founded in January 2014 in the Youdim Pharmaceuticals incubator in Yokneam Illit. Technion Prof. Moussa Youdim, (one of the inventors of the Parkinson’s drug Azilect) cofounded BioShai, which currently has four employees.

The Israeli startup BioShai has a game-changing product on the horizon: PDx, the world’s first simple blood test for the early diagnosis of PD.

lost or become impaired by the disease.”

Research in Technion lab The PDx blood test, which measures changes in particular molecules known to be associated with Parkinson’s, will be

Youdim and University of Würzburg Prof. Peter Riederer performed pioneering research, published in 2010 and 2012, revealing that measuring the expression level of specific genes in blood could detect PD with

rael and Italy.

“We have enrolled 400 pa“Having a diagnosis at an tients, divided into two stages. earlier stage can lead to a more The fi st stage is for the creation precise treatment and a higher of a commercial test based on quality of life for the patient,” Prof. Youdim’s findi gs, and the says BioShai CEO Jennifer second stage is validation,” she Yarden says.

“We also are completing a trial on retrospective samples scans.”

This retrospective study will from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative study led examine how the biomarker by the Michael J. Fox Founda- changes over time and could help with prognosis as well as diagnosis, Yarden says.

“BioShai’s strategy is to fi st develop the test for differential diagnosis of PD from patients with similar parkinsonian motor features and then to develop a modified version of the test for earlier diagnosis of patients with pre-motor symptoms such as decreased ability to smell (anosmia), constant constipation, depression and REM sleep disorders,” says Yarden.

“A lot of these symptoms can appear for other reasons, but are also considered non-motor early risk factors for PD. Our biomarker would be specific for Parkinson’s.”

She notes that the cost of the PDx blood test, estimated to be Yarden tells ISRAEL21c that BioShai is currently in the final stages several hundred dollars, is sigof validating and standardizing the PDx assay in a multi-center nific ntly less expensive than clinical trial in Israel and Italy. any available imaging test and tion. In our lab in Yokneam, we “will defin tely decrease the cost the evaluation of PD patients.

Validating and standardizing have tested over 1,000 samples of diagnosis.”

While other companies are Yarden tells ISRAEL21c that including samples from ParkinBioShai is currently in the fina son’s patients, healthy controls working toward a blood test stages of validating and stan- and PD patients who have clin- for PD, she adds, “Our assay is dardizing the PDx assay in a ical symptoms but no evidence unique and we hope to be the multi-center clinical trial in Is- of dopamine defic t in image fi st in market.”

(ISRAEL 21C) a high level of accuracy. BioShai grew out of this discovery.

Cofounder and CMO Dr. Martin Rabey, a neurologist originally from Argentina, is a professor emeritus at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine and an international expert in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer diseases. He and European neurologists developed the Simple Parkinson Evaluation Scale (SPES), a practical tool for

Congress Passes Sweeping Health Care Bill

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s isn’t always easy. REACHING US IS.

21st Century Cures Act includes initiatives to boost mental, physical health By: Dennis Thompson

C If you care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss or dementia, you are not alone. We’re here day and night offering support and expert information. alz.org/care 800.272.3900 FREE 24/7 HELPLINE Available In Over 200 Languages Supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

ongress has passed sweeping bipartisan health care legislation intended to expand medical research and speed up approval of new drugs and medical devices.

The $6.3 billion bill, called the 21st Century Cures Act, is a complex grab bag of initiatives amounting to nearly 1,000 pages that President Barack Obama is expected to sign into law.

In a statement released Wednesday, Obama signaled his support for the bill.

"We are now one step closer to ending cancer as we know it, unlocking cures for diseases like Alzheimer's, and helping people seeking treatment for opioid addiction final y get the help they need," he said. "This bill will make a big difference, and I look forward to signing it as soon as it reaches my desk."

The $6.3 billion bill, called the 21st Century Cures Act, is a complex grab bag of initiatives amounting to nearly 1,000 pages that President Barack Obama is expected to sign into law.

The bill contains an allocation of $1.56 billion for the BRAIN Initiative, a project to create new technologies that will allow for comprehensive mapping of the human brain.

The Senate passed the bill last Wednesday by a vote of 94-5, and the House passed an almost identical version on Dec. 1, at 392-26.

The bill contains $4.8 billion in spending over 10 years for new research at the National Institutes of Health, including:  $1.8 billion for the cancer research "moonshot" championed

by Vice President Joe Biden.  $1.56 billion for the BRAIN Initiative, a project to create new technologies that will allow for comprehensive mapping of the human brain.  $1.4 billion for the Precision Medicine Initiative, a project

supported by Obama to collect genetic data on one million American volunteers that will be used to help develop new treatments.

The bill authorizes the NIH to fin nce high-risk, high-reward research using special procurement procedures, rather than through conventional grants and contracts, The New York Times reports. The agency also will establish "Eureka prize" competitions to advance medical research.

The nation's prescription drug abuse crisis also is adSee Congress Passes Sweeping , page 36

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NYC Health Dept Launches “Look Before You Eat” Media Campaign Campaign reminds New Yorkers to look for the new sodium warning icon on chain restaurant menus Edited by: JV Staff

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he Health Department launched the “Look Before You Eat” campaign, which reminds New Yorkers to look for the sodium warning icons on menus when dining in chain restaurants throughout New York City. Th salt shaker icon – part of the City’s new mandated sodium warning rule for chain restaurants – must be posted next to menu items with 2,300 mg of sodium or more, the total daily recommended limit. The campaign will appear on television, in the subway, online, in daily newspapers, on bus shelters, and on the sides of buses throughout the city.

“You can’t tell how much sodium is in your food just by looking at it,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett.

“New York City is the fi st city in the country to implement a sodium warning rule and give diners important information to protect their hearts when eating at chain restaurants. The goal is to help make the healthy choice the easy choice for all of us, and this icon does just that.”

The average New York City adult consumes nearly 40 percent more sodium than the daily recommended limit. High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and the risk of heart

The salt shaker icon – part of the City’s new mandated sodium warning rule for chain restaurants – must be posted next to menu items with 2,300 mg of sodium or more, the total daily recommended limit.

disease and stroke. Over 75 percent of the sodium consumed by Americans comes from packaged and restaurant foods, and even similar foods can contain highly variable amounts of sodium, making it difficult for individuals to lower their sodium intake.

The sodium warning icon must appear on chain restaurant menus and menu boards next to any menu item with 2,300 mg of sodium or more. The e are approximately 3,300 chain restaurants subject to the rule in New York City. The rule affects all New York City chain restaurants with 15 or more locations nationwide.

A warning statement must also be posted where customers

place their orders: Warning: indicates that the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2,300 mg).

High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.

"Consumers should know the sodium content of food before they make decisions for themselves and their families. With its pioneering "Look Before You Eat" campaign, New York City is once again proving itself a leader when it comes to protecting the public and promoting healthy lifestyle decisions," said Assembly Member Richard N. Gottfried of Manhattan, Chair of the Assembly Health Committee.

“We cannot understate the importance of consumer education in making smart food choices. DOHMH Commissioner Bassett has been such a valuable partner in our efforts to get Brooklyn to ‘cut the salt’ and ‘curb the sugar,’ and this public awareness campaign is key to advancing the positive outcomes we seek. New Yorkers deserve to know what they are fueling their body with and how it will impact their health. Please Facebook, Instagram, or tweet to ‘look before you eat,’” said Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams.

For more information on the sodium warning rule, visit nyc. gov/health or call 311.

Wanna Live Longer? Serve in the Military Study shows connection between longer life expectancy among men in Israel and army service, resulting in men’s better physical fitness By: Viva Sarah Press

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new study by the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel find a connection between the longevity of men in Israel and army service. Not only does military service keep one fit but the study shows that serving in the army even adds an additional three years to the lives of men.

In 2013, life expectancy for men in Israel was 81 years. According to data from the World Health Organization, the average life expectancy for a man in other advanced countries was 77.7 years and the world average was 68.8 years in the same year.

Prof. Alex Weinreb, a principal researcher at the Taub Center, set out to examine the reasons for this high life expectancy. He and other researchers looked at data from 133 countries. Th y found that one of the central variables was mandatory military service – and that it adds three years to the lives of men.

Compulsory army service is not the only reason for longevity, of course, but there is evidence supporting its positive influence on public health.

The researchers say that according to data from the “Global Disease Burden” project, in Israel, there is a relatively low mortality

Photo Soldiers of the Givati Brigade train alongside US Army forces in the urban warfare training center. Photo taken November 2016. Photo by Cpl. Zohar Orbach, IDF Spokesperson's Unit.

rate from diseases that are influenced by physical exercise, like heart disease (cardiovascular and cerebrovascular) and certain types of cancer.

To prove their idea, they showed how Arab Israelis –who rarely serve in the military – have higher rates of diagnosis of heart and vascular diseases than among the Jewish population, according to Ministry of Health data.

Moreover, the gap in life expectancy between men and women, in Israel, is just three years whereas in the 34 OECD countries, women live an average of 5.5 years more than men.

“Even if a contribution to public health is not a goal of compulsory military service, it has important bearing on future policy decisions. It is possible to influence health through investment in institutions that are not directly related to health care, and, in Israel, the army is one of the agencies with a particular status that allows it to impact public health,” says Weinreb.

The complete study on life expectancy of men in Israel will appear in the State of the Nation Report 2016 which will be published at the end of the month.

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Princ. office of LLC: c/o London Management Corp., 60 W. 38th St., Ste. 6W1, NY, NY 10169.

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., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, P.O. Box 898, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [12/9-1/13]

LADIES WHO PRINT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/21/16. Office: New York County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228, which also serves as the registered agent address. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [12/91/13]

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SWAN HEART LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/30/2016. Office in NY Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 250 East 60th St., #4A, NY, NY 10022. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [12/91/13]

Notice of formation of PAM EQUITIES LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2016. Office loc.: New York County.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is c/o Eytan Benyamin, 318 W. 118th St., New York, NY 10026. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

[11/11-12/16]

Notice of Qualification of NYSANDY15 LINCOLN PLACE LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/26/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/25/16. Princ. office of LLC: Related Companies, 60 Columbus Circle, Fl. 20, NY, NY 10023. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Jeffrey W. Bullock, Townsend Bldg., Federal and Duke of York Sts., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/11-12/16]

Notice of Qualification of 1019 Madison Street LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/1/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/5/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 161 E. 63rd St., NY, NY 10065. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Rd., Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904.

Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [11/11-12/16]

Notice of Qualification of CYH 371 LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/1/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/31/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 25 W. 36th St., 2nd Fl., NY, NY 10018. DE address of LLC: 874 Walker Rd., Ste. C, Dover, DE 19908. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [11/1112/16]

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Notice of Qualification of PANDION ACQUISITIONS LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/21/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/27/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 353 Central Park West, NY, NY 10025. DE addr. of LLC: Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Jeffrey W. Bullock, DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/11-12/16]

Notice of Formation of EXISTENT FILMS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/31/16. Office location: NY County.

Princ. office of LLC: 1148 Fifth Ave., #12C, NY, NY 10128. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, Attn: Kate Ballen at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/11-12/16]

Notice of Formation of LIONHEART CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/16. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 299 Park Ave., 42nd Fl., NY, NY 10171. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, Attn: General Counsel, 299 Park Ave., 42nd Fl., NY,NY 10171. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

[11/11-12/16]

Notice of Qualification of Focal Point Data Risk, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/6/16. 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. DE address of LLC: 1675 South State Street, Suite 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. [11/11-12/16]

Notice of Formation of 19 PATCHEN OWNER LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/31/16. Office location: NY County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The Hudson Companies, Inc., 826 Broadway, 11th Fl., NY, NY 10003.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [11/11-12/16]

AIP PARTNERS LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/12/16. Office: New York County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Harry Plant, 228 Seale Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [11/11-12/16]

Notice of Formations of NSRG BROTHERS REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/1/2016. Office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Ralph Daniel, 1322 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Purpose: any lawful act. [11/11-12/16]

Notice of Qualification of PERSONAL WATER CRAFT PRODUCT. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/24/16.

“LLC” will be added to name per Sec. 204 of the NYS LLC LAW. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in France on 02/29/08. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Seth Gerszberg, 229 Chestnut St., Englewood, NJ 07631. France addr. of LLC: 39 Ave. Saint-Roch, 13740 Le Rove, France. Cert. of Form. filed with Registrar of the Commercial Court of AIX-EN-PROVENCE, 5-7, ave. de Paris, 94300, Vincennes. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/11-12/16]

Notice of Qualification of MTK UNIT 402, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/08/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/03/16. Princ. office of LLC: Attn: Kevin Dieterich, 767 Fifth Ave., 40th Fl., NY, NY 10153.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/18-12/24]

Notice of Formation of NEW YORK CITY FOOT SURGEON, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/16/16. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of PLLC: 28 W. 44th St., Ste. 209, NY, NY 10036. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the PLLC at the addr. of its princ. office. As amended by Cert. of Amendment filed with SSNY on 09/09/16, name changed to NEW YORK CITY PODIATRIC SURGERY, PLLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

[11/18-12/24]

Notice of Formation of Validus Nutrition LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/7/16. Office location: Richmond County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Jesse Rothman, 1292 Rockland Ave, #2B, Staten Island, NY 10314.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [12/16-1/20]

Notice of Formations of NETSAFE FAMILY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/16/2016. Office location: NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: NETSAFE FAMILY, 519 East 86 Street, Apt 6D, New York, NY 10028. Purpose: any lawful act. [10/7-11/11]

Notice of Formations of McAuliffe Curran Insights LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/22/2016.

Office location: NY County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: McAuliffe Curran Insights LLC, 444 East 87th Street, Suite 6G, New York, NY 10128. Purpose: any lawful act. [10/7-11/11]

Notice of Formation of Lyle LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/16/16. Office location: NY County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Cornelia Guest, Bessemer Trust, 630 5th Ave., NY, NY 10111, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [12/9-1/13]

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Kings, Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Partners LLC, Its Trustee, PLAINTIFF, V. Ahasan Ullah, Mariyum Ullah Nawaz, ET AL., DEFENDANTS. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on May 26, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Courthouse, Room 224, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY on December 01, 2016 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1260 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, Block 1365 and Lot 30. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,068,574.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 013416/08.

Frank L. Perrone, Jr., Esq., Referee Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., Attn: Jackie Halpern Weinstein, Esq., 120 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10271, Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Qualification of 92nd and 3rd Fee Company LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/08/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 09/07/16. Princ. office of LLC: 60 Columbus Circle, NY, NY 10023. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of DE, John G. Townsend Bldg., Federal and Duke of York St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [9/30-11/4]

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Blue Seaside LLC, a domestic LLC, ďŹ led with the SSNY on 9/22/16. OďŹƒce location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, c/o Ark LLP, 1177 6th Ave., 5th Fl., New York, NY 10036.

General purpose. [11/18-12/24]

Notice of Formations of 4228-38 PARK REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/9/2016. OďŹƒce location: Bronx County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4228-38 PARK REALTY LLC, 4228-38 Park Avenue, Bronx NY 10457. Purpose: any lawful act. [11/1812/24]

Notice of QualiďŹ cation of Analytical Research Capital Management, LP. App. for Auth. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/30/16.

OďŹƒce location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/20/16. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 200 Greenwich Ave., 3rd Fl., Greenwich, CT 06830. DE address of LP: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904. Name/address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP ďŹ led with DE Secy. of State, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/2111/25]

Notice of formation of THE MASSAGE JUNCTION, PLLC. Articles of Organization ďŹ led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/28/2016. OďŹƒce location: NY County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [10/21-11/25]

Notice of QualiďŹ cation of PieShell LLC. Appl. for Auth. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/30/16. OďŹƒce location: NY County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 07/28/15.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Cheryl Clements, 15 Abingdon Sq., Ste. 31, NY, NY 10014. DE addr. of LLC: 16192 Coastal Hwy., Lewes, DE 19958. Cert. of Form. ďŹ led with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

[10/21-11/25]

Notice of Formation of LM WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL LLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/12/16.

OďŹƒce location: Kings County. Princ. oďŹƒce of LLC: 303 Louisiana Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207.

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. oďŹƒce. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [10/28-12/2]

303 E. 43rd St., No. 22A, NY, NY 10017. 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. oďŹƒce. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [10/28-12/2]

Notice of formation of limited liability company

of New York (SSNY) on September 27, 2016.

NY oďŹƒce location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon

mail a copy of any process against the LLC

Brooklyn NY 11217. Purpose/character of LLC: Any lawful purpose. [10/14-11/18]

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Notice of Formation of LAMA SIX LLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/15/16. OďŹƒce location: Kings County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Isla Bell Murray, 56 S 11th St, Apt 4C, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/4-12/9]

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with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/04/16.

Notice of QualiďŹ cation of HPEF LLC. Appl. for Auth. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/12/16. OďŹƒce location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 08/19/16. Princ. oďŹƒce of LLC: 320 Park Ave., 15th Fl., NY, NY 10022. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543.

DE addr. of LLC: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. ďŹ led with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [10/28-12/2]

Notice of QualiďŹ cation of FASHION 26TH STREET LLC. Appl. for Auth. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/04/16. OďŹƒce location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/21/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 122072543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. ďŹ led with Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/1812/24]

(LLC). Name: Emdustry LLC. Articles of Organization ďŹ led with the Secretary of State

post oďŹƒce address to which the SSNY shall Notice of Formation of SMICON 24-26 Jane Lessee LLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with NY Dept. of State on 10/3/16. OďŹƒce location: NY County.

Princ. bus. addr.: 156 William St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10038. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [10/2111/25]

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Notice of Formation of OCEANIC GLOBAL, LLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of

Delaware (DE) on 10/21/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process

Notice of QualiďŹ cation of LDVM, LLC. App. for Auth. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/3/16. OďŹƒce location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/19/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 E. 14th St., #102, NY, NY 10003. DE address of LLC: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904.

Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St. Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/14-11/18]

to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. ďŹ led with Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/18-12/24]

Notice of formation of SAA 1980 LLC. Articles of Organization were ďŹ led on 9/21/2016. OďŹƒce location is New York County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to 630 Fifth Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10111.

LLC purpose is any lawful act. [10/14-11/18]

DEСEMBER 16, 2016 Notice of Formation of Park Avenue Prosthodontic Associates, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/4/16. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Chad Hanna, DDS, 420 E. 61st St., Apt. 5E, NY, NY 10065. Purpose: practice the profession of dentistry. [11/25-12/30]

Notice of Formation of CCA 320 Sterling LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/12/16. Office location: NY County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o The Community Preservation Corp., 28 E. 28th St., 9th Fl., NY, NY 10016, principal business address. Purpose: any lawful activity. [10/28-12/2]

PAGE 47 Notice of Formation of CENTER FOR CREATIVE JUDAISM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sec'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/06/2016.

Office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall

of NY (SSNY) on 11/16/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/03/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 2711

[11/25-12/30]

Notice of Formations of LAW OFFICE OF LAURA E. COWAN PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/02/2016.

Notice of Formation of GGP RC Parking LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 9/9/16. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to NRAI, 111 Eighth Ave., NY, NY 10011, the Reg. Agt. upon whom proc. may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities.

[11/25-12/30]

New York, NY 10005. Purpose: any lawful act.

[11/25-12/30]

3151 Broadway LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/26/12. Office location: New

Notice of Qual. of GHS Management LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 9/8/16. Off. loc: NY Co. LLC org. in DE 3/16/15. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 70 E. 55th St., NY, NY 10022. DE off. addr.: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purp: any lawful activities. [11/25-12/30]

York County. SSNY is designated as agent upon

SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, Attn: Sidney Hoffman, 98 Second Ave., Ground Fl., New York, NY 10003. General purpose. [11/2512/30]

Notice of Qualification of BSEED 17 LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/16. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/09/16. Princ. office of LLC: 729 Ocean Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11230. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY

Div. of Corps., PO Box 898, Dover, DE 19903.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/25-12/30]

Notice of Formation of Sun Way International Realty LLC, Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of York County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC

process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 70 Pine Street,

Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State,

NY (SSNY) on 3/28/2013. Office location: New

designated as agent of the LLC upon whom

upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 148 Madison St, New York, NY 10002. Purpose: any lawful activity. [11/25-12/30]

Notice of formation of Alefanz Capital, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/13/2016.

Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated

Notice of Qualification of BLUE OCEAN BROKERAGE FUTURES, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/16/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/15/16. Princ. office of LLC: 19 W. 24th St., 5th 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 princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/2512/30]

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. [12/2-1/6]

NAPPSTAR LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/20/16. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process against LLC may be served and shall mail process to: NYCPS, 1357 Broadway #332, New York, NY 10018. Principal business address: 122 W. 20th St., Ste. 1W, NY, NY 10011. General purposes.

[12/2-1/6]

shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19008. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Div. of

Notice of Formation of 73 CHAPMAN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/25/16. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, One Liberty Plaza, NY, NY 10006. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/4-12/9]

LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State

Brooklyn, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful act.

whom process against the LLC may be served.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST Joy Smith a/k/a Joy L. Smith; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 20, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on December 15, 2016 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1062 Bergen Street, Unit 3D, Brooklyn, NY 11216. 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: 1219 Lot: 1012. Approximate amount of judgment $407,579.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 20162/2013. Gregory M. La Spina, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: September 23, 2016,

Notice of Qualification of BPP NEW HYDE PARK

mail process to: The LLC, 610 E. 7th Street, 1B,

Office location: NY County. SSNY has been Notice of Qualification of SPN ASSOCIATES, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/20/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/18/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Nick Perchey, 118 Macdougal St., Apt. 20, NY, NY 10012. DE addr. of LLC: Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19101.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [10/28-12/2]

Notice of Formation of GO W 42nd St Developer LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 9/23/16. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Christopher Jaskiewicz, Gotham Org., 432 Park Ave. S., NY, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawful activities. [11/25-12/30]

Call In Your Subscription Today at: (212) 920-6700 Ext. 10 or Fill Out This Form

Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/25-12/30]

Notice of Qualification of Essex Woodlands IX, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State

Notice of Formation of BUILDING G PICTURES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/21/16. Office location: Kings County. Princ. office of LLC: 388 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/4-12/9]

of NY (SSNY) on 10/31/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 6/2/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon

TEL:

(718) 998-7600 FAX: (347) 922-7366 E-MAIL: info@jewishvoiceny.com

whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Capitol Services, Inc., 1218 Central Ave., Ste. 100, Albany, NY 12205.

DE address of LLC: 1675 S State St., Ste. B, Dover, DE 19901. Arts. of Org. filed with DE

Notice of Formation of KLYNS STUDIO LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/23/16. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Josef Epstein Accountant, 786 Kent Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/4-12/9]

Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

[11/25-12/30]

Notice of Qualification of Thor Gateway I & II Owner, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of

Notice of Qualification of 74TH STREET CONSTRUCTION MANAGER LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/24/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/20/16. Princ. office of LLC: 152 W. 57th St., 60th Fl., NY, NY 10019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/4-12/9]

State of NY (SSNY) on 11/9/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/7/16. 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. [11/25-12/30]

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

9000

20 PEOPLE NEEDED! Make $$$ while improving your health. Suffering From: Obesity, Fatigue, High Blood Pressure, Joint/ Back Pain?

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Great paper. Circulation – 40,000. Great Opportunity.

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Owner looking to retire. Upstate

by Oneonta, NY. For more info, Call 607-244-2242 LM0923 NEW CITY. Well Known Drew’s Deli. Turn Key Operation.

All Equipment & Inventory Included in Sale. Financials available to qualified buyers.

Call after 3PM Steve 845-5967133 LM0909

HOT DOG/ FOOD, MORRIS COUNTY, NJ. Working Hot Dog/ Food Truck 1995 Diesel Chevy Step Van, built 6 years ago, fully equipped, $23K or best reasonable offer. 973-219-3331 LM0826

EARN 25% COMMISSION! We are looking for a Representative Firm with Established Accounts to call Independent/ Chain Gift Shops. We have Gifts & Collectibles, housewares, general merchandise items.

Email Resume to: abrieli@aol. com RW0826 80% TO INVESTORS. Award Winning producer with access to distribution seeks investors for film. Known Actor attached.

A no-nonsense, legitimate production. Minimum investment- $700K. No solicitors. 845-361-3171 LM0805 Perpetual motion device.

100% energy in. 200% energy OUT. Tested by important engineers. Free demonstration.

Reasonable offer. Phone/fax: 514-932-9099. HS0729

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

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All 945K. Call 570-459-5070.

HS0729

ABERDEEN, NEW JERSEY fully operational HAIR&NAIL SALON. Profitable. Like new, turn-key excellent for stylist or investment located in Strip mall. 55k. 5yr lease 5yr option.

732-851-4931. HS0729 DIGITAL PRINTING COMPANY FOR SALE Central NJ, turnkey operation, state of the art equip. high vol. accounts, principals only, no brokers, appt only, 917-921-0195. LM1223 CONSIGNMENT STORE FOR SALE. Totally Equipped & Assorted. Clothing/ Shoes for the whole family. Toys, Household Items, Decorations & Much More. Located in Ossining. Good Price. Excellent Business to Work with Family.

Affordable Rent. Call Doris 914-420-0884 LM0610

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

AIRCRAFT SERVICES Private jet services-Pesach.

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

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

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

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JOBS & SERVICES HELP WANTED

9020

Bookkeeper / Experienced Boro Park office Excel / Quick Books, Hebrew a plus. Detail oriented & organized. Resume preferred. Email perma779@ gmail.com Leave message 718-972-2753 CB1125 Exper’d Salesperson P/T or F/T for hi-end ladies boutique in Midtown Manhattan.

Call 516-359-8766 CB1230 PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED to organize and help.

Basic computer skills needed & good with organization.

We are ready to pay $310 per week. Interested person should contact mikemayer2006@ gmail.com LM1216 ADMIN ASSISTANT/ OFFICE MANAGER. Full Time. Boutique Real Estate Firm. Lower Manhattan. Excellent Computer Skills Necessary, Real Estate Experience Beneficial. Email Resume: parnasa2015@gmail. com Call: 212-219-3944 ext 1 Include References, Salary Requirements. CB1118 Online sales; job involves promoting our company’s product online. Must have strong social skills & the ability to engage w/people in an interactive manner. This position requires creative sales techniques & the essential skills to easily relate to customers, in order to build a solid customer base. Good potential & pay.

Email 4616954@gmail.com CB1211

DRUMMER LOOKING FOR LEAD GUITARIST, RHYTHM GUITARIST, BASS GUITARIST & KEYBOARDIST to do original material & covers.

Dependability is a must. No time wasters! Call John 718-300-6503 LM1209 ELECTRICIANS NEEDED. Electricians Licensed and experienced apprentices for immediate hire for NY & CT at well-established company.

Salary commensurate with experience. We offer health insurance, 401K, 40-hour work week, overtime, rate jobs at times. Call to hear what we have to offer, 203-790-6425 or Fax 203-798-8670 LM1209 SALES COUNSELORS. Our beautiful cemetery in Putnam Valley, NY seeks highly motivated individual to help take us to the next level.

Paid training. Proven Selling Process, Medical, Dental, 401K, Paid Vacations and other LARGE company benefits are yours in a SMALL company atmosphere. Call 845-5283516 or Email: mangelucci@ rosehillsmemorialpark.com LM1021

MAIL CLERK. Sorting mail, Brentwood warehouse.

Standing, lifting. Day/ night shifts, FT only, $9/hr. Apply Mon-Fri, 10AM-2PM with 2 forms ID @ 41 Mercedes Way, Unit 1, Edgewood, NY 11717 (631)242-8198/ 8278 LM1007

LEGAL NOTICE PERSON. To work for The Jewish Voice newspaper. Brooklyn location.

Call Stuart Katz 718-998-7600 Ext 19 LM0902 ELECTRICIAN NEEDED 3 plus yrs exp Must have own tools And able to work alone 718-522-3893 HS0506 RENTAL AGENTS WANTED FT-PT Work From Home Earn Good Income Will Train Call Ben 347-866-5619 718-266-9700 HS0429 COMPANIONS & CERTIFIED NURSING AIDES NEEDED for non-medical senior home care.

Flexible hours. Now hiring for Suffolk & Nassau County.

Driver’s license & car required.

If you enjoy working with the elderly & would like to work for a company that truly values their employees, call 516-629-5650. LM0106 BOOKKEEPER P/T For Jewish Voice Please Call 718-998-7600 LM0318 SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED. Mar-Can Transportation. Mount Vernon, NY. MUST be 21 years old. Valid CDL w/B, P & S Endorsements.

Classes Paid by Company.

Union Wages. Medical & Dental Benefits. New Hire Bonus $$.

Please Call: Monday- Saturday.

914-668-3772 LM0122

LEGAL ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Jewish Voice is one of New York's premier Jewish newspapers, distributing hundreds of thousands of papers in Brooklyn , Queens , the Bronx and Manhattan. In addition, the Jewish Voice publishes specialty magazines and major websites, and is very active on social media. We currently have an opening for a Legal Advertising Coordinator to support the revenue goals of the organization through liaising with legal agencies , attorneys and private party clients to organize legal ads, publication, date entry and coordinate affidavits.

REQUIREMENTS Assist clients in satisfying the court designated requirements for legal publications.

Work with heavy phone, email and fax volume, as well as conduct face-to-face customer service.

Prepare affidavits of publication Maintain required documents and accurate internal records.

Increase existing business and generate new business, through building strong relationships with new and existing clients. Ensure that relevant and clear communication and information is shared with clients to meet their legal advertising requirements as set by the court.

QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.

Must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task.

Excellent communication skills.

• Strong computer skills.

• Able to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Notary preferred.

Position pays commission, expenses and paid vacation. The Jewish Voice will support the successful applicants study and examination process to become a Notary for New York City counties.

CHAUFFEURS. Katonah based company seeking FT/ PT Drivers. Must have WCTLC license. Retirees welcome.

Please Call 914-479-2292 between 10AM-2PM LM0101 MANAGER FOR LEGAL NOTICE DEPARTMENT WANTED! To work at The Jewish Voice newspaper. Brooklyn location.

Call Stuart Katz 718-998-7600 Ext. 19 DRIVER. Wheel-chair van. Must have CDL-C, paid training.

Plenty overtime/ PTO. $12/ hr.

Health befits. 914-266-0219 LM0205

PLUMBER full time. Must know all aspects of plumbing. Need clean driver’s License.

Call 718-556-0600 KK1106 SALESPEOPLE WANTED. To work at The Jewish Voice newspaper. Brooklyn location.

Call Stuart Katz 718-998-7600 Ext. 19 AREA CLAIMS WRITER AND PROPERTY INSPECTORS. Interviewing now. Excellent income, pt/ ft flexible hours.

Training provided.

732-801-1532 acwinspector@gmail.com READY TO MAKE SOME GREEN? Licensed Real Estate Salesperson wanted. Emerald Estates Realty Group 516-743-9600 KK1120

HEALTH / SOCIAL SERVICES

9930

ELDERCARE AVAILABLE. Energized, motivated women take care of Elderly including Alzheimer Patients. 15 years experience. Call Pearl 914-6193303/ 914-909-0224 LM0120 EXCELLENT IRISH HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE. To take care of you in your own home. Nights or weekends only. Honest, responsible, compassionate & kind. Excellent references.

Reasonable rates. Please Call Mary 347-754-1127 LM1230 I’m Looking for Housecleaning & CNA Position. 23 years experience. I have car.

Excellent References. Call 516-519-0456 or 516-766-3943 LM1230

Experienced Shomer Shabbos woman available to care for elderly woman at night or 24 hours. Can also babysit. Refs avail. Call: 646-266-1421 CB1125 WE PROVIDE BASIC CARE FOR ELDERLY. Flexible Hours.

3 Meals Served Daily. NJ Location. Near G.W. Bridge (Ft. Lee.) Overnight Service is Available. Cozy and Comfortable. We’ll Make Your Life Easier. Jenny 917-251-6790

NEED A NANNY OR NIGHT NURSE? Experienced Nanny of 14 years seeks job to live-in or live-out.

Excellent References.

Call 917-640-2397 LM1104 NURSING ASSISTANT With Excellent References from Hospital, Nursing Home & Private. Live In or Live Out. Day or Night. 12 hours, 5 days a week. I have Clean Driver’s License.

516-466-3923 LM1216

LM1223

CAREGIVER/ ELDERLY AVAILABLE. Responsible, reliable, 17 years experience.

Take care of client, household, and errands. Excellent checkable references. Looking for live-in job. Own car. Clean driver’s license. Call Manana 917-407-7525 LM1216 Prior busn ownr seeking employment. Resume available upon request call 845-558-8105 - Thank you CB1211 I’M LOOKING FOR ELDERCARE JOB. I have 30 years experience & excellent references. Live-in or live-out. Full time.

Call 347-485-9133 LM1118 EUROPEAN CAREGIVER. I will live in or out. 14 years experience. Excellent references. Call Olga 732-581-7838 LM1202 CNA (NYS CERTIFICATION)SEEKS EMPLOYMENT. I’m an erienced Certified Nursing Assistant. I have experience with Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Respite Care.

Will care for elderly in their private residence or Sitter in a Hospital/ Nursing Home availability: 11PM-7AM MonFri and/or 7PM-7AM Fri, Sat, Sun (negotiable.) References available. Valid Driver’s license.

Call 866-673-5505 or 914-843-8853 LM1202 SENIOR CARE. WORRIED ABOUT YOUR LOVED ONES? I will care for your loved ones like my own. 15 years experience.

Reliable, responsible. Live-in Monday- Friday. Excellent References available. Call Jean 917-991-5041 LM1111

HOME HEALTH AIDE looking for job. Will live in or live out.

15 years experience. Excellent references. I have my own car to do errands & shopping for you. Call Natia at 347-6285888 LM0923 CAREGIVER. Mature, compassionate woman with over 30 years of experience caring for the elderly seeking employment as caregiver or companion. I have my own car with clean driving record.

Excellent references. Call Audrey 347-376-6288 LM0902 CAREGIVER/ COMPANION AVAILABLE. Errands, Doctors visits, places of interest. 15 years experience. References.

Own transportation. English speaking. Lower Westchester only. Julie 914-965-6560 LM0729

WRITING SERVICES Are you looking for a professional writer? Business or personal? Website content, newsletters, songs, poems, scripts etc. Impact writing. Call: Sara Gross 443-564-1590 CB1230 Professional Writer. Poems, website content, songs, letters, scripts for plays & speechs, etc. Call Sara 443.564.1589 or e-mail: spggrand@gmail.com MK0617

TUTORING

9970

Experienced Well Known Rebbi is Available to Tutor your child To Help Them Realize, Enjoy & Reach Their Full Potential.

Available for Bar Mitzvah lessons. Available during Yeshiva Hours & Eves call: 718-256-2994 Lv Msg CB1223

CONTEMPORARY FAMILY CARE :Provides Screened NANNIES* Kosher Housekeepers* Travel Companions* Day & Weekend Relief Staff* Sleep –in or out* HS0429

718-949-9233

For further information please contact us at: sales@jewishvoiceny.com

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JOBS, SERVICES & FOR SALE **ALL Subjects 1-on-1 Tutor** Grades K-12, Specialize in Math & Essay writing. Intensive Prep for Specialized Science High School Entrance Exam, SAT, & HS Regents Exam available.

Email: ALL.As.Tutor.NYC@ gmail.com

LESSONS

9980

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

CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE. Experienced Polish Service.

Over 25 years experience. We also do Laundry and Ironing.

Flexible Hours, Excellent References. Free Estimates.

Call Adela Cell: 845-531-9867/ Home: 845-621-2659 or Email: jaga.baran@gmail.com LM1202

PETS

9043

HAVENESE PUPS. Home raised with kids. Male/ Female Available. Parent’s health clear & on premises. Puppy’s health guaranteed. 516-596-8639 LM0120

HANDYMAN 9910

JULIA’S HOUSECLEANING! Houses, Apartments, Condos, Offices, Windows, Commercial/ Residential. 5 Years Experience, References.

Free Estimates. 914-373-1880/ 646-255-9162 LM1230 Cleaning Agency. Are You looking for Spanish or Hungarian Cleaning, live-in, baby-sitting, home attendant.

Mostly full time. *Also, Hungarian men to do various types of work incl home attendant. Call: Faigy 10 AM6PM only, 718-435-4362 CB1223

PERSONALS 9960

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

9950

Reuven’s Repairs. Small electric and plumbing, $125.

House call plus parts. Servicing Brooklyn. 347-585-3544 CB0217 LMB FIREWOOD- PREMIUM HARDWOODS. 85% Oak- $180/ Cord. 100% Oak- $210/Cord.

100% Cherry- $360/Cord.

Stovewood & Stacking Avail.

Outdoor Living Areas, Pavers & Planting. 732-681-6675 or 732-618-1033 LM1202

Famous Hagstrom Street Atlas 5 Boro – Shows All Streets

MAPS FINAL $24.95 EDITION 800-327-7992 CATERING/ CHEF SERVICE

PRIVATE CHEF AVAILABLE. CHARMING, EASY TO WORK WITH EUROPEAN TRAINED CHEF, BASED IN NYC IS AVAILABLE FOR INTIMATE DINNER PARTIES AND LARGE EVENTS IN YOUR HOME OR VENUE IN THE HAMPTONS. WWW.CHEFSEBNY.COM 908-723-9570 LM0805

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

9025

Seeking Mensch: Petite, Attractive, Blue-Eyed, Blond Female, Baby Boomer.

Manhattanite, Widely Published Journalist/ Author/ Educator. World Traveler (Xian to Cuba), MBA. Passions: Musical Theater, Cabaret, Concerts, Comedy, Dining Out (Greasy Spoon to Grand.)

Witty Soulmate Reply to P.O. Box 4167, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 101634167 LM1014

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

9032

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Build your business, let us handle the bookkeeping!

Packages starting at $200/ month. Complete tax services.

Email: craig@cfieldandco. com or 516-378-2775 for more info. LM1007

HELP OFFERED

9035

In South Florida offering transportation, driver available for twenty four hour Pickup to and from airport, trips, reasonable rate, Shomer Shabbat car or SUV available. 305-215-7304 CB1209

FOR SALE

9040

FOR SOUVENIR COLLECTORS OF WAR ITEMS. I have an American Flag that flew over Afghanistan in 2002 with documentation & their newspaper. Asking $25,000 neg. Call 732-779-7622 LM0120

REAL ESTATE

VINTAGE COSTUME AND STERLING JEWELRY, Designer Bags, And Much More! Appt.

Only. 914-772-4611 LM0120

SWIMMING POOLS

DINING ROOM SET (FRENCH PROVINCIAL). Excellent condition. Table, 4 chairs, China cabinet & buffet. Asking $1,000 neg. 516-796-9860 LM0120 LENOX 26 piece Blue Tree set, $1,200 & 23 piece Lenox Blue Tree set, $1,100 or $2,000 for both. Call Cathy 516-660-9520 LM1223

LENOX CHINA. Brookdale Style, 12 place settings, including cups, saucers, platter bowl, creamer, sugar bowl, salad & bread plates, perfect condition. $800.

516-9311449 LM0120 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Flute- Pearl, 2 ClarinetsBuffet & Selmer, Alto SaxLike New. Also, Music Books Available. 732-833-1692 LM0113

ENTERTAINMENT

9044

FRANK SINATRA TRIBUTE. Private Parties, Gated Communities, Country Clubs.

Tri-State Area & Florida.

Having a Party for Mom or Dad? Professional Performer Appeared at Waldorf, Plaza Hotels, Restaurants. JERRY CARDONE, PROFESSIONAL PERFORMER. Reasonable Rates. 516-770-8176 LM1125

APPRAISALS

9045

LOW COST ESTATE & INSURANCE APPRAISALS: Coins, Currency, Jewelry, Art, Personal Property. HUDSON VALLEY NUMISMATICS delivers USPAP- compliant appraisals & sales assistance. Meet at your site or in our Hastings office. No obligations, we quote up front; families & small businesses our specialty since 1986. ANA #R-1164851 914-649-3317 hudsoncoins@aol.com HVcoins. com for more info. LM1021

AUTOMOTIVE

9050

Large Van for hire for any purpose also pick up cargo from airport. Experienced and honest. 917-696-0000 CB1125

PAINTING

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

CALL YURY 347-536-2183

LM0224

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

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REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSES BROOKLYN

1638

GRAVESEND OPEN HOUSE. One family detached brick in Gravesend area. 36 x 50 on 5694 sq ft lot. Full finished basement, detached 2 car garage, 3BR, 2 full baths, EIK, living rm, dining rm, basement, 2 large rms, kitchen, ½ bath.

Owner Motivated! Call Agent Gina- Remax 917-584-4539 HS0712

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

Final C of O. Wilk R.E. 718-3760606 HS0626

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT BROOKLYN

1050

10 Beautiful Newly Decorated Classrooms. Air Conditioned.

Immediate Rental. Central Bklyn Location. Serious Inquiries only. Available Immediately. Call: 718-837-3916 Leave Msg CB0113 Office Space For Lease Flatbush 3,400 Sq Ft 1 Flight up, 7300 Sq Ft Lower Level, 10 Ft Will Divide, Build To Suit Call: Moshe 718-614-4646 CB1230 Boro Park/ 17th Ave, Dahill RdBeaut, newly renov office, pvt entr, bsmt 400 sq ft, sunlight, bth, c/a, room for 7/8 desks, pre-wired. Call: 347-871-1661 CB1118

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

HOWARD BEACH Medical Office for rent, established location across from shopping center, waiting room, reception area, 4 exam rooms+x-ray room.

Handicap bathroom, 1st floor handicap accessible w/electric lift, 1800 sq. ft. parking easily available, 347- 322- 3614. HS0729 L I C- 460sf or 370 sq offices ,well managed building wf private, private bathrooms,views,of Manhatten.3-8 Minute walk to LIRR, 7 train,restaurants & shops Easy access 5to Midtown Tunnel , LIE & BQE Call 718-7848100 HS0701 · WAREHOUSE * · MASPETH, QUEENS · 7500’ or 3500 sq. ft NEW BUILDING 2nd floor w/ Elevator & PATIO, Wide Street, OWNER PAYS TAX References & Gd Credit OWNER 347-739-1976 or grandproperty1@aol.com HS0603

BRONX

4050

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

BRONX COMMERCIAL FOR SALE 4060 13% Return on Investment Shopping Center, 27% Return on Equity with Depreciation.

Built ’97 . 40,361 Sq .Ft. 12 Thousand Cars/Day. Low $ Down. Seller Financing. Bronx: Development 44 Apartments, Approved Plans: Mixed Use Elevator Little Italy 12% Return On Investment: Vacant Lot: Queens: 9 + Multi-Family 14% Projected Return on Investment 800-242-9888 AL@ LichtensteinRE.com CB0120

STATEN ISLAND

5050

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

DONGAN HILLS. Perfect for Psychologist, Accountant, Attorney, Financial Planner.

Cozy 2 rooms with waiting area. $600 + utilities. Call Owner at 718-979-7458 LM0812

MANHATTAN

LONG ISLAND

2050

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

QUEENS

3050

RICHMOND HILL OFFICE FOR RENT. Corner space. Near courthouse, JFK Airport & hospital. Suit to fit. $1,600 per month includes all except for electric. Leave message 9AM5PM at 917-446-1658 LM0819

6050

SOUTHAMPTON. Restaurant , wine bar, catering, wine tasting, patio dining, valet parking, chef’s garden. Over an acre. Jitney stop at property.

Branding, hospitality, events, long term or pop-up.

702-378-6338 LM0106 FRANKLIN SQUARE OFFICE FOR RENT. Join Prof bldg w/ dentists & med doctors, good location, lots of parking. 1,000 sq ft avail. $22-$24/ per sq ft.

516-485-9740 LM1216

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

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT LEVITTOWN A-1 Prof. Bldg. 1-2-3 Rm. Suites. From $399/ Mo.Free Utilites.

516-735-6681 LM0911

WHITE PLAINS AREASTORAGE & PARKING RENTAL. Clean & convenient enclosed storage shed & outdoor truck parking. Perfect for contractors or landscapers.

Call 914-923-3429 LM0701

OUT OF STATE

NEW YORK STATE 7050 KENT Office/ Retail Space on Route 52 corridor. Move your business from your basement or use our space for your pop-up or incubator business.

Spaces range from 750 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft. Rent ranges from $950 to $2,200. Short and long term leases available.

845-878-7833 LM0106 OSSINING. Commercial garage space, 2200 sq ft.

Zoned for auto repair & body work. Also, commercial outside storage. Frame equipment for sale. Rental or sale available. 914-941-3239 or 914-804-3461 LM1216 OSSINING/ BRIARCLIFF. Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist looking for Office Share for a professional in health related field. Asking rent $825/ month including utilities.

Oromyologist.com 914-302-6983 LM1125 OSSINING. OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE BY OWNER: In the heart of Ossining, Spring & Main St. Walk to RR. 45/ min to NYC. Ideal professional space, suitable for professional and varied businesses. Spacious 3,200 sq ft room, can be divided into two offices, 1,600 sq ft/ each.

One 400 sq ft office. Suite w/ conference room, kitchenette & 5 offices. Elevator access for ADA accessibility.

Storage space available.

TWO Municipal parking lots available w/ 3 free hours.

Please Call Angelo 914-3375903 (O) or 914-282-9973 (C)

8050

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

732-741-3313 LM1223 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. BRICK, NJ. 775 sq ft. Office Space. 2 Suites available.

Great high visibility location.

Perfect for attorney or the like. $1,250/ month. 732-2455119 LM1125 OAKHURST, NJ. Office space for rent. 1 block off Rt. 35. $295. Large office, $475. Both include utilities + wait area.

732-859-2296 LM1230 EATONTOWN, NJ. Class A highrise, fully furnished, luxury rooms or suites. Will beat any monthly price! Call 212-257-7307 or Email rt@crefinance.com LM0826 DENVILLE/ MORRIS CTY, NJ. PROF’L SUITES/ 1,350 sq ft; $19/ sq ft; ground floor, private bath, onsite parking, lots of windows. Email: tvleo@ carroll.com or Call T.V. LEO REAL ESTATE 973-227-2676 LM0805

COMMERCIAL / PROPERTIES FOR SALE BROOKLYN

1060

LM1021

KATONAH- Office Suite for Rent. Charming Victorian House converted into professional office space.

Furnished, sublet (400 sq ft) located on 2nd flr of bldg.

Perfect for counselor or therapist. 2 min walk to train station. Call 914-232-4000 LM1202

BREWSTER. Prime location!

Office Space for rent on Rte 312 off I-84 in Brewster/ Carmel area. Luxurious, fully equipped, 1900 sq ft office space. Space offers full kitchen, private bathroom, enclosed office and cubicles included as well as conference room. Office space is handicapped accessible with parking included. Call 914949-2000 Ext. 428 LM0923 PEEKSKILL COMMERCIAL PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE. Located at 1814 Crompond Rd, Route 202. For more information, Call 914-469-9178 LM0902

ELMSFORD. 4,000 Sq Ft. High Bay Warehouse with office.

14 Ft overhead door. Drive in, no automotive. Call 914-5927229 LM0708 OFFICE SPACE OR HAIR SALON FULLY EQUIPPED FOR RENT, Rt. 6, Mohegan Lake, NY. For Information, Call 914282-6602 LM0708

For Sale – Brooklyn Industrial Warehouse & Dev Site (M1-4) 30,000 Built SF + 150’ Wide Dev Site Call Marcus Jecklin Epic Commercial Realty (646) 278-4674

MANHATTAN

2060

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

QUEENS

3060

2 WAREHOUSES FOR SALE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. Unique Opportunity for a Visionary Investor, or Best Use! LONG ISLAND CITY WITH WALKING DISTANCE TO 9 TRAIN LINES. R, N, Q,W, E, F, 7, M, AND G TRAINS. Less than a Mile to RFK, Tri-Borough, Pulaski Bridges and Midtown Tunnel.

SUPER CENTRAL LOCATION! Please CALL 347-539-0052 LM1223

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

STATEN ISLAND

5060

STATEN ISLAND YESHIVA Richmond Rd. 2 floors, inished bsmt, 7,000 sf, 14 classrooms, 5 baths, offices Gym, Anna 917-847-4781 Exit R.E HS0304

LONG ISLAND

6060

House for sale by owner.

WOODMERE 5 Towns, 5 BR, 4 bth Col w/3 rm MD ofc+ inlaw apt., fin bsmt. Mint condition.

Open flr plan, wlk to shuls, $ 799 K. 516-200-1044. HS0729

NEW YORK STATE 7060 PAWLING, NY. Four Lots for sale in Cushman Farms.

Lots have ample acreage & are set up to start building your dream house. Views are breathtaking. Great place for your family or retirement. Call 914-949-2000 Ext. 428 LM0923 SUFFERN. Over 2400 sq ft + 3 unfin rms. 40 acres, 2 car det garage. Ample parking. New Siding, roof, windows, boiler. $499,000. Call Debra at RE/ MAX Classic Realty for all info.

914-243-3644 LM0520

OUT OF STATE

8060

TOMS RIVER/ OCEAN CTY, NJ. For Sale, user/ investor opportunity, 9,000 sq ft Commercial building on 1.74 acres with 2,700 sq ft leased to national tenant. Multipurpose building, drive-in doors, great for all type contractors. Traffic counts over 44,000 cars per day.

REMCO REALTY 732-253-0888 x 11 LM0916 JERSEY CITY. Builder’s Dream! Exclusive, residential lot is located on a quiet street East of Garfield Ave. Asking $225,000. Hurry! Won’t last!

Call Grisell Romero at Exit Preferred Realty 201-6533948 LM0902 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. Wilkes Barre, PA. 4 family income, $2200 a month, 4 garages, $150,000. Deli and 2 Apts, $120,000. We will hold mortgage. 570-825-8631 KK0911 Building For Sale 15,000 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft. office 2 loading docks Linden, NJ Heimishe Area 30 min from Boro Park Call: 347-882-8037 RW1230

APARTMENTS FOR RENT BROOKLYN

1010

Mill Basin/E.65 St/Ave U: 2 BRs, newly renov. Granite counters. Nr shuls. $1600. 917873-1156 , 917-723-7328 CB1223 Beautiful renovated furnished basement apartment. Great for one person, central location.

Avenue J/E 13th Street, Brooklyn. Near subway, buses, shopping. Call or text Phone Number 646-591-6018 CB1125

TO ADVERTISE IN The Jewish Voice CALL: 800-998-0885

MIDWOOD. Nice & clean 2BR, 1 bath apt. No pets, no washing machine. Near transportation & shopping. Available immediately. $1,600. Call Owner 631-655-6591 LM1125 E.13 St/ Ave V. 2Brs, 2nd floor, private house, new appliances, new carpet, new kitchen tile, $1,800, heat included. Call owner 917-703-3331 CB1125 BED STUY. Lovely 2BR Apartment in Well-Maintained Brownstone. Move-in ready.

Only $2,250/ Month and Includes All Utilities. No Pets.

For Appointment, Call Mrs. E. 347-721-6529 LM1028 Midwood For rent studio (also can be used for office) 2,3,4 Bedrooms Apts Call 718.376.4444

MANHATTAN

2010

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

BRONX

4010

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

LONG ISLAND

6010

FARMINGDALE. New, Very Large Apt, 1453 sq ft, 3 big bedrooms, walk-in closet, central a/c, central heat.

Near LIRR. Private entrance.

Immediate! $2,350 + utilities.

1 month security. No pets, no smoking. References checked. 631-252-0720 LM0113 DEER PARK. Small 1BR, small kitchen, driveway parking. No smoking, no pets. 2 month’s security. $850 + utilities.

Available now. Owner 516-848-5631 LM1202 SOUTH HEMPSTEAD. Rockville Centre schools, 3BR, 2 baths, EIK, DR, LR, deck, in-ground pool 16x32. Near Molloy College. Gorgeous Apt. $2,700.

516-385-2165 LM0923 EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE. Secluded getaway, circular driveway, Cathedral ceilings, wooded floors, pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, stainless kitchen, w/d, plush gardens/ landscape acreage. End of season special. $22,900.

8/10- 9/14. Fran 212-4729821/ 631-324-5143 or Barbara 917-287-2072 LM0814

NEW YORK STATE

7010

HUDSON, NY WEEKEND HOUSE RENTAL. Want a different kind of Weekend Home? Always wanted to Live on a Farm? Love Animals, Horses, Dogs, Cats, Goats, etc? Bring Your Own! 12 Horses, 12 to ride. Miles of Trails+ Indoor Arena. Want to look out the windows to see your Horse in a Pasture next to Organic Gardens? 518-9296092 LM1028 NEW ROCHELLE/ WESTCHESTER. 1BR apts available. Extra-large rooms, eat-in kitchen. Near shops/ beach. No pets. $1625/ $1550/ $1490. 914-478-2442 LM0715

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8010

NEW YORK STATE

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

MIDWOOD. Location!

Location! 2 adjacent semi-det 2 fam buildings being used as 1 fam. House in need of TLC. Ideal for end user or developer looking for that special Midwood address. Properties will only be sold as a package.

Call for more info. Ask for Roz or Joe at Kingsview R.E. 718692-2010 LM0923

7020

LM0515

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

APARTMENTS FOR SALE / CONDOS BROOKLYN

1020

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

347-493-6976 HS0506

MANHATTAN

2020

NYC, West End Avenue, 84/85 St. lg 7rm Condo for sale.

2500 sf, 5 BR, 3 bths Drmn bldg, no bkrs, $ 4.75M 917806-5080 HS0311

QUEENS

3020

KEW GARDENS CONDO FOR SALE. 116-24 Grosvenor Lane. Modern & renovated 2BR, 1 bath, balcony, gym, common room, rooftop terrace, concierge. Low floor.

Immediate parking available.

Walk to temple. Asking $499K. Call Jason at Prime Realty 718-229-2922 LM1113

STATEN ISLAND

5020

NEW SPRINGVILLE- Ground level end unit. 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, galley kitchen.

Asking $289,000. By owner 347-231-0829 KK0108

LONG ISLAND CONDO FOR SALE

LONG ISLAND

6020

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

114 BIRCHALL DRIVE. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAYS 2-3:30PM OR APPOINTMENT..

Call Ray 212 602 1137 This house is located in the prestigious Murray Hill location near the finest school system, five minutes from the Metro North and thirty five minutes outside of Manhattan. Truly a great value being offered by a Motivated Seller. .Built in 1933 as a small mansion on one acre, this house has been upgraded to a larger home with attached 2 car garage for a growing family. Enter into a formal foyer with half bath right into a large country kitchen, granite island with bright breakfast area leading into Mother-in-law or Media Room. The house has a formal 35 foot long dining room with fireplace and wet bar. The 1400 sf. family room contains three exposures, a 30ft cathedral ceiling, and a second fireplace. Exit onto onto a wrapdeck which spirals down to a 600 sf. patio overlooking the rear of the property / gardens.

The second floor features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, and a Romeo Juliet balcony overlooking the family room.

Marble Master bathroom with jacuzzi tub and separate glass shower. Servants’ quarters converted into bedroom and laundry room. The basement level features large rec- room with Lap Pool and lower den with FDR fireplace. Exit the den onto a large patio overlooking large rear property, with babbling brook ample for garden & children’s play.

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

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

OUT OF STATE

8020

Stunning Southold Condo, gated, 55+, 2bd/ 2ba, full basement with cedar storage, pool, clubhouse. Call Bonnie Boeger, RES of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at (C) 631-662-1983, (0) 631-941-3100 LM0120

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

Realtor 516-316-8551 LM0708

HOUSES FOR RENT BROOKLYN

1030

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

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

CHARMING 1880 WHALERS HOME. Near Sag Harbor on Ferry Road, bay access, greenery: 4BR, 2 baths, fireplace, remodeled kitchen/ bath. (10/15-6/30): $3,500 per month; Or (10/15-5/23): $2,500/ month. Call/ text 303476-0159 LM1016

3030

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

OUT OF STATE

8030

DEAL, NJ. Outstanding Townhouse in the Heart of Deal. Living room, dining room, designer kitchen, 4BR, 3 ½ baths, full fin bsmt with BR & bath. Garage. $3,800/ month.

Credit check. Call Dot Schulze Agency 732-229-2600 LM0902

BROOKLYN

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

GRAVESEND. WEST 3RD ST & AVE S. Gorgeous 1 family, detached brick home. 5BR, 2 baths. 2,600 sq ft Duplex.

Marble floors. Cathedral ceilings. Very spacious and sunny. Brick garage and parking for 3 cars. Owner wants to sell! Elite R.E. Walter 212-658-0788 LM0701

QUEENS

1040

1560 E. 27 ST/Ave P-Kings Hwy. Det 3 Br dplx, 2 bths. Fin bsmt, 30x100. pvt drv. grt blk. $990k. 917-399-8431 CB1223 GRAVESEND (PRIME). 2 family, double buildable, 40x100 lot, $1.375 Million.

2360 & 62 East 1st Street.

Barbara Puccia RealtyBrokerage Cell 718-755-1609 www.BarbaraPuccia.com LM1209

TO ADVERTISE IN The Jewish Voice CALL: 800-998-0885

3040

KGH- 68TH RD. Well kept det.

Lot 48 x 100. 4BR/ 3 baths, laundry, office, large EIK, 2nd floor BR with balcony. 347455-0066 HS0902

4040

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

STATEN ISLAND

LM1209

QUEENS

BENSONHURST/ BORO PARK. 3 Contiguous Properties.

Two 1 family homes & one 2 family home. Redevelopment potential. For any inquiries, please call Bobby at 718-4754356 LM0812

BRONX

NEW YORK STATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR RENT 6030

CONDO FOR SALE FLORIDA BAL- HARBOR/RITZ CARLTON Great investment w/income potential Rarely avail 2 BR.2 ½ bth,sub-P/H suite in best line (14/15) w/ spectacular ocean & city views ,pvt foyer & elev.fully furn designer décor, world class amenities & services the ONLY deeded garage space in hotel Nr “The Shul “ Contact Douglas Elliman R.E Betsey Lee Turner 305-310-6888 HS0115

5040

Staten Island Mountaindale: 3 BRs. htd Fl arm, fin bsmt, 2 bths, lg EIK, some furniture.

Heated & A/c’s. Mint condition. All new appliances.

Nr. shul.

917-453-6926. HS0729

LONG ISLAND

6040

WATERMILL. BEST VALUE! Charming, updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home.

Lush landscaping, hot tub, outdoor shower and white marble kitchen with stainless accents! Adjacent to horse farms, minutes to Flying Point Beach, Bridgehampton & Southampton. Must be seen! $929K. By Owner! Please Call 516-317-1455 sandrakaren@ aol.com LM0819 MONTAUK: For Sale By Owner. Manufactured home corner unit in condo Beachfront gated community.

Unobstructed ocean view and walk to beach. 2BR, 1 bath with deck. Community heated pool, clubhouse, playground, low taxes.

Excellent rented potential.

See: Montaukshoreresort. com. $899K or best offer. 941697-4213 LM0812 MANHASSET. THE CHATHAM. Huge 7BR, 5 baths & Club!

Corner house. Lot size 4,400 sq ft +. Indoor & outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, etc. 24 hour doorman. $1.68 Million. Agent Sandy 917-299-2545 LM0715 WESTHAMPTON DIVORCE SALE! Almost new waterfront French chalet. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths. Must sell! $1.5 million.

Brokers welcome.

631-903-7582 LM0715

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MERRICK-WATERFRONT HOME, HAMPTONS IN MERRICK, 4BR, 2.5 BA, Dock your boat in backyard, 2 car garage, Low taxes. No damage from Sandy. Walking distance to house of worship. $839K 516-532-4626 CENTER MORICHES. By Owner.

4 Crosby St. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living room, den, 2.5 car garage with shop. $319,000. Call 631-987-5764 LM0501

SOUTHAMPTON- Unique 4BR, 3 baths. Private. Heated InGround Pool. Equipped Guest Quarters/ Pool House/ In-Law Space. Valued As High As $1.5 Million. Selling at Bargain Price of $975K. Best Buy in Hamptons! Learn Why. BY OWNER 516-769-7954 LM0619 PLAINVIEW NEWLY RENOVATED LARGE COLONIAL CUL-DE-SAC .4 BR ,POSSIBLE 6 ,2 ½ BATH,LR ,EIK,DR,FAMILY RM, OFFICE, FULLY FURNISHED BASEMENT,2 CAR GARAGE,929K 516-672-0353 HS0815

NEW YORK STATE 7040 WOODBOURNE, NY. Magical 101 acres with breathtaking views, lake & pond & 3 homes.

Main house has 5BR, 3 full baths & 2 swimming pools.

2nd house has 4BR & 2 ½ baths. 3rd house has 2BR & 1 bath. Garage has studio for caretaker. Must see! Best offer! Call Owner 718-938-4130 LM0106 NEW CITY, NY. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Expansive 4/5BR ranch. See picture & info www.33snowdropdrive.com $859K. No Brokers.

845-642-3214 LM1202 UPSTATE, NY. 5BR, 2 Baths, 2,700 + Sq Ft Remodeled Victorian with 57 ACRES. Walk to state land for hunting and snowmobiling. 4 hrs from the GW. $249,900. PRK Properties 607-334-5570 LM1021

CORTLANDT MANOR/ WESTCHESTER COUNTY. Renovated 2BR, 1.5 bath, 1 family house. New kitchen, bathrooms, roof, furnace, water heater. Energy efficient.

Low Taxes. Great Schools. $249,900. 718-300-4469 LM1021 ELMSFORD. WESTCHESTER HILLS. 3 bedroom condo.

Pocantico Hills school district, clubhouse and pool.

REDUCED to $289,500. Make an offer before the holidays and move in before the New Year. Near Sam’s Club.

Recently inspected. Lisa McCullough # 917-855-1403 Unique Service Realty LM1021 ROCK HILL- Price reduced year round contemporary ranch, 3BR, 2 full & 2 half baths, den, large LR, 1/3 acre, large Jacuzzi, steam room, garage, deck, near Exit 110. $229,000. Call executor.

Principals only. 917-741-7477

Wheelchair Friendly Condo.

Century Village. Walking distance to Orthodox temple.

561-716-5397

LM0120

PLOTS FOR SALE

9065

WELLWOOD Single Grave, Block 14, $3,400 neg. Call 203-384-1867 or 203-521-8891 LM0113

CRYPT FOR TWO (2) IN HERITAGE CHAPEL, Rosehill Memorial Park, Putnam Valley, NY. Very Private. Valued at $22,975, selling for $20,000 neg./ OBO. Call 678-635-0695 or 914-450-0674 LM1111 ROSEHILL CEMETERY IN

LM0916

CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 47 beautiful acres. Large pond with island. Windmill. 40 x 64 steel building/ garage.

Several small additional buildings. Very private. 2 ½ hours from NYC. Possible owner financing. $185,000.

Call Owner at 518-231-2640 LM0805

OUT OF STATE

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. 100%

8040

MANCHESTER- New construction, 4BR, 2.5 baths colonial. Basement, 2 car garage, decorative molding, hardwood floors thru-out. $364,900. All offers!

908-330-8964 LM1230 TOMS RIVER. 2BR, 1 & ½ baths, Enlarged & Remodeled Sussex, Great loc, L/R, D/R, kitchen with oak cabinets. Den, Garage, Gas heat, A/C, Hardwood floors, Sprinkler system on well.

Move-in cond. $157,900 OBO. 732-286-1012 LM1223

PUTNAM VALLEY. Lovely double cemetery plots. Asking $3,000.

Call 845-225-8019 LM1209

MONMOUTH MEMORIAL PARK. 1-site double plot up & down. $1,995. 732-462-5633 LM1209 WELLWOOD CEMETERY. 3 graves. $3,800 each, neg.

Call 480-451-4146 or Email: azjutay@aol.com LM1125 WELLWOOD CEMETERY. 2 plots. Park Reserve, Sec 2.

Block 25. Graves 5 & 6.

Beautiful location. Value $8K. Price negotiable. Marvin 212-924-3486 LM1230 ROSE HILLS MEMORIAL FOR SALE: 3 Indoor Niches For Cremains. Location: Beautiful “Heritage Gardens” on the Hill Placement: All 3 Niches Are Together On Level 2, Facing Front. Cost: $5,200. Conditions of Purchase: Certified Check Payable To The Owner- Title Transfer Immediate. Contact Michele @ 201-923-4533 (Cell)

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

9080

KEY WEST. CONDO FOR RENT. January 7- January 14, 2017.

2BR’s, 2 baths, $1,800. 631722-3026 LM1216

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

ASKING $625K

BY OWNER 443-875-9204

YOUNGSVILLE, NY (CATSKILLS)

FLORIDA

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)

LM0106

TOMS RIVER, NJ. Holiday City.

55+. 2BR, 1 bath, garage, new carpets & new appliances, central a/c, gas heat. Asking $126,000. Call Owner 732-341-0616 LM1209

Waterford, CT $749,000. 6bed, 4.5bath home. Au pair/In law/ Close to beaches/ New London.

Outdoor pool. Tranquil/quiet.

Immaculate like new!

Call 806-912-3377 HS0821

LAGRANGE TOWN OF, $350,000

782145

SOUTHAMPTON- BISHOPS POND. BY OWNER. 4BR Townhouse, pond and field views, first floor master, finished basement, many upgrades, never lived in.

Perfect condition! $1,995,000.

OWNER 917-214-1573 LM0701

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

CATSKILL MT./ HUDSON VALLEY HOME FOR SALE 4 BEDROOM HOME INLAW APART. OFFI CE SUITE 2 1/2 HRS FROM NYC FLEXIBLE SPACE ADD. LAND AVAIL SUITABLE FOR FAMILY COMPOUND WWW.24JOELMAUSTIN.COM 518 622-9647 LM1002

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

CALL MARY TAWIL @ 732-693-8210.

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